NC0076627_Complete File - Historical_20171231

Date: May 3, 1989
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Cabarrus
NPDES Permit No. NC 0076627
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: City of Kannapolis
Post office Box GG-205 West Avenue
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082
2. Date of Investigation: May 3, 1989
3. Report Prepared By: Michael L. Parker, Environmental
lo
Engineer I
4. Person Contacted: Mr. Melvin Rape, Public Works Director;
704/938-5131
5. Directions to Site: From the 3unction of Highway 73 and S.
R. 1622 in northwestern Cabarrus County, travel north on S.
R. 1622 approximately 0.5 mile. Turn right onto S. R. 1778
(Orphanage Road) and travel approximately 1.5 miles. The
entrance to the site is on the right (south) side of S. R.
1778.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 350 26' 2211
Longitude: 800 38' 21"
Attach a USGS Map -Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 16 NW
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading):
Adequate area exists for wastewater treatment plant
construction; however, limited area is available for
expansion on the existing site due to the proximity of the
100 year flood plain elevation.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included):
Relatively flat, 0-3o slopes. A portion of this site is
within the 100 year flood plain elevation. See Part IV.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: None within 1000 feet of the
proposed site.
10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Irish Buffalo
Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 030712

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C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: Excellent flow observed in receiving
stream. Downstream uses are agricultural in nature
for a distance of approximately 3-4 miles at which
point the stream passes through a section of the City
of Concord. No water intakes exist on this stream
segment.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: 100% Domestic
*o Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: 5.0 MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: *At
the present time, Kannapolis expects to receive less
than to industrial wastewater into this facility.
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: No
toxics data is currently available. Waste stream is
almost 100% domestic wastewater and no toxic
constituents are expected.
C. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): It does not appear.
that a pretreatment program is necessary at this time.
2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds:
N/A
3. Description of Industrial Process (for industries only) and
Applicable CFR Part and Subpart:. N/A
4. Type of Treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
The proposed facilities will consist of an influent pump
station, bar screen, grit removal chamber, parshall flume,
four (4) aeration basins, dual secondary clarifiers,
tertiary filters, disinfection chamber, post aeration,
effluent flow measurement, filter backwash tank, aerobic
sludge digestion and sludge thickener.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: Applicant proposes to
dispose of aerobically digested sludge via land
application.
6. Treatment Plant Classification: Class IV (based on
proposed units)
7. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code(s): 01
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring requests: N/A

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3. Additional effluent limits requests: N/A
4. Other: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Kannapolis proposes to construct a 5.0 MGD
wastewater treatment facility with a discharge into Irish
Buffalo Creek. All wastewater generated in Kannapolis is
currently treated at the Rocky River Regional Wastewater
Treatment Plant (NC 0036269); however, the City desires to
construct their own wastewater treatment facility based on
proposed growth and other economic reasons. All wastewater,
with the exception of approximately 1000 gpd, will be domestic
in nature.
The receiving stream had good flow the day of the site
inspection although the area had experienced significant rains
two days prior to the visit. The area immediately below the
receiving stream is basically rural; however, approximately 3-4
miles downstream, the stream passes near the City of Concord
where, via storm drainage, it would be expected to receive urban
runoff.
A Waste Load Allocation has not as yet been received in
this Office for review, therefore, it cannot be determined if
the proposed facilities will be adequate to comply with the
proposed effluent limitations. Furthermore, the City has
determined that this site can be expanded to receive up to 15.0
MGD of wastewater. The Waste Load Allocation should also be
promulgated at 15.0 MGD to determine if assimilative capacity
exists in the receiving stream.
The site appeared suitable for wastewater construction with
the exception of a few areas located below the 100 year flood
plain. The City intends on filling these areas prior to
construction.
Pending receipt and approval of a Waste Load Allocation, it
is recommended that an NPDES Permit be issued for this facility.
Signature of Report Preparer
Water Quality ke,6jional Supervisor

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
N. ,��2 zu��
James G. Martin Governor Paul Wilms
April 12 1989 'u c^�"tnrc,
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William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary 4T9I) Director
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Mr. R. Gene McCombs
City of Kannapolis
PO Box GG-205 West Ave.
Kannapolis, NC 28082
Dear Mr. McCombs:
fj` ,. ._ ,'. L •.r ty�.f.li-:ilt:ilc1�8
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OFFICE
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit No. NCO076627
Kannapolis-Irish Buffalo Creek WWTP
Cabarrus County
A further review of your permit application (NC0076627) has revealed that an
environmental assessment is required [15 NCAC 2H .0105(f)] for the completion of your
application. A copy of this regulation is attached for your clarification.
Please submit your completed environmental assessment to the Division of
Environmental Management within 60 days of your receipt of this letter.
If you have questions you may contact me at 919/733-5083.
Thank you, P'ECC' -_CES, AND
0V1'_
David B. Foster
Environmental Enginee2rr: ^.s
_
cc: Mr. Russell
DBF/zc
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
/ An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NRCD - E11'1'IRONAIENTAL ,41ANAGEAIF_NT TIS: 02H .0100
made payable to N.C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, at least 180
days prior to expiration of a permit. The notice and public participation procedures set::in Rules .0109
and .0111 of this Section shall be followed for each request for reissuance of the permit;' All applica-
tions are incomplete until required processing fees are received, and may be returned to the applicant.
(e) Applications for permits for pretreatment facilities shall be made in triplicate upon forms approved
by the director and submitted along with applicable supporting information to the Division of Envi-
ronmental Management.
(f) Applicants for permits for new discharges which propose to discharge industrial process wastewater
in excess of 100,000 gallons per day or 10 MGD of cooling water or any other proposed discharge of .
1 NIGD or greater to the surface waters shall file, in addition to the applications and supporting docu-
ments required in Subsections (a) and (b), an assessment sufficient to describe the impact of the pro-
o action upon_t-hew_aters of the area. As a mEiinum, !Ee sessrnent_shall contarn the following:
(1) Cover Sheet. The cover sheet shall indicate the nature of the proposed action, the name of the
pernut applicant, the date of the assessment, and the signature of the responsible company offi-
cial.
(2) The assessment shall identify, develop, and analyze the pertinent issues concerr' g the impact
on the aquatic environment as follows:
(A) Background and description of the proposed discharge: The assessment shall describe the
proposed discharge, its product or purpose, its location, and its construction and operation time
schedule in as broad a context as is reasonable. The relationship of the project to other projects
and proposals directly affected by or stemming from the construction and operation of the dis-
charge should be discussed. Maps, photos, or artist sketches should be incorporated if available
to help depict the environmental setting and, if not available, supporting documents should be
referenced.
(B) Alternatives available for treatment or other control methods should be described, developed
and objective]}, weighed against the proposed discharge. The analysis should be sufficiently
detailed to allow for comparative evaluation of impacts on the aquatic environment. The
analysis of alternatives shall be compared to the existing aquatic environment.
(C) The assessment should discuss the primary and secondary environmental impacts both ben-
eficial and adverse. The scope of the description should include both short term and long term
impacts.
(D) Adverse impacts which cannot be avoided should the permit be issued' should be described
in detail and proposed remedial or protective measures which will be ta3en to minimize such
impacts should be described. This shall be a description of the extent to which the proposed
activity involves trade-offs between short term environmental gains at the expense of long term
losses or vice -versa and the extent to which proposed actions may foreclost future options. The
assessment must adequately address irreversible and irretrievable commitments of aquatic re-
sources which will result if the permit is issued.
(3) Any assessment which is required by .any other state agency or any federal agency shall be
deemed to comply with requirements of this Subsection provided aquatic impacts are adequately
addressed.
(g) Permits which result in construction of facilities which will be funded by public monies may re-
quire environmental documentation pursuant to the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act, NCGS
113A. NPDES permit applications for which such documentation is required will be considered in-
complete until supported by the required documentation.
(h) For NPDES permits, a full disclosure of all known toxic components that can be reasonably
expected to be in the discharge, including but not limited to those contained in a priority pollutant
analysis, must be submitted for all primary industrial direct discharges in accordance with 40 CFR
122.21 Appendix D which are adopted by reference as amended through January 1, 1986 and for other
direct discharges as required by the director.
llisioi3- ;Tote: Statutory Autltority O.S. 143-215.1(c); 143-21S.3(a); 143-215. 3B;
Eff. Februa;: 1, 1976;
Amended Ef': Aztgiut 1, 1988; Harclz 1, 1988; October 1, 19-3'; December 1, 1984.
.0106 FILING AJ)I'LIC:�TIONS
(a) Permit applications shall be filed with the Director, Division of Environmental Managerncnt, P.O.
Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611. V
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RECEIVED
fAYMON Of ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMEN ;
MAR 30 1989
1
MOOR€SVILL&,
REGINAL QRW
State' of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. 'Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
- o
Dear i
This is to
acknowledge
Application
Engineering
Request for
Application
Other
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPD'ES Permit No. NCOO
U. County
receipt of the following documents on
Form,
Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
permit renewal,
Processing Fee of $ w ,
The items checked 'below are needed before review can begin:
Application form (copy enclosed),
Engineering Proposal 7See Attachment),
Application Processing Fee of $ ,
Other �r"!`D .3'�:�... p,-'.t :''�.:�a d-,,,; .I �. :..7.:� _ .'> f: - ig ;:x�. a: 0t
n1
If the application is not made complete within thirty 30 days, it will
be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to
(919/733-5083) 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.
I am, 'by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this application, please
contact the review person listed above.
Sin3ce.re1y,
�m
LAr°thur Moube-f y, P.E.
-'Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
/x1 Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone .[phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL & ECONIMIC RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION FOR AGENCY USE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATERVFR
STANDARD FORM A - MUNICIPAL`
SECTION I. APPLICANT AND FACILITY DESCRIPTION MA20' f%d
Unless otherwise specified on this form all items are to be completed. If an Item Is not applicable Indicate 'NA.' I✓ ,
A(JOIT IONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELECTED ITEMS APPEAR IN SEPARATE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AS INDICATED. REFER TOU
BOOKLET BEFORE FILLING OUT THESE ITEMS.
Please Print or Type
1. Legal Name of Applicant 101 City of Kannapolis
(see instructions)
2. Mailing Address of Applicant
(•,ve uinstrnructions)
Nher & Street 102a Post Office Box GG - 205 West Avenue
—
y 102b
Kannapolis
1.11c 102c North Carolina 1,; "
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Zip Code 102d 28082
(!ill%4a 2 0 6989
7. Applicant's Authorized Agent
(sec instructions) R. Gene McCombs- _..
Nance and Title 1038 i Lill'JII I�� ;J �i �:ul;}J>=Li;iP,iG
City Hanager A
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Post Office Pox GG - 205 West Ivenue
Number & Street T030
City 1o3c Kannapolis
State tG3.d. North Carolina
Zip Code 103q 28082
Telephone 10V
704 938-5131 ADDITIONAL CONTACT PERSON:
Area Number MELVIN RAPE _ PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
4. Previous Application Code
If a previous application for a per-
mit under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System has N/A
been made, give the date of —
application. 104 YR MO DAY
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.
R. Gene McCombs _ _ 102e City Manager
Printed Name of Person Signing Title
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---- - - -- — ---- -- 1021 Y R O AY
Signature of Aopl 2nt or Authorized Agent Date Application Signed
^rr. C'.i—clina (7eae_al Statute 143-215.6(b)(Z) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes
rapresentation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan,
files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
ea_�1 "ina„ement Commission i-rilenenting that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
cnC•�1.: r-nders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
'ne7 tOd nr rini-retained under Article 21 or regulations of the Envirorrtental Management Commission
rh1r. Article, shall be of a misdemeanor punishable by A fine not to exceed
_"n'rr07 q- hV imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (13 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides
h-; a fire of not more than 810,000 or irmrisonrient not core than 5 years, or both,
__.. _s o`Eense.)

FOR AGENCY USE
S. Facility (see instructions)
Give the name, ownership, and physi-
cal location of the plant or other
operating facility where discharge(s)
Presently occur(s) or will occur.
City of Kannapolis Wastewater Treatment Plant
Name
Orphanage Road at Irish Buffalo Creek and 1-85
KannaDolis, North Carolina
Ownership (Public, Private or
... ............
Both Public and Private).
PUB E] PRV 0 13PP
Check block if a Federal facility
FED N/A
and give GSA Inventory Control
N/A
Number
soli,
Location:
- .
N/A
Number & Street
0 S*
N/A
City
N/A
County
N/A
State
6. Discharge to Another Municipal
Facility (see instructions)
a. Indicate if part of your discharge
1004:_
C1 Yes Q9 No
is into a municipal waste trans-
port system under another re-
sponsible organization. If yes,
complete the rest of this item
and continue with Item 7. If no,
q0 directly to Item 7.
b. Responsible Organization
Receiving Discharge
N/A
Name
106b
Number & Street
losc
City
State
Zip Code
AM
N/A
c. Facility Which Receives Discharge
00%.
Give the name of the facility
(waste treatment plant) which re-
ceives and is ultimately respon-
sible for treatment of the discharge
from your facility.
N/Amgd
d. Average Daily Flow to Facility
1,06h
(mgd) Give your average daily
flow into the receiving facility.
7. Facility Discharges, Number and
Discharge Volume (see Instructions)
Specify the number of discharges
described in this application and the
volume of water discharged or lost
to each of the categories below.
Estimate average volume per day In
million gallons per day. Do not In-
clude Intermittent or noncontinuous
overflows, bypasses or seasonal dis.
charges from lagoons, holding
ponds, etc.
1-2

TO: Surface Water
107a1
Surface Impoundment with
no Effluent
107b1
Underground Percolation
tOxCl
.Well (injection)
Other
Total Item 7
11'. Oft
If 'other' Is specified, describe
If any of the discharges from this
facility are intermittent, such as from
overflow or bypass points, or are
seasonal or Periodic from lagoons
holding ponds, etc., complete Item 8.
8. Intermittent Discharges
a. Facility bypass points
Indicate the number of bypass
fo
points for the facility that are
discharge points.(see instructions)
b. Facility Overflow Points
Indicate the number of overflow
108b.".
Points to a surface water for the
facility (see instructions).
c. Seasonal or Periodic Discharge
Points Indicate the number of
points where seasonal discharges
occur from holding ponds,
lagoons, etc.
9. Collection System Type
Indicate the type and length (in
miles) of the collection system used
se
by this facility. (see Instructions)
Separate Storm
Separate Sanitary
Combined Sanitary and Storm
Both Separate Sanitary and
Combined Sewer Systems
Both Separate Storm and
Combined Sewer Systems I oib El SSC
Length 1 143 miles
10 Municipalities or Areas
Served
(see Instructions)
Number of Total Volume Discharged,
Discharge Points Million Gallons Per Day
5.0
I IM 5.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total Population Served
0 SST
El SAN
0 CSS
El BSC
FOR AGENCY USE
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FOR AGENCY USE
11. Average Daily Industrial Flow 0.001
Total estimated average daily waste 11 111 mgd
flow from all industrial sources.
Nate: All major industries (as defined in Section IV)
discharging to the municipal system must be
listed In Section IV.
12. Permits, Licenses and Applications — This is an initial permit application —
List all existing, pending or denied permits, licenses and applications related to discharges from this facility.(see Instructions)
2.
3.
13. Maps and Drawings
Attach all required maps and drawings to the back of this application. (see Instructions)
14. Additional Information
114
Item
Number
Information
This permit application is
the initial submittal for the issuance
of a permit for a
proposed
5.0 MGD wastewater treatment plant to
be constructed by
the City
of Kannapolis, North Carolina. The
effluent from the
proposed
plant would discharge to the Irish
Buffalo Creek.
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STANDARD FORM A —MUNICIPAL
FOR AGENCY USE
SECTION II. BASIC DISCHARGE DESCRIPTION
Complete this section for each present or proposed discharge Indicated In Section 1, Items 7 and 8, that Is to surface waters. This Includes '
discharges to other municipal sewerage systems In which the waste water does not go through a treatment works prior to being discharged to
surface waters. Discharges to wells must be described where there are also discharges to surface waters from this facility. Separate
descriptions of each discharge are required even If several discharges originate In the same facility. All values for an existing discharge should
be representative of the twelve previous months of operation. If this Is a proposed discharge, values should reflect best engineering estimates.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELECTED ITEMS APPEAR IN SEPARATE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AS INDICATED. REFER TO
BOOKLET BEFORE FILLING OUT THESE ITEMS.
1. Discharge Serial No. and Name 001
a. Discharge Serial No.
(see Instructions)
b. Discharge Name
City of Kannapolis Wastewater Treatment Plant
•:.Zpi,p, _
Give name of discharge, If any
(see Instructions)
c. Previous Discharge Serial No iIt)tc. N/A
If a previous NPDES permit
application was made for this dis-
charge (Item 4, Section 1) provide
Previous discharge serial number.
2. Discharge Operating Dates
a. Discharge to Begin Date
If the discharge has never
occurred but is planned for some
future date, give the date the
discharge will begin.
b. Discharge to End Date If the dis- i 202b-
charge is scheduled to be discon-
tinued within the next 5 years,
give the date (within best estlmate)
the discharge will end. Give rea.
son for discontinuing this discharge
in Item 17.
7. Discharge Location Name the
Political boundaries within which
the point of discharge is located:
State .
County
(if applicable) City or Town
4. Discharge Point Description
(see Instructions)
Discharge is Into (check one)
Stream (includes ditches, arroyos,
and other watercourses)
Estuary
Lake
Ocean
Well (Injection)
Other
It 'other' is checked, specify type
5. Discharge Point — Lat/Long.
State the precise location of the
point of discharge to the nearest
second. (see instructions)
Latitude
Longitude
1992 - December
YR MO
N/A
YR MO
Agency Use_
North Carolina
Cabarrtrs - County '
soar:
® STR
❑ EST
❑ LKE
❑ OCE
❑ WEL
❑ OTH
35 DEG. 26 MIN.
80 DEG. 3_8. MIN.
24`SEC
23 SEC
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6. Discharge Receiving Water Name
Name the waterway at the point of
.discharge.(see instructions)
1 2064
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
001
IRISH BUFFALO CREEK
FOR AGENCY USE
J=
For Agency Use
For Agency Use
If the discharge is through an out-
fall that
YO6b
-Mal- j.'.MltfOr
206e
303e
extends beyond the shoreline
or is below the mean low water line,
complete Item 7.
7. Offshore Discharge
N/A
a. Discharge Distance from Shore
207a
teat
b. Discharge Depth Below Water:
SurfaCe
N/A
-
207b
_
feet
If discharge is from a bypass or an overflow point or
as applicable, and continue with item 11-
is a seasonal discharge from a lagoon,
holding pond, etc., complete Items 8, 9 or 10,
8. Bypass Discharge (see instructions)
N/A
a. Bypass Occurrence
Check when bypass occurs
Wet weather
2Qial
❑ Yes ❑ No
Dry weather
W42
❑ Yes ❑ No
b- Bypass Frequency Give the
-
actual or approximate number
of bypass incidents per year.
Wet Weather
.t0b4>
times per year
Dry weather
C. Bypass Duration Give the
average bypass duration in hours.
Wet weather
Dry weather
d. Bypass Volume Give the
average volume per bypass incident,
in thousand gallons.
Wet weather
Dry weather
c. Bypass Reasons Give reasons
why bypass occurs.
Proceed to Item 11. N/A
9. Overflow Discharge (see instructions)
a. Overflow Occurrence Check
when overflow occurs.
Wet weather
Dry weather
b. Overflow Frequency Give the
actual or approximate incidents
Per year.
Wet weather
Dry weather
times per year
201h1 hours
hours
mod! thousand gallons per Incident
_ thousand gallons per incident
209*
2109al . ❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
lObt times per year
times per year
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C. Overflow Duration Give the
average overflow duration In
hours.
Wet weather
Dry weather
d. Overflow -Volume Give the
average volume per overflow
Incident In thousand gallons.
Wet weather
Dry weather
Proceed to Item 11
10. Season al/Perlodic Discharges N/A
a. Seasonal/Periodic Discharge
Frequency If discharge is Inter-
mittent from a holding pond,
lagoon, etc., give the actual or
approximate number of times
this discharge occurs per year.
b. Seasonal/Periodic Discharge
Volume Give the average
volume per discharge occurrence
In thousand gallons.
c. Seasonal/Periodic Discharge
Duration Give the average dura-
tion of each discharge occurrence
In days.
d. Seasonal/Periodic Discharge
Occurrence —Months Check the
months during the year when
the discharge normally occurs.
11. Discharge Treatment
a. Discharge Treatment Description
Describe waste abatement prac-
tices used on this discharge with
a brief narrative. (See instruc-
tions)
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
001
hours
Hours
thousand gallons per Incident
thousand gallons per Incident
times per year
thousand gallons per discharge occurrence
days
❑JAN
❑FEB
❑MAR
❑ APR
❑ MAY
❑ JUN
❑JUL
❑ AUG
❑SEP
❑ OCT
❑ NOV
❑ DEC
Influent Screening and Grit Removal
Influent Flow Measurement
Biological Treatment using activated sludge
Final clarification
Final Filters
Effluent Disinfection
Effluent Post Aeration
Effluent Flow Measurement
Sludge Thickening, Aerobic Digestion; and sludge stora
Land Application of Digested Sludge
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b. Discharge Treatment Codes
Using the codes listed in Table 1
of the Instruction Booklet,
describe the waste abatement
Processes applied to this dis-
charge in the order In which
they occur, if possible.
Separate all codes with commas
except where slashes are used
to designate parallel operations.
If this discharge is from a municipal waste
treatment plant (not an overflow or
bypass). complete Items 12 and 13
12. Plant Design and Operation Manuals ,
Check which of the following are
currently available
.a. Engineering Design Report
b. Operation and Maintenance
Manual
13. Plant Design Data (see instructions)
a. Plant Design Flow (mgd:)
b. Plant Design BOD Removal (%)
c. Plant Design N Removal (%)
d. Plant Design P Removal (%)
e. Plant Design SS Removal (%)
f. Plant Began Operation (year)
9• Plant Last Major Revision (year)
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
001
S, G, M, AS, WNA, FS,
P, T, DA, H, X
n
5.000 mgd
98 %
N/A %
N/A
92
%
N/A
N/A
FOR AGENCY USE
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DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
001
FOR AGENCY USE
14. Description of Influent and Effluent (see Instructions)
w z
NOTE: Influent Parameters are for existing wastewaters. As this application is for a new treatment plant, '
io erziuent data is available.
Influent
Effluent
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Parameter and Code
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wa
za
05
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
M
(6)
(7)
Flow
_
Million gallons per day
2.0
50050
PH
Units
00400
Temperature (winter)
°F
74028
Temperature (summer)
°F
74027
Fecal Streptococci Bacteria
Number/ 100 ml
74054
(Provide if available) _XXX_
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
Number/100 ml
74055
XXX-
(Provide if available)
Total C'oliform Bacteria
Number/ 100 ml
74056XXX
(Provide if available)
BOD 5-day
mg/l
00310
300
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
mg/l
00340
600
(Provide if available)
OR
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
mg/l
00690
(Provide if available)
(Either analysis is acceptable)
Chlorine-- Total Residual
mg/l
50060
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Parameter and Code
Total Solids
mg/I
00500
Total Dissolved Solids
mg/l
70300
Total Suspended Solids
mg/I
00530
Settleable Matter (Residue)
ml/1
00545
Ammonia (as N)
mg/I
00610
(Provide if available)
Kjeldahl Nitrogen
mg/I
00625
(Provide if available)
Nitrate (as N)
mg/1
00620
(Provide if available)
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Nitrite (as N)
mg/l
00615
(Provide if available)
Phosphorus Total (as P)
mg/I
00665
(Provide if available)
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
mg/I
00300
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
001
14• Deterlptlon of Influent and Effluent (tee Instructions) (Continued)
FOR AGENCY USE
Influent
Effluent
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
N/A
N/A
220
N/A
25
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER FOR AGENCY USE
001
15. Additional Wastewater Characteristics
Check the box next to each parameter If It Is present In the effluent. (see Instructions)
Parameter. G Parameter a Parameter G
(215)' — a : (215) (Z15)
a ly
Bromide
71870
Cobalt
Thallium
01037
01059
Chloride
00940
Chromium
f 0.035 mg/1
X
Titanium
01034
01152
Cyanide
00720
01042r < 0.70 mg/1
X
Tin
01102
Fluoride
00951
Iron < 1. 7 mg/1
X
Zinc
: 0.50 mg/1
X
01045
01092
de
�O0:745
Lead 0.076 mg / 1
X
Algicides*
0105174051
Aluminum
01105 0.5 mg/1
X
Man g anew
Chlorinated organic compounds*
01055
74052
Antimony
01097
Me�rccuury
Oil and grease
25 m g/1
00550
X
Arsenic
01002
Molybdenum
Pesticides*
01062
74053
Beryllium
01012
Nickel
< 0.035 mg/1
X
Phenols
0106Z
32730
Barium
01007
Selenium
Surfactants
[Boron
01147
38260
01022
Silver
Radioactivity*
01077
74050
Cadmium
0.004 mg/1
X
01027
*Provide specific compound and/or element in Item 17, if known.
Pesticides (Insecticides, fungicides, and rodenticides) must be reported in terms of the acceptable
cbmmon names specified in Acceptable Com-
mon Naves and Chemical Nantes for the Ingredient Statement on Pesticide Labels, 2nd Edition, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,
D.C. 202S0, June 1972, as required by Subsection 162.7(b)
of the Regulations for the Enforcement of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act.
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001
16. Plant Controls Check If the follow-
Ing plant controls are available
for this discharge
Alternate power source for ma
jor
pumping facility including those
for collection system lift stations MAPS (Proposed)
Alarm for power or equipment
failure E ALM (Proposed)
17. Additional Information
FOR AGENCY USE
11-8 6U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1977 0 - 509-432

FOR AGENCY USE
STANDARD FORM A —MUNICIPAL
SECTION III. SCHEDULED IMPROVEMENTS AND SCHEDULES OF IMPLEMENTATION
This section requires information on any uncompleted Implementation schedule which has been Imposed for construction of waste treatment
facilities. Requirement schedules may have been established by local, State, or Federal agencies or by court action. IF YOU ARE SUBJECT TO
SEVERAL DIFFERENT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES, EITHER BECAUSE OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF AUTHORITY IMPOSING
DIFFERENT SCHEDULES (ITEM lb) AND/OR STAGED CONSTRUCTION OF SEPARATE OPERATIONAL UNITS (ITEM lc), SUBMIT A
SEPARATE SECTION III FOR EACH ONE.
I. Improvements Required
a. Discharge Serial Numbers
Affected List the discharge
serial numbers, assigned In Sec-
tion I J. that are covered by this
implementation schedule
b. Authority Imposing Requirement
Check the appropriate Item IndF
cating the authority for the Im-
plementation schedule If the
identical Implementation sched-
ule has been ordered by more
than one authority, check the
appropriate Items. (see in-
structions)
Locally developed plan
Areawide Plan
Basin Plan
State approved implementation
schedule
Federal approved water quality
standards implementation plan
Federal enforcement procedure
or action
State court order
Federal court order
001
® LOC
❑ ARE
❑ BAS
❑ SQS
❑ WQS
❑ ENF
❑ CRT
❑ FED
FOR AGENCY USE
C. Improvement Description Specify the 3-character code for the
General Action Description in Table 11 that best describes the
improvements required by the implementation schedule. If more
than one schedule applies to the facility because of a staged con-
struction schedule, state the stage of construction being described
here with the appropriate general action code. submit a separate
Section II I for each stage of construction planned. Also, list all
the 3-character (Specific Action) codes which describe In more
detail the pollution abatement practices that the Implementation
schedule requires.
3-character general action "'`"
description #z: NEW
3-character specific action "'`"`H`''" TER - DIS SLP SLD
descriptions �9'; / / / /
2. Implementation Schedule and 3. Actual Completion Dates
Provide dates imposed by schedule and any actual dates of completion for implementation steps
listed below. Indicate dates as accurately as possible. (see Instructions)
Implementation Steps 2.
Schedule
(Yr /Mo /Day) 3.
Actual
Completion (Yr /Mo /Day)
a. Preliminary plan complete
09 / 30 / 89
�83if.
/-/-
b. Final plan complete
01 / 01 / 91.,
-/-/
c. Financing complete 6 contract
iQ3Ci
03,01
awarded
d. Site acquired
d
9 /__/$_ 9
e. Begin construction
3QZ�
0/I / 01/ 91
30Ua
—/—/
I. End construction
aq=.
— 12 / 31 / 92
..
g. Begin Discharge
sAl1.
12,31 / 92
—/—/—
06 30 93
h. Operational level attained
III-1 This section contains 1 page.

FOR AGENCY USE
STANDARD FORM A -MUNICIPAL "` z
SECTION IV. INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTRIBUTION TO MUNICIPAL SYSTEM
Submit a description of each major Industrial facility -discharging to the municipal system, using a separate Section IV for each facility descrip-
tion. Indicate the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for the Industry, the major product or raw material, the flow (In thou-
sand gallons per day), and the characteristics of the wastewater discharged from the Industrial facility Into the municipal system. Consult Table
I11 for standard measures of products or raw materials. (see Instructions)
1• Major Contributing Facility
(see Instructions)
Name 401b
Number& Street
City:
County
State
Zip Code
2. Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code (see
Instructions)
3. Principal Product or Raw
Material (see Instructions)
Product
Raw Material
4. Flow Indicate the volume of water
discharged into the municipal sys-
tem In thousand gallons per day
and whether this discharge is Inter-
mittent or continuous.
S. Pntreatment Provided Indicate if
pretreatment is provided prior to
entering the municipal system
S. Characteristics of wastewater
(see instructions)
Parameter
Name
4otfa Parameter
Number
406b Value
401b
401c
401 d
401 e
401 f
402
403a
403b I
404a
404b
405
thousand gallons per day
❑ Intermittent (int) ❑ Continuous (con)
❑ Yes ❑ No
Quantity
4f��tl " i1�3t
Units (See
Table III)
IV-1 This section contains ! page.
GPO 685.708

ENGINEERING PROPOSAL
FOR A PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
DISCHARGING INTO IRISH BUFFALO CREEK
CABARRUS;CUUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
NEAR INTERSTATE 85 AT KANNAPOLIS, NORTH CAROLINA
SERVING THE CITY OF KANNAPOLIS
Prepared By:
Alley, Williams, Carmen, & King, Inc.
Engineers and Architects
Burlington, North Carolina
Date: March 1, 1989
Jab No. 88218
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Description of Origin, Type, and Flow of Wastewater . . . 1
3. Summary of Waste Treatment and Disposal Options . . . . . 2
4. Proposed Treatment Works . . 3
5. General Location Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6. Preliminary Site Plan and Discharge Point . . . . . . . . . 5

1. Introduction
The City Council of the City of Kannapolis has authorized the filing of a
NRDES Application for the discharge of up to 5.0 MGD of treated waters into the
Irish Buffalo Creek from a new wastewater treatment plant serving the City of
Kannapolis. Wastewaters from the City of Kannapolis are presently treated
through the City of Concord at the Rocky River Wastewater Treatment plant. The
City of Kannapolis has determined that it is in the best interest of the
citizens and businesses of Kannapolis to pursue the construction and ownership
of their own wastewater treatment plant. In addition to the treatment plant
construction, the project would include the construction of the necessary
interconnecting pumping stations and force mains to connect remote outfalls to
the central plant site. It is noted that the flows from a major industry
located in Kannapolis (Fieldcrest Cannon) presently flow to the County sewer
system and are treated at the Rocky River Wastewater Treatment plant. This
proposal does not anticipate any immediate plans to include the flows from
Fieldcrest Cannon into the proposed Kannapolis wastewater treatment plant.
2. Description of the Origin, Type, and Flow of Wastewater which is proposed
to be treated for discharge
Wastewater flows from the City of Kannapolis which are being treated
through the City of Concord system presently average approximately 2.0 MGD.
These wastewater flows are primarily domestic in origin and type with limited
industrial and process water entering the Kannapolis wastewater collection
system. The City of Kannapolis is planning the construction of a 5.0 MGD
wastewater treatment plant to accommodate anticipated future flows in their
service area. The wastewater from the Kannapolis system has the following
general characteristics:
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1389/EP-88218
BOD5 = 300 mg/l
SS = 250 mg/1
NH,-N 25 mg/l
COD = 600 mg/l
3. Summary of Waste Treatment and Disposal Options
Wastewaters for the City of Kannapolis are presently treated through the
City of Concord at the Rocky River Wastewater Treatment Plant. As previously
stated in this proposal, the City of Kannapolis has determined that it is in
their best interests to pursue the construction of their own wastewater
treatment plant. The effluent from the proposed treatment plant would
discharge to the Irish Buffalo Creek, just north of Interstate 85. A tract of
land has been identified as a site suitable for a wastewater treatment plant
and the City of Kannapolis has initiated condemnation proceedings for this
property. The site was selected because it is in a sparsely populated area and
is also at a low elevation point in the Kannapolis sewer service area.
The treatment and discharge option is considered to be the most viable
option when compared to a land application system. Prior to land application,
wastewater would need to be pretreated to secondary levels necessitating the
construction of a treatment system. For design flows of 5.0 MGD, land
requirements for irrigation only would be approximately 1700 acres (based on a
weekly application rate of 0.75 inches). Buffers and holding ponds would
require another 300 acres resulting in approximately 2000 acres for a land
application system. This is a considerable amount of land to be acquired for
this purpose which should be in proximity to the treatment plant. There are
several watersheds surrounding the Kannapolis area which also adversely impact
this option.
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1389/EP-88218
4. Proposed Treatment Works
Effluent limits have not been issued for this design flow and discharge
point; therefore certain assumptions have been made in regard to this
proposal. It is anticipated that the effluent limits for the proposed
discharge will be rather stringent, due to flow conditions in the Irish Buffalo
Creek. The.preliminary design for the proposed treatment plant is presented
below. It should be noted that the final effluent limits may vary from these
assumptions; therefore, final design recommendations could change depending on
the magnitude of the differences.
Proposed City of Kannapolis Wastewater Treatment Plant
A. Preliminary Design Data
1.
Design Average Flow . . . . . .
. . . . . . 5.0 MGD
2.
Peak Design Flow . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 12.5 M8D
3.
Influent BODs . . . . . . . . .
. . • • • 300 rag/ 1
4.
Influent SS . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 250 mg/ 1
5.
Influent NH,-N . . . . . . .
. . . . . 25 rng/1
6.
Effluent BODE . . . . . . . .
7 rag/1
7.
Effluent SS . . . . . . . . . .
30 mg/1
S.
Effluent NH,-N . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 2 mg/1
9.
Effluent D.O. . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 6 rng/l
As indicated previously, the nature of the wastewater anticipated to be
treated in this plant is primarily domestic in nature. Various treatment
processes have been shown to be capable of treating domestic type wastewaters
to meet the assumed effluent limits. Utilization of a long term (16-24 hours)
activated sludge process can achieve carbonaneous BOD reduction and
nitrification in a single stage to comply with the effluent limits. It is
proposed that a long term (16-24 hours) activated sludge process or a modified
biological process be utilized for this plant. Due to the anticipated low
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effluent ROD limits, it is also proposed that final filters be installed to
reduce solids as low as possible to aid in the ROD reduction. Filters also
provide a final treatment measure when plant upsets occur.
Stabilized sludge from the treatment plant is proposed to be land applied
by contract services with approved haulers. Waste sludge from the treatment
process is proposed to be thickened prior to aerobic digestion and storage. A
three (3) month minimum storage time is recommended to hold sludge during
inclement weather periods.
The fallowing major items are anticipated for installation at the proposed
treatment plant:
B. Proposed Treatment Works Improvements
1. Influent Pump Station and Farce Main
2. Influent Bar Screen and Conveyor
3. Influent Grit Chamber and Conveyor
4. Influent Parshall Flume and Flow Recorders
5. Aeration tanks with aeration equipment
6. Sludge Settling and Recirculation
7. Final Sand Filters
8. Effluent Disinfection
9. Effluent Flow Measurement
10. Effluent Fast Aeration
11. Sludge Thickening and Aerobic Digestion
12. Sludge Storage
13. Site Electrical Work with Standby generators
14. Administrative Building and Lab Facilities
15, Site Work, yard piping, paving, and erasion control
It is noted in this proposal that the right is reserved to recommend other
treatment options depending upon the final effluent limits or the evaluation of
other modified biological processes. A schematic flaw diagram of the proposed
treatment works is enclosed which shows the major plant flaw streams and side
streams.
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1389/EP-88218
5. General Location Map
A general location Map is attached which shows the orientation of the
proposed treatment facility with reference to Interstate 85 and the Irish
Buffalo Creek.
6. Preliminary Site Plan and Discharge Point
A,` scale. location`planis::attached which shows a preliminary layout. of the..
proposed treatment works and the proposed discharge point.
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SLUDGE TO
LAND APPLICATION
AEROBIC —1
SLUDGE
DIGESTION
AND STORAGE
SLUDGE --I►
THICKNER
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14--•EXISTING SEWER INTERCEPTORS
INFLUENT PUMPING STATION
SCREENING RM INFLUENT BAR SCREEN
DISPOSAL
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GRIT "'��iTT(+++� ` DlTgpcyaL O
INFLUENT PARSHALL FLUME
AERATION BASINS
SLUDGE 11--
RECIRCULATION -
PUMPS
FILTER BACKWASH
STORAGE.AND
PUMPING
4 DISTRIBUTION CHAMBER
)-*—FINAL CLARIFERS
4 FINAL FILTERS
4 EFFLUENT DISINFECTION
�—EFFLUENT POST AERATION
4-- EFFLUENT FLOW RECORDING
IRISR BUFFALO CREEK
SCHEMATIC FLOW DIAGRAM
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A .STNr�
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North1EC.Uotlinaa 27611
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James G. Martin, Governor April 21, �0.9R88 .Irr S ANC Ada R. Paul WilmsS. 'Momas Rhodes, Secretary z� 0Director
Mr. R. Gene McCombs
City of Kannapolis
PO Drawer GG
Kannapolis, NC 28082
Dear Mr. McCombs:
APR
R1r7S1011OF f1:Vlr ar q
S u b j e c t7��
City oa{ri%!polis
Contract VII
Sewer Extension
Cabarrus County
In accordance with your application received on March 29, 1988, we
are forwarding herewith Permit No. 16074, dated April 21, 1988, to the
City of Kannapolis for the construction and operation of the subject
wastewater collection system extensions.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an adjudicatory
hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 11666,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demands are made, this permit
shall be final and binding.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded
to you. If you have any questions or need additional information
concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Jack Floyd, telephone number
919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Cabarrus County Health Department
Alley, Williams, Carmen, and King
I v .� e s v e a �1�.Srusnr�F s rs r
Mr. Dennis R. Ramsey plutto» rPci?FntionPays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611.7687 Telephone [phone]

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
For the discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter,143,
General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable
Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
City of Kannapolis
Cabarrus County
FOR THE
construction and operation of approximately 24,000 linear feet of
8-inch gravity sewer and approximately 6700 linear feet of 12-inch
gravity sewer to serve the City of Kannapolis and the discharge of the
collected domestic wastewater into the City of Kannapolis's existing
sewerage system, pursuant to the application received on March 29,
1988, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from.the date of issuance until
rescinded, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions
and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are
constructed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications
and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and
volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting
data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all
times.
4. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the
City of Kannapolis and the City of Concord for the collection and
final treatment of domestic wastewater is in full force and
effect.

PF
City of Kannapolis
Permit No. 16074
Page Two
5. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be
adequately treated in the City of Concord's Rocky River Wastewater
Treatment Plant prior to being discharged into the receiving
stream.
6. This permit is not transferable.
7. Construction of the sewers shall be so scheduled so as not to
interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an
overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters
of the State.
8. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this
permitted facility, a certification must be received from a
professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has
been installed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the certification to the Permits and
Engineering Unit, PO Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
Permit issued this the 21th day of April, 1988.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
/ R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
// By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. 16074
Enaineer's_Certification
I as a duly registered
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Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, hereby certify
that construction of these permitted facilities has been completed in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
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Registration Number
Date