NC0057401_permit issuance_19960812

Staff Review and Evaluation
NPDES Wastewater Permit
FACILITY INFORMATION
Facility Marion Smith -The Hideaways
NPDES No. NCO057401
Design Flow (MGD) .002/.2
Facility Class I/II (expansion
STREAM CHARACTERISTICS
Stream Name
Stream Class
Sub -basin
Drainage Area (mil)
S7Q10 (cfs)
W7Q10 (cfs)
30Q2 (cfs)
IWC M)
Catawba River (Lake Wylie)
WS-V and B
030834
LAKE
Proposed Changes
Parameters Affected
Basis for change(s)
Monitoring Frequencies
BOD, TSS, NH3, Fecal, TRC,
213.0508 rules
Temp.
Stream classification
from WS IV to WS V
213.0308 rules
Addition of limits @ 0.2 MGD
BOD5 from 30 to 15 mg/1 and
BPJ limits for new/expanding
NH3N from nol to 4 mg/1
flows into WS reservoirs
Total Phosphorus @.2 MGD
TP limit of 2 mg/1 and
Nutrient mgt. strategy for Lake
elimination of TN limit at
Wylie
expansion
Compliance Schedule: None.
Special Condition(s): Nutrient condition, Phased Construction, engineering analysis prior to .2
MGD expansion
Permits & Engineering Comments:
This is a permit renewal for a domestic wastewater treatment system. The permittee has not expanded
the facility since the last permit renewal. Therefore, the Lake Wylie management strategy and BPJ
limits for new/expanding flows into IzM reservoirs will apply at the expanded flows. P&E recommends
renewal with the above changes. CE^
Prepared by: - �'!yk-o
Regional Office Evaluation and Recommendations:
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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
August 12,1996
Mr. Marion Smith
The Hideaways
16108 York Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28278
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Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NCO057401
Hideaways WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Smith:
In accordance with the application for a discharge permit received on February 8, 1996, the Division is
forwarding herewith the subject NPDES 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 an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following
receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B 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 demand is made, this decision shall be final and
binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, EA. addresses the requirements to be followed
in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Water Quality 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 questions
concerning this permit, please contact Susan Robson at telephone number [phone], extension 551.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
[avid A. Goodrich
. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office
Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Permits and Engineering Unit
Facility Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NCO057401
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Marion H. Smith
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Hideaways Wastewater Treatment Plant
on the north side of NC Highway 49
south of Pine Harbor
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River (Lake Wylie) in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective September 1, 1996
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2001.
Signed this day August 12, 1996
original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0057401
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Marion H. Smith
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.002 MGD rotating biological contact (RBC) unit consisting of a
RBC basin, settling/clarifier section, tertiary sandfilter and effluent disinfection located at
Hideaways Wastewater treatment plant, on the north side of NC Highway 49, south of Pine
Harbor, Mecklenburg County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. After performing an alternatives analysis (See Part III, Condition G), and after receiving an
Authorization to Construct from the Division of Water Quality, construct to expand the existing
facilities to 0.200 MGD (See Part III of this permit), and
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Catawba
River (Lake Wylie) which is classified Class WS-V & B waters in the Catawba River Basin.

ROAD CLASSIFICATION
PRIMARY WIGMWAY LIGHT -DUTY ROAD, HARD OR
HARD SURFACE IMPROVED SURFACE
SECONDARY HGHWAY
HARD SURFACE � UNwMPROVED ROAD — —
Latitude 35005'560
Longitude 81 °02'15-
Map # G14NE
Sub -basin 030834
Stream Class
WS-V & B
Discharge Class -
05
Receiving Stream
Lake Wylie / Catwba River
Design 0 0.20 MGD
Permit expires 8/31/01
SCALE 1:24 000
QUAD LOCATION Marion H. Smith
NC0057401
Mecklenburg County
Hideaways WWTP

A. O. EFFLI is N r LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIRE t E NTS FINAL Permit N� N C0057401
During r,c poriod beginning on the effective date of the permit ar. ; la sting until expiration or expansion above 0.002 MGL th, Permittee is
authorize d to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such c'!scharges shall be limited and monitored by the permitte, as ,pecified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20`
Total Suspended Residue
NH3asN
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Avg.
0.002 MGD
30.0 mg/1
30.0 mg/I
20OX1100 ml
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
Weekly AyQ.
Monitoring
,Requirements
Measurement
Sample
"Sample
Daily Max
Frequency
i VD-2
Location
Weekly
Ins!anraneous
I or E
45.0 mg/l
2/Month
Grab
EA
45.0 mg/l
2/Month
Grab
E,1>\
Monthly
Grab
E
400A/100 ml
2/Month
Grab
E
2/Week
Grab
E
Weekly
Grab
E
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
I

V O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITOiZlP,G REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO057401
During the period beginning upon expansion ah )ve 0.002 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittt i� authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges sivall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specific .I below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
Total Suspended Residue
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen"
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus ***
Dischargte Limitations
Monthly. Avg.
0.200 NKD
15.0 mg/1
30.0 mg/1
4.0 mg/I
200)1�/100 ml
2.0 mg/I
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
Weekly Avg.
Mo:!itoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*Samar ple
Daily Max
Frequency
Type
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
22.5 m g / I
Weekly
Composite
EX
45.0 m g / I
Weekly
Composite
E><
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E
400A /100 ml
Weekly
Grab
E
28A(4g/l
2/Week
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Composite
E
** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mgA.
*** Compliance.shall be based upon a quarterly average of weekly samples.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Part III
Permit No. NCO057401
E. N trient Condition for Permits with Phosphorus Limits
This ermit may be modified, or re
,va"d reissued to change the effluent limitation on nutrients
for s discharge depending urn the follong:
1. The findings ofla study by the DivisioO of Water Quality determine nutrient control is
n cessary.
Local zionsdo not successfully reduce th nutrient , ading on the receiviu�g waters
3. `The onset of problem conditions in the rece ui waters.
F. Phased Construction Condition
If this facility is built in phases, plans and specifications for the next phase shall be submitted when
the flow to the existing units reaches 80% of the design capacity of the facilities on line. At no time
wit! may the flow tributary to the facility exceed the design capacity of the existing units.
r�At
U�
G. The permittee is required to submit an engineering analysis showing no other alternative than to
discharge wastewater, prior to expansion above 0.002 MGD in accordance with the Lake Wylie
Management PIan. k-4f

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A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Vd�. (Noveniber 1 - March 31) Perrliit
No. NCO057401
During the period beginning after expansion above 0.002 MGD and up to 0.200 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized
to
dischatgt from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
the oermittee as specified
below:
`
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations
Monitoring Requirements
Measurement
Sample
'Sample
Monthly AyqWeekly Avg.
Daily Max
f_•equency
Type
Location
Flow _ 0.200 VGD
Cc ntinuous
Recording
I or E
BOD, 5 day, 200C 15.0 mg/I
22.5 mg/I
2:,d.a
Composite
E,I
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
-2-�
Composite
E,I
NH3 as N 4.0 mg/I
th
Composite
E
Dissolved Oxygen"
W ekly
Grab
E
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 ml
400.0 /100 ml
^1N4aF T;
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine
28.0 µg/l
2/Week
Grab
E
Temperature
Gaily
Grab
E
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN) *" 8-9-
Weekly
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus *** p 0.5. mg/l
Weekly
Composite
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influence
** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/l.
*** Compliance shall be based up©n a qu erly average of weekly samples
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There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foani 111 Other LIM11 t1'(!CC amounts.

A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - (--)ctober 31) Permit No. NC0057401
During the period beginning aftei expansion above 0.002 MGD and up to 0.200 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge _Limitations
Monitoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Monthly Avg. Weekly
Avg. Daily Max
Fr uenc
Type
Location
Flow
0.200 MGD
ontinuous
Recording
I or E
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
15.0 mg/I
22.5 mg/I
2/1,40nth
Composite
E,I
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/1
2/Month
Composite
E,I
NH3 as N
4.0 mg/I
2/Month
Composite
E
Dissolved Oxygen"
Weekly
Grab
E
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200.0 /100 ml
400.0 /100 ml
2/Month
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine
28.0 µg/l
2/Week
Grab
E
Temperature
/:'
Daily
Grab
E
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
'*` 4.0 mg/I
f'
Weekly
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus "`
0.5 mg/1
Weekly
Composite
E
* Sample locations: E -
Effluent, I - Influent
** The daily average dissolved
oxygen efflue. concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/l.
*** Compliance shall be based upon a q erly average of weekly samples.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 st dard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/mo Nth the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge o�'floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No X
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Susan Robson
Date: February 26, 1996
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Mecklenburg
Permit No. NC0057401
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. ` Facility and Address: Hideaways Wastewater Treatment Plant
16108 York Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28278
2. Date of Investigation: 02-26-96
3. Report Prepared By: G. T. Chen
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Marion H. Smith,
Owner; [phone]
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of Highways 49 and
160 in southwestern Mecklenburg County, travel southwest on
Highway 49 approximately 3.10 miles. The entrance to The
Hideaways is on the right (north) side of Highway 49, directly
across from the junction of Highway 49 and SR 1111 (Shaherlia
Road).
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points;
Latitude: 350 05' 56" Longitude: 810 02' 15"
At`-cach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: G 14 SE USGS Quad Name: Lake Wylie
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Hilly with
slopes greater than 20%. The facility is not in a flood
plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: A number of dwellings within
500 feet of the facility.

10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Catawba River
(Lake Wylie)
a. Classification: WS-V & B
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08-34
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving water is a small cove on
Lake Wylie. No impact on the environment was observed on
the day of the inspection. The water intake for the City
of Rock Hill, South Carolina is located approximately 15
miles downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.002 MGD and
0.200 MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater
treatment facility? 0.002 MGD and 0.200 MGD (for
expansion).
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? 0.002 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years: None
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The
existing facility is a 0.002 MGD rotating biological
contact (RBC) unit with a RBC basin, settling/clarifier
section, a tertiary sand filter and effluent disinfection
(tablet).
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: None
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit No.: N/A.
Residuals Contractor: N/A.
Telephone No.: N/A.
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b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP: N/A.
RFRP: N/A.
Other: N/A.
C. Landfill: N/A.
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify): Sludge is
removed and transported to the Charlotte -Mecklenburg
Utility Department's sewer system by Oaks Liquid Waste,
Inc. for final disposal.
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): Class I, see attached rating sheet.
4. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code(s):
Primary: 05 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 43107
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)?
N/A.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: None.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please
indicate) N/A.
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide
regional perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation: N/A.
Connection to Regional Sewer System: Connect to an area wide
system when it becomes available in that area.
Subsurface: N/A.
Other Disposal Options: N/A.
5. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
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quality or groundwater? No known air quality, groundwater, and/or
hazardous materials concerns.
6. Other Special Items: None
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
It 'is recommended that the NPDES Permit be renewed as
requested.
Signature df Report Preparer
Water Quality RegSbnal Supervisor
? /,2 ? / 6/,
Date
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