WQ0011002_Final Permit_19950620

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 20, 1995
Mr. Talmage Woods, Owner
1424 Old Weaver Trail.
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27705
Dear Mr. Woods:
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0011002
Talmage Woods
Single Family Wastewater
Spray Irrigation Facility
Wake County
In accordance with your application received May 4, 1995, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0011002, dated June 20, 1995, to Mr. Talmage Woods for the construction and operation of the
subject single family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2000, and shall be subject to
the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring
requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the
required operational information will result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Angela Y. Griffin at [phone] ext. 554.
Sincerely,
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Wake County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SINGLE FAMILY SPRAY IRRIGATION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Talmage Woods
Wake County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 480 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system
consisting of a 1,200 gallon baffled septic tank, dual 210 ft2 subsurface sand filter, a tablet chlorinator, a
dual 1,200 gallon storage/pump tank, a 2 HP submersible irrigation pump, four 2.0 GPM nozzles, a anti -
siphon hole and a 17,860 ft2 spray irrigation area to serve the Woods Residence, with no discharge of
wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received May 4, 1995, and in conformity with the
project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department
of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2000, and shall be subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted
facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in-place
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during
the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday,
excluding State Holidays.
3. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that
there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which
will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to
perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the
irrigation area to adequately assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate
corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of
Environmental Management, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.

4. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
5. The sand media of the dual 210 ft2 subsurface sandfilter must comply with the Division's
sand specifications. The engineer's certification will serve as evidence that these
specifications have been met.
6. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any
exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24)
hours per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of
compliance with this condition.
7. If excavation into bedrock is required for the installation of the septic tank or sand filter, the
pit shall be lined with a 10 mil synthetic liner.
8. A sanitary tee shall be installed on the effluent pipe of the septic tank. The engineer's
certification will serve as evidence that these specifications have been met.
9. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
10. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
11. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under
separate ownership,
b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells, and
g) 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
II, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once
the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission
which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater
treatment facilities are 50°Io complete.
3. A suitable vegetative cover of fescue grass shall be maintained.
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4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
6. The application rate shall not exceed 18.10 inches per year at an instantaneous application
rate not to exceed 0.3 inches per hour.
7. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
S. No type of wastewater other than that from the Woods Residence shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation area.
9. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter of 71.4 feet due to
obstructions, the obstructions shall be removed or the sprinkler heads shall be raised and
supported to such height that the design diameter is achieved.
10. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
11. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and
disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items:
a. The septic tank shall be checked annually and pumped out as needed.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added so as to
provide proper chlorination.
c. The storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected weekly. The scum layer shall
be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The spray system shall be inspected weekly to make certain of the sprayers proper
operation, that the vegetative growth allows a proper spray pattern, that the soil is
assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated.
IIT. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling
reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. The Permittee shall maintain records of all maintenance performed on the system and
i irrigation area, as required in Condition II 10 for a minimum of five years. This
information shall be provided to the Division of Environmental Management upon request.
3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, spray heads, etc_; or

b. Any failure of a pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or
facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
IV. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the disposal site or facility at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that
must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples
of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
V . GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
4. Upon the availability of a municipal or regional sewerage collection system, the subject
wastewater treatment facilities shall be abandoned and all wastewater discharged into the
municipal or regional sewerage system.
5. The spray irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two strand wire fence.
6. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
7. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
8. This permit may be revoked if the Permittee fails to abide by the conditions of the
"Operation and Maintenance Agreement" previously signed by the Permittee.
9. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
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10. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the Permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 20th day of June, 1995
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
C ' CUa'L '�— I10 f't i Ca -�� 111� '
A. Preston 4oward, Jr., P.EI, Director /
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0011002

Permit No. WQ0011002
June 20, 1995
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Mr. Tal Woods, Owner
1124 Old Weaver Trail
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No. 7itic CC1140Z
Wake County
I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and disposal system
including, but not limited to, the following items:
a. The septic tank shall be checked every six (6) months and pumped out as required.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week until the actual usage rate is established and
thence on a monthly basis. Tablets shall be added so as to provide proper chlorination.
c. The storage system, pump system, and alarm system shall be inspected monthly. The scum Iayer shall
be removed at the same time interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The spray system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the sprayers proper operation, that the
vegetative growth allows proper spray patterns, that the soil is absorbing the disposed treated
wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no objectionable odors are being generated.
2. Failure of the Permittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to $10,000 per day.
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3. Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater regulations will require
cessation of occupancy of the residence.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit conditions may result in voiding the
permit. ~ r—
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Signature: .y Date:y/�,.�
Tal Woods
Notary Seal
Notary Signature: a&4c-- 0Y Date: -%I ` 9S

RATING SCALE -FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility: bnu'�2
Owner or Contact Person: Q
)hailing •Addres
County: lam= Telephone: —
Present Classification: New Facility Existing Facility
NPDLS Per. No. NCOO Nondisc. Per. No.W Health Dept -Per No.
Rated by. ��GJ� � !C_ , __Telephone: — [Z&2 Date
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORC: Grad Telephone:
Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Cir:la One) I it Ili IV Total Points:
It,'-RA\TT Prr?.QQES5E3 AN 1RI Ar—EQ .-LI? PART OF 1NQLn181Al PRQQLr—TK-W 2:{&1 i NOT,PF
CONSIDERED WA37E TREAT?tHir FOR ^—;EPU POSE OF QJA551FKAT}CNf 50S PTiCTAh2sC,SYSTEMSCON ISTINGO*rLY 51PT1CTAW
AND GRAYElYNrTRIFiCAT1CN 14NFS AR= Z7X;:MPT Fn—,W CI AKIFIC:ATION
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SLOSURFACE CLASSiF]CADCN SPRAY IRRIGA7n0N C LASSIFICATK-tq
(check all units that apply) (check, all unils that apply)
1. septic ranks 1. preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 }
2. pump lants 2. oons
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems 3. septic lank
4. sand fillers 4. mp tanks
5. grease Trap/inlercepior 5. mps
6. oil/water separators 6, sand fillers
7. gravity subsurface lrealmen: and disaosal: 7, grease lraDCnlerceplor
8. pressure subsurface lrealme-1 and disposal: S. oLL4waler separators
9. disinfeclia�
10. chemical addition for nuirienValgae control
11. spray irrigation of wastewaler
In addition to the above --clESsilicalions. pretreatment of wastewater in excess of these components .shal•
be rated using the point rati-g system and will require an operator with an eppropriate dual certification
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUAL$ CLASSIFICATION (Appries only to permit holder) _
1- Land application of biosolids, residuals or conlaminaied soils on a designated site.
WASTEWA i tR TREATMENT FACILITY CL.'aSIFiCA T}ON
The following systems shaSl be assigne- a Class I dassitication, ur)lP5, the flow is of a signHicanl quantity or the technclogy is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case-by—case basis: (Check if Appropriate)
1. OiUwaler Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal:
2.Septic TanWSand Filler Sys! --,is consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand fillers, disin`ection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting o-.ly of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and fired discharge; C.
4. Closed-loop Recycle Syslems;
5. Groundwater Remedialion S ­.'ems consisting only of oit/waler separators, pumps, air -shipping, carbon acscrplion, disinle-c�ion
and dispo: �I;
6. Aquacullure operations with W"scharge to surface wafers:
7. Water Plant sIudge handling 2:,d back -wash wafer treatment:
8. Seafood processing consislin_ of screening and disposal _
9. Single-lami!y discharging s) a ns, with the excaplion of Aerobic Treatment Unils, will 02 classified if per.:I;2-i af'er July 1,
1993 or if upon inspection by :he Division, it is found that the system is not ging adequalety Meted or maintained. Such
s} -stems wi:i be notilied of l`,a cfz$silicalion or feclass ificalion by 1ho Commission, in writing..

The following
scale is
used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate poi
rT.EM POINTS
(1)
Indusirtat Pretreaimerlt Unhs or Industrial Proirsatmonl Program (sea dellnitlon No. 33).................................. ...............
(2)
DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT 1N gpd trot appGcabta to ran-contaminated moli ig waisrs, slvdgo handling facilities for
water purification
plants, totally closed cycle syslems(see,derinition No. 11), and (acilitios ccnsising only of item
(4)(d) or
Items,(4)(d) and (11)(d))
0 - 20.000..................................................... .............................................. —.......... ................ ............
20,001 - 50,ona............................................................................................... . .
50.001 - 100.000, ........... .... ....... ........................................... .... ........ ............. ........... ...._.........
300,001 - 250,000........................ ____ ........ _...... ........................
250,001 - 500,000...................................................................................................................................
500,001 - 1,000,000...................... ................... ................................... ......... _.......................................
1.000.001 - 2.000,000___•___.•.................................."•'----.._..---...._............._..._.,__..-.............................. _1
2.000.001 (arid up) ole' 1 point additional for each 200,000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of ..„.............0
Design Flow (gpdJ
(3)
PRELUANARY UNrTS1PROCESSES (see definition No-32)
(a)
Bar Sarsans................................. I...... ....... ._.,,........ ...................... ..-...__._........................................... ....
or
(b)
Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices-­­......
(c)
GrhRernoval.................................. ................ _.......................... I............... I.....................
or
(d)
MechanicalorAerated Grit Removal ........... ............. _............................ ............. _.:............ ._.......... .............
{e)
Flow Mea-wring Devim_............................_................................................
or
(1)
Instrumented Flow Measurement...................... ........ ............. _.......................... .,.......................... ............. .
(g)
Preaerallon............................................ ................ ___ ................................. ,,--_. .....
(h)
Influent Flow Equalization ........................................................................................................................
s
Grease or Oil Separators Gravity-'
Mechanical................ ............................._..__......._.___......._....__...._..._..--•--........._._......._..........__..._ '
DissolvedAir Floialion............................. ......................................................... —.............................. ......
{)}
Prechlorination.......................................
(4)
PR PA-RYTREATMEi T LJNITWRF )CESSFS
(a)
Septic Tank (see definition No. 43)-; .......... ........................... ........................ __---------- ............................
(b)
Imholf Tank ................................ --.._.._._.._..._...----••-_._._....._..___._._.....__................._....._...._................_._.
(c)
Primary Clarillers............................................... .................................................. _.....................................
(d)
Settling Ponds or Settling Tanys for Inorganic Norrloxic Materials (sludge handling facilities for water
purification Plants, Land, gfavel, stone, and other mining operaliom except reerealia.sl aetivilies such ar. gam
or gold mining)..................... '
(5)
SECCNI. RYTREATMENT LNTrS1?F1CCFS5E5
(a)
Carbonaceous Slags
(i) Aeration-l-righ Purity Oxygen System ................
Diffused Air System ...................................... ..... ................. »................. ........... .... ::.f[
Mechanical Air System (lixed, ftoating or rotor).... ...... ..._......
Separate Sludge Rezereon....................................................... _.................................. 3
Trir ing Fiter
..
High Rate.................................----___..__.._.._.._.....__....._............__.•-•---•._..._._....................:r
StandardRate ........................................................................ ...__.___..__...-•--••......_.........5
.'
Packed Tower..........................._.._.................................•--......_..............._.............._.__.
(iii) Biological Aerated Flier or Aerated Biological Filter.............. C
(iv) Aerated Lagoons.......... .......................................................... _.................................... 1C
(v) Rotating Biological ConlaCors...... »..................................... ..... .................................... S C
.:
(vi) Sand Fillers -intermittent biological.......................................... ._.................................... 7_
Recirculating biological .............................................................. ,_..._..........-......__....._.....3
(vii) Slablllzation Lagoons...... ..............................................................................................5
(Yiii) Ciarir>&r.....................................................................................---.._................_.........----5
(ix) Single slags system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOO and nitrogenous removal by
nitrification (see definition No. 12)(Points for this hem have to be in addition to hems
(5)(a)(i) through (5)(z)(viii),
utilizing the extended aeration process (see dofinnion No.32)...... .................................... 2
utilizing other than the extended aeration process................... ,.......... .......................... e
(x) Nulrierri additions to enhance BOD removal .............................. ,_.....................................5
(XI) Biological Culivre ('Super Bugs-)addilion........................................................................5
(b)
Nitrogenous Stage
(1) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System.. ................................. ........................_..............,20
MliusedAir System ...................................................... ............... ................................ A 0
Mechanical Air Syslem (fixed, floating or rotor)....._ _.....,._..�,.......................................8
Separate Sludge Rsasration................................. ....................... _.._.__....._._.....................a
Trickling Filtar-High Rata........................................................... ._,.......................... .,......... 7
StandardRale ............................... ,_.,.................................... •----.._....._......._..............._.S
PackedTower.......................................:........................................................................5
(iii} Biological Aerated Fifor or Aerated Biological Flier...................... ti_........... ....... -.............. 10
(Iv) Rotating Biological Contactors ......................................................................................10
(v) Sand Fater - Interminer%biological............................ .................. _................................... 2
Recirculating biological......... .... .......................... .............................................................
(vi) Clad jar............................. ................ ,_,................... .................. ............ ................ ....
(6)
TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT L I SWOCESSES
(a)
Activated Carbon Beds -
without carbon regeneration.__............................__..................................... ...................................
With carbon rogenaration.............................. ......... ..................... ............................ ............. 1 �
(b)
Powderod or Granular Activated Carlton F"d-
xiihoulcarbon regenerzlion.................................................................................................5
with.carbon regeneration..................................................................___.......••---•-•.._.............15
(C)
Air strippirxj ..................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Donitrifir-ilonProcosL.............................. ................................................................................................ 10
,.r.;
(o)
Eloclrodialysis............................---......................................._........__._....__._..............................._.5
(1)
Foam Separation........................... ....:.......................................... ,....... ..... ... ..... ....,............................. ,....5
(6)
fon Exchange ......................... ........... ........................_...,.........._..•_............._......._._.........5
(h)
Land Application of Troatod Effluent (sue de;inl:ion No. 225) (mi applicablo for sand. gravol• ciono
and c1har similar mining operation:) b; high roto i tritlralion......................... :............_................................... 4
(i]
Microccroons.............. ......_..........._.........._.._......_.__................----..........._........5
(I l
Ph-sphorovs Ramoval by Bio I^al Pranssas Soo doffriftion No. 2G...........................................20
(k)
Polishing Ponds - wiihaut AefaiiOrL...-........................
:
With aeratioil.......................................... ....................................._ ...............

Cass i.....:...........................................................................................:.........5.25 Points
ClassIf .........................................................................................................2850 Points
Cte=s 14.....................................................—...............................................51.55 Points
Class N ............................................. .......................................................... 66 -lap Points
Facilities having a rating of one through four points. Inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classhinlion of Class II,
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanids will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classifimlion of Class III.
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.0074 DEFIYITIQVS
The logo-.ving definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Aclvaled Calton Sods. A physicallchemiral method for reducing soluble organic malarial Irom wastewater olfluerx; The'rmlumn-type beds used in this
metts-d will have a Ilow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square loot and may be either upllow or downllaw carbon beds. Carbon may :
may not ba raganarated on the wasiawalar treatmanl plant site;
(2) A6rated Lagoons. A basin in which all solids are maintained in suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter is reduced through arlificiai
ecce;&rated transfer of oxygen on a flow -Through basis;
(3) Aoralbrt. A process of bringing about Inlimalo contact between air or high purity oxygen in a liquid by spraying, agitation or dyusion:(3a) Extended
A&Fatgn. An activated sludge process, utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 15 hours.
(c) AVicvhuraVy managed site. Any site on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses, grains. Irees, etc.);
(5) A- Stripping, A. process by which the ammonium Ion is first convened to dissolved ammonia (pH adyuslmenl) with the ammonia than released to t!va
atm���are by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) cx.Lon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provlde extremely high lemperaluras which volalitize and oxidize
absoi*d impurties,
(7) Ca axtaceozs Stage. A stagy a of wastewater treatment designed to achieve ,'secondary' a luenl limits;
(B) Ck.rguge. A tnachanical device in which cenldlugal force 1s used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of dtferen; dens'r.ios.
(9) C meal Adfalon S,vsloms- The additlon of chemical(s) to wasiawaisr at an application print for purposes of Improving solids 16n, Oval, pH adios--"'
afraTnty cm-ttrol. atc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and dilferent application points to achieve a specific result will be cor
sys:E:i; LS& ca-- bility to add chemicals) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application poi.l:s tot dil:
pura—,74s will result in the systems being sled as soparate systems:
(io) C�?rm;cal Sludge Conditioning. The zddilion of a chemical compound such as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the sass prier
its zxu:2tion to a dewatering dovice;
C) -a Systems. Uso Of holding ponds or holdr,g tar,) -.s for coritalnmont of waslawater remaining inorganic. non-toxic materials from sand. (jra'
s:ana a ottdr simihu oi)erations- Such systems shall carry a maximum of Iwo points regardloss of pumping lacifiias or any o;hsr appunarzr.-cos; ,
(1ZJ `a mined isrmvai of Carborscoous SOD and Nitrogenous Rcroval by Nitrification. A sirle slago systom roauirnd to achkove pirmil olfiuent 1:-iss on 5
ar. ";-t;;v.a ri .:gen wi;Nn the same biological reactor
(ta :4 . rinzi:zt 7ha partial or complulo roouc;ion of r&sidval cN'arine in a liquid by any chomical or ph;•vical p-ocoss:
{ss) _xr_:;ic;inn Piocoss. The convorsion of nitrate -nitrogen to n4rogon gas;
(f)
Post Aaralion - cascade ....... .........................................................-........................................................!_z
ditfused or mechanical,,,,-..._..
(m)
Ravers& Osmosis—, ..............................I. . : .-. —5'
I . ...................... ....
(n)
....................
Sand or Mixod-Media Filters - low rate ............. .....2
high rate ... ...............�................................................ 5
{a}
Treatment processes for romaval of metal or cyanide ............................................................
....... .--- .........15
(p)
. ... -.....
treaiment.processes for removal of toxic materials other than matat or cyanlde... ....... ........... ................... i 5
(7)
SU.CGE T REATMRfT
(a)
Sludge Digesllon Tank - Healed (anaerobic)........................................................................... I........
Aerobic....................................... ..............................:..........."__............_...................._...................
Unhealed(anaeroblc).......................... ............._................_._:.................--..---...................._.....................�
(b)
Sludge stabilization (chemical or thermaE)................................................................................................
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds =Gravity .....................................................
Vacuum Assisted...........................................................................
(d)
Sludge Elulriallon.....................................................................................................................................5
(a)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal)..................................................................................................5
(1)
Sludge Thickener (gravity)...................................................................................... ..................................5
(Q)
Dissolved Air Flotation Un31 [no( applicable la a unit rated as(3)(i)).............................................................e
(h)
Sludge Gals Utilization (including gas storage).............................................................................................2
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated...................................................................._...,..............................._.....
Norr a s ra l ed................................................................................................................................... ............................................................ 2
{(}
Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................to
(k)
Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, or Filler Press or other similar dewal"ng derices..........__.._:....._........................10
(a)
RESIDUALS
LITILIZATIONJDISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
(o)
Lagoons...._ .............................................. .............................................................. ................................ 2
(b)
Land Applicallon (surface and subsurface) (see delinnion 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
atIandiii permit........................................................................................................................................2
(c)
Dedicated Landlill{burial} by the permittee of the wastewater treatment facility...............................................5
{ 9)
DiS`t4=ECTr—N
(a)
Chlorination .......................... ............................... .................................................................................�_S,.
(b)
Dechlorination...........................................................................................................................................5
(c)
Ozone......................................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Radiation............................................................... ............. ....................................... .............................. 5
(1 o)
CHEMICAL ADDITION! SYSTEMS) ( see definitieri No. 9) (not applicable to chemical addillon:, rated as Item (3){}),
(6)(a), (6)(b), (7){b}, (7)(e)• (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:-�
List.............................................
................... •..................................................................... 5
...................................................................................................................................... 5
.......................................................................................................I...........................
......................................................................................................................5
(1 1)
MSCELLA!ECUS
UNITS/PROCESSES
(a)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks cr.SerJing Ponds for Organic or Toxic Mwerials Including wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts significantly graalar than is common .
fordomestic wastewater............................................................................................................................4
(b)
Ehluens Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent In lard application systems) .....2
(c)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to slorage basins Inherert In land application systems) ........... ..... ...............5
(d)
Pumps.....................................................................................................................................................3
(a)
Stand -By Power Supply .................................... 7
(1)
Thermal Pallutlon Coraml Device.................................................................................................................
T07ALPOINTS ...................... .................................... I ........... —..
Cass i.....:...........................................................................................:.........5.25 Points
ClassIf .........................................................................................................2850 Points
Cte=s 14.....................................................—...............................................51.55 Points
Class N ............................................. .......................................................... 66 -lap Points
Facilities having a rating of one through four points. Inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classhinlion of Class II,
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanids will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classifimlion of Class III.
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.0074 DEFIYITIQVS
The logo-.ving definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Aclvaled Calton Sods. A physicallchemiral method for reducing soluble organic malarial Irom wastewater olfluerx; The'rmlumn-type beds used in this
metts-d will have a Ilow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square loot and may be either upllow or downllaw carbon beds. Carbon may :
may not ba raganarated on the wasiawalar treatmanl plant site;
(2) A6rated Lagoons. A basin in which all solids are maintained in suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter is reduced through arlificiai
ecce;&rated transfer of oxygen on a flow -Through basis;
(3) Aoralbrt. A process of bringing about Inlimalo contact between air or high purity oxygen in a liquid by spraying, agitation or dyusion:(3a) Extended
A&Fatgn. An activated sludge process, utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 15 hours.
(c) AVicvhuraVy managed site. Any site on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses, grains. Irees, etc.);
(5) A- Stripping, A. process by which the ammonium Ion is first convened to dissolved ammonia (pH adyuslmenl) with the ammonia than released to t!va
atm���are by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) cx.Lon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provlde extremely high lemperaluras which volalitize and oxidize
absoi*d impurties,
(7) Ca axtaceozs Stage. A stagy a of wastewater treatment designed to achieve ,'secondary' a luenl limits;
(B) Ck.rguge. A tnachanical device in which cenldlugal force 1s used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of dtferen; dens'r.ios.
(9) C meal Adfalon S,vsloms- The additlon of chemical(s) to wasiawaisr at an application print for purposes of Improving solids 16n, Oval, pH adios--"'
afraTnty cm-ttrol. atc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and dilferent application points to achieve a specific result will be cor
sys:E:i; LS& ca-- bility to add chemicals) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application poi.l:s tot dil:
pura—,74s will result in the systems being sled as soparate systems:
(io) C�?rm;cal Sludge Conditioning. The zddilion of a chemical compound such as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the sass prier
its zxu:2tion to a dewatering dovice;
C) -a Systems. Uso Of holding ponds or holdr,g tar,) -.s for coritalnmont of waslawater remaining inorganic. non-toxic materials from sand. (jra'
s:ana a ottdr simihu oi)erations- Such systems shall carry a maximum of Iwo points regardloss of pumping lacifiias or any o;hsr appunarzr.-cos; ,
(1ZJ `a mined isrmvai of Carborscoous SOD and Nitrogenous Rcroval by Nitrification. A sirle slago systom roauirnd to achkove pirmil olfiuent 1:-iss on 5
ar. ";-t;;v.a ri .:gen wi;Nn the same biological reactor
(ta :4 . rinzi:zt 7ha partial or complulo roouc;ion of r&sidval cN'arine in a liquid by any chomical or ph;•vical p-ocoss:
{ss) _xr_:;ic;inn Piocoss. The convorsion of nitrate -nitrogen to n4rogon gas;