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Home My WebLink AboutNCG500630_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY July 5, 2018 CERTIFIED MAIL # 7016 1320 0000 2596 0283 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Russell Smyer, Director of Facilities Management Gaston College 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, NC 28034 Subject: Notice of Violation Tracking Number NOV-2018-PC-0220 Gaston College/ East Campus and Textile Center NPDES Permit NCG500630 Gaston County Dear Mr. Smyer: OY COOPER FILE Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Interim Director Please find enclosed the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the site visit conducted on July 3, 2018 by Ori Tuvia. Your cooperation during the site visit was much appreciated. The main area of concern noted in the inspection was that the records reviewed were incomplete for calendar year 2017 and the first half of calendar year 2018 by failing to record pH and flow. Since the previous inspection, the facility has been tied -in to the City collection system (on April 27, 2018) and no longer discharges to surface waters. As such, the facility no longer requires the NPDES discharge permit, and may request to have the permit rescinded. Please contact Mr. Derek Denard at derek.denar&: i ncdenLg2 or at: N. C. Division of Water Resources Water Quality Permitting Section - NPDES 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Due to the fact the subject facility is no longer discharging to surface waters, the Mooresville Regional Office will not pursue any further action on the violations noted above provided that this Office receives a copy of the request for recession of NPDES Permit NCG500630 within fifteen (15) days of your receipt of this correspondence. You should be aware that the subject facility will continue to be considered in violation until such time as the requested permit rescission documentation is received and therefore could subject the facility to the possible assessment of civil penalties. Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 Past Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-1699''. Fax: (704) 663-6040 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 e If you have any questions, please contact Ori Tuvia at (704) 663-1699, or via email at ori.tuviaocvncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: A14CC681AF27425... W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources Cc: Derek Denard (E-copy) MRO Files (Laserfiche) United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 204M OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN I 2 I5 I 3 I NCG500630 11 12 18/07/03 17 18 ICI 19 I S I 20I L1 211 1 1 11 _1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved -- 67 1.0 I 70 L_j 71 t„ t 72 LIJ ti j 731 I 174 75 1 I I I 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10:30AM 18/07/03 15/12/29 East Campus and Textile Technology Center Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 7220 Wilkinson Blvd 10:45AM 18/07/03 20/07/31 Belmont NC 28012 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Officiallritle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Joseph D Keith,PO Box 1044 Belmont NC 28012//704-825-3737/7048253775 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review 0 Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date DocuSigned by: OnATuvia _.,., MROWQ//704-663-1699/ 7/5/2018 ERR09;7A9nF-nl7AQA Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date W. Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. DocuSigned by: 7/5/2018 Page# A14CC681AF27425... NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NCG500630 I11 121 18/07/03 117 18 JCJ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) "�q Page# ppppr, Permit NCG500630 Inspection Date: 07/03/2018 Owner - Facility: East Campus and Textile Technology Center Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Facility blowdown was tied -in into the city wastewater on April 27 2018. No Discharge, Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling ❑ Name of individual performing the sampling ❑ Results of analysis and calibration ❑ Dates of analysis ❑ Name of person performing analyses ❑ Transported COCs ❑ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ M Cl (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Records were reviewed for the year 2017 and the first half of 2018. The records reviewed were incomplete for the year 2017 failing to recorded pH and flow, and missing for the first half of 2018. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Page# 3 Permit NCG500630 Inspection Date: 07/03/2018 Owner - Facility: East Campus and Textile Technology Center Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ representative)? Comment: Permit requires grab sampling. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ❑0 ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ❑0 ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? N ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees M ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Statesville Analytical was used for_analvzinq COD and oil and grease samDle in 2017. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ M ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Facility blowdown was tied -in into the city wastewater on April 1 st 2018 Page# 4 m Domestic rLl Ford ivery information, visit our OFFICIAL 110E per^ Certified Mail Fee U") rl_I $ a E tra Services & Fees Icheck bar, add lee as appropriate) L� �9J El Return Receipt (hardoopy) $ 0 ❑ Return Receipt (electronic) $ - Postmark C3 ❑ Certified Mall Restricted Delivery $ Here 1:1 O ❑ Adult Signature Required $ >�i: ❑ Adult Signature Restricted Delivery $ p Postage P- rn �. a Tot GASTON COLLEGE .0 se, 201 HIGHW 4Y 3: l SOUTH rq DALLAS NC 28034 C3 Slit N ATTN: RUSSELLSMYER 56 dwr/ot 7/6/18 ■ Complete items.li-2,:and 3. ■ Print your name "and addre5son the reverse so that we can returp,the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. f!Articld Addressed to: i GASTON COLLEGE 201 WGHWAY 321 SOUTH DALLAS NC 28034 /'+rfN: RUSSFI.1-5-MYER dvir/ot 7/fi; 78 A. Signature ❑ Agent 0 Addressee /el�by. (Pgn, f N�me)� C. Date +ofDelivery D. 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QUAUTV February 13, 2017 CERTIFIED MAIL # 7015 1520 0002 6878 2080 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Russel Smyer, Director of Facilities Management Gaston College 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, NC 28034 Subject: Notice of Violation Tracking Number NOV-2017-PC-0087 Gaston College/ East Campus and Textile Center NPDES Permit NCG500630 Gaston County Dear Mr. Smyer: MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director Please find enclosed the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the site visit conducted on January 24, 2017 by Ori Tuvia. Ron Dills cooperation during the site visit was much appreciated. The facility has shown some notable improvement since the last inspection including preforming all required sampling. The main area of concern is the high pH sampling results, 11.4, which exceeds the permitted 6-9 range. Because the subject facility is deemed to be in non-compliance with terms and conditions contained in NPDES Permit No. NCG500630, you are required to respond to this Office, in writing, stating what measures will be undertaken to immediately resolve the non-compliance issues noted above, within fifteen days of your receipt of this correspondence. You should be aware that until full compliance is achieved with all Division regulations and permit conditions, the subject facility will be considered to be in violation and could be subject to the possible assessment of civil penalties. If you have any questions, please contact Ori Tuvia at (704) 663-1699, or via email at ori.tuvia@ncdenr.gov. Cc: Gaston County HD NPDES (Derek Denard) MRO Files Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 F United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection.Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 I NCG500630 I11 121 17/01/24 I17 18 LCJ 19 1 G I 201 I 21111111 1111111 11 11 1 11 1111 1 1 11111 1111111 11 1 Lf Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 67 1.0 70 71 73I 174 75 72 LNJ U iy 80 Section B: FacilityData Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 11:05AM 17/01/24 15/12/29 East Campus and Textile Technology Center Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 7220 Wilkinson Blvd Belmont NC 28012 11:30AM 17/01/24 20/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tibes(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Joseph D Keith,PO Box 1044 Belmont NC 28012//704-825-3737/7048253775 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit N Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Offics/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Ori A Tuvia MRO WQ//704-663-1699/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date W. Corey Basinger MRO. WQ//704-235-2194/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day 31 NCG500630 I11 121 17/01/24 1 17 InspecUon Type 1 , 18 l9I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# Permit: NCG500630 Owner -Facility: East Campus and Textile Technology Center Inspection Date: 01/24/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ M ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ' ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The subject permit expires on 7/31/2020. Previous inspection was conducted by Od Tuvia on 3/9/2016 and resulted in a Notice of Violation. Record Keening Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (if the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24f7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Sampling has been done since last inspection. Chain of custody was complete. pH Sampling done in-house revealed a pH of 11.4 (permit range 6-9) Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Page# 3 Permit: NCG500630 Inspection Date: 01/24/2017 Owner -Facility: East Campus and Textile Technology Center Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes .No .NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ E ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Trace amounts of oil were observed in the discharge pool, facility was asked to conduct oil and grease sampling, Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: Permit requires grab sampling_ Laboratory Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? # Is the facility using a contract lab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ E ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ E ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: In-house samDlina for DH (Colleae chemistry lab), Metro Group sampled temperature and flow. Statesville Analytical used for analyzing COD and oil and Crease sample. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ E ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Flow was estimated based on boiler running time, 40 gallons per day. Page# 4 Permit: NCG500630 Owner -Facility: East Campus and Textile Technology Center Inspection Date: 01/24/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Page# 5 Water Resources NVIRONMENTAL QUALITY March 15, 2016 CERTIFIED MAIL # 7015 0640 0002 9299 3762 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Russel Smyer, Director of Facilities Management Gaston College 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, NC 28034 Subject: Notice of Violation Tracking Number NOV-2016-PC-0081 Gaston College/ East Campus and Textile Center NPDES Permit NCG500630 Gaston County Dear Mr. Smyer: ,T DONALORR PAT MCCRORY Governor VAN DER VAART Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director Please find enclosed the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the site visit conducted on March 9, 2016 by Ori Tuvia and Roberto Scheller of the Mooresville Regional Office. Ron Dills cooperation during the site visit was much appreciated. The following observation was documented during the inspection: No sampling was recorded for the boiler blow -down. The facility has received a Notice of Violation for not recording sampling as it is required by the permit for previous inspection that was conducted on 11/15/2013 by Marcia Allocco. Please be advised that staff of this office will conduct a follow-up inspection 60 days from notification of your receipt of this correspondence. You are requested to provide the following information, by 60 days from notification of your receipt of this correspondence, relative to the inspection conducted on March 9, 2016: Sampling results for the boiler blowdown including Chemical Oxygen Demand. Calibration log and Chain of Custody must be included. As was discussed during the inspection, the facility is encouraged to discuss with the sewer provider the possibility of connecting the boiler blow -down to the sewer system. If the blow -down will discharge into the sewer, the facility will no longer need this permit (NCG500630). Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 FF If you have any questions, please contact Ori Tuvia at (704) 663-1699, or via email at ori.tuvia@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources Cc: Gaston County HD NPDES (Derek Denard) MRO Files United States Environmental Protection Agency r Fort Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires B-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 1 2 3 I NCG500630 I11 12 16/03/09 17 18 I s I 19 1 s I 20I 211111 1 1 I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I r6 I Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved- 67 72 L—N 73174 75 1 1 1 1 1 1.0 701LJ 71 IitJ 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES oermit Number) 11:1 OAM 16/03/09 15/12/29 East Campus and Textile Technology Center Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 7220 Wilkinson Blvd 12:OOPM 16/03/09 20/07/31 Belmont NC 28012 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Ron Dills/Maintenance Plant/704825-3737 / Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Joseph D Keith,PO Box 1044 Belmont NC 28012//704-825-3737/7048253775 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance: Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Roberto Schaller MRO WQ//252-946-6481/ 2 Od A Tuvia MRO WQ/I704-663-1699/ % SI 2 O J6- Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date W. Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day 31 NCG500630 I11 121 16/03/09 1 17 Inspection Type 18 L,j Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# 11 FF Permit: NCG500322 Owner -Facility: Boiler Plant Inspection Date: 03/09/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑M ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Permit is up to date. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ❑ M ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling ❑ Name of individual performing the sampling ❑ Results of analysis and calibration ❑ Dates of analysis ❑ Name of person performing analyses ❑ Transported CM ❑ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ M ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current?, ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Missina Biocide worksheev for chemicals used in the boiler. missing sampling event for 2015. all sma0ing events missing COD sampling. Need to detrmine wather cooling towers discharge into the sewer system if not sampling of cooling water need to be done. No sampling of cooling towers discharge has been done. Copy of the permit was not found on site. Page# 3 Permit: NCG500322 Inspection Date: 03/09/2016 Owner -Facility: Boiler Plant Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation L7 Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters (excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The facilitv uses Cascade Water Services to do on -site PH and temperature sampling. No PH calibration lops were available for review. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ M ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ so Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Using stop watch and bucket method. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑0 ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: Missing samplinq event for 2015. All sampling events for boiler blowdown missing COD samplinq Need to determine if coolinq towers discharge into the sewer system. If not sampling of cooling tower discharge must to be done. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ M ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Regular sampling including all parameters stated in the permit is required. Need to determine if cooling towers discharge into the sewer system. If not sampling of cooling water must be done biannually. Page# 4 RECEIVEDINCDENR/DWR RY0 Weaver, Charles 1AN1 7 d 7nii; From: Weaver, Charles wOROS Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 8:481AMESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE To: 'keith joe@gaston.edu' Cc: 'dills.ron@gaston.edu'; 'mccrory.cynthia@gaston.edu' Subject: renewal of NCG500322 (Boiler Plant) and Attachments: NCG50 Final 093015.pdf; Technical Bulletin - NCG500000 2O15.doc Importance: High Attached you will find the updated version of NPDES General Permit NCG5O0000, effective 10/1/2015. Discard any previous versions of the General Permit and use this version until further notice. This renews your institution's Certificates of Coverage (CoCs) under the General Permit for discharges of Boiler Blowdown: NCG500322 / Boiler Plant at 1020 Rodes Perimeter Drive, Dallas NCG500630 / Textile Technology Center at 7220 Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont Thank you for your patience during the longer -than -expected renewal period. If you have any questions about this matter, simply reply to this message. Charles H. Weaver Environmental Specialist N.C. Division of Water Resources N.C. Department of Environmental Quality 919-807-6391 charles.weaver(a-)ncdenr.gov (physical address) 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (mailing address) 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 '``Nothinc7 Cotup,.�res Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Weaver, Charles From: Cynthia McCrory <McCrory.Cynthia@gaston.edu> Sent: Monday, January 04, 2016 8:31 AM To: Weaver, Charles Subject: Read: renewal of NCG500322 (Boiler Plant) and NCG500630 (Textile Technology Center) Attachments: Read: renewal of NCG500322 (Boiler Plant) and NCG500630 (Textile Technology Center) Importance: High [gclogo] E-mail correspondence to and from this sender may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records law and may be disclosed to third parties. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, please contact the sender immediately. I F Pat McCrory Governor NCDENRFILE North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvada, III Director Secretary November 15, 2013 Mr. Steve Hall Gaston College 201 US Hwy 321 S Dallas, North Carolina 28034 Subject: Notice of Violation - Compliance Evaluation Inspection Tracking Number: NOV-2013-PC-0340 Gaston College/East Campus and Textile Technology Center NPDES Permit No. NCG500630 Gaston County Dear Mr. Hall: Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on September 19, 2013, by Ms. Marcia Allocco of this office and accompanied by Mr. Ron Dills of your staff. This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) because the inspection revealed pH effluent violations (2009 and 2010); monitoring violations for temperature, flow, pH, and chemical oxygen demand (COD); and failures to analyze the effluent pH by a certified method in violation of the subject NPDES permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, as described in the Record Keeping, Laboratory, Effluent Sampling, and Effluent Flow Measurement sections of the enclosed report. Pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation, per day, may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this office by December 13, 2013, addressing the above -noted violations in the enclosed report. Please address your response to my attention. The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704) 235-2204 or marcia.allocco@ncdenr.gov. Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service:1-877.623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet: http:llportal.ncdenr.org/web/wq JVatura!!� An Equal Opportunity ! Affirmative Action Employer- 30% Recycled110% Post Consumer paper Mr. Steve Hall, Gaston College NOV-2013-PC-0340, Page 2 November 15, 2013 Sincerely, ✓mom -- Marcia Allocco, MS Environmental Senior Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Enclosures: NPDES inspection report Guidance document for the analysis of pH Guidance document for the analysis of temperature NC Certified Commercial Laboratories list cc: Point Source Branch Mr. Joseph Keith, 7220 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont, NC, 28012 MA 14 F United States Environmental Protection Agency Forth Approved. Washington, D.C.20460 EPA OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 LI 2 15I 31 NCG500630 111 121 13/09/19 117 181 C I 19I S I 20I�J I Remarks 211111IIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII1__J6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------Reserved------- 67I 169 70 Ul 71 NI 72 U 73+74 751 I I I I I I 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 01:25 PM 13/09/19 12/08/01 East Campus and Textile Technology Center Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 7220 Wilkinson Blvd Belmont NC 28012 02:34 PM 13/09/19 15/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representa6ve(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Name, Address of Responsible Official/Tibe/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Joseph D Keith,PO Box 1044 Belmont NC 28012/1704-825-3737/7048253775 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Marcia Allocco MRO WQH704-663-1699 Ext.2204/ 1 (I I Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day 31 NCG500630 I11 12, 13/09/19 117 Inspection Type 18 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page # 2 Permit: NCG500630 Owner - Facility: East Campus and Textile Technology Center Inspection Date: 09/19/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: The renewed permit was issued on August 1, 2012, and expires on July 31, 2013; a copy of the permit was provided during the inspection. Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■nnn ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ .IC Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The boiler was not in operation at the time of inspection. The maintenance staff adds Cascade B699L, BC277, and B695L to the boiler system. These are new treatments chemicals since the last inspection. New biocide worksheets should be submitted to the Division if these are not equivalent to prior approved additives. The maintenance staff must ensure all leakages/spills are properly contained and disposed to prevent any discharges from entering the floor drain (effluent pipe location) and downstream stormwater conveyance system. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? n ■ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? n ■ o ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling ■ Name of individual performing the sampling ■ Results of analysis and calibration ■ Dates of analysis ■ Name of person performing analyses ■ Transported COCs ❑ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 110011 Page # 3 Permit: NCG500630 Owner - Facility: East Campus and Textile Technology Center Inspection Date: 09/19/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ❑ p M ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: The permittee's self -monitoring data for 2009 and 2010 noted effluent pH values of 10.0 SU (permit limit exceeded on two occasions) and temperatures >172 degrees F. Please be advised that the effluent pH should be maintained between 6.0 SU and 9.0 SU as noted in Section A (1) of the permit. The collection/analysis times for the effluent pH measurements were not documented. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? DED ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: The effluent temperature and pH analyses were performed by a contracted boiler chemical/maintenance company. No documentation was available to determine if the temperature/pH measurements had been conducted using a certified method and proper laboratory equipment. Enclosed are guidance materials should staff wish to conducted on -site analysis of the effluent temperature and pH. The required COD analyses must be completed by a NC certified laboratory. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 11 Page # 4 Permit: NCG500630 Inspection Date: 09/19/2013 Effluent Sampling Owner - Facility: East Campus and Textile Technology Center Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Comment: Temperature and pH were noted during 2009 and early 2010, whereas only flow was noted in late 2010 and 2011; no monitoring was performed in 2012 and 2013. Please note that the current permit issued in 2012 [Section A (1)] requires the following analyses semi-annually on discharged boiler blowdown - flow, temperature, pH, and chemical oxygen demand (COD). Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: The subject permit requires flow estimates. There was sporadic flow documentation since the last inspection in 2009. The facility staff must ensure that flow is measured and documented during future sampling events. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: The boiler blowdown is discharged into the storm drainage system. The stormwater ditch extends several hundred feet prior to the confluence with the receiving stream. Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: The effluent discharges (via stormwater collection system) into a dry ditch. Upstream/downstream temperature monitoring should be performed if the effluent enters the receiving stream. Page # 5 NORTH CAROLINA WASTEWATER/GROUNDWATER LABORATORY CERTIFICATION APPROVED PROCEDURE FOR THE ANALYSIS OF pH This document provides an approved procedure for the analysis of pH per 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (a) (6) (F) and (g) (3).The procedures in this document, in addition to all requirements of the EPA approved method found in 40 CFR Part 136.3, must be met. HOLDING TIME: • Samples must be analyzed within 15 minutes of collection (40 CFR Part 136 Table II). METER CALIBRATION: • Instruments are to be calibrated according to the manufacturer's calibration procedure prior to analysis of samples each day compliance monitoring is performed. • Use a pH meter accurate and reproducible to 0.1 pH unit (as demonstrated daily by acceptable performance of a check standard buffer) with a range of 0 to 14 and equipped with temperature -compensation adjustment. The meter must be calibrated with at least two buffers. In addition to the calibration buffers, the meter calibration must be verified with a third standard buffer solution. The calibration and check standard buffers must bracket the range of the samples being analyzed. A portion of the buffer solutions should not be used for more than one calibration. Discard any used buffer portions. • The check standard buffer must read within t0.1 S.U. to be acceptable. If the meter verification does not read within t0.1 S.U., the meter must be recalibrated before any samples are analyzed. • When performing analyses away from the certified laboratory's primary location, a post analysis calibration verification using the check standard buffer must be analyzed at the end of the run. It is recommended that a mid -day check standard buffer be analyzed when samples are analyzed over an extended period of time. The post analysis check standard buffer(s) must read within t0.1 S.0 or corrective actions must be taken. General Information: • Samples shall be gently stirred during measurement. Steps must be taken to eliminate cross contamination between measurements (e.g., rinsing and blotting the electrode dry, dipping the electrode in stream multiple times, etc.). • The units of measure for pH analyses are Standard Units (S.U.). It is recommended that pH be read in one -hundredths (0.01). Values must be reported in tenths (0.1). It should be noted that many proficiency testing (PT) providers require samples be reported to one -hundredths. DOCUMENTATION: The following must be documented in indelible ink whenever sample analysis is performed 1. Date and time of sample collection. 2. Date and time of sample analysis to verify the 15 minute holding time is met. Alternatively, onetime maybe documented for collection and analysis with the notation that samples are measured in situ or immediately at the sample site. 3. Sample site including facility name and location, ID, etc. 4. Collector's/analyst's name or initials. 5. Meter calibration and meter calibration time(s). 6. True values of buffers used for calibration. 7. True value for the check standard buffer. 8. Value obtained for the check standard buffer (verification of t 0.1 S.U.). 9. True value and value obtained for the post analysis calibration verification(s), where applicable. 10. Report all data values to the nearest 0.1 pH unit. 11. Traceability for chemicals, reagents, standards and consumables. 12. Instrument identification. 13. Parameter analyzed. 14. Data qualifier(s), when applicable. 15. Equipment maintenance (recommended). Refer to Quality Assurance Policies for Field Laboratories (at http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wg/lab/cert/fiield/policy) for additional quality assurance and quality control requirements. Ref: Standard Methods 4500-H' B — 2000 Rev. 04/2013 F NORTH CAROLINA WASTEWATER/GROUNDWATER LABORATORY CERTIFICATION APPROVED PROCEDURE FOR THE ANALYSIS OF TEMPERATURE This document provides an approved procedure for the analysis of Temperature per 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (a) (6) (F) and (g) (3). The procedures in this document, in addition to all requirements of the EPA approved method found in 40 CFR Part 136.3, must be met. HOLDING TIME: • Immediate (i.e., in situ) analysis is required (40 CFR Part 136 Table II). • When analyzing samples at a site where in situ analysis will interfere with obtaining an accurate reading due to conditions present (e.g., low flow, etc.), it is acceptable to collect the sample in a container and analyze on site. • When analyzing samples in a hazardous area (such as some highway bridges, etc.), the samples should be transported and analyzed at a safe location near the collection point. GENERAL INFORMATION: • Temperature measurements must be made with a Celsius thermometer or other acceptable temperature -measuring device. Infrared (IR) devices are not acceptable for compliance monitoring. It is recommended that all liquid -in -glass thermometers have a metal case to prevent breakage. • A Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, pH or multi -parameter meter with a temperature sensing device may be used to measure and document temperature for compliance monitoring. • The number of decimal places that the measurement is reported to will determine the degree increments required for the temperature measuring device. Standard Methods 2550 B — 2000 states that the thermometer should have a scale indicated for every 0.1 °C. This is required for all measurements performed to tenth degree increments. (e.g., 24.70C). If measurements are reported in whole numbers, a temperature measuring device having a scale indicated for every 1IC is adequate (e.g., 220C). • Unless greater precision is required by the permit or data receiving agency, it is recommended that all temperatures reported for compliance monitoring, be reported in whole numbers. It should be noted that many vendors require proficiency testing (PT) samples be reported to two decimal places. • All thermometers and temperature measuring devices must be checked every 12 months against a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable thermometer. The process must be documented and proper corrections made to all compliance data. To check a thermometer or the temperature sensor of a meter, read the temperature of the thermometer/meter against a NIST traceable thermometer and record the two temperatures. The verification must be performed in the approximate range of the sample temperatures measured. The thermometer/meter readings must be less than or equal to 1°C from the NIST traceable thermometer reading. The documentation must include the serial number of the NIST traceable thermometer that was used in the comparison. Also document any correction that applies on both the thermometer/meter and on a separate sheet to be filed. (NOTE: Other certified laboratories may provide assistance in meeting this requirement.) o NIST traceable thermometers used for temperature measurement must be recalibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's recalibration date. If no recalibration date is given, the NIST traceable thermometer must be recalibrated annually. o. NIST traceable thermometers used to verify the calibration of other thermometers or temperature sensors (i.e., limited use only) must be recalibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's recalibration date and the process documented. If no recalibration date is given, the NIST traceable thermometer must be recalibrated every 5 years. Rev. 04/2013 DOCUMENTATION: The following must be documented in indelible ink whenever sample analysis is performed. 1. Date and time of sample collection. 2. Date and time of sample analysis. Alternatively, one time may be documented for collection and analysis with the notation that samples are measured in situ or immediately at the sample site. 3. Sample site including facility name and location, ID, etc. 4. Collector's/analyst's name or initials. 5. Document sample temperature measurements with any applicable temperature corrections applied. 6. All data must be reported in °C. 7. The temperature correction (even if it is zero) must be posted on the meter as well as in hard copy format (to be retained for 5 years). 8. Annual calibration verification against an NIST traceable thermometer. 9. Thermometer/instrument identification. 10. Parameter analyzed. 11. Data qualifiers, when necessary. 12. Equipment maintenance (recommended). Refer to Quality Assurance Policies for Field Laboratories (at hftp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wg/lab/cert/field/policy) for additional quality assurance and quality control requirements. Ref: Standard Methods 2550 B - 2000. Rev. 04/2013 Gaston College Opportunities For Life December 12, 2013 Ms. Marcia Allocco, MS Environmental Senior Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations NCDENR Dear Ms. Alloco, RECEIVED DIVISIOi:! T7-1 QUALITY DEC 16 2013 MOOR_„,--, _ OFFICE I am in receipt of your letter of November 15, 2013 addressed to Mr. Steve Hall, Gaston College regarding a Notice of Violation — Compliance Evaluation Inspection. Tracking Number: NOV-2013-PC-0340, NPDES Permit No. NCG500630. We have reviewed the comments in your letter, the findings and comments on the accompanying EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report, and the ancillary information provided. This letter is intended as the written response addressing the violations noted in the report. A hard copy of this letter and attachments has also been mailed to your attention. Attached you will find individual response pages to each of the eight Areas Evaluated During Inspection per Section C of the report. Please address your response to me as Mr. Hall has retired. Sincerely, cjj'alu�'3. L441— Wesley T. Landrum, P.E. Director — Facilities Management Gaston College 201 HWY 321 South Dallas, NC 28034 landrum.wes.c ,gaston.edu 704-922-6462 Dallas Campus 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, NC 28034 704.922.6200 704.922.2323 (f) Lincoln Campus P.O. Box 600 511 South Aspen St. Lincolnton, NC 28093 704.748.1040 704.748.1074 (17 Kimbrell Campus & Textile Technology Center P.O. Box 1044 7220 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 704.825.3737 704.825.7303 (17 www.gaston.edu Permit (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: The renewed permit was issued on August 1, 2012, and expires on July 31, 2013; a copy of the permit was provided during the inspection. Yes No NA NE O ❑ ■ ❑ ■❑❑❑ 0000 0000 ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Response: We believe the expiration date is July 31, 2015. No other comment or action planned at this time. Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Yes No NA NE ■ Q Q Q Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MISS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ■ Q Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The boiler was not in operation at the time of inspection, The maintenance staff adds Cascade B699L, BC277, and B695L to the boiler system. These are new treatments chemicals since the last inspection. New biocide worksheets should be submitted to the Division if these are not equivalent to prior approved additives. The maintenance staff must ensure all leakages/spills are properly contained and disposed to prevent any discharges from entering the floor drain (effluent pipe location) and downstream stormwater conveyance system. Response: Only Cascade B699L is currently used. Containers of the other materials have been removed. The treatment chemicals are stored on a containment pallet (see imbedded picture) and will be stored in the smallest quantities reasonable to treat the boiler feed. Maintenance staff has been instructed in the importance of containing treatment chemicals and preventing discharge into storm water conveyance system. Record Keeping Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? Is all required information readily available, complete and current? Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DM Rs? Is the chain -of -custody complete? Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? (if the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24t7 with a certified operator on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: The permittee's self -monitoring data for 2009 and 2010 noted effluent pH values of 10.0 SU (permit limit exceeded on two occasions) and temperatures >172 degrees F. Please be advised that the effluent,pH should be maintained between 6.0 SU and 9.0 SU as noted in Section A (1) of the permit. The collection/analysis times for the effluent pH measurements were not documented. vaa Mn NA WF Response: Self -monitoring to date has been done in conjunction with a contract water treatment company (currently Cascade Water Services). The main purpose of the contract is to treat the boiler feed water for equipment protection and as a result the samples have been taken at the discharge of the boiler blow -down line. An amendment to the contract will be implemented to have semi-annual effluent samples taken per proper protocols and properly analyzed specifically to meet all permit requirements. Results will be posted in the boiler room with details and complete documentation available in the Plant Operations office. Records will be maintained for 5 years. A copy of the NPDES permit is now posted in the boiler room. Laboratory Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? # Is the facility using a contract lab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (BOO) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? Comment: The effluent temperature and pH analyses were performed by a contracted boiler chemical/maintenance company. No documentation was available to determine if the temperature/pH measurements had been conducted using a certified method and proper laboratory equipment. Enclosed are guidance materials should staff wish to conducted on -site analysis of the effluent temperature and pH. The required COD analyses must be completed by a NC certified laboratory. Yes No NA NE Response: As noted sample analysis to date has been done in conjunction with a contract water treatment company (currently Cascade Water Services). The main purpose of the contract is to treat the boiler feed water for equipment protection and as a result not all of the parameters required for the permit have been analyzed. An amendment to the contract will be implemented to have semi-annual effluent samples taken per proper protocols and properly analyzed specifically to meet all permit requirements. As part of the contract amendment documentation of certified methodology will be provided by the contractor and maintained with other records in the Plant Operations office. Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: Temperature and pH were noted during 2009 and early 2010, whereas only flow was noted in late 2010 and 2011; no monitoring was performed in 2012 and 2013. Please note that the current permit issued in 2012 [Section A (1)] requires the following analyses semi-annually on discharged boiler blowdown - flow, temperature, pH, and chemical oxygen demand (COD). Response: Sampling was performed on 12/18/12; 01/15/13; 02/12/13; 03/11/13 and 04/11/13 but not recoded on the sheet in the boiler room. Sampling to date has been done in conjunction with a contract water treatment company (currently Cascade Water Services). The main purpose of the contract is to treat the boiler feed water for equipment protection and as a result not all of the parameters required for the permit have been analyzed. An amendment to the contract will be implemented to have semi-annual effluent samples taken per proper protocols and properly analyzed specifically to meet all permit requirements. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE ❑ ■ Q # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? O O ■ 0 Is the slow meter operational? O 0 O D (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? OOSO Comment: The subject permit requires flow estimates. There was sporadic flow documentation since the last inspection in 2009. The facility staff must ensure that flow is measured and documented during future sampling events. Response: A simple estimating method has been established and will be used for all future sampling events. Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: The boiler blowdown is discharged into the storm drainage system. The stormwater ditch extends several hundred feet prior to the confluence with the receiving stream. Response: No comment or action planned at this time. Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ■ E Upstream 1 Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? O 0 ■ Comment: The effluent discharges (via stormwater collection system) into a dry ditch. Upstream/downstream temperature monitoring should be performed if the effluent enters the receiving stream. Response: No comment or action planned at this time. .:terEva ILE NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary December 2, 2013 Mr. Joseph Keith P.O. Box 1044 Belmont, North Carolina Subject: Notice of Violation - Compliance Evaluation Inspection Tracking Number: NOV-2013-PC-0340 Gaston College/East Campus and Textile Technology Center NPDES Permit No. NCG500630 Gaston County Dear Mr. Keith: Please find the attached Notice of Violation dated November 15, 2013. The document was undeliverable after being mistakenly sent to you at 7220 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012. In the attached Notice of Violation this Office asserts that permit violations were noted during the inspection by Marcia Allocco of this Office. A separate copy of the Notice was sent to Mr. Steve Hall of Gaston College. It was requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by December 13, 2013, addressing the noted violations and providing a timeline to regain compliance. In responding to the violations, please address your comments to my attention at the address in the footer of this letter. Pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance understanding any aspect of your permit, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704) 235-2204 or marcia.allocco(&ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Marcia Allocco, MS Environmental Senior Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Enclosures: Guidance document for the analysis of pH Guidance document for the analysis of temperature cc: Point Source Branch MA Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-1699 \ Fax: (704) 663-6040 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: http://Dortal.ncdenr.ora/web/wa NPDES inspection report NC Certified Commercial Laboratories list N6f Carolina mhaAll An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer paper of Coverage STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NCG500000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG500630 OK %`..J Page 1 of 1 TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, BOILER BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE, AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS 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, Gaston College is hereby authorized to discharge from a facility located at East Campus and Textile Technology Center 7220 Wilkinson Blvd Belmont Gaston County to receiving waters designated as Unnamed Tributary at Belmont Abbey College in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This certificate of coverage shall become effective June 25, 2012. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain effective for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day June 25, 2012 -0000 for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/permit-renewal 6/25/2012 Joe Keith - Opportunity to Renew NC Cooling Water Permit Online From: To: Date: Subject: "Werdel, Carol Y <Carol.Werdel@ncdenr.gov> "keithjoe@gaston.edu" <keith.joe@gaston.edu> 6/25/2012 10:52 AM Opportunity to Renew NC Cooling Water Permit Online Page 1 of 1 The Division of Water Quality is excited to announce the opportunity to renew your General Permit Certificate of Coverage for NCG500000 Cooling Water online. The general permit is set to expire on July 31, 2012. You are required to renew the permit before expiration. There is no need to send a paper application of renewal or a fee at this time, as the permit fee is paid separately on an annual basis. Steps for on-line renewal 1 Just go to the link http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wg/swp/ps/npdes/permit-renewal 2. Fill in the last three numbers of your permit and you unique PIN Permit Number: NCG500630 Unique PIN number: 528027 3. Scroll Down and change any information you may need. Note: You are unable to change the information in the first several fields without a formal paper application. 4. Hit Submit. You will be taken to confirmation screen 5. From this screen you can hit the button "DISPLAY CONFIRMATION DETAILS." Hitting this button will automatically generate an email to the address you provided in your renewal application and send you to a screen that will display a printable copy of the details of your renewal. 6. From this screen you can print a copy of the actual Certificate of Coverage for your facility by clicking on "Print CoC". Please note that the new version of the NCG500000 General Permit has not been released yet. After on-line renewal of your permit you will automatically be covered under this new permit once it is effective on August 1, 2012. You can visit the DWQ website at http://porta1.ncdenr.ora/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/permits to download a copy of the new general permit in a few weeks. Thank you for taking advantage of the opportunity to renew your permit on-line. We appreciate the chance to better serve you and hope you find the process beneficial through reduced postage and paper costs. If you have any questions you can contact Charles Weaver at: email: charles.weaver@ncdenr.eov phone:(919) 807-6391 or John Hennessy email:iohn.hennesy@ncdenr.gov Phone: (919) 807-6377. file://C:\Documents and Settings\aruff\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4FE842FAgastong... 6/25/2012 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director September 21, 2009 Dr. Joseph D. Keith Gaston College 7220 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, North Carolina 28012 Subject: Notice of Violation Compliance Evaluation Inspection Gaston College/East Campus and Textile Technology Center NPDES Permit No. NCG500630 Gaston County, N.C. Tracking #: NOV-2009-PC-0798 Dear Dr. Keith: Dee Freeman Secretary Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on September 10, 2009 by Ms. Donna Hood and Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) due to the following: nine effluent pH violations (2008 and 2009), monitoring violations for flow and effluent temperature, and the failures to analyze the effluent pHs by a certified method, all violations of the subject NPDES Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, as detailed in the Record Keeping, Laboratory, and Effluent Sampling Sections of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation, per day, may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by October 12, 2009, addressing the above -noted violations in the attached report. In responding to the violations, please address your comments to the attention of Mrs. Marcia Allocco. Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer paper ne NorthCarohna Naturally Dr. Joseph D. Keith September 21, 2009 Page Two The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Allocco or Mr. Bell at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, 1 a� Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosures: Inspection Report pH Technical Guidance Document cc: Gaston County Health Department OM on United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 I SI 31 NCG500630 111 121 09/09/10 117 18Ll 19I sI 20I II Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -----Reserved- 67I 1.5 169 70I 2 I 71 12I 721 2I 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09:37 AM 09/09/10 07/08/01 East Campus and Textile Technology Center Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 7220 Wilkinson Blvd Belmont NC 28012 10:27 AM 09/09/10 12/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Numbers) Other Facility Data Ron Dills/Maintenance Plant/704-825-3737 / Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Joseph D Keith,7220 Wilkinson Blvd Belmont NC Yes 28012//704-825-3737/7048253775 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit N Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program N Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date �^ C Wesley N Bell �jy+� 11 r` J MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ Donna Hood MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2193/ Si nature of Management Q A Revi wer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date M rci 1A1 occo MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 0 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCG500630 I11 12, 09/09/10 I17 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page # 2 Permit: NCG500630 Owner - Facility: East Campus and Textile Technology Center Inspection Date: 09/10/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 0 n ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ 0 n 0 # Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 Cl ■ 0 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ 0 n 0 Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ 0 n n Comment: The renewed permit was issued on July 23, 2007 and expires on July 31, 2012. The facility only discharges boiler blowdown wastewater at this location. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ 0 0 0 Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ 0 0 0 Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ 0 0 0 Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 0 M 0 Is the chain -of -custody complete? n ■ 0 0 Dates, times and location of sampling n Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs 0 Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? 0 0 M 0 Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 0 0 (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 0 Is the ORC visitation log available and current? n 0 0 Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? n n n Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 0 0 Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ 0 n n Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n n ■ 0 Page # 3 Permit: NCG500630 Owner - Facility: East Campus and Textile Technology Center Inspection Date: 09/10/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Comment: The facility's self -monitoring data for 2008 and 2009 was reviewed during the inspection. Seven effluent pH limit violations in 2008 and two effluent pH violations (January 09 and March 09) were documented. All effluent pH values were greater than 11.0 s.u. Please be advised that the effluent pH should be maintained between 6 s.u.- 9 s.u. range (permit limit). The collection/analysis times for the effluent pH measurements were not documented. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? n Cl ■ n Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? n n ■ n # Is the facility using a contract lab? n n ■ n # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? n n ■ n Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? n n ■ n Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? n n ■ n Comment: The effluent pH analyses were performed by a contracted boiler chemical/maintenance company. The effluent pH measurements were not performed by a certified method (including proper laboratory instrumentation) as required by the Permit. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? n o ■ o Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ n n n Is proper volume collected? ■ n n 0 Is the tubing clean? n n ■ n # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? n n ■ n Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? n ■ n n Comment: No flow and effluent temperature measurements were performed for 2008 and 2009 as required by the Permit. Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? n n ■ n Comment: The effluent discharges (via stormwater system) into a dry ditch. Upstream and downstream temperature monitoring should be performed if the effluent enters the receiving stream. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ Cl n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n n ■ n Judge, and other that are applicable? Page # 4 Permit: NCG500630 Inspection Date: 09/10/2009 Operations & Maintenance Owner - Facility: East Campus and Textile Technology Center Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Comment: The boiler was not in operation at the time of the inspection. The maintenance staff add Ancotreat 1630 and Ancotreat 1027 to the boiler system to maintain appropriate pH levels and inhibit corrosion. No biocides are added. The maintenance staff must ensure all leakages/spills are properly contained and disposed to prevent any discharges from entering the floor drain (effluent pipe location) and downstream stormwater conveyance system. Flow Measurement - Effluent # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: The subject permit requires flow estimates. The facility staff must ensure that the flow is measured and documented during future sampling events. Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: The boiler blowdown is discharged into the stormdrainage system. The stormwater ditch extends several hundred feet prior to the confluence with the receiving stream. Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE nn■o nn■o nn■o nn■n V.. Mn IJA uF nn■n nnn■ nn■n Page # 5 Amn-�WA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor July 23, 2007 Dr. Joseph D. Keith Gaston College 7220 Wilkinson Boulevard Belmont, NC 28012 William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Coleen H. Sullins, Director Subject: Renewal of coverage / General Permit NCG500000 East Campus and Textile Technology Center Certificate of Coverage NCG500630 Gaston County Dear Permittee: In accordance with your renewal application [received on November 29, 20061, the Division is renewing Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG500630 to discharge under NCG500000. This CoC is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated May 9, 1994 [or as subsequently amended]. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this General Permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made, the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding. Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage. Contact the Mooresville Regional Office prior to any sale or transfer of the permitted facility. Regional Office staff will assist you in documenting the transfer of this CoC. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the General Permit, please contact Jim McKay [919 733-5083, extension 595 or james.mckav@ncmail.net]. Sincerely, for Coleen H. Sullins cc: Central Files NPDES file 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919 733-5083 / FAX 919 733-0719 / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper c � ,.; E ilk ;' *'- ; 1 �•p' JUL � L'Gv. ; J NorthCarolina Naturally STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NCG500000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG500630 TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS 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, Gaston College is hereby authorized to discharge Boiler Blowdown from a facility located at East Campus and Textile Technology Center 7220 Wilkinson Boulevard Belmont Gaston County to receiving waters designated as Abbey Creek in subbasin 30834 of the Catawba River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 2007. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day July 23, 2007. for Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission NPDES Unit Water Quality Section Attention: Charles Weaver SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No Date: August 7, 2007 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS County: Gaston Certificate of Coverage No.: NCG500630 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION Facility and address: Gaston College - East Campus and Textile Technology Center 7220 Wilkinson Boulevard (Hwy. 74) Belmont, NC 28034 2. Date of investigation: April 5, 2006 3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer II 4. Person contacted and telephone number: Steve Hall, (704) 922-6509; Ron Dills, 704-825- 3737. 5. Directions to site: The site is on the south (left) side of Wilkinson Boulevard z 0.2 mile after crossing the Catawba River from Mecklenburg County into Gaston County (just past East Catawba Street). 6. Discharge point(s), list for all discharge points: - Latitude: 350 14' 47" Longitude: 81 ° 01' 05" Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map. USGS Quad No.: G14NE 7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. There is area available for the construction of treatment facilities, if necessary. 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site is gently sloping towards the receiving stream at a 1 - 3% rate. The site is well removed from any flood plain. 9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 500t feet from the WWTP site. Page Two 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: U.T to the Catawba River a. Classification: WS-IV, B CA b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030834 C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving stream begins as a dry ditch at the rear of the Textile Technology Center campus. The ditch extends several hundred feet before it reaches flowing water. PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS a. Volume of wastewater: * MGD *Intermittent flow - estimated at 50 gpd b. What is the current permitted capacity: N/A (currently not permitted) C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): Intermittent in nature - boiler blowdown d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the previous two years: There have been no ATCs issued to this facility nor are any being considered at this time. e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: There are no existing WWT facilities. f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no proposed WWT facilities being considered at this time. g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Biocides are added to the waste stream. Approval of these additives by the Division's Aquatic Toxicology Unit is expected prior to permit issuance. Toxic impacts, however, would not be expected in the receiving stream due to the fact it is a dry ditch. 2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals generation is not expected. 3. Treatment plant classification: No rating. 4. SIC Code(s): 8222 Wastewater Code(s): 16 MTU Code(s): N/A PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)? Public monies were not used in the construction of this facility. 2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time. 3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: Not at this time. Chree 4. Alternative analysis evaluation a. Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area. b. Connect to regional sewer system: Not economically feasible. C. Subsurface: Insufficient area. d. Other disposal options: None that we are aware. PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The applicant is requesting renewal of coverage under GP NCG500000 for the discharge of = 50 gpd of boiler blowdown at Gaston College's East Campus and Textile Technology Center. The boiler blowdown discharge enters a dry ditch at the rear of the Center, and travels several hundred feet before reaching a receiving stream with observed flow. It is recommended that a Certificate of Coverage be reissued to the applicant as requested. Water Quality a 'onal Supervisor Date h:\dsr\dsrO7\gstncIge. dsr NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director NOTICE OF RENEWAL INTENT �,W01w Application for renewal of existing coverage under General Per "=_ t''GIONAL OFFICE Existing Certificate of Coverage (CoC): NCG500� ; (Please print or type) 11� JULJ3 1 2007 1) Mailing address' of facility owner/operator: Company Name Owner Name o 0, Cc t t ?R-,g - C► iA w ti - �l 5 � , Street Address City Ct k, a5 State U C., ZIP Code 0 3 Telephone Number ? ll q 9 A, ct- 5 09 Fax: Cl 'k �3 Email address�� Address to which all permit correspondence should be mailed 2) Location of facility producing discharge: Facility Name QS Ca mp t'.S Facility Contact Street Address City County Telephone Number Email address 3) Description of Discharge: ` t1t vr,tejW Certi�et� i__V State C ZIP Code 03 `7 37. x 3 4 1 Fax: o 3$ - 37 75 C gaS`t'oh.e4K a) Is the discharge directly to the receiving stream? ❑ Yes ❑ No (If no, submit a site map with the pathway to the potential receiving waters clearly marked. This includes tracing the pathway of the storm sewer to the discharge point, if the storm sewer is the only viable means of discharge.) b) Number of discharge outfalls (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey wastewater from the property): c) What type of wastewater is discharged? Indicate which discharge points, if more than one. ❑ Non -contact cooling water CB''Boiler Blowdown Outfall(s) #: Outfall (s) #: A' Page 1 of 3 NCG500000 renewal ❑ Cooling Tower Blowdown ❑ Condensate ❑ Other (Please describe "Other") Outfall (s) #: Outfall (s) #: Outfall (s) #: d) Volume of discharge per each discharge point (in GPD): #001: 5CM 1 #002: #003: #004 4) Please check the type of chemical [s] added to the wastewater for treatment, per each separate discharge point (if applicable, use separate sheet): ❑ Chlorine ❑ Biocides .orrosion inhibitors ❑ Algaecide ❑ Other ❑ None 5) If any box in item (4) above [other than None] was checked, a completed Biocide 101 Form and manufacturers' information on the additive must be submitted to the following address for approval: NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Section Aquatic Toxicology Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 6) Is there any type of treatment being provided to the wastewater before discharge (i.e., retention ponds, settling ponds, etc.)? ❑ Yes VINo (If yes, please include design specifics (i.e., design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.) with submittal package. Existing treatment facilities should be described in detail. ) 7) Discharge Frequency: a) The discharge is: ❑ Continuous f�ntermittent ❑ Seasonal* i) If the discharge is intermittent, describe when the discharge will occur: g �(cLveo 0 nEt �E ai U `� r S s e c �s ► �i� a w1 ii) *Check the month(s) the discharge occurs: ❑ Jan ❑ Feb ❑ Mar. ❑ Apr ❑ May ❑ Jun ❑ Jul ❑ Aug. ❑ Sept. ❑ Oct. ❑ Nov. ❑ Dec. b) How many days per week is there a discharge? c) Please check the days discharge occurs: ❑ Sat. ❑ Sun. ❑ Mon. ❑ Tue. ❑ Wed. ❑ Thu. ❑ Fri. 8) Receiving stream[s]: a) To what body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) does the facility discharge wastewater? If the site discharges wastewater to a separate storm sewer system (4S), name the operator of the 4S (e.g. City of Raleigh). d zit C Y'Q b) Stream Classification: W 5 — Page 2 of 3 NCG500000 renewal application 1 Additional Application Requirements: Following information must be included in triplicate [original + 2 copies] with this application or it will be returned as incomplete. Site map. If the discharge is not directly to a stream, the pathway to the receiving stream must be clearly indicated. This includes tracing the pathway of a storm sewer to its discharge point. Authorization for representatives. If this application will be submitted by a consulting engineer (or engineering firm), include documentation from the Permittee showing that the consultant submitting the application has been designated an Authorized Representative of the applicant. Certification I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. Printed Name of Person Signing: �—) O! SY�" 'P L J ' \ � f- ` � lie Vec. �C�j�� Ce;�`t�e� re of Applicant) North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b M provides that: �� "' (Date Signed) Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan or other document filed 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.) This Notice of Renewal Intent does NOT require a separate fee. The permitted facility already pays an annual fee for coverage under NCG500000. P�c�c'P�cl�c�cP�c'P�c'P�cP�l��xP Mail the original and two copies of the entire package to: Mr. Charles H. Weaver NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Page 3of3 9 JA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director November 15, 2006 Steve Hall Gaston College 201 U.S. Highway 321 South Dallas, NC 28034 Subject: NPDES Permit NCG500000 renewal Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG500630 East Campus and Textile Gaston County Dear Permittee: The facility listed above is covered under NPDES General Permit NCG500000. NCG500000 expires on July 31, 2007. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If you have already mailed a renewal request, you may disregard this notice. To satisfy this requirement, the Division must receive a renewal request postmarked no later than February 1, 2007. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil penalty assessment. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. This renewal notice is being sent well in advance of the due date so that you have adequate time to prepare your application. If any discharge previously covered under NCG500000 will occur after July 31, 2007, the CoC must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day. If all discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this CoC [or if you have other questions], contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below. Sincerely, Charles H. Weaver, Jr. NPDES Unit cc: Central Files Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection NPDES File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919 733-5083, extension 511 / FAX 919 733-0719 / chades.weaver@ncmail.net NorthCarolina Naturally An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper tiuli-ed- DrWarar-TrwUM Sarvk+ Material Safety Data Sheet Anderson Chemical Company, Inc. DATE PREPARED: 5/15/1990 P.O. Box 4507 MACON, GA 31208 REVISION DATE: 6/8/2001 Ph : (478) 745-0466 Fax : (478) 742-6332 ISSUE DATE: 1/1/2004 CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 PRODUCT NUMBER: 1630 SECTION I - IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME: ANCOTREAT 1630 CHEMICAL NAME: Aqueous Solution: Sodium Polyphosphate; Sodium Sulfite, Morpholine; Synthetic Polymer, Sodium Hydroxide and Polyalkylene Glycol CHEMICAL FAMILY: Scale and Corrosion Inhibitor FORMULA: Proprietary Formulation MATERIAL: Sodium Hydroxide SECTION 11 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS CAS NUMBER HAZARD DATA: 1310732 TLV = 2 mg/m3 (ceiling limit) LD50 = 240 mg/kg (rat) This product contains no known or suspected carcinogens. SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA pH: 13.0 - 14.0 VAPOR PRESSURE: Like Water SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.13 - 1.16 APPEARANCE: Colorless to pale yellow liquid BOILING POINT: 212OF VAPOR DENSITY(AIR=1): Like Water SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete ODOR: Slight Aromatic EVAPORATION RATE (__-=1): Like Water VOLATILITY INCLUDING WATER: NE SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA FLASH POINT: NONE FLAMMABLE LIMITS AIR (% by Volume) : NA AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Non -Flammable EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NA FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Material will not burn. Thermal decomposition may yield oxides of sulfur (SOX), nitrogen (NOX) and carbon. Firefighters should wear full protective clothing and use self contained breathing apparatus. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS : Thermal decomposition may yield oxides of sulfur (SOX), nitrogen (NOX) and carbon. SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY : Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID: NA HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Does Not Occur INCOMPATIBILITY: No chemical incompatibilities. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may yield oxides of sulfur (SOX), Nitrogen (NOX) and carbon. SECTION VI - HEALTH DATA THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: No TLV established MEDICAL CONDITION AGGRAVATED: INHALATION : Inhalation may cause severe irritation to the mucous membranes. INGESTION : Ingestion may cause severe irritation to the mucous membranes and stomach. Page 1 of 2 Fax:1-704-922-2346 From Naomi Smith ep4ANCO A Division of Chem -Aqua, Inc. January 31, 2006 Mr. Steve Hail Gaston College Dallas, NC Dear Mr. Hall: Date: 02/02/06 08:33AM Page 2 of 2 Fax: 704-922-2346 We received a Biocide Worksheet Form 101 with the request we fill it for discharge frcm the boiler operations at your Dallas and Belmont, North Carolina campuses. Registered biocide products are not used in boiler operations, however; enclosed is data on the typical levels of products and water parameters found in boiler blowdown. Anthony Spicer advises both operations use the same treatment program. The products used are ANCOTREAT 1630 and ANCO-OX 1027. Based upon the components In the products and the typical treatment levels, the component levels in boilers blowdown are: Component pH P-Alkalinity M-Alkalinity OH -Alkalinity (Sodium Hydroxide) Sodium Hexametaphosphate Ethylidenephosphonate Sulfite Cobalt Sulfate Polyalklyene Glycol Polycarboxylate Polymer CAS # NA NA NA 1310-73-2 68915-31-1 2809-21-4 7757-83-7 and 7631-90-5 10026-24-1 9038-95-3 Non Hazardous Tyoicai Level 11 -12 300 - 850 as CaCO3 450 -1100 as CaCO3 150 - 600 as CaCO3 30 - 70 as PO4 4.5 -10.5 ppm as PO4 30 - 70 ppm as S03 < 0.01 ppm as Co 15 - 35 ppm Based upon the operating parameters provided, the Dallas Boiler will discharge approximately 243 gallons of boiler water per operating day and the Belmont location will discharge about 48 gallons per day. Anthony also advises the boilers operate from October through March, which is about 180 days. if you need additional information, please let us know. Sincerely, ANCO® Division of Chem -Aqua, Inc. J. A. Suchower Technical Director of Operations .W.,u ANCV A Wslon of Chem -Aqua, hr. 1840 WoW dk Rd. P.O. Box 4507 Macon, GA 31208-4507 Phone (478) M4100 Fax (478) BOU170 Dallas - Macon - Memphis tWNW i } NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor November 15, 2006 Steve Hall Gaston College 201 U.S. Highway 321 South Dallas, NC 28034 William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Subject: NPDES Permit NCG500000 renewal Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG500630 East Campus and Textile Gaston County Dear Permittee: The facility listed above is covered under NPDES General Permit NCG500000. NCG500000 expires on July 31, 2007. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If you have already mailed a renewal request, you may disregard this notice. To satisfy this requirement, the Division must receive a renewal request postmarked no later than Februar-1, 2007. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil penalty assessment. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. This renewal notice is being sent well in advance of the due date so that you have adequate time to prepare your application. If any discharge previously covered under NCG500000 will occur after July 31, 2007, the CoC must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day. If all discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this CoC [or if you have other questions], contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below. Sincerely, Charles H. Weaver, Jr. NPDES Unit cc: Central Files _J NPDES File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919 733-5083, extension 511 / FAX 919 733-0719 / charles.weaver@ncmail.net NOV " E 200( Nne orthCarohna Naturally An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Michael F. Easley, Governor State of North Carolina William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary fA Department of Environment and Natural Resources ! R Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director v Division of Water Quality June 12, 2006 Mr. Steve Hall 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, North Carolina 28034 Subject: General Permit No. NCG500000 Certificate of Coverage NCG500630 Gaston College- East Campus and Textile Technology Center Gaston County Dear Mr. Hall: In accordance with your application for discharge, the Division is forwarding herewith the subject Certificate of Coverage to discharge under the subject state-NPDES general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated May 9,1994 (or as subsequently amended). The following information is included with your permit package: ■ A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for your treatment facility ■ A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG500000 ■ A copy of a Technical Bulletin for General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG500000 If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this general permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made, the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding. Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division of Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Toya Fields at telephone number 919/733-5083, extension 551. Sincerely, r) &k�� an W. Klimek, P.E. cc: Central Files NPDES General Permit Files North Carolina Division of Water Quality (919) 733-5083 1617 Mail Service Center FAX (919) 733-0719 Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 On the Internet at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG500630 GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG500000 TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS 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, Gaston College is hereby authorized to discharge of boiler blowdown from a facility located at the East Campus and Textile Technology Center 7220 Wilkinson Boulevard Belmont Gaston County to receiving waters designated as Abbey Creek in the Catawba River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, H, III and IV of General Permit NCG500000 as attached. This certificate of coverage shall become effective June 12, 2006. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day June 12, 2006. J CA Fw1_-Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission 2 . a � � e' —. ,� - ? ' t .q{ :1 i i tttt..; ,� . 7 4�s ' .. ** yy ba I. i t ia t Disc a h rge location 1 t'on _ -''', „„), \ ,,,,-i iti L -„, - i 0 1 _N- P $ Il,w** * _ +E E 3 4 _... •—• '• � t"i: p� E!+ s` _r."' 1 ‘ 3 ',. • ....„„ '., i , ,,,,, .,',*,'".. ')F°.4 4, -,..... 4,.. ,.... \„, , ,, , ,- / , i , : ,.....,/,, ,„, 1 ...„,,,,, .,, ,,,te,,/,,,,(;., , \ t .r fff \ r Y, bitL.*''• 3 f t v yy , fi ' f t {e. •• tt ♦ \ x r r r �. 1i1 44 J/7 j [n t d, fir, rs t . , 'i t . t iT ' ' 4 • �_ 0 f y a. rI } j � !f t z.. a s . 7 t (. I ri 4�n' • CI i 1 f Pe ti /y1� - R t �� s . Ma t L e C _ t: �b d East Campus and Textile Technology Center-NCG500630 Facility Location USGS Quad Name:Belmont Lat.:35°14'47" Receiving Stream:Abbey Creek Long.: 81°01'05" Stream Class:WS IV, B CA Subbasin: Catawba-03 08 34 Not to SCALE I To: NPDES Unit Water Quality Section Attention: LeToya Fields SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No Date: April 18, 2006 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS County: Gaston Certificate of Coverage No.: NCG500630 MRO No.: 06-05 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and address: Gaston College - East Campus and Textile Technology Center 7220 Wilkinson Boulevard (Hwy. 74) Belmont, NC 28034 2. Date of investigation: April 5, 2006 3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer II 4. Person contacted and telephone number: Steve Hall, (704) 922-6509; Ron Dills, 704-825- 3737. - 5. Directions to site: The site is on the south (left) side of Wilkinson Boulevard = 0.2 mile after crossing the Catawba River from Mecklenburg County into Gaston County (just past East Catawba Street). 6. Discharge point(s), list for all discharge points: - Latitude: 350 14' 47" Longitude: 81 ° 01' 05" Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map. USGS Quad No.: G14NE 7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. There is area available for the construction of treatment facilities, if necessary. 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site is gently sloping towards the receiving stream at a 1 - 3% rate. The site is well removed from any flood plain. 9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 500t feet from the WWTP site. i Ok Page Two 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: a. Classification: WS-IV, B CA b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030834 C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving stream begins as a dry ditch at the rear of the Textile Technology Center campus. The ditch extends several hundred feet before it reaches flowing water. PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. a. Volume of wastewater: * MGD *Intermittent flow - estimated at 50 gpd b. What is the current permitted capacity: N/A (currently not permitted) C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): Intermittent in nature - boiler blowdown d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the previous two years: There have been no ATCs issued to this facility nor are any being considered at this time. e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: There are no existing WWT facilities. f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no proposed WWT facilities being considered at this time. g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Biocides are added to the waste stream. Approval of these additives by the Division's Aquatic Toxicology Unit is expected prior to permit issuance. Toxic impacts, however, would not be expected in the receiving stream due to the fact it is a dry ditch. 2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals generation is not expected. 3. Treatment plant classification: No rating. 4. SIC Code(s): 8222 Wastewater Code(s): 16 MTU Code(s): N/A PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)? Public monies were not used in the construction of this facility. 2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time. 3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: Not at this time. 71 I Page Three 4. Alternative analysis evaluation a. Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area. b. Connect to regional sewer system: Not economically feasible. C. Subsurface: Insufficient area. d. Other disposal options: None that we are aware. PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The applicant is requesting coverage under GP NCG500000 for the discharge of = 50 gpd of boiler blowdown at Gaston College's East Campus and Textile Technology Center. The boiler blowdown discharge enters a dry ditch at the rear of the Center, and travels several hundred feet before reaching a receiving stream with observed flow. 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Ross, Jr., Secretary Department of Environment and Natural Resources '. _'s February 21, 2006 Mr. Steve Hall F E B 2, 20'0 6 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, North Carolina 28034 Subject: Dear Mr. Hall: .. . - " " 0 Application Acknowledgement General Permit Coverage COC# NCG500630 Gaston County The Division of Water Quality received your application for coverage under General Permit NCG550000. The application has been assigned to Toya Fields with the NPDES unit. We are reviewing your application and will contact you if additional information is needed to process your application. By copy of this letter, we are also requesting a Staff Report from the Mooresville Regional Office. If you have any questions concerning your application, please contact me at telephone number (919)733-5083, extension 551 (e-mail: toya.fields@ncmail.net). . 6Sin4ereeTs Western Permitting Program cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (with application package) NPDES General Permit File North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 (919) 733-5083 FAX (919) 733-0719 On the Internet at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ PF DA�j NCDENR No Cnwouru� Der�R*wir a EHVIROMM Iwo N4 - RCSOU ." iv. A Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NCG500000 FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Date Received Year I Mont I Day Certificate of Covera e Check N ount P rmit Assi ned to I NOTICE OF INTENT National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit NCG500000: Non -contact cooling water, cooling tower and boiler blowdown, condensate, exempt stormwater, cooling waters associated with hydroelectric operations and similar wastewaters 1) Owner/operator: Company Name Contact Person: St t Address* (Please print or type) A ce Fc S'4 E u e__ Ot41 l ree - - City: 1pak State: ti L - ZIP Code: Telephone No.: (P4 Cl 4 5 Cal Fax: " pYZ 2) Location of facility producing is ar Facility Name: �DS'� CttmD�S Cz'A' - 1 �'k�t I� ��<<1��C lGt� i.� Cc�i��r►- Contact Person: Street Address: City: County: Telephone No.: State: iy ZIP Code: Fax: —1 174 3) Permit Contact (complete this section if permit contact is different from facility contact) : Contact Person: Street Address: City: County: Telephone No.: 4) Physical location information: State: ZIP Code: Fax: A copy of an USGS quad map or county map with the facility clearly located on the map IS REQUIRED to be submitted with this application. Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and distance and direction from a roadway intersection): r.a C%nr>c i rs' 14 AgwyorN'1s y ,t jt:�7r,,. r�a T.,f l�.y /7:.1a� AA:l�_ Dn/ _IP JCT '732G� G%//S ivs[+� 5) ThissNNPDES permit application applies to which of the following 2 New or Proposed ❑ Modification / / y Please describe the modification: Re /1 C±-20 �� Z ► �� TdN ` �/ �S ❑ Renewal Please specify existing permit number and original issue date: Vz. - Page 1 of 4 SWU-212-080102 F V FNCG500000 N.O.I. 6) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits, including stormwater general permits? [TNo ❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for this facility: 7) What is the nature of the business applying for this permit? _ C_,0 <<�� 8) Description of Discharge: a) Total number of discharge points that convey wastewater from the property, including ditches, pipes, channels, etc.: b) What type of wastewater is discharged and from which discharge points? ❑ Non -contact cooling water Discharge point(s) #: 0 Boiler Blowdown Discharge point(s) #: ❑ Cooling Tower Blowdown Discharge point(s) #: ❑ Condensate Discharge point(s) # ❑ Other Discharge point(s) # (Please describe "Other") c) Approximate volume of discharge for each discharge point (in GPD): #1: 5C . Q ci #2: #3: #4 9) Please check the type of chemical added to the wastewater for treatment for each separate discharge point (if applicable, use separate sheet): ❑ Biocides Name: Manuf.: (Corrosion inhibitors Name: A)V46-7n EA r 1630 Manuf.: l U ❑ Chlorine Name: Manuf.: ❑ Algaecide Name: Manuf.: ❑ Other Name: Manuf.: ❑ None If any box above, other than none, was checked, a completed Biocide 101 Form and manufacturers information, including MS/DS sheets on the additive IS REQUIRED to be submitted with the application for the Division's review. 10) Discharge Frequency: a) The discharge is: ❑ Continuous 2rIntermittent ❑ Seasonal J i) If the dischargee is intermittejnt, describe when `the discharge will occur: 9X 0I,J [[ n_ uJ eV j �` ii) If seasonal check the month(s) the discharge occurs: ❑ Jan. ❑ Feb. ❑ Mar. ❑ Apr. ❑ May ❑ Jun. ❑ Jul. ❑ Aug. ❑ Sept. ❑ Oct. ❑ Nov. ❑ Dec. b) How many days per week is there a discharge? 11) Receiving waters: a) What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility wastewater discharges end up in? If the site wastewater discharges to a separate storm sewer system (4S), name the operator of the 4S (e.g. City of Raleigh) b) Stream Classification (WS-IV, NSW, etc.) : ' •k) S — 1 d Page 2 of 4 SWU-212-080102 F' NCG500000 N.O.I. c) Is the discharge directly to the receiving water? ❑ Yes D'No If no, a site map with the pathway to the potential receiving waters clearly marked IS REQUIRED to be submitted with the application. This includes tracing the pathway of the storm sewer to the discharge point, if the storm sewer is the only viable means of discharge. 12) Is there any type of treatment being provided to the wastewater before discharge (i.e., retention ponds, settling ponds, etc.)? ❑ Yes ONo If yes, please include design specifics (i.e., design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.) with submittal package. Existing treatment facilities should be described in detail. Design criteria and operational data (including calculations) should be provided to ensure that the facility could comply with the requirements of the General Permit. The treatment shall be sufficient to meet the limits set by the general permits. Note: Construction of any wastewater treatment facilities requires submission of three (3) sets of plans and specifications along with the application. Design of treatment facilities must comply with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0138. If construction applies to this discharge, include the three sets of plans and specifications with this application. 13) Pollutants: Please list any known pollutants that are present in the discharge, per each separate discharge point (if applicable, use separate sheet) : -Sc? Z e rtc c 11 l< S fi `'T 14) Alternatives to Direct Discharge: Address the feasibility of implementing each of the following non -discharge alternatives: a) Connection to a Regional Sewer Collection System IV6 f "iil' cA4 L b) Subsurface disposal (including nitrification field, infiltration gallery, injection wells, etc.) c) Spray irrigation The alternatives to discharge analysis should include boring logs and/or other information indicating that a subsurface system is neither feasible nor practical as well as written confirmation indicating that connection to a POTW is not an option. It should also include a present value of costs analysis as outlined in the Division's "Guidance For the Evaluation of Wastewater Disposal Alternatives". 15) Additional Application Requirements: For new or proposed discharges, the following information MUST BE INCLUDED in triplicate with this application or it will be returned as incomplete. a) 7.5 minute series USGS topographic (quad) map (or a photocopied portion thereof) with discharge location clearly indicated. b) Site map. If the discharge is not directly to a stream, the pathway to the receiving stream must be clearly indicated. This includes tracing the pathway of a storm sewer to its discharge point. c) If this application is being submitted by a consulting engineer (or engineering firm), include documentation from the applicant showing that the engineer (Or firm) submitting the application has been designated an authorized Representative of the applicant. d) Final plans for the treatment system (if applicable). The plans must be signed and sealed by a North Carolina registered Professional Engineer and stamped -"Final Design -Not released for construction". Page 3 of 4 SWU-212-080102 F V P NCG500000 N.O.I. e) Final specifications for all major treatment components (if applicable). The specifications must be signed and sealed by a North Carolina registered Professional Engineer and shall include a narrative description of the treatment system to be constructed. I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. Printed Name of Person Signing: Title: 1D'QV\ '0 Applicant) (Date Signed) North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan or other document filed 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.) Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $80.00 made payable to: NCDENR Mail three (3) copies of the entire package to: Stormwater and General Permits Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Final Checklist This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included: ❑ Check for $80 made payable to NCDENR 113 copies of county map or USGS quad sheet with location of facility clearly marked on map ❑ 3 copies of this completed application and all supporting documents ❑ 3 sets of plans and specifications signed and sealed by a North Carolina P.E. ❑ Alternatives analysis including present value of costs for all alternatives Note The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit Page 4 of 4 SWU-212-080102 I II 4C;$7... 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Box 4507 MACON, GA 31208 REVISION DATE Ph : (478) 745-0466 Fax : (478) 742-6332 ISSUE DATE: CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 PRODUCT NUM SECTION I - IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME: ANCOTREAT 1630 CHEMICAL NAME: Aqueous Solution: Sodium Polyphosphate; Sodium Sulfite, Polymer, Sodium Hydroxide and Polyalkylene Glycol CHEMICAL FAMILY: Scale and Corrosion Inhibitor FORMULA: Proprietary Formulation MATERIAL: Sodium Hydroxide SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS CAS NUMBER HAZARD DATA 1310732 TLV = 2 mg/m3 ( LD50 = 240 mg/k, This product contains no known or suspected carcinogens. SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA pH: 13.0 - 14.0 VAPOR PRESSURE: SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.13 - 1.16 APPEARANCE: BOILING POINT: 212OF VAPOR DENSITY(AIR=1): SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete ODOR: EVAPORATION RATE (_=1): Like Water VOLATILITY INCLUDING WATER: NE SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA FLASH POINT: NONE FLAMMABLE LIMITS AIR (% by Volume) : NA AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Non -Flammable EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NA FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Material will not burn. Thermal decomposition may nitrogen (NOX) and carbon. Firefighters should wear full protective clothing and use sel, UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS : Thermal decomposition may yield oxi (NOX) and carbon. SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID: NA HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Does Not Occur INCOMPATIBILITY: No chemical incompatibilities. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may yield oxic (NOX) and carbon. SECTION VI - HEALTH DATA THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE : No TLV established MEDICAL CONDITION AGGRAVATED: INHALATION : Inhalation may cause severe irritation to the mucous membranes. INGESTION : Ingestion may cause severe irritation to the mucous membranes ai Page 1 of 2 ANCD" Material Safety Data Sheet Superior Water-rrte y Sarvlet Anderson Chemical Company, Inc. DATE PREPARED: 5/15/1990 P.O. Box 4507 MACON, GA 31208 REVISION DATE: 6/8/2001 Ph : (478) 745-0466 Fax : (478) 742-6332 ISSUE DATE: 1/1/2004 CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 PRODUCT NUMBER: 1630 SECTION I - IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME: ANCOTREAT 1630 CHEMICAL NAME: Aqueous Solution: Sodium Polyphosphate; Sodium Sulfite, Morpholine; Synthetic Polymer, Sodium Hydroxide and Polyalkylene Glycol CHEMICAL FAMILY: Scale and Corrosion Inhibitor FORMULA: Proprietary Formulation MATERIAL: Sodium Hydroxide SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS CAS NUMBER HAZARD DATA: 1310732 TLV = 2 mg/m3 (ceiling limit) LD50 = 240 mg/kg (rat) This product contains no known or suspected carcinogens. SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA pH: 13.0 - 14.0 VAPOR PRESSURE: Like Water SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.13 - 1.16 APPEARANCE: Colorless to pale yellow liquid BOILING POINT: 212OF VAPOR DENSITY(AIR=1): Like Water SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete ODOR: Slight Aromatic EVAPORATION RATE (_-=1): Like Water VOLATILITY INCLUDING WATER: NE SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA FLASH POINT: NONE FLAMMABLE LIMITS AIR (% by Volume) : NA AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Non -Flammable EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NA FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Material will not burn. Thermal decomposition may yield oxides of sulfur (SOX), nitrogen (NOX) and carbon. Firefighters should wear full protective clothing and use self contained breathing apparatus. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS : Thermal decomposition may yield oxides of sulfur (SOX), nitrogen (NOX) and carbon. SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID: NA HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Does Not Occur INCOMPATIBILITY: No chemical incompatibilities. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may yield oxides of sulfur (SOX), Nitrogen (NOX) and carbon. _ SECTION VI - HEALTH DATA THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: No TLV established MEDICAL CONDITION AGGRAVATED: INHALATION : Inhalation may cause severe irritation to the. mucous membranes. INGESTION : Ingestion may cause severe irritation to the mucous membranes and stomach. Page 1 of 2 Fax 1-704-922-2346 From Naomi Smith sopstANCO' A DJvislon of Chem -Aqua, Inc. January 31, 2006 Mr. Steve Hall Gaston College Dallas, NC Dear Mr. Hall: Date: 02/02/06 08:33AM Page 2 of 2 Fax: 704-922-2346 We received a Biocide Worksheet Form 101 with the request we fill it for discharge from the boiler operations at your Dallas and Belmont, North Carolina campuses. Registered biocide products are not used in boiler operations, however; enclosed is data on the typical levels of products and water parameters found in boiler blowdown. Anthony Spicer advises both operations use the same treatment program. The products used are ANCOTREAT 1630 and ANCO-OX 1027. Based upon the components In the products and the typical treatment levels, the component levels in boilers blowdown are: Component pH P-Alkalinity M-Alkalinity OH Alkalinity (Sodium Hydroxide) Sodium Hexametaphosphate Ethylidenephosphonate Sulfite Cobalt Sulfate Polyalklyene Glycol' Polycarboxylate Polymer CAS # NA NA NA 1310-73-2 68915-31-1 2809-21-4 7757-83-7 and 7631-90-5 10026-24-1 9038-95-3 Non Hazardous Typical Level 11 -12 300 - 850 as CaCO3 450 -1100 as CaCO3 150 - 600 as CaCO3 30 - 70 as PO4 4.5 -10.5 ppm as PO4 30 - 70 ppm as SO3 < 0.01 ppm as Co 15 - 35 ppm Based upon the operating parameters provided, the Dallas Boiler will discharge approximately 243 gallons of boiler water per operating day and the Belmont location will discharge about 48 gallons per day. Anthony also advises the boilers operate from October through March, which is about 180 days. If you need additional information, please let us know. Sincerely, ANCOO Division of Chem Aqua, Inc. J. A. Suchower Technical Director of Operations 'N.su ANCO' A Dftlon of Chem -Aqua, km 1840 Wrtwift Rd. P.O. Box 4507 Mown, GA 31208-M7 Phone (478) UU100 Fax (478) SM170 Dallas - Macon - Memphis