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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla III
Governor Director Secretary
November 1, 2013
Mr. Chad L. VonCannon
Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
P.O. Box 428
Concord, N.C. 28026-0428
Subject: Rescission of NPDES Permit NCO044717
Mt. Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County
Dear Mr. VonCannon:
The Division has reviewed your permit rescission request received on October
17th The Division has no objection to your request. Therefore, NPDES permit
NCO044717 is rescinded, effective immediately
If in the future your utility wishes to discharge wastewater to the
State's surface waters, it must first apply for and receive a new
NPDES permit.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Charles H.
Weaver at [phone] or via e-mail [[e-mail]].
SinceJrely,
Thomas A. Reeder
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Fran McPherson / Budget
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
August 6, 2010
Mr. Chad L. VonCannon, P.E., Water Operations Manager
Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
P. O. Box 428
Concord, NC 28026-0428
Subject: Reinstatement of NPDES Permit
WSACC — Mt. Pleasant WTP
NPDES Permit NCO044717
Cabarrus County
Dear Mr. VonCannon:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
AUG - 9 2010
On July 23, 2010, this office sent you notification that the subject NPDES permit had been rescinded.
This action was taken based upon the content of your July 14, 2010 correspondence to Mr. Tom Belnick
and information received from the Mooresville Regional Office regarding this matter.
It has now been brought to our attention that rescission of the permit was not your intention; you instead
wished to have its monitoring and reporting requirements waived as provided for in state regulations.
Unfortunately, different interpretations of particular terms led our office to proceed with the rescission
of the permit. Upon clarification of your intentions, the NPDES permit has been reinstated. The matter
of the monitoring and reporting suspension has been dealt with under separate cover.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. We regret any inconvenience the previous action may
have caused. If you have any questions, please contact the Surface Water Protection Section staff in our
Mooresville Regional Office at [phone], or Bob Sledge of our central office staff at (919) 807-
6398. You may also reach Mr. Sledge via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Jeffrey O. Poupart, Supervisor
Point Source Branch
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor Coleen H. Sullins, Director
July 23, 2010
Mr. Chad L. VonCannon
Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
P.O. Box 428
Concord, N.C. 28026-0428
Dear Mr. VonCannon:
AUG - 3 2010
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman, Secretary
Subject: Rescission of NPDES Permit NCO044717
Mt. Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County
Division staff has confirmed that the subject permit is no longer required. Therefore, in
accordance with your request, NPDES Permit NCO044717 is rescinded, effective immediately.
PLEASE NOTE: You must obtain a non -discharge permit for the continued re -use of lagoon
water for irrigation and dust control at the subject facility.
If in the future WSACC wishes to discharge wastewater to the State's surface waters, your utility
must first apply for and receive a new NPDES permit. Discharge of wastewater without a valid
NPDES permit will subject the responsible party to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have questions about this matter, please contact Charles Weaver of my staff at the•
telephone number or address listed below.
Sincerely,
A ,
oleen H. Sullins
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Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget 01Pce
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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Ray S. Furr
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Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
P.O. Box 428
Concord, NC 28026-0428
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO044717
WSACC — Mt. Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County
Dear Mr. Furr:
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 October
17, 2007 (or as subsequently amended.)
The final permit includes the following change from the draft permit sent to you on February 25, 2009.
• Footnote 3 under Section A. (1.) has been changed to: Chronic Toxicity Monitoring
(Ceriodaphnia dubia) at 90%; January, April, July, and October. The term P/F was removed.
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 a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. The Division may require modification
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, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local
governmental permits may be required.
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If you have questions concerning this permit, please contact Julie Grzyb by e-mail
([e-mail]) or phone at [phone].
Sierely,
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Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO044717
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Permit NCO044717
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY.
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
MOUNT PLEASANT WTP
8700 Foil Street
Mount Pleasant
Cabarrus County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek in
the Yadkin -Pee Dee 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 June 1, 2009.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2013.
Signed this day April 20, 2009.
/C een H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO044717
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or
discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued
permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority
to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a drinking -water treatment plant with a discharge of filter -
backwash wastewater after collection in a sludge settling basin. This facility is
located in Mount Pleasant on 8700 Foil Street at the Mount Pleasant WTP in
Cabarrus County.
2. Discharge up to 100,000 gallons per day of reuse water for on -site dust control
and landscape irrigation activity.
3. Discharge supernatant from said sludge settling basin at the location specified
on the attached map into an unnamed tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek,
currently a class C stream in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

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NCO044717
Receiving Stream: LIT to Dutch Buffalo Creek
Stream Classification: C
River Basin: Yadkin -Pee Dee
Sub -Basin #: 03-07-12
County: Cabarrus

Permit NCO044717
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample
Location
Flow
0.030 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
TSS
30 m L
45 m L
2 Month
Grab
Effluent
H
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
2 Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual
Chlorine'
17g/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Quarterly2
Grab
Effluent
Calcium
Quarterly2
Grab
Effluent
Magnesium
Quarter' 2
Grab
Effluent
Manganese
Quarter' 2
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent
Toxicity Monitorin 3
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/l to be in
compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit
all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even
if these values fall below 50 ug/ 1.
2. Parameters should be monitored in conjunction with toxicity test.
3. Chronic Toxicity Monitoring(Ceriodaphnia dubia) at 90%; January, April, July, and October;
See condition A. (2.) of the Supplement to Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Section of this
Permit.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO044717
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING (QRTRLY)
The permittee shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the
"North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 90%. The
testing shall be performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 7day pass/fail test. The tests will be
performed during the months of January, April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this
testing shall be performed at the NPDES Permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment
processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences
Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report
is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical
measurements performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response
data. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if
chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity
monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the
aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county,
and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the
form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited
above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
then monthly monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly
test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be
re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the results
of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the
DMR & all AT Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as
minimum control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and
appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require
immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 nil in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
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➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every X hours [X = days detention time] over a 24-hour period. Effluent
samples shall be collected at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-
hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters. NOTE: Permittees may not
submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant
Federal effluent guidehne[s] for the appropriate calculation interval.
Dail, Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
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Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration limitl
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit),
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
U set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
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section 4.02 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
d. Any person who knozvin,gly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
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5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
0) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.221.
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b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.221
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel property gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (%
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 211.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 21-1.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
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The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]-
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
0) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
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(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
0) of this section.
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)1: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
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2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
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➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entev
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
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f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste SurvU (IWS).
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
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5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
6. Authorization to Construct (AtC)
The Permittee shall ensure cthat an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
S. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment
Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the
Division at the following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary(PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms ODSQ
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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Governor Director :;�iNIF
February 25, 2009
Ray Furr
Water Operations Manager
Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
P.O. Box 428
Concord, NC 28026-0428
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Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NCO044717
WSACC - Mt. Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very carefully to
ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains. The draft permit contains the
following changes from your current permit as required by the attached "DWQ- NPDES Permitting
Strategies for Potable Water Treatment Plants:
➢ Monitorin,- deletions
o Settleable Solids
o Turbidity
➢ Limits added
o pH
o TRC footnote added
➢ Monitorink Additions/Changes
o ph, Aluminum, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Fluoride, Total Copper
o Total Iron sampling changed from weekly to monthly
o Total Residual Chlorine changed from weekly to 2/month
➢ Whole Effluent Toxicity
o Quarterly Monitoring Purposes Only
Concurrent with this transmittal, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft as required by the EPA
by publishing a notice in newspapers having circulation in the general Cabarrus County area. Please review
this draft carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the information, conditions, and requirements
contained therein. Should you wish to correct errors or provide comments regarding this draft please contact
the DENR / DWQ / NPDES Program no later than 30 days after receiving this document.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
NorthCarolina
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Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent comments and take
appropriate action prior to issuing a final NPDES permit. If you have questions concerning the draft permit
for your facility, please contact me by e-mail ([e-mail]) or call me at [phone].
Respectfully,
di
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DES Unit, Western Program
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO044717 (DRAFT)
Water Treatment Strategies Policy Document
cc: Surface Water Protection
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] i FAX: [phone] t Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Permit NCO044717
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
- Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
MOUNT PLEASANT WTP
8700 Foil Street
Mount Pleasant
Cabarrus County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek in
the Yadkin -Pee Dee 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 xxxx, 2009.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2013.
Signed this day xxxx, 2009.
DRAFT
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO044717
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or
discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued
permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority
to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a drinking -water treatment plant with a discharge of filter -
backwash wastewater after collection in a sludge settling basin. This facility is
located in Mount Pleasant on 8700 Foil Street at the Mount Pleasant WTP in
Cabarrus County.
2. Discharge up to 100,000 gallons per day of reuse water for on -site dust control
and landscape irrigation activity.
3. Discharge supernatant from said sludge settling basin at the location specified
on the attached map into an unnamed tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek,
currently a class C stream in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

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Latitude: 350 24' 42" Longitude 80025'52"
N
SCALE
1:24,000
(i" = 2000�
WSACC — Mt. Pleasant WTP
NCO044717
Receiving Stream:
Stream Classification
River Basin:
Sub -Basin #:
County:
UT to Dutch Buffalo Creek
C
Yadkin -Pee Dee
03-07-12
Cabarrus

Permit NCO044717
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample
Location
Flow
0.030 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
TSS
30 m L
45 m L
2 Month
Grab
Effluent
H
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
2 Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual
Chlorines
17g/ L
2 /Month
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Quarters 2
Grab
Effluent
Calcium
Quarters 2
Grab
Effluent
Magnesium
Quarters 2
Grab
Effluent
Manganese
Quarters 2
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent
Toxicity Monitorin 3
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/l to be in compliance with the permit.
However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory
(including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 ug/l.
2. Parameters should be monitored in conjunction with toxicity test.
3. Chronic Toxicity Monitoring(Ceriodaphnia dubia) P/F @ 90%; January, April, July, and October;
See condition A (2) of the Supplement to Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Section of this Permit.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO044717
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING (QRTRLY)
The permittee shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the "North
Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent
versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 90%. The testing shall be
performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 7day pass/fail test. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES
Permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code TGP31B.
Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements performed
in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine of the effluent
toxicity sample must belmeasured 'and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the
permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the
facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No
Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at
the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then monthly
monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly test requirement will revert to
quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include
alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR & all AT Forms
submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than
the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

To: NPDES Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Susan Wilson
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
Date: April 15, 2008
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Cabarrus
Permit No. NCO044717
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Physical Address
1. Facility and address: Mount Pleasant WTP .
WSACC
Post Office Box 428 8700 Foil Street
Concord, North Carolina 28026-0428 Mount Pleasant, NC
2. Date of investigation: April 10, 2008
3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer II
4. Persons contracted and telephone number: Mr. Ray Furr; Water Operations Manager; (704)
786-1763.
5. Directions to site: From the intersection of NC Highways 49 and 73 in Cabarrus County,
travel north on Highway 49 about 1.1 miles; turn left onto Jackson Street and proceed about
250 feet; turn right onto Foil Street and proceed about 0.1 mile; bear to the right onto a
paved driveway to enter the water treatment plant.
6. Discharge point(s). List for all discharge points: Outfall 001
Latitude: 350 24' 42"
Longitude: 800 25' 52"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
USGS Quad No.: F 17 NW USGS Name: Mt. Pleasant, NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application? Yes. Sufficient area is available for
expansion, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Site area is composed of three (3)
terraces with steep slopes. The water treatment plant is not located in a flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 250 feet from the WTP.

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Unnamed tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek.
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin -Pee Dee & 03-07-12
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Outfall 001
discharges filter backwash water to an unnamed tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek.
The receiving stream is a small, wet -weather drainage way. No other downstream
users are known.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: Flow is not currently limited in the permit.
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? N/A
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? 0.030
MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct
issued in the previous two years: There have been no ATCs issued in the past two
years.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: Outfall 001 discharges filter backwash water with no specific
treatment works other than settling, which occurs in a residuals settling basin.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: There are
no proposed WWT facilities at this time.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Previous DWQ studies have shown
backwash wastewater from WTPs to exhibit toxic characteristics due to the presence
of chlorine and alum.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals are transported to WSACC's
Rocky River WWTP for final disposal either by direct discharge into a sewer line or by
pumping and hauling directly to the W WTP.
3. Treatment plant classification: Class I
il

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4. SIC Code(s): 4941 Primary: 21 Main Treatment Unit Code: 50000
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? Public monies were used in the construction of this facility.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A.
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation:
Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area available.
Connection to Regional Sewer System: The facility is connected to WSACC's Rocky River
WWTP, however, the filter backwash wastewater is not sent to the WWTP.
Subsurface: Insufficient area available.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC) requests that the subject
NPDES Permit be renewed. There have been no changes to this facility or the permit since it was
last renewed.
Pending final review and concurrence by the NPDES Unit, it is recommended that the
subject Permit be renewed as requested.
Signature of Report Preparer D e
Water Quality Regional Supervisor Date
hAdsr\dst08\mtp1esnt.doc

RAY FURR
WATER OPERATIONS MANAGER
WSACC
PO BOX 428
CONCORD NC 28026-0426
Dear Mr. Furr.
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
RECEIVED
April 7, 2008
APR 9 2008
NC DENR MRO
DWQ-Surface Water Protection
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO044717
Mt Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on April 4, 2008. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal- You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before
your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permits, please contact Susan
Wilson at [phone], extension 510.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
NPDES Unit
cc: CENTRAL FILES
.oral Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
NNao Carolina
turally
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: w%%xx .nc«atergualit-.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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WSACC
WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY
OF CABARRUS COUNTY
April 2, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
Subject: PERMIT APPLICATION RENEWAL FOR THE MT.
PLEASANT WATER TREATMENT PLANT, NPDES
PERMIT No. NCO044717
Dear Mrs. Sprinkle:
Office: 232 Davidson Hwy.
Concord, NC 28027
Mail to: P.O. Box 428
Concord, NC 28026-0428
Phone: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
Please find enclosed the NPDES Permit Renewal Application for the Mt. Pleasant
Water Treatment Plant, NPDES No. NCO044717 and a site map showing the Solids
Settling Building and Discharge Point.
The sludge generated from this process is settled in the sludge holding basin and
transported to the Rocky River Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (RRRWWTP) in
Concord via the sanitary sewer system or pumped and hauled to the RRRWWTP weekly.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter. I hope you find this application
to be in order. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at (704)-788-
4164 ext. 11.
Si ,
4urar
Water Operations Manager
Enclosures

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INCO044717
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
WSACC - Mt. Pleasant Water Treatment Facility
P.O. Box 428
Concord
NC / 28026-0428
[phone] or [phone]
[phone] or [phone]
[e-mail]
org
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
8700 Foil Street
Mt. Pleasant
NC / 28124
Cabarrus
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
Mailing Address P.O. Box 428
City Concord
State / Zip Code NC / 28026-0428
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑ Public
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
5. Type of treatment plant:
® Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface Water
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Raw water is pumped from Dutch Buffalo Creek to a holding lagoon (aerated); then raw
water gravity -feeds to treatment plant, where chlorine, aluminum sulfate, and polymer is
introduced. Coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration process. Then
sodium hydroxide and fluoride is added with a polyphosphate as corrosion -inhibitor.
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Filter backwash water is collected in a sludge settling basin. the supernatant is discharged
via outfall 01 or pumped to a reuse water storage tank.
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 01
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7 Duration:
Intermittent
1 hour
11. Plant design potable flowrate 1.0 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.030 MGD
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
unknown tributary
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Chlorine, Aluminum Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polymer, Sodium Bisulfite, Polyphosphate
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information:
Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the treatment process, and point of addition of chemicals.
Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
r New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDENR Customer
Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Analyses of source water collected
Engineering Alternative Analysis
Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Furr
of Person Signing
Signa)Vi'e of Applicant
Title
Date
-Z-v 8",
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section
1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)
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140F \N A r�9 Michael F. Eas ey, Governor
\C �(I William G. Ross, Jr -Secretary
rNorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
>_ l Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 22, 2004
Mr. Ray Furr
Water Operations Manager
WSACC
P.O. Box 428
Concord, North Carolina 28026-0428
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO044717
Mount Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County, NC
Dear Mr. Furr:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO044717 was issued on June 16, 2004 for
the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of this
letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to
comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is suggested
that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance is Page 4.
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge.
Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring
Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon
commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The
monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this Agency. If you
have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please
contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form
(DWQ Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all applicable
parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee may be
required for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is
imperative that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible
revocation of your permit.
NCDENR
Customer Service
1 877-623-6748
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]

The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The
conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment
unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation ' of
wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged,
expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by
this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee
to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be assessed for such
violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of
the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by Consent (SOC) may be
necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not
automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on
Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. If you, as
the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division.of Water Quality
rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your
NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance.
'ncerely,
e,T— 4
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
A:\NPDESLTR.WQ

OF N) A rF 4 Michael F. Easley
pG G, Governor
6 t7 NC ENR William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
>O North Carolina Department of Envimnment.and Natural, Resources
AND N.aTAlan W. Klimek, P;E., Director
MOOREc' Division of W r Quality
June 16, 2004
fry Mr. Ray Furr
Water Operations Manager
Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
P.O. Box 428
Concord, North Carolina 28026-0428
Dear Mr. Furr:
JUN 1 7 2004
WATER ;Qu R SCN
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO044717
Mount Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County
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).
This final permit includes the following changes from the draft permit sent to you on April 28, 2004:
➢ The Division added the requested reuse discharge to the draft permit on the Supplement to Permit
Cover Sheet. This change remains in the final permit.
➢ Instream turbidity monitoring has been deleted at your request, with the agreement of the Mooresville
Regional Office. Turbidity is now limited at the Effluent.
➢ This permit includes a Total Residual Chlorine limit that takes effect on March 1.2006. If you wish to
install dechlorination equipment in order to comply with the limit, consult the enclosed guidance
document.
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. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 511.
Sincerel ,
ORIGIN ►L SIGNED BY
Tom Belrlick
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state. nc.us DENR Customer Service Center. 1 800 623-7748

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Permit NCO044717
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Mount Pleasant WTP
8700 Foil Street
Mount Pleasant
Cabarrus County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I, H, III and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective August 1, 2004.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2008.
Signed this day June 16, 2004.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Tom Belnick
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO044717
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this
permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive
authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions included herein.
The Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a drinking -water treatment plant with a discharge of filter -
backwash wastewater. This facility is located in Mount Pleasant off Foil Street at the
Mount Pleasant WTP in Cabarrus County.
2. Discharge up to 100,000 gallons per day of reuse water for on -site dust control and
landscape irrigation activity.
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into an unnamed tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek, currently a class C stream in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

Quad: Mount Pleasant, N.C. N C0044 71 7
Subbasin: 30712 WSACC I Mount Pleasant WTP
Latitude: 35'24'42"
Longitude: 80'25'52"
Receiving Stream: UT Dutch Buffalo Creek
Stream Class: C
Facility
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Location
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Permit NC0044717
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on August 1, 2004 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Pernuttee as specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/month
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/L
0.2 ml/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity
50 NTU
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Iron
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine l
17 Ng/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. Limit takes effect March 1, 2006. Until the limit takes effect, the permittee shall monitor TRC (with no effluent
limit).
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B ass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Dischalge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DM or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< (detection level]' shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average concentration limitl
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 3O7(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average concentration limio
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Com}41-
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 3O7(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 4O5(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 4O2(a)(3) or 4O2(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
4O2(a)(3) or 4O2(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knowing, violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or' limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder
of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. SiWatoa Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated.
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22.1
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (0].
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 21-1.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.02011.
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of.
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
0) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 21-1.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th day following the completed reporting period.
The fast DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.411.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.411.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.410)].
soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) 0).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.410) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.410) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following.
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. .
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.411.
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitorin
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
0) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs�
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 214.0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survev11WS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (!UP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (lUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
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6. Authorization to Construct �A to C)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtQ) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan CERP),
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response flan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program SummaryCPPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSQ
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimurn of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 211.0907.
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: August 15, 2003
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Cabarrus
MRO No. 03-31
Permit No. NCO044717
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility and address: WSACC - Mount Pleasant WTP
Town of Mount Pleasant
8700 Foil Street
Mount Pleasant, North Carolina 28124
2. Date of investigation: August 14, 2003
3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker
4. Persons contracted and telephone number: Mr. Ray Furr; Water Operations Manager; (704)
788-4164, ext. 11
5. Directions to site: From the intersection of NC Highways 49 and 73 in Cabarrus County,
travel north on Highway 49 about 1.1 miles; turn left onto Jackson Street and proceed about
250 feet; turn right onto Foil Street and proceed about 0.1 mile; bear to the right onto a
paved driveway to enter the water treatment plant.
6. Discharge point(s). List for all discharge points: Outfall 001
Latitude: 350 24' 42"
Longitude: 800 25' 52"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
USGS Quad No.: F 17 NW USGS Name: Mt. Pleasant, NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application? Yes. Sufficient area is available for
expansion, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Site area is composed of three (3)
terraces with steep slopes. The water treatment plant is not located in a flood plain.

9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 250 feet from the WTP.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Unnamed tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek.
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin -Pee Dee & 03-07-12
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Outfall 001
discharges filter backwash water to an unnamed tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek.
The receiving stream is a small, wet -weather drainage way. No other downstream
users are known.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: Flow is not currently limited in the permit.
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? N/A
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? 0.030
MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct
issued in the previous two years: There have been no ATCs issued in the past two
years.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: Outfall 001 discharges filter backwash water with no specific
treatment works.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: There are
no proposed WWT facilities at this time.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Previous DWQ studies have shown
backwash wastewater from WTPs to exhibit toxic characteristics due to the presence
of chlorine and alum.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals are transported to WSACC's
Rocky River WWTP for final disposal either by direct discharge into a sewer line or by
pumping and hauling directly to the WWTP.
3. Treatment plant classification: Class I
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4. SIC Code(s): 4941 Primary: 21 Main Treatment Unit Code: 50000
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? Public monies were used in the construction of this facility.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A.
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation:
Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area available.
Connection to Regional Sewer System: The facility is connected to WSACC's Rocky River
WWTP, however, the filter backwash wastewater is not sent to the WWTP.
Subsurface: Insufficient area available.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC) requests that the subject
NPDES Permit be renewed. The ownership of the Town's WTP was transferred to WSACC during
the term of the current NPDES permit. The only change to the WTP since the permit was last
reissued is that this facility no longer discharges from their raw water settling basin (formally outfall
002). All wastewater previously tributary to this outfall is now being sent via sewer to WSACC's
Rocky River WWTP. Such being the case, this outfall is no longer needed and should be removed
from the permit.
Pending final review and concurrence by the NPDES Unit, it is recommended that the
subject Permit be renewed as requested.
Signature of Report Preparer Date
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'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
April 17, 2003
Mr. Ray Furr
WSACC
870 Foil Street
Mt Pleasant, North Carolina 28124
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NCO044717
Mt. Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County
Dear Mr. Furr:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on April 3, 2003. Thank you for submitting this
package.
The permit renewal for this facility has been assigned to a staff member. This staff member will contact you
if further information is needed to complete the permit renewal. Please note that the NPDES Unit has
several vacant positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over 4 years and is delaying all permit renewals.
Our remaining permit writers are currently reviewing Authorizations to Construct, speculative limit requests,
major permit modifications and 201 plan updates ahead of permit renewals. This is necessary due to a
variety of factors, including mandatory deadlines in the statutes which govern our program.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NCO044717 the existing requirements in your permit will remain
in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action). We appreciate your patience and
understanding while we operate with a severely depleted staff. If you have any additional questions
concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Charles Weaver at [phone], extension 511.
cc: gional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES Fi e
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ ht1p://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES
Sincerely,
,vC UEN i . yr rwwRONMENT
Valery Stephens AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Point Source Unit MOORESWI F pr:GKWAL OFFICE
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APR 2 4 2003
WATER N In!'TV SECTION
919 733-5083, extension 520 (fax) 919 733-0719
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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
April 17, 2003
Mr. Ray Furr
WSACC
870 Foil Street
Mt Pleasant, North Carolina 28.124
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AS ft NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NCO044717
Mt. Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County
Dear Mr. Furr:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on April 3, 2003. Thank you for submitting this
package.
The permit renewal for this facility has been assigned to a staff member. This staff member will contact you
if further information is needed to complete the permit renewal. Please note that the NPDES Unit has
several vacant positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over 4 years and is delaying all permit renewals.
Our remaining permit writers are currently reviewing Authorizations to Construct, speculative limit requests,
major permit modifications and 201 plan updates ahead of permit renewals. This is necessary due to a
variety of factors, including mandatory deadlines in the statutes which govern our program.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NCO044717 the existing requirements in your permit will remain
in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action). We appreciate your patience and
understanding while we operate with a severely depleted staff. If you have any additional questions
concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Charles Weaver at [phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
Valery Stephens
Point Source Unit
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DES File
Central Files
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SACC
WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY
OF CABARRUS COUNTY
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
April It �U
s APR - 3 2003 ' +�
Subject: PERMIT APPLICATION RENEWAL FOR THE MT.
PLEASANT WATER TREATMENT PLANT, NPDES
PERMIT No. NCO044717
Dear Mrs. Stephens:
Office: 232 Davidson Hwy.
Concord, NC 28027
Mail to: P.O. Box 428
Concord, NC 28026-0428
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Please find enclosed the NPDES Permit Renewal Application for the Mt. Pleasant
Water Treatment Plant, NPDES No. NC0044717.
The ownership of the facility has been transferred from the Town of Mt. Pleasant
to the Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC). Also, please note that
the facility name has been changed to WSACC — Mt. Pleasant Water Treatment Facility.
The sludge generated from this process is settled in the sludge holding basin and
transported to the Rocky River Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (RRRWWTP) in
Concord via the sanitary sewer system or pumped and hauled to the RRRWWTP
semiannually.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter. I hope you find this application
to be in order. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at (704)-788-
4164 ext. 11.
Sincerely
Ray F
Water Operations Manager
Enclosure

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C
For manufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD (or WTPs)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number NCO044717
Please print or type
1. Applicant and facility producing discharge
A. Name WSACC - Mt. Pleasant Water Treatment Facilit
B. Mailing address of applicant:
Street address
232 Davidson Highway
City_. Concord
County Cabarrus
State N.C.
Zip Code 28025
Telephone Number
( 704 ) 786-1783 or [phone]
Fax Number
( 704 ) 795-1564 or [phone]
e-mail address
[e-mail]
C. Location of facility:
Contact Person Ray Furr
Street 8700 Foil Street
City Mt. Pleasant County Cabarrus
State—N. C. Zip Code 28124
Telephone Number ( 704 ) 436-9413
2. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s): 4941
3. Number of employees: 4
4. Principal product(s) produced: potable drinking water
Principal raw material(s) consumed: raw water
5. Principal process(es): sedimentation, coagulation, dissinfection
6. Amount of principal product produced (or raw material consumed)
it i_+ cnnnif,^ mmt%iintc r•nncnmprl nnri/nr iinitC of nroductionl
or Product Produced Raw Material Consumed
AVERAGE
Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed
PEAK
per Day
250,000 gpd
320,000 gpd
per Month
per Year
7. Check here if discharge occurs all year XQ , or
Circle the month(s) in which discharge occurs: January February March April
May June July August September October
November December
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION: SHORT FORM C
For manufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD (or WTPs)
Days per week discharge occurs: 7
NOTE: If the facility has separate discharge points (outfalls) or multiple industrial processes, include a schematic diagram
of wastewater flow at the facility.
8. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable).
Discharge per operating day
Flow
(GALLONS PER OPERATING DAY)
Volume treated before discharging
(PERCENT)
Sanitary - daily average
Cooling water, etc. - daily average
Process water - daily average
30,000
100%
Maximum per operating day for
total discharge (all types)
30,000
100%
9. If any of the types of wastewater identified in item 8 (either treated or untreated) are discharged to places
other than surface waters, record the amount(s) discharged below:
A.
Municipal sewer system
and
B.
Underground well
gpd
C.
Septic tank
gpd
D.
Evapbration lagoon or pond
gpd
E.
Other, specify
god
10. Number of separate discharge points: 1
11. Name of receiving stream(s): unknown tributa
12. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain one or more of the following
substances added as a result of your operations, activities, or processes? Circle all that apply:
aluminum ammonia beryllium cadmium chromium IiEine (residual)
copper cyanide lead mercury nickel oil and grease
phenols selenium zinc None of the above
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.
Ray Furr
Print name of Person Signing
Water Operations Manager
Title
I.- U
Signature f Applicant r Date
North Carolina neral Statute 143-215.66 (i) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record,
report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or
who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or
regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both.
(18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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Rex and I looked over WSACC's request to add the ability to reuse the filter backwash from the
subject WTP to their NPDES permit. We don't have any issues or concerns that would
preclude them from doing this, so feel free to add this condition to the permit.
If you have any questions, please advise.
Michael Parker - [e-mail]
Environmental Engineer II
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
919 N. Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph:704.663.1699 Fax:[phone]
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WSACC
WATER $ SEWER AUTHORITY
OF CABARRUS COUNTY
Fax:[phone]
August 14, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NC DENR, Division of Water Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
Apr 13 2004 7:44
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO THE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE
MT. PLEASANT WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO044717
Dear Mrs. Stephens:
P. 01
Office; 232 Davidson Hwy.
Concord, NC 28027
Mail to DO Box 428
Concord, NC 28026.0426
Phone [phone]
Fax 704.795,1564
The Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC) is requesting that
the following amendment be considered in our application for renewal of the permit to
discharge for the Mt. Pleasant Water Treatment Facility (MFWT)F), NPDES Permit No.
NC0044717.
WSACC received permission from the Division of Water Quality on April 16,
2003 to conduct a pilot study to determine the feasibility of reusing the filter backwash
supernatant from NPWTF as dust control.
WSACC received several requests for this use during the recent drought. We
have contacted DOT and local contractors this summer about the use of this water. The
need is not as great as during the drought. However, we would request that the reuse of
this waste stream be included in the new permit. An existing 100,000 gallon standpipe is
c=ently being converted to a .reuse storage tank. WSACC would like permission to use
this water for dust control and landscape and agricultural uses.
Your consideration of this matter is appreciated. If you have any questions or
comments, please contact tine at [phone], ext. 11.
'Aions Manager
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
�`�•, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
NCDENR
JAMES B. HUNT JR. January 24, 2000
GOVERNOR
Mr. Kenneth Black
BILL HOLMAN Town of Mount Pleasant
SECRETARY P.O. Box 787
Mount Pleasant, North Carolina 28124
NPDES Permit No. NCO044717
Town of Mount Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County, NC
Dear Mr. Black:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO044717 was issued on January
19, 2000 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your
facility. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the
Permit. If you have not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the
Permit. Of particular importance are Pages 4 and 5.
Pages 4 and 5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for
your discharge. Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The
section headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or
operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The monitoring results must be
entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms,
please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the
"Effluent" reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form.
It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be
submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee
may be required for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our
Raleigh Office. It is imperative that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent
enforcement action or possible revocation of your permit.
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January 24, 2000
The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and
special conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or
discharge(s). The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of
noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are
requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating
wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansion and/or
upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this
Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit.subjects
the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina
General Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal .
penalties) may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are
unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this
Office immediately. A Special Order by Consent (SOC) may be necessary while
pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period.
Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this
Agency no later than 180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration
date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that
NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to
need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of Water Quality rescind the
Permit or request that the Division of Water Quality reissue the Permit to another party,
if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the
importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at
704/663-1699 in Mooresville of you have any questions or need clarification. We look
forward to providing any assistance.
Enclosure
DRG: de
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor

State of North Carolina i
Department of Environment d1"
XNVIRONME:NT, HEALTr. `
and Natural Resources er NATURAI. RESOURCES
Division of Water Quality
JAN 24 2000
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor MWOA OF 1110 MENTAL MANA6dMOT
Bill Holman, Secretary Npoll Ylar A lwl affirr NCDENR
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
January 19, 2000
Mr. Kenneth Black
Town of Mount Pleasant
P.O.Box 787
Mount Pleasant, North Carolina 28124
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NCO044717
Town of Mount Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County
Dear Mr. Black:
In accordance with the application for discharge permit received on October 27, 1998, 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 U.S. 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 a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division of Water Quality. Part II,
E.4. addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge. The
Division of Water Quality 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, the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or any other federal or local
governmental permit.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Tom Belnick at telephone number [phone],
ext. 543.
Sincerel
OriginW'Signed By
David k Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens
Enclosure: NPDES Permit No. NCO044717
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Central Files
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NCO044717
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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,
Town of Mount Pleasant
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Town of Mount Pleasant WTP
8700 Foil Street
Mount Pleasant, North Carolina
Cabarrus County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin Pee Dee River
Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III,
and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective March 1, 2000
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2003.
Signed this day January 19, 2000
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Mount Pleasant
is hereby authorized to:
Permit No. NC0044717
1. Continue to operate an existing water treatment plant filter backwash system located at the
Mount Pleasant Water Treatment Plant, 8700 Foil Street, Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus County,
and;
2. Discharge filter backwash water (via Outfall 001) and raw water from a settling basin
(via Outfall 002) from said treatment works into an unnamed tributary to Dutch Buffalo
Creek, a Class C water in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin, at the locations specified on the
attached map.

Permit No. NCO044717
SECTION A(I ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash water from
Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample
Location'
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
E
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
2/Month
Grab
E
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/1
0.2 ml/I
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine
Weekly
Grab
E
Turbidity2
Weekly
Grab
U,D
Iron
Weekly
Grab
E
pH3
Weekly-t-
Grab
E
Footnotes:
1. Sample locations: E- Effluent, U- Upstream, D- Downstream.
2. The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background
conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving stream.
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 No. NCO044717
SECTION A(2). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge raw water from settling basin
from Outfall 002. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample
Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
E
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
2/Month
Grab
E
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/I
0.2 ml/I
Weekly
Grab
E
Turbidity`
Weekly
Grab
U,D
Iron
Weekly
Grab
E
pH
Weekly
Grab
E
Footnotes:
1. Sample locations: E- Effluent, U- Upstream, D- Downstream.
2. The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background
conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving stream.
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.

PART I
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance
with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case,
the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

Part II
Page 1 of 14
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuin& Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
2. DEM or "the Division"
Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources.
3. EM
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC
1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge' is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found
each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge' is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of
pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the
tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average' in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge' is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge' is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each
day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This
limitation is defined as "Annual Average' in Part I of the permit.

Part II
Page 2 of 14
6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This
limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits' in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily
Maximum" under "Other Limits' in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the
geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits' in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of
dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a
calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is
considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily
average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March,
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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged
monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the
calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when
both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs
continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for
infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Tykes of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge
and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow
recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at
no greater than 1 /24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected overa 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of
greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals
evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time
of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent
grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a
24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual
values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the
individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is
equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one
(1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration
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10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents
the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or
disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in
the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge
use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requiremgnt.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently
violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly
violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a
permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation
implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act.
Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with
the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class
II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation
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2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or
disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part I1, C-4) and "Power Failures" (Part 11,
C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages,
such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property,
or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of
records required to be kept by this permit.
9. Du1y to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of
this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.

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10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than
180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180
days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has
not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement
procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed
and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretarv, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250
persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter
1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager
in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of
that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the
overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental
matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
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12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request
by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by
the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and
123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. IThe exclusive
authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility
under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. 1 The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such
operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee
must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply
with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class 1
facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends
and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the
facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which
designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
2. Propgr Qperation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision
requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a
permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
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g , , to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
a defense for a permittee in an enforcement compliance with the condition of this
ent action that it would have been necessar
It shall not be rmitted activity in order to maintain
to halt or reduce the Pe
permit.
4 B a in f Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
h is not a designed or established or operating
(1) ,Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, w damage to the
mode for the facility. permanent
r damage" means substantial physical damage to proper ,
(2) "Severe property
reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
delays in
loss of natural resources which ca
bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss cause y
Y
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations. to
may allow any bypass to occur which-otoassu a efficient operaot cause effluent limita tion. yThebsee
The permittee Y
exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance
provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
bypasses are not subject to the
c. Notice
bypass- If the permittee knows in advance he date of theof the need for a bypasymcluding an
(1) Anticipated yp
submit iprior of thece, if possible at least ten days anticipated quality and affect o ftheyass an unanticipated bypass as
evaluation oThe ermittee shall submit notice (2) Unanticipated bypass. P
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of ass Bypass
is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against
(1) Bypass p
a permittee for bypass, unless: ersonal injury or severe property
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, phe use of auxiliary treatment
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as t t backup equipment should
facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance adequate during normal periods of
equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied ud ent to prevent a bypass
have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment
which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;
and
(C) The Perm
submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
considering its
fter
2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, will
adver
se affects, if the Permit Issuing Authoriis action. Ines that it will meet the three
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5. upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the
reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment
facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 11, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such
as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable
waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal regulations
governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued
by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and
modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The
permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of
Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit
is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing
Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation,
Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the
discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
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SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case
of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices
shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10%
from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through
condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in
Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this
requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40
CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified
in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all
data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the
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reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the
lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for
not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation
committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not
more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring
information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit,
for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application.
This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee
shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f . The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions
of this permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as
otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.

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SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit.
The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess
of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a)
(1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification
of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not
reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other
,requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring_ Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part ll. D. 2
of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use
or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test
procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be
included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue, and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence
of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under
this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph
b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of
this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information
listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit.
8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence'of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance
through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.

Part II
Page 14 of 14
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone hall also file a written report in letter form within
5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
a)(2) or Section
08 of the
Except for data determined to be confidential accordance with the(
terms shall be avao able for
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in
red
, effluent
public inspection at the offices of the DivisioKnowingly of Water
Quality. As making any fal el statement oneby the tany such
data shall not be considered confidential
report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or
in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
s any
alse
The Clean Water Act provides that are person
or ter knowingly
submitted or required to be
representation, or certification in any
n be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation,
maintained under this permit, t including
eluding monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, P
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final
Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval
and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct
groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted
facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or
frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will
exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred
micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl4.6-dinitrophenol; and
one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine
or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will
exceed the highest of the following "notification levels';
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (I mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most
environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in
substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules,
regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the
Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by the
Division.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee
within 30 (thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in
a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this
Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.

SOC-PRIORITY PROJECT: Yee No X
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Paul Clark
Date: June 30, 1997
AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT
NPDES PERMIT
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Cabarrus
Permit No. AC0044717
MRO No. 97-042
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Mount Pleasant WTP
Town of Mount Pleasant
Post Office Box 787
Mount Pleasant, North Carolina 28142
2. Date of On -Site Inveszigaticn (_f conducted): June 25, 1997
3. Report Prepared EsY: G. T. Cher_
:. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Kennet. Black,
WTP ORC, [phone]
5. Verified Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
001
Latitude: 350 24' 42" Longitude: 803 25' 52"
02
Latitude: 350 24' 43" Longitude: 80 25' 59"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point or, map. Ensure discharge .oint(s)
correspond to NPDES permitted discharge points.
USGS Quad No.: F 17 NW USGS Quad Name: Mt. Pleasant, NC
6. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
Yes X No If No, explain:
7. Topography (relationship t-- flood plain included): Site
contains three (3) terraces with steep slopes. T_-e water

treatment plant is not located in a flood plain.
8. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 250 feet.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS`
1 Existing treatment facility
a. What is the current permitted capacity of the facility?
Not specified in permit.
b. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
(2) years: None.
c. What is the actual treatment capacity of the current
facility (design volume)? 0.030 MGD
d. Please provide a description of existing or substantiallj,-
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: Outfall 001
discharges filter backwash water directly to rece_vinq
stream with no specific treatment works. Outfall 002
discharges raw water from a 3.00 million gallon Settling
basin. The discharge is necessary; to pre.,ent taste and
odor problems in the drinking water.
2. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: The proposed construction project ..ill include a
new blower plus minor revisions of the piping route leading to
the existing discharge (001
3. Residuals handling and uti'_izaticn/disposal sc:_eme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit No.: N/A.
Residual Contractor: N/A.
Telephone No.: N/A.
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP: N/A.
PFRP: N/A.
Other: N/A.
C. Landfill: N/A.
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify): Alum sludge
is discharged into the municipal sewer system.
Authorization to Construct Staff Report
Version 10/92
Pace 2

4. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): Class I, see attached rating sheet.
5. SIC Code (s) : 4941
-4. Wastewater Code (s) :
Primary: 21 Secondary: Stale raw water from settling
basin
Main Treatment Unit Code: 50000
6. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please
indicate) N/A.
PART III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Pending review and approval by the SERG, it is recommended
that an Authorization to Construct be issued to the applicant as
requested.
�;� C,-A6��
Signaturevof Report Preparer
Water Quality &ecional Sup6rviscr
6 -7v
Date
Authorization to Construct Staff Report
Version 101,192
Paae 3

RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility: l T
Owner or Contact Person:
Mailing Address: `
County: I, �tIta Telephone: (7e) 7,g / p S
Present Classification: New Facility Existing Facility
NPDES Per. No. NC00.41#7/7 Nondisc. Per. No.WQ Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by: %(ALL_ Telephone(7�f, �/3—/4" Date: I=p7
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORC: ���ccC� %o.>zt i/5�Q Grade: S Telephone: 1 L
Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) 01 it III IV Total Points:/J6--
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PLANT PPDCFSSFS AND R►11:n E2 r UI M1� CH ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF INDUSTRIALP:OD . Ili► h NOT
R�.►� � : � : � 1 1: : u �►1 ate: 1� i : ��� �i :.� i..: �\ � � ' 1. :.►:� I�i� ��d y ►. �►: �. JI. BF. :,:•
SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand filters
5. grease trapinterceptor
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 traplinterceptor
8. oil/water separators
9. disinfection
10. chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11, spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shell
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIF)CAT)ON
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check if Appropriate)
1. Oil/water Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Fitter 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 Remediation Systems consisting only of oil/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and dispo .-J;
6. Aquacufture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified L permitted after July 1,
1993 or i1 upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

The following scale is used 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-oontaminated cooing waters, sludge handling facilities for
water purification plants, totally dosed cycle systems(ses definition No. 11). and facilities consisting only of hem
(4)(d) or Items (4)(d) and (I1)(d))
0 - 20.000................................................................................................................................................1
20.001 - 50.000.....................................................................................................................................2
50.001 100.000.....................................................................................................................................3
100001 250.000.................................................................................................................................. A
250:001 500.000.................................................................................................................................. 5
500,001 - 1.000,000................................................................................................................................a
1,000.001 - 2.000.000...........................................................................................................................10
2,000,001 (and up) rate / point additional for each 200,000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of .................30
Design Flow (gpd) 3.ov.+,s�s 13
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS/PROCESSES (see definition No.32)
(a) Bar Screens...............................................................................................................................................I
or
(b) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices..........................................................................2
(c) Grit Removal..............................................................................................................................................i
or
(d) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal .............................................................................................................2
(e) Flow Measuring Device................................................................................................................................I
or
(f) Instrumented Flow Measurement................................................................................................................2
(g) Preaeratlon...............................................................................................................................................2
(h) Influent Flow Equalization..........................................................................................................................2
(i) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity.................................................................................................................2
Mechanical................................................................................................................................................3
DissolvedAir Flotation................................................................................................................................a
(I) Prechlorination.........................................................................................................................................
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT LJNITS/PROCESSES
(a) Septic Tank (see definition No. 43)............................................................................................................2
(b) Imhoff Tank..............................................................................................................................................5
(c) Primary Clarifiers.........................................................................................................................................5
(d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Norrtoxic Materials (sludge handling facilities for water
purification plants, sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operations except recreational activities such as gem
orgold mining)......................................................................................................................................0
(5) SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS/PROCESSES
(a) Carbonaceous Stage
(i) Aeration -High Purity Oxygen System..............................................................................20
DiffusedAir System.......................................................................................................1 0
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)................................................................9
SeparateSludge Reaeratlon............................................................................................3
(II) Trickling Flier
HighRate.......................................................................................................................7
StandardRate...............................................................................................................5
PackedTower................................................................................................................5
fill) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Fiher............................................................10
(IV) Aerated Lagoons..........................................................................................................10
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors......................................................................................10
(vi) Sand Filters -intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculatingbiological....................................................................................................3
(vIi) Stabilization Lagoons....................................................................................................5
(viii) Cta llier..........................................................................................................................5
(ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nitrogenous removal by
nitrification (see definition No. 12)(Points for lids hem have to be in addition to hems
(5)(a)(1) through (5)(a)(viii),
utilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a)..........................................2
utilizing other than the extended aeration process ....... ........................ ........ ................... a
(x ) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD removal......................................................................
(xl) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs')addhion........................................................................5
(b) Nitrogenous Stage
(i) Aeration - High Purify Oxygen System.............................................................................20
DiffusedAir System.......................................................................................................10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) ........... .....................................................8
Separate Sludge Reaeration............................................................................................3
(II) Trickling Filter -High Rate...................................................................................................7
Standard Rate...............................................................................................................5
PackedTower................................................................................................................5
(Ill) Biological Aerated Fifer or Aerated Biological Filter.............................................................10
(Iv) Rotating Biological Contactors......................................................................................10
(v ) Sand Flier - Intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculating biological....................................................................................................a
(VI) Clarifier..........................................................................................................................5
(6) TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT LNUTB/PROCESSES
(a) Activated Carbon Beds -
without carbon regeneration...................................................................................................5
withcarbon regeneration.......................................................................................................15
(b) Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed
withoutcarbon regeneration.................................................................................................5
.vfth carbon regeneration.....................................................................................................15
(c) Air stripping............................................................................................................................................
(d) Denhr ficatlon Process..............................................................................................................................1 0
(e) Electrodlalysis............................................................................................................................................5
(f) Foam Separation........................................................................................................................................5
(g) Ion Exchange............................................................................................................................................5
(h) Land Application of Treated Effluent (see definition No. 22b) (rat applicable for sand. gravel• stone
and other similar mining operations) by high rate Infiltration ....... ... ..... .......... ........................_..................A
(i) Microscreens.............................................................................................................................................5
(I) Phosphorous Removal by Biological Processes (See definition No. 26)..........................n............................20
(k) Polishing Ponds - without aeration ............... »........................................................................................... 2
withaeration.................................................................................................................5

(m)
O"T.......................................--.._'.....................................................0
Reverse Osmosis..........................2
.u..s..e.
n)
....o..r....m..e..c..h..a..n..lc..a..l...................................................................................
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters -low rate ....................... """""""'S
(o)
ate.........................................................................2
high rate ...............................
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide .......................
5
(7)
(P)
SLUDGE
...........nide..........................................1
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or Cyanide..............................................1
TRFATMFI�7T
5
5
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic)...............................................................................................10
Aerobic
Unhealed (anaerobic)................................................................................................................................3
5
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal)..................................................................................
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity
ry 9 y......................................................................................................................2
-5
Vacuudg
m Assisted.................................................................................................................................
Sludge Elutriation...................
5
(e)
.......................................................... .
.......................................................5
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal)
..................................
Sludge Thickener (gravity) ..................................
5
(g)
(h)
_
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rated as 3 t.............................................................5
Sludge ()(•))
Gas Utilization (including
( g gas storage) .........................................
8
.................................. Sludge Holding Tank -Aerated...................................................................................................................5
2
Non -aerated ....................................................
k)
. ........... ratin).................................................................2
Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration) ........................... .......................1
Vacuum Frier, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or
0
(8)
other similar dewatering devices...................................................1
RESIDUALS LTTILIZATION/DISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
0
(a)
Lagoons ................................................
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
2
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
or landfill permit ....................
.......................
.
Dedicated Landfill(burial) by the permitiee of the
( )(c)
9
wastewater treatment facility
y...............................................5
(a)
Chlorination.......................................................................
rination..........................................................................................................................................5
SOzone
(c)
Ozone......................................................................................................................................................6
(d)
Radiation...........................................................
(1 0)
_
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. 9 not al """5
applicable to chemical additions
(5)(a)(xi),
List
5cable rated as Item (3)(j),
(6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or( g
( )() points each:
.......................................................................................................................................5
.........................
(1 1)
...... ........................................................................................ ........ I ......
MtSCElANEOUS UNfTS1PRF&ESSES....................................................................................................
5
(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
for domestic wastewater ...........................
b)
(c)
.......................
Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent In land application systems) ......
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent
2
in land application systems) ........................
Pumps...........................................(e)
.................... ..........................35(d)
Stand -By Power Supply, ............................................................. ..........
Thermal Pollution Control Device.................................................................................................................3
.............................. 3
TOTAL POINTS ................................................
CLASSIF)CAT)CN
II........................................................................................................5-25 Points .........................................................................................................26-50
Class III ..............................Points
.
..............................................................51-65 Points
IV_ .....................................................
.................................
.....I........ ..........66-Up Points
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Facilities having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class III
.0004 DEFINITIONS
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The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physical/chemical 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 clownflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewaler treatment plant site;
(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 o1 bringing about intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or ditfusion;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours.
(4) Agriculturally managed site. Any site 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 Regeneratlon. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxld!za tea
absorbed Impurities;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A st.ige of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits;
(8) Centrifuge. A mechanical oevioe In which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different densras;
(9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addition of chemlcal(s) to wastewater at an application point for purposes of Improvi
alkalinity control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and dng solids removal, pH adjustment,
fferent application points to achieve a spec fk result will be considered one
system; the capability to add chemical(s) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for different
purposes 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 dewaterfng device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing Inorganic, non -toxic materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other similar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achieve permit effiuerx limits on BCD
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) Denftrificallon Process. The conversion of nitrate -nitrogen to nitrogen gas;

(15) Electrodialysls. Process for removing Ionized safts 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 land 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 oxic/anoxic 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 blophysical 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. The 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 BCD which is associated with the solids;
(35) Pumps. All influent, effluent and in -plant 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 biodecomposition 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 fitter 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 Fitters. A polishing process by which effluent limits are achieved through a further reduction of suspended solids;
(a) low rate -- gravity, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates in the one to three gpm/sf range;
(b) high rate -- a pressure, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates in the five gpm/sf range; At arty rate, the loading rate will exceed three gprr✓sl;
(41) Secondary Clarifiers. A lank 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 Reaeration. 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 tank; 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 buildings, driving engines, 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 sterile ash;
(50) Sludge Stabilization (Chemical or Thermal). A process to make treated sludge less odorous and putrescilos, 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 water from
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 norp-biodegradable 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 fitter
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 liquid temperatures;
(57) Thermal Sludge Conditioner. A conditioning process by which heat Is added for a protracted period of time to Improve the dewaterabilfty of sludge by the
solubilizing 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, cadmlum, chromium, mercury, vanadium, arsenic, zinc, ortho-nitro-chlorobenzene
(ONCB), polychlorinated biphenyis (PCBs; and dlchlorodiphenyl trichloroethane (DDT); and any other materials that have or 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 al 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 Fitter (Packed Tower). A plug flow type of operation In which wastewater flows down through successive layers of media or filtrate 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 Finer Presses. Devices which are designad to remove excess water from either digested or bndigested sludge prior to disposal
or further treatment.

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
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MR. H.L. MOOREFIELD
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT
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Dear MR. MOOREFIELD:
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Subject: Application No. AC0044717
WWTF/Backwash
Authorization To Construct
Cabarrus County
The Division's Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting materials on June 1, 1997. This application has been assigned the number listed above.
Your project has been assigned to Paul Clark for a detailed engineering review. Should there be any
questions concerning your project, the reviewer will contact you with a request for additional information.
Be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations for this
project prior to final action by the Division.
If you have any questions, please contact Paul Clark at [phone] extension 580.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING
INQUIRIES ON THIS PROJECT.
cc:
Frank C. Cockinos & Assoc., Inc
Siri erely,
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David A�Goodri h
L-t\Supervisor, NPDES Group
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
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State of North Carolina IT
Department of Environment, LT
Health and Natural Resources / X. •
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary p E H N F=1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director N.G. t%=�r, (u
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July 14, 1997
Mr. Kenneth Black JUL 28 1997
Town of Mount Pleasant
Post Office Box 787 UIYlSk4y 6' t'?�MIAL �A4tA$cEflT
Mount Pleasant, North Carolina 28124 Rt'WAL WICE
Subject: Permit No. NCO044717
Authorization to Construct
Addition of Piping and Blower
Mount Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County
Dear Mr. Black:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received June 1, 1997 by the Division and
final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory.
Authorization is hereby granted for the addition of the following: 1) piping to allow for transport of
backwash supernatant to the effluent discharge line thereby eliminating reuse of the supernatant and 2) a
new blower to mix sludge pumped to the sewer system. Mount Pleasant WTP discharges to Dutchman
Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River basin.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES
Permit No. NCO044717 issued April 30, 1994 and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater
treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No.
NCO044717.
Any sludge generated from this treatment facility must be disposed of in accordance with G.S.
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
In the event that the facility fails to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be
made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
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 NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC
27626-0535.
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Mr. Black
July 14, 1997
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A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the
life of the facility.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying
with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Paul Clark, telephone number [phone],
extension 580.
Sincerely,
l
'1. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Central Files
Moott"ille Regional Office, Water Quality =
Training and Certification Unit
Facility Assessment Unit
H.L. Moorefield, Frank C. Cockinos & Associates, Inc.

FRANK C. COCKINOS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
600 LEXINGTON AVENUE
CHARLOTTE, N.C. 28203
May 20, 1997
N.C. Division of Water Quality
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Attention: Ms. Colleen Sullins, P.E.
Reference: water Treatment plant
Town of Mount Pleasant
NPDES
Dear Ms. Sullins:
Enclosed are three sets ,of Drawings,
Specifications, of minor revi5i0115 to the
existing discharge for the subJect plant.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Including Technical:,',
pipitiq leading to the
At present, backwash water from the filters and tube settlers is
discharged to the Sludge Building. From the Sludge Building the
backwash water is pumped to ttie sewer collection system for
treatment by the Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
(WSACC).
Existing piping in the Sludge Building allowed supernatant from
the backwash water to be pumped back to raw water holding for
reuse. The pumps are no longer in use. The new piping will
connect the existing pump station to the existing baackwa5h
discharge piping to the permitted discharge point. Backwash
supernatant meets the permitted effluent limits, Thi5 will be art
intermittent discharge that will range from 0 to 4 discharges of
a maximum 15,000 gallons per day.
The new blower will be used to mix the remaining sludge for
pumping to the sewer system. Plant operators have two
operational options:
1. Discharge a portion of the liquid from each backwash
as supernatant and pump the remainder to the sewer.
2. Discharge all of the supernatant from one or two
backwashes, mix the stored sludge with the next
backwash and pump the mixture to the sewer system.

WATER TREATMENT PLANT/TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT/NPDES Page 2
Please review the Drawings, Specifications and above data and
provide the Town with an Authorization to Construct.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact this
office.
Very truly yours,
FRANK C. COCKINOS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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H.L. Moorefield, Jr., P.E.
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Enclosures
cc: Town of Mount Pleasant

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 14, 1998
Scott Barringer
Town of Mount Pleasant
P.O. Box 787
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
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NC DENR
Subject: Renewal of NPDES Permit No. NCO044717
Mount Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County
Dear Permittee:
The subject permit expires on April 30, 1999. North Carolina General Stature 143.215.1(c) requires that an
application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to the expiration date.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than November
3, 1998. Failure to request renewal by November 3, 1998 will result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00.
Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after April 30, 1999 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the permit
must not be allowed to expire. Operation of waste treatment works or continuation of a discharge after April 30,
1999 would violate NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at the subject facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Robert
Farmer of the Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 531. You may also contact the
Mooresville Regional Office at [phone] to begin the rescission process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items which you must
submit when applying for renewal of the subject permit.
If you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed below.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
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NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
Permit Renewal Applications
Renewal Package Checklist
NPDES Permit No. NCO044717
Town of Mount Pleasant
Cabarrus County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting the renewal and documenting any changes at the facility
since issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an
Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
If an Authorized Representative is preparing the renewal package, documentation
must be provided from the permittee defining the person or company preparing the
renewal package as an Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.ILb. of the NPDES
permit).
❑ A renewal fee of $200 in accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0105(b). The fee is based
on permitted wastewater flow from the Mount Pleasant WTP discharge. Make
checks payable to NC DENR. See the note below concerning fee amounts.
❑ A narrative description of the sludge management plan at the subject facility. If
your facility has no sludge management plan, explain the reason for this in your
cover letter. Submit one original and two copies.
The following requirement does NOT apply to municipal or non -industrial facilities.
The following item applies to Industrial facilities only:
❑ Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (listed in Appendix A of Title 40 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis
in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
Send the completed renewal package and appropriate fee to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
For renewal packages postmarked on or prior to November 3, 1998, submit a fee of $200.
For renewal packages postmarked AFTER November 3, 1998, submit a fee of $400.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management `
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Scott Barringer
P0Box 787
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
Dear Mr. Barringer:
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MAY 4 09d
April 30, 1994
IN T.' "VIROWIVAI MANAGEMENT
WORESVIIIE 1104IONAl OFFICE
Subject: Permit No. NCO044717
Mount Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on June 25, 1993, we
are forwarding herewith the subject state - 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 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 questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms. Susan Robson at
telephone number 9191733-5083.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
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Permit No. NCO044717
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT aZR� Dtp' , o�
9 IV.d% ' VT A E
PERMIT NA1'v.a, a R: Ar i'�r
CCURCES
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE .1994
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYS3:E
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,
Town of Mount Pleasant
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Mount Pleasant Water Treatment Plant
End of Foil Street
Mount Pleasant
Cabarrus County
to receiving waters designated as an unknown tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, H, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective June 1, 1994
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on April 30, 1999
Signed this day April 30, 1994
Original Signed By
David A Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCO044717
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Mount Pleasant
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge filter backwash water to outfall 001, and discharge raw water from a
3.Omillion gallon settling basin to outfall 002 both from a water treatment facility located at
Mount Pleasant Water Treatment Plant, End of Foil Street, Mount Pleasant, Cabamis County
(See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an
unknown tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Yadkin -Pee
Dee River Basin.

A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO044717
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001 - FILTER BACKWASH WATER. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified
below:
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Units (specify) Measurement
Sample *Sample
Mon. Avg.
Daily Max Mon, AVg. Daily Max. Frequency
Type Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
E
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 2/Month
Grab
E
Settleable Solids
0.1 m I/ I 0.2 m I/ I Weekly
Grab
E
Turbidity
' Weekly
Grab
U,D
Iron
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine
Weekly
Grab
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
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.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0044717
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 002 - WATER DISCHARGE FROM THE RAW WATER SETTLING BASIN. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Dischergg Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Units (specify) Measurement
Sample "SamDle
Mon. Avg.
Daily Max Mon. Ava. Daily Max. Frequency
Tvpe Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
E
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 2/Month
Grab
E
Settleable Solids
0.1 m I/ I 0.2 m l/ I Weekly
Grab
E
Turbidity
Weekly
Grab
U,D
Iron
Weekly
Grab
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
"The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
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
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
? . No later than 1.1 calendar days followin- a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates. a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

Part II
Page 1 of 14
PART H
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PER -NUTS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authorit-v
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DEM or Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
3. F-MC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal `'Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended. 33
i.: SC 1251, et. seq.
5. Masc'Dav Measurements
The "month]% average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and'or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during
such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days
the tests "ere reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Pan I of the
Permit.
b. The "week]\ average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sundae - Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. This Iimitation is identified as "Weekly Average"
in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during
a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found
each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.

Part II
Page 2 of 14
6. Concentration Measurement
The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sundae/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of
the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the ".Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
"Daily ?Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which dail} discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxN,gen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
March, April through June. July through September, and October through December.

Part II
Pace 3 of 14
7. Other Measurements
Floe. (NIGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average floe,
averagm
ed monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
durins the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facilit-• which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow,
shall be monitored continually except for the ifrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the . )w device.
8. Types of Samples
0
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shaw
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equ,_.l tir
discharge and combined proportional to the
individual sample collection, or
!�t of:
,e intervals over a 24 hour period of
rate of flow measured at the time of
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume ,Jected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined . a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Floe measurement bet sample intervals shall be determined b}
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, an present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1!24 c expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single. continuous sample collected o 4 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval veen influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval . .,ween effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
inter-als evenly spaced over the 2-1 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. H�)weyer, in no case may the time interval
bens. een effluent grab samples be greater than sip, 'u_) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of an}, set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where 1\ is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean. values of zero (0) shall be
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'Keighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
I I. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GE\-ER.-kL. CONDITIONS
Duty to Comfy'
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action. for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed S25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates am permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of 52,500 to
525,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Anv
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to 550,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed S10.000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed 5125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
143-215.6A]
d . Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
.Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed S 10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed 5125.000.
2. Dury to ?Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability,
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures"
(Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
-Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities. or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under \CGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills. even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Propem Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property. or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Seyerabilin
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists
for modifying. revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
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9. Duty to Reaprly
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the petnuttee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration. or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Si;natory Requirement<
All applications, reports. or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person A ho performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 19SO dollars), if authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons direct]}' responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination.
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
13. Permit 'Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the ]a« s. rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
1?2 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
Forth Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. J The
conditions, requirements, terms. and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTEN.�\CE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of ?north Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the_permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessan- to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system. which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility. `
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property. damage to
the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the
absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also+ is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
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periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will roeet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in :here is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based pei ;cent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permitter :pset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, i.�r perly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of prevenAve .Maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense i action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limita- if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination mad( ng administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset. and , an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial revie
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of up,
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmG. ve defense of upset shall demonstrate.
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2 ) The peri-nittee facility was at the time being pro-trly operated: and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this
permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids. sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
an, permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified. or revoked and reissued. to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Pan 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee
shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices.
7. Po\k-er Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power
failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of
inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents: All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, bode of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitorinc results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharee Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2,
31 or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
follo\ving the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as Amended. and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tamperin-7
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than 510,000 per violation, or
by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a
person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than 520,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both. -
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required b\ this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, includincr all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
pernvttee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
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8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director. or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and
other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit,
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d . Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Chances
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Pan 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit. nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justif}, the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including
notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application
process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permitlee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part H.
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal. approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DNIR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. T A enty-four Hour Reponinc
The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has no been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The followinL- shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part H. E. 5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the
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8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall prompt]), submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance ?notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Anv occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester: the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate \k aste",ater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
Any failure of a pumping station. sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
direct]v to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the DIN7sion of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than 510,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
• 1. CTW a13 •�
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to
believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-
dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge,,on a
non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
D. ReQuirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the
most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the
facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit
or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and
detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.

PART IV
AN'',"lJAL ADNEN7STERL'�G A]` D C'ONTUANCE MO.=ORD'�G FEE REQUIREI,'IEN?S
A. The perminet must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee a,ithin 30
(0i*ry) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fez in a timely manner in
accordznce with 15A ACAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to
revoke the permiL

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
The Honorable W. Ralph
Town of Mount Pleasant
Post Office Box 787
Mount Pleasant, North
Dear Mayor Austin:
May 22, 1991
Austin, Mayor
Carolina 28124
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO044717
Town of Mount Pleasant
Water Treatment Plant
Cabarrus County, NC
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO044717 was
issued on May 16, 1991 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so,
it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of
particular importance is Page 4.
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the
reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you
fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly
as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent"
reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing
the form. It is imperative that all applicable parts be
completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as
required.
The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions,
general conditions and special conditions applicable to the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s)
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N.C. 28115 • Telephone [phone] • FAX [phone]
An Fnual Onnnrrimiry Affirmative Arrinn Fmnlnvrr

The Honorable W. Ralph Austin, Mayor
Page Two
May 22, 1991
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the
event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process
failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified
wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating
wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of
wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater
being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of
wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by
this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A
civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation plus criminal
penalties may be assessed for such violations. If you find at
any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and
conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office
immediately. A Consent Order may be necessary while pursuing
action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed.
Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than
180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration
date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the
Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If
you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should
request that the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read
the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville
if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward
to providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
DRG:se

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" State of North Carolina
tagr not of Natural Resources and Community Development
1�i0r't;;0 Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary August 30, 1985 Director
The Honorable W. Ralph Austin, Mayor
Town of Mount Pleasant
PO Box 187
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
Subject: Permit No. NCO044717
Water Treatment Plant
Cabarrus County
Dear Mayor Austin:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on
May 14, 1985, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES permit.
This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina and
the US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing
before a hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within 30 days
following receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to be
contended. Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
Please take notice that permit is not transferable. Part II, B.2.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other
permits which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Dale
Overcash, at telephone number 919/733-5083.
ORIC50ff6y� aY
ARTHUR MOUBERRY
FOR
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
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Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27697, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Permit No.• NC0044717
v'
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES G COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M I T
To Discharge Wastewater .Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In Compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
Other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Envir mental Management Coanission. and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. as
amended,
The Town of Mt. Pleasant
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater frx= a facility Located at
Mt. Pleasant Water Treatment Plant
Cabarrus County
to receiving graters designated as an unnamed tributary to Little Buffalo Creek in
the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
in accordance with effluent li"tations. Wmitoriag xvquirenentz. and other
Conditions set Earth in Parts I. II, and III hereof_
This permit shall become effective September 1, 1985
This psrait and the suthorisatlon to discharge shall expire at aidnight
on August 31, 1990
Signed this day of August 30, 1985
ORIGINAL SIGNM DY
ARTNUR MOUBERW°
FnR
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental lanagement
By Authority of the Environmental
lianag�egoeat Coamiasion
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Permit No. NCO044717
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Town of Mt. Pleasant
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate the water treatment plant located on
Foil Street, Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus County, (Note Part III,
Condition No. C of this Permit), and
2. Continue to discharge from said water treatment plant into an
unnamed tributary to Little Buffalo Creek which is classified
Class "C".

A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATION AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and
lasting until
expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number(s)
001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the permittee
as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge
Limitations
Monitoring Requirements
Kg/day (Ibs/dam
Other. Units . (Specify)
Measurement
Sample ** Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max.
Daii y--Tvg Daily Max.
Frequency
Type Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous E
Total Suspended Solids
30 mg /I 45 mg /I
2 /Month
Grab E
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/I 0.2 ml/I
Weekly
Grab E
Turbidity
* *
Weekly
Grab E,U,D
* The discharge shall not cause the turbidity
of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity
exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge
level cannot
cause any increase
in turbidity in the receiving waters.
** E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream, E - Effluent
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All samples shall be collected during the back wash cycle. n
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The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be Z_ "
monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample. o
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Part I
Permit No. NC
B. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
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"Act" used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended.
"DEM" used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Firm (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4) . ., postmarked no later than the
30th day following the completed reporting period.
The first report is due on Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to
the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
3. Definitions
a. The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected in a one -
month period. The monthly average for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -month period.
b. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected during a
one -week period. The weekly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -week period.
c. Flow, M3/day (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the
24 hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the
arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar
month.
d. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the
summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual
values.
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e. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the
Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal
to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equiva-
lent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of
the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric
mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
f. Composite Sample: A "composite sample" is any of the following:
(1) Not less than four influent or effluent portions collected
at regular intervals over a period of 24 hours and composited
in proportion to flow.
(2) Not less than four equal volume influent or effluent portions
collected over a period of 24 hours at intervals proportional
to the flow.
(3) An influent or effluent portion collected continuously over
a period of 24 hours at a rate proportional to the flow.
g. Grab Sample: A "grab sample" is a single influent or effluent
portion which is not a composite sample. The sample(s) shall be
collected at the period(s) most representative of the total discharge.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq, The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, and to regulations published pursuant
to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed; and
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses.
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Permit No. NC
6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4)
Such increased frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require
more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not
required in this permit by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required by this Permit including all records of analyses performed and
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of
three (3) years, or longer if requested by the Division of Environmental
Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency.

PART II
Permit No. NC
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
3. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly
notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of each such
diversion or bypass.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I,
provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
or,if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or
failure of the primary source of power to said wastewater control
facilities.
8. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.
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Permit No. NC
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow thc, Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the REgioral Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is
located or in �,.,hic` any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable tines to have access to and copy any records required
t�be keot tr1:'pr the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any mnr,itcring enu nment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample ery discharge of pollutants.
2. Transfer of 0%vnersh,,) or Control
This permit is not t;arsferable. In the event of any change in control
or ownership Of' :..;J litif-s from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is cante.rol xt€ ;;, the perini ttee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller h;, letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit: ;r the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shay: he., fc varded to the Division of Environmental Management.
3. Availability of RepArts
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 318 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared
in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Di�:isinn of Environmental Management. As required by the Act,
effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false staterent on any such report may result in the im osition of criminal
penalties as provider! f:nr in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2� or in Section
309 of the F dera�' Act.
4. Permit Modific,at.on
After notice; and oroa rtunity ;or a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1(b)(2) and S. 144--215.l(e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, susv—ndn=J, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause includinc, ;ut iirilit`d to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. ubtainirp 01's permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully i fQirvant facts; or
c. A change in an7 condition that requires either a temporary or
permanent reduction or e1in-1 nation of the authorized discharge.
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5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution
of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject
under N. C. C. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC 1321.
8. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either
real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it
authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal
rights, nor any infringement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations.
9. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circum-
stance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other cir-
cumstances, and the reminder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.

PART II
Permit No NC
10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration
date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as
are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180
days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after
the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as
provided in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq..

Part III
Permit No. NC
A. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this
facility.
B. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to final
plans and specifications have been made by the Division of Environmental
Management within 60 days following acknowledgement that a complete set
of final plans and specifications has been received, the plans may be
considered approved and construction authorized.
C. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
D. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division
of Environmental Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be
required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility
with the current groundwater standards.
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,,RECEIVED
.+.� OF ENVIRONMENTAL
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State of North Carolina
1A N 3Y 1990
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources IftREaviuL
Division of Environmental Management ; °®=
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
January 29, 1990
The Honorable Ralph Austin, Mayor
Town of Mount Pleasant
PO Box 787
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
George T. Everett, Ph. D.
Director
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit No. NCO044717
Mount Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County
Dear Mayor Austin:
On January 29, 1990, the Division of Environmental Management received a NPDES
Permit Application for the subject facility. The application is considered incomplete. Therefore,
the Division of Environmental Management is returning the application.
The returned information must be resubmitted with the following to complete the
application:
1 . A check for $100.00 made payable to the NC Department of EHNR.
The Division of Environmental Management will initiate the permit review process
upon receipt of the above requested information. The receipt of the above information does not
preclude this Division from requesting additional information at a future date.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone].
cc: e
Sincerely,
�IL�_C
�. ba e Overcash, PE
Supervisor, NPDES Permits
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
PART I - INSPECTION OF EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1. a. Place Visited: Mt. Pleasant Water Treatment Plant
b. Mailing Address: Post Office Box 98
Mt. Pleasant, N. C. 28124
2. Date of Investigation: 6/18/85 Date of Report: 6/19/85
3. By: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineering Technician II`1
4. a. Persons Contacted: No one
b. Phone No.: [phone] (Town Hall) +
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of Highway 49 and Highway 73 in
eastern Cabarrus County, travel north on Highway 49 approximately 0.6 miles
and turn left onto Jackson Street. Travel approximately 50 yards and turn
right onto Foil Street. The Water Treatment Plant is located at the end
of Foil Street.
6. a. The coordinates to the existing goint of effluent discharge are:
Latitude: 35025'00" Longitude: 80 25'00"
b. USGS Quad No.: F17NW (see attached map)
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): There is little area
available for the construction of any future wastewater treatment facilities.
8. Topography: Rolling 4-8% slopes
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: None within 200 feet of the water treatment
plant.
10. Receiving Stream: U.T. to Little Buffalo Creek
a. Classification: "C"
b. Minimum 7-Day, 10-Year discharge at site: 0.0 cfs
C. River Basinand Sub -Basin No.: Yadkin 030712
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING TREATMENT FACILITIES
1. Existing Facilities: The (old) water treatment plant is not being used at
this time. The Town has constructed a new water treatment plant which
operates a wastewater recycle system, therefore, eliminating a discharge.
The Town would like to keep the NPDES Permit valid for the old water
treatment plant in case of an emergency which may result in a discharge.
The Town is also exploring the possibility of connecting the discharge line
into the new water treatment plant's recycle system; however, this change
hasn't yet been made. Until this modification is made, the Permit should
remain in effect and should reflect final limits. The Town's old SOC has
since expired and any discharge from the water treatment plant would
probably violate the final limits contained in the Permit.
PART III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Performance Evaluation: Facility has reported no flow for the past twelve
(12) months.

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2. 0 & M Evaluation: The water treatment plant is currently not operating.
3. Recommendations and/or Special Conditions: It is recommended that the
NPDES Permit be renewed.

State of North Carolina
Uepartment of Natural Resources and Community Development
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
-{ ` S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
W�ao¢ASLV W, R4LCIA 4La-,I l Mb`foa
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onrSsror� a t 2 a
MAY 28 1985
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�(� REGfOfiRL OF-'�.
Dear
Subject: Appplication for N.PDES Permit No.µC-0-AA- F
Y� o� ono S �GSANi
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County
Receipt of the fdllowing documents is hereby acknowledged: �-,t Mi"L'7
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities)
Request for permit renewal
Other
If any of the items listed below are checked, the application received is in-
complete and the indicated.item(s) must be received before review can begin:
Application Form (copies enclosed)
Engineering Proposal (See (b) 1-5 on attached)
0 ther
25 .uo t v,rzN.rr fa.ecr_•��.4 ct 1:7r,
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
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review and preparation of a draft permit.
Once the permit is drafted, public notice must be issued for forty-five (45) days
prior to final action on the issuance -or denial of the permit. 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.
Sincerely rs
L P
Arthur Mouberry, P. •.
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
cc: I_Regional Supervisor
L i ,s. ' ,A,
An Equal Opportumry i Afhrmaave Action Emplover

` Y -�' TOWN N OF
I MOUNT
I
March 27, 1985
NCDEM
P 0 Box 950
Mooresville, NC 28115
Attention: Mr. D. R. Gleason
RE: NPDES Permit No. NC nn44717
Dear Mr. Gleason:
KASANT
Please renew the subject NPDES Permit No. NC 0044717 for
our town.
Thank you for your help.
nroisii �` Sincerely,
NTALI
MAR " s tp85
W. p ustin
tccoresv!:LE Mayor
lifGlONAE OFFICE'
WRA:lmb

Permit No.. NCO044717
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M I T
To Discharge Wastewater -Under the RATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARQ: ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In oomp.liaace with the provisions of Korth Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Kanagement Conxission. and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
The Town of Mt. Pleasant
is her-eby authorized to discharge agtesuLter a facility Loc-.ated at
Mt. Pleasant Water Treatment Plant
Cabarrus County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Little Buffalo Creek in
the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
in accordance with effluent liditations, monitoring and other
conditions set f�art3� in Parts X. II, and Ili hereof_ •
This -per-nit sha11 become effective
This petiit and the to discharM shall expire at t
on
Signed thl day of
DRAFT
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Diviaicn of Envirognental Management
By Authority of the Envirowental
Management ComdAsion
K1 V T1

Permit No. NCO044717
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Town of Mt. Pleasant
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate the water treatment plant located on
Foil Street, Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus County, (Note Part III,
Condition No. C of this Permit), and
2. Continue to discharge from said water treatment plant into an
unnamed tributary to Little Buffalo Creek which is classified
Class "C".

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A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATION AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations
Monitoring
Requirements
Kg/day (Ibs/day)
Other. Units . (Specify)
Measurement
Sample
** Sample
Daily_ Avg_ i�— 1�ax.
Daly vg, Daily Max.
requency
Type
Location
Flow
Weekly Instantaneous
E
Total Suspended Solids
30 mg/I 45 mg/I
2/Month
Grab
E
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/I 0.2 ml/I
Weekly
Grab
E
Turbidity
* *
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
* The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of
the receiving water to exceed .50 NTU.
If the
turbidity
exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge level cause any
increase
In turbidity in the receiving waters.
** E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream,
E - Effluent
All samples shall be collected during the back
wash cycle.
o
0 3.
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.
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V
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible
foam in other than trace
amounts.

Permit No. NC
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
To Discharge Wastewater Under The NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions 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 Fecerai
Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
The Town of Mt. Pleasant
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at.
Mt. Pleasant :later Treatment Plant
.Cabarrus County
to receiving waters
Unnamed Tributary to Little Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin Fiver Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
L
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
Signed this day of
Neil S. Grigg, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

Page of
Permit No. NC
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Town of "t. Pleasant
is hereby authorized- to:
1. Construct and operate wastewater treatment facilities or wastewater
collection facilities to serve the Mt. Pleasant Water Treatment Plant
(Note Condition No. C of this Permit), and
2. Continue to discharge from said water treatment plant into an unnamed
tributary to Little buffalo Creek which is classified Class "C".

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A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on eff:ctive date of the arnit and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 0n!.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
K da lbs da
Monthly Avg. weekly Avg.
Fl ow,
TSS
Settleable Matter
Turbidity (Above Background) ,
Temperature
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Residue
Other -Units (Specify)
Monthly Avg. weeKlY vg.
30 rig/l
O.19 nl/l
50 JTH' s
***
*Sample Locations: I-Influen�, E-Effluent, U-Ups ream, D-Downstream
Monitoring Requirements
Measurement **Sample *Sample
requency ape Location
Meekly
Instantaneous
E
45 rig/1
Quarterly
Grab
E
0.15 ml/l
'Meekly
Grab
E
50 ',ru,s
'Meekly
Grab
U,D
�deekly
Grab
E,U,D
Weekly
Grab
U,D
Quarterly
Grab
E
**P;l1 stream
samples stall
be grab.
***The temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a tem pe►•ature in the receiving stream of more than
50F above ambient stream water temperature.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than D.o standard units and
shall be monitored monthly by grab samples at E, U, D.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Part I
Permit No. NC
Q. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
On or before effective date of this Permit.
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
M 4 & I 4

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Page Two
Parameter Discharge Limitations
Monthly Average �1� ee�1y Average
TSS 30 mg/l 45 mg/l
Settleable Matter 0.10 ml/l 0.15 rnl/l
Turbidity (Above Background) 50 JTU's 50 JTU's
pH 6-9 S.U.
Temperature
*Temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a
temperature in the receiving stream of more than 5oF above ambient stream
water teirperat!sre.
It is further recomunended that a Special Order by Consent be prepared
and executed by the Commission which includes a set of effluent limitations
which the Town, possibly can comply with and a time schedule for the
construction of facilities to treat and/or to discharge the wastewater
from the water plant to the wastewater collection system. The proposed
time schedule is as follows:
1. Submit plans and specifications for construction of facilities to
meet final affluent limitations or to crease discharges on or before
January 5, 1980.
2. 6elin construction of proposed facilities on or before June 5, 1930.
3. Complete construction of or000sed facilities on or before July 31,
1Y?1.
4. Attainment of operational level or cease discharge on or before
September 1, 1981.
The proposed interim:► effluent limitations are as follows:
Parameter
TSS
Settleable ,'Matter
PH
Temperature
Limitations
Aonthl Avg WetUy A_v_
600 m3/l 903 m3/1
75 ml/l 100 ml/l
5-3 s.u.
*
*The temperature of tho effluent shall ba such teat it will not cause
a temperature in the receiving stream of more than 5oF above ambient
stream water temperature.

FRANK C. COCKINOS & ASSOCIATES, INC.^ 1y CONSULTING ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 3863 600 LEXINGTON AVENUE
CHARLOTTE, N.C. 28203 lro [phone]
\� November 2, 1979
North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources & Community Development
Southern Piedmont Field Office
Post Office Box 950
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Attention: Mr. D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Reference: Town of Mount Pleasant
Dear Rex:
co'V'417-i CESDS -AND
NO
fJlVlSi3i; �,r
Your letter of October 29, 1979, managed to create
a minor case of heartburn around here. We have evidently been
struck by the fantastic lightening of the US Postal Service
again. Attached is copy number two of our letter of September 21
answering your letter of October 29. If this one arrives, call
or let me know.
Should you have any questions, please contact this
office.
Very truly yours,
FRANK C. COCKINOS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
b1
H. L. Moorefield, Jr., P.E.
HLM:jj
Attachment
cc: Town of Mount Pleasant

North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources 6 Community Development
Post Office Box 950
:Mooresville, North Carolina 23115
AttentL.on: i•ir. D. Rex Gleason, P.B.
Reference: Town of Mount Pleasant
Dear Rex:
September 21, 1979
Co 44tlWe NATp&
D�� AND
zry S 1979
Op+13w'4 irk6F1Npt
Per your request of September 19, 1979, we have reviewed this
project (now under design). We believe that the following dates can be
tie t :
Submissions of Plans (DIIS and DEA) January 5, 1980
Construction Start June 5, 1930
Completion of Construction July 31, 1981
Cease Discharge Septe:rber 1, 1981
As you can see, we are providing what appears to be plenty
of time to complete each phase of the project for permit purposes. At
this time, we do not foresee any reason that these dates will need future
revision. You will note that we have left an extended period between plan
submission and construction start (i.e., contract execution). This project
will require fairly complicated plans and specifications. Some exceptional
equipment, in both water and wastewater treatment, is being used and, thus,
agency reviews may take longer than normal.
Should you have any questions, please contact this office.
Very truly yours,
FRANK C. COCKINOS 5 ASSOCIATES, INIC.
11. L. Moorefield, Jr., P.E.
I1LM: J J
cc: Honorable Mayor W. Ralph Austin

10*
NORTH CAROLIkA DEPT. OF NATURAL & ECGj%i0 MIC RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMEU COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
To be filed only by municipal wastewater dischargers
APPLICATION NUMBER
FOR 7
AGENCY
USE DATE RECEIVED
7 i o �
YEAR M0. DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading the accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1. Name of organization responsible for facility Town of Mount Pleasant
2. Address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge:
A. Name Town of Mount Pleasant Water Treatment Plant
B. Mailing address:
1. Street address Post Office Box 187
2. city Mount Pleasant 3. County _
4. State North Carolina 28124 5. ZIP,
C. Location:
A% 1. Street Circle Drive
v` Q� 2. City ant Pleasant 3. County
4. State North Carolina
D. Telephone No. 704
Area
Code
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 3. Otherwise proceed directly to item 4.
Cabarrus
Cabarrus
3. If you meet the condition stated above, check here ❑ 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
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City
_
5. State
N/A
4. County
6. ZIP _
4. Type of treatment:
A.cXNone B. O Primary C.❑ Intermediate D.O Secondary E.❑ Advanced
5. Design flow (average daily) of facility mgd.
6. Percent B00 removal (actual):
A.000-29.9 B.O 30-64.9 C. ❑ 65-84.9 D. ❑ 85-94.9 E. ❑ 95 or more
7. Population served:
A.❑ 1-199 B.❑200-499 C.❑500-999 D.ot1,000-4,999
E. ❑ 5,000-9,999 F.O 10,000 or more
8. Number of separate discharge points:
A. U 1 B. o 2 C.0 3 D. ❑ 4 E.0 5 F.0 6 or more

9. Desr.riptiun of waste water discheraod to surface waters only (chec.x applicdt,i,:,. 6
Flow, t+GD (miiiion gallons per operating day) .A uav< treated before
Jischarde per discharging (percent)
operating day —T-'—
(�'- j 0.01- 0.05 0.1- 0.5- 1.0- 5 or None 0.1- 35- 65- 95-
I G.��C94f Gag i,,099 0.44 0.9? 4.9 S more 34.9 64.9 g4.9 r 100
(4) (5) (6) i (7) j (f1) (`1) (10)
A. P-erag,? !_X
B. Maxinxim -_ # X —
i
10. 'f a^; ?ste w,::e;, .rented nr 1.-ntrnated, 's discharged tG Maces other than
surf;ice waters. check bP� nw ? ; a'oplicable. _1
-- ) Row, MGD (miilinn gallons Per oneratinq day)
wa::'.^ Xri.er is 0-0.0099 0.01-O,na4 0.05-0,099 0.1-0.49 t^ 5_
.dischAroai to 99 1,0-4.9 5 or more
i) (2) (3) (4) ! (5) (6) (71
A. Deep well +
Ft, f Vd,?nr-tirR I.'1gRR^
C. Suhsur.;;ce percr.r,�tinr, ,yStr^m
sp,��;fy.
il. J•. emy ,1u1,1c ultiiaztely returned to a waterway? )\jam
A.7: yr5 3.[1 no
12. a. Do you receive industrial waste?
. r.. yes 2. [Xno
b, if %yes, rntcr apD►•oximate number of industrial dischargers into system
13. Type of cnilection sewer syste-n: N/A
4.a Separate sanitary
B.01,pmhined sanitary and storm
C. o Both separate and combined sewer systems
14. Name of receiving water or waters
15. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or m^,r•e of the followine substances: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium,
cadmi»m, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols.
4.0 yes B.00no
I certify that 1 am faniliAr with the information contained in the application and
that to the hest of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and
accurate.
ii .rI:GS UL1
Printed Name of Person Signing
Title
October
Date ADDlication Signed AO,2 /j — 7�
Signature' o`,` QDq�ica�`
any f Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes
any false statement representation, or certi ication in any application, record, report, plan,
or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
)perated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management CoMnission
Lmplementing that Article, shall be guiltv of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
?10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both, (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provide;
i punishment by a fine of not more than 810,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
.or a Similar offense.)

MEMO.
TO:
A SUBJECT:
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Resources &Coi-Timunity Deveelopment

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NORTH CAROL I NA
SPECIAL ORDER BY CONSENT
EMC WQ � 0. C) S
CABARRUS COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE DISCHARGE OF
INADEQUATELY TREATED WASTEWATER FROM THE
T014N OF MT. PLEASANT WATER TREATMENT PLANT
CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
This ORDER BY CONSENT is made and entered into by the Town of Pit. Pleasant,
hereinafter referred to as the TOWN, with the North Carolina Environmental
N•ianagement Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter
known as the COMMISSION.
WITNESSETH:
I. The TOWN does hereby stipulate as follows:
A. The T014N owns and operates a water treatment plant located in Cabarrus
County, North Carolina, and in operating said water treatment plant
does discharge filter backwash water and alum sludges to an unnamed
tributary to Little Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin River Basin.
B. The TOWN will be unable to comply with final effluent limitations
required by the COMMISSION to protect water quality in the receiving
stream without the construction of wastewater treatment facilities.
II. The TOWN and the COMMISSION recognize the following:
A. The wastewater from the water treatment plant receives no treatment
prior to discharge to the surface waters of the State.
B. The TOWN shall achieve compliance with the final effluent limitations
contained in NPDES Permit No. NC 0044717 by constructing additional
wastewater treatment facilities or by ceasing all discharges to the
surface waters and discharging the wastewater to the TOWN's sewerage
system for treatment.
III. The TOWN, desiring to comply with the legal requirements of the COMMISSION
regarding waste disposal and with all pertinent provisions of the law
and applicable rules and regulations of the COMMISSION, does hereby agree
to do and perform all of the follo,,ding things:
A. Comply with the following interim effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements:

A. (1) EFFLUFNT LIMITATIONS AND MONITOI;ING REQUIREMENTS - INTERIM
During -the period beginning on the effective date of Order and lasting until January 1, 19822
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001.
Monitoring and reporting of the wastewater treatment plant influent, effluent, and surface
waters shall be in compliance with Title 15, NCAC, Chapter 2, Subchapter 2a, Section .0505,
.0506, and .0508 (Surface Water Monitoring, Reporting).
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
_ Discharge Limitations
kg/day(lbs/day) Other Units (Specify)
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg Weekly Avg.
TSS 600 mg/l
Settleable Matter 75 ml/l
Temperature ***
Turbidity
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Residue
900 mg/l
100 ml/l
Monitoring,Requirements
Measurement
** Sample
* Sample
Type
Location
Weekly
Instantaneous E
Quarterly
Grab
E
Weekly
Grab
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Quarterly
Grab
E
*Sample Locations: I -Influent, E-Effluent, U-Upstream, D-Downstream **All stream samples shall be grab.
***The temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a temperature in the receiving stream of more than
5oF above ambient stream water temperature.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9,0 standard units and shall be monitored monthly
by grab samples at E, U, D.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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Page Three
B. Construct wastewater collection facilities in order to cease all
discharges of wastewater to the surface waters from the water treat-
ment plant or construct wastewater treatment facilities in accordance
with the following time schedule:
(1) Submit plans and specifications for construction of facilities
to meet final effluent limitations or to cease discharges on
or before April 1, 1980.
(2) Begin construction of proposed facilities on or before September
5, 1980.
(3) Complete construction of proposed facilities on or before
October 1, 1981.
(4) Attainment of operational level or cease discharge on or before
January 1, 1982.
IV. Any violation of the terms and conditions of this Order, including failure
to comply with interim effluent limitations and to meet the compliance
schedule shall subject the TOWN to enforcement action pursuant to NCGS
143-215.6, including the assessment of civil penalties.
This the day of , 1980.
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT
BY:
The Honorable W. Ralph Austin, Mayor
Town of Mt. Pleasant
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
ANM
CERTIFICATION:
Chairman
This Special Order by Consent was approved by the Town Council of the Town
of Mt. Pleasant on the day of , 1980, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the Order for the Council.
Certified by:
Pam Bruleson, Town Clerk
Approved and Accepted
Date:

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FACT SHEET
re
SPECIAL ORDER BY CONSENT
Town of Mt. Pleasant
NPDES Permit No. NC 0044717
Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Applicant's Name: Town of Mt. Pleasant
Applicant's Mailing Address: Post Office Box 187
Mt. Pleasant, !`forth Carolina 28124
Location of Facility: The water plant is located in P1t. Pleasant on Trail
Street, just off of Highway 49 North.
Existing Facilities: There are no existing wastewater treatment facilities
at the Mt. Pleasant Water Treatment Plant.
Proposed facilities: The Town proposes to construct wastewater treatment
facilities or cease discharge to the surface waters.
Receiving Stream: Unnamed tributary to Little Buffalo Creek, Class "C",
7Q10: 0.0 cfs.
Type of Wastewater: Alum sludge and filter backwash
Final Effluent Limitations:
In effect on the effective date of the Permit)
Parameter
TSS
Settleable Solids
Turbidity (Above Background)
Limitations
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg.
30 mg/1 45 mg/l
.01 ml/l 0.15 ml/l
50 JTU's 50 JTU's
pH: Shall not be less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
Temperature: Shall be such as to not cause a temperature in the receiving
stream of 50F above ambient stream water temperature.

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Interim Effluent Limitations: Page Two
Specified in Special Order by Consent)
Parameter Limitations
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg.
TSS 600 mg/l 900 mg/l
Settleable Solids 75 ml/l 75 ml/l
pH 6-9 s.u.
Temperature <050 Above ambient in the stream
Compliance Schedule:
(1) Submit final plans and specifications for the proposed additional
facilities on or before April 1, 1980.
(2) Upon approval by N. C. Division of Environmental Management, begin
construction on or before September 5, 1980.
(3) Complete construction of proposed facilities on or before October 1,
1981.
(4) Attain compliance with final effluent limitations or cease discharge
to the surface waters on or before January 1, 1982.

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL rWWAGEMINT
March 17, 1980
Mr. Q "oorefieli, P. E.
Frank C. Cockinos and Associates, Inc.
Post Office Box 3863
Charlotte, North Carolina
Subject: Special Order by Consent
Compliance Schedule
Town of fit. Pleasant
Cabarrus County, q. C.
Dear Do:
Attached is a cony of the Special Order by Consent that has been
forwarded to tic Town of Ht. Pleasant. The dates in the Special Order
by Consent compliance schedule were provided by the Applicant.
If ,you have questions regardinn this ratter, please ¢eel free to contact
pie.
Sincerely,
OPHOUNAL S:GiiL"J By
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Permits A EnCineerinn
Attachment
DRG:ss

NORTH CAROLINA
SPECIAL ORDER BY CONSENT
EMC WQ 80-08
CABARRUS COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE DISCHARGE OF
INADEQUATELY TREATED WASTEWATER FROM THE
TOWN OF MT. PLEASANT WATER TREATMENT PLANT
CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
This ORDER BY CONSENT is made and entered into by the Town of Pit. Pleasant,
hereinafter referred to as the TOWN, with the North Carolina Environmental
:Management Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter
known as the COMMISSION.
WITNESSETH:
I. The TOWN does hereby stipulate as follows:
A. The TOWN owns and operates a water treatment plant located in Cabarrus
County, North Carolina, and in operating said water treatment plant
does discharge filter backwash water and alum sludges to an unnamed
tributary to Little Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin River Basin.
B. The TOWN will be unable to comply with final effluent limitations
required by the COMMISSION to protect water quality in the receiving
stream without the construction of wastewater treatment facilities.
II. The TOWN and the COMMISSION recognize the following:
A. The wastewater from the water treatment plant receives no treatment
prior to discharge to the surface waters of the State.
B. The TOWN shall achieve compliance with the final effluent limitations
contained in NPDES Permit No. NC 0044717 by constructing additional
wastewater treatment facilities or by ceasing all discharges to the
surface waters and discharging the wastewater to the TOWN's sewerage
system for treatment.
III. The TOWN, desiring to comply with the legal requirements of the COMMISSION
regarding waste disposal and with all pertinent provisions of the law
and applicable rules and regulations of the COMMISSION, does hereby agree
to do and perform all of the following things:
A. Comply with the following interim effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements:

A. (1) EFFLUFNT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - INTERIM
During the period beginning on the effective date of Order and lasting until January 1, 1982,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001.
Monitoring and reporting of the wastewater treatment plant influent, effluent, and surface
waters shall be in compliance with Title 15, NCAC, Chapter 2, Subchapter 2B, Section .0505,
.0506, and .0508 (Surface Water Monitoring, Reporting).
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge
Limitations
Monitoring
Requirements
kg/day(lbs/day)
Other Units
(Specify) Measurement
** Sample * Sample
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg.
Monthly Avg.
Weekly Avg.
Type Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous E
TSS
600 mg/l
900 mg/l Quarterly
Grab E
Settleable Matter
75 ml/l
100 ml/l Weekly
Grab E
Temperature
***
Weekly
Grab E, U, D
Turbidity
Weekly
Grab U, D
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab U, D
Total Residue
Quarterly
Grab E
*Sample Locations: I -Influent, E-Effluent, U-Upstream, D-Downstream **All stream samples shall be grab.
***The temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a temperature in the receiving stream of more than
50F above ambient stream water temperature.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9,0 standard units and shall be monitored monthly
by grab samples at E, U, D.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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B. Construct wastewater collection facilities in order to cease all
discharges of wastewater to the surface waters from the water treat-
ment plant or construct wastewater treatment facilities in accordance
with the following time schedule:
(1) Submit plans and specifications for construction of facilities
to meet final effluent limitations or to cease discharges on
or before April 1, 1980.
(2) Begin construction of proposed facilities on or before September
5, 1980.
(3) Complete construction of proposed facilities on or before
October 1, 1981.
(4) Attainment of operational level or cease discharge on or before
January 1, 1982.
IV. Any violation of the terms and conditions of this Order, including failure
to comply with interim effluent limitations and to meet the compliance
schedule shall subject the TOWN to enforcement action pursuant to NCGS
143-215.6, including the assessment of civil penalties.
This the
CERTIFICATION:
day of 1980.
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT
IN
The Honorable W. Ralph Austin, Mayor
Town of Pit. Pleasant
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
mu
Chairman
This Special Order by Consent was approved by the Town Council of the Town
of Mt. Pleasant on the day of , 1980, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the Order for the Council.
Certified by:
Pam Brul.eson, Torun Clerk
Approved and Accepted
Date:

IQ C. AEPT. Or NATURIT
RESOURCES AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPME'
D�y J ,,,.
The honorable Relfh
Town of Mt. Pleasant
Post Office Box 137
Mt. Pleasant, North
Dear Mayor Austin:
MAR 14 WO
Austin, Mayor
Carolina 28124
DIVISION OF E4VIRINMEVTAL "�A3AGEME417
March 12, 1980
Subject: Special Order by Consent
Town, of pit. Pleasant
Cabarrus County
This letter is to forward the original and three (3) copies of a Special
Order by Consent which, if executed by the Town, will be presented to the
Environmental % nagement Commission for approval. The Order recognizes the
Town's desire to comply with appropriate provisions of Public Law 92.500, as
mended. The Urder fur0er recognizes that, despite the desire and intent
to comply, the construction of wastewater treatment facilities will be
required to meet the final effluent limitations which will protect the water
quality of the receiving strea;n.
The Town will be expected to make all efforts to comply with limitations,
terns, and conditions contained in the NPDLS Permit except as is allovied by
the attached Special Order by Consent. This Special Order by Consent is to
be signed and returned within fourteen (14) days after receipt. If you have
any questions or concern about any of the terms or conditions contained in
the Order, please contact {sir. 'William Ross, Office of Enforcement, at 919/733-7247.
Yours very truly,
Original Signed By
Mt S, Grigg
N5. Grigg
Director
Attachments
cc: Mr. Sanford 11arvey
Enforcement & Emergency Response
Mnformation Services
ooresville Regional Office
WKE:ss �o

The Honorable Ralph Austin,
Town of tot . Pleasant
Post Office Box 187
Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina
Dear Mayor Austin:
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Mayor
28124
May 12, 1980
SUBJECT: Special Order by Consent
Town of hit. Pleasant
Cabarrus County
The Environmental Management Commission in session on May 8, 1980,
approved and executed the attached Consent Order. The terms and condi-
tions of the Consent Order are in full effect. You are reminded that the
final limits contained in the permit will not be enforced by the State of
North Carolina provided the Town of Mt. Pleasant complies with the limits,
schedules and conditions contained in the Consent Order.
Yours very truly,
Original Signed By
Neil S. Grigg
Neil S. Grigg
Director
Attachment
cc: Enforcement & Emergency Response
✓Ffooresville Regional Office
Office of Legal Affairs
Information Services

DIVISION OF ENVIROITMESTAL MWi►AGMFaNT
February 29, 1080
Mr. Ralph Austin, Mayor
Town of '3ount Pleasant
P.O. Box 187
Mount Pleasant, ':orth Carolina 28124 9IV1SIDN 0F E;{'JIRDNMENiAI 'ANA6E;yli
Permit No. N0044717 b�4��SVM.WAAR OffICL
Mount Pleasant Watef Tlant
Cabarrus County
Subject:
Uear Mr. Austin:
In accordance with your application for discharge Permit received
October 25, 1978, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDP.S
Permit. This Permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North
Carolina General Statutes 143--215.1 and the Menoraadwr c..' Agreement
between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
dated October 19, 1975.
Tf any parts, requirements. or limitations contained in this Permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an ad;ludicatory hearing
before a hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within 30
days following receipt of this Permit, id::tifying the specific issues
to be contended. Unless such demand is cur+ue, this Permit shall be final
and binding.
Please take notice that this Permit is not transferable. Part II,
B.2. addresses the requirements to be followed in rase of change in
ownership or control of this dischar,e.
This Permit does not affect the: legal requirement to obtain other
Permits which may be requires; by the Division of Environmental ixanaa_ement.
If you have any questions concerning this Permit, please contact us.
Yours very truly,
Original Signed By
A. C. TURNAGE, JR.
'folNeil S. Grigg
Director
cc: Mr. George Harlow, EPA
Mooresville Regional Office
Mooresville Office Manager

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL NANAGEMENiT
PERMIT
To Discharge Wastewater Under The NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINrATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions o-� North Carolina Gneral Statute
1,13-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adont?(
;;v the North Carolina Environmental Management ComaniS'sion, and the �ec:elal
',41ater Pollution Control Act, as amended,
The Town of Mt. Pleasant
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility looted at
Mt. Pleasant Water Treatment Plant
Cabarrus County
to receiving waters
Unnamed Tributary to Little Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective FEB 29 1980
on DEC 3i� oer it and the authorization to discharge shaii expire at midnigh1984 t
Signed this day of FEB 29 1980
Original Signed By
A. C. TURNAGE, JR.
Neil S. Grigg, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

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Permit No. NC ►>
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Town of Mt. Pleasant
is hereby authorized to:
1. Construct and operate wastewater treatment faciTities or wastewater
collection facilities to serve the Mt. Pleasant Water Treatment Plant
(Note Condition No. C of this Permit), and
2. Continue to discharge from said water treatment plant into an unnamed
tributary to Little Buffalo Creek which is classified Class "C".

A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on effective date of the Permit and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfal1(s) serial number(s) 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Kq!day lbs/da_,
Mont. Weedy Avg.
Flow
TSS
Settleable Matter
Turbidity (Above Background)
Temperature
Dissolved Oxygen
Total Residue
Other -Units (Specify) Measurement **Sample *Sample
Mont Y vg. W ee k Ty—y—q• requency Type Loca J on
30 mg/l
0.10 ml/l
50 JTU's
***
*Sample Locations: I -Influent, E-Effluent, U-Upstream, D-Downstream
Weekly
Instantaneous
E
45 mg/l
Quarterly
Grab
E
0.15 ml/l
Weekly
Grab
E
50 JTU's
Weekly
Grab
U,D
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
Weekly
Grab
U,D
Quarterly
Grab
E
**All stream
samples shall
be grab.
***The temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a temperature in the receiving stream of more than
5OF above ambient stream water temperature.
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The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and
shall be monitored monthly by grab samples at E, U, D. ,;: z
0
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D. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIA14CE
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations,
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
On or before effective date of this Permit.
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
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"Act" used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended.
"OEM" used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and,1.4) postmarked no later than the
45th day following the completed reporting period.
The first report is due on MAY J_5 1980 . Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to
the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
3. Definitions
a. The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected in a one -
month period. The monthly average for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -month period.
b. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected during a
one -week period. The weekly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -week period.
c. Flow, M3/day (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the
24 hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the
arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar
month.
d. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the
summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual
values.
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e. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the
Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal
to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equiva-
lent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of
the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric
mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
f. Composite Sample. A, "composite sample" is any of the following:
(1) ;got less than four influent or effluent portions collected
at regular intervals over a period of 24 hours and composited
in proportion to flow.
(2) Not less than four equal volume influent or effluent portions
collected over a period of 24 hours at intervals proportional
to the flow.
(3) An influent or effluent: portion collected continuously over
a period of 24 hours at a rate proportional to the flow.
g. Grab Sample: A "grab sample" is a single influent or effluent
portion which is not a composite sample. The sample(s) shall be
collected at the periods) most representative of the total discharge.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analyses of pollutants shall conform to the EMC
regulations pi.;bllshpd pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq, The
'rtater and Air Quality Reporting Act, and to regulations published pursuant
to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Result's
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
thi3 permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
s. The dates the analyses were performed; and
c. The person(s) v.,ho performed the analyses.
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6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4)
Such increased frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require
more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not
required in this permit by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required by this Permit including all records of analyses performed and
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of
three (3) years, or longer if requested by the Division of Environmental
Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency.
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A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
3. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly
notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of each such
diversion or bypass.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I,
provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
or,if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or
failure of the primary source of power to said wastewater control
facilities.
8. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.

PART II
Permit No. NC
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is
located or in which any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
2 Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in control
or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit in the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shall be forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
3. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared
in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act,
effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the im osition of criminal
penalties as provided for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2� or in Section
309 of the Federal Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1(b)(2) and G. S. 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or
permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge.
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5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
ill accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee :.o notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act:, 33 USC 1319.
7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution
of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities., or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject
under N. C, G. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC 1321.
8. Property RJghts
Tile issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either
real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it
authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal
rights, nor any infringement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations.
9. Severabi 1 i e:y
T;ie provis-ons of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circum-
stance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other cir-
cumstances, and the remainder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.
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10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration
date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as
are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180
days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after
the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as
provided in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq..
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering.Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Susan A. Robson
Date: January 13, 1994
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Cabarrus
Permit No. NCO044717
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
No X
1. Facility and Address: Mount Pleasant WTP
Town of Mount Pleasant
Post Office Box 787
Mount Pleasant, North Carolina 28124
2. Date of Investigation: 01-13-94
3. Report Prepared By: G. T. Chen
4. Persons Contracted and Telephone Number: Mr. James Tomkinson;
Water Treatment Plant Supervisor; [phone]
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NC Highways 49
and 73 in Cabarrus County, travel north on Highway 49 about
1.1 miles; turn left onto Jackson Street and proceed about 250
feet; turn right onto Foil Street and proceed about 0.1 mile;
bear to the right onto a paved driveway to enter the water
treatment plant.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
001
Latitude: 35` 24' 42" Longitude: 80° 25' 52"
002
Latitude: 35' 24' 43" Longitude: 80' 25' 59"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 17 NW USGS Name: Mt. Pleasant, NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes X No If No, explain:

S. Topography (relationship to -flood plain included)-: Site area
is composed of three (3) terraces with steep slopes. The
water treatment plant is not located in a flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 250 feet.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Unnamed
tril­,�ary to Dutch Buffalo Creek.
a. "iassification: C
b. river Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin -Pee Dee & 03-07-12
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: Outfall 001 discharges filter backwash
water to an unnamed tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek and
Outfall 002 discharges stale raw water from a settling
basin of the water treatment plant into a roadside ditch
which enters the same UT below Outfall-0'01. No unknown
downstream users.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 2.530 MGD
(Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater
treatment facility? 0.030 MGD.
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
;,current design capacity)? 0.030 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: Outfall 001
discharges filter backwash water with no specific
treatment works. Outfall 002 will discharge raw water
from a 3.00 million gallon settling basin. The discharge
is necessary to prevent taste and odor problems in the
drinking water.
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
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in development: approved:
should be required: not needed:
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit No.:
Residuals Contractor:
Telephone No.:
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP:
RFRP:
Other:
c. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify): Alum sludge
is discharge into the municipal sewer system.
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): Class I, see attached rating sheet.
4. SIC Code(s): 4941
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular
facilities, i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a
metal plating company would be 14, not 56.
Primary: 21 Secondary: Stale raw water
fromsett ling basin
Main Treatment Unit Code: 50000
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.
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
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Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide
regional perspective for each option evaluated. Facility
discharges filter backwash water and stale raw water. No
alternative analysis evaluation is given.
Spray Irrigation:
Connection to Regional Sewer System:
Subsurface:
Other Disposal Options:
5. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous waste
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
quality or groundwater? The water treatment plant discharges
filter backwash water and stale raw water from a settling
basin. No air, groundwater and/or surface water quality will
be impacted by such discharge. In addition, no hazardous
waste is used at the subject facility.
G. Other Special Items: None.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Town of Mount Pleasant requests that its NPDES Discharge
Permit be renewed with a modification to include the discharge of
2.5 MGD of raw water from a 3.00 million gallon settling basin at
the Town's water treatment plant. The proposed discharge is
necessary to prevent taste and odor problems in the drinking water.
The proposed discharge is to a roadside ditch which enters an
unnamed tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek. Because the proposed
discharge involves a very large quantity (2.5 MGD) of water this
Office has consulted with Mr. Denton Payne, Division Engineer,
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) regarding this
matter. According to Mr. Payne, the Town of Mount Pleasant needs
to submit a proposal regarding the projected discharge to NCDOT for
review and approval. This Office has verbally advised Mr. James
Tomkinson, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, Town of Mt. Pleasant
that the Town needs to submit a proposal to NCDOT for review and
approval of the proposed discharge.
Pending final review and concurrence by the NCDOT, it is
recommended that the subject Permit be renewed and amended to
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include the additional 2.50 MGD of raw water discharge.
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Signature of Report Preparer
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Water Quality Re
Date
onal Supervisor
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF FACILITIES
Name of Plant:Hilili4.WhIA
Owner or Contact Person: _4,V -, MaY� ��
Mailing Address: r
County: e sa ,jt-n(5 Telephone: (7d*)
NPDES Permit No. NC00 717 Nondisc. Per. No. _
IssueDate: Expiration Date:
Existing Facility New Facility
Rated By: 8 T Date:
Reviewed (Train. & Cert.) Reg. Office
Reviewed (Train. & Cert.) Central Office
O R C S,� :gmLoo 7 Grade 7-
Plant Class: (circle one) U II III IV Total Points 15
ITEM POINTS
(1)
(2)
(3)
Industrial Pretreatment Units and/or
Industrial Pretreatment Program
(see definition No. 33)
4
DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN GPD
(not applicable to non -contaminated cooling waters, sludge
handling facilities for water purification plants, totally
closed cycle systems (def. No. 11), and facilities
consisting only of Item (4) (d) or Items (4) (d) and (11) (d))
0 20,000..........................
1
20.001 — 50,000..........................
2
50,001 -- 100,000..........................
3
100.001 -• 250,000..........................
4
250,001 — 500,000..........................
5
500.001--1,000,000..........................
8
1,000,001 -- 2,000.000 ........................
10
0=0010,001 each (and up) - rate 1 point additional for
200.000 gpd capacity up to a
maximum of 30
Design Flow (gpd) 13
PRELIMINARY UNITS (see definition no. 32)
(a) Bar Screens ................................
1
or
(b) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or
Comminuting Devices ........... .............
2
(c) Grit Removal ...............................
1
or
(d) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal ...........
2
(e) Flow Measuring Device .......................
1
or
(f) Instrumented Flow Measurement ..............
2
(g) Preaeration................................
2
(h) Influent Flow Equalization ................... 2
(i) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity .......... 2
Mechanical.......... 3
Dissolved Air Flotation. 8
�) Prechlorinalion .............................. 5
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS
(a) Septic Tank (see definition no. 43) ..............
(b) ImhoH Tank ....:.............................
(c) Primary Clarifiers ............................
(d) 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 or gold
mining) ......................................
2
5
5
(5) SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS
(a) Carbonaceous Stage
(i)Aeration . High Purity Oxygen System .....
20
Diffused Air System ...........
10
Mechanical Air System (fixed,
floating or rotor) ..............
8
Separate Sludge Reaeralion .....
3
(ii) Trickling Filter
High Rate ...................
7
Standard Rate ...............
5
Packed Tower ...............
5
(i i i) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated
Biological Filter ......................
10
(iv) Aerated Lagoons ..................... .
10
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors .......... 10
(vi) Sand Filters -
intermittent biological .... .
recirculating biological .... .
(vn) Stabilization Lagoons ..................
(viii)Clarifier .............................
(ix) Single stage system for combined
carbonaceous removal of BOD and
nitrogenous removal by nitrification
(see def. No. 12) (Points for this item
have to be in addition to items (5) (a)
(i) through (5) (a) (viff) .................
(x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD
removal...............................
(xi) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs') addition
to enhance organic compound removal .... .
(b) Nitrogenous Stage
(i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System .... .
Diffused Air System ...........
Mechanical Air System (fixed,
floating, or rotor) ...... ......
Separate Sludge Reaeralion .....
(ii) Trickling Filler -
High Rate ............. .
Standard Rate ............
Packed Tower............
(iii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated
Biological Filter .........................
(iv) Rotating Biological Contactors ............
(v) Sand Filter -
intermittent biological ....... .
recirculating biological ....... .
(v i) Clarifier ................................
2
3
5
8
5
5
20
10
8
3
7
5
5
10
10
2
3
5

(6) TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT UNIT
(10) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM (S) (See definition No. 9)
(a) Activated Carbons Beds -
(not applicable to chemical additions rated as item
without carbon regeneration .................. 5
(3) 01. (5) (a) (x�. (6) (a). (6) (b). (7) (b), (7) (e). r
with carbon regeneration .................... 15
(9) (a). (9) (b). or (9) (c) 5 points each: List:
(b) Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed -
..... 5
without carbon regeneration ................. 5
.. .. . 5
with carbon regeneration .................... 15
. . . . . 5
(c) Air Stripping .............................. 5
.... . 5
(d) Denitrification Process (separate process) ..... 10
(e) Electrodialysis .............................. 5
(11) MISCELLANEOUS UNITS
(0 Foam Separation ............................. 5
(a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds
(g) ton Exchange ................................ 5
for Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes
(h) Land Application of Treated Effluent
from mining operations containing nitrogen and/or
(see definition no. 22b) (not applicable for
phosphorous compounds in amounts significantly
sand, gravel, stone and other similar mining
greater than is common for domestic wastewater .......... 4
operations)
(b) Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage
W on agriculluralty managed sites (See del.
basins which are inherent in land application systems). 2
No. 4)................................... 10
(c) Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins
(ii) by high rate infiltration on non -agriculturally
inherent in land application systems.._.._--_-..- 5
managed sites (includes rotary distributors
(d) Pumps._—_—_._. 3
and similar fixed nozzle systems) ........... 4
(e) Stand -By Power Supply_ _ 3
(iii) by subsurface disposal (includes low pressure
(f) Thermal Pollution Coarol Device._.___._r...._._....._.­ 3
pipe systems and gravity systems except at
plants consisting of septic lank and nitrifica-
��
tion lines only) .................. _ ......... 4
TOTAL POINTS
0, Microscreens.................................. 5
(j) Phosphorus Remoial by Biological Processes
CLASSIFICATION
(See def. No. 26) ............................ 20
(k) Polishing Ponds - without aeration ....... 2
-
Class 1... 5 25 Points
26- 50 Points
with aeration .......... 5
__ _ _ . _ _
(1) Post Aeration - cascade .............. 0
Class III...____ _ 51- 65 Points
Class IV.._ 66- Up Points
diffused or mechanical ... 5
(m) Reverse Osmosis ............................... 5
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters - low rate ........... 2
Facilities having a rating of one through four points, inclusive,
(n)
high rate .......... 5
do not require a certified operator. Classification of all other
(o) Treatment processes for removal of metal or
facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible
cyanide .................................... 15
charge.
(p) Treatment processes for removal of toxic
than metal or cyanide 15
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned
materials other .........
a minimum classification of Class It.
I SLUDGE TREATMENT
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal
(a) Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated ............... 15
or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 11.
Aerobic .... _ ........ .
Unheated ...... .......
3 Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal
(b) Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) .......
5 of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class
(c) Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity .................
III.
Vacuum Assisted .......
5
(d) Sludge Elutriation .............................
5 In -plant processes and related control equipment which are an
(e) Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) ........
5 integral part of industrial production shall not be considered waste
(g ty) ..... • • • • • •
(f) Sludge Thickener (gravity) ..........
5 treatment. Likewise, discharges of wastewater from residences
(g) Dissolved Air Flotation Unit
having a design flow of 1,000 gpd or less, shall not be subject to
(not applicable to a unit rates as (3) () .........
8 rating.
(h) Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) ....
2
(i) Sludge Holding Tank- Aerated ................
5 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Non -aerated ............
2
(j) Sludge Incinerator - (not including activated
carbon regeneration) .....
10
(k) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge or Filter Press or other
similar dewatering devices ....................
10
(8) SLUDGE DISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
(a) Lagoons ........................................
(b) Land Application (surface and subsurface)
2
(see definition 22a)
-where the facility holds the land app. permit ...
10
-by contracting to a land application operator who
holds the land application permit ................ 2
-land application of sludge by a contractor who does
not hold the permit (of the wastewater treatment
facility where the sludge is generated .........
10
(c) Landfilled (burial) .............................
5
(9) DISINFECTION
5
(a) Chlorination ........................ .... .
5
(b) Dechlorination ........................
5
(c) Ozone . .... ....................
5
(d) Radiation ..........................

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June 1.5, 1993
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North Carolina Department of Natural Resources : P�DG,7E l�lEtj�tiiE�•4L �r'V,4rf,�gEN1
and Community Development REGIOgAt G
Division of Environmental, Management � EfICE
p,O, Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Gentlemen]
please find attached our application for an additional
Permit to Discharge to our existing NPDES-Permit No.
N00044717 and our check for $400.00 far the permit fee.
If you need any additional information, please feel
free to contact us at 704--436-9803,
Si erely,
Scott Barringer
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Enclosures
cC: Mrs. Brenda J. Smith, F.G.
Regional Supervisor
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To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Date: January 23, 1991
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Cabarrus
NPDES Permit No.: NC0044717
MRO No. 91-10
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Mt. Pleasant Water Treatment Plant
Town of Mt. Pleasant
Post office Box 787
Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina 28124
2. Date of Investigation: January 14, 1991
3. Report Prepared By: Kim H. Colson, Environmental Engineer I
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: James Tomkinson;
704/436-9413 (Water Treatment Plant)
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of N. C. Highway
49 and N. C. Highway 73 in Cabarrus County, travel north on
N. C. Highway 49 approximately 1.1 mile; turn left onto
Jackson Street and travel approximately 0.05 mile; turn
right onto Foil Street and travel approximately 0.1 mile;
veer right onto paved driveway. This is the entrance of the
water treatment plant.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points: -
Latitude: 350 24' 43"
Longitude: 800 25' 52"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 17 NW
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): There is
limited land available for expansion and upgrading.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included):
Topography is generally moderate slopes. The water plant is
not located within the 100 year flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: The nearest dwelling is
located approximately 200 feet from the water treatment
plant.

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10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Unnamed
tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin -Pee Dee; 030712
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: Receiving stream is a small wet
weather drainage way. General "C" classification uses.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of Wastewater: 0% Domestic
100o Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.030 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: Filter
backwash of a municipal water treatment plant.
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: Chlorine
and alum are added to the water.
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
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):
There is no existing or proposed treatment.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: Alum sludge is
discharged into the municipal sewer system.
6. Treatment Plant Classification: Less than 5 points; no
rating (include rating sheet).
7. SIC Code(s): 4941
Wastewater Code(s):
Primary: 21
Secondary:
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: None
3. Additional effluent limits requests: None
4. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous waste
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
quality or groundwater? None known

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5. Other: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The applicant, Town of Mt. Pleasant, has requested permit
renewal for filter backwash discharge from the old water
treatment plant.
The old water treatment plant is still occasionally used.
There have been two (2) months between 11/89 - 10/91 in which a
discharge has been reported. One violation for Total Suspended
Solids was reported in 5/91.
This Office recommends the subject Permit be renewed.
Signature of Report Preparer Date
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Rea t,�I,YAI OFFICE
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
1/7/91
Hon. Ralph Austin, Mayor
Town of Mount Pleasant
PO Box 787
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
Dear Mayor Austin
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit NO.N00044717
Mount Pleasant Water Treatment
Cabarrus
County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on January 2, 1991:
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control
Request for permi- renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $200.00,
Other Front side of Application.,
facilities),
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application Form ,
Engineering proposal (see attachment),
Application Processing Fee of ,
Delegation of Autgority (see attached)
Biocide Sheet (see attached)
'\/ other Three copies of back side of agplication form signed by you
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 Jule Shanklin
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will e advised of any
comments recommendati--ns, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the applica-ion.
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 applications,
please contact the review person listed Aove.
Sincerely,
LM Dale Overcash, P.E.
CC: Mooresville Regional Office
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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Permit No. NCO044717
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
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,
Town of Mount Pleasant
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Mount Pleasant Water Treatment Plant
End of Foil Street
Mount Pleasant
Cabarrus County
to receiving waters designated as an unknown tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, H, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on April 30, 1999
Signed this day
A. Preston Hd*ard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0044717
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Mount Pleasant
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge filter backwash water to outfall 001, and discharge raw water from a
3.Omillion gallon settling basin to outfall 002 both from a water treatment facility located at
Mount Pleasant Water Treatment Plant, End of Foil Street, Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus County
(See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an
unknown tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Yadkin -Pee
Dee River Basin.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO044717
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001 - FILTER BACKWASH WATER. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified
below:
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Units (specify) Measurement
Sample *Sample
Mon. Avg.
Daily Max Mon, Ava. Lally Max. Frequency
Tvpe Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
E
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 2/Month
Grab
E
Settleable Solids
0.1 m I/ I 0.2 m l/ I Weekly
Grab
E
Turbidity
" Weekly
Grab
U,D
Iron
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine
Weekly
Grab
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
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.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0044717
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Pernuttee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 002 - WATER DISCHARGE FROM THE RAW WATER SETTLING BASIN. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day
Units (sl2eclfy) Measurement
Sample *Samgle
Mon. Avg.
Daily Max Mon, AVg. Daily Max. Frequency
Type Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
E
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 2/Month
Grab
E
Settleable Solids
0.1 m I/ I 0.2 m l/ I Weekly
Grab
E
Turbidity
* * Weekly
Grab
U,D
Iron
Weekly
Grab
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
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.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Vivian H. Burke, Regional Manager
Mr. Scott Barringer
Town of Mount Pleasant
Post Office Box 787
Mount Pleasant, North
Dear Mr. Barringer:
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
May 4, 1994
Carolina 28124
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO044717
Mount Pleasant WTP
Cabarrus County, NC
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO044717 was
issued on April 30, 1994 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular
importance are Pages 3-4.
Pages 3-4 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the
reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail
to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as
possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting
form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form.
It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the
original and one copy be submitted as required.
The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions,
general conditions and special conditions applicable to the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s).
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event
of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc.
Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Mr. Scott Barringer
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May 4, 1994
facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $10,000 per violation plus criminal penalties may
be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you
are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit,
you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent Order may be
necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal
requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of
your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also
note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the
Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that
the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the
Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to
providing any assistance.
incerely,
( �_). �av
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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XIE Rtwl;, ! OFFICE
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
May 16, 1991
W. Ralph Austin, Mayor
P. O. Box 787
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
Subject: Permit No. NCO044717
Town of Mount Pleasant
Cabarrus County
Dear Mayor Austin:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on January 2, 1991, we are
forwarding herewith the subject state - 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 Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental pemiit
that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Jule Shanklin at
telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
Original sigaed by
bale Overcash for
George T. Everett
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA 00
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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Permit No. NC0044717
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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 �nnE ded,
Or
Town of Mount Pleasant c°S,,tL `.J° t 3NDUR4Z
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at#��,oyM1tF.
Mount Pleasant Water Treatment Plant 2 1991
End of Foil Street
Mount
Cabarrus County
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to receiving waters designated as an unknown tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1, 1991
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 1994
Signed this day May 16, 1991
Original sigmed by
Dale Overcash for
George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit No. NC0044717
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Mount Pleasant
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate existing facilities located at Mount Pleasant Water Treatment Plant, End of
Foil Street, Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an
unknown tributary to Dutch Buffalo Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Yadkin -Pee
Dee River Basin.

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A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO044717
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Pernuttee 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
Lbs/day. Units (specify)
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon. Avg. Daily Max.
Flow
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
Settleable Solids 0.1 m I/ I 0.2 m l/ I
Turbidity
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
Monitoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Frequency
Type
Location
Weekly
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Grab
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** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
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 I
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the
permit unless specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of
compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific
actions being required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance.
In the latter case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions
taken, and the probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

Part II
Page 1 of 14
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing_ Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DEM or Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources.
3. EMC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended,
33 USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly
Average" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily
discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found
by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this
sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as
"Weekly Average" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged
during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight
of pollutant calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is
identified as 'Daily Maximum," in Part I of the permit.

Part II
Page 2 of 14
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average"
in Part I of the permit.
6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum
of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar
month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of
daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average
monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for
samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly
Average" under "Other Units" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum
of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar
week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided
by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week
(arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is
equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the
arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that
calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric
mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This limitation is
identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Units" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during
a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration
of pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified
as 'Daily Maximum" under "Other Units" in Part I of the Hermit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar
year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of
daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average
yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples
collected during a calendar year.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable
amount of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge
averaged over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a
calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the
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f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a
calendar quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I
of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.
7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows
recorded during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of
sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility
which occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the
facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when
there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the
time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing
the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be
determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval
between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily
flow at the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional
to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be
no greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall
be no greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a
detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be
collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in
number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However, in
no case may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6)
hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
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b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the
product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values.
The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms
of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of
zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective
flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that
reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant
to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water
Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for
permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit
renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for
sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act
within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or
prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation.
Any person who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal
penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than
1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to
criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not
more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be
assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the
maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
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c. Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6 (a)]
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human
health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, B-3) and "Power
Failures" (Part II, B-6), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS
143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the
permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or
relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee
is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such
as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or
any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or
regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore
physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall
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8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause
exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine
compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing
Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration
date of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit
such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits
no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge that has not requested
renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any discharge that does not have a permit
after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will
subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33
USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Sianatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this
Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer
or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or
any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the
corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or
operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales
or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to
sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with
corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility
for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of
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equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility
for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.);
and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared
under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that
qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on
my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly
responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and believe, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines
and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause.The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or
termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not
stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening
and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as
allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code,
Subchapter 21-1.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this
facility, whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit.
The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge
under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this
facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
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Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities. The permittee shall notify the Division's Operator Training and Certification Unit
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2. Proper Qperation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and
maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance
procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or
similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to
achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit.
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) 'Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a
treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or
established or operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage
to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial
and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur
in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss
caused by delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations
to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient
operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of
this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The perrnittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass
as required in Part Il, E. 6. of this permit. (24-hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
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(b) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal
periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate
backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable
engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal
periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(c) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering
its adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the
three conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and
temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of
factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include
noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment
facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or
improper operation.
b. Affect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the
requirements of paragraph c. of this condition are met. No determination made during
administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an
action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence
that:
(a) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(b) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(c) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of
this permit.
(d) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of
this permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
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6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a
manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the
State or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing
federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40
CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the disposal of sludge
may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable
requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part
503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the
time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant
change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124
Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during
electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or
retention of inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Samplin
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than
daily shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire
period which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points
specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is
diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall
not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each
month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No.
MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later
than the 30th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in
the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of
discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be
submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements
of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and
maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted
capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with
a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range
of expected discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is
monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and
based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts,
and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must
produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge
requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or
lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of
achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level)
approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
6. Records Retention
The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration
and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring
instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit, for a period of at least 3
years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be
extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
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8. InsWction and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative, upon the
presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance
or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for
determining whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity
of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject
neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40
CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1).
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the
permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The
Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See
Part II. D. 2. of this permit).
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit,
using test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall
be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time
the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall
contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the
anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph.
(A) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(B) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(C) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by
the Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24
hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5
and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain
the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit.
8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
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9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as
the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to
such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management.
As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly
making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final
Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management
and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance
of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to
believe:
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred
micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for
2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to
revoke the permit.