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North Carolina dertment of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory � Ddnaid R. van der Vaart
Governor
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June 10 2015
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Martin I,�ashua VP of Operations
Carolina Water Service, Inc. - North Carolina
PC) Box`240908
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit' NC"O06238 3
Queens Harbor W TP
13818 Queens Harbor Road, Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Ilashua:
The Division of Water Resources (the Division: or D WR) hereby issues the attached NPDES permit for
the subject facility. We issue this permit pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 143-21 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S".
Environmental Protection Agency;dated October 15, 2007, or as subsequently amended.
Changes for Renewal. The Division understands that you have made no significant changes in treatment
process during the last permit cycle. We have therefore made only minimal changes to your permit by
updating your facility description and site map. flowever, please note that electronic reporting of
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) is now required.
[m lemeatin le#wcrie Dischar e Moriitorin IectztselMRs) Please be advised that the Division
has implemented an electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) program,in accord with pending
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Permit NCO062383
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PER IT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER TINDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NEDES)
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 1 -' 1 .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,
Carolina Water Service, Inc. ©NC
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Queens Harbor Subdivision
13818 ue ns Harbor Load, Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba Diver (Lake Wylie) in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
I,11, 111 and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1, C 1 .
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight onJune 3 , 2020.
Signed this dayJune 10, 2015.
4 Vw,
x ay Zimmerman, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SI
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation a.
revoked. As of this -permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing tb
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge ftom thi�
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions include
+ bar screen
+ dual (2) aeration basins
+ dual (2) clarifiers
+ dual (2) chlorine contact basins
+ tablet chlorination and dechlorination
+ aerobic digester
+ effluent pump station
+ effluent flow measurement
these facilities locate in the Queens Harbor Subdivision, 13818 Queens Harbor Road, Charlotte,
Mecklenburg County, and
2. discharge from said treatment works via Outfall 001, at the location specified on the attached
map, into the Catawba River (Lake Wylie) [Stream Segment 11 -(t 23.5) a], a waterbody
currently classified WS-V; B within subbasin 03-08-34 [HUC: 02050101] of the Catawba River
Basin.
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PennitNCO062383
PAP.' I
A. (I.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[I5A NCAC 02I .0400 et seq.; 02I.0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this pertnit mid lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited, monitored
and reported I' by the Perm ttee as specified below.
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Flow 50050 0.150 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 2 50060 28 lig/L 2/Week Grab Effluent
Not 6,0 car > 9.0
pH 004t10 Standard Units Weekly Grab Effluent
Temperature (°C) 00010 Weekly Grab Effluent
BOO, 5-day, 201 C 00310 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent
Total Suspended Solids00530 30.0 mg/L 45.0mg/L Meekly Composite Effluent
N113 as N 00610 Weekly Composite Effluent
Fecal Coliform 31616 200/100 ml 400/100ml Weekly Grab Effluent
(geometric mean)
Total Nitrogen 00600 Quarterly Composite Effluent
(NO2+NO3+TI N) � y
Total Phosphorus 00665 Quarterly Composite I Effluent
Footnotes;
1. beginning no later than March. 1, 2016,270 days from the effective date of this permit, the
Permittee shall subunit discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC IOW 's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eD ) internet application [see Section A. (3.)].
2. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) - The Division shall consider compliant all effluent TRC values
reported below 50 gg/L. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and report all values
detected by North Carolina -certified test methods (including field certified), even `ifthese values fall
below 50 pg1L.
Condition.
This discharge shall contain of floating solids or foam.
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Permit NCO062383
A. (2) NUTRIENT CONDITION
[G.S. 143-215.3(a)(2)]; [G.S. 143-215�66]
The Division may modify, or revoke and reissue this Permit to include additional nutrient effluent
limitations if,
1. a1r,11111tallL IILLLIIUIIL Pit.) LJIVI II-I.A)HU1 LIVIIS U11NO III We 17CUCIVIlIg aream-
2. local action by the Peratittee does not sufficiently reducenutrient, loading; or
3. by further study, the Division determines the need for stricter nutrient control
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish a systern to receive such submittals, then Permittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following Sections within Part 11 of this
permit (Standard Conditions,for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
L Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)]
Beginning no later than March 1, 2016, 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the
Permittee shall submit discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic
Discharge Monitoring Report (cDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
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eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), Permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DENR / DWR / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files/ eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
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PermitNC0062383
Raleigh, :North Carolina 27699-1617
If a Permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship, or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have
broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may
be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1 2, 3)
or alternative forins approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements .must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60)'days prior to the date the
facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be
valid for helve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted
electronically to the Division unless the Permittee re -applies for and is granted a new telnpora -y
waiver by the Division:
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver` from. the NPDES electronic reporting'
requirements is found can the following web page.
htt Il ortal.ncdenr.or weblw /admir�/bo Ii uleclmr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the monthfollowing
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. SignatorySiggatory Reguirements [Supplements Section B 11, b and Supersedes
Section B. 11. d
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in fart
11, Section B. (11.)(a), or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part 11,
Section B. (11)(b). A person, not ati assigned position, must be delegated signatory authority for
eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system.. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
the fallowing web page:
htt :l/ ortal.ncdenr.or /wblw /adn�inlboliuledmr
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�TEMENTS OF
TY1 ED:
this document an
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122.411.
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NPDES Permit Standard Conditions
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PART 11
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 antended, 33 USC 125 1, ec
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 treatmentfiacility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period li�om midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this pen -nit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday througli the following Saturday.
Calendar �uarter
One of the following distinct periods- January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
C
�omositc �,Sarn �jc
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab sarnples 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
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 volmne: 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 tit the nine 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 sarnpling point. Flow
measurement between sarnple intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sarnple collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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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.
ment
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discliaraye
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represell
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the (lay. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
pqiiMaximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Dail y Sam lint~
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWR or "the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Fqcilit C losurc
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES pen -nit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
pennit 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.
GMb SamV le
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period offirne not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous s Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Dart 116 pursuant to Section 311-of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the `mini Darn time required far the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in;
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
daring that sampling period.
llonthl Avery �e concentration limit
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case or fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
pg it Issuitt ut ority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Average concentration limit
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Sc vcre Sroerty datnae
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent lose 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 i'ollutant::
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the 'CWA.
t. set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Pen 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 orprevetive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekl Avery ,c caoncentration limit
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
cofifonn or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Si et on . ''ener°al Conditions
1. L7cot to Gout l
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 permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.411.
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 30 7(a) of the
CWA for toxic: pollutants and with standards fir sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 40(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 USG 131 (d) and 40 CF
22.1(a)(2)]
c. The CWAprovides 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 pernift issued under section 40
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under seelion 40 (a)( ) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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.1 penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
dr. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122A 1 (a)(2)]
tions, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
lation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
- a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
)f violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
A
01, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
IM
ons. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)(2)]
in a permit issued trader section 402 of this Act. Ai
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum a
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 12.41(a)(3)]
2, Ditty to Mittate
Tile Pen-nittee 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)].
1 Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part ILCA), "Upsets'* (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part H.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-2153, 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.
4Oil and Hazardous SubslaqqLLiability
Nothing in this pennit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Pertnittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 ct seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Pen-nittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarilyi suspended.
5. Property Riubts
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 12141 (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 my work, in any navigable waters.
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Y 7. SeverabilAy
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this pennit, 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 aatfected thereby [NCGS 150 -23]._
I7�uiy to Provide info aatian
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any inhannat on which the
Permit Issuing Authority inay request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, o
terminating this permit or to determine compliance e with this permit. The Pertnittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
q: q to Rea 1Sly
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Peraraittee must apply for and obtain a new perartit [40 CFR 1 2At(b)].
10. Lxtairation of Permit
The eranittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date, in order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Penriiace shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The; Director shall not grant pennission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 1 2.21(d)] Any Permince that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have ai permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prier to expiration, will subject the Pennittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in 1 CGS 143- 15 6 and 33 I.1SC 1251 et. seq.
IL Si � atory I equirernents
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:
(t) 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 naaa ufacturing, 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 rather 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 focinnaents 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 [0 CFR 122.22]�
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the permit Issuing Authority shall b
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„
() 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 thaws be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing ,Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization- If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification, Any person signing a document, tinder paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.221. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CEwrIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I eer1ijj,, under penahy qf liny, that this docurnent and all attachinents were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with asystem designed to assure that quah�fied personnel jlropemy gather and
evaluate the iri/brination submitted Based on my inquit-
,y qfthe person or persons who nuuwq>e the system, or
those persons direedi� responsible.for gathering the iqtr)rinafion, the iri/brmation submitted is, Per the best of raft.,
be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. 'rhe filing of a request I
ermit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of pt
neornpliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (f)].
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 021­1 .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143,215. 1 et. al.
14. Annual Administeri ,, and Corrr fiance Monitodng,Fee Rquirenaerats
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H ,01 05(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the pennit.
Scrdrols
I Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCQ, of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
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a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operatorts) in Responsible Charge (Back-up OR.Cs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception, of no backup operator in responsible charge, is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORQ:
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following,
receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back -tip ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days ofvacancies its both CRC and Back-up CRC:" positions replacing or designating
t least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class 1 facility (or the; Back -tip ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment' system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
Comply with all, either conditions of 15A NCAC 08G 0204.
The ORC of each Class 11 111 and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the. ORC) must;
S� "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 OCR 0204.
2. Pro er C) e lion attad Ivlaintenance
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 Perrraittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate duality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the P rmittee to install and operate: backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of"the permit [40 C R 122.41(c)].
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 as
member of the Pe ittee's staff.
3 Need to Bait 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 CER 122.41(c)].
4 Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
aa. Bypass not exceeding limitations 40 CF [2 422.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee ` may allow any bypass to occur which sloes 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( )(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. if the Peraat ttee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten clays before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shalt submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
11. 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) These 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 Pennittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
() Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated` with the treatment facility.
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y approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
�rmincs that it will meet the three conditions listed above in paragraph c.
I (n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an i
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requirements of paragraph b. of
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permit and, unless otherwise specified, befibre the effluentjoins or is diluted by any other wastestrearn, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Pe it
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122A 10)].
2. ftpr�tin
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 monthfollowing the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the pen -nit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address.
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3, Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shalt be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability ofmeasurements 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
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the tree discharge rites throughout the range of#expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to unsure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director ct€ r shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring n 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 punip curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. TestProcedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 7 -3908 orhttp://portal,neden-r.org/web/wq/la,b/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the PMC regulations (published pursuant to NCG
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality eporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 U C 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136, or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other: test procedures have been
specified in this pen -nit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5: Penalties for Tamt rin
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tarnpers 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. Ifa
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person tinder this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $ 0,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4; years,
or bath [40 CFR 12141 �.
6. Records Retention'
Except for records of monitoring information required by this pen -nit related to the Pc ittee'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].
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nation [40 CFR 122.41]-
,act place, and time of sampling or measurements'.
,jal(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
analyses were performed;
.tal(s) who performed the analyses;
-al techniques or methods used; and
A such analyses.
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tall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
.sonable times, upon the Pert-nittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
:)r where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
r this permit; and
,ed by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
a violation of the perrint.
I Planned Ch .!�Iarmed Chagggs
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition, to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature, or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Pennittec's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such afteration, addition or change may justify the application of pen -nit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
pen -nit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Antici �ated Noncon �fiancg
The Pen-nittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the pentritted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122,41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61 . '17he Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215. 1, in
particular NCGS 143-215. 1 (b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the perant, or
a minor modification, to identify the new perarittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122,61 ] or state statute.
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5 Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (Sec Part 11.1).2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permitter monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 C>l R Part-136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or either appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twciz -four Flour e ort n
a. The Pe' aittee 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 Pern)ittee 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 t
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
C FR 122.41(1)(6)].
b, The Director tray waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports udder this section if'the oral
report has beenn received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at (800) n -7956, (800) 58-0368 or (91 ) 733.3300, "
T Other None omtaliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part 11. .5 and 6. of this permit at the
nine monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the infortnation listed in Part I I.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)]
. 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 penrift application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts, o
information [40 C"FR 122.41(t)(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 Burst
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 slag of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, duel to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures ofuntps, aerators, compressors; etc,
c. Any failure; of pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part I..2.c, of this pen -nit.
10. tt,.vaitahifity of letorts
Except for data determined to be confidential udder NCGS 14 -215. (a)(2) or Section 308 of the federal act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared its accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsificatigg_`of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
to
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a The Pennittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the pl t"s treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct t (AtQ permit or () the Pennittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-39 ], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment woror disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a perms issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified i f required by federal regulation.
c. issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Perrnittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine e the compliance of this NPDES pennitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. lean s zz istrar c is Ta]c Slhtncs
The Per ittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFf1 122.42):
a Fhat 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 pen -nit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 pg/L,);
(2) Two hundred micrograrns per liter (200 pg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitril , five; hundred micrograms per liter
(500 p ;/L) la 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl- ,6-dinitrophea ol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony-,
()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 toxic pollutant which is not limited in the pen -nit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (00 pg/L,),
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/t) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant is the permit application.
Section D.E+a ilit sure airs cuts
The Peffirittee must notify the Division at least'0 clays prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State.' This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part 11 of this permit, thet'ollowing definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Qischajge or Industrial iJsc r
L- v a.'t tvrw..k I f "AA MI "II u t 'r_v I NJ," I I III
the Fennittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or n
permit. [I 5A NCACO2H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (P0TW )
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local govemnier
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamatio
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [I 5A NCAC 021-1.0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatntent, works and that, [15A NC AC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
I . Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contribrucs process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia-, or
1 Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 40547 1; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or tion-discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Pen-nittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs I or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POM's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403,3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User,
Section B.
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All Pf TWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 1 2.4 (b)]
1 Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport., which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2 Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the duality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C.�rici i C r► al of i'inlltxtari fret 1. tcic� is lie .
1 Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit, Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be; present in the:Permittee's discharge. At such tinne as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specifyeffluet t
limitations for any or all of such either pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water duality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass 'Fhrough or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 0211 .helot? and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Pertnittee'shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste: treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreanis with a closed cup flashpoint of less din 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage age to the POTW, but in no case discharges with PH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) releasedin a .Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Beat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity to the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C ( l 4°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum`oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
() Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Per ittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the Po,rw, including sling loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittec's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Pentrittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permince became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided. within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times'; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,'
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the numicipal system.
4. The Pertniftee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
ent"-i-rif- l"t-al lirnitc lip"'t mnntun-mt-nt nrnotioi-c nrid nnrratixu, rpniwirornt-ntcA Pritir in 5teor-ntina xxtfAQtP%xrntPr frrvm
ElEammm
�) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 4C
3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NC.AC 02H .0900, at
all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the
t of this permit. [40 CFR 121440)(2)]
wing conditions and requirements, Terms not defined in Part 11 or Part IV
U1 .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1 Industrial Waste Survey IWS
The Permittee shall implement an I WS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection syst
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(1)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 0211.0905 [also 40 CFR 12
including identification of all Industrial Users, that may have an impact on the POTW and the charact
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial
meeting thei definition of SIL). Where the Pertnittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite PC
satellite service areas is administerea lay a separate Fermittee witti, an approved iretreatment rrogram. t tic
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.e. of this Part. f I 5A NCAC 02H 0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.91
3. Monitofinx Plan
The Permitter 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 bereported on the DMRs (as required by Parts ILL and ILE.5.). r t5A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16),.0906(1)(3) acid .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated IIWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.441. The Pennittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR, 403,5(c) and 15A NCAC 02R .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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Pat McCrory Donald van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
January 06, 2015
Martin Lashua
Carolina Water Services, Inc.
P) Box 2490
Charlotte, ITC 2224
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Permit NCO062383
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Lashua:
The NPD S Unit received your permit renewal application on December 30, 2014. A member of the
NPDE S 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 hermit approximately 30-45 clays
before your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional, questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Joe
Cor oron (919) 80 -6394
Sincerely,
Tr.
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: (central Files
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N, Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone]Fax:[phone] /Gusto rServim 1-877-623-6748
Internet:. VM.ncwater.oM
An Equal OpportualWAtfrrmative Action Employer

Utilities, Inc.*
December 18, 2014
Ms. Wren Thedford
NC DENR
Division of Water Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-11
Re: Queens Harbor WIMP
NPDES NCO 6238
Renewal Request
Dear Ms. Thedford,
Please find enclosed Application and attachments and consider this letter as our official request to renew the N DE
permit for the facility referenced above.
If you should have any questions or need any additional information, Tease do not hesitate to call me at 704-31 -
0517 or by email at [e-mail].
Thank you in advance for your attention.
Since ,
l
Martin Lashua
Vice President of Operations
DEC
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aUft,lnc,mWany Car lira Dilater Service, Inc. of North Carolina
P, , Box 240908 0 Charlotte, NC 28224 0 P: 744- 5-7990 # P: 704-525-817
5701 Westpark Dr;, Suite 101 Charlotte, NC 28217 ` ,uiwate ,coru

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P ES APPLICATION - FORM
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 1000/0 domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to
N. C. NR / Division of Water Resources / NPDES Program
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Np Es Permit ca►s2�i
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field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type*.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina
Facility Name Queens .Harbor - WWTP
Mailing Address P.O. Box 24090
City Charlotte
Mate / Zip Cade NC, 28224'
Telephone Number (704) 19-0517
Fax Number(704)525-8`174
-mail Address [e-mail]
2, Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above Q
Street .Address or State Road 13818 (queens Harbor Rd
City Charlotte
State / Zip Code NC, 2878
County Mecklenburg
. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Sane of above
Mailing Address
City
State /:Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
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IIE a APPLICATION - FORM
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 1 00/0 domestic wastewaters <1.0 MG
4. Description of wastewaters
Facilit neratin Waste ater(check all that apply):
Industrial Number of Employees I (partial)
Commercial El Number of Employees
Residential Number of Homes 123
School ❑ Number of Students/Staff
Other El Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Queens harbor --- Subdivision
123 x 2.5 = 307.5 population
Number of persons served: 308
a. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) EJ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) QOI
Is the out all equipped with a diffuser? [l 'Yes No
7. Name of receiving stream(s)(NE) (NEw cx licants. Provide a map showing the exact location of each
outfall):
Catawba River (Fake Wylie)
S. Frequency of Discharge: ® Continuous E] Intermittent
If intermittent.
Days per week discharge occurs; Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, providede,;kgn removal for BOD, TS S, nitrogen and
phosphorus. ff the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
The .150MGD treatment facility consists of the following components-, Bar screen, dual
aeration basins, dual clarifiers, dual chlorine contact basins, Tablet chlorine disinfection,
Tablet de -chlorination, aerobic digester, effluent pump station, effluent flow
measurement.
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10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.15 MCiI
Annual Average daily flow 0.0216 MCU (fear the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.087 MCI? (fear the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
Yes Z No
12. Effluent Data
W APPLICANTS: Provide datafor the parameters listed. Fecal Cvl(forrn, Temperature and pit ,shall be grab
samples, for all other parameters 4-hour composite sampling shall be used. if rnore than one analysis is reported,:
report daily maximum and monthly average, f f only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximurn.
RENEWAL PLJ S Provide the highest s nrgte reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average over
the past 3onths for parameters currer;t1in our er it. Mark other ar aeters "NIA''.
P a ete Uailq Monthly Units of
M im .fivers a Meal a ent
Biochemical O y en Demand (SCJEfs) .5 7 h Mg/1
Fecal Coliform, 2400 3.7 # 100/ml
Total Suspended Solids 21.1 4.f M /l
Temperature (Summer) 27.0 23.7 Celsius
Temperature, (Winter) 19.0 15.3 Celsius
PH 8.42 7.23 Units
13, List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type Permit Number
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NE PS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) _ Ocean Dumping (MPRS )
NPDES Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSI? (CAA) Other - Collections W( CSD0397
Non -attainment program (C
4. APPLICANT CERT IC.E TIQN
certify that I am familiar th the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Martin Lasuta. Vice President of 0ioerations
Printed narne of Person Signing Title.
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Signature of 111rfrlieani: Efate
North Carolina General Statute 14-215. (b)(2) states, Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document fifes or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of_a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U,S,C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years„ or both, for a similar offense.)
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RICDENOR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H Sullins
Governor Director Dee Freernsn
Secretary
June 30, 2010
Martin Lashua, Regional Director
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC
PO Box 2409013
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit
Permit No. NCO062383
Queens Harbor WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Lashua:
In accordance with the application for discharge permit received, the Division is forwarding herewith the subject NPDES
permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 1, 2007 (or as subsequently
amended).
This final permit authorizes Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC to discharge domestic wastewater from the Queens Harbor
WWTP to waters designated as the Catawba River (Lake Wylie), a class WS-V B water in the Catawba River Basin. This permit
includes discharge limitations/or monitoring for flow, BOD5, total suspended solids, ammonia nitrogen, fecal coliform, total residual
chlorine, temperature, Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus and pH.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have:
the right to an adjudicatory heating 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 a demand is made, this permit
shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. The Division may require modification revocation and reissuance of the
permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water
Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local
governmental permits may be required. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Bolo Guerra at
telephone number [phone] or by email at bob.cluerra0mcdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
oleen H. Sullins
Its
Enclosure: PDES Permit NC062383
<cc: NPDES Unit
Aqua tc toxicology Unit- Susan M adowrs, susan.meadows nedenrr ov iecopy)
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Central files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 276W1617
Lacanon. 512 K Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] t FAx [phone] , Customer 8eMce:1-877-623-6748 One
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Permit NCO06 383
STATE OF NORTH C ROLI A
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 14-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of N .
is hereby authorized to discharge: wastewater from a facility locatedat the
Queens Harbor Subdivision
13818 Queens Harbor Drive
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River (Lake Wylie) in the Catawba River
Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts 1, 11, Ill and 'IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2010.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2015.
Signed this day June 30, 2010.
4Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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TENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is;
barge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the' Permittee as
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2Lonth
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. 1hese samples shad
be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Weee
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar claps. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"'
e Federal Water Pollution tion Control .Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as a ended,33 USC 1251,
seq.
Annual Ave ne
e arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case o
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
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The summation' of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
ass
e known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system,
is not a designed or established or operating ode for the facility.
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following distinct periods: January through March, , April through June, July through September, and
rough December.'
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n grabsamples, etc) on a case -by -case basis, Samples may be collect
plea may be obtained by the followingmethods:
stant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals'
cad of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of it
Motion, or�
.abletime/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a
L the titne intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passit
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals
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,or purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is ca
s of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises
for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic
collected during that period. (40 CFR 1212)
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daily discharge" during the calendar 'month.
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Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. 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 pare eter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Pa e(s)=
[2EQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
FICA
The united States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPD S permit. Completion of facility closure, will allow
this pen -nit to be rescinded.
Isometric 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 = L
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Individual samples of at least 100 rnl 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 instrearn
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Inatantaaeo s, flow m urement
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 (cork entratign limit
The arithmetic can of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric can of such discharges.
Rgrmt �t �Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Av, e conc�en' n �Iimi
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe propgrW-damaye
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Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes the 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.
—T2xic �Poll �nt.
Any pollutant listed as> toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
up-s-lut
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.
-Weeklv Ave rwe (concentration �`f)
The arithmetic eon 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 Condjd9-n_s
1Du to COM�l
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 Pernuttee 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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K The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any pernut 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) (22)]
c. The CWA 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 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 knowin ,gly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to crinunal
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 C17R 12141 (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) (27)]
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 maximurn amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class 11 violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1219
(g) (22) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty -tea ti ate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to miturnize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this pertnit vAth a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting an health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part 11. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part 11. C. 5) 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
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Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
L Ils
, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
A flazardmta-Suhs- race L�iaili �
ng in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Pertnittee is responsible for
quential, damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
rarily suspended.
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ssuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
live Privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
fringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41
s or - -or--Q-ff -sh-Qr-e Lan jLru coon
iermit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
es or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
rovisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
ermit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
ader of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCC-YS 15OB-23].
La-Prgyid s —Informatic
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shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority„ 'within a reasonable time, any information which the
Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modi4dng, revoking and reissuing, of
A';. e Ae ;f r t^ Aie tts rrrstt'M� T)^itt^Al 11 �Ic^ t- 4-
)-r and obtain a new permit- [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive ai
Rgquirements
res as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 3i Uk 1251 et. seq. -
d to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
;allows:
iorate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsiblc
f one or more manufacturing, production, or
iake management decisions which govern the
licit or implicit duty of making major capital
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to 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,
t 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 CF*R® 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 (1)) 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 122.2-1]. NO OTHER STATENIENTS OF CEWfIFICATION WTU BE
ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penally of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel property gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of My knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations,
12. Eermit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Pertnittee 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 CPR 12141
11 nation
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 pen -nit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1222 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 21-1.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. A
14. Annual Administer' and Cgmpj1iaaiiceMguitng Fee Reqwire m stirs
The Permi'ttee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 21 I.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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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
Pe tree 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:
)0, 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 11, 111 and IV facility must:
> Visit the facility as oftenas 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.
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systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Pe' `tree to
achieve comphance 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 ftilly 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 tQ lialt or Reduce not a Def e sm-
It shall not be a defense for a Petti-tittee 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 122A1
(c)]-
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a. Bypass not exceeding lirnitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
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The Permitteemay 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 (in) (3)]
Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a by-pass, it shall subtint 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
11. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
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,
(22) 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 ftiture system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility,
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
0) of this section.
5, CT sets
a. Effect of an upset (40 CFR 122,41 (n) (27)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based pernift effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that.
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part 11. E. 6. (b) of this permit.
(4) The Perrrdttee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 11. 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 back -wash, 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 pennit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the udlizanon/disposal of sludge may be
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reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. 'Me
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 Failurea
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.
sec 'can oni aria an coda
1. Renresentadyt.5ling
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
2. Rgpariin
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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 (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 iof 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 DENS. Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurenlants
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 -P-r-o-cs-d—ures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Pertnittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or Lit-tAILZLli--I-()-e-nr.stite.nc.ti,,Zlab Lcert.httii) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
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Personnel conducting testing of field -certified parameters must hold the appropriate field parameter
certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NC 143-215,63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
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approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures ha
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.411.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by'this permit, all test procedures must produce in
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated i
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved tried
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge re it
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved meth(
be used.
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�cords of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sew,
rmittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
ition and maintenance records
al strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
F all reports required by this permit
F all data used to complete the application for this permit
r 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
122.411.
7. EgmrdjLigResults
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 121411:
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.
Ins�rectia and En
The Pertnittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
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b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit,
c. Inspectat reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E
1. Chan mja'Dsclzarge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this pertnit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
_—
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (l).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anddpatcd Norco t?liance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the pertrtitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without approval from the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.410) (3)].
5. Monitoring RW-p—r-tg
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122A1 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.
6. Twenty-four
a. The Pern-tittee 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 Pertnittee 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 122A1 0) (6)].
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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]
T Other Noncorntsliance
The Pe tree 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 If. E. 6, of
this permit [40 CFR 121410) (7)].
8. Other Information
Wlere the Pertnittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.410) (8)].
9. Noncomtitiance Notification
The Pe "tree shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
occurrence of f irst knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of
all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Ayaflaili of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making
any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in
NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
U Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more
than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR
122.41].
12. Annual Pgrfi2=nLtRgRQrLs
Pernuttees who own or operate facilities the
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and I
The report shall summarize the performano
the facility was compliant with applicable B
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The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
e report shall be sent to:
NC: DENR / DW / Central, Files
1617 Mail Service Center
.Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Cons etior<
e Per' 'ttee shall not commence construction ofwastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the planes treatment
capacity; nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued a
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.
coon ,Ground ate oniton
e Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted lacilitywith the current groundwater standards.
section Chan s in isd a of'T xi Su stances
The Pe tree 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 l occur which would result ` the disch discharge, o a u ` e or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(i) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 ltg/L)
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 g/L) for acrolein and acryloni` ' e, five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 figL) for 2.4- ' 'trophenol and for 2-methyl-.6- ' itropheol; and one milligram per liter
(l g/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 whichwould result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 lg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (l /L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application..
Section= .Evaluation o ' a to titer isci� r' a t" ativ
e 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.
ectton lfillt..y Closure.. e airs eats
The Permitter must notify the Division at least 90 clays 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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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 12144 0) (22)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
PC '1W 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. Pretreat mentRtqgrams
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 12244 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 11
or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.1
The Pertnittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program, [15A
NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and 403.9 (1), (2)]
1 Industrial Waste Surv­ WO'
The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW, as required by 40 CFR
403,8 (f) (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 21-1.0905 [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. Mgaitg6ag2jan
The Pe tree shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data
to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Fleadworks Analysis (fIWA) for the development of specific
pretreatment local its. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part 11,
Section D, and Section E.5). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) anti .0905]
4. 1leadorks AnalysisWA1 and Local is
The Pen-nittee 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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1. Facility and address: ` Queens Harboi
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13818 Queens
Charlotte, NC'
2. Date of investigation'. February 2, 20
1 R nort nren ed bv: B.1Dee Browde
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6.
.Discharge po nt(s): latitude. 35' 0 7` 15" Longitude. 800 2' 00"
USGS Quad No.: G 14 SE
7. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Lake Wylie
a. Classification: WS —V & B
b. River Basin.:: Catawba C 3- 8-34
PART II -DESCRIPTION OF (DISCHARGE AND TRE ATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume o wastewater. 0 15 MGD
b. What is the current pennitted capacity: 0.15 MGD

C. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: N/A
d. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
facility consists of a bar screen, dual aeration basins with clarification modules,
dual chlorine contact tank's with tablet chlorinators, effluent pump station and
aerobic digestion.
e. Description of proposed WWT facilities: N/A
f. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: There are no toxic impacts expected.
9. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed,
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Periodically removed on an as -needed
basis by Bio Tech, Inc,, and transported to CMU for authorized disposal.
a. If residuals are being land applied specify DWQ Permit No,
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
2. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
3. Alternative analysis evaluation
a. Spray Irrigation: N/A
b. Connect to regional sewer system: CNW collection system is in the area.
C. Subsurface: N/A
d. Other disposal options- N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
There are 132 connections and 2 influent and one effluent pump station(s) associated with this
system.
This facility will be converting to a FlowTrend,technology for sludge disposal. See attached
specifications from the permittee.
The facility is well operated and maintained. It is recommended that they permit be renewed as
requested.
Signature of Report Preparer Date
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PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of:wastewater: 0.15 MGD
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.15 MGD

c. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: N/A
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e. Description of proposed 'ITT facilities: N/A
f. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: There are no toxic impacts ex]
9. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only)- Not Needed.
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a. If residuals are being land applied specify DWQ Permit No.
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
1 Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
3. Alternative analysis evaluation
a. Spray Irrigation: N/A
b. Connect to regional sewer system: CMU collection system is in the area.
c. Subsurface: N/A
d. Other disposal options: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
There are 132 connections and 2 influent and one effluent pump station(s) associated with this
system.
This facility will be converting to a FlowTrend technology for sludge disposal. See attached
specifications from the permittee.
The facility is well operated and maintained. It is recommended that they permit be renewed as
requested.
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s Dewatering fly ash at power plants
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plants
• Dewatering lagoon sludge
.s Remove solids from stormwater runoff

North Carolina Departme
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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
MARTIN LASHUA
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
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vironment and Natural Resources
Vater Quality
Sullins Dee Freeman
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Secretary
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CHARLOTTE NC 28224
Subject: Receipt of pennit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO062383
Queens Harbor WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Lashua:
The NPT)PS I Tnir re(-t-ivt-.d vour t-wrtnit -renewnl ni-,nfir-ntirin nn Derfmht-r 29 2009, A me,,mher of r
a at [phone].
Sincerely,
Dina SprinIde
Point Source Branch
'-NTRAL FILES
M@00801106INWIM/Surface Water Protection
'DES Unit
17 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
ration: 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
one; 919-80-6300\ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NortbCa,rofim,
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Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DNR, Division of Water Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 7699-1617
Re. ` Queens Harbor WWTP
NPDES NCO06 383
Permit Renewal Request
Dear Mrs. Sprinkle,
)ES permit for the facility referenced above.
wes at the facility.
r email at rn`iashu�uivetr.cprn
lank you in advance for your attention,
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artin Nashua
a ional Director
PA Box
5701

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to-
N. C. Department of 9n*Ironment and Natural P.66ources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
16i7 Mall Service Center, 'Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
VAC1.5cm]
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina
Facility Name
Queens Harbor - WWFP
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 240908
City
Charlotte
State / Zip Code
NC,28224 7-7—
Telephone Number
[phone] x 216
Fax Number
[phone]
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above []
Street Address or State Road 13818 Queens Harbor Rd
City Charlotte
State / Zip Code NC,28278
County Mecklenburg
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Same as Owner above
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
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Permit No. NCO062383

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December 21, 2009
NC DENR, Division of Water Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 7699-1617
Re: Queens Harbor WWTP
NPD S NCO062383
Sludge Management Plan
To Whom It May Concern,
y email at mjlashua 6 uiwater,com
harry you in advance for your attention.
1 erely,
lartln Lasha
egional Director
P.O. Box 240008 0 Charlotte, NC 2822 P: 4- 25-7 990
5701 W stpark Dr., Suite 101 Charlotte, NC 28217

Michael F, l alley. Governor
William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and attic i Resources
Alan W. Klitnek, P, E, Director
Division of Water Quality
C' "C
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
July 26, 200
Mr, Jim Highly
Senior Regional Manager
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC
P.O. Boa 24090
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
Subject: NPIJES PermitNC0062383
Queens Harbor W TP
Mecklenburg, County
Dear Mr. Highly:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO0623 83 was issued on July 20, 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. "th the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is
suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit, Ofparticular importance is Page 4.
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge.
Your discharge ust not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
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days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set
forth on Page I 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. iPlease 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,
'n D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor

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+ 7_,ftRCWaeI E. Easley, Governor
F1 State of North Carolina
10 A William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources<
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
JUL 'b Division of Water {duality
July 20, 2005
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Jim Hi hley
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Senior Regional Manager r,
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC'
P.O. Box 240908
Charlotte, North Carolina 2824
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Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
Pernrit Number NCO06 383
Queens Harbor WWTP"
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Hihley:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved, your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final NPDES discharge permit. This permit is
issued pursuant ` to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143- 1 .1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently ended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
acceptable 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 10B 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 permit shall be final and binding.
]Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain ether permits which may be required by the Division of hater Quality or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other
Federal or Local governmental permits which may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional ° ormation, please do not hesitate to contact
Maureen Crawford of my staff at (91) 33- 0 3, extension 538.
Sincerely,
AAJIan` W. Klimek, P.E.
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
DES Unit Niles
or avilleRegional Office
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEI H, NORTH Ct ROLINA 7699-1617 - TELEPHONE 19-7 -508 /FAX [phone]
VISIT US CAN THE WEB AT htlp://h o,enr.stcate.n .us/NPDES

Permit N(
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PERMIT
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the No Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Queens Harbor Subdivision
Off Yachtsman Harbor Drive
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River (Lake Wylie) in the Catawba River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1,
H, M and IV hereof
This permit shall become effective September 1, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 201 O.
Signed this day July 20, 2005.
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Difector
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit NCO062383
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
us NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
end` as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
rherefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
Aitions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of N.C., is hereby authorized to:
ue to operate an existing 0.150 M(iD wastewater treatment system with the following
nents:
r Screen
al aeration basins with clarification modules
al chlorine contact tanks with tablet chlorinators
luent pump station
robic digestor
icility is located in Charlotte at Queens Harbor Subdivision on Pine Harbor Road in
mburg County.
River (fake Wylie), classified WS-V and B waters intheCatawba River Basin.

Permit NCO062383
A. (L)EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on September 1, 2005 and lasting until expiration, the : Perinittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the
Permittee as specified below.
'.a
]Flaw 0.150 MGD Continuous Recording ` uent o
Effluent
BOD, -day (0°C) 30.0 mgtL 45.6 glL Weekly C�omposite Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 rnglL 45.6 rnglL Weekly Co osite Effluent
as N Weekly Composite Effluent
Fecal Coliform 2001100 l 4001100 ml Weekly Grab Effluent
eornetric mean
Total Residual Chlorine' 28 µgtL2/Week Grab Effluent,
Temperature (IC) Weekly Crab Effluent
Total Nitrogen Quarterly Composite Effluent
C 2+NO3+
Total Phosphorus Quarterly Composite Effluent
pll > 6,o and c 9.0 standard units Weekly Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The limit for total residual chlorine will take effect' March 1, 2007. Until then, the pertnittee shall monitor
C [with no effluent limit].
THERESHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN AN TRACE AMOUNTS.
A. (2.) NUTRIENT CONDITION
This permit may be modified or revoked and reissued to include an effluent limitation on nutrients for this
discharge depending upon the following:
1. The findings of a study by the Division determines nutrient control is necessary.
. Local actions do not successfully reduce the nutrient loading on the receiving waters.
3. The onset of problem conditions in the receiving waters.

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PART 11
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
ZZMonth
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
iLWeek
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
-I
Act or "the Actfl
The Federal Water pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USG 1251, et. seq.
Annual Avera re
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-ypass
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.
�: endat Da
The period from midnight of one day until midnig)it 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,s le
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"daily discharge" during the calendar month,
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equiring daily sampling shall be sampled S out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays; or ether
if normal operations prevent weekday sampling. Ifsampling is rewired for all seven days of the week
it parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Pages),
e Mvisic>n"
of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
arohna Environmental' Management -Commission,
ite
a of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
'DES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
:seas
t of the product of the individual values where N= the number of individual; values. For purposes of
e geometric mean, values of "0 " (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
•
hazardous -Substance
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 Averyge cr�racentratiot� limit
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
cohlorm, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issumv Authontv
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Avera re concentration Breit
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter..
'Severe pro crt� dacn�e
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes there 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 lass caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant. -
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
LIP -Set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Per 'tree 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
t
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric meats of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
y
The Permntee 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 reissu nce,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal, application [40 CFR 122.41).
a. The Per `ttee 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
odifted 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 programs approved under sections 40 (a)(3) or 402(la)(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 tact provides that any person who ne,gltge tyl violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the .tact, or any condition or huntation 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 02(b)() of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of net 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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e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or at
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death o
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonmel
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endat
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not tr
30 years, or both, An otganization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(13)(iii) of the MA, shall, upon c(
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can
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 an
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a pen -nit,
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Admirustrator for violating section
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I viola
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not t
$25,000. Penalties for Class 11 violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for eacha day during w
violation continues, with the max%imum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $125,000.
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Dutv to Nfitigate
The Pe ttee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or di,�
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the envi
[40 CER 122.41 (d)],
3. CLvE and Crj'not iaabtl ty
Except as provided in perrulit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part 11. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part 11. C. 5) and
Failures" (Part 11. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee ft
4,
is Substance Liability
UAIMUM U11
T
ion or relieve the Pe `tree
,object to under NCGS 143-
Pernuttee is responsible for
vctive compliance may be
ily suspended,
Rig-h —ts
one issuance or 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 1222.41 W].
6. Onshore or Offshore Cons ion
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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T eyerabiEty
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 pen -nit, shall not be affected thereby [NC GS 150E-2 ].
l L4 to Provide inf rmatton
The Pe tree shall furnish to the Permit Issuing; Authority, thin 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 Pe` ttee shall also furnish to the
Pe it Issuing; Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 12241 (h)].
If the Per 'ttee 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 [4O CFR 122.41 (b)]�
10. Ex iration of Per it
The Pernrittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
atic
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 Permitter: 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 14 a-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
1. Simatory Re ugs eats
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 ()].
a. All per it 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
king functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making; major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing 'other comprehensive measures to assure long;
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance ` with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship. by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking, elected official [40 CFR 122.221.
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
personis 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
The written authorization is submitted to the Pe it Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221
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angel to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is nc
.apse a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of tl
horization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submittel
jr to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed h
resentative 140 CFR 122.22]
( 111C7 FV001WHILY V1 1111VO WJU 1111P11OV11111VIII IVI n11UW111Y VIUldtfuliti,
an s
n, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a not
ce does not stay any permit condition f4O CFR 122.41
j Rtis,smancc. or Termination
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 Adrninisterin and Corn Hance nitcarin pee Re `uirernents
The Pe tree must pay the annual administering and comphance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 21-1.0105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
1. Certified Ot,!Lrator
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 holda certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assimed to the water nollution control treatment system by the Certifirntion CrrnmizQint, Thp
Ye tree must also employ one,or more certitted Back—up OXCs, who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up CRCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade'
of the system [I 5A NCAC 8G.0201 1.
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 11,111 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
Complywith 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 CRC and back-up CRC
r1 vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up CRC.
. Proms Oneratton and '11/laintenance
The Pernuttee shall at all tithes 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 pernut. 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
per `t [40 CFR 122AI (e)].
. Need. to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Pernaittee 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)]
B assin of Treatment'Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations f4O CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which dries 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 (in) ()]
0) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the steed for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the elate 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 fart
II. E. 6, (4-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, sinless.
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(P) There were no feasible alternatives to the: bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance ance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied it adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise o
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 itmeet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
0) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [4O 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 adminisi
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Pe tree who wi�hes to e
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous oilers
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Per mittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Per mittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part 11. E. 6. (b) (B) of this perniii
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 11. B. 2. of this pern
& Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Pertnittee seeking to establish the occu:
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
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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 measurementsof 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 1()% 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 Dour meters as specified in fart I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
. 'rest Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
I TC> S 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air (duality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal. later Pollution Control Act (as mended), and 40 CFR 1: ,car 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 pe it [40 CFR 122.411.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting; ;levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the triminturn. 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 sfalsifies, 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 bath [40 CFR 12.411.
i. Records Retention.
,except for records of monitoring information n required by this permit related to the Pe ttee'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 50),; the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
Y 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 yearn 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
12241].
7. Recordinir Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Pertnittee 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.
Insnection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
as a representative of the Director), upon the'presentation of credentials and other documents as
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or sand
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 cc
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipi
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
1. Chan ge in Di char c
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.
1 Planned Chan
The Perrmittee shall &e notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 121410)1. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29i (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) (l).
c. The alteration or addition results in a sibmificant change in the Permitter'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 Noncomph —ge
. -an -
The P-ermittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncomphancewith the permit [40 CPR 122410) (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 tinder the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.410) (3)].
5. Nlonitorittv Renorts
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 (I)MR) (See Part IL 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 DMI(.
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6 Ten . -four I lour Re cmriing;
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. 'Ilte 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 witlun 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], (800) 858-O368 or (919) 7 -3300
. Other Noncom lit nee
The Permittee shall report all instances' of noncompliance not reported under Part 11. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring; reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in fart 11. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122 41 0) (7)].
Other -Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware` that it failed to submit any relevant facts in ;a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.410) ()].
9. Ngam fiance Noti c ition
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 follo g -
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts o
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping, of the contents of a sludgre
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
ment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors
pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass dirta
reatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
.ich occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days
-urrence.
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r "ned to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 ()(2) or Section 308 of the
s prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspectic
o ng)y snaking any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal f
provided for in NCGS 14 - 15.1 (b)(2) or in Section V9 of the Federal Act
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
e Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly ly akes any false statement, represei
-io ''to " g; reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's tr
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifico
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards,
Section C. Chanesin Dis—charges-of Toxig.Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 12242).
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
0) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 lig/1,);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (2100 4g/L) for acrolem 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";
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µgjl);
(2) One milligram per liter (l 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 Alte_m_a­t_ivgs
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 law-, the Pern-tittee 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.
Stglign E. Eacility Closure_ Reguiretneats
The Pectruttee 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 I S FOR MUNCIPALA I'I' S
Section l!;'blil Q ed `lC'ret eras Works !`�'tls
All POTWs must provide adequatenotice 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 these pollutants; and
. 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 pertmit.
. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information can. (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the PCB"I V, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the PO
Seetica l3ici `l Coritrcai o Ftallaat is free nttri tTse.
I. Effluent limitations are listed in fart I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Pe ttee'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 rather 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 .2 1;
b. Pollutants which U cause corrosive structural damage to the PCB , 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 T' }iW`
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 PO ;
e. Neat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POM Treatment Plant exceeds 40'
(104° unless the Division, upon request of the PO V, approves alternate temperature its;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that wig
cause interference or pass through,
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POW in a`
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
It. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the Pt
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in fart I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Per `ttee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent lunitations. 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 rr.
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2I -0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or in
PC INV Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the developr
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act s
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appro,
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implemeni
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulation;
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulati(
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Pern-,Littee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402{
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of Such oper,
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretream
2. Industrial Waste Survey lIW'Sl
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (I'vVS) to include all users of th4
i at least once every give years.
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No
o: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Carolyn Bryant
Date: October 25,'2004
IDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County- Mecklenburg
O# 04-92
Permit No. NCO062383
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
I. Facility and address: Queens Harbor WWTP
c/o Carolina Water Service, Inc.
P.0 Box 240908
Charlotte, North Carolina 2822
2, Date of investigation: October 23, 2004
3. Report prepared by; Samar Bou-Ghazale,`Env. En ineer.1
4. Persons contacted and telephone number: Mt. R. Adam James, ORC;, [phone].
5. Directions to site: From the intersection of Carowinds Blvd. and 1-77 just south ofCharlotte,
travel west on Carowinds Blvd. 2.2 miles to "York Road (Hwy 49). Turn left onto York Road
at the end of a very steep access road.
6. Discharge point(s). List for all discharge points::
Latitude: 35' OT 1 " Longitude: 81' 02" 00"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge paint onma
I. SGS Quad No.: G 14 SE USES Name: Lake Wylie, SC -NC
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? There is very litnited size fi
expansion and upgrading.
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8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The facility is located in a small valley with
I surface waters: U
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recreational purposes.
PART 11 - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? 0. 150
MGD
c° Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? 0.150
MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct
issued in the previous two years: N/A.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities. The existing wastewater treatment facilities consist of a bar
screen, dual aeration basins with clarification modules, dual chlorine contact tanks
with tablet chlorinators, effluent pump station and an aerobic digestor.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A.
g• Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste stream.
It. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
Sludge is removed as necessary by Liquid Waste, Inc. and transported to a CMUD WWTP for
final disposal.
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): Class U (no change ofmting,
no rating sheet attached).
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4. SIC Cod(s): 42 Wastewater Code(s): 05
Main Treatment Unit Code: 0500
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT ENT FO ATION
I. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? N/A.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests. TRC may need to be limited.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates. /
44. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: There are no permit requirements at this time to evaluate
alternatives to wastewater discharges since the facility is not in substantial non-compliance.
. Air qualityand/or groundwater concerns or hazardous materials utilized at this facility that
y impact water quality, air quality or groundwater? No known quality, groundwater`
or hazardous materials concerns.
PART I - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Permittee, Carolina. Water Service, Inc., is applying for renewal of the facility's NPDES
permit to discharge treated domestic wastewater. A review of the past year's self -monitoring data,
from U /2003 through 08/200 , revealed only one Fecal violation. However, the average effluent
TRC reported for the past year was 0.996 ' . Please note that a stream action level of'17 µg l has
been established.. for TRC to protect the receiving stream against chronic toxicity effects and 28 pg/I
has been set as the maxitnum allowable effluent TRC concentration to protect against acute toxicity
effects.
Upon resolution of the TRC concern, it is reconnnended that the permit be renewed.
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1 ✓ Michael F. Easley, Governor
William 0. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
{ Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water (duality
September 20, 2004
Jim Highley
r. Regional Manager
P.O. Box 240908
Charlotte, North Carolina 282241
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO0+62383
Queens Harbor 'I`i'
Mecklenburg County
Dear`Mr.11ihley:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on September 20, 2004. A member of the NPDES Unit
will review your application.. They will contact you it 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 otheraction).
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at (919) 73 -5083
extension 520.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Bryant
Point Source Branch
cc. CENTRAL FILES
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NPDI-,S Unit
NorthCarolina
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North Carolina division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 , Phone [phone] Customer .Service
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Regional Office:
5701 WestparkCr., Suite 101
P.O. Box 240908
Charlotte, NC 28224
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
September 14, 2004
r. Charles H. Weaver
NC DEN ater;Quality/NPI ES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Notice of Renewal Intent
Queens Harbor WWTP
DES Permit No. NCO062383
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. V+Teaver,
-Carolina-Water-Service, Inc.-ofIne.of NC hereby requests :renewal of the -aforementioned e °t. No
modifications have been made to this facility since the current permit was issued.`
Enclosed are one original and two copies of this later, the application, and the facility's sludge
management plan
If you should need additional information regarding the permit renewal application, or if you have
questions about the information provided, please contact me at 704-525-7990.
Sincerely,
im Highle
Sr. Regionsl anger
Enclosure
CC: Carl Daniel
Martin Lashua

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Regional Office:
5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101
P.O. Box 240908
Charlotte, NC 28224
Telephone. [phone]
FAX. [phone]
September 14, 2004
Mr. Charles H. Weaver
NC DENRJWater QualltylNPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re. ; Queens, Harbor WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO062383
Sludge Management Plan
Dear Mr. Weaver,
Please be advised that sludge generated at the aforementioned facility is removed and disposed of by.
Liquid Waste, Inc.
B1oTech, Inc.
9300 Steele Creek Road
P4 Box 46
Charlotte, NC 28273
W. Columbia., SC 29171
704-588-232
803.76-892
cerely,
Jim Highle
Senior Re zonal ' ana er

NPDES APPLICATION FOR. PERNUT W SHORT FORM D
To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 1.00% domestic wastewater (<l MGD flow)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/NPDES/
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number [NC00
Please print or type
1. Contact Information:
Facility Name -oe t i t
Owner Name
ice' `� •� o LIE
Street Address
City i
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Operator Name n 1 ,,
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
County e t k-r
Telephone Number ( )
2 Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above 11
Facility Name (If different from above)
Street Address or State Road
City tta
State / Zip Cade i
County'
3. Reason for application:
Expansion/Modification * ]existing Unpermitted Discharge
Renewal New Facility
* Provide a description of the expansion/modification::
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criPtion of wastewater (check all that apply):
Facility Generatigg Wastewater
al Number of Employees
'vial Number of Employees
Jal Number of Homes
Number of Students/Staff
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6. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply):
xynt Permit Number TM Permit Number
RCRA Non-Attaim-nent
UIC Ocean Dumping
NPDES X
K-3 Dredge/Fill Permits
PSD Other
NESHAPS
7. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls):__.._,,..
8. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each
outfall:
9. Name of receiving streams) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each ouTall):
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the best of
hmiliar with the information contained in the application and that to
dedge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
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North Carolina General Statu 143-215,6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement'
representation, or certificatio 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. (18U.S.C.
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To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Valery Stephens
VaLe: lApril 10, 4VV1
'S STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Mecklenburg
NPDES Permit No.: NCO062383
MRO No.: 01-26
NFORMATION
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Carolina Water Services, Inc.
Post Office Box 240705
Charlotte, NC 28224
2. Date of Investigation: April 18, 2001
3. Report Prepared By: B. Dee Browder, Environ, Engr. 1
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: Bruce Hass, [phone].
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of Carowinds Blvd. and 1-77 just south of
Charlotte travel west on Carowinds Blvd. 2.2 miles to York Road. Turn left onto York
Road and travel 3.0 miles to Shopton Road. Turn right on Shopton Road and travel 2.2
miles to Pine Harbor Road. From the intersection of Shopton Road and Pine Harbor
Road, proceed west on Pine Harbor Road approximately 0.8 miles. Tom right into the
Queens Harbor Condominium Complex. Proceed approximately 0.1 mile, the treatment
plant is on the right, at the end of a very steep access road.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points: -
Latitude: 35' 07' 16"
Longitude: 81' 02' 05"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS QuadNo.: G14SE
T S , ite size and expansion area consistent with application: There is very limited size for
expansion and upgrading.

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C. Landfill: dfill: /
3. Treatment Plant Classification: Class II (no change from previous rating),
4. SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s): 05
5. MTU Code(s): 05007
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
valved (municipals only)? No
2. Specialmonitoring or; limitations (including toxicity) requests. bane at this time.
. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: /A
Submission ofplans and specifications
Begin Construction
Complete construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation
a. Spray Irrigation: Sufficientland not available on site.
b. Connect to regional sewer system: No regional system available at this time.
C. Subsurface: Sufficient land not available on site.
d. Other disposal options: None available.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Carolina Water Service Inc., has requested renewal of the Queens Harbor WWTP NPI ES
permit. it. Only one of the aeration basins is being used at this time. The facility appeared to be
well run and maintained.
This office recommends renewal of this permit.
Signature of Report Preparer Date
Water Quality -Regional Supervisor Date
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Michael F. Easley, Governor o
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Clive for
February 27, 2001
Mr, Carl Daniel
Carolina Water Services — Queens Harbor Subdivision
PC) Box 240908
Charlotte, North Carolina 2224
Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NCO062 83
CWS Queens Harbor Subdivision
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Daniel;
The NPDFS Unit received your permit renewal application on February 22, 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 pen -nit renewal. Please note that
the NPDES Unit his 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 NCO062383 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 (919) 73 -5083, extension 520.
Sincerely,
Valery Stephens
Point Source Unit
cc. egional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5063, extension 520 (fax) 919 733-0719
VISIT US ON THE INTEt1NET 0 hetp:t/h2o.enr,state.ne.us/NPDCS Valery.StephensOncmail.net

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}' Michael P. Easley
Governor
�'. William G. Floss, Jr„Secretary
> North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April 4, 2002
Jim Highly
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC
P.O. Box 24090
Charlotte, North Carolina 2224
Subject. NPDES Permit No. NCO0623 3
Queens Harbor Subdivision WWTP
Mecklenburg County, NC
Dear Mr. Highly. -
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO0623 3 was issued on March 28, 2002 for
the discharge of wastewater to the sufface 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
than 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 Ri "shed or approved by this Agency. If you
have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please
contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form
(DWQ Form -1, plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that applicable
parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance onito ' g fee may be required
for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is`imperative
that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement' action or possible revocation of
your permit,
The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general- conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or ischage(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
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C usromer Service Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
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Permit NCO062383
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIfAMATION SYSTEM
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Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Queens Harbor Subdivision
Off Yachtsman Harbor Drive
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
River Basij�
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts 1, 11, 111 and IV hereof
This permit shall become effective May 1, 2002.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2005.
Signed this day March 28, 2002.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
sLjSAH 6. WILSON
Gregory J. 71borpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO062383
SUPPLEMENT } PERMIT COVER SHEET
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.150 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
Dual aeration basins with clarification modules
Dual chlorine contact tanks with tablet chlorinators
Effluent pump station
► Aerobic d ge t r
e facility is located in Charlotte at Queens Harbor Subdivision on Pine Harbor
Road in Mecklenburg County.
Z. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
p into the Catawba River (Lake Wylie), classified WS-V and B waters in the
Catawba River Basin.

Permit NC O06 3 3
A. (I.) EFFLUENT LibUTATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit d; lasting until expiration,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall ©Cal. Such discharges shall be limited
d monitored by the Permittee as specified below
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1. 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 other than trace amounts

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CONDITION
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PART I
(Continued)
Section B., Sc I Qfco lian
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L The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent litnitations 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 beingrequired by
identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice shall
include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next
schedule requirements.

PART 11
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
TINITLQ-NS
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
ivision" Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended,
z. seq.
ne—ats
,ily average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or
of all daily -discharges sampled and - /or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the nurnber of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month (atiffirrietic 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 "Montlity Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.

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6. 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 bythe 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 arithmeticmean (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 "OtherLimits" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. Y
only one sample is taken diming 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 anal/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 Imitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other its" 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 clay. 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 a "daily average" in the text of Part 1.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. It is
identified as "Quarterly AverageLimitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through
June, July through September, and October through December.
7Other Measurements
a. Flow, ( 'GD) The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flour, 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 flew will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flaw 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

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Jume collected over a 24-hour tiE'tind with tha time- impi-xral c 6Ptxx7-.-vn
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ubstance: A hazardous substance means any substance design
iection 311 of the Clean dater Act.
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12. -toxic Pollutant: A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 3 7(a){1) of the Clean
Act.
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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 pertnit 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'' 40(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.

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he issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
cclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
ifringernent of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
>nshore or Offshor—e Construction
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his pennit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
�dhties or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters,
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he provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this pertnit, or the application of any
provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other
circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.

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12. L?Ln_m_Lt Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
pennittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any pennit condition.
11 Permit Modification. Revocatipn and -R-g-issuance. or Terrain i �_LttLg
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
pen,nit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Tide 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the No Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 21H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Pennits issued to this facility, whether for
operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this pen -nit. [The exclusive authority to operate this
facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility under previously issued pen -nits bearing this
number is no longer effective. ] 'Me conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing
discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C, LI&PERATION AND MAI-NIENANCE OE eQUILT-10N CONTROLS
1. CCtnfiCd Oj2gLajQ_r
Pursuant to Chapter 9OA-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the facility by the
Cerfification Commission, the pennittee 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 NCAC Chapter 8G.0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, 111, and TV 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, NCAC Chapter 8G.0202. Once the facility is classified,
the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Cortunission, which designates the operator in responsible
charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.
2, proper ODtr_a_tiQn wd M enano
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 pennit. 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 installed by a pennittee 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 perrrdttee 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. Bvt)assin-a of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
"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.
C.
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t exceeding limitations.
e Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated
permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet tl
of this section.
An upset does not include r
treatment facilities, inadequate
eration.
n upset constitutes an affirmat
&ed for a 'bypass, it shall submit prier
ypass; including an evaluation of the
nticipated bypass as required in Part II,
enforcement action against a'pen ttee
let;
(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) (2) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required underPart 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.
. . .

kck-wash, or other pollutants removed
ag waters of the State or n
sral regulations governing t
,ed by the Permit Issuing
ked and reissued, to incur
a applicable 40 CFR Part
an the time provided in d
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Page 8 of 11
a a the course oftreatment or control of wastewaters
5.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
Tigable waters of the United States. The pennittee
e disposal of sewage sludge; Upon promulgation of
thority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
gate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503.
)3 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage
regulation, even if :the permit is not modified to
ermit Issuing Authority of any significant change in
its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
e permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation, Title 15A,
North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 21-I 01214 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. Renresentative Sam`l
-samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the pertnitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken can 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 paints specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, :before the effluent joins or is
diluted by any other wastestr , rs, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed shout
notification to and the approval of the Pe it Issuing Authority.
2. &p2Ltiag
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irector, DEM, postmarked no later than th(
NC DENR / Division of W
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Raleigh, North
hall be summarized for each month and reported can
N4 No. MR 1,11, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved
ay following the completed reporting period.
rg the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
nce e t of discharge:. Duplicate signed ;copies of
d to the following address:
ty / Water Quality Section
atral Piles
Center
27699-1 17
wnt -vitb accepted sciesatiftc practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy d 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 coding water flow which is monitored by pump lags, 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.

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ement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the peranittee shall record the
iation:
act Place, and time of sampling or measurements;
tal(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
analyses were performed;
tal(s) who performed the analyses;
it techniques or methods used; and
)f such analyses.
permit;
Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
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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EC I P' TIN R I EME I
1. Lha t : in D .har
All discharges authorized herein shah be consistent with the terms and conditions of this `t. 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 ofthe pennit.
2 Pl ned Changes
'fhe pertnittee 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 CF"R Part 1222 () 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 CF'R Part 'a .42 (a) (1.
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the pet `ttee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing pe't including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved laud application plan.
3Noncomnliangg
'the 'pe tree shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes . the permitted facility or activity
which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4 T r f
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
codification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee `and incorporate such other requirements as may be
necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5 Mo `" Re r s
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this pertnit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DNM) (See Part 11. D. '2 of this
pe 't) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal
practices.
ba If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test procedures
specified in Part 11, D. 4. of this permit car in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved der 40 CFR
503, o as specified i this pernlit, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted in the D
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean unless
otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
Ca. Twentv-four Hour Renorting
a. The pennittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which
y endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided torally wid-im 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.

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Page 11 of 11
following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under thds
,raph:
'uty unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
!uty upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the pertnit.
Tiolation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the Director in the
sermit to be reported within 24 hours.
Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph b. above of
,ondition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
2 = g=M pRLa n c
tittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part IL E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
,nonitoring reports are submitted, 'Ilie reports shall contain the information listed in Part 11. E. 6. of this
Lw—nation
to pertitittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
I incorrect information in a pertnit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
or information.
aL=r. Notificaum
,rintee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility whi(
I .
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a wriat
following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Re grLs
� tacility; or any other unusual
facility incapable of adequate
Vs, compressors, etc,
L a by-pass directly to receiving
r facility.
in letter form within 5 days
AA 1111
— ka)k,4.) Iij, OV'C On 'IAQ of the CL,
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. FSnOjLe~ f Falsification of Renorts
Ur
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 pertnit, 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.

DART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. o +straLdRn_
No cons ctio-a of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to acid to the plant"s treatment capacity or, to
change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shalt be begun until Final flans and Specifications have
been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been
issued.
B. c rg nd C�tc '
e pe `ttee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of rater (uality, conduct
groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with
the currentgroundwater standards.
t . isc s o ; o 'c ' bsta
e pertnittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to behove:
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
0) One hundred micrograms per liter (lacy �ig/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (00 4g L) for acrolein and acrylo 't le; five hundred micrograms per
liter (50 %µg/L) for .4- ` 'trophenol and for -methyl- .6- ' trophenol; and one milligram per liter (i
g/L) for antimony;
() Five (5) times the maximum concentration tion value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which Mould result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited . the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
0) Five hundred micrograms per lit (50ug/L);
() One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony,
(3) 'Ten (10) times the maximum concentration tion value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
D. lit ntin Ev ` Alt matives to Wa t l` char
In the event that the wastewater treatment facility is in substantial non-compliance for three consecutive months
with the effluent discharge conditions of this NPDES Permit, the permittee shall, upon demand of the Division,
conduct a study evaluating all availablewastewater disposal alternatives and the permittee shall; within sixty days
of notification by the Division, submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division' evaluating
these alternatives with respect to enviromnental soundness and cost effectiveness;
TART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING RING EE
REQUIREMENTS
A. The pennittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 ( days
after being billed by the Division. failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance' with 13
NC.AC 2H .01i 5(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes —No
If Yea, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Susan Robson
Date: March 25, 1996
NPDE S STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Mecklenburg
Permit No. NCO062383
PARTI - GENERAL L INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Queens Harbor WWTP
Carolina:' Water Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 240 705
Charlotte, NC 28224
. bate of Investigation: March 22, 196
3. Report Prepared By: Todd St. John
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr."Tony I onsul, ORC (704) 25-7990
. Directions to Site: From the intersection of Caro ° ds Blvd. and 1-77 just south of Charlotte
travel; west on Carry ' ds Blvd. 2.2 miles to York Road. Turn left on York Road and travel
3.0 miles to Shopton Road. Turn right on Shopton'road and travel 2.2 miles to Pine Harbor
Road. Turn left on Fine Harbor'Road ' d travel 0.7 miles to the Queens Harbor
Condominiums entrance, Turn right into Queens Harbor and. travel 200 yards to the
clubhouse and bear right. The WWTP is located' at the end of the very steels access road
immediately to the right of the clubhouse.
Discharge Pointts. List for all discharge points.
Latitude: 35' 07' 16" Longitude: 81° 02' 5"
Attach a U. S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map.
U. S. G. S. Quad No.: G 4SE l.] . S. G.S. Name, Lake Wylie, NC/SC
T Site size and expansion are consistent with application?

"des No— if No, plain- There are no proposed upgrades. However, there is very little area
for expansion or upgrade:
Topography (relationship to flood plain. included.): The facility is located in a deep draw.
However, the watershed draining to the draw is very small, therefore, the facilities do not
appear to be in a flood plain.
. Location of nearest dwelling. 300 feet
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters; Lake Wylie
a. Classification; WS IV and B, CA
b. River Basin and >ubbasin No., 030834
e. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Lake Wylie is
used heavily for primary and secondary recreational purposes.
PART H- DESCRIPTION N OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. volume of wastewater to be permitted- 0.1 0 MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? 0.150
MG
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? 0.1 0
MG1
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct
issued in the previous two years: N/A
. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: The facility consists of two aeration basins each associated with
clarification module, two chlorine contact chambers, and an effluent pumping
station.
f Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities. N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters* Chlorine is tonic to aquatic life.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
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2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM permit no.: N/A
Residuals Contractor:
Telephone No,
b. Residuals stabilization: /
C. Landfill- N"/
d# ()ther disposal/utilization scheme (specify): Liquid Waste,; Inc., hauls residuals to the
CMUD POTW or the City of Rock Dill WWTP.
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): Class II (Classification has not
changed.)
4. SIC Cde(s): 45
Wastewater ater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular facilities, i.e.; non-contactcooling
water discharge from a metal plating company would be 14, not 56.
Primary: 05 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 05007
pA►RT'III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
I, Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: This facility currently has no
residual chlorine limit.
. Important SOC, TC)C or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A (please indicate)
4. Alternativeyal is Evaluation- Has the facility evaluated all of the non -discharge options
available. Please provide regional perspective'for each option evaluated.
SprayIrrigation: N/A
Connection to Regional Sewer System: Should be done when available.
Subsurface: N/A `
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Other disposal Options: N/A
. tither Special Items: 'N/A
PART IV - EvALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Carolina Water Service, Inc., has requested renewal of the Queens Harbor WWTP NPDES
permit. Only one of the aeration basins: is being used at this time. The facility appeared to be well
run r� d ai tai ed. There were suspended solids in the effluent during this inspection.
This package plant is similar to the facilities at Boiling Springs, Cleveland gouty. These
package plants are notoriously difficult to operate and are easily upset, As construction continues
around Lake Wylie it is apparent that connection to CMUD may become possible. This Office
recommends that connection to a regional sewer system should be required as soon as regionalsewer
is available.
This Office recommends renewal of this permit with the condition that connection with a
regional sewer system be done as soon as practicable..
Signature o eport Prepar r
I L-1
Water Quality ,r Regional Supervisor
�2-
Date
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* - s Director
. CarlDaniel
Carolina rater Service, Inc, of NC,
P. 0. Box 24074
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
Subject: NPDES Pe it Application
NPDES Permit NCO062383
Queens Harbor WWTP
Mecklenburg County
:Gear Mr. Daniel:
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on February 23, 1996:
• NPDES Permit Application Form
Request for an NPDES permit renewal
• Application Processing Fee of $200.00
You will be advised of any comments, recommendations, questions, or rather information
necessary for the application review. If you have any questions regarding this application, please
contact Susan Robson at [phone], extension 551.
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Sincerely,
David A. Goodrich, Supervisor
NPDES Permits Group
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Pe its and Engineering I:lttit
P.0, Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]I5 FAX [phone]
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PFT7o:Permits
and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Date: May 8, 1990
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Mecklenburg
NPDES Permit No.: NCO062383
MRO No.: 90-69
PART
I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1.
Facility and Address: Queens Harbor WWTP
Carolina Water Service, Inc.
Post office Box 240705
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
2.
Date of Investigation: April 27, 1990
3.
Report Prepared By: Kim H. Colson, Environmental Engineer I
4.
Person Contacted and Telephone Number: Craig Choquet
[phone]
5.
Directions to Site: From the intersection of SR 1116
(Shopton Road) and SR 1113 (Pine Harbor Road), proceed west
on SR 1113 approximately 0.8 mile. Turn right into the
Queens Harbor Condominium Complex. Proceed approximately
0.1 mile, the treatment plant is on the right, down the
hill.
6.
Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points: -
Approximately 0
Latitude: 350 071 1611
Longitude: 81 2' 5"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment piant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: G 14 SE
Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): There is
very limited size for expansion and upgrading.
Topography (relationship to flood plain included): WWTP is
in a small valley with a creek adjacent to the plant. The
creek has a small drainage area. The WWTP does not appear
to be within a flood plain.
Location of Nearest Dwelling: One condominium is located
approximately 500 feet from the WWTP, and one condominium is
planned within 500 feet. There is a vegetative buffer
surrounding the WWTP.

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10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Lake Wylie
(Catawba River)
a. Classification: WS-IIT & B
b. River Basin and Subbas-in No.: Catawba 03-08-34
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The wastewater treatment plant
discharges directly into Lake Wylie. Lake Wylie is
heavily used for recreational purposes.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of Wastewater: 100% Domestic
0% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.150 MGD (]design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: N/A
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds:
N/A
3. Description of Industrial Process (for industries only) and
Applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of Treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
Existing treatment consists of two, 50,000 gallon aeration
basins with clarification modules; two, 2,000 gallon
chlorine contact tanks with tablet chlorinators, an effluent
pump station, and a 20,000 gallon aerobic digester.
5. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: Private septic tank
pumping company.
6. Treatment Plant Classification: Less than 5 points; no
rating (include rating sheet). II
7. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code(s):
Primary: 05
Secondary:
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: N/A

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3. Additional > effluent lints requests: ✓A
. Other: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Pe'fmittee, Carolina Water Service, Inc.,has; requested
permit renewal. The existing facility appears well maintained
and has had only one violation over the last year. The
wastewater treatment plant is currently operating well below
design flora. Only one aeration basin is ibeing utilized at this
time.
The exact Location of the discharge point is not known. The
outfal; was recommended to be extended to the main channel. of the
lade. Visual inspection of the facility and cove revealed no
evidence of a discharge in the cove.
This office recommends reissuane of the permit with the
following conditions stated in the permit:
A. This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued
to incorporate toxicity limitations and monitoring
requirements in the event toxicity testing or other
studies conducted on the effluent or receiving stream
indicate that detrimental effects may be expected it
the receiving stream as a result of this discharge.
B. Division Statement of Concern . Advance Levels of
dutrophication have been observed in Lake Wylie by the
states of Worth Carolina and South Carolina. In
recognition of this problem, the Division will reserve
the right to reopen the permit to add effluent limits
upon designation of Lake Wylie as Nutrient sensitive
Waters (NSW) or if deemed appropriate by the Division
(or Environmental Management Commission) based upon
further water quality analysis."
C. it is found that the limitations contained in this
permit will not protect water quality, more stringent
effluent limitations may be imposed.
D. The pdrmittee shall properly connect to an operational
publicly awned wastewater collection n system' within 180
days of its availability to the site, if the facility
is in noncompliance with its permit effluent
limitations for three consecutive months.

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E. Appropriate buffer should be observed regarding
location of dwellings near the WWTP.
Signature of Report reparer Date
Water t ual Regional Supervisor Date

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street * Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor 4/2/90 George T Everett, Ph.D.
William W C.obey, Jr., Secretary Director`
Carl Daniel.. VP Subject: NPDES Permit Application
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of N.C. PO Box 240705 NPDES Permit No.NCO062383
Charlotte, NC 28224 Queens Harbor Wastewater
Dear Mr. Daniel : Mecklenburg County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on March 19, 1990:
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $125.00,
Other ,
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
— Application Form t
— Engineering proposal (see attachment),
— Application Processing Fee of
— Delegation of Authority (see attached)
— Biocide Sheet (see attached)
Other
ation is not made complete within thirty (30) d
ou and may be resubmitted when complete.
ion has been assigned to Jule Shankli
) of our Permits Unit for ---review, ----7. o 7nw i �e
ramendations, questions or other information nec
application.
of this letter, requesting that our Regional 0
car terra = o+-=-F rzaxh r nnA rcry=A
arge. If you have any questions regarding 7.his applications,
e contact the review person listed above.
Sincerelv
Mooresville Regional Office M. Dale Overcash, P.E.
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Poflution Prevention Pays
M, Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27011-7687 'Idephone 919-733-7015
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PERMIT IT APPLICATION STATUS
Project Name: vC- IS 1AM11Q6oT�.
Permit No.
MRCS No
Date Application Received: r
Completeness of Application Package Yes No
Date of Investigation: X
Date SR. Submitted for Review:
Information Requested

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, A&
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
A
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
January 18, 1996
Carl Daniel
Carolina Water Serv.-Queen Harbr
R 0. Box 240705
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
Subject: Renewal of NPDES Permit No. NCO062383
Mecklenburg County
Dear Permittee:
SIR
•
15A NCAC 21-1.0105(b)(2) requires payment of an annual Administrative and Compliance Monitoring fee for most
permitted facilities. You will be billed separately for that fee (if applicable), after your permit is approved,

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Respectfully,

pppppr,
Mr. Carl Daniel
September 6, 196
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The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event
of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc.
Also addressedare requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
facilities,` Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NP7ES
Permit subjects the Peraittee to enforcement, action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A. civi
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 cat 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 o
your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also
note that NPDES Permits are of automatically transferable. If
you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should
request that the Permit be rescinded or transferred' to -another
party, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your N"PDES Permit. Please read the
Permit and contact his 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
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w �%Wv_A �'Jkk_' �
ate of North Carolina ---
Liepa rnentOT Environment, WI)
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan 6. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Carl Daniel September,
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC
P, 0. Box 240705
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
Subject:
Dear Mr. Daniel:
. -In accordance with your application date
North Carolina Uenerat Statute 143-215.1
Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Prot(
MVNT, HEALTH,
"f7'V1t_1;1UNU1 TRF1Q"M111o11r1E1S
996 SEP 6 1996
MID"U"tKUMUL MUDNA OFFICE
suance of NPDES Permit NCO062383
ueens Harbor Subdivision WP
fecklenburg County
February 15, 1996, we are forwarding
t is issued pursuant to the requirements of
�morandum of Agreement between North
cy dated December 6, 1983.
idition F was deleted from the final permit
firentents of this condition are contained in
contained in all NPDES permits issued in
)ling requirements contained in this permit
catory hearing upon written request within
request rrmst be in the form of a written
rolina General Statutes, and filed with the
,r 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-
be final and binding.
ransferable, Part 11, E.4. addresses the
shirt or control of this tfischarLe.
Zesources, Coastal Area Management Act -or any cattier Federal or Loc'al governme
that may be, rt C1Uis '11 yijLt Lave arty questions concerning this pen -nit, pizase con
Robson at telephone number 919/733-5083, ext. 551.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., RE.
Central Files
Mr, Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Facility AsrsesWsme"ntKni"M"W""W
permits and Engineering Unit
:)x 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX 919-733
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U1 V IZ�IUIN U1- VVA I t:h UUA
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TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UN
amended,
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of N,
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility locate
Queens Harbor Subdivision
Pine Harbor Road
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River (Lake Wylie)
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements,
Parts 1, 11, 111 and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 1996
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
Signed this day September 4, 1,996
Original Signac
Pavid A
A. Preston Howard,
Division of Water (
By Authority of the
other conditions set forth in
i August 31, 2001.
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vironmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCO062383
T)"EFT. (IF
IAEALTH,
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET & RP""'SO'URCES
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of N.C. SEP 6 1996
3 hereby authorized to: gF [inlinUNNULATAL MAKAt ''
1204 DFACE
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County (See Part III of
reatment facility consisung of a 20,000
s with clarification modules, two
riators, and an effluent pump station
ine I larboi- Road ( NCS R 1 ', 1,
nit), and
-led on the attached map into the
�S-V and B waters in the Catawba
River Basin.

;N"1 -1 AL Permit
t,iii� iitt t czz ti rar 11f),,;r uk,11. 3LIcn cuscnar es snnau oe urnitect and monitor.'(l ',y the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteri4.tidw: t7isch r e LimitationsMo!jjtoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
. Sa m p le
92tt h y— Aver. Weekly >Avct, Daily Max
Freclueraoy
Type
Location
Flow n.150 NAGD
Continuous
Recording
l or E
BOD, 5 day, 201C 30.0 rng11 45.0 mgll
Weekly
Composite
E-
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/l 45.0 mgtl
Weekly
Composite
E-
NH3as N
Weekly
Composite
E
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 2MO 1100 ml 4MO 1100 ml
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine
3/Week
Grab
E
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Nitrogen (N0 + NO3 + TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite;
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
'the p shall not be less than 6.0 standard units near 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 ether than trace amounts.

PART I
section 13. 5chclule of ornplian
1. The pernnttee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance
with the following schedule:
Per ittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance 'necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
a.app ea as� a s6. auc:a ssaA a4 aas sa son: cavvc. �a.a RGGa 6aiG tJa.-k..Vaa s�JdAQaEi,.C, ,
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 g the next schedule requirements,

Part 11
Page 1 of 14
PART 11
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
5KTIM A. DEFINJILQN$
I . Pe 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 Managements 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 /Dav 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
earn uay or the monm ana men uiviaing tars SUM Dy the numoer or nays 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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. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled pledand/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 can (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 pennit.
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) can which daily discharges are sampled and `measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampledand/or measured during such week (arithmetic e 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 e (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 coliforrn 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 1. `
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average; of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified. as "Quarterly Average i tation" in the text of Part I of the permit,
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods. January through March,
April through June, July through September, and October through December.

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)ther Megaureme is
. JXpes of Samoles
a. Composite le: A composite sample shall consist of;
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
and combined proportional to the rate of flaw measured at the time of individuz
collection, or
() a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
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 een 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 () hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a
24 hour sampling period.
b. Crab Samples Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Crab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
. A lati n f M arts
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the surnmation of the individual
values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: : The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nthroot 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 Flaw Value: Weighted by flaw 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 Dav
calend,
" tVc ccacia%AaJ
11 hazardous S
A hazardot
311 of the C
12. Jg&jL—Pg1jmL,
A toxic poll
SECS ICON B. Q
1. Duty to, CQ
The permit
constitutes i
termination,
a . The per
307(a) o
disposal
the regi
use or d
b. The Cle
civil Pei
day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
it purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents
day may be used for sampling.
is substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
lean Water Act.
wit
atant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
MUM
with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
U.S.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
11 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.

Q
The provisions
of any provisii
provision to ott
8 " Duty to Provid
rorulnent.
ili
)e construed to preclude t
a
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing
records required to be kept by this permit.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the pern-dttee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this
this permit, the pern-dttee must apply for and obtain a new perrn
III
,,e 5 of 14
atii suspended.
arions.
a AlmaN 41.3 U01 tuffolmol 0 U.11 a I M 40�0 001 . I
ermit after the expiration date of

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10. Expiration of Pe it
The permitter is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall sub t such
information, ation forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to Issue permits no later than
180 days prior to the expiration date. Any per ittee 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- 1 a.6 and 33 USC',1251 et. seq,
11. Signatory Requitgmsnta
All applications, reports, or information sub °tted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed
d 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 officermeans: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or Mice 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 230
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
() Fora municipality, State, Federal, or ether public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking; elected official.
b. All reports rewired 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 leaving overall responsibility for environmental
entl
hers 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. used 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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3. :Need to Halt or Reduce not a Uefense
It shall not be a defense for a perinittee 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.' yassinof 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.
() "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 sloes not mean economic loss caused by delays in:
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
e perrnittee may allow any bypass to occur which sloes 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 passible 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 11, E. 6. of this permit. (4 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against
a pe' 'ttee 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;
d
(C) The per °°ttee 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:'

set.
tion of upset.
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Part 11
Page 10 of 14
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RE t R_
1. R_eprescntativeSampling
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
wastestreaxn; body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit'Issuing Authority.
2. ftgfti g
Monitoring results obtained during the previousmonth(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 piles
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 2626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow ` measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices
shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent' with the accepted capability of that type of device.
Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows' with a maximum deviation of less than 10°lam
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 EC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. sect, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 114, 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 16, 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
minimumdetection 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 mos
lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must bi
5. Penalties for Tam Bring
r.
'art 11
?age I I of 14
sitive (method with the
d.
7. Recading Result
For each measurement orsample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the pern-tittee
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__U,PQRTINGIR M
1. Chanze in Dischar
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. PIgMed Chan=
The per ittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as passible 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 fart 122.2 (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 per ittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, ation, addition or change may ;justify; the application of
per "t conditions that are differentfrom 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.
. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes es in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Iranaffe
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 per ittee and incorporate such: other
requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5" Moniforing
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.
oft this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use
or disposal practices.
b. 1f the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test
procedures specified in Part 11, D. 4, of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CpR 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.

.in
uded as information
)ass which exceeds ar
ds any effluent limita
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Ili instances of noncompliance not reported under Part Il. E.
itoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the: inf
permit.
-.•
y telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
)r first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
dater pollutioncontrol facility which results in the discharge of
astes which are 'abnormal in ;quantity or characteristic, such as the
f a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance
y other unusual circumstances.
lue'to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility'; incapable of
atment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
ag station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
er without treatment of all or any 'portion of the influent to such

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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in later form within
5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. MAHA ilit f ft arts
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 small 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 14-215.1(b)(2) or
in Section 309 of the :Federal Act.
11. Penalties for FA)Sification gLftorts
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 bath.

PART 11
OTHER REQUIIR
In_ction
t—nces
MENTS
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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.

Pert III Permit No. NCO063 3
E. Nutrient Condition for Permits Without Phosphorus Limits
This permit may be modified, or revoked and reissued to include an effluent limitation on nutrients
for this discharge depending upon the following:
1. The findings of a study by the Division of Environmental Management determine nutrient
control is necessary.
. Local actions do not successfully reduce the nutrient loading on the receiving waters.
. The onset of problem conditions in the receiving waters.

PART IV
ANNUAL iINI RING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS,
A. The permittee mint 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 1 A NCAC H .0105(b)(4) :may cause this Divisionto initiate action to
revoke the permit.

N.C. DEPT. OENVIRONMENT, HEA1,TT$tT
NOV 10 K
INISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL NNUIAII�-Jikfd
ORESVII S REGIONAL OFFICE
I, tale C. Stewart, a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina,
have periodically observed the construction sewer facilities to serve the Queens
HarborNachtsman Condos. located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Permit No,
I state, in my professional judgement, that the construction of the sewer facilities was
observed to: be constructed within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans
and specifications.
This statement is a declaration of professional judgement. It does net constitute a
warranty, or guarantee, expressed or implied, nor does it relieve any other party of his
responsibility to abide by contract documents, applicable cedes, standards, regulations and
ordinances:
Gale C. Stewart
North Carolina Professional Engineer Number 698
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Date: July 22, 194 fir, ,e
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The DivIsIon of Environment3l Mampment h
c novel e ro-eipt *:try=. c,t this
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State of North Carolina
0-Pent ofEnvironment, Health, and Natural Resource
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph. D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
April 8 191
r. 'Carl Daniel
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of N. C.
PC) Box 240705
Charlotte, NC 28224
Subject: NPDES Permit No. N 6t162383
CS - Queens Harbor'
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Daniel:
On February'6, 1991, the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) received a
request from C S to renew the subject permit and a check for $250.00 for the application
processing fee. A review of the DEM files has revealed that CWS had requested the permit
renewal on March 19, 199. ; The permit has not been renewed due to the new basin issuance
plan that the DEM has started utilizing for the issuance and expiration of permits throughout the
State.
The permit for the proposed facility was ready to issue on October 4, `1990, and would
have contained an effective date of December 1, 1996. If the permit was issued on October 4,
1990, it would have expired on August 31, 1991, based on the basin issuance plan. The DEM
has established a policy not to issue any permit as a result of the basin issuance plan that would
have an effective period of less than one year. Therefore, the subject permit has been held and
will be issued around August 1, 1991, with an effective date of September 1, 1991, for a five
year period lasting until August 31 1996. CWS should continue to operate under the existing
permit until the new permit is issued later this year,::
The DIEM is returning your application request dated February 6, 1991,`and has
included a check for $250.00 as a refund of the processing fee. If you have any questions,
please contact me at (919) 73 - 963.
Sincerely,
uk
M.-aIe C verca , E---
Supervisor, NPDES Permits
*Ww"Imor"o-,
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North. Carolina 27 2 -0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative. Action Employer

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Facility Status:
Pertnit Status: Renewal 7QIO (cfs) � Winter 7Q10 (cfs) 30Q2 (cfs)
Y_
Major Minor Toxicity Limits: IWC % Acute/Chronic
Pipe No,: I Instream Monitoring:
am
Design Capacity: O� 150 MGD Pareters
Upstream Location
Domestic (% of Flow): 100% 1A
Downstream Location
Industrial (% of Flow): 0%
Comments:
Effluent Summer Winter
Characteristics
4f 5
RECEIVING STREAM: the
Class: WS-111 and B
Sub -Basin: 03-08-34
Reference USGS Quad: G11
County. Mecklenburly
Regional Office.- Mooresvill
Previous Exp. Date: 9/301
Classification changes within
Na.gjrane to SC Ling ca.'
Requested by: Jul(
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
'atawba River D.O. (mg/1)
Tss (mgm
lm
E, Lake Wylie (please attach) F. Co. (/100 l)
pH (SU)
Re 'canal Office
i Treatment Plant Class: II
iree mileszrtr
7 ,'h!in Date: 4/11/90 4 k q
Date: 3-11
NJ "'Ornments:
D;
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Request No.:
5669
WASTELOAD, ALLOCATION APPROVAL FOAC, �,� �> � � � r�. ------
Facility Name.
Queens Harbor WWTP
NPDES No..
NCO 62 83
Type of Waste.
Domestic
Status.
Existing/Renewal
Receiving Stream.
Lake WylietF.,
ssiy ci
Classification:
WS B
MUCUS' ILL
Subbasin.
30834
Drainage area:
sq mi
County.
Mecklenburg
Summer 7 10:
40.00 cfs- -"-u —
Regional Office:
Mooresville
Winter 7(1 :
Cfs
Requestor.
Jule Shanklin
Average flow:
cfs
Bate of Request:
/11/90
3 2:
cfs
(quad.
G1 SE
RECOMMENDED EFFLUENT LIMITS
EXISTING
PROPOSED
a to low (gd) .
0.1.;
0 m 1.. 6
BCBS (mg/1):
J
$. S (mg/1):
p
R
Fecal col i form (/ 1 ml) .
200
200
pH (su)
6
6--9�
MAY A 1k
Toxicity Testing Reg.:
none
9i1�-j
i�pp pp ��* ggs r$ [q
ggLt}L
,upstream ("/N) : N
Location;
Downstream (Y/N)z N
Location:
COMMENTS
Fac.lity operating well below permitted flow
(avg. flow = .0042 MG )
In compliance with existing effluent limits.
One TSS violation (31 mg/1) in July 1989.
June 1989, Total. N 20 mg/l
a e eutrophicatlon and water quailty analyses.
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URN TO TECHNICAL SUPPORT BY: N

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State of IS
Department of Environ e
Division of Envi
crolina
4 and Natural Resources
1ManageurAnt
512 North Salisbury Street * Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor George 1'. Everett, Ph.D
William W. Cobey, Jr., SecretaryDirector
August 1, 1991
Marl Daniel .,
P. 0. Box 240705 ; x•
Charlotte, NC 2522
ubject e it No. NCO0 2383
Carolina Water Service, of NC
�p
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Daniel: fig �..ar
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received 'on ]March 19, 1994, we are
forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. 'This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 14 - 1 .I and th Memorandum of Agr em nt
between North Carolina and. the S Environmental Protection agency elated December fi, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudcatory hearing upon written request within
thirty (30) days fallowing receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written
petition, confong 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 11, 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 ether permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required y the Division of
be required.
you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Jule Sin
number 919/733- 083.
Sincerely,
i 'nl sigped
Date Omrcssh for
im Patrick, EPAGeorge T. Everett
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 276 6-0535 'Telephone: [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Permit No NCO062383
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
UADQUA LUTAUIDISCHARGE ELIMINATION
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 14-1.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adapted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Co `shot d the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
s a s a e
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of N.C.
is hereby authorized to# charge wastewater from a Facility located at
a Queens Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant
�t Pine Harbor Road ( NCSR 1113 )
Charlotte
At Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River ( Lake Wylie) in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts 1,11, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective September 1, 1991
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 1996
Signed this day August 1 1991
rtira1' t
d bY
ate
George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
y Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCO062383
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of N.C.
is hereby authorized to:
1 t Continue to operate an existing 0.150 MGM wastewater treatment facility consisting of a 20,000
gallon aerobic digester, two 50, ,gallon aeration basins with clarification modules, two
2, gallon chlorine contact chambers with tablet chlorinators, and an effluent pump station
located at Queens Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pine Harbor load i NCSR1113 ),
Charlotte, Mecklenburg county (See Part M of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the locations specified on the attached map into the
Catawba River (Lake Wylie ) which is classified Class WS-III. and B waters in the Catawba
River Basin.

,rmit No. N O 623 3
edl to discharge from
Efflygnt Cher pit gorlstl q g Dlsrharge Llmltetl2ns
Monitorina
Requirements
Measurement
Sarnole
a rn p I
Monthly Ayn. ©elly ' Max '
Fm uenev
Flow 0.150 MGD
Continuous
Recording
1 or E
BOD, 5 day, 20"C 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1
2/Month
Composite
Total i Suspended Residue30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/l
2/Month
Composite
E
NH3 as N
Monthly
Composite
E
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) t .0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml2/Month
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine
Daily
Grab
E
Temperature
Weekly
grab
E
Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
E
Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than .0 standard units and shall be monitored 2Jmonth`at the 'effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids orvisible foam in other than trace amounts.

P RT I
1121.jaLige
with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges i
rig schedule:
ith Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the
V.
)rovide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
a efficiency.
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:
Fr ease, the notice shall include the cause of none r liars e, any rent
the probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

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PART 11
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NP ES PERMITS
SECTIQN A. DEFINITIONS
1. Pen -nit 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.
I EMC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
. Act or "jhe Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended,
33 USC 1251, et. seq.
. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total massof all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges' are
tired during such month. It is«therefore, an arithmetic mean found b
its of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this
ier of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as
ige" in Part I of the permit,
or measured during; the calendar week: (Sunday - San.
.. �«m....n mm d.........�.....g w.... =e. .... a.� ....mow .. ........ uw+
by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the weed and then dividing
sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identific
"Weedy Average' in Part I of the pertnit.
c. The '"maximum daily discharge:" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discha'
during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the wt
of pollutant calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitatii
identified as "Daily Maximum," in Part I of the pen -nit.

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d. The "average annual discharge'" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found, by adding the
weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then; dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average"
in Part I of the permit.
. 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 flaw value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average
monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for
samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly
Average" under "Other Units" in Part I of the perm.
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 a "Weekly Average" under-"Othcr [hits" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during
a calendar clay. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration
of pollutant calculated from it is the "Ma1Xi111ann Daily Concentration". It is identified
as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Units" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/err measured during a calendar
year on which daily discharges, are sampled and measured divided by the number of
daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average
yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples
collected during a calendar year.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable
amount of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge
averaged over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a
calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the
discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.

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. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a
calendar quarter. It is identified as '"Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I
of the permit.
g. A calendar, quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods. January through
March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.
7. Other Measurmou
a. Flaw, (MGD): The flaw limit expressed is this permit is the 24 hours average flaw,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows
recorded during the calendar month.
.` An "'instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow talon at the time of
sampling, when berth 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. Flaw shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent tinges when
there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
pf Sam 1es
di
hi
le sample shall consist of:
lected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour laerio
ividual sample collection, or
,ries of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour pe^
e intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gal
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample interv,
,rmined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gV,
weer sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of"the expectt
v at the treatment system, or
ingle, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period
he rate of flow.
rdance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab saral
ter than once per hour, and the tinge interval between effluent grab
,yreater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment syste:
an time of greater than 24 hours. In such eases, effluent grab san?
fd at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which
of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days.
may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater
u
......,+... ..+...,...<I.....v. vsr ua+ 0"AAAFAr Wa "1%, 11fUIVIUL103 Nalllj,711,3 4i.PIILr4 tC.U. VY�I CS. jjrIIVU V1
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample`can be taken manually.
alcul Lion of Mgana
a Arithmetic Mean. The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summati+
individual values divided by the number of individual values.

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b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the
product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values.
The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms
of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of
zero () shall be considered to be one (1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value; Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective
flows«
10. Calendar DU
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 4-hour period that
reasonably represents the calendar clay 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 tinder Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water
Act.
SECTIUN'B. CiENERAL!CONDITIQNS
1. D11ty to Comply
The perittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
permit termination, revocation and reissuanc , or modification; or denial of
renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions establi
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with star
sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 05(d) of the Clean
within the time provided in the regulations that establish these star
prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorr
requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit cc
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each -,
Any person who negligently; violates any permit condition is subject t<
penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not
1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is
criminal penalties of $5 000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or iniprisonmfi
more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit conditi
assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violatior
maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. 1 Ref: Section 309 of the Fed
U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]

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c. Understate law, a daily civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ( 10,000)
per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North
Carolina General Statutes § 14 - 15.6 (a)]
. Dutv to MitiLate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this permit which has'a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting, human
health or the environment.
. Civil and Criminal LiaLility
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part 11, CA.) 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 NCG
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. Qil and Llazardoui-Substance ,1 iability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or
relieve the pennittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee
is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75iet seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USG 1321. Furthennore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such
as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
. PLopegty Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor aloes it authorize any injury to private property or
any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or
regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore
physical structures or facilities or the undertaking; of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall
not be affected thereby.

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. Duty to Provide Inf rmation
The pennittee 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, ortern-iinating 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.
. Dutv to ReaDDIv
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 Pe it
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue pert
no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge that has not reque
renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any discharge that does not have a pen
after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 18days prior to expiration,
subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCS 143-1.6 and
USC 1251 et. sect.
11. Si natory Reouirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shalt,
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'i
Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, trews
or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function
any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for
corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production
operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual s
or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authorit'
sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance
corporate procedures.
() For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by'a general partner or the proprie
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a print
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other infonmation requested by the Permit Isst
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authori
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 resonsibi
for the overalls operation of the regulated facility or activity, such its the position
plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of

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equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility
for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either;a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.);
and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing :Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shad 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 systemdesigned 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
y knowledge and believe, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there' are
and imprisonment; for knowing violations."
lermit Actions
"his permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause.The filing of a
euest by the permttee for a`permit modification, revocation and reissuance or
wrmination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not
tay any permit condition.
' rmit Modification Ftevoc` lion and Reissuan c or T rmination
'he issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening
«
tified 0 —rator
rsuant'to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General 'Statutes, the permittee i
ploy a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) o
tewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the g
:iivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treati
ilities. The p rmitt e shall notify the Division's Operator Training and Certification;
hin thirty days of any change in the ORC status.

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. 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 duality 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.
. 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.
. Bypassing, of Trey ent Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams frorn any portion of a
treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or
established or operating mode for the facility.
() "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 duality 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. (4-hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(a) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe
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(b) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal
periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate
backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable
engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal
periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(c) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering
its adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the
three conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
.sett
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
A3Atd:11 }F &}}.442Y %✓ iWYI{y YY W14Y4i ltAtJ 4AI}142ttJlA4VAl}t.JlliiAAV TT }}J 4'dA.}AJ4+41: V�' }iA J}.'}, µIA'
:ion for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial revil
►editions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
pentrittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall der
-ou h properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or ether relevant
it;
An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the of
The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part 11 E. 6.
this permit.
The per 'ttee complied with any remedial measures required under Part'
this permit.
rden of proof.
any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeping to establish the occurs
set has the burden of proof.

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6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other; pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be disposedof in accordance with NCGS 1 -21 .1 and in a
manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the
State or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing
federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40
CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing; Authority for the disposal of sludge
may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable
requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part
503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the
time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant
change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures`
The perittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by ITEM
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. MQNITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sam li g
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
100M.
anged without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Ant
than the Oth day following the cotripfe`ted reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the p
the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commer
discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required here
submitted to the following address
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 277
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

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. Flow Measurem nts
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 0% from the true discharge rates throughout the range
of expected discharge volumes. es. once -through condenser cooling water flow which is
monitored by pump lags, 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
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shallconform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts,
and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136,
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must
produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge
requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or
lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of
achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level)
approved method must be used.
. Penalties for Taneriri,g
The glean 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
ention
ee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all ca
Zecordina Results
-or each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit,
)ermittee shall record the following info ation:
L. The date, exact plaice, and time of sampling or measurements;
The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
;. The date(s) analyses were performed;
1. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
;. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
The results of such analyses.

Part II
Page 12 of 14
8. Inspection andand Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative, upon the
presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the prmittee'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 constitutea violation of the permit.
2. Planned Chances
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. 'Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted 'facility may meet one of the criteria for
determining whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
�l dEV4111V 6.LLl Vit "FFIAV] L\.J.... Fw..UL
CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1).
Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned charges j
permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirem
Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director.
Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the perrnittei
incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.

Part 1I
Page 13 of 1
. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this pennit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See
Part I1. D. 2. of this permit).
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit,
using test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4 of this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations: for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twen-four Hour Retorting
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
anticipatedtime it is expected to continue°, and steps 'taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The fallowing shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph.
(A) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(B) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(C) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by
the Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24
hours.
. Other h oncombliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part 11. E. 5
and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain
the information listed in Part 11. E. 6. of this permit.
. Qther 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.

Part H
Page 14 of 14
9. No coo liance Notification
e pe `ttee 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 lines or treatment facility resulting in a bypass
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 S days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of 1Renorts
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 14-215.3(a)(2) or Section ti308
the Act, effluent data shall r
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. 'onstruc ion
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.
I3. Qroundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall; upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance
of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changea in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The per ittee shallnotify 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 acolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred
micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinit ophenol and for
2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (l mg/I) for antimony;
(3) Five () times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
. 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 (l mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.

Part III Permit No. NCO062383
D. Division Statement of Concern
Advance levels of eutrophication have been observed in Lake Wylie by the states of North Carolina
d South Carolina. In recognition of this problem, the Division reserves the right to reopen this
permit to add effluent limits upon designation of Lake Wylie as Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW)
or if deemed appropriate by the Division (or Environmental Management Commision) based on
further water quality analysis.
E. POTW PEAConnection Condition
The permittee shall properly connect to an operational publicly; owned wastewater collection
system within 180 days of its availability to the site, if the facility is in noncompliance with any
terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations and laws.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The perm ttee mast pay the annual administering and compliance fee within 30
(thirty) days after being balled by the Division. failure to pay the fee in a
timely :manner in accordance with 15 NCAC 211 .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division
to initiate action to revoke the: permit.

State
�) t L iN ortn oansmiry ,)rreei • rater n, rvca
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
August 20,
Carl Daniel, VP
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of N.C.
PO 'iBox 240705
Charlotte, NC 2224
Subject:
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turat esourees
aenrent'
th Carolina 276P
'ICE
Georue T. Everett, Ph. D
Director
1991
:clifications to NPDES Pertrnt
l� o, NC'O0623 3
rolina Water Service/Queens arb
�cl lenlaurg County
4d street should be discarded.
nc;y dates Dece er 6, 19 8 3
,irement frequencies sampling requirerrients
on intay request a waiver or rno iticatf on pun
r tten request to the Director identifying the
.rest is made within 30 days following receipt of
Continued...
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

rely,
I
T, V ett

FPartlH Permit No. NCC 062383
D. Division Statement of Concern
Advance levels of eutrophication have been observed in Lake Wylie by the states of Mort Carolina
and South Carolina. In recognition of this problem, the Division reserves the right to reopen this
permit to add effluent limits upon designation of Labe Wylie as Nutrient Sensitive utters (NSW)
or if deemed appropriate by the Division (car Environixiental Management Commision) based on
further water duality analysis.
1 *. POTW Connection Condition
e pe xittee shall properly connect to an operational publicly owned wastewater collection systern
within 180 days of its availability to the site, if the facility is in noncompliance with its permit
effluent limitations for three consecutive months,

Department of En
James G. Martin, Governor
William W Cobey Jr. Secretary
� QtiiM vtik
State of North Carolina
,iron ent, Health, and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
Albert F Hilton, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
August 5, 1991
Mr. Carl Daniel
Carolina Water Service, Inc.
Post office Box 240705
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224'
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO062383
Queens Harbor WWTP
Carolina Water Service, Inc.
Mecklenburg County, NC
Dear ,r . Daniel.
our records indicate that. NPD S Permit No. NCO062383` as
issued on August 1,1991 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to � advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the went 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
bans,
the
char (s).

a..
epcarting requirements in the
treatment it process
.re requirements for a certified
dear if you are operating
Any changes In operation of
quantity and type of Wastewater
ansians and/or upgrading of
must be permitted or approved by
terms and conditions of are NPDES
enforcement action pursuant to
arol .na General S .atutes .
er violation ;plus criminal
ch violations. If you find at
nnmn1v with txhp- t- nA
• -• s - o - + •w, ,,
you nave any questions or need clarification. We look forward
providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor°
las e
:se

A
Permit No. NCO06238
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of N.C. DIVISIDN
NOUR,
,ed to:
miver 5asin.

Effluent Characteristics Discharge_ Urnitaflons
M2plJoringFie
ulrements
Me sureent
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Lqmdlon
Flow 0.150 MGD
Continuous '
recording
I or E
BOO, 5 day; 200C 30.0 rng/l
45.0 m9/1
2/Month
Composite
Total Suspended residue 30.0 mg/I
45.0m /l
2/Month
Composite
E
H3 as N
Monthly
Composite
E
Feel Coliform (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 aril
400.0 /100 ml
2/Month
Crab
E
Total; residual Chlorine
Daily
Grab
Temperature
Weekly
grab
E
Total Nitrogen (N ?2 + NO3 + TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
E
Sample locations: F - Effluent, I - Influent
The pH shall not be less that 6.0 standard units nor greater than' .0 standard units and shall be monitored2/month at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visibli
other than trace amounts.

Pernift No. TCOO(
�n Statement of Concern I
further water quality analysis,
F. POTW Connection Condition
ruuunt ninitimons z r tnrce QuTisccuuvc rrionrns.

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discharge to
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stream in the Catawba River Basin which has a 7Q10 flour of 40 cfs.
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OF rRylu,"
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Division cat t
5`12 North Salisbury St
mes C. Martin, Governor
illiarn W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
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brook, Illinois
Mr. C arena:
to ember 1, 1989.
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'earth Carolina
zetl Management
sleigh, North Carolina 27611
R.Paul N
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epteber 25, 18
ubjecte Modification to NPDES
permit.
hearing.
PoIll on Prevention Pays
ual OPPortunivy Affirmative Action Esnnlover

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,phone number -?( 7. %'WjILu;'t tvu. Lade "Ver <
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R. Paul 'Wilms
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Mr. Jim Patrick, EP.A,
Coil pliance
Central Piles

Part III
Permit No
oxicity Reop ner
system wimin i6v stays or its avanaDulty to the site. -.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Division of Environmental Management
'h Main Street Mooresville, North Carolina 2811
October 2, 1989
kANIEL
kOX 2 070
i I'E NC 28224
:T: Notice of Violation -- Effluent Limitations
NPDES No. NCO062:3 :
CAROL I NA WATER SERVICE
MECKLENBURG County
'ARL LEAN I EL
Reported
Sincerely,
ZIW4�s� A
Ms. Brenda Smith
Regional Supervisor
Files

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State of
vision or triviron
512 NoSalisbury Suter
vn, CAwemor Oct(
hodes, Secretary
[ C. Huneycutt
trbour Condominiums
i17
.ej, SC 29710
Sub.
Huneycutt*.
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)rth Carolina 27611
1985
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Sincerely, C. D
R. Paul Wilms
a Patrick, EPA 'Viol's
Pollution Pr bore Pays
PO Bou 276V, Rak*, Nm+ Cmlina 27611-76V T&phwe 919-733
An Equal Oppomuthy Affim-adw Acoon Ernowycr

Permit No.
STATE
4
To Discha
Mr. David C. Huneycutt
rreby authorized to discharge wastewater from a fs
Queens Harbour Condominiums
Pine Harbor Road SR 11.3 at Lake Wy.
Mecklenburg County
acei iug waters designated as the Catawba River
Catawba River Basin
ght'on September 3, 1990
Signed this day of October 25, 1955
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
h,
R. 'Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environment
By Authority of the Env'
Management Commission

Mr. David C. Huneycutt
authorized to:

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Mon Y.
Flow 0.150 MGD
BOD, 5Day, 200C 30.0 mg/1 4 .
Total Suspended Residue 30.0' g/I 4 :'7
NH as N
Fetal Colffo (geometric mean) 00.0/10 400.0
Reside Chlorine
Temperature
Total Nitrogen ( NO + )
Total Phosphorus
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bacteria, is the arithmetic mean of all
collected in one calendar month. The month
fecal coliform bacteriais the geometric
collected in one calendar month.
The , other than for
bacteria, is the arithmetic mean of all
collected during one calendar week (Sun-Sa
average for fecal coliform bacteria is the
all samples collected in one calendar week n

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oil
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ass of facilities.

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authorized discharge.

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TH R REQUIREMENTS
us Permits
Et ols any pollutant not limited in