NC0083828_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2016

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
i RECEIVED
N.C.Dept. of ENR
DEC 18 2015
Winston-Salem
Re ional oftfce
Robert C. Patterson, Director
City of Burlington
PO Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
Dear Permittee:
December 15, 2015
PAT MCCRORY
Govemor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Application No. NCO083828
J.D. Mackintosh Jr. WTP
Alamance County
The Water Quality Permitting Section has received your permit renewal application on December
08, 2015. A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional
information is required to complete your permit renewal. Per G.S. 150B-3 your current permit does not
expire until permit decision on the application is made. Continuation of the current permit is contingent on
timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit. Please respond in a timely manner to
requests for additional information necessary to complete the permit application.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Wren
Thedford at 919-807-6304 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
w rZw Tn-e of o-
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
Winston Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NPDES Unit
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-807-6300

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
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Mail the complete application to:
RECEIVED N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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v.C.Dept. of ENR Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
DEC 18 2015 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Winston-Salem
Regional office NPDES Permit Number INCO083828
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
City of Burlington
Facility Name
J.D. Mackintosh Jr. WTP RECENEDIDEMDWR
Mailing Address
PO Box 1358 Big 0 Q 7015
City
Burlington
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State / Zip Code
Water
North Carolina 27216 Permitting S on
Telephone Number
[phone]
Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
edavis®ci.burlington.nc.us
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 3400 Harris Road
City Burlington
State / Zip Code
County
North Carolina 27215
Alamance
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name City of Burlington
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑
PO Box 1358
Burlington
NC 27216
[phone]
[phone]
State ❑
Private ❑
Public Z
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
5. Type of treatment plant:
❑x Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface Water (Big Alamance Creek)
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Aluminum Sulfate coagulation followed by flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, primary
disinfection, fluoridation, pH adjustment, chloramination and finished pumping.
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
The wastewater treatment process is a physical/chemical process by the utilization of two (2)
settling lagoons. Wastewater is generated through the filter backwashing process and the
sedimentation process. After settling, clear water is pumped over a ridge and into the Great
Alamance Creek. Calcium Thiosulfate is used as a dechlorinating agent when discharge pumps
are operating to maintain Ultra Low Levels of chlorine in the discharge stream. No domestic
sanitary sewage of any kind is included in this wastewater treatment process.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent x❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Daily (as needed) Duration: Up to 24 hours per
day throughout the year. We limit our discharge to a maximum of 500,000 gallons per day.
11. Plant design potable flowrate 18 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.130* MGD *Based on the Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Big Alamance Creek (Satellite map included)
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Alum / aluminum sulfate Yes % No
Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate Yes No %
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Fluoride Yes X No
Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines Yes X No
Zinc -orthophosphate or Sweetwater CP1236 Yes No N
List any other additives below:
Sodium Hydroxide for pH adjustment
Orthophosphate / Polyphosphate Blend for Corrosion Control
Powdered Activated Carbon for organic precursor control
Polymer - used occasionally as a filter aid
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No 0
15. Additional Information:
Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the water treatment process. The plan should show the point[s] of addition for
chemicals and all discharges routed to an outfall [including stormwater].
Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
New applicants are highly encouraged to contact a permit coordinator with the
NCDENR Customer Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Analyses of source water collected
Engineering Alternative Analysis
Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Robert C. Patterson Water Resources Director
Printed name of Person Signin 'title
Signature of Applicant
Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application,
record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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P.O. Box 1358
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NPDES Permit# NC 0083828 Sludge Management Narrative
City of Burlington NPDES Permit
Permit #: NC0083828
Date: November 16, 2015
Sludge at the water treatment plant is generated by both the filter backwash and
sedimentation process. The treatment plant has two (2) settling lagoons where water plant
sludge is stored, Each Lagoon is approximately 1.15 Acres and can hold approximately
4,000,000 gallons of wastewater. Wastewater is stored in the lagoons where the denser
sludge settles to the bottom and clear water supernatant is dechlorinated and pumped
back into the Big Alamance Creek.
The treatment plant participates in a land application sludge management program under
non -discharge permit number WQ0000520 issued by NCDENR/DWQ to the City of
Burlington. Thickened sludge can be combined with wastewater plant biosolids for land
application, or applied directly to farmland. This material is not derived from a biological
process and, as such, meets the criteria established by the 503 regulations as a class -A
product.
The sludge management program includes disposal of the water plant sludge
(approximately 1,500,000 gallons in 2014 and 3,300,000 gallons in 2015) on participating
farmland. Although permitted farmland is not required for disposal of this class -A material,
the logistics of our recycling operations often involve applying this material to permitted
farmland under our wastewater treatment plant biosolids program.
The City has permitted 3,502.70 acres for its sludge management program.
The City contracts with a biosolids management company to perform the site applications
and assist with record keeping and reporting. Annual reports of our class-B operation are
submitted to the USEPA and the NCDWR.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eric A. Davis
ORC, JD Mackintosh, Jr
City of Burlington, NC
WTP Discharge Permit
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City of
URL_INGTON
-1-Water Res4urees
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
City of Burlington Class A Liquid Solids Handling
Operations and Maintenance Plan
Last reviewed- 11/10/15
Operational Functions
The operational function of this program will involve permit compliant Class A residuals that are
land applied to permitted and non -permitted sites by our hired contractor, EMA Resources.
These residuals will be applied at agronomic rates that will be determined by RYE. These
residuals will be spread as a liquid at consistent spread patterns by trained EMA employees.
Signed Land Owner Agreements will be in place before an application event occurs. There will
also be a Utilization Agreement in place between the City of Burlington and EMA Resources
Safety Measures
EMA Resources has a safety program in place in which employees participate in quarterly safety
training that is designed to address various safety issues and practices to help prevent
accidents. All EMA employees have the authority to stop operations if they think any aspect of
the operation is going to cause environmental or personal injury. The ORC or his designee can
suspend operations if there is a condition that warrants such action. The City of Burlington's
Water Resources Dept. has an established Safety Program in place that involves yearly training
and employee interaction.
Equipment Maintenance Schedule
EMA Resources employees will follow the maintenance schedule that is recommended by their
fleet manager or site manager.
Sampling
The City of Burlington will collect all permit required Class A residuals samples and send these
out to contract laboratories for analysis. Samples will be scheduled and collected by the
Residuals Management Coordinator (ORC) or a designee to conform to event hauling. All

City of
URLINGTON
-Water Res4urees
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
records generated from sampling will be maintained by the Residuals Management Coordinator
and forwarded to EMA Resources when needed.
• Nutrient and Metal samples will be collected based on event volume hauled. One
sample will be collected prior to application. The other three samples if needed will be
collected during the event.
• A TCLP will be collected once per year prior to application.
• Fecal samples will be collected prior to application and run by the City of Burlington
Laboratory to ensure Class A status.
All soil samples from application sites will be collected by EMA Resources personnel and sent to
contract laboratories for analysis. This data will be tracked and shared with the Residuals
Management Coordinator for future application purposes.
Inspection Plan
Inspections of the Land Application fields will be conducted on a weekly basis or as deemed
necessary by the ORC. Prior to an application the following will be verified by the ORC or EMA
Resources.
• Verify that all permit required sampling has been completed.
• Notify DENR by phone (Winston Salem Regional Office 336-771-5000) or email, 24 hrs.
in advance of a newly scheduled application event.
• Calculate PAN and check RYE of each field before operations begin to determine
application rates.
• Check that all manned equipment contains a copy of the Spill Control Plan, DENR
Permit, and Operations and Maintenance Plan.
• Verify that the Application Field Log is correct and that spreader operators are aware of
any special circumstances at the site.
• Verify that a Land Owner Agreement form has been completed prior to application
• Check that all flagging and buffering adheres to site application maps or permit required
buffers.
• The ORC will keep a record of all site inspections.
The ORC or his designee will report by telephone to the Winston Salem Regional Office as soon
as possible but no later than 24 hrs. after or the next working day following the occurrence of
the following:

City of
URLINGTON
Water Resources
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
• Any occurrence with the land application program which results in the land application
of significant amounts of waste which are abnormal in quality or characteristics.
• Any failure of the land application program resulting in a release of residuals to
receiving waters.
• Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with the conditions and limitations of the permit or the parameters on
which the system was designed.
• Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons that render the facility
incapable of adequate residual treatment.
• Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system during transportation of
residuals.
Emergency Response
For any emergency that requires immediate reporting (discharges to surface waters, imminent
failure of a storage structure) outside of the normal business hours must be reported to
NCDENR at 1-800-662-7956, 1-800-858-0368 or 1-919-733-3300
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions
taken to remedy the area affected by the discharge and actions taken to avoid future
reoccurrence.
Persons responsible for inspections of this project are as follows:
Shane Fletcher — Residuals Management Coordinator (ORC) or his designee.
Special Conditions
• Direction of nozzles on spreader pull tankers will point in a downward manner.
• As directed by the City Of Burlington City Council, application within .25 miles of a public
school is prohibited.
• The City of Burlington Residuals Management Coordinator will schedule which sites to
apply Class A residuals to.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
April 16, 2015
Mr. Robert Patterson, Water Resources Director
City of Burlington
Post Office Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit No. NCO083828
J.D. Mackintosh WTP — City of Burlington
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Patterson:
On April 15, 2015, Jenny Graznak of this office met with Tom Murr, Operator in Responsible Charge
(ORC), to perform a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on the filter backwash wastewater discharge at
the J.D. Mackintosh WTP in Alamance County. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -
office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This
particular inspection evaluated eight (8) areas, and observations from each area are addressed below:
1. Permit
The current permit became effective on February 1, 2015 and will expire June 30, 2016. This new permit
includes several new quarterly monitoring parameters, including Total Copper, Manganese, Fluoride,
Ammonia, and Whole Effluent Toxicity.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) from May 2014 through February 2015
showed no limit violations. All parameters appear to have been reported per the frequencies specified
in the permit.
3. Laboratory
Turbidity, pH, and total residual chlorine are analyzed in the WTP lab. Calibration records for the Hach
turbidimeter and the Hach chlorine meter were available for review during the inspection. The City of
Burlington's Water and Wastewater Laboratory provides analysis for the other parameters. Samples
collected at the plant are hand delivered in an iced cooler to the City Laboratory for analysis. The City of
Burlington Laboratory is located at 1302 Belmont Street, and Glenn McGirt is the Laboratory Supervisor.
4. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow from the lagoons is metered prior to discharge and is monitored by a SCADA system. The
flow meter is calibrated on a quarterly basis by Wayne Hinson with ISI. The meter was last calibrated on
March 6, 2015 according to records. The plant discharged approximately 240,000 gallons of filter
backwash per day from May 2014 through February 2015.
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5. Operations & Maintenance
The facility appeared to be well operated and maintained. The ORC maintains a weekly operations
report for the filter backwash component of the plant and conducts a monthly inspection of the lagoons.
The plant's dechlorination system consists of a calcium thiosulfate liquid feed into the lagoons.
Approximately 3-5 gallons of calcium thiosulfate are added per day. Back Up ORC is Roland Rierson.
6. Facility Site Review
The plant has two settling lagoons that are used interchangeably in order to manage filter backwash.
Solids from Lagoon #1 were removed last summer. Ms. Graznak noted some algal growth in Lagoon #1
at the time of the inspection. Lagoon #2 is almost full and is on the schedule for solids removal by EMA
Resources. No problems were noted during the facility inspection; all systems components appeared to
be operating properly. The plant recently adopted a dog from the local animal shelter to help control
the geese population on the lake.
7. Records/Reports
The DMRs, files, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A copy of this data was available
for review during the inspection.
8. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW) in the Cape Fear River Basin. On the
day of the inspection, the effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Our office appreciates the City of Burlington's efforts to comply with the NPDES permit. It is our
understanding that Tom Murr will be retiring in July 2015. Our office has enjoyed working with Mr.
Murr, and we wish him well in this retirement.
Please refer to the attached checklist for further details from the inspection. If you have any questions
concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight, P.E., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: WSRO
Central Files

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Permit: NCO083828
Inspection Date: 04/15/2015
Owner -Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
M
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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0
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: The current permit became effective on February 1, 2015.
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
0
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
0
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
0
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
0
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
0
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
M
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
M
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
0
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
0
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Permit: NCO083828
Inspection Date: 04/15/2015
Owner -Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? S ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
0
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
0
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment: The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW) in the Cape Fear River
Basin. On the day of the inspection, the effluent appeared
clear with no traceable solids
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
0
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
0
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Is the flow meter operational?
0
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: . The meter was last calibrated on March 6. 2015 according to records.
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
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0
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Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment: Amount of calcium thiosulfate addtion Der day depends on how Iona the pumps operate
each day.
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 2
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present? ❑ ❑ 0

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Permit: NC0083828
Inspection Date: 04/15/2015
Owner -Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple
locations?
Yes No NA NE
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# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
0
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Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
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Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
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Comment: Lagoon 1 was cleaned out last summer, and now has some algal growth
present. Lagoon 2
is on the schedule for solids removal by EMA Resources this summer.
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
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Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
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representative)?
Comment: All parameters appear to have been reported per the frequencies specified in the permit.
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
sampling location)?
Comment:

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
July 11, 2014
Mr. Robert Patterson, Water Resources Director
City of Burlington
Post Office Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit No. NCO083828
J.D. Mackintosh WTP — City of Burlington
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Patterson:
On July 9, 2014, Jenny Graznak of this office met with Tom Murr, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), to
perform a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on the filter backwash wastewater discharge at the J.D.
Mackintosh WTP in Alamance County. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -office
review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This particular
inspection evaluated eight (8) areas, and observations from each area are addressed below:
1. Permit
The permit expired June 30, 2011. The renewal application was submitted by City of Burlington on
December 28, 2010, but the new permit has not yet been issued. Please continue to operate according to
the previous permit until the new permit is issued.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from May 2013 through April 2014 showed no limit
violations. All parameters appear to have been reported per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
Settleable solids, turbidity, and total residual chlorine are analyzed at the plant. Calibration records for the
Hach turbidimeter and the Hach chlorine meter were available for review during the inspection. The City of
Burlington's Water and Wastewater Laboratory provides the analysis for total suspended residue, iron,
aluminum, and nutrients. Samples collected at the plant are hand delivered in an iced cooler to the
laboratory for analysis. The City of Burlington laboratory is located at 1302 Belmont Street, and Glenn
McGirt is the Laboratory Supervisor.
4. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow from the lagoons is metered prior to discharge and is monitored by a SCADA system. The flow
meter is calibrated on a quarterly basis by Wayne Hinson with ISI. The meter was last calibrated on March
6, 2014 according to records. The plant discharged approximately 250,000 gallons of filter backwash per
day from May 2013 through April 2014.
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] Internet: www.ncdenr.gov
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper

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5. Operations & Maintenance
The facility appeared to be well operated and maintained. The ORC maintains a weekly operations report
for the filter backwash component of the plant and conducts a monthly inspection of the lagoons. The
plant's dechlorination system consists of a calcium thiosulfate liquid feed into the lagoons. Approximately
3-5 gallons of calcium thiosulfate are added per day. Back Up ORC is Roland Rierson.
6. Facility Site Review
The plant has with two settling lagoons that are used interchangeably in order to manage filter backwash.
Lagoon 1 had just been drained prior to Ms. Graznak's visit in preparation for EMA Resources to remove the
solids. Shane Fletcher, Residuals Management Coordinator at City of Burlington, was present during the
inspection of the lagoons. The facility adds carbon during the drinking water treatment process, which does
create a black stain in the lagoons. No problems were noted during the facility inspection; all systems
components appeared to be operating properly.
7. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A
copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
8. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW) in the Cape Fear River Basin. On the day
of the inspection, the effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Our office appreciates the City of Burlington's efforts to comply with the NPDES permit. Please refer to the
attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report,
please contact Ms. Graznak or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight, P.E., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: WSRO
Central Files

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washirow, D.C. 20"
PEA
OMB No. 204M057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mofday Inspection Type
inspector Fac Type
1 1„ 1 2 15 1 3 l NCO083828 (11 12 14/07w 17 18 I C I
19 I G I 24 LJ
21111111 IIIIIII11II IIIIIII I I I I I I I IIIIIIIIIII
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Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 GA ---Reserved-
671
70 J, L_I J 71 L 72 L N 73 � 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES Dermft Numberl
10:DOAM 14107/09
06108/01
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Exit TimelDate
Permit Expiration Date
3400 Hams Rd
Burlington NC 27215
11:30AM 14/07/09
11/06/30
Name(s) of Onsite RepresentaUve(s)/Tiiles(syPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
Joseph Rollin Rierson/ORC/336-584-1394/
Thomas Woodrow MumORC/336-584-1393/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
epbCpusseP c�PO Box 1358 Burlington NC 272161358//336-2225130/
E'�p4i r . PGLFI Br+bv1 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations 8 Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Slgnature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
Signatures off Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
r'
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yrtmotday Inspection Type
31 NCO083828 I11 12 t 4/07/09 _j 17 IS ICI
1. Permit
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1
Section 0: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The permit expired June 30, 2011. The renewal application was submitted by City of Burlington on
December 28, 2010, but the new permit has not yet been issued. Please continue to operate according
to the previous permit until the new permit is issued.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from May 2013 through April 2014 showed no limit
violations. All parameters appear to have been reported per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
Settleable solids, turbidity, and total residual chlorine are analyzed at the plant. Calibration records for
the Hach turbidimeter and the Hach chlorine meter were available for review during the inspection. The
City of Burlington's Water and Wastewater Laboratory provides the analysis for total suspended
residue, iron, aluminum, and nutrients. Samples collected at the plant are hand delivered in an iced
cooler to the laboratory for analysis. The City of Burlington laboratory is located at 1302 Belmont
Street, and Glenn McGirt is the Laboratory Supervisor.
4. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow from the lagoons is metered prior to discharge and is monitored by a SCADA system. The
flow meter is calibrated on a quarterly basis by Wayne Hinson with ISI. The meter was last calibrated
on March 6, 2014 according to records. The plant discharged approximately 250,000 gallons of filter
backwash per day from May 2013 through April 2014.
5. Operations & Maintenance
The facility appeared to be well operated and maintained. The ORC maintains a weekly operations
report for the filter backwash component of the plant and conducts a monthly inspection of the lagoons.
The plants dechlorination system consists of a calcium thiosulfate liquid feed into the lagoons.
Approximately 3-5 gallons of calcium thiosulfate are added per day. Back Up ORC is Roland Rierson.
6. Facility Site Review
The plant has with two settling lagoons that are used interchangeably in order to manage filter
backwash. Lagoon 1 had just been drained prior to Ms. Graznak's visit in preparation for EMA
Resources to remove the solids. Shane Fletcher, Residuals Management Coordinator at City of
Burlington, was present during the inspection of the lagoons. The facility adds carbon during the
drinking water treatment process, which does create a black stain in the lagoons. No problems were
noted during the facility inspection; afl systems components appeared to be operating property.
7. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the permit.
A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
8. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW) in the Cape Fear River Basin. On
the day of the inspection, the effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
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Permit: NCO083828 Owner-FaclIlty: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Dab: 07/09/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
(if the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the Inspector granted access to all areas for Inspection?
Yes No NA NE
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
■
❑
You No NA NE
Comment: Please continue to operate according to the previous permit until the new permit is issued
Record Keepina
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
N
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they Include all permit parameters?
0
❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted Its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
0
❑
❑
❑
(If the facility Is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
❑
❑
0
❑
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
0
❑
❑
❑
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Permit: NCO083628
Inspection Dab: 07IM2014
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
M ❑
❑
❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑ ❑
0
❑
Comment: The effluent is discharged into Bia Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW)
in the Cape Fear River
Basin. On the day of the inspection, the effluent appeared clear with no traceable sokds.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
❑
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
M
❑
Comment: The meter was last calibrated on March 6. 2014 according to records.
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
❑
❑
❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
❑
❑
00
Comment: _
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
❑
❑
M
❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
❑
❑
M
❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment: Approximately 3-5 gallons of calcium thiosulfate are added per day.
Lacio,ons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 2
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO083828
Inspection Date: 07/09/2014
Owner -Faculty: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baflfes adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple
locations?
Yes No NA NE
■
■
■
■
■
0
■
11
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
171
■
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
❑
❑
❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
M
❑
❑
❑
Comment: Lagoon 1 had iust been drained prior to Ms. Graznak's visit in preparation for EMA
Resources to remove the solids.
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑
❑
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑
[j
N
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
❑
❑
❑
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
N
❑
❑
❑
representative)?
Comment: All parameters appear to have been reported per the frequencies specified in the permit.
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
sampling location)?
Comment:
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North
NCDENR
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Director
August 8, 2013
Mr. Robert Patterson, Water Resources Director
City of Burlington
Post Office Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit No. NCO083828
J.D. Mackintosh WTP — City of Burlington
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Patterson:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the filter backwash
wastewater at the J.D. Mackintosh WTP in Alamance County on August 7, 2013. Tom Muff, ORC for
the facility, was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -
office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This
particular inspection evaluated eight (8) areas, and observations from each area are addressed below:
1. Permit
The permit became effective August 1, 2006 and expired June 30, 2011. The permit renewal application
was submitted on December 28, 2010, but the permit has not yet been finalized by our central office.
Please continue to operate according to the previous permit until a new permit is issued.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from May 2012 through April 2013 showed no limit
violations. All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
The City of Burlington's Water and Wastewater Laboratory is located at 1302 Belmont Street. Glenn
McGirt is the Laboratory Supervisor. Samples collected at the plant are hand delivered in an iced cooler
to the laboratory for analysis. The City of Burlington laboratory provides analysis for total suspended
residue, iron, aluminum, and nutrients. Settleable solids, turbidity, and total residual chlorine are
analyzed at the plant. Calibration records for the Hach turbidimeter and the Hach chlorine meter were
available for review during the inspection.
4. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow from the lagoons is metered prior to discharge and is monitored by SCADA. The flow
meter is calibrated on an annual basis and was last calibrated on March 5, 2013 by Wayne Hinson with
ISI. The plant discharged approximately 250,000 to 300,000 gallons of filter backwash per day from May
2012 through April 2013.
North Carolina Division of Water Resources, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

5. Operations & Maintenance
The facility appeared to be well operated and maintained. The ORC maintains a weekly operations report
for the filter backwash component of the plant. The ORC also conducts a monthly inspection to check for
erosion and other issues at the lagoons. The plant's dechlorination system consists of a calcium
thiosulfate liquid feed into the lagoons. Approximately 2-4 gallons of calcium thiosulfate are added per
day.
6. Facility Site Review
The filter backwash system has with two settling lagoons that are used interchangeably. The plant was
discharging backwash into Lagoon 1 during Ms. Graznk's visit. Synagro removes sludge from the
lagoons on an as -needed basis and when weather allows. According to the ORC, Synagro last removed
sludge in April 2013. No problems were noted during the facility inspection; all systems components
appeared to be operating properly.
7. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A
copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
8. Effluent/Receiviniz Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW) in the Cape Fear River Basin. The
effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids on the day of the inspection.
Our office appreciates the City of Burlington's efforts to comply with this NPDES permit. Please
refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any questions concerning
this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: WSRO — SWP
Central Files — SWP

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 NI 2 1 51 31 NCO083828 111 121 13/08/07 117 181 1 19l C I 20I
!=! l= J
Remarks
211111 1111 Jill 11111111 1111 1111 11111111 1111 1111 1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -- -- - -- --- --- -Reserved------ - —
67 ( 169 70131 71 IU 72 I N ( 73 W 74 751 I I I 1 I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:00 AM 13/08/07
06/08/01
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
3400 Harris Rd
Burlington NC 27215
11:30 AM 13/08/07
11/06/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
Thomas Woodrow Murr/ORC/336-584-1393/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
PO Box 1358 Burlington NC 272161358//336-222-5130/ No
1p¢r}
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
3
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES
yr/mo/day
3 ( NCO083828 111 121
13/08/07 1 17
Inspection Type
18!
(cont.) 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The permit became effective August 1, 2006 and expired June 30, 2011. The permit renewal application
was submitted on December 28, 2010, but the permit has not yet been finalized by our central office. Please
continue to operate according to the previous permit until a new permit is issued.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from May 2012 through April 2013 showed no limit
violations. All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
The City of Burlington's Water and Wastewater Laboratory is located at 1302 Belmont Street. Glenn McGirt
is the Laboratory Supervisor. Samples collected at the plant are hand delivered in an iced cooler to the
laboratory for analysis. The City of Burlington laboratory provides analysis for total suspended residue, iron,
aluminum, and nutrients. Settleable solids, turbidity, and total residual chlorine are analyzed at the plant.
Calibration records for the Hach turbidimeter and the Hach chlorine meter were available for review during
the inspection.
4. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow from the lagoons is metered prior to discharge and is monitored by SCADA. The flow meter is
calibrated on an annual basis and was last calibrated on March 5, 2013 by Wayne Hinson with ISI. The
plant discharged approximately 250,000 to 300,000 gallons of filter backwash per day from May 2012
through April 2013.
5. Operations & Maintenance
The facility appeared to be well operated and maintained. The ORC maintains a weekly operations report
for the filter backwash component of the plant. The ORC also conducts a monthly inspection to check for
erosion and other issues at the lagoons. The plant's dechlorination system consists of a calcium thiosulfate
liquid feed into the lagoons. Approximately 2-4 gallons of calcium thiosulfate are added per day.
6. Facility Site Review
The filter backwash system has with two settling lagoons that are used interchangeably. The plant was
discharging backwash into Lagoon 1 during Ms. Graznk's visit. Synagro removes sludge from the lagoons
on an as -needed basis and when weather allows. According to the ORC, Synagro last removed sludge in
April 2013. No problems were noted during the facility inspection; all systems components appeared to be
operating properly.
7. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A
copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
8. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW) in the Cape Fear River Basin. The
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Permit: NC0083828
Inspection Date: 08/07/2013
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids on the day of the inspection.
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Permit: NCO083828
Inspection Date: 08/07/2013
Owner -Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ D ❑ D
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge D f=1 ■ D
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: The permit renewal application was submitted on December 28, 2010, but
the permit has not yet been finalized by our central office.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0083828 Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Date: 08/07/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ 0
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ Q n Q
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n Q D
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ n ■ n
Comment: The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW) in the
Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids on the day
of the inspection.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
0000
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
n
n
n
Is the flow meter operational?
■
Q
Q
n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
n
n
■
n
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated on an annual basis and was last calibrated on
March 5, 2013 by Wayne Hinson with ISI.
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment: The plant's dechlorination system consists of a calcium thiosulfate liquid
feed into the lagoons. Approximately 2-4 gallons of calcium thiosulfate are added per
day.
Lagoons
Type of lagoons?
n ❑ ■ n
nn■o
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO083828
Inspection Date: 08/07/2013
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 2
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
❑
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Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
■
❑ ❑
❑
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
❑
Cl ■
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Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
■
❑ ❑
❑
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
■
❑ ❑
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Are dikes free of seepage?
■
❑ ❑
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Are dikes free of erosion?
■
❑ ❑
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Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
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# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
■
❑ ❑
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# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
❑
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Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
■
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Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
■
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Comment: The ORC conducts a monthly inspection to check for erosion at the
lagoons.
Laboratory
Yes No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
0011
❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
❑
❑
❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
❑
■
❑
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
❑
❑
❑
■
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
❑
❑
■
❑
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
❑
❑
■
❑
Comment: Samples collected at the plant are hand delivered in an iced cooler to the
laboratory for analysis. The City of Burlington laboratory provides analysis for total
suspended residue, iron, aluminum, and nutrients. Settleable solids, turbidity, and total
residual chlorine are analyzed at the plant.
Effluent Sampling
Yes No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑ ❑
■
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
❑ ❑
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Per7itCO083828 Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Date: 08/07/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is proper volume collected? 0 Q ❑ E
Is the tubing clean?
0000
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? 0 ❑ ❑ ■
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? 0 ❑ Q ❑
Comment: All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in the
permit.
Upstream /Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ 0 D
Comment: All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in the
permit.
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
June 29, 2012
Mr. Robert Patterson, Water Resources Director
City of Burlington
Post Office Box 1358
Burlington, North Carolina 27216
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit No. NCO083828
J.D. Mackintosh WTP — City of Burlington
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Patterson:
Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the filter
backwash wastewater at the J.D. Mackintosh WTP in Alamance County on June 27, 2012. Tom
Murr, ORC for the facility, was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two
basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of
the facility. This particular inspection evaluated eight (8) areas, and observations from each area
are addressed below:
1. Permit
The permit became effective August 1, 2006 and expired June 30, 2011. The permit renewal
application was received on January 24, 2011, but the permit is still in draft. Continue to operate
according to the previous permit until the new permit is issued.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from May 2011 through April 2012 showed no limit
violations. All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
The City of Burlington's Water and Wastewater Laboratory is located at 1302 Belmont Street. Glenn
McGirt is the Laboratory Supervisor. Samples collected at the plant are typically hand delivered to
the laboratory for analysis. The City of Burlington laboratory provides analysis for the following
permit parameters: total suspended residue, iron, nutrients, and aluminum. Settleable solids,
turbidity, and total residual chlorine are analyzed at the plant. Calibration records for the turbidity
and chlorine meters were available for review during the inspection.
4. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow from the lagoons is metered prior to discharge and is monitored inside the plant with a
SCADA system. The flow meter is calibrated on an annual basis and was last calibrated in
December 2011. The plant averages 300,000 gallons per day of filter backwash discharge. A
lightning strike to the plant affected the SCADA system on May 22, 2012, and several days of
effluent flow data were consequently lost.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
NorthCarolina
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

5. Operations & Maintenance
The facility is well operated and maintained. The ORC maintains a weekly operations report for the
filter backwash component of the plant. The ORC also conducts a monthly lagoon inspection to
check for erosion and other issues. A dechlorination system, using calcium thiosulfate, was installed
in 2008. Approximately 2-4 gallons of calcium thiosulfate are added per day. With the addition of
dechlorination, the values for Total Residual Chlorine in the effluent are consistently 15 micrograms
per liter or less.
6. Facility Site Review
The filter backwash system has with two settling lagoons that are used interchangeably. The plant
was discharging backwash into Lagoon 1 during Ms. Graznk's visit. Synagro removes sludge from
the lagoons on an as -needed basis. According to ORC Tom Murr, Synagro last removed sludge in
April 2012. No problems were noted during the facility inspection; all systems components appeared
to be operating properly.
7. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the
permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
8. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW) in the Cape Fear River Basin.
The effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Please refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any
questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: WSRO — SWP
Central Files — SWP

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 1 .51 31 NCO083828 111 121 12/06/27 117 18I C I 19I S I 20 I(
Remarks
211 11 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --- ---------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67 I 169 70131 711 I 72 I N I 73 L Lj 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:00 AM 12/06/27
06/08/01
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
3400 Harris Rd
Burlington NC 27215
11:30 AM 12/06/27
11/06/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
Thomas Woodrow Murr/ORC/336-584-1393/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
f,PO Box 1358 Burlington NC 272161358//336-222-5130/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ 0611 /f oZ.
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
A&DO/ L ' YW Q - W Sto tl Jtt,.e
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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Permit: NCO083828
Inspection Date: 06/27/2012
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ n n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
o......,.:a YeN NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: The permit renewal application was received on January 24, 2011, but the
permit is still in draft.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Yes No NA NE
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PPPP
Permit: NC0083828
Inspection Date: 06/27/2012
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
n
n
n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
n
n
n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
n
❑
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
n
n
■
n
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
n
n
n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
n
n
n
Is the flow meter operational?
■
n
n
n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
n
n
n
■
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
n
n
■
n
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
n
n
■
n
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
n
❑
■
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
n
n
■
n
Number of tubes in use?
Comment: Approximately 2-4 gallons of calcium thiosulfate are added per day.
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 2
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present? n n n ■
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? ■ n n 0
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Permit: NC0083828
Inspection Date: 06/27/2012
Lagoons
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Owner -Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Is proper volume collected?
■
n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
n
n
■
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
n
❑
❑
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
January 20, 2011
ROBERT C PATTERSON JR PE
WATER RESOURCES DIRECTOR
CITY OF BURLINGTON
PO BOX 1358
BURLINGTON NC 27216-1358
RECEIVED
N.C. Deot. of EN;;
JAN 2 4 2011
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Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO083828
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Patterson:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on January 4, 2011. A member of the NPDES
Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your
permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit
expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Jeff Poupart at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
Winston-Salem Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] l Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 North�aro] na
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �1��rturall�
An Equal Opportunity i Affirmative Action Employer

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Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
P.O. Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216-1358
Request to Renew NPDES Permit
City of Burlington NPDES Permit
Permit #: NCO083828
Ms. Dina Sprinkle
NCDENR/DWQ/NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 20699-1617
SUBJECT: NPDES Renewal for Permit # NCO083828 — JD Mackintosh WTP
RECEIVED
N.C. Deot. of E'4�
JAN 2 4
F
Date: December 28, 2010
Dear Ms. Sprinkle,
The City of Burlington, NC requests renewal of NPDES Permit # NCO083828. Enclosed are one
original and two copies of the NPDES Permit Application — Short Form C- WTP.
There have been no operational changes or solids handling changes at this facility since the last
NPDES permit renewal.
Thank you for your consideration of this permit renewal.
Please contact us if you have questions for us regarding this application.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert C. Patterson, Jr., PE
Water Resources Director
City of Burlington
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to: copyN. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INCO083828
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
City of Burlington
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. Water Plant
P.O. Box 1358
Burlington
North Carolina 27216
(336-584-1393)
(336-584-1393)
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
3400 Harris Road
Burlington
North Carolina 27215
Alamance
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name City of Burlington
Mailing Address P.O. Box 1358
City Burlington
State / Zip Code North Carolina 27216
Telephone Number (336-584-1393)
Fax Number (336-584-1393)
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑ Public
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6.
NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
of treatment plant:
® Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation,
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Big Alamance Creek " Surface Water"
usually followed by
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
The treatment process consist of flash mix, coagulation, flocculation, settling, filtration,
chemical addition, disinfection, and pumping.
S. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
The plant produces wastewater from draining, cleaning the floc basin, settling basins, and
backwashing the filters. These waste waters have associated solids that have been
chemiclly treated with aluminum sulfate and sodium hydroxide for coagulation. The
backwash water can have chlorine residual resulting from disinfection of the filters and
the use of finished water during backwash.The waste water is dechlorinated with calcium
thiosulfate. There is no sanitary waste included in this waste water.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Daily as needed
11. Plant design potable flowrate 18 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.11 MGD
Intermittent
Duration: All Year
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitudes
Big Alamance Creek, Jordan Lake Water Shed
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Treatment Activites= Flash Mix, Coagulation, Flocculation, Sedimentation, Filtration, Back
Wash, Pumping
Chemicals= Aluminum Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide,Carbon, Polymer, Hydrofluosilicic Acid,
Corrosion Inhibitor
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑
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15. Additional Information:
Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the treatment process, and point of addition of chemicals.
Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15.
New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDENR Customer
Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Analyses of source water collected
Engineering Alternative Analysis
Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed name of Person Signing Title
2JO-Aj C- 1 z 129/Z610
Signature of Applicant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section
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NPDES Permit# NC 0083828 Operational Narrative
City of Burlington NPDES Permit
Permit #: NCO083828
Date: December 28, 2010
The J. D. Mackintosh, Jr. Water Treatment Plant is a conventional water treatment plant originally constructed in
1981. The plant was expanded in 1993 when the dam was constructed to create Lake Mackintosh. Located on the
shores of Lake Mackintosh at 3400 Hams Road, Burlington this plant can treat up to 18 million gallons per day.
The water treatment process consists of flash mix, coagulation, flocculation, settling, filtration, chemical addition,
disinfection, and pumping. The plant produces wastewater from draining and cleaning the floc basin, settling
basins, and backwashing the filters. These waters have associated solids that have been treated with aluminum
sulfate and sodium hydroxide for coagulation. The filter back wash can have chlorine residual resulting from
disinfection of the filters and the use of finished water during the backwash procedure.
The water generated by cleaning the basins and the filters flows to the two lagoons where the solids separate from
the liquid by settling. There is no sanitary waste included in this wastewater. Two pumps located between the
lagoons pump the wastewater to Great Alamance Creek behind the dam of Lake Mackintosh. We dechlorinate the
water going into the creek with calcium thiosulfate which is fed at the pump well of the lagoons.
We plan to replace the lagoon pumps this year with pumps capable of pumping sludge.
We will then be able to pump the thin blanket of sludge at the top of the lagoons to holding basins making removal
of sludge and hauling it to a farm more efficient. The thin sludge can then be sent back to the lagoons for
thickening or we have the capability of pumping it to drying beds.
The wastewater is monitored by a flow meter that can be compared against the pump run times to verify the flows.
Maintenance on the meter and the pumps is a part of our preventive maintenance program.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas W. Murr, Jr.
Chief Operator, JD Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
City of Burlington
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NPDES Permit# NC 0083828 Sludge Management Narrative
City of Burlington NPDES Permit
Permit #: NC0083828
Date: December 28, 2010
Our method of disposal of the water treatment plant sludge satisfies the requirements of the 40 CFR 503
biosolids regulations and the 40 CFR 257 Solid waste disposal regulations. The treatment plant
participates in a land application sludge management program under non -discharge permit number
WQ0000520 issued by NCDENR/DWQ to the City of Burlington.
The sludge management program includes disposal of the water plant sludge (3,286,399 gallons in 2009)
on participating farmland. The treatment plant settling lagoons thicken the sludge by gravity. Thickened
sludge can be combined with wastewater plant biosolids for land application, or applied directly to
farmland. Our practice is to top dress the water plant sludge with either nitrogen fertilizer, potassium, or
bio solids to improve the nutrient value to the farmer.
The City has permitted 3,502.70 acres for the sludge management program. The City contracts with a
biosolids management company to perform the site applications and assist with record keeping and
reporting. Annual reports are submitted to the USEPA and the NCDENR.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas W. Murr, Jr.
Chief Operator, JD Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
City of Burlington
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
December 17, 2010
Mr. Robert Patterson, Water Resources Director
City of Burlington
Post Office Box 1358
Burlington, North Carolina 27216
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES Permit No. NCO083828
J.D. Mackintosh WTP, City of Burlington — Alamance County
Dear Mr. Patterson:
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the filter
backwash wastewater at the J.D. Mackintosh WTP in Alamance County on December 14. Tom
Murr, ORC for the facility, was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two
basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection
of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated eight (8) areas, and observations from each
area are addressed below:
1. Permit
The permit became effective August 1, 2006 and expires June 30, 2011. North Carolina
regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to
expiration of the current permit. To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent
to the Division postmarked no later than January 1, 2011.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from October 2009 through September 2010
showed no limit violations. All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in
the permit.
3. Laboratory
The City of Burlington's Water and Wastewater Laboratory is located at 1302 Belmont Street.
Glenn McGirt is the Laboratory Supervisor. Samples collected at the plant are typically hand
delivered to the laboratory for analysis. The City of Burlington laboratory provides analysis for
the following permit parameters: total suspended residue, iron, nutrients, and aluminum.
Settleable solids, turbidity, and total residual chlorine are analyzed at the plant. Calibration
records for the turbidity and chlorine meters were available for review during the inspection.
4. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow from the lagoons is metered prior to discharge and is monitored inside the plant
with a SCADA system. The flow meter is calibrated on an annual basis and was last calibrated
in December 2010. The plant discharges approximately 450,000 gallons per day of filter
backwash.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally
J\ "
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An Equal opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer �/ `

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5. Operations & Maintenance
The facility is well operated and maintained. The ORC maintains a weekly operations report for
the filter backwash component of the plant. The ORC also conducts a monthly lagoon
inspection to check for erosion and other issues. A dechlorination system, using calcium
thiosulfate, was installed in 2008. Approximately 5 gallons of calcium thiosulfate is added per
day. With the addition of dechlorination, the values for Total Residual Chlorine in the effluent
have been 15 micrograms per liter or less.
6. Facility Site Review
The filter backwash system has with two settling lagoons that are used interchangeably.
Synagro removes sludge from the lagoons on an as -needed basis. According to ORC Tom
Murr, Synagro will remove sludge again in January 2011, if weather permits. No problems were
noted during the facility inspection; all systems components appeared to be operating properly.
7. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the
permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
8. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW) in the Cape Fear River
Basin. The effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Please refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any
questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
ja 1-1"e__
Steve W. Tedder
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: WSRO — SWP
Central Files — SWP

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO083828 111 121 10/12/14 117 18I CI 19I SI 20I II
Remarks
21111 I IIII IIII 1111111111111111111111111111111111f6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA - - —------------------- Reserved ------------- - --- ---
67 I 169 70131 711 I 721 NJ 73' 174 711 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:30 AM 10/12/14
06/08/01
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
3400 Harris Rd
Burlington NC 27215
11:00 AM 10/12/14
11/06/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Thomas Woodrow Murr/ORC/336-584-1393/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Stephen Russell Shoaf,PO Box 1358 Burlington NC Contacted
272161358//336-222-5130/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program E Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
?_,IAT
Signature of Manage nt Q A>Revie>/Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

'IN
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO083828 I11 12I 10/12/14 1
17 18ICI
(cont
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The permit became effective August 1, 2006 and expires June 30, 2011. North Carolina regulations require
that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. To
satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than
January 1, 2011.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from October 2009 through September 2010 showed no limit
violations. All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
The City of Burlington's Water and Wastewater Laboratory is located at 1302 Belmont Street. Glenn McGirt
is the Laboratory Supervisor. Samples collected at the plant are typically hand delivered to the laboratory
for analysis. The City of Burlington laboratory provides analysis for the following permit parameters: total
suspended residue, iron, nutrients, and aluminum. Settleable solids, turbidity, and total residual chlorine are
analyzed at the plant. Calibration records for the turbidity and chlorine meters were available for review
during the inspection.
4. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow from the lagoons is metered prior to discharge and is monitored inside the plant with a SCADA
system. The flow meter is calibrated on an annual basis and was last calibrated in December 2010. The
plant discharges approximately 450,000 gallons per day of filter backwash.
5. Operations & Maintenance
The facility is well operated and maintained. The ORC maintains a weekly operations report for the filter
backwash component of the plant. The ORC also conducts a monthly lagoon inspection to check for
erosion and other issues. A dechlorination system, using calcium thiosulfate, was installed in 2008.
Approximately 5 gallons of calcium thiosulfate is added per day. With the addition of dechlorination, the
values for Total Residual Chlorine in the effluent have been 15 micrograms per liter or less.
6. Facility Site Review
The filter backwash system has with two settling lagoons that are used interchangeably. Synagro removes
sludge from the lagoons on an as -needed basis. According to ORC Tom Murr, Synagro will remove sludge
again in January 2011, if weather permits. No problems were noted during the facility inspection; all
systems components appeared to be operating properly.
7. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A
copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
8. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW) in the Cape Fear River Basin. The
effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
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Pr
Permit: NC0083828
Inspection Date: 12/14/2010
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
■
n
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
■
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment: North Carolina regulations require that permit renewal applications must be
filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
n
In
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
n
n
n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
In
n
n
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
n
n
n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
n
n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
n
n
■
❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Page # 3

Permit: NC0083828
Inspection Date: 12/14/2010
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment:
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Lagoons
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
'IN
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■nnn
■nnn
■ n n n
■ n n n
nn■o
Yes No NA NE
Liquid
nn■n
nn■n
■nnn
nn■n
nn■n
2
n n n ■
■nnn
Page # 4

Pr
Permit: NC0083828
Inspection Date: 12/14/2010
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WrP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
n
n
■
n
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
■
n
n
n
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of seepage?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of erosion?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
■
In
n
n
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
■
n
n
n
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
■
n
n
n
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
■
n
n
❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
■
n
In
n
Comment: Synagro removes sludge from the lagoons on an as -needed basis.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
n
n
n
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
n
n
n
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
n
■
n
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
❑
❑
■
n
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
n
n
■
n
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
In
■
o
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
n
n
In
Is proper volume collected?
■
n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
n
n
■
u
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■
n
n
n
Comment:
Page # 5

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 17, 2009
Mr. Eric A. Davis, Water & Sewer Operations Manager
City of Burlington
Post Office Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES Permit No. NCO083828
J.D. Mackintosh WTP, City of Burlington — Alamance County
Dear Mr. Davis:
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the filter
backwash wastewater at the J.D. Mackintosh WTP in Alamance County on April 15, 2009. Tom
Murr, ORC for the facility, was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two
basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection
of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated eight (8) areas, and observations from each
area are addressed below:
1. Permit
The permit became effective August 1, 2006 and expires June 30, 2011. A copy of the permit
was available during the inspection.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from February 2008 through January 2009
showed no limit violations. All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in
the permit.
3. Laboratory
The City of Burlington's Water and Wastewater Laboratory is located at 1302 Belmont Street.
Glenn McGirt is the Laboratory Supervisor. Samples collected at the plant are typically hand
delivered to the laboratory for analysis. The City of Burlington laboratory provides analysis for
permit parameters: total suspended residue, iron, nutrients, and aluminum. Settleable solids,
turbidity, and total residual chlorine are analyzed at the plant. Calibration records for the
turbidity and chlorine meters were available for review during the inspection.
4. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow from the lagoons is metered prior to discharge and is monitored inside the plant
with a SCADA system. The flow meter is calibrated on an annual basis.
5. Operations & Maintenance
The facility is well operated and maintained. The ORC maintains a weekly operations report for
the filter backwash component of the plant. The ORC also conducts a monthly lagoon
inspection to check for erosion and other issues. A dechlorination system, using calcium
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarofina
Internet: www.ncwaterqualiV.org Naturally
a'jaturally
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer `i[ l`!�

thiosulfate, was installed in 2008. With the addition of dechlorination, the values for Total
Residual Chlorine in the effluent have been 15 micrograms per liter or less.
6. Facility Site Review
The filter backwash system has with two settling lagoons that are used interchangeably.
Synagro removes sludge from the lagoons on an as -needed basis. According to ORC Tom
Murr, Synagro will remove sludge again in June 2009. No problems were noted during the
facility inspection; all systems components appeared to be operating properly.
7. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the
permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
8. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW) in the Cape Fear River
Basin. The effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Please refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any
questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: WSRO — SWP
Central Files — SWP

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 U 2 15I 31 NCO083828 111 121 09/04/15 i 17 18I CI 19I SI 20I II
Remarks
211 I I I I i l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l 1 l l l l l l 1 1 16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA---------Reserved--- ---
67I 169 70131 711 I 721 N I 73 L1J 74 751 I I I I III 80
Section B: FaOlity Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:00 AM 09/04/15
06/08/01
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
3400 Harris Rd
Burlington NC 27215
11:30 AM 09/04/15
11/06/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Thomas Woodrow Murr/ORC/336-584-1393/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Stephen Russell Shoaf,PO Box 1358 Burlington NC No
272161358//336-222-5130/
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
Signature of M gement Q A R •ewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
'rDate
2
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

Permit: NCO083828
Inspection Date: 04/15/2009
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility is well operated and maintained.
Permit
Yes No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n n
■
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■ ❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n ■
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■ ❑
❑
n
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■ n
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■ n
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■ ❑
n
n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs .
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■ n
n
n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■ ❑
❑
❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
n n
■
n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■ n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■ n
❑
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■ n
n
n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■ n
n
n
Page # 3

Permit: NCO083828
Inspection Date: 04/15/2009
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. wTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
❑
❑
❑ .
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
n
❑
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑
n
■
0
Comment
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
n
n
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
0
❑
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
n
■
❑
Comment -
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
n
n
■
❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
❑
❑
■
❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
n
n
■
❑
Comment: A dechlorination system, using calcium thiosulfate, was installed in 2008.
With the addition of dechlorination, the values for Total Residual Chlorine in the effluent
have been 15 micrograms per liter or less.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
n
n
■
❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Lagoon
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
2
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
n
n
■
n
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
■
o
n
n
Page # 4

Permit: NCO083828 Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WrP
Inspection Date: 04/15/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
n
n
■
n
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
■
n
n
n
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of seepage?
■
In
n
n
Are dikes free of erosion?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
■
n
n
n
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
■
n
n
n
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
n
n
■
n
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
■
n
n
n
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
■
n
n
n
Comment: Synagro removes sludge from the lagoons on an as -needed basis.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
n
n
n
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
n
n
n
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
n
n
■
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
In
n
n
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?.
n
n
■
n
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
n
n
■
n
Comment: The City of Burlington's Water and Wastewater Laboratory is located at
1302 Belmont Street.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
n
■
n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
■
n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
n
n
■
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Page # 5

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Mr. Stephen R. Shoaf,
City of Burlington
Post Office Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
April 25, 2008
Director of Utilities
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Subject: _ Compliance Evaluation Inspection - NPDES Permit No. NC0083828 .
J.D. Mackintosh WTP, City of Burlington — Alamance County
Dear Mr. Shoaf:
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the filter
backwash wastewater at the J.D. Mackintosh WTP in Alamance County on April 23, 2008. Tom
Murr, ORC for the facility, was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two
basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection
of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated eight (8) areas, and observations from each
area are addressed below:
1. Permit
The permit became effective August 1, 2006 and expires June 30, 2011. A copy of the permit
was available during the inspection.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from January 2007 through January 2008
showed no limit violations. All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in
the permit.
3. Laboratory
The City of Burlington's Water and Wastewater Laboratory is located at 1302 Belmont Street.
Glenn McGirt is the Laboratory Supervisor. Samples collected at the plant are typically hand
delivered to the laboratory for analysis. The City of Burlington laboratory provides analysis for
permit parameters: total suspended residue, iron, nutrients, and aluminum. Settleable solids,
turbidity, and total residual chlorine are analyzed at the plant. Calibration records for the
turbidity and chlorine meters were available for review during the inspection.
4. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow from the lagoons is metered prior to discharge and is monitored with SCADA.
5. Operations & Maintenance
The facility is well operated and maintained. The ORC maintains a weekly operations report for
the filter backwash component of the plant. The ORC also conducts a monthly lagoon
inspection to check for erosion and other issues.
A new Total Residual Chlorine limit took effect on February 1, 2008. Therefore, the facility has
begun to dechlorinate the backwash discharge by adding approximately 5 gallons of calcium
thiosulfate per day. After dechlorination, the values for Total Residual Chlorine have been 15
micrograms per liter or less.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street; Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Phone [phone]
Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper

Mr. S. Shoaf
Page 2
April 25, 2008
6. Facility Site Review
The filter backwash system has with two settling lagoons that are used interchangeably.
Synagro removes sludge from the lagoons on an as -needed basis. Lagoon #2 is currently on
schedule for sludge removal, so the plant is discharging the backwash to Lagoon #1. No
problems were noted during the facility inspection — all systems components appeared to be
operating properly.
7. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the
permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
8. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW) in the Cape Fear River
Basin. The effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Please refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any
questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: WSRO — SWP
Central Files — SWP

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO083828 111 121 08/04/23 117 18I CI 19I SI 20I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA --- —------ —-------------- Reserved ------------------ ---
67I 169 70 13 I 711 I 721 N I 73 W 74 751 I I I I I Li
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
08:30 AM 08/04/23
06/08/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
3400 Harris Rd
Burlington NC 27215
09:45 AM 08/04/23
11/06/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Thomas Woodrow Murr/ORC/336-584-1393/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Stephen Russell Shoaf,PO Box 1358 Burlington NC Contacted
272161358//336-222-5130/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jennifer Fy WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
�Gr�aznak
V
Signature of Manage nt Q A Review Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

Permit: NCO083828
Inspection Date: 04/23/2008
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
n
■
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
■
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
n
n
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
n
n
n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
n
n
n
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
n
n
n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
n
n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
n
n
n
Page # 3

Permit: NC0083828
Inspection Date: 04/23/2008
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. VVTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Lagoon
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
■nnn
■nnn
nn■o
Yes No NA NE
Liquid
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■ n n n
■ n n n
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■ n n n
■ n n n
Page # 4

Permit: NC0083828 Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Date: 04/23/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA NE
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
n
n
■ n
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
■
o
n n
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
■
n
n In
Comment:
Page # 5

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
April 20, 2007
Mr. Stephen R. Shoaf, Director of Utilities
City of Burlington
Post Office Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES Permit No. NCO083828
Mackintosh WTP, City of Burlington — Alamance County
Dear Mr. Shoaf:
Jenny Freeman of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the filter
backwash wastewater at the Mackintosh WTP in Alamance County on April 19, 2007. Tom
Murr, ORC for the WTP, was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two
basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection
of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated eight (8) areas, and observations from each
area are addressed below:
1. Permit
The permit became effective August 1, 2006 and expires June 30, 2011. A copy of the permit
was available during the inspection. This permit includes a new Total Residual Chlorine limit
that will take effect on February 1, 2008.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from January 2006 through January 2007
showed no limit violations. All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in
the permit.
3. Laboratory
The City of Burlington's Water and Wastewater Laboratory is located at 1302 Belmont Street.
Glenn McGirt is the Laboratory Supervisor. Samples collected at the plant are hand delivered to
the laboratory for analysis. All laboratory data and chain of custody reports were available for
review at the laboratory. The City of Burlington laboratory provides analysis for permit
parameters: total suspended residue, iron, nutrients, and aluminum. Settleable solids, turbidity,
and total residual chlorine are analyzed at the plant. Calibration records for the turbidity and
chlorine meters were available for review during the inspection.
4. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow from the lagoons is metered prior to discharge with a totalizer.
5. Operations & Maintenance
The facility is well operated and maintained. The ORC maintains a weekly operations report for
the filter backwash component of the plant.
6. Facility Site Review
The filter backwash system is equipped with two settling lagoons. Synagro removes sludge
from the basins on an as -needed basis. Sludge was last removed from the lagoons in March
2007. No sludge was added to the drying beds this year. No major problems were noted
One
NCarohna
NVA(ra!!y
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston Salem, NC 27107
Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
Phone [phone] Customer Service
FAX [phone]

Mr. Steve Shoaf
Page 2
April 20, 2007
during the facility inspection — all systems components appeared to be operating properly.
7. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the
permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
8. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW) in the Cape Fear River
Basin. The effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Please refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any
questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Freeman or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: W SRO — SW P
Central Files — SWP

r
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 1 51 31 NCO083828 111 121 07/04/19 117 181 CI 191SI 201 I
Remarks
211III IIII IIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIII IIII IIII IIII111111I6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA --------------- ------------ Reserved ----- — ---------------
671 169 701 41 711 1 721 NJ 73 LU 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:00 AM 07/04/19
06/08/01
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
3400 Harris Rd
Burlington NC 27215
10:00 AM 07/04/19
11/06/30
Name(s) of Onsite Rep re se ntative(s)lTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Stephen Russell Shoaf//336-222-5130 /
Thomas Woodrow Murr/ORC/336-584-1393/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Stephen Russell Shoaf,PO Box 1358 Burlington NC
272161358//336-222-5130/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jennifer M. Freeman
1 n WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
',lj
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.)
3I NCO083828 I11 121 07/04/19 1
17 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The permit became effective August 1, 2006 and expires June 30, 2011. A copy of the permit was available
during the inspection. This permit includes a new Total Residual Chlorine limit that will take effect on
February 1, 2008.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from January 2006 through January 2007 showed no limit
violations. All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
The City of Burlington's Water and Wastewater Laboratory is located at 1302 Belmont Street. Glenn McGirt
is the Laboratory Supervisor. Samples collected at the plant are hand delivered to the laboratory for
analysis. All laboratory data and chain of custody reports were available for review at the laboratory. The
City of Burlington laboratory provides analysis for permit parameters: total suspended residue, iron,
nutrients, and aluminum. Settleable solids, turbidity, and total residual chlorine are analyzed at the plant.
Calibration records for the turbidity and chlorine meters were available for review during the inspection.
4. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow from the lagoons is metered prior to discharge with a totalizer.
5. Operations & Maintenance
The facility is well operated and maintained. The ORC maintains a weekly operations report for the filter
backwash component of the plant.
6. Facility Site Review
The filter backwash system is equipped with two settling lagoons. Synagro removes sludge from the basins
on an as -needed basis. Sludge was last removed from the lagoons in March 2007. No sludge was added
to the drying beds this year. No major problems were noted during the facility inspection — all systems
components appeared to be operating properly.
7. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A
copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
8. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek (Class C-NSW) in the Cape Fear River Basin. The
effluent appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Page # 2

Permit: NCO083828
Inspection Date: 04/19/2007
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ n
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n
Comment: This permit includes a new Total Residual Chlorine limit that will take effect
on February 1, 2008.
)perations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
n
n
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
n
n
n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
n
n
n
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
o
o
n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
n
n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
n
n
■
n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
o
o
n
Page # 3

Permit: NC0083828 Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Date: 04/19/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ n n n
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
n
n
n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
n
n
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑
n
■
n
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
n
n
n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
n
n
n
Is the flow meter operational?
■
n
n
n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
■
Q
n
n
Comment:
Standby Power
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
■
n
n
n
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
■
n
n
n
Is the generator tested under load?
■
n
n
n
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
n
n
n
■
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
■
n
n
n
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
■
n
n
n
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
■
Cl
n
n
Comment:
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
2
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present? D n ■ n
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? ■ n n n
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? 0 ■ n n
Page # 4

PPermit: NC0083828
Inspection Date: 04/19/2007
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
■
n
n
n
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of seepage?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of erosion?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
■
n
n
n
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
■
n
n
n
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
n
n
■
n
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
■
❑
n
n
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
n
00
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
n
00
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
n
n
■
Q
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
n
n
n
IN
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
n
n
■
n
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
n
n
■
n
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■
n
n
n
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
n
■
n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected? ■ n n n
Is the tubing clean? Q Q ■ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? n n n ■
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ n ❑ n
Comment:
Page # 5

O�0 W A T �qQG
_ � .�
February 23, 2006
Mr. Stephen R. Shoaf, Director of Utilities
City of Burlington
Post Office Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mackintosh WTP, City of Burlington
NPDES Permit No. NCO083828
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Shoaf:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Jenny Freeman of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the filter
backwash wastewater at the Mackintosh WTP in Alamance County on February 21, 2006. Tom
Murr, ORC for the WTP, was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two
basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection
of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated eight (8) areas, and observations from each
area are addressed below:
1. Permit
The permit became effective July 1, 2001 and expires June 30, 2006. A copy of the permit was
available during the inspection. The facility has already applied for renewal of the permit.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from January 2005 through December 2005
showed no limit violations. All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in
the permit.
3. Laboratory
The City of Burlington laboratory provides analysis for permit parameters: total suspended
residue, iron, and aluminum. Settleable solids, turbidity, and total residual chlorine are analyzed
at the plant. Chain of custody forms for the samples are maintained at the City laboratory.
Calibration records for the turbidity and chlorine meters were available for review during the
inspection.
4. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow is metered prior to discharge. Plant staff interchange pumps #1 and #2 on a
weekly basis.
5. Operations & Maintenance
The facility is well operated and maintained.
6. Facility Site Review
The filter backwash system is equipped with two settling basins. Synagro removes sludge from
the basins on an as -needed basis. No major problems were noted during the facility inspection
— all systems components appeared to be operating properly.
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7. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the
permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
8. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent
appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Please refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any
questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Freeman or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: WSRO — SWP
Central Files — SWP

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 151 31 NCO083828 111 121 06/02/21 117 181c1 191SI 201 1
Remarks
21111 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
671 169 701 31 711 1 721 NJ 73I I' 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:15 AM 06/02/21
05/05/01
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
3400 Harris Rd
Burlington NC 27215
12:15 PM 06/02/21
06/06/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Stephen Russell Shoaf/ORC/336-222-5130/
Thomas Woodrow Murr/ORC/336-584-1393/
Name, Address of Responsible Official(ritle/Phone and Fax Number
Stephen Russell Shoaf,PO Box 1358 Burlington NC Contacted
272161358//336-222-5130/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jennifer M. Freeman WSRO WQ//336-771-4608/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
yr/mo/day
31 NCO083828 I11 121 06/02/21 1
17
Inspection Type
18I C I
(cont.) 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The permit became effective July 1, 2001 and expires June 30, 2006. A copy of the permit was available
during the inspection. The facility has already applied for renewal of the permit.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from January 2005 through December 2005 showed no limit
violations. All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in the permit.
3. Laboratory
The City of Burlington laboratory provides analysis for permit parameters: total suspended residue, iron, and
aluminum. Settleable solids, turbidity, and total residual chlorine are analyzed at the plant. Chain of
custody forms for the samples are maintained at the City laboratory. Calibration records for the turbidity and
chlorine meters were available for review during the inspection.
4. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow is metered prior to discharge. Plant staff interchange pumps #1 and #2 on a weekly basis.
5. Operations & Maintenance
The facility is well operated and maintained.
6. Facility Site Review
The filter backwash system is equipped with two settling basins. Synagro removes sludge from the basins
on an as -needed basis. No major problems were noted during the facility inspection — all systems
components appeared to be operating properly.
7. Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A
copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
8. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent appeared
clear with no traceable solids.
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Permit: NCO083828
Inspection Date: 02/21/2006
Owner -Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■
n
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■
n
n
n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■
❑
❑
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
n
n n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
n
n n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
n
n n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
n
❑
❑ ■
Dates, times and location of sampling
n
Name of individual performing the sampling
n
Results of analysis and calibration
n
Dates of analysis
n
Name of person performing analyses
n
Transported COCs
n
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
n
n n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
n n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
n
n
■ n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n 11
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n' ❑ n
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Permit: NG0083828
Inspection Date: 02/21/2006
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Owner - Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment:
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
Is the generator tested under load?
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Comment: The genertor is checked twice per month. The City has an agreement with
Covington Diesel to check the generator on a quarterly basis for oil, maintenence, etc.
Lagoons
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
'IN
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Permit: NCO083828
Inspection Date: 02/21/2006
Owner -Facility: J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
■
n
n
n
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of seepage?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of erosion?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
■
n
n
n
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
■
n
n
n
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
n
n
■
n
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
■
n
n
n
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
n
n
n
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
n
n
n
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
n
n
■
n
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
n
n
n
■
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
n
n
■
n
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
In
n
■
n
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ n n n
Comment:
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? n n ■ n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
■
n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
n
n
■
n
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
n
n
n
■
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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State of North Carolina
G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
March 29, 2006
Mr. Stephen Shoaf
Director of Utilities
City of Burlington
P.O. Box 1358
Burlington, North Carolina 27216-1358
RECEIVED
N.C. Deot of ENR
MAR 3 0 2006
Winston -saw'
Regional Office
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit No. NCO083828
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WIP
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Shoaf-
A draft copy of NPDES permit NCO083828 is attached to this letter for your review and comment. Please
review the draft carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the permit conditions. Please be advised that the
following changes have been incorporated into the permit renewal:
➢ Your expiration date for this permit has been changed to June 30, 2011.
➢ A total residual chlorine (MC) limit has been added to this permit. The limit will take effect
18 months after the effective date of the final permit, to allow the facility time to budget and
design/construct a dechlorination unit or alternative disinfection system. See the attached
TRC policy memo for details.
Submit any comments to me no later than thirty days following your receipt of the draft Comments should
be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are received from the public
or from you, this permit will likely be issued within two months.
I£ you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, please contact me at 919-733-5083 Ext.
363 or Susan Wilson at Ext 510.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Bryant
Point Source Branch
cc: NPDES Unit
Itlastc4i-Salern Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
[phone], Ext.363
FAX [phone]
On the Internet at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/

Permit 714
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
City of Burlington
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
3400 Harris Road
near Burlington
Alamance County
to receiving waters designated as Big Alamance Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1, 2006.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2011.
Signed this day Month XX, XXXX.
DRAFT
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit NC0083828
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The City of Burlington is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a water treatment plant with a discharge of filter -backwash
wastewater. This facility is located at the J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP on Harris
Road near Burlington in Alamance County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Big Alamance Creek, classified C-NSW waters in the Cape Fear River
Basin.

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Permit NC0083828
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Avera a
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Fr uen
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/L
0.2 ml/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity)
Weekly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Iron
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2
17.0 ugll
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
2. The TRC limit will become effective 18 months after the permit effective date.
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

WaTF Wel►ael F. Easley
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'� ti ML, William a Ross, Jr, Secretary
rNCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Nawral Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.. Director
Division of Water Quality
June 19, 2003
TO: NPDES Unit Staff -
FROM: David A Goodrich Vgl
NPDES Unit Supervisor
SUBJECT: Total Residual Chlorine Policy for NPDES permits
Every three years the State is required by the Clean Water Act to review its surface water quality standards and
classifications, determine if changes are needed and to make any necessary changes. This review process is referred to
as the "triennial review," Public hearings were held to solicit comments for the 2000-2003 Triennial Review of surface
water quality standards during the summer of 2002 The Hearing Officer's recommendations were presented before
the states Environmental Management Commission on October 10, 2002
The Hearing Officer's recommended changes included modifications to the existing standards for Arsenic, Cyanide,
Methylene Blue Active Substances (N1BAS) and Total Residual Chlorine (TRC). The Heating Officer also
recommended the addition of a standard for Methyl T ert Butyl Ether (bME).
All of the Hearing Officer's proposed changes were adopted with the exception of MTBE. The changes took effect'
on April 1, 2003. This memo documents the changes to the NPDES permitting policy for TRC limits.
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Previously, TRC had an Action Level Standard, except in designated Trout waters. The Triennial Review changes
modified the TRC Action Level Standard to an Aquatic life Standard of 17 µg/L The Aquatic life Standard will
remain for designated Trout waters.
Aquatic Life Standard —17 µg/L (freshwater only) Trout Waters —17 µg/L
Revised TRC Policy .
➢ TRC limits will be assigned to permit renewals and all new permit issued after April 1, 2003.
➢ Facilities that do not use chlorine will riot receive a TRC limit; however, the presence of a chlorine back-up
system to augment W or other disinfection requires a TRC limit.
➢ Facilities discharging to streams with a 7Q10 <0.05 cfs (zero -flow streams) will receive a limit of 17 µg/L.
➢ Limits will be capped at 28 µg/L to protect against acute impacts.
It -is likely that many facilities will need to add dechlorination (or use another means of disinfection) to comply with,
the new TRC standard. Therefore, a compliance schedule of 18 months from the effective date of the permit may
be added to any TRC limit•added during the current permit renewal This time period is allowed in order for the
facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorinadon and/or alternative disinfection system(s). The NPDES .
Unit has prornulgited minimum design criteria in order to expedite pennitdng of dechlorimdon equipment.
cc Coleen Sullins
R al Office Su ervisors (Dechlorination guidance attached)
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Shannon Langley

Mr. Stephen R. Shoaf
Director of Utilities
City of Burlington
PO Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216-1358
Dear Mr. Shoaf:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
RFrF.I�/Frl
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October 18, 2005 OCT 19 2005
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO083828
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Alamance County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on October 18, 2005. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before
your existing permit expires. The requirements in your existing permit will remain in effect until the
permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action).
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at
[phone], extension 520.
Sincerely,
Frances Candelaria
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
Winston Salem Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
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STEPHEN R. SHOAF
DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES
CITY OF Burlington
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
P.O. Box 1358
Burlington, N.C. 27216-1358
October 13, 2005
Mrs. Carolyn Bryant
NCDENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
J. D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP, NPDES Permit No. NCO083828
Burlington, Alamance County
Dear Mrs. Bryant:
The City of Burlington requests renewal of NPDES Permit No. NC0083828.
Enclosed are three (3) copies of the Short Form C-WTP permit application.
There have not been any changes to the water plant operation or the operation of
the wastewater system since the existing permit was issued.
If you have questions concerning the application or need additional information,
please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
K
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Stephen R. Shoaf
Director of Utilities
Enclosures

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C-WTP
For discharges associated with conventional water treatment plants
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
PV Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number OCOO 83828
Please print or type
1. Contact Information:
Facility Name J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. Water Treatment Plant
Owner Name City of Burlington
Street Address 425 S. Lexington Ave. / P.O. Box 1358
City Burlington
State / Zip Code NC 27216-1358
Telephone Number (336 ) 222-5133 / [phone] (Plant Site)
Fax Number ( 336 ) 570-6175 / [phone]
e-mail Address [e-mail]
Operator Name Stephen R. Shoaf
Street Address 1302 Belmont St. / P.O. Box 1358
City Burlington
State / Zip Code NC 27216-1358
Telephone Number (336 ) 222-5133 / [phone]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name (If different from above)
Street Address or State Road 3400 Harris Rd.
City / Zip Code Burlington, NC 27215-9209
County Alamance
3. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes: 4941
4. Principal process(es): Production of potable water
5. Ownership Status:
Federal = State Private
6. Check here if discharge is continuous QX
If not continuous,
Frequency of discharge during the day:
Frequency of discharge during the month (week):
7. Number of separate discharge points: 1
8. Description of source water(s) (Le. groundwater or surface water)
Public 0
Surface water from Lake Mackintosh discharged from filter backwash and
settling basins into settling lagoons. Supernatant is discharged.
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For discharges associated with conventional water treatment plants
9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide of map of exact location of each outfall, including latitude and
longitude: r 2 "N L • 79°30' 14"W (GPS)
Big Alamance Creek Lat.36 02 8 ong.
10. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply and provide
permit numbers or check none if not applicable):
0 None
UIC
C NPDES
PSD
Permit Number
01A• '_
Non -Attainment
Ocean Dumping
=Dredge/Fill Permits
= RCRA
NESHAPS Q Other PWS ID#0201010 Permit tooperate
WQ0021534 Distribution of Residual
Solids
11. Is this facility located on Native American lands? (check one) WQ0000520 Land Application of
Permit Number
NCO083828
YES
NO
12. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals, that have the
potential to be discharged.
Aluminum Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Powdered Activated Carbon, Hydrofluosilicic
Acid, Chlorine, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Potassium Permanganate, Coagulation
aid polymer, filter aid polymer
13. For NEW water treatment plants, please submit all analyses of source water collected.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best
of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Stephen R. Shoaf
Printed name of Person Signing
Signature/of Applicant
Director of Utilities
Title
0
Date
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or
certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any
recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or
imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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Process Description
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. Water Treatment Plant
3400 Harris Rd., Burlington NC
NPDES Permit No. NCO083828
Application for Renewal October 13, 2005
The J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP is a conventional water treatment plant originally
constructed in 1981. The original plant drew water from Big Alamance Creek and had a
capacity of 9 million gallons per day. A solids handling lagoon system was constructed
in the mid- 1980's. The plant was expanded in 1993 when the dam was constructed to
create Lake Mackintosh. Located on the shore of Lake Mackintosh at 3400 Harris Road,
Burlington, this plant can treat up to 18 million gallons per day.
The water treatment process consists of coagulation, flocculation, settling, filtration,
chemical addition, disinfection, and pumping. The plant produces wastewater from
draining and cleaning the settling basins, and backwashing the filters. These wastewaters
have associated solids that have been chemically treated with aluminum sulfate for
coagulation. The filter backwash water can have a chlorine residual resulting from
disinfection of the filters and use of finished water during the backwash procedure.
Both the wastewater generated from cleaning the settling basins and the filter backwash
water flow to settling lagoons to separate the solids from the liquid. There is no sanitary
waste included in this wastewater. Pumps located at the lagoon are used to remove the
water form the lagoon. The lagoon supernatant is the liquid discharged to Great
Alamance Creek behind the Lake Mackintosh dam, and the subject of this NPDES permit
application.
There are two means of monitoring the amount of water discharged. There is a flow
meter that can be compared against the pump run times to verify the volumes discharged.
Maintenance on the meter and the pumps is part of our regular preventive maintenance
program.
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP, 3400 Harris Rd., Burlington, NC NPDES Permit No. NC0083828

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Sludge Management Plan
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. Water Treatment Plant
3400 Harris Rd., Burlington NC
NPDES Permit No. NCO083828
Application for Renewal October 13, 2005
The J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP is a conventional water treatment plant consisting of
coagulation, flocculation, settling, filtration, chemical addition, disinfection, and
pumping. The plant produces wastewater from draining and cleaning the settling basins,
and backwashing the filters. These wastewaters have associated solids that have been
chemically treated with aluminum sulfate for coagulation.
Both the wastewater generated from cleaning the settling basins and the filter backwash
water flow to settling lagoons to separate the solids from the liquid. There is no sanitary
waste included in this wastewater. Pumps located at the lagoon are used to remove the
water form the lagoon. The lagoon supernatant is the liquid discharged to Great
Alamance Creek behind the Lake Mackintosh dam.
Our method of disposal of the water treatment plant sludge satisfies the requirements of
the 40 CFR 503 biosolids regulations and the 40 CFR 257 solid waste disposal
regulations. The treatment plant participates in a land application sludge management
program under non -discharge permit number WQ0000520 issued by NCDENR/DWQ to
the City of Burlington.
Solids are land -applied under this program to fields permitted by the State. The treatment
plant settling lagoons thicken the sludge by gravity. Thickened sludge can be combined
with our wastewater plant biosolids for land application, or applied directly to farmland.
Our practice is to top dress the water plant sludge with either nitrogen fertilizer,
potassium, or biosolids to improve the nutrient value to the farmer. The City of
Burlington has over 3100 acres of land permitted in our program. In 2004 approximately
3,640,000 gallons of sludge were land -applied. The City contracts with a biosolids
management company to perform the site applications and assist with record keeping and
reporting. Annual reports are submitted to the USEPA and NCDENR.
The City also holds a permit (No. WQ0021534) for Distribution of Residual Solids (503
Exempt) to distribute alum sludge residuals as a Class A product to be used as an
agricultural supplement. We have not distributed any solids under the conditions of this
permit to date.
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP, 3400 Harris Rd., Burlington, NC NPDES Permit No. NC0083828

��•� RECEIVED
N.C. Dept. of EHNR
NCDENR S E P 2 2 2005
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resoukce!�ist r., lerrt
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William foss, Jr., secr ic@
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
September 20, 2005
Harold T. Owen
City of Burlington
PO Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NCO083828
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Alamance County
Dear Permittee:
Your NPDES permit expires on June 30, 2006. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC
2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of
the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than
January 1, 2006. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after June 30, 2006, the current permit must be renewed. Discharge of
wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of
wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact me at the
telephone number or address listed below.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must
submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the telephone number or
e-mail address listed below.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone], extension 511 / FAX [phone] / [e-mail] Iatlfrally
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NPDES Permit NCO083828
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Alamance County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
o A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
o The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
o If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.1 Lb of the existing NPDES permit).
o A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging
process wastewater:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow >_ 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater (cooling
water, filter backwash, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs. Carolyn Bryant
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 18, 2005
Mr. Stephen R. Shoaf, Director of Utilities
City of Burlington
Post Office Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
City of Burlington
Mackintosh WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO083828
AI ce County
Dear Mr. f:
Jenny Freeman of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the filter
backwash wastewater at the Mackintosh WTP in Alamance County on February 16, 2005. Tom
Murr, Back -Up ORC, was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two
basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection
of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated eight (8) areas, and observations from each
area are addressed below:
Permit
The permit became effective July 1, 2001 and expires June 30, 2006. A copy of the permit was
available during the inspection.
Records/Reports
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the
permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection.
Facility Site Review
The filter backwash system is equipped with two settling basins. Only one of the basins is
currently in use. No major problems were noted during the facility inspection — all systems
components appeared to be operating properly.
Laboratory
The City of Burlington laboratory provides analysis for permit parameters: total suspended
residue, settleable solids, turbidity, iron, total residual chlorine, and aluminum. Turbidity is
measured at the plant with a Hach 2100N Turbidimeter, which was last calibrated on January
12, 2005.
Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent
appeared clear with no traceable solids.
Flow Measurement
Effluent flow is metered prior to discharge.
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Carolina. NNaturally
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Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from January 2004 through November 2004
showed no limit violations. All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in
the permit.
Operations & Maintenance
The facility is well operated and maintained.
Please refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any
questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Freeman or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: WSRO — SWP
Central Files — SWP

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 U 2 U 31 NCO083828 1 11 121 05/02/16 17 18 U 19 U 20 U
Remarks
2111111111111111111111 1111111111111111 1111 111111166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------------------------- Reserved -----------------------
67 1 1 69 70 U 71 U 72 U 73 W 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:30 AM 05/02/16
01/06/01
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
3400 Harris Rd
Burlington NC 27215
10:30 AM 05/02/16
06/06/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Stephen Russell Shoaf/ORC/336-222-5130/
Thomas Woodrow Murr/ORC/336-584-1393/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
ntaStephen Russell Shoaf,PO Box 1358 Burlington NC 27216//336-584-1393)`No ed
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program E Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jenn�ifeer` M. Freeman{ WSRO WQ///
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont. ) 1
3I NC0083828 I11 12I 05/02/16 1
17 18 ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
PERMIT
The permit became effective July 1, 2001 and expires June 30, 2006. A copy of the permit was available
during the inspection.
RECORDS/REPORTS
The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A copy of
this data was available for review during the inspection.
FACILITY SITE REVIEW
The filter backwash system is equipped with two settling basins. Only one of the basins is currently in use.
No major problems were noted during the facility inspection - all systems components appeared to be operating
properly.
LABORATORY
The City of Burlington laboratory provides analysis for permit parameters: total suspended residue,
settleable solids, turbidity, iron, total residual chlorine, and aluminum. Turbidity is measured at the
plant with a Hach 2100N Turbidimeter, which was last calibrated on January 12, 2005.
EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS
The effluent is discharged into Big Alamance Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent appeared clear
with no traceable solids.
FLOW MEASUREMENT
Effluent flow is metered prior to discharge.
SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from January 2004 through November 2004 showed no limit
violations. All parameters have been reported per the frequencies specified in the permit.
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
The facility is well operated and maintained.

Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Yes No
❑ ❑
NA
0
NE
❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0 ❑
❑
Cl
Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑ M
❑
Cl
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Yes No
NA
NE
Operations & Maintenance
Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks, pits, or wells?
00
❑
❑
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
s ❑
❑
❑
Comment:
I_anonns
Yes No
NA
NE
Type of lagoons?
Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
Is a re -circulation line present?
❑ ❑
M
❑
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
❑
❑
❑
Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
❑
❑
❑
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
❑
❑
❑
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
❑
❑
❑
Are dikes free of seepage?
❑
❑
❑
Are dikes free of erosion?
❑
❑
❑
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
❑
❑
❑
Are sludge levels appropriate?
❑
❑
❑
Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
❑
❑
❑
If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
❑ ❑
M
❑
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
❑
❑
❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Yes
No
NA
NE
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
❑
❑
❑
Are all other paramete rs(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
❑
❑
❑
Is the facility using a contract lab?
❑
M
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
0
❑
❑
❑
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
❑
❑
M
❑
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Yes No
NA
NE
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Is flow meter used for reporting?
❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter operating properly?
N ❑
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes No
NA
NE

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Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Yes No
■ ❑
NA
❑
NF
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include:
■ ❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Plant records are adequate, available and include
■ ❑
❑
❑
O&M Manual
■
As built Engineering drawings
■
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users?
■ ❑
❑
❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑ ❑
■
❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, DO, Sludge
❑ ❑
■
❑
Judge, pH, and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
❑ ❑
■
❑
Comment
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑ ❑
■
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■ ❑
❑
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Is proper volume collected?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑ ❑
■
❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Yes No
NA
NE
Upstream / Downstream Sam l=
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Yes No
NA
NE
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Are the receiving waters free of solids / debris?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms?
■ ❑
❑
❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑ 0
0
❑

NIArF Michael F. Easley, Governor
0 /� William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
7 Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
CO
C -i Division of Water Quality
o
March 19, 2004
Mr. Stephen Shoaf
City of Burlington
P.O. Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216-1358
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
J.D. Mackintosh Water Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No. NCO083828
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Shoaf:
A Compliance Evaluation Inspection was performed on the City of Burlington's J.D.
Mackintosh water treatment plant in Alamance County by Jenny Freeman of this office on March
18, 2004. Tom Murr, ORC, was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two
basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data; and an on -site inspection
of the facility.
A review of the self -monitoring data submitted for the period December 2002 through
December 2003 shows that all parameters were sampled and analyzed per the requirements of the
permit. In regards to compliance with effluent limits, an evaluation of the effluent data for the
same time period revealed complete compliance. No major problems were noted during the
facility inspection. The settling lagoons appear well -maintained. The effluent looked clear with
no traceable solids.
Our office appreciates the efforts by the City of Burrington to maintain compliance with its
NPDES permits. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Freeman or
me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve Tedder
Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Central Files
WSRO
N.C. Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 [phone] Customer Service
1(800) 623-7748

FF'
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 U 2 U 31 NCO083828 111 121 04/03/18 1 17 18 U 19 U 20 U
Remarks
llll llllll166
21IIII I1111111 111111111111 llllllllllll
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved--__----------
70 71 U 72 U 73 L_U 74 751 I I I I I Li
671 169 U
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:00 AM 04/03/18
01/06/01
J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
3400 Harris Road
Burlington NC 27215
12:00 PM 04/03/18
06/06/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Thomas Woodrow Murr/0RC/336-584-1393/
Thomas Murr//336-584-1393/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Stephen R Shoaf,PO Box 1358 Burlington NC 27216//336-584-1393/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement 0 Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program N Sludge Handling Disposal 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jennifer M. Freeman WSRO WQ//336-771-4608/336-771-4630
Signatures ofManagement Q A Rev�ie Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
/
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
31 NC0083828 I11 12 I 04/03/18 117 18 U
(cont.) 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Permit: The permit expires June 30, 2006.
Records/Reports: The operator's records are maintained as required by the permit.
Facility Site Review: All system components were operating properly.
Effluent/Receiving Waters: The effluent was crystal clear - discharges to Big Alamance Creek.
Flow Measurement: Effluent flow is metered prior to discharge.
Self -Monitoring Program: All monitoring has been performed and submitted per the frequencies specified in the
permit.
Operations/Maintenance: The system appeared to be well operated and maintained.
Sludge Disposal: Sludge is disposed of under the City of Burlington's Land Application Permit No. WQ0000520.

VFV
Permit: NCO083828 Owner - Facility: City of Burlington - J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Date: 03/18/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No
NA
NE
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
❑ ❑
E ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑ 0
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
s ❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
s ❑
❑
❑
Comment:
On_irations & Maintenance
Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks, pits, or wells?
Yes No
No
NA
❑
NE
❑
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
N ❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Yes No
NA
NE
Pumn Station - Effluent
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
❑
❑
❑
Is the general housekeeping acceptable?
❑
❑
❑
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
❑
❑
❑
Are all pumps present?
❑
❑
❑
Are all pumps operable?
❑
❑
❑
Are float controls operable?
❑
❑
❑
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
❑
❑
❑
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Yes No
NA
NE
Floe: Measurement -Effluent
Is flow meter used for reporting?
N ❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter operating properly?
❑
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Yes No
NA
NE_
Record Keeoino
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
❑
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
❑
❑
❑
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include:
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Plant records are adequate, available and include
❑
❑
❑
O&M Manual
Page# 1

Permit: NCO083828 Owner - Facility: City of Burlington - J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Date: 03/18/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No
NA
NE
Record Keeping
As built Engineering drawings
■
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■ ❑
❑
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit?
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, DO, Sludge
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Judge, pH, and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Yes No
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NA NE
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
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Comment:
Yes No
NA
NE
Upstresm / Downstream Sampling
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)?
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Comment:
Yes No
NA
NE
DI�(inq Beds
Is there adequate drying bed space?
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Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate?
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Are the drying beds free of vegetation?
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Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds?
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Is the site free of stockpiled sludge?
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Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant?
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Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill?
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Is the sludge land applied?
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(Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate?
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Comment:
Solids_ Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE
Is the equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the chemical feed equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is storage adequate? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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FFV
Permit: NC0083828 Owner - Facility: City of Burlington - J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP
Inspection Date: 03/18/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Solids HandlingFiifipment
Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
FffliiPnt Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Yes No
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NA
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NE
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Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials?
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Are the receiving waters free of solids / debris?
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Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace?
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Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment:
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cc:
Permits and Engineering
Central Files
WSRO
To: Attention: Shannon Thornburg
Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Date: August 2 2002
NON DISCHARGE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County Alamance
Permit No. W OOQ 21534
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: City of Burlington
Mackintosh Water Treatment Plant Residuals
P. O. Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
2. Date of Investigation: July 30, 2002.
3. Report Prepared by: Mike Mickey, Environmental Specialist II
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number:
David Church, Residuals Mgmt. Coord., ph [phone], or cell [phone].
5. Directions to Site: Take the Elon exit off Hwy. 85 (#141). Proceed south on Huffman
Mill Road. Turn left onto Harris Road (before crossing the lake) to the WFP.
6. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): More than ample land to expand.
7. Topography (relationship to 100 year flood plain included): NA
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate facility site.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. C-21-SE
Latitude: 36' 02' 33"
U.S.G.S. Quad Name: Gibsonville
Longitude: 79' 30' 22"

8. Any buffer conflicts with location of nearest dwelling and water supply well? NA
9. Watershed Stream Basin Information: Big Alamance Creek.
a. Watershed Classification: C-NSW.
b. River Basin and Subbasin No: 03-06-03
C. Distance to surface water from disposal system: The lagoons are approximately
50 yards from Big Alamance Creek.
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF WASTES AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume: 18.0 MGD (maximum potable water output).
Discharge: 0.450 MGD (maximum wastewater discharge).
Residuals: 1,300 dry tons/year (maximum production).
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: The Mackintosh WTP is currently
covered by NPDES Permit No. NCO083828 for their filter backwash and settling
basin wastewater discharge.
C. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): NA
2. Treatment Facilities:
a. What is the permitted capacity of facility? NA - No flow limit in NPDES permit.
b. What is the treatment capacity of the facility (design volume)? 18.0 MGD is the
maximum potable output. 0.450 MGD is the maximum wastewater discharge.
C. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: Wastewater generated from cleaning settling basins and from
filter backwashing is routed to two parallel settling lagoons. One is in use while
the other is being cleaned.
d. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities. NA
3. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. The alum sludge from the Mackintosh WFP is currently land applied under
Burlington's Class B residuals permit No. W00000520. If this Class A permit is
issued, reference to the Mackintosh sludge in the existing permit should be
removed at the next modification.
Non -Discharge Permit Staff Report
Version 10/92
Page 2

b. Residuals stabilization: PFRP X .
The Mackintosh alum sludge meets the 1000 MPN fecal coliform density for the
Class A pathogen reduction requirement. Vector attraction reduction monitoring
is not required since there is no domestic component.
4. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet). Grade I.
5. SIC Code(s): 4941 Primary Wastewater Code: 21. MTUnit Code: 5 0 0 X 0
PART III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Burlington operates the Mackintosh WTP which can produce up to 18 MGD of
potable water. The alum coagulation process generated 890 dry tons of residuals in 2000. These
residuals are currently land applied under the City's land application permit (WQ0000520) as Class
B residuals. Burlington is requesting a Class A land application permit so that the inert alum
residuals can be distributed and marketed to a larger and unrestricted land base. Residuals analysis
shows all values to be below the pollutant ceiling concentrations for Class A.
No construction is needed for the change from Class B to Class A. The alum sludge will
continue to be removed from the lagoons by dredge and then trucked to the fields. Instead of
continuing to apply the alum sludge in combination with the POTW residuals, Burlington plans to
pay for a commercial fertilizer application on land that receives Class A Mackintosh residuals. This
would allow the city more flexibility and less scheduling headaches to apply the alum residuals
separately for the POTW residuals.
WSRO recommends issuance.
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Signature of report preparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Date
Non -Discharge Permit Staff Report
Version 10/92
Page 3

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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Ouality,
_ RECEIVED
N.C. Dept. of ENR
CITY OF BURLIN'GTON
W. R. BAKER
P.O. BOX 1358
BURLINGTON NC 27216
Dear Nlr. Baker:
July 2, 2002
J U L 0 9 2002
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
Subject: Acknowledgement of Application No.
WQ0021534
Distribution of Residual Solids (503
exempt)
Alamance County
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit of the Division of Water Quality (Division) acknowledges receipt of
your permit application and supporting materials on June 27, 2002. This application package has been
assigned the number listed above.
Your application package has been assigned to Shannon Thornburg for a detailed review. The reviewer
will contact you with a request for additional information if there are any questions concerning your
submittal.
If you have any questions, please conta;
email at Shannon.Thomburg@ncmail.n
their voice mail, and they will respond
PLEASE REFER TO THE
ON TuIS PRO,;ECT.
erg t 919-733-5083 extension 353, or via
unavailable, you may leave a message on
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Supervisor, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
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City of Burlington
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Burlington NC 27216
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Regulated Activities
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Status Project Type
In review New Project
Version Permit Classification
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Permit Contact Affiliation
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Minor Winston-Salem
County
Alamance
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Owner Type
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Burlington NC 27216
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North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification Commission
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Chairman
CERTIFIED MAIL (� -
RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTE
Mr. Stephen Shoaf au�y 3 fl -Luu
Burlington WTP
PO Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
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August 17, 2001
System: Burlington WTP Wastewater Treatment System
Classification: Grade 1 Physical Chemical System
Subject: Desipation of ORC and Backup ORC for Physical / Chemical
Permit: NCO083828
Dear Mr. Shoaf:
The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission adopted Rule 15A
NCAC 8G .0306, Classification of Physical / Chemical Systems, effective April 1, 1999. In
order to insure the proper operation and maintenance of these systems, this Rule requires that
all systems permitted for a physical / chemical process to treat wastewater be classified as
physical / chemical systems.
If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems designed for (1) the remediation
of contaminated groundwater, or (2) that utilizes a primarily physical process to treat
wastewaters, (with the exception of reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration
systems), then that system shall be classified as a Grade I Physical / Chemical Water Pollution
Control System. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(a)
If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems that utilizes a primarily chemical
process to treat wastewaters (including those systems whose treatment processes are
augmented physical processes), they shall be classified as a Grade H Physical / Chemical
Water Pollution Control System. Reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration systems
shall also be classified as Grade H Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Contiol System. Rule
15A NCAC 8G .0306(b)
If the water pollution control system that has, as part of its treatment process, biological water
pollution control system that may be classified under Rule .0302, then that system shall be
subject to additional classification as a biological water pollution control system. Rule 15A
NCAC 8G .0306(c) I
Any water pollution control system subject to classification under Rule .0302 of this Section,
utilizing a physical / chemical process to enhance an activated sludge or fixed growth process,
shall not be subject to additional classification. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(d)
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The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission hereby classifies
your system as a Grade 1 Physical Chemical System. This classification is based on
information submitted in your application for a NPDES permit and/or based on the
information you provided in the physical chemical classification survey that you completed
during the months of April -May 2001.
As required by Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0202(2) and the subject permit, a certified Operator in
Responsible Charge (ORC) and back-up operator of the appropriate type must be
designated for each classified system. Your system requires an ORC and back-up
operator who hold valid physical / chemical operator certificates. Please complete and
return the enclosed designation form to this office by December 31, 2003. Failure to
designate a properly certified ORC and back-up operator is a violation of the permit issued
for this system.
In accordance with Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0406(b), individuals presently working at physical /
chemical water pollution control systems holding a valid Grade I, II, III, or IV wastewater
treatment plant operator certification, may apply for a conditional operators physical /
chemical certificate without examination. He or she may do so if, he or she has one year
experience and has successfully completed a training school sponsored or co -sponsored by the
Commission for Grade I or Grade 2 Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System
Operators. This conditional certification allows the bearer to act as the ORC or Backup
ORC of that System only. This conditional certification must be renewed annually per
section .0700 of the rules. The Rules for this certification as well as others is found on the
DWQ/Technical Assistance and Certification Unit web page (http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/tacu/).
Plans are now being made to conduct the first physical chemical school in January 15-18,
2002 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. This school is co -sponsored by AWWA/WEA
and the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission. As soon as
arrangements for the school are finalized you will receive more information.
If we can be of assistance or you have any questions concerning this requirement, please call
James Pugh at 919-733-0026, ext. 341 or e-mail: [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Tony Arnold, Supervisor
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Enclosures
cc: WSRO
Central Files
TAC Facility Files

ate of North Carolina
epartment of Environ
Jand Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. W.R. Baker
City of Burlington
P.O. Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
Dear Mr. Baker:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
September 20, 2000
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Subject: NPDES Permit Modification
Permit NCO083828 W i
Burlington WTP
Alamance County Regional Office.
The Division is beginning the cycle of permit renewals for the Cape Fear river basin. An examination of the Cape
Fear basin plan and the NPDES permit schedule has revealed that the existing expiration dates in Cape Fear NPDES
permits do not coincide with the revised permit expiration dates for the basin. This discrepancy could create unnecessary
delays in the processing of over 200 permit renewals. Accordingly, the Division is changing the permit expiration dates for
NPDES permits in the Cape Fear river basin.
This permit modification changes the expiration date of the subject permit in subbasin 30603 to June 30, 2001. Please
find enclosed the revised permit cover page. Insert the new cover page into your permit and discard the old page. All
other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This permit modification
is issued under the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
In accordance with the modification of the permit expiration date, the new due date for your renewal application is
January 1, 2001. Renewal application forms will be sent to you approximately 6-8 weeks in advance of the new due date
or you may download the forms from the NPDES web site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/documents.html.
You will need to download Short form C. If you have already submitted a permit renewal form, there is no need to
submit any other forms to the Division; the application will be processed during the renewal period for your subbasin.
If any part of this permit modification are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be a written petition conforming
to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions concerning this permit modification, please contact Natalie Sierra at [phone],
extension 551.
Sincerely,
II - 't .j�
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Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section,
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit NCO083828
OF
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
FUXINT01"
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
City of Burlington
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Burlington WTP
3400 Harris Road
Burlington
Alamance County
to receiving waters designated as Big Alamance Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 2000.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2001.
Signed this day September 20, 2000.
Kerr T. Stevens, Ifirector
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

NC0083828 - permit renewal application • `
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Subject: NCO083828 - permit renewal application
Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2000 09:19:12 -0400
From: Charles Weaver <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
Mr. Shoaf, the NPDES Unit received the renewal application for your
permit on August 25, 2000. Thanks for submitting this package.
The NPDES Unit has been working with at least 3 (and as many as 5)
vacant positions since October 1998. This staff shortage is delaying
all of our permit renewals. Our remaining staff are currently reviewing
Authorizations to Construct, speculative limit requests and major permit
modifications before working on permit renewals. This is necessary due
to a variety of factors, including mandatory deadlines in the statutes
which govern our program.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NC0083828, the existing
requirements in that permit will remain in effect until the permit is
renewed (or other action is taken by the Division). We appreciate your
patience and understanding as we operate with a severely depleted staff.
If you have any questions about your permit (or the permit renewal
process in general), simply reply to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
1 of 1 9/5/2000 9:19 AM

NPDES PRIT APPLICATION - SHORT AM C
For maufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge < 1 MGD (or WTPs)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Duality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number NC00 83828
Please print or .ype
1. Applicant and facility producing discharge
A. Name J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. Water Treatment Plant
2
3
B. Mailing address of applicant:
1. Street address 4 2 5 S . Lexington Ave. / P . 0. Box 13 5 8
2. City Burl i_ngt-on 3. County AlamaMr-a
4. State NC 5. Zip Ccde 2 7 216 —13 5 8
C. Location of facility
1. Street 3400 Harris Rd.
2. City Burlington 3. CountyAlamance
4. State NC 5. Zip Code 2 7 215 — 9 2 0_9
D. Telephone Number 336 ) c84-1393/ 222-5130
E. Fax Number ( 336 ) 2 —91y3,/ 222-5o] 9
F. e-mail address s shoaf P i hurl i nr. ton _ nc _ us
AUG 2 5 2000
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) ccde(s):
Number of employees 9 DENR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANOH
4 Principal product(s) produced: Potable Water
Principal raw material(s) consumec: Water; aluminizn sulfate, odi ,m_h_ydroxide,
Principal process (es): See attached process description chlorine
Amount of principal product produced or raw material consurred
N ist sn- - amounts rnnsumed and/or units of oroductionl
Product Produce_ :r Raw Materiai Corsumed Proc.:ot Prccuce r Raw `Material Consumed
A .`ERAGE) (PEAK)
per Day
11.468 million gallons
1 17.81 million gallons (19
per Month
327.78 million gallons
per Year
3,933.425 million gallons
7. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year , or
(b) Circle the month(s) in which discharge occurs: January February March April
May June July August September Cctober November December
R
(c) Days per week discharge occurs: 5 — 7
NOTE: If the facility has separate discharge points (outfalls) or multiple industrial processes, include a schematic diagram
of wastewater flow at the facility.
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NPDES PAIT APPLICATION - SHORT OM C
For maufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD (or WTPs)
> of wastewater discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable).
Discharge per operating day
Flow
Volume treated before discharging
(GALLONS PER OPERATING DAY)
(PERCENT)
Sanitary - daily average
NA
Cooling water, etc. - daily average
NA
Process water - daily average
390,000 gallons
100% (settling)
Maximum per operating day for
total discharge (all types)
450,000 gallons
9. If any of the types of wastewater identified in item 8 (either treated or untreated) are discharged to places
other than surface waters, record the amounts), discharged below:
A. Municipal sewer system NA gpd
B. Underground well NA gpd
C. Septic tank 120 (sanitary) gpd
D. Evaporation lagoon or pcnd NA gpd
E. Other, specify NA and
10. Number of separate discharge points: 1
11. Name of receiving stream(s)
Great Alamance Creek
12. Does your discharge contain or is t poss;ble for your discharge to contain one or more of the following
substances added as a result of your operations, activities, or processes? Circle all that apply:
inum
ammonia
beryllium
cadmium chromium(chlorine r siduai)
er
cyanide
lead
mercury nickel oil and grease
"ols
selenium
zinc
None of the above
-,I-tify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
William Rakar City Manager
Printed name of Person Signing Title
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Signature of Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both.
(18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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J. D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP Process Description
for NPDES Permit Application No. NC 0083828
The J. D. Mackintosh, Jr. Water Treatment Plant is a conventional water treatment
plant originally constructed in 1981. The plant was expanded in 1993 when the dam was
constructed to create Lake Mackintosh. Located on the shores of Lake Mackintosh at
3400 Harris Road, Burlington, this plant can treat up to 18 million gallons per day.
The water treatment process consists of coagulation, flocculation, settling,
filtration, chemical addition, disinfection, and pumping. The plant produces wastewater
from draining and cleaning the settling basins, and backwashing the filters. These
wastewaters have associated solids that have been chemically treated with aluminum
sulfate for coagulation. The filter backwash water can have a chlorine residual resulting
from disinfection of the filters and use of finished water during the backwash procedure.
Both the wastewater generated from cleaning the settling basins and the filter backwash
water flow to settling lagoons to separate the solids from the liquid. There is no sanitary
waste included in this wastewater. Pumps located at the lagoon are used to remove the
water from the lagoon. The lagoon supernatant is the liquid discharged to Great
Alamance Creek behind the Lake Mackintosh dam, and the subject of this NPDES permit
application.
There are two means of monitoring the amount of water discharged. There is a
flow meter that can be compared against the pump run times to verify the volumes
discharged. Maintenance on the meter and the pumps is part of our regular preventive
maintenance program.
J. D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP, 3400 Harris Rd., Burlington, NC NPDES No. NCO083828

•
•
J. D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP Sludge Management Plan
for NPDES Permit Application No. NC 0083828
The J. D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP is a conventional water treatment plant consisting
of coagulation, flocculation, settling, filtration, disinfection, and pumping. The plant
produces wastewater from draining and cleaning the settling basins, and backwashing the
filters. These wastewaters have associated solids that have been chemically treated with
aluminum sulfate for coagulation. Both the wastewater generated from cleaning the
settling basins and the filter backwash water flows to settling lagoons to separate the
solids from the liquid. There is no sanitary waste included in this wastewater. The lagoon
supernatant liquid is the liquid discharged to Great Alamance Creek and subject to this
NPDES permit application.
Our method of disposal of the water treatment plant sludge satisfies the
requirements of the 40 CFR 503 biosolids regulations and the 40 CFR 257 solid waste
disposal regulations. The treatment plant participates in a land application sludge
management program under non -discharge permit number WQ0000520 issued by
NCDENR/DWQ to the City of Burlington.
The sludge management program includes disposal of the water plant sludge
(approximately 4,556,500 gallons in 1999) on participating farmland. The treatment plant
settling lagoons thicken the sludge by gravity. Thickened sludge can be combined with
wastewater plant biosolids for land application, or applied directly to farmland. Our
practice is to top dress the water plant sludge with either nitrogen fertilizer, potassium, or
biosolids to improve the nutrient value to the farmer.
The City has permitted over 2700 acres for the sludge management program. The
tracts with a biosolids management company to perform the site applications and
th record keeping and reporting. Annual reports are submitted to the USEPA and
JENR.
J. D. Mackintosh, Jr. WTP, 3400 Harris Rd., Burlington, NC NPDES No. NC0083828

F. ,
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
`4 • ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
— —
��D��� DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
W February 7, 20INSTON-SALEM REGIONAL OFFICE
Mr. Stephen R. Shoaf
Utilities Administrator
JAMES B. HUNT JR. City of Burlington
GOVERNOR PO Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
BILL HOLMAN Subject: Notice of Violation
SECRETARY Burlington, Lake MacIntosh Water Treatment Plant
Monthly and weekly self monitoring violations
NCO083828
KERR T. STEVENS Alamance County
DIRECTOR
Dear Mr. Shoaf:
A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports for the Burlington, Lake
Macintosh Water Treatment Plant for October, 1999 revealed two violations.
1. Exceeding the monthly limits for RES/SET
2. Exceeding the weekly limits for RES/SET
Please be advised that violations or this type may be subject to penalties up to
$25,000 per day, per violations.
If you have any questions, please contact Sue White of the office or myself at
[phone]
Sincerely,
Larry D. Coble
Water Quality Supervisor
Cc: Tom Murr, Chief Operator
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Cover Sheet from
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DMR Review Record
Facility: �F Permit/Pipe No.: QC06S38 `Y_y Month/Year 10
Monthly Average Violations
Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit
r
Weekly/Daily Violations
Date Parameter Permit LimijMI pe DMR Value % Over Limit
844. G, 1 °4
Monitoring Frequency Violations
Date Parameter Permit Frequencv Values Reported # of Violations
Other Violations
Completed by: Date: i /Z Z /r, r:,
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Regional Water Quality
Supervisor Signoff: Date:

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Technical Support
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WSRO-GW
WSRO-WQ ,/
DATE: April 14, 1994
Page 1 of 4
DEM-Water Quality Section
SOC Project: Yes No_X_ If yes, SOC No.
**** Attention: Review Engineer: Jay B. Lucas ****
Supernatant Discharge from WTP-Discharge PERMIT: AC0083828
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Alamance
PART I -GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Facility: City of Burlington's Lake
Mackintosh WTP, 3400 Harris Road, Burlington, NC
Mailing Address: Mr. W.R. Baker, City Manager, City of
Burlington, P.O. Box 1458, Burlington, NC 27216
2 Date of On -Site Investigation: March 8, 1994. On site
inspection conducted with Tom Muir -Chief Operator.
3. Report Prepared by: Arthur R. Hagstrom, Environmental
Engineer, DEM, WSRO, WQ.
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number:
A. D. Isley, Chemist, with City of Burlington 910-584-1393
Tom Muir, Chief Operator, Mackintosh WTP 910-584-1393
5. Directions to the site: Exit I-40/85 at Elon College Exit
and go south on Huffman Mill Road (3 1/2 +/- miles) and turn
left on Harris Road and go to the WTP.
6. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
_X_ Yes _ No. If No, explain:
7. Topography (relationship to the 100 year flood plain
included): In front of dam for the lake for the discharge
and on graded area at near top for the input. Input is not
in flood prone area. Discharge will be downstream from
future turbine:

Mackintosh WTP/Supernatant AC0083828
March 11, 1994
Page 2 of 4
8.The discharge location is near:
Latitude: 36 deg 021 min 28 sec
Longitude: 79 deg 30 min 08 sec +/- Elevation: 490' +/-
A Marked USGS map showing treatment facility site is
attached. USGS Quad No.C21SE/ USGS Quad Name Gibsonville
8. Location of nearest dwelling: Over 1000 feet
9. Watershed Stream Basin Information: Will go into Big
Alamance Creek
a. Watershed classification: Class "C-NSW "
b. River Basin and Subbasin: Cape Fear/ 03-06-03
c. Discharges of supernatant will go directly into the
surface water. The downstream goes to the Haw River south of
the Burlington area.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. The existing WTP has to dispose of supernatant from its
sludge basins. This new transfer system will provide an
appropriate way.
a. What is the current permitted capacity of the facility?
450,000 GPD (Ultimate Design Capacity) +/- NOL
b.The daily discharge flow from the new lagoons for the WTP
is estimated at.450 MGD+/-. When this A to C is completed.
c. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two (2)
years: N/A
d.What is the actual treatment capacity of the current
facility design? .450 MGD per design from sludge
from back washing filters and washdown of settling basins.
d.Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The WTP is in
need of the tansfer system that will be provided by this A
to C. The system will pump or gravity drain the supernatant
to an existing surface storm drainage system.
2.Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: Add piping, valves, and pumps to
enable discharge of supernatant.

Mackintosh WTP/Supernatant AC0083828
April 11, 1994
Page 3 of 4
3.Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
On -site storage in existing sludge ponds.
a.If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
permit No. N/A
b.Residuals stabilization: PSRP: N/A PFRP: N/A
Other: Settling and dewatering by decanting.
Landfill: N/A
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify): When
removal is needed the entire operation will be contracted
out.
4. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
Sheet): Class " I ", 10 points
5.SIC Code(s): 4941
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular
facilities:
Primary 21 Secondary N/A
Main Treatment Unit Code: 5 0 0 X 0
6.Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please
indicate): None Date N/A
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
Part III -Other Pertinent Information
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction
Grant Funds (municipals only) ? No
2. Special monitoring requests: No
3. JOC or SOC dates: None
4. Other Special Items: The future City disposals of alum
sludges will be contracted.

Mackintosh WTP/ Supernatant AC0083828
April 11, 1994
Page 4 of 4
PART III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The WSRO recommends that the system upgrade be permitted as
requested.
n�
Arthur R. Hagstr m' Preparer
Water Quality Super isor
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Date

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TELEPHoNE [phone] ..Box to8
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February 9, 1994
WILLiAM R BUDDY BAKER
93142
Ms. Coleen H. Sullins, P. E. Supervisor
Permits and Engineering
Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Subject: City of Burlington
NPDES No. NCO083828
Supernatant from Lake Mackintosh Water Treatment Plant
Authorization to Construct
Dear Ms. Sullins:
We are enclosing the following items on the subject project for your review and approval:
1. Three (3) copies of Plans and Specifications.
2. Plan Review Fee in the amount of $200.00.
We request that the authorization to construct be issued as soon as possible. If you have any
questions, please contact Steve Shoaf at 910-222-5133 or the Engineer.
Sincerely,
CITY OF BURLINGTON
W. R. Baker, City Manager
WRB/sj
encls.
cc: Steve Shoaf
Alley, Williams, Carmen & King, Inc.

State of North C lina
Department of E„.,ronmen,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Steve Shoaf
City of Burlington
P. O. Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216
Dear Mr. Shoaf:
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February 24, 1994
RECEIVED
N.C. Dept. of EHNR
FEB 2 8 1994
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
Subject: Authorization to Construct
AC0083828
Lake Mackintosh WTP Discharge
Alamance County
The Division's Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your request
for authorization to construct and supporting materials received on February 16, 1994. I am
conducting a detailed engineering review of this application which has been assigned the
number shown above. Please refer to this number when making inquiries on this project.
Be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide
recommendations from the Regional Supervisor for this project prior to final action by the
Division.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office Supervisor prepare a
staff report and recommendations regarding this request. If you have any questions
regarding this application, please contact me at 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
ay B. Lucas
Environmental Engineer
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility: �— A K C W T 1 W
Owner or Contact Person:
Mailing Address:
County: \- k N Telephone: _ 5 4 -- %39'
Present Classification* New Facility Existing Facility QA;I`+i
NPDES Per. No. NC00 Nondisc. Per. No.WQ / _ Health Dept.Per Y No. PI-1aG
Rated b :7T%m rJ rer 4A - Telephone: 9t0- 9(''7�a Date: 4l 4-
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORC: Grade: Telephone:
Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) II III IV Total Points:
SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1_septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. __siphon or pump -dosing systems
4- _sand filters
5. 9rease trapdnterceptor
6 oil/water separators
7—gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
$.. _pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRIGATION CLAMFK'ATION
(check
all units that apply)
1,
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2.
Iagoons
2—septic
tanks
4
_pump tanks
5-
—Pumps
6—sand
fivers
7_grease
trap/nterceptor
8.
_oil/water separators
9
disinfection
10,
chemical addition for nutrientlalgae control
11.
spray Irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater in excess of these components shell
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDl1ALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
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WASTbWATERTRF-ATME TFACILITYCLASSIFICATiON
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unl s% the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check If Appropriate)
1. OiVwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2 Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed -bop Recycle Systems;
S __Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of ollfwater separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and disposal;
S. Aquacufture operations with discharge to surface water.
7 _Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
O _Singlo-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Troatmont Units, will be classified it permitted after July 1,
1993 or it upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

The following scale is used rating wastewater treatment facilitie ftcle appropriate points)
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IT POWTS
(1)
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(2)
DESIGN
FLOW OF PLANT W gpd [rot applieabls to non•oontaminatad owing waters. sludge handing facilities for
water purification plans, l rtaliy closed cycle syetems(seo definition No. I I� and facilities consisting only of Item
(4xd) or items (4)(d) and (11)(dU
0 - 20.000 ....... ... ...«.«.»..... «.».«.».....».»....�............»».... .........«...1
20.001 - 50.000—2
50.001 - 100.000....««.«.»..... «.».»»..._........«... »» «.««.« 9
100.001 - 260.000--- —.««.«...»..«
600.001 - 1.000.000......-.».........«....«....».»»««....««.«....«....«....«»»».«.............._«....» ..»
1.000.001 - 2.000.000 ...... ».-.-»..............»... »».»...»»».....»... » ......».»».......».«.... »«....».»..»10
2.000.001 (arid up) Hate 1 it additionalfor each 200.000 gpd cap, fly up to a mulmum of »_. __30
Flow
(2)
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PRELIMINARY UNiTSIPROCESSES ( doll No.72)
(a)
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(b)
or
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(d)
or
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(e)
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(f)
Or
Instrumented Flow M"surament.......... »»»-»»- »»»»»»»-•2
(0)
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(h)
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(I)
Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity -»—...-.»-»»-»--• ••2
Mechanical...»........».».«.....»»....»».....»»»»......»........»....»».» .»..».......»» .. »«»».......»» ............«..3
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(b)
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(c)
(d)
Primary
settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non-tosk Materials (sludge handling facilities for orator
Purification plans, sand, gravel. store. and other mining operations except recreational activities such as ge
2
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Mechanical Air System pixed. floating W rotor)_ 5
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(6) Trickling FAer
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Standard Rate»«......«».........«.......»«..............»»«.....«.......«.....».»._................5
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(� Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological F fter »__»_»...-.»».-- •--•
(N) Aerated Lagoons.....».... »»..««»»...»»....»» .....»».»»«».»».».» ..»...» .»».»•»»»«10
(v) Rotating Biological Cordadors».».. »»»»»...«.»««...«...».»...•».»•»...»•-•••»•»•»••»•10
(vl) Sand Fillors -Intermittent bbiogloA.... »......»-.»».»»» •....... 2
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la) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOO and nitrogenous removal by
nitrificalion (see definition No. 12XPoir1s for this Itom have to be in addition 10 Name
(5)(a)(1) through (5)(a)(vlli).
utilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No3a) ».»».».».»».»»..»»»•»-»-»••Z
utilizing other than the extended aeration process...» »».._ ».. » •••- »»-•»»•-»•6
W Nutrient additions to enhance SOD
(zi) Biological Culture (*Super
i Stage
(b)
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Diffused Air System ... ............... ». ».».» ....»».»...»...».»...»....» ....» .»»Mtn
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or ttor)_..._.._.: _.,._..._...»...»... »-..._...»...
Separate Sludge Reasratbn..... »» ...».».»...»...»»....»....»...».».»....»».».»...«......3
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Standard Rate..»».......»..........»»...» ....»...»...».....»...»...»»«.»...............»». »....5
Packed Tower .............. »....................... ............... ..»»»............. ........................
(IN) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological F111o►._-._».» 0
(N) Rotating Biological Cortadors..».».».».».......»...»......»».»..»»»..............»»».»....»«.10
(u) Sand Filter - Intermittent biological.....«» ............. ..«».»..».»».».».»...» » »...... .»••2
Recirculating blologleal............»»»........»«...„».........»«........»»»...»........»....»...».......�
(vl) Ctarre►.......................... »..»»» „.....».:.»...».»««....».»....»......»....»»..........»»..»«5
(5)
TERTIARY OR ADVANCEDTRENTMENTUNffS6MCESSES
(a)
Activated Carbon Beds -
without carbon rogoneration «»«»..»......»».«.....«» ....»..»»»..»»»»•»»»-«.»...».
with carbon regeneration.. ...«...».»....».» ...»» ».»..»».» »«».«»..»»«.«»........».»» »15
(b)
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon I"
3
without carbon regeneration».....».»».» .................. ».»»».»......»....»»..........»..»... ...
5
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with carbon regeneration ..»..».»».»....... «.......................... ...«.»».......»....».......»....».. 5
(c)
d)
Ale stripping......» .................. .....»......... ....»................•..»..... ».»..».............. ......................... ........
......--a
Denhdriication Process .» :�
e)
Electrodlalysis.
1)
..3
Foam Separallom...................»......».....»»•.....»•....».»........................_.............................»......A
(g)
(h)
ion Exchange .................. »......................................................................................................
Land Application of Treated Effluert (see definition No. 22b) (not applicable for sand. gravel. stone
and other similar mining operations) by high rate lnfiliratlon.»». »..»»..».....»».»...».............._».»».»•••-».+�
)
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Reverse Osr ..... ...«.....»».............» .«» ....... »._..............»....
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(n)
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(o)
highrota...«...« .....,»...............«....................5
Treatment prowsomm for removal of nrtal or cyaNde............. ».....««.............»......»......... ........ .......... ....... 15
(P)
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or ryankie...__._«._ _».» _ _.__.__._.15
(7)
811AGETREATMENT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated(anaeroblc)......... ..._..»»._....... ..................................................... 10
Unheated(anaerobic). _. ... ............... .................................................................... W 1
Aerobic.».._ ...»«.«... _....._......... »..»«........««....».............«....................«.............5 „ 1 V�f
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical on�inerrrtal).........«..«.»».....»..«...._....»...»_....»....».»...._...................5
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds -Gravity.»»._».»_ « ..« ....... ».._«.». »...._...»...»_ .. ».».»......».».«._.........2 i� ��
Vacuum Assisted....«....«.»»....._.»................«...........».».«...««._.....................«.«..»........... .................. �i t
•
(d)
Sludge Elutrlation...... _... ... :............... .................. .«..... ............................5
(a)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) ... ».........«......«...«.«..«......».......«......... ««»....... _..................5
(f )
Sludge Thickener (gravity) ......................... ........................... ............. »........ «........ ««.... ......... ...............S
(9)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(if1.....«..........»...».«.»».._»_. ....................
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage)..»»......»._...._..««...___..«._..»..»_......»._........._........2
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank Aerated.. ......» .._. «.....»»»... ». ««»...««......«..«................................5
Non-serated........... ................... ...... «................................................. ......... _.... .............................. 2
())
Sludge Incinerator (not including activated carbon regeneration) .... ........................... «..............................10
(it)
Vacuum Filter, Centrffugs, or Filter Press or other similar dawatering devices. .___....---------------------- 10
(a)
RESIDUALS UTILIZATIOWDISPOSAL (inducing incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons. ....... ..................................................................2
......................................................................
(b)
Land Application (surfaos and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
orlandfill permit ......... »..................................... ..... ......................................................... ...................... 2
(c)
Dedicated Landlill(burlal) by the permittes of the wastewater treatment facility ................. ................
(9)
D614ECMY
(a)
Chlorination...«.......««......».......«..»...»» .... ... ............. _«._.... »...«......«..»........»......._.».»..................... 5
(b)
Dechlorination.............. »................ __........ ....«...... ».«......... ....«............................. ................... .........6
(C)
OZOM......»».........«.«.«....»„..........«...»...«..«...«..«..»..........._........................ ... ...... _.......... ..............
(d)
Radiation........................................................ «................................................................... _........... ... A
(10)
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) (a" definition No. 9) (not applicable to chemical additions rated as ham (3)0).
(5)(a)(0).
(6)(a). (6)(b). (7)(b). (7)(e). (9a). (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
Ust.»».......«...»..».«».....»....«»
................»«.........».».»......»...... ... .... »...... .................
«................ «................... ................... ««.«_»»...................»_......................«...5
........ «....... «...... «.».... _.._.... ......... «««...... »»... .............................. ...... ......... .....».. _ 5
......«««...«««»..»»..._............... ««............................. ........ » ............ «........... 5
(11)
MISCELLANEOUS LNITSrPROCESSES�«
(a)
Holding Ponds. Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Including wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts signfficartly greater than Is common
for domestic wastewater .................................... ... ................. .................. ........ ..... .......... ...... ... ..... A
(b)
Effluent Flow Equalization (rot applicable to storage basins which are Inherent in land application syslems)__.2
(c)
(d)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent In land application
Pumps ......................... «.......»....».. »....«..« ..«... ...«._. 3
(0)
Stand -By Power Supply ............ ««..«.«».......».»....»»._.»....«.....»«.»»..........«..«.....«.« .«....»...« ««.»....
(f)
Thermal Pollution Control Device ............................. «
TOTAL POIN18..».......» ..«.«.».» .. «.««.«.» ... ..._...»«.». t
Claret..» ................»....«........»».....«._.»...........».»...................... .......... 5.25 Ponl> 16 `�iNTS
Class11........... «...««....... ................... «......................................................26.60 Po s
Chn11.................. ................ ........... ........... ... ............ ......................... 51-65 Points
CLnsN«....»...«..»....................................................... .................._...66-Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one though four points, Inclusive, do not require a cenffied operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class IL
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class IL
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class Ill.
AU DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physlcallchemicai method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater o luent; The column -type beds used in this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square foot and may be either upfiow or downfiow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant she•
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin in which all solids are maintained In suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter Is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow -though bask;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or diffusion-.(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours.
(4) Agriculturally managed she. Any she on which a crop Is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses, grains, trese. etc.);
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium ion Is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylens;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed Impurill";
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve *secondary effluent gmhs;
(8) Centrffuge. A mechanical device in which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different denshias;
(9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addition of chemical(s) to wastewater at an application point for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
alkalinity control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and different application points to achieve a specific result will be considered oM
system; the capability to add chemical(s) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for different
purposes wilt result In the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addition of a chemical compound such as gme, fertk chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior a
its app►ication to a dewaterfng device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing Inorganic, non -toxic materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other similar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOO and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achieve per -it effluent limits on BOO
and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reactor;
(13) Dechlorfnstlon. The partial or complete reduction of residual chlorine in a liquid by any chemical or physical process;
(14) Denkrilicatlon Process. The conversion of nitrate -nitrogen to nitrogen gas;