NC0082694_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
September 16, 2015 RECEIVED/NCDENR/DWR
OCT 9 2015
Mr. James M. Palenick, Interim Town Manager
Town of Dallas WORos
201 North Holland Street MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Dallas,NC 28034
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0082694
Town of Dallas WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Palenick:
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 15, 2007 (or as
subsequently amended).
This final permit contains no significant changes to its terms from those found in the draft permit sent to
you on July 1, 2015. However, you are also reminded of the new condition requiring electronic
reporting of discharge monitoring report (DMR) data using the Division's eDMR interne application.
This new requirement will become effective on July 1, 2016 (approximately 270 days or nine months
following the effective date of the permit).
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 Resources or any
other Federal, State, or Local governmental permits that may be required.
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone:[phone]\lntemet:www.ncwaterquality.org
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Mr. James Palenick
NC0082694 Permit Renewal 2015
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If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Sledge at telephone number(919)
807-6398, or via e-mail at [e-mail].
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S. Jay Zimmerman, P. ., Director
Division of Water Resources
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Permit NC0082694
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
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
Town of Dallas
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Dallas WTP
1342 Dallas Stanley Highway
Northeast of Dallas
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork of the Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations,monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 2015.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2020.
Signed this day September 16, 2015.
S. Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0082694
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge, are hereby
superseded and, as of this issuance, any previously issued permit describing this treatment facility or
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 described
herein.
The Town of Dallas
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge filter backwash wastewater from a conventional water treatment plant(with
surface water source water).
This facility is located at the Dallas WTP, 1342 Dallas Stanley Highway, northeast of Dallas, in
Gaston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the South
Fork of the Catawba River, classified WS-IV, CA waters in the Catawba River Basin.
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PART I
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored) by the Permittee as specified below: •
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample
Parameter Code Average Maximum Frequency Location
Flow 50050 Monitor&Report(MGD) Weekly Instantaneous Effluent
Total Suspended Solids C0530 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
pH 00400 >_6.0 and<_9.0 standard units 2/Month Grab Effluent
Turbidity 00070 Monitor&Report(NTU) 2/Month Grab Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2 50060 28 µg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
Aluminum 01105 Monitor&Report(pg/L) Quarterly3 Grab Effluent
Iron 01045 Monitor&Report(pg/L) Quarterly3 Grab Effluent
Copper 01042 Monitor&Report(pg/L) Quarterly3 Grab Effluent
Manganese 01055 Monitor&Report(pg/L) Quarterly3 Grab Effluent
Fluoride 00951 Monitor&Report(pg/L) Quarterly3 Grab Effluent
Whole Effluent Toxicity Monitoring4 TGP3B Monitor&Report Quarterly Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. No later than July 1,2016(270 days from the effective date of this permit),begin submitting discharge
monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Condition A.(3.).
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/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 µg/L.
3. Must be monitored in conjunction with the whole effluent toxicity test.
4. Chronic Toxicity(Ceriodaphnia dubia)P/F at 0.71%: January,April,July and October. See Special
Condition A. (2.).
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING(QUARTERLY)
[15A NCAC 02B .0500 et seq.]
The permittee shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the"North
Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure,"Revised December 2010, or subsequent
versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 0.71 %. The testing
shall be performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 7-day pass/fail test. The tests will be performed during
the months of January,April,July and October. These months signify the first month of each three
month toxicity testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing must be
obtained during representative effluent discharge and 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, DWR Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water 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 Water 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 Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
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.
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Permit NC0082694
A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports(DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). The Division anticipates
that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit(Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D.(6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting[Supersedes Section D.(2.)and Section E.(5.)(a)1
Beginning no later than July 1, 2016 (270 days from the effective date of this permit), the permittee
shall begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic
Discharge Monitoring Report(eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's
eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR),permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DENR/DWR/Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files/eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have
broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements
may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1,
2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to
the mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty(60) days prior to the date the
facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be
valid for twelve(12)months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted
electronically to the Division unless the permittee re-applies for and is granted a new temporary
waiver by the Division.
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A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS, continued
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic
reporting requirements is found on the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Regardless of the submission method, 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.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.)(b)and supersedes Section B.(11.)(d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part
II, Section B. (11.)(a)or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position,must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions,the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account,please visit
the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall
make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"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."
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)1
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions.
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This
period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41].
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Dallas WTP
Location
Latitude: 35°19'48"N State Grid; Gastonia North not to scale
Longitude: 81°07'58" W Permitted Flow: N/A
Receiving Stream: South Fork Catawba River Stream Class: WS-IV CA Noah NPDES Permit NC0082694
Drainage Basin: Catawba River Basin Sub-Basin: 03-08-35 Gaston County
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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.These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or"the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act,also known as the Clean Water Act(CWA),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 Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
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
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(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
> 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 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.For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement,the
"daily discharge"is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample,"above.)
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. 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).
DWR or"the Division"
The Division of Water Resources,Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit.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).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical,instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
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 or other bacterial parameters or indicators,the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Average(concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean 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 CWA.
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 limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges"of a pollutant measured during the calendar week.In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators,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 CWA 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
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d)of the CWA 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 CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 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$37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d)and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA 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 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
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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. [33 USC 1319(c)(1)and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly 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.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2)and 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$16,000 per violation,with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500.Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed$16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues,with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed$177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2)and 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.
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 unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.)[40 CFR 122.21(d)]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:
(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]
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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].NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certi& 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(f)].
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 02H .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 02H .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
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators,certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission(WPCSOCC),of the appropriate type and grade for the
system,and,for each classification must[T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge(ORC)who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s)in Responsible Charge(Back-up ORCs)who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system,with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year;and
c. submit a signed completed"Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form"to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems)countersigned by the designated certified
operators,designating the Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge(Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system;or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge(Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade;or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge(ORC)or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge(Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility(or the Back-up ORC,when acting as surrogate for the ORC)must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system;the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class ll,III and IV facility(or the Back-up ORC,when acting as surrogate for the ORC)must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system;the treatment
facility must be visited 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 08G .0204.
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 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)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility,and all documentation required thereof,whether acting as a contract operator[subcontractor]or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
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.
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(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.
(1)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 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:Any 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)]: 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 except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge;40 CFR
Part 258,Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills;and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T,Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. 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 02H.0124)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 representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the 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 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:
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NC DENR/Division of Water Resources/Water Quality Permitting 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
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division.Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section(919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert)for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field-certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
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 CWA(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 CWA 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
> 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
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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 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,at reasonable times,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 CWA,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);or
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)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61.The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1,in
particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2.,and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit,or
a minor modification,to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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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 using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge,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(800)662-7956,[phone] or(919)733-3300.
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part ICES 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 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.Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
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. 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.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA 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
$25,000 per violation,or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Pennittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day 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.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR/Division of Water Resources/Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION:Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. 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(1)the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct(AtC)permit or(2)the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5)[SL 2011-394],no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation,or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct,install,or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat,equalize,neutralize,stabilize,recycle,or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above,the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. 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 Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director,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";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter(100 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";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter(500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter(1 mg/L)for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. 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 adverse
impacts to waters of the State.This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit,the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non-domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b),(c)or(d)of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i)and(j)and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes;operations;or its sludge process, use,or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's(or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee)NPDES,collection system,or non-discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes,regulations,or permits. [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which,alone or with
discharges from other sources,causes a violation,including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation,of
the Permittee's(or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee)NPDES,collection system,or non-discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H.0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA,which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This defmition includes any devices and systems used in the storage,treatment,recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system,as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402,only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization,or municipality,as defined in section 502(4)of the CWA,which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context,the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges.This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a"satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or"SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that[15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW(excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters);or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non-discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context,organic capacity refers to BOD,TSS
and ammonia;or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471;or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement,or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non-discharge permit,or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b),the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement,the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non-discharge permit,or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options,and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User(SIU);or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b),the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2)and thus is a
non-significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following[40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger,regardless of the means of
transport,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 that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit.Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW 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. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system[40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) 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;
(2) Pollutants which 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;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) 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;
(5) 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;
(6) Petroleum oil,non-biodegradable cutting oil,or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) 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;or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants,except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW,including slug loads and other
unusual discharges,which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
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 discharge;the
investigation into possible sources;the period of the discharge,including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased,the anticipated time it is expected to continue;and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate,and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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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 User(IU)discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b)of the Act as amended(which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits,best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User(SIU),the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or,as necessary,a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program,for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a)and(b). [40 CFR 122.44(j)(2)]
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 CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program,as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b)and(c)and 402(b)(8)of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14)and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .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. [40 CFR 122.44(j)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8)of the CWA,40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900,and the legal authorities,policies,procedures,and fmancial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance(SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H.0903(b)(32), .0905 and.0906(b)(1);40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)and 403.9(b)(1)and(2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey(IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant,as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii)and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44(j)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs,the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas,unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years,and as
required by the Division.The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and.0906(b)(2);40 CFR 403.8(0(2)and 403.9]
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 Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3)and.0905]
4. Headworks Analysis(HWA)and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a 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 02H.0909,specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a)and(b)and 15A NCAC 02H .0909.Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5,local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905,and
.0906(b)(4)]
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 collection system or 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 HWA and the limits
from all IUPs.Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916,and.0917;40 CFR 403.5,403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct(AtC)
The Permittee shall ensure that 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. [15A NCAC 02H.0906(b)(7)and.0905;NCGS 143-
E. 215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection&Monitoring of their IUs
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. [I5A NCAC 02H .0908(e);40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users(SIUs)at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users(SIUs)at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit-limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e);and
c. At least once per year,document an evaluation of any non-significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2),and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. 1U 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 02H.0908. [15A NCAC 02H.0906(b)(5)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v)and(2)(iii);40 CFR
122.44(j)(2)and 40 CFR 403.12]
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 CWA(40 CFR 405 et. seq.),prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H.0909,specific local limitations,and other pretreatment
requirements.All remedies,enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan(ERP)approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports(PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H.0908.In lieu of submitting annual
reports,Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904(b)may be required to submit a
partial annual report or 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 calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
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NC DENR/Division of Water Resources/Water Quality Permitting Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response,and Collection Systems(PERCS)Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken,or proposed,by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary(PPS)
A pretreatment program summary(PPS)on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non-Compliance Report(SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users(IUs) in significant noncompliance(SNC)with pretreatment requirements,and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms(IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users(SIUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms(IDSF)or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table,new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,public notice of
IUs in SNC,a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SIUs,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 Industrial Users(IUs)that were in significant noncompliance(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. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5)and.0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
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 and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
• NCAC 02H.0908(f);40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9)and(10)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(3),403.9(b)(3)]
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 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H.0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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� JUN 162015
NCDENR WORDS
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ReMOORMILLEREGIONALOFFICE
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
May 28, 2015
Bill Trudnak,Public Works Dir.
Town of Dallas
210 N. Holland Street
Dallas,NC 28034
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Permit NC0082694
Gaston County
Dear Permittee:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on May 19, 2015. 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 permit, please contact Derek
Denard at(919) 807-6307.
Sincerely, p r�
CE
\AI re A.T I'-eol-ford Divisionf Water Resources
Wren Thedford JUN - 5 2015
Wastewater Branch
Water QualityRegional Operations
cc: Central Files Asheville Re, Tonal Office
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NPDES Unit
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
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
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For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to: RECEIVED
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
JUN - 5 2015
NPDES Permit Number NCOO 82694
Water a ?aft/FRcgiona!Onerations
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up- down arro s to ' fr tr(''biie `'.'` -._.__.-
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise,please print or type.
1. Contact Information: RECEIVED/NCDENR/DWR
Owner Name TOWN OF DALLAS JUN 16 2015
Facility Name TOWN OF DALLAS WATER TREATMENT PLANT WQROS
Mailing Address 210 N. HOLLAND STREET MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
City DALLAS RECEIVFnmFNR/DWR
State / Zip Code NORTH CAROLINA 28034
Telephone Number (704 ) 922-1309 MAY 2 1 2015
Fax Number ( 704 ) 922-9519
Water Quality
e-mail Address [e-mail] Permitting Section
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 1342 DALLAS STANLEY HWY.
City DALLAS
State / Zip Code NC 28034
County GASTON
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
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number ( )
Fax Number ( )
4. Ownership Status:
Federal 0 State ❑ Private ❑ Public El
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For discharges associated with water treatment plants
5. Type of treatment plant:
O 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)
South Fork of The Catawba River
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
The river water is pumped to a pee settling basin where copper sulfate is added for algea
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
The waste water from the treatment plant is Alum
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 1
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent x❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7 days Duration: 120 minutes
11. Plant design potable flowrate 1.0 MGD
Backwash or reject flow MGD
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude
South Fork of the Catawba River
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Alum / aluminum sulfate Yes No
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Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate Yes No
Fluoride Yes No
Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines Yes No
Zinc-orthophosphate or sweetwater CP1236 Yes No
List any other additives below:
Total chlorine residual,Aluminum, Iron,Total suspended solids
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes El No
15. Additional Information:
> Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the water treatment process. The plan should show the point[s] of addition for
chemicals and all discharges routed to an outfall [including stormwater].
• Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
• New applicants are highly encouraged to 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. —
Printed name of Person Signing Title
^Signature Applicant �' — � � � Dated
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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Public Water System (PWS) name: Town of Dallas Water Treatment Plant
PWS ID: NC0082694
Water treatment plant name: Town of Dallas Water Treatment Plant
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 27,2010 RECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Mr. Steve Miller DEC 2 0 2010-
Town Manager
Town of Dallas SWP SECTION
210 North Holland Street MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Dallas, North Carolina 28034
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit
NC0082694
Dallas WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Miller:
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 15,2007
(or as subsequently amended).
This final permit contains no changes from the Draft permit mailed to you on August 4,2010.
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 150E 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 Bob
Guerra at telephone number(919)807-6387 or email at(bob.Querra at7ncdenr.Qov).
Sincerely, J ,�f''�r �Q/ 1`%/C d Teff �!l/"i i'
frC0been H.Sullins
Enclosure:NPDES Permit NC0082694
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Aquatic Toxicology/Susan Meadows
NPDES Unit
Central files
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 • One
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 North Carolina
Internet http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/home N�//I,
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Naturally

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Town of Dallas WTP NC0082694
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
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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
Town of Dallas
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Dallas WTP
NC Highway 275
Dallas
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork of the Catawba River in the
Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective November 1, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31,
2015.
Signed this day September 27, 2010.
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skCo1ee'rf H. Bulling!Director
Division of Water Quality •
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Town of Dallas WTP NC0082694
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or
discharge, are hereby superseded and, as of this,issuance, any previously issued
permit describing this treatment facility or 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
described herein.
The Town of Dallas is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a conventional water treatment plant (with surface water
source water) with a discharge of filter-backwash wastewater.
2. This facility is located at the Dallas WTP on NC Highway 275 near Dallas in
Gaston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the South Fork of the Catawba River, classified WS-IV, CA waters in the
Catawba River Basin.

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NPDES Permit No.NC0082694
Drainage Basin: Catawba River Basin Sub-Basin: 03-08-35 1 Y ort/L Gaston County

Town of Dallas WTP NC0082694
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 from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS ,
CHARACTERISTICS
(Parameter Codes) Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location
Average Maximum Frequency
50050-Flow (MGD) Weekly Instantaneous Effluent
00530-Total Suspended 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
Solids
00400-pH Not less than 6.0 S.U.nor 2/Month Grab Effluent
greater than 9.0 S. U.
00076-Turbidity (NTU) 2/Month Grab Effluent
50060-Total Residual 28 µg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
Chlorine1
01105-Aluminum2 (pg/L) Quarterly Grab Effluent
01045-Iron2 (mg/L) Quarterly Grab Effluent
01042-Copper2 (pg/L) Quarterly Grab Effluent
01055-Manganese2 (pg/L) Quarterly Grab Effluent
00951 -Fluoride2 (mg/L) Quarterly Grab Effluent
TGP3B-Whole Effluent Quarterly Grab Effluent
Toxicity Monitoring3
Footnotes:
1. Total Residual Chlorine monitoring is required only if chlorine or chlorine derivative is added during the
treatment process. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 pg/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 pg/L.
2. Must be monitored in conjunction with the whole effluent toxicity test.
3. See Special Condition A. (2.).
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts.

Town of Dallas WTP NC0082694
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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: NC DENR/DWQ/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 and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR and 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.

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NPDES Permit Standard Conditions
Page 1 of 18
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. These samples shall
be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or"the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act,also known as the Clean Water Act(CWA),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 Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
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
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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 petccent. The following
restrictions also apply:
> Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ 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 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" 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. 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 L imitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or"the Division"
The Division of Water Quality,Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. 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.
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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 CWA.
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 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 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 kiss caused by delays in production
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1)of the CWA.
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 limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "claily 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 CWA 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
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d)of the CWA 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.
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b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 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 $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d)and 40
CFR 122.41 (a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who mi rtlyviolates 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 402(a)(3) or
402(bX8) 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. [33 USC 1319(c)(1)and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
d. Any person who knauiy 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.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2)and 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)(3XBXiii)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$16,000 per violation,with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exczl
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues,with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed$177,500. [33 USC 1219
(g)(2)and 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
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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.
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-231.
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:
(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
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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 deleg- ed
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]
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]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"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 (f)].
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. 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 2H.0105 (b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Comvls
1. Certified Operator
Upon dassification 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
dassification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more cc tified 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].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system;the treatment
facility must be visited 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 as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system;the treatment
facility must be visited 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 dassified, 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 indudes 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)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and
maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator
[subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff.
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)]
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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
I I. 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 kiss 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.
(1)of this section.
5. Upsets
a Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n)(2)1: 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: Any 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 dis e...al of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
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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 l5A NCAC 2H.0124)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
I. 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
notifica ion to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority[40 CFR 122.41 (j)1.
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 practic 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
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lab/cert.htm) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
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Personnel conducting testing of field-certified parameters must hold the appropriate field parameter
certifications.
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 CWA(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 CWA 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
> 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 dates)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;
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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 CWA,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)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without approval from 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 CWA[40 CFR 122.41 (1)(3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit[40 CFR 122.41 (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.
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)].
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b. The Director may waive the written report on a rase-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(800)662-7956,[phone] or(919)733-3300.
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)l.
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 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(aX2)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. 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(bX2)or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA 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 $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR
122.41].
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.
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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.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR/ DWQ/ Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
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. GrnundvvaterMonitoriing
The Permittee shall,upon written notice from the Director,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";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter(100 pg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 pg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter(500 pg/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";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter(500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter(1 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. F aciility 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
adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit,the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non-domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b),(c)or(d)of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3(b)(i)and(j)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the POTWs NPDE S Permit or prevents sewage sludge use
or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC
2H.0903(b)(13)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources,causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the POTWs NPDE S permit,or of an instream water quality standard. [15A NCAC 2H.0903(b)(23)1
Publicly Owned Treatment Works(POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local government entity. This
definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they
convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in
section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a
treatment works. [15A NCAC 2H.0903(b)(27)]
"Significant Industrial User" or"SIU"
An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 2H.0903
(b)(34)]:
(a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding
sanitary,noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters)or;
(b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 percent of
the maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern,or;
(c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard,or;
(d) is, regardless of Parts(a),(b), and(c)of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW,the Division, or
the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTWs operation or for violating any
pretreatment standard or requirement or POTWs receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTWs sludge
disposal options.
Section B. Publicly Ownyed.T n at x nt Works(POTWs)
All POTWs are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will interfere with the
operation of the POTW,including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge,or pass through the
treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.2]
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following[40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
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1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, induding pump and
hauled waste, 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 indude information on(1)the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and(2)any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the
quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants fiom Industrial Users.
1. 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. Prohibited Discharges
a Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste
treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference
as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5(a)(1)l
b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment or waste collection system[40 CFR 403.5(b)l:
1. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a dosed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
2. Pollutants which 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;
3. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting
in Interference;
4. 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;
5. Heat in amounts which will may inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference,
but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Trea meat Plant exceeds
40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature
limits;
6. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
7. 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;
8. Any trucked or hauled pollutants,except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the WWTP,induding slug loads and
other unusual discharges,which have the potential to adversely impact the permittee's Pretreatment
Program and/or the operation of the WWTP.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the WWTP to the Director or the appropriate Regional
Office. 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 discharge,the investigation into possible sources;the period of the discharge,including exact dates
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and times;and if the discharge has not ceased,the anticipated time it is expected to continue,and steps
taken or planned to reduce,eliminate,and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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 discharger sending its effluent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b)of the Act as amended(which
includes categorical standards and locally derived limits and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user,the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a
new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program,for approval as required
under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 2H.0907(a)and(b). [40 CFR 122.44(j)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified,or alternatively,revoked and reissued,to incotporate 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 CWA and implementing regulations or by
the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program,as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b)and(c)and 402(b)(8)of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 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. [40 CFR 122.44(j)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8)of the CWA,
40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 2H.0900,and the legal authorities,policies,procedures,and financial provisions contained
in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II
or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance(SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 2H.0905 and.0906;40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)and 403.9(1),(2)1
2. Industrial Waste Survey(IWS)
The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW,as required by 40 CFR
403.8 o(2)(i-iii)and 15A NCAC 2H.0905[also 40 CFR 122.44(j)(1)],including identification of all industrial
users and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these industrial users and
identification of those industrial users meeting the definition of SIU. The Permittee shall submit a summary of
its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years,and as required by the Division. The IWS
submission shall indude a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph B,2,c,of this Part.
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 Heads orks 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.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906(b)(2)and.0905]
4. Headworks Analysis(HWA)and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a 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
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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.0909.
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 HWA and the limits from
all I UPs. Permitted I UP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 2H.0909, .0916,and.0917;40 CFR 4035,403.8(f)(1)(iii); NCGS 143-
215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct(AtC)
The Permittee shall ensure that 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. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (6) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1 (a)(8)]
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. [15A NCAC 2H.0908(d); 40 CFR 403.8 (f)(2)(v)l The
Permittee must:
a Inspect all SIUs at least once per calendar year;and
b. Sample all 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. For the purposes of this
paragraph, "organic compounds" means the types of compounds listed in 40 CFR 136.3(a),Tables IC,
ID,and IF,as amended.
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. [15A NCAC 2H.0906(b)(4)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v)and(2)(iii);40 CFR
122.44(j)(2)]
9. Enforcement Response Plan(E RP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b)and(c)of the CWA(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(E RP)approved by the Division.
[15A NCAC 2H.0906(b)(7)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
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
submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of
pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
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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,Emergency Response,and Collection Systems Unit(PE RCS)
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 SIUs in Significant Non-Compliance
(SN C);
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(IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the 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 SIUs that were in 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.
J15A NCAC 2H.0903(b)(35), .0908(b)(5)and.0905 and 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(vii)1
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. [15A NCAC 2H.0908(f);40 CFR 403.12(0)1
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H.0906(a)and.0905;40 CFR 403.8(f)(3),403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,
POTW monitoring of their 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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To:Western NPDES Unit
Surface Water Protection Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: March 31, 2010
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No.: NC0000082694
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Dallas WTP
1342 Dallas Stanly Hwy
Dallas,NC 28034
6 it-4
2. Date of investigation: March V ', 2010
3. Report prepared by: B. Dee Browder, Environmental Engineer
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Michael Hurt, ORC, [phone]
5. Directions to site: From I-77 S merge onto I-485 S via exit 19B toward Spartanburg
(11.6 miles). Merge onto I-485 S via exit 19B toward Spartanburg (9.2 miles).
Take the NC-27/Mt. Holly Road exit 14 (0.5 mile).Turn right onto Mt.Holly Road/NC-
27 (1.4 Miles). Turn left onto Mt. Holly Road/NC-27. Continue to follow NC-27. (7.5
miles). Turn left onto W Dallas Road (0.3 mile). Turn left onto S. Main Street/NC-275.
Continue to follow NC-275. (2.8 miles). 1342 Dallas Stanley Hwy
Total Travel Estimate: 54 minutes / 43.21 miles
Discharge point(s): Latitude: 35° 19' 48"
Longitude: 81° 07' 58"
USGS Quad No.: F 14 SW
7. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: South Fork Catawba River
a. Classification: WS IV CA
b. River Basin.: Catawba

PART II -DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS •
1. a. Volume of wastewater:N/A MGD
b. What is the current permitted capacity: N/A MGD
c. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: N/A
d. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: Two settling
ponds and 2 drying beds. The second pond is approximately 1/z the size of the
larger pond and is primarily used for overflow.
e. Description of proposed WWT facilities: N/A
f. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: There are no toxic impacts expected.
g. Pretreatment Program(POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Southern Soil Builders Inc. removes
approximately 12,000 gallons every 2 years.
a. If residuals are being land applied specify DWQ Permit No. WQ0018688
b. Solids from the filter bed are collected and transported to the Gaston County
Landfill.
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
2. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
3. Alternative analysis evaluation
a. Spray Irrigation: N/A
b. Connect to regional sewer system: Is being considered but currently too costly.
c. Subsurface: N/A
d. Other disposal options:N/A
PART IV-EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Town of Dallas WTP NPDES permit is under review for renewal of their discharge permit.
The systems were observed to be in good working order at the time of the field review. The
facility is scheduled for solids removal in the upcoming weeks. The facility is planning to
upgrade solids removal to annual land application.
The effluent sample point has been relocated to closer to the plant discharge.
MRO recommend ermit be r n wed.
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Signature of Report Preparer Date
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Water Quality Regional Supervisor Date

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• March 3, 2010
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Ms. Dina Sprinkle MAR 1 0 2010
Mayor NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
Rick Coleman 1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 •
Aldermen
Jack Etter
Ed Friday Dear Ms. Sprinkle: •
Scott Martin p
Hoyle Withers
Enclosed you will find our application for renewal of the Town of Dallas Permit for
Town Manager NPDES Permit NC0082694 for the water treatment
Steve Miller
Town Clerk The waste generated at the plant is aluminum sludge. Wastewater is handled by
Maria Stroupe Southern Soil Builders. The waste is land applied through Southern Soil builders land
application number WQ0018688.
Town Attorney
Pennie Thrower
There are no changes in the permit from last year.
Public Utility
Bill Turdnak \ y�"
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Sincerer
Police Chief `,, \ 6
Gary Buckner ""
Planning `3' `
David Kahler
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Fire Chief
Steven Lambert
Michael hurt
Supervisor
Dallas Water Treatment Plant
Town of Dallas
210 N Holland St. [phone]
Dallas, NC 28034
Phone:
704-922-3176
Fax:
704-922-4701
Web Page:
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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 NCOO 74"
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: •
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2. Location of facility producing discharge:
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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
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number ( )
Fax Number ( )
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private Public [3
5. Type of treatment plant:
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
EiConventional (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)
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8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
9. Number of separate discharge points:
Outfall Identification number(s)
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent I
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: '7 dc*-`IS Duration:
11. Plant design potable flowrate 1 ,C) MGD
Backwash or reject flow MGD
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitudes
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals, that have the
potential to be discharged.
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
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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.
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Solids Handling Plan
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
• New applicants must contact 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.
ted name of Person Signing Title
Signature of Applicant Date
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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Public Water System (PWS) name: Town of Dallas Water Treatment Plant
'PWS ID: NC0082694
Water treatment plant name: Town of Dallas Water Treatment Plant
Water system facility ID: TO1
Indicate the following on the diagram that best represents your facility type(if applicable):
1. Points of chemical treatment prior to the treatment plant
2. Filter backwash water addition
3. Pretreatment processes (e.g., Presedimentation basins, bank filtration)
4. Multiple source waters (show by adding additional sources
5. The Plant production at this time is 0.59 million gallons pre-day.
6. Waste water out put varies between 0.08 to 0.136
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Water Treatment Plant
2009 Annual Report
Land Application Program
NC Permit No. WQ0018688
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ANNUAL LAND APPLICATION CLKTIFI A t ION WKIVI
Permit#: WQ0018688 County: Gaston Year: 2009
Facility Name (as shown on permit): Town of Dallas
• 'Land Application Operator: Southern Soil Builders, Inc. Phone: [phone]
Land application of residual solids as allowed by the permit occurred during the past calendar year?
❑ Yes ❑ No If No, skip Part A, and Part B and proceed to the certification. Also, if residuals were
generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the residuals were handled.
Part A:
Total number of application fields in permit:
Total number of fields land application occurred during the year:
Total amount of dry tons applied during the year for all application sites:
Total number of acres land application occurred during the year:
Part B:
Facility was compliant during calendar year 2009 with all conditions of the land application permit
(including but not limited to items 1-12 below) issued by the Division of Water Quality. 0 Yes ❑ No
If no please, provide a written description why the facility was not compliant, the dates, and explain
corrective action taken.
I. Only residuals approved for this permit were applied to the permitted sites.
2. Soil pH was adjusted as specified in the permit and lime was applied (if needed) to achieve a soil pH of at
least 6.0 or the limit specified in the permit.
3. Annual soils analysis were performed on each site receiving residuals during the past calendar year and three
(3) copies of laboratory results are attached.
4. Annual TCLP analysis was performed and three (3) copies of certified laboratory results are attached.
5. All other monitoring was performed in accordance with the permit and reported during the year as required
and three (3) copies of certified laboratory results are attached.
6. The facility did not exceed any of the Pollutant Concentration Limits in Table 1 of 40 CFR Part 503.13 or the
Pollutant Loading Rates in Table 2 of 40 CFR part 503.13 (applicable to 40 CFR Part 503 regulated facilities).
7. All general requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.12 and management practices in 40 CFR Part 503.14 were
complied with (applicable to 40 CFR Part 503 regulated facilities).
8. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with or, in the case of a deviation,
prior authorization was received from the Division of Water Quality.
9. No contravention of Ground Water Quality Standards occurred at a monitoring well or explanations of
violations are attached to include appropriate actions and remediations.
10. Vegetative cover as specified in the permit was maintained'on this site and the crops grown were removed
in accordance with the crop management plan.
11. No runoff of residuals from the application sites onto adjacent property or nearby surface waters has occurred.
12. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit were maintained during each application of residuals.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that the above information 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,
includin the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Permittee Name and Title (type or print) ature of Permittee Date
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(if different from Permittee) (if different from Permittee and Preparer)
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OC �N/�TF Michael F.Easley.Governor
. RQG William G.Ross Jr..Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W.Klimek.P.E.Director
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
July 20, 2005
Mayor Sam C. Rhyne
Town of Dallas
210 North Holland Street
Dallas,North Carolina 28034-1798
Subject: NPDES Permit NC0082694
Dallas WTP
Gaston County
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Dear Mr. Rhyne:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No.NC0082694 was issued on July 15,2005 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. For new permits/facilities,the Division may supply an initial small stock of these
forms; however, if you fail to receive the forms,please contact this Office as quickly as possible.
The forms, including directions for their completion, and other important information are also
available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/documents.html. 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 fee may be required for your facility; if so,you will
receive 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.
The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
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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.
To maintain compliance with discharge limitations, proper operation and maintenance of
a wastewater treatment facility and the development of a process control program are essential.
For those facilities having chlorine tablet disinfection,please be advised that chlorine tablets
approved for wastewater treatment use must be used; swimming pool tablets are not approved.
Also, be advised that DWQ staff need to have access to the facility's discharge point into the
receiving stream; please maintain a path along the outfall line to facilitate that access.
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.
Sincerely,
�1 ( D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor

O�O�W AT�9QG Michael F.Easley,Governor
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North Carolina n9 f ig>lf Natural Resources
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July 15,2005 JUL 1 6 2f)OS
Mayor Sam C.Rhyne
Town of Dallas
210 North Holland Street
Dallas,North Carolina 28034-1798 •
Subject:Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0082694
Dallas WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mayor Rhyne:
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 Memorandumo Agreement etween orth
Carolina and the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9,1994(or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on May 25,2005.
This permit includes a TRC limit that will take effect on February 1,2007. If you wish to install
dechlorination equipment,the Division has promulgated a simplified approval process for such projects.
Guidance for approval of dechlorination projects is attached.
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
Karen Rust at telephone number(919) 733-5083,extension 361.
Sincerely,
Alan W.Klime P.E.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Section
NPDES Files
N Carolina
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N.C.Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: [phone] Customer Service
Internet httpJ/h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N.Salisbury St. Raleigh,NC 27604 Fax: [phone] 1-877-623-6748
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Permit NC0082694
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
- __. Toter l of_Dallas
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Dallas WTP
NC Highway 275
Dallas
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork of the Catawba River in the
Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2010.
Signed this day July 15, 2005.
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Alan W. Klimek, P. ., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0082694
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 Town of Dallas is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a conventional water treatment plant (with surface water
source water) with a discharge of filter-backwash wastewater. This facility is
located at the Dallas WTP on NC Highway 275 near Dallas in Gaston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the South Fork of the Catawba River, classified WS-IV, CA waters in the
Catawba River Basin.

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Permit NC0082694
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
`EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location '4
Average n ":Maximum :Frequency.
Flow Weekly Instantaneous Effluent
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
Settleable Solids 0.1 mVL 0.2 mIL Weekly Grab Effluent
Turbidityi Weekly Grab Upstream&Downstream
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Total Residual Chlorine2 28 µg/L Weekly Grab Effluent
Aluminum Weekly Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
2. The limit for total residual chlorine will take effect February 1, 2007.
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

• NPDES Permit Requirements
Page 1 of 16
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 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 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 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest"daily discharge"during the calendar month.
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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).
DWQ 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 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.
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 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
section 402 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)]
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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)]
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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
[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 thi
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:
(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]
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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 (f)].
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. 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 2H.0105 (b) (4)
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].
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.
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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.
(1)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 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 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 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
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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 122.41].
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
> 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 122.411:
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.
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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 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 122.41 (1) (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 122.41 (1) (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 FIour 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(919) 733-3300.
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.
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 122.41]. •
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 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.
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";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter(100 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";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter(500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter(1 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 (POTW_s)
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 beingintroduced 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.
1. 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;
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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 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(6)(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 Survey(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 122.42]. 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.
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.
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6. Authorization to Construct(A to C)
The Permittee shall ensure that 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;
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 (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
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 (IDSF)
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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 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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9p Michael F.Easley,Governor
I I y William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
0 Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
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AND NAT, ': 1SOURCES
May 25, 2005 �OORFS:� - "Al OFFICE
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Mayor Sam C. Rhyne
Town of Dallas
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Dallas,North Carolina 28034-1798 -'ar
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NC0082694 WATER
Dallas WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mayor Rhyne:
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.
A Total Residual Chlorine("TRC")limit has been added to the permit. Please see the attached
TRC policy memo for details. This limit will take effect 18 months after the permit effective date.
Additionally,the Mooresville Regional Office has noted that solids from the drying beds and
liquid residuals from the lagoon need to be removed. Please note that proper operation and
maintenance of the facility is a requirement of the permit. You may be subject to civil penalties if
the facility is not properly operated and maintained.
Submit any comments to me no later than thirty(30)days following your receipt of the draft.
Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments
are received from the public or from you,this permit will likely be issued in mid-July,with an
effective date of August 1,2005.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, call me at [phone],
extension 361.
Sincerely,
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Karen Rust
Eastern NPDES Unit
cc: Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor(Surface Water Protection)
NPDES Files
Central Files
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N.C.Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: [phone] Customer Service
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Permit NC008269
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
Town of Dallas
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Dallas WTP
NC Highway 275
Dallas
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork of the Catawba River in the
Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2010.
Signed this day
DRAFT
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0082694
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 Town of Dallas is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a conventional water treatment plant (with surface water
source water) with a discharge of filter-backwash wastewater. This facility is
located at the Dallas WTP on NC Highway 275 near Dallas in Gaston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
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Permit NC0082694 1
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — DRAFT
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location
Average Maximum Frequency
Flow Weekly Instantaneous Effluent
Total Suspended Residue 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
Turbidityt Weekly Grab Upstream&Downstream
Iron Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2 28 µg/L Weekly Grab Effluent
Aluminum Weekly Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
2. The limit for total residual chlorine will take effect 18 months after the effective date of the final permit.
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

OF N!A Michael F.Easl
Govemor
G William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
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j f NCDENR Norarolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Q `C Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
June 19,2003
TO: NPDES Unit Staff
FROM: David A. Goodrich
NPDES Unit Supervisor
SUBJECT: Total Residual Chlorine Policy for NPDES permits
Every three years the State is required by the Clean Water Act to review its surface water quality standards and
classifications,determine if changes are needed and to make any necessary changes. This review process is referred to
as the"triennial review." Public hearings were held to solicit comments for the 2000-2003 Triennial Review of surface
water quality standards during the summer of 2002. The Hearing Officer's recommendations were presented before
the state's Environmental Management Commission on October 10,2002.
The Hearing Officer's recommended changes included modifications to the existing standards for Arsenic,Cyanide,
Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) and Total Residual Chlorine(TRC). The Hearing Officer also
recommended the addition of a standard for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether(MTBE).
All of the Hearing Officer's proposed changes were adopted with the exception of MTBE. The changes took effect
on April 1,2003. This memo documents the changes to the NPDES permitting policy for TRC limits.
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Previously,TRC had an Action Level Standard,except in designated Trout waters. The Triennial Review changes
modified the TRC Action Level Standard to an Aquatic Life Standard of 17 µg/L. The Aquatic Life Standard will
remain for designated Trout waters.
Aquatic Life Standard—17 µg/L (freshwater only) Trout Waters—17 µg/L
Revised TRC Policy
➢ TRC limits will be assigned to permit renewals and all new permits issued after April 1,2003.
➢ Facilities that do not use chlorine will not receive a TRC limit;however,the presence of a chlorine back-up
system to augment UV or other disinfection requires a TRC limit.
➢ Facilities discharging to streams with a 7Q10 <0.05 cfs (zero-flow streams)will receive a limit of 17 µg/L.
➢ Limits will be capped at 28 µg/L to protect against acute impacts.
It is likely that many facilities will need to add dechlorination(or use another means of disinfection) to comply with
the new TRC standard. Therefore,a compliance schedule of 18 months from the effective date of the permit may
be added to any TRC limit added during the current permit renewal. This time period is allowed in order for the
facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorination and/or alternative disinfection system(s). The NPDES
Unit has promulgated minimum design criteria in order to expedite permitting of dechlorination equipment.
cc: Coleen Sullins
Regional Office Supervisors (Dechlorination guidance attached)
Shannon Langley

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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: NO
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Surface Water Supply
Attention: Karen Rust
Date: March 30, 2005
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No.: NC0082694
MRO No.: 05-31
PART I- GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Dallas WTP
1342 Dallas-Stanley Hwy
Hwy 275
Dallas,NC 28034
2. Date of investigation: March 1, 2005
3. Report prepared by: B. Dee Browder, Environ. Engr. I
4. Person contacted and telephone number: George Hughes, ORC,
[phone] '
5. Directions to site: From the intersection of Highway 321 and Hwy 279/275 (Trade
Street) travel east approximately 1.0 mile on Highway 279/295 to the intersection
with Trade Street and Highway 275. Turn left (northwest) onto Highway 275 and
travels approximately 2.2 miles. The WTP is located on the right (south) side of
this road.
6. Discharge point(s), List for all discharge points: -
Latitude: 35° 19'48"
Longitude: 81° 07' 58"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point
on map.
USGS Quad No.: F145SW Gastonia,NC

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7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes.
8. Topography(relationship to flood plain included): The facility is fairly level (1-
3% slopes) and does not appear to be located in a flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: The closest off-site dwelling or building is
approximately 500 feet from the facility.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: South Fork Catawba River
a. Classification: WS V
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 03-08-35
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Large
receiving stream used for watersupply and other general uses.
PART II-DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater: N/A MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: N/A MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility(current design capacity): N/A
MGD
d. Dates and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The
facility consists of a settling basin and two sludge drying beds.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:N/A
h. Pretreatment program: N/A.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Solids from the settling basin
are land applied. Solids taken from the drying beds are hauled to an approved
landfill.
a. If residuals are being land applied specify DWQ Permit No.:
WQ0018688A
Residuals contractor: Southern Soil Builders
Telephone No. [phone]
b. Residuals stabilization: N/A
c. Landfill: N/A

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Treatment plant classification: Class 1
3. SIC Code(s): 4941 Wastewater Code(s): 21
4. MTU Code(s): 50007
PART HI-OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with construction grant funds or are any public
monies involved (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring or limitations(including toxicity)requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC/JOC or compliance schedule dates: N/A
Submission of plans and specifications
Begin construction
Complete construction
4. Alternative analysis evaluation
a. Spray irrigation: N/A
b. Connect to regional sewer system:N/A
c. Subsurface:N/A
d. Other disposal options: N/A
PART IV-EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee is applying for renewal of the permit to discharge wastewater from a water
treatment plant. The solids from the drying beds need to be removed. This was noted in
the inspection conducted by this office last fall. MRO staff recommends that the new
permit request a schedule for both the removal of solids from the drying beds and
removal of liquid residuals from the lagoon for land application.
It is recommended that the permi e ewed as requested.
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D. Rex Gleason P.E. Date
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor

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Michael F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Division of Water Quality
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February 3,2005
George Hughes
Town of Dallas
210 North Holland St.
Dallas,North Carolina 28034
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC0082694
Dallas WI?
Gaston County
Dear Mr.Hughes:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on January 31,2005. 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. The requirements in
your existing permit will remain in effect until the permit is renewed(or the Division takes other action).
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit,please contact me at [phone],
extension 520.
Sincerely,
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Carolyn Bryant
Point Source Branch
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Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
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January 28, 2005
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR/Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject : Permit Renewal Request
NPDES Permit NC0082694
Dallas WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Weaver,
The Town of Dallas is requesting renewal of ther permit. There have not been any changes at
facility . The Town of Dallas has two disposal methods of handling ther sludge , One is two remove the dry
sludge from there drying beds and dump it at Gaston county landfill . The other is to land apply under
Permit number WO0018688.
Thank you for you time, if you have any questions please call . I can be reached at 704-913-4315
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George Hughes
Superintendent of the Water&Wastewater plants
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For discharges associated with conventional water treatment plants
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 INCOO ce'D-Ce L\
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7. Number of separate discharge points:
8. Description of source water(s) (Le. groundwater or surface water)
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11. Is this facility located on Native American lands? (check one)
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12. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals, that have the
potential to be discharged.
13. For 1VEW water treatment plants, please submit all analyses of source water collected.
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.
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North Carolina General Statute 143=21' .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 $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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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
RE: Signature of Permittee
Wastewater Treatment Plant NC0068888
Sand Filter Bed at Water Treatment Plant NC 0082694
Dear Sir:
This is to advise you that the Town of Dallas has taken over the operation of its
wastewater treatment plant. Hydro Management Inc. had been authorized to sign as
permittee for the Town. As stated above, the Town now operates the plant and is
authorizing Mr. George H. Hughes, Superintendent of the Water and Wastewater Plants,
to sign the NPDES Discharge Reports.
If you have any questions, regarding this matter, please call me.
Sincerely,
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Mayor
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To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: June 16, 2000
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Gaston
MRO No.00-37
Permit No.NC0082694
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Town of Dallas Water Treatment Plant
131 North Gaston Street
Dallas,North Carolina 28034-1798
2. Date of Investigation: June 6, 2000
3. Report Prepared by: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Environmental Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: George Hughes, ORC, [phone]
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NC Hwy 275 (Dallas - Stanley Road) and SR
2003 (Spencer Mountain Road) travel east on NC Hwy 275 approximately 1.0 mile. The
Entrance to the WTP is located on the right(south) side of the road along the west side of
the South Fork Catawba River.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35° 19' 48" Longitude: 81°07' 58"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: F14SW U.S.G.S. Quad Name: Gastonia North,NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application? Yes.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Flat slopes; the WWT facilities do not
appear to be located within the 100 year flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 500 feet.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: South Fork Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-IV CA

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b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030835
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Large river with
general "C" classification uses and two water supply intakes downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: No limit in the permit.
b. 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: N/A
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: Existing treatment consists of a settling basin and two sludge
drying beds.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DWQ Permit No.: N/A
Residuals Contractor: N/A
Telephone No.: N/A
b. Residuals stabilization: N/A
c. Landfill: Sludge is removed from the sand filters by Southern Soil Builders and
disposed at the Gaston County Landfill.
3. Treatment plant classification(attach completed rating sheet): Class I (WTP)
4. SIC Code(s): 4941
Wastewater Code(s)
Primary: 21 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 50007

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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: N/A
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates(Please indicate): N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation:
Spray Irrigation: N/A
Connection to Regional Sewer System: N/A
Subsurface: N/A
Other disposal options: N/A
5. Air quality and/or groundwater concerns or hazardous materials utilized at this facility that
may impact water quality, air quality, or groundwater: There are no known air quality,
groundwater, or hazardous materials concerns.
6. Other Special Items: The WWT facilities were designed to treat 0.03 MGD. Monthly
average wastewater flow at the facility ranges between 0.038 to 0.07 MGD. The Town may
need to expand the wastewater facilities to reflect the greater wastewater flow.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee, Town of Dallas, has applied for permit renewal for the discharge of
supernatant from the alum sludge basin and filter backwash wastewater.
It is recommended that the permit be renewed to include a provision addressing the need to
expand wastewater treatment capacity.
Signature of report preparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Date

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, p E H
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality Dui. O
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NATUttAL x of �c.ns
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director MAY 14 1997
May 9, 1997
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Mr. Nicholas VlaservichE3tIRL1 � E
131 N. Gaston Street
Dallas, North Carolina 28034 Vlt9t@11 6F
Subject: Modification to NPDES
Permit No. NC0082694
Town of Dallas
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Vlaservich:
On July 24, 1995, the Division of Water Quality issued NPDES Permit No.
NC0082694 to the Town of Dallas. Based on a request by the Mooresville Regional Office, the
Division is hereby forwarding the following modification to the subject permit. This permit
modification is issued to precisely descibe the treatment process of the filter backwash on the
supplement to permit cover sheet. Please insert the enclosed supplement to permit cover sheet
and discard the old supplement to permit cover sheet. This permit modification becomes
effective immediately.
All other terms and conditions in the original permit remain unchanged and in full
effect. These modifications are 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 modification 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 150E of the North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 11666,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and
binding.
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May 9, 1997
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Mack Wiggins at
telephone number 919/733-5083, ext. 542.
Sincerely,
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cc: Central Files
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Permits and Engineering Unit (Permit File)
Facility Assessment Unit

Permit No. NC0082694
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Dallas
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge filter backwash and supernatant from an existing system consisting of an
alum sludge lagoon and sludge drying beds located at Dallas Water Treatment Plant, on NC
Highway 275, northeast of Dallas, Gaston County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the South
Fork Catawba River which is classified Class WS-IV CA waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April 4,�7
MEMORANDUM TO: Da Goo .ch ^ /
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FROM: D. Rex Gleason
PREPARED BY: Todd St. John 1-viitfl
SUBJECT: Town of Dallas WTP - '
NPDES Permit No. NC0082694
Gaston County
During the most recent inspection of the Town of Dallas WTP, it was noted that the cover:
sheet of the subject Permit, issued July 24, 1995, does not contain a complete description of the
treatment process and discharge. The actual description is as follows: the filter backwash is
discharged to the alum sludge settling lagoon. The entire contents of the lagoon (supernatant and
sludge) are pumped to sludge drying beds. The drying beds in turn discharge to the South Fork of
the Catawba River. This Office recommends changing the Permit to reflect the above description of
the treatment process and discharge.

State of North Carolina
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources •
Mooresville Regional Office p
James B. Hunt, JrGovernor CO 1-1 NI FR.
B. Howes, Secretary
Linda Diane Long, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
August 1, 1995
Mr. Nicholas Vlaservich
Town of Dallas
131 North Gaston Street
Dallas, North Carolina 28034
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0082694
Town of Dallas WTP
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Vlaservich:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0082694 was
issued on July 24, 1995 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) .
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
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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 (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 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,
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D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources7;11C4Iir.4 ` • •
Division of Environmental Management wl I y
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor �'
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary t;l I--I tar
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director EI, -- L.a, ,-,,,,, r3,
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July 24, 1995 J U L 31 1995
Mr.Nicholas Vlaservich DIVISION Of ENMEtAMIENTAL MANAGEMENT
131 N. Gaston Street MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Dallas,North Carolina 28034
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NC0082694
Town of Dallas WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr.Vlaservich:
In accordance with the application for a discharge permit received on November 16, 1994, the
Division is forwarding herewith the subject NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you,you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty(30)
days following receipt of this letter.This request must be in the form of a written petition,conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such demand is
made,this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, E.4. 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 Mr. Mack Wiggins at telephone
number(919)733-5083,extension 542.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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Mr.Roosevelt Childress,EPA
Permits and Engineering Unit
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Permit No. NC0082694
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 amended,
Town of Dallas
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Dallas Water Treatment Plant
on NC Highway 275
northeast of Dallas
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, and III hereof.
The permit shall become effective September 1, 1995
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31,2000
Signed this day July 24, 1995
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Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Mangement Commission

Permit No. NC0082694
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Dallas
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge filter backwash and supernatant from an alum sludge lagoon from a
facility located at Dallas Water Treatment Plant,on NC Highway 275, northeast of Dallas,
Gaston County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the South
Fork Catawba River which is classified Class WS-IV CA waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0082694 •
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. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day Units (specifyl 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 1/I 0.2 m 1/I Weekly Grab E
Turbidity ' * * " Weekly Grab U,D
Iron Weekly Grab E
Total Residual Chlorine Weekly Grab E
Aluminum 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 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.

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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.
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.

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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, April through June,July through September, and October through December.

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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. Types 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 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. 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
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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
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 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 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.

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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.
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 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 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.

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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.
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, 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 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.

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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 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.
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. [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. 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 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
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 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 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. 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 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
or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal

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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
CPR 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 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 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 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.

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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 REOUIREMENTS
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.

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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 II.
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
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:
(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 H. 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.

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/l) 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
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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 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.
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.

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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.

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James G.Martin,Governor A.Preston Howard,Jr.,P.E.
William W.Cobey,Jr.,Secretary Acting Director
October 30, 1992
Nicholas Vlaservich
131 N. Gaston St.
Dallas, NC 28034
Subject: Permit No. NC0082694
Dallas WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Vlaservich:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on July 20, 1992, 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, E.4. 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 Mr. Charles Lowe at telephone
number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick,EPA
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. NC0082694
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 amended,
Town of Dallas
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Dallas WTP
on NC Highway 275
northeast of Dallas
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba 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 November 1, 1992
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 1995
Signed this day October 30, 1992
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard,Jr., Acting Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0082694
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Dallas
is hereby authorized to:
1. Begin the discharge of filter backwash and supernatant from an alum sludge lagoon from a
facility located at Dallas WTP,on NC Highway 275, northeast of Dallas,Gaston County (See
Part III of this Permit), and
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A. ().EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0082694
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall
serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic. Discharge Limitation* Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day Units (specify Measurement Sample *Sample
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon. Alfa. 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 1/I 0.2 m I/I Weekly Grab E
Turbidity * * * * Weekly Grab U,D
* 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 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.
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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.

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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/Dv 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.

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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 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.
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.

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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.
8. Types 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 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
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, 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
U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]

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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)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
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, 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 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. $everability
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.
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.
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.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, 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 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
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. 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, 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
within thirty days of any change in the ORC status.

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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
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 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
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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
factorso 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:
(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 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 Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh,North Carolina 27611

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3. Plow 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
f. The results of such analyses.

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8. Inspection 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
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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
incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.

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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
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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.

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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 ttreatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun
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 te D visionoioofe the Environ compliancepal
Management,conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required
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 for rolein 4and acryophenle;five
an hundred
micrograms per liter (500g
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 III Permit No. NC0082694
D. ENGINEERING ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS CONDITION
The permittee shall continuously 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.

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RESOURCES AND':
State of North Carolina COMMUNITY D' ' I t
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Res Am 1992,
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512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27 N OF [!IY{AOKMEMTAI YAM*
James G. Martin, Governor EURESVIU.E RENAL OFFICE
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
July 24, 1992
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Mr. Nicholas E. Vlaservich Subject : NPDES Permit Application
Town of Dallas NPDES Permit No.NC0082694
131 N. Gaston Street Town of Dallas WTP
Dallas, NC 28034-1798
Dear Mr. Vlaservich Gaston County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on July 20, 1992:
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities) ,
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $400.00,
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other r
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application Form ,
Engineering proposal (see attachment) ,
Application Processing Fee of
Delegation of Authority (see attached)
Biocide Sheet (see attached)
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other
REGIONAL OFFICES
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem
704251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/571-4700 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/896-7007
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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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 Charles M. Lowe
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will be advised of any
comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that • "r •egion 1 O fice
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recomme'd: .ns r gar ng this
discharge . If you have any questions regar. 'nt ' is li ions,
please contact the review person listed a'o -
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Nell 4
een H. Sullins, P .E .
CC: Mooresville Regional Office

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To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Date: July 30 , 1992
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
Permit No. : NC0082694
MRO No. : 92-139
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1 . Facility and Address : Town of Dallas Water Treatment Plant
131 North Gaston Street
Dallas , North Carolina 28034-1798
2 . Date of Investigation: July 30 , 1992
3 . Report Prepared by: Kim H. Colson, Environmental Engineer I
4 . Persons Contacted and Telephone Number : Scott Williams,
Operator, (704) 922-1309
5 . Directions to Site: From the intersection of NC Hwy 275
(Dallas - Stanley Road) and SR 2003 (Spencer Mountain Road) ,
travel east on NC Hwy 275 approximately 1 . 0 mile. The
entrance to the WTP is located on the right (south) side of
NC Hwy 275 along the west side of the South Fork Catawba
River.
6. Discharge Point(s) , List for all discharge points :
Latitude: 35° 19 ' 48"
Longitude: 81° 07 ' 58"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No. : F14SW USGS Quad Name: Gastonia North, NC
7 . Size (land available for expansion and upgrading) : There is
adequate land available for expansion and upgrading.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : Flat
slopes; the WWTP does not appear to be located within the
100 year flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet .
10 . Receiving stream or affected surface waters : South Fork
Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-III
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : Catawba 030835

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c . Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses : Large river with general "C"
classification uses and two (City of Gastonia and Town
of Ranlo) water supply intakes downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1 . Type of wastewater: 0% Domestic
100% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater : 0 . 030 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: Water
treatment plant backwash and supernatant from alum
sludge lagoon.
c. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) : NJA
2 . Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds per
day : N/A
a. Highest month in past 12 months : lbs/day
b. Highest year in the past 5 years : lbs/day
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) :
Existing treatment consists of a settling basin and dual
surface sand filters .
5 . Sludge handling and disposal scheme: WTP sludge is taken to
the county landfill .
6. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet) : No rating
7 . SIC Code(s) : 4941
Wastewater Code(s) :
Primary: 21
Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 50007
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1 . Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds (municipals only)? N/A
2 . Special monitoring requests : N/A

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3 . Additional effluent limits requests : N/A
4. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous
materials utilized at this facility that may impact water
quality, air quality, or groundwater: There are no known
Air Quality, Groundwater, or hazardous materials concerns.
5 . Other: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The applicant, the Town of Dallas , has applied for an NPDES
permit' for discharge of water treatment plant filter backwash and
alum sludge settling basin supernatant .
The WTP is currently recycling effluent from the sand
filters and settling basin into the raw water storage lagoon.
The WTP wishes to dispose (not recycle) the water to enhance
plant performance as recommended by the Division of Health
Services ' Water Supply Branch.
It is recommended that the Permit be issued.
Signature of Report Preparer
7). Y 4 Pam,
Water Quality gional Supervisor
2/30
Date

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Reviewed (Train. & Cert.)' Reg. Office
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ITEM POINTS (5)SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS
(1) Industrial Pretreatment Units and/or (a) Carbonaceous Stage
Industrial Pretreatment Program (i)Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System 20
(see definition No. 33) 4 Diffused Air System 1 p
(2) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN GPD Mechanical Air System (fixed,
(not applicable to non-contaminated cooling waters, sludge floating or rotor) 8
• handling facilities for ater'purification !ants totally Separate Sludge Reaeration 3
dosed cycle systems (de o. 11). an facilities
(ii) Trickling Filler
consisting only of Item (4) (d) or Items (4) (d) and (11) (d)) High Rate 7
0 -- 20,000 1 Standard Rate 5
20,001 — 50.000 2 Packed Tower 5
50.001 — 100,000 3 (iii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated
100,001 — 250,000 4 Biological Filter 10
• 250.001 — 500,000 5 (iv) Aerated Lagoons 10
500,001 —1,000.000 8 (v) Rotating Biological Contactors 10
1,000,001—2,000.000 10
2.000,001 (and up) - rate 1 point additional for each (vi) Sand Filters-
200,000 gpd capacity up to a intermittent biological 2
maximum of 30 recirculating biological 3
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(i) Grease or Oil Separators- Gravity 2 Diffused Air System 10
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Z 3/
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION NUMRFR
,1w`i ,a 4, APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT F%�M4,,,PrL FOR Niel a Io IFsial �I,I
'rC , *.CREsouR(" 'Lops/ENT USE kNo AGENCY DATE RUE I VI.D
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and other coasnercial establishments including veWas 3 1992 YEAR MD. DAY
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1. Name, address A. ing discharge
and elep wii &r .0,014�Jpr
Name _ Cad�eh- I f icdfX
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B. Street address /3Y2 Il4$ -iiiiv er Icy Ah, O. state C
C. C1ty y
E. County (, jD-) F. ZIP 2�3!
G. Telephone No. 7I2Y 92,L-1}09 oiril .
Area 92.E- 717 -c'/ l
Code
2. SIC 111111111111
(Leave blank)
3. Number of employees r1TP I I `
4. Nature of business /Y)uNtGl09d
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5. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year•, or •~ - __
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs: _ -
1.o January 2.0 February
3.0/larch 4.0 April 5.0 Nay ' `"
6.0 June 7.O July 8.0 August 9.0 September 10.0 October ti) _ -•
11.o November 12.0 December c //
(c) How many days per week: •
1.01 2.0 2-3 3.0 4-5 4.0 6-1 N° li✓ 'c �'�G or%am D 1012 crd
or Ails like.
6. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
Volume treated before
Flow, gallons per operating day discharging (percent)
Discharge per 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-V999 10.000- 50.000 None 0.1- 30- 65- 95-
operating day49,999 or more 29.9 64.9 94.9 100
(1) (2) (3) ( (5) (6) (7) (8) (8) (10)
A. Sanitary, daily
average
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daily average
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C. Other discherge(s), •
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Specify yuruv✓o�✓� . _ /!
D. Maximum per operat-
ing day for combined
discharge (all types)

. lf.any of the types of waste identified in item 6, either treated or un-
treated, are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below
as applicable.
Waste water is discharged to: 0.1-999. • • 1000-4999 - 5000-9999 10,000-49,999 S0,000 or more
• (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
A. Municipal Sewer system •
H. IImk•riplImiri well •
C. ;ept.ic tank
U. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify: /60 ea eo° dJ
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8. Number of separate discharge points:
A. 111 B.02-3 C.o 4-5 D.0 6 or more
9. Name of receiving water or waters
goccA li>z-k di '/ e G,1 ' /1//Ve
.10. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances ad as a result of your operations.
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide,�aluminum beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and
grease, and chlorine (residual).
A.•yes Bono
1 certify that 1 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_
1/ A9 b £. VZ4.,cog vic
Printed Name of Person Signing
/Q Title
Date ppli ation Signed `
Signature of Applicant
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b) (2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes
any false statement representation, or certification in any applicat$on, '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 ¢.pvice or Method required to be
operated or maintained under Afktale 2.1"or regulations •of the Environmental Management Comminsio:
implementing that Article, shall?bey.-gui.t'v of a misdemeanor punishable by aline not to exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 pray:.:
a punishment by a fine of-not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)

Permit No. NC0082694
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 amended,
Town of Dallas
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Dallas WTP
on NC Highway 275
northeast of Dallas
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba 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
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This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 1995
Signed this day
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., Acting Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0082694
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Dallas
is hereby authorized to:
1. Begin the discharge of filter backwash and supernatant from an alum sludge lagoon from a
facility located at Dallas WTP,on NC Highway 275, northeast of Dallas,Gaston County (See
Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the South
Fork Catawba River which is classified Class WS-III waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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A. ().EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0082694
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall
serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic. Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day Units (specify Measurement Sample *Sample
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon. Ava. 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
* 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.

VPart III Permit No. NC0082694
D. ENGINEERING ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS CONDITION
The permittee shall continuously 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.

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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
November 4, 1992
Mr. Nicholas Vlaservich
Town of Dallas
131 North Gaston Street
Dallas, North Carolina 28034
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0082694
Dallas WTP
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Vlaservich:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0082694 was
issued on October 30, 1992 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) .
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the
P.O. Box 950, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N.C. 28115-0950•Telephone [phone]•FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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Mr. Nicholas Vlaservich
Page Two
November 4, 1992
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,
O. Le-e4 4
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
DRG:ssl

N.C. DEPT
ENVIRONMENT
OF
RONMENT. OF
&NATURAL -' HEALTH,
RESOURCES
NOV 2 1994
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
October 19, 1994
NICHOLAS VLASERVICH
DALLAS WTP, TOWN OF
131 N. GASTON STREET
DALLAS, NC 28034
Subject: NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0082694
GASTON COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
The subject permit issued on 10/30/92 expires on 7/31/95. North
Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215. 1(c) requires that an
application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to the
expiration date. As of the date of this letter, the Division of
Environmental Management had not received an application for renewal.
If operation of a discharge or waste treatment facility is to occur
after the permit's expiration date, or if continuation of the permit is
desired, it must not be allowed to expire. A renewal request must be
submitted no later than 180 days prior to the permit's expiration date.
Operation of the waste treatment works or continuation of a discharge
after the expiration date would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215. 1
and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per
day. If continuation of the permit is desired, failure to request
renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration will result in a civil
assessment of at least $250.00; larger penalties may be assessed
depending upon the delinquency of the request.
A renewal application shall consist of the following information:
1. A letter requesting the renewal.
2. The completed application form (copy attached), signed and
submitted in triplicate, referenced in Title 15 of North Carolina
Administrative Code (15A NCAC) Subchapter 2H .0105(a) .
3. A processing fee (see attached schedule) in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0105(b). The application processing fee is based on the
design or permitted flow, whichever is appropriate, listed in the
first categories of facilities.
4. Primary industries listed in Appendix A of Title 40 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122 shall also submit a
priority pollutant analysis in accordance with Part 122.21.

5. Facilities which have not been constructed within the last
permit cycle and are therefore, considered "new" facilities,
shall also submit an Engineering Alternatives Analysis,
referenced in 15A NCAC Subchapter 2H .0103 and Subchapter
2B .0201(c).
6. If the facility covered by this permit contains some type of
treatment works, a narrative description of the sludge management
plan must be submitted with the application for the renewal.
In addition to penalities referenced above, a permit renewal
request received after the expiration date will be considered as
a new application and will require the higher application fee.
15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(2) requires payment of an annual
Administrative and Compliance Monitoring fee for most permitted
facilities. You will be billed separately for that fee (if
applicable), after your permit is approved.
The letter requesting renewal, the completed Permit application,
and appropriate fee should be sent to:
Permits and Engineering Unit
Division of Environmental Management
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
The check should be made payable to the North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources which may be abbreviated as
DEHNR.
If there are questions or a need for additional information
regarding the permit renewal procedure, please contact me or any
individual in the NPDES Group at telephone number (919) 733-5083.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
David A. Goodrich
NPDES Group Supervisor
cc:
Permits and Engineering Unit
Central Files

Permit No. NC0082694
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 amended,
Town of Dallas
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Dallas Water Treatment Plant
on NC Highway 275
northeast of Dallas
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, and III hereof.
The permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2000
Signed this day
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A. Preston r., P.E.,Director
Division of :N *` mental Management
By Authority • the Environmental Mangement Commission

Permit No. NC0082694
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Dallas
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge filter backwash and supernatant from an alum sludge lagoon from a
facility located at Dallas Water Treatment Plant, on NC Highway 275, northeast of Dallas,
Gaston County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the South
Fork Catawba River which is classified Class WS-IV CA waters in the Catawba River Basin.
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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0082694
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. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day Units (specifyl 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 1/I Weekly Grab E
Turbidity * * * * Weekly Grab U,D
Iron Weekly Grab E
Total Residual Chlorine Weekly Grab E
Aluminum 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.

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SOC Priority Project : Yes No X
If Yes , SOC No. :
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Mack Wiggins
Date : November 30 , 1994
• • NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Gaston
Permit No . NC0082694
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1 . Facility and Address : Town of Dallas Water Treatment Plant
131 North Gaston Street
Dallas , North Carolina 28034-1798
2 . Date of Investigation : December 1 , 1994
3 . Report Prepared by : Kim H . Colson , Environmental Engineer I
4 . Persons Contacted and Telephone Number : Scott Williams , (704)
922-1309
5 . Directions to Site : From the intersection of NC Hwy 275
(Dallas - Stanley Road) and SR 2003 (Spencer Mountain Road)
travel east on NC Hwy 275 approximately 1 .0 mile . The
Entrance to the WTP is located on the right (south) side of
the road along the west side of the South Fork Catawba River .
6 . Discharge Point(s ) , List for all discharge points :
Latitude : 35° 19 ' 48" Longitude : 81° 07 ' 58"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site
and discharge point on map .
U. S .G . S . Quad No . : F14SW
U. S .G . S . Quad Name : Gastonia North , NC
7 . Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
Yes .
8 . Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : Flat
slopes ; the WTP does not appear to be located within the 100
year flood plain .
9 . Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet .
10 . Receiving stream or affected surface waters : South Fork
Catawba River
a . Classification : WS-IV CA

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b . River Basin and Subbasin No . : Catawba 030835
c . Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses : Large river with general "C"
classification uses and two water supply intakes
downstream.
PART II — DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1 . a . Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0 .030 MGD
(ultimate design capacity)
b . 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 : N/A
e . Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities : Existing
treatment consists of a settling basin and two surface
sand filters .
f . Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities : N/A
g . Possible toxic impacts to surface waters : N/A
h . Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) : N/A
2 . Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme :
a . If residuals are being land applied , please specify DEM
Permit No . : N/A
Residuals Contractor : N/A
Telephone No . : N/A
b . Residuals stabilization : PSRP PFRP Other
c . Landfill : N/A
d . Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify) : Alum sludge
is taken to the county landfill and blended with the
cover soil .
3 . Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet) : Class I (WTP)
4 . SIC Code(s) : 4941

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Wastewater Code(s)
Primary: 21 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code : 50007
PART III — OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
i. . . 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 : N/A
3 . Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates (Please
indicate) : N/A
4 . Alternative Analysis Evaluation :
Spray Irrigation : N/A
Connection to Regional Sewer System: N/A
Subsurface : N/A
Other disposal options : N/A
5 . Air quality and/or groundwater concerns or hazardous materials
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality , air
quality, or groundwater : There are no known air quality,
groundwater , or hazardous materials concerns .
6 . Other Special Items : N/A
PART IV — EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee , Town of Dallas , has applied for permit renewal
for the discharge of supernatant from the alum sludge lagoon and
filter backwash .
It is recommended that the permit be renewed as requested .
Signature of report preparer
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Water Quality R ionaa pervisor
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' RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility:Twt-k nF l�Ak_k..As 1n/11.71: i Ml•WT -taia-"
Owner or Contact Person: etc-Nc'LAS
Mailing Address: 1 31 t-U �,P.s���i Sz,� �,o ,�s NL 2to3%-i — «5�
County: (-IrkSTor-i Telephone: -1-ok-1 S2Z — 1304
Present Classification: — New Facility Existing Facility ✓
NPDES Per. No. NCOOin611-) Nondisc. Per. No.WO Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by: KIN,. A. Cot_sor-L /MRO Telephone: '404-663- I659 Date:
Reviewed 15y: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORC: Grade: Telephone:
Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) II III IV Total Points: .,ilA
IN-PLANT PROCESSES AND RELATED CONTROI.EQUIPMENT WHICH ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF NDL STRIAL PRODUCTION SHALL ACT BE
CONSIDERED WASTE TREATMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION ALSO SEPTIC TAM(SYSTEMS CONSISTING C'LY OF SEPTIC TAN'(
AND GRAVITY NITRIPICATION Lf€S ARE EXEMPT FROM CLASSIFICATION,
SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION SPRAY IRRIGATOON CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply) (check all units that apply)
1, septic tanks 1, preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2. pump tanks 2. lagoons
3. siphon or pump-dosing systems 3, septic tanks
4, sand filters 4.. pump tanks
5. grease trap/interceptor 5.-_pumps
6 oil/water separators 6 sand fitters
7, _gravity subsurface treatment and disposal: 7 grease trap/interceptor
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal: 8. oil/water separators
8, disinfection
10. chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11. spray irrigation d wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shall
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate duel certification.
LAND APPLiCATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION(Apples only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids.residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILE TY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unless the flow is of a sign fiicant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex,to require consideration by the Commission on a case-by-case basis: (Check M Appropriate)
1. Oil/water Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation,pumps and disposal;
2_ Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters,disinfection
and drew discharge;
3, Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons,pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and dyed discharge;
4, Closed-loop Recycle Systems;
5, Groundwater Remedkallon Systems consisting only d oil/water separators, pumps,ale-stripping,carbon adsorption,disinfection
and disposal;
6. Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7, Y Water Plant sludge handling and back-wash water treatment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
8, Single-family discharging systems,with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be dassified if permitted after July 1,
1993 or t upon inspection by the Division,t is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the classification or redassiication by the Commission, in writing.

The following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate points) .
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ITEM POINTS
(1) Industrial Pretreatment Units or Industrial Pretreatment Program(sae definition No.33) 4
(2) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN god(rot applicable to ron.contarrinatsd cooing waters,sludge hand tor facilities t `
water purification plants,totally cloud cycle systems(su definition No. 11),and facilities consisting only of Item
(4Xd) or items (4)(d) and (11)(d))0 - 20.000 1
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20.001 - 60.000.. .»..»...............»... .».» .....» 2
60.001 - 100,000 . . .»...» .... .«.......»...» «.».«�..«...»» ...»..
100,001 • 250,000 "»«» »» 4
250,001 - 500,000 .....»..».».._._...............55
600.001 - 1,000.000 �.» .. 1 0
1,000,001 - 2,000,000
2.000.001 (and up)rate I pairs additional for each 200,000 gild capacity up to a maximum of .._._.__._.30
Design Flow (gild)
(3) PRELIMINARY UNfTSIPROCESSES(sae definition No.32) 1
(a) Bar Screens
or _.2
(b) Mechanical Screens.Static Screens or Comminuting Devbes......_.»._.».._._._._.»._._.»._._._...._._._... 1
(c) t3rf Removal
(d) or Mseheric l or Aerated Carl Removal. »._...»..»._.» .»... ».»..» .»..»...».... ..» »» 2
(e) Flow Measuring Devoe....»».»..........» .. .»..»»....»».»».»»..»».»».».»
or
(I) Instrumented Flow Measurement......«_ .._....». _»... »».»» .»».. 2
(0) Preasratlon....»...».».» »».»...»...»..» »...»»..»»
(h) Infiusrt Flow Equalization 2
(I) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity._..._»�»»_. »...«..._..._..._...._..._».�..._...»..._..._..._...._..._ 2
Mechanical...».....».» .».......«».» ..».».....». ......»..... ..
DissolvedAk Flotation...»..»...........-------................---....«.»....:......«.........«».»..........»..._....... a
(() Prechbrnatbn »»».» «.»».».._».» « »..»«».»...».....» .5
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(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT WRSIPROC » ..»» ».. .«. 2
(a) Septic Tank (sae definition No. 43)....� .�.»_»_-»...»-..
(b) Imhoff Tank....._».......»..». ..«»« . . »»»...»........« »..»......»... .. 5
(c) Primary Clarlikirs � 5
(d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for i norgartc Nontoxic Materials(sludge twilling facilities for water
purification plants,sand,gravel,stone,and other mining operations except recreational activities such as gem 2
(5) 8EOOh1DARYor TRE�old mi n )NTSrP�C�ES ....».«.».. _.».». ....... ._»...»
(a) Carbonaceous Stage M. »«._._...20
(I) Aeration-High Purity Oxygen System.. -- .. »» »»w 10
Diffused Air System ».»...». ». » 1a
Mechancal Air System (fixed. floating or rotor)»._. .».._. _ ».»--.»_..._..._. 3
Separate Sludge Reairatbn.......«»»..»«.».»»._».»«_..««.».»......»..»..»...«
(II) Tridding Altar High Rate. 7
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Standard Rate............_.......«.......—....................«..»«...............—..._«.».........»».»-.5
Packed Tower .. '«.«'..»..........».10
(1it) Biological Aerated Filer or Aerated Biological Flier__.__ _«__... .
.10
(iv) Aerated Lagoons ».. __._..._»»......» »»»... »_..»».«»«»»�.»».»_.».»...«..».10
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors » »-«»_....»».--.»» .«»
(vl) Sand Fillers -Intermittent bbiogical.........» ...»•._»•»-••---«-•»---.-^--».»^•"..."•.»-
Recirculating biological.__».....«.. «-«•»•»» .».^•^^«-. ».»'...»..._...3
tinStabtltzatbn Lagoons».._^» •-^- ..
(v61) Clsrllsr »».». ... »..»». _«...».....»..............»..».»».». 5
(Ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal d BOD and nitrogenous removal by
nitrification(sae definition No. 12XPoirds for this Item have to be In addition to Mims
(5)(a)(I) through (5)(a)(vlll),
utltsing tit extended aeration process(sea definition No.3a) --.---------.--.2
utilizing other than the extended aeration process..... ...._...«-««.«•»--«•-•-^»•-••^»._...a
x Nutrient additions to enha SOD removal»».«..._.».«.».«.»..••«-»»-_«--».»«-_...»....» 5
(xl) rta Biological Culture ('Super Bugs-)addltton.« ».. »-».----».» •—».—»-•»_-.5
(b) 0) Aeration
A ration • High Purity Oxygen System. ---._---.-----.-2 0
Diffused Ain System _10
Mechanical Air System (fixed. floating or rotor)_..__._...—,._..._..._-..».-•_•»-»-----_-.-µ»3
Saparate Sludge Rsasratbn. »...».«...�_...»»....».»...».»» ».». ...»»
(II) Trickling Mar-High Rate.... ..«.».. ..... «...-,-„•-•,,,....... . ..
7
Standard Rats.......«.......---^—^»•«-.»-•«--- «^ .5
PackedTower....»....... ._ _...._. ..._»..» ..».« ......._«.....».5
(II) Biological Aerated Flier or Aerated Biological Filer.____._ w .10
(Iv) Rotating Biological Coreaaors..»..« _ ^ _w_.. .».1
(v) Sand Aker-Intermtnert biological _...... __._«�.. ..-- ». .3
Rsdreulating biological....».««__ ----• ""'«"^«'
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(6) TEKTIARYORADVANCEDTREATM9 T L 5�P IT SSES. .».... «•
(a) ActNatsd Carbon Beds- ......_...........«.»«»...._»». 5
without carbon regarraratbrL._......»«............«.-. »16
with carbon regeneration. _......»._—«•«-----•^•---"'•^"._.»
(b) Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed-
without carbon regeneration._........ ----.^..^«....^. .�...._._ 5 with _t 6
h carbon regeneration _._..�.«_ ^ s
(0) Air stripping ...«.«..»_ « _«»._«..»�.»».« ..«.»... .... «..--..----..510
d) pentrifkatbn Preece.
Electrodlatysls. »«.....»..._»_...»..........._ __._ «».»..»_.»«..5
la)I Foam Sepa►atbr.».._...._.»..»...«.......».»«.»..^...—_..«_..^.........r.........»......-.»...-......» _.......a
Ion Exchange....«»......«....
(h) Land Application of Treated Effluent(see definition No.22b)(rot applicable for sand,gravel.atom
and other similar mining operations) by high rate Infiltration.__»»•—•»--..._ »—�M. �
(I) Mkroscreats..»........».»..»».......»..».........................»..»......._...».».»._....._«»»......».»«.—. _
IV)
) Phosphorous Removal by Blologkat Procssass(See definition No.26) ».-».».N.»H. .»»M ..».. ... o
Polishing Ponds - without aeration........» »..«..«»»»._»»-»�» .� _» -2
with with aeration....«.«». . •...••.»« «d

(I) Post Aeration - cascade .0
' diffused or mechanical 2
(m) Reverse Osmosis 5
(n) Sand or MAixed-Media Filters - low rate
high rate 5
(o) Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide 15
(P) treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than meal or cyanide...__._........__.__.__.__.__._15
(7) a.CGETF ATMENT
(a) Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic).. 10
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Aerobic . .».»». ».».» .5
Unheated (anaerobic) .3
(b) Sludge Stabilization(chemical or thermal) .5
(c) Sludge Drying Beds•Gravity »..» . .».....».....»»..»».»»........»...»............2
VacuumAssisted....»..»...................._....».............................».....»..._.....»......»_.».-..... 5
(d) Sludge Elutriatlon »».». 5
(e) Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) »»_»»._ .5
(I) Sludge Thickener (gravity) 5
(9) Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rated as (3)(i)) •• _»»� .a
(h) Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) »_»_»._. 2
(I) Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated .» .5
Non-aerated 2
(J) Sludge Incinerator(not including activated carbon regeneration) 10
(k) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge,or Filter Press or other similar dewatering devices.. .»_....__.10
(5) RESIDUALS UTILIZATION/DISPOSAL(ndudtng incinerated ash)
(a) Lagoons » 2
(b) Land Application(surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
or tandil pemW 2
(0) Dedicated LandlUl(burtal) by the permlftee of the wastewater treatment facility..._............._._.._._.._....._._ 5
(9) DCTiCN
(a) Chlorination ..»...»..»»..........».....».».»»..».......».»»..»..»..»...».........».......»..........»».»..........5
(b) Dechlorination .»...».............»..»».. 5
(0) Ozone....».»»»..».»»»».»....»....»..»......»...»...»»......»...»».».».....».»..»».»..» 5
(d) Radiation »».»....5
(10) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S)(see definition No.9)(rot applicable to chemical addhlore rated as hem(3)(j),
(5)(a)(xl), (6)(a). (61(b). (7)(b). (7)(e). (9a), (0)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
List ..».»_»...» .5
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.............. »..»»...»»..»....»...»......»..».» .....»........» 5
(11) MISCalANECUS UNTS/PROCESSES
(a) Holding Ponds,Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials inducing wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts sirlficantly greater than is common
for domestic wastewater A
(b) Effluent Flow Equalization(not applicable to storage basins which are inherent N land application systems)---2
(0) Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basics inhererl in land application systems)_ ___......_..._ 5
(d) Pumps —3
(e) Stand-By Power Supply ...».».».....».»..».».».».»»...».».»..».»..» ......».......»..... .»»».3
(f) Thermal Pollution Control Device ...»...» »»»..»....» ».»».»»»......».».»».3
TOTALPOINTS....».»...»....»..»»....»».....»».».».».»...»....»...»...
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ClassII..... .»»»...... .....»».».........»....». ...»»»».26-50 Points
Cleo II.. »»..»»..51.55 Points
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Facilities having a rating of one through four points.Inclusive,do not require a smiled operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be sagged a minimum classification of Class IL
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 1L
Faclities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus wi be assigned a minimum classification of Class M.
.0004 DEFNMONS •
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter. •
(1)Activated Carbon Beds. A physksVchemical method for reduckg 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 loot and may be either upflow or downtlow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatmert plant sits;
(2)Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which all solids are maintained in suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter it reduced through artificially
accsisrated transfer of oxygen on a now-though basis;
(3)Aeration A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or Ngh purity oxygen In a Squid by spraying,agitation or dtlfusbnX3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 1$hours.
(4)Agriwiurally managed site. Any site on which a crop is produced,managed,and harvested(Crop imitates grasses,grains,tress,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 xylem;
(9)Carbon Regeneration The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely Ngh temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed knpurlties;
(7)Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve*secondary effluent Sines;
(e)Centrifuge. A mechanical device in which centrifugal force is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids at ellfarent denstru;
(9)Chemical Addition Systems-The addition of chemical(s)to wastewater at an application point for purposes of krprovtng solids removal,pH adjustment.
alkalinity control etc.;the capability to experiment with different chemicals and different application points to achieve a specific result will be considered one
system;the capability to add chemkat(s)to dual units will be rated as one system;capability to add a chemical at a different application points for different
purposes MO result in the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10)Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addition of a chemical compound such as lime.ferric chloride,or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
its application to a dewatering device;
(11)Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing inorganic,non-toxic materials from sand,gravel
crushed stone or other similar operations.Such systems shall tarry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances;
(12)Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOO and Nitrogenous Removal by Nhrtficatbn-A single stage system required to achieve permit effluent Omits on SOD
and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reactor,
(13)Dechlorination. The panlal or complete reduction of residual chlorine in a liquid by any chemical or physical process;
(14) Denhrification Process. The conversion of nitrate-nitrogen to nitrogen gas;

(15)Electrodafysis. Process for removing Ionized salts from water through the use of bn-selective ion-exchange membranes;
(16)Finer Press. A process operated mecharicaly 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 loan d fine bubbles;also called foam fractionation;
(18)Grit Removal. The process of removing gra and other heavy mineral matter from wastewater;
(19) Imhoff Tank. A deep two story wastewater tank consisting d an upper sedimentation chamber and a lower sludge digestion chamber.
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(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 spaying on the surface or by subsurface injection
(I.e..chisel plow);[not applicable for types of sludge described In(11)d this Rule);
(b)Treated Effluent. The process of spraying treated wastewater onto a land area or other methods of application d wastewaterrorto a land area as a
means of final disposal or treatment;
(23)Microscreen. A low spud,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 mloro6rganisme;
(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 0.0.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 limns of the discharge permit;
(30) Powdered to Granular Activated Carbon Feed. A biophysical carbon process that utilizes biological activity and organic absorption by using powdered or
granular activated carbon; Virgin or regenerated carbon is teed controlled Into the system;
(31) Prsaeration. 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 bad on the treatment process which is operated by the same governing body as the wastewater
treatment plant being rated;
b) Pre-treatment Program,Industrial-must be a State or EPA required program to receive points on the rating sheet;
(34) Primary Clarifiers. The first settling tanks through which wastewater is passed in a treatment works for the purpose of removing settleable and suspended
solids and BOD which is associated with the solids;
(35) Pumps. All influent, effluent and in-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 bbdecomposltion Is
expected to produce desired effluents;Hydraulic loading rates on these filters are computed In gpdrac and have a resulting low gpm/sl(less than one);
b) Recirculating biological-the same type of sand filter as defined in Subparagraph(39)(a)of this Rule with the added capability to recycle effluent back
through the sand filter,
(40)Sand or Mixed-Media Filters. A polishing process by which effluent limits are achieved through a further reduction of suspended solids;
(a)low rate—gravity,hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates In the one to three gpmM range;
(b)high rate—a pressure,hydraulically loaded filter with baring rates In the five gpn✓d range;At any rate,the loading rate will exceed three gprr✓sf;
(41)Secondary Clarifiers. A tank which follows the biological unit of treatment plant and which has the purpose of removing sludges associated with the
biological treatment units;
(42) Separate Sludge 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;shalt not be appiicable 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 convened into more stable organic matter
through the activity of living organisms,which Includes aerated holing tanks;
(45)Sludge Drying Beds. Art area comprising natural or artificial sayers at 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 m moved by successive washings with fresh water or plant effluent
(47)Sludge Gas Utilization The process of using sewage gas for the purpose of heating bulidrgs,driving engines,etc.;
(48)Sludge Holing 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 combustble materials and reduce the sludge to a sterile ash;
(SD)Sludge Stabilization(Chemical or Thermal). A process to make treated sludge less odorous and putrescible,and to reduce the pathogenic organism
content;This may be done by pH adjustment,chlorine dosing, or by heat treatment;
(51)Sludge Thickener. A type of sedimentation tank In which the sludge is permitted to settle and thicken through agitation and gravity;
(52)Stabilization Lagoon. A type of oxidation lagoon In which biological oxidation of organic matter is effected by natural transfer of oxygen to the water from
ale (not a polishing pond);
(53)Stand-By Power Suppy. On site or portable electrical generating equipment;
(54)Static Screens. A stationary screen designed to remove solids.Including non-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 tear 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 Condtbner. A conditioning process by which heat Is added for a protracted period of time to improve the dewalerabillty of sludge by the
sotubillzing and hydrauftzing 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 noassimilationhies, into er, organism,either, from malfunctions xgmalfun by ctare in stion rreprod reproduction)or physical deformation,chair*,Mil cause death,disease,ucch organisms or their
abnormalities,cancer,genetic mutations,physiological (including vanadium,
oft tICB),:Toxic mao.l arm 4hdenylude,b cf illustration ard rot limitation:ard dichlorod henyl trichioroethane(DDTp amend any other mater als thathae orerray'hereafter be determined to have
(ONCB),polychbrfna biphenyl;(PCBs) ip
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 ore which operated at between 10 and 30 mgd per acre. A low race trickling finer is one which Is designed to operate at ore to four mgd per acre;
(60)Trickling Filter(Packed Tower). A plug flow type of operation In which wastewater flows down through successive layers of media or firate effluent, terial;Organic
material is removed continually by the active biological fixed growth in each successive layer. This method may produce'secondary'qualitymay
e
adapted to produce a Mated effluent; to disposal
(61)Vacuum Filter.Centrifuges,or Filter Presses. Devices which are designed to remove excess water from either digested or undigested sludge prior
tax further treatment.

tate of North Carolina
Department of Environment, x=;.
Health and Natural Resources • 4 w •
Division of Environmental Management n`
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary i
A. Preston Howard, Jr„ P.E., Director RO NT,
& NATURAL RESOURCES,
NOV 21 1994
INVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
November 17, 1994
Mr. Nicholas E. Vlaservich Subject : NPDES Permit Application
Town of Dallas NPDES Permit No .NC0082694
131 N. Gaston Street Dallas WTP
Dallas, NC 28034-1798
Dear Mr. Vlaservich Gaston County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on November 16, 1994:
"J Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities) ,
y Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $200 . 00,
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis ,
, Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other ,
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application Form
Engineering proposal (see attachment) ,
Application Processing Fee of
Delegation of Authority (see attached)
Biocide Sheet (see attached)
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other
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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 Mack Wiggins
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will be advised of any
comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this applications,
please contact the review person listed above .
Sincerely, .
Z. G'V
Co en H. Sul , P.E.
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CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 0(li %i/l/>
VISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, P.O. BOX 27687, RALEIGH, NC 27611 •
IONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM C FORAPPLICATION NUM3ER
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To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining ,,1151111112";
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1. Name, address. location, and telephone gymbe3)of cility producing discharge
A. Name 1Dw/V of /),e
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3. Number of employees 3
if all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility
and to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge
permit, proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item 5. ;)
4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here cl 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
8. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
• 2. Street address
3. City 4. County -
S. State 6. ZIP
). Ci Principal product. Craw ��
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESSING FEES
NEW TIMELY NAME CHANGES'
APPLICATION/ RENEWALS
MAJOR WITHOUT MAJOR
MODIFICATION/ MODIFICATION
LATE RENEWAL
>10,000,000 Gallons Per Day
Industrial
$400 $400 $100
Domestic/Cooling Water $400 $400 $100
1,000,001Industrial 10,000,000 Gallons Per Day $400 $300 $100
Domestic/Cooling Water $400 S300 $100
100.001 *1,000,000 Gallons Per Day ..
Industrial $400 S250 $100
Domestic/Cooling Water $400 S250 $100
1,001Industrial Gallons Per Day $400 $200 e $100
Domestic/Cooling Water $400 $200 $100
<h= 1,000 Gallons Per Day
Single Family Dwelling S240 S240 $100
General Permits
Domestic(Single Family) $240 $240 $100
Industrial $400 $400 $100
Construction(Stormwater) S50 $50 S100
Stormwater
Municipal Separate System $400 $400 $100
Industrial Activity $400 $400 I$100 ,
*The fee for name changes also applies to any other minor modification listed under 15A NCAC
2H .0114(b).
Checks or money orders shall be made out to the; "NC DEPARTMENT OF EHNR"
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources A I ► V
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Kerr T. Stevens, Director ENVIRONMENT AND Nff IRAL RESOURCES
December 7, 1999 '9 N ,=J� • = . „r
NICHOLAS VLASERVICH Prr
Town of Dallas
131 North GASTON STREETt>i?
DALLAS, NC 28034
Subject: Renewal of NPDES Permit NC00$2694
Dallas WTP
GASTON County
Dear Perrnittee:
The subject permit expires on July 31, 2000. North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)
requires that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit.
To satisfy this requirement,your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than
February 2, 2000. Failure to request renewal of the permit by this date 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 July 31, 2000 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the
current permit must be renewed. Operation of wastewater treatment works or continuation of discharge after
July 31, 2000 would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and could result in assessment of civil
penalties of up to$25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Robert
Farmer of the Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at(919) 733-5083, extension 531. You may also contact
the Mooresville Regional Office at(704)663-1699 to begin the rescission process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must
submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone
number, fax number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of this page.
Sincerely,
Charles H.Weaver,Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083,extension 511 (fax)919 733-0719
Visrr us ON THE iNTERNEr @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES [e-mail]

NPDES Permit NC0082694
Town of Dallas
GASTON County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit 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 (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority
delegated to the Authorized Representative.
❑ A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how
sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and
disposed. If your facility has no such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate
any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted ONLY by Industrial facilities
discharging process wastewater:
❑ Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendix A to Title 40 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in
accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21. If the PPA is not completed within one week of
February 2, 2000, submit the application package without the PPA. Submit the PPA as
soon as possible after February 2, 2000.
The above requirement does NOT apply to municipal or non-industrial
facilities.
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee
required with your application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

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441A ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
NCDENR MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
.DAMES B. HUNT JR. October 20, 2000
GOVERNOR
Mr. Nicholas Vlaservich
Town Clerk
BILL HOLMAN 210 N. Holland Street
SECRETARY Dallas, North Carolina 28034-1798 __._ _ _..
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0082694
Dallas WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr.Vlaservich:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0082694 was issued on October
9, 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.
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 t p e,of
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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.
Sincerely,
E
. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Kerr T. Stevens, Director ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
October 9,2000
Mr. Nicholas E.Vlaservich
Town Clerk
210 North Holland Street
Dallas,North Carolina 28034-1798
Subject:Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0082694
Dallas WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr.Vlaservich: /gIC 2-
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of thesubject 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).
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 21699-6714). 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.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
BILL REID
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
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NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
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Permit NC0082694
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
Town of Dallas
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Dallas WTP
NC Highway 275
Dallas
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the South Fork of the Catawba River in the
Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective November 1, 2000.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2005.
Signed this day October 9, 2000.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
BILL REID
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0082694
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Town of Dallas is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a water treatment plant with a discharge of filter-backwash
wastewater. This facility is located at the Dallas WTP on NC Highway 275 near
Dallas in Gaston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the South Fork of the Catawba River, classified WS-IV CA waters in the
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Permit NC008Z694
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Location
_ Average Maximum Frequency
Flow Weekly Instantaneous Effluent
Total Suspended Residue 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
Turbidity1 Weekly Grab Upstream&Downstream
Iron Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine Weekly Grab Effluent
Aluminum Weekly Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
40.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PART I
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
L 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.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing 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. 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.
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.

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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,
April through June,July through September,and October through December.

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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. Types 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 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. 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
times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.

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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 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
U.S.0 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§143-215.6Aj
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
continues,with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed$125,000.

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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 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 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.
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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.
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.

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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, 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 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
information,including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."

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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 I5A 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. '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 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. 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.

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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.
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
(I) 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 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.

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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 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 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
means of alternate power sources,standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.

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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
procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and •

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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. Jnspection 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)
(I).
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.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report(DMR)(See Part II. 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
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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 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 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 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";
(I)One hundred micrograms per liter(100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ugh') for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred
micrograms per liter(500 ug/l)for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol;and
one milligram per liter(I 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";
Q)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.

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A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee
within 30(thirty) days after being:billedby 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.

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If Yes, SOC No.:
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: June 16, 2000
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Gaston
MRO No.00-37
Permit No.NC0082694
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Town of Dallas Water Treatment Plant
131 North Gaston Street
Dallas,North Carolina 28034-1798
2. Date of Investigation: June 6,2000
3. Report Prepared by: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Environmental Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: George Hughes, ORC, [phone]
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NC Hwy 275 (Dallas - Stanley Road) and SR
2003 (Spencer Mountain Road) travel east on NC Hwy 275 approximately 1.0 mile. The
Entrance to the WTP is located on the right (south) side of the road along the west side of
the South Fork Catawba River.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35° 19'48" Longitude: 81°07' 58"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: F14SW U.S.G.S. Quad Name: Gastonia North,NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application? Yes.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Flat slopes; the WWT facilities do not
appear to be located within the 100 year flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 500 feet.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: South Fork Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-IV CA

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b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030835
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Large river with
general "C" classification uses and two water supply intakes downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted:No limit in the permit.
b. 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: N/A
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: Existing treatment consists of a settling basin and two sludge
drying beds.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A
h. Pretreatment Program(POTWs only): N/A
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied,please specify DWQ Permit No.: N/A
Residuals Contractor: N/A
Telephone No.: N/A
b. Residuals stabilization:N/A
c. Landfill: Sludge is removed from the sand filters by Southern Soil Builders and
disposed at the Gaston County Landfill.
3. Treatment plant classification(attach completed rating sheet): Class I (WTP)
4. SIC Code(s): 4941
Wastewater Code(s)
Primary: 21 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 50007

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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: N/A
3. Important SOC,JOC or Compliance Schedule dates (Please indicate): N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation:
Spray Irrigation: N/A
Connection to Regional Sewer System: N/A
Subsurface: N/A
Other disposal options: N/A
5. Air quality and/or groundwater concerns or hazardous materials utilized at this facility that
may impact water quality, air quality, or groundwater: There are no known air quality,
groundwater, or hazardous materials concerns.
6. Other Special Items: The WWT facilities were designed to treat 0.03 MGD. Monthly
average wastewater flow at the facility ranges between 0.038 to 0.07 MGD. The Town may
need to expand the wastewater facilities to reflect the greater wastewater flow.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee, Town of Dallas, has applied for permit renewal for the discharge of
supernatant from the alum sludge basin and filter backwash wastewater.
It is recommended that the permit be renewed to include a provision addressing the need to
expand wastewater treatment capacity.
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Bill Holman, Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
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210 North Holland Street
Dallas, North Carolina 28034-1798 MIMI OF l IXIttlltlAL MANA6t A'
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Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NC0082694
Dallas WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Vlaservich:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on February 3, 2000. Thank
you for submitting this package.
The permit renewal for this facility will be assigned to a member of the NPDES Unit staff.
That 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 a year 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 NC0082694, 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 me at
[phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
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Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
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NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083,extension 511 (fax)919 733-0719
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES [e-mail]

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• NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C
For maufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD ).
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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 NCOO 82694
Please print or type
1. Applicant and facility producing discharge
A. Name Town of Dallas WTP
B. Mailing address of applicant:
1. Street address 210 N. Holland Street
2. City Dallas 3. County Gaston
4. State NC 5. Zip Code 28034
C. Lo^atior of facility-
1. Street 1342 Dallas-Stanley Highway
2. City Dallas 3. County Gaston
4. State NC 5. Zip Code 28034
D. Telephone Number (704 ) 9 2 2-13 0 9
E. Fax Number (704 ) 922-1309
F. e-mail address
2. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)code(s):
3. Number of employees: 4
4. Principal product(s) produced: Drinking Water
Principal raw material(s) consumed: Surface Water
5. Principal process(es): withdraw surface and treat to produce safe drinking water
6. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed
(List specific amounts consumed and/or units of production)
Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed_ I
_ (AVERAGE) — AL�FL
per Day 0 .5 8 7 -----
per Month 0 . 587
0 . 672
per Year 0 , 587
0 . 884
*Product Produced *Product Produced
7. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year® , or
(b) Circle the month(s) in which discharge occurs: January February March April
May June July August September October November December
(c) Days per week discharge occurs: 7 days
NOTE:If the facility has separate discharge points(outfalls)or multiple industrial processes,include a schematic diagram
of wastewater flow at the facility.
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C
For maufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD (or WTPs)
8. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only(check as applicable).
Discharge per operating day Flow Volume treated before discharging
(GALLONS PER OPERATING DAY) (PERCENT)
Sanitary-daily average
Cooling water, etc.-daily average
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Process water- daily average 0. 043 10 0%
Maximum per operating day for
total discharge(all types) 0. 090 10 0%
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 gpd
B. Underground well gpd
C. Septic tank gpd
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond gpd
E. Other, specify gpd
10. Number of separate discharge points: 1
11. Name of receiving stream(s): South Fork River
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:
(aluminu� ammonia beryllium cadmium chromium chlorine(residual)
(oppe� cyanide lead mercury nickel oil and grease
phenols selenium 42200 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.
NICHOLAS E. VLASERVICH TOWN CLERK
Printed name of Person Signing Title
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S gnature of Applicant Date
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$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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TOWN OF DALLAS
NPDES: 0082694
SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Town of Dallas employ's a waste management company, Southern Soil Builders, to
dispose of the sludge to a local landfill from is sludge pond.
The Plant has drying beds. When the sludge is dry, the Town disposes the sludge in
Gaston County's Landfill.
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icholas E. Vlaservich
Town Clerk
1/27/2000