NC0074012_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (4)

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
June 17, 2010
Mr. H. Burns Whittaker, P.E., Public Works Director
County of Lincoln
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO074012
Lincoln County — Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Whittaker:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly,
we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no changes from the draft permit sent to you on April 28, 2010.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this
letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to
obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division
of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that
may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Sledge at telephone number [phone]
or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sinc rely,
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.oleen H. Sullins
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Permit NCO074012
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
County of Lincoln
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as Forney Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
I,11, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2015.
Signed this day June 17, 2010.
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een H. Sullins, Director
/Division of Water Quality
(_,/ By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO074012
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms; and provisions included hefein`.
The County of Lincoln
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.975 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the following
components:
♦ Influent pump station with dual pumps
♦ Parshall flume with ultrasonic flow recorder
♦ Influent sampler
♦ Mechanical bar screen with manual bypass screen
♦ Aerated grit removal basin
♦ Oxidation ditch with 3 channels (floating aerators in channels 1 & 2)
♦ Dual final clarifiers
♦ Dual chlorine contact chambers
♦ Gas dechlorination
♦ Effluent composite sampler
♦ Cascade post aeration
♦ Return sludge pumping station with dual pumps
♦ Aerobic sludge digesters
♦ Gravity sludge thickener
♦ Sludge holding tank
This facility is located on South Little Egypt Road at the Middle Forney Creek WWTP in Lincoln
County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Forney
Creek, classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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Permit NCO074012
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored
by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
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LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample Location 1
Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Flow
0.975 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (202C) 2
13.0 mg/L
19.5 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
(April 1 - October 31
BOD, 5-day (202C) 2
26.0 mg/L
39.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
November 1 - March 31
Total Suspended Solids2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 - October 31
1.3 mg/L
3.9 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
November 1 - March 31
3.2 mg/L
9.6 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen3
3/Week
Grab
Effluent, 1
Upstream & Downstream
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Upstream & Downstream1
Total Residual Chlorine4
23 Ng/L
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (2C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (2C)
See Footnote 1
Grab
Upstream & Downstreamt
Total Nitrogen
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
NO2+NO3+TKN
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
pH
>_ 6.0 and <_ 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at least 1 mile downstream
from the outfall. Instream samples shall be collected three times per week from June I —
September 30, then weekly for the remaining months of the year.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Solids Concentrations shall not exceed
15% of their respective influent values (85% removal).
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
4. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance
with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by
a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50
µg/L.
There shal I be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall
be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B ass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 nil in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
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totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour
sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow
this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]' shall be considered = 1.
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Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 nil collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration limitl
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limitl
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
U set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Com�lp
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions
or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate
the requirement.
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b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or
any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402 (a) (3) or 402 (b) (8) of the
Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319 (d) and 40
CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the
Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of
the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (1) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1219
(g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
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of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-231.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
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term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if-
1 . The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (0].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must.
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and
maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator
[subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
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The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Perrriittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
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reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124) to prevent
the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of
alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or littp://li2o.enr.state.nc.us/lab/cert.htni) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
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and times; and if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps
taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance
by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary
regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharger sending its effluent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which
includes categorical standards and locally derived limits and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a
new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required
under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 2H.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 6) (2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by
the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment
Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA,
40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained
in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II
or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO).
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (0 (1) and 403.9 (1), (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey(IWS),
The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW, as required by 40 CFR
403.8 (0 (2) (i-ii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 0) (1)], including identification of all industrial
users and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these industrial users and
identification of those industrial users meeting the definition of SIU. The Permittee shall submit a summary of
its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS
submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph B, 2, c, of this Part.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data
to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific
pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part II,
Section D, and Section E.5.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis WA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
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Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5 (c) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the
prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5 (a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 211.0909.
Industrial User Pretreatment Permits WIP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits shall
contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions,
and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that
their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee
shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from
all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 2H.0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8 (f) (1) (iii); NCGS 143-
215.67 (a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable industrial
users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (6) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1 (a) (8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(d); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year•, and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -limited
pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from
July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled at least once per
calendar year; For the purposes of this paragraph, "organic compounds" means the types of
compounds listed in 40 CFR 136.3(a), Tables IC, ID, and IF, as amended.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or
in 15A NCAC 2H .0908. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(4) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2)]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All
enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division.
[15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; 40 CFR 4038(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports , ARC,
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to
submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of
pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
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For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems Unit (PERCS)
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Industrial Users (IUs) in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms
approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSQ
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU)
and any monitoring data for other Industrial Users (IUs) in SNC. These analytical results must be
reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public
notice of IUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is
needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in Significant Non -Compliance
(SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment
requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four
months of the applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 2H .0903(h)(35). .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40
CFR 403.8(Q(2)(viiu
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(a) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,
POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be
considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William 1P. Ross, Jr., Secretary ._
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, ztES `
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director F�fGE
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Subject: NPDES, Permit Issuance
Permit No. NCO074012
East Lincoln County Water & Sewer
District -Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of
the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge
permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently
amended).
The permit authorizes the East Lincoln County Water & Sewer District to
discharge 0.750 MGD of treated municipal wastewater from the Middle Forney Creek
WWTP with an expansion phase to 0.975 MGD. The permit includes discharge
requirements and/or limitations for flow, BOD5, NH3, dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform,
and total residual chlorine.
The following modification has been made to the permit:
The addition of an effluent page that includes the limitations for expansion
to 0.975 MGD.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained
in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory
hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter.
This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B
of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless
such a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center:1800 623-7748

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Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does
not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits, which may be required by
the Division of Water Quality, or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local
governmental permits may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms.
Jacquelyn Nowell at telephone number [phone], extension 512.
Sincerely,
�or- //Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Permit NCO074012
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
East Lincoln County Water & Sewer District
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as Forney Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective January 1, 2006.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2010.
Signed this day December 5, 2005.
1
t�;L Akm W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
y Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO074012
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or
discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued
permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority
to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
East Lincoln County Water & Sewer District is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.75 MGD wastewater treatment facility with
the following components:
♦ Influent pump station with dual pumps
♦ Parshall flume with ultrasonic flow recorder
♦ Mechanical bar screen
♦ Manual bypass screen
♦ Aerated grit removal basin
♦ Oxidation ditch with 3 channels
♦ Dual final clarifiers
♦ Dual chlorine contact chambers
♦ Gas dechlorination
♦ Cascade post aeration
♦ Return sludge pumping station with dual pumps
♦ Aerobic sludge digesters
♦ Gravity sludge thickener
♦ Sludge holding tank
This facility is located on South Little Egypt Road at the Middle Forney Creek
WWTP in Lincoln County.
2. Upon receiving an Authorization to Operate from the Division of Water Quality,
facility will be re -rated for a design capacity of 0.975 MGD, and will
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Forney Creek, classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

Latitude: 35°26'53"
Longitude: 81°00'39"
Quad #: F14NE
Stream Class: C
Subbasin: 30833
Receiving Stream: Forney Creek
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Permit NCO074012
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REgUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expansion above
0.75 MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample Locationi
Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Flow
0.75 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (202C) 2
14.0 mg/L
21.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
(April 1 -October 31
BOD, 5-day (202C) 2
28.0 mg/L
42.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
(November 1 - March 31
Total Suspended Solids2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
2.0 mg/L
6.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
(April 1 -October 31)
NH3 as N
4.0 mg/L
12.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
November 1 -March 31)
Dissolved Oxygen3
3/Week
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Fecal Coliform
200 / 100mL
400 / 100mL
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
Upstream & Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine
25 ,ug/L
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (2C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Total Nitrogen
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
PH
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at least 1 mile downstream
from the outfall. Instream samples shall be collected three times per week from June 1 -
September 30, then weekly for the remaining months of the year.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Solids Concentrations shall not exceed
15% of their respective influent values (85% removal).
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO074012
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning upon expansion above 0.75 MGD permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample Locations
Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Flow
0.975 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 2
13.0 mg/L
19.5 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
(April 1- October 31)
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 2
26.0 mg/L
39.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
(November 1- March 31)
Total Suspended Solicls2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3as N
1.3 mg/L
3.9 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
(April 1 - October 31)
NH3as N(November 1 -
3.2 mg/L
9.6 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
March 31)
Dissolved Oxygen3
3/Week
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Fecal Coliform
200 / 100mL
400 / 100mL
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
Upstream & Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine
23pg/L
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Total Nitrogen
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
H4
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at least 1 mile downstream
from the outfall. Instream samples shall be collected three times per week from June I -
September 30, then weekly for the remaining months of the year.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Solids Concentrations shall not exceed
15% of their respective influent values (85% removal).
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Averaee
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Dav
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24.hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1 /24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]' shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarters Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe_ properry dama e
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weep Averaee (concentration limitl
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such -discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to CoMply
The Pernittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knomin,gly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each- day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
t
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this pemut, or the application of any provision of thi
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainde
of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
0) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govem the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
tern environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agencyby either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b.. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
'I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel property gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (0].
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 214.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up .ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must.
➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permitter knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
Il. E. 6. (24-hoar notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as theuse use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
p) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
deternuned capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Perrnittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including.
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording_ Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
m perit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Chan es
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.410)). Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent -limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) 0).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Pennittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.410) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
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6. Twenty-four flour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.410) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 p) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 0) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following.
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survev (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4. Headworks Analysis _ ) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
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Authorization to Construct (A to C)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following.
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report LSNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Perrruttee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907. .
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Michael F. Easley, Govemoh
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
December 9, 2005
Mr. Stephen Gilbert, PE, PLS
Director of Public Utilities
County of Lincoln
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: NPDES Permit NCO074012
East Lincoln County Water & Sewer
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 was issued on December 5,
2005 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The
purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the
event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already
done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance are Pages
4 and 5.
Pages 4 and 5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your
discharge. Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling
locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by
this Agency. For new permits/facilities, the Division may supply an initial small stock of these
forms; however, if you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible.
The forms, including directions for their completion, and other important information are also
available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/documents.html. It is imperative that all applicable
parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual fee may be required for your facility; if so, you will
receive a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is imperative that the fee be paid in a timely
manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible revocation of your permit.
No ` Carolina
Nturall
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 E. Center Ave. Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The
conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses,
treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in
operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or
approved by this Agency.
To maintain compliance with discharge limitations, proper operation and maintenance of
a wastewater treatment facility and the development of a process control program are essential.
For those facilities having chlorine tablet disinfection, please be advised that chlorine tablets
approved for wastewater treatment use must be used; swimming pool tablets are not approved.
Also, be advised that DWQ staff need to have access to the facility's discharge point into the
receiving stream; please maintain a path along the outfall line to facilitate that access.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions ofan NPDES Permit subjects the
Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General
Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be
assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by
Consent (SOC) may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are
not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180
days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set
forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable.
If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of
Water Quality rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if
necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of
your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in
Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any
assistance.
Sincerely,
tu
J
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.

Hood, Donna
From:
Donna Hood [[e-mail]]
Sent:
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 4:21 PM
To:
Jackie Nowell
Subject:
NC0074012/Forney Creek in Lincoln county
Jackie,
Per our conversation today....
NOTE to the FILE:
Please provide clarification for temperature sampling at permit renewal. As we discussed, it would be helpful
if temperature sampling for instream and effluent were listed separately, as they have different measurement
frequency requirements. Currently, instream sampling for temperature has 'daily' listed for the measurement
frequency, although 3/week in summer and 1/week the rest of the year is what was intended. Daily temperature
sampling was intended for effluent only.
The facility is currently sampling instream temperature as follows:
3/week June 1-Sept 30
1 /week Nov. 1-May 31.
Thank you for your clarification during our conversation today. If I have understood any guidance incorrectly,
please let me know.
Donna
Donna Hood - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept.
610 E. Center Ave.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: 704.663.1699
of Environment & Natural Resources
Fax: [phone]
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
tom- Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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DIVISION F WATER QUALITY
February 17, 2006
Mr. Stephen Gilbert, PE, PLS
Director of Public Utilities
County of Lincoln
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: NPDES Permit NCO074012
East Lincoln County Water & Sewer
District — Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 was issued on December 5,
2005 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The
purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the
event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already
done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance are Pages
4and 5.
Pages 4 and 5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your
discharge. Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling
locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by
this Agency. For new permits/facilities, the Division may supply an initial small stock of these
forms; however, if you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible.
The forms, including directions for their completion, and other important information are also
available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/documents.html. It is imperative that all applicable
parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual fee may be required for your facility; if so, you will
receive a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is imperative that the fee be paid in a timely
manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible revocation of your permit.
One NCarolina
Alatura!!y
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 E. Center Ave. Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The
conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses,
treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in
operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or
approved by this Agency.
To maintain compliance with discharge limitations, proper operation and maintenance of
a wastewater treatment facility and the development of a process control program are essential.
For those facilities having chlorine tablet disinfection, please be advised that chlorine tablets
approved for wastewater treatment use must be used; swimming pool tablets are not approved.
Also, be advised that DWQ staff need to have access to the facility's discharge point into the
receiving stream; please maintain a path along the outfall line to facilitate that access.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the
Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General
Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be
assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by
Consent (SOC) may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are
not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180
days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set
forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable.
If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of
Water Quality rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if
necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of
your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in
Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any
assistance.
Sincerely,
i' D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor

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Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, P.E., PLS
Director of Public Utilities
County of Lincoln
115 West Main St.
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natpfgl Resources
,..Alan W.Klirr, Director
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December 5, 2005
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Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NCO074012
East Lincoln County Water & Sewer
District Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of
the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge
permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently
amended).
The permit authorizes the East Lincoln County Water & Sewer District to
discharge 0.750 MGD of treated municipal wastewater from the Middle Forney Creek
WWTP with an expansion phase to 0.975 MGD. The permit includes discharge
requirements and/or limitations for flow, BODS, NH3, dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform,
and total residual chlorine.
The following modification has been made to the permit:
The addition of an effluent page that includes the limitations for expansion
to 0.975 MGD.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained
in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory
hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter.
This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B
of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless
such a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center:1800 623-7748

Letter to Mr. Gilbert
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Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does
not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits, which may be required by
the Division of Water Quality, or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local
governmental permits may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms.
Jacquelyn Nowell at telephone number [phone], extension 512.
Sincerely,
'Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Permit NCO074012
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
East Lincoln County Water & Sewer District
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as Forney Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective January 1, 2006.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2010.
Signed this day December 5, 2005.
l
�?- W. Klimek, P.E., Director
ivision of Water Quality
/ By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation_ or
discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued
permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority
to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
East Lincoln County Water & Sewer District is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.75 MGD wastewater treatment facility with
the following components:
♦ Influent pump station with dual pumps
♦ Parshall flume with ultrasonic flow recorder
♦ Mechanical bar screen
♦ Manual bypass screen
♦ Aerated grit removal basin
♦ Oxidation ditch with 3 channels
♦ Dual final clarifiers
♦ Dual chlorine contact chambers
♦ Gas dechlorination
♦ Cascade post aeration
♦ Return sludge pumping station with dual pumps
♦ Aerobic sludge digesters
♦ Gravity sludge thickener
♦ Sludge holding tank
This facility is located on South Little Egypt Road at the Middle Forney Creek
WWTP in Lincoln County.
2. Upon receiving an Authorization to Operate from the Division of Water Quality,
. facility will be re -rated for a design capacity of 0.975 MGD, and will
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Forney Creek, classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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Latitude: 35°26'53"
Longitude: 81°00'39"
Quad #: F14NE
Stream Class: C
Subbasin: 30833
Receiving Stream: Forney Creek
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Permit NC007401
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expansion above
0.75 MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample Locations
Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Flow
0.75 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 2
14.0 mg/L
21.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
(April 1 -October 31
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 2
28.0 mg/L
42.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
(November 1- March 31
Total Suspended Solids2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
2.0 mg/L
6.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
(April 1 - October 31
NH3 as N
4.0 mg/L
12.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
November 1 - March 31
Dissolved Oxygen3
3/Week
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Fecal Coliform
200 / 100mL
400 / 100ml-
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
Upstream & Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine
25 Ng/L
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Total Nitrogen
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
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Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at least 1 mile downstream
from the outfall. Instream samples shall be collected three times per week from June 1 -
September 30, then weekly for the remaining months of the year.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Solids Concentrations shall not exceed
15% of their respective influent values (85% removal).
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO074012
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A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING RE!gUIREMENTS
During the period beginning upon expansion above 0.75 MGD permit and lasting until expiration,
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample Locations
Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Flow
0.975 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (202C) 2
13.0 mg/L
19.5 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent &Effluent
1 - October 31
-(April
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 2
26.0 mg/L
39.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
November 1- March 31
Total Suspended Solids2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
1.3 mg/L
3.9 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
A ril 1 -October 31
NH3 as N(November 1 -
3.2 mg/L
9.6 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
March 31
Dissolved Oxygen
3/Week
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Fecal Coliform
200 / 100mL
400 / 100mL
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
Upstream & Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine
23Ng/L
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent,
U stream & Downstream
Total Nitrogen
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
PH
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at least 1 mile downstream
from the outfall. Instream samples shall be collected three times per week from June 1 -
September 30, then weekly for the remaining months of the year.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Solids Concentrations shall not exceed
15% of their respective influent values (85% removal).
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April 29, 2005
Mr. Stephen Gilbert, PE, PLS
Director of Public Utilities
115 West Main Street
I.incolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: NPDES Permit NCO074012
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 was issued on April 26, 2005
for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose
of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of
failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance is Page 4.
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your
discharge. Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling
locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by
this Agency. For new permits/facilities, the Division may supply an initial small stock of these
forms; however, if you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible.
The forms, including directions for their completion, and other important information are also
available at http:Hh2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/documents.html. It is imperative that all applicable
parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual fee may be required for your facility; if so, you will
receive a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is imperative that the fee be paid in a timely
manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible revocation of your permit.
The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The
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conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses,
treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
Lreatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in
operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or
approved by this Agency.
To maintain compliance with discharge limitations, proper operation and maintenance of
a wastewater treatment facility and the development of a process control program are essential.
For those facilities having chlorine tablet disinfection, please be advised that chlorine tablets
approved for wastewater treatment use must be used; swimming pool tablets are not approved.
Iso, be advised that DWQ staff need to have access to the facility's discharge point into the
receiving stream; please maintain a path along the outfall line to facilitate that access.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the
Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General
Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be
assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by
Consent (SOC) may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are
not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180
days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set
forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable.
If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of
Water Quality rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if
necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of
your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in
Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any
assistance.
Sincerely,
' D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
April 26, 2005
Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS
Director of Public Utilities
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit
Permit NCO074012
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
APR e 1 2"',
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on March 2, 2005. If any
parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you
have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter.
This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements
to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division
of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that
may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Guerra at telephone
number [phone], extension 539.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office / Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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Permit NCO074012
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
County of Lincoln
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as Forney Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective June 1, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2010.
Signed this day April 26, 2005.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO074012 '
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or
discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued
permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority
to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The County of Lincoln is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.75 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the
following components:
♦ Influent pump station with dual pumps
♦ Parshall flume with ultrasonic flow recorder
♦ Mechanical bar screen
♦ Manual bypass screen
♦ Aerated grit removal basin
♦ Oxidation ditch with 3 channels
♦ Dual final clarifiers
♦ Dual chlorine contact chambers
♦ Gas dechlorination
♦ Cascade post aeration
♦ Return sludge pumping station with dual pumps
♦ Aerobic sludge digesters
♦ Gravity sludge thickener
♦ Sludge holding tank
This facility is located on South Little Egypt Road at the Middle Forney Creek
WWTP in Lincoln County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Forney Creek, classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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Permit NCO074012
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample Locations
Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Flow
0.75 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 2
14.0 mg/L
21.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
(April 1 - October 31
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 2
28.0 mg/L
42.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
November 1 - March 31
Total Suspended Solids2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N3
2.0 mg/L
6.0 mg/I
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
(April 1 - October 31
NH3 as N3
4.0 mg/L
12.0 mg/I
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
November 1 - March 31
Dissolved Oxygen4
3/Week
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Fecal Coliform
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean
Upstream & Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine
25 pg/L
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Total Nitrogen
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
NO2+NO3+TKN
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
PH5
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at least 1 mile downstream from the
outfall. Instream samples shall be collected three times per week from June 1 - September 30, then
weekly for the remaining months of the year.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Solids Concentrations shall not exceed 15% of their
respective influent values (85% removal).
3. The weekly average values are three times the monthly average values (this value was established
based on a review of treatment capability at various municipal plants).
4. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
5. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Dav
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 ,hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1 /24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level)' shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must b
e representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instrearn
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Avera e concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property dame
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Pern ittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such -discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negli,gently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to rritninal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knowing violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each- day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liab li
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property_ Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severabih
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of thi:
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remaindej
of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Penr ittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b.. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.221
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
71 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41
13: Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up .ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(C)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Penmittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
0) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
0) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the . use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
p) of this section.
5. U sets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seg.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including.
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.411:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.410)].
soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) 0).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.410) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 0) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
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6. Twenty-four flour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.410) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part Il. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 0) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following.
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1 C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitorin
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
p) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A PubliclyOwned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.S.).
4. Headworks Analysis WA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP1& Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Pemuttee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
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6. Authorization to Construct (A to C)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports , AR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program SummM XPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCRI
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summaa Forms , DSQ
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding; and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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SOC Priority Project: No
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: November 13, 2009
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOrVIMENDATION
County: Lincoln
Permit No. NCO074012
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility and address: Fourney Creek WWTP
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Stanley, North Carolina 28164
2. Date of investigation: November 5, 2009
3. Report prepared by: B. Dee Browder, Environmental Engineer I
4. Persons contacted and telephone number: Mr. Barry Mckinnon, [phone].
5. Directions to site: From exit 25 on I-77 travel west on NC-73 West/Sam Furr Road and
travel approximately 9.6 miles. Turn left onto S. Little Egypt Road. 7533 S. Little Egypt
Road is on the left.
6. Discharge point(s), list for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35° 26' 53" Longitude: 81° 00' 39"
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? Yes.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Moderately sloping; the WWTP is not
located within the 100 year flood plain.
9. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Fourney Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and subbasin no.: Catawba 030833
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The facility will
discharge into Killian Creek. At the time of the site visit the receiving stream was
approximately 25- 35 feet wide and 5 feet deep.

PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.975 MGD (ultimate design capacity)
b. Current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility: 0.975 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity): 0.975MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct
issued in the previous two years: Additional aeration is provided in the oxidation
ditch. Approval was given by the MRO for this installation. Please advise as to
whether an A to C is needed for this change to operations.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities:
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: The facility
consist of an influent pump station with dual pumps, a Parshall flume with ultrasonic
flow measuring and recording, a mechanical bar screen with a manual bypass screen,
an aerated grit removal basin, and oxidation ditch with 3 channels, consisting of 6
rotor orbal disc aerators, aeromix blowers were added to channels 1 and 2 in
September of 2008, dual final clarifiers, dual chlorine contact chambers, an
additional chlorine contact chamber added in May, 2007, and S02 dechlorination, a
rectangular effluent flow weir, cascade post aeration, influent and effluent samplers,
a DAY sludge thickener, a return sludge pumping station with dual pumps, aerobic
digesters with dual blowers and a gravity sludge thickener. The aerobic digesters
consist of 4 metal tanks. The thickened sludge pump station pumps to a sludge
holding tank. The sludge holding tank has a sludge recirculation/truck loading pump
station with dual pumps.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not required.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals are land applied under
WQ0016922 under contract with South Soils Builders Inc.
3. Treatment plant classification: No change from previous rating.

PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved? Yes
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates (Please indicate): N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: The facility will have some mechanisms to share capacity
with the existing Lincoln County Fourney Creek WWTP when needed.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee, has requested reissuance of the subject permit.
The facility used an additional dewatering system at the beginning of 2008 to remove solids from
the headworks of the plant. This was used for approximately 1 month and was effective at
addressing compliance issues. This equipment is no longer on site.
Please note the following excerpt from an e-mail submitted on Thursday November 18, 2008, by the
site inspector following her last plant inspection.
Please provide clarification for temperature sampling at permit renewal.
As we discussed, it would be helpful if temperature sampling for instream
and effluent were listed separately, as they have different measurement
frequency requirements. Currently, instream sampling for temperature has
'daily' listed for the measurement frequency, although 3/week in summer
and 1/week the rest of the year is what was intended. Daily temperature
sampling was intended for effluent only.
The facility is currently sampling instream temperature as follows:
3/week June 1-Sept 30
1/week Nov.l-May 31.
Also, note comments regarding the additional air provided to the oxidation ditches and please advise
the permittee as to whether an A to C will be needed for this change.
MRO recommends that the :peramitewe
Signature of Report Preparer Date
i f t3 b
Water Quality Regional Supervisor Date

United States Environmental Protection Agency
FMB Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section Ai National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO074012 Ill 121 09/11/05 117 18I CI 191 SI 201 1
Remarks
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitonng Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---- ----- ---------------- Reserved----------------
67 I 169 701 I 711 I 721 N I 73 W 74 751 I I I I I Li 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
08:00 AM 09/11/05
06/01/01
Forney Creek WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Little Egypt Rd
Denver NC 28037
05:00 PM 09/11/05
10/02/28
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible OfficialRitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Stephen A Gilbert,115 W Main St Lincolnton NC
No
28092//704-736-8495/7047368499
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■ Flow Measurement 0 Operations & Maintenance CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow)
Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Pollution Prevention
Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules Pretreatment ■ Multimedia
Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Storm Water Other
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Dee Browder MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2203/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO074012 I11 121
09/11/05 1
17 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Partial Inspection done in conjunction with NPDES permit renewal reveiw. Changes to Permit monitoring as
noted in summary of staff report submitted along with request for assesment of need for additional air in the
oxidation ditches. Temporary solids removal at the headworks in Spring of 2008.
New Plant will be oporational in Fall 2010 and some pumping cababilities will allow redistribution of flows
between facilities when needed.
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F- -
Permit: NCO074012 Owner - Facility: Forney Creek WVVfP
Inspection Date: 11/05/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Compliance Schedules
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is there a compliance schedule for this facility?
■
n
n
n
Is the facility compliant with the permit and conditions for the review period?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Other
Yes
No
NA
NE
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
n
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge
n
n
n
■
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■
n
n
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
o
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
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Browder, Dee
From: Hood, Donna
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 11:54 AM
To: Browder, Dee
Subject: FW: NC0074012/Forney Creek in Lincoln county
From: Donna Hood [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 4:21 PM
To: Jackie Nowell
Subject: NC0074012/Forney Creek in Lincoln county
Jackie,
Per our conversation today
NOTE to the FILE:
Please provide clarification for temperature sampling at permit renewal. As we discussed, it would be helpful
if temperature sampling for instream and effluent were listed separately, as they have different measurement
frequency requirements. Currently, instream sampling for temperature has 'daily' listed for the measurement
frequency, although 3/week in summer and 1/week the rest of the year is what was intended. Daily temperature
sampling was intended for effluent only.
The facility is currently sampling instream temperature as follows:
3/week June 1-Sept 30
1/week Nov. I -May 31.
Thank you for your clarification during our conversation today. If I have understood any guidance incorrectly,
please let me know.
Donna
Donna Hood - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept.
610 E. Center Ave.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: 704.663.1699
of Environment & Natural Resources
Fax: [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
September 10, 2009
H BURNS WHITTAKER PE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
COUNTY OF LINCOLN
115 WEST MAIN STREET
2ND FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER
LINCOLNTON NC 28092
Dee Freeman
Secretary
'I IjIw�b1t / 9
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO074012
Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Whittaker.
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on September 2, 2009. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete
your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing
permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Robert Sledge
at [phone].
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarofina
Internet: www.newaterquality.org y�� //
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COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
CAR1 15 WEST MAIN STREET, 2N1' FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
August 31, 2009 RE(A0;`E11V"ED
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 D E N R- WATER QUALITY
RE. Middle Forney Creek WWTP, Permit NC 0074012 RenePOINT SOURCE BRANCH
Dear Mrs. Sprinkle,
The purpose of this letter is to request renewal of the Middle Forney Creek WWTP NPDES
Permit, NC 0074012, for five more years. We have filled out the NPDES 2A Application to
the extent required.
As far as a sludge management plan referred to in your letter, this plant disposes of its sludge
by means of land application. Our permit number is WQ 0016922. The amounts and
locations are included in the permit application.
If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
H. Burns Whittaker, PE
Public Works Director
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Middle - "ey Creek VWVTP N(1�!? I Renewal Catawba
FORM
2A NPDES FORM 2A APPLICATION OVERVIEW
NPDES
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Form 2A has been developed in a modular format and consists of a "Basic Application Information" packet
and a "Supplemental Application Information" packet. The Basic Application Information packet is divided
into two parts. All applicants must complete Parts A and C. Applicants with a design flow greater than or
equal to 0.1 mgd must also complete Part B. Some applicants must also complete the Supplemental
Application Information packet. The following items explain which parts of Form 2A you must complete.
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION:
A. Basic Application Information for all Applicants. All applicants must complete questions A.1 through A.8. A trea orks
that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States must also answer stiff A .
'FD
�;; .� � .tea
B. Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow >_ 0.1 I a ows
greater than or equal to 0.1 million gallons per day must complete questions B.1 r�Dg6.
C. Certification. All applicants must complete Part C (Certification).
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
V :-
j&JOT.ER QUALITY
D. Expanded Effluent Testing Data. A treatment works that discharges effluent to s C� a United Staj a
one or more of the following criteria must complete Part D (Expanded Effluent Tes6JOU RCE I��
llrl
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3 Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the information.
E. Toxicity Testing Data. A treatment works that meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part E (Toxicity Testing
Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd.
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to submit results of toxicity testing.
F. Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes. A treatment works that accepts process wastewater from any
significant industrial users (SIUs) or receives RCRA or CERCLA wastes must complete Part F (industrial User Discharges
and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes). SIUs are defined as:
1. All industrial users subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 403.6 and
40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N (see instructions); and
2. Any other industrial user that:
a. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the treatment works (with certain
exclusions); or
b. Contributes a process wastestream that makes up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic
capacity of the treatment plant; or
C. Is designated as an SIU by the control authority
G. Combined Sewer Systems. A treatment works that has a combined sewer system must complete Part G (Combined Sewer
Systems)
ALL APPLICANTS MIST COMPLETE PART C (CERTIFICATION)
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Catawba
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART A. BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
All treatment works must complete questions A.1 through A.8 of this Basic Application Information Packet.
FAA. Facility Information.
Facility Name Middle Forney Creei,
Mailing Address 7533 South Little -tg,
_;tanley' NC
Contact Person :.avoson D Stame.
Title ORC - WUUTP
Telephone Number ('�4182 -9F5
Facility Address 7533 Soutn_Littic
(not P.O. Box) Stanley. NC
A.2. Applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above, provide the following:
Applicant Name oln Count_.
Mailing Address 05 West Main Sti
Lincolnton NC
Contact Person H Burns Whittake
Title Public Works Direr
Telephone Number 4L736-346
Is the applicant the owner or operator (or both) of the treatment works?
® owner ❑ operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
❑ facility ® applicant
A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment works
(include state -issued permits).
NPDES PSD
UIC Other
RCRA Other
A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of each
entity and, if known, provide information on the type of collection system (combined vs. separate) and its ownership (municipal, private, etc.).
Name Population Served Type of Collection System Ownership
Lincoln County
Total population served
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Catawba
A.5. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
Yes No
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from (and eventually flows
through) Indian Country?
Yes No
A.6. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (i.e., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12-month time period
with the 12N month of "this year" occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate __ mgd
Two Years Ago Last Year This Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate 0.653 0.708
C. Maximum daily flow rate 1.765 1.329
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection system(s) used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution (by miles) of each.
Separate sanitary sewer %
Combined storm and sanitary sewer %
A.B. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? u Yes L1 No
If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
i. Discharges of treated effluent
ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent
iii. Combined sewer overflow points
iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks)
V. Other
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface impoundments
that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.? Yes
If yes, provide the following for each surface impoundment:
Location:
Annual average daily volume discharge to surface impoundment(s)
Is discharge continuous or intermittent?
C. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater?
If yes, provide the following for each land application site:
Location: See Attach
Number of acres:
Middle Forney Creek
None
None
None
NiA
E No
Yes
Annual average daily volume applied to site: I uvaw mgd
Is land application continuous or intermittent?
d. Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works? --
Yes
mgd
— No
No
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
-- a, Catawba
If yes, describe the mean(s) by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment works
(e.g., tank truck, pipe).
If transport is by a party other than the applicant, provide:
Transporter Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number S i
For each treatment works that receives this discharge, provide the following:
Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number 1 L
If known. provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility. mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included
in A.B. through A.8.d above (e.g., underground percolation, well injection): ❑ Yes ® No
If yes, provide the following for each disposal method:
Description of method (including location and size of site(s) if applicable):
Annual daily volume disposed by this method:
Is disposal through this method continuous
or . - intermittent?
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Middle eV Creek WWTP N(- '012 Renewal I Catawba
WASTEWATER DISCHARGES:
If you answered "Yes" to question A.8.a, complete questions A.9 through A.12 once for each outfall (including bypass points) through
which effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. If you answered "No" to question
&&& go to Part B, "Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow Greater than or Equal to 0.1 mgd."
A.9. Description of Outfall.
a. Outfall number
b. Location
(City or town, if applicable)
(County)
(Latitude)
C. Distance from shore (if applicable)
d. Depth below surface (if applicable)
e. Average daily flow rate
f. Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a periodic discharge?
If yes, provide the following information:
Number f times per year discharge occurs:
Average duration of each discharge:
Average flow per discharge:
Months in which discharge occurs:
g. Is outfall equipped with a diffuser?
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water
b. Name of watershed (if known)
(Zip Code)
(State)
(Longitude)
N A iSurface; ft,
NiA l Surfacei ft.
0.708 mgd
❑ Yes L J No (go to A.9.g.)
❑ Yes
United States Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known):
C. Name of State Management/ River Basin (if known):
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known):
d. Critical low flow of receiving stream (f applicable)
acute cfs chronic _
e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (if applicable):
® No
mgd
03050101160020
Unknown
cfs
mg/I of CaCO3
EPA Form 3510.2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 5 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Middle w Creek rNWTP NC " 12
Renewal
Catawba
A.11. Description of Treatment
a. What level of treatment are provided? Check all that apply.
Primary Secondary
Advanced Other. Describe:
b. Indicate the following removal rates (as applicable):
Design BOD5 removal or Design CBOD5 removal
Design SS removal %
Design P removal %
Design N removal %
Other %
C. What type of disinfection is used for the effluent from this outfall? If disinfection varies by season, please describe:
If disinfection is by chlorination is dechlorination used for this outfall? Yes _ No
Does the treatment plant have post aeration? Yes _ No
A.12. Effluent Testing Information. All Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following
parameters. Provide the indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is
discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data
collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of
40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a
minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than four and one-half years apart.
Outfall number:
PARAMETER
MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE
AVERAGE DAILY VALUE
Value
Units
Value
Units
Number of Samples
pH (Minimum)
S.U.
pH (Maximum)
6.9"
S.U.
Flow Rate"
,qd
0.629
rrigd
Temperature (Winter)
16
11.7
°C
Temperature (Summer)
24. %
23.7
'C
1
For pH please report a minimum and a maximum daily value
MAXIMUM DAILY
DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT
ANALYTICAL
ML/MDL
Conc.
Units
Conc.
Units
Number of
METHOD
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN
BODS
4.
MG/L
15
5210 B
DEMAND (Report one)
CBOD5
FECAL COLIFORM
#l100mL
15
�'222 D
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS)
END OF PART A.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. p iLe g o

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Middle - —v ('reek'AM/TP r.ir ^^
Penewai
Catawba
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART S. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS WITH A DESIGN FLOW GREATER THAN OR
EQUAL TO 0.1 MGD (100,000 gallons per day).
- I
All applicants with a design flow rate > 0.1 mgd must answer questions BA through B.6. All others go to Part C (Certification).
B.1. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration.
gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize inflow and infiltration.
rair even' score ad 1 t _ It Is usually traced to constructior sit -es a,n'! r pip property
B.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility property boundaries. This
map must show the outline of the facility and the following information (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show the entire
area.)
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant, including all unit processes.
b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which
treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping, if applicable.
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant is injected underground.
d. Wells, springs, other surface water bodies, and drinking water wells that are: 1) within Y. mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
works, and 2) listed in public record or otherwise known to the applicant.
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored, treated, or disposed.
f. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by truck, rail,
or special pipe, show on the map where the hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated, stored, and/or disposed.
B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all
backup power sources or redunancy in the system. Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units, including disinfection (e.g.,
chlorination and dechlor;nation). The water balance must show daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily flow
rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram.
B.4. OperationlMaintenance Performed by Contractor(s)-
Are any operational or maintenance aspects (related to wastewater treatment and effluent quality) of the treatment works the responsibility of a
contractor? Yes No
If yes, list the name, address, telephone number, and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities (attach additional
pages if necessary).
Name.
Mailing Address
Telephone Number
Responsibilities of Contractor:
B.5. Scheduled improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment, effluent quality, or design capacity of the treatment works. If the
treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements, submit separate responses to question B.5
for each. (If none. go to question B.6.
a. List the outfall number (assigned in question A.9) for each outfall that is covered by this implementation schedule.
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local, State, or Federal agencies.
Yes No
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev i -99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22 Page 7 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
-..
—atawba
C. If the answer to B.5.b is "Yes," briefly describe, including new maximum daily inflow rate (if applicable).
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the implementation steps listed below, as
applicable. For improvements planned independently of local, State, or Federal agencies, indicate planned or actual completion dates, as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
Implementation Stage MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
Begin Construction
End Construction
Begin Discharge
Attain Operational Level
e. Have appropriate permits/clearances concerning other Federal/State requirements been obtained? Yes _' No
Describe briefly:
B.S. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA (GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the indicated
effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is discharoed. Do not include information
on combine sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate
QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum effluent testing data must be
based on at least three pollutant scans and must be no more than four and on -half years old.
Outfall Number:
MAXIMUM DAILY
DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT
ANALYTICAL
MUMDL
Conc.
Units
Conc.
Units
Numb
er ofSamples
METHOD
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
AMMONIA (as N)
NIGrL
15
4500-NH3-13
CHLORINE (TOTAL
RESIDUAL, TRC)
u9i
15
4500-CIG DPO
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
MG/L
15
DOYS1 550
TOTAL KJELDAHL
NITROGEN (TKN)
`
MG/L
EPA 361 2
NITRATE PLUS NITRITE
NITROGEN
-
MGiL
EPS 353.2
OIL and GREASE
PHOSPHORUS (Total)
EPA 3652
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS
(TDS)
OTHER
END OF PART B.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1 ) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS I
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 8 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
IV (-. -ek WAITP !` ' RenewalAdilm
�ata a
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART C. CERTIFICATION
All applicants must complete the Certification Section. Refer to instructions to determine who is an officer for the purposes of this
certification. All applicants must complete all applicable sections of Form 2A, as explained in the Application Overview. Indicate below which
parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting. By signing this certification statement, applicants confirm that they have reviewed
Form 2A and have completed all sections that apply to the facility for which this application is submitted.
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
Part E (Toxicity Testing: Biomonitoring Data)
Part F (Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes)
Part G (Combined Sewer Systems)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION.
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who
manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment
for knowing violations
Name and official title
Signature
Telephone number is 04Z736-845
Date signed 3eotember_i. 20u-
Upon request of the permitting authority, you must submit any other information necessary to assure wastewater treatment practices at the treatment
works or identify appropriate permitting requirements
SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO:
NCDENR/ DWQ
Attn: NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22, Page 9 of 22

Latitude: 35026'53"
Longitude: 81000'39"
Stream Class: C
Subbasin: 30833
Receiving Stream: Forney Creek
NCO074012
Lincoln County Utilities
Middle Forney Creek
WWTP
Facility
North SCALE tng000
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Forney Creek WWTP, Lincoln County North Carolina
Permit No. NC0074012
B3 — Process Flow Description
Middle Forney creek WWTP is a 0.975 MGD wastewater facility consisting
of an influent pump station with dual pumps, a Parshall flume with
ultrasonic flow measuring and recording, a mechanical bar screen with a
manual bypass screen, an aerated grit removal basin measuring 10' X 10.5'
X 10' with a capacity of 7,854 gallons. An Oxidation ditch with a total
dimension of 106.5' X 124.5' with 3 channels. Channel 1 measures 52' X
15' X 9' with a capacity of 350,000 gallons. Channel 2 measures 36' X 15'
X 9' with a capacity of 250,000 gallons. Channel 3 measures 20' X 15' X 9'
with a capacity of 150,000 gallons. The three channels have a total of six
rotor Orbal disc aerators. Aeromix blowers were added to Channel 1 and 2
in September of 2008 to supplement the oxygen transfer capacity of the
Orbal discs in the channels. The plant has dual final clarifiers with a
diameter of 35' X 13.5' and a capacity of 97,104 gallons each, dual chlorine
contact chambers measuring 32.3' X 11.6' X 6' with a capacity of 16,918
gallons, and additional single chlorine contact chamber added in the upgrade
in May, 2007 that measures 36.5' X 5.7' X 6.25' with a capacity of 9,752
gallons and SO2 dechlorination. Also in place are a rectangular effluent
flow weir, cascade post aeration, influent and effluent samplers, a DAF
sludge thickener which is now in operation, a return sludge pumping station
with dual pumps. The pre-existing package plant was converted to aerobic
digesters with dual blowers and the final clarifier was converted to a gravity
sludge thickener. The aerobic digesters consist of 4 metal tanks, holding
10,500 gallons, 9627 gallons, 19,400 gallons, and 121,455 gallons for a total
of 160,972 gallons. The thickened sludge pump station pumps to a sludge
holding tank that measures 56' diameter X 20', with a capacity of 368,279
gallons. The sludge holding tank has a sludge recirculating/truck loading
pump station with dual pumps that were upgraded in May, 2007. The plant
also has a caustic feed system with a recirculation pump and dual feed
pumps.

Forney Creek WWTP, Lincoln County North Carolina Permit No. NCO074012
B3 — Process Flow Diagram
Sampling Points: I -Influent (Prior to Screening and Grit Removal) 2-Effluent (Composite Sampling after chlorinating and dechlorinating) 3-Effluent
(Grab Sampling) 4Aemtion Basin 5-Sludge Sampling (Land Application)
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ATTACHMENT B - A roved Land AVV1jC2tjOR Sites
Permit No, WQ-9016922
Lincoln Corinly
Lincoln County Rcsiduats Land Application Program
Site/Field ID
Landowner
S-01
Setzer, Trilb 'r
S-02
Setter Trilby T.
T-01
T ue, Larry Ora
T-02
Teague, Larry Gray
Total For Coun
DP-41
Preston, Bernice 1
Perkins, Selwyn 1
RP-02
Perkins, Selwyn 1
T1-0 I)ones,
Ton
TJ-03
Jones, Ton
TJ-04
Jones, Ton
TI-05
Jones, Ton
TJ-06
Jones, Ton
Total For Conn
Total
Permit No. WQ0016922
Lessee/Operator
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net Acreage
Applicable
.
Restriction in
ie, Derek Lee
Catawba
350371601,
81'
Condition V. 1.
le, Derek Lee
Catawba
° 1
35 3750
8I'04'42"
42"
19.80
GW-A
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Catawba
35°37'19"
81°05'37"
25.00
GW-A
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Catawba
35°37'3411
8I005'47"
2b.00
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Catawba
10.00
GW-A
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Lincoln
35°26'20"
81 `03'22"
80.80
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Lincoln
35°29'17"
81 °03'20"
13.70
GW-A
s, Richard
Lincoln
.
35 �9' 2 I ,�
81 °03'44"
13.00
GW_A
Lincoln
35112433"
81*02'29"
12.70
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Lincoln
35°24'25"
81°0245"
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4949.20
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Lincoln
35024'56"
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Lincoln
35°26'34"
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7.60
GW-A
Lincoln
35024'49"
81000,51"
8.20
GW.A
Lincoln
GW-A
140.20
221.00
Page 1 of i
Certification Date: December 16. 200S

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SOUTHERNSOILBUILERS
PAGE 03/04
Field ID
Land
Owner
Fields Bein Added to permit WQ0016922
GD-1
Ga Duckworth
Coun
Lincoln
Latitude
35.4288
Lori nude
Net Acres Gro
Soil
GD-2
GaryDuckworth
Lincoln
35-4306
80,9989
21"1 Fescue
Gecil
GD-5
GD-6
GaryDuckworth
Ga
Duckworth
Lincoln
71
11-6 Fescue
20 Fescue
Cecil
Cecil
GC-7
Ga
Duckworth
Lincoln
Lincoln
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TJ-01
240,500
169,000
3.91
658.9
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30.68
21,91
872.06
TJ-03
305,500
4.15
17.55
463.01
214 500
20.66
623.28
587.67
TJ-04
435,500
7.08
1 193.15
89315
136,500
13.14
373.97
TJ-05
TJ-06
279 500
4,55
765.75
227 500
110, 500
21.91
10.64
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: NO
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention:Carolyn Bryant
Date: November 19, 2004
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Lincoln
NPDES Permit No.: NC0074012
MRO No.: 04-81
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Middle Forney Creek WWTP
East Lincoln County Water & Sewer Authority
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
2. Date of investigation: November 2, 2004
3. Report prepared by: B. Dee Browder, Environ. Engr. I
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Pete Starnes, [phone]
5. Directions to site: From the jct. of Hwy 73 and Hwy 16 in southeastern Lincoln County,
travel west on Hwy 73 approximately 1.40 miles to the junction with South Little Egypt
Road. Turn left onto South Little Egypt Road and travel southeast approximately 0.80
mile. The treatment plant is on the left (north) side of the road.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points: -
Latitude: 350 26' 53"
Longitude: 81 ° 00' 39"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F14NE Lowesville, NC
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site is adjacent to a flood plain in a
flat area.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 300 feet from the WWTP site.

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Forney Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 03-08-33
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream was approximately 10 feet wide and 6 inches deep at the time of the site
visit.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.750 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.750 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 0.750 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of an influent pump station with dual pumps, a Parshall
flume with ultrasonic flow measuring and recording, a mechanical bar screen with
a manual bypass screen, an aerated grit removal basin, and oxidation ditch with 3
channels, dual final clarifiers, dual chlorine contact chambers, and S02
dechlorination. Also in place is a rectangular effluent flow weir, cascade post
aeration, influent and effluent samplers, DAF sludge thickener, a return sludge
pumping station with dual pumps. The preexisting package plant was converted to
aerobic digestors with dual blowers, and the final clarifier was converted to a
gravity sludge thickener. The plant also has a caustic feed system with a
recirculation pump and dual feed pumps.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: There are no toxic impacts expected.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Southern Soil Builders comes twice a
year to collect, haul, and land apply 200,000-300,000 gallons on agricultural sites in
Lincoln County and Catawba County.
a. If residuals are being land applied specify DEM Permit No.: WQ0016922.
Residuals Contractor: Southern Soil Builders
Telephone No.: [phone]
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP
C. Landfill: N/A

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3. Treatment Plant Classification: Class III (no change from previous rating).
4. SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s): 01
5. MTU Code(s): 06007
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
Submission of plans and specifications
Begin Construction
Complete construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation
a. Spray Irrigation: N/A
b. Connect to regional sewer system: N/A
C. Subsurface: N/A
d. Other disposal options: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Lincoln County requests renewal of the NPDES permit for the Middle Forney Creek WWTP.
The Mooresville Regional Office recommends renewal of this permit.
Please note that the East Lincoln wastewater collection system consists of 23 pump station and
approximately 33 miles of collection system lines. Also, a preliminary request has been made to
DWQ for the expansion of this WWTP and/or construction of a new WWTP on Old Plank Road.
After the construction of the new facility the Forney Creek WWTP would probably be taken off
line.
ignature of Report Preparer Date
Water Quality Regional Supervisor Date

o�OF W ATFgoG
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September 1, 2004
Stephen A. Gilbert
Director of Public Utilities
115 W. Main St.
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
NU UEPT. OF EN1AOWater Quality
AND NV1MAL RES!y�t"
SEP 0 tr 200A
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO074012
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on August 19, 2004. A member of the NPDES Unit will
review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You
should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. The requirements in
your existing permit will remain in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action).
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at [phone],
extension 520.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Bryant
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
NPDES Unit
,One Carolina
;atara!!y
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Intemet: h2o enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]

Lincoln County Department of Public Works
CO, 115 West Main Street
y t 2­1 Floor Citizen's Center
f Lincolnton, NC 28092
��` Phone [phone]
`A"° Fax [phone]
TO: NCDENR/DWQ
Attn: NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
ATTENTION:
We are sending
via:
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
DATE:8-1 7-04
RE: Permit Renewal - NCO07401 2
0 Overnight FX] Regular Mail Pick-up Hand Delivered
The following
items:
L1 Correspondence 0 Plans Specifications 0 Other as listed below:
COPIES
DATE
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
8-17-04
Original Permit Renewal Application
2
8-17-04
Copies of Permit Renewal Application
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below:
X For Approval As requested Approved as Returned for corrections
submitted
For your use For review and Approved as noted Forward to subcontractor
comment
REMARKS: Please notify me if additional information is needed. Thank you!
Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS
COPY TO: SIGNED: Director of Public Utilities

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
ro ne Cr-e k W WT-P- NCao�H p z__ fen_ euo ! Ca+awbc�
FORM � —--
2A NPDES FORM 2A APPLICATION OVERVIEW
NPDES
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Form 2A has been developed in a modular format and consists of a "Basic Application Information" packet
and a "Supplemental Application Information" packet. The Basic Application Information packet is divided
into two parts. All applicants must complete Parts A and C. Applicants with a design flow greater than or
equal to 0.1 mgd must also complete Part B. Some applicants must also complete the Supplemental
Application Information packet. The following items explain which parts of Form 2A you must complete.
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION:
A. Basic Application Information for all Applicants. All applicants must complete questions A.1 through A.8. A treatment works
that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States must also answer questioKs'A:Sthrougl,,t3,J -
B. Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow z 0.1 mgd. A "fm works-worksdesign flows
greater than or equal to 0.1 million gallons per day must complete questions B.1 through P. t((�f'
C. Certification. All applicants must complete Part C (Certification).
L{U, �U 1
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION: `' G � 9 100P'
D. Expanded Effluent Testing Data. A treatment works that discharges effluent to surfa a waters(pf Jhe-gr it-StatesandJmeet
one or more of the following criteria must complete Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing to
�E rf-RA NCH
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or • • ----- ..M_._n�
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the information.
:..:.;
E. Toxicity Testing Data. A treatment works that meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part E (Toxicity Testing
Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to submit results of toxicity testing.
F. Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes. A treatment works that accepts process wastewater from any
significant industrial users (SIUs) or receives RCRA or CERCLA wastes must complete Part F (Industrial User Discharges
and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes). SIUs are defined as:
1. All industrial users subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 403.6 and
40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N (see instructions), and
2. Any other industrial user that:
a. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the treatment works (with certain
exclusions); or
b. Contributes a process wastestream that makes up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic
capacity of the treatment plant, or
C. Is designated as an SIU by the control authority.
G. Combined Sewer Systems. A treatment works that has a combined sewer system must complete Part G (Combined Sewer
Systems).
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE PART C (CERTIFICATION)
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 1 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
FL-) me q C rep - N e 7 y O I
R e► iI
C,a+o.L,) ba
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART A. BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
All treatment works must complete questions A.1 through A.8 of this Basic Application Information Packet.
A.1. Facility Information.
1
Facility Name L, vva�nn t,ddle Fomev Creek W Wi'P
Mailing Address -75 33 5 ot. A h L't A-A-1 e E%v Jt Road
a-r
�IzAan\ey N . C. ZS I i6H
Contact Person Lat,t�5otn p •
QStac-�nes
Title W WT r
Telephone Number -9WV1
Facility Address -1533 5D AV\ L.,i+-le. EgAuA-`1t' Rid
(not P.O. Box) t� V N • C. Z? 1 4p'1T
A.2. Applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above, provide the following:
Applicant Name �O.S� Ltr,c�r1 Cym nVI Wo, �' Set�erz ��S�r►G�
Mailing Address 115 we51 ma+'(, Si-r e
r�cj:Ar,Vor> . nl .C. 2SCA2
Irk �+ 1 ` (�
Contact Person p f r L5
`�� 1 �c h, 1\ ,�r ` "..( lo\\,�
`�
yy5
Title FJtre4oR O* P'u16'iC LAJ'.lJtL°s
Telephone Number (104) T3( - S y91
Is the applicant the owner or operator (or both) of the treatment works?
0 owner ❑ operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
❑ facility 59 applicant
A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment works
(include state -issued permits).
t
NPDES Ne— oOl 'T PSD
UIC Other
RCRA Other
A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of each
entity and, if known, provide information on the type of collection system (combined vs. separate) and its ownership (municipal, private, etc.).
Name Population Served Type of Collection System Own rship
E� IY L, r%to, COt1h� eaS} U, ��l N cot��iy
Wa*ta&Sew A, �D"►5�r ►c5,t ns- Se Dor oAe wa}eab 5e�.�st C�'►s+r�
Colkc�=,ors SY5 erv�
Total population served 5,88 5-
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 2 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: I RIVER BASIN:
ev C.feerc c.SIA)-rP-
A.S. Indian Country.
a Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
b Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from (and eventually flows
through) Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
A.B. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (i.e., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12-month time period
with the 12`h month of "this year" occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate Q .1 %50 mgd
Two Years Ago Last Year This Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate 0. ^-►$Z4 0. L42-9 Q , L439
c. Maximum daily flow rate D • t 1 3 O . $ . "T (p 3Z
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection system(s) used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution (by miles) of each.
Separate sanitary sewer I b d
❑ Combined storm and sanitary sewer 6
A.B. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? 19 Yes ❑ No
If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses MA
1
i. Discharges of treated effluent � c AME For %eV Creek
ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent one-
iii. Combined sewer overflow points None
iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks) N o n e.
V. Other N I A
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface impoundments
that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.? ❑ Yes ® No
If yes, provide the following for each surface impoundment:
Location
Annual average daily volume discharge to surface impoundment(s) N / A mgd
Is discharge ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
C. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater? Yes ❑ No
If yes, provide the following for each land application__site
��: 1 _ ` ►r� 1 1,,
Location: See air�r"cL Appmved Lord [Sp{�I1CAT.pn 5-des
Number of acres: Z.11. Rb
Annual average daily volume applied to site: .60357 mgd
Is land application ❑ continuous or ® intermittent?
d. Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works?
❑ Yes No
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 3 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Fry\e-V C - C00-7401Z
keneLo
If yes, describe the mean(s) by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment works
(e.g., tank truck, pipe).
N/A
If transport is by a party other than the applicant, provide:
Transporter Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number ( )
For each treatment works that receives this discharge, provide the following:
Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number ( )
If known, provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility. mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included
in A.B. through A.8.d above (e.g., underground percolation, well injection): ❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, provide the following for each disposal method:
Description of method (including location and size of site(s) if applicable):
Annual daily volume disposed by this method:
Is disposal through this method ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 4 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
- NCDo-14DIZ
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: I RIVER BASIN:
WASTEWATER DISCHARGES:
If you answered "Yes" to question A.8.a, complete questions A.9 through A.12 once for each outfall (including bypass points) through
which effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. If you answered "No" to question
A.8.a, go to Part B, "Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow Greater than or Equal to 0.1 mgd."
A.9. Description of Outfall.
a Outfall number C)o
b. Location OR
(City or town, if applicable)
(Zip Code)
(County)
(State)
356 Z4,'-53"
$ °-oC - fr
(Latitude)
(Longitude)
c. Distance from shore (if applicable)
NIA `6"ry aw) ft.
d. Depth below surface (if applicable)
N /A 65,,
e. Average daily flow rate
Q - 4 39 mgd
f. Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a periodic discharge?
❑ Yes No (go to A.9.g.)
If yes, provide the following information:
Number f times per year discharge occurs:
Average duration of each discharge:
Average flow per discharge:
mgd
Months in which discharge occurs:
g. Is outfall equipped with a diffuser?
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters.
❑ Yes ® No
a. Name of receiving water I l Ad I P- Fo r-ne-y Cre-ak
b. Name of watershed (if known) ' V /A
United States Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known):
C. Name of State Management/River Basin (if known) C `(,�O- J`Ioa
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known) u V4,-nA Wn
d. Critical low flow of receiving stream (if applicable)
acute ukr1 moor% cfs chronic IAY1�(>O�YI cfs
e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (if applicable): LAX,kY1 OIwDn mg/I of CaCO3
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22 Page 5 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
o e - NC 06-1 Lj o I Z
Ca�-aw
A.11. Description of Treatment
a. What level of treatment are provided? Check all that apply.
® Primary 69 Secondary
54 Advanced ❑ Other. Describe: NIA
b. Indicate the following removal rates (as applicable):
Design BOD5 removal or Design CBOD5 removal
Design SS removal $ S
Design P removal
Design N removal %
Other %
C. What type of disinfection is used for the effluent from this outfall? If disinfection varies by season, please describe:
e_, -%forlkNo,Jiolr\
If disinfection is by chlorination is dechlorination used for this outfall? ® Yes ❑ No
Does the treatment plant have post aeration? tA Yes ❑ No
A.12. Effluent Testing Information. All Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following
parameters. Provide the indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is
discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data
collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of
40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a
minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than four and one-half years apart.
Outfall number: od 1
MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE
AVERAGE DAILY VALUE
PARAMETER
Value
Units
Value
Units
Number of Samples
pH (Minimum)
s.u.
, 64
u,
pH (Maximum)
, 35
s-U.
7 , 5 4
Flow Rate
. (y 2%
. Ll L l
31
Temperature (Winter)
8,
d C
8 I Z
O C.
Temperature (Summer)
7-5
G C
Z$
a
For pH please report a minimum and a maximum daily value
MAXIMUM DAILY
DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT
--
ANALYTICAL
ML/MDL
Conc.
Units
_
Conc.
--
Units
Number of
METHOD
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN
GODS
l r
i11 L
Jr' I M
MO. L
to
57 Z Io
DEMAND (Report one)
CBOD5
FECAL COLI FORM
4 to
01L
1- 10
Ir►
2.ZZ p
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS)
Z
-'*/100
M 6 L
g A
51�
END OF PART A.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 6 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
rine y Cree TP-Nr-0 7gC)1? R C,
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART B. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS WITH A DESIGN FLOW GREATER THAN OR
EQUAL TO 0.1 MGD (100,000 gallons per day).
All applicants with a design flow rate z 0.1 mgd must answer questions B.1 through B.6. All others go to Part C (Certification).
B.1. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or inftration.
rK, A,, r►1n I gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize inflow and infiltration.
.r� rxa Cc. n e Ven�r b o5 Z Per ho kit add " i; 0 hm sr (o w I i s rem: V0 A�-Seed
QUt�aII I; ne ;5 'rderi:,�ied +keep heen 01kecirA C0.t^d dc+een-A-W,IS& -P,Ip o ',3
froM Pr%JGrFe ,nb:v;duot • F•••-t P- Svrvey o4 Pr-ap y 15 be%v�ne0ct�s�ed
B.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile be and facility property boundaries. This
map must show the outline of the facility and the following information. (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show the entire
area )
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant, including all unit processes
b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which
treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping, if applicable.
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant is injected underground.
d. Wells, springs, other surface water bodies, and drinking water wells that are. 1) within '/4 mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
works, and 2) listed in public record or otherwise known to the applicant.
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored, treated, or disposed.
f. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by truck, rail,
or special pipe, show on the map where the hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated, stored, and/or disposed.
B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all
backup power sources or redunancy in the system. Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units, including disinfection (e.g..
chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance must show daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily flow
rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram.
B.4. Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractor(s).
Are any operational or maintenance aspects (related to wastewater treatment and effluent quality) of the treatment works the responsibility of a
contractor? ❑ Yes 'M No
If yes, list the name, address, telephone number, and status of each contractor and describe the contractors responsibilities (attach additional
pages if necessary)
Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: ( )
Responsibilities of Contractor:
B.5. Scheduled improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment, effluent quality, or design capacity of the treatment works. If the
treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements. submit separate responses to question 6.5
for each. (If none, go to question B 6,)
a. List the outfall number (assigned in question A.9) for each outfall that is covered by this implementation schedule.
DO I
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local, State, or Federal agencies.
❑ Yes 5d No
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
r-
c. If the answer to 8.5.b is "Yes," briefly describe, including new maximum daily inflow rate (I applicable).
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the implementation steps listed below, as
applicable For improvements planned independently of local, State, or Federal agencies, indicate planned or actual completion dates, as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
Implementation Stage MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
Begin Construction
End Construction
Begin Discharge
Attain Operational Level
e. Have appropriate permits/clearances conceming other Federal/State requirements been obtained? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Describe briefly-
B.6. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA (GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the indicated
effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is discharged. Do not include information
on combine sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate
QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum effluent testing data must be
based an at least three pollutant scans and must be no more than four and on -half years old.
Outfall Number: Igo
MAXIMUM DAILY
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
MLIMDL
Number of
METHOD
Cone.
Units
Conc.
Units
samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
AMMONIA (as N)
p . 138
MG. IL
j
L `M&IL
3
4 600 _ NH
(TOTALCHLORINE
RESIDUAL, TRC)
L Zo
L< 0
L 2O
U
3
'1500- C I , i)
P Q
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
11,"i
G I L
TOTAL KJELDAHL
NITROGEN (TKN)
• 2
Me. L
`�' Z
mG
3
EPA 35.
NITRATE PLUS NITRITE
3
~.S
NITROGEN
•
mG L3
EPA
OIL and GREASE
PHOSPHORUS (Total)
g 3
M0,14
A
L
EPA 3495, Z
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS
(TDS)
OTHER
END OF PART B.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 8 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
- rr,,e tree k T - NC Co-1 t4 01 2
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART C. CERTIFICATION
All applicants must complete the Certification Section. Refer to instructions to determine who is an officer for the purposes of this
certification. All applicants must complete all applicable sections of Form ?A, as explained in the Application Overview. Indicate below which
parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting. By signing this certification statement, applicants confirm that they have reviewed
Form 2A and have completed all sections that apply to the facility for which this application is submitted.
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
❑ Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
❑ Part E (Toxicity Testing: Biomonitoring Data)
❑ Part F (Industrial User Discharges and RCRAICERCLA Wastes)
❑ Part G (Combined Sewer Systems)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION.
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who
manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment
for knowing violations.
Name and official title STEPHErJ A GILgE2T I(ZFCTafZ- of pUGLAC UTILLTIg-
Signature
Telephone number ) 7p36 - 9� 49-7
tj Date signed — 1 7 — 04
Upon request of the permitting authority, you must submit any other information necessary to assure wastewater treatment practices at the treatment
works or identify appropriate permitting requirements.
SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO:
NCDENR/ DWQ
Attn: NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
z
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22 Page 9 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART D. EXPANDED EFFLUENT TESTING DATA
Refer to the directions on the cover page to determine whether this section applies to the treatment works.
Effluent Testing: 1.0 mgd and Pretreatment Works. If the treatment works has a design flow greater than or equal to 1.0 mgd or it has (or is required
to have) a pretreatment program, or is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the data, then provide effluent testing data for the following
pollutants- Provide the indicated effluent testing information and any other information required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which
effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected
through analyses conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, these data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and
other appropriate QAlQC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. Indicate in the blank rows provided below
any data you may have on pollutants not specifically listed in this form. At a minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three pollutant
scans and must be no more than four and one-half years old.
Outfall number: (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
METHOD -
ML/MDL
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Number
at
Samples
METALS (TOTAL RECOVERABLE), CYANIDE, PHENOLS, AND HARDNESS.
ANTIMONY
ARSENIC
BERYLLIUM
CADMIUM
CHROMIUM
COPPER
LEAD
MERCURY
NICKEL
SELENIUM
SILVER
THALLIUM
ZINC
CYANIDE
TOTAL PHENOLIC
COMPOUNDS
HARDNESS (as CaCO3)
Use this space (or a separate sheet) to provide information on other metals requested by the permit writer
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev 1-99) Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 10 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Outfall number. (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
POLLUTANT
MAXWUM DAILY DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
METHOD
ML/MDL
Conc.
UnitsMass
Units
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Number
of
Samples
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ACROLEIN
ACRYLONITRILE
BENZENE
BROMOFORM
CARBON
TETRACHLORIDE
CHLOROBENZENE
CHLORODIBROMO-
METHANE
CHLOROETHANE
2-CHLOROETHYLVINYL
ETHER
CHLOROFORM
DICHLOROBROMO-
METHANE
1 ,1-DICHLOROETHANE
1.2-DICHLOROETHANE
TRANS-I,2-DICHLORO-
ETHYLENE
1.1-DICHLORO-
ETHYLENE
1.2-DICHLOROPROPANE
1.3-DICHLORO-
PROPYLENE
ETHYLBENZENE
METHYL BROMIDE
METHYL CHLORIDE
METHYLENE CHLORIDE
1,1,2,2-TETRA-
CHLOROETHANE
TETRACHLORO-
ETHYLENE
TOLUENE
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EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99) Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 12 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Outfall number: (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
METHOD
ML/MDL
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Number
of
Samples
3,4 BENZO-
FLUORANTHENE
BENZO(GHI)PERYLENE
BENZO(K)
FLUORANTHENE
BIS (2-CHLOROETHOXY)
METHANE
BIS (2-CHLOROETHYL)-
ETHER
BIS (2-CHLOROISO-
PROPYL)ETHER
BIS (2-ETHYLHEXYL)
PHTHALATE
4-BROMOPHENYL
PHENYLETHER
BUTYLBENZYL
PHTHALATE
2-CHLORO-
NAPHTHALENE
4-CHLORPHENYL
PHENYLETHER
CHRYSENE
DI-N-BUTYL PHTHALATE
DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE
DIBENZO(A,H)
ANTHRACENE
1,2-DICHLOROBENZENE
1,3-DICHLOROBENZENE
1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE
3.3-DICHLORO-
BENZIDINE
DIETHYL PHTHALATE
DIMETHYL PHTHALATE
2,4-DINITROTOLUENE
2.6-DI�NITROTOLUENE
1' 2-DIPHENYL-
HYDRAZINE
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Outfall number (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
METHOD
f MLIMDL
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Number
of
Samples
FLUORANTHENE
FLUORENE
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
HEXACHLORO-
BUTADIENE
HEXACHLOROCYCLO-
PENTADIENE
HEXACHLOROETHANE
INDENO(1,2,3-CD)
PYRENE
ISOPHORONE
NAPHTHALENE
NITROBENZENE
N-NITROSODI-N-
PROPYLAMINE
N-NITROSODI-
METHYLAMINE
N-NITROSODI-
PHENYLAMINE
PHENANTHRENE
PYRENE
1,2,4-
TRICHLOROBENZENE
Use this space (or a separate sheet) to provide information on other base -neutral compounds requested by the permit writer
Use this space (or a separate sheet) to provide information on other pollutants (e.g., pesticides) requested by the permit writer
END OF PART D.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
1
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART E. TOXICITY TESTING DATA
POTWs meeting one or more of the following criteria must provide the results of whole effluent toxicity tests for acute or chronic toxicity for each of the
facility's discharge points 1) POTWs with a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1.0 mgd; 2) POTWs with a pretreatment program (or those that are
required to have one under 40 CFR Part 403). or 3) POTWs required by the permitting authority to submit data for these parameters.
• At a minimum, these results must include quarterly testing for a 12-month period within the past 1 year using multiple species (minimum of two
species), or the results from four tests performed at least annually in the four and one-half years prior to the application, provided the results
show no appreciable toxicity. and testing for acute and/or chronic toxicity. depending on the range of receiving water dilution. Do not include
information on combined sewer overflows in this section All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC
requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136.
• In addition, submit the results of any other whole effluent toxicity tests from the past four and one-half years. If a whole effluent toxicity test
conducted during the past four and one-half years revealed toxicity, provide any information on the cause of the toxicity or any results of a
toxicity reduction evaluation, if one was conducted.
• If you have already submitted any of the information requested in Part E. you need not submit it again Rather, provide the information
requested in question E.4 for previously submitted information. If EPA methods were not used, report the reasons for using alternate methods.
If test summaries are available that contain all of the information requested below, they may be submitted in place of Part E.
If no biomonaonng data is required. do not complete Part E. Refer to the Application Overview for directions on which other sections of the form to
complete.
E.1. Required Tests.
Indicate the number of whole effluent toxicity tests conducted in the past four and one-half years
❑ chronic ❑ acute
E.2. Individual Test Data. Complete the following chart for each whole effluent toxicity test conducted in the last four and one-half years. Allow one
column per test (where each species constitutes a test). Copy this page if more than three tests are being reported
Test number Test number. Test number:
a. Test information.
Test Species & test method number
Age at initiation of test
Outfall number
Dates sample collected
Date test started
Duration
b. Give toxicity test methods followed.
Manual title
Edition number and year of publication
Page number(s)
c. Give the sample collection method(s) used. For multiple grab samples, indicate the number of grab samples used.
24-Hour composite
Grab
d. Indicate where the sample was taken in relation to disinfection (Check all that apply for each.
Before disinfection
After disinfection
After dechlorination
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Test number: Test number: Test number:
e. Describe the point in the treatment process at which the sample was collected.
Sample was collected:
I
I
f. For each test, include whether the test was intended to assess chronic toxicity, acute toxicity, or both
Chronic toxicity
Acute toxicity
g. Provide the type of test performed.
Static
Static -renewal
Flow -through
h. Source of dilution water. If laboratory water, specify type: if receiving water, specify source.
Laboratory water
Receiving water
i. Type of dilution water. If salt water, specify "naturar or type of artificial sea salts or brine used.
Fresh water
Salt water
j. Give the percentage effluent used for all concentrations in the test series.
k. Parameters measured during the test. (State whether parameter meets test method specifications)
pH
Salinity
Temperature
Ammonia
Dissolved oxygen
I. Test Results.
Acute:
Percent survival in 100%
effluent
%
%
%
LC50
95% C.1.
%
%
%
Control percent survival
%
%
%
Other (describe)
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
Chronic:
NOEC
%
%
%
I C25
%
%
%
Control percent survival
%
%
Other (describe)
m. Quality Control/Quality Assurance
Is reference toxicant data available?
Was reference toxicant test within
acceptable bounds?
What date was reference toxicant test
run (MM/DD/YYYY)?
Other (describe)
E.3. Toxicity Reduction Evaluation. Is the treatment works involved in a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, describe
EA. Summary of Submitted Biomonitoring Test Information. If you have submitted biomonitoring test information, or information regarding the
cause of toxicity. within the past four and one-half years, provide the dates the information was submitted to the permitting authority and a summary
of the results.
Date submitted: ! 1 (MM/DD/YYYY)
Summary of results (see instructions)
END OF PART E.
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OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE.
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART F.INDUSTRIAL USER DISCHARGES AND RCRA/CERCLA WASTES
All treatment works receiving discharges from significant industrial users or which receive RCRA,CERCLA, or other remedial wastes must
complete part F.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
F.I. Pretreatment program. Does the treatment works have. or is subject ot, an approved pretreatment program?
❑ Yes ❑ No
F.2. Number of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) and Categorical Industrial Users (CIUs). Provide the number of each of the following types of
industrial users that discharge to the treatment works
a Number of non -categorical SIUs.
b. Number of CIUs
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name
Mailing Address'
F.4. Industrial Processes. Describe all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
F.S. Principal Products) and Raw Material(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s)
Raw material(s):
F.6. Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
gpd ( continuous or intermittent)
b. Non -process wastewater flow rate Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
gpd ( continuous or intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following.
a Local limits ❑ Yes ❑ No
b Categorical pretreatment standards ❑ Yes ❑ No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: I PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: I RIVER BASIN:
F.8. Problems at the Treatment Works Attributed to Waste Discharge by the SIU. Has the SIU caused or contributed to any problems (e.g.,
upsets, interference) at the treatment works in the past three years?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes. describe each episode
RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE RECEIVED BY TRUCK, RAIL, OR DEDICATED PIPELINE:
F.9. RCRA Waste. Does the treatment works receive or has it in the past three years received RCRA hazardous waste by truck, rail or dedicated pipe?
❑ Yes ❑ No (go to F.12)
F.10. Waste transport. Method by which RCRA waste is received (check all that apply):
❑ Truck ❑ Rail ❑ Dedicated Pipe
FA 1. Waste Description. Give EPA hazardous waste number and amount (volume or mass, specrfy units).
EPA Hazardous Waste Number Amount Units
CERCLA (SUPERFUND) WASTEWATER, RCRA REMEDIATION/CORRECTIVE ACTION
WASTEWATER, AND OTHER REMEDIAL ACTIVITY WASTEWATER:
F.12. Remediation Waste. Does the treatment works currently (or has it been notified that it will) receive waste from remedial activities?
❑ Yes (complete F 13 through F.15 ) ❑ No
F.13. Waste Origin. Describe the site and type of facility at which the CERCLAiRCRA/or other remedial waste originates (or is excepted to origniate in
the next five years)
F.14. Pollutants. List the hazardous constituents that are received (or are expected to be received) Include data on volume and concentration, if
known. (Attach additional sheets if necessary )
F.15. Waste Treatment.
a. Is this waste treated (or will be treated) prior to entering the treatment works?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, describe the treatment (provide information about the removal efficiency):
b. Is the discharge (or will the discharge be) continuous or intermittent?
❑ Continuous ❑ Intermittent If intermittent, describe discharge schedule.
END OF PART F.
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART G. COMBINED SEWER SYSTEMS
If the treatment works has a combined sewer system, complete Part G.
G.1. System Map. Provide a map indicating the following. (may be included with Basic Application Information)
a. All CSO discharge points.
b. Sensitive use areas potentially affected by CSOs (e.g., beaches, drinking water supplies, shellfish beds. sensitive aquatic ecosystems, and
outstanding natural resource waters).
c Waters that support threatened and endangered species potentially affected by CSOs.
G.2. System Diagram. Provide a diagram, either in the map provided in G.1 or on a separate drawing, of the combined sewer collection system that
includes the following information.
a Location of major sewer trunk lines, both combined and separate sanitary.
b. Locations of points where separate sanitary sewers feed into the combined sewer system
C. Locations of in -line and off-line storage structures
d Locations of flow -regulating devices.
e. Locations of pump stations
CSO OUTFALLS:
Complete questions G.3 through G.6 once for each CSO discharge point.
G.3. Description of Outfall.
a Outfall number
b. Location
(City or town, if applicable) (Zip Code)
(County) (State)
(Latitude) (Longitude)
c Distance from shore (if applicable) ft.
d. Depth below surface (rf applicable) ft.
e Which of the following were monitored during the last year for this CSO?
❑ Rainfall ❑ CSO pollutant concentrations ❑ CSO frequency
❑ CSO flow volume ❑ Receiving water quality
f How many storm events were monitored during the last year?
G.4. CSO Events.
a Give the number of CSO events in the last year.
events (❑ actual or ❑ approx.)
b. Give the average duration per CSO event.
hours (❑ actual or ❑ approx.)
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
C. Give the average volume per CSO event
million gallons (❑ actual or ❑ approx )
d. Give the minimum rainfall that caused a CSO event in the last year
Inches of rainfall
G.5. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water
b. Name of watershed/river/stream system.
United State Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known):
C. Name of State Management/River Basin:
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known):
G.6. CSO Operations.
Describe any known water quality impacts on the receiving water caused by this CSO (e-g., permanent or intermittent beach closings, permanent or
intermittent shell fish bed closings, fish kills, fish advisories, other recreational loss, or violation of any applicable State water quality standard)
END OF PART G.
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OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE.
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ROAD CLASSIFICATION
PRIMARY IiGHWAY UG';f-DUTY ROAD. HARD OR
HARD SURFACE IMPROVED SURFACE
SECONDARY MGHwAY
HARD SURFACE C==EHN= UNIMPROVED ROAD
Latitude 35°26'53"
Longitude 81 °00'39"
Map # F14NE
Sub -basin 03-08-33
Stream Class C
Discharge Class
Municipal
Receiving Stream Forney Creek
Design 0 0.75 MGD
Permit expires 7/31/01
SCALE 1:24 000
0 1 MILE
0 7000 FEET
1 0 1 KILOMETER
CONTOUR INTERVAL 20 FEET
QUAD LOCATION Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NCO074012
LincolnCounty

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Middle Forney Creek WWTP is a .75 MGD wastewater facility consisting of an influent pump
station with dual pumps, a Parshall flume with ultrasonic flow measuring and recording, a mechanical bar
screen with a manual bypass screen, an aerated grit removal basin measuring 10 ft. X 10.5 ft. X 10 ft.
with a capacity of 7,854 gallons. An Oxidation ditch with a total dimension of 106.5 ft. X 124.5 ft. with 3
channels. Channel 1 measures 52 ft. X 15 ft. X 9 ft. with a capacity of 350,000 gallons. Channel 2
measures 36 ft. X 15 ft. X 9 ft. with a capacity of 250,000 gallons. Channel 3 measures 20 ft. X 15 ft. X
9 ft. with a capacity of 150,000 gallons. The 3 channels have a total of six rotor aerators. The plant has
dual final clarifers with a diameter of 35 ft.X 13.5 ft and a capacity of 97,104 gallons each, dual chlorine
contact chambers measuring 32.3 ft X 11.6 ft. X 6 ft. with a capacity of 16,918 gallons. and SO2
dechlorination. Also in place is a rectangular effluent flow weir, cascade post aeration, influent and
effluent samplers, a DAF sludge thickener which has never been in operation, a return sludge pumping
station with dual pumps. The pre-existing package plant was converted to aerobic digesters with dual
blowers and the final clarifer was converted to a gravity sludge thickener.The aerobic dibesters consists of
4 metal tanks, holding 10,500 gallons, 9627 gallons. 19.400 gallons and 121,445 gallons or a total of
160.972 gallons.. The thickened sludge pump station pumps to a sludge holding tank that measures
56 ft.diameter X 20 ft. with a capacity of 368.279 gallons. The sludge holding tank has a sludge
recirculating/truck loading pump station with dual pumps. The plant also has a caustic feed system with a
recirculation pump and dual feed pumps.

FORNEY CREEK WWTP, LINCOLN COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA PERMIT NR. NCO074012
FCDIA2.DOC
INFLUENT
LIFT
STATION
SLUDGE
HOLDING
TANK TO LAND
APPLICATION
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I- INFLUENT: PRIOR TO SCREENING & GRIT REMOVAL
2- EFFLUENT: COMPOSITE SAMPLING AFTER
CHLORINATING & DECHLORINATING
3- EFFLUENT: GRAB SAMPLING (5)
4 AERATION BASIN:)
5 SLUDGE SAMPLING: LAND APPLICATION
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(3)
EFFLUENT
ST

Sludge Management Plan
Prior to February 2000 our sludge was transported by pumper
trucks to the City of Lincolnton WWTP and applied to their drying
beds. Beginning in February 2000 Lincoln County contracted with
Southern Soil Builders of Roaring River, N. C. to land apply our
sludge. After a sludge analysis is performed and the sludge is
checked for a reduction in total volatile solids the sludge is pumped
from our sludge holding tank to Southern Soil Builder's tanker trucks,
which then transport the sludge to the appropriate field. There the
sludge is applied to the soil by Southern Soil Builder's equipment and
personnel.

ATTAC!lAiENT B 1`ppTa� tit Land AnnGention Sltetc
Permit No. WQ0016Y22
I,ettcOIN Counh
Lincoln County Residuals land Application Program
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County
Letilude
Longitude
Net Acreage
Applicabir ---
Jtesh' flan in
CorldiNtia 1Y. 1.
B 01
Burke.lrdcan
Catawba
35.35.25
81.06.08
10.00
GW-A
8-02
Burke, Udtan
Catawba
3111.15
81.0fr.10
12.30
OW -A
B-03
Backe, Udea,
Catawba
35.35AS
81.06.12 _
14.10
GW-A
8-04'
Burke, Udeen
_
Catawba
35.33.30
81 06.07
4_00
GW-A
B-05
Burke, Udtran
(--awwba
3S.35.42
81,06.09
_ 17.60
G1u-A
S 01
Setart. T*by T.
Teague, Derek Ize
Catawba
31. 39.01
91.04.30
19-80
GW- A
S-M
Setzer, Trithy l .
Teague. Durk Lee
Catawba
35.38.00
81.D4.32
25,00
GW-A
T-01 _
Teague, Larry Grp
I'Maue, Derek ter
Catawba
35.36.03
80.05 48
_26AM) _
10.00
_ OW -A
7'-02
Te re, cilay
Teague, Derek Lee_
Catawba
OW -A
Tafd for Cfla
c'ahlwba
__
138.80
DI-01A _
DJ-018
Junes. Melanie
Jotr& North
Jones, Torty
Junes, Tony
lancoln
UIMOIII
'
5.00
42.00
GW-A
OW -A
W-01C
Jones, North
!ones, Toy
lanculn
8.00
_ --GW-A
DP-01t
Nsston, Bernice
pfv!F-ton. Dwi&
Lincoln
18.00
GW-A
Total For Coo -
uWattt
71M
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—I
211.88
' A Fodurxd buffer iron a residence under sel)"e ewnentup has been approved fur this land application site. Residuals tray be land applied to within 150 fret ,)f t,'te residence
owned by Udean Burke' c daughter (i.e.. located to the north of:Hs site on the approvod buffer map), regardless of whither a snrfa x or a subsurface application method is used
Reduced buffers ftdmr residences under separate ownership have been approved for this land application site. Residuals may be land applied to within 200 feet of dtc residence
owned by Frank Duncan and to within 1001feot of the maidCncc owned by Kenneth Preston, vepaUem of wlether a surface or a subsurface application tnethad is usal
Permit No. WQ0016922 Page t of 1 Certification Date: July 31. 7902

1r -4%
OF W AT"IZ9 Michael F. Easley
O� QG A Governor
' e�IL, q �v William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
NCDENR J North Carolina Repartment of Environment and Natural Resources
fl C Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
�.OEPT. OF ENMRONIft►� V
AM �IIITI f1"1 A.1 �7CSyyR VCp
Y October 12, 2005 ,7
Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, P.E. , PLS
Director of Public Utilities
County of Lincoln
115 West Main St.
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit No. NCO074012
East Lincoln County Water & Sewer
District -Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has drafted a NPDES permit for the above
referenced facility. The permit authorizes the East Lincoln County Water & Sewer District to
discharge 0.750 MGD of treated municipal wastewater from the Middle Forney Creek WWTP
with an expansion phase to 0.975 MGD. The draft permit includes discharge requirements
and/or limitations for flow, BOD5, NH3, dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform, total residual
chlorine, total phosphorus, and total nitrogen.
The following modifications have been made to the permit:
• The addition of an effluent page that includes the limitations for expansion to 0.975
MGD.
At this time, the Division is submitting a notice to the newspapers of general circulation
in Lincoln County, inviting comments from you or your representative, the public and other
agencies on the draft permit. The notice should be published on or about October 19, 2005.
Following a 30-day comment period, we will review all pertinent comments received and take
appropriate action on the permit issuance.
Please provide written comments on the draft permit no later than November 18, 2005.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone], extension 512.
Si cerely,
Jac elyn M. owell
NP ES Weste n Program
Attachments
cc: 1Vlooresville Regional Office / Surface Water Protection
Construction Grants and Loans/Bobby Blowe
Permit File
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748

Permit NCO074012
P14 '%
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
East Lincoln County Water & Sewer District
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Middle Forney Creek VAVTP
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as Forney Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, Il, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective .
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2010.
Signed this day .
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit NCO074012
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or
discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued
permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority
to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
East Lincoln County Water & Sewer District is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.75 MGD wastewater treatment facility with
the following components:
♦ Influent pump station with dual pumps
♦ Parshall flume with ultrasonic flow recorder
♦ Mechanical bar screen
♦ Manual bypass screen
♦ Aerated grit removal basin
♦ Oxidation ditch with 3 channels
♦ Dual final clarifiers
♦ Dual chlorine contact chambers
♦ Gas dechlorination
♦ Cascade post aeration
♦ Return sludge pumping station with dual pumps
♦ Aerobic sludge digesters
♦ Gravity sludge thickener
♦ Sludge holding tank
This facility is located on South Little Egypt Road at the Middle Forney Creek
WWTP in Lincoln County.
2. Upon receiving an Authorization to Operate from the Division of Water Quality,
facility will be re -rated for a design capacity of 0.975 MGD, and will
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Forney Creek, classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

Latitude: 35�26'53"
Longitude: 81°00'39"
Quad #: F14NE
Stream Class: C
Subbasin: 30833
Receiving Stream Forney Creek
Aft 114
NCO074012
Lincoln County Utilities
Middle Forney Creek
WWTP

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Permit NCO074012
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REgUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expansion above 0.75 MGD,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample Location1
Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Flow
0.75 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 2
14.0 mg/L
21.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
(April 1 —October 31
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 2
28.0 mg/L
42.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
November 1 — March 31
Total Suspended Solids2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N3
2.0 mg/L
6.0 mg/I
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
(April 1 — October 31
NH3 as N3
4.0 mg/L
12.0 mg/I
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
November 1 — March 31)
Dissolved Oxygen4
3/Week
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Fecal Coliform
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean
Upstream & Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine
25 pg/L
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Total Nitrogen
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
NO2+NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
PH5
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at least 1 mile downstream from the
outfall. Instream samples shall be collected three times per week from June I - September 30, then
weekly for the remaining months of the year.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Solids Concentrations shall not exceed 15% of their
respective influent values (85% removal).
3. The weekly average values are three times the monthly average values (this value was established
based on a review of treatment capability at various municipal plants).
4. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
5. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO074012
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning upon expansion above 0.75 MGD permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee
is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample Locations
Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Flow
0.975 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (202C) 2
13.0 mg/L
19.5 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
(April 1 — October 31
BOD, 5-day (202C) 2
26.0 mg/L
39.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
November 1 — March 31
Total Suspended Solids2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N3
1.3 mg/L
3.9 mg/I
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
(April 1 — October 31
NH3 as N3
3.2 mg/L
9.6 mg/I
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
November 1 — March 31
Dissolved Oxygen4
3/Week
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Fecal Coliform
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
Upstream & Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine
23 p g/L
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (2C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Total Nitrogen
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
PH5
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at least 1 mile downstream from
the outfall. Instream samples shall be collected three times per week from June 1 - September
30, then weekly for the remaining months of the year.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Solids Concentrations shall not exceed 15% of
their respective influent values (85% removal).
3. The weekly average values are three times the monthly average values (this value was
established based on a review of treatment capability at various municipal plants).
4. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
5. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: NO
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Valery Stephens
Date: April 20, 2001
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Lincoln
NODES Permit No.: NC0074012
MRO No.: 01-16
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County Utilities
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
2. Date of investigation: April 20, 2001
I Report prepared by: B. Dee Browder, Environ. Engr. I
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Carol Shitle, [phone].
5. Directions to site: From the jct. of Hwy 73 and Hwy 16 in southeastern Lincoln County,
travel west on Hwy 73 approximately 1.40 miles to the junction with South Little Egypt
Road. Turn onto South Little Egypt Road and travel southeast approximately 0.80 mile.
The treatment plant is on the left (north) side of the road.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points: -
Latitude: 350 26' 53"
Longitude: 81 ° 00' 39"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F14NE Lowesville,NC
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes.
S. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site is adjacent to a flood plain in
a flat area.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 600 feet from the WWTP site.

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Forney Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 03-08-33
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Downstream
users are unknown.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.750 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.750 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 0.750 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of an influent pump station with dual pumps, a Parshall
flume with ultrasonic flow measuring and recording, a mechanical bar screen with
a manual bypass screen, an aerated grit removal basin, and oxidation ditch with 3
channels, dual final clarifiers, dual chlorine contact chambers, and S02
dechlorination. Also in place is a rectangular effluent flow weir, cascade post
aeration, influent and effluent samplers, DAF sludge thickener which has never._
y ' beeiP-i4-operatipn, a return sludge pumping station with dual pumps. The
j preexisting package was converted to aerobic digestors with dual blowers and the
final clarifier was converted to a gravity sludge thickener. The plant also has a
caustic feed system with a recirculation pump and dual feed pumps.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: There are no toxic impacts expected.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Southern Soil Builders comes twice a
year to collect, haul, and land apply 200,000-300,000 gallons on agricultural sites in
Lincoln County and Catawba County.
a. If residuals are being land applied specify DEM Permit No. WQ0016922.
Residuals Contractor: Southern soil Builders
Telephone No. [phone]
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP
C. Landfill: N/A

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3. Treatment Plant Classification: Class III (no change from previous rating).
4. SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s): 01
5. MTU Code(s): 06007
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
Submission of plans and specifications
Begin Construction
Complete construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation
a. Spray Irrigation: N/A
b. Connect to regional sewer system: N/A
C. Subsurface: N/A
d. Other disposal options: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Lincoln County requests renewal of the NODES permit for the Middle Forney Creek WWTP.
The Mooresville Regional Office recornends renewal of this permit.
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Signature of Report Preparer f Date
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Water Quality Reg al Supervisor Date
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. Bradley Jewell
E. Lincoln County — Forney Creek WWTP
Ill5 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Dear Mr. Jewell:
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February 13, 2001
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RECEIVED
F E B 16 2001
NC DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NCO074012
E. Lincoln County — Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on February 1, 2001. Thank you for submitting
this package.
The permit renewal for this facility will be assigned to a member of the NPDES Unit staff. That staff
member will contact you if further information is needed to complete the permit renewal. Please note that
the NPDES Unit has several vacant positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over a year and is delaying
all permit renewals. Our remaining permit writers are currently reviewing Authorizations to Construct,
speculative limit requests, major permit modifications and 201 plan updates ahead of permit renewals. This
is necessary due to a variety of factors, including mandatory deadlines in the statutes which govern our
program.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NCO074012 the existing requirements in your permit will remain
in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action). We appreciate your patience and
understanding while we operate with a severely depleted staff. If you have any additional questions
concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at [phone], extension 520.
cc: l l< tifH6e Wfiter Quality Section--�,j
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES
Sincerely,
Valery Stephens
Point Source Unit
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919 733-5083, extension 520 (fax) 919 733-0719
[e-mail]

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COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
[phone]
FAX [phone]
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NCDENR
Divison of Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Weaver:
January 18, 2001
_ F E B - 1 2001
OENR - WATER QUALITY
P014T SOURCE BRANCH
This is a request to renew NPDES Permit NCO074012 issued to
Lincoln County for Middle Forney Creek WWTP in the East Lincoln
County Water & Sewer District. This permit expires July 31, 2001.
There has been no changes in the treatment process at this facility
since issuance of the last permit.
Thanking you in advance for your prompt attention into this very
important matter.
Sincerely
Jack Chandler, Director of Public Services

NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES PERAUT APPLICATION - STANDARD FORM A
Municipal Facilities with permitted flows > 1 MGD or with pretreatment programs
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water 9uality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SECTION 1. APPLICATION AND FACILITY DESCRIPTION
Unless otherwise specified on this form all items are to be completed. If an item is not applicable indicate 'NA'.
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number NC00 (if known)
Applicant and facility producing discharge
This applies to the person, agency, firm, municipality, or any other entity that owns or is responsible for the permitted facility. This may or may not
be the same name as the facility or activity producing the discharge. Enter the name of the applicant as it is officially or legally referred to; do not
use colloquial names as a substitute for the official name.
Nameof applicant / permittee: C 4v 6/76. r , V i �ti Q S
Mailing address:
Street address i ; ►' ,�-�
City i n/ncr/n 1 f -.V County L el
State /tip 6 Zip Code 7 S c 11-
Telephone Number (7 05 V J �- - S `/ `i4,
Fax Number ( l c -I } '/3 (r — FV 17
e-mail address
2. Mailing address of applicant's Authorized Agent / Representative:
Complete this section if an outside consulting firm/ engineering firm will act on behalf of the applicant / permittee
Engineer / Company name
Street address
city
State
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail address
County_
Zip Code
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such
information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Peron Signing
Signature of Applicant or,4ho;696 Agent
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Signed
North Carolina General StMe 14V15.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application,
record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (16 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine or not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - STANDARD FORM A
Municipal Facilities with permitted flows > 1 MGD or with pretreatment programs
3. Permitted Facility Location:
Give the physical location of the facility where discharge(s) presently occur(s) or will occur.
5.
Street address % Z 111,4 y,0- /�C/
City S7`i� �,,k y/ County
State / V C� Zip Code 2 8/
Telephone NumberFax Number
e-mail address
Municipalities or Areas Served (see instructions
Enter the names of the municipalities or areas served by this facility. For each municipality enter the best estimate of actual population served at
the time of this application.
Name of Communi / Area
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dual Population Servea
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Total Population Served
Average Daily Industrial Flow
Total estimated average monthly flow from all industrial sources: MGD
Total permitted monthly flow from all industrial sources: . /" / 7 MGD
rJote: All Significant Industrial Users (as defined in Section Ill) discharging to the municipal system must be listed in Section Ill.
6. Facility Description
• Present Operating Status: Provide a narrative description of installed wastewater treatment components at the facility.
Include sizes & capacities for each component.
• Potential Facility Changes: Provide a narrative description of any planned upgrades / expansions / repairs planned for the
facility during the next five years. Do not include tasks associated with routine operation & maintenance.
• Schematic of wastewater flow: A line drawing of water flow through the facility must be attached to this application. The
schematic should show flow volumes at all points in the treatment process. Specific treatment components should be
identified.
• Location map: A map showing the location of each outfall must be attached to this application. The usual meridian arrow
showing north as well as the map scale must be shown. On all maps of rivers, the direction of the current is to be indicted by
an arrow. In tidal waters, the directions of the ebb and flow tides are to be shown. All outfalls should be identified with the
outfall number(s) used in Section II of this application. A copy of the relevant portion of a USGS topographic map is preferred.
All sheets should be approximately letter size with margins suitable for filing and binding. All pages should include facility location
and permit number (if available).
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'NC. DENR / DWQ / NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - STANDARD FORM A
Municipal Facilities with permitted tlows > 1 MGD or with pretreatment programs
SECTION 11. BASIC DISCHARGE DESCRIPTION
Complete this section for each present (or proposed) discharge indicated in Section I.
All values for an existing discharge should be representative of the twelve previous months of operation.
(It this is a proposed discharge, values should reflect best engineering estimates.)
1. Facility Discharges, Number and Discharge Volume
Specify the number of discharges described in this application and the volume of water discharged or lost to each of the categories below.
Estimate average volume per day in MGD. Do not include intermittent discharges, overflows, bypasses or seasonal discharges from lagoons, etc.
Discharoe To: Number of Discharge Points Total Volume Discharged (MGD)
Surface Water
i
Other (describe below)
TOTAL
If 'other is specified, describe:
2. Outfall Number: Z> D /
Assign a three -digit number beginning with 001 for the point of discharge covered by the first description. Discharge serial numbers should be
consecutive for each additional discharge described; hence, the second serial number should be 002 , the third 003, etc.
3. Discharge to End Date
If the discharge is scheduled to cease within the next 5 years, give the date (within best estimate) the discharge will end:
Give the reason(s) for discontinuing this discharge in your cover letter.
4. Receiving Stream Name
Give the name of the waterway (at the point of discharge) by which it is usually designated on published maps of the area. If the discharge is to an
unnamed tributary, so state and give the name of the first body of water fed by that tributary which is named on the map, e.g., UT to McIntire Creek,
where McIntire Creek is the first water way that is named on the map and is reached by the discharge.
5. Outfall Structure
Describe the outfall structure and any significant changes since the last permit was issued (repairs, shoreline maintenance, etc.).
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NC DENR / DWg / NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - STANDARD FORM A
Municipal Facilities with permitted flows > I MGD or with pretreatment programs
SECTION III. INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTRIBUTION TO MUNICIPAL SYSTEM
Submit a separate Section Ill for each Significant Industrial User.
1. Significant Industrial User (SIU)
An SIU has (or could have) significant impact on the POTW receiving the wastewater or upon the quality of effluent from the receiving POTW.
Specifically, an SIU:
• has a flow of 50,000 gallons or more per average workday;
• has a flow greater than 5 percent of the total flow carried by the municipal system m receiving the waste, or
• has a toxic material in its discharge.
It may be necessary to alter these administrative criteria in certain cases. such as an instance where two or more contributing industries in
combination can produce an undesirable effect on either the municipal facility or the quality of its effluent.
Name of SIU
Street address
City County
State Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail address
2. Primary Product or Raw Material
Specify either the principal product or the principal raw material and the maximum quantity per day produced or consumed.
Quantities are to be reported in the units of measurement for each SIC category at the facility. SIC categories should use the units of
measurement normally used by that industry.
Product Raw Material Quantity Units
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3. Flow
Indicate the volume of water discharged into the POTW and whether this discharge is intermittent or continuous
MGD 11 Intermittent Continuous
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Sludge Management Plan
Prior to February 2000 our sludge was transported by pumper
trucks to the City of Lincolnton WWTP and applied to their drying
beds. Beginning in February 2000 Lincoln County contracted with
Southern Soil Builders of Roaring River, N. C. to land apply our
sludge. After a sludge analysis is performed and the sludge is
checked for a reduction in total volatile solids the sludge is pumped
from our sludge holding tank to Southern Soil Builder's tanker trucks,
which then transport the sludge to the appropriate field. There the
sludge is applied to the soil by Southern Soil Builder's equipment and
personnel.

Middle Forney Creek WWTP is a .75 MGD wastewater facility consisting of an influent pump
station with dual pumps, a Parshall flume with ultrasonic flow measuring and recording, a mechanical bar
screen with a manual bypass screen, an aerated grit removal basin measuring 10 ft. X 10.5 ft. X 10 ft.
with a capacity of 7,854 gallons. An Oxidation ditch with a total dimension of 106.5 ft. X 124.5 ft. with 3
channels. Channel 1 measures 52 ft. X 15 ft. X 9 ft. with a capacity of 350,000 gallons. Channel 2
measures 36 ft. X 15 ft. X 9 ft. with a capacity of 250,000 gallons. Channel 3 measures 20 ft. X 15 ft. X
9 ft. with a capacity of 150,000 gallons. The 3 channels have a total of six rotor aerators. The plant has
dual final clarifers with a diameter of 35 ft.X 13.5 ft and a capacity of 97,104 gallons each, dual chlorine
contact chambers measuring 32.3 ft X 11.6 ft. X 6 ft. with a capacity of 16,918 gallons. and SO2
dechlorination. Also in place is a rectangular effluent flow weir, cascade post aeration, influent and
effluent samplers, a DAF sludge thickener which has never been in operation, a return sludge pumping
station with dual pumps. The pre-existing package plant was converted to aerobic digesters with dual
blowers and the final clarifer was converted to a gravity sludge thickener.The aerobic dibesters consists of
4 metal tanks, holding 10,500 gallons, 9627 gallons, 19,400 gallons and 121,445 gallons or a total of
160,972 gallons.. The thickened sludge pump station pumps to a sludge holding tank that measures
56 ft.diameter X 20 ft. with a capacity of 368,279 gallons. The sludge holding tank has a sludge
recirculating/truck loading pump station with dual pumps. The plant also has a caustic feed system with a
recirculation pump and dual feed pumps.

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William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
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Kerr T.Stevens, Director
Division
n of Water Quality
May 3, 2001
Mr. Bradley Jewell
Lincoln County Public Utilities
County Engineer
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
NPDES Permit NCO074012
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County, NC
Dear Mr. Jewell
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 was issued on April 27, 2001
for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose
of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of
failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance are Pages 4 and 5.
Pages 4 and 5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for
your discharge. Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section
headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and
sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the
required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or
approved by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly.
If you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a
sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the
form. It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be
submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee may be
required for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is
imperative that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible
revocation of your permit.
C::stc~ Se -vice Mooresvui =.e;. :-> mac, e. 919 North Main Mooresville, NC 28115 =-TONE [phone]
=JC [phone]

Mr. Jewell
May 3, 2001
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The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and
special conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or
discharge(s). The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of
noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements
for a certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of
wastewater being treated or discharged, expansion and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the
Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General
Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be
assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by
Consent (SOC) may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are
not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180
days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set
forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable.
If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of
Water Quality rescind the Permit or request that the Division of Water Quality reissue the Permit
to another party, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of
your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in
Mooresville of you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any
assistance.
Sincerely, 1 1
t D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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Mr. Bradley Jewell
Lincoln County Public Utilities
County Engineer
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Dear Mr. Jewell:
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina DVartrwt*f i VgMV$Tand Natural Resources
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r'r: of Water Quality
April 27, 2001
MAY 0 1 2001 f J
WATER �JALIfY SECTION
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO074012
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly,
we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this
letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have an), questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919) 733-
5083, extension 511.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748

Permit NCO074012
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
County of Lincoln
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
7533 South Little Egypt Road
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as Forney Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective June 1, 2001.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2005.
Signed this day April 27, 2001.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
IJSAN A. WILSON
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO074012
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The County of Lincoln is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.75 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the
following components:
♦ Influent pump station with dual pumps
♦ Parshall flume with ultrasonic flow recorder
♦ Mechanical bar screen
♦ Manual bypass screen
♦ Aerated grit removal basin
♦ Oxidation ditch with 3 channels
♦ Dual final clarifiers
♦ Dual chlorine contact chambers
♦ Gas dechlorination
♦ Cascade post aeration
♦ Return sludge pumping station with dual pumps
♦ Aerobic sludge digesters
♦ Gravity sludge thickener
♦ Sludge holding tank
This facility is located on South Little Egypt Road at the Middle Forney Creek
WWTP in Lincoln County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Forney Creek, classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

Latitude: 35°26'53"
Longitude: 81'00'39"
Quad #: F14NE
Stream Class: C
Subb,asin: 30833
Receiving Stream: Fomey Creek
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Permit NCO074012
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration. the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample Locations
Average
Average
Maximum
Fre uenc
Type
Flow
0.75 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 2
14.0 mg/L
21.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
(April 1 — October 31
BOD, 5-day (20°C) 2
28.0 mg/L
42.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Influent & Effluent
November 1 — March 31
Total Suspended Residue2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
Was N
2.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
(April 1 — October 31
NHs as N
4.0 mg/L
3/Week
Composite
Effluent
November 1 — March 31
Dissolved Oxygen3
3/Week
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Fecal Coliform
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean
Upstream & Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine
25 pg/L
3/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent,
U stream & Downstream
Total Nitrogen
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
NO2+NO3+TKN
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
pH4
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at least 1 mile downstream from the
outfall. Instream samples shall be collected three times per week from June 1 - September 30, then.
weekly for the remaining months of the year.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD and Total Suspended Residue Concentrations shall not exceed 15% of
their respective influent values (85% removal).
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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

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

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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This
limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits' in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily
Maximum" under "Other Limits' in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the
geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits' in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of
dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a
calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is
considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily
average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part 1 of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March,
April through June, July through September, and October through December.

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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged
monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the
calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when
both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs
continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for
infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge
and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow
recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at
no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of
greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals
evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time
of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent
grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a
24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual
values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the
individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is
equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one
(1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration
times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.

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10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents
the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDMONS
1. Duty to Comply_
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or
disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in
the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge
use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirem-ent.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently
violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly
violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a
permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $I25,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
US.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122A1 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation
implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act.
Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with
the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class
II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $125,000.

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2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or
disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures" (Part 11,
C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages,
such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liabilitv
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property,
or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations_
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of
records required to be kept by this permit.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of
this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.

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10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than
180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180
days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has
not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement
procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed
and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar polity or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250
persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 milIion (in second quarter
1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager
in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of
that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(I) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the
overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental
matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."

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12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request
by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by
the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and
123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The exclusive
authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility
under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. J The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 9OA-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such
operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee
must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply
with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class 1
facility at least weekly and each Class IL III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends
and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the
facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which
designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
2. Pro= Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision
requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a
permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
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3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this
permit.
4. By
passin; of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(I) 'Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating
mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the
treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent
loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which -does not cause effluent limitations to be
exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These
bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall
submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an
evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against
a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment
facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should
have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass
which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;
and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.

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5. U smts
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the
reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment
facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 11, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-2151 and in a manner such
as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable
waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal regulations
governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued
by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and
modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The
permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of
Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit
is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing
Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation,
Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the
discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.

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SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampline
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case
of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices
shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10%
from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through
condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in
Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this
requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40
CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified
in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all
data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the
procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and

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reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the
lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for
not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation
committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not
more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring
information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit,
for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application.
This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee
shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f . The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions
of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as
otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.

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SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit.
The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess
of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a)
(1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification
of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not
reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other
.requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Regrts
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part 11. D. 2
of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use
or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test
procedures specified in Part Il, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be
included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.

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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence
of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under
this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph
b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part IL E. 5 and 6. of
this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information
listed in Part IL E. 6. of this permit.
8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance
through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.

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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by
the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false
statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Requirements for Control of Pollutants Attributable to Industrial Users
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries
using the municipal system may be present in the permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water
quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment
system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 Degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees centigrade
using the test methods specified in ATSM standards D-93-79, D-93-80, or D-3278 (incorporated by
reference, see 40 CFR 260.11). This prohibition does not apply to any aqueous solution containing less
than 24 percent alcohol by volume which would otherwise be a hazardous waste under 40 CFR 261.21 by
virtue of having a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees centigrade;
b. Wastes which will cause corrosive structural damage to treatment works, and in no case discharges with
pH less than 5.0 standard units unless the system is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
c. Solid or viscous substances in amounts which cause obstructions to the flow in sewers or interference with
the proper operation of the treatment works;
d. Wastewaters at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause an inhibition or disruption of
the POW, its treatment processes, operation, or sludge use and disposal;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the treatment works, resulting in interference but
in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the treatment works influent exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the works are designed to accommodate such heat;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POW in quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance
by the permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the permittee may be necessary
regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The permittee shall require any industrial discharges into the permitted system to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting wastewater from any
significant industrial user, the permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a Pretreatment Program
for approval per 15 NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing Pretreatment Program per 15 NCAC 2H .0907(b).
This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
B. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment capacity
(or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant) shall begin until Final Plans and
Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval and an
Authorization to Construct has been issued.
C. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct
groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted
facility with the current groundwater standards.
D. Publicly Owned Treatment Works
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced into that POTW by a source
introducing pollutants into the POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality of
effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
E. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most
environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in
substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules,
regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the
Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by the
Division.
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:state of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
F'ealth and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Richard L. French
County of Lincoln, North Carolina
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Dear Mr. French:
�EHNA LT
June 24, 1996
N.C. DEPT. OF
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
& NATURAL RESOURCES
JUN 26 1996
DIVISION OF 111YUJIMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NCO074012
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on January 30, 1996, we
are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless
such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, EA. addresses the requirements to
be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge. The Division of
Environmental Management may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
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June 24, 1996
NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NC0074012
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
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This permit does not aff-c;t the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that
may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms. Mary Cabe at telephone
number [phone], extension 518.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
cc: Central Files
Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Permits and Engineering Unit
Facility Assessment Unit

N.U. I)Lrl'. UP
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
& NATURAL, RESOURCES
JUN 26 1996
Permit No. NCO074012
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MAN:ASEMENT
MCALSVI LE REGIONAL OFFICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Lincoln County Utilities
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Little Egypt Road
Denver
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as Forney Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective August 1, 1996.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2001.
Signed this day June 24, 1996.
Original Signed By
David A Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Mangement Commission

Permit No. NC0074012
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Lincoln County Utilities
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate the existing 0.076 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a flow
equalization tank, aeration tank, clarifier, aerated sludge holding tank, dual blowers, chlorine
contact tank with tablet chlorinator, and flow recorder with totalizer located at Middle Fornev
Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Little Egypt Road, Denver, Lincoln County (See Pan III of
this Permit), and
2. An Authorization to Construct has been issued from the Division of Environmental Management to
construct a 0.75 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a new influent pump station
with dual pumps, a Parshall flume with ultrasonic flow measurement and recording, a mechanical
bar screen with a manual bypass screen, an aerated grit removal basin, an oxidation ditch with
three concentric channels, six rotor aerators, dual final clarifiers, dual chlorine contact chambers
with SO2 dechlorination, a rectangular effluent flow weir, cascade post aeration, influent and
effluent samplers, a DAF sludge thickener, a return sludge pumping station with dual pumps,
conversion of the aeration basins to aerobic digesters with dual blowers, conversion of the final
clarifier to a gravity sludge thickener, a thickened sludge pump station, a sludge holding tank, a
sludge recirculating / truck loading pump station, a caustic feed system, a recirculation pump, and
dual feed pumps.
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into 1-orney
Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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PRIMARY HIGHWAY LIGHT•DUTY ROAD, HARD OR
HARD SURFACE IMPROVED SURFACE
SECONDARY HIGHWAY
HARD SURFACE =000= UNIMPROVED ROAD
Latitude 35°26'53" Longitude 81000'39"
Map # F14NE Sub -basin 03-08-33
Stream Class C
Discharge Class Municipal
Receiving Stream Forney Creek
Design 0 0.75 MGD Permit expires 7/31/01
QUAD LOCATION Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NCO074012
LincolnCounty

A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on the effective (late of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.076 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
low
SOD, 5 day, 20"C"
otal Suspended Residue"
JH3 as N
)issolved Oxygen
=ecal Coliform (geometric mean)
"otal Residual Chlorine
emperature, °C
Fotal Phosphorus
total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
,onductivity
Disch rge Limitations
Monthly__A -. Weekly Avg
0.076 MGD
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
30.0 m(1/I 45.0 mg/I
4.3 my/1
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitori: g Requirements
Measurement
Sample
'Sam a I e
Daily_ Max Frequency
Type
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U. D
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
2/Week
Grab
E
Daily "'
Grab
E, U, D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 feet above discharge, D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below the discharge.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value
(85% removal).
*** Instream monitoring measurement frequency = Weekly.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

�. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.076 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial rramber 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Itluent Gharap-et Iiu
low
OD, 5 day, 20°C"
otal Suspended Residue—
H3 as N
lissolved Oxygen
ecal Coliform (geometric mean)
otal Residual Chlorine
emperature, "C
otal Phosphorus
otal Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
;onductivity
Mc-har_ae Limitations
Monthly_Av� Weekly Avg.
0.076 MGO
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
17.0 mg!I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring Requirements
live surgment
$amPAS
$—am"l
Dally_M?Ix frequency
Tvj2_e
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E.I
Weekly
Composite
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
21Week
Grab
E
Daily "'
Grab
E, U, D
0 jarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 feet above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 1.5% of the respective influent value
(85% removal).
*** Instream monitoring measurement frequency = Weekly.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the efflutat by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on expansion above 0.076 MGD and lasting until expansion above 0.75 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
low
'SOD, 5 day, 200C*'
otal Suspended Residue"
IH3 as N
iissolved Oxygen'**
ecal Coliform (geometric mean)
otal Residual Chlorine
emperature, °C
otal Phosphorus
otal Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
:onductivity
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg.
0.75 MGD
14.0 mg/I 21.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/I
2.0 mg/1
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Daily Max Frequency
Type
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
3/Week
Composite
E, I
3/Week
Composite
E, I
3/Week
Composite
E
3/Week ""
Grab
E, U, D
3/Week "**
Grab
E, U, D
25.0 µg/I 3/Week
Grab
E
Daily '**'
Grab
E, U, D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
3/Week ""
Grab
E, U, D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value
(8.5% removal).
*** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l.
**** Stream samples shall be taken 3/week during June, July, August and September and once per week during the remaining months of the
year.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 3/week at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on expansion above 0.076 MGD and lasting until expansion above 0.7.5 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20"C*"
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen***
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature, °C
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg.
0.75 MGD
28.0 mg/I 42.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
4.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring Requirements
Measurement
Sample
'Sample
Daily Max FrequencX
Ty"
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
3/Week
Composite
E, I
3/Week
Composite
E, i
3/Week
Composite
E
3/Week ""'
Grab
E, U, D
3/Week *"'
Grab
E, U, D
25.0 µg/I 3/Week
Grab
E
Daily "'*
Grab
E, U, D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
3/Week '*"
Grab
E, U, D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken 3/week during June, July, August and September and once per week during the remaining months of the year.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value
(85% removal).
*** The daily average dissolved effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l.
**** Stream samples shall be taken 3/week during June, July, August and September and once per week during the remaining months of the
year.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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

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

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a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of
the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
"Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
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c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
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A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 3(Y7(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref -
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed $125,000.
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
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Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures"
(Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists
for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
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If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or mnldng elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
0) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination,
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
Pursuant to Chapter 9OA-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
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a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to
the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the
absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
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periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part H, E. 6. (b) (B) of this
Permit
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part IL B. 2. of this
Permit
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal

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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee
shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices.
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 211, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power
failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of
inadequately treated effluent.
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
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Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period
The fast DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or
by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a
person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both.
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Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
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8. Ins=tion and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and
other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION E. RFPOR TING REQJ MZEMENTS
1. Cha ge in�ge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Chaff
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including
notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application
process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated NoncomRhance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
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This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part H. E. 5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the
information listed in Part H. E. 6. of this permit.

Part II
Page 14 of 14
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
II : M•.WET • a••��
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
M .I n i•11
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to
believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-
dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the
most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the
facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit
or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and
detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to
revoke the permit.
2000 copies of this public document Were printed at a
cost of $554.00 or $.28 each.

N,C. DErT. Of
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MAY 9 J"6
Permit No. NCO074012
4Farwooll,lowIffa STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
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'PARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Lincoln County Utilities
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Little Egypt Road
Denver
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as Forney Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2001
Signed this day
DRAFT
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Mangement Commission

Permit No. NC0074012
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Lincoln County Utilities
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate the existing 0.076 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a flow
equalization tank, aeration tank, clarifier, aerated sludge holding tank, dual blowers, chlorine
contact tank with tablet chlorinator, and flow recorder with totalizer located at Middle Forney
Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Little Egypt Road, Denver, Lincoln County (See Pan 111 0l
this Permit), and
2. An Authorization to Construct has been issued from the Division of Environmental Management to
construct a 0.75 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a new influent pump station
with dual pumps, a Parshall flume with ultrasonic flow measurement and recording, a mechanical
bar screen with a manual bypass screen, an aerated grit removal basin, an oxidation ditch with
three concentric channels, six rotor aerators, dual final clarifiers, dual chlorine contact chambers
with SO2 dechlorination, a rectangular effluent flow weir, cascade post aeration, influent and
effluent samplers, a DAF sludge thickener, a return sludge pumping station with dual pumps,
conversion of the aeration basins to aerobic digesters with dual blowers, conversion of the final
clarifier to a gravity sludge thickener, a thickened sludge pump station, a sludge holding tank, a
sludge recirculating / truck loading pump station, a caustic feed system, a recirculation pump, and
dual feed pumps.
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into 1-orney
Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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ROAD CLASSIFICATION
PRIMARY HIGHWAY LIGHT -DUTY ROAD, HARD OR
HARD SURFACE IMPROVED SURFACE
SECONDARY HIGHWAY
HARD SURFACE UNIMPROVED ROAD
Latitude 35°26'53" Longitude 81 °00'39"
Map # F14NE Sub -basin 03-08-33
Stream Class C
Discharge Class Municipal
Receiving Stream Forney Creek
Design Q 0.75 MGD Permit expires 7/31/01
27'30"
QUAD LOCATION Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NCO074012
LincolnCounty

A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - Oclober 31)
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.076 MGD or expiration, the Perr ttee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Cha --rt-e istics
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C"
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature, °C
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge Limitations
Monthly__A cL. We_e_kly _ Avg.
0.076 MG0
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/l 45.0 mg/I
4.3 mg/1
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Permit No. NCO074012
Monitoring Requirements
Measurement
Sample
'Sample
Daily Max Frequency
Type
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
2/Week
Grab
E
Daily '"'
Grab
E, U, D
Ouarterly
Composite
E
Ouarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - influent, U - Upstream, 50 feet above discharge, D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below the discharge.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value
(85% removal).
*** Instream monitoring measurement frequency = Weekly.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
t

A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.076 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 200C"
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
total Residual Chlorine
Temperature, "C
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Djulialcie Urnitatlon�
Monthly_Avy .. Weekly Avg.
0.076 MGD
30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/1
17.0 mq/1
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring
Requirements
We_a_$u�ment_
SamplQ
'�mo1e
Daily Max freauenc
Type
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Meekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E
Meekly
Grab
E, U, D
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
2/Week
Grab
E
Daily "'
Grab
E, U, D
Qjarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 feet above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
** 'The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 1.5% of the respective influent value
(85% removal).
*** Instream monitoring measurement frequency = Weekly.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
I

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on expansion above 0.076 MGD and lasting until expansion above 0.75 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C"
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen"'
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature, °C
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg.
0.75 MGD
14.0 mg/I 21.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
2.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring Requirements
Measurement
Sample
'Sample
Daily Max Frequency
Ty2e
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
3/Week
Composite
E, I
3/Week
Composite
E, I
3/Week
Composite
E
3/Week ""
Grab
E, U, D
3/Week ""
Grab
E, U, D
25.0 µg/I 3/Week
Grab
E
Daily ""
Grab
E, U, D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
3/Week ""
Grab
E, U, D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value
(85% removal).
*** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l.
**** Stream samples shall be taken 3/week during June, July, August and September and once per week during the remaining months of the
year.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 3/week at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November I - March 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on expansion above 0.076 MGD and lasting until expansion above 0.75 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20'C**
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen'*'
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature, °C
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge
Limitations
Monthly Avg.
Weekly Avg.
0.75 MGD
28.0 mg/I
42.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
4.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Daily Max Frequency
Type
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
3/Week
Composite
E, I
3/Week
Composite
E, I
3/Week
Composite
E
3/Week *`**
Grab
E, U, D
3/Week ""
Grab
E, U, D
25.0 µg/I 3/Week
Grab
E
Daily *"'
Grab
E, U, D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
3/Week ""
Grab
E, U, D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken 3/week during June, July, August and September and once per week during the remaining months of the year.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value
(85% removal).
*** The daily average dissolved effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l.
**** Stream samples shall be taken 3/week during June, July, August and September and once per week during the remaining months of the
year.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No X
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Mary L. Cabe
Date: March 12, 1996
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Lincoln
Permit No. NC0074012
MRO No. 96-044
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County Utilities
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
2. Date of Investigation: 02-29-96
3. Report Prepared By: G. T. Chen
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Billy M. Eggers,
ORC (IV), [phone]
5. Directions to Site: From the junction of Highway 73 and
Highway 16 in southeastern T.incoln County, travel west on
Highway 73 approximately 1.40 miles to the junction with South
Little Egypt Road (SR 1386). Turn onto SR 1386 and travel
southeast approximately 0.80 mile. The treatment plant is on
the left (north) side of SR 1386.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 26' 53" Longitude: 810 00' 39"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 NE USGS Quad Name: Lowesville, NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site
appears to be adjacent to the flood plain with slopes
relatively flat.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 600 feet.

1 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Forney Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08-33
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream was approximately
8-10 feet wide with a well defined channel. A good flow
was observed on the day of the investigation. Down-
stream users are unknown.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.076 MGD and
0.750 MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity).
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater
treatment facility? 0.076 MGD and 0.750 MGD.
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? 0.076 MGD.
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years: An Authorization to Construct was issued in May,
1995 to the County of Lincoln for the construction of a
0.750 MGD treatment facility to replace the existing
0.076 MGD facility. Currently the new facility is under
construction and it is anticipated that the new facility
will be operational in July, 1996
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The
existing facility is a 76,000 GPD wastewater treatment
plant consisting of a 10,502 gallon flow equalization
tank, a 100,000 gallon aeration tank, a 19,173 gallon
clarifier, a 7,875 gallon aerated sludge holding tank,
dual 200 CFM blowers, a tablet chlorinator, a 2,648
gallon chlorine contact `ank, and a flow recorder with
totalizer.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: The proposed new facility will
consist of an influent pump station, a Parshall flume
with ultrasonic measurement and recording, a mechanical
bar screen with manual bypass screen, an aerated grit
removal basin, 0.6 MG oxidation ditch with three (3)
concentric channels, four ( 4 ) 25 Hp and two ( 2 ) 10 Hp
rotor aerators, dual 35 ft. diameter final clarifiers,
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` dual chlorine contact chambers with sulfur dioxide
dechlorination, effluent flow measurement with a
rectangular weir and instrumentation (ultrasonic flow
measurement with recording), cascade post aeration, a DAF
sludge thickener, a return sludge pumping station,
conversion of the existing aeration basins (approx 0.15
MG) to aerobic digesters, conversion of the existing
final clarifier to a gravity sludge thickener, a new
thickened sludge pump station, a new 0.33 MG sludge
holding tank, a pump station for sludge recirculating and
truck loading, and a caustic feed system for pH control
with a 5000 gallon storage tank.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Unknown.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit No.: N/A.
Residuals Contractor: N/A.
Telephone No.: N/A.
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP: N/A.
RFRP: N/A.
Other: N/A.
C. Landfill: N/A.
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specif,1): Sludge is
transferred to the City of Lincolnton WWTP and land
applied on farmland approved under Permit No. WQ0002712.
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): Class II, see attached rating sheet (existing
facility). Class III, see attached rating sheet (new
facility).
4. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code(s):
Primary: 01
Main Treatment Unit Code:
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PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)?
N/A. (New facility is funded by construction grant)
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: None.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please
indicate) N/A.
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide
regional perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation: N/A.
Connection to Regional Sewer System: N/A.
Subsurface: N/A.
Other Disposal Options: N/A.
5. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
quality or groundwater? There are no known air quality,
groundwater and/or hazardous materials concerns.
6. Other Special Items: None.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the subject Permit be renewed as
requested.
Signatuift! of Report Preparer
/D \�=
Water Quality,'
gional Supervisor
y'dii . / - ' XJ`'
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Date
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16 Name of Facility: �L!
Owner or Contact Person:
Mailing Address:
County: 2�wll
Present Classification:_
Telephone:
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Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation __ Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I III IV Total Points:
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St8SLFFACE C ASSIF C.ATtON
(check all units that pply)
7 septic tanks
2._purtP tanks
S siphon or purtp-dosing systems
find fitters
5 _9rease trapAnterceptor
6 oit/wat er separaa ors
7 9ravily subsurface treatment and disposal:
•. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
ATION
SIMPAY F F03 ATCN CLASSIFICATION
(check
at units that apply)
J
_preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2.
lagoons
3-
asptic tanks
4
pimp tanks
! —pumps
6
sand there
7`__9reass
trapArdorcptor
•, _
ot/water separators
q
disinfection
1o.
cMm(tal addition for nutrient/aigM control
11,__spray
irrigation d wasNWater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewster In excess of these components shall
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLCATION/RESIDL ALS CLASSIFICATION (ApPies only to Pwrro holder)
1. Land apprca<ticn d bioeolid:, residuals or coniaminaied sobs on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACEITY CLASSF1CATCN
The following systems " be assigned a Class I cl*50icati0n, Unlzs= the flow is of a aignlficant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require considwaiion by the Commission on a cawby-case basis: (Check r Appropriate)
1. 0L-'Water separator systems oon Wing only of phys+cal map- ion. pumps and Est;
c Septic Tan k Sund Fier Systems corking only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumpe,sand filters, disinfection
one dined da►ct+arpe; treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, neoessary dhen low use -aft for
4,_,_�La9oon Systems oonskting only of prs6minary pum
d9se or nutrient control, and dyed dacherye;
4. f foaed-icoP ADC00 Systems; carbon adsorption, disinfection
5 Groundwater Remedudion Systems consisting w4 d oi/water sepwal�, pumps. ��PPt�
arrest ions with discharge to suftos wslers:
7. _Wader Rant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
a. _Seafood pnooesskV consWing of screening and deposal.
q` —Shgle famlilr dsdsargtng systems, wth the exception a! Aerobic Treatment Unts, will be classified • pwmfsted alter MY i.
1993 or t upon tnspedion by the Division, itis found that the system Is not being adequately operor maintained
ated . lush
systems will be notl4d d the dsssir'scation or rectamirocation by the Commission, in wrong.

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(G) Preaeration .................. facilities:- cirele•approprlaje point)
The follg� °��gwastewate�:tt'e .n
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(1) Grease or Oil Separators -- Gravity .............................. Potr rrs . 2
Mechanical ,,.......................................... .3
ktaton No. 33 ....."........................:..:. �.....
Dissolved Air Flom a tk lnauWjaj•P^+^'a1MwV.P�mw e'l! taolt^ to . . 8
rtai Ptst OE P.L�►iT iH td (not ape+e*de._f•5
..
(4) PS�' OCSSES ............. .................2
tic(A) ep
ank %cootr.i�o
(B) Imhoff Tank�co.ov000:`..i.
(C) Primary Clam; , o or000;::.:::.:,:�. :-..:..'..'.... ; )
(D) Settling PondsawpSettll frnr»"":� ::-._..................................... a maximum a
30
. ........... aad4bnat ar aad+ 200,00o pPd �apa�� W
Inorganic NoiwltIriaaleizah, 1
�)
() plant(a)�fawciUIR�fftO
s st�ee; sacl otircr » " _» - b._._._._-._r__._._._._._._._...._._._........_.2
min4opera rft4WM-- or eomtNnutktw D .. _...............................I .............,
activNes suchc ffiabr"gt�1d mining)...... _. ;..•..•..•....... ......»..._ ....: ,...... _._.. ............::,
(5) SECOIPARY L°�Qw�°S°1p'RY3S1✓S ._» ... »._ »__._....._._._...
(A) Carbdfl>acrous , age _....................._.._.......... »_ _... » ...............................
(i) AtWation -;&j& id+r`••'•ty iiz S .....»,•• _ .. :.. M:....................
:�::.::.:: ::....:..:.....:'
D1 s� IEq-ft`a..... ora.... _. »..._, v . s-: ...� .-:: r.., ... ..:•:,LO��
M�khaniG�w�•��,�.#laa�g�ar�ot�r).::.. �::.�:..-M--..•�... rM... . .... ................ .....::::::::�
�� T Wlbn
(iii) Bib�dgical er+� •di'OaB9o?8 :_i'x+ .�-. - -».-..._.•.._.Y,...r.-,r•:. ••:....t.at.�'.aa.ie.c�tv
tTan tM�- h;o:br
A..!.."�5ssd R -...M.....f...................... .g
o"it�PTolWarr a« ri eShq�sD:Y(52=1a�
luirnw*
(iv)_Ac .� _.. _..-. , l
Rotating BiQItH$�Clfl'�°ibA�-soh •�r*r •ate`^•=r`t"".'•..�'�...:._.........._._—•• ..:--1�� , o
(vi) Sand Filtersit)ntermittent �aC s*iem_�.` :..::..:.�:3
recirculating biological . sepaat• s4awe !r�a'0" - - ---""- " --»---
(vii) Stabilizationlilagoons f w.r ...... . •-r� :..�.. _. » _ � t �:� : ..:, .3
:
(viii! Clarifier .......... fi•v+Qara Rate._-» - . , .... ......... o
(ix) Single stage stem for coj ��;<iai;f et §-Mw° qjD10Q`c'� R"•` __ ._ -� �....��....:.....:...: o
removal of ROD and nitre 'jiaors..•... _ - » _ _._._ »__ »....-.._._..........2
nitrification * definitionOW059
this item havFAo be in add �'3 cxwna.»- �•D
d Boo and m g n--
(5) (a) (i) thrtagh (5) (a) �oortbinea ca�bo"aoecua— �.rsrt�alm have to be in sda ion 10 W
" 12KPolnts for Vie
extended aerkibn process ) thrtau a)( )•' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' •".N.. ......... 2 .2
utilizing other than •'-e ex �ir�t�raa.�sra s endedPlug! .d .W ) ..,� .� .— .-.-.-� 8r S
(x) Nutrient additions to enhan==&%�. sao,smwsi ,—..... —�_� _; .,_:: s
(xi) Biological Cu�{re ("Su er �'� &dit i��/"t
o-�"--' Sao
to ewhance (,�i 111 1Purt><•!• ": ♦ - • . .�-�•�•. . '•••_."•�.:..1..AJ.. r'•�'--_•,••YM ✓
(B) Nitrogenous Stage Offfusad Air Spwr"•Mm _— tloatinw a totory-.....................
(i) Aeration - High Purity Ozy �6ysa Ak S w�p1 -'------�—�.............
:.. 2tr....
Diffused Air System ... sip R te_ _-� .—:- -- .... - --- - ��-4.0 -.i o
Mechanical Air System (fix�r,ruea aowwical fir....._.... ��_ •; �.. , o
Separate Slud ,�)Reaeration Rotating Ba'w�s4 �e4 Of' :� _ �� � ..-.,.�•� �- --•-� �3" -3
'"" �a
(h) Trickling Filteh� High
Rate � `„wi"�eio-'—""""""�- --�
Standard Rate #A) ---~ ..............5
(s) PackeW'1hWt � W t~ ... ... s Carbon
(iii) Biolor`lal Aerated Filt er_—.- •, ---- __- ...:"' 7777 ---T6--' s
(iv) Rotati Biolo-;,A6Cd�lQat�ori<�r►r�iow Grba+ Fssd �,�., _. _...-.•.�•,-:--•-- --"--•jt•J, , a
(v) Sand ter -intermittent t� l regensM - .... -- ------ _a
Reci ting biol _—_ ----, -- �—.- -- �,�� ���_ _A
(vi) ClariFoam
,oei.ly.�� _ ._.-. ,- ---.. •_. _... _�..... _ _ ^.-.-.-Y-: ----_ �- �'-.� s
i) lion fort» —w .._.. ---•. No. 22b)!(rwt apptkaDie for sand. praval Mona
WOW
and other simttar minhw operations} by • - _ _ ..
NORTH C,AROLINA MI ,�� " ND) '--" "--� -2
3 i Paishinw Por+ds .Atnout a..u►a+ ._ . :~ _ N ____ .__ . -- .� ....s

(IS) Eiectrodiaysis. Process for remwkhq to a.•d Slab from woof through the use of ion aelectM ion-mdenge membrarrs;
(16) Flaw Pees. A process operated mechanically for P&MI&MY dewsterirp sludge;
(17) Foam Separation. The planned WOthkrp of waatewoor or waatewater effluent as a Mears of rsmwws
ing sco.saive anws of deorgert me rtak tMoupr
Ill ksroduaion of air in do form of fine bubbies: also called loam fraabnation;
(10) CIA Removal. The process of rtamovinp get and oho heavy mineral manor Isom arasterrater;
(la) frttwff Tank A deep two ■ory wasiewsw tank consisting Of an uPPK ••dm.rtation chamber and a loner akrdpe dtgestbn ch4V nber.
W) hatrurnenled flow maasummen. A devioe whirls indicates and records rat of flow;
(21) ion Exchange. A chemical pmece in which bra from two dkierent moleculsg are e:d+angod:
R�) Lard appScdior: method a W, go oat et►dg. May be applied to lord otter by spraying on the sutSaoe a by subcuMaca injection
rlkrdp• pisposaL A ftr►d sludge dkpoad
e. dtie j Plot): (slot appacabls for rype, of sludge deecr- in (1 t) of this Fiule):
Sk) Treated EmMwnt. The Process Of spraYbV 1rN1ad waatewsor orb a lord anee or other methods of application Of wMewaW Arlo a land area as a
swam of Anal disposal or "Dauer[: condltiora as a poishYtp method for removing
FCt) Ncroaaoan A low Speed, continuously back -weed. roaming drum fkunder ar oparving pwh
wup•ndsd soles tram elllwft;
(11) NtWk tkon Proc•a.. The biocfemicaofrver f osbn Ofureakazed r*mgon (am wrda srd organic ntrog.n) o ozidz•d ntrogen ("suety ntnu);
(SS) Nkreganous tarps. A separate stage of wastewater treatment designed for to mpocifk purpose of colwe" ammonla nitrogen to nitrate nitrogen;
(>W Phosphite Removal. Biological The fomoval of phosphorus from wastewater by an ozkJano:ic process designed to ortwvs kaury uptake of Phosphorus
I
K' treatrtne% width eunklsft detention ttrte 10 abow aetlang of tiny suspended solids;
PotMing Para A holding pond hollowing secondary
R/) Poet Aeration Asratbn following eomwtbrw secondary trsornert units to increase oMkmrt D.O. or for any other Purpose;
99) Poet Aeration. (Cascade) A poiahing method by which disoked orygen is added b the •ffiuert by a nonnschanical. gravity Means of flowing down a
ssAas d Mops or wel%: The flow ooeuMkng arose the Slops or weirs Moves in a laity thin layer and the operation Of the cascads requires no operator
iedjustmorj; thtus. Zero pok" ors assigned even though this is an essential stop b trneetI ng this Ymlts of the discharge Permit;ion red or
(t0) Powdered to Granular Aakood Carbon Feed. A biophysical carbon Pfumu that utltftos biological sawiry and organic absorption by using powde
W activatce ed rbon. Vkgln or rogan erafed carbon is feed controlled into the system;
r1) Pnaeratbn A tank Constructed to Prevld• aeration Prior b prWANY treatmam;
(32) PreNmkury Units. LJnk eMWM Im the tMagmart procsW such AS screening and eorrrtkwtbn. that pnpam the fitatror la aubaequert major operators;
op
433) Indworlal PretrsatMent.
M) Pnrvsatm.nt Unit, ktdustAaL The conditioning of a wasp at ks source before discharge, to romcve or to reutrubs wbstarc•s Inluflous a swwrz and
"Urnert processes or 10 stbct a partial se"i n in led on the traatmerr process which is operated by the same go erring body as the wastewater
"eatment ptart being rated:
b) Pe.try Clan1 rs. The , kdusaMf • tut- be a trough
01hiid waat.wawia or EPA atw it pmgram h afroalmen waIV9 Points nks arthe �purpow d removing reelable and suspended
(34) Primary Ctartro%. The tY'p sefltrlg tanks through
roues and BOo which it associated with to solids;
(56) Pumps. AS influent, eflkuera and h•piart pumps.
(76) Radiation Disinfection or Worff¢ation process ut"I devices emming ukreviow or gamins rays;
(17) Rev m Osmosis. A treatment process in which a heavy coraaminated Squid is pressurized through a Msrnbnants formklp feint pure Squid free from
suspended solids: h kn which wasaw rater flows through tanks In which a seAas OfpantWy subnorVW drwW
p6J Rotating Bbbgkal Contractors. A tLced biological Qow► grocer,
syAacaa an routed:
(70) Sand Filters:
(a) inwrrrM*rt Biological Fltratbn Of OWN tdbwkng septic tanks, lagoons, or some Other troelnwrt proceAS In whit, further blod•compoetlon fe
epected to produce desired •ffluares: Hydraulic Wading MISS on hasf rote% are Computed in gpd/se and have a resulting low gpmval (ie.s than one):
►) Recirculating bbiogrcal . the same type of sand fter as defined in Subparagraph (W) (a) of this Ruls with the added oapabiky b feryet effluent back
though the sand filter, go i
further dfiuert limits an achieved t rough a furnduetbn ofsuspended eoids�
(40) Sand or Wtod•laeda Mara. A polk►irtp Pmc," by
is) low rue — gravity. hy&au%M y loaded later with loading Ries in the ono to Wee gpmVat ran sew, the badk+p rate wet •nosed thnree gpnnhd;
fb) high rue — a pressure, hydnulnealty loaded fW r with loading rw$ in tee floena
gpmV pe: terry a red thread wain the
(41) Secondary ei"isn. A tank which follows the biological unit of treatment plant and which+ has he purpose of removing kedges
biological Vi at"Wrt amps: when the scdvMed sludge k frarstered 10 a tank and aerated WORD musing k
Separate
(42) Sludge Reaeration Pan Of th
A e oonfua atabStzation prooesa
10 the corsam bask,: the tarik; shell not be applicable ion
(43) Septic Tank A sk+gie-Slory settling tank in which settled sludge k in oonwain the wthe wastewater flowing through
sepe tank syYSlst.ms Dervktg single tartly residenkp capacity
note having at2.000 gallons a Pass which discharge 10 a nitfGcat rbm gold;
W) Sludge Dngestlon The process by which organk or volatile Mwor and sludge is gasSted. Squslied MtktraSied or pprwerlsd Into men 11aDls organic matter
through the aaMty of I" orpsnlams, which includes aerated holding Lanka; k Oksd by drainage and
(i46) 11iudge Cwy kV Bads. Art area Cornprkkntg natural or aRllidai lays% orporous materialst, dkg
als upon whi.Sl soviege sludge
evaporation; rrsslirtgs lrfttt hells water Om plell affluent;
(ts) Sludge Ekfiistfom A process d sludge oondtiX tg In whid cartain corslkuarts an removed by woos"W
(47) Sludge GAS Utibation The process of using towage pas for the purpose of hsab% b didnga, dAving empires. etc.;
(46) Sludge Holding Tank (AerSlall ed and Nonaor ived). A tank 6CMZ@d for smwastewaur treatmort plants not containing a dg.ster in wide + skofts may b•
ept inset, and wparnatux wtWrswn prior 10 a drying method (l..e. slndgs drying beds): This may be dons by adding a eaten amOf air r ekrply 10 keeP the
k
t W inch, but not n.cswrty an amours that would be required lo Achieve sDAtutbn ofga
ctaornic matter. A rnw%"rat•d tank wou10 skrply be used to
decant sludge prior todewalednG and would not allow long p•rlods (Wveral days Of bt•ntkon) •flttnut resulting ode problems;
(49) Sludge incinerators. A foams designed to bumkrd sge and to remove at moisture and combuatbis maternal and reduce the .Mudge to a Mlle ash
r
(50) Sludge StsblSzasion (Chemical or Thermal} A process to make treated eludgs bs odorous and p Arsacibie, and to reduce tfw W"onc oern panis
aonent; This may be dons by pH acijustrtont, Ohloeve coring or by heat tmw"Dm. Duo
(St) dwdg. Thlcbmw. A type d sedi rortatbn tank In rrhiCl the •lodge Ifdti�orto saris
nic and
Oftkon •d by nMuraldtrarsler d o=ypen 10 the water loom
(52) Stabilization Lagoon A type d oxidaibn lagoon b which biological
air (not a polish" Pond);
1&3) 9kend•9y Posner Soppy. On st• or portable olod al gatt•reting e¢dpmen;
p4) Staric Screens. A stationary sawn designed to remove solids. including non-bbdWadabia plufWaU (IbataDM plies. WV1W%dsd s°NIS end DOD
aed,em, ) imam municipal and industrial wastewater treatment t system; k pfYrtarSy (or the purpose atallkiart pollaNng: a A Z&q ktgoo4 ter card a Will frer
� Tatlary Tmatmef
sn. A stage of Uuwmr btowintg secondary
tonight be wrpbyed Im this PurPeas:
t
M Thwmal Pollution Conaoi Device. A device providing bt the tcsrdlor of hest from a f1kAd tbwrM+p fin ttnbes 10 arttdtsm t11uld outside tbtubas, or tb versa
or WW Mears at regulating Squid tempm uses: eRtkh heat k added for a protrskxad period Of tlfrte 10 Mtprove tin desraterttWty if ttLKoo by
� Thermal Sludge Cordtbner. A co+nc2lonirng pocess by
apkplScrtg nmtd hydraub*g of the smtaSsr and more Nptth hytrated sMrdp• Pam : agoras whist+ after disdtarp• and upon ohposun. M+pastiom. �Iom
PC Tait laalsrtak. Those wastes a comWnatbsa Of -wastes. including d"alo,�auslng cep• t food doles. wSi coues darer, d &&L". behavioral isms or Oak
as.kntatbn Into any wl&rJWN ether �!�} hem the envirorrnort or frdwby * through
abnormal". Cancel. p.t»tk mutatkxtt Drystorogical malfunctions OnCiuding malfunctions in reproduction) or phy " ddormatiorts, hr fwch� ^hbrebertzsrt•
aNspnng: Torte maloUls include, way d Hustrnbn and ref trichiorosttti r (DDT); ref arty other Mtaser ais tflat ttsv� a Mey�he�reafter be delerninod f* Nv
gB±��+DDo� l+4'enY1e�PC8s, ettd didnbrodtpt�enhA
pg) Te"Ing Mor. A biologicaltrsatmed used ova" at ma*fW such AS broken shore x rod over sRir�h wastewater k 6iNrDuted: A Nth rseimk!tSr'g
floor k ors srficfh operated it between 10 and 70 mgd per acre. A bur rate tricking Mar k one wfitfkr is designed b oporate at one 10 four RV per
a
wn
PO) TtxkCrlp Fier (Freud Tower} A plug flow type of eperatbn In wNdt wasurwat•r nieces Thu mettxd mq produce k�eco+hdarY 4ua� sfRuert� or may be
ena'WW is ntztoved oorthuah b the ad" bblo*al fhad growth hch each woos"?ee la)w.
adapted to produce a nulled luselt; Aed tludp. pAor to dupoaai
R1j Vacuum Fier. CertrS ^ or Ftder Prtssae. Devices sff'i[h an de:i?od o remove excess water from other d1Q•stsd or wdfp•
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/'qaS /►eralpn - Gancaoe..............................................................................................................................
Musedor mochanical........................................................................................................
v
2
(m)
Reverie Osmosis ........ »..... »..»».»...... ».... .--... »..........................................................................................I
(n)
$and or lilixed-Modia FlRers - hw rate ..... ..._...._...._..._..............................................................
2
highrats ...... ».... ........................................................5
(o)
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyaride...................................................................................1
5
(p)
treatment prMs"as for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide...__..._.__.__..._.__..._._ ._.15
(7)
SEDGE
TREATty IDa
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - hewed (anaerobic) ........... _._.__.........._......_....... _....... _..............10
Aerobic ....».......».»-_.»...... .... »_»................ »................. ...... ...............................................
.
Llnheatod(artaerobie)........................................................ »............................. ............. .........................
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chernicil or thermal) ............................. ............ _...».»......»......-»...........................
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds • GnrAy.................. »-»...—----------- »..-....... »....»...».»..» __.. . ».».»..................2
VacuumAssisted....».._...»...». ........ _.................................... ........................»».».__.»._»..................5
(d)
>>lIudge EUtAatbn............ »... _......................................................»..».»............ __..........................
(0)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) ........ _... .......... ».. ._ ..........»..»»_ ...» .................5
(1)
Sludge Thickener (gravity)..........................................................»..........»..........»....-..._-.....................5
(g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit [rot applicabie to a unk rased as(391))...................... »...».»..»»-----------------------
E
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (including pas storage) ....... _......... _........ ........ ».._»....... _.»»... ........... _................... 2
(1)
Sludge (biding Tank - Aerated .......... ............. »............. »...».... ...................... »»......... .........................
Nonasrwod................................. ».............................................................. »..........................................
2
11)
Sludge etoineratw (rot including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................1
0
(k)
Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, or Filter Pro" or other similar dowaterinp dwvices..________._______....._...........1
0
(a)
RESIDUALS UTLIZATIOWDtSPOSAL (nctuding inchsnoud ash)
(a)
Lag oons ............... »................................................................................»...............................................2
(b)
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the rand application permit
orland it permit ......... . ........................... .............. »............ »».... »...........................................................
2
(c)
Dedicated Landfill(burial) by the partniltwe of the wastewater Vwmenr taeYky..._..».».._.._._.._..............._..5
(6)
OBE
(a)
Chlorination ....... ....»_»............................... .............».»»......_...»..»»....».........................................5
(b)
Dechiorirtation..................... .......... ......... .......................... ...... ».......... ....... ......................................
(c)
Ozone....».»....». ..........»...»»....».._.» ._.».._._„...»._». _.».._......»»».... .......................................
5
(d)
Radiation......_.................................»»........_.»........... ................ .».... _... ..........................................
(10)
CHEMICAL ADOrT104 SYSTEM(S) (ses definition ?ft. 9) (rot applicable to chemical additions rated as kern (9)0).
(6Ha)(xi).
(6)(a). ($Xb). (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a). (g)(b) or (o)(c) 6 points wash:
Lint....».....»..»...»..»....»_..»_»..»........
»......
»............................5
» ......... ._.._»» .. »...._..»»...»»»_ . __ »..»__»»........... _».................5
(11)
WSCELLANE0.5R�ITS/PF�
(a)
LCES;SES
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Mideriak Including wastes from mining
"rations containing nMrogen or phosphorus compounds In amountS sWk4 tly greater than is common
for domestic wastewater........................................».......».....».»...._.........»............... ».»..................... A
(b)
Efficient Flow Equalization (rot applicabis to storage be" which are Inlwanl in band appaation fryfrwms)- 2
(c)
(d)
Stage Discharge (not applicabis to storage basins hFrrers In land application
Pumps.......»........».» ... ..........
3
(.)
Stand -By Power Supply............». ». _... __.. »__ ....._ . _ »» ....» ...............
(1)
Thermal Polkltion Conroe Device .............................» » .. ».._ ...»......_......».»».». »..»...».....3
TOTAL
leasII.....................»....»........»....__....»......»............................_». 2a-so Points
Points
Cis N . _» ___ _ .»».» » »._._ . » __» » » _..»» _. as Up Points
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Fadatfes having a rating of one through four points, ancfusive, do not require a cartitied apotafor.
Facmias having an azhvwad sludge prows will be assigned a minimum classification of Chas IL
Facftes having vsalrnwrt prooesses for fine removal of metal or cyanide well be as4nod a mlrimum claesifi on of Chas II.
Faoakies having trsumen processes for the bbbpka! nrtwval of phosphorus we be a eigned a mi *Ywm classification of Clasls,Jll.
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AW4 DEFPNTK)M
The fosowrnp dofhh" ahaa apply throughout this SubehWer.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physlcallchemba! method for reducing soluble organic mm@KW from wastewater affluent; The column -type beds used In this
frethod was have a flow rue varying horn two to eight gallons per minute per square hoot and may be oMher upfbw or downfiow orbon beds. Carbon may or
fray not be regenerated on the wastewalor trWmen Phn sae;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In wfii all &oil& an maMtalrnd In suspension and by which biological oxidation or orpaNc matter Is reduced through artificially
atxelorued trarlstor of oxygen on a Bow -through bask;
(3) Aeration, A proom of bringing about Intend" contact between air or high pru►Ry oxygen In a Bquld by spraying, agkatfon or dMlusbnXU) Extended
Aenatlort An aolkuod sledge proowee uttRzInp a minimum hydrae& detertlon time of to hours.
(4) Agrfauluraly managed sta. Any saw on wtich a crap la produced, managed, and harvested (Crop Includes grasaes, gralrts. Woes, ow):
(5) Air Sirtpping. A prows by which the arironium Ion is first comenod to dksolvW wnmwNa (pH adivstmort) with the ammonia the+ released to the
att. mph" by #"ICW means; or other shear processes which roman petroleum products such • bomore, tohuens, and rybre;
(a) Carbon ftlsgerwatfort The rtpereration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extrarnsly Nph twmpermuns whrin rclame and oxldtza the
CarbW419 ua Stapo A stage Of wastaw'aller treatment designed to schlove Secondary' effitme b vta;
Certrl<ugs. A msclwlkal orilce In which wreraugal forte k used io wparats soads from kuft or to separate :golds of d ferant awry+:
(9) Chom AdMon Systems- The addcbn of cterrical(t) to wastewater u an applcatlon point for purposes of rrprovrlg goads removal, pH adjustment.
&&&Inky control, ota; tie capsbQky 10 experiment vft dlnenn chemicals and crorarl appbcatbn points to ac'ieve a "ffk newt *5 be considered one
system; the capabClty to add chemkai(s) to dual units *5 be rated as one system; capabalty to add a d»mical at a d4lerers appitculon points for dinwont
(punpmet; WE rnfu! n the rated as "P40- is fryawms;
t Chsmnial S The addhion of a dlwmlal compound such s ems. fart& Chloride, or a pofymor to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior a
Ills application 10 a dowatarhp dovioe;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of he" ponds or holding tanks for owlairvnwnl of wastewater corltainkV kwrganlc, non-toxk materials from sand. grovat.
Crushed stone or other similar "r-adiom Such syCxrr clue arty a maxlrnum of two points regardless of pumping tamfNes or try other appurtenances;
(12) Combinwd Ran -ova! of Carbo.vosows 900 and Nitrogenous Remnvsl by INMtzfbn• A single steps syctom required to ACHIve permR ertiwrt frnfts on BOD
and ammonia nkrogen wkNn V* Earns bioiogicW reactor,
(13) Dechiorhaiton The partial or ownplete reduction of rssiduaf chlorins In a liquid by arty chemical or physical proem.
(14) Donkrir"lon Process. The corrversion of rlkrala-narogen to nitrogen pas;

* (I) ' Post Aeration - cascade.............................:..............................................................................................._
diffusedor mechil l........................................................................................................2
...s
(n) Sand or Weed-M dia Fillers - low rate ----- _»_..._...._...._................................................................
2
highrate ...... ...... .»..................................................... 5
(o) Trettml art processes for Terra of metal or cyanide ...................... »...........................................................
treatrnertt processes for ramnval of toxic materials other than moral or anide...»_.»_.__.»_.__.__..._.__._.t 5
RATING () LASSIFICATION OF WATER POW TIN CONTROL SYSTEMS
(a) sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic) ...... _.... ._.__ ----------------
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X WDISPOSAL (including hchnU
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(d) liadiatbn..:.»_...................<..............»»........._......................................
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CHEMICAL ADDrTSJN SYSTEMS) (see definhbn No, e) [not apprkabis to chorrieal addCbrs ewd as hem ((3)U)•M— —
t�rn�-tt�r. r�roT-crr(sl.-trlisl-ta+TZof(�-brtstctrst�trs.elr.---------- ...
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�UFFACEClA6S1 al( lions containing nprogen or piwsphorus compounds In amounts akt+Mkartly .Haar t common
mestkwastewater............................t1EAAX....... »._....................... .a
(Chod, M „r&4b*W OWMko tt Flow Equalization (rot appticabb to ris(!SY ti in land aPP�lbn aryslems)__.2
1��7 $tape Discharge (not appiicade to storage reins " 4Ml�torr �r s2-r _._ s-)
Pumps.... . .............._.»_... __. _____. _ . _ .._ .....__...._._._ . _.4
z. Stand- Power supply..._........._............�,_....�••__.__......._...__..._.......»........».......
3
a1d1 or noI ....... ..... __........__ _ ___..»__. ,.
4 __sand flyers
6—graiM trapfttrowor CLASSM'T —pumps
6 tlt�/MritK __ i sand filers _ 6.25 Pofrtts
?_Val 1T t.Av1d P tiA! ��' ._� tSjM& rASkj htrQP" Points
a`— r..ue �trat+f►..rF etnd dispe.eF: _•__ a,._ l as Points
a"�I..._— —Wup Points
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FacNies having a rasing of we though bur pokes. InclusM, do not mquks a GUMM . Pwll irry rffation d waslaarater
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FacmLiestffrir a ft fo W,a te• �ygR#k tl8lifi', 9Rf�t94+4M11a get wastewater to •sets• Of Mlles• components sha((
FacWtiesWfv14Qdrnell0&s8U9brW106-1 ma"odismRh an approprlate dual earti iutlon.
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h Aet�l of �lbris shall i�aTR�j d uhout tftla aubdt erg
tafubis organic materW from wastewater arnuent; The column* type beds used in this
ifrtethod w81 have a now rat varying from two to sight galbrs per rill per square Ill and my be either upfbw or dowrtlow oarbon beds. Carbon my or
Ill not = Mr Val
.�.r�.�.r. .r....— ..._- . non or dnuaonxsa) fzw+dsd
ralttyy �' elr aatlttatptgatttdrt
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(at.`1 sl M 105 � d»ila ftmkW Maatrnerttt to
p,,�lig of a fumaa provide artremely high tertpetaturas athidt vt>IWfze are ottidlce the
titpw � � Irrterf deind tttlw sgeo ace o 1eCOndary' ffl R Ms:
j Cer,tii tlrtbdtdstie RwftididitottltWill .bettors iadeo�Ittr diirNadbn
P) Chemical addhion of dnmlcaf(al to wastewater at an appticitton porn► forpurposes d IrtprwVtg eo nmwaL pH . stntern,
afuArtRy •to lift rents ap
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�eT: abaty to add a dnmical at a d't(lora t apptkatbn points for dUlennt
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(is) Den1aloation Process. The ow ersbn of Krase•nrrogen to Mro"n on;

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. (G) Preacration..................................................2
(H) influent Flow Equalization........................................2
(1) Grease or Oil Separators -- Gravity ...................................
2
Mechanical.................................................3
Dissolved Air Flotation..........................................8
(n Prechlorination................................... ........5
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS/PROCESSES
(A) Septic Tank (see definition No. 43) ..................... , . = . .......
2 .
(B) Imhoff Tank.................................................5
- (C) Primary Clarifiers.............................................5
(D) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for
Inorganic Non -toxic Materials (sludge
handling facilities for water purification
plants, sand, gravel, stone, and other
mining operations except recreational
activities such as gem or gold mining) .................................
2
(5) SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS/PROCESSES
(A) Carbonaceous Stage
(i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System .............................
20
Diffused Air System ........................................
10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) .......................
Separate Sludge Reaeration.....................................
3
(ii) Trickling Filter - High Rate .....................................
7
StandardRate..............................................5
Packed Tower.............................................5
(iii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filter ....................
10
(iv) Aerated Lagoons ...........................................
10
(v) Rotating Biological Co:.tactors..................................
10
(vi) Sand Filters -intermittent biological .................................
2
recirculating biological........................................3
(vii) Stabilization Lagoons ........................................
(viii) Clarifier .............. .................... ............
L�5
(ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous
removal of BOD and nitrogenous removal by
nitrification (see definition No. 12) (Points for
this item have to be in addition to items
(5) (a) (i) through (5) (a) (viii), utilizing the
D
extended aeration process (see definition No. 3) ........................
utilizing other than '',e extended aeration process .. ......................
8
(x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD removal ...........................
5
(xi) Biological Culture ("Super Bugs") addition
to enchance organic compound removal ..............................
5
(B) Nitrogenous Stage
(i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System .............................
20
Diffused Air System ........................................
10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating, or rotor) ........................
8
Separate Sludge Reaeration.....................................
3
(ii) Trickling Filter - High Rate .....................................
7
Standard Rate..............................................5
Packed Tower.............................................5
(iii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filter ....................
10
(iv) Rotating Biological Contactors ..................................
10
(v) Sand Filter -intermittent biological .................................
2
Recirculating biological .........................................
3
(vi) Clarifier.................................................5
NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 08116193 Page 2

ZUM. (Miz-
• R : OK ADVANCED TREATMENT UNITS/PROCESSES
• bon'Bcds -........................................ 5
(C) . $t on
oregdnbfatibri'........................................... .
(p n feg6detati0if 1
jam} I' er TCarbon
)(tiO (Ssedefii, .......•••.'....... 5
aadditionsrated as ........... ,.. :.......... 15
I ° >u , •(i) ; (6) (b),• .. .........5 .
s h( s(� I� :::::::::::::::.:...: .........10.
(G) Io ......................... :::t.................
Trdateti'Effluenr (see- definition, No.•22b) ...................5
M..g
� dotiicrsinsilar ......................•s
on •4
(Am °�on 1°or Settlin�.Ponds for .........................5
ree °zeet{S � definition No. 26) ............. 20
(K) grus cmov
a Rs- men or ...................... 2
us°cnompoun s m amounts significantly ..........................5
( e on cb' b or domestic wastewaur 41
f w iron .2
(M) i b ee o s orage bisiris which are ................. 5
v o�is
e As }pe �s_te , rate•.•..•.•.•.•.....•.•.•.•.•.........................22
( ige not a )P II`ca le to storage basins ............................5
e�in land li' do .................
dent proce�s�s �r ��� metal or cyanide •.
{L�j) S en c e sc� o'r ldmoval: orf toxic- materials
...................
(F) ....................................'
�,� Device .............. .... ,
(2) TOTAL POINTS. (A) Sluuge Digestion Tank -- Heated . • . • • • • • • •
Aerobic ....... • • • • ' ' CLASSIATION .. •
UnheatedFIC•.I
................................ 5
(B) Sludge Stabilization he 'cal or thermal) • • • S . 25 P. • .... • .. • . • • . • . • ... • • 2
(C) Sludge Drying Bed l vity.::....... 4iniS .................. .
Vacuum Assisted ..... • 26 : SQ Poi>}ts ... • 5
(D) Sludge Elutriation as IY Points .. • .................5
(E) Sludge Conditioner ior thermal)- ..�. UP. pO • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5
Facilities av lv ckkii e l ioli'i��4h four points, inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Classifi n o er c I t'• ble grade operator ju-rsponsible Awge_ • • • • • • • • g
not app ica �e ofc�iaa�iJ 2
e G s i,u�izatio n(tpcl �s a% storage)
The foil g � T . d1 i$ lassification,• unless thq flQw is.of a significant quantity or. 5
the'techn gy uitflil inc;mpDex, to require consideration.by the•Coniissjan.wn.acase:byrcase•basis:
O' /w g ate S' e � ptfeghysical separation, pumps and disposal;
S is a � �t �
ter. stems consis g only of septic tanks, do;ilig apparatus, .pumps, sand filters,10
disinf >�nrs os i
r dntrifu a o Filter Press or other
1*00n. corlfiistin o preliminary treatment,. lagoons, pumps. ,disinfection, necessary 10
the ew M des s
g _ j E ar_ u l {$i�ir� if�f aerated ash) '
bos cl ys ms; ..... . ....... .
1 oursu�d e�n-ly of pumps, air -stripping, tarbon adsorption,
Fish f � issc
rator or
Water u�°�� �c$���pe
is or��a' fitment;
Seafo s I screening and disposal.. ................ ... .
S' le- 8� %E of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified
r� erm t r tv � nt�aret �r} flgspection by the Division, it is .found chat the system -is uat 5
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(9)
DISINFECTION
(A)
Chlorination ................................................
(B)
Dechlorination..........................................
(C)
Ozone....................................................5
(D)
Radiation...................................................5
(10)
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) (see definition No. 9)
jnot applicable to chemical additions rated as_.
Item (3) G), (5) (a) (xi), (6) (a), (6) (b),
(7) (b), (7) (e), (9) (a), (9) (b), or (9) (c))
5 points each:
C�i�S�C. �ied
(5List
............................................5
.............................................5
................a...........................5
(11)
MISCELLANEOUS UNITS/PROCESSES
(A)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for
Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes from
mining operations containing nitrogen or
phosphorous compounds in amounts significantly
greater than is common for domestic wastewater ........................... 4
(B)
Effluent Flow Equalization
(not applicable to storage basins which are
inherent in land application systems) ..................................
2
(C)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins
inherent in land application systems) ..................................
5
(D)
Pumps ....................................................
(E)
Stand -By Power Supply.........................................
(F)
Thermal Pollution Control Device ....................................
3
TOTAL POINTS
CLASSIFICATION
Class I ...........
5 - 25 Points
Class II ..........
26 - 50 Points
ass III ..........
51 - 65 Points
ass .........
66 - Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one through four points, inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Classification of all other facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible charge.
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or
the'technology is unusually complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis:
Oil/water Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps, sand filters,
disinfection and disposal;
Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary
Chemical treatment for algae or nutrient control, and discharge;
Closed -loop Recycle Systems;
Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption,
disinfection and disposal;
Fish farms with discharge to surface waters;
Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
Single-family discharging systems with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified
if permitted after July 1, 1993 or if upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not
NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 08116193 Page 4

Stte of North Carolina GS A 11)
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Managemen
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
/54 Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
�Mr. Richard L. French
County of Lincoln, North Carolina
115 West Main Street
{ Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Dear Mr. French:
February 1, 1996
N.C. DEPT. OF
ENVIRONMENT, HFAT-TH,
8? NATURAL RESOURCES,;
FEB g i� 1996
Uly,SlON Of ENVI30i MENTAL bIAMn MEN1
N!OORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Receipt of NPDES Permit Application
Permit No. NCO074012
Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
The Division acknowledges receipt of your NPDES permit application, Short Form A, and
your Sludge Management Plan, in triplicate, and a check (#423) for $250 received on January 30,
1996.
Your current permit is written as being issued to Lincoln County Utilities for a
facility located at Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. In your permit
renewal, the permitted facility will be changed to the East Lincoln County Water and Sewer
District and issued to the Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant as written on you
permit application.
Be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide
recommendations from the Regional Supervisor for this project prior to final action by the
Division.
I am by copy of this letter, requesting that our regional Office prepare a Staff Report
containing recommendations regarding this discharge. This application has been assigned
to me for review. If you have any questions, I can be contacted at (919)-733-5083,
extension 518.
Sincerely,
Mary L. Cabe
Environmental Engineer
cc: illt 1gianal Office/Water Quality Section (with attachments)
Permits & Engineering Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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N. C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
To be filed only by municipal wastewater discharges
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading the accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1. Name of organization responsible for facility East Lincoln County Water and Sewer District
2. Address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge:
A. Name Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
B. Mailing address:
1. Street ad 115 West Main Street
2. City. Lincolnton 3. CountyLinColn
4. state North Carolina 5. ZIP 28092
C. Location:
1. Street ad Lithe Egypt Road
2. City N/A 3. County Lincoln
4. State North Carolina
D. Telephone No. [phone]
Area
Code'
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility and to the best of your knowledge yo4jre
-
not required to obtain a discharge permit, proceed to item 3. Otherwise proceed directly to item 4.
3. If you meet the condition stated above, check here and supply the information asked for below. t.f-er compietirrtg
these items, please complete the date, title, and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviOMing r
office without completing the remainder of the form.
N/A A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste :o
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Street address
2. City
4. State
3. County
5. ZIP
4. 1 ype :t trcatmen:
A. None B. Primary C Intermediate
E. Advanced
5. Design flow (average daily) of facility 0.75 rrgd
6. Percent BOD removal (actual):
A. (]0-29.9 B. []30-64.9 C []65-84.9
E. F1 95 or more
7. Population served:
A. []1-199 B. E]200-499 C F1500-999
E. []5,000-9,999 F. n10,000 or more
8. Number of separate discharge points:
A. ®1 B. []2 C. []3 D. [-]4
D. ]Secondary
D. ®85-94.9
D. ®1,000-4,999
E. P5 F. []6

N/A
9. Description of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable).
Discharge pper
Flow, (million gallons per operating ay
Volume treated re
operating da
discha in (percent)
A. Average
.5
95-100
MaximumB.
2.0
95-100
10. If any waste water, treated or untreated, is discharged to places other than surface waters, check below as
applicable.
Waste water is
discharge to
Flow, mi
ion gallons per opera g ay)
0-0.0099
1
0.01-0.049
2
0.05-0.099
3
0.1-0.49-
4
5
1.0-4.9
61
5 or more
7
A. p well
13. Evaporation lagoon
C. Subsurface percolation
system
--- ___--- --
—
D. er, specify:
11. Is any slud a ultimately returned to a waterway?
A. n Yes B. ® No
12. a. Do you receive industrial waste?
1. Yes 2. ®No
If yes, enter approximate number of industrial dischargers into system N/A
13. Type of collection sewer system:
A. ®Separate sanitary
B. n Combined sanitary and storm
C. Both separate and combined sewer systems
14. Name of receiving water or waters Forney C re e k
15. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain one or more of the following
substances: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium, du omiurn, copper, lead, mercury,
nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols.
A. ® Yes B. FjNo
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief
such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Richard L. French
Printed name of Person Signing
County Manager
Title
/ - Z'/- y6
Date Application Signed
.1Grc411 d� �—l�
Signature of Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: An}, person who knowingly makes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained
under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies,
tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be o�rated or
maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall
beguilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed S10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by
both (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
years, or both, for a similar offense.)

SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
EAST LINCOLN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
The biosolids from the Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant are hauled to
the City of Lincolnton's Wastewater Treatment Plant. Then the City of
Lincolnton disposes of the biosolids, in accordance with its permit, by the land
application process.
The City closely monitors the biosolids to ensure that they conform to the
permitted requirements.

Pr State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B, Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary
Linda Diane Long, Regional Manager
1 � •
EDEHNFR
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
February 27, 1995
Mr. Richard French
Lincoln County Utilities
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County, NC
Dear Mr. French:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 was
issued on February 20, 1995 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular
importance are Pages 4-7.
Pages 4-7 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the
reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail
to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as
possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting
form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form.
It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the
original and one copy be submitted as required.
The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions,
general conditions and special conditions applicable to the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s).
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event
of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc.
Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
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facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $10,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties)
may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that
you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the
Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent
Order may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal
requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of
your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also
note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the
Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that
the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the
Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to
providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
DRG:s1

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
January 23, 1995
Mr. Richard French
Lincoln County Utilities
115 W. Main St.
Lincolnton, NC 28092
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ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
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JAN 24 1995
DIVISION OF ENVIRONKUTAL IIANAGEMENT
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Correction to Draft Permit
NPDES Permit #NC0074012
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. French:
A correction has been made to the draft permit sent to public notice on January 3, 1995. The change is that
the monitoring frequencies for total suspended residue, dissolved oxygen and conductivity at 0.75 MGD
have been corrected to 3/week as is standard for class III treatment facilities. The modified page is
enclosed. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Greg Nizich at 919-733-5083.
Sincerely, J
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc:
Central Files
Permit File
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A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on expansion above 0.076 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic Discharge Limitation: Monitoring RequirementE
Measurement Sample *Sample
Monthly Avo Weekly Avg. Daily Max Frequency Type Location
Flow 0.75 MGD Continuous Recording I or E
BOD, 5 day, 200C** 14.0 mg/I 21.0 mg/1 3/Week Composite E, I
Total Suspended Residue— 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 3/Week Composite E, I
NH3 as N 2.0 mg/I 3/Week Composite E
Dissolved Oxygen*** 3/Week Grab E, U, D
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml 3/Week Grab E,U,D
Total Residual Chlorine 25.0 µg/1'" 3/Week Grab E
Temperature Daily Grab E,U,D
Total Phosphorus Quarterly Composite E
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN) Quarterly Composite E
Conductivity 3/Week Grab U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken 3/weck during June, July, August and September and once per week during the remaining months of the year.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
removal).
*** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 3/week at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit No. NCO074012
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT N.C. DEPT. ()F
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH
PERMIT & NATURAL RE90URCES
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
POW OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Lincoln County Utilities `
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located atr�9
Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Little Egypt Road
Denver,,
Lincoln County 1"sS �o
to receiving waters designated as Forney Creek in the Catawba River Basin
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in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in i /
Parts I, II, and III hereof. % 7 gs
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 1996
Signed this day
A. Prest %ard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division o ironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0074012
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Lincoln County Utilities
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate the existing 0.076 MGD wastewater treatment facility located at Middle
Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Little Egypt Road, Denver, Lincoln County (See Part
III of this Permit), and
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of Environmental Management,
construct a 0.75 MGD wastewater treatment facility, and
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Forney
Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.076 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C"
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Avg Weekly Avg. Daily Max
0.076 MGD
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/1
5.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
•Sample
Frequency
Tvae
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
2/Week
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E,U,D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge, D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below the discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken once per week.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.076 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 200C**
Total Suspended Residue**
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge Limitation:
Monthly Avg Weekly Avg. Daily Max
0.076 MGD
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
21.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring
Requieme tf
Measurement
S mple
*Sample
Frequency
Type
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
2/Week
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E,U,D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken once per week.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on expansion above 0.076 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
K111 L
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C"
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
—Dissolved Oxygen'"
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge Limitation:
Monthly Avg Weekly Avg. Daily Max
0.75 MGD
14.0 mg/I 21.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
2.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
25.0 µg/I
Monitoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
•Sample
Frequency
Tvae
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
3/Week
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E, I
3/Week
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
3/Week
Grab
E,U,D
3/Week
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E,U,D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
7 Weekly
Grab
U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken 3/week during June, July, August and September and once per week during the remaining months of the year.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal).
*** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 3/week at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
u

A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on expansion above 0.076 MGD and lasting until expansion above 0.75 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C**
Total Suspended Residue**
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen***
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Avg Weekly Avg. Daily Max
0.75 MGD
28.0 mg/I 42.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
4.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
25.0 µg/I
Monitoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Frequency
T"e
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
3/Week
Composite
E, I
3/Week
Composite
E, I
3/Week
Composite
E
3/Week
Grab
E, U, D
3/Week
Grab
E,U,D
3/Week
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E,U,D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
3/Week
Grab
U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken 3/week during June, July, August and September and once per week during the remaining months of the year.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal).
*** The daily average dissolved effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

State of North Carolina,
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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February 20, 1995
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Mr. Richard French
115 W. Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092 v�iv�y ���'�'� &' ` / 0
Subject: Permit No. NCO074012
Lincoln County Utilities
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. French:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on October 12, 1994,
we are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant
to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a
written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, EA. addresses the requirements
to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental
permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Greg Nizich at telephone
number 919/733-5083.
OrJMT� Tied By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
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Permit No. NCO074012
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
r0mum
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Lincoln County Utilities
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Little Egypt Road
Denver
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as Forney Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective April 1, 1995
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 1996
Signed this day February 20, 1995
Original signed BY
Quid k Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0074012
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Lincoln County Utilities
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate the existing 0.076 MGD wastewater treatment facility located at Middle
Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Little Egypt Road, Denver, Lincoln County (See Part
III of this Permit), and
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of Environmental Management,
construct a 0.75 MGD wastewater treatment facility, and
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Forney
Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.076 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C**
Total Suspended Residue**
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge
Limitationt
Monitoring
RequirementE
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Monthly Av4
Weekly Avg. Daily Max
Frequency
Type
Location
0.076 MGD
Continuous
Recording
I or E
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
E, 1
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
E, 1
5.0 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
200.0 /100 ml
400.0 /100 ml
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
2/Week
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E,U,D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge, D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below the discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken once per week.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
removal).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expan sioni above 0.076 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C"
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Avg Weekly Avg. Daily Max
0.076 MGD
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
21.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring
Reu er tf
Measurement
S male
`Sample
Frequency
Type
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
2/Week
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E,U,D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken once per week.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on expansion above 0.076 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C**
Total Suspended Residue**
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen***
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge Limitation. -
Monthly Avg Weekly Avg.
0.75 MGD
14.0 mg/I 21.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/I
2.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Daily Max Frequency
Type
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
3/Week
Composite
E, I
3/Week
Composite
E, I
3/Week
Composite
E
3/Week
Grab
E, U, D
3/Week
Grab
E,U,D
25.0 µg/I 3/Week
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E,U,D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
3/Week
Grab
U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken 3/week during June, July, August and September and once per week during the remaining months of the year.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
removal).
*** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 3/week at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on expansion above 0.076 MGD and lasting until expansion above 0.75 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C"
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen"'
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Avg Weekly Avg. Daily Max
0.75 MGD
28.0 mg/1 42.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
4.0 mg/1
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
25.0 µg/I
Monitoring
Reauirementf
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Frequency
Type
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
3/Week
Composite
E, I
3/Week
Composite
E, I
3/Week
Composite
E
3/Week
Grab
E, U, D
3/Week
Grab
E,U,D
3/Week
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E,U,D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
3/Week
Grab
U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken 3/week during June, July, August and September and once per week during the remaining months of the year.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal).
*** The daily average dissolved effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/1.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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

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

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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of
the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
"Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A continuous flow measurement is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of-
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes, the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Mean
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
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c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action, for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed $125,000.
2. Duty to Mitig=
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures"
(Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Propert,Lghts
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists
for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
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If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Sinatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination,
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
13. Permit Modification Revocation and Rei s fiance or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permit
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, 11I, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A. Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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2. Proper Qperation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
G -•MOMMOMMORM-Ins
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to
the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the
absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b . Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
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periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
C. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The penmittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this
permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part H, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Pan 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee
shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices.
7. Power Failure
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power
failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of
inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurement
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedure
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tamjpering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or
by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a
person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
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8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and
other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including
notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application
process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.

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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part H.
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Re oD r'
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
:. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncoml liance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the
information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit.

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8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 3W of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Report
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

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

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

State of North Carol'.na
Department of Environment, • •
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Al � FE' �..h' F1
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary EITWP� <<��-�:='��'�=tz,ALTH,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director f3 N*I U' RAL RESOURCES
J414 31 1994
January 28, 1994OIYISIOfr IF [lN1111'Ni"ENTAI MANAGEMENT
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Richard French
115 W. Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Subject: Permit No. NCO074012
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. French:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on December 17,
1992, we are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection
agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a
written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, EA. addresses the requirements
to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental
permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Greg Nizich at
telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerpl ,
Original Slg�ied By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Mooresville Regional Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 2762E-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NCO074012
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL- RESOURCES
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TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE RRSOURC—
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In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Lincoln County Utilities
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Little Egypt Road
Denver
Lincoln County
to receiving waters designated as Forney Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective March 1, 1994
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 1996
Signed this day January 28, 1994
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Fe mit No. NC0074012
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Lincoln County Utilities
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate the existing wastewater treatment facility located at Middle Forney Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant, Little Egypt Road, Denver, Lincoln County (See Part III of this
Permit), and
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of Environmental Management,
construct additional facilities necessary to expand to a 0.50 MGD wastewater treatment facility,
and
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Forney
Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.050 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C"
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen
Feca; Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge Limitation:
Monthly Avg Weekly Avg.
0.076 MGD
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/1
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/1
5.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring
Regulrementf
Measurement
Sample
`Sample
Daily Max Freguencv
Lvpe
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
2/Week
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E,U,D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge, D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below the discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken once per week.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.050 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C"
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge Llmitation:
Monthly Avg Weekly Avg. Dally Max
0.076 MGD
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/I
21.0 mg/l
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring
Requirements
`Sample
Measurement
Freguencv
Sample
Tyq_e
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
2/Week
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E,U,D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken once per week.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on expansion above 0.250 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the pemuttee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C"
Total Suspended Residue—
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen —
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge Limitation. -
Monthly Avg Weekly Avg
0.500 MGD
19.0 mg/I 28.5 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
1.6 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring
Requirement:
Measurement
Sample
•Sample
Daily Max Freauencv
IX"
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
28.0 µg/I 2/Week
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E,U,D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken once per week.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal).
*** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NCO074012
During the period beginning on expansion above 0.250 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the pemuttee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristic
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 200C**
Total Suspended Residue"
NH3 asN
Dissolved Oxygen
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Phosphorus
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Conductivity
Discharge Limitation. -
Monthly Ava Weekly Avg. Daily Max
0.500 IVGD
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
4.7 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
28.0 µg/I
Monitoring
RequlrementE
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Freauencv
is-"
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
2/Week
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E,U,D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, 50 ft. above discharge. D - Downstream, 1.0 mile below discharge.
Stream samples shall be taken once per week.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

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

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

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

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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
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Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Dav
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed S25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6A]
d . Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed $125,000.
2. Duj�� to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures"
(Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities; or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Propem, Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor an), infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists
for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
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9. Du!, to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination,
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
13. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the_permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to
the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the
absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
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periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b . Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this
permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee
shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power
failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of
inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or
by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a
person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
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8. Inspection and EnteX
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and
other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including
notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application
process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DINIR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty --four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has no been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the
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8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability off Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

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

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E. DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES
The Permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most
environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in
substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules,
regulations, or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the
Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by
the Division.

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

NPDES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION
PERMIT NO.: NCO074012
PERMITI'EE NAME: Lincoln County Utilities
FACILITY NAME: Middle Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Modification
Major
Pipe No.: 001
Design Capacity:
Minor _(
0.75 MGD
Domestic (% of Flow): 100
Industrial (% of Flow): 0 %
Comments:
WLA needed for 1.5 MGD also. Current permit has limits at 0.076 and
0.50 MGD.
RECEIVING STREAM: Fomey Creek
Class: C
Sub -Basin: 03-08-33
Reference USGS Quad: F14NE
County: Lincoln
(please attach)
Regional Office: Mooresville Regional Office
Previous Exp. Date: 7/31/96 Treatment Plant Class: 11
Classification changes within three miles:
None - Changes to WS-IV in Killian Creek - approx. 5 miles
downstream
Requested by: Greg Nizich� Date: 11/3/94
Prepared by: /u/. Date: z Y�
Reviewed b Date: �S
Modeler
Date Rec.
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l l
3
g 0 4 !o
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Drainage Area (mil ) 7,8 Avg. Streamflow (cf
7Q10 (cfs) o? & Winter 7Q10 (cfs) /, � 30Q2 (cfs) �• 7
Toxicity Limits: IWC % Acute/Chronic
Instream Monitoring:
Parameters �e
Upstream Y Locatio
Downstream Location °/-4— °4f��
Effluent
Characteristics
Summer
Winter
BOD5 (mg/1)
/
2-
NH3-N (mg/1)
Z
�(W If
D.O. (mg/1)
5
5
TSS (mg/1)
30
-70
F. Col. (/100 ml)
Zo d
Zo 0
pH (SU)
6-1
6 9
,?s
Comments:
�# NA'"TJmi otii
BMW at [MVIRINEh' ii KANA6ElM

Facility Name:
NPDES No.:
Type of Waste:
Facility Status:
Permit Status:
Receiving Stream:
Stream Classification:
Subbasin:
County:
Regional Office:
Requestor:
Date of Request:
Topo Quad:
FACT SHEET FOR WASTELOAD ALLOCATION
Request #
Lincoln Co -Middle Forney Creek WWTP
NCO074012
100% Domestic
Existing
Modification
Forney Creek
C
030833
804§.r- DEPT_ OF
9WIRONMENT. HEALTH,
R.- NATUIUL RESOURCES
DEC ' 2 1994
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGE HT
MOORESVILLE &E6LB& OFFICE
Lincoln �?
Stream Characteristic:
Mooresville �7
USGS #
Nizich
Date:
11/3/94
Drainage Area (mi2):
7.8
F14NE
Summer 7Q10 (cfs):
0.6
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
1.4
Average Flow (cfs):
9
30Q2 (cfs):
1.7
1WC (%):
Wasteload Allocation Summary
(approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.)
Facility requesting modification of existing NPDES permit to expand to 0.750 MGD. Expansion of-)
facility is recommended at limits of 14/2/5 (summer) and 28/4/5 (winter) for protection of instrearn T?
DO standard. BOD5 limits are assigned so that winter limit (28) will not exceed 2X the summer
limit (14). Actual summer/winter NH3 toxicity limits are 1.4 and 3.7 mg/l, respectively, however
current Division procedure dictates that limits lower than 2 and 4 mg/l, will not be given. No
toxicity limit required because municipality is <1 MGD, not considered a major.
00MR0is asked to Iplease r ivjvyt,06,
Special Schedule Requirements and additional comments from Reviewers:
Y�
Recommended t
Reviewed by
Instream Assessmen
Regional Supervisor
:11/21/94
3�
Permits & Engineering: v Date: 11'q
RETURN TO TECHNICAL SUPPORT BY: D EC G. 6 1994
7" Y�

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Existing Limits:
Wasteflow (MGD):
BOD5 (mg/1):
NH3N (mg/1):
DO (mg/1):
TSS (mg/1):
Fecal Col. (/100 ml):
pH (SU):
Residual Chlorine (µg/1)
Temperature (°C):
TP (mg/1):
TN (mg/1):
Wasteflow (MGD):
BOD5 (mg/1):
NH3N (mg/1):
DO (mg/1):
TSS (mg/1):
Fecal Col. (/100 nil):
pH (SU):
Residual Chlorine (µg/1):
Temperature (°C):
TP (mg/1):
TN (mg/1):
CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS
Monthly Average Ir"
Summ Winter
0 _? 0.0769 t+ibD hs
30 3o
M0111tor 5 21
monitor
J"(-�Y
30
30
��200
yoo
6-9
monitor
w,iS✓
monitoron.
monitor
monitor
moll ✓
Monthly Average
Summer
Winter
0.750
0.750
14
28
2
4
5
5
30
30
200
200
6-9
6-9
25
25
monitor monitor
monitor monitor
monitor monitor
Limits Changes Due To:
Change in 7Q10 data
Change in stream classification
Relocation of discharge
Change in wasteflow
Other (onsite toxicity study, interaction, etc.)
Instream data
New regulations/standards/procedures
New facility information
WQ or EL
WQ
WQ,AT
Fecal Coliform, NH3
(explanation of any modifications to past modeling analysis including new flows, rates, field data,
interacting discharges)
(See page 4 for miscellaneous and special conditions, if applicable)

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INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Upstream Location: 50 ft. upstream of discharge
Downstream Location: 1.0 mi. below the discharge
Parameters: Temperature,DO, fecal coliform, conductivity
Special instream monitoring locations or monitoring frequencies:
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION & SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Adr4uacy of Existing Treatment
Has the facility de nstrated the ability to meet the proposed new limits with existing treatment
facilities? Yes V No
If no, which parameters cannot be met?
Would a "phasing in" of the new limits be appropriate? Yes No
If yes, please provide a schedule (and basis for that schedule) with the regional
office recommendations:
If no, why not?
Wasteload sent to EPA? (Major) (Y or N)
(If yes, then attach schematic, toxics spreadsheet, copy of model, or, if not modeled, then old
assumptions that were made, and description of how it fits into basinwide plan)
Additional Information attached? (Y or N) If yes, explain with attachments.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Vivian H. Burke, Regional Manager
LT.WMA
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
February 2, 1994
Mr. Richard French
County of Lincoln
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO074012
Middle Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County, NC
Dear Mr. French:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 was
issued on January 28, 1994 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. of particular
importance are Pages 4-7.
Pages 4-7 set forth the effluent limitations
and rnot
ing
requirements for your discharge(s). discharge(s) must
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail
to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as
possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting
form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form.
It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the
original and one copy be submitted as required.
The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions,
general conditions and special conditions applicable to the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s).
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event
of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc.
Also addressee are i f yourequirements
treatment plan operator are operating wastewater treatment
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Mr. Richard French
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February 2, 1994
facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $10,000 per violation plus criminal penalties may
be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you
are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit,
you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent Order may be
necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal
requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of
your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also
note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the
Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that
the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously,
advise you of the importance of
Permit and contact this Office
you have any questions or need
providing any assistance.
Enclosure
DRG:s1
the purpose of this letter is to
your NPDES Permit. Please read the
at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
clarification. We look forward to
(7v
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor

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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No X
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Greg Nizich
Date: November 14, 1994
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Lincoln
Permit No. NC0074012
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County Utilities
115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
2. Date of Investigation: Last on -site investigation was
performed by Allen Hardy on January 14, 1993.
3. Report Prepared By: G. T. Chen
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: None. [phone]
5. Directions to Site: From the junction of Highway 73 and
Highway 16 in southeastern Lincoln County, travel west on
Highway 73 to Little Egypt Road (SR 1386). Turn left
(southeast) on SR 1386 and travel approximately 0.60 mile.
The treatment plant is on the left (north) side of SR 1386.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 26' 57" Longitude: 810 00' 39"
Attach a U.S.G.S. :nap extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: F 14 NE USGS Name: Lowesville, NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes X No If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site
appears to be adjacent to the flood plain with slopes
relatively flat.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 600 feet.

10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Forney Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08-33
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream was approximately
8-10 feet wide with a well defined channel. Significant
flow was observed during a previous on -site investigation
performed by Allen Hardy. Downstream users are unknown.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.75 MGD
(Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater
treatment facility? 0.500 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? 0.076 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years: None.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The
existing facility is a 76,000 GPD wastewater treatment
plant consisting of a 10,502 gallon flow equalization
tank, a 100,000 gallon aeration tank, a 19,173 gallon
clarifier, a 7,875 gallon aerated sludge holding tank,
dual 200 CFM blowers, a tablet chlorinator, a 2,648
gallon chlorine contact tank, and a flow measuring meter.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: The County of Lincoln requests a
flow increase from 0.50 MGD to 0.75 MGD. However, no
plans were submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management for review and approval.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
in development: approved:
should be required: not needed: X
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: No sludge
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disposal scheme has ever been developed, the County needs to
submit a sludge management program to the Division of
Environmental Management for approval.
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit No.:
Residuals Contractor:
Telephone No.:
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP:
RFRP:
Other:
c. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): Class II, see attached rating sheet.
4. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular
facilities, i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a
metal plating company would be 14, not 56.
Primary: 01 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 06000
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)?
N/A.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: None.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please
indicate) N/A.
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide
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regional perspective for each option evaluated. N/A.
Spray Irrigation:
Connection to Regional Sewer System:
Subsurface:
Other Disposal Options:
5. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
quality or groundwater? There are no known air quality,
groundwater and/or hazardous materials concerns.
6. Other Special Items: None.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The County of Lincoln requests its NPDES Discharge Permit (No.
NC0074012) be modified for a flow increase to 0.75 MGD. According
to Mr. Geoffrey L. Wolfe, ORC of the facility, the County is
planning to build a 0.75 MGD wastewater treatment plant to replace
the existing facility. No engineering proposals have yet been
submitted to the Division for review and approval.
It is recommended that the subject request be approved and a
modified permit with a new wasteload allocation be issued to the
applicant as requested.
Signatu
- Li 6&�
of Report Preparer
Water Quality R
In
Date
onal Supervisor
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P-P.-TING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility: `
Owner or Contact Person:
Mailing Address: _
County: ,J-/'��o/n G/� Telephone: Lr/L 9-3G� ,e4ll
Present Classification: New Facility Existing Facility
NPDES Per. No. NC00 o1z Nondisc. Per. No.WO Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by: , % tlll� Telephone: -160 Date: / 77
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORC: 67P % / of e Grade: a Tole ph Land App�S` 8Jq
Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation lication
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I (!), III N Total Points:1-T
--------- . in cz •Tcn r� nrrffrF0 nPMEN7..ai tires /�� �r1 Fr',R4 PART t]F
S MLFFACE CLASSIFICAMON
(check adl units that spoy)
1 eptic tanks
2. pump tanks
S siphon or pump-dMkV systems
4 sand fliers
s. 9nase trapArderoeptor
6 oit/wafor separators
-7 gravity subsurlace treatment and dtapoeal:
4. pressure subsurfaos tre mart and dYipasal
SPRAY FF03ATION CLASSF1CATCINI
(check
BM units that appiy)
1
preiimhwy treaMwrg (detinition no. 32 )
2.
110900M
S`_eptic
tanks
4.
Pump tanks
5—Pumps
is
8" filters
7
9rease trapAr4*roe1pt0r
g,
_oli/watw aeparadors
o
disinfection
10.
cMmical addition for rwtrient/algae control
11.
_—spray Irrigadion d wastewater
In addition to the above classifications. Pretreatment of Wastewater In a:cess of these components shall
be rated using the point rating system and will require an .sporator with an appropriate dual certification.
Wfl AP and apPCE,raiion of C irest uals or j..( oorbam ffied sots on a dn4naded site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACtLr7Y aAssmATM
The fo8owing aydems shalt be assigned a Class t dasslriddion, ypjp�-,- the lbw is Of si9 a rJriC-aM qmn tit Y or the tedv)OkW is unusually
ccmpiex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case-bycass basis: (Check I Apprvprwe)
1. OQ.'warer Separldor Systems consisting only d physical separation. pampa and disposal:
o K TankSand Fifer Systems ooftsicting only of septic tanks, dosing WP".us, pumps.sard ftkera, disWodion
--S+Pt
3. t„sgo it d di istir►9 only of Pr*I r% trsadmw t, lagoons, Pumps, drstnfedion, necessary chemiaal tnatrnsfx for
sagas or rwtrien[ oordroi, and &red dsdMarpe;
4, _Civsed400P ROCYds Systems; sision, disinfection
& _Groundwaier Remedunion Systems oortting only d dihrater seParalofs, pumps, afr str;pPing, carbon adsorb
a = �r stun ions with dice" to surface widem
7 _Water Plant SL4ge handring and back -wash water treadmartt.
S _Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal. 1hoQ after Jay 1,
9 _S'�ngb-fam4yr discharging system. with the ercepGon d Aofobic Tf"rne l Units, wIII edassir ffiI PwmlI1 nialned. Such
1993 or I upon inspection by the dlvlsion, I Is found thad the system Is not being edeq efy Opw
systems w9l be notir4d d the c{assiromlion or rodasslrkcation by the Cofnmession, in writing.

(1s) Etec noaagrsic Pror_ss ter nrvwing ionizes eats tt m ester ttvroug+ the uso of bn.waM lor+�d+.r+v. r++a has '
(1a) Filter Pr•aa. A process oprat" m Ch&r+insth' tar pentalty d*r"aMrWV Ski' eao.asive amourts d det•rp•n materials rhroupn
(17) Foam Separation. The ptarvrd trothrtp a wraat•wter or waft•oraler enluant as a moans of removing
V a in roducabn of ale in tte torrr of fino buobias; oleo oaaed IOam fractionation;
(ti) Grk PArrtoval. The process of rWrcvrtg 94 and otter heavy me eral matter from wastewaer;
(14) kTrOM Tank- A deep two story wailewraw tan* coreisung of an upQr eeeimenation chemper and a bw.r nwctpe aD++tiar dnamp.r.
Ro) VWrtxrenied Flow btasur•rrw[. A device wh dt rd"Im and moords rate a flow;
R1) bn Exchange. A derca n: Amos" in chid+ lore frsxn nee diff•r„rt r-oiacuiSs an exchanp•C.
a2) Lard +ppasposal A treat sludge Cb poaaf method y Witidt wet sludge may be applied ro Iand *tier y Sprayhg on tie atrAaoe or by subsurtaa in)•clbn
Sol ' Disposal- desuibed In (11) of Mt1s Rule);
la, oalo plows); that hep rocs. for ry9K d sludge ton d waebwaurprso a toed aroa as +
p) Treated Bfk+ert. The pnxeu d .prayr+g trssteC wraa•wrtar onto a lend area « setter trtetrrode d atppi;c+
"sans Cr Anal diepo•ai or swatmen; Deck , roWWV drum fitter operating under gravity rordan ioas a poisha ng melted for removing
�) Ikfic,osasen A bw speed, oorvtinuously
suspended voids from Sliluen; nitrogen armor" and organic rtarogen) to oxicized rtrogen (usuary mints);
R4) Plytication Pmceaa_ The biocternical oor*Arsbn d urtoxi�edosvr( u d corr•nv+p armmonia nkrogen to nitrate nitropen:
RS) Wrogerbus Stage A separate 9tap• a wutewrt•r treatrrert d•agned for the am Olioctfic P rllc p red to snhanc• ktxury uptake of phosphorus
CM) Pfvosphoe Removal, Brobgical. The removal a PrwsPhorus tronr wastewst« y an Ozk/aleoxic proaca desip
07) Polishing 11 hddrtp pond bowing oemndary treatment With auffkfert cmerxbn tire• to blow senang d linty Suspended "cods;
Ri) Pot Aaratbn Aeration following cornantio nsJ secondary trstrwrs ones to rwsaw ariwn D.O. or la any other &j. purpose;
moans of }bw1 down a
R% Post Aeratior>_ (Caarado) A p�shni;a method by which dsadved oxygen le added so the ettlu•n y a rorvrtschan+cai, glee y rep
feria, d slept a weirs: The now occuring racy " the asps or veers moves n a tairy thin layer and the Operation d the cascade rsgtarres no operator
adjustment; thus, Zero points are assigned even though this le an rd+roaoe�ss loaf utiftes bbobgisca1�ivityy d �+k Permit;
h' using powdered or
p0) Powdered so GranuW Aahsted Carbon Feed. A biophysical
W actIvsted owban; Virgin w rog•nermed carbon is feed oo ttrolled into the eyttem;
(31 Prseara kwL A tank aonarucsed to provide amnion prior so pir++7 tra'Stmem: for aubspuent rttajor operators:
(32) Pr*Wrw%uy Unpa. Uhl operations in the the U"Meprocess, such an Screening and Commbn
rxtl, VW prepare liquor
(33) rtdua6aJ PMMMmert. rious to Sewers and
(s) Prs,trsaunert I", rtdustriaL The oonatbnrng d a waste at Ra Souro. baton discharge, S, to to Same body u sastewatr
"smart processes w b area a partial tsduaw in bad on the treun•rs process whir!' s apendeQ y
taatrera ptari bang rated: m to recall points
on ifs rating Sheol;
b) Pre-traatrrent Program, rdustrW • rare be a Stall or EPA roWftd progr+a rerTlfiVrtg aettleabie and suspended
(lid) Primary Clarifiers. The fine •aftting tanks trough srftict raaaonwat« it paved in a "Samara Works for to purpose
Solids and goo which is assoclated with the solids:
(M) Pumps- AJI ilium, on"ri and iin- t Pumps; devices emitting utrr beet or part+r►ta rays;
RivverseROarnoak A Vaume �M in hoayy r4Wd Nq� r prOmurttad through a mon brur torff*V nearly Pure b*A �S item
suspended eoadt; h in which waarwaier flows through tanka in wtvich a series of WlAfty .ubrerged crcul+r
(3i) RotsIkV Bbtogical Coraramors. A fixed bbbgical bowl process
au dams are routed;
�) Sand ors: lt Flltratbn d ertluen iabwrnp arsplk terra i+gOOre, ox sorts otterr trsstnent process h srhreh 1iXthe•r pbdeco(lose than n le
elpeaed of produa(a) IntarrrZort sddeL'wvd •lliurta: niydraukc bed'ng reus on these Men ors �ut•d i Rc h th added aaP+bw ef�cl• effkwt back
b) R•dr=1:Lr'g, blob 'Z l • the sarre type d sand filar as definad in Subparagraph ( ) (a) r
Vvwgh the Sand Baer, process a further tsducibn d suspended voids.
(/Sol Sand or MLxed-Nbds FM*rL tkA lloaded r wltn b"dktg ra by which nwh the ore 10 lives gp"Vd ^raps:
(a) low race — grSvioy, y At reM, tie ioa6vep rate we exceed thins gpmvd:
p) high rate — a pnswrs, hydrauficalry badsd flAw wJJI" loading raw to the love g" tang.; airy with the
(41) Secondary CWttisrz. A tank wtv& follows the. Dbbpcaf urn d trwrwt Plant and which has the pongee. a otrrtovinp sluoiges asaociatad
biological treatment units: whothe ac vgsd sludge is ttanalarrod b a tank and aenled before rotumrtg It (42) Separate Sludge R►aera ton. A par d the oontata atapgzatbn ptooess re
Is the COM&CI basin: the tank; eh1a11 not b• applicable for
(431 Septic Tank A aingiS-dory settling tank in which eatiied sludge is in cortaa wit the Wag a"
ibwrinp through
septic tarn* syyssui•mt seNlrvg single lartiq rssidanac havirvg rapacity a 2= gallons or isas wR .. discttug+ 10 a ntrtficstbn Reid;
sW Stodge Di�estbn The pro "is
by witch organic or vela ii. rttat.r and sludge is gaz1fied, iquolied. rtireeralbed or oorunned into men +tablet rgarrc ulster
ifvrwgh the 84" of I" organksrris, which reck:ds Berated NO% trek"; le cited y OneMeape and
(45) Sldge Drying Beds. An area MCnPrisirp natural or a VCW layers of porous mtrLls upon wrhrdt dfgeaed sewage dude afAuert;
evaporation; d oo+e�i�0 h which csrtaln conatltwrts ors mrnovee y scan hn wazhrnga Wkh blast "mien Of AM
(46) Sludge Eiutrfation A process Oax Of for the purpw of hsating baargs. chary engines Mc l ter ti sodd+ sk4ps may be
(4a Sludge
dGm Ug a Tank
( The p roc w a using u wA L gas rut crttalrng a apse
Fidding Tank (riled and eor OD rated). A tank d (La. for 6 dr ing b�)eM � be on y �.� a rW amovt d ay shrph b keep Ve
►Sot tre..h., and not necsi wtMrawn prior t a drying netted � b adif" sttabxzatfon a orgark matter. A nonaerated tank would drrpq In wad to
sledge trsstL but not rtecxssartq an "+bacon ihst Would be rsriu
deers "lodge prbr to d.wu.rVV and would to alb+ long perbdc ("even day; d vm andcdetention) wk'eole carhop odor dwooprOudgG oblialm;
to a aer4e Soh;
(44) Sludge incir,.raton A turnaCO d•si-»d io burn sludge fir' cos�siud�g.�l o�dorrowa�a d ppuirvoclbia�ty tLrd �nd+a Daftgork orpAism
(50) Sivaw SZa dtzsdion (Ch►nical or Tharrlal} A process
open; Thia may be der» by PH +d)usvT*mt. crarife doeing. ox y hest usatmont; and
i) Sludge Thicikaner. A type d rt
•edwn.ation tank in aMidn the sludge is parrrtttad b Settle and Qlkkan ttwvupt agkai
(52) Stablitzation Lagoon. A type d nix 4111bn lo?oon in whidn bbiogra; oxidation of organic matter is wFocied by mard
ural carder CO b the
e water from
air (rot a polishing ponM;
(43) Stand-by Power Suppq. On she a portable ebarkal gwwz*V s4t4fflast; (lbstabie Soda. WV nded solids and SOD
(54) Statk.ScrowiL A stationary Screen deaigrrd to MMVA solids, h luciiing nox+-bbdotprad+bi+ p+vtic-v+
Moxtion) from municipal and hduSrw wastewater treatmen amens n b pr4rw4y fa to purpcaS a orffluars pointing: A setiing hewn or a" or Coal tier
CK Tertiary Trsasnert. A trope d i .SMMO t bowing geaw dory
anipht be •npioytad for this purpo•S; for tits harder d heat from a ifuid flowing In tuba a aro0w fluid OVISkIe the foist, Or Vice snare"
PC Thermal PoUlon Canjrol Device. A device prwftgrtp
Sr oCw means al rsgutating ipufd brtperSturs; and hsal to added for a protracted period d AMe b IrprovS ftt doweertbay d S by the
gM r and Sludge Condtioner. A oondalorrrg VOC by
aokrbttzfrtg and hydraulbing of the Smile; aril Mors N updated skrdpe tom; nu "hide after dadarge and upon •r)x++n, repr WN tMdatbn
08) Toxic 64"AWL Tics+ issue or oort Aratbrt d wale. r�+ding Qks'asetxunrvg eW
n tfvov food deak's, Worst caua oisatlL disease, beteBvierel
ox aaairveata ion into arty arW a►t` ale ftrom the erwir9nnert w rvd+vsc* b7 rb•stb detonng", in such organisms or thdr
aprormabiiea, tatter. genetic rtxrtttiora pnYsu+o9ical tnatfunajonv (hcivarQ malurttbrva in nprvdudfon) or picyslcat
dsGrrrairg Toxic rtu.'sts Yndud•, y way d eraraicn and tot WIdbm lead. cadmluM throw"-% Mercury, ranadurtt artferlc. a r>�r?t« �e
�OhiCB1~ pohyd.forSrst•4 t�'1«p1a
PC(it; and rsdlbro6lp V trichior�:Oh rs (DDT). and airy Other rtuteAals than here ox tray
Mt p rooks; . tnatrnert urn ovalgi ng d a mst•ral W&, a" broken stone or rod over article wastsw&W Yi 6Qrbvted; A fvi� rate tricking
(bpi Trickling FBer. A bbk9kal r acre. A low rare trSC!<ikng Riser k Orr nrrhiCh Y d+U;-ed b cp• t• st err b tour mpd per Bus:
ter is or* *hick opera, st bstvr•en t0 and 30 mpd pe
Rp) Trick" Flier (Packed Tc first). A plug flow of pera;ion h Sr!nict', vas;swxor floors down h vuatrst:4e term d r CF a sm.*M M.&Y be
rzoel: is rernvred corthk:a?y bj t"r aCtk• bbfo� !iced growth In sad+ won;* c layer. TNa Mot Mq Pr�°s red prior to d'asposat
eCar-i ,d to produce a rhlr.•d uosrt; t0 rempys excess water from oilier dunee
dunned or t7udg.
(41 VaMan Mor. Certlrihugvs. or Mar Pr s DVA:es srN an 6rs4-ed
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.............A
(2) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT W gPd ( aPP o d Rom
cycle systems(uee OaCrnkion No. 11 and tadkl+s co+satry my
crater purification piaRc, totaty cbsod
(a)(d) W horns (s)(d) and 01)(0)) »......................1
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20.001 - 60 000.....___.... _..__ _»»....»..............».... _ ._-......._.._-_.................
$0.001 100.000...... ^ _.. .»..» _............_._.....
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100,001 - 260,000...... ------- ..-........ __ _ ._ .. . ». _.__. .._
2W'001 5".000..... ................ _..__......._......-. ».._. _. .. ,
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1.000.001 - 2.000.000................... ....._............................................................
rate Ipoint add►bnal for each 200.000 Wd c� tiP 1D a ntaxVmum of
.._._.__....3
2.0p0.001 (and up)
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(2j pftA11AW RY UNrTS/PROCESS ..................
(a) am Screens ...... _...._... ..._...
or
(b) µecharkal Screens. Static Screens or comminuting Devices ..._._._._...._.--.••-.-•-•-..:-
............... _...... _..............
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or_................................2
(d) ►Aechankal or AerWW fart Peruorral...-._._-_......................................»......_...........
(e) Fbw k#saauring Device ...... ............ »_...__...._.... »......_.........»._.»»._.
of..»...
kifTeRed Floor µefUreMnl...._..._................... ... »......-..
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hMusa Flow E4uakutbn....................._._................_.............»..._.............-............................
()Press rat ion...__
--_..._...._...
..............
----
(i) Grease W Oil SeparuoR GravMr.__ _ _ .._..._.._.
...................
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Mechanical......._ .. _.. »._....... ... _._.
pissryved Ak FbtaYlon..._._......»........._.»...._...
....................
I)) Pr.ehwrwtbn........... _........ __
(a) PRMAPYlREAT1+tBJ'rLWSPROCESSES _ ._ »_. _ ...................
_ _ _.
2
(a) sceptic Tank (see dolWtion No. Q).... ___.• _ _
_ _ ».._._..
(b) knhofl Tank ....._ _. »�_ »..._
..._....
.........
................----_-----------
tiro IatlatMs to aster
ponds_...__.
(c) Primary claffllof ....ting_w%j c Nor.tcak Wierlah (%Wdpe
(d) sorturn; or Sorting Taub for MrorpaR ra6iOra excap; reereaGional o0whes such as gem
ether mwurg oW
1*01 cation plants, sand. grave(, asors, and
.............2
orb Tng),,,�S ....»
(S) (a) Garbonacrousitliageratbn-Koh Purity Oxygen
DtRused Air System....-._. ............... _____.
Air System Ixod, }bating or
Separate SLVe
(}t) Trid ling Mon
fYgh Rats........
...............
standard.
_...........................0
PackedTow er.......... ....... __..................... ........... ....-......_.... »..»..
bbio c Iterated Mar or Aerated Bbbgbal FUlor __--- - -__._----»-.__.__.
nA) _. __.. . _..
....».... .......
hAerated Lagoons...... .._..__._....._»......» »..
(v) Rotating Biological CorttardloR.....--------
._.......__..._ 2
(VI) sand Fitters hterminant bbbg........._.......--»...._.._....
Rocrovialing Wologlcat. _ _ .» .. --...- .
(vt) stabl=atbn Lagoons._-.-___ _—» ._ —
_
(vti) Gtirller....................__. _ __». »._. _...
(R) Syoy stage system for oorrbhW carbonaceous removal d BC)D ar+d nitrooenous rertwval
Ism have to be In addkbn 10 Name
nirlf"Wn (see dellntlbn No. 12)(Po"s for tNs
(5)(a)p) through (SHa)(vill),
wMing the mended aeration prnaoss (see dr/rrttton No3a)-
trttlitno other than the extended aeration process
NutrSaR ad&,&s to orv*ancs 900
(_)
(al) dioicgkal Guture (Super Bugs')sdd►bn._____— -
(p) (rMroge"°usAeration - 11tageHigh party Oxygen Bum__ —»»10
Disused AY
MechaNcal Air System (heed. floating arotor)_.__--.--•--
$er,,iarzw Sludge
(N) Trlduk o Fli ter•Hgh Rato. -- --_ _ _
standard Rato..»»+-_.--••••-----
Packed Toner.._ _ . _ _ ._ _ _ —_—. — _
{s) abfpgcal Aerated Mor or Aerated BVobgkal Fiu�_
.10
_» - - .10
IV) Rotating Bbbgkal
iand Faer • herrntloR
v)
Rocrcutaiing bbiogicat _
• ____ _.- b
B TWTrAWORADYACMTFEATMENT11AT&PPMEMB�_
( )
(a) A,raud Carbon Saes -
athw carbon regeneraltion- ---
With carbon
(b) powdared or Granutar ACJrated cWb0n Feed
__ b
lrtthw carbon
tsth carbon rape yetiion
Process
t) Foam
(0) Ionrd�itptica�iiur d irstiod [Ntu.K (" ceeZon No.2220) (rot appika N ra
1---•
anti OLhM aJmtiar mining pperlttrora) by hrgh rate YittratfoR-_ __
-y » _3
^ -. w » .--
1(A)
�P} p promo' P4,70'rti by Bsoiogical Pro�ttus (Seedeown NC.li)
�) potkhkV Portia sAthovt a►ralbn
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arhh serztbn..___

(I) Post Aaratlon - wcads.............................................................................................................................
di............... ....—...»............................................_............................................5
(n) Sand or Weed-Modis Filters - bar rate....._».. ................. ............................................................... 2
•
highrats..............................................................I......5 •
(o) Trsatmen proosssss lot wmoval of festal or ryarids...................................................................................1 5
(p) treatment Processes for removal of toxic matertals Otter than metal or ryaNde...__......__. _.-•------._......15
(7) SLLI .1GE TW_AT1w*?-17
(a) Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic) .... __....... _...»_..»..._................_....._......._..............i 0
Aerabic_._r......_--_.... __-».-_._.__-_._-................ _......._.................................................................. S
Unhsated(arwrobic)................................. _.............. ....... ........... ................... ........... ......................... 3
(b) Sk+dge Slabutzation (chamical orthennal)............. _.._.........._.._......._....».»._.........................................
(c) Studgs Drying Beds • Oravhy............ __.--._.-___--_._.._._............................. _.... _.... __-......... ................ .5
VacuumAssisted.... .._......_........... ............................................. .........» _.... _—....»._.................5
(d) Sludge Eknfi&Wn.................. _....................... .............................. -_-.... _._...... ........ -_._.__.-_-.................
(•) Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) ........ _... _.........»._»._-_........... ....»._ ----•••• """" S
(1) Sludge Thickener (gravity)............................................................... -_.........._........... .._....._.......................
101 Msotied Air Flotation Link (not applicable to a unk rated as(7)(1))................ ..... _...... ..... ........................ 8
(h) Siudpe Gas Utilization (including gas storage) ....... -......... _._...... _......... -......... _........ _.........
_................
(I) Sludge Hoidkt0 Tank - Aerated .......................................... _..».... ...................... __................... -_............... .S -
Nonaortbad................................. _......................................................................................................
....
(11 Sludge info eraw (not including satiated carbonrepereration)...............................................................1 0
(k) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or other similar dewatering devices-•_____..__-_____-__ ............... t 0
(!) RESIDUALS UTiLIZATIOwDtSPOSAL (nduding incinerated ash)
(a) Lagoon ............................
........................................................................................................2
(b) Land APPI"tion (surface and sut»urlaa) (see definition 22a)
fir contracting to a land application operator w Iardrill operator who holds the land application Permit
wI" it p6mv....................................................................._.................................................................2
(c) Dedicated Landlill(burial) by the permhtes of tie wawswater ireatmen facithy..._....._.._.._._.._....._....._._..S
(9) DErfECTIOINI
(a) Chicidnation......_•-•_--.._..................... _.._._... .»_....» _.... _ _...._».......». »....................5
(b) Deehbrination..... ..._.......»._......»_...._......._....___---------- ---- ------- -------------- _...------------......5
_.....
(c) Ozone ....... _.».....»_.._.—.»---- ».----- »».__»_-------------------------------------5
(d) Radiation ..................... ................................................»....._......................................5
..........................
(/ 0) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( ase definhion No. 9) [rot apptkabis to dernical additions tared w Mm MU).
(6)(a)(xl). (6)(a). (6)(b). (7)(b). (7)(e). (94). (0)(b) or (0)(c) 6 Points each:
List»........ __ .... _. _... _. .... _....................
(� �) NSCEL ANEO LP473MADCESSF.S »
(a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or S•Ning Ponds for Organic or Toxic Matertals I iciuding wastes from mining
operation containing Mrogen or phosphorus compounds in amwums aigr' Nc4"y greater thank common
A
for oorrrestk .........................
wastewater ............. .._..............._......_.-_-__............... -..-_........ .... ....... ..
(b) E•ffkrera Flow Eq"a ration (rot applicable to storage basin which am hhwvrt in lard appkatbn rysems).._.2
Application terns
(c) Stage Discharpa (not spplicabl• to storage basins hteren in Fend app tys ).._.__—_—_.___._i ,
(d) few mpg ....... _........ .......�—.» — _._..»_.� ...._.»—...._......._ »»._.._...3
(0) Stand -By Power Supply............__......._._...._._._..._....»..._......_.__............_..._..._........._..............
(f ) Ttwmal Pollution Conrail DeYioe....... _..................... __.._..._..___......._._.__._.__.... _.............�
TOTALPOWS --- _._ _......_.___». __....__._......_._.... _
cisI.. _._... ». _ ..._ ..... .» . _ _._ _ ._L25 Pohtts
II. :._-_-» ................_.-...._--»-._.__.----- Points
_.. ................_.. �_._.. _. _..»_ » __ 61 65 Points
Wup Poins
-------------------------------------------------------------
FacRiss htv4ng a trailing of we through lour points. txiuslve, do not requlra a d»rlFled operator.
Fadfkiw hev V an adtiatad sludge process wo be assigned a Rkanwm cation or Close; tL r
Fadtkiet having trttalmertl proaesaes for the removal Of metal or cyanide wff be assigred a miNmum eia: ft1tbr+ of Cfes Ile
Facfts,6 having trsurrrn Processes for the blobglr of removal Or phosphorus will be aaalVvd a minimum dasslication of Clime 'I'-
- -----------------------------------------------
Tie Wowing definklons shall apply throughoul this Subchapter.
(1) Arxtiated Carbon Sods. A phlrskaVdemical method for fsducwv soluble organk malarial from wattewrater sMuen; The column-typ• We used in this
method will halve a flow rue varying from two to eight gallors per mtrurts Per squats food and may be ehhw upfcw Or dQwrnllow carbon beds. Carbon May or
may nor be regenerated on the wattsvruer ttaatmien PI" a";
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which at scuds are mek"ih.d in suspenabn We b7 urfich biobgkal oxidation « organic mans Is reduced ttvough artificially
6cc61ormed tiander of oxygen on a now -through basis: n in a by spraying, agWon w dtffusionXU) Ezwrtdw
(3) Aeratbn A p wwu a bringing aboul 1111"wor exact between at w high putty axyg. squid
Awatlon. An aedvatsd akfdg• Process utiutinp a f **rwm hydravuc detert ion tiro of 19 hours. Mass. ):
(4) Agrbueura�y tnvuged sea. Any aJt• on WN& a crop is produced, managed, and harvued (Croy linelvdas visa.+. (�rzif,<
(S) Strtphig. A proem by tttMidn the ammtonWm ion Is first oorxsrted to dtssofved artnrrioNa (pH adjust -Tort) wAlh the ammonia Lawn released to the
aur�ters by pilytical maarx; w ocher skTAW procewt which remove petroleum producta audit Ss bertzere, toluere, and rYWG;
p) Carbon Regeretatior► Tie reger-eration Of ucharated Wt`04n by fhs use of a furnace to Provide "VeMly high temperatures wrhkln a and oxidize the
absorbed rnpurrrls:
m Cwb",::s," Stage. A stage of wiitewaw fraarnerg desig.ed to arcleve NacondarY t 1144d ftir+ta: d dCt.rart dens�s;
p) Centrifuge. A m ctwical 04006 h Which oenittugal tonne Is ut.d to arazis solids from Aquids or n separate liquids (9) Chemical Adimon Systerw Ti* ad&icin of eamim)(a) to wastewater S an applcation post for purposes dprovlrQ 4rsowaffdr rvmal PH dlva:ner,t,
pKft rowl *9 be
110d One
alkalinhy cortrof etc.; taw U"blthy lo ax;*drwt with crersnt ewnkak w'd d"srwt AvOcationP rus tdwnkal tl a �, apprka:on points or dih•r•rt
System; the capabMty to add chwm;Ca1(s) to dual urn+ts wrff be rated u one rota n; oapabllty to
purposat wA ro" in the s�tCems be4ip rated u cagarata systems;
(t(1) Ctemt�l SIudQ• ca ring. TTe a 5d%i n pf a demkal compound such as 11rna, fem(c cNorlds, 01 a pOijmM 10 wSt sivdga to oos'ascs the mass prior tD
Gaya appr"5on to a do►ruarkV drAcis;
(11) Cicsed Crci• Systems. Use of hotdlrg ponds or holding tanks for corralrvrrertl W wutawater corraintng lnorgaNc nor}toxk mutertab from sand. gravel
M&%sd story or diner fire ar oporzihorrc Such sere sAalh carry a mullwm of NYO points rogardleu of pumping facnias or arty other aPPunenanwa;
(12) Combined Removal of Carborta�eous 8O0 and Nitrogenous RitmovaI by N1Lrflkafb� A sirgte carve system mqulrwd to &cmave permit affluert rmhs on BOD
and amrronta ntirogan wKNn to samw blclogicaf r*MW.,
112) DecNorfnation, The pamtal w d—941..e mducQl.�n V rwtti&&I cNortns in a %vid by arty d1•rical w Physical Prows:
14) Denhr7'rcwion Process. The oorrre:sbn of rArus-nerogsn to nftrog•n lass:

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FS7tatef North Carolina�ment of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
4(s A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
C�
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` Mr. Richard French
Lincoln County Utilities
115 W. Main St.
Lincolnton, NC 28092
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Dear Mr. French:
November 3, 1994
116ce ' d //- 9 -�q 6137C
r��' l2ern �a
IMVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
& NATURAL RESOURCES
NOV 4 199d
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT_
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Permit Modification
NPDES Permit NCO074012
Forney Creek WWTP
Lincoln County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on 10/12/94:
• NPDES Permit Application
• Application Processing Fee of $400.00
• Request for flow increase to 0.75 MGD
If the application is not made complete by December, it will be returned to you and maybe resubmitted
when complete.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that the Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor prepare a staff
report and recommendations regarding this discharge. If you have any questions regarding this
application, please contact Mr. Greg Nizich at 919-733-5083, ext. 541.
Sincerely,
VDavid A. Goodrich, Supervisor
NPDES Permits Group
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Permit File
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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JJTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEMPpLr
FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
To be filed only by municipal wastewater dischargers
FOR APPLICATION NUMBER
AGENCY
USE DATE
YEAR MO. DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading the accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1. Name of organization responsible for facility East Lincoln County Witter and Sewer District
2. Address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge:
A. Name Forney Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
B. Mailing address:
1. Street address 115 West Main Street
2. City Li ncol nton 3. County Lincoln
4. State NC 5. ZIP 28092
C. Location:
1. Street Little Egypt Road
z. city
N/A 3. county Lincoln
4. State NC
D. Telephone No. [phone]
Area
Code
If all your waste is discharged into a publiclyowned waste treatment facility and
to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge permit,
proceed to item 3. Otherwise proceed directly to item 4.
3. If you meet the condition stated above, check here / / and supply the information
asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title, and
signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office without
completing the remainder of the form.
N/A A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City
5. State
4. County
6. ZIP
4. Type of treatment:
A. / /None B. / /Primary C. / /Intermediate D. / /Secondary E. /VAdvanced
5. Design flow (average daily) of facility 0.7 5mgd.
6. Percent BOD removal (actual):
A. / /0-29.9 B. / /30-64.9 C. / /65-84.9 D. /-) 85-94.9 E. / /95 or more
7. Population served:
A. / /1-199 B. / /200-499 C: / /500-999 D. /X1,000-4,999 E. / /5,000-9,999 F. / /10,000 or more
8. Number of separate discharge points:
A. /X1 B. / /2 C. / /3 D. / /4 E. / /5 F. / /6 or more

9. Description of waste water discharged to surface waters only
(check as applicable).
--- -- --- --
--- - - - - - -
- - --
- - - ----
----
operating day)
Volume treated before
Flow, MGD
(million
gallons
per
(percent)
discharging (p
Discharge per
__operatLng
day
—0_ 0.01-
0.05-
10
or
None 0.1- 35- 65- 95-
0.0099 0.049
0.099
1 0.ore
34.9 64.9 94.9 100
(8) 9) (LO) (11) (12)
(1) (2)
(3)
((7)
W)(6
A. Average
B. M
10. If any waste water, treated or untreated, is discharged to places other than
surface waters, check below as applicable_
- --
--- --- -'-- MCD ( illion al ons Der
N/A waste water is 0-0.0099
discharged to (1)
A. Deep well ---__.—__ _
B. Evaporation lagoon
C. Subsurface percolation sy stem
D. Other, specify:
Flow m
0.01-0.049 10.05-0.099 0.1-0.49
(2) (3) (4)
11. Is any sludge ultimately returned to a waterway?
A. / /Yes B. /X/No
12. a. Do you receive industrial waste?
/Yes 2. jNo
ratLn U14,
a i
0.5-0.99 1�(W
5 or more
(5) (7)
b. If yes, enter approximate number of industrial dischargers into system N/A
13. Type of collection sewer system:
A. /Separate sanitary
B. / /Combined sanitary and storm
C. / /Both separate and combined sewer systems
14. Name of receiving water or waters Forney Creek
15. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium,
cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols.
A. /X/Yes B. / /No
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that
to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is tfue, complete, and accurate.
Richard L. French
Printed Name of Person Signing
County Manager
Title
Date Application Si'I^D -
Signature of Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215 6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any
false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or
other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders
inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under
Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to
exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more
than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)