NC0057401_permit issuance_20011130

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
November 30, 2001
Mr. Marion H. Smith
The Hideaways
16108 York Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 27278
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO057401
The Hideaways WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Smith:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge 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 U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
The permittee is required to submit an engineering analysis (EAA) showing no other alternative
than to discharge wastewater, prior to expansion of flow above 0.002 MGD in accordance with
the Lake Wylie Management Plan. 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 may the flow tributary to the facility exceed the
design capacity of the existing units (Refer to Special Condition A. (3.)).
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 (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. 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, the Coastal Area Management
Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES

If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Christie Jackson at (919) 733-
5083, extension 538.
Sincerely,
ORDINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit

Permit NCO057401
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE EMO NATION 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 the
The Hideaways WWTP
16108 York Road
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 January 1, 2002.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2005.
Signed this day November 30, 2001.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.- Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit 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 unit with
the following components:
♦ RBC settling basin
♦ Settling/clarifier section
♦ Tertiary sandfilter
♦ Effluent disinfection
The facility is located at 16108 York Road, on the north side of NC Highway 49,
south of Pine Harbor at The Hideaways WWTP in Mecklenburg County.
2. After performing an alternatives analysis (See Special Condition A. (3.)), and after
receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of Water Quality,
construct to expand the existing facilities to 0.200 MGD, and
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the Catawba River (Lake Wylie), classified WS-V & B waters in the
Catawba River Basin.

Latitude: 35'05'56" Stream Class: WS-V & B
Longitude:81°02'15" Subbasin:30834
Quad # G14NE
Receiving Stream: Catawba River (Lake Wylie)
Facility
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NCO057401 -
The Hideaways WWTP
Mecklenbur County

Permit NCO057401
A. (I.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until
expansion above 0.002 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified
below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMIT'S
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.002 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (200-C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
pH'
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

Permit NCO057401
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning upon expansion above 0.002 MGD and lasting until
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Avera a
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.200 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
15.0 mg/L
22.5 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
4.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen'
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
28 µg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus2
2.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
pH3
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 6.0
mg/L.
2. Compliance shall be based upon a quarterly average of weekly samples.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

Permit NCO057401
A. (3.) ENGINEERING ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
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 Plan.
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 may the flow tributary to the facility exceed the design
capacity of the existing units.

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A«R q9� 9�1WORROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
_. ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ctober 10, 2001
To: Britt Setzer
NC DENR / DEH / Regional Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
From: Christie Jackson
NPDES Unit
Subject: Review of Draft NPDES Perm" NC0057401
The Hideaways WWTP
Mecklenburg County
NC DEPT. dF ENVIRO'ljMri T
Algt3 UATURA.t. RESOURCES
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OCT 1 2 2001
'CATER QUALITY SECTION
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the draft permit and return this form by
November 9, 2001. If you have any questions on the draft permit, please contact me at the telephone
number or e-mail address listed at the bottom of this page.
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RESPONSE: (Check one)
Concur with the issuance of this permit provided the facility is operated and maintained properly, the
stated effluent limits are met prior to discharge, and the discharge does not contravene the designated
water quality standards.
1-1
Concurs with issuance of the above permit, provided the following conditions are met:
1-1 Opposes the issuance of the above permit, based on reasons stated below, or attached:
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 538 (fax) 919 733-0719
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ http:/lh2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES Christie.Jackson@ ncmail.net

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes —No X
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Valery Stephens
Date: April 9, 2001
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Mecklenburg
Permit No. NCO057401
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PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION oa
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1. Facility and Address: The Hideways WWTP'"
16108 York Road c�
Charlotte, N.C. 28278
2. Date of Investigation: April 4, 2001 y
3. Report Prepared By: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Env. Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Marion Smith, Owner, Tel#[phone].
5. Directions to Site: From The intersection of Highways 49 and 160 in southeastern
Mecklenburg County, travel southwest on Highway 49 approximately 3.10 miles. The
entrance to The Hideways 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: 35 °05'56" Longitude: 81 °02' 15"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: G 14 SE U.S.G.S. Name: Lake Wylie, N.C.
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes X No_ If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Hilly with slopes greater than 20%. The

facility is not located in a flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: The nearest dwelling is approximately 200 feet from the
treatment plant.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Catawba River (Lake Wylie)
a. Classification: WS-V & B
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 03-08-34
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream is the Catawba River (Lake Wylie). The river is used for primary and
secondary recreational activities and as a source of water supply. The water intake
for the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina is located approximately 15 miles
downstream from the discharge.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.002 MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? 0.002
MGD
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: N/A
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: The existing facility consists of a 0.002 MGD rotating biological
contact (RBC) unit, a settling/clarifier section, a tertiary sand filter and effluent
disinfection (tablet).
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None other than chlorine.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
Waste sludge is removed and transported as needed by Liquid Waste, Inc. to the Charlotte -
Mecklenburg Utilities sewer system for further treatment/disposal.

3. Treatment plant classification: Class I
4. SIC Code(s): 4952
Primary:05 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 43017
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: TRC may need to be
limited/monitored.
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. N/A
Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials utilized at this facility that
may impact water quality, air quality, or groundwater: No AQ or GW concerns nor are
hazardous materials utilized at this facility.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Permittee, Mr. Marion Smith, owner of The Hideways WWTP, is applying for permit
renewal to continue the discharge of treated domestic wastewater from two houses into Lake Wylie.
During the investigation, the WWTP appeared to be in good operational condition.
It is recommended that the NPDES Permit for this facility be reissued.
Signature of Repo reparer
Water Quality kegional Supervisor
Date

February 7, 2001
To: N.C. DENR/Water Quality NPDES UNIT
This is to request a renewal permit for Hideaways WWTP # NC 0057401.
There have been no changes at the facility since the issuance of the last
permit.
Sincerely,
Marion H. Smith

February 7, 2001
To: N.C. DENR/Water Quality NPDES UNIT
This is to advise that all sludge generated by Hideaways WWTP is picked up
by Liquid Waste Inc. of Charlotte, N.C. and deposited in the Charlotte
wastewater treatment facilities.
For verification their phone number is 1-704-588-2392
Sincerely,
Marion H. Smith