NCG500006_Regional Office Historical File 1993 to 2009

State of North Carolina IfflWA
Department of Environment r
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and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary NCDENR
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
11/26/2001
MIKE BELL
COATS AMERICAN-MARBLE
PO BOX 269
MARBLE, NC 28905
Subject: NPDES Wastewater Permit Coverage Renewal
Coats American -marble
COC Number NCG500006
Cherokee County
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently covered for wastewater discharge under General Permit NCG500000. This permit expires
on July 31, 2002. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) staff is in the process of rewriting this permit with a
scheduled reissue in the summer of 2002. Once the permit is reissued, your facility would be eligible for continued
coverage under the reissued permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the general permit, you must apply to the DWQ for renewal of
your permit coverage. To make this renewal process easier, we are informing you in advance that your permit
coverage will be expiring. Enclosed you will find a general permit coverage renewal application form. This
will serve as your application for renewal of your permit coverage. The application must be completed and
returned with the required information by February 01, 2002 in order to assure continued coverage under the
general permit. There is no renewal fee associated with this process. Your facility will be invoiced for the annual
permit fee at a later date.
Failure to request renewal within this time period may result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of wastewater from your facility
without coverage under a valid wastewater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and
could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day.
If the subject wastewater discharge to waters of the state has been terminated, please complete the enclosed
rescission request form. Mailing instructions are listed on the bottom of the form. You will be notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions regarding the permit coverage renewal procedures please contact the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-251-6208 or Delonda Alexander of the Central Office Stormwater Unit at [phone], ext. 584
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater and General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
November 15, 2006
Mike Bell
Coats American, Inc.
P.O. Box 269
Marble, NC 28905
Subject: NPDES Permit NCG500000 renewal
Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG500006
Marble Plant
Cherokee County
Dear Permittee:
The facility listed above is covered under NPDES General Permit NCG500000. NCG500000 expires
on July 31, 2007. 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 a renewal request, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, the Division must receive a renewal request postmarked no later than
February 1. 2007. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil penalty assessment. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. This renewal notice is being sent
well in advance of the due date so that you have adequate time to prepare your application.
If any discharge previously covered under NCG500000 will occur after July 31, 2007, the
CoC 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 discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this CoC [or if you have other
questions], contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
NPDES File
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 I �' �' '�
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Coats North America
374 Coats Drive
Coats 1 /� Toccoa, GA 30577
! North America Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
January 22, 2009
Mr. Tom Belnick
Supervisor, Western NPDES Program
Division of Water Quality
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1617
Reference: Request for Permit Termination
NPDES General Permit Coverage
Coats American - Cherokee Plant
COC Number NCG500006
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Belnick:
Coats American requests the termination of coverage under North Carolina General Permit No.
NCG5000000 to Discharge Non -Contact Cooling Water .... and Similar Wastewaters Under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for our former plant located at 166 Palmer
Lane in Marble. This plant was sold on September 30, 2008. All manufacturing ceased on
November 14, 2008 and the plant was vacated and turned over to Wells & West located in.
Murphy, NC, the new owners, on December 15, 2008.
Please advise if you have any questions about this request.
Sincerely,
COATS NORTH AMERICA
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Mike Bell
Director Environmental & Safety Engineering
cc: Mr. Roger Edwards - NCDENR - Asheville
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Coats North America
P.O. Box 670
Toccoa, Georgia 30577
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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June 26, 200'i
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Reference: Notice of Renewal Intent;R C�UALI�T Y sE �TION
Certificate of Coverage RC GLq L C FFICe
Coats American - Cherokee` Plant
Dear Mr. Weaver:
Enclosed are an original and two copies of the Notice of Renewal Intent for the NPDES General
Permit NCG50000 for the Coats American -Cherokee Plant located in Marble, North Carolina,
existing Certificate of Coverage NCG500006. The following additional items regarding the
information in the application should be noted:
1. As requested in Item 5, a separate submittal has been made to the NC-DENR Aquatic
Toxicology Unit for the use of three products in the plant's cooling water:
a. Browne Laboratories Biocide M-1015
b. Nashville Chemical Co. Corrosion Inhibitor CWT-33
c. Nashville Chemical Co. Cleaner CL-310
2. Not included in the submission to the NC-DENR Aquatic Toxicology Unit but used in
the cooling water treatment are the following:
a. Nashville Chemical Co. Corrosion Inhibitor CWT-310 - This chemical is used
only in the winter months in the air washers in lieu of CWT-33. This chemical is
similar to the CWT-33, but it is never discharged because there is no overflow or
bleed from the air washers during the winter months.
b. Sodium Hypochlorite - 6.25%- Household Bleach. 10-15 gallons are used twice
per year to clean any build-up of biologic film in the plant's 6 air washers.
Procedures have be implemented to route the wash water to the chilled water
sump where it will be tested and treated, if necessary, to ensure the residual
chlorine levels are below the 17 ug/L before the wash water is discharged.
3. Flow to Hyatt Creek for Outfall 001 has been based on the observed flow from the
plant's cooling tower (-2,000 GPD) plus loss from the ground level fire water tank (-200
GPD). However, during the recent extended dry conditions, the plant has also
observed that the 2,000 GPD flow from the cooling town never reaches Outfall 001. No
flow has also been shown to Outfall 002, based on historic observations by the plant that
the water discharged from air washers 1 and 3 during annual maintenance is absorbed
by the soils and does not reach the Outfall 002.

Notice of Renewal Intent - Certificate of Coverage NCG500006
Coats American - Cherokee Plant
June 26, 2007
Page 2
4. The flow from the plant has bee identified in Item 7 as intermittent based on the 4 day -
2,10-hour shift days to which the planes operating schedule has been reduced.
Please advise if you have any questions regarding this information.
Sincerely,
COATS NORTH AMERICA
Mike Bell
Director Environmental Engineering
Attachments
cc: Cindy Moore - NC-DENR
Greg Klima - Coats American

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G, Ross, Jr,, Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
NOTICE OF RENEWAL INTENT
Application for renewal of existing coverage under General Permit NCG500000
Existing Certificate of Coverage (CoC): NCG500006
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address` of facility owner/operator:
Company Name Coats American — Cherokee Plant
Owner Name Coats American, Inc_
Street Address PO Box 670
City
Toccoa State GA ZIP Code 30577
Telephone. Number [phone] Ext. 224 Fax: [phone]
Email address mike.bel coats.com
Address to which all permit correspondence should be mailed
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Coats American
Facility Contact Greg Klima Plant Engineer
Street Address 155 Palmer Lane
City
Marble State NC ZIP Code 28905_
County Cherokee
Telephone Number [phone] Ext. 29 _Fax: [phone]
Email address greg klimg@coats com
3) Description of Discharge:
a) Is the discharge directly to the receiving stream? ❑ Yes ■ No
(if no, submit a site map with the pathway to the potential receiving waters clearly marked. This includes tracing the pathway of the
storm sewer to the discharge point, if the storm sewer is the only viable means of discharge.)
b) Number of discharge outfalls (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey wastewater from the
property) : 2
c) What type of wastewater is discharged? Indicate which discharge points, if more than one.
■ Non -contact cooling water Outfall(s) #: 001 8s 002
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NCG500000 renewal application
❑ Boiler Blowdown Outfall (s) #:
■ Cooling Tower Blowdown Outfall (s) #: 001
■ Condensate Outfall (s) #: 001
❑ Other Outfall (s) #:
(Please describe "Other")
d) Volume of discharge per each discharge point (in GPD):
#001: 2,200 #002: 0 #003: #004
4) Please check the type of chemical [s] added to the wastewater for treatment, per each separate
discharge point (if applicable, use separate sheet):
Outfall 001: ■ Chlorine ■ Biocides ■ Corrosion inhibitors ■ Algaecide ■ Other (Cleaner)
❑ None
Outfall 002: ■ Chlorine ■ Biocides ■ Corrosion inhibitors ■ Algaecide ■ Other (Cleaner)
❑ None
5) If any box in item (4) above [other than None] was checked, a completed Biocide 101 Form and
manufacturers' information on the additive must be submitted to the following address for approval:
NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Section
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
6) Is there any type of treatment being provided to the wastewater before discharge (i.e., retention
ponds, settling ponds, etc.)? ❑ Yes ■ No
(If yes, please include design specifics (i.e., design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.) with submittal package. Existing
treatment facilities should be described in detail. )
7) Discharge Frequency:
a) The discharge is: ❑ Continuous ■ Intermittent El Seasonal*
i) If the discharge is intermittent, describe when the discharge will occur:
ii) *Check the month(s) the discharge occurs: ❑ Jan. ❑ Feb. ❑ Mar. ❑ Apr. ❑ May ❑ Jun.
❑ Jul. ❑ Aug. ❑ Sept. ❑ Oct. ❑ Nov. ❑ Dec.
b) How many days per week is there a discharge? 4 days per week normally, but could be as
many a 7 depending upon production schedule
c) Please check the days* discharge occurs: ❑ Sat. ❑ Sun. ■ Mon. ■ Tue. ■ Wed. ■ Thu.
❑ Fri. *Normal discharge schedule
Page 2 of 3

NCG500000 renewal application
Additional Application Requirements:
The following information must be included in triplicate [original + 2 copies] with this application or
it will be returned as incomplete.
➢ Site map. If the discharge is not directly to a stream, the pathway to the receiving stream
must be clearly indicated. This includes tracing the pathway of a storm sewer to its
discharge point.
➢ Authorization for representatives. If this application will be submitted by a consulting
engineer (or engineering firm), include documentation from the Permittee showing that the
consultant submitting the application has been designated an Authorized Representative of
the applicant.
Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of
my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person. Signing: Mike Bell
Title: 1-1 Director V.-
(signature of Applicant)
(Date Signed)
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan or other document
filed 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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This Notice of Renewal Intent does NOT require a separate fee.
Thepermitted facility already Days an annual fee for coverage under NCG500000.
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Mail the original and two copies of the entire package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver
NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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CITY WATER _
2,000 GPD
VALVE LOCKED OUT
WATER FROM
3 ON -SITE WELLS
65,000 GPD
Water Flow Diagram
Coats American — Cherokee Plant
Marble, North Carolina
EVAPORATION
62,450 GPD
DRINKING &
SANITARY
USES
2,000 GPD
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TOWER
COOLING N
CHILLED WATER 991
SUMP 1
PLANT
AIR WASHER #1
SEPTIC SYSTEM
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OUTFALL 002
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DITCH TO HYATT CREEK-
0 GPD
NOTE - Flows that do not reach discharge
point because of low volume
6/25/2007
and long distance to discharge
point are shown with dashed lines.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
July 26, 2002
MIKE BELL
COATS AMERICAN - MARBLE
PO BOX 269
MARBLE, NC 28905
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Subject: Reissue - NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit
Coats American - Marble
COC Number NCG500006
Cherokee County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG500000, the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued wastewater general permit Certificate of Coverage
(COC). This COC is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsquently amended).
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for your treatment facility
* A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG500000
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin for General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG500000
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 578
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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MANUFACTURERS HARE AND ADDRESS
NASHVILLE CHEMICAL & EQUIPMENT. CO_ , INC. PRODUCT NAM CWT 30
2001 WESTBELT DRIUE CHEMICAL FORMULA: PROPRIETARY
NASHVILLE- TN. 3:�209 CHEMICAL FAftILY: COOLING I1AT. TRT.
EDERGENCY TELEPHONE NO 1-800-424-9300
TRADE HARE: SCALE RETARDANT, ANTIFOULANT, CORROSION INHIBITOR,
I I.. HAZARDGUS T NGRE]Ct I ENTS
PRINCIPAL HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS R GSHA PEL OR ACGIH TLV CAS NO.
SODIUM HYDROXIDE <10 P5L: 2MGtOCU METER 1310-73-2
PER 8 HOUR TWA
ACBIH:2MG/CU METER
PER 8 HR. TWA
III. PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (F)
>220CF)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 02M)
1.10
UAPDR PRESSURE
NEE
PERCENT VOLATILE BY UEIGHT (L)
NA
UAPOR DENSITY
NA
MELTING OR FREEZING POINT (F)
NA
SDLUBILITY IN DATER
COMPLETE
PH
APPROXIMATELY 11. 0
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
LIGHT GOLDEN LIQUID; NO SPECIFIC
ODOR
IU_ FIFE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (METHOD USED) N?A FLAffHAULE LIMITSS IN AIR, X UOL. LONER— H/A UPPER— HIA
AUTO IGHITIDN TEMPERATURE NE EXTINGUISHER MEDIA AS USED ON SURROUNDING FIRE
SPECIAL FIRE —FIGHTING PROCEDURES; WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT- WATER Mrs
BE USED TO KEEF FIRE--EXPUSEED CONTAINERS COOL UNTIL FIRE: IS OUT.
UNUSUAL FIRE RHO EXPLOSION HAZARDS; NONE
U. PHYSICAL HAZARDS
STABILITY: STABLE CUNUITIUNS TO AVOID: NONE
MATERIALS TO AVUIO: ACIDIC SOLUTIONS, OXIDIZERS
HAZ_ POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR CONDITIONS TO AUDID: NONE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PkIDUCTS: PHOSPHINES, CO, COt 2)
VI. HEALTH HAZARDS
ACUTE :SKIN IRRITANT CHADNIC NONE:
SICUS AND SYMPTOM$ OF EXPOSURE CONTINUOUS AND REPEATED CONTACT WITH CWT 30 MAY
IRRITATE SKIN AND EYE TISSUE WITH POSSIBLE INOURY.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY ACGREVATED BY EXPOSURE: N13NE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
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TEL [phone]
FAX [phone]
From: Guy Lowe Date: January 25, 2001
Ref: Coats American - Cherokee Plant - Marble, N.C. - Water Treatment Chemical
NPDES Permit # NCG500006
Kerry,
Per our phone conversation 1-25-01, attached is a MSDS and an ATMI environmental
questionnaire for CWT 30, a substitute water treatment chemical to be used in our air
conditioning equipment at our Cherokee Plant. This chemical is a scale retardant, antifoulant, and
corrosion inhibitor. It is not a biocide treatment chemical.
Please review and advise if this product is acceptable for use.
I appreciate your help. Please give me a call if you have any questions.
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CC: David McClure
Mike Bell
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE5
11 /27/2000
MIKE BELL
COATS AMERICAN-MARBLE
P O BOX 670
TOCCOA GA 30577
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REVOCATION FOR NON PAYMENT
PERMIT NUMBER NCG170268
COATS AMERICAN-MARBLE
CHEROKEE COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
Payment of the required annual administering and compliance monitoring fee of $80.00 for this year has not
been received for the subject permit. This fee is required by Title 15 North Carolina Administrative Code 2H.0105, under
the authority of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.3(a)(1), (I a) and (1b). Because this fee was not fully paid within
30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit, pursuant to 15 ncac 2H.0105(b) (2) (k)
(4), and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3).
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual
Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee is received within that time. Discharges without a permit are subject to the
enforcement authority of the Division of Water Quality. Your payment should be sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Budget Office
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If you are dissatisfied with this decision, you have the right to request an administrative hearing within Thirty (30)
days following recipt of this notice, identifying the specific issues to be contended. This request must be in the form of a
written petition conforming to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611-7447. Unless such request for hearing is made or
payments received, revocation shall be final and binding. If you have any questions, please contact:
Mr. Forrest Westall, Asheville Water Quality Regional Supervisor, [phone].
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
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Asheville Regional Office
County Health Department
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FAX [phone]
From: Guy Lowe Date: January 25, 2001
Ref: Coats American - Cherokee Plant - Marble, N.C. - Water Treatment Chemical
NPDES Permit 4 NCG500006
Kerry,
Per our phone conversation 1-25-01, attached is a MSDS and an ATMI environmental
questionnaire for CWT 30, a substitute water treatment chemical to be used in our air
conditioning equipment at our Cherokee Plant. This chemical is a scale retardant, antifoulant, and
corrosion inhibitor. It is not a biocide treatment chemical
Please review and advise if this product is acceptable for use.
I appreciate your help. Please give me a call if you have any questions.
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Mike Bell
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Engineering Analysis of
Wastewater Disposal Alternatives
for Water Filter Backwash Water
Prepared for;
Coats American
Marble, North Carolina
December 1997
Environmental Resources
Management
300 Chastain Center Blvd.
Suite 375
Kennesaw, GA 30144
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
INTRODUCTION
1-1
1.1
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES
1-1
1.2
FACILITYINFORMATION
1-1
1.3
WASTEWATER DESCRIPTION
1-2
2.0
EVALUATION OF DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES
2-1
2.1
CONNECTION TO A SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
2-1
2.1.1
Existing
2-1
2.1.2
Planned
2-1
2.2
LAND BASED DISPOSAL
2-1
2.2.1
Subsurface Application
2-1
2.2.2
Surface Application
2-2
2.3
WASTEWATER REUSE
2-2
2.4
SURFACE WATER DISCHARGE
2-2
2.5
OFF -SITE DISPOSAL
2-2
2.6
DISCONTINUE USE OF RIVER WATER
2-2
2.7
REROUTE TO CLARIFIERIFLOCCULA TOR
2-3
3.0
SUMMARYAND CONCLUSIONS
3-1

LIST OF FIGURES
1-1 Site Location Map
1-2 Water Flow Diagram
1-3 Revised Water Flow Diagram

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
The Coats American Cherokee Plant in Marble, North Carolina withdraws raw
water from the Valley River and processes it through an on -site water treatment
system prior to use at the plant. The on -site water treatment system consists of a
clarifier/flocculator followed by a sand filter. Backwash water from the sand filter
is combined with cooling water discharges and then discharged to Hyatt Creek.
The cooling water discharge is permitted as Outfall 001 of the facility's NPDES
permit. The North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources (NC DEHNR) has advised Coats that the backwash water from the
water treatment plant must be considered a new discharge and that an engineering
analysis of alternatives to surface water discharge will be required. This report
has been prepared to satisfy that requirement.
1.2 FACILITYINFOAHATION
The Cherokee Plant is located approximately two miles north of the town of
Marble, North Carolina along Highway 19. The facility location is depicted on
the site location map presented as Figure 1-1 at the end of this section. Other
pertinent information is listed below.
Facility Name: Coats American
County: Cherokee
Facility Address: Highway 19
Marble, NC 28905
Facility Telephone Number: [phone]
Report Preparer's Name and Address: ERM
300 Chastain Center Blvd.
Suite 375
Kennesaw, GA 30144
[phone]
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Coats
North America
Mr. Paul Clark
NPDES Permit Group
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
PO Box 29535
Raleigh NC 27626-0535
December 30, 1997
Reference: NPDES Permit Application
Coats American - Cherokee Plant
Marble, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Clark:
Goats North America
P.O. Box 670
Toccoa, Georgia 30577
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
As requested in Mr. Goodrich's letter of October 23, 1997, enclosed is the report, Engineering
Analysis of Wastewater Disposal Alternatives for Water Filter Backwash Water, dated
December 1997 prepared for our Coats American - Marble, North Carolina Plant by
Environmental Resources Management. After considering the alternatives presented by this
report and in follow-up to recent conversations with you and Kerry Becker of the Asheville
Regional Office, we will pursue the option listed in section 2.6 of that report by discontinuing use
of river water for process uses. To accomplish this changeover, we propose the following:
We will initially utilize groundwater from an existing well and later install two new water
supply wells adjacent to the existing water treatment plant to supply process water. This
will allow us to discontinue use of surface water, except on an emergency basis, and later
permit complete abandonment of surface water withdrawal and treatment. We propose
the following schedule for this transition:
Action Item
Connect existing well to existing clear well to provide
primary source for process water. This water would not be
treated with any chemicals and no discharges would be
made except as listed in the exiting General Permit for
Non -contact Cooling Water, Cooling Tower ... and Similar
Wastewaters and amended in item 3 below. We will
discontinue using the existing surface water withdrawal and
treatment system, except for emergency backup use which
will eliminate the generation of backwash waters and the
associated disposal system for the alum sludge.
Date
January 31, 1998
A member of the Coats Viyella Group
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NPDES Permit Application, Coats American - Cherokee Plant
December 30, 1997
Page 2
Install the first permanent well adjacent to the existing March 31, 1998
water treatment plant specifically intended for providing
process water. Continue to maintain access to surface
water for emergency backup use only.
Install the second permanent well adjacent to the existing March 31, 1999
water treatment plant specifically intended for providing
process water. Permanently discontinue use of surface
water system.
2. Unless the NC-DEHNR can suggest some alternatives, we must request an NPDES permit
for discharge of the backwash waters when needed on an emergency basis until March 30,
199�as originally identified on our NPDES Permit application of April 9, 1997. We ask
that the state consider in establishing any monitoring parameters, that our ultimate goal is
to terminate this permit and its associated discharges. Any compliance flexibility that can
be built into our permit will assist us in not diverting our resources away from our plans to
discontinue use of surface water. Based on our knowledge of the existing well, we do not
anticipate use of surface water will be necessary. However, we must provide an
emergency backup until we install the additional wells. We will only discharge water filter
backwash water when absolutely necessary.
3. We would like to renew the existing permit for Non -contact Cooling Water, Cooling
Tower ... and Similar Wastewaters, currently covered under Certificate of Coverage No.
NCG500006. All discharges as identified by the original application on April 28, 1992
remain the same except we would like to add the following flows not associated with the
water treatment plant operation, all discharging to Outfall 001:
a. Elevated fire protection tank overflow - Less than 200 gallons daily. Since our
insurance carrier prefers the tank to be kept full and this tank is filled manually, we
cannot keep it "full" as our insurance carrier prefers without a small amount of
overflow.
b. Drainage from oil and water separator processing water removed from trap of air
compressor receiver tank - 25 gallons/day. This small discharge is post treated with
activated carbon filtration and because of its distant location from the outfall, never
reaches the outfall or Hyatt Creek.
4. Chemicals and usage rates for cooling tower/air washer treatment chemicals remain
unchanged from that submitted to your group on August 27, 1992 using
Biocide/Chemical Treatment Worksheet Form 101.
We ask that the permit application fee previously filed on April 9 be applied to this
renewal. Please advise should we need to re -file another application for renewal or
whether the April application information is sufficient for your needs.

NPDES Permit Application, Coats American - Cherokee Plant
December 30, 1997
Page 3
5. We understand and accept that this will mean that our existing Stormwater General Permit
under Certificate of Coverage No. NCG170268 could not be "rolled" into the General
Permit for Non -contact Cooling Water, Cooling Tower... and Similar Wastewaters.
I have been in contact with Mr. Donald Link of your Asheville Offices for guidance and
permit applications for the wells. None of the water withdrawn from the new wells will be
used for drinking water nor will any of pipeworks of the new system be connected to the
potable water system.
Please call should you have any questions or require further information to process this request.
Sincerely,
COATS NORTH AMERICA
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Mike Bell
Safety & Environmental Coordinator
cc: David McClure
Mike Hays
Harvey Byrd
Kerry S. Becker - NC-DEHNR - Asheville
Don Deemer - ERM

1.3 WASTEWATER DESCRIPTION
The Cherokee Plant uses city water and groundwater from an on -site well to
provide water for drinking and sanitary purposes. The plant also uses river water
from the Valley River for certain plant operations. A water flow diagram is
provided in Figure 1-2. The river water is treated prior to use. Polyaluminum
chloride is added to the raw water in a clarifier/flocculator where settleable and
suspended solids are precipitated. After treatment by the clarifier/flocculator, the
water travels through a sand filter for further removal of any remaining particulate
matter. Solids which accumulate in the sand filter are periodically removed by
backwashing the sand filter. The filter backwash frequency varies according to
the quality of raw water withdrawn from the river. During periods when the river
is turbid, such as after rainfall events, the sand filter requires more frequent
backwashing than during dry periods.
The water used to backwash the sand filter is fresh water which is stored in an
elevated tank. During a backwash cycle, the appropriate valves are opened and
closed and fresh water from the elevated tank flows upward through the sand
filter, thereby cleaning the filter. The backwash water is discharged to the same
outfall (Outfall 001) that carries the plant cooling water discharges to HyattCreek
(see Figure 1-2). On average, the sand filter must be backwashed once every
three weeks. The amount of wastewater generated during a backwash cycle is
approximately 680 gallons per minute over a 15-minute backwash cycle, resulting
in a total volume of approximately 10,200 gallons per backwash.
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2.0 EVALUATION OF DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES
2.1 CONNECTION TO A SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
2.1.1 Existing
The town of Marble, North Carolina owns and operates a municipal wastewater
treatment system. Currently, the closest sanitary sewer line in the Marble
collection system is between one and two miles away from the Coats facility.
Given the amount of backwash wastewater generated, it would not be cost-
effective to install a new pipeline and connect this discharge to the existing
sanitary sewer lines.
2.1.2 Planned
There is a plan to run a sanitary sewer line between the town of Andrews and the
new Cherokee County landfill. Industrial Opportunities has approached Coats
American and West Contracting about splitting the cost of running a spur off the
new sanitary sewer line. However, it could be a year or longer before such a spur
would become available.
2.2 LAND BASED DISPOSAL
2.2.1 Subsurface Application
The facility currently uses a septic tank and drain field system for disposing of
sanitary sewage. This method of disposal for the sand filter backwash water has
several limitations. It is unlikely that the existing system could accommodate the
backwash flow since it was never designed for that purpose. Thus, a separate
system would be required. The design of such a separate system would have to
consider not just the total flow but also the facts that the flow is generated in large
surges and it contains particulate matter that has been washed out of the sand
filter. Therefore, a surge tank would have to be constructed and the solids would
have to be removed from the water to avoid clogging the distribution system and
the soils in a new subsurface system. While this option may feasible, it will
require a more in-depth assessment of soil permeability to determine whether
there is sufficient land available on -site to install a new subsurface system.
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2.2.2 Surface Application
There is very little land available within the current property boundaries for
surface application of the backwash water. "In addition to the land needed for
surface application, it may also be necessary to provide some level of storage for
backwash waters that are generated during inclement weather periods when,
because of wet or frozen soils, it may not be possible to surface apply the
backwash waters. A more detailed site investigation would be required to
determine whether there is sufficient land available for this option. Purchasing
land beyond the current property boundaries for the purpose of surface application
of backwash waters would not likely be cost-effective.
2.3 WASTEWATER REUSE
The backwash water contains turbidity and particulate matter in it. To process
this water for reuse would require several additional treatment steps which would
not be cost-effective.
2.4 SURFACE WATER DISCHARGE
Surface water discharge of the backwash water is a potentially feasible option.
Depending upon the discharge limitations of an NPDES permit for this discharge,
it can be discharged directly or further processed through a sedimentation
chamber for particulate removal prior to discharge.
2.5 OFF -SITE DISPOSAL
Another option that could be considered would be to retain a private hauler and
dispose of the backwash water off -site. This would require the construction of an
on -site storage tank and close coordination with a private hauler to have a tanker
on -site during every backwash cycle. The largest available waste disposal truck
contains approximately 3,000 gallons. Thus, four truckloads would be required
per backwash cycle. The size of the storage tank would depend on how fast the
wastewater can be pumped to the tank trucks. An off -site disposal method would
also have to be available. The logistics and costs of this alternative would have to
be developed in more detail to determine whether this would be a feasible option.
2.6 DISCONTINUE USE OF RIVER WATER
The use of river water could be eliminated by using more city water or by
installing additional on -site ground water supply wells to supplement the one
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existing water supply well to supply all plant water. Under this arrangement,
there should be no need to treat the city water or well water through the water
treatment plant because the city water and well water should be of better and more
consistent quality than the river water. If the use of the sand filter can be
eliminated, there will be no filter backwash and no need for the disposal of this
water.
The city does not have sufficient capacity to supply Coats with additional fresh
water. Therefore, Coats has developed a preliminary plan for replacing surface
water usage. That plan consists of installing two new six-inch water supply wells.
Each well will be equipped with a 15 horsepower, 225 gallon per minute pump.
One of the two new wells would be installed by March 1998 with the second well
installed by March 1999. The current water treatment system could be left in
place for emergency purposes, such as might occur from pumps breaking down or
anything that could cause the well not to operate correctly, until the second new
well is installed. Another benefit that this alternative offers is that it will
eliminate the use of the clarifier/flocculator, sand filter, and associated chemical
usage. Figure 2-1 shows a revised water flow diagram for this alternative.
REROUTE TO CLARIFIER/FLOCCULATOR
The sand filter backwash water could be routed to the existing clarifier/flocculator
where the water would be combined with the raw river water and treated with
chemical addition for solids removal. Since the existing clarifier/flocculator
currently removes solids from the raw river water, there is a procedure already in
place for handling and disposing of these solids and no new solids disposal
method will be required. This alternative would require the rerouting of the
backwash water discharge to the existing clarifier/flocculator. A combination of
surge tank and pump would be needed to transfer the sand filter backwash water
into the clarifier/flocculator.
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As discussed in the previous section, there are several disposal options which
could be considered as potentially feasible alternatives to discharging the sand
filter backwash water to surface waters.One potentially feasible and cost-
effective option is not yet available, that being discharge into a proposed new
sewer line that will eventually be constructed nearer the plant. Other potentially `
feasible alternatives such as on -site surface and subsurface disposal will require a
site -specific investigation to determine site suitability. Off -site disposal does not
appear to be feasible due to the volume of water and the logistics of hauling.
Of all the alternatives considered, the best long-term alternative for managing the
sand filter backwash water appears to be eliminating the use of the sand filter by
substituting the current river water supply with ground water. Coats plans to
install one new ground water supply well by March 1998 and a second new
supply well by March 1999. The installation of the first new water supply well,
combined with the existing well is expected to eliminate the need for any river
water supply except under emergency conditions where a well failure might
occur. The second new water supply well will provide three supply wells. This
should result in sufficient capacity that the river water supply should never be
needed. If the water supply comes from the ground water, the clarifier/flocculator
and sand filter should not be needed and sand filter backwash water will not be
generated.
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ate of North Carolina
/epartment of Environment,
=iealth and Natural Resources AT4
Division of Environmental Management �r
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 30, 1995
W R Stuckey
Coats American -Marble
P0Box 670
Toccoa, GA 30577
Subject: General Permit No. NCG 170000
Coats American -Marble
COC NCG 170268
Cherokee County
Dear W R Stuckey
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on April 18,1995, we are forwarding
herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general permit. This
permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division
of Environmental Management. The Division of Environmental Management may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal
Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any question concerning this permit, please contact MS. AISHA LAU at telephone number
919/733-5083.
Original Signed By
Sincerely, y Coieen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr. P E
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG170000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG170268
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
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,
Coats American
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Coats American
Highway 19
Marble
Cherokee County
to receiving waters designated as Hyatt Creek, a class C stream in the Hiwassee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCG170000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective June 30, 1995.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day June 30, 1995.
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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To: Ms. Kerry Becker
NC-DEHNR
From: Mike Bell
Ric: Notification of Chemical Additive
NC-DEHNR General Permit No. 500006
Coats American - Cherokee Plant
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General Engineering
6212 Rosa Lana
PO Box 670
Toccoa, GA $0577
TEL [phone]
FAX [phone]
Fax Number_ [phone]
Date: August 20, 1998
In follow-up to my phone message this morning, we would like to request authorization to use the
Nashville Chemical & Equipment Company water treatment chemical CTW 33 as a scale
retardant and corrosion inhibitor for treating the groundwater used for our air conditioning
cooling water, This chemical will be used at our Coats American, Marble, North Carolina plant
instead. of the currently used CWT 320 chemical. You will note by the attached WDS's and
Chemical Products Environmental Worksheet, CWT 33 significantly contains less hazardous
chemicals than CWT 320.
It is our understanding we do not need to file a Biocide Worksheet, Form 101, since CWT 33 is
not a biocide, Discharges points for the cooling water containing this chemical are at both
Outfalls 001 and 002 as described in our April 8, 1997 Short Form C application. As you may
also remember, these discharges are only twice per year when the air conditioning sumps, cooling
towers, and air washers are drained for maintenance. Furthermore the discharges of never reach
Outfa11002 since the quantities are small and the distance to the discharge is so distant from the
air conditioning drains.
You prompt decision would be appreciated since we would like to begin using this chemical as
quickly as possible. Please advise if you have any questions or require additional information.
cc: David McClure (Cover Only)

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4. APPLICABLE OSHA/EPA REGULATIONS & RVORTING REQUMMENTS:
SARA Title III Sections 311, 312.Section 313 n/a.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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HARUFACTURERS NADE 08 90DRESI
NASHV I LLE CHEM I CAL & Eau I PMErNT CO. INC. PRODUCT DAME:
7001 WESTSELT DRIVE CNEDICAL FDRDULA: .....PRAPRIETA'RY
NASHVILL.E, TN. 37209 CNEhICAL FAMILY; COOLING WAT. TRT.
ENERSENCY TELEPHONE NO 1-800-424-9304
TRADE NAME: SCALE RETARDANT. ANTIFOULANTi C13RROSI13N INHIBITOR.
II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
PRIHCIP4L HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS I OSHA PEL OR ACGIH TLV CAS NO.
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BUILIN6 POINT (F) �,220(F3 SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1) i. 284
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Coats North America
P.O. Box 670
Coats Toccoa, Georgia 30577
Telephone: [phone]
North America FAX: [phone]
January 13, 1995
Mr. Steve Zoufaly
DEHNR
Division of Environmental Management
P. O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Reference: Coats American - Cherokee Plant
Marble, NC
Dear Mr. Zoufaly:
In accordance with your phone request on January 11, 1995, we wish to withdraw our
request to reclassify the Valley River for potable water purposes. This request is due to the
installation of a city,water line to the plant which serves our potable water needs.
The existing water system serving the plant consists of the following:
1 Process Water - Valley River
2. Potable Water - City Water System
3. Potable Water Back -Up - Drilled well on company property.
If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to call.
Yours very truly,
COATS NORTH AMERICA
j
Guy Lowe, Jr.
Project Engineer
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CC: Mr.. W. R. Stuckey, s°
Mr. LarryWalker
Mr. Jeff Bailey
Mr. Jerry SiskFEB
A member of the Coats Viyella Group

State of North Carolina'
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
January 22, 1991
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
AMERICAN THREAD CO.
P.O. BOX 269
MARBLE, NC 28905
Attention: JERRY W. SISK
Subject: Notice of Violation
NPDES: NC0000116
AMERICAN THREAD CO.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
This is to inform you that this office has not received
your monthly monitoring report for 11/30/90. This is in
violation of Title 15 of the North Carolina Administrative
Code, Chapter 2, Subchapter 2B, Section .506A, paragraph IA
which states that "monthly monitoring reports shall be filed
no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period
for which the report is made."
To prevent further action, please submit this report by
02/05/91 or notify this office as to any problem preventing
its timely receipt. You will be considered noncompliant with
the self -monitoring requirements contained in your NPDES Permit
until the completed report has been submitted. In addition, if
within the next twelve (12) months, future reports` are riot
received within the required time frame, you will be assessed
$500.00. Additional violations within the twelve (12)
month period will double the penalty for each violation.
If you have any questions, please contact our Regional
Supervisor, Roy Davis at 704/251-6208.
Sincerely,
George T. 7v/e7ett
Regional Office RECEIVED
Central Files Water Quality Secticm
JAN 2 8 1og1
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-'evilie Regions OffiCI
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Asheville, florth Carolina

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No X
IF YES, SOC NUMBER
TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION: Paul Clark
DATE: August 7,1997
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Cherokee
PERMIT NUMBER NC0086134
PART I GLRERAL INFORMATION
I Vacility and Address: Coats North America
Mailing: P.O. Box 670
Toccoa, Georgia 30577
2. Date o,, Investigation: May 23, 1996
3. Report Prepared By: Kerry S. Becker
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4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: David McClure
704-837-5171
5. Directions to Site: The Coats N. America plant is located on N6SR 1377 at Marble, N.C.
6. Discharge Point(s), list for all discharge points:
Pipe 00 1
Latitude: 35* 11'05" Longitude: 82' 1 V 18"
Pipe 002
Latitude: 35' 10'03" Longitude: 82' 55' 03"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. U.S.G.S. Quad Name Marble, NC
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7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
x Yes No If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Flat
9. Location of nearest dwelling: > 100 ft.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Hyatt Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.:HIW 040502
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Hyatt Creek
serves as habitat for the propagation and maintenance of wildlife.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted * * MGD (Ultimate
Design Capacity) **Majority of wastewater is batch discharged.
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater Treatment facility?
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct
issued in the previous two years:
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: None
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: Methods
for handling backwash water and drainage from the flocculator tanks are being
evaluated. The sludge will either be trucked directly to the new Cherokee Co.
landfill or to the Town of Andrews to be comingled with sludge from that facility.
The amount of sludge produced from the Coats American facility will be minor.
Chlorine presidual will be reduced to meet water quality standards before any water
is discharged.
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Mo treatment will be required of the discharges from the air washers, chilled water
sump, storage tanks, or cooling towers. Biocides used in the cooling towers will be
approved by the Division before use. Chlorine residual will be monitored and the
chlorine reduced to water quality standards before being discharged.
Oil contaminated water: An oil and water separator is in place. The discharge is
approx. 25 gal/day. This water is discharged via outfall 001. The oil is recycled.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine, polymer, biocides
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: See L.f.
a. tt residuals are being land applied, please specify DWQ Permit Number
residuals Contractor
Telephone Number
b. residuals stabilization: PSRP _ PFRP _ OTHER _
C. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet):
4. SIC Codes(s): 2284
Wastewater Code(s)
Primary 21,17,14 Secondary 37
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Main Treatment Unit Code: Cannot complete since method has not yet been decided for
the water treatment backwash water.
Oil and water separator:530-0
Cooling tower, noncontact cooling water and condensate: N/A
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved. (municipals only)?
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2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests:
3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please indicate)
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all of the no
options available. Please provide regional perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation: Land not available
Connection to Regional Sewer System: City sewer is not available; a sewer line extension
will be constructed in 1998 to collect the leachate from the new Cherokee Co. Lcmdfill. This
line will be in close proximity to the Coats N.A. and Industial Opportunities, Inc. plants so
that there is a possibility that these two facilities can connect to it.
Subsurface: Unavailable land; Currently, this land is used for the treatment of domestic
wastewater via a conventional onsite system.
Other disposal options:
5. Other Special Items:
PART IV EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Asheville Regional Office recommends issuance of NPDES permit #NC0086134.
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ester Quality Regional Supervisor
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RATI14G SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility: Gc S 'va'ZG
Owner or Contact Person: `dl 8 r elUAoel Mailing Address: , D . 1a_ N 2a'Fv S� 4-_ 70 1 &,UElv�
County: 41 o lnba_ Telephone: 70 - 73 `7 _,5/ 7 /
Present Classification: NA New Facility Existing FacilityEL—
NPDES Per. No. NC00-,jj.114 Nondisc. Per. No.WQ Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by: err 1- Ce- Telephone: 7o r/ 257/-6zo? bate: u i`�
Reviewed by: __Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORC: Grade: Telephone:
Check. Classification(s): Subs ce Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I II III IV Total Points.��-
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SUBSURFACE CIA?SIFlCATION
(check all units that apply)
1.
septic tanks
2.
pump tanks
3.
siphon or pump -dosing systems
4.
sand filters
5.
grease trap/interceptor
6.
oil/water separators
7,
gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8.
pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1. preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2.
lagoons
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6.
sand filters
7.
grease trap/interceptor
8.
oil/water separators
9.
disinfection
10.
chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11.
spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition tra the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater in excess of these components shall
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a CUs I classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex,,M require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check if Appropriate)
1. V Oil/water 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 -loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remedfation Systems consisting only of oil/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and d'ispo&iI;
6. Aquacukure operations with discharge to surface waters;
7.�Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
r 8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified it permitted after July 1,
1993 or H 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.
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The following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate points)
ITEM POINTS
(1) Industrial Pretreatment Units or Industrial Pretreatment Program (see definition No. 33)...................................................4
(2) DESIGN
FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd [not applicable to non -contaminated cooling waters, sludge handling facilities for
water purification plants, totally closed cycle systems(see definition No. 11), and facilities consisting only of hem
(4)(d) or Items (4)(d) and (11)(d)j
0 - 20.000
..............................................................................................................:.................................1
20.001 60.000........ ......... .....................2
- . ......................... .............................
................ .............. ...........3
50.001 - 100.000. ..... ..... .... ...
.................................................................
... .....
100,001 - 250.000................
..................................................................................................................4
250,001 - 500,000
..................................................................................................................................5
600.001 1,000,000
................................................................................................................................8
1,000.001 - 2,000.000...........................................................................................................................10
2.000.001 (and up) rate 1 point additional for each 200,000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of .................30
Design Flow (gpd)
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS/PROCESSES (see definition No.32)
(a)
Bar Screens...............................................................................................................................................1
(b)
or
Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices..... ......... .........................................2
(c)
Grit Reoval..............................................................................................................................................1
m
(d)
or
Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal.............................................................................................................2
(e)
Flow Measuring Device................................................................................................................................1
(I)
or
Instrumented Flow Measurement................................................................................................................2
(g)
Preaerallon...............................................................................................................................................2
(h)
fniluent Flow Equalization..........................................................................................................................2
(I)
Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity.................................................................................................................2
Mechanical. ........................ .......................... .............. .................... ....3
...........
... ..... ......... ......................... . ...8
Dissolved Air Flotation . ..................................................
Prechlorination......................................................................., ..5
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UJITSrPROCESSFS
(a)
Septic Tank (see definition No. 43)............................................ ............. .......... ...... .............2
(b)
Imhoff Tank...............................................................................................................................................5
(c)
(d)
Primary Clarfflers.........................................................................................................................................b
Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non -toxic Materials (sludge handling facilities for water
purification plants, sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operations except recreational activities such as gem
orgold mining)........................................................................................................................................2
(5) SECONDARY TREATMENT UNI TSIPROCESSES
(a)
Carbonaceous Stage
(I) Aeratlon-High Purity Oxygen System...............................................................................20
DiffusedAir System.......................................................................................................10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)..................................................................8
Separate Sludge Reaeratlon............................................................................................3
(il) Trickling Filer
HighRate....................................................................................................7
..... ..... ........... .....
Standard Rate ........ .............................. ..................... ................... ........5
PackedTower................................................................................................................5
(ifi) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated. Biological Filter ............................................................10
(fv) Aerated Lagoons..........................................................................................................10
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors......................................................................................10
(vi) Sand Filters -Intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculatingbiologicaf.....................................................................................................3
(vii) Stabilization Lagoons.....................................................................................................5
(viil) Clarifier..........................................................................................................................5
(Ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nitrogenous removal by
nitrification (see definition No. 12)(Points for this hem have to be in addition to hems
(5)(a)(1) through (5)(a)(viil),
utilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a)...........................................2
utilizing other than the extended aeration process............................................................8
(x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD removal......................................................................5
(XI) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs')addhlon........................................................................5
(b)
Nitrogenous Stage
20
(I) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System...........................................................................
Diffused Air System....................................................................................................... 10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor).................I..............................................8
SeparateSludge Reaeration.............................................................................................3
TricklingFilter -High Rate...................................................................................................7
StandardRate................................................................................................................6
PackedTower................................................................................................................5
(ill) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filter .............................................................10
(Iv) Rotating, Biological Contactors......................................................................:...............10
(v) Sand Filter - Intermittent biological...................................................................................2
Recirculating biological..................................................................................................3
(VI) Clarhfer ......................... .................................................................. ...................5
(6) TEF*ARYORADVANCEDTREATMENTLJNn PROCESSES
(a)
Activated Carbon Beds -
withoutcarbon regeneration..................................................................................................5
withcarbon regeneration.......................................................................................................15
(b)
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed -
withoutcarbon regeneration................................................................................................5
withcarbon regeneration. ............ .................. ......... ....................... ....15
(c)
Air stripping.................................................................. .................... ..............................5
(d)
ication Process ................. .. ..........................10
.
Denhrff.................................................................................
(0)
Electrodlalysis.............................................................................................................................................5
(f )
Foam Separation.......................................................................................................................................5
(g)
Ion Exchange............................................................................................................................................5
(h)
Land Application of Treated Effluent (see definition No. 22b) (not applicable for sand, gravel, stone
and other similar mining operations) by high rate Infiltration..........................................................................4
(i)
Microscreens..............................................................................................................................................6
O)
Phosphorous Removal by Biological Processes (See definition No. 26)....... .............................................20
(k)
Polishing Ponds without aeration .. .....................................................................................2
withaeration............................................................................................................5

(1)
Post Af iatlon - cascade... .........................................................................................�
diffused or mechanical........:.........................................................................................2
(m)
Reverse Osmosis ............... .......: ........................................................5
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(n)
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters - low rate................•••..•.............••••••.•••..•••••2
highrate .................. ........................... ....5
(o)
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide........ ................... .................. ..15
(p)
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide........ ................... ...1 5
(7)
SLUDGETREATMENT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic) ............... .....................................................................10
Aerobic..............................................................................................................................................5
Unheated(anaerobic)......... ........ ............. .............. .............. .........3
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) ............. .............. .............. .........5
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity ........... ......................... .......................... .................... ............2
VacuumAssisted ........ ................. ........ ......... .......................................... ...........S
(d)
Sludge Elutriation ............................................ ......................6
(a)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal)...................................................................................5
(1)
Sludge Thickener (gravity)......:........................................................:.....................................................5
(g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit [not applicable to a unit rated as,(3)(1)].....................I.......................................8
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage)................................................................ ..............2
(i)
Sludge Holding Tank Aerated.......... ........ ..................................................... ................5
Non -aerated ....................................... ................................................................... ..............2
(J)
Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration) ............................. ........10
(k)
Vacuum Filler, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or other similar dewatering devices ............ ......... .................10
(8)
RESIDUALS UTILIZATION/DISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons . ......... ......... ..........:::..............................................................................................2
(b)
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
or landfill permit.... .......a . .............................................. ......... .. ......................2
(c)
Dedicated Landfill(burlal) by the permittee of the wastewater treatment facility.........................................5
(9)
DISNFECr1CM
(a)
Chlorination ......... ......... ......... ............................................. ......... ......... ...................5
(b)
Dechiorination...................................................................................................... ......... ....................5
(c)
Ozone .. ................................ ........ ...................... ....................... .... ..............5
.
(10)
(d) Radiation ........ ......................................................... .. ......... ......... .. ....5
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No 9) [not applicable to chemical additions rated as hem (3)(1).
(5)(a)(xi).
(6)(a). (6)(b). (7)(b). (7)(e). (9a). (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
List.......................................................................................................................................5
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..... .....
.. .... .......
............... ...5
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.............. .... ..... ..... ...... ...................
............................. .............. ..: ............................... 5
(1 1)
MISCELLANEOUS UNITS/PROCESSES
(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 significantly greater than is common
fordomestic wastewater ..... ......... ......... ......... ....................... ......... .......... 4
(b)
Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are Inherent in land application systems) ...... 2
(c)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent in land application systems) ....................5
(d)
Pumps .............................. ......... ............................................................................................3
(9)
Stand -By Power Supply ................... .................. ............................ ..........3
(f)
Thermal Pollution Control Device....... ................... ............................ ..........3
TOTALPOINTS ...... .............................................. ..... ...
CLASSIFICATION
ClassI....................................................................................:......................6-25 Points
Class11................................................:........................................................26-50 Points
ClassIII .......................................... .......................................... :................... 51-65 Points
Class1V ..................................... :................................................................. 66-Up Points
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Facilities having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not require a certff led 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 It.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class Ill.
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D004 DEF1NrrIONq
The following deflnhlons shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carhon Beds. A physicallchemicai method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effluent; 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 upflow or downflow 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 -through basis;
(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 acli+rated 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, trees, 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 xylene:
(6) Carbon Regenaratlon. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed Impuritiri,
(7) Carbonaceous Stage A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits;
(8) Centrifuge. A mechanical device in which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different densMas;
(9) Chemical Addltlon 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 one
system; the capaUlity to add chemicals) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for different
purposes will result In the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addition of a chemical compound such as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
Its application to a dewatering 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 Ramoval of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achieve permit effluent limits on BOD
and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reactor,
(13) Dechlorination. The partial or complete reduction of residual chlorine in a liquid by any chemical or physical process;
(14) Denhrhicatlon Process. The conversion of nhrate-nhrogen to nitrogen gas;

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(15) Electrodialysls. Process for removing ionized salts from water through the use of ion -selective Ion -exchange membranes;
(16) Filter Press. A process operated mechanically for partially dewatering sludge;
(17) Foam Separation. The planned frothing of wastewater or wastewater effluent as a means of removing excessive amounts of detergent materials through
the Introduction of air In the form of fine bubbles; also called foam fractionation;
(18) Grit Removal. The process of removing grit and other heavy mineral matter from wastewater;
(19) Imhoff Tank. A deep two story wastewater tank consisting of an upper sedimentation chamber and a lower sludge digestion chamber.
(20) Instrumented Flow Measurement. A device which Indicates and records rate of flow;
(21) Ion Exchange. A chemical process in which Ions from two different molecules are exchanged;
(22) Land application:
(a) Sludge Disposal. A final sludge disposal method by which wet sludge may be applied to land either by spraying on the surface or by subsurface injection
(i.e.. chisel plow); [not applicable for types of sludge described In (11) of this Rule]; ,
(b) Treated Effluent. The process of spraying treated wastewater onto a lanai area or other methods of application of wastewater onto a land area as a
means of final disposal or treatment;
(23) Microscreen. A low speed, continuously back -washed, rotating drum filter operating under gravity conditions as a polishing method for removing
suspended solids from effluent;
(24) Nitrification Process. The biochemical conversion of unoxidized nitrogen (ammonia and organic nitrogen) to oxidized nitrogen (usually nitrate);
(25) Nitrogenous Stage. A separate stage of wastewater treatment designed for the specific purpose of converting ammonia nitrogen to nitrate nitrogen;
(26) Phosphate Removal, Biological. The removal of phosphorus from wastewater by an oxiclanoxic process designed to enhance luxury uptake of phosphorus
by the microorganisms;
(27) Polishing Pond. A holding pond following secondary treatment with sufficient detention time to allow settling of finely suspended solids;
(28) Post Aeration. Aeration following conventional secondary treatment units to Increase effluent D.O. or for any other purpose;
(29) Post Aeration. (Cascade) A polishing method by which dissolved oxygen is added to the effluent by a nonmechanical, gravity means of flowing down a
series of steps or weirs; The flow occurring across the steps or weirs moves in a fairly thin layer and the operation of the cascade requires no operator
adjustment; thus, zero points are assigned even though this Is an essential step to meeting the limits of the discharge permit;
(30) Powdered to Granular Activated Carbon Feed. A biophysical carbon process that utilizes biological activity and organic absorption by using powdered or
granular activated carbon; Virgin or regenerated carbon is feed controlled Into the system;
(31)Preaeration. A tank constructed to provide aeration prior to primary treatment;
(32) Preliminary Units. Unit operations in the treatment process, such as screening and comminution, that prepare the liquor for subsequent major operations;
(33) Industrial Pretreatment.
(a) Pre-treatment Unit, Industrial. ThO conditioning of a waste at Its source before discharge, to remove or to neutralize substances injurious to sewers and
treatment processes or to effect a partial reduction in load on the treatment process which is operated by the same governing body as the wastewater
treatment plant being rated;
b) Pre-treatment Program, Industrial - must be a State or EPA required program to receive points on the rating sheet;
(34) Primary Clarifiers. The first settling tanks through which wastewater is passed In a treatment works -for the purpose of removing settleable and suspended
solids and BOD which Is associated with the solids;
(35) Pumps. All Influent, effluent and in -plats pumps;
(36) Radiation. Disinfection or sterilization process utilizing devices emitting ultraviolet or gamma rays;
(37) Reverse Osmosis. A treatment process In which a heavy contaminated liquid Is pressurized through a membrane forming nearly pure liquid free from
suspended solids;
(38) Rotating Biological Contractors. A fixed biological growth process in which wastewater flows through tanks in which a series of partially submerged circular
surfaces are rotated;
(39) Sand Filters:
(a) Intermittent Biological. Filtration of effluent following septic tanks, lagoons,. or some other treatment process In which further biodecomposrilon is
expected to produce desired effluents; Hydraulic loading rates on these filters are computed in gpd/ac and have a resulting low gpm/sf (less than one); -
b) Recirculating biological -,the same type of sand filter as defined in Subparagraph (39) (a) of this Rule with the added capability to recycle effluent back
through the sand filter,
(40) Sand or Mixed -Media Filters. A polishing process by which effluent limits are achieved through a further reduction of suspended solids;
(a) tow rate — gravity, hydraulically loaded fitter with loading rates in the one to three gpm/sf range;
(b) high rate -- a pressure, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates in the iive gprrVsf range; At arry rate, the loading rate will exceed three gprWsf;
(41) Secondary Clarifiers. A tank which follows the biological unit of treatment plant and which has the purpose of removing sludges associated with the
biological treatment units;
(42) Separate Sludge Reiteration, A part of the contact stabilization process where the activated sludge Is transferred to a tank and aerated before returning it
to the contact basin;
(43) Septic Tank A single -story settling tank In which settled sludge is In contact with the wastewater flowing through the tarts; shall not be applicable for
septic tank systems serving single family residences having capacity of 2,000 gallons or less which discharge to a nitrification field;
(44) Sludge Digestion The process by which organic or volatile matter and sludge is gasified, liquefied, mineralized or converted Into more stable organic matter
through the activity of living organisms, which Includes aerated holding tanks;
(45) Sludge Drying Beds. An area comprising natural or artificial layers of porous materials upon which digested sewage sludge Is dried by drainage and
evaporation;
(46) Sludge Elutriation. A process of sludge conditioning in which certain constituents are removed by successive washings with fresh water or plant effluent;
(47) Sludge Gas Utilization The process of using sewage gas for the purpose of heating bulldings, driving engiries, etc.;
(48) Sludge Holding Tank (Aerated and Nonaerated). A tank utilized for small wastewater treatment plants not containing a digester In which sludge may be
kept fresh, and supernatant withdrawn prior to a drying method (i.e. sludge drying beds); This may be done by adding a small amount of air simply to keep the
sludge fresh, but not necessarily an amount that would be required to achieve stabilization of organic matter. A nonaerated tank would simply be used to
decant sludge prior to dewatering and would not allow long periods (several days of detention) without resulting odor problems;
(49) Sludge Incinerators. A furnace designed to bum sludge and to remove all moisture and combustible materials and reduce the sludge to a Media ash;
(60) Sludge Stabilization (Chemical or Th ormal). A process to make treated sludge less odorous and putrescible, and to reduce the pathogenic organism
content; This may be done by pH adjustment, chlorine dosing, or by heat treatment;
.(51) Sludge Thickener. A type of sedimentation tank in which the sludge is permitted to settle and thicken through agitation and gravity;
(52) Stabilization Lagoon A type of oxidation lagoon in which biological oxidation of organic matter is effected by natural transfer of oxygen to the waterfront
air (not a polishing pond);
(53) Stand -By Power Supply. On site or portable electrical generating equipment;
(54) Static Screens. A stationary screen designed to remove solids. Including non•blodegradable particulate (floatable solids, suspended solids and BOD
reduction) from municipal and industrial wastewater treatment systems;
(55) Tertiary Treatment. A. stage of treatment following secondary which is primarily for the purpose of effluent polishing; A settling lagoon or sand or coal filter
might be employed for this purpose;
(56) Thermal Pollution Control Device. A device providing for the transfer of heat from a fluid flowing In tubes to another fluid outside the tubes, or vice versa;
or other means of regulating liqup temperatures;
(57) Thermal Sludge Conditloner. A conditioning process by which heat Is added for a`protracted period of time to Improve the dewaterabilfty of sludge by the
soiubilizing and hydraulizing of the smaller and more highly hydrated sludge particles;
(58) Toxic Materials. Those wastes or combinations of wastes, including disease -causing agents which after discharge and upon exposure, Ingestion, Inhalation
or assimilation Into any organism, either directly from the environment or Indirectly by ingestion through food chains. will cause death, disease, behavioral
abnormalities, cancer, genetic mutations, physiological malfunctions (Including malfunctions In reproduction) or physical deformations, in such organisms or their
offspring; Toxic materials Include, by way of Illustration and not limitation: lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, vanadium, arsenic, zinc, ortho-nitro-chlorobenzene
(ONCB), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dichlorodiphenyl irich>loroethane (DDT); and any other materials that have of may hereafter be determined to have
toxic properties;
(59) Trickling Filter. A biological treatment unit `consisting of a material such as broken stone or rock over which wastewater is distributed; A high rate trickling
filter is one which operated at between 10 and 30 mgd per acre. A low rate trickling filter Is one which is designed to operate at one to four mgd per acre'
(60) Trickling Filter (Packed Tower). A plug flow type of operation In which wastewater flows down through successive layers of media or fittrato material; Organic
material Is removed continually by the active biological fixed growth in each successive layer. This method may produce 'secondary' quality effluent, or may be
adapted to produce a nitrified effluent;
(61) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuges, or Filter Presses. Devices which are designed to remove excess water from either digested or undigested sludge prior to disposal
or further treatment.

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Water Flaw Diagram
Coats American — Cherokee Plant
Marble, North Carolina
CITY WATER
DRINKING &
SANITARY
USES
POTABLE WATER
FROM
ON —SITE WELL
5,000ICALS./DAY
1
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RAW WATER
SEPTIC SYSTEM
I"RQ
EVAPORATION
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources AIT
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor ilk,
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
October 23, 1997
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Mr. Mike Bell
Coats North America
Post Office Box 670
Toccoa, Georgia 30577
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
Permit No. NCO086134
Coats American - Cherokee Plant
Cherokee County
Dear Mr: Bell:
The Division of Water Quality/NPDES Unit received your application and supporting
information on June 16, 1997. Review of your application has indicated that although you
have a permit to discharge non -contact cooling water, the discharge of backwash water from
the water treatment plant would be considered a new discharge. According to Division
regulations (15A NCAC 02H .0105(c)(2)), an engineering analysis of alternatives to surface
water discharge is required. Enclosed is a copy of Guidance for Evaluation of Wastewater
Disposal Alternatives which should be useful in completing the analysis.
Refer to the subject permit application number when providing the requested
information. Please submit three copies of all information to my attention at
the address below. Also, please note that failure to provide this additional information
by November 26, 1997, will subject your application to being returned as incomplete, in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0208.
Sincerely,
David A. Goodrich, Supervisor
/ NPDES Group
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Permit File NCO086134
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr,, Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 18, 1997
Mr. Mike BellJUN
Coats North America
Post Office Box 670
Toccoa, Georgia 30577
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
Permit No. NCO086134
Coats American - Cherokee Plant
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Bell:
This is to acknowledge the receipt of the following on June 16, 1997:
Application Form and supporting information.
- Application Processing Fee Of $40000
This application has been assigned to Paul Clark [phone], extension 580 of our
Permits Unit for review. You will be advised of any comments, recommendations,
questions or other information necessary for the review of the application.
A copy of the application package has been sent to the Asheville Regional Office where staff
personnel will prepare recommendations regarding this discharge. Please send another copy
of the Site Plan for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (Dwg. No. CH-110) that will be
sent to the regional office. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Clark.
cc:
Sincerely,
U David A. Goodrich, Supervisor
NPDES Group
.Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Permit File NCO086134
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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P.O. Box 670
Coat Toccoa, Georgia 30577
`•7 Telephone: [phone]
North America FAX: [phone]
April9, 1997
Mr. David Goodrich
NPDES Permit Group
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh NC 27626-0535
Reference: NPDES Permit Application
Coats American- Cherokee Plant
Marble, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
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Enclosed is an application for an NPDES Permit for our Coats American Plant in Marble, North °D
Carolina. Also enclosed is the permit application fee of $400. Please note the following with
regard to this permit application:
1. This is an initial NPDES permit application. We are requesting that this permit cover all
discharges from this facility, including those "Non -contact Cooling Water, Cooling
Tower ... and Similar Wastewaters" currently covered under Certificate of Coverage No.
NCG500006 and those "Stormwater Discharges" currently covered under Certificate of
Coverage No. NCG170268.
2. Chemicals and usage rates for cooling tower/air washer treatment chemicals remain
unchanged from that submitted to your group on August 27, 1992 using
Biocide/Chemical Treatment Worksheet Form 101. These worksheets have not been
duplicated and submitted with this application.
3. Raw process water treatment at this facility consists of the addition of polyaluminum
chloride (as a flocculent) and sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH) at the flocculator/clarifier.
Water from this process passes through a sand filter and into a clear well. In transferring
the water to the clear well a small amount of chlorine is injected to inhibit bacterial
growth. Water flows are shown and further described in Attachments 1 and 2. A copy of
the Material Safety Data Sheet for the trade product, ES-602, and an excerpt of
ANSI/NSF`Standard 60 showing polyaluminum chloride as a certified drinking water
treatment chemical is included as Attachment 3.
A member of the Coats Viyella Group

a
NPDES Permit Application, Coats American - Cherokee Plant
April 8, 1997
Page 2
4. While we have shown a discharge to Outfall 002, the only waters that reach Hyatt Creek
via this outfall are stormwater discharges. The twice per year releases of 1,300 gallons
each from Air Washers # 1 and #3 are so small and Outfall 002 is so distant, plant
maintenance personnel report the water never reaches the discharge point.
Please call should you have any questions or require further information to process this
application.
Sincerely,
COATS NORTH AMERICA
D-) (1 c RaQ-Q
Mike Bell
Safety & Environmental Coordinator
Enclosure
cc: David McClure
Larry Walker (Cover Only)
Kerry S. Becker - NC-DEHNR Asheville
Rex Stuckey

National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
Application For Permit To Discharge - Short Form C
Coats American - Cherokee Plant
Marble, North Carolina
April 1997
Prepared By
General Engineering & Environmental Services
Coats North America
Toccoa, Georgia
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NPDES Permit Application
Coats American - Cherokee Plant
Marble, North Carolina
Contents
Application ........ NC-DEHNR NPDES Application for Permit to Discharge - Short Form C
Attachment 1 .. ......................... .. Water Flow Diagram, dated 4/l/97
Attachment 2 .............................. Analysis of Wastewater Flows, dated 4/1/97
Attachment 3 ...................... Material Safety Data Sheet - ES-602 and excerpt of
ANSI./NSF Standard 60, dated 4/7/96,
showing polyaluminum chloride as a certified
drinking water treatment chemical
Enclosure ............... Coats American Drawing No. CH- 110, Site Plan for Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan, with Revision ,1 dated 4/3/97

N. C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
1PPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM C
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining
APPLICATION NUMBER
FOR
AGENCY
USE DATE RECEIVED
YEAR Mo. DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1. Name, address, locat'on, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Name oats American
B. Mailing address
1. Street address P • 0. Box 269
2. CityMarble
3. state North Carolina
4. County Cherokee s. ZIP 28905
C. Location:
Street- 166 Palmer Lane (Corner of Palmer Lane & Airport Road)
2. City - MarblB 3, County _- rherak .P
4, state North Carolina
D. Telephone No., 704 837-5.171
Area
Code
2. SIC t
(Leave blank)
3. Number of employees 383
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility
and to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge
permit, proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item 5. -
4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here o and supply the information
asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title,
and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office
without completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste N / A
B. Facility receiving waste;
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City 4. County
5. State 6 ZIP
p product Draw material (Check one) Industrial Sewing read S. x�cPrinci al 9
`6. Principal process Greige Mill for Spinning of Sewing Thread
7. Maximum amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed oer (Check one)
Basis
Amount
1-99
(1)
100-199
(2)
200-499
(3)
500-999
(4)
1000-
4999
(5)
5000-
9999
(6)
10,000-
49.999
(7)
50000
or more
(8)
A. Day
--
-
x
B. Month
C. Year
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PREVIOUS EDITION MAY BE USED UNTIL SUPPLY IS EXHAUSTED

It. MnXImum nmounI. of prInt:ipaI IorotIuit. prvNlofed or rnw urnfrrinl rnn.iunr�I, rly+nrlecl
in Item /, above, is measured In (Check, one):
AX:Kpounds 8.0 tons C. (3 barrels D.o bushels E.a square feet
F,o gallons G.t3 pieces or units H,o other, specify
9, (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year I9 , or See attachments 1 & 2 for details
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
1.0 January 2.0 February 3.0 March 4.0 Apri 1 5.0 May 6,o June
7.0 July 8.0 August 9.o September 10,o October ll,0 November 12.13 December
(c) Check how many days per week: 1.01 2.0 2-3 3.0 4-5 4 YEP%-7
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable) '
X
g
discharge (all types)
reach
receiving stream. See
11. If any of the three types of waste identified in item 30,either treated or untreated, attachments for details
are discharged to plates other than surface waters, check below as applicable.
Waste water is
discharged to:
Average flow, gallons per operating day
0.1-999
(1)
1000-4999
(2)
5000-9999 .
(3)
10,000-49,999
(4)
50,000 or more
(5)
A. Municipal sewer system
B. Underground well
C. Septic tank
X
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify
12. Number of separate discharge points: A.o 1 B.IN2-3 C,o4-5 D.06 or more See DWg . # CH-110
13. Name of receiving water or waters Hyatt Creek w/rev da edi 3/20/'97
14. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances added a result of your operations,
activities, or processes ammonia, cyanide, minum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper tP - - nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and
grease, and chlorine (residual) A?(Yyes 8.0 no
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.
W. R. Stuckey V.P. General Enqineerina & Frivironmental
Printed Name of Person Signing Tit Services
April $. 1997
Date Application Signed 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,f'`
or other document files orrequiredto be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or knowly 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 pumishable 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 provide=
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)

Water Flow Diagram
Coats American - Cherokee Plant
Marble, North Carolina
CITY WATER
DRINKING &
SANITARY
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POTABLE WATER
FROM
ON —SITE WELL 5,000 GALS./DAY
PLANT
EVAPORATION
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TOWER
COOLING
CHILLED WATER
SUMP
AIR WASHER #1
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2/YR.
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(BLEED)
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1/YR
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27YR
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t)ate:
!Manufacturer: frnerglincy Tel. No.
- Corporation Environmental Specialties, Inc.
P.O. Box 559 Roebuck, SC 29376 803-582-8000
sectimi I-- rroduct ----
Trade Na►nswSynonyms:: ES602 Part No.:
Chemical Nanre:
Incrredients CAS No.
Liquid Alum CAS# 10043-01-3
Section 11 - Engel gelicy - ------ ---�
Skin: Flush with plenty of water,removing contaminated clothing.
Irrhaiation: promptly remove to fresh air
Ing?stion. if conscious, immediately give a large quantity of water or milk.If not induce
vo t'n by touching finger to back of throat.
Primary rioute nrRrr�r !
Syrrrptorns of Ovetexpnsur?:
Additional Information:
Section III - Toxicology -arid IIpaltlr Iliforntatiori
Oral LO50:
Do!rmal LOSO:
Inhalation LCS0
Eyp Irritation:
Skin Sensitization:
Skin Irritation:
Nunran Patch:
Mutagenicity:
,�Carcinngens:
Aquatic CSO:
1LV:
PEL:
ATTACHMENT #3

rrad! Nant• ES602
MS US No -
Sectiotl IV - physical Data
Appearance/Odpr: Clear light gre n Qr awbei toftening flange;
minimal odor 1 quid with Qa , neg ib�e egree-' of ,
Q r Melting Point:' 16 Degrees C
Boiling Point: 1 1 )degrees C Specific Gravity (1120 a 1): 1.335
Solubility in Water: Complete Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)• NA
Evaporation flare: NA pit s N.A
Vapor Density (Air s 1): NA I
Section V - fire and Explosion
Flash Point (Method Used): rlarnmable LFL:
Extinguishing Media: Water, CO2, foam, dry chemical Urnits UEI.:
Special Fire righting Procedures: Avoid breathing products of
decornposi Lion
Fire and Explosion Hazards:
None
Section VI - Reactivity Data
Stability: _Unstable _ Il:rzarfloul
Stable ,`( Polyrnerizatl
liazardous becorr,position Products:
Incompatability (Materials to Avoid); Nona
Section VII - Special Protection
Ma Occur
_Y_ _.
Will Not Occur
no_sp(ratory Protection: Where required, use a respirator approved by NIOSH for mists
Eye Protection: Safety goggles
Protective Gloves: wear impervious gloves and apron and full work clothing, including
Other: shirt, trousers and boots. Completely impervious clothes should be
substituted if thereis prolonged or repeated contact.
Section VIII - Special
handling and Storage:. Store in cool place
Conditions to Avoid: If evaporeated to dryness, residue should not be exposed to temperatures
above 760 degrees C. (1400degrees F) these yield toxic and corrosive
-
Sectiotl IX - Spill, Leak, and Disposal
For Spills orleaknge: Dilate small spills or leaks cautiously with plenty of water.
Neutralize any further residue with alkali such as soda ash, lime o
limestone.. Adequate ventilation is required if soda ash or limesto
is used.
Waste Disposal Method: Neutralize with alkali, then flush to sewer with plenty of water if
permitted by apolicable disposal regulations. Neutralized waste may have to be
- ispe of by an aproo"gd..-r-ontzaGtor. .When usirgrhnnatac for nPi) ra1j7.atinn ad qua
precautions should be SeCtiorl X - Transportation taken to minimize hazards and press
build—up from CO2 gas evolution.
Dot Proper Shipping Name:
ID Nunrbir.

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ANSI/NSF STANDARD 60
LISTING OF CERTIFIED DRINKING WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS - HEALTH
EFFECTS
Calcium Oxide
Max
Trade Designation
Function
Use
Ouicklime
PH Adjustment
500 mg/L
Greer Pebble Lima
PH Adjustment
500 mg/L
Al;'s!:h1ed from this production location
is NSF Certified, whether it
b a NSF Mark or not.
GULBRANDSEN MFG, INC.
183 GULBRANDSEN ROAD
ORANGEBURG. SC 29115
Plant At: * I USA
Polyaluminum Chloride
T:rad:e':Designation
Function
Use
Po aluminum Chloride...._-
Coagulation-& Flocculatio-n—..
.18 Q* m /L
Aluminum or y rate
M, m to
n &_FI"5—ccuT_a7_o n -------- --
g/L
4
GC 850
Coagulation & Flocculation
180* mg/L
GC 8608
Coagulation & Flocculation
180* mg/L
Sweetwater CF-150
Coagulation & Flocculation
180* mg/L
Based on an evaluation of health effects
data, the level of aluminum
in the finished drinking water should not
exceed 2 mg/L.
Polyaluminum Chlorosulfate
Max
Trade Designation
Function
Use
Polyaluminum Chiorosulfate
Coagulation & Flocculation
180* mg/L
Based on an evaluation of health effects
dots, the level of aluminum
in the finished drinking water should not
exceed 2 mg/L.
• or 25 mg/L as aluminum
H.E.R.C. PRODUCTS INCORPORATED
3622 NORTH 34TH AVENUE
PHOENIX, AZ 85017-4401
Plant At. # I USA
Miscellaneous Water Supply Products
Max
Trade Designation
Function
Use
Well Klean If Concentrate*
Well Cleaning Aid
NIA
Well Klean Problende
Well Cleaning Aid
N/A
Miscellaneous Water Supply Products
Max
Trade Designation
Function
Use
Pipe Klean'
Pipe C! aning Aid
N/A
Pipe Mean Problend*
Pipe Cf:snimg Aid
N/A
• Product is to be removed from a treated
system prior to reinstatement of
system usage.
Plant At: * 2 USA
Miscellaneous Water Supply Products
Max
Trade Designation
Function
Use
Pipe Klean& Neutralizer*
PH Adjustment
N/A
These Products are.deiiigned to be flushed
out prior to using the system for drinking
water. The wqlJ i,to a property flushed
and drained before being placed in service.

Coats
North America
Coats North America
P.O. Box 670
Toccoa, Georgia 30577
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
/ April 9, 1997
Mr. David Goodrich
NPDES Permit Group
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources Q
Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 29535 4* [�
Raleigh NC 27626-05359�
r
Reference: NPDES Permit Application
Coats American - Cherokee Plant
Marble, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
Enclosed is an application for an NPDES Permit for our Coats American Plant in Marble, North
Carolina. Also enclosed is the permit application fee of $400. Please note the following with
regard to this permit application:
1. This is an initial NPDES permit application. We are requesting that this permit cover all
discharges from this facility, including those "Non -contact Cooling Water, Cooling
Tower ... and Similar Wastewaters" currently covered under Certificate of Coverage No.
NCG500006 and those "StormwaterDischarges currently covered under Certificate of
Coverage No. NCG170268.
2. Chemicals and usage rates for cooling tower/air washer treatment chemicals remain
unchanged from that submitted to your group on August 27, 1992 using
Biocide/Chemical Treatment Worksheet Form 101. These worksheets have not been
duplicated and submitted with this application.
3. Raw process water treatment at this facility consists of the addition of polyaluminum
chloride (as a flocculent) and sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH) at the flocculator/clarifier.
Water from this process passes through a sand filter and into a clear well. In transferring
the water to the clear well a small amount of chlorine is injected to inhibit bacterial
growth. Water flows are shown and further described in Attachments 1 and 2. A copy of
the Material Safety Data Sheet for the trade product, ES-602, and an excerpt of
ANSI/NSF Standard 60 showing polyaluminum chloride as a certified drinking water
treatment chemical is included as Attachment 3.
A member of the Coats Viyella Group

NPDES Permit Application, Coats American - Cherokee Plant
April 8, 1997
Page 2
4. While we have shown a discharge to Outfall 002, the only waters that reach Hyatt Creek
via this outfall are stormwater discharges. The twice per year releases of 1,300 gallons
each from Air Wakh 1 and #3 are so small and Outfall 002 is so distant, plant
maintenande'�ersonnel report the water never reaches the discharge point.
Please call should you have any questions or require further information to process this
application.
Sincerely,
COATS NORTH AMERICA
Mike Bell
Safety & Environmental Coordinator
Enclosure
cc: David McClure
Larry Walker (Cover Only)
Kerry S. Becker - NC-DEHNR - Asheville
Rex Stuckey

National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
Application For Permit To Discharge - Short Form C
Coats American - Cherokee Plant
Marble, North Carolina
April 1997
Prepared By
General Engineering & Environmental Services
Coats North America
Toccoa, Georgia

NPDES Permit Application
Coats American - Cherokee Plant
Marble, North Carolina
Contents
Application ........ NC-DEHNR NPDES Application for Permit to Discharge - Short Form C
Attachment 1 .................................... Water Flow Diagram, dated 4/l/97
Attachment 2 .............................. Analysis of Wastewater Flows, dated 4/1/97
Attachment 3 ...................... Material Safety Data Sheet - ES-602 and excerpt of
ANSI./NSF Standard 60, dated 4/7/96,
showing polyaluminum chloride as a certified
drinking water treatment chemical
Enclosure ............... Coats American Drawing No. CH-110, Site Plan for Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan, with Revision ,1 dated 4/3/97

Water Flow Diagram
Coats American — Cherokee Plant
Marble, North Carolina
EVAPORATION
CITY WATER 73,075 GALS./DAY
DRINKING & J:�_2�/YR.
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SANITARY TOWER
USES COOLING 0 GALS — _
POTABLE WATER _ GALS/
FROM (BLEED)
ON —SITE WELL 5,000 GA /DAY CHILLED WATER
SUMP 10,000 GALS.
1 /YR.
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1
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1
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�25 GALS/DAY
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I
OUTFALL 001
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1
OUTFALL 002
1
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NOTE — Flows that do not reach discharge point because of low volume
and long distance to discharge point are shown with dashed lines.
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Material Safety Data
/.-NfW anulacturer:
'orporation Environmental Specialties, Inc.
P.O. Box 559 Roebuck, SC 29376
SPCt1UfIVl•- ('rU(fUCt
Trade Nalnt!S/Syrtonyrns: • FS602
Chemical Narne:
Ingredients
Liquid Alum
rnabs
bats;
ErnergAncy Tel. No.
803-582-8000
Part No.: '
CAS No.
CAS# 10043-01-3
Skin: Flush with plenty of water,removing contaminated clothing.
Inhalation: promptly remove to fresh air
Ingestion: if conscious immediate)
Prrrna►y Iioutp o� tj q by touching finger to backrof throat.* °f water or milk not induce
Syntptorns of Overexpr)su►o:
Additional Information:
Section 111-To,
icology aIIR,-1101 Irlformatior,
Ural LO4O:
00!rrnal LD40:
Inhalation LC50:
Eye Irritation:
Skin Sensitization:
Skin Irritation:
4urnan Patcii.
Mutagenicity:
arcinngens:
4quatic LCSO:
TLV:
PEL:
ATTACHMENT #3 —

i,a,ie Nanw. ES602
MSDS No
Section IV - Physical Data
NppearancelOd1 r: Gear light gre n r ambei:
ninimal odor qui with a , neglible gegre�e Yef
�F
r
Soiling Point: )degrees C
Solubility in Water: Complete
Evaporation Rate: NA
Vapor Density (Air s 1): NA
Saltining Ringe:
Melting Point:^ 16 Degrees C
Specific Gravity (1120 - 1): 1.335
Vapor Pressure (mmHg): NA
pil s N.A
Section V - Fire and Explosion
Flash Point (Method Used): r1nn,mable LEL:
Limits UEL,
Extinguishing Media., Water, CO2, foam, dry chemical
Special Fire righting Procedures: Avoid breathing products of
decomposition
Fire and Explosion Hazards:
None
Section VI — Reactivity Data
Stability: _Unstable _
stable x
Hazardous oecomposition Products:
Incompatability (Materials to Avoid):
11,7a1rforrs _MaY Occur -
1.-1
Polyrnerizad Will Not Occur
None
Section VII - Special PtOtediOn
Respiratory Protection: Where required, use a respirator approved by NIOSH for mists
Eye Protection: Safety goggles
and full work clothing, including
ProtectiveGloves:wear impervious gloves and apron
other: shirt, trousers and boots. Completely impervious clothes should be
substituted if thereis prolonged or repeated contact.
Section VIII - Special
dandling and Storage:. Store in cool place
erature:
Conditions to Avoid: If evaporeated to dryness, residue should not De. exposed to temp
above 760 degrees C. (1400degrees F) these yield toxic and corrosive
' _gases_._.----•----•.__..._.—..-----__.----•-------. --
Section IX - Spill, Leak, attd Disposal
For Spills orLeakige: Dilate small spills or leaks cautiously with plenty of water.
Neutralize any further residue with alkali such as soda ash, lime o
limestone.. Adequate ventilation is required if soda ash or limestc
is used.
Waste Disposal Method: Neutralize with alkali, then flush to sewer with plenty of water if
permitted by apolicable disposal regulations. Neutralized waste may
'�..�y have
to be
d,P,w�Q f b an approved-�czGra�ta�-...._When „c;ng_h ngtPq fnr neutr i,rn. adeaue
precautions should be SeCtiotl X - Trattsportatiott
taken to minimize hazards and press
build -up -from CO2 gas evolution.
I DOT Proper Shipping Name:
10 t4urnbar:

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ANSI/N60
LISTING OF CERTIFIED DRINKINGWAS STREATDMENGT CHEMICALS -
HEALTH EFFECTS
Calcium Oxide
Trade Designation
Quicklime Function Max
Greer Pebble Lime pH Adjustment Use
All Listed product from this r PH Adjustment 500 mg/L
bears the NSF Mark or not, D oduction location is NSF Certified, whether it 500 mq/L
GULBRANDSEN MFG, INC.
183 GULBRANDSEN ROAD
ORANGEBURG, SC 29115
Plant At # 1 USA
POlyaluminum Chloride
ra a 00signation
----—'----
Po aluminum ChIaride
Function
M
Aluminum or y rate
GC 860
_ Coagulation_&
— --Coagulation
Flocculation
Use
GC 8508
&—Flocculation 1j8
m /L
Sweetwater CF-150
Coagulation
Coagulation
& Flocculation
&
180•
mg
Based on ni evaluation of health effects data, the
in the finished drinking
n
level
Flocculation
& Flocculation
180•
180•
mg/L
mg/L
g/L
water should not exceed 2
PDlyaluminum Chlorosuifate
ofaluminummlirtum
m g/L .
Trade Designation
Polyaluminum Chlorosulfats Function
Based on an evaluation of health effects data, the lever Ofaluminum
& Flocculation
in the finished drinking water should not exceed a mg/L.
• or 25 mg/L as aluminum
H.E.R.C. PRODUCTS INCORPORATED
3622 NORTH
34TH AVENUE
PHOENIX, AZ 85017-4401
Plant At: # 1 USA
Miscellaneous Water Supply Products
Trade Designation
Well Klean II Concentrate
Well Klean Preblend•
Function
Miscellaneous Water Supply Products
Well Cleaning Aid
We I l Me aning Aid
Trade Designation
Pipe Klean*
Pipe Klean Preblend'
Function
Product is to be removed from
Pipe Cleaning Aid
Pipe Cleaning Aid
a
system usage. treated system prior
to reinstatement of
Plant At: # 2 USA
Miscellaneous Water Supply Products
Trade Designation
Pipe Klean® Neutralizer*
Function
- These products are desggned
water. The wgt,l is to' be to be flushed out prior 1a
PH Adjustment
Properly {l
Y ushed and drained
usin g the s s
before being rem for drinking
g Dtaced in service.
Max
Use
180• mg/L
Max
Use
N/A
N/A
Max
Use
N/A
N/A
N/A
Max
Use
Continued

N. C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & NATURAL, RF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION SOURCES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM C
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining
Do not attempt to complete this form before readi.n
g accompanying instructions
Please print or type
FOR APPLICATION NUMBER
AGENCY
USE DATE RECEIVED
YEAR MD DAY
1. Name, address, locatT,on
1;0 a t S telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Name American
6, Mailing address
1. Street address P • 0 • Box 269
2. city Marble
a. County Cherokee
C. Location:
1. Street 166 Pal
-------------
3. state North Carolina
5. ZIP 28905
mer Lane (Corner of Pal
2. city Marble Lane & Airport Read
mer )
4. State North Carolina 3, County rhPrnkPP
D. Telephone No.. 837-5171
Area
Code
2. SIC
i
(Leave blank)
3. Number of employees 383
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly
and to the best of your knowledge you are not requiredwtotobtainta discfacil
hargety
Permit, proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item 5.
4• If you meet the condition stated above
asked for below. Aftercompleting check here ❑ and Supply
and signature blocks below and return this items,
le the PP y the information
without completing Please complete the date, title,
9 the remainder of the form, Proper reviewing office
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste N / A
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City
5. State 4. County
5.)Wrincipal product, 6 ZIP draw material (Check one) Industrial dewing read
`6. Principal process Grei e Mill for S innin 7, Maximum amount of of Sewin Thread
principal product produced
or raw material consumed Per (Check one)
Amount
Basis 1-99 100-199
200-499 500-999 1000- 5000_
(1) 4999 10,000- 50,000
(2) (3) 9999 49.999
._.: A. Uay (4) (5) (6) or more
B. Month
C. Year y
PREVIOUS EDITION MAY SE USED UNTIL SUPPLY IS EXHAUSTED

11. MAx IFill 1m mmt)unt. of prIncipaI Irrnrits r.I. prudur r'd nr• raw maLrr is l r rm ,uuu•I, rr pnr i r•rl
in Item /, above, is measured 1n (Check une):
A�Cpounds B.o tons C.o barrels 0.0 bushels E.o square feet.
F.o gallons G.o pieces or units H.o other, specify
9. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year IN , or See attachments 1
`b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
& 2 for details.
1 .0 January 2.0 February 3, o March 4. o Apri 1 5.0 May 6.0 June
7.0 July 8.0 August g.o September 10.0 October 11.0 November 12.0 December
(c) Check how many days per week: 1.01 2.0 2-3 3.❑ 4-5 4 y?%-7 W
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
Volume treated before
F low, gallons per operating day discharging (percent)
Discharge per 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000- 50,000- None 0.1- 30- 65- 95-
operating day 49,999 or more 29.9 64.9 94.9 100
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
A. Sanitary, daily
average
B. Cooling water, etc.
daily average X
C. Process waxer, X X
daily average O 'a : ome O t eSe
0. Maximum per operat- discharges do not reach
ing day for total X
es) receiving stream. See
discharge (all t
11. If any of the three types of
waste identified in item 10,either treated or untreated, attachments for details .
are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below as applicable.
Average flow, gallons per operating day
Waste water is 0.1-ggg l�_499g 5000-9999 10,000-49,999 50,000 or more
discharged to: 3 (4) (5)
(1) (2) ( )
A. Municipal sewer system
B. Underground well
X
C. Septic tank
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify
12. Number of separate discharge points: Hyatt Creek 62-3 C.o4-5 D.o6 or morew rP\j g. # CH3/20/97
13. Name of receiving water or waters .
14. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances added a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, minuet, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, cop era nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and
.es B.0 no
.grease, and chlorine (residual) Ay
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.
W. R. Stuckey V.P. General n ineerin ronmental
Printed Name of Person Signing
TitJq Services
April 8 1997 - Applicant
Date Application Signed Signature of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes
on, record, report, plan,
any false statement representation, or certification in any applicati
or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of twith,
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tamp
ersor knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Ma
a fine otntoCexceedion
implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor pbuomhsh(b8eUb a Section to e provide
$10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
AFC,
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
February 27, 1998
Mr. Mike Bell
Coats North America
Post Office Box 670
Toccoa, Georgia 30577
Subject: Return of Application
Return No. 908
Coats American - Cherokee Plant
Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Bell:
The Division received your application on June 16, 1997. The Division also
received additional information on January 5, 1998 which summarized Coats North
America's plan to discontinue use of surface water. Using groundwater eliminates the need
to construct a water treatment plant with its proposed discharge.
However, as Coats develops its water supply wells, itwould like a NPDES permit
for emergency purposes. Coats predicts that it will no longer need a NPDES permit for
emergency purposes by March 31, 1999 (the date the last water supply well is expected to be
developed). Rather than issuing a short-term discharge permit for only emergency
purposes, the Division recommends that Coats contact Kerry Becker or Forrest Westhall at
the Asheville Regional Office (telephone number [phone]) regarding a potential
emergency discharge from the Coats facility.
Thus, the Division is returning the NPDES discharge application. If the Applicant
resubmits the application, a fee will not be necessary and the Division will reinitiate review
upon receipt of a complete application package. Please submit a copy of this letter with any
resubmittal.
If you have any questions, please contact Paul Clark at [phone], ext. 580.
Sincerely, ,
Preston Howard Jr., P.E.
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State of North Carolina < ,
Department of
En
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Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality L 4
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor ''���•
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary mamma
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director IDEHN
Asheville Regional Office
WATER QUALITY SECTION
February 21, 1997
Mr. Mike Bell
Coats North America
P. O. Box 670
Toccoa, Georgia 30577
Subject: NPDES Applications
Coats N. A. Plant -Cherokee Co.
Dear Mr. Bell:
Enclosed are the applications that will be needed for
obtaining a NPDES permit for the various discharges i,
filter backwash water and chiller water, from the plant in
e•, the
Cherokee county. The various discharges will be .labeled as
separate pipe numbers. As a result, the effluent limits pages a es permit will contain
pertaining to each type of discharge.
Since a NPDES permit is needed for the filter backwash
water
discharge, it seemed ludicrous to issue separate general
for the others. I am also enclosinga co Permits
regulations that contain informatioregarding issuance of
permits. e of NPDES
There is some hope that a sewer line from the Town o
Andrews will be constructed close enough to the Cherokee plant to
allow connection. I should know something within the
this is going to happen. year if
If You
should
ave any questions, please give me a ca ion 258. 11 at
704-251-6208
Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Voice 704-251-6208
Sincerely,
G ,/r
Kerry S. Becker
Environmental TechnicianN
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Jr., Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
April 30, 1993 Director
Guy Lowe
P O Box 670
Tocca, GA 30577
Subject: General Permit No. NCG500000
Coats American, Inc. -Cherokee plant
COC NCG500006
Dear Mr. Lowe: Cherokee County
In accordance with your application for discharge
herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state -NPDES
permit received on May 8, 1992, we are forwarding
Issuance of this certificate of coverage supercedes the individual NPDES permit No. NC00001
is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 ,1 and general permit.
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency 16 This permit
the Memorandum of
g cy dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this e
an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.permit are
to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting m
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after noti
of Environmental Management. The Division of Environmental Management ma requirea to the Division
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage. Y modification or
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which
Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources,
P ich may be required by the
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be Coastal Area
g P Y required.
If you have any questions Y Kepler . concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Randy p at telephone number
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Originacf§1S�d BY
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
Director
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
4 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTRESOURCES
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TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER,
CONDENSATE AND SIMILIAR WASTEWATCOOLING TOWER AND
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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 Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Management Commission, and the
Coats American, Inc.
is hereby authorized to continue operation of a treatment system for the generation of non -contact Cooling waters
boiler water blowdown or similar waste streams with the discharge of treated wastewater from a facility located at
Cherokee Plant
at U.S. Highway 19 and NCSR 1377 intersection
in Marble
t Cherokee County
to receiving waters designated as Hyatt Creek in the the Hiwassee .River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II III
and IV of General Permit No. NCG500000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective April 30, 1993
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day April 30, 1993.
Original Sighed By
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.,Director
Division of Environmental Management
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Mr. Guy Lowe
Coats American
P.O. Box 670
Toccoa, GA 30577
Dear Mr. Lowe:
March 24, 1993
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0000116
Biocide Approval
Cherokee County
The Division of Environmental Management (DEM) has received the information in the
letter of August 27, 1992, concerning the use of biocides MBC-215 and MBC-115 at your
facility in Cherokee County. Our review has revealed that MBC-215 and MBC-115 as stated b
you should be appropriate for use in your application. Therefore, the DEM rants a y
9 pproval
Coats American for the use of the following biocides, MBC-215 and MBC-115 to
Should you plan to change to a different additive in the future, you should contact this
office and submit the appropriate information for approval prior to the change.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Randy Kepler at [phone].
S•
In rely,
A. Preston H ward, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
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