WQ0003902_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (8)

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GROUNDWATER SECTION
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DATE : 14 o V 19 � I'R'i t�,
FROM: Jack Floy
SUBJECT: Application for
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Facility Name New >4rt
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Type of Project: J 16, -19 0- AQ-- a a*214 A, « t, cyg
Central office Contact: Joe 1/ La. " • �'e r
Applicable Permit Numbers: WQ 000 34 0 Z,
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We have received a copy of the above referenced application,
which was sent to your regional office for comment on or about
Noy lIn 19 9-0
You should review the application package for completeness
and adequacy of relevant information and submit your request for
additional information to me (via telephone or memo) by
_ N ov 29 , 19913so that. all required information can be
requested from the applicant at one time. A copy of our formal
request to the _applicant for additional information will be
provided to you. -
If you do not require additional information from the
applicant to complete your evaluation of the project, you should
review the application package and submit your comments to me by
o 10 19 t-0
12�P
If a copy of the application package has not been made
available to your office, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY so that
Ja a copy can be forwarded to you as soon as possible.
JF:ja/Appl.shl

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management -
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
October 22, 1990
George T. Everett, Ph.D
Director
Mr. Richard French
City Manager
City of Newton
Post Office Box 550
Newton,. North_ Cart
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i abject: Application No. WQ0003902
(Renewal of Permit No. 9848R)
- Additional Information
City of Newton
Land Application of Sludge
. � � Catawba County
W. Frenc
TH, U� ` 1 �� ' Z a preliminary engineering review of the
subject apl,
The ,l , i�v' a we can complete our review. Please
provide, in w,0 S
_--.,,age ways, surface water bodies, wel ,
adjacen p=operties, and buffer zones. Please indicate on maps all
pertinent buffers required by 15 NCAC 2H .0219 (5). Also, please indicate site
average as total average and application area acera a no
i�M > .2) Recent soils report prepared by a Soil Scientist. This report must contain the
pp1� following information for each site:
t a. depth, thickness, and type of any restrictive horizon.
. - b. cation exchange capacity (CEC)
9 C. depth to seasonal high water table or bed rock
d. pH
liming requirements to achieve soil pH of 6.5
f. recommended soil conditioning
g. sludge application rate based on sludge analysis or hydraulic loading,
whichever is more restrictive.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Kictlarci trench
October 22, 1990
Page Two
3) Updated Agreement For The Land Application of Waste Sludge To Private Lands
(enclosed)
4) Total to date metal loading on a site by site basis (from information required to be
maintained by Condition 32 of Permit No. 9848R).
5) Indicate method of application for each site.
Refer to the subject permit application number when providing the requested information.
Also, please note that failure to provide this additional information on or before December 22, 1990
will subject your application to being returned as incomplete in accordance with 15 NCAC 2H
.0208.
If you have any questions on this matter, please call me at 919/ 733-5083.
Sincerely,
Ida
Dana olden, E.I.T.
Environmental Engineer
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Permit File WQ0003902
Willis Engineers
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To:_ Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Date: August 27, 1990
NON -DISCHARGE STAFF REPORT AND -RECOMMENDATION
County: Catawba
Permit No. WQ 0003902
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Newton WWTP
City of Newton
Post Office Box 550
Newton, North Carolina 28658
2. Date of Investigation: August 23, 1990
3. Report Prepared By: Allen Hardy
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Dwight Wilson;
( 704 ) 465-7-4-0-e-
7tf80
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of McKay Road (S.
R. 2014) and Highway 321 travel west on McKay Road to the
intersection of Sigmon Dairy Road (S. R. 2013). Turn left
on Sigmon Dairy Road and proceed to the intersection of
Cedar Grove Church Road (S. R. 2012). The site is on all
sides of this intersection (Sigmon Dairy Farm).
6. Disposal Site(s), List for all disposal sites: See attached
map .
Latitude: 350 36' 20"
Longitude: 810 14' 12"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 14 SW
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): There is
approximately 418.5 acres available for land application.
8. Topography (location map or topographic indicating
relationship to 100 year flood plain included): All sites
are generally rolling with slopes less than 100. Some
fields appear to border the flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling and Water Supply Well: The
Sigmon Dairy Farm has houses spread throughout the farm.
These homes are supplied water by a drilled well. These
homes should be adequately buffered.

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10. Watershed Stream Basin Information:
a. Watershed Classification: Class C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba; 03-08-35
C. Distance to surface water from disposal system: Clark
Creek and Betts Branch border a large portion of the
site.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater, sludge or contaminated soil:
20% Domestic
80% Industrial
a. Volume: 8 MG (per year)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: See the
sample analyses provided in the application.
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
in development approved X
should be required not needed
2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds Per
Day: N/A
3. Description of Industrial Process (for industries only) and
Applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of Treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
N/A
S. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: The City has an
agreement with Sigmon Brothers Farms that includes the pick
up and application of the sludge. The sludge will be hauled
in tanker trucks, surface applied and disced into the soil,
except on pasture lands.
6. Treatment Plant Classification: Less Than 5 Points; No
Rating (include rating sheet). N/A
7. SIC Code(s): N/a
Wastewater Code(s):
Primary: N/A
Secondary: N/A
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring requests: No

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3. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous waste
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
quality, or groundwater? Typically all sludges produce an
odor, therefore, Air Quality could have some concerns. The
Groundwater Section needs to comment on the project before
permit renewal.
4. Other: No
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Newton has applied to renew their permit for the
land application of sludge generated at its Clark Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant has a permitted flow of
5.0 MGD and is presently producing 8 MG a year at 5% solids of
treated sludge.
The City has an agreement with Sigmon Brothers Farms for the
transportation and land application of sludge on approximately
418.5 acres located on the subject farm. There are several new
homes that have been .built on some of the permitted acreage,
however, as long as adequate buffers are provided there should
not be any problems.. These homes will reduce some of the 418.5
acres of application area due to buffer requirements, but only
minimally.
The City has just begun delivering some of their sludge to
the Catawba County Regional Compost Facility,.which recently
began operation. The City will still give most of the sludge to
the Sigmon Farm, but mainly on a seasonal basis (during planting
and growing season). During periods of bad weather the sludge
will go to the compost facility.
A review of the past year's (1989) monitoring and summary
report indicates no violations in application rates or cumulative
loadings.
The sites appear well suited for land application provided
the allowable loading rates and appropriate buffer zones are
maintained. It is recommended that the permit be renewed.
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Signature of Reporter Date
Water Qualit egional Supervisor Dat

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Director
SUBJECT: Application No. WQ i,? { !
The Divisions Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit application and supporting
materials on , 19 . This application has been assigned the number shown above. Please
refer to this number when making inquiries on this project.
Your project has been assigned to �� l-'r`./ r` �'-` 1. !�,_: i' �r�,%r for a detailed engineering
review. A technical acknowledgement will be forthcoming. If this acknowledgement is not received within thirty (30)
days, please contact the engineer listed above.
Be aware that the Divisions regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations from the Regional Super-
visor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final action by the Division.
If you have any questions, please call the review engineer listed above at [phone].
Sincerely
1 Donald Safrit, P.E.
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
CC: ;' li { t ` Regional Supervisor
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
DEM USE ONLY
Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number:
NON -DISCHARGE PERMIT 'APPLICATION*
*in accordance with NC General Statutes Chapter 143, Art21
County:icle Catawba
Applicant (name of board, individual, or others): Application Date:
Rick French, City Manager 7/16/90
Project (name of city, village, town, sanitary district, establishment):
City of Newton
FOR:
Brief Project Description: Land application
Permit #9848R. The City applies the
❑ Non -Discharge Treatment/Disposal Facilities
lime treated sludge to a 434.5 acre
❑ Pretreatment Facilities
farm. All required sludge analysis,
❑ Sewer Collection System (private)
soil samples and required application
❑ Extension of Sewer Systems (public)
rates, records are kept and copies
fk Sludge Disposal
submitted to the N. C. Dept. of
❑ Spray Irrigation
Environment, Health & Natural Resource
NATURE OF WASTEWATER:
Domestic Sewage
❑ Sludge/Industrial Waste
Estimated Completion Date: NA
❑ Other Waste
From (sewers, pretreatment plant): Serving (city, institution, industry):
Sewers City of Newton
Into (name of treatment plant): Average Daily Gallons Sewage or Waste Flow:
Clark Creek 4 4.3 MGD
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At (location of plant): (NPDES No.)
NCoo 36196
Name and Complete
Address of Engineering Firm: Willis Engineers Zip Code: 28211
6525 Morrison Boulevard Charlotte, N.C. Telephone No.704-365-2325
Applicant assures that proposed works will be constructed, supervised, operated and maintained in accordance
with approved plans and specifications or approved changes thereto.
Richard French Mailing p 0 Box 550
Print Name: Address:
Title: City Manager Newton NC Zip Code: 9869P
Signature: Telephone No. / 7 n A / ,!4 6 5-7 4 n n
INSTRUCTIONS:
I. Fill-in All Spaces. If not applicable, enter N/A.
2.Secure appropriate signature (mayor/city manager for municipality, chairman for sanitary district board, own eff/prope`r a�ficial, of
corporation, or legally constituted board or commission in charge of proposed works). A letter of authorizatireir""ed">f in
proper official if design engineer or other agent signs application.
3.Submit to Division of Environmental Management, Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh';;;NIC,27611 the ilia?
and ALL carbon copies of the application, 3 sets of finalized plans, specifications and other supporting dataia'slk ired by Com-
mission Rules, and permit fee Plans and specifications must be signed and sealed by a registered North Carolina 'en�i�i�er.
FOR ASSISTANCE, CALL THE STATE CENTRAL OFFICE [phone], PERMITS & ENGINEERING UNIT, OR:
Asheville [phone] Fayetteville [phone] Mooresville [phone] Winston-Salem (919) 761-23�a
59 Woodfin Place Suite 714 Wachovia Bldg. 919 North Main Street 8025 North Point Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28801 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Suite 100
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Raleigh [phone] Washington [phone] Wilmington [phone]
3800 Barrrett Drive 1424 Carolina Avenue 7225 Wrightsville Avenue
P.O. Box 27687 P.O. Box 1507 Wilmington, NC 28403
Raleigh, NC 27611 Washington, NC 27889

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PERMIT -ATTACHMENT A
This information will be used by the Division to determine whether a waste is (1) hazardous
as defined by 10 NCAC 10F, and (2) suitable for disposal at a waste management facility permitted
by the Division of Environmental Management.
The Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources reserves the right to request
additional information or waive some of the requirements based on the type of waste if it deems
necessary. The Department may also require some wastes to be treated or altered to render the
wastes environmentally immobile prior to disposal.
The following information is required for an evaluation. Incomplete forms will subject the
Non -discharge permit application to being returned as incomplete.
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. What is the waste:
Sludge that is collected in the primary clarifier from the city
sewers - lime is added before and after sludge is transferred
to thickners - then land applied.
2. What volume, on an annual basis, is generated by the source (gallons & percent solids or dry
tons per year :
8 M year at an average 5% solids
3k What frequency of disposal o �elicatiowill there be (daily, monthly, quarterly, etc.):
Daily - normal =iness
How much sludge storage capacity does the treatment facility contain (in days):
14-21 days
4. For industrial residuals, please explain either the manufacturing process or how the waste
was
generated (Please provide full and complete details of the entire process):
NA
5. What process is utilized for stabilization of the residuals? All residuals must be stabilized by
a process to significantly reduce pathogens (as described in 40 CFR Part 257, Appendix II)
prior to application or incorporation.
Lime is added to the sludge and mixed. The pH is elevated to
12 SU and maintained at this level until land application.

6. Will the handling and disposal 6f this waste create dust emissions which may cause a health
hazard or nuisance to surrounding persons?
7. Specify how the waste will be delivered to the disposal site (in leak proof trucks to a
terragator, etc.) and what type of equipment will be utilized for disposal:
The owner of the farm hauls the sludge �,n leakproof tankers.
The farm owner has the necessary tractors, disc plows, etc.to
insure proper transportation and application of the sludge to
the farm.
8. Do you intend to utilize a contractor who specializes in Residual Management or do you
intend to manage the program. If a contractor is utilized, please provide the name of the
firm, a contact, address, and telephone number.
NA - The City manages the application rates, sludge analysis,
soil samples, permit renewal - sludge reports. The farm owner
is in charge of transportation,application, discing and any
assistance the city staff needs for the program.
B. INFORMATION FOR HAZARDOUS (RCRA) DETERMINATION (10 NCAC 10F .0029)
1. Is the waste listed under .0029(e) (i.e., 40 CFR 261.31-261.33): If yes, list the number:
NA
2. Does the waste exhibit any of the four characteristics as defined by .0029(d) (i.e., 40 CFR
261.21-261.24): Attach laboratory results for EP Toxicity, Reactivity, Ignitability,
Corrosivity):
NA Laboratory results attached.
C. INFORMATION FOR LAND APPLICATION DETERMINATION
Note: The following are established maximum leachable (EP Toxicity) contamination levels
and pH established for land application. Chemical analyses should be made at Minimum
Detection Limits permitting assessment below the maximum levels. (The pH range shown is
for individual data points. The average values accepted are normally 4.0-10.0).
METALS:
(PPm)
Arsenic
5.0
< .5
Barium
100.0
< 10
Cadmium
1.0
1
Chromium
5.0
C.5
Lead
5.0
c . 5
Mercury
0.2
<. 02
Selenium
1.0
< . 1
Silver
5.0
< .5
PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES: (ppm)
Lindane
0.40
<. 0 4 0
Endrin
0.02
<. 0 0 2
Methoxychlor
10.0
<1.0
Toxaphene
0.50
< . 050
2, 4-D
10.0
<1. 0
2,4,5-TP Silvex
1.00
< . 1
pH (2:1 vol/wt.) >2.0-<12.5 s.u.
1. Attach E.P. Toxicity results; sampling should be in accordance with standard procedures (10
NCAC 10F .0029; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wastes -Part 261.20 et.al.). Are
any of the above parameters' concentration limitations exceeded? NA
2. Does the waste contain any hazardous waste constituents listed in .0029(e), Appendix VIII
(i.e., 40 CFR 261, Appendix VM): If yes, what constituents and what concentration (Attach
laboratory results):

"I hereby certify that the information submitted in regard to the City of Newton Sludge
(name of waste) is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief."
Richard French (print name)
City Manager (title)
Uly 16 9 9 0 (date)
(signature)
All questions concerning this form should be directed to the Division of Environmental
Management, Permits and Engineering Unit at 919%733-5083. Answer specific questions in space
provided. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Complete all information, sign, and submit with the land application permit package:
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

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PAR PAR Laboratories, Inc.
2217 GRAHAM PARK DRIVE
LABORATORIES, INC. P.O. BOX 411483
CHARLOTTE, NC 28241-1483
704/588-8333
APRIL 17, 1990
REFERENCE NO: 90 937
MADE FOR: CITY OF NEWTON
P. 0. BOX 550
NEWTON, NC 28658
ATTENTION: DWIGHT WILSON
ANALYSES OF: SLUDGE
MARKED: CLARKS CREEK TREATMENT PLANT; 3/26/90 COMPOSITE
RECEIVED ON: 03/27/90
ANALYSES:
pH VALUE 12.16
(PPM AS RECEIVED)
NH3 as N
.169
NITRATE -NITRITE as N
1.01
TKN
1,260
P as P2 05
173
Cd
<.008
T-Cr
<.05
Cu
3.10
Ni
<.05
Pb
<.05
Zn
<.008
K as K2 0
85
PCB as PHENOLICS
<.05
OIL & GREASE
1,130
TOTAL SOLIDS
4.3
MOISTURE
95.62
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
PAR LABORATORIES, INC.
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S. RICE
RATORY DIRECTOR

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PAR
PAR Laboratories, Inc.
2217 GRAHAM PARK DRIVE
LABORATORIES, INC. P.O. BOX 411483
CHARLOTTE, NC 28241-1483
704/588-8333
APRIL 3, 1990
REFERENCE NO: 90 936
MADE FOR: CITY OF NEWTON
P. 0. BOX 550
NEWTON, NC 28658
ATTENTION: DWIGHT WILSON
ANALYSES OF: SLUDGE SAMPLE FOR EP TOXICITY
MARKED: CLARKS CREEK TREATMENT PLANT; COMPOSITE
RECEIVED ON: 03/27/90
ANALYSES:
RCRA LIMITS
pH VALUE
11.3
2 - 12.5
CORROSIVITY
NON CORROSIVE
NON CORROSIVE
REACTIVITY
NON REACTIVE
NON REACTIVE
FLASH POINT
>200° F
140O F
IGNITABILITY
NON IGNITABLE
NON IGNITABLE
(PPM)
(PPM)
*ARSENIC
<.5
5.0
*BARIUM
<10
100
*CADMIUM
<.1
1.0
*CHROMIUM
<.5
5.0
*LEAD
<.5
5.0
*MERCURY
<.02
.2
*SELENIUM
<.1
1.0
*SILVER
<.5
5.0
PAINT FILTER TEST
CONTAINS FREE
LIQUID
MOISTURE
96.08%
*DETECTION LIMIT
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
PAR LABORATORIES, INC.
HN S. RICE
BORATORY DIRECTOR

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July 19, 1990
Ms. Carolyn McCaskill
Permits & Engineering Unit
Division of Environmental Management
P 0 Box 27687
Raleigh NC 27611-7687
Subject: Permit #9848R
Dear Carolyn,
Post Office Box 550 • Newton, North Carolina 28658 • [phone]
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
The City of Newton has completed the application forms and enclosed both the
required processing fee and forms for the renewal of the land application permit.
The City requests that the permit is renewed. If you have any questions about
the material in the application, please contact Dwight Wilson, Sr. 707-465-7480
or myself.
Sincerely,
Rick French
City Manager
P 0 Box 550
Newton NC 28658
704-465-7400
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NARRATIVE FOR LAND APPLICATION
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF NEWTON, NC
The City has a 5 mgd waste treatment plant that receives waste water from the
residential customers and industrial customers. Approximately 65% of the waste
water is from industrial customers.
The wastewater is received at the influent pump station where it is screened and
them pumped to the grit removal. Lime is then added to raise or maintain the
pH at a 10.5 SU. The wastewater in the reactor clarifiers is flocculated and
the sludge precipitates. The sludge is then pumped to a thickener where it is
mixed with the secondary wasting and lime. The sludge is thickened to the 4%
solids range and the pH is maintained at approximately 12.0 SU. The sludge is
then transferred into another thickener and thickened to approximately 5% to 6%
solids.
The City has a contract with the farmer that owns the 434.5 acre farm. This
contract states that the sludge will be transported from the waste treatment
plant in a safe manner as well as no leakage on the highway. The farmer will
apply the sludge to permitted fields at the rates that have been calculated by
the City Engineer and the City Waste Treatment Staff. The Staff collects samples
for solids, EP toxicity, metals, lime concentrations, soil sampling, nutrients
and all analysis that is necessary for a good working land application program.
Sludge reports, inspections, etc. are done by the City of Newton Waste Treatment
Staff and reported to the Division of Environmental Management.

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6V1Alm J '. _n. State of North Carolina
Department.9f Natural Resources and Community Development
?10'elbivision of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. R. D. Whisenant, Manager
City of Newton
Post Office Box 550
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Dear Mr. Whisenant:
March 10, 1986 4
R. Paul Wilms
Director
SUBJECT: Permit No. 9848R
City of Newton
Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sludge Land Application
Catawba County
` In accordance with your application received August 12, "1985, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. 9848R, dated March 10,' 1986, to the City of
Newton for the op:eration'of the subject non -discharge type wastewater sludge
land application system,
This'Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 1, 1991,
shall be -subject :to the. conditions and limitations as :specified therein, and shall
supercede Permit No. 9848 issued on December 30, 1983.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right: to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to be contended.
Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you.
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter,
please contact Mr. Cecil "G. Maddens Jr., telephone No. 919/733-5083, ext. 122.
Sincere yours,
74 � R. Paul Wilms
Director
cc: Catawba County Health Department
Mr. Dennis R. Ramsey Pollution Prevention Pays
Mooresville Regional Supervisor
Groundwater P.O. Box 27W, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7697 Telephone [phone]
Burmeister, Wright 8 Assoc.
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH nvl�
PERMIT
For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General
Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and
Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
City of Newton
Catawba County
FOR THE
operation of wastewater sludge land application system for the disposal of 5
million -gallons -per year of sludge from the City of-Netwon's Clark Wastewater
---. .------�- rea#ment-Plant--to-appr-oixmately-480 acres -of -land -as -described -in -condition- ---- --.._
28 of this permit,
pursuant to the application recieved August 12, 1985, and in conformity with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporitng data, subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
and considered a part of this permit.
This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 1, 1991,
and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data.
2. This permit is not transferable.
3. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the soil to adequately
absorb the wastes, and may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed,
maintained and operated in a manner which will protect the assigned water
quality standards or the surface waters and ground waters.
4. Monitoring wells shall be constructed and sampling schedules arranged as
required by the Division of Environmental Management and constructed in
accordance with 10 NCAC 2C 0.100.

" Permit No. 9848R
Page 2
5. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management
to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
6. The land disposal sites shall be effectively maintained and operated at all
times so that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination
of ground waters which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In
event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, or failure of the irrigation area to adequately absorb
the wastewater, the Permittee, shall take such immediate corrective action
as may be required by the Division of Environmental Management.
7. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this Permit,
shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission
will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if indicated,
will extend the Permit for such period of time and under such conditions
and limitations as it may deem appropriate. _
8. Adequate facilities shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from carrying
any disposed or stored material into the receiving stream.
9. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the City_ of Newton of the
responsibility for damages to surface or ground waters resulting from the
operation of this facility.
10. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge
system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater into the surface waters
of the State.
11. No type of sludge other than that from the City of Newton's Clark Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant shall be placed on the land application disposal
site.
12. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface
runoff from conveying pollutants from the sludge application area onto the
adjacent property and/or surface waters.
13. Sludge shall not be applied in inclement weather or until 24 hours following
a rainfall event of a -inch or greater in 24 hours. Emergency sludge disposal
measures shall be approved by the Division of Environmental Management.
14. A 100-foot buffer shall be maintained between the appropriate land owner's
property line and any applied sludge.
15. The site shall be adequately limed to a soil pH of 6.5 prior to sludge application.
16. Maximum slope for sludge application shall be 10% for surface application and
18% for subsurface applications.
17. A 50-foot buffer shall be maintained between drainageways, a 100-foot buffer
shall be maintained between each landowner's property lines, and a 400-foot
buffer shall be maintained between any residence and any applied sludge.

Permit No. 9848R
Page 3
18. A recorded log of applications including amounts applied, dates, whether
injected or incorporated, coordinates of application, etc. , shall be maintained
at the wastewater treatment plant as a permanent record.
19. Surface applied sludge sill be plowed or disced in immediately after
application on lands with no cover crop established.
20. Public access to land application sites shall be controlled during active
site use and for the 12-month period following the land application event.
21. No liquid sludge will be applied by surface or subsurface application
within 100 feet of any surface water or well, or within 200 feet of any
triP
of public water supply.
22. Noshall be disposed in area subject to the 100-year flood.
23. The owner of the disposal site shall be furnished an analysis of sludge
delivered to the site annually.
24. No root or leaf crops for direct public consumption shall be raised on these
sites for a period of eighteen (18) months following sludge applications.
-Sludge -applications-. shall -not -exceed:,...._ ------ .._._..._-
A.1. Annual loadings:
1. PAN 250lbs/acre/year
2. PO 100lbs/acre/year
3. K 150lbs/acre/year
4. C d 0.45 1 bs /acre /year
B. Cumulative Loadings:
1.
Cd
8.9lbs/acre
2.
Pb
890 I bs /acre
3.
Zn
445 ibs/acre
4.
'C u
222.5 1 bs /acre
5..
Ni
222.5 lbs/acre
26. Sludge shall be uniformly applied so to avoid runoff, ponding or erosion.
27. The additions should not exceed the needs of the crop being grown based
upon current soil and sludge analysis.

Permit No. 9848R
Page 4
28. This Permit shall become voidable unless the agreements between the
City of Newton and the land owners listed below are in full force and effect:
Site No. Owner Acres
1 Sigmon Dairy Farm, Inc. 424.5
2 Ms. Wanda K. Bost 35
3 Ms. Etta M. Frye 21
TOTAL 4$07._5
29. Site No. 4 (John Lentz Property) is deleted from consideration and not
included in the renewed Permit.
30. Lactating dairy animals shall not be grazed on sludge applied areas for
a period of one year following sludge application. All other animals
should not be grazed on sludge'applied land within 30-day period following
the sludge application. Application sites that are to be also used for
grazing shall have fencing that will be used to prevent access after each
application.
31. The Permitt shall .submit a current composite sludge analysis report
and a„summary_ of_.,all__ applicatons., -..annually_, to..the _North -Carolina-.-,-.-
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, Mooresville
Regional Office(919 North Main Street, Mooresville; North Carolina
28115. The 'sludge analysis report shall contain'at least the following:
Parameter Units
a... Solids
o
b.
Lead
Ibs /dry ton
c.
Cadmium
Ibs/dry ton
d.
N ickel
Ibs /dry ton
e.
Copper
Ibs /dry ton
f.
Zinc
lbs/dry ton
g.
Residual Chlorine
Ibs/dry ton
h.
PO4 and P
lbs /dry ton
i.
' TKN
Ibs/dry ton
j.
NH3'as N
Ibs/dry ton
k.
NO2 + NO3
Ibs.dry ton
I.
Chromium, Total
lbs.dry ton
m.
PH
S. U.
n.
PCB
ppm (dry weight)
32. The summary of sludge applications shall specify the date of application,
location of application and loading rates for nutrients, metals and hyduaulic.
33. The Permittee shall contact the Mooresville Regional Office to obtain
proper forms and assistance in maintaining proper records and submitting
reports.
34. No land application of sludge shall be conducted where the depth to the
seasonal high water table is less than three feet.

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Permit No. 9848R
Page 5
35. Four monitor wells, one upgradient and three downgradient, shall be
installed to monitor groundwater quality at the Sigmon Brother site.
The location and construction details for these wells shall be by approval
of the Mooresville Regional Office, from which a well construction permit
must be obtained.
36.. Additional monitor wells may be required as deemed necessary by the
Division of Environmental Management.
37. The monitor wells shall be sampled initially after construction and
every March, July; and November thereafter for the following parameters:
NO3 pH
Total. Ammonia TOC
TDS - Chloride
.Total Coliforms Water Levels
T-he-measurement of water level shall be made prior to sampling for the remaining
paramter
38. Should cumulative applications of metal exceed those limitations indicated
in Item No. 25 on page 3, the Permittee shall take whatever remedial actions
may be required by the Division of Environmental Management including,
but not limited to, inclusion of the following statement as a part of the
property deed:
_._...._. .__...._ _. __ :I[Portions`of-this-property- have--received-solid waste at-----,... -
high metals application rates and care should be taken
food chain crops are grown due to a possible health
hazard."
39. Groundwater monitoring reports shall be forwarded to the Mooresville
Regional Supervisor with sixty (60) days of each sampling.
40. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are operated in
accordance with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting
data.
41. Diversion or bypassing of the sludge from the sludge land application site
is prohibited.
Permit issued this the 10th day of March, 1986.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
I� Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Manageme t
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin; _ Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. R. D. Whisenant, Manager
City of Newton
Post Office Box 550
Newton', North Carolina 28658
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
January 28, 1986
Subject: Application for Permit
Renewal/Amendment
Land Application of Sludge
City of Newton
Permit No. 9848
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear.Mr, Whisenant:
The Mooresville Regional Office is currently reviewing your application
--to renew and -amend the subject Permit to include several proposed new sites
in -addition to the existing permitted land application site. At this point,
it appears that each of the proposed sites are suitable for land application
and warrant our favorable recommendation with the exception of the John Lentz
property . .
The John Lentz property appears to be suitable in every respect except
for its.'proximity to Newtons' water intake. We are aware that the City has
recently petitioned that the Jacobs Fork watershed be upgraded to a Class
WS-II watershed. A requisite for such classification is that the local
government adopt a.land use management plan that protects the water supply
..from non -point source pollution.
Although we do not believe the proper use of this site would present
a significant or immediate threat to the water supply, we believe it would
be inconsistent with the requirements for protecting WS-II watersheds due
to its potential as a contributor of non -point source pollution.
This matter was discussed with your Superintendent of Water and Wastewater
Treatment, Mr. Dwight Wilson, by telephone on January 27, 1986, and he has
agreed that it is in everyone's best interest that this site be deleted from
consideration. Therefore, the Mooresville Regional Office will include in
its report to the Raleigh Central Office that the John Lentz property be
deleted from consideration.
919 North Main Street, P.O. Box 950, Mooresville, N.C. 28115-0950 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. R. D. Whisenant
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January 28, 1986
If this is not acceptable to you or if you have any questions concerning
this matter, please contact Mr. Thurman Horne (704/663-1699) by no later than
February 10, 1986.
cc: Mr. Bob Holman
Mr. Cecil Madden
Catawba County Health Department
Bukmeister Wright and Associates
Mr. Bob Cheek
.Ar. Jesse Wells
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Sincerely,
Ronald McMillan
Regional Supervisor

.. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GROUNDWATER SECTION
January 9, 1986
MEMORANDUM
TO: Arthur Mouberry
THROUGH: Bob Cheek p6c
FROM: Len Bramble
SUBJECT: City of Newton/Clark Creek'WWTP
Amendment -to Existing Non -Discharge Permit
Land Application of Sludge
Catawba County
APN006197/GW8599
(Cecil Madden :-DEM SERG Review Engineer)
�T. C. DEFT. OF NgFUM
RESOURCE; AND �
COM IUNITY T?E` i02 rEN� i
JAN
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The Groundwater Section has reviewed the subject permit
application and have no objections to the proposed project given the
following recommended conditions:
(1) No land application of sludge should be conducted where the
depth to the seasonal high water.table is less than three
feet.
(2) Four monitor wells, one upgradient and three downgradient,
should be installed to monitor groundwater quality at the
Sigmon Brothers site. The location and construction details
for these wells should be by approval of the Mooresville
Regional Office, from which a well construction permit must
be obtained.
(3) The monitor wells should be sampled initially after
construction and every March, July, and November thereafter
for the following parameters:
NO33
Total Ammonia
TDS
Total Coliforms
pH
TO C
Chloride
Water Levels
The measurement of water level should be made prior to
sampling for the remaining parameters.
LB/lb/102a
cc: Ron McMillan/Bill Crawford
Central Files
Permit Issuance Files

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V State of North Carolina
Deparp lAW 609Natural Resources and Community Development
Wamm Division of Environmental Management
E395PPNorth Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
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Dear '' a �� ' TAl f.a.i
We a knowledge receipt of the following documents:
permit application - APN ) '- f cl —7
engineering plans
specifications
other.
Your project has been assigned to , ' �" �.. / // �� /V A) for a detailed engineering review.
All project documents will be reviewed with respect to the proposed wastewater facilities. This review will not commit
this Division to approving any expansion of these treatment facilities or increase of flowrate in the future.
Prior to the issuance of the permit, you will be advised of the recommendations any comments of this Division.
You will also be informed of any matter which needs to be resolved.
Our reviews are scheduled based on receipt date of complete informations. The items checked below are needed
before your project can be reviewed.
permit application (copies enclosed)
engineering plans (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
specifications (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
other additional information detailed on attachment
The above checked information is needed byIf not received, your application
package will be returned as incomplete. Please be aware that the Division's .?fi(—)C-') ? ='-=a %! ! t" Regional Office
must provide RECOMMENDATIONS from the Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project,
prior to final action by the Division.
If you have any questions, please call the review engineer at this telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,. {
CC: AA CH. t V a- y� .� ' C* % � r) t f + (i %^�. 5 � l ' ` � y
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North'Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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NAME OF WWTP:
OWNER OF WWTP:
LOCATION OF WWTP:
TYPE OF SLUDGE
N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STANDARD
AGREEMENT FOR THE LAND APPLICATION
OF WASTE SLUDGE ON PRIVATE LAND
WASTEWATER TREATMENT:PLANT
FARM NO.
FIELD NO.
LOCATION OF LAND
OWNER OF PROPERTY
LESSEE OF PROPERTY —
LAND USE OR CROPPING PATTERNS
INTENDED USE OR DISPOSITION OF CROPS
The undersigned land owner or his representative hereby permits.the
hereinafter referred to as the Permittee, to 1pply sludge from -the
Wastewater Treatment Plant upon the land at the location shown
as described in the attached -documents -in accordance_with:the.restrictions, stipula-
tions and exceptions shown below. 'The landowner or his:.representative receives; in--
consideration,.full use of the nutrient value of the-applied.sludge_while_the Permittee
receives, in consideration, the use of the land described above.for-the disposal of _.
digested sludge. This agreement shall remain in effect.for an initial period -of..-
( ) years.. Following the initial
period, this agreement -shall remain -in effect from one year to the next year
until cancelled as. stipulated,_below. The -undersigned land owner or his.representative
and the Permittee agree to abide with the following restrictions and stipulations until
such time as written notification, given ninety (90) days in advance, modifies or cancels
this agreement.
RESTRICTIONS: --

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SLUDGE -APPLICATION AGREEMENT
(Continued)
STIPULATIONS:
1. The landowner or -his representative hereby authorizes-the.Permittee, County
and State officials or their representatives to inspect each.parcel of proper-
ty prior to, during, and after sludge application and toy -establish monitoring _
facilities on or near the application site as required=_hy_the sludge disposal
permit. __-
2. The landowner or his representative authorizes the Permittee, County and State
officials or their representatives to take necessary soil, -.surface and ground
water samples during the term of, and twelve (12.) months after termination -of,
this Agreement.. _
3. The Permittee will provide each landowner or his representative with a copy of
the land application permit as issued by the lei. C. Department of Natural Resouc-
es and Community Development (NCNRCD) Division of Environmental Management .(DEM)
.for the land described above prior to commencement of sludge application. The
NCNR-CD-DEM permit will delineate maximum application rates,- limitations and
other restrictions prescribed by the laws and regulations:-
4. The Permittee has provided the landowner or his representative with information
and -data concerning the program for land application of sludge to privately
owned lands which includes an analysis of constituents -of -the sludge, sludge
application methods and schedules for typical cropping patterns and a descrip-
tion of the equipment used by the Permittee for sludge applica.tion.-.-
5,. The Permittee will furnish each landowner or his representative with a copy of
laboratory analysis stating constituents of the sludge:'prior to the commencement
of each sludge application.-- _.. -
6. The Permittee will furnish each landowner or his representative with a copy of
the results of each soil analysis.
7. The landowner or his representative will be responsible for properly liming the
land to a pH of 6.5 before each application of sludge. The pH of the land be-
fore and after the'application of lime will be determined in accordance with
Stipulation 2'above.
8. The landowner or his representative will inform the Permittee of any revisions
or modifications to the intended.use and cropping patterns shown above at least
twelve (12) months prior to each planting season to enable -the Permittee to
amend this Agreement and schedule applications at appropriate periods. Within
the limits of the NCNRCD permit, the owner or his representative and the Permit -
tee will determine sludge application rates and schedules based on crop patterns
and the results of soil samples.
9. No crops for human consumption shall''be raised on the land.
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10. The landowner or his representativesior -successors shall adhere to the provisions
of this Agreement for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the most
recent sludge application. _
ll.. The Permittee will exercise all reasonable care and precautions in the execution
of this Agreement. The Permittee will not be held liable for any damage to the
property or persons in the execution of this Agreement not due directly to negli-
gence on behalf of the Permittee.
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SLUDGE APPLICATION AGREEMENT
(Continued)
STIPULATIONS:
12. Should the landowner or his"representative leas$ -:otherwise permit the
use of the land by a third party the landowner shall be responsible to
insure the third party agrees and,complies with the terms, -and conditions
of this Agreement. __ :_ .
13. The existing lessee, if any, of the site agrees, by execution of this
Agreement, to comply with all provisions of this Agreement.
14. In consideration of the signing of this Agreement, the parties thereto for
themselves, their agents, officials, employees and servants agree not to
discriminate in any manner on the basis of race, color, creed or national
origin with reference to the subject matter of this Agreement, no matter
how remote.
.15. This Agreement shall be binding on the grantees, the successors and assigns
of the parties hereto with reference to the subject matter- of this Agreement.
16. The land application -disposal sites shall not be grazed within thirty (30)'
days after the last.sludge application by any animals whose products (includ-
ing their meat) .is consumed by humans.
17. In any future transfer of the land where sludge lids been applied, -a notice
shall be given to the new land owner that gives full details as to the sludge
constituents, volume, -etc. that was applied or incorporated at this site.
EXCEPTIONS:-

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SLUDGE APPLICATION AGREEMENT
(Continued)
LAND OWNER OR LESSEE
DATE
PERMITTEE
NORTH CAROLINA
WAKE COUNTY
I, the undersigned Notary Public,. do hereby certify that.
personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the
due execution of the forgoing instrument.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal this day of'--. ,
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My Commission Expires
NOTARY PUBLIC
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ATTACMENT
Before a permit can be Issued the following Item should be:addressed.--
A 100-00
permit processing fee Mould be submitteld..tq this Division.
The check should be made payable to the North Carolina, Department of Natural
ReAources; and Community Development.
It -should be nailed to:
Mr. Gil VInzani, SupervIsor'
State Fmalneering Rewlew'Group
Division of tal. -Management
F_ 0. Box 27687
Rala4s&- Morth Carollsm _27611-7687
Please identify the project for v6ic the payment Is -being siade-by putting the
APKW jj.U_ OWN F= ZMMW or pro jem description on . the _chec3k-_ Inc3
only one project fee on each cbec*—
In order to avoid sending more r4m one payment, the engineer or other partlea
should consult 4.th the applIcAut rn4nv psyment-
One copy of the attached agreement must be completed for each landowner.
These documents with original signatores (not photocopies) must be sub-
mitted.p this office prior to reissuance or amendment.
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OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CO
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FACILITIES, Si^I�.'R
SYS'IEZ, S:UXER SYS'Iall VISIONS, AND
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lesources &Community Development
ames B. Hunt:,J[,:; Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary
December 30, 1983
Mr. R. D. Whisenant, Manager
City of Newton
P. 0. Box 550
Newton, North Carolina 28658
SUBJECT: Permit No. 9848
City of Newton
Clark Creek Wastewater
Sludge Land Application
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Whisenant:
DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Robert F. Helms
Director
Telephone [phone]
Treatment Plant
In accordance with.your application received August 23, 1983, we are for-
warding herewith.Permit No. 9848, dated December 30, 1983, to the City of Newton
for the operation of the subject non -discharge type wastewater sludge land appli-
cation system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31,
1985 and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to be con-
tended. Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this
matter, please contact Mr. Richard R. Rohrbaugh, telephone No. 919/733-5083,
ext. 10.4.
Sincerely yours,
Original Signed By
W. LEE FLENliNG, JR., for
Robert F. Helms
cc: Catawba County Health Department
Burmeister, Wright and Associates,/ P.A.
Mr. Forrest R. Westall /
Mooresville Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Manager
Mr. Arthur Mouberry
RRR/cgc
POLL UTION PREVENTION PAYS
P. 0. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH y/
P E R M I T
For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General
Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and
Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
City of Newton
Catawba County
'IFNR05
operation of wastewater sludge land application system for the disposal of 5 million
gallons per year of sludge from the City of Newton's Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant to approximately 338 acres -of land owned by Sigmon Brothers, Inc. with no
discharge to the surface waters of the State,
pursuant to the application received August 23, 1983, and in conformity with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting data, subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development and con—
sidered a part of this permit.
This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 1985,
and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are operated in
accordance with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data.
2. This Permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
descirbed in the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the soil to
adequately absorb the wastes, and may be rescinded unless the facilities
are maintained and operated in a manner which will protect the assigned water
quality standards of the surface waters, and prevent any contamination of the
ground waters which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use.

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Permit No. 9848
Page Two
5. In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactoruly including the creation
of nuisance conditions attributed to storage,transportation, or application,
the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as may be required
by this Division.
6. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management
to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
7. Any monitoring wells shall be constructed in accordance with 10 NCAC 2C 0.0100.
Placement, construction, and sampling and reporting schedules shall be coordinated
with the Division's Groundwater Section and the Mooresville Regional Office.
8. Suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained year round on all sites as
described in the application supporting data.
9. Application rates shall not exceed the following values for the corresponding
site cover crop.
a. sudan/sorgum
180
lb.
PAN/Ac/Yr.
b. corn
160
lb.
PAN/Ac/Yr.
c. barley/soybeams
100
lb.
PAN/Ac/Yr.
10. No root or leaf crops for public consumption shall be raised on these sites.
11. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the City of Newton of the
responsibility for damages to surface or ground waters resulting from the
operation of this facility.
12. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a nondischarge
system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater into the surface waters of
the State.
13. No type of sludge other than that from the City of Newton Clark Creek Waste-
water Treatment Plant shall be placed on the land application disposal site.
14. Sludge shall not be applied in inclement weather or until 24 hours following
a rainfall event of 2-inch or greater in 24 hours. Emergency sludge disposal
measures shall be approved by the Division of Environmental Management.
15. The sites shall be adequately limed to a soil pH of 6.5 prior to sludge
application and shall be maintained at a minimum pH of 6.0 at all times.
16. In event any future transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new
owner that gives full details as to the materials applied or incoporated at
this site.
17. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the City of
Newton, and Sigmon Brothers, Inc. is in full force and effect.

Permit No. 9848
Page Three
18. Buffer zones shall be maintained from applied sludge as follows:
a. 50-ft. wet weather drainage ways and erosion prone areas.
b.. 100-,ft. to property lines
C. 100-ft. to surface waters
d. 200-ft. to any tributary of a public water supply.
19. Boundaries for the application shall be delineated and adequately marked
prior to beginning sludge application.
20. All grazing by animals whose products are consumed by humans shall be prevented
for a minimum of 30 days following the last application.
21. Each.sludge application site shall be posted with signs indicating that it is
being used for "land disposal of sludge from the City of Newton Wastewater
Treatment Plant."
22. A permenant record of sludge land application shall include, but is not limited
to inclusion of:
a. volume of sludge applied
b. specific location of application
C. date of application
d. amount of nutrients applied
e. amount of metals applied.
23. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Permit,
shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the commission will
review the adequacy of the facilities described therein,and if indicated, will
extend the Permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limita-
tions as it may deem appropriate.
24. Sludge from the Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is approved for application
to the following sites all owned by Sigmon Brothers, Inc. within the g
rates indicated.
Site No.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
Loading Rate
Size (Acre)
(Gal/Ac/Yr.)
11.0
40,000
13.0
60,000
46.0
40,000
4.0
5,000
14.5
6,000
9.5
32,000
33.0
50,000
36.5
32,000
38.5
50,000
13.5
9,000
20.0
32,000
13.0
50,000
Cont' d.

.' .
Permit No. 9848
Page Four
Loading Rate
Site No. Size (Acre) (Gal/Ac/Yr.)
15 10.0 60,000
.16 40.5 40,000
17 5.5 40,000
18 3.5 60,000
19 26.5 5,000
Sludge shall be uniformly applied so as not to prevent erosion and p< —
during application.
Permit issued this the 30th day of December, 1983.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Original Signed By
W. LEE FLEMING, JR., for
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No, 9848

46
APN 006197
Permit No. 9848
WATER QUALITY SECTION STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I - INSPECTION OF PROPOSED/EXISTING SLUDGE LAND APPLICATION SITES
1. a. Place visited: City of Newton Wastewater Treatment Plant
b. Mailing Address: City of Newton
Post Office Box 550
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Catawba County
2. Date of Investigation: 6/5/85 Date of Report: 1/22 86
3. By: J. Thurman Horne, P. E.
4. a. Person contacted: D . B Rubin; Recil Wright, P. E.; Dwight Wilson
b. Phone No.: 704/464-5014 (Dwight Wilson)
5. Directions to site: Site No. 1 (Sigmon Brothers Farm) - The existing
site surrounds the intersection of S. R. 2012 and S. R. 2013. Site
No. 2 (Bost Property) - From the intersection of S. R. 1005 and S. R.
2007, travel west on S. R. 2007 approximately 0.2 mile. The proposed
site is on the left (south) side of S. R. 2007. Site No. 3 (Frye
Property) - From the intersection of S. R. 1005 and S. R. 2007,
travel west on S. R. 2007 approximately 0.9 mile, turn left onto a
one lane dirt/gravel road (no name or number), travel south approx-
imately 0.1 mile. The proposed site is at the end of the dirt/gravel
road. Site No. 4 (Lentz Property) - From the intersection of S. R.
1139 and N. C. Highway 10, travel north on S. R. 1139 approximately
3 miles. The proposed site is on the right (east) side of S. R.
1139 approximately.0.2 mile south of the crossing of S. R. 1139
over Jacob Fork Creek.
6. USGS Quad No.: E13NE; E13SE; and E14SW (see attached map)
7. Size (land available for application -including buffers): Site No. 1 -
424.5 acres, Site No. 2 - 2-35 acres, Site No. 3 - 21 acres and
Site No. 4 - 22 acres.
8. Topography: All sites are gently rolling -with slopes generally less than
10%. The sites are presently being used for pasture and small grains.
Of the sites investigated, only the Sigmon Brothers Farm (Site No. 1)
appears to have a portion of land in proximity to a flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: Each of the proposed sites..are located
in the proximity of rural housing such that adequate buffers (400
ft. min.) must be maintained between the application perimeter and
the houses. Housing is scattered in the vicinity of the application
sites and there are no clustered developments close by.

a
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Page Two
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED/EXISTING SLUDGE LAND APPLICATION PROGRAM
1. Existing Facilities: The City proposes to dispose of sludge generated
at its Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility. The facility is a
5.0 MGD extended aeration plant which is presently treating approx-
imately 2.7 MGD. Sludge is processed through a gravity thickener
with lime stabilization before being hauled in tanker trucks to
land application sites. At present, the City has one (1) approved
site (Site No. 1 - Sigmon Brothers Farm - Permit No. 9848). Sludge
is surface applied and disced into the soil except on pasture lands.
The City has submitted an EP toxicity analysis that indicates that
the sludge.is non -hazardous.
The City's analysis of metals and nutrient concentrations indicates
that the sludge is generally typical of sludges from municipal
wastewater treatment plants, with no unusual metals concentrations.
Sludge pH is rather high (11.7 s.u.) which is typical of lime
stabilized sludge. Phosphorous content is higher than the average
for municipal sludges, but not greater than the typical range.
Part III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Evaluation: The proposed application sites, with the exception of
Site No. 4, appear to be well suited for land application provided
allowable loading rates and appropriate buffer zones are maintained.
The combination of higher than average pH and phosphorous in the
sludge should be a benefit to the receiver sites since these soils
are a little low for pH and in need of additional phosphorous (as
per discussion with Mr. Ed Nolly, Catawba County Extension Chairman,
SCS).
Site No. 4, although suitable in every other respect, may not be
acceptable due to its location within the watershed of Newton's
water supply. Newton has submitted a resolution (dated December
18, 1985) to the Environmental Management Commission requesting
reclassification of their water supply (Jacobs Fork Creek) from the,
present WS-III to a more protective WS-II. The proposed application
site is located approximately 1000 feet from Jacobs Fork Creek,
approximately 2.3 miles upstream of Newton's municipal water intake.
Although the proper use of this site for land application should not
present a significant immediate threat to the water supply, the proposal
appears to be inconsistent with requirements for WS-II watersheds.
As a part of considering a request to upgrade the water supply
category, the City must submit a local land use management plan
that demonstrates their commitment to protect the water supply from
non -point sources of pollution. Whereas the City has more than
enough acreage available in the remaining sites (Nos. 1, 2 and 3),
Site No. 4 should be deleted due to its potential as a contributor
to non -point source pollution within the Jacobs Fork Creek watershed.
A letter has been sent to the City Manager advising that Site No. 4
(John Lentz Property) has been deleted from further consideration.

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Page Three
As indicated in Dr. Rubins' report, Copper and Phosphorous are the
limiting constituents. Dr. Rubin has recommended that maximum
annual applications be limited to the Phosphorous uptake for the
cover crops (100 lbs/acre/yr). Following this recommendation, the
proposed sites will have a minimum site life (based on Copper
accumulations) of 22.6 years. Actual site life may vary depending
on actual loading rates. (Note: Limiting applications to plant
Phosphorous uptake is a conservative approach which ignores the
Phosphorous fixation potential of the soil. Although conservative
with respect to Phosphorous, it results in a good agronomic balance
by best utilizing nutrient loadings while extending site life.)
2. Recommendations and/or Special Conditions: It is recommended that
the Permit be renewed for a period of -five (5) years to allow land
application on the existing Site No. 1 and the proposed Sites No.
2 and 3.
It is suggested that the Permit contain the following special conditions:
1. This Permit shall become voidable unless.the facilities are
constructed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications
and other supporting data.
2. This Permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume
of wastes described in the application and other supporting
data.
3. This Permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the
soil to adequately absorb the wastes, and may be rescinded unless
the facilities are installed, maintained and operated in a manner
which will protect the assigned water quality standards of the
surface waters and ground waters.
4. If any nuisance condition arises concerning the land application
operations of the sites including creation of an odor problem,
the City of Newton shall terminate the sludge disposal operation
immediately after notification by the Division of Environmental
Management.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the sludge
land application site is prohibited.
6. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a
non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater
into the surface waters of the State.
7. This Permit is not transferable.
8. The issuance of this Permit shall not relieve the City of Newton
of the responsibility for damages to surface or ground waters
resulting from the operation of this facility.

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Page Four
9. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and
surface runoff from conveying pollutants from the sludge application
area onto the adjacent property and/or surface waters.
10. Sludge shall not be applied in inclement weather or until 24 hours
following a rainfall event of k inch or greater in 24 hours.
Emergency sludge disposal measures shall be approved by the
Division of Environmental Management.
11. The land disposal sites shall be effectively maintained and
operated at all times so that there is no discharge to the surface
waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which will render
then unsatisfactory for normal use. In event the facilities fail
to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, or failure of the application area to adequately
absorb the wastewater, the Permittee, shall take such immediate
corrective action as maybe required by the Division of Environ-
mental Management.
12. No sludges.other than those from the City of Newton, Clark Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant, shall be applied to the sludge
disposal sites.
13. A 100-foot buffer shall be maintained between the appropriate
land owner's property line and any applied sludge.
14. A 50 foot buffer shall be maintained between drainageways, a 100
foot buffer shall be maintained between each landowner's property
lines, and a 400 foot buffer shall be maintained between any
residence and any applied sludge.
15. No liquid sludge will be applied by surface or subsurface
application within 100 feet of any surface water or well, or
within 200 feet of any tributary of public water supply.
16. Maximum slope for sludge application shall be 10% for surface
application and 18% for subsurface applications. -
17. No sludge shall be disposed in areas subject to the 100-year
flood.
18. The owner of the disposal site shall be furnished an analysis of
sludge delivered to the site annually.
19. A recorded log of applications including amounts applied, dates,
whether injected or incorporated, coordinates of application, etc.,
shall be maintained at the wastewater treatment plant as a
permanent record.

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Page Five
20. Should cumulative applications of metals exceed those limitations
indicated in Item No. 26 below, the Permittee shall take whatever
remedial actions may be required by the Division of Environmental
Management including, but not limited to, inclusion of the following
statement as a part of the property deed:
"Portions of this property have received solid waste at high
metals application rates and care should be taken when food
chain crops are grown due to a possible health hazard."
21. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of
this Permit, shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the
request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities
described therein, and if indicated, will extend the Permit for
such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as
it may deem appropriate.
22. Sludge shall be evenly applied and then plowed or disced in within
24 hours after application where no cover crop is established.
23. Soil shall be analyzed annually and, if necessary, limed to
insure that the pH is maintained at a minimum of 6.5 s.u.
24. No root or leaf crops for direct public consumption shall be
raised on these sites for a period of eighteen (18) months
following sludge applications.
25. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental
Management to insure surface and ground water protection will be
established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall
be followed.
a. Monitoring wells shall be constructed and sampling schedules
arranged as required by the Division of Environmental Management
and constructed in accordance with 15 NCAC 2C 0.0100.
b. Initially, groundwater monitoring shall be conducted at Site No. 1
(Sigmon Bros. Farm) using (1) up gradient and three (3) down gradient
wells. Contact the Mooresville Groundwater Regional Supervisor
for well siting and other related questions.
*c. The wells shall be sampled initially and then quarterly for
Reports shall be forwarded to the Mooresville Groundwater .
Regional Supervisor within sixty (60) days of each sampling.

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Page Six
26. Sludge applications shall not exceed:
A. Annual Loadings:
1. PAN 250 lbs/acre/yr
3. K 4 100 lbs/acre/yr
150 lbs/acre/yr
4. Cd 0.45 lbs/acre/year
B. Cumulative Loadings:
1.
Cd
8.9 lbs/acre
2.
Pb
890 lbs/acre
3.
Zn
445 lbs/acre
4.
Cu
222.5 lbs/acre
5.
Ni
222.5 lbs/acre
Sludge shall be uniformly applied so to avoid runoff, ponding
or erosion.
The additions should not exceed the needs of the crops being
grown based upon current soil and sludge analysis.
27. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled
during active site use and for the 12-month period following the
last application event.
28. Lactating dairy animals shall not be grazed on sludge applied
areas for a period of one year following sludge application.
All other animals should not be grazed on sludge applied land
within 30-day period following the sludge application.
Application sites that are to be also used for grazing shall have
fencing that will be used to prevent access after each application.
29. The Permittee shall submit a current composite sludge analysis
report and a summary of all appications, annually, to the North
Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development,
Mooresville Regional Office (919 North Main Street, Mooresville,
North Carolina 28115). The sludge analysis report shall contain
at least the following:
Parameter
Units
a.
Solids
b.
Lead
lbs/dry
ton
c.
Cadmium
lbs/dry
ton
d.
Nickel
lbs/dry
ton
e.
Copper
lbs/dry
ton
f.
Zinc
lbs/dry
ton
g.
Residual Chlorine
lbs/dry
t`on
h.
i.
PO4 as P
TKN
lbs/dry
ton
lbs/dry
ton

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Page Seven
Parameter Units
j. NH3 as N lbs/dry ton
k. NO2 + NO lbs/dry ton
1. Chromium, Total lbs/dry ton
m. pH S.U.
n. PCB
ppm (dry weight)
The summary of sludge applications shall specify the dates of
application, location of application and loading rates for
nutrients, metals and hydraulic.
The Permittee shall contact the Mooresville Regional Office to
obtain proper forms and assistance in maintaining proper records
and submitting reports.
30. This Permit shall become voidable unless the agreements between
the City of Newton and the land owners listed below are in full
force and effect:
Site No. Owner Acres
1 Sigmon Dairy Farm, Inc. 424.5
2 Ms. Wanda K. Bost 35
3 Ms. Etta M. Frye 21
TOTAL 480.5
Site No. 4 (John Lentz Property) should be deleted from consideration
and not included in the renewed Permit.
*The Groundwater Section should be asked to provide the suggested constituents
for groundwater monitoring,
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APN 006197
Permit No. 9848
WATER QUALITY SECTION STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I - INSPECTION OF PROPOSED/EXISTING SLUDGE LAND APPLICATION SITES
1. a. Place visited: City of Newton Wastewater Treatment Plant
b. Mailing Address: City of Newton
Post Office Box 550
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Catawba County
2. Date of Investigation: 6/5/85 Date of Report: 1/22/86
3. By: J . Thurman Horne, P . E i<�
4. a. Person contacted: D B Rubin; Recil Wright, P. E.; Dwight Wilson
b. Phone No.: 704/464-5014 (Dwight Wilson)
5. Directions to site: Site No. 1 (Sigmon Brothers Farm) - The existing
site surrounds the intersection of S. R. 2012 and S. R. 2013. Site
No. 2 (Bost Property) - From the intersection of S. R. 1005 and S. R.
2007, travel west on S. R. 2007 approximately 0.2 mile. The -proposed
site is on the left (south) side of S. R. 2007. Site No. 3 (Frye
Property) - From the intersection of S. R. 1005 and S. R. 2007,
travel west on S. R. 2007 approximately 0.9 mile, turn left onto a
one lane dirt/gravel road (no name or number), travel south approx-
imately 0.1 mile. The proposed site is at the end of the dirt/gravel
road. Site No. 4 (Lentz Property) - From the intersection of S. R.
1139 and N. C. Highway 10, travel north on S. R. 1139 approximately
3 miles. The proposed site is on the right (east) side of S. R.
1139 approximately.0.2 mile south of the crossing of S. R. 1139
over Jacob Fork Creek.
6. USGS Quad No.: E13NE; E13SE; and E14SW (see attached map)
7. Size (land available for application -including buffers): Site No. 1 -
424.5 acres, Site No. 2 - 2-35 acres, Site No. 3 - 21 acres and
Site No. 4 - 22 acres.
8. Topography: All sites are gently rolling with slopes generally less than
10%. The sites are presently being used for pasture and small grains.
Of the sites investigated, only the Sigmon Brothers Farm (Site No. 1)
appears to have a portion of land in proximity to a flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: Each of the proposed sites..are located
in the proximity of rural housing such that adequate buffers (400
ft. min.) must be maintained between the application perimeter and
the houses. Housing is scattered in the vicinity of the application
sites and there are no clustered developments close by.

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Page Two
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED/EXISTING SLUDGE LAND APPLICATION PROGRAM
1. Existing Facilities: The City proposes to dispose of sludge generated
at its Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility. The facility is a
5.0 MGD extended aeration plant which is presently treating approx-
imately 2.7 MGD. Sludge is processed through a gravity thickener
with lime stabilization before being hauled in tanker trucks to
land application sites. At present, the City has one (1) approved
site (Site No. 1 - Sigmon Brothers Farm - Permit No. 9848). Sludge
is surface applied and disced into the soil except on pasture lands.
The City has submitted an EP toxicity analysis that indicates that
the sludge is non -hazardous.
The City's analysis of metals and nutrient concentrations indicates
that the sludge is generally typical of sludges from municipal
wastewater treatment plants, with no unusual metals concentrations.
Sludge pH is rather high (11.7 s.u.) which is typical of lime
stabilized sludge. Phosphorous content is higher than the average
for municipal sludges, but not greater than the typical range.
Part III - EVALUATION AND'RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Evaluation: The proposed application sites, with the exception of
Site No. 49 appear to be well suited for land application provided
allowable loading rates and appropriate buffer zones are maintained.
The combination of higher than average pH and phosphorous in the
sludge should be a benefit to the receiver sites since these soils
are a little low for pH and in need of additional phosphorous (as
per discussion with Mr. Ed Nolly, Catawba County Extension Chairman,
SCS) .
Site No. 4, although suitable in every other respect, may not be
acceptable due to its location within the watershed of Newton's
water supply. Newton has submitted a resolution (dated December
18, 1985) to the Environmental Management Commission requesting
reclassification of their water supply (Jacobs Fork Creek) from the
present WS-III to a more protective WS-II. The proposed application
site is located approximately 1000 feet from Jacobs Fork Creek,
approximately 2.3 miles upstream of Newton's municipal water intake.
Although the proper use of this site.for land application should not
present a significant immediate threat to the water supply, the proposal
appears to be inconsistent with requirements for WS-II watersheds.
As a part of considering a request to upgrade the water supply
category, the City must submit a local land use management plan
that demonstrates their commitment to protect the water supply from
non -point sources of pollution. Whereas the City has more than
enough acreage available in the remaining sites (Nos. 1, 2 and 3),
Site No. 4 should be deleted due to its potential as a contributor
to non -point source pollution within the Jacobs Fork Creek watershed.
A letter has been sent to the City Manager advising that Site No. 4
(John Lentz Property) has been deleted from further consideration.

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Page Three
As indicated in Dr. Rubins' report, Copper and Phosphorous are the
limiting constituents. Dr. Rubin has recommended that maximum
annual applications be limited to the Phosphorous uptake for the
cover crops (100 lbs/acre/yr). Following this recommendation, the
proposed sites will have a minimum site life (based on Copper
accumulations) of 22.6 years. Actual site life may vary depending
on actual loading rates. (Note: Limiting applications to plant
Phosphorous uptake is a conservative approach which ignores the
Phosphorous fixation potential of the soil. Although conservative
with respect to Phosphorous, it results in a good agronomic balance
by best utilizing nutrient loadings while extending site life.)
2. Recommendations and/or Special Conditions: It is recommended that
the Permit be renewed for a period of five (5) years to allow land
application on the existing Site No. 1 and the proposed Sites No.
2 and 3.
It is suggested that the Permit contain the following special conditions:
1. This Permit shall become voidable unless.the facilities are
constructed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications
and other supporting data.
2. This Permit is. effective only with respect to the nature and volume
of wastes described in the application and other supporting
data.
3. This Permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the
soil to adequately absorb the wastes, and may be rescinded unless
the facilities are installed, maintained and operated in a manner
which will protect the assigned water quality standards of the
surface waters and ground waters.
4. If any nuisance condition arises concerning the land application
operations of the sites including creation of an odor problem,
the City of Newton shall terminate the sludge disposal operation
immediately after notification by the Division of Environmental
Management.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the sludge
,land application site is prohibited.
6. The facilities shall be effectively_ maintained and operated as a
non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater
into the surface waters of the State.
7. This Permit is not transferable.
8. The issuance of this Permit shall not relieve the City of Newton
of the responsibility for damages to surface or ground waters
resulting from the operation of -this facility.

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Page Four
9. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and
surface runoff from conveying pollutants from the sludge application
area onto the adjacent property and/or surface waters.
10. Sludge shall not be applied in inclement weather or until 24 hours
following a rainfall event of 2 inch or greater in 24 hours.
Emergency sludge disposal measures shall be approved by the
Division of Environmental Management.
11. The land disposal sites shall be effectively maintained and
operated at all times so that there is no discharge to the surface
waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which will render
then unsatisfactory for normal use. In event the facilities fail
to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, or failure of the application area to adequately
absorb the wastewater, the Permittee, shall take such immediate
corrective action as may be required by the Division of Environ-
mental Management.
12. No sludges other than those from the City of Newton, Clark Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant, shall be applied to the sludge
disposal sites.
13. A 100-foot buffer shall be maintained between the appropriate
land owner's property line and any applied sludge.
14. A 50 foot buffer shall be maintained between drainageways, a 100
foot buffer shall be maintained between each landowner's property
lines, and a 400 foot buffer shall be maintained between any
residence and any applied sludge.
15. No liquid sludge will be applied by surface or subsurface
application within 100 feet of any surface water or well, or
within 200 feet of any tributary of public water supply.
16. Maximum slope for sludge application shall be 10% for surface
application and 18% for subsurface applications.
17. No sludge shall be disposed in areas subject to the 100-year
flood.
18. The owner of the disposal site shall be furnished an analysis of
sludge delivered to the site annually.
19. A recorded log of applications including amounts applied, dates,
whether injected or incorporated, coordinates of application, etc.,
shall be maintained at the wastewater treatment plant as a
permanent record.

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Page Five
20. Should cumulative applications of metals exceed those limitations
indicated in Item No. 26 below, the Permittee shall take whatever
remedial actions may be required by the Division of Environmental
Management including, but not limited to, inclusion of the following
statement as a part of the property deed:
"Portions of this property have received solid waste at high
metals application rates and care should be taken when food
chain crops are grown due to a possible health hazard."
21. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of
this Permit, shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the
request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities
described therein, and if indicated, will extend the Permit for
such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as
it may deem appropriate.
22. Sludge shall be evenly applied and then plowed or disced in within
24 hours after application where no cover crop is established.
23. Soil shall be analyzed annually and, if necessary, limed to
insure that the pH is maintained at a minimum of 6.5 s.u.
24. No root or leaf crops for direct public consumption shall be
raised on these sites for a period of eighteen (18) months
following sludge applications.
25. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental
Management to insure surface and ground water protection will be
established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall
be followed.
a. Monitoring wells shall be constructed and sampling schedules
arranged as required by the Division of Environmental Management
and constructed in accordance with 15 NCAC 2C 0.0100.
b. Initially, groundwater monitoring shall be conducted at Site No. 1
(Sigmon Bros. Farm) using (1) up gradient and three (3) down gradient
wells. Contact the Mooresville Groundwater Regional Supervisor
for well siting and other related questions.
*c. The wells shall be sampled initially and then quarterly for
Reports shall be forwarded to the Mooresville Groundwater .
Regional Supervisor within sixty (60) days of each sampling.

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Page Six
26. Sludge applications shall not exceed:
A. Annual Loadings:
1. PAN 250 lbs/acre/yr
2. PO 100 lbs/acre/yr
3. K 150 lbs/acre/yr
4. Cd 0.45 lbs/acre/year
B. Cumulative Loadings:
1.
Cd
8.9 lbs/acre
2.
Pb
890 lbs/acre
3.
Zn
445 lbs/acre
4.
Cu
222.5 lbs/acre
5.
Ni
222.5 lbs/acre
Sludge shall be uniformly applied so to avoid runoff, ponding
or erosion.
The additions should not exceed the needs of the crops being
grown based upon current soil and sludge analysis.
27. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled
during active site use and for the 12-month period following the
last application event.
28. Lactating dairy animals shall not be grazed on sludge applied
areas for a period of one year following sludge application.
All other animals should not be grazed on sludge applied land
within 30-day period following the sludge application.
Application sites that are to be also used for grazing shall have
fencing that will be used to prevent access after each application.
29. The Permittee shall submit a current composite sludge analysis
report and a summary of all appications, annually, to the North
Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development,
Mooresville Regional Office (919 North Main Street, Mooresville,
North Carolina 28115). The sludge analysis report shall contain
at least the following:
Parameter
Units
a.
Solids
b.
Lead
lbs/dry
ton
c.
Cadmium
lbs/dry
ton
d.
Nickel
lbs/dry
ton
e.
Copper
lbs/dry
ton
f.
Zinc
lbs/dry
ton
g.
Residual Chlorine
lbs/dry
ton
h.
POasas P
lbs/dry
ton
i.
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Ibs/dry
ton

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Page Seven
Parameter
j . NH3 as N
k. NO2 + NO3
1. Chromium, Total
M. pH
n. PCB
Units
lbs/dry ton
lbs/dry ton
lbs/dry ton
S.U.
ppm (dry weight)
The summary of sludge applications shall specify the dates of
application, location of application and loading rates for
nutrients, metals and hydraulic.
The Permittee shall contact the Mooresville Regional Office to
obtain proper forms and assistance in maintaining proper records
and submitting reports.
1
30. This Permit shall become voidable unless the agreements between
the City of Newton and the land owners listed below are in full
force and effect:
Site No. Owner Acres
1 Sigmon Dairy Farm, Inc. 424.5
2 Ms. Wanda K. Bost 35
3 Ms. Etta M. Frye 21
TOTAL 480.5
Site No. 4 (John Lentz Property) should be deleted from consideration
and not included in the renewed Permit.
*The Groundwater Section should be asked to provide the suggested constituents
for groundwater monitoring.
cc: Jesse Wells

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STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I - INSPECTION OF PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1. a. Place visited: City of Newton (Land Application Site)
b. Mailing Address: Post Office Box 550 J
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Catawba County
2. Date of Investigation: September 22, 1983 Date of Report: 9/26/83
`'zG3. By: Larry D. Coble, Dick Peace
4. a. Person contacted: Dwight Wilson
b. Phone No.: 704/464-5014
5. Directions to site: From Newton, travel south on Highway 321 to S. R.
2012; turn right and travel west to S. R. 2013. The site is located
along both sides of S. R. 2013 for approximately 0.5 mile.
6. USGS Quad No.: E 14 SW (see attached map)
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): There is ample
area available, -.approximately 500 acres.
8. Topography: Rolling farm land with slopes of 3-9%.
9. Location of nearest dwelling:- There are several dwellings located
near the site that belong to the farm.
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED TREATMENT FACILITIES
1. Existing Facilities: The City of Newton proposes to land apply
liquid sludge from the Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to farm
land owned by Sigmon Brothers, Inc. This sludge will be transported
in sealed tankers and surface applied to the land.
Methods of application and loading rates are specified in an Engineerin'
Report prepared by the City's engineer. The staff of the Mooresville
Regional Off ice concurs with this information.
Part III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Recommendations and/or Special Conditions: It is recommended that
this project be approved and a permit be issued.
It is also recommended that the following conditions be included
in the permit:

Page Two
a. This Permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are
constructed and used in accordance with the approved plans,
specifications and other supporting data.
b. This Permit is effective only with respect to the nature and
volume of wastes described in the application and other
supporting data.
C. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all
times.
d. The sludge handling and application operations shall be effectively
maintained and operated at all times so that there is no discharge
to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground or ground
water which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In
event the operations fail to perform satisfactorily, including
the creation of nuisance conditions, or fAilure of the application
areas to adequately absorb the wastewater, the Permittee, shall take
such immediate corrective action as may be required by the Division
of Environmental Management.
e. Diversion of the digested sludge from the sludge land application
areas is prohibited.
f. The over-all application program shall be effectively managed as a
non -discharge and non -spill operation to prevent the discharge of
any sludge during its collection, transportation, or application.
g. This Permit is not transferable.
h. The issuance of this Permit shall not relieve the City of Newton
of the responsibility of damages due to groundwater pollution.
i. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and
surface runoff from conveying pollutants from the sludge application
area onto the adjacent property and/or surface waters.
j. Sludge shall not be applied in inclement weather or until 24
hours following a rainfall event of !�j-inch or greater in 24 hours.
Emergency sludge disposal measures shall be approved by the
Division of Environmental Management.
k. No type of sludge other than that from the Clark Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant shall be placed on the disposal sites or stored
in the lagoon.
1. Only surface application is to be used; therefore, a 100-foot
buffer shall be maintained bo-tween each land owner's property line
and any applied sludge, and a 100-foot buffer shall be maintained
between any residence and any applied sludge.
M. The sites shall be adequately limed to a soil pH above 6.5 prior
to sludge application, and maintained at a pH above 6.5 during
the duration of the land's use for sludge applications.

Page Three
n. No root or leaf crops for public consumption shall be raised on
these sites.
o. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental
Management to insure surface and groundwater protection will be
established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be
followed.
p. Maximum slope for sludge application shall be 10% for surface
applications.
q. Only surface application is to be used; therefore, sludge will not
be applied within a 100-foot buffer zone of any surface water,
50 feet of surface drainage areas or erosion prone areas, 200
feet of any tributary of public water supply, 100 feet from any
potable water supply, but may be applied up to the 100-year flood
elevation contour.
r. The boundaries of sludge application areas shall be delineated
by markers.
s-. Animals should not be grazed on sludge applied land within a 60-day
period following the sludge application.
t. No sludge application shall be made below the 100 -year flood level
or to flood, prone areas.
U. The sludge applications shall be uniform.
v. The sludge application rates shall not exceed the following:
a. For sludge applied to Sigmon Brothers, Inc. Farms (approximately
500 acres)
1. 185 lbs./acre/year of plant available nitrogen (PAN)
2. 60,000 gallons/acre/year
b. The needs of the vegetative crops being grown based upon
current soil and sludge analyses.
w. Where no vegetative cover or crops are currently grown, a suitable
vegetative cover shall be established and maintained.
x. All residents near the sludge application sites are to be advised
of the sludge application projects and then prior to any actual
sludge application. No public access shall be allowed on the site
until 12 months after applications have ceased.
y. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of
this Permit, shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the
request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities
described therein, and if indicated, will extend the Permit for
such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as
it may deem appropriate.

Page Four
Z. The land application sites shall be posted with signs indicating
that it is being used for the "Land disposal of sludge from the
City of Newton, Clark Creek Wastewater'Treatment Plant, North
Carolina".
aa. A permanent records log of sludge applications that includes
amounts applied, dates, coordinates of application, etc., shall
be maintained at the Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant as
a permanent record.
bb. In any future transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to
the new owner that gives full details as to the materials applied
or incorporated at these sites.
cc. If any nuisance condition arises concerning this land application
system including the transportation, storage, or application
including creation of an odor problem, the City of Newton shall
terminate sludge disposal immediately after notification by the
Division of Environmental Management.
dd. This Permit shall become void unless the agreement between the
City of Newton and Sigmon Brothers, Inc. Farms for the use of
approximately 500 acres of his land for the surface application of
sludge is in full force and effect.

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North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Mr. R. D. Whisenant, City Manager
City of Newton
P.O. Box 550
RNewton, NC 28658
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Dear Mr. Whisenant:
DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Robert F. Helms
Director
Telephone [phone]
f yam- 1,1 jMay-,-25, 1983
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SUBJECT: Permit No. 7774R�1`t`
City of Newton
Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant's
Permanent on site disposal, in trenches
of digested sludge
Catawba County
In accordance with your letter of request received February 12, 1983, we
are forwarding herewith Permit No. 7774R1, dated May 25, 1983, to the City
of Newton for the operation of a sludge disposal area for treated and
dewatered sludge.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1986,
and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, and
shall void Permit No. 7774, dated December 9, 1982.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to be
contended. Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you.
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter,
please contact Mr. A. R. Hagstrom, telephone No. 919/733-5083, Ext. 102.
Sincerely yours,
Original Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALI_
FOR
Robert F. Helms
Director
cc: Catawba County Health Department
Mr. Recil H. Wright, P.E.
i;,fey l�MIa rc, r S ]
Mooresville Regional Manager
Mr. Forrest R. Westall
POLL UTION PRE VENTION PA YS
P. 0. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
An Equal Opportun/ty Affirmative Actlon Employer

I I -
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMM18 SION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General
Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and
Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
City of Newton
Catawba County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a land disposal facility for digested municipal
sludge at the Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant site for sludge generated
in the operation of the 5.0 MGD Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in
Catawba County, NPDES Permit No. 0036196, by land disposal in trenches on a
site having a total area of approximately 5 acres, with no discharges of
sludge to the surface waters of the State,
pursuant to the letter of request received February 12, 1983, and in conformity
with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data, subsequently
filed and approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
and considered a part of this Permit.
This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1986,
and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations, and
shall void Permit No. 7774, dated December 9, 1982.
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the sludge disposal facilities are
used in accordance with the approved documents.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of
wastes described in the application and other supporting data.
3. The sludge disposal site shall be effectively maintained and operated at
all times so that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any
contamination of ground waters which will render them unsatisfactory
for normal use. In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactory,
including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee, shall
take such immediate corrective action as may be required by the
Division of Environmental Management.

Permit No. 7774R1
Page Two
May 24, 1983
4. A suitable soil cover between sludge layers should be used as needed to
minimize odor problems. Soil removed by trenching shall be stored so
as to avoid its erosion.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the digested sludge from the sludge disposal
site is prohibited unless it is to an alternate site approved by the
Division of Environmental Management.
6. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge
system to prevent the discharge of any sludge into the surface waters of the
State.
7. This permit is not transferable.
8. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the City of Newton of the
responsibility of damages due to groundwater pollution.
9. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface
runoff from conveying pollutants from the sludge landfilling disposal
area onto the adjacent property and/or surface waters.
10. Sludge transfer and placement in disposal trenches shall not be done in
inclement weather. Emergency sludge disposal measures shall be approved
by the Division of Environmental Management. The trenches and adjoining
areas shall be graded so as to prevent surface runoff into the trenches.
11. No type of sludge other than that from the City of Newton's New Clark
Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant shall be placed in the disposal site.
The sludge shall be transported so that liquids or solids are not
spilled in transit to or from the disposal site.
12. A minimum 30-foot buffer shall be maintained between the disposal trenches
and the access roads that encircle the storage site. Proper warnings and
security shall be maintained at the site.
13. Once the present surface stored sludge is entrenched, the disposal rates
shall not exceed 144 cubic yards/week.
14. At least one foot separation shall be maintained between the groundwater
table and.the sludge. Soil layers of approximately 8 to 12-inches should
be placed on the sludge being stored after each 18 to 24-inches of sludge
is placed in the disposal trench as needed to eleminate odor problems.
15. The City of Newton shall maintain a record of disposal site usage.
16. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this
permit, shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the
Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein,
and if indicated, will extend the permit for such period of time and
under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.

Permit No. 7774R1
Page Three
May 25, 1983
17. The sludge disposal operation shall begin at the southwest corner, in the
approved disposal area.
18. Two (2) groundwater monitoring wells shall be installed and then monitored
by the City of Newton. One at the upper end (Northern part) and one at
the lower and as directed by the Mooresville Regional Office. The
parameters to be monitored shall be as follows:
Parameters Frequency
Chloride (Cl) Quarterly
Nitrate (NO3) Quarterly
Total Solids Quarterly
Hardness as CAC03 Quarterly
Specific Conductance Quarterly
pH Quarterly
Reports shall be submitted Quarterly to the Mooresville Regional Office.
Before locating and constructing the monitoring wells, contact the Mooresville
Regional Office, Phone No. 704/663-1699 during normal office hours 8:00 A.M.
to 5:00 P.M. on Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays for specific
detail.
19. Any additional monitoring deemed necessary by the Division.of Environmental
Management to insure surface and ground water protection will be established
and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
20. The approximately 5.0 acre sludge disposal area is currently owned by the
City of Newton. In any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to
the new owner that gives full details as to the materials applied or
incorporated at this site.
Permit issued this the 25th day of May, 1983.
NORTH CAORQLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
ngina! Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. 7774R1

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North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
II �`
Mr. R. D. Whisenant, City Manager
City of Newton
t� P.O. Box 550
Newton, NC 28658
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DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Robert F. Helms
Director
Telephone [phone]
May 23, 1983
SUBJECT: Permit No. 9132
City of Newton
Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant's
Temporary on site storage of digested
c t4,s'f'•� 4Esludge in the City's abondoned empty
trickling filter basins
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Whisenant:
In accordance with your application received February 12, 1983, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. 9132, dated May 23, 1983, to the City of Newton
for the operation of a temporary sludge storage area for treated and dewatered
sludge.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1988,
and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within thirty (30) days
.following receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to be
contended. Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you.
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter,
please contact Mr. A. R. Hagstrom, telephone No. 919/733-5083, Ext. 102.
Sibcexel yours,
rlginal Signed By
FORRFST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms
Director
cc: Catawba County Health Department
Mr. Recil H. Wright, P.E.
4:( VY €'R 'rL� SIgcC30e�-1 31IA17sir''t i�tT7'
Mooresville Regional Manager
Mr. Forrest R. Westall
POLL UTION PREVENTION PAYS
P. 0. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
An Equal Opportunity Afflrmat/ve Actlon Employer

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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General
Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and
Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
City of Newton
Catawba County
FOR THE
operation of the City's two (2) abandoned and empty trickling filter basins
having a combined storage volume of approximately 872 cubic yards and with
access gates, ramps, and with support vehicles and solids handling equipment
as a temporary sludge holding facility to secure the City of Newton's 5.0
MGD Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Catawba County, NPDES Permit
No. 0036196, with no discharge of sludges or liquids to the surface waters
of the State,
pursuant to the application received February 12, 1983, and in conformity with
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data, subsequently
filed and approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development and considered a part of this Permit.
This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1988,
and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the sludge storage facilities
are used in accordance with the approved documents.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of
wastes described in the application and other supporting data.

Permit No. 9132
m Page Two
May 23, 1983
3. The sludge storage site shall be effectively maintained and operated at all
times so that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamina-
tion of ground waters which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use.
In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactory, including the creation
of nuisance conditions, the Permittee, shall take such immediate corrective
action as may be required by the Division of Environmental Management.
4. Diversion or bypassing of the digested sludge from the sludge storage site
is prohibited unless it is to an alternate site approved by the Division of
Environmental Management.
5. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge
system to prevent the discharge of any sludge into the surface waters of the
State.
6. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface run-
off from conveying pollutants from the sludge storage area onto the adjacent
property and/or surface waters.
7. No type of sludge other than that from the City of Newton's New Clark Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant shall be placed in the storage site. The sludge
shall be transported so that liquids or solids are not spilled in transit
to or from the disposal site. Any drainage from the storage operations is
to be returned to the Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant via existing
under drains and pump systems.
8. The City of Newton shall maintain a record of usage for these facilities
that should include dates, volumes, inputs, and removals.
9. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this
permit, shall request its extensions. Upon receipt of the request, the
Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein,
and if indicated, will extend the permit for such period of time and
under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 23rd day of May, 1983.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Original Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. 9132

Di'UISION Or EiIItOMiVTAL N9Ar;AGRrPiT
December 22, 1982
MMIORANDUM TO; Dale Crisp
C/ .
FROM s ' -D. ,Rex Gleason�
SUBJECT. Application for. Sludgy Disposal Permit
City of Newton
City Lake Property
Catawba County, North Carolina,
Attached is the. Staff Report and Recommendations -prepared by the Mooresville
Regional 9ffice staff Inresponse to the City's application for-6 permit to
apply sludge at a site adjacent 'to City Lake'
We have previously -went you our Straff Repoa:t and Rldco26endaition,4 for
temporary sludge storage facilities and fox rene�gal of the City`s 10ermit
(No. 6057) for land:arplicatiou of sludge at the.Powell-1 site.
The City Oi6hes to have Permit No. 6O57 reissued to cover the temporary
sludge storage fricilities, the-Powell-1 application site and the City Lake
application site.
Although the Oroposed,City Lake site does -not appear to be in the watershed
of City Lake, a water supply- for th6 City,i.t may be advisable to' inform the
Department of Human Resources of the proposed activity.
If you have any questions, please -advise.
Attachment
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STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I - INSPECTION OF PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1. a. Place visited: City of Newton -City Lake Property
b. Mailing Address: Post Office Box 550
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Catawba County
2. Date of Investigation: 10/20/82 Date of Report: n12/10/82
3. By: J . Thurman Horne , P
4. a. Person contacted: Mr. Gary A. Workman
b. Phone No.: 704/464-1282
5. Directions to site: From the intersection of U. S. Highway 321 and
N. C. Highway 10, travel southwest on N. C. Highway 10 approximately
0.8 mile to the intersection of N. C. Highway 10 and S. R. 1152.
Turn right (north) on S. R. 1152 and travel approximately 0.5 mile.
The proposed sites are at the end of S. R. 1142.
6. a. USGS Quad No.: E 14 NW (see attached map)
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): The City owns a
total of approximately 175 acres in this area. The proposed sludge
disposal sites have a combined area of approximately 6-7 acres.
8. Topography: Relatively flat with uniform slopes of 2-61. The sites
are covered in assorted weeds and brush.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 300 feet.
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED TREATMENT FACILITIES
1. Proposed Facilities: The City proposes to apply dewatered sludge
(24-25% solids) from the Clarks Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility.
At the Clarks Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, sludge is thickened
in gravity thickeners and stabilized by lime addition. The thickened
sludge is then dewatered in centrifuges.
The City has performed an EP toxicity analysis which shows that the
sludge is non -toxic.
Part III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Evaluation: The permit application and supplemental information submitted
to date is lacking in sufficient detail to perform a meaningful evaluation.
To date, the applicant has not properly addressed the questions and
inadequacies noted in Mr. H. Dale Crisps' letter of acknowledgement
dated October 13, 1982. The applicant has not performed a soils
analysis for this site and has not determined the limiting constituents
other than by generalized assumptions of soil characteristics. The
applicant has not provided any detail on proposed application meth
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Also, there has been no indication of what type of vegetative cover is
to be maintained.
The proposed site has been used previously as a landfill and much of
the area proposed for land application has been filled. The area is
covered with assorted weeds, bushes, etc. There are few, if any,
trees in the proposed application areas.
The proposed site is located approximately five hundred feet from
"City Lake", an impoundment of a tributary to Clarks Creek. The
lake is a water supply for the City. The site does not appear to be
in the watershed of this lake.
2. Recommendations: The proposed site generally appears to be suitable
for land application of sludge. However, until such time as the City
satisfactorily addresses the inadequacies noted in Dale Crisps'
acknowledgement letter, the application should be considered incomplete.
No permit should be issued for this site until such time as these
inadequacies have been addressed.
When and if the City submits an adequate response, the Permit should
be issued for nolonger than one (1) year and should contain the
following special conditions:
a. Sludge analysis reports must be submitted semi-annually to the
Mooresville Regional Office for the following parameters:
1.
Percent moisture
2.
NH3
as N (ppm)
3.
Cu
(ppm)
4.
Ni
(ppm)
5.
Zn
(ppm)
6.
Cd
(ppm)
7.
Pb
(ppm)
8.
Na
(ppm)
b. Annual reports must be submitted to the Mooresville Regional
Office for sludge application rates as follows:
1. Dry solids loading (tons/acre/year)
2. NH3 as N solids loading (lbs/acre/year)
3. Cu solids loading (lbs/acre/year)
4. Ni solids loading (lbs/acre/year)
5. Zn solids loading (lbs/acre/year)
6. Cd solids loading (lbs/acre/year)
7. Pb solids loading (lbs/acre/year)
8. Na solids loading (lbs/acre/year)

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City of Newton i Post Office Box 550 o Newton, North Carolina 28658 o [phone]
November 12, 1982
Mr. A. R. Hagstrom
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Subject:. Sludge Disposal
City Property
Clark Creek Treatment Plant Site
Dear Mr. Hagstrom:
In accordance with your letter of November 5, 1982 regarding sludge
disposal at subject site and your letter regarding the City's intentions for
renewal of Permit 6057, attached is a copy of a letter from Burmeister, Wright
in which they respond to the questions raised in your letters. -
Also attached are four copies of a drawing entitled "City of Newton,
Sludge Disposal,- City Property, Clark Creek Treatment Plant" dated October,
1982 and four copies of soil boring information on subject site performed by
Soils & Materials Engineerings, Inc. of Raleigh.
In addition, by this letter, we wish the permit be amended by deleting
Glenn P. Sims name and adding my name and title, R. D. Whisenant, City Manager.
We hope this response adequately addresses your questions. Please let us
know when we can expect the issuance of the permit.
Sincerely,
R. D. Whisenant
City Manager
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cc: Burmeister, Wright & Associates .
Rex Gleason — Mooresville Regional Office
Thurmon Horne — Mooresville Regional Office

BURMEISTER, WRIGHT
& ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Civil Engineering Consultants
Mr. R. D. Whisenant
City Manager
City of Newton
P. 0. Box 550
Newton, N.C. 28658
Subject: Sludge Disposal
City Property
Clark Creek Treatment Plant
Dear Mr. Whisenant:
November 10, 1982
This letter is in reference to the letter from the Department dated November 5,
1982 from A. R. Hagstrom, in which they requested additional information before
issuance of a permit for disposal of sludge at the subject site. Questions will
be answered in the same order as they appeared in the attachment to the
November 5, 1982 letter.
la. The planned depth of the trenches is 8'-611. This will allow for
four layers of sludge in the trench with six inches of soil in
between each layer and a one -foot layer of earth as a cap on top
of the trench. The drawing submitted with the permit application
entitled, "City of Newton, Sludge Disposal, City Property, Clark
Creek Treatment Plant, dated October, 1982" shows the trench depth.
We .have attached five (5) copies of this drawing to this letter.
lb. Regarding the operation of the trenches, the trenches will start
on the low side of the property (south side) and proceed toward
the existing access road (northward). The first trench will start
in the extreme western side of the area. We are anticipating that
approximately 144 cubic yards of sludge must be disposed of on a
weekly basis. Each foot of trench will hold, assuming four 18"
layers.of sludge, approximately 48 cubic feet. Therefore, it will
take approximately 81 to 85 feet of trench per week to accommodate
the total sludge production from the treatment plant. This would
be equivalent to 324' of trench per month or 1,944' of trench for
the six-month period we are requesting for sludge disposal at this
site.
We are anticipating approximately 80 to 100 feet of trench will be
open per week. The operation schedule at the plant is such that
sludge is produced on a continuous basis for three days. In other
words, the total of 144 cubic yards of sludge per week is produced
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BURMEISTER, WRIGHT
& ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Civil Engineering Consultants
Mr. R. D. Whisenant
November 10, 1982
Page two
during only three days of the week. We are anticipating that
with the 80 to 100 foot long trench that one layer of 18"
thick sludge will be deposited in the trench during the three-
day production period. We would not anticipate any problems in
covering the sludge at the end of the three-day sludge production.
The City�has requested a temporary permit of six months for use
of this site for sludge disposal. The State, in turn, has
questioned how this sludge will be removed from the site at the
end of the six months. We have discussed this with the State
and have told them that we have obtained soils borings
information on this site but have not had sufficient time to
fully investigate the site as a possible sludge landfill.
Initial indications are that the soils are relatively tight
and no ground water was encountered in the area. These are
good indications that this site is a good candidate for a sludge
landfill. If this is the case, we are anticipating that the
sludge will not have to be removed from the site.
Administratively, however, this will require that additional
information be submitted to the State to request that this site
be used as a permanent sludge disposal area. This request will
be formally made when all the information and investigations
into the site have been made.
lc. The total available area for use for sludge storage in the entire
site is approximately five to six acres.
2. Regarding Glen Sims' signature on the application, we suggest
that in your cover letter transmitting this letter to the
Department, that you let the Department know you wish to amend
the permit for your signature.
3. The Department requested the ground water levels in the area of
the sludge disposal. Attached are five (5) copies of the
boring logs at this site. Three test bores were made labeled
W-1, W-2, and W-3. Boring W-1 was carried to 20 feet and no
ground water was encountered. W-2 and W-3 were carried to
10 feet and no ground water was encountered. Also attached is
Figure 4 from the information that Soils and Materials Engineers
of Raleigh have developed thus far for the site. This figure
shows the generalized profile and also the soils classification.
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Mr. R. D. Whisenant
November 10, 1982
Page three
4. There is one private potable water well in the area. This is
residence is north of the existing access road as labeled
on the attached drawing and facing McKay Farm Road. This
well was sampled previously for information in support of
Permit No. 6057.
5. The drawing was prepared by Burmeister, Wright & Associates
and has been signed and sealed by me.
6. There are no storm drains that discharge to surface waters
in the proposed disposal area.
In addition to answering the questions contained in the November 5, 1982 letter,
we suggest that you also inform the Department of the City's intentions regarding
reissuance of Permit No. 6057 for the three sites (Percy Little, City of Newton
site at National Guard Army, and the James Powell site). It is my understanding
that the City wishes to still use the James Powell site and proposes to apply the
sludge in the liquid form (8 to 9 percent solids) by spraying from a tanker truck
and then discing into the ground or by direct injection behind plows.
We also understand that the City still wishes to pursue permitting of the site at
the City Lake Property. In addition, the storage facilities that you are now
using at the abandoned treatment plant should also be included in the permit.
It is suggested that if the State will agree, that the existing Permit No. 6057
be reissued for the James Powell site and it also be amended to include the site
at the City Lake Property as well as the storage facilities at the abandoned
treatment plant site. If use of the area we are proposing for temporary sludge
disposal is suitable for a landfill site, (which we should be able to report on
within a couple of weeks) then this site should also be included in the permit.
We hope this is sufficient information to allow for issuance of a temporary
permit for use of the area north of the treatment plant site.
Sincerely,
Recil H. Wright, P.E.
President
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Attachments:

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Loose Brown Fine Sandy SILT (ML)
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Groundwater Not Encountered.
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BORING AND SAMPLING MEETS ASTM D-1586
CORE DRILLING MEETS ASTM D-2113
PENETRATION IS THE NUMBER OF BLOWS OF 140 LB. HAMMER
FALLING 30IN. REQUIRED TO DRIVE 1.4 IN. I.D. SAMPLER I FT.
UNDISTURBED SAMPLE - WATER TABLE-24HR.
151 % ROCK CORE RECOVERY WATER TABLE-IHR.
1 (1SR nF nPii I wn WATER
TEST BORING RECORD
BORING NO. W-1
DATE DRILLED 10-6-82
JOB NO. 82-217-A
SOIL a MATERIAL ENGINEERS, INC.
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DESCRIPTION ELEV. 0 PENETRATION— BLOWS PER FT.
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Stiff Brown Fine Sandy SILT (ML)
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Boring Terminated at 10.0'
Groundwater Not Encountered. -
Topsoil
BORING AND SAMPLING MEETS ASTM D-1586
CORE DRILLING MEETS ASTM D-2113
PENETRATION IS THE NUMBER OF BLOWS OF 140 LB. HAMMER
FALLING 301N. REQUIRED TO DRIVE 1.4 IN. I.D. SAMPLER I FT,
5 UNDISTURBED SAMPLE = WATER TABLE-24HR.
15�% ROCK CORE RECOVERY --- WATER TABLE -I HR.
LOSS nF DRII LING WATER
TEST BORING RECORD
BORING NO.
DATE DRILLED
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Sandy Clayey SILT (ML)
Stiff Brown Fine Sandy SILT (ML)
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Boring Terminated at 10.0'
Groundwater Not Encountered.
* Topsoil
BORING AND SAMPLING MEETS ASTM D-1586
CORE DRILLING MEETS ASTM D-2113
PENETRATION IS THE NUMBER OF BLOWS OF 140 LB. HAMMER
FALLING 30 IN. REQUIRED TO DRIVE 1.4 IN. I.D. SAMPLER I FT.
UNDISTURBED SAMPLE - WATER TABLE-24HR.
151% ROCK CORE RECOVERY --- WATER TABLE -I HR.
LOSS OF DRILLING WATER
TEST BORING RECORD
BORING NO. W- 3
DATE DRILLED 10-6-82
JOB N0. 82-217-A
SOIL & MATERIAL ENGINEERS, INC.

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GENERALIZED SUBSURFACE PROFILE
PROPOSED SLUDGE DISPOSAL SITES
TREATMENT PLANT SITE - NEWTON, N. C.
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NOTE: Groundwater was not Encountered at
any of the Test Boring Locations.
PROJECT SOIL MATERIAL ENGINEERS, INC. SCALE: As shown
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1 North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary
OT �T' V"'L�DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
I� ✓° D. tdi:iF3en Yi>`9 City .xag�r�P r . SRO ECT
C-.cy of ilkwto*3 Sb�' �ti✓r^ "i nn City Of •Ne&7tC:i1
P. 0° Roar; 550 �®TRgrrt� z� i Sludge Disposal y Land Ppl j " i
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NeTvton, North Carolina '1365 t �> 1 ���� Catawbrz County
Dear ° i��aLt�eizaal4 0 4,M1.,.,t,:aE;a�
We acknowledge receipt of%:,fie5,601awngdocuments: October1.
3, 19 '
permit application - APN 001483
engineering plans
specifications
other s;:>-o'� bana.tory L4et _r, pips, and 1:elatcd data
Your project has been assigned to 11r. A. R. 11agstrcza for a detailed
engineering review. All project documents will be reviewed with respect to the
proposed wastewater facilities. This review will not commit this Division to
approving any expansion of these treatment facilities or increase of flowrate in
the future.
Prior to the issuance of the permit, you will be advised of the recommendations
and comments of this Division. You will also be informed of any matter which needs
to be resolved.
Our reviews are scheduled based on receipt date of complete informations. The
items checked below are needed before your project can be reviewed.
permit application (copies enclosed)
engineering plans (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
specifications (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
other additional information detailed on attachment
The above checked information is needed by December 13, 1982 If not received,
your application package will be returned as incomplete. Please be aware that the
Division's ":sore.,yille Regional Office must provide RECOMMENDATIONS from
the Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final
action by the Division.
If you have any questions, please call the review engineer at this telephone number
919/733-7120.
Sincerely,
Frj
r
H. Dale Crisp, P.E., Supervisor
State Engineering Review Group
cc: Rur�i1'10C' er, '`J i4pi� p Assoc. Permits and Engineering Unit
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P. O. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
HDC/meb An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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AtL"achment to the acknowledgement letter to Mr. R. D. Whisenant dated October 13, 1982.
Initial review has indicated to following items that must be resolved before a permit
can be issued.
1. Please furnish a report or document from a Soils Scientist that addresses the soils
and land application of sludge to this site.
2. (a) Is there an established vegetative cover on the site?
(b) If yes, what is it?
(c) If there is no established vegetative cover on the site, the sludge will
need to be disced or plowed in immediately after application. Do you
have or will you obtain equipment to perform this operation.
3. How will uniform land application be accomplished?
4. What vegetative crop is to be utilized on those areas with no present vegetative
cover?
5. Do you ever plan to use the existing sites again? We plan to reissue the expired
Permit No. 6057 for these new sites and drop the other sites? If you believe
the old sites can be utilized again later, they can be added back if the current
problems have been eliminated.
6. Were liquid and solid (25% solids) sludges applied to the problem sites? Was the
material disced or plowed in? Was it limed?
7. Please show the complete land application calculations (heavy metals and nutrients)
using the latest average analyses of your sludge to the proposed sites. Explain
how earlier sludge applications were incorporated in this new proposal.
8. Please provide the application rates, i.e., lbs or tons/acre/year and inches/acre/
year.
9. What are the seasonal wind directions for the proposed sites? What type of buffer
is present?
10. How is adjacent City lake utilized? (Fishing, Swimming, etc.)
11. Is the sludge to be applied both completely digested and limed?

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT 'OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Filed By: City of Newton
(Nam-)
P. 0. Drawer 550
(Address)
Newton, N.C. 28658
DEM-EO NO. 1 x�
1-17-79

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TO: NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT -COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes
of North Carolina as amended, application is hereby made by
Board of Aldermen
or others)
(Name of board, individual
of the City of Newton
in the county
(Name of city, village, town, sanitary district or establishment)
K
of Catawba , to the North Carolina Environmental Management
(Location of Project)
Commission, Department of Natural Resources and Community Development for the approval of
the accompanying plans, specifications, and other data submitted herewith covering the
construction of N/A
and for a "Permit" for the discharge of lime stabilized sludge (land application)
(sewage, industrial waste or other wastes)
from the Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
(sewers, pretreatment facilities, or treatment plant)
serving City of Newton ontoor in land
(Name of municipality, institution or industry, etc.) (Name of treatment plant)
xarxgAotaa�sbcx�rxdabzdtt�x located on SR 1152
at
(Name of water course)
(Location of treatment plant)
The plans for the proposed works have been prepared by Burmeister, Wright &
(Engineering Firm)
Associates, P.A. of 500 Archdale Drive, Suite G-21B, Char., NC 28210
(Address)
It is estimated that treatment works will provide adequate capacity to serve the
Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for a period of 5.0+ years, at
which time it is estimated the average daily sewage or waste flow will not exceed
5 million gallons.. It. -is further expected that the treatment works will affect overall
reductions in pollution as follows: B.O.D.(5—day 200C) N/A %, suspended solids N/A 2,
total solids N/A %, coliform bacteria N/A %, and toxic materials*. The cost of the
proposed works is estimated to be: sewers $ N/A pumping station $ N/A
treatment plant $ N/A other $ N/A The works will be completed on or before
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The applicant hereby agrees that the proposed works will be constructed in strict accordance with the approved plans and
specifications or subsequently approved changes therein and further agrees to place its operation under the care of a competent
person and to maintain and operate the plant according to the best accepted practice and in a cordance with the plans and
specifications approved by the Commission.
Signature:
R. D. Whisenant
Title:_ City ManaEer
Mailine Address: P. 0. Drai•rer 550

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LAND APPLICATION PROGRAM
CITY OF NEWTON
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1
- INTRODUCTION
Page
1.01
Background
1
1.02
Scope
1
1.03
Waste Sludge Sources and Characteristics
2
1.04
Sampling and Testing Requirements
.2
1.05
Restrictions
4
1.06
Land Application Program
5
Section 2 - APPLICATION SITE 1-P
2.01
Site Description 6
2.02
Application Rates 6
2.03
Sludge Application Program 7
2.04
Sampling and Testing 8
Section 3 - APPLICATION SITE NEWTON-1
3.01
Site Description
g
3.02
Application Rates
g
3.03
Sludge Application Program
10
3.04
Sampling and Testing
11
Section 4 - Application Site Powell-1
4.01 Site Description 13
4.02 Application Rates 13
4.03 Sludge Application Program 14
4.04 Sampling and Testing 14
APPENDICES
A-1 Laboratory Data
A-2 Available Nitrogen
A-3 Nutrient and Metal Quantities

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B-1
Application for Non -Discharge Permit
B-2
Location Map, Site 1-P
B-3
Site Plan, Site 1-P
B-4
Property Map, Site 1-P
B-5
Soil Test Report, Site 1-P
B-6
Application Rate Design
B-7
Recommended Initial Loading
C-1
Application for Non -Discharge Permit
C-2
Location Map, Site Newton-1
C-3
Site Plan, Site Newton-1
C-4
Property Map, Site Newton-1
C-5
Soil Test Report, Site Newton-1
C-6
Application Rate Design
C-7
Recommended Initial Loading
D-1
Application for Non -Discharge Permit
D-2
Location Map, Site Powell-1
D-3
Site Plan, Site Powell-1
D-4
Property Map, Site Powell-1
D-5
Soil Test Report, Site Powell-1
D-6
Application Rate Design
D-7
Recommended Initial Loading

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INTRODUCTION
1.01. BACKGROUND.
The City of Newton, operates the 5.0 MGD "advanced secondary" Clark Creek Wastewater
Treatment Facility. The facility, currently treating an average flow of 2.0 MGD, utilizes both
chemical and biological unit processes, and since coming on-line in July 1979, has consistently
met NPDES Permit limits.
Sludge treatment includes, chemical stabilization, thickening, and mechanical dewatering.
Ultimate disposal, in accordance with the City's existing. sludge management program, is by
landfilling.
The City proposes to initiate a land application program as an alternative to disposal by
landfilling. Land application will result in beneficial use of waste sludge, both as a source of
nutrients for plant growth and also as a means of increasing the soil pH of the application sites. In
May 1980, the City retained O'Brien & Gere to assist in preparation of this report on land
spreading of sludge.
1.02. SCOPE.
The following engineering activities were accomplished during the completion of this report.
1. Summarize data on characteristics of waste sludge.
2. Locate and evaluate potential application sites.
3. Determine appropriate sludge application rates for proposed sites.
3. Prepare a recommended sludge application plan for each site.
S, Prepare this report of findings.
R t0f*nces used in this work include letters,. soil test reports, sludge analyses, and other
le`';',0^440n furnished by the North Carolina State University Agricultural Extension Service.
"'" Wze;t of Mr. Ed Nolley, Catawba County Extension Chairman, and Dr. B. L. Carlisle,
Specialist with North Carolina State University is acknowledged and appreciated.

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1.03. WASTE SLUDGE SOURCES AND CHARACTERISTICS.
Waste sludges from the Clark Creek Wastewater Facility origniate from two sources; primary
sludges from lime clarification, and waste activated sludges from the biological nitrification
process. On a dry solids basis, the lime primary sludge accounts for approximately 95% of the total
waste sludge produced.
The two separate sludge streams are combined in gravity thickeners where lime is added to
raise the pH to approximately to 12.0. The sludge is retained at this pH for 14 days to stabilize
volatile solids and kill pathegenic bacteria.
Thickened sludge may be pumped either directly to trucks for disposal or through the two
solid bowl centrifuges for additional dewatering prior to landfilling. Thus, a land spreading
program could potentially use either thickened (5%-10% solids) or dewatered (25%-35% solids)
sludge.
Samples of both thickened and dewatered sludge were collected and analyzed for nutrient
content and metal concentrations by North Carolina State University's Agricultural Extension
Service lab. The results of these analyses are shown in Appendix A, Exhibits A-1 and A-2. For ease
of comparison, characteristics of thickened and dewatered sludges were restated in Exhibit A3 on
the basis of the dry solids content of the sludge.
Additonally, the nitrogen available for plant growth was computed for each sludge as shown
in Exhibit A-3. Available nitrogen was estimated to be 0.004 pounds per pound of dry solids for
thickened sludge and 0.0017 pounds per pound of dry solids for dewatered sludge. This
illustrates that the liquid fraction of the sludge contains a significant percentage of the available
nitrogen, and sludge application rates must be determined separately for either thickened or
dewatered sludges.
1.04. SAMPLING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS.
Sampling and testing programs are required to accomplish two goals, monitor quantities of
nutrients and/or metals placed on the soil, and identify any adverse impacts of the application on
the soil, surface water, or ground water. Thus, the following sampling and testing program is
required to monitor the effectiveness of the sludge application program.
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At the outset, baseline data will be collected on the characteristics of the soil at each
application site, sludge which is to be applied to a particular site, and the characteristics of
ground 'and surface waters in the immediate vicinity of the site. The following program is
required:
1. Ground Water Monitoring - Monitoring of all domestic well water supplies in
the immediate vicinity of the application sites is mandatory. Samples will be
collected prior to .the application of any sludge and annually thereafter during
the program. Samples will be analyzed in accordance with the North Carolina
Division of Health Service requirements for a "complete analysis." In
addition, tests should be conducted for total nitrates, phosphates, and nickel
concentrations.
2. Surface Water Monitoring - Where appropriate, one or more surface water
monitoring points will be established for each sludge application site, one
located upstream and the other downstream. Sampling and testing would be
undertaken as follows:
a. An initial surface water sample would be analyzed for the following:
BOD, TKN, NH4-N, total phosphorus, potassium, copper, zinc,
cadmium, lead and nickel.
b. Each site would be retested annually for each of the parameters noted
above for the duration of the application program.
3. Sludge Monitoring - Sludge characteristics would be monitored routinely to
define any changes which would impact the sludge application program.
a. An initial sludge sample will be tested fouthe following: TKN, NH4-N,
total phosphorus, - potassium, percent moisture; pH, copper, zinc,
cadmium, lead, nickel.
These data would be used to confirm initial loading rates for each site.
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b. For each day sludge is applied to an application site, the following would
be required: total sludge quantity applied (gallons or cubic yards),
percent moisture, pH.
One test per day for percent moisture would be adequate and will be
used to monitor total pounds of dry solids applied to a particular site.
C. Quarterly a sludge sample would be analyzed for the following: TKN,
NH4-N, pH, percent moisture, copper (or other limiting metallic ion).
Based on preliminary data, copper is currently the metallic ion which
will limit total sludge applied, although others may become more
significant.
d. Annually a "complete analysis" will be conducted on the sludge in
accordance with Paragraph 3a to reconfirm loading rates for nutrients
and metals.
4. Field Soil Tests - Soil samples will be taken annually from each application
site and submitted to the North Carolina State Department of Agriculture
laboratory for analysis.
1.05. RESTRICTIONS.
To ensure that the sludge application program is operated in an environmentally safe
method, the following restrictions will apply:
1. Sludge application sites will not be used to grow any crop or produce (i. e.
fresh vegetables) that are introduced directly into the human food chain.
2. Dairy cows and other livestock used in milk production (goats) will not be
grazed on or fed hay produced on a sludge application site.
Other livestock (beef cattle, horses, etc.) will not be grazed on application
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3. Buffer zones will be provided for each application site as shown.
4. Sludge will not be stockpiled nor allowed to pond on any application site.
5. Sludge will be applied in a manner which will avoid production of aerosols.
6. Direct runoff of sludge from application site into surface waters or onto
adjacent property will be prohibited.
7. Sludge will not be applied to flood prone (10-year interval) areas.
8. Sludge pH will be maintained at 6.5 or greater.
1.06. LAND APPLICATION PROGRAM.
The City proposes to dispose of sludge on crop and pasture lands when possible. Currently,
three sites have been identified, soils tests completed, and site inspections made by
representatives of the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, along with the
City and the Agricultural Extension Service. Two of these sites are used as pastures and are
planted in fescue. The third site will be used to grow soybeans.
These three sites will be used . initially to land apply a portion of the waste sludge, while
additional sites are located. The following sections provide detailed descriptions of each
individual site, evaluations of sludge application rate for each site based on a ten year site life,
and recommendations for the individual application programs.
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SECTION 2 - APPLICATION SITE 1-P
2.01. SITE DESCRIPTION.
Site 1-P is located on McKay Farm Road immediately opposite the City's Clark Creek
Wastewater Treatment Facility. This site is owned by Mr. Percy Little, Box 50, Route 3, Newton,
North Carolina, and is 47.16 acres in size. Exhibits B-2, B-3 and B-4 describe application site 1-P.
The site is on gently sloping land bounded to the south by' McKay Farm Road (State Road
2014) and the north by an unnamed tributary of Clark Creek. There are a number of private
residences located in the immediate vicinity of this site. All of these residences utilize private
wells for domestic water supplies. The locations of these wells are shown on Exhibit B-3.
Site 1-P is currently used as pastureland.and is planted in fescue; its current use will not
change. The area available for application of sludge includes all areas currently under
cultivation with allowances for a 50 ft. wide buffer zone between adjacent properties, creeks, etc.
Adequate natural buffer zones exist on the north and south boundaries. Allowing for the
required 50 ft. buffer zone along the east and west boundaries, approximately 33 acres of land
remain for actual application of sludge.
2.02. APPLICATION RATES.
Sludge application rates were. determined based on applying liquid sludge (5%-10%solids)
to fescue pasture. Crop nutrient requirements, nitrogen available for plant growth, and
metal concentrations were evaluated to select the appropriate sludge application rate.
Sludge application rates based on heavy metals were evaluated with maximum cumulative
loadings taken from EPA criteria and based on a soil cationic exchange capacity (CEC) of 6.5.
Copper is currently the limiting metallic ion for Newton sludge. Analyses of sludge samples
indicate that the copper concentration of approximately 1.40 pounds per ton of dry solids will
limit total cumulative sludge application to 161 tons of dry solids per acre.
For liquid sludge, surface applied, an annual nitrogen loading of 300 pounds of available
*141OWn per acre was utilized. On this basis, the maximum annual application rate was found to
77.5 tons of dry solids per acre per year. At this loading, the cadmium application rate would
0.375 pounds per acre per year, within acceptable limits. Thus, if the maximum annual sludge
'*'A b41Wd on available nitrogen is utilized, site life will be limited to 4.4 years, based on the
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A ten year site life was selected to be more realistic and conservative. The recommended
maximum.annual sludge application rate would be 16 tons of dry solids per acre per year. Exhibit
B-6 provides details on the application rate design.
The sludge application rates thusfar established are based upon maximizing the quantities
of sludge solids which can be disposed of safely. An alternative program was developed by the
North .Carolina State University Agricultural Extension Service to maximize the use of the sludge
as a source of plant nutrients. Under these conditions, a lower initial application rate was
established.
Initially, a 5,000 gallon per acre application of 6% sludge was proposed with subsequent
applications to be based upon results of follow-up soil tests. This application rate was established
to maximize the use of phosphorus in the sludge as a plant nutrient. These recommendations are
contained in Exhibit B-7.
2.03. SLUDGE APPLICATION PROGRAM.
Since disposal of excess solids is the initial goal of Newton's sludge application program,
the recommended maximum sludge loading rate for site 1-P is 16 tons of dry solids per acre per
year. However, the recommended sludge application rate for the initial application is 5,000
gallons/acre as suggested by NCSU. Based upon current data, these application rates will yield the
following annual quantities of plant nutrients and metallic ions.
TABLE 2.1
ANNUAL APPLICATION QUANTITIES
LBS/AC
64,000 Gallons
;; nnn
Ava i I-N
128
10
Total Phosphorus
1,974
154
Potassium
25.6
2
Metals
Copper
22.4
1.75
Nickel
0.86
0.07
Zinc
14.1
1.1
Cadmium
0.16
0.013
Lead
12.80
1.0
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Under the maximum application rates identified above, accummulations of copper will
limit the useful life of site 1-P to 10 years. However, at the lower loadings, even if repeated
frequently, site life is considerably longer.
2.04. SAMPLING AND TESTING.
The required sampling and testing program for sludge disposal by land application is
described in Section 1.04. Specifically, for Site 1-P, the following will be required:
1. Ground Water Samples - Ground water samples from each well designated on
Exhibit B-3 will be collected prior to the application of any sludge and
annually thereafter for as long as sludge is applied and tested in accordance
with Section 1.04.
2. Surface water samples will be collected at the confluence of the unnamed
tributary immediately north of Site 1-P and at SR 2014 and tested in
accordance with Section 1.04. Samples will be collected initially and annually
thereafter for as long as sludge is applied.
3. Sludge Samples - The requirements for sludge sampling and testing are as
defined in Section 1.04 and will be adhered to for Site 1-P.
4. Soil Test Samples - An initial soil test sample has been tested for Site 1-P,
analyzed and the results indicated on Exhibit B-5. In a like manner, soil test
samples will be collected annually for testing by the North Carolina State
Department of Agriculture lab.
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SECTION 3 - APPLICATION SITE NEWTON 1
3.01. SITE DESCRIPTION.
Site Newton-1 is located on US Route 321 at the confluence of Clark Creek and Smyre
Creek near the southern boundary of the City of Newton and is owned by the City. The site,
which is illustrated on Exhibits C-2, C-3 and C-4, contains approximately 39.7 acres of land.
The site is located partially within the flood plain formed by the confluence of Clark Creek
and Smyre Creek. Clark Creek bounds the site to the west, Smyre Creek to the south, and US
Route 321 to the east. There are a number of private residences located immediately north of the
site. All of these residences, as well as the National Guard Armory located on US 321, obtain
residential water supplies from the City of Newton, and there are no known private wells.
As noted, the site lies partially within the flood plain of Clark and Smyre Creeks. Only lands
above elevation 833, which is the approximate elevation of the 10-year flood, are proposed for
sludge application.
Site Newton-1 is currently used as pasture land and wood lot and is planted in fescue and
young pines and its current use will not change. The area available for application of sludge
includes all areas currently under cultivation which are above the 10-year flood interval of
elevation 833. A 50 ft. wide buffer zone is proposed along the western side of the site adjacent to
Clark Creek. Allowing for the buffer zone and areas within the flood plain, a total of
approximately 16 acres.of land remain for disposal of sludges..
2.02. APPLICATION. RATES.
Sludge application rates were determined based on applying liquid sludge (5%-10% solids) to
fescue pasture. Crop nutrient requirements, nitrogen available for plant growth and metal
concentrations were evaluated to select the appropriate sludge application rate.
Sludge -application rates based on heavy metals were evaluated with maximum cumulative
loading taken from EPA criteria and based upon a soil cationic exchange capacity (CEC) of
between 3.8 to 4.1. Copper is currently the limiting metallic ion for Newton sludge. Analysis of
sludge samples indicate that the copper concentration of approximately 1.4 pounds per ton of
dry solidswill limit total cumulative sludge application to 80 tons of dry solids per acre.

For liquid sludge, surface applied, an annual nitrogen loading of 300 pounds of available
nitrogen per acre was utilized. On this basis, the maximum annual application rate was found'to
be 37.5 tons of dry solids per acre per year. At this loading, the cadmium application rate would
be 0.375 pounds per acre per year within acceptable limits. Thus, if the maximum sludge loading
based on available nitrogen is utilized, site life will be limited to 2.2 years based on the
cumulative loading of copper.
A 10-year site life was selected to be more realistic and conservative. The annual sludge
application rate would be 8 tons of dry solids per acre per year. Exhibit C-6 provides details on
the application rate design. This application rate is based upon maximizing the quantities of
sludge solids which can be disposed of safely.
The sludge application rates thusfar established are based upon maximizing the quantities
of sludge solids which can be disposed of safely. An alternative program was developed by the
North Carolina State University Agricultural Extension Service to maximize the use of the sludge
as a source of plant nutrients. Under these conditions, a lower initial application rate was
established.
Initially, a 5,000 gallon per acre application of 6% sludge was proposed with subsequent
applications to be based upon results of follow-up soil tests. This application rate was established
to maximize the use of phosphorus in the sludge as a plant nutrient. These recommendations are
contained in Exhibit C-7.
3.03. SLUDGE APPLICATION PROGRAM.
Since disposal of excess solids is the initial goal of Newton's sludge application program,
the recommended maximum sludge loading rate for Site Newton-1 is 8 tons of dry solids per acre
per year. However, the recommended initial sludge application rate is 5,000 gallons/acre as
suggested by NCSU. Based upon current data, these application rates will yield the following
annual quantities of plant nutrients and metallic ions.
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TABLE 3.1
ANNUAL APPLICATION QUANTITIES, POUNDS/AC
32,000 Gallons
5,000 Gallons
Available Nitrogen
64
10
Total Phosphorus
987
154
Potassium
12.8
2
Metals
Copper
11.2
1.75
Nickel
0.43
0.07
Zinc
7.04
1.1
Cadmium
0.08
0.013
Lead
6.4
1.0
Under the maximum application rates identified above, accumulations of copper will limit
the useful life of Site Newton-1 to 10 years. However, at the lower recommended loadings, even
if repeated frequently, site life is considerably longer.
3.04. SAMPLING AND TESTING.
The required sampling and testing program for sludge disposal by land application is
described in Section 1.04. Specifically, for Site Newton-1, the following program will be
required:
1. Ground Water Samples - Since there are no known domestic water supplies
within the immediate vicinity of Site Newton-1, no ground water sampling is
proposed.
2. Surface Water Samples - Surface water samples will be collected in Clark
Creek immediately upstream from the application site and in Smyre Creek at
the US Route 321 bridge and tested in accordance with Section 1.04: Samples
will be collected at the start of the application program and annually
thereafter as long as sludge is applied.
3. Sludge Samples - The requirements for sludge sampling and testing are as
defined in Section 1.04 and will be adherred to for Site Site Newton-1.
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4. Soil Test Samples - An initial soil test sample has been collected for site
Newton-1, analyzed, and the results indicated on Exhibit C-5. In like manner,
soil test. samples will be collected annually for testing by the North Carolina
State Department of Agriculture laboratory.
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SECTION 4 - APPLICATION SITE POWELL-1
4.01. SITE DESCRIPTION.
Site Powell-1 is located on State Route 1802 near the intersection with State Route 1804.
The site which is illustrated on Exhibits D-2, D-3 and D-4 contains approximately 45.1 acres of
land.
The site is located on gently sloping terrain, bounded on the east by State Route 1802.
The site slopes uniformly to the west to an unnamed creek which forms the western border. To
the north and south, the site is bounded by private land. There are two wells located on the site.
Site Powell-1 is currently used to grow soybeans, and its current use will not change. The
area available for application of sludge includes all areas currently under cultivation, except for
a 50 ft. wide buffer zone proposed between one of the two cultivated areas and the unnamed
creek. Allowing for the buffer zone, a total of approximately 22.6 acres of land remain for
disposal of sludges.
4.02. APPLICATION RATES.
Sludge application rates were determined based on applying dewatered sludge (24% solids)
to soybean cropland. Crop nutrient requirements and metal concentrations were evaluated to
select the appropriate sludge application rates. The recommendations of the North Carolina State
University Agricultural Extension Service were followed. Under these criteria, shown on Exhibit
D-7, sludge loading is based upon nutrient requirements and application rates for total
phosphorus.
Sludge application rates based on heavy metal concentrations were evaluated with
maximum cumulative loading taken from EPA criteria and based upon a soil cationic exchange
capacity (CEC) of 7.2. Copper is the limiting metallic ion for the Newton sludge on this site.
Analysis of sludge samples indicate that the copper concentration of approximately 1.4 pounds
per ton of dry solids will limit total cumulative sludge application to 159 tons of dry solids per
acre.
To determine annual loadings based on nutrients, an annual phosphorus requirement of
150 pounds per acre was utilized. The total phosphorus for dewatered sludge was found to be
0.33 pounds per pound of dry solids. Utilizing these data, it was found that the application rate
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based on phosphorus would be 2.27 tons of dry solids per acre or 11.23 cubic yards of 24%
sludge per acre per year. If this application rate is utilized, the total cumulative solids loading for
copper would be reached for 80.7 years. Exhibit D-6 provides details on the application rate
design.
Exhibit D-7, provided by the North Carolina State University Agricultural Extension
Service, contains slightly different recommendations for annual application rates, based on
somewhat different data for total phosphorus concentrations of dewatered sludge. Prior to the
actual application of sludge, it will be necessary to reanalyze samples of dewatered sludge to
determine the actual total phosphorus concentration of. the material to be placed on Site
Powel I-1.
4.03. SLUDGE APPLICATION PROGRAM.
The recommended sludge application program for Site Powell-1 consists of applying 11.23
cubic yards of dewatered sludge (24% solids) per acre to the cultivated land and incorporating
this sludge into the soil prior to planting the crop. As noted, this loading rate is based upon
phosphorus concentrations in the dewatered sludge cake. Actual quantities of dewatered sludge
applied to the land must be adjusted to account for any changes in phosphorus concentrations.
4.04. SAMPLING AND TESTING.
l The required sampling and testing program for sludge disposal by land application is
l described in Section 1.04. Specifically, for Site Powell-1, the following program will be required.
1. Ground Water Samples - Since there are two known domestic water supply
pY
r wells in the immediate vicinity of Site Powell-1, each should be sampled and
!t tested prior to the application of sludge, and annually thereafter for as long as
sludge is applied.
2. Surface Water Samples - Only one surface water sampling site has been
identified for Site Powell-1, since this site lies essentially at the headwaters of
the unnamed creek bordering its western boundary. Thus, the proposed
surface water sampling site is immediately downstream of the site on the
unnamed creek as indicated on Exhibit D-3. Samples will be collected prior
to the application of sludge and annually thereafter each time sludge is
applied.
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3. Sludge Samples - The requirements for sludge sampling and testing are as
defined in Section 1.04, and total phosphorus is the nutrient which is utilized
in the design of the application rate. Since copper is the critical metallic ion,
analyses for copper should be conducted as prescribed in Section 1.04.
4. Soil Test Samples - An initial soil test sample has .been collected for Site
Powell-1, analyzed, and the results indicated on Exhibit D-5. In like manner,
soil test samples will be collected annually for testing by the North .Carolina
State Department of Agriculture laboratory.
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APPENDICES

Clark Creek Wastewater Facilities Land Application Program
Newton, North Carolina Sludge Characteristic
EXHIBITS
A-1
Laboratory Data
A-2
Available Nitrogen
A-3
Nutrient and Metal Quantities
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Laboratory Data
Summary
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Solids
Ca
TKN
NH�-N
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K CU
Ave.
23.6
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1437
169
5312
1596
622
294 167
Range
23.0-23.8
4.1-4.5
1203-2185
158-181
5210-5350
1561-1635
610-643
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Fe
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Zn
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Ni
Pb
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Ave.
3201
58
105
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23
6.5
97
4.1
Range
3115-3288
57-59
103-109
0.9-1.2
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6.1-7.0
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` Land Application Program
Newton, North Carolina
LIQUID SLUDGE (6% Solids
Available Nitrogen
T KN = 770 mg/I
-N H4-N = 120 mg/I
Org.-N = 650 mg/I
Available N = NH4-N + .20 (Org. -N)
= 120 + .2(650)
= 120 + 130
= 250 mg/I
1,000 Gallons of Sludge @ 6% Solids contains 1,000 x8.34 x 250Lbs Available Nitrogen
106
Or 2.085 Available-N/1,000 Gallons
DEWATERED SLUDGE (24% Solids)
TKN = 1,610 mg/I
NH4-N = 111 mg/I
Org. -N =1,499 mg/.I
Available-N = 11.1+1,499 = 410 mg/I
27x62.4x410
1 cubic yard of sludge @ 24% solids contains Lbs. Avail. -N
106
or 0.69 Lbs. Available -N/CY
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Land Application Program Available Nitrogen
Newton, North Carolina
DRY SOLIDS BASIS
Liquid Sludge @ 6%
Dry Solids = 1,000 (8.34) .06
= 500 Ibs/1,000 Gallons
Therefore, Available-N = 2.08/500
= 0.004 Ibs/lb. Dry Solids
— Dewatered Sludge @ 24%
Dry Solids = 27 (62.4)(.24)
= 404lbs/CY
Therefore, Available-N = 0.69/404
= 0.0017 Lbs/Lb. Dry Solids
O'Brien & Gere Exhibit A-2
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Land Application Program
Newton, North Carolina .
Liquid Sludge (6% Solids)
Nutrient
Avail. -N
Total Phosphorus
Potassium
NUTRIENTS
Concentration
PPM
250
3,700
48
Dewatered Sludge (24% Solids)
Nutrient
Avail. -N
Total Phosphorus
Potassium
Concentration
PPM
410
7,867
246
M ETA LS
Conc,
Pounds/Ton
Metal
wpm
Wet Sludge
Cu
167
0.334
NI
6.5
0.013
Zn
105
0.21
Cd
1.2
0.0024
Pb
97
0.194
*Sludge Cake is 24% Dry Solids.
**Liquid Sludge is 6% Dry Solids.
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Nutrient and Metal Quantities
Pounds/1,000 Gal.
6% Sludge
2.085
30.85
0.40
Pounds/Cu. Yd.
24% Sludge
0.69
13.26
0.41
Pounds/Pound
Dry Solids*
0.0007
0.000027
0.00044
0.000005
0.0004
Pounds/Pound
Dry Solids
0.004
0.062
0.0008
Pounds/Pound
Dry Solids
0.0017'
0.033
0.001
Pounds/1,000
Gallons**
0.35
0.014
0.22
0.0025
0.2
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Newton, North Carolina
EXHIBITS
Land Application Program
Site 1-P
B-1 Application for Non -Discharge Permit
B-2 Location Map, Site 1-P
B-3 Site Plan, Site 1-P
B-4
Property Map, Site 1-P
B-5
Soil Test Report, Site 1-P
B-6
Application Rate Design
B-7
Recommended Initial Loading
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NORTH CAROLIWA
ENVIRONMgVTAL MANAGEMENT CONP4ISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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INSTRUCTIONS
FOR.
PREPARATIONOF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL,
or
PLANS_ AND. ISSUANCE' OF PERMIT
1. Application must be made in duplicate on this form. Failure- to do so, or
to fill in completely all blank spaces and furnish all.information required
will delay the examination and approval of the plans and the issuance of
"P-ermit!`_
T_ The_ applicatiorr. must be- signed by the: Mayor or City Manager of a municipality-,.
the Chairman of a sanitary district- board-,. the. owner or proper- officials of -
a_ corporation, or. the- legally constituted board or commission having -charge
of. the proposed. works. The. signature- of the: designing. engineer or other agent
will. be accepted only if: accompanied, by a:. letter of authorization..
3.. Plans-, specifications_ and-. other supporting- data must be submitted in duplicate-
in- accordance with the- Rules and Regulations: of the- North, Carolina Environmental
Management: Commissiorr,. Department of Natural Resources and. Community Development _
regarding the- preparation_ and: submission- of same:
4-_ Me Division: of Environmental. Management will expedite- the. study and. review-
_ of all. applicationm ancLplans, relating, ta. proposed_ pollution_ abatement projects..
ast rapidly as: possfble;. however,_ the: applicant should allow. a: period- of at:. -
Ieastr 30-- days- for such study- and:. review. after all documents. have, been: fur-- `-
n1shed.. The applicant should: take. into accourtt this. period of delay- whea
scheduling_ other action-,,. such as. advertising:_ and receiving; bids,.. awarding;
contra*-ts. and, beginning:. constructio= of. the- proposed. works:
ALL applications„ plans,. specifications,_ and other supporting; documents
should be_ addressedto the: respective: regional office listed: orx the_ back
PaB&_

May 19, , 1980
TO':- NORTH- CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL.RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Gentlemen:
In. accordance with the provisions of. Article 21 of Chapter 1-43, General Statutes
of North. Carolina: as amended,. application. is hereby- made by -
The Board of Aldermen - (Name of board, individual.
or - others)
of the City of Newton in the county
(Name- of. city,. villager, town,. sanitary district or establishment)
of Catawba to the North -Carolina Environmental Management -
(Location. of Project)
Commission',. Department of Natural. Resources: and_ Commtmity Development for the. approval. of
the- accompanying plans,. specifications,, and- other: data-. submitted. herewith covering• the
construction_ of N/A
and for at "Permit" for the- discharge: of lime stabilized sludge (land aoolication)
(sewage,, industrial_wastE-- or- other wastes)
from- the: Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
(servers,, pretreatment facilities,. or: treatment plant)
onto
serving City of Newton and Area xxxa land owned by Mr. Percy Little (Site 1-P)
(Name, of municipality, institution. or: industry, etc.) (Name_ of treatment plant)
=s x xx ;4w,w c located on McKay Farm Road
- at:
(Namew- o£ water.- coursed
-_ - - (Location: of treatment plant)- _-
TFe--plan$ fo= thft proposed1 works have- been_ prepared: by- O'Brien & Gere and the City's
(Engineering Fixes)
Director of Public Works - 6f 801 Est Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina" 28203
(Address)..
rt. is:" estimated: that treatment works= w: T1" provide` adequate; capacfty ta- serve the:
Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for• ax-perfod�. oE.. 10 yearn, at-
which: time- it: is. estimated- the average- daily sewage: or waste- flan wtlZ.nor exceed:.
5 million gallons. It i-% further- expected_ that: the- treatment works will affect: overall_
reductioasf im pollutiam as; follows= B-.O.D. (5—dap- 2eC) N/A r,, suspended solids N/A
total. solids- N/A r,. coliform+ bacteria N/A Z-, and_ toxic . c materials* - The: cost of the:•
proposed works.- is, estimated to. be. sewers $ N/A ,. pumping station $ N A
treatment: plant^ . $• N/A ,, other- $ N/A The. works:. will- b— completed om ar before`
Thm applicant hereby agrees that the proposed works will be- constructed in strict accordance with the approved plansand,
specifications or subsequently approved changes therein and further agrees to, place its operation under the care of a competent
person and to maintain and operate the plant according to the best accepted practice and -in accordance with the plans and.
specif ications approved by the Commission_
Signature: /s/. R. D. Whisenant
Title: City Manager
Mailing -Address: Post Office Drawer 550 -
Newton. North Carolina 28658

NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OP'.NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'
Asheville Regional Office
Interchange Building
159 Woodfin.Street
P. 0. Box 370
Asheville, N-.. C. 288OZ
Telephone [phone]
Winston-Salem- Regional -Office.
8001 Silas- Creek- Parkway Ext.
Winston-Salem,: N. C. 27103-
Telephone-919/761-235-L.
Raleigh Regional Office
3800; Barrett Drive
P- Q_ Sox; Z7687 -._.
Raleigh-,. N'.. C Z7611-
Te-lephane 919--/ 733-2314
Washington Regional Office
- . 150Z- N:,. Market S tzeet-
_ - Washington, I�: C Z7889 _ -
T'elepho� oY '6`-6481
_ Moo e�:_.=gionaL Office
_113�N: Main. Street -
- g Oa Box 950 _ -
Mooresville,. N. C- 28115
Telephone- 704/664-462-7
Fayetteville Regional.Office
Wachovia-Building. _
Suite: 714 _
Fayetteville, N. C. 28301,
7alephone= 9-19/486-154-1
Wilmington Regional Office
3143 Wrightsville Avenue;
Wilmington,. N'. C. 28401
Telephone- 919/762=3394

SCALE I"= 2000'
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LAND APPL I CATION PROGRAM
LOCATION MAP
CITY OF NEWTON
EXHIBIT B —2
C-2
N
SITE
NEWTON—[
Bates
MAY 1980
Fie No.:
949.015

EXHIBIT B-3

Table 1
Sludge Disposal
City Lake Property
City _of Newton
[The symbol > means more than the symbol < means less than]
Soil series and map symbols
Depth
to bed-
Depth to
seasonal
high
Depth
from
surface
Classification
Percentage less than 3 inches passing sieve -
Permeability
Available
water
Reaction
Shrink -swell
potential
rock
water
(typical
USDA texture
Unified
AASHO
No. 4
No. 10
No. 40
No. 200
capacity
table
profile)
Altavista clayey variant: Af--------------
Fee!
5
Feet
2
inches
0-6
Fine sand loam_
Y
6.3
10?. 0-her
Inches per
f sou
t0. 1-0.
0.11-0.13
px
5.6-6.5
Low.
6-55
_ _ _ _ _ _
Claylaom to clay2.
CL, MH
A-6, A-7
98-100
95900
90 95
51--40
0
0. 12-0. 14
5. 6-6. 0
Moderate.
55-100
Gravelly coarse sand_____
SP
A-1
98-100
40-60
25-40
0-4
>6. 3
0. 04-0. 06
5. 6-6. 0
Low.
Appling: AsB, AsC2, As E2______________
>5
>7
0-8
Sandy loam -------------
SM'-SC, SC
A-2, A-4
95-100
80-98
52-70
13-40
>6. 3
0. 11-0. 13
4. 5-5. 5
Low.
8-47
Clay, sandy clay loam____
MH, CH
A-6, A-7
98-100
85-100
70-95
52-80
0. 63-2. 0
0. 12-0. 14
4. 5-5. 5
Moderate.
47-90
Sandy loam_____________
SM, MH
A-2, A-7
98-100
80-98
68-90
25-60
0. 63 ,2. 0
0. 12-0. 14
4. `r5. 5
Low.
Buncombe: Bn_________________________
>10
12
0-10
Loamy Band ------------
SM
A-2
98-100
98-100
90-95
13-35
>6. 3
0.06-0. 08
5. 6-6. 5
Low.
10-55
Sand___________________
SM, SP-SM
A-2
95-100
95-100
90-95
5-15
>6. 3
0.05-0. 07
5. 6-6.0
Low.
55-65
Sandy loam_____________
SM
A-2
95-100
90-98
60-70
13-35
>6. 3
0. 11-0. 13
5. 6-6. 0
Low.
Cecil: CmB2, CmC2, CmD2, CnB2, CnC2,
>5
>10
0-10
Sandy loam_____________
SM
A-4
98-100
95-100
70-80
36-45
>6. 3
0. 12-0. 14
4.5-5. 5
Low.
CnE3.
10-50
Clay, clay loam ---------
MH
A-7
98-100
98-100
90-95
60-90
0.63-2.0
0.13-0. 15
5. 1-5.5
Moderate.
50-75
Sandy loam _ _ _ _ - _ - _ _ _ _ _
SM, ML
A-5
98-100
98-100
75-85
36-60
0. 63-2. 0
0. 13-0. 15
5. 1-5. 5
Moderate.
Chewacla: Cw__________________________
>4
11
0-10
Loam ------------------
ML, SM
A-4, A-2
98-100
95-100
80-95
25-55
0.63-2.0
0. 13-0. 15
5. 1-6.0
Low.
10-64
Loam, clay loam --------
ML, CL
A-4, A-6
95-100
95-100
75-95
51-75
0. 63-2. 0
0. 17-0. 19
5. 1-6. 0
Low.
Congaree: Cy__________________________
>10
13
0-10
Loam ------------------
ML, SM
A-4, A-2
98-100
95-100
70-80
30-60
0. 63-2. 0
0. 13-0. 15
5. 1-6. 0
Low.
10-31
Silt loam ---------------
ML
A-4, A-6
98-100
95-100
90-100
70-90
0. 63-2. 0
0. 14-0. 16
5. 1-6. 0
Low.
31-70
Silty clay, loam, clay
ML
A-6
98-100
95-100
90-100
70-90
0. 63-2. 0
0. 12-0. 15
5. 1-6. 0
Moderate to low.
loam.
Enon: En B____________________________
>4
>10
0-7
7-31
Fine sandy loam --------
Clay___________________
SM
MH, CH
A-2
A-7
98-100
98-100
98-100
98-100
75-85
90-100
13-35
70-90
2.p.,6.3
0.11-0.13
5.6-6.5
Low.
<+0. 20
0. 13-0. 15
5.6-6. 5
High.
31-39
Clay loam --------------
CL
A-6
98-100
98-100
90-100
55-85
<0. 20
0. 13-0. 15
5. 6-6. 5
Moderate.
Gullied land: Gu.
No valid estimates can be made.
Hiwassee: HsB2, HsC2, HsD2, HsE,
>5
>5
0-6
Loam ------------------
ML SM
A-4, A-2
98-100
98-100
80-95
25-60
2.0-6. 3
0. 13-0. 15
5. 6-6.0
Low.
HwB2, HwC2.
6-56
Clay, clay loam ---------
MTf, ML-CL
A-6, A-7
98-100
98-100
85-100
51-90
0. 63-2. 0
0. 12-0. 14
5. 6-6. 0
Moderate.
56-108
Loam ------------------
ML, SM
A-4, A-5
85-100
75-100
60-85
40-60
0. 6 �2. 0
0. 12-0. 14
5. 6-6. 0
Moderate to low.
Leveled clayey land: Lc.
No valid estimates can be made.
Madison: MgB2, MgC2, MgE2-----------
>3
>10
0-6
Gravelly sandy loam -----
SM
A-4, A-2
85-100
80-95
55-85
15-40
>6. 3
0. 10-0. 12
5. 1-5. 5
Low.
6-35
Clay, sandy clay loam____
MH
A-7
98-100
85-100
80-90
55-85
0. 63=2. 0
0. 12-0. 14
5. 1-5. 5
Moderate.
35-66
Sandy loam_____________
SM
A-2, A-4
98-100
80-90
55-70
30-49
0. 63=2. 0
0. 10-0. 12
5. 1-5. 5
Low.
Pacolet: PaF, PCB, PcC, PeE__________
>5
>5
0-6
Gravelly fine sandy loam_
SM
A-2, A-4
85-100
85-100
40-60
15-40
>6. 3
0. 11-0. 13
5. 1-5. 5
Low.
6-35
Clay loam, sandy clay
MH
A-6
98-100
98-100
60-80
51-80
0. 63-2. 0
0. 12-0. 14
5. 1-5. 5
Moderate.
loam.
35-60
Sandy loam___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
SM
A-2, A-4
80-100
80-100
60-70
30-40
0. 63-2. 0
0. 11-0. 13
5. 1-5. 5
Low.
> 60
Rock.
Wehadkee: Wd_________________________
>4
10
0-8
Fine sandy loam________
SM, ML
A-4
98-100
98-100
70-85
40-55
2. 0-6. 3
0. 14-0. 16
5. 6-6. 0
Low.
8-40
Sandy clay loam, loam ---
CL SC
A-6, A-2
A-2
98-100
98-100
98-100
80-95
20-55
0. 63=2. 0
0. 16-0. 20
5. 6-6. 0
Low.
40-50
Sandy loam___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
S1V1'
A-4,
98-100
40-60
15-40
2. 0=6. 3
0. 14-0. 16
5. 6-6. 0
Low.
Wilkes: WkE___________________________
2-4
>10
0-5
Loam ------------------
ML
A-4
98-1C0
98-100
70-85
60-75
2.0 6. 3
0. 13-0. 15
5.6-7.3
Low.
5-15
Clay loam --------------
MH, CL
A-6, A-4
98-1C0
98-100
90-100
55-90
0. 2-0. 63
0. 14-0. 16
6. 6-7. 3
High.
15-42
Sandv loam___ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
SM
A-2, A-4
98-100
98-100
60-70
35-40
0. 63-2. 0
0. 09-0. 11
6. 1-6. 5
Low.
> 42
Rock.
Worsham: Wo__________________________
>5
10
0-9
Fine sandy loam --------
SM, ML
A-4
98-100
98-100
90-100
40-55
0. 63-2. 0
0. 12-0. 14
4. 5-5. 5
Low.
9-60
Sandy clay, sandy clay
CL, CH
A-7
98-100
96-100
90-100
70-90
0. 20-0. 63
0. 15-0. 17
4. 5-5. 5
Moderate.
loam.
11

Table 2
Sludge Disposal
City Lake Property
City of Newton
Moisture density r
Mechanical analysis f -
Classification
Percentage passing sieve—
Percentage smaller than—
Liquid
Plas-
Soil name and location
Parent material
Repport
Depth
Maximum
Optimum
limit
ticity
No.
dry
moisture
index
AASHO L
Unified 4
density
No. 4
No. 10
No. 40
No. 200
0.05
1 0.02
0.005
0.002
in.
1 in.
Yj in.
Y8 in.
(4.7
(2.0
(0.42
(0.074
mm.
mm.
mm.
mm.
mm.)
mm.)
mm.)
mm.)
S65NC-18
Incha
Lai. percu. ft.
Pd.
Appling sandy loam: •
In a wooded area 6 miles east of Newton, about 1% miles
Residuum from acidic
2-3
3-8
118
12
100
-----
98
96
84
55
35
33
27
16
9
27
5
A-2-4(0)
SM-SC
north of Balls Creek School on County Road 1810, and 100
rocks.
2-5
12-27
99
23
------
-----
-----
------
100
92
77
64
62
' 59
49
42
60
28
A-7-5(18)
MH-CH
feet west of highway. Modal.
2-6
27-42
95
26
------
-----
-----
------
100
88
70
55
54
} 51
44
40
74
27
A-7-5(15)
MH
Cecil sandy loam:
In a wooded area 5% miles southeast of Newton on State
Residuum from acidic
4-2
0-2
107
16
------
-----
-----
------
100
99
78
42
39
33
20
13
30
5
A-4(1)
SM
Highway 16, 1% miles south of Mount Olin Church, 450
rocks.
4-5
10-30
88
30 i
------
-----
-----
------
---- ---
100
90
77
76
71
59
52
80
37
A-7-5(20)
MH
yards north of County Road 1877, and 50 feet northeast
4-8
50-75
101
20 i
------
-----
-----
------
100
99
78
50
45
32
16
11
47
6
A-5(4)
MH
of a private road. Modal.
Riwassee loam:
In a cultivated field 3'j miles southwest of Newton, 220
Residuum from mixed
5-3
0-6
101
18 I
------
-----
-----
------
100
99
83
41
38
30
18
11
31
5
A-4(1)
SM
yards west of County Road 2013, and 50 feet east of woods
acidic and basic rocks.
5-5
6-30
101
22
------
-----
-----
------
--------
100
88
64
61
59
46
39
50
23
A-7-6(13)
ML-CL
along field boundary. Modal.
5-8
56-108
99
21 i
------
-----
-----
------
--------
100
85
55
49
39
25
20
45
8
A-5(5)
ML
Madison gravelly sandy loam:
In a wooded area 5'/, miles southeast of Newton on State
Chiefly quartz mica-
1-2
0-6
113
15
100
95
94
91
87
81
61
36
35
30
18
12
34
5
A-4(0)
SM
Highway 16, one -eighth mile south on County Road 1810,
schist.
1-4
9-30
93
21 -
------
_--
-----
------
100
90
81
66
65
64
56
50
72
31
A-7-5(17)
MH
2% miles southeast on County Road 1858, 2 miles west on
1-6
35-66
107
17 '
------
-----
-----
------
100
83
55
31
29
24
15
11
45
5
A-2-5(0)
SM
County Road 1874, and 500 feet north of road. Modal.
i
'
r Based on AASHO Designation: T 99-70, Methods A and C (1). in diameter is excluded from calculations of grain -size fractions. The mechanical analysis data used in this table are not suitable for namign
2.Mechanical analysis according to the AASHO Designation: T 88-70 (1). Results by this procedure may differ somewhat from resulte textural classes for soil.
by the soil survey procedure of the Soil Conservation Service (SCS). In the AASHO procedure, the fine material is analyzed by the hydrom• i Based on AASHO Designation: M 145-66 (1).
eter method and the various grain -size fractions are calculated on the basis of all the material, including that coarser than 2 millimeters in 6 SCS and BPR have agreed to consider that all soils having plasticity indexes within two points of A -line are to be given a borderline
diameter. In the SCS soil survey procedure, the fine material is analyzed by the pipette method and the material coarser than 2 millimeter, classification. Examples of borderline classification obtained by this use are SM-SC and MH-CH.

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SOIL TEST REPORT
AGRONOMIC DIVISION. N.C. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
BLUE RIDGE ROAD CENTER. RALEIGH. N.C.
PHONE: (9191 T33 2655
COPIES SENT TO:
X COUNTY EXTENSION CIIAIRMAN
TO: X COUNTY ASCS OFFICE
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RFAD SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL AND BACK OF REPORT FOR FURTHER DETAIL

Land Application Program
Newton, North Carolina
CEC - 6.5
Application -Rate Design
Site 1-P, Percy Little Farm at McKay Road
TOTAL CUMULATIVE SITE LOADING, METALS
Lbs/Ton D. S.
Total Allowable
Total Loading
Metal Newton
Lbs/AC
Ton D. S./AC
Cu 1.40
223
159
Ni 0.054
89
1,648
Zn 0.88
446
506
Cd 0.01
9
900
Pb 0.80
893
1,116
Therefore, copper concentration is the limiting metallic ion. Total cumulative sludge loading is
159 Ton/AC on a dry solids basis.
ANNUAL LOADING RATE
Nitrogen Requirement, 300 Lbs/AC for Surface Application
Annual Cd Limit 0.9 Lbs/ AC
Available Nitrogen 8.0 Lbs/Ton Dry Solids
300 Lbs/AC
Annual Loading, N =
O.0 L.UJ/ 1 Ul1
37.5 Ton/AC Dry Solids Basis
Annual Cd Loading = 37.5 Tons/AC (.01) Lbs/Ton
0.375 Lbs/Acre
Thus, MAXIMUM Annual loading is controlled by nitrogen requirement of crop and would be
37.5 Tons Dry Solids/Year.
At this rate, however, cumulative loading for copper would be reached in 4.4 years.
O'Brien & Gere
949.015 5/80
Exhibit B-6
Page 1 of 3

. t
Land Application Program
Newton, North Carolina
i
Application Rate Design
Site 1-P, Percy Little Farm at McKay Road
RECOMMENDATION FOR SITE 1-P
Establish desired 10-year site life.
Therefore, annual loading (copper) = 159 Tons/10 Years
= 15.9 Tons/Year, say 16.0
Available Nitrogen = 16 (8.0) Lbs/AC
= 128 Lbs/AC using 6% liquid sludge and annual dry solids.
Application Rate of 16 Tons/AC
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Apply in four (4) equal application as follows:
February - March 4.0 Tons/AC
May - June 4.0 Tons/AC
September 4.0 Tons/AC
October - November 4.0 Tons/AC
For 4.0 Tons dry solids/AC, using 6% liquid sludge from thickener.
Q Application, Gal/AC = 8,000 Lbs/AC
!�s 8.34 Lbs/Gal. (.06) Lbs. Solids
Lbs.
= 16,000 Gal/AC
O'Brien i & Gere Exhibit B-6
949.015 5/80 Page 2 of 3

` Land Application Program Application Rate Design
Newton, North Carolina Site 1-P, Percy Little Farm at McKay Road
r SUMMARY - ANNUAL APPLICATION RATE - SITE 1-P
Application Rate - 16,000 Gal/AC 4 Time/Year (64,000 Gal/AC) of 6% Sludge
Annual Nutrient and Metals Loading
Available N = (16,000 x 4)(8.34)(.06)(.004)
= 128 Lbs/AC/Year
Total Phosphorus = (16,000 x 4) (8.34) (.0037)
= 1,974 Lbs/AC/Year
Potassium = (16,000 x 4) (8.34) (48/106)
= 25.6 Lbs/AC/Year
*Cu = (16,000 x 4) (8.34) (.06) (1.40/2,000)
= 22.4 Lbs/AC/Year
N i = (16,000 x 4) (8.34) (.06) (.054/2,000)
= 0.86 Lbs/AC/Year
Zn = (16,000 x 4) (8.34) (.06) (.88/2,000)
14.1 Lbs/AC/Year
Cd = (16,000 x 4) (8.34) (.06) (.01 /2,000)
= 0.16 Lbs/AC/Year
Pb = (16,000 x 4) (8.34) (.06) (.80/2,000)
= 12.8 Lbs/AC/Year
*Cu controls site life.
O'Brien & Gere Exhibit B-6
949.003 5/80 Page 3 of 3

Land Application Program
Newton, North Carolina
Recommended Initial Loading
Site 1-P
City of Newton Liquid Sludge Application
(6% Solids Material)
Recommendation For: Percy Little Field Number - 1
Route 3, Box 50 Soil Sample Number 22016
Newton, NC 28658 2-19-80
Crop: Fescue Pasture
5,000 gal/Acre
Soil Test
6% Solids
Level
- Recommendation
Material
N
N/A
100-200
9.25 Lbs
P .
86
0
154." Lbs-
K
66
10-30
2. Lbs
CIL
39
0
4.5 Lbs
Ni
N/A
N/A.
.17 Lbs
Zn
75
0
2.8 Lbs
Cd *
N/A
N/A
.03 Lbs-
Pb *
- N/A
N/A
7.74 Lbs
* Estimated
NOTE: :lake one application of 5,000 gal. per acre. Retest soil in July
or August.. Limiting factor is P
O'Brien & Gere Exhibit B-7
949.015 5/80 Page 1 of 2

Land Application Program
Newton, North Carolina
Recommended Initial Loading
Site 1-P
CITY OF NEWTON
Semi -Solid Sludge Analysis and Production
Winter-1979-1980
Semi -Solid Sludge Production - 18 cu.yds/day; 24% solids, Approximately 27,000 Lbs/day
Nutrients and Metal Production
Item
TKN
TP
K
f Cu
N
1
ZN
Cd
Pb .
NH4
Avail N
I
I
t
Minimum
EPA
Lbs/
Lbs/
Lbs/
Lbs/
Acres
Limits
Day
Ton
Cu/Yd
Year
Per Year
Site Life
39
2.89
2.17
14,239
143
10.6
7.94
52,195
348 @ 1501bs
8
.6
.44
2,920
4.50
.33
.25
1,642
7
250
.17
.013
.009
62
.25
250
2..80
.21
.16
13,022
2.1
500
.03
.002
.0012
11
1.1
10
2.62
.194-
.15
956
.96
1,000
4.50
.33
.25
1,665
13.
.96
.72
4,805
24 @ 2001bs
* For most efficient use of phosphorus as a fertilizing material
O'Brien & Gere
949.015 5/80
Exhibit B-7
Page 2 of 2

41
Clark Creek Wastewater Facilities
Newton, North Carolina
Land Application Program
Newton-1
EXHIBITS
C-1 Application for Non -Discharge Permit
C-2 Location Map, Site Newton-1
C-3 Site Plan, Site Newton-1
C-4 Property Map, Site Newton-1
C-5 Soil Test Report, Site Newton-1
C-6 Application Rate Design
C-7 Recommended Initial Loading
O'Brien & Gere
949.015 5/80
Appendix C

i
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ilATURAL. RESOURCES A;VD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEI GH
DEM—EO NO. 1
1 17-79,
FOR. PM:U, • TO DISC
Newton, North Carolina- 28658

INSTRUCTI09S
FOR
PREPARATION.OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL.
0Er
PLANS. AND: ISSUANCE= OF- PERMT-7
1. Application must be made -in duplicate on this form. Failure to do so, or -
to. fill in completely all blank spaces and furnish all information required
will delay the exami_nation.and approval of the plans and the issuance of
2:. The application. must .be• signed by the Mayor or City Manager of a. municipality,
the- Chairman of. a sanitary district board,:. the owner or. proper. officials of-
corporation, or- the legacy- -constituted, board or . commissiorr. having.- charge -
of. the• proposed. works. The. signature of. the designing engineer or- other agent:
will be- accepted: only if accompanied by a- letter of authorization.
3.. Plans-,_ specifications. and: other supporting data must be submitted_ is duplicate:.
in: accordance, with the:• Rules and Regulations of- the North Carolina Environmental-
Managemeat Commissiorr,. Department of- Natural- Resources. and Community _Development _
regarding; the: preparation and submission of same-
4-.- The" -Division of: Environmental Management wi:IL expedite the study and. review--
o£ aiL applications±. and plans relating__ to proposed. pollution: abatement projeeM_
as rapidly as: possible; however, the; applicant: should allow a- perod: of at
-` least: 3Q days for such study an& reviesz after all documents_ have beef fur— .
nished.. The:- applicant should. take- into. account this.period. of delay whem.
scheduling other- action,, such as advertising: and receiving, bids,,- awarding:.:
c=trarr- and. beginning; construction: of the proposed. works..
S-'. ALL'appTications, plans.;.: specifications-., and. other supporting✓ documents--
- should;_be: addressed_tQ the: respective regional office listed. om the, back.
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'
Asheville Regional Office -
Interchange Building
159 Woodfin- Street
P". 0., BOX: 370
Asheville,..• N.. C. 28802
Telephone: [phone]
Winston -Salem -Regional Office
8001 Silas, Creek Parkway Ext.
Winston-Salem;- N: C_ 27103:
Telephone [phone]
Raleigh Regional_ Office
- 380a Barrett Drive-
_ P_ 0- Bom 2768T
Raleigirt N-. C.- Z76.11
Telephone- 319/733-2314 .. .:
.-Washingtoa RegionaL Office -. -I
15.02. M... Market.. S tseet
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Telephone [phone]T
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Wachov .T- Building:
S-uitm 714- . - -
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Telephone: [phone]:541 -
Wilmington Regional Office
33 3' Wrightsville Avenue=
Wilmingtoir, N'. C'.. 28401
Telephone-919/762=3394

EXHIBIT B -2
C-2
SITE
NEWTON-1
SCALE I"= 2000'
LAND APPLICATION .PROGRAM Date,
MAY 1980
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LAND APPLICATION PROGRAM MAY, 1980
rENGINEER
CrBRUEN&GERE LOCATION'
ION' MAP—NEWTON-1 File NO:
S CITY OF NEWTON 949.015

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Go
QBRMN8GERE- PROPERTY: MAP-NEWTON-1 Fk k:
CITY OF N EWTON' 949 0 �5

SOIL TEST REPORT
;1/26/80 AGRONOMIC DIVISION. N.C. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
BLUE RIDGE ROAD CENTER. RALEIGH. N.C.
PHONE: [phone]
COPIES SENT TO:
X COUNTY EXTENSION CIJAIRMAN
TO: X COUNTY ASCS OFFICE
CITY OF NEWTON
DRAWER 550 USDA SCSI PO BOX 578, NEWTON, NC
NEWTON, NC
FARM LOCATION ICOUNTYI:
_ Exhibit C-5
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FIELD INFORMATION
TEST RESULTS
Pvlous C.O..D
WV
C
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C+X
Mu%
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SUGGESTED TREATMENT FOR FIRST CROP IOR YEARI v•
SUGGESTED TREATMENT FOR SECOND CROP IOR YEAR) ••
C.Or la Be a.DwN Liu[ N P:Ot KIO + M■ C. In
{ Mn par
CROP TO P[ G 9.1 N PIO6 K20 My C. In ■ tM b 1
ES/OG' IM E 1.OT 50-70 130-150 1 0 0 —3$ 0
0 12
FIELD INFORMATION
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TEST RESULTS • .
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SUGGESTED TREATMENT FOR FIRST CROP IOR YEAR) "
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SUGGESTED TREATMENT FOR SECOND CROP (OR YEARI "
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Land Application Program
Newton, North Carolina
Application Rate Design
Site Newton-1 (Armory) at US 321
CEC = 3.8-4.1
TOTAL CUMULATIVE SITE LOADING, METALS
Lbs/Ton D. S. Total Allowable
Total Loading.
Metal Newton Lbs/AC*
Ton D. S./AC
Cu 1.4 112
80
Ni 0.054 45
833
Zn 0.88 223
253
Cd 0.01 4.5
450
Pb 0.8 446
557
*On City -owned land rates rive (5) times this high are permissible. However, to
minimize
potential problems, rates are consistent with those for private sites.
Therefore, Cu concentrations is limiting metallic ion. Total cumulative sludge
loading is 80
tons/Acre on a dry solids basis.
Based on Avail-N
Annual Cd Limit
Avail-N
Annual Loading; N
Annual Cd Loading
ANNUAL LOADING RATE
300 Lbs/AC for Surface Application
0.45 Lbs/AC
8.0 Lbs/T'on Dry Solids
inn i h�/nr
U.0 Lbs/ I on
37.5 Ton/AC Dry Solids Basis
37.5 Tons/AC (0.01) Lbs/Ton
0.375 Lbs/AC
Thus, MAXIMUM annual loading is controlled by nitrogen requirement of crop and would be
37.5 Tons dry solids per year.
At this rate, however, cumulative loading for copper would be reached in 2.2 years.
O'Brien & Gere• Exhibit C-6
949.015 5/80 Page 1 of 3

t.
Land Application Program Application Rate Design
Newton, North Carolina Site Newton-1 (Armory) at US 321
RECOMMENDATION FOR SITE NEWTON-1.
Establish 10-year site life.
Therefore, annual loading (Cu controls) _ 80/10
= 8.0.
Available Nitrogen = 8 (8)
64 Lbs/AC Using 6% liquid sludge and annual dry solids of
8 Tons/AC
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Apply in four (4) equal applications as follows:
February -March 2.0 Tons/AC
May -June 2.0 Tons/AC
September 2.0 Tons/AC
_= October -November 2.0 Tons/AC
t For 2.0 tons dry solids per acre, using 6% liquid sludge from thickener:
ai Application Rate = 4,000 Lbs/AC/8.34 Lbs/Gal. (.06 Lbs/Lbs)
= 8,000 Gal/AC
SUMMARY - ANNUAL APPLICATION .RATE - SITE NEWTON-1
Application Rate = 8,000 Gal/AC 4 Times/Year or 32,000 Gal/AC/Year.of 6% sludge
(16,000 Lbs. Dry Solids per Year)
O'Brien & Gere Exhibit C-6
Page 2 of 3
949.015 5/80

i
e � ;
Land Application Program Application Rate Design
Newton, North Carolina Site Newton-1 at US 321
ANNUAL NUTRIENT AND METALS LOADING
Avail-N = (16,000)(.004) =
64 Lbs/AC/Yr.
Total Phosphorus = (32,000) (8.34) (.0037) =
987 Lbs/AC/Yr.
Potassium = (32,000)(8.34)(48/106) =
12.8 Lbs/AC/Yr.
*Cu = (16,000)(.007) =
11.2 Lbs/AC/Yr.
Ni = (16,000)(.000027) =
0.43 Lbs/AC/Yr.
Zn = (16,000) (.00044) =
7.04 Lbs/AC/Yr.
Cd = (16,000) (.000005) =
0.08 Lbs/AC/Yr.
Pb = (16,000) (.0004) =
6.4 Lbs/AC/Yr.
O'Brien & Gere Exhibit C-6
949.015 5/80 Page 3 of 3

Land Application Program Recommended Initial Loading
Newton, North Carolina Site Newton-1
City of Newton Sludge Application
(� % Solids Materials)
Recommendation For:
Crop: �ir� F /�! �iJ•-s c ,1-.C�
N
P
K
*
Cu
*
NI
Zn
*
Cd
*
Pb
* Estimated
Soil Test
Level - Recommend
!
2� �D
r r
Field # L
Soil Test Report d -! :/0
SGCDc,� /Acre
f 1.',,Material
r� r
NOTE:
O'Brien & Gere
949.015 5/80
Exhibit C-7
Page 1 of 2
O'Brien & Gere
949.015 5/80
Exhibit C-7
Page 1 of 2

. Land Application Program
Newton, North Carolina
Recommended Initial Loading
Site Newton-1
City of Newton Sludge Application
(24% Solids Materials)
Recommendation For:. City of Newton
Drawer 550
Newton, NC
Crop: Fescue Grass
N
P
K
Cu
Ni
Zn
Cd
Pb
* Estimated
Soil Test
Level - Recommend
N/A
50-70
3
130-150
50
.0-
20
2-3
N/A
N/A -
109
-0-
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Field # - C1
Soil Test Report - 22940
14 Tons/Acre
24% Material
13.4 lbs.
148.4 lbs.
8.4 lbs.
4.6 lbs.
.18 lbs.
2.9 lbs.
.03 lbs.
7.91 lbs.
NOTE: Apply 14 tons of wet 24% solid material -per acre. Retest soil in
July or August to'determine next application. Limiting factor is P
O'Brien & Gere Exhibit C-7
949.015 5/80 Page 2 of 2

Clark Creek Wastewater Facilities
Newton; North Carolina
EXHIBITS
D-1
Application for Non -Discharge Permit
ID-2
Location Map, Site Powell-1
D-3
Site Plan, Site Powell-1
D-4
Property Map, Site Powell-1
D-5
Soil Test Report, Site Powell-1
D-6
Application Rate Design
I D-7
Recommended Initial Loading
Land Application Program
Site Powell-1
O'Brien & Gere
949.015 5/80
Appendix D

NORTH CAROLINA
ENY I RONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL. RESOURCES. AND COMMUN I.TY DEVELOPMENT'
RAI EIGH-
F - PERMIT' M DT-G('f-T7. FJW
DEM-EO NO-. T
1-17--79 -

INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR.
PREPARATION OF -APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL..
OF"
PLANS: AND. ISSUANCE; OF PERMT.T-
1. Application must be made in duplicate on -this form. Failure{ to do so, or
to fill in completely all blank spaces and furnish all.information required.
will delay- the examination. and. approval. of the plans and the issuance. of
"Bermitm..
2:. Tile- application. must be signed by the_ Mayor or- City Manager of. a municipality,. 1
the- Chairman-. of- a sanitary district board, the- owner or proper officials of
a corporation, or the Iegally- constituted: board. or commissiorr. having,, charge-
of: the: proposed: works- The: signature of the designing engineer- or other agent:
will be accepted- only- if accompanied-, by a letter of authorization.
3- . Plans, specifications and-- other supporting data must be submitted. in- duplicate
in. accordance with, theme Rules and: Regulations- of the North. Carolina Environmental
Management Commissiorr,_ Department af; Natural Resources. and Community -Development:
regarding; the preparation_ and: submission. of ,same-._ _ _ .
4 .. Tile- Division. of Environmental- Management: will: expedite` the _ study- and review
of all- applications:, anct.plan& relating;_ to proposed pollution- abatement prajects:...
as: rapidly- as` possible*.- howeveRr,,. the applicant:.- should:. allow a: period o£ at
least: 3G- days;•- for sucir, study_ and-. review; after all documents have been:. fur— -
nishe&._ The: appli:—an t.. should: taker into account- this: period: of . delay whea :. }
scheduling other: actiorr,., such- as; advertising and receivin&. bids.-, awarding: 3
cantrar_= and beginning;, construction of, the proposed:. works:
5.' All applications- plans:-,.. specifications, and other supporting. documents;
should_be addressed: ta3the_ respective regiona.L.office: listed: on: the= back-
page!;..- - - _

May 19, . 19 80
TO: NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL ?MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL. RESOURCES AND. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Gentlemen:
In.accordance. with the provisions of Article 21. of Chapter 143, General Statutes
of North- Carolina." as amended,application- is. hereby made by
(Name -of board, individual-
or-
The Board of Aldermen -
others).
of the: City of Newton , in the county
(Nams of. city,. village, town,. sanitary district or establishment)
of Catawba to the ?forth Carolina Environmental Management
(Location: of Project)
Commission,. Department. of Natural Resources: and. Community Development- for the approval. of
the accompanying; plans, specifications,_ and. other data: submitted: herewith covering, the:
contraction of N/A
and. for- a-"Permie." for- the -discharge of lime stabilized sludge (land application)
(sewage,. industrial_ waste: or, other wastes)
from the: Clark Creek- Wastewater Treatment Plant
(sewers,, pretreatment: facilities.,. or.- treatment. plant)
onto
servia& City of Newton and Area xxxa land owned by Mr. James Powell
(Name_of municipality,institutiom or industry,. etc.) (Name of treatment plant)
roxxg=madxwx xtx xxoclocated on SR 1802
- at:
(Name: of.water course)-
ws
(Lacatiom of:. treatment plant)
Thm-planarfor the proposed: York-%-bavar been, prepared: by- O'Brien & Gene and thewCitys
(Engineering Firm) -
Director of Public -Works'" = '� of " -80 1East Boufevardr Chdrlotte-North Carolina 28203
rt is, estimated- that treatment: works will provide` adequate: capacity to. serve'. the
Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for m period:. o£: 10 years, at
which times it_ Is. estimated- the- averagee daily- sewage- or: waste: flow will.. not. exceed_
5 million gallons:. Zt: is~ f„rrhe= expected- that: the. treatment works. will" affect: overall
reductions is pollution; as: follows:. &.OF.D. (5—day 2eC)' N/A r,. suspended solids N/A z',
totaL solidsx N/A r,. coliforw bacterfz N/A z; and. toxic materialsk. The- cost• of the`
proposed works. is. estimated to be:. sewers= $ N/A pumping; station $ N/A
treatment plant• N/A f other $ N/A The- works wife be completedr otr or before`
the applicant hereby agrees that the proposed -works will be- constructed in strict accordance: with the approved plans and .
specifications or subsequently approved changes therein and further agrees to place its operation under the care of a competent
person and to. maintain and operate the plant according to the best accepted practice and in. accordance with the. plans and "
specifications approved by the Commission:
Signature: /s/ R. D: Whisenant
Title: City Manager
Mailing -Address: Post -Office Drawer .550
Newton, North Carolina 28658

NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL.RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT -
Asheville Regional Office
Interchange.Building
139 Woodfim Street
P. 0.. Box: 370
Asheville, N. C. 28802:
Telephone: [phone].
Winston-Salem,.Regional. Offi:ce.
8001 Silas, Creek. Parkway Ext.
Winston-S-alem,. N. C7. 27101
Telephone: 919 / 761--235L
F"ayettevilie- Keglonal urr3.cem
Wachovia. Building
Suite. 714.
Y'ayettevill:e,. N'. C'_. 28301
- T-elephone•. 919•/ 486-15'41_
Wilmingtorr Regional, Office
3143 Wrightsville -Avenue:
Wilmingto=, N.. C. 28401
Telephone•919/762--3394.

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EXHIBIT D-2
SCALE: I "= 2000'
LAND APPLICATION PROGRAM Bates
MAY,1980
awlENGGERELOCATION MAP- SITE POWELL--1 File kt
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EXHIBIT D-3
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AREA=11.9 AC.
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SCALE I'= 300�. ± 5d BUFFER ZONE\;'
LEGEND: A WELL
SAMPLE POINT
LAND APPLICATION - PROGRAM Date:
OPBRIENSGERE MAY, 1980
r ENGINEERS SITE PLAN -SITE POW EL L-1 File Na:
CITY OF NEWTON 949.015

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EXHIBIT D-4
LAND APPLICATION PROGRAM Date:
MAY,1980
01MEN&GERE
rej ENGINEERS PROPERTY MAP-S ITE POWELL-1 File N o:
CITY OF NEWTON 949.015

SOIL TEST REPORT
i3/26/80 AGRONOMIC DIVISION, N.C. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
BLUE RIDGE ROAD CENTER. RALEIGH, N.C.
PHONE: [phone] t
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COPIES SENT T0:,U
TO: X COUNTY EXTENSION CHAIRMAN r:I,Ihli 1`ru
CITY OF NEWTON X COUNTY ASCS OFFICE
UItAWER 550 USDA SCSr PO BOX 578, NEWTON, INC
NEWTON, NC �•.
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FARM LOCATION ICOUNTYI:
CATAWBA
FIELD INFORMATION
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SUGGESTED TREATMENT FOR FIRST CROP (OR YEARI "
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Land Application Program
Newton, North Carolina
CEC - 7.2
Application Rate Design
Site Powell-1
TOTAL CUMULATIVE SITE LOADING, METALS
Lbs/Ton
Total Allowable
Metal
Dry Solids
Lbs/AC
Cu
1.40
223
Ni
0.054
89
Zn
0.88
446
Cd
0.01
9
Pb
0.80
893
Total Loading
Tons Dry Solids/AC
159
1,648
506
900
1,116
Therefore, copper is the limiting metallic ion. Total cumulative sludge loading is 159 Ton/AC on
a dry solids basis.
ANNUAL LOADING RATE
Nitrogen Requirement
Phosphorus Requirement
Available Nitrogen**
Total Phosphorus**
*For growing soybeans.
**Based on 24% Dry Solids.
0 Lbs/AC*
130-150 Lbs/AC*
0.0017 Lbs/Lb. Dry Solids
0.033 Lbs/Lb. Dry Solids
Annual Loading = 150 Lbs/ACLbs/Ton
0.033 x 2,000
= 2.27 Tons Dry Solids/AC
Annual Cd Loading = 2.27 (2,000)(.000005) Lbs./AC
= 0.02 Lbs/AC
O'Brien & Gere Exhibit D-6 1
949.015 5/80 Page 1 of 3

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Land Application Program
Newton, North Carolina
Application Rate Design
Site Powell-1
Thus, maximum annual loading is controlled by phosphorus requirement of crop and would be
2.27 tons dry solids per year.
At this rate, cumulative loading for copper would be reached in 80.7 years.
RECOMMENDATION FOR SITE POWELL-1
Annual loading 2.27 Tons Dry Solids/Acre
At 24% Dry Solids, application rate in cubic yards per acre is:
Application Rate =
2.27 Tons/AC (2,000 Lbs/Ton)
27 Ft.3/Yd3(62.4 Lbs/Ft.3)(.24)
4,540 Lbs/AC
404 Lbs/Yd 3
11.23 Yd3/AC
SUMMARY - ANNUAL APPLICATION RATE - SITE POWELL-1
Application Rate - 11.23 Yd3/AC/Yr. of 24% Sludge
Annual Nutrient & Metal Loading
Avail.-N = (11.23 x 0.69) Lbs/Yr.
= 7.75 Lbs/Year
Total Phosphorus = 11.23 '(13.26) Lbs/Year
= 148.9 Lbs/Year
Potassium = 11.23 (.41) Lbs/Year
= 4.6 Lbs/Year
*Cu = 4,540 (.0007)
= 3.17 Lbs/Year
Ni = 4,540 (.000027)
= 0.12 Lbs/Year
O'Brien & Gere Exhibit D-6
949.015 5/80 Page 2 of 3

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Land Application Program
Newton, North Carolina
Zn = 4,540 (.00044)
= 1.99 Lbs/Year
Cd = 4,540 (.000005)
= 0.023 Lbs/Year
Pb = 4,540 (.0004)
= 1.82 Lbs/Year
*Cu controls site life.
Application Rate Design
Site Powell-1
O'Brien & Gere
949.015 5/80
Exhibit D-6
Page 3of3

Land Application Program Recommended Initial _Loading
Newton, North Carolina Site Powell-1
y .
City of Newton Sludge Application
Solids Materials)
Recommendation For: »�� �� i i t.�..2�.1/ Field #
Soil Test Report e- r- Cz 0
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Crop:
N
P
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Zn
Cd
Pb
* Estimated
Soil Test
i?i /Acre
Level - Recommend
)'y_'_2 Material
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NOTE:
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O'Brien & Gere Exhibit D-7
949.015 5/80 Page 1 of 2

Land Application Program
Newton, North Carolina
Recommendation For:
Crop:
City of Newton Sludge Application
Recommended Initial Loading
Site Powell-1
(f �% Solids Materials)
Soil Test
Level — Recommmj end
N
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P
x
Cu
U
Ni
Zn
Cd *
; /�;►
Pb
* Estimated
Field #
Soil Test Report
.3
/Acre
ulJ Material
NOTE:
O'Brien & Gere
949.015 5/80
Exhibit D-7
Page 2 of 2

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISC I
WASTEWP F:R FROM PRETI'REA`� FACIT TIES ES TO
OTHER WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACIA, SEWER
SYSTEMS, SEA SYSTEM P=NSIONS, AND
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES NOT DISCHARGING
TO THE SURFACE WATERS GF THE STATE
IDFTT OP NATURAL
S U Cru AND
28,
r
RES,!�s fbuol';iP, gfou
Filed By: City of Newton
Name)
P. 0. Drawer 550
(Address)
Newton, N.C. 28658
t.�
DEM-EO NO. 1
1-17-79

NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Asheville Regional Office
Interchange Building
159 Woodfin Street
P. 0. Box 370
Asheville, N. C. 28802
Telephone [phone]
Winston-Salem Regional Office
8003 Silas Creek Parkway Ext.
Winston-Salem, N. C. 27103
_. Telephone [phone]
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Telephone [phone]
Washington Regional Office
1502 N. Market Street
Washington, N. C. 27889
Telephone [phone]
Mooresville Regional Office
1119 N. Main Street
P. 0. Box 950
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
Telephone [phone]
Favetteville Regional Office .
Wachovia Building
Suite 714
Fayetteville, N. C. 28301
Telephone [phone]
Wilmington Regional Office
3143 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, N. C. 28401
Telephone [phone]

Table 3
Sludge Disposal
City Lake Property
City of Newton
SLUDGE ANALYSIS
P
%
Solids
Ca
TKN
�'H�-N-Y
TP
�t�
Na
K Cu
Ave.
23.6
4.2
1437
169
5312
1596
622
294 167
Range
23.0-23.8
4.1-4.5
1203-2185
158-181
5210-5350
1561-1635
610-643
282-303 165-169
Fe
Mn
Zn
Cd
Cr
PPM
Ni
Pb
Co
Ave.
3201
58
105
1.0
23
6.5
97
4.1
Range
3115-3288
57-59
103-109
0.9-1.2
22-24
6.1-7.0
95-97
3.B-4.7

• PR CORPORATED
TM
NOVEMBER 17,
1981.
ANALYSES OF'SLUDGE
FOR EP TOXICITY
TEST
REFERENCE NOS
81 869
MADE FOES
CITY OF NEWTON
P, 0,- BOX 550
= NEWTON, NC -28658
ATTENTIONS
DWIGHT WILSON
MARKED:
SLUDGE
RECEIVED ONS
NOVEMBER 9, 1981
ANALYSES*#-
PH VALUE
11.8
(PPM)
ARSENIC
<95
BARIUM
<10.0
CADMIUM
<.10.-
CHROMIUM
<.50
LEAD
<.50
MERCURY
<.02
SELENIUM
<.10
SILVER
:<,50
ENDRIN
<,002
LINDANE
<.040
METHOXYCHLOR
<1.0
TOXAPHENE -
<.050
2,4,D
<1.0
2,4,5—T/SILVEX
<.10
ANALYZED BYS
PAR LABORATORIE , INC.
_ J
. S EY CE, JR.
BORATO IRECTOR
Table 4
Sludge Disposal
City Lake Property
City of Newton
P. O. BOX 240722 CHARLOTTE, N. C. 28224 PHONE [phone]

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City ®f Newton Post Office Box 550 o Newton, North Carolina 28658 o [phone]
C. "Citt, of OppOrtcmily"
September 27, 1982
Mr. Rex Gleason
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
P. 0. Box 950
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
Subject: City of Newton
Sludge Disposal
City Lake Property
Dear Mr. Gleason:
The City is in the process of re—evaluating our sludge disposal practices.
During the past several years, we have tried to establish a program of land
application. -We obtained a non —discharge permit (No. 6057 dated July 24, 1980)
which covered three sites. There have been numerous complaints from neighbors
bordering these sites and we have discontinued the use of.the Percy Little
site and the City of Newton site. The James Powell site is still used, but on
a very limited basis because of neighbor complaints. We have been dewatering
the sludge and storing it at the old treatment plant site strictly because we
do not have a place to properly dispose of the sludge. These facilities will
be filled with a week and a half to two weeks. We need an approved site for
disposal, hopefully within this time frame. Consequently, we are making
application for approval to use a City owned site on the City Lake property.
Our overall goal is to have a balanced disposal program. consisting of a
number of disposal avenues including land application sites as well as
possible landfill operations. In addition, we hope to investigate means of
reducing or altering the characteristics of the sludge produced at the plant.
These investigations will, however, require time to complete; time which we do
not have presently.. Our top priority is finding a land application site that
we can temporarily use to gain enough time to find additional land application
sites. Once these sites are permitted for sludge disposal, we will have enough
time to investigate the other disposal means and methods of reducing the
volume of sludge we must handle.
CITY LAKE PROPERTY
The site we propose to use for temporary disposal of the sludge is
several areas within the City Lake property. The City Lake property consists
of about 175 acres. This property is located west of the City, off of N. C.
##10 on S. R. ##1152. The location of the site in relation to the surrounding
area is shown in Figure 1.

The sites we propose to use are on the left side of the access road to
the property. The two areas proposed for use are open and are gently sloping
with a 2-6% slope to the access road. Only two residences are located adjacent
to this property. These two residences use a single well as their water
supply. The location of the proposed sites, the relationship of the residences
and the well to the site along with other information are shown on Figure 2.
The larger of the two sites contain about 4 to 42 acres that are available for
land disposal. The other site contains about 2 to 22 acres. Adequate natural
buffers completely surround these sites.
SOILS INFORMATION
We have obtained the following soils information.
1. Predominate Soil Series — The predominate soil .series in the areas
proposed for sludge disposal on City Lake property is the Cecil
series. The specific classification is CmC2 which is a Cecil, Sandy
Loam, on a 6 — 10% slope. Another soil classification which will
probably be encountered would be the CnE3, which is a Cecil, Clay
Loam, on a 10 — 25% slope.
2. Infiltration Capacity (Permeability), Profile, Available Water Capac—
ity, and Shrink —Swell Potential — .These parameters are shown in Table
1.
3. Texture — The texture of the soil likely to be encountered on this
- site is shown in Table 2.
4. CEC = The CEC of the soil is likely to be in the range of 6-8.
5. Depth to Ground —Water — The measured depth of the ground —water in the
area' (September 20, 1982) was 31 feet. This was taken from the well
as 'shown on Figure 2.
These data were obtained from the Agriculture Extension Services. The
basis for this information is the "Soil Survey of Catawba County, North
.Carolina".
SLUDGE ANALYSIS
An analysis of the sludge was made_ by the Agricultural Extension Service
as shown in Table 3.
EP TOXICITY TEST
An EP Toxicity test has been conducted on the sludge by PAR Laboratories,
Inc., shown in Table 4.
SLUDGE APPLICATION RATES
Based`on the detailed studies of application rates in -the report "Land
Application Program, City of Newton, May 1980" prepared to obtain the previous
land 'application permit, with a CEC of 60 to 8, copper was shown to be the
limiting metallic ion. For those sites with CFCs in the 6-8 range (Percy
Little and James Powell property), the total accumulative dry solids loading
for these sites was 159 tons per acre. The proposed loading of this site is

159 tons per' acre. We propose to apply the sludge at a 24% to 25% consistency.
This means on a wet basis, the total accumulative loading of the wet sludge
would be 636 to 662 tons per acre. The available land area is approximately 6
acres so the total tons of the wet sludge that can be applied to this area is
3,972 tons of sludge at 24%. The average weekly production of 24% sludge at
the plant is 10 tons per week. The 6-acre site will therefore last approximate-
ly 397 weeks or 7.6 years assuming the full sludge production is applied.
This area was used for sludge disposal before the original permit was
obtained. No records were kept on the amount of sludge applied to these areas,
but we assume that approximately one-third of the available loading was used.
Therefore, the site will last approximately 5.3 years, if the full production
of the plant was disposed on this site.
As we discussed in the first part of the report, all of the sludge from
the plant production will probably be disposed of on this- site until addi-
tional land areas can be permitted. The actual life of this site should be
much longer than the anticipated 5.3 years because of the use of additional
land sites.
We are not anticipating any crop production in the proposed areas at City
Lake.
We are requesting that this site be used on a temporary basis until other
sites .can be permitted. A six month period should be sufficient to allow us to
investigate and permit other sites. We would discontinue use of the sites at
the City Lake property once the other sites are permitted.
Three copies of the information, as well as three non -discharge permit
applications, are attached for your use.
Burmeister, Wright & Associates have assisted us in preparing this
information for your review. You may wish to contact them directly if, you have
any questions, since this would be a faster and more direct.route of obtaining
information. We would appreciate your working closely with us on this project
and look forward to receiving approval for disposal of sludge on these sites
as quickly as possible.
Sincerely,
R. D. Vhisenant
City Manager
ccs. Burmeister, Wright & Associates

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2�13 SLUDGE DISPOSAL
CITY LAKE PROPERTY
BURMEISTER, WRIGHT
V . &ASSOCIATES, P.A.
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Derenber 6, 1932
,iE40RANDUNI TO: Dale Crisp
FROM: D. Rex Gleason
SUBJECT: Request for` Renciral of Permit No. 6057
Sludge Disposal.
City of Newton
Catawba County.,.. North Carolina
Attached is the Staff Report and Recommendation§ prepared by the Mooresville
Regional Office staff in response to the City's request for renewal of the
subject Permit for the Powell-1 site only-.
:lie nave previously sent you a Staff Report and ,:ecormiendations for tie
City's recent application for a permit for temporary sludge storage facilities.
We rri 1 I }prepare a separate Staff Report and TZncontrlendations for. the Ci ty's
application fora permit for sludge disposal at the two (2). new sites located
at:- -,the City Lake.
If you have any .questions, please advise.
Attach?nent
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STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I - INSPECTION OF EXISTING SLUDGE DISPOSAL SI
1. a. Place visited:' City of Newton - Powell-1 Site
b. Mailing Address: Post Office Box 550
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Catawba County
2. Date'of Investigation: 10/20/82 `'Date of Report: 12/2/82 -
3. By: J. Thurman Horne, P. E)AIWorkman
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4. Person contacted: Mr. Gar
Phone No.: 704/464-1282
5. Directions to site: From the intersection of S. R. 1802 and S. R.,
1804, travel east on S. R. 1802 approximately 0.5 mile. The site is
on the right (south) side of S. R. 1802.
6. USGS Quad No.: E 14 NW (see attached map)
7. Size: The total area is approximately 45. 1 acres. Approximately
22.6 acres is available for sludge application.
8. .Topography: Gently sloping; 3-5%. The land is cultivated (soy beans).
9._ Location of nearest dwelling: There are several dwel-lings within
approximately 200 feet.
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES
1. Existing Facilities: The City proposes to apply liquid sludge (8 to
9% solids) by spraying from a tanker truck and discing the sludge into
the soil or by direct injection behind plows. The sludge will come
from the Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility. The sludge will
be thickened in the facilities' gravity thickeners (lime added).
2. Proposed Modifications: Previously, the City had disposed dewatered
sludge (24-25% solids) at this site and had experienced considerable
difficulty in spreading the material. The City now proposes to apply
"wet" sludge, in order to facilitate the spreading process.
Part III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Performance Evaluation: In the past, there have been problems which
developed from the City's use of the Powell site. Numerous complaints'
' were received in August of 1982 concerning foul odors from this site
and sludge being spilled onto the highway during transportation.
Investigation by the Mooresville Regional Office revealed that the
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City was not applying the sludge in accordance with the approved
permit application documents or with the conditions of the Permit.
The City was stockpiling the sludge on the application site and was
not plowing (or discing) the sludge into the soil promptly as required.
The City quit using this site after this incident and has not used
the site since.
3. Recommendations and/or Special Conditions: Considering the problems
which arose from the City's improper disposal practices, the
Mooresville Regional Office recommends that Permit No. 6057 not be
renewed for the Powell Site until such time as the City has submitted -
a proper response to Item 1 and 2 of the attachement to Dale Crisp's
letter of acknowledgement (APN 001601) and Item 2 of the October 25,
1982 letter from D. Rex -Gleason.
The City should be required to submit a written, detailed step by
step description of the procedures to be used in transporting and
applying the sludge. In this report, the City should specifically
address how spillage during transportation will be prevented and how
long the City will wait after applying the sludge before discing.
The Mooresville Regional Office cannot recommend that the Permit be
renewed until the City has satisfactorily demonstrated that it will
haul and apply the sludge in a proper manner.
When and if the City submits an adequate response, the Permit should
be issued for no longer than one (1) year and should contain the
following special conditions:
a. Application rates shall not exceed 2.27 tons of dry solids/acre/
year.
b. Sludge analysis reports must be submitted semi-annually to
the Mooresville Regional Office for the following parameters:
1. Percent moisture
2. NH3 as N (ppm)
3. Cu (-ppm)
4. Ni (ppm)
5. Zn (ppm)
6. Cd (ppm)
7. Pb (ppm)
8. Na (ppm)
c. Annual reports must be submitted to the Mooresville Regional
Office for sludge application rates as follows:
1. Dry solids loading (tons/acre/year)
2. NH3 as N solids loading (lbs/acre/year)
3. Cu solids loading (lbs/acre/year)
4. Ni solids loading (lbs/acre/year)
5. Zn solids loading (lbs/acre/year)
6. Cd solids loading (lbs/acre/year)
7. Pb solids loading (lbs/acre/year)
8. Na solids loading (lbs/acre/year)

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Note: The Mooresville Regional Office has received a copy of the November
12, 1982 letter from Mr. R. D. Whisenant to Mr. Arthur Hagstrom
i (and the attached engineer's letter) and we do not feel that this
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Mir. RZ. D. ',Hhisemant
anager
Ci of Ne'viton
Post Office Box 550
Newton, Aorth Carolina 23653
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DIVIS10111 F Ni rE ti 4FA L ' A � I'A�! - E' 1 LE I ff
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Octoider 25, 198,1-
Subject: Applicaltion for Reneviai 0-F
Land' Az-JAication, Pey-,!-iit
G ar k ^I Creek Plant Site
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P2mi-.it No. 5057
Cdtaiwba County, North Carolina
Ttjjs 1-1-1fiC(? jS j�,,j of your 'letter Jatedl jolt),--r 'A , 1932 re -questing
I i -- . qo 1-1 L
rene-b-.�al of E;1;1 7:;C-, for the ClarV Creel,-,- Plan- s-Ite ol,11y.
We arve a'',iar.u. Oiry is in need of pror.nipL procc�ssiro, -F this application
and 4- tAll "0 --,-,1ryVA:1g, 11-1i'val", can to se(-,: t1hat it is !iemdled as expe-ditiously
as possible. T,;.,:;, fact tnat -his SiVil 11as b,13-am pravio:lsly permitted should
significantly speed review process.
`Oweve-, t"'a ��uore-svillo Regional "'j"fice vlill 11e;-',
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inforimation before cna Cai-i recommand �- -H 2 Th
it: Is requev',-ed you subzm�it a wr-`
IttEm response t,o t:'-i-is "Iffice that
addresses 1.-ie m,,it-ters and ansWers tbe cuest-ions.
an appji-atio,,j for a pernift for
1. This Offict--, is also in receipt ot t,
land application of sludge- at the proposed Cit,,,,, Lat,,e, Property site.
D es "'Tie _:i -_f still wish for thn's applicaitioln to be processed?
Please in�-.-Hcate whether tie should. proceed with prarassing of t1lis
application or ratum the application.
2. As noted in rey I otter to you dated Augus t 31 CI-cy was
found to be in violation' of several termis conditions of Flar-mit
flo, 6057 as a result of improper land applica,tion of sludge a the
Pau -all site. For this reason, it is requested that you describsom
in detail the procedure (stop by step) that will be followed In
transporting and applying the sludge. The response should describe the
measures "Chat will be taken to prevent spillage during sludge hauling,,
and procedures that All be followed in discing the sludga. We are
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Mr. R. 0. Whisenant
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Cwtober 25, 1982
particularly interested in knoqing hoo long the City All wait after
applying the sludge before discing. it is the opinion of the Moores-
ville Regional Office that discing should occur within 24 hours
of application and sooner as nee4ed to prevent atalodors. The response
should indicate what, If any, vegvtativa cover is to be maintained in
the application area and should clarify whether dewatered sludge only
is to oo 3policd or whether "wet" sludge may. be applied.
Since forthar procassin; of your application will begin when your response
is received, it is isperative that you respond as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or if we can be of on/ assistanC2' please contact
Mr. Thurivan hurne or me (704/663-1699).
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CataAa Count; 0alto QnpartEnnt
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A ncerel y,
D. Rex Qlassn' P rn.
later Quality Regional Engineer

1 .® Newton Post Office Box 550 0 Newton, North Carolina 28658 o [phone]
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"City of Opporttu1"."y
__- October 21, 982� J a�UBE
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
1119 N. Main Street -
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
Attention: Mr. Thurmon Horne
Subject: Sludge Disposal
Clark Creek Plant Site
Request for. Permit No. 6057 Reissuance
On Wednesday, October 20,, 1982, Mr. Thurmon Horne of your ottice visited Y
the. various sites used for ,sludge. disposal under Permit No. 6057. The two
sites at the City Lake Property, included under the application we submitted
to the Mooresville Office, were also visited.
Rather than trying to obtain a temporary permit for the City Lake sites,
Mr. Horne suggested that since the Clark Creek Plant site was included under
Permit No. 6057 and there apparently are no objections to its use, that the
permit be reissued for this site. According to Mr. Horne, all the information
to do this had been submitted and the permit could probably be issued within
two =.leeks .
By this letter, we request that the permit for the Clark Creek Plant site
be -reissued. Based on Mr. Horne's statements, the permit should be issued at
least by November 5, 1982.
Your prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated.

=� North Carolina Department of Natural
IRW Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grlmsley, Secretary
ZT-r. !t, a . Whiscrimt, City Mma.-m- DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Lit:y of Nenyton PROJECT: City of Newton
L . �J. !3ox 50 fzoSncwal of Permit No. 6057
Nrwton, 1�iorth Carol-1.13a 28658 Land Application of Dzgested 3ludge
Catawba County
Dear Mr, SJ :L LCJC LZ R�b:
We acknowledge receipt of the following documents:
permit application - APN 00 1610 1
engineering plans
specifications
other
Novn_r2l,r"_ f -3r Y ` 19 82
Nov � >�ga?
Your project has been assigned to r" " f- detailed
engineering review. All project documents will be reviewed with r4�s1�2 t t'o the
proposed wastewater facilities. This review will not commit this Division to
approving any expansion of these treatment facilities or increase of flowrate in
the future.
Prior to the issuance of the permit, you will be advised of the recommendations
and comments of this Division. You will also be informed of any matter which needs
to be resolved.
Our reviews are scheduled based on receipt date of complete informations. The
items checked below are needed before your project can be reviewed.
permit application (copies enclosed)
engineering plans (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
specifications (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
X other additional information detailed on attachment
The above checked information is needed by J'anuazy 3, 190 If not received,
your application package will be returned as incomplete. Please be aware that the
Division's Mooresville Regional Office must provide RECOMMENDATIONS from
the Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final
action by the Division.
If you have any questions, please call the review engineer at this telephone number
919/733-7120.
Sincerely,
H. Dale Crisp, P.E., Supervisor
=*," State Engineering Review Group
cc: Bur-z istcr, t;dr ght F 1! F�zciatws'� Permits and Engineering Unit
Mr. Fichard Peace
r. A> R. 11rgstroni
P. 0. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
HDC/meb An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Attachment to the acknowledgement letter for APN001601
Initial review of this project indicates the following items that must be resolved
before the permit can be reissued:
1. The questions asked by Mr. Rex Gleason's October 5, 1982 letter must be
answered.
2. Does the City want all the sites repermitted since there have apparently
been odor problems at all three sites per your September 27, 1982 letter?
How will the odor problems be eliminated?
3. It is planned to issue a single permit to cover all the sites that can be
permitted.
4. If an interim storage area is needed until this sludge disposal problem can
be resolved, we will consider permitting a suitable site.
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, City
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Cit of
f Newton Pos; Of{ic,_� c.o> 550 o Nle,.vson. North Carolina 28658 0 (7041 464-1282
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October 21, I982 ;y
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
1119 N. Main Street
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
Attention: Mr. Thurmon Horne
Subject: Sludge Disposal
Clark Creek Plant Site
Request for Permit No. 6057 Reissuance
On Wednesday, October 20, 1` 82, Mir. Thurmon Horne or your o. r ice v;.s 1_7
the various sites used for sludge disposal under Permit No. 6057. The two
sites at the City Lake Property, included under the application we submitted
to the Mooresville Office, were also visited.
Rather than trying to obtain a temporary permit for the City Lake sites,
Mr. Horne suggested that since the Clark Creel: Plant site was included under
Permit No. 6057 and there apparently are no objections to its use, that the
permit be reissued for this site. According to Mr. Horne, all the information
to do this had been submitted and the permit could probably be issued within
two weeks.
By this letter, we request that the permit for the Clark Creek Plant site
be reissued. Based on Mr. Horne's statements, the permit should be issued at
least by November 5, 1982.
Your prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated.
Sincerely, A�
R. D. Whisenant
City Manager
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Citl of Newton Post Office Box 550 O Newton, North Carolina 28658 o [phone]
OaNORT/��
November 12, 1982
Mr. A. R. Hagstrom
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh,, North Carolina 27611
Subject: Sludge Disposal
City Property
Clark Creek Treatment Plant Site
Dear Mr. Hagstrom:
%In accordance with your letter of November 5, 1982 regarding sludge
disposal at subject site and your letter regarding the City's intentions for
renewal of Permit 6057, attached is a copy of a letter from Burmeister, Wright
in which 'they respond to the questions raised in your letters.
,Also attached are four copies of a drawing entitled "City of Newton,
Sludge Disposal, City Property, Clark Creek Treatment Plant" dated October,
1982 and four copies of soil boring information on subject site performed by
Soils & Materials Engineerings, Inc. of Raleigh.
In addition, by this letter, we wish the permit be amended by deleting
Glenn P. Sims name and adding my name and title, R. D. Whisenant, City Manager.
We hope this response adequately addresses your questions. Please let us
know when we can expect the issuance of the permit.
Sincerely,
R. D. Whisenant
City Manager
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cc: Burmeister, Wright & Associates
Rex Gleason — Mooresville Regional Office
'Thurmon Horne — Mooresville Regional Office

BURMEISTER, WRIGHT
& ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Civil Engineering Consultants
Mr. R. D. Whisenant
City Manager
City of Newton
P. 0. Box 550
Newton, N.C. 28658
Subject: Sludge Disposal
City Property
Clark Creek Treatment Plant
Dear Mr. Whisenant:
November 10, 1982
This letter is in reference to the letter from the Department dated November 5,
1982 from A. R. Hagstrom, in which they requested additional information before
issuance of a permit for disposal of sludge at the subject site. Questions will
be answered in the same order as they appeared in the attachment to the
November 5, 1982 letter.
la. The planned depth of the trenches is 8'-611. This will allow for
four layers of sludge in the trench with six inches of soil in
between each layer and a one -foot layer of earth as a cap on top
of the trench.. The drawing submitted with the permit application
entitled, "City of Newton, Sludge Disposal, City Property, Clark
Creek Treatment Plant, dated October, 1982" shows the trench depth.
We have attached five (5) copies of this drawing to this letter.
lb. Regarding the operation of the trenches, the trenches will start
on the low side of the property (south side) and proceed toward
the existing access road (northward). The first trench will start
in the extreme western side of the area. We are anticipating that
approximately 144 cubic yards of sludge must be disposed of on a
weekly basis. Each foot of trench will hold, assuming four 18"
layers of sludge, approximately 48 cubic feet. Therefore, it will
take approximately 81 to 85 feet of trench per week to accommodate
the total sludge production from the treatment plant. This would
be equivalent .to 324' of trench per month or 1,944' of trench for
the six-month period we are requesting for sludge disposal at this
site.
We are anticipating approximately 80 to 100 feet of trench will be
open per week. The operation schedule at the plant is such that
sludge is produced on a continuous basis for three days. In other
words, the total of 144 cubic yards of sludge per week is produced
in
500 Archdale Drive. 9 Park 77 Building, Suite G-21 B 9 Charlotte, N.C. 28210 9 704-525-6051

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Mr. R. D. Whisenant
November 10, 1982
Page two
during only three days of the week. We are anticipating that
with the 80 to 100 foot long trench that one layer of 18"
thick sludge will be deposited in the trench during the three-
day production period. We would not anticipate any problems in
covering the sludge at the end of the three-day sludge production.
The City has requested a temporary permit of six months for use
of this site for sludge disposal. The State, in turn, has
questioned how this sludge will be removed from the site at the
end of the six months. We have discussed this with the State
and have told them that we have obtained soils borings
information on this site but have not had sufficient time to
fully investigate the site as a possible sludge landfill.
Initial indications are that the soils are relatively tight
and no ground water was encountered in the area. These are
good indications that this site is a good candidate for a sludge
landfill. If this is the case, we are anticipating that the
sludge will not have to be removed from the site.
Administratively, however, this will require that additional
information be submitted to the State to request that this site
be used as a permanent sludge disposal area. This request will
be formally made when all the information and investigations
into the site have been made.
lc. The total available area for use for sludge storage in the entire
site is approximately five to six acres.
2. Regarding Glen Sims' signature on the application, we suggest
that in your cover letter transmitting this letter to the
Department, that you let the Department know you wish to amend
the permit for your signature.
3. The Department requested the ground water levels in the area of
the sludge disposal. Attached are five (5) copies of the
boring logs at this site. Three test bores were made labeled
W-1, W-2, and W-3. Boring W-1 was carried to 20 feet and no
ground water was encountered. W-2 and W-3 were carried to
10 feet and no ground water was encountered. Also attached is
Figure 4 from the information that Soils and Materials Engineers
of Raleigh have developed thus far for the site. This figure
shows the generalized profile and also the soils classification.
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RURMEISTER, WRIGHT
& ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Civil Engineering Consultants
Mr. R. D. Whisenant
November 10, 1982
Page three
4. There is -one private potable water well in the area. This
residence is north of the existing access road as labeled �'
on the attached drawing and facing McKay Farm Road. This
well was sampled previously for information in support of
Permit No. 6057•
5. The drawing was prepared by Burmeister, Wright & Associates
and has been signed and sealed by me.
6. There are no storm drains that discharge to surface waters
in the proposed disposal area.
In addition to answering the questions contained in the November 5, 1982 letter,
we suggest that you also inform the Department of the City's intentions regarding
reissuance of Permit No. 6057 for the three sites (Percy Little, City of Newton
site at National Guard Army, and the James Powell site). It is my understanding
that the City wishes to still use the James Powell site and proposes to apply the
sludge in the liquid form (8 to 9 percent solids) by spraying from a tanker truck
and then discing into the ground or by direct injection behind plows.
We also understand that the City still wishes to pursue permitting of the site at
the City Lake Property. In addition, the storage facilities that you are now
using at the abandoned treatment plant should also be included in the permit.
It is suggested that if the State will agree, that the existing Permit No. 6057
be reissued for the James Powell site and it also be amended to include the site
at the City Lake Property'as well as the storage facilities at the abandoned
treatment plant site. If use of the area we are proposing for temporary sludge
disposal is suitable for a landfill site, (which we should be able to report on
within a couple of weeks) then this site should also be included in the permit.
We hope this is sufficient information to allow for issuance of a temporary
permit for use of the area north of the treatment plant site.
Sincerely,
Recil H. Wright, P.E.
President
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BORING AND SAMPLING MEETS ASTM D-1586
CORE DRILLING MEETS ASTM D-2113
PENETRATION IS THE NUMBER OF BLOWS OF 140 LB. HAMMER
FALLING 301N. REQUIRED TO DRIVE 1.4 IN. I.D. SAMPLER I FT.
0UNDISTURBED SAMPLE - WATER TABLE-24HR.
150 % ROCK CORE RECOVERY WATER TABLE-IHR.
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TEST BORING RECORD
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DATE DRILLED 10-6-82
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BORING AND SAMPLING MEETS ASTM D-1586
CORE DRILLING MEETS ASTM D-2113
PENETRATION IS THE NUMBER OF BLOWS OF 140 LB. HAMMER
FALLING 30 IN. REQUIRED TO DRIVE 1.4 IN. I.D. SAMPLER I FT,
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BORING AND SAMPLING MEETS ASTM D-1586
CORE DRILLING MEETS ASTM D-2113
PENETRATION IS THE NUMBER OF BLOWS OF 140 LB. HAMMER
FALLING 30 IN. REQUIRED TO DRIVE 1.4 IN. I.D. SAMPLER I FT.
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DATE DRILLED 10-6-82
JOB NO. 82-217-A
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GENERALIZED SUBSURFACE PROFILE
PROPOSED SLUDGE DISPOSAL SITES
TREATMENT PLANT SITE - NEWTON, N. C.
W-2 W-3 LEGEND
21 17 TOPSOIL
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Table 4
Sludge Disposal
LABORATORIES. City Lake Property
INCORPORATED
City of Newton
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NOVEMBER 17, 1981
ANALYSES OF SLUDGE FOR EP TOXICITY TEST
REFERENCE N0: 81 869
MADE FOR:
CITY OF NEWTON
P. 0. BOX 550.
NEWTON, NC 28658
ATTENTION:
DWIGHT WILSON
MARKED:
SLUDGE
RECEIVED ON:
NOVEMBER 9, 1981
ANALYSES:
PH VALUE
11.8
(PPM)
ARSENIC
<.5
BARIUM
<.10.0
CADMIUM
<.10.
CHROMIUM
<o50
LEAD
<.50
MERCURY
<.02
SELENIUM
<.10
SILVER
:<. ,,50
ENDRIN
<.002
LINDANE
<.090
METHOXYCHLOR
<1.0
TOXAPHENE
<.050
291,D
<1.0
2,4,5—T/SILVEX
<.10
ANALYZED BY:
PAR LABORATORIES INC.
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980RATOW PIRECTOR
P. O. BOX 240722 CHARLOTTE, N. C. 28224 PHONE (704)_376-2459

Table 3
Sludge Disposal
City Lake Property
City of Newton
SLUDGE ANALYSIS
P
Y
Solids
Ca
TKN
4--,-H-H
TP
?1
1a
K Cu
Ave.
23.6
4.2
1437
169
5312
1596
622
294 167
Range
23.0-23.8
4.1-4.5
1203-2185
158-181
5210-5350
1561-1635
610-643
282-303 165-169
Fe
Nn
Zn
Cd
Cr
Ni
Pb
Co
Ave.
3201
58
105
1.0
23
6.5
97
4.1
Range
3115-3298
57-59
103-109
0.9-1.2
22-24
6.1-7.0
95-97
3.8-4.7
z

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STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I - INSPECTION OF PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1. a., Place visited: Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
b. Mailing Address: City of Newton
Post Office Box 550
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Catawba County
2. Date of Investigation: 10/28/82 Date of Report: 11/16/82'
3. By: J. Thurman Horne, P. E
4. a. Person contacted: Mr enn Simms, Superintendent of Public Works
b. Phone No.: 704/464-2031
5. Directions to site: From the intersection of Highway 321 and S. R.
2014 (McKay Farm Road), travel west on S. R. 2014 approximately 0.75
mile, turn left onto entrance road to the wastewater treatment plant.
The site is located approximately 0.25 mile south of S. R. 2014
adjacent to the Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
6. USGS Quad No.: E 14 NW (see attached map)
7. Size: Trenches are to be located in an area 200' x 300' in size.
8. Topography: Gently rolling; sloping downward toward the wastewater
treatment plant.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 500 feet (upgradient)
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED/EXISTING TREATMENT FACILITIES
1. Existing Facilities: The applicant operates a 5.0 MGD extended
aeration wastewater treatment facility. The facility is currently
receiving an average of approximately 2.5 MGD. The facility has two (2)
gravity sludge thickeners with lime addition. Thickened sludge is
dewatered by centrifuge to approximately 24-25% solids.
2. Proposed Modifications: The applicant proposes temporary sludge
storage facilities consisting of a series of trenches dug in an area
adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant and owned by the City.
The trenches will be dug eight feet wide by 8' 6" deep and will be
spaced ten feet apart, side to side.- The total area to be used for
sludge storage trenches is 200 feet by 300 feet. Dewatered sludge
will be dumped (from City trucks) into the trench bottoms to a depth
of 18 to 24 inches.
Part III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The proposed method of temporary sludge storage appears to be satisfactory.
The proposed site appears to be well suited for the proposed activity.

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Page Two
The Mooresville Regional Office recommends that a permit be issued for a
period of one (1) year. The permit should contain the following special
conditions:
1. The facilities will be operated so as to prevent any nuisance due to
odors. The Permittee will take whatever action may be required by
the Division of Environmental Management to prevent or eliminate
odors.
2. Only centrifuged sludge from the Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
is to be stored in the trenches.
3. Sludge hauling and application shall not take place during inclement
weather.
4. Upon expiration of this permit, the City must remove the sludge from
the trenches for disposition in an approved manner, unless the City
has requested and has received permission from the Division of Environ-
mental Management to permanently dispose of the sludge in situ.
Part IV - MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
The City previously disposed of sludge by land.application under authority
of Permit No. 6057, which expired January 1, 1982. The City is in the
process of preparing information necessary to apply for a permit to
permanently landfill sludge at the site now proposed for temporary storage.
If a landfill permit is.issued, the City will permanently fill over the
sludge now proposed for temporary storage. If a landfill permit is not
approved or if some other method of sludge disposal is selected, the City
is aware that they would be required to remove the sludge placed in the
temporary trenches.
The City has been unable (due to Permit No. 6057 expiration) to dispose
of sludge for some time. They are now stockpiling the sludge in every
available space at the wastewater treatment plant. They are very near
capacity and need the temporary sludge storage facility to be approved
as expeditiously as possible...
Although the immediate plans are to place 18-24" of sludge into the trenches
with no cover, the City has plans (as evidenced on the plan) to cover the
sludge with 6-8" of soil if odors become a problem.

DIVISION OF ENVIROWIENTAL MANAGEMENT
November 16, 1932
14DIORANDUM TO: Dale Crisp
FROM: D..Rex Gleason
4
SUBJECT: Application for Temporary Sludge Storage
Permit
City of Newton
Clark: Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Catawba County, North Carolina
Attached is an application -From the City. of -Newton for a permit to
temporarily store sludge in earthen trenches at -the Clark Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
The City is rapidly running out of available storage.capacity anti -at
present they have no immediate means,for disposal.
If you have any questions, please contact'Mr. Thurman Horne or me.
Attachment

LABORATORIES.
ORPORATED
TM
N OVEMBER 17,
1981
ANALYSES OF SLUDGE
FOR F_P TOXICITY
TEST
REFERENCE NO;
81 869
MADE FORM
CITY OF NEWTON
P. 0. BOX 550
NEWTON, NC 28658
ATTENTION®
DWIGHT WILSON
MARKED'
SLUDGE
RECEIVED ON:
NOVEMBER 9, 1981
ANALYSES:
pH VALUE
11.8
(PPM)
ARSENIC
<.5
BARIUM
<10.0
CADMIUM
<.10.
CHROMIUM
<• 50
LEAD
<.50
MERCURY
<..02
SELENIUM
<.10
SILVER
:<. 50
ENDRIN
<.002
LINDANE
<.090
METHOXYCHLOR
<1.0
TOXAPHENE
<.050
2,9,D
<1.0
2,9,5-T/SILVEX
<.10
MBORATO
NALYZED BY**
INC.
.
R
Table 4
Sludge Disposal
CityLake Property
City of Newton
P. O. BOX 240722 CHARLOTTE, N. C. 28224 PHONE [phone]

Table 3
Sludge Disposal
City Lake Property
City of Newton
SLUDGE ANALYSIS
z
Solids
Ca
TKN
�'M:-ti
TP
+tg
1a
K Cu
Ave.
23.6
4.2
1437
169
5312
1596
622
294 167
Range
23.0-23.8
4.1-4.5
1203-2185
158-181
5210-5350
1561-1635
610-643
282-303 165-169
Fe
Mn
Zn
Cd
Cr
ni
Pb
Co
Ave.
3201
58
105
1.0
23
6.5
97
4.1
Range
3115-3288
57-59
103-109
0.9-1.2
22-24
6.1-7.0
95-97
3.8-4.7

BURMEISTER, WRIGHT /�
& ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Civil Engineering Consultants � �,. ®g ���'i.�n��ber 15, 1982 � l�
Mr. Rex Gleason 16
N. C. Department of Natural Resources S,
and Community DevelopmentI eX
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P . 0. Box 950 0 � t ONRI E���fA6 1E
Mooresville, N.C. 28115 walm arg1l.
Subject: City of Newton
Clark Creek Treatment Plant Site
Sludge Disposal
Dear Rex:
As you and I discussed in our conversation on November 15, 1982, this
is to advise that the nature of the sludge from the treatment process
at the subject plant has not changed materially from the sludge analysis
contained in the report entitled, "Land Application Program, Sites 1-P,
Newton-1, and Powell-1, City of Newton" dated May 1980 by Obrien & Gere.
There has been an upset in the plant caused by the discharge of toluene
from Meredith-Burda, but this sludge has been segregated from the rest
of the sludge and is presently being held on site at the old treatment
plant.
Please let us know if you have any additional information requests.
Sincerely,
r
Recil H. Wright, P.E.
President
RHW/kf
cc: Mr. R. D. Whisenant, City Manager
Mr. A. R. Hagstrom, N. C. Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development
500 Archdale Drive. • Park 77 Building, Suite G-21 B • Charlotte, N.C. 28210 • 704-525-6051

BURMEISTER, WRIGHT
& ASSOCIATES, P.A.
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Civil Engineering Consultants
November 10, 1982
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Mr. Rex Gleason W. C. DEFT. OF NATURA.4
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N. C. Department of Natural Resou�r,i T�3 AND
es a, F3I VE?.OPi+/i
and Community Development i
P. 0. Box 950
Mooresville, N.C. 28115 '� N82
Subject: City of Newton DI6'IS;Ji "F
Clark Creek Treatment Plant.
Mu�,t,uEt t i;a�„h�irlCt
Sludge Disposal
Dear Rex:
As you requested in our phone conversation a couple of days ago, we
are attaching copies of the boring logs for the three borings taken
on the proposed site for sludge disposal at the Clark Creek Treatment
Plant. Also attached is a figure showing the location of the site in
relation to the new plant and also the approximate boring locations.
As I indicated to you, these soils are relatively tight and no ground
water was encountered even though boring W-1 was taken to 20 feet.
This drawing has been modified slightly to reflect the comments from
A. R. Hagstrom in his letter to Mr. Glen P. Sims dated November 5,
1982. We have shown the trench depth, the limits of the area, the
width of the buffer zones and a few other minor changes.
We hope this information is sufficient for your approval of this site
for sludge disposal.
Sincerely,
6'.e'eZ.
Recil H. Wright, P.E.
President
RHW/kf
Attachments:
cc: Mr. R. D. Whisenant, City Manager
Mr. A. R. Hagstrom, Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
500 Archdale Drive. • Park 77 Building, Suite G-21 B • Charlotte, N.C. 28210 • 704-525-6051

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DESCRIPTION ELEV. ® PENETRATION— BLOWS PER FT.
0 10 20 30 40 60 80 100
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Very Stiff to Stiff Red -Brown Fine
Sandy Clayey SILT (ML-MH)
Loose Brown Fine Sandy SILT (ML)
7
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Boring Terminated at 20
Groundwater Not Encountered.
* Topsoil
BORING AND SAMPLING MEETS ASTM D-1586
CORE DRILLING MEETS ASTM D-2113
PENETRATION IS THE NUMBER OF BLOWS OF 140 LB. HAMMER
FALLING 301N. REQUIRED TO DRIVE 1.4 IN. I.D. SAMPLER I FT.
UNDISTURBED SAMPLE - WATER TABLE-24HR.
150 % ROCK CORE RECOVERY WATER TABLE-IHR.
LOSS OF DRILLING WATER
TEST BORING RECORD
BORING NO. W-1
DATE DRILLED 10-6-82
JOB NO. 82-217-A
SOIL a MATERIAL ENGINEERS, INC.

DEPTH
F T.
1.0
i.5
Kim
0.(
DESCRIPTION ELEV. ® PENETRATION— BLOWS PER FT.
0 10 20 30 40 60 80 100
14
21
Very Stiff to Hard Red -Brown Fine
Sandy Clayey SILT (ML-MH)
Stiff Brown Fine Sand (ML)
12
_
Boring Terminated at 10.0'
Groundwater Not Encountered. -
Topsoil
BORING AND SAMPLING MEETS ASTM D-1586
CORE DRILLING MEETS ASTM D-2113
PENETRATION IS THE NUMBER OF BLOWS OF 140 LB. HAMMER
FALLING 301N. REQUIRED TO DRIVE 1.4 IN. I.D. SAMPLER I FT.
UNDISTURBED SAMPLE - WATER TABLE-24HR.
ROCK CORE RECOVERY WATER TABLE -I HR.
® LOSS OF DRILLING WATER
TEST BORING RECORD
BORING NO. W- 2
DATE DRILLED 10-6-82
JOB NO. 82-217-A
SOIL & MATERIAL ENGINEERS, INC.

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DESCRIPTION ELEV. ® PENETRATION— BLOWS PER FT.
0 10 20 30 40 60 60 100
0.17
13
3
Very Stiff to Hard Red -Brown Fine
Sandy Clayey SILT (ML)
Stiff Brown Fine Sandy SILT (ML)
15
a
Boring Terminated at 10.0'
Groundwater Not Encountered.
* Topsoil
BORING AND SAMPLING MEETS ASTM D-1586
CORE DRILLING MEETS ASTM D-2113
PENETRATION IS THE NUMBER OF BLOWS OF 140 LB. HAMMER
FALLING 301N. REQUIRED TO DRIVE 1.4 IN. I.D. SAMPLER I FT.
UNDISTURBED SAMPLE - WATER TABLE-24HR.
15�% ROCK CORE RECOVERY - WATER TABLE -I HR.
LOSS OF DRILLING WATER
TEST BORING RECORD
BORING NO. W-3
DATE DRILLED 10-6-82
JOB NO. 82-217-A
SOIL a MATERIAL ENGINEERS, INC.

GENERALIZED SUBSURFACE PROFILE
PROPOSED SLUDGE DISPOSAL SITES
TREATMENT PLANT SITE - NEWTON, N. C.
W-1 W-2 W-3
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LEGEND
® TOPSOIL
Fine Sandy Clayey SILT
-- - ® Fine Sandy SILT
CL iStandard Penetration
34.Resistance (bpf)
-- - B.T. — Boring Terminated
Unified Soils Classification
not Encountered at
Boring Locations.
PROJECT SOIL MATERIAL ENGINEERS, INC. SCALE: As Shown
Treatment Plant Sludge Disposal Site RA LE I G H , NORTH CAROLI NA J 0 B N0:051-82-221-A
Newton, NC
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AM11Department of Natural
North Carolina De a ep
W Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary
,,fr. Glen P. Sims,Directorof Public �Ioris DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
city of Newton PROJECT: MovembCr S, 1982
P. 0. Box 550 _ C�.t-ir of 14cwtoil
Newton N. C. 29IL5u' rinIrl,
Dear Ire Sims:
DiF,est:ed Siud e Laud Storag-­
Catawba County _.
We acknowledge receipt of the following documents: �4 iJ tbrer` 29 , 19 82
i permit application - APN 001611
engineering plans �Qv
specifications_ �`� QUAD-t
other Plot plan and t3.-e Bch secioa sec
Your project has been assigned to Mgr. A. R. 1113­1.7 is .rurl for a detailed
engineering review. All project documents will be reviewed with respect to the
proposed wastewater facilities. This review will not commit this Division to
approving any expansion of these treatment facilities or increase of flowrate in
the future.
Prior to the issuance of the permit, you will be advised of the recommendations
and comments of this Division. You will also be informed of any matter which needs
to be resolved.
Our reviews are scheduled based on receipt date of complete informations. The
items checked below are needed before your project can be reviewed.
7 permit application (copies enclosed)
engineering plans (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
specifications (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
5� other additional information detailed on attachment
The above checked information is needed by Ja,rtuai>:y ^, 1933 If not received,
your application package will be returned as incomplete. Please be aware that the
Division's Mooresville Regional Office must provide RECOMMENDATIONS from
the Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final
action by the Division.
If you have any questions, please call the review engineer at this telephone number
919/733-7120.
Sincerely,
U
I H. Dale Crisp, P.E., Supervisor
'State Engineering Review Group
cc: ' r. R'. ago G :1loenant � Permits and Engineering Unit
.6-d "me st:Eer,
2.1r. Richard
Nr, A.Ragntrom
P. 0. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
HDC/mcb An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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Attachment to acknowledgement letter to Mr. Glen P. Sims dated November 5, 1982.
v
Initial review of this project indicated the following items that need to be
resolved before a permit can be issued:
1. a. Please indicate the planned depth of the trenches.
b. Please indicate how the trenches will be operated (Starting point, time between
sludge fill and soil cover, sequence of land usage, explain how the sludge will
be removed from the site, etc.
c. What is the total area available for use of sludge storage? Boundaries are
not closed.
2. Have you been authorized by the City Governing Board or Council to make contracts?
If yes, please provide a copy of the resolution. If no, please either resubmit
the application or send a letter to amend the permit request over the Town
Manager's signature.
3. What is the groundwater level in the area of the sludge storage field?
4. Are there any nearby public or private potable wells?
5. Who prepared the drawings submitted? Burmeister, Wright, and Associates or the
City? Drawings are not signed and sealed by North Carolina Professional Engineer.
6. Are there any storm drains that discharge to surface water in the storage area?

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North Carolina Department of NDEM USE ONLYatural Resources and Community Development ,
Permit Number:
Environmental Management Commission
k\7. C. of -PT, O.' __,\_' '.' UIZA1
NON -DISCHARGE PERMIT. APPLICATION*
wi374 Ii a ,.1' = 3
Gaunt v:
* in accordance with N.C. General Statutes Chapter 143, Article 21
Alh 0
Applicantinaamme of board ind'y''dual, orothers): y: C .n�,•:
Application Dryte:
Project (na a of ity, village, town, sanitary district establishment):
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FOR:
•
Brie`f::�?.ro�.eclt�D'es•c'ri�'tion
Non -Discharge Treatment/Disposal Facilities
❑ Pretreatment Facilities
/
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❑ Sewer Collection System (private)
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❑ Extend Sewer and Sewer Systems (public)
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NATURE OF WASTEWATER:
j
❑ Sewage
® Sludge/Industrial Waste
Other Waste
From (sewers, pretreatment facilities, treatment lants): Serving (city, institution, industry):
Into (name of treatment plant): Tributary To ( -.me of water course):
d0/19-_ �.r
At (location of treatment plant):
ja Pzac "V?
Name and Complete Addrre[ss of E ineering Firm:
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`vim e� sGo'e-/.;/ct
Treatpent Works Capacity to S rve (name of project): For (no. yrs.) A era e Dai 5 al I o e age ow: ✓
Affec Overall Reduction in Pollution of applicab for sewer projects):
Estimate Costs:
B. 0. D. (5-day 2Cf C) %
Toxic Materials (specify % each, add pages if needed)
%
Pumping
Station S
Suspended Solids i%
TOTAL SOLIDS %
%
Treatment ' t/ 1i;q
Plant S
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Other's ,e1ti(-ITY SECTIGfV
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Coliform Bacteria %
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TOTAL TOXIC MATERIALS
Estimated Completion Date:
Applicant assures that proposed -works will be constructed, supervised, operated and maintained in accordance with approved plans and
specifications or approved changes thereto.
Print Name: Title: Mailin Address:�/Y�
G ��/Q% �✓ � fi �1 J N /�s�e�f �®" a %'" �e' �/C !��.�
Signature: / � , o�. -A
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INSTRUC IONS:
1. Fill-in ALL spaces. If not applicable, enter N/A.
2. Secure appropriate signature (mayor/city manager for municipality; chairman for sanitary district board; owner/proper official of corporation;
or legally constituted board or commission in charge of proposed works). A letter of authorization is required from proper official if
design engineer or other agent signs application,
3. Submit to N.C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, Environmental Management, Raleigh, NC, the
original and first copy of application, 2 sets of finalized plans, specifications and other supporting data as required by Commission Rules,
NOTE: Application reviews are scheduled on receipt of COMPLETE information. Generally, 30 days -are required for pollution abatement projects; 90 days
for other projects
FOR ASSISTANCE, call the State Office [phone] or the appropriate field office listed below:
'Asheville [phone] 'Mooresville [phone] *Washington [phone]
159 Woodfin Street 919 North Main Street 1502 North Market Street
Asheville, NC 28801 Mooresville, N= 28115 Washington, NC 27889
'Winston-Salem [phone]
8003 Silas Creek Parkway Extension
Winston-Salem. NC 27106
'Fayetteville [phone] *Raleigh [phone] *Wilmington [phone]
Suite 714 Wachovia Building Box 27687 7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28301 Raleigh, NC 27611 Wilmington, NC 28403

Borth Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
Jarnes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Howard N. Lee, Secretary
X. C. DEPT. OF NATURALDIVISION OF 5unJR9NMR&L MANAGEMENT
Mr. K. D. Whisenant, City MEBOURCEB AND
16M07P5Ti DEVELOPMENtROJECT
City of Newton
P. 0. Drawer 550 SUN 5 1980 City of Newton
Newton, North Carolina 28658 Sludge Application Facilities
1-P Site
]OWIS1011 OF WIROVE11TAl IMNi AGEMEtai Catawba County
Dear Mr. Whisenant: MOORESVILLE REGIP& OFFICE
Receipt of the following documents submitted for project review is hereby
acknowledged:
X _ Application for a permit
X Detailed Engineering Plans
Specifications
X Other recommendations of Regional Supervisor
Your project has been assigned to Mr. Daniel Tni!vis of the Engineering
Unit, and will be reviewed "In -turn" based on the date your project was received by our
Unit. You will be advised of any recommendations, comments or other matters to be re-
solved, should this be necessary, prior to the issuance of a permit. The submitted
project documents will be reviewed with respect to the proposed wastewater facilities
and does not commit this Division to approving any expansion of these treatment facili-
ties or increase flows from such facilities at any future time.
If any of the items listed below are checked, with the exception of recommendations
of Regional Supervisor, the received project documents are incomplete and the indicated
item(s) must be received before a detailed engineering review can begin:
Application for a Permit (Copies Enclosed)
Detailed Engineering Plans
Specifications
Recommendations of Regional Supervisor
Other Seal of NCPE omitted from plans
North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15, 211, Section .0208, directs our Unit
"That, if acceptable or complete plans are not resubmitted within sixty (60) days of
this letter, the application packet is to be returned to the applicant as incomplete."
Based on this requirement, your application will be scheduled for return as incomplete
on _ _k ., I_198 o, if the .information requested above has not been received by
our office on or before this date. Should questions arise concerning the submitted
project, please contact the review engineer listed above at [phone].
cc: O'Brien & Gere
Mr. Richard Peace
Mr. Daniel Travis
WLr/ mcb
Sincerely,
W. Lee Fleming, Jr. ,P.E., Supervisor
State Engineering Unit
Wastewater Management Program
Environmental Operations.
P. U. But 27087 Raleigh, Nurth Carolina 2761 1
An f qual Qpprutunily Affirmative Action Employer

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NORTH- CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL. MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMEd1` OF NATURAL. RESOURCES: AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Post Office Drawer 550
(Addmw)
Newton, North Carolina -28658
DEX--E0 NO. 1
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PERMITS AND
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TO':.'ORTii CA,ROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION .
DEPARVMNT OF NATURAL. RESOURCES. ANt) COMMUNITy DEVELOPMENT'
3.5
Gentlemen:,
a- accordancn-with the provisions of Article 21 of ,Chapter 143, General Statutes.
Of North Carol inQ_ as amended,, applicatiom is� hereby. made bg.
The Board of Aldermen (Hama of board, individual
or- others).
of theCity of N=gn
in the,. coup
(Netm- o£ citT,. village, town,. sanitary -district or establishment)
of Catawba (Location of Project) toEnvironmentalNorth Carolina Environmental Management.
Cozimissio ,. Department of Natural. Resources. and- Comm mity Development for' the approva.L of
the' accompanying playas, specificatio-as,_ and- othar• data_ submitted herewith covering: the-
coustructiom Of N/A
ants; fora "Permit'' for the d3scha.rge- oi-. lim = s ilia sludo . (land aoolication)
(sewage-,. industrialwaste or- other.. wastes)
frogs- the: Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
(s_e ers;. pretreattaa facjUt-.ens,, or: treatment plant)
to
sewing: City of Newton and Area As _Jand owned by Mr Percy Little (Site 1-P�
(Name of=iPtyT, itastitutiott or industry*, etc.) (Name. of treat -ear plant)
oat r x s€�cx� c located go- McKay Farm Road
at _.
(Yam: of- wateL course)-
d (Locattota oL t=atttaant plant)- O'Brien'& Gere andthe CT�pUm far th&. proposed: works havebem reparet b7 ity-'s
=
(Eagineeezing: Firm): •
Director of Public Works �•� B01 East Boulevard- Charlotte North Carolina-�28.203'-
_._...� (Addze, ..
rt im estjmsta& that_ trSatmmt: w0TkA, will providmr adequav capacityr to, sertw. the". -
Clark Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant forr a' good of`: 110 yes,, at:
whim- time it ia: estimartt& the- average daily- sewage. or was' to flex will not esoceed;.
5 million ga3.louw.. It-- fu=hes expected_ that* the- treatment: works v:L11..affecz: overa
reductions, im poil.utiou: a__.foLj0wat B.O.D. (5-4ar 2ia°a fir, suspended. solids; N/A „X',
total aolidsx- N/q _ } coLLforw bacterLm N/A 7, and torit_- material 1'he coat of: the
proposed work& is= estimated to be. seversr. $' `-
_L�IIA s, pumpinT. station. $ N A
treatment planet: N/A r other $ N/A 'Thee works:. will be c=*1eta& o= or, beiorer
The applicant hereby agrees that the proposed works will be constructed in strict accordance, with- the approved. plans. and-,
specifications or subsequently approved changes therein and further agrees to.place irs oparatfon der the care of a competent,
person and to maintain and -operate the plant according to the best accepted practice and in act r ce with the plans and: '
j specifications approved by the Commission_
Siginaturg:
T1de; City Manager
Hailing Address:.Ofice Drawer �50
Newton. North Carolina 2RF5R Ill
'Specify percentage reduction for each toxic substance, using additional sheet, if necessary. ,.41/
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DIVISION OF ENVI?'7NMEWTAL MANAGEMENT
May 28a 1956
'IENORANOUN A "Lee Fleming
FWIM: ,. `e Gleason
PACT: : APPP i-cation for .Permit's for SUN
Disposal Sites
Ci Iry O aev�ton
Catawba County, North Carolina
Attached are Applications for-PUmits, .Engineerirta Report and Staff
Report and %ecoiTienjations for three proposeu sludge disposal sites to be
utilized by the City Of NE'WtGn.' h-e sit€?s are listed as Application Site 1-P,
Application Site PoNall-1 and Application Site Newton!!. vite ,investig tionS -
;have been cC3i'itluct&, and pit? attachedengineering repot i been-raviWa y
'i: 't: 1 a � � . v E, � r�
appropriate lobresville.Regional Office staff. it is r'C i;ti:'.eCl it?Ci that a Permit
be issued for oath site as they are yaggraphicall'i sG:,paratei from one another.
talso, the City h1s faquasted
that
iat the Powell Site be approved first Siide
the
growigg gear for St;y.".):.'ans is approaching, and the prop sty iiwner wants to apply.
the sludge as quickly as nossible.
only one copy ' ;? engineari lg report is attached, as the second copy
�. )� 'Gii � i .%: � .� ?�
is being retained l'l .250 Office for futur .° rt.''i ery ace.
If you hay? questions, please advise.
Attachment
DIRG : s W

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I- INSPECTION OF PROPOSED-11ASTE°IIATEP, TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1. Place visited: Sludge Land Application Site (Newton-1)
City of Neivvton
Catawba County, North Carolina
2. Date: March 25, 1980 f,
��.it
3. BY: , D. ".ex GlCoasbn and 'Michael R311roves
4. Person contacted: I,Ir. Glenn Sims, Director of Public :`forks, .City
of f 1�t,ton.
5.. Diractiants '-J site: The site is located on U.- S. Rt. 321 at the
confluence of Clark Creel; and .Srl;�re Creel; !leer the southern boundary
of Newton.
c�. Size: Tle i t ^ contains approxir;lateIy ':?.7 acres of lane with,
a^proximiataly 15 acres available for ac-.ual land application use.
7. Topography: '1cjst'lN/ gently rolling.
.3. L ��ca �;i or: „ �-.1'��S". :1`'1�? i i i 3]7: (i]np•n �1^n S,-,�/��`^, '� h;+r�l � l �]�� i lei tale
Vicini ;:, J- site. All are sarv!:- J ''',Later supply.
Part Id 1i{, i 1J I 1 �.; iJ�\,JPL# )L_,
Th0 City c-,'' 1 oil pronoses -to aispose o-,- a 1Corti-on of its slud"le g-,_,aerated
at the Cit ''S treatl]ient plant ai t`]'' S:xhjact situ. The Site
is curr ntly used for pasture 1,a,n,d anal wood lot. The Cover crop is fescue,
which Will Ccliti nt-1, to f3" the cover. crop a f -.er S1 l(i''.rJ is :appl i ad. The
siilii!s
to the land surface. In, orderto provid- for a y")--year site life, and
in consideration o-I limiting constituents, a sludge application rate of
3 tons of dry soliJs per year is proposed. Calculations establishing
the appl i cati an ra k'-, etc., are set forth in the' engineering report
prepared ),,r• 0'3rir,;� and Ger.e dated May, 1930. Initially a 5000 gallon per
acre a ppl ic<ati'Jn oaf 5% solids is proposed. Subsequent applications till!
be based on foil c,!--up soil, tests to be conducted by the Applicant.
Part III - RECOrI;IENDATIONS
It is recommended that a Permit be issued to the App icant to utilize
the subject sludge disposal site. Appl cation rates should be as
-specified in the engineering report, or as subsequently determined by
future sludge and soil analyses. The sampling program set forth in the
report appears to be adequate for the testing of ground and surface waters,
plus soil and sludge testing. The Mooresville Regional Office Hydrologist.
has reviewed the report and believes that the proposal should not cause any
adverse effects'to groundwater in the area.

STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I - INSPECTION OF PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1. Place visited: Sludge Land Application Site (Site 1-P)
City of llewton
Catawba County, North Carolina.
2. Date: Marcy 25, 19800 r n n /
3. By: D. Rex Gleason h1i chael.i Groves
?. Person contacted: %9r. Glenn Sims, Director of Public idorks, City
of Newton
5. Directions to site: From the intersection of highway 321 and S. R.
2014 sout!I of IJewton, travel west on S. R. 21�)14 approximately '0.75
mile. TI}e sita is located north of and adjacent to S. R. 201✓'r.
G. Size: Approximately 47 acres of land at t,'ne site with approximately
33 acres available for actual land application of sludge.
7. Topography: Mostly gQntly sloping pasture land.
�. I.00 "i;i oil Of -rear-s t ri',rl^11 i n�i : T'"I'ere are? sev�?ra. I Private -1 ell 1 pgS
iiI of �;10 sites.
Part II - l0, SCR1 P•i I0`,,' kU P(OPCSED TRH-A71ENT
} ('� " 1f r �.Ir�'�'� :.i y. n.. ! dispose
'� 1 .r ` ' n r ;.� Via',
The , i *-1 o"; �.� propos �J dispos -A oortinn of Ll�e slu�ige generated
at the C Gy'S traat;;3en"t:, plan-t at 'trite sldbjoctu site. T;ie site
is, anal °;i11 con tinue to be, used for pastur,3 lane;. Tie cover crop is
fescue. Slu.", � -l-o ;)e ?:)plied -pill bo liquid (5-10i0' solids). The soil and
s I uU e analyse-, }"l c e e r u° r ;n i
.l _ "GY"� "i;1 til_. _.i1.1il" eri 1 j rJ: ."' , JY'^ ,r�'a '3 ��� rlen
and ."ere, !.'il,ji;i-':'rs, dated lay, incic `-es ' Iat copp?r is the limiting
metal cons titu,_n;; in t`ie sludge. To fully u'-ilize tie nitrogen and p,"ios-
phorus content of t;ie sludge and provide for a 10-year site life, an.
application rLite of 16 tons of dry solids per acre per .year was. determined.
Initially, a 50-0-0 :jullon per acre application of 6% solids is proposed.
Subsequent.uJJlicrlions will be based upon follet%-up soil tests to be
conducted by t)e .pplicant.
Part III ,DECO;`�i1Fi1�JATiOidS
It is recommended that a Permit be issued to the Applicant to utilize the
subject sludge disposal site. Application rates should be as specified
in -the engineering report, or as subsequently determined by future soil
and sludge analyses. The sampling program set form in the report appears
to be adequate for the testing of ground and surface waters, plus soil
and sludge testing. The Mooresville Regional Office hydrologist has
reviewed the report and believes that the proposal should not cause any
adverse effects to groundwater in the area.

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It is recommended that the Permit be issued for a five .(5) year period,
even though the life expectancy or the site is much greater. When .
renewal of the Permit. is requested, Mooresville Regional Office.personnel
will re-evaluate conditions .o-P the site to de'cerP.,A ne ,,af,ether utilization
of the site should continue. Conditions set forth in the engineering
report relative to buffer' zones, application rates, cover crop,'etc. are
acceptable.

111V7 -7i;
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS'
Part I INSPECTION OF PROPOSED WASTEHATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1. Place visited: Sludge Land Application Site (Powell Site)
City of Newton,
Catawba County, North Carolina
2: Date: :iMarch 25, 1980 /
3. By: D-. Rex Gleason and .Mi chae RR Groves
4. Person contacted: Mr. _Glenn Sims, Director of Public:llorks, City
o; Newton
S. -Dire to sine: From the intersection of S.. R. 1802 and S. R.
1804 travel southeast on-'S. R. 1302 approximately 3/4 mile to the
Powell site.-The'si.te.,is located on the right side of the road.
6. Size' Approxirriately .45: 'acres total at site ,vii tbi approximately 22-.6
-available for sludge disposal.
7. Topography: Gently sloping.
Location of iiearest dwolling: T"ere are sevoral dwellings in the, area,
however, ,here are only two d,.ael11ngs close enough to warrant sampling -
of wel 1 s .
Pars I.I - DE:SCRIPTIOiN OF PROPOSED TREATMENT .WORKS
The City of A-_,Vrton proposes to dispose of a portion of the sludge -generated
-at-.the City's wasteviater treatment plant onto the subject .site.-. It is
proposed,that oily dewatered sludge (24% solids)'will be applied. to this-
-site. Based on tine soil ahalysis incldd2d in t;he engineering :report, the
limiting metal constituent.was determined to be copper.. !-However; soybeans
are proposed to be the: cover crop, and the.appli-cation rate of the sludge
was,based-on'phosphorous'requirements of 150 pounds per -acre annually, or
.2.27 tons of dry 'solids O'er acre or 11.23 cubic yards of.24% solids -per
acre per year. lased on. this application rate for phosphorous, the allowable
copper loading would 'not: be reached for 30.7 years. -
Part III - RECOHMENDATIONS
It is recommended that a Permit be issued to the.Appl-icant to utilize the
subject sludge disposal site. Application rates should -be as specified
in the engineering report prepared by O'Brien and Gere, Engineers dated
May, 1980,. or as subsequently determined based on future soil and sludge
analyses. The sampling program set forth in the report appears to be
adequate for the.testing of ground and surface waters, plus soil and
sludge testing. Mr. Mike Groves, Mooresville Regional Office Hydrologist,

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has reviewed the proposal and believes that the proposal should not cause
any adverse effect on groundwaters in the area.
It is recommended that the Permit be issued for a five (5).year period,
even though the life expectancy of the site is much greater. When renewal
of. -the Permit is requested, Mooresville Regional Office personnel will
re-evaluate conditions of -the site to determine whether uti1-ization-of
the site should continue. Conditions set forth in the engineering report
relative to buffer zones, application rates, cover crop, etc., are
acceptable.

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09 DIVISION OF
OF
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1001111, July 24, 198'0
Mr. K. Di Vlhisc-rant, City MAatger
City of Newton
P.D. Drawer 550
Ne:viton, North Carvlinfl =65a
167UBJECT: 'Permit No. 6U57
City of Newton
Lkind Application of 1,1111inicipal Waste
Slueegn — C_ntatzba County ,
I
:Dear W!a-j ser-ant
11-1 accoruance -uith your application recteived 1111,,y 2'0, 192t0, ife 'are font arding,
herewith Permit ,o. 6057, dated july 24, _190, to the (.*'fty ',117.e�uton for the
av, Clar, r leCeek Ujistewater Treatment
` plicatlon of ilquid digested sluiq;e fro17, ne
Plant to selected areas in Catauba County.
This permit ekkill be effective (rout the date or, issuance untij. January 1,
19842, and s1hal1 be ,3u'oj,-ct to tl-ie Conditions and lin"Atations am specified
therein.
If any parts, require-r-lents, or li-mlitatioi18 con-tamedin this permit are.
unacceptable to you, You have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hcaria,- oEficer upon writccn demond to the Director wit'lai'n thirty (30) days,
followinZ reccip. of this pt,-rmir, identifyinf, Line. specific is8u'as to be contended.
Unlees Such deirand is nade, tLi.-; permit siiail be fir al and binding.
Oue (1) set of approved plans and support dacunont3 is being fox'. arded
LO You.
Yours vcr3, truly
"original Signed6Y
L. P. BENTON, JR.
eil S. Grigg, Director
,pit ision of 7E'n-vironmenta1 !:anagem'rlllt
Enclosilren
eel. Catawba Couuty Llealth Departnient
O'Brien Z. Cure
lia
r. - Ricilwrd
14r. A, C. Turnage, jr.
Mooresville Regional Office 11anager

NOIri.11 CAROL11114A
MWIROMENTAL kWIAGUIENT CM24ISSION
DEPARNMENT OF NATML RESOURCES MM C(DRIUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ULLEIGh
P R R M I T
For the Discharp ,e-of Sewage, Industrial Wactes,--or Other Wastes
In accordance with tile Provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes
of Eorth Carolina an amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMLISSION 13 HEREBY TO
City of Newton
Catai--;ba County
FOR THE
OPer&U011 Of lane, aPPlication fadl.litioq to dispose, of liquid di,-ested sludr�o from the
Clark Greek Wnetewater Treatment Plant by land application to site , e a having as total, area
of approximately 90 acres and identified in condition No. 24 of this permit,
pur-miant to the zipplication rmceived 'VaY 20, 1.980, and is ContEormity with the De - project
Plalas, specifications, and other sfapportfii�7 data, subsequently Mee, and approvc4by
thel Partlrarnt Of Fatural Renources and Co,�-nlanityl Derelo'pvtent and cOnGidered a part of
this Permit.
This Permit shall be affective from the date. of issur_nce until January 1, 1982,
and shall be Subject to the followin;,., specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable ualegs the !and application rsludge' disPosal
facilitieo are used in accordauce aith the approved documents.
2. Th-is perpii%.- 4-0 effectivc ortly -kyitlh resp'ect to thc nati-ire and volume of wastes
des_qcribe,�, is the applicatiota and other supporting data.
3 The facilities 81M11 be effectively izaintnincd and i6perated as a Pon -discharge
system to prevent the diecharge of any sludge into the surface waters of the
State.
4. This perarit eliall become voidable in the event of failure of the soil to
adequately absorb the wastes, and may be rescii1ded uujeaa the facilities are
i-&-tatalled, maintained ard operated in a na-inner -which will protect the asai-ned
L C.,
water quality standards of the curface waters,, and preventanycontamination of
the ground waters whicSa will rander theme unsatia-Loactory for normal. use.
5. In event thtl facilitier, &ill to V.,er'form eatisfactorily, the Pernaittee sbill
take such L-muediate corrective actioa as Lay be required by thia Dapartncent .

G. Diveroiou or bypassing of the untreated sludge fgm a the sludge .laud application
facilities i.s prohibited.
7. The isaiiaaac6 of tlAs Permit shall not relieve the City of Nawtr►n of the
reszpoasibility of. dau=agaa clue: to groundwater pollution.
. adequate .provisions alanll..be: talcell to prerveaat �ai.ud erosion bAd surface:
runoff Emma couvoyi"S' pollut,auts from the sludge; application area oatto the
aad,j�acent property and./or surface waters.
9. Sludge shall not be applied in iliclement afeather or until 24 hoaa&s following
a rainfall event -of 1/2-inch or greater in 24 hours. me:rge=7 s:udBe disposal
me;at,urers siaxll.be approved by the Division of 1,,aavi.ron1_1pnta1 lelanapdmerdt.
10. VO type of sludge ether than that from. the Clark. Crecy. Wasteyrster Trreat~uent
Plant shall be placed ou the disposal site.
11. A .IOU -foot buffer shall be maintaainea 1 between tree appropriate land mmar e s
P'rop*erty a #e and any api)lied .sludge..
12. The site's shall be adequately lined to a soli p€I of 6.5 prier to sludge
application.
13. Ho root or leaf crops for public consumption - shall be raised on these: sites.
14. Any monitoring deemed naceassary, by the Division of Environmental M niagere at
to, insute surf -ace and groundwater p ots�ct�.oa wi11 be establara;yid and'an
acceptable samplinc; rep.arti :g Schedule Shaul ba followed.
15. .Ia.ximum slope for sludge a.p yliaati n; sball be 1.0% for surface
applic-ation and
1 for' subsurface app1 ic'ations.
No liquid sludge will Le app , ip-d ir► the forzm of surf ace application within a
100--foot-buffer zone of any water course or surface drainage ar#a,
17..14o liquid, sludge will be applied iaa...the form. of subsurface application ,At'hin
a 25-foot buffer zone Of airy rater course, surface drainaga .areaa,. or erosion
prone area.
16. Application rates ahc 11. noc e cee 3
(s) 8.0 tons of: xy for Site Newton 1
(b)' 2.'27 tosaa of day solids/acre/year for �.ite Powell I
(c.)'16.0 tons. of dry �clids/acre/gear for Site 1.4

PerLdt No. 6057
1 3 I'age 3
19. The Fermittee, at least six (6) raonths prior to the expiration of this permit,
shall request its exteasion. Upor. receipt of the request, the Co=is5ion
will review the adequacy ok the facilities described therein, and if indicated,
will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and
limitations as it -may deem appropriate.
20. Surface applied sludge 'will be plowed or disced jr. jumedia-tely after application.
21. Surface appliention of liquid sludge shall not be applied to agricultural,
sites that are prone to flooding condit-1.0118,
22. the otmer of each site ahall be furnishled an analysis of :',Iudge delivered to
the site.
23. This permit shall become voidable should the characteristics of the sludk.e from
the Clark Creek . Wastewater Treavaent Pliant sj_!L,,.jjfjcqj,,tly change.
24. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreements between the City of
Newton and the land oTyrers listed belaw are ir full force and effect:-
0IMi FR
A1:E-A
Newton I
City of k;'C-;-.7ton
acres (%"'IarL Creek Plant)
Powell I
Mr. James Powell
43
acres
P
Mk
-1 47
Darcy C. Little
acres.
TOTAL
86
acres
Pemit
issued- this the 24th day of
July,
1980.
NOT!,TH CAS'.OLTNA n� 'MAGEMT'!IIIT CO]II.AiSSION
Original Signed by
L. P. BENTON, JR.
klell-- S. Git9g, Director
Division of Erivironmental Maiiagement
By Authority of the Secretary of the Department
of Natural Resources and COMMUn4ty Development
iiit Wo. 6057

DIVISION OF
October 25, 1132
City danagcr -
Post Mica Cox QO
Newton. North Carolina -23653
Subject: Application for Ranewal of
LaU Applicatiun Penait
Clark MY Plant Sites
Farad Ao. 6057
.Catawba County, NoWth Carolina
Dear Ar. 16isanaml:
TAis Mica is U rawin of your letter M0 E 5ow 11, 1932 reqksting
benewal of subjnU Zrmlt Mr ths Clark brack Plant site only.
.. Un arc aj4ry uhDL 15 - a My is in nan! of pr000t yrocassing of this application
and Wes will Y2 can. to so, that it L kindlej as expeditiously
as.' Mils Thi fact Wa! this,M2 Ans b1sn praviaNsly puraitted should
signifigntly,spoed .,in raviaw.procoss.
Aowavor, th, norcivilln Reoional Mice will Of smin Mitional
'Arnatibn beforp wcaa racopmM tho tha Pa wit K rmie�ad. Therafore
,
it is raqRsKlUat yK s0pit a wriotai rpspqnso v 15is Mica that
addresses the following natters and ansvers thu following quostions;
'I., This Of Tic:'. is also in.riceipt of an applation for a pen.,iit for
�la& application of sludge at the pruposZ City Lake Property site.
Does th& Ck/ - Kill wish for tyis applicRtiors to be processed?
P10sc inoicate whether we should procced with processing of this
applicatioo or raturn 'he application.
2. As noted in lr!tter,to you dated August 31, 1912, the City was
found to be in 9iolation of several terms and conditiont of Parmit
No. 60570s a result ol improper land applipatiFop of sludge'at the
Powell site. For this reason, it is requested that you describe
Q'datail the procedure (step QY step) that will be foll,ed in
transporting and'applying the sludgy. The response shouldadesdibe the
measures 00 ..till bo taken K prevent spillage during sludge hauling,
and proc,-durqs that will be followed in discing the sludgy. A are

fir. R. z . mihiser ant
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October., 192
par ica lt' rly ,inter`ested in !'��iiob�ing howlonS� •Lt'i" City,
.•�� will �.iu d v C-�i i•2. �.;i'
applying h, sludge before discing, it is toe o iaioa of he' ogres-=
ville Regional office that discing phoul , o ccurAthin 24 @your ►
of , ap l ication ani loom as acceded to prevent apl odors! The response
should _injicate what, if any, vegetative cover is to be MAWS i
the applichtion area any should clarify whether de attired slcdga only
is i ^ i:t't; app l i & or whether "wet" sludge dge Amy be, applied.
Since furthOlprocassing of .you. r applicai:icn will begip hea your response
is rec ived, its is i:;9oet"ative that you respdpd as Somas Possible.
If you have any questions or if we be of any qs sisht on, please Clon"taot
Mr. Thurfren Horne or me (704/ 63-1699).
i n&r el y4
5REsNAL Lou
Rex Mason. P.
cc: 1r. Dal; ONO�L�tL'vi.'; ��i;a ,W.•. y r}.. I ,.?} A'r1.prt.`.4ent
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City of Newton Fott Office Box 550 o Newton, North Carolina 28658 0 [phone]
P.� I•i's..�.`.blLrsj.t'
rn �
"City of Opportunity"
October 21, A1t�2
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
1119 N. Main Street `
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
Attention: Mr. Thurmon Horne
Subject: Sludge Disposal
Clark Creek Plant Site
Request for Permit No. 6057 Reissuance
~' w~ On Wednesday, ~October 20, 1982, Mr. Thurmon Horne of your otfice visited
the various sites used for sludge disposal under Permit No. 6057. The two
sites at the City Lake Property., included under the application we submitted
to the Mooresville Office, were also visited.
Rather than trying to obtain a temporary permit for the City Lake sites,
Mr. Horne suggested that since the Clark Creek Plant site was included under
Permit No. 6057 and there apparently are no objections to its use, that the
permit be reissued for this site. According to Mr. Horne, all the information
to do this had been -submitted and the permit- could probably be issued within
two weeks.
By this letter, we request- that the permit for the Clark Creek Plant site
be reissued. Based on Mr. Horne°s statements, the permit should be issued at
least by November 5, 1982.
Your prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
P.. D.- whisenant
City Manager;
rdw/f'