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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0035033_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC P. O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality October 7, 2008 1 OCT 2 0 2008 Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO035033 Cabarrus Woods WWTP DWQ-SrurfcjcC, •;? "^t r ve- r �ry Cabarrus County Dear Mr. Lashua: Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.land the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended). This final permit includes no significant changes from the draft permit sent to you on August 1-3, 2008. - The reference to a bar screen at the 0.3 MGD plant has been removed from the facility description per your correspondence of September 12, 2008. If any parts, measurement. frequencies or sampling.requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory:hearing.upon :written request within thirty (30). days following receipt of this,. letter. This request.must be: in the! form of .a written petition: conforming to. Chapter 150B of the North Carolina:: General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail. Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made,this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except.after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal_ Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that . may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Sledge at telephone number (919) 807- 6398. Sincerely, s Coleen H. Sullins cc: Central Files oo�'re'sv,`i�1�le�Re;;i'onaliOO ffi'ce/Su`rface�Water Protectlo- `n'Section � NPDES Unit - _ NorthCarolina �atura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center' Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 807-6300 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 807-6492 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer —50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Permit NCO035033 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In, compliance with the.provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Carolina Water Service,7Inc. of NC is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Cabarrus Woods Subdivision WWTP NCSR 1202 near Harrisburg Cabarrus County to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary -to Reedy Creek in the Yadkin Pee -Dee River " Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in -Parts I, II, III and IV herepf. This permit shall become effective December 1, 2008 This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30,.2013. Signed this day October 7, 2008 . s rC-oleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality `By.Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NCO035033 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue operation of an existing 0:95 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of three parallel treatment plants with one common discharge point. The first plant has a capacity of 0.15 MGD and includes the following components: 9 ■ Bar screen ■ Mechanical aeration basin ■ Dual secondary clarifiers' ■ Waste sludge holding tank ■ Two fine solid settling basins ■ Effluent disinfection. ➢ The second plant has a capacity of 0.3 MGD and includes the following components: ■ Aerated equalization basin ■ Diffused aeration basin ■ Secondary clarifier ■ Aerobic sludge digester ■ Tablet chlorine disinfection ■ Influent lift station ■ Stand-by emergency power. . ➢ The third plant has capacity of 0.5 MGD and includes the following components: • Flow splitter box Aerated equalization basin ■ Diffused aeration basins ■ Secondary clarifier ■ Aerobic sludge digester ■ Tablet chlorine disinfection. ➢ The 0.3 MGD and 0.5 MGD plants share dual static influent screens and a flow splitter as well as screening holding tank. ➢ Each of the 0.3 MGD and 0.5 MGD has instrumented flow measurement. ➢ The plants share a chambered tank with dechlorination, post aeration, and instrumented flow measurement with totalizer and chart recorder as well as a stationary refrigerated composite sampler. This facility is located at the Cabarrus Woods Subdivision WWTP off NCSR 1202 near Harrisburg in Cabarrus County. - 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek, a class C water in the Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin. NC0035O33 Cabarrus Woods Subdivision WWTP Latitude: 35°16'14" Sub -Basin: 03-07-11 Longitude: 80'40' 00" USGS Ouad: Harrisburg, F16SW Stream Class: C Receiving Stream: Unnamed Tributary to Reedy Creek Permitted Flow: 0.95 MGD �\ Facility LocationX 4 North Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Permit NCO035033 A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: „EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS �MITATIONS � DISCHARGE,LI � �' MONITORING,REQUIREMENTS � Monthly Daily Maximum-= Measurement -Sample, 0 1 t' Sample Location- _ ' Ayers a 9 �. ;.. Frequency. �y Type. �' Flow 0.95 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent BOD5, 15.0 mg/L 22.5 mg/L 3/Week Composite Effluent April 1— — October 31) c BOD5, 20oC 22.0 mg/L 33.0 mg/L Week Composite Effluent (November 1— March 31) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 3/Week Composite Effluent NH3-N as N 2.0 mg/L 10.0 mg/L Week Composite Effluent (April 1—October 31) . NH3-N as N 4.0 mg/L 20.0 mg/L 3/Week Composite Effluent (November 1— March 31) Dissolved Oxygen2 3/WeeP Grab' Effluent, U, D Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 3/Week Grab Effluent (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine4 18 pg/L 3/Week Grab Effluent + Temperature (effluent) Daily Grab. Effluent Temperature (instream) 3/WeW Grab U, D pH5 3/Week Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen Quarterly Composite Effluent NO2+NO3+TKN) Total Phosphorus Quarterly Composite Effluent NOTES: 1. _ U: upstream 100 feet above the outfall. D: downstream 2 : 1 miles below the outfall. 2. The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration in the effluent shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L. I Upstream and downstream samples shall be grab samples collected 3/Week during the months of June, July, August, and September and weekly during the remainder of the year. 4. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L. 5. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS. N_ PDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 1 of 16 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS Section A. Definitions 2/Month Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. 3/Week Samples are collected three times per week -on three separate calendar days. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. Annual Average The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Arithmetic Mean The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. Bypass The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. Calendar Dav The period from midnight of one day, until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. Calendar Quartet One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Composite Sample A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods: (1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow. (2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply: ➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters Version 1011012007 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 2 of 16 ➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period: ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at least every X hours [X = days detention time] over a 24-hour period.. Effluent samples shall be collected at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24- hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Daily Discharge The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged .over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters. NOTE: Permittees may not submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant Federal effluent guideline[s] for the appropriate calculation interval. Daily Sampling Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DM or "the Division" The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. Facility Closure The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded. Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1. Grab Sample Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream samples). Hazardous Substance Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. Version 1011012007 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 3of16 Instantaneous flow measurement A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. Monthly Average (concentration hmitl The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a.pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Water Quality. Quarterly Average (concentration Rmitl The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. Severe property damage Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production. Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. U set An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. Weekly Average (concentration Emit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Section B. General Conditions 1. Duty to Comply The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41]. a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the- time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who. violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, -or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under Version 1011012007 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 4 of 16 section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] d. Any person who k=.vingl y violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal. penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of .such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 perviolation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this, Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)] 2. Duty to Mitigate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41 (d)]. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143- 215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance ' may be temporarily suspended. Version 1011012007 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 5of16 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of ,personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)]. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. 7. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit; or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such.provision to other circumstances, and the' remainder of this permit, shall not affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23]. 8. Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40. CFR 122.41 (h)]. 9. Duty to Reapply If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)]. 10. Expiration of Permit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In 'order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required.by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days,prior to the expiration date. Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41 (k)]. a. .All permit applications shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corporation:, by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of, this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge. of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which .govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather. complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures . (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either' a principal executive officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22]. Version 10/10/2007 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 6 of 16 b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: 1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; 2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and 3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22] c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying_ the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22] d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]: "1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting- false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or. termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. 14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee. within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls Certified Operator Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade 'equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up, ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201]. Version 1011012007 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 7 of 16 The'ORC of each Class I facility must: ➢ Visit the facility at least weekly ➢ -Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must: ➢ Visit the facility at least five days per week, excluding holidays ➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the operator in responsible charge: a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system b. Within 120 calendar days of- ➢ Receiving notification of a'change in the classification of the system, requiring the designation of a new ORC and back-up ORC ➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC. ' 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or. used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)]. 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (c)]• 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)] The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)] (1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it'shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as .required in Part II. E. 6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action, against a Pern ittee 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. Version 1011012007 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 8 of 16 (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. (1) of this section. 5. U sets - a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action. for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The Pennittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) of this permit. (4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit. c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. '6. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee shall.comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40'CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at' 40 CFR 503. The Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 1 7. Power Failures The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 — Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby. generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. Section D: Monitoring and Records 1. Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted. discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water,or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)]. Version 1011012007 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 9 of 16 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring' Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period. The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files. 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 3. Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and -maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability, of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Test procedures for the. analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41.]. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are :below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be, ,reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who. falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41]. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this .permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use and'disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503); the Permittee shall retain all of all monitoring information, including: ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation Version 1011012007 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 10 of 16 ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit ➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.41]: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c. The date(s) analyses were performed; d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses; e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and f. The results of such analyses. 8. Inspection and Entry The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)]. Section E Reporting Requirements 1. Change in Discharge All discharges, authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of.that authorized shall constitute a violation 'of the permit. 2. Planned Changes The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as 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, not to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1). c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)]. Version 10/10/2007 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 11 of 16 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)]. 5.. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)]. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR. 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall. also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue;. and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)]. b. The Director.may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)]. 8. Other Information Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)]. Noncompliance Notification The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Version 10/10/2007 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 12 of 16 Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined .to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a) (2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. ; 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41]. 12. Annual Performance Reports Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no later than sixty days'after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for evaluation. PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section A. Construction The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment capacity, nor change the treatment processes) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division. Section B. Groundwatei Monitoring The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram�per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge willexceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; Version 1011012007 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 13of16 (l) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L); (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws„the Permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of notification by the Division. Section E. Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the permitted facility. PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWsI All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following: 1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and 2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit. 3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users. 1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology, or water quality standards. 2. Under no circumstances shall ,the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment system: a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in. the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges; C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in Interference; d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge. at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW; e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity.in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits; Version 1011012007 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions' Page 14 of 16 £ Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause interference or pass through; g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding some or'all of the industries discharging to the municipal system. 4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b). This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) 'of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate. Section C. Pretreatment Programs Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40 CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H .0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program,. all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in' its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements: Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. 2. Industrial Waste Survey(IWS). The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to, include all users of the sewer collection system at least once every five years. 3. Monitoring Plan The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part II, Section D, and Section E.S.). 4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division ,a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909. Version 1011012007 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 of 16 5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes. the results of the Headworks Analysis (IIWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP). Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. 6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of. an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must: a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit - limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled once pet calendar year; 8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908. 9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERPI The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant' to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5-and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PART The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues. For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the following address: NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Version 1011012007 r. NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 16 of 16 These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the following: a.) Narrative A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC); b.) Pretreatment Program Summary(PPS) A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division; c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR) The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms approved by the Division; d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (MS4 Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division; e.) Other Information Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit; 11. Public Notice The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment require ;rents and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. 12. Record Keeping The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW. 13. Funding and Financial Report The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved pretreatment program. 14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and. Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 1.5A NCAC 2H .0907. Version 1011012007 SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No To: NPDES Unit Water Quality Section Attention: Susan Wilson Date: April 29, 2008 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS County: Cabarrus NPDES Permit No.: NCO035033 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and address: Cabarrus Woods WWTP % Carolina Water Service Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, N. C. 28224 2. Date of investigation: August 15, 2003 3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer II 4. Person contacted and telephone number: Tony Konsul, (704) 525-7990, ext. 218. 5. Directions to site: From the jct. of Rocky River Rd. (SR 1139) and Plaza Road Ext. (SR 1171), travel z 1.0 mile on Plaza Road Ext. to the intersection with Starwood Rd. (SR 1202). Turn left on Starwood Rd., travel ;z 0.15 mile, and the WWTP is on the right side of Starwood Rd. across from the intersection with White Pine Rd. 6. Discharge point(s), list for all discharge points: Latitude: 350 16' 14" Longitude: 800 40' 00" Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map. USGS Quad No.: F16SW 7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. There is additional area available for expansion, if necessary. 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site is gently rolling with slopes ranging from 3 - 10 % 9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 300 feet from the WWTP site. 0 f 14 "IN Page Two 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT to Reedy Creek a. Classification: C b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 030711 C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The channel is z 6 - 8 feet wide with a sandy bottom. There are no known dischargers downstream of this facility prior to its confluence with Reedy Creek. The area is a mix of woodlands and residential development. PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. a. Volume of wastewater: 0.95 MGD (Design Capacity) b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.95 MGD C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 0.95 MGD d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the previous two years: There have been no ATC's issued for this facility in the past two years. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing WWT facilities consist of three parallel WWTPs with a common outfall. The first WWTP is a 0.15 MGD facility consisting of a bar screen, aeration (mechanical), dual secondary clarifiers, aerated sludge holding tank, two clarifiers, effluent (tablet) disinfection and dechlorination. The second WWTP has a capacity of 0.3 MGD, and consists of a bar screen, an equalization basin, aeration (diffused), a secondary clarifier, aerobic sludge holding tank, and tablet disinfection. The second WWTP also has an influent lift station and stand-by power. The third WWTP has a capacity of 0.5 MGD, and consists of a flow splitter box, aerated equalization basin, diffused aeration basin, a secondary clarifier, an aerobic sludge holding tank, and tablet disinfection. The 0.3 and 0.5 MGD WWTP share dual static influent screens, flow splitter, dechlorination tank, post aeration, flow measurement with totalizer and chart recorder, and dechlorination. f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are not any proposed WWT facilities at this time. g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: There are no toxic impacts expected, since dechlorination is provided. h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed. 2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals are removed as needed by Liquid Waste, Inc. 3. Treatment plant classification: Class III (no change from previous rating). Page Three 4. SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s): 05 MTU Code(s): 06007 PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)? No public monies were used in the construction of this facility. 2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time. 3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: This facility in not under an SOC or JOC nor is either proposed at this time. 4. Alternative analysis evaluation a.. Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area available to accommodate a wastewater flow of this magnitude. b. Connect to regional sewer system: There is no municipal sewer collection system within a reasonable proximity to this facility. C. Subsurface: Insufficient area available PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The permittee (Carolina Water Service of NC) request reissuance of the subject permit. There have been no major changes to this facility since the permit was last renewed, however, there are some, minor changes tp the facility description in Part II, No. 1(e) above that should be noted. The Cabarrus Woods WWTP serves the following residential and commercial developments: Cabarrus Woods, Brookstead, Bradford Park, Avensong, Stewarts Crossing, Brawley Farms, Bristol Farms, Turtle Rock, Cambridge, Crossley Village, three (3) gas stations and two small shopping centers. Pending a final review and approval by the NPDES Unit, it is recommended that the permit be renewed as requested. � �7 ,x< Signature of Report Water Quality. hAdsr\dsr08\cabwoods.doc �F WATF9 r —I 0 `C MARTIN LASHUA REGIONAL DIRECTOR CAROLINA WATER SERVICE INC OF NC PO BOX 240908 CHARLOTTE NC 28224 Dear Mr. Lashua: Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality RE(a� April 23, 2008 APR 2 f "^1 NC DENRZ N'`.a'`� Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application - NPDES Permit NC003503.3 Cabarrus Woods WWTP Caba.rrus County The NPDES Unit received your permit -renewal application on April 22, 2008. A member of the NPDES Unit willreview your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject -permits, please contact Susan Wilson at (919) 733-5083, extension 510.. Sincerely, sc.I�4aaa� Dina Sprinkle NPDES Unit cc: CENTRAL FILES Mo`oresv_ille_Regional Office/Surface Water Protection NPDES Unit ANaleCarolina turally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterquality.orQ Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper bUtiliti Inc - Mrs. Dina Sprinkle NC DENR Division of Water Quality Point Source Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1617 Re: Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES NCO035033 Renewal Request Dear Mrs. Sprinkle, Please find enclosed Application and attachments and consider this letter as our official request to renew the NPDES permit for the facility referenced above. If -you. should.have any_questions or. need -any additional information, please do not hesitate to call me at-704-525-7990.x-218-or. by email at tikonsul(Quiwater.com Thank you in advance for your attention. Sincerely, . Tony onsul Regional Manager RECEIVED Cc: Martin Lashua Mary Armentrout APR 2 2 2008 ®ENR - WATER OUALITY POINT SOURCE BRANCH a Utilities, inc compmyCarolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 o P: 704-525-7990 0 F: 704-525-8174 5701 West ark Dr., Suite 101 o Charlotte, NC 28217 o www.uiwater.com 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 Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES Permit 000035033 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 NC Facility Name Cabarrus Woods - WWTP Mailing Address P.O. Box 240908 City Charlotte - State / Zip Code NC, 28224 Telephone Number (704)525-7990 ext 218 -Fax Number z_.._.:.. _ _...(704)525-8174-- e-mail Address tikonsul@uiwater.com 2. Location of facility producing discharge; Check here if same address as- above - -- Street=Addressor State Road 10421-Starwood=Avenue"" "' M'-� City State / Zip Code NC, 28215 County Cabarrus 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 Carolina Water Service Inc, of NC Mailing Address P.O. Box 240908 City Charlotte State / Zip Code NC, 28224 Telephone Number (704)525-7990 Fax Number (704)525-8174 1 of4 Form-D1/06 C .o NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 4. Description of wastewater: Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that applyr Industrial ❑ Number of Employees Commercial ® Number of Employees Unkown Residential ® Number of Homes 2767 School ❑ - Number of Students/Staff Other ❑ Explain: Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.): Cabarrus Woods, Brookstead, Bradford Park, Avensong, Stewarts Crossing, Brawley Farms, Bristol Farms, Turtle Rock, Cambridge, Crossley Village - Subdivisions (3) gas stations with restrooms and (2) small shopping centers. 2767x 2.5 = 6918 Population served: 6918 5. Type of collection system Separate (sanitary_sewer only)-_ ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer 6. Outfall Information: _ Number of separate discharge points 1 -utfall Identification .number(s) Is the- outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ ..Yes ® No 7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall): Unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek in the Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin 8. Frequency of Discharge: ® Continuous ❑ Intermittent If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: Duration: 9. Describe the treatment system List all installed components, including capacity, provide design removal forBOD, TSS, nitrogen and phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a separate sheet of paper. Existing 0.95 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of three parallel treatment. plants with one common discharge_ point. The first plant has a capacity of 0.15 MGD and consists of a bar screen, mechanical aeration basin, dual secondary clarifiers, waste sludge holding tank, two fine solids settling basins, and effluent tablet disinfection. The second plant has a capacity of 0.3MGD and consists of a bar screen, aerated equalization basin, diffused aeration basin, secondary clarifier, aerobic sludge digester, and tablet chlorination disinfection. The third plant has a capacity of 0.5 MGD and consists of a flow sputter box, aerated equalization basin, diffused aeration basins, secondary clarifier, aerobic sludge digester, and tablet chlorination disinfection. The 0.3MGD ,0.5 MGD, 0.15MGD plants share dual static influent screens and a flow sputter as well a screening holding tank. Each of the 0.3 MGD and 0.5 MGD has instrumented flow measurement. All the plants share a chambered tank with dechlorination, post aeration, and instrumented 2 of 4 Form-D 1106 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD flow measurement with a totalizer and chart recorder as well as a stationary refrigerated composite sampler. There is an influent lift station and stand-by emergency power. 10. Flow Information: Treatment Plant Design flow 0.95 MGD Annual Average daily flow 0.396 MGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily flow * 1.600 MGD (for the previous 3 years) * Flow meter -float malfunction/problem, which caused high reading. 11. Is this facility located on Indian country? F� Yes ® No 12. Effluent Data - - -- - -- - Prouide_data for the parameters listed Fecal Coliform,.Temperature and pH shalLbe grab -samples, for all other _. --- parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. Effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and mzistbe no more than four and one half years old: Parameter _._.._.:_ _._.__-.... ,._.,......u_ ._. -.. . _... Daily Maximum Monthly Average- - Units of Measurement Number of Samples Biochemical Oxygen..Demand_ (BODs) 7:6'-�.__..T___.._. _...... 1 0:.--•,..-,.- `fig/L r _:: ,-: (15)-Jan.0.S <2 .. _ _.._ . -1- ------.-- -#/_100m1 .(15)-- Jan 08 Total Suspended Solids 12 1.6 mg/L (15) - Jan 08 Temperature (Summer) 27.5 26.8 Celcius (31)July 07 Temperature (Winter) 15.6 18.1 Celcius (31) Jan 08 pH 7.91 7,64 units (15) - Jan 08 13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications: Type Permit Number Type Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA) UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) NPDES NCO035033 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) PSD (CAA) Special Order of Consent (SOC) Non -attainment program (CAA) Other - 14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION Permit Number I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application 'and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. McY o�ntj L PrsPon P'eAllo,w( �(re,40r Printed name of Person Signing 3 of 4 Form-D 1/06 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned eat t sys ms rating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD Signature of Applicant Date North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, . record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21. or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be -guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $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.) 4 of 4 Form-D 1106 j . ..... ... .. i. j C Ting I C, IN4 a . M :S. p;-, '.' =;' -, I ; - '' ' I., Jrr; .r r` i ' I I(I r x., ray Yoll p - ."N'F,?­kVi-t'w-, Y, -T, 'A -j IV. 0 �. ." T' A 0., —0, p 4:r!; 51- Facifityhifo tion. m ty, I Latitude: 35016'14" Sub -Basin: 03-07-11 Longitude: 80040'00" USGS Quad: Hatiisbmy, F.16SW Steam Class: C Receiving Stream: - Urname THlitatary to ReedCreek Permitted Flow: 0.95 MGD IDcaffon Carolim Water Service, Inc. 1 V9-VCW&-)033 Cabai-rL1d Lg Woods WWTP .1 : am m i UtilitiEs, Inc.M April 10, 2008 Mrs. Dina Sprinkle NC DENR Division of Water Quality Point Source Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1617 Re: Cabarrus Woods WVVfP NPDES NCO035033 Sludge Management Plan Dear Mrs. Sprinkle, As sludge and other solids are generated at this facility, they are periodically removed by a contractor, BioTech, Inc., and transported to their land application facility located in Cayce, South Carolina (Permit ND0069761). Other contractors are available should BioTech be unable -to meeta schedule:- - If you should have any questions.or-need-any additional information, please do not hesitate to call meat 704-525-7990.x_ _ or by email at tikonsul(a�uiwater.com. - Thank you in advance for your .attention. " Srncerel , - Tony Konsul Regional Manager aUfift,Inc oompany Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina. P.O. Box 240908 © Charlotte, NC 28224 m P: 704-525-7990 0 F: 704-525-8174 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 a Charlotte, NC 28217 o www.uiwater.com W AT�RO �Q Y Michael F. Easley; Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary . North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality August 13, 2008 Mr. Martin Lashua RECIL Qarolina Water Service, Inc. of NC'P. O. Box 240908.� IVED. Charlotte, NC 28224 AUG 1 42008 Subject: Draft NPDES Permit Permit Number NCO035033NC DEN4 MRO Cabarrus Woods WWTP Cabarrus County DVv' -Surt ace writer Pr t ction Dear Mr.,Lashua: Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility.. Please review the .draft very carefully to ensure thorough understanding of 'the conditions'and requirements it contains: . The draft permit contains the following -changes from the terms found in your current.permit: - • , A footnote has been added regarding the reporting and compliance determination of Total. Residual Chlorine values. " Please submit any comments to me no later than thirty days following your receipt of:the draft Comments should be sent to the_address listed at the bottom of this: page. If no adverse comments .area received'from the public or from yo u: this.permit will likely be issued �iri October 2008";_with -an ,effective ; .....date of December 1, 2008.. If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit,call me at (919) 807-6398, or via e- mail at bob.sledge @ncmail.net. 'Sincerely, Bob Sledge Point Source Branch cc: Central Files hates iR1�feW!egionalt6ffice gurface Water Protection Section NPDES Files North Carolina Division of Water Quality • 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27690-1617 Phone (919) 807-6300 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 807-6496 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper NoAhCarolina �atura!!r� Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Permit NC0035033 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, .any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, -terms, and provisions included herein. Carolina Water. Service, Inc. of NC is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue operation of an existing 0.95 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of three parallel treatment plants with one common discharge point. ➢ The first plant has a capacity of 0.15 MGD and includes the following components: ■ Bar screen ■ Mechanical aeration basin Dual secondary clarifiers ■, Waste sludge holding tank ■ Two fine solid settling basins Effluent disinfection: ➢ . The second plant has'a capacity'of 0.3 MGD and includes the following components:to Bar screen Aerated equalization. basin Diffused aeration basin . • Secondary clarifier ■ .Aerobic sludge digester Tablet chlorine- disinfection • Influent lift station ■.: .:Stand-by emergency power. ➢ The third plant has capacity of 0.5 MGD and includes the following components: Flow splitter box ■ Aerated equalization basin ■ . Diffused aeration basins ■ : Secondary clarifier ... . ■ Aerobic sludge digester ■ Tablet chlorine disinfection. ➢ The 0.3 MGD and 0.5 MGD plants sharedual static influent screens and a flow splitter as well as screening holding tank. ➢ Each of the 0.3 MGD and 0.5 MGD has instrumented flow measurement. ➢ The plants share a-chambered:tank with dechlorination, post aeration,'and instrumented flow measurement with totalizer and chart recorder as well as a stationary refrigerated composite sampler. This facility is located at the Cabarrus Woods -Subdivision WWTP off NCSR.1202 near Harrisburg in Cabarrus County. 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek, a class C.water in the Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin. yR 73 - + �r ul t Ri ti r j - IJ 1 /� f / 4 t F 1i MIM NCO035033 Cabarrus Woods Subdivision WWTP °'= - Facility Location Latitude: 35'16' 14" Sub -Basin: 03-07-11 Longitude: 80'40'00" USGS Quad: Harrisburg, F16SW Stream Class: C Receiving Stream: Unnamed Tributary to Reedy Creek 1, N�rtl 1 Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Permitted Flow: 0.95 MGD Permit NCO035033 A. (1.) ' EFFLUENT LIMLTATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting.until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be. limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: r EFFLUENTP e CHARACTERISTICS DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS ' MONITORING REQUIREMENTS , Monthly :Dail Maximum Measurement Sample - - 1 Sample Location 3 y :Frequency; . , ,, , :Type Flow 0.95 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent BOD5, 20oC 15.0 mg/L. 22.5 mg/L 3/Week Composite Effluent . (April 1= October $1.) BOD5, 20oC 22.0 mg/L 33.0 mg/L 3Mleek Composite : Effluent (November 1 — March 31) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 3/Week Composite :::. Effluent NH3-N as N - ..2.0 mg/L : j.0:0 mg/L. 3/Week. Composite Effluent (April 1—.October 31) . NH3-N as N 4.0 mg/L 20.0 mg/L.. 3Mleek Composite Effluent (November 1— March 31) : Dissolved Oxygen2 3MIeek3 Grab :.Effluent, U,. D;... Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100ml Week Grab Effluent (geometric mean) . Total Residual Chlorine¢ 18 ug/L 3Mleek Grab :.Effluent Temperature (effluent) Daily. Grab Effluent. :...:. Temperature (instream) ` 3M►eek3 Grab U, D pH5 3/Week Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen Quarterly Composite. Effluent :.... (NO2+NO3+TKN) Total Phosphorus . ... Quarterly Composite. Effluent :: . NOTES: 1. , U: upstream 100 feet above the outfall. D: downstream 2.1 miles below the outfall. 2. The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration in the effluent shall not be less. than 5.0'mg/L.. 3. Upstream and downstream samples shall be grab samples collected 3/Week during the, months of June, July, August, and September and weekly during the remainder of the year.. 4. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance. with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L. - 5. The pH shall not be. less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE .AMOUNTS. FF' To: NPDES Unit Water Quality Section Attention: Sergei Chernikov SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No Date: August 17, 2003 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS County: Cabarrus NPDES Permit No.: NCO035033 MRO No.: 03-61 PART I.- GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and address: Cabarrus Woods WWTP % Carolina Water Service Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, N. C. 28224 2. Date of investigation: August 15, 2003 3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer II 4. Person contacted and telephone number: Jim Highly, (704) 525-7990, ext. 221. 5. Directions to site: From the jct. of Rocky River Rd. (SR 1139) and Plaza Road Ext. (SR 1171), travel = 1.0 mile on Plaza Road Ext. to the intersection with Starwood Rd. (SR 1202). Turn left on Starwood Rd., travel - 0.15 mile, and the WWTP is on the right side of Starwood Rd. across from the intersection with White Pine Rd. 6. Discharge point(s), List for all discharge points: - Latitude: 350 16' 14" Longitude: 800 40' 00" Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map. USGS Quad No.: F16SW 7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. There is additional area available for expansion, if necessary. 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site is gently rolling with slopes ranging from 3 - 10 % 9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 300 feet from the WWTP site. VPV Page Two 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT to Reedy Creek a. Classification: C b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 030711 C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The channel was = 6 - 8 feet wide with, a sandy bottom. There are no known dischargers downstream of this facility prior to its confluence with Reedy Creek. The area is a mix of woodlands and residential development PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. a. Volume of wastewater: 0.95 MGD (Design Capacity) b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.95 MGD C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 0.95 MGD d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the previous two years: There have been no ATC's issued for this facility in the past two years (last ATC issued to this facility was dated 11/17/2000). e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing WWT facilities consist of three parallel WWTPs with a common outfall. The first WWTP is a 0.15 MGD facility consisting of a bar screen, aeration (mechanical), dual secondary clarifiers, aerated sludge holding tank, two clarifiers, and effluent (tablet) disinfection. The second WWTP has a capacity of 0.3 MGD, and consists of a bar, screen, an equalization basin, aeration (diffused), a secondary clarifier, aerobic sludge digestion, and tablet disinfection. The second WWTP also has an influent lift station and stand-by power. The third WWTP has a capacity of 0.5 MGD, and consists of a flow splitter box, aerated equalization basin, diffused aeration basin, a secondary clarifier, an aerobic sludge digester, and tablet disinfection. The 0.3 and 0.5 MGD WWTP share dual static influent screens, flow splitter, dechlorination tank, post aeration, and flow measurement with totalizer and chart recorder. f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are not any proposed WWT facilities at -this time. g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: There are no toxic impacts expected, since dechlorination is provided. - h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed. 2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals are removed as needed by either Bio-Tech, Inc. or Liquid Waste, Inc. 3. Treatment plant classification: Class III (no change from previous rating). rpv Page Three 4. SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s): 05 MTU Code(s): 06007 PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)? No public monies were used in the construction of this facility. 2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time. 3. Important.SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: This facility in not under an SOC or JOC nor is either proposed at this time. 4. Alternative analysis evaluation a. Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area available to accomodate a wastewater flow of this magnitude. b. Connect to regional sewer system: There is no municipal sewer collection system within a reasonable proximity to this facility. c. Subsurface: Insufficient area available PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 'The pernuttee (Carolina Water Service of NC) request reissuance of the subject permit. There have been some changes to this facility since the permit was last renewed (see facility description in Part II, No. 1(e)), which should be added to the permit upon renewal. It is also anticipated that a daily maximum chlorine (TRC) limit will be added to the permit upon renewal. Although this facility has dechlorination, historical effluent TRC data indicate that there may be some difficulty in complying with a TRC limit. Pending a final review and approval by the NPDES Unit, it is recommended that the permit be renewed as requested. Signature of Report Preparer aate Water QualiV gional Supervisor D e hAdsr\dsr93\cabwoods.dsr AM' � CRI State of North Carolina D- Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality /P � JUK! 2 3 2003 I Michael F. Easley,Governor (� V William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director j�� W U W�'•,'��' June 12, 2003 Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service Inc of NC PO Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Dear Mr. Lashua: AI ITkT;WA T a I 0 NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application Permit NCO035033 Cabarrus Woods WWTP Mecklenburg County The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on June 6, 2003. Thank you for submitting this package., The permit renewal for this facility has been assigned to a staff member. This staff member will, contact you if further information is needed to complete the permit renewal. Please note that the NPDES Unit has several vacant positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over 4-years 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 NCO035033 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 Charles'Weaver at (919) 733-5083, extension 511. - Sincerely, U w�L�Ll. SitL pr-';2� Valery Stephens Point Source Unit cc Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section NPDES File Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5063, extension 520 (fax) 919 733-0719 VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ httpJm2o.enr state.nc.us[NPDES Valery.Stephens@ncmail.net C CAROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC. AN AFFILIATE OF Uirl l�I lirl JEPSI I II n1C o Regional Office: 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Telephone: (704) 525-7990 FAX: (704) 525-8174 EE June 2 2003 JUN — 6 2003 Mrs. Valery Stephens NC DENR / Water Quality / Point Source Branch DENR_ HATER QUAI_ C 1617 Mail Service Center pOINT souRC_`AP'lN _— Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Re: Notice of Renewal Intent Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit NCO035033 Cabarrus County Dear Mrs. Stephens: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC is hereby requesting renewal of the aforementioned permit. Enclosed are one signed original and two copies of this letter, the application, and our sludge management plan. If you should need additional information regarding the permit renewal application or have questions about the information I have provided, please contact me at 704-525-7990, extension 221. nGe ely im Highley Sr. Regional M ager cc: Carl Daniel CAROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC. AN AFFILIATE Of UirlIL11 rIICs5o11f1C Regional Office: 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Telephone: (704) 525-7990 FAX: (704) 525-8174 June 2, 2003 Mrs. Valery Stephens NC DENR/Water Quality/Point Source Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 276994617 Re: Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Sludge Management Plan Dear Mrs. Stephens: Please be advised that sludge generated at the aforementioned facility is removed and disposed of by the following two waste haulers: Bio-Tech, Inc. 151 Old Wire Road West Columbia, SC 29172 803-796-8925 Liquid Waste, Inc. 9300 Steele Creek Road Charlotte, NC 28273 704-588-2392 If you should need additional information regarding our sludge management program, please contact me by calling 104-525-7990. 1� im Highley Senior Regional Manager CAROUNA WATER SERVICE, INC. r�pl A�NCFRUATTIOf U��II�IIIIIIL50IIn a Regional Office: 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Telephone: (704) 525-7990 FAX: _(704) 525-8174 February 17, 1999 Ms. Susan Wilson, Supervisor Point Source Compliance Branch Division of Water Quality NC DENR PO Box 29539 Raleigh, NC .27626-0535 Re: North Carolina NPDES Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR's) Dear Ms. Wilson, Pursuant to A5A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(2)(d), please accept this letter as official authorization and designation that, in addition to myself, the following :staff - members have. been given Sicy gnatory -Authority on behalf of- the Company....- Bruce T. Haas - Regional Manager Martin J. Lashua - Regional Manager James T. Highley, - Senior Regional Manager It is my understanding that this letter should be sufficient to address this issue. However, .if there is some , form or _other document that needs to be executed, we would appreciate your assistance to.. provide it at your earliest convenience. This designation does .not change any other "Permittee" information in any way, and all official correspondence" should continue to be addressed solely to my attention. If you need any additional' information, please do not hesitate to call me in our Charlotte Regional Office at 704-525-7990. Thank you in advance for your assistance and attention. Sincerely, Carl Daniel Vice President cc: Jim T. Highley Bruce T. Haas Marfth, J..Lashua Richard Bridgemait - DWQ/Mooresville W NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 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.erir.state.nc.us/NPDES/ North Carolina NPDES Permit Number I NC00 3 5 0 3 3 Please print or type 1. Contact Information: Facility Name Cabarrus Woods WWTP Owner Name Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Street Address PO Box 240908 City Charlotte State / Zip Code NC 28224 Telephone Number (7.0 4) 5 2 5_ 7 9 9 0 Fax Number (704) 525-8174 e-mail Address Operator Name Martin Lashua Street Address PO Box 240908 City Charlotte State / Zip Code NC 28224 County Mecklenburg Telephone Number (704') 525-7990 2. Location of facility producing .discharge: . Check here if same as above Facility Name (If different from above) Street Address or State Road 10421 Starwood Avenue City Charlotte State / Zip Code NC - 2 8 215 County Cabarrus 3. Reason for application: Expansion/Modification * Existing Unpermitted Discharge Renewal g New Facility * . Please provide a description of the expansion/modification: Page 1 of 3 Version 12/02 NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D To be filed- only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow) 4. Description of the existing treatment facilities (list all installed components with capacities): --Attached-- 5. Description' of wastewater (check all that apply): Type of Facility Generating. Wastewater Industrial Number of Employees Commercial g Number of Employees Residential X Number of Homes 2 518 School Number of Students/Staff Other Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, etc.): Subdivisions, shopping center 6. List all permits,, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply): Type Permit Number Type Permit Number RCRA Non -Attainment . UIC Ocean Dumping NPDES Dredge/Fill Permits PSD Other NESHAPS 7. Number of separate wastewater discharge pipes (wastewater outfalls): _, One 8. If the facility has multiple discharge outfalls, record the source(s) of wastewater for each outfall: N/A Page 2 of 3 Version 12102 • ' • NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL- SHORT FORM D To be filed only by privately -owned dischargers of 100% domestic wastewater (<1 MGD flow) 9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall): Unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek in Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin 10. Is this facility located on Native American lands? (check one) YES ❑ NO 0 I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. James T. Highley Printed Name of Person Signing Sr. Regional Manager Title ell of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the . Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by'a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both for a similar offense.) Page 3 of 3 Version 12102 W 0.95 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of three parallel treatment plants with one common discharge point. The first plant has capacity of 0.15 MGD & consists of a bar screen, mechanical aeration basin, dual secondary clarifiers, waste sludge holding tank, two fine solid settling basins & effluent disinfection. The second plant has capacity of 0.3 MGD & consists of a bar screen, aerated equalization basin, diffused aeration basin, secondary clarifier, aerobic sludge digester & tablet chlorination/disinfection. There is an influent lift station & standby emergency power generator. The third plant has capacity of 0.5 MGD & consists of a flow splitter box, aerated equalization basin, diffused aeration basins, secondary clarifier, aerobic sludge digester & tablet chlorination/disinfection. The 0.3 MGD & 0.5 MGD plants share dual static influent screens & a flow splitter as well as a screenings holding tank. Each of the 0.3 MGD & 0.5 MGD have instrumented flow measurement. The plants share a chambered tank with dechlorination, post aeration & instrumented flow measurement with totalizer & chart recorder as well as a stationary refrigerated composite sampler. r J, I �2 p7S IMM :Disc arge °ram I rN, 16 M.�3 n AN ly A All XI , - 61 �1 S 4111Yy ,`. { \ �.`„ l`"� l )1::1 ��� !I 1. Lh�Oir `''iE 3 .'��t ti.`r �ih Ct l?k g 6W,S, IN -uy Facin InforMatloh. jtude: 35016'14" Sub -Basin:. 03-07-11 agitude: 80040'00" .ad #: Hanisburg, F-15SW eani Class: C mi'ving Stre,'Ll'n, Uungined TributLy to Re'e'dy Creek nnitted Flow, 0.45 & 0.95 M GD - FacWt o t ca ion Carolina Water Senice, Inc. Cabanas Woods WWTP FF State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Mr. James T. Highley Carolina Water Service, Inc. P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Dear Mr. Highley: Tk4 • • D�, T IONi ENr '\ . �OPRCES NC,,NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE51 September 24, 2003 SEP 3 ® 2003 Subject: Draft NPDES Permit Permit NCO035033 Cabarrus Woods WY TP Union.County Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains. The draft permit contains the following significant changes from your current permit: ➢ Daily maximum total residual chlorine CMC) limit has been added to the permit. See the attached total residual chlorine policy memo for details. Facility is allowed 18 month from the effective date of the permit to comply with the total residual chlorine limit. This time period is allowed in order for the facility to budget and design/construct the dechAorination and /or alternative disinfection systems ➢ Daily maximum limits for ammonia nitrogen have been added to the permit. See the attached ammonia policy memo for details. Submit any comments to me no later than thirty days following your receipt of the draft. Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of thim s page. If no adverse comments are received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in mid -November, with an effective date of January 1, 2004. If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below. Sincerely, Se ei Chernikov, Ph.D. DES Unit cc: NPDES Unit NIooresville Regional Office / Water Quality Section s 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 594 (fax) 919 733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer sergei.chemikov@ ncmail.net Permit No. NCO035033 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Carolina Water Service, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Cabarrus Woods Subdivision WWTP NCSR 1202 Near Harrisburg Cabarrus County to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek in the Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,11, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2008. Signed this day By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit No. NCO035033 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET Carolina Water Service, Inc. is hereby authorized to: Continue operation of an existing 0.95 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of three parallel treatment plants with one common discharge point. The first plant has a capacity of 0.15 MGD and consists of a bar screen, mechanical aeration basin, dual secondary clarifiers, waste sludge holding tank, two fine solid settling basins, and effluent disinfection. The second plant has a capacity of 0.3 MGD and consists of a bar screen,.aerated equalization basin, diffused aeration basin, secondary clarifier aerobic sludge,Aigester anditablet,ehlormation/disinfection. There is an Zb uent'lift station and stand by emerg'766 power The=third plant hasycap city of 0.5 MGD and ir�isists of� a flo plrtter box, aera e equalization basin, diffused Aaeration basins, secondary clarifier, aerobic sludge dige ter, and�tabl t=chlormahon/disinfection �fi:�e 0.3 MGD and 0.5 MGD plaints share al tati -infl en screens and a flow'sphtter ae well as reening holding tank. Each k the 0.3 M6b 6D has strum�nted flow,measf cement T, e plants share a chambered thA with d�cthlorination, post aer o ` nd J nstrtlmenteii flow meant cement with totalizer and chart reco rdej as well as sationazy refrigerated composite sampler: The facility is located at Cabarrus�W...,00ds Subdivision;�NCSR 1202, neat�Harrisburg, CabarrusLounty; 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed tributary of Reedy Creek, a class C water. in the Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin. , - I , - l' _-, -- , .. . , . _ )"I'll, ` V­ - -.;, .- I .".L.:, r - . 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I � Latitude: 35'16'14" . Sub -Basin: 03-07-11 . Locciflon ,,----------.-- I ,.x �_.. Lonzitude ,90'40'00" . - - .1 I USGS Quad: Hairisbmg, F16SW . - Stmam Class: C . Carolina Water Service, Inc. Receiving Stmam: Uumi(xl Tributary to Reedy Creek NCO035033 I Permitted Flow: 0.95 MGD � Caba=Woods WWTP � A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - DRAFT Permit No. NCO035033 During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from. outfall(s) serial number 001 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: EFFT UENT,CHARACTERISTICS ': DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS' MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Average , -Daily; Maximum .•, Measurement Fequericy , .. y Sample Type Sample Locations Flow (MGD) 0.95 Continuous Recording I or E BOD,, 20°C (A riI 1 - October 31) 15.0 mg 22.5 mg 3/Week Composite E BOD„ 20"C (November 1 - Marchr3l), ,-- 22.0 mg :,: ,-- 33.0 mg r,---� 3LWeek ,.. ; �- ;, w-Com .,osite E Suspended Solids , 3 0. 0 inv 45.0 , 3 /WTotal "site E (April 1 - October 31) � A 2.0 rnk 10.0 N m_, , 3Week composite ENH,-N - NH -N (November 1 -March 31) { {:� _ . °,4.0 m , ; ` o.0 mg-' j �'..'; Week i >;{ Composite E Dissolved Ox gen' { '( 4 s `� a� . { •::_ 3/Week' { . { Grab E, U, D Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) { ,; ij 2,00/1QO;.m1 . ,%400/l0 'I `l' ` 3/Week -, k '{ Grab E Total Residual Chlorine' { ;aE [, l r n;; _.., 18 ✓ �/L 'S 3/Week` Grab E Temperature (effluent) ;.{ it {.. t 1. „,.:' 1 {D`,i r; Grab E Temperature (instream) j r . `.� (t'; .: / ry 3Week� f { Grab U, D H'VWeek I l vi Grab E Total Nitrogen (NO,+NO +TKN) j =' r : I t. ;.`Z T :j �. r� uarterI - j Composite E Total Phosphorus I . � re 1 = / _ ` Qua terl j ;l composite E THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS. NOTES: I Sample Locations: I — Influent, E — Effluent, U — Upstream 100 feet above the outfall, D — Downstream 2.1 miles below the butfall. Upstream and downstream samples shall be grab samples collected 3/Week during the months of June, July, August, and September and weekly during the remainder of the year. 2 The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration in the effluent shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L. 3 Facility is allowed 18 month from the effective date of the permit to comply with the total residual chlorine limit. This time period is allowed in order for the facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorination and/or alternative disinfection systems. 4 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. . DENR/DWQ FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT NPDES No. NCO035033 Facility Information Applicant/ Facility Name: Carolina Water Service, Inc. — Cabarrus Woods WWTP Applicant Address: _ P.O. Box 240908, Charlotte, NC 28224 Facility Address: NCSR 1202, Near Harrisburg, NC Permitted Flow 0.95 MGD Type of Waste: 100% Domestic Facility/Permit Status: Renewal County: Cabarrus Miscellaneous Receiving Stream: UT to Reedy Ck Regional Office: Mooresville Stream Classification: C USGS To o.;Quad: Harrisburg, F16SW 303(d) Listed?: No Permit Writer.: Sergei Chernikov Subbasin: 03-07-11 Date: September 22, 2003 Drainage Area (mi2): 1.2:- s_ �" i• r t .Summer 7Q 10 (cfs) 0.05 Winter 7Q10 (cfs): 0.11`In Average Flow (cfs): 1.4ytr. SUMMARY OF FACILITY AND WASTELOAD ALLOCATION Level B modeling has indicated that secondary limits will not protect the dissolved oxygen standard. As such, more stringent limitations for BOD and ammonia were established upon permit issuance and have been. maintained since then. The previous wasteload allocation (1993) indicated that limits may be reduced upon renewal depending on recommendations made in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin Plan. The basin plan does not recommend more stringent limitations for this facility. Furthermore, a review of instream data suggests that this facility is not contributing to downstream dissolved oxygen problems (or any other problem for that matter). TOXICITY TESTING: None Required COMPLIANCE SUMMARY: A review of the facility's compliance history during the period of 2001-2003 indicates that treatment has been consistent and quite good. Effluent levels of BOD, ammonia, TSS, and fecal coliform are all quite low. One notice of violation was issued on January 14, 2000 for exceeding ammonia limit; ammonia concentration was detected at 5.5 mg/L. Effluent TRC levels during reviewed period varied with the range of 0.6-1.2 mg/L. Permit renewal application indicates that dechlorination equipment has been installed. However, TRC level have not decreased significantly and remain at 0.6-0.7 mg/L. Facility might have a problem meeting new TRC limit. INSTREAM MONITORING: The facility is currently required to monitor fecal coliform, temperature, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen at one upstream and one downstream location. The requirement to monitor conductivity will be deleted with this renewal as conductivity monitoring is typically required where a high concentration of inorganic waste is present. This is unlikely to be the case with a 100% domestic discharge. Furthermore, a review of instream data indicates no consistent elevation of instream values from the upstream location to the downstream location. PROPOSED CHANGES: • Daily maximum limits for ammonia nitrogen will be added to the permit, • Daily maximum total residual chlorine (TRC) limit will be added to the permit; and • Monitoring frequencies for the 0.95 MGD requirements will be modified to reflect a class III rating at that flow. Cabarrus 4\`oods Fact Sheet NPDFS Runev.:ad North Carolina Department of Environment Alan W. Klimek, P.E.. Director Division of Water Quality June 19, 2003 TO: NPDES Unit Staff �y�, FROM: David A. Goodrich A NPDES Unit Supervisor SUBJECT: Total. Residual Chlorine Policy for NPDES permits Every three years the State is required by the Clean Water Act to review its surface water quality standards and classifications, determine if changes are needed and to make any necessary changes. This review process is referred to as the "triennial review." Public hearings were held to solicit comments for the 2000-2003 Triennial Review of surface water quality standards during the summer of 2002. The Hearing Officer's recommendations were presented before the states Environmental Management Commission on October 10, 2002. The Hearing Officer's recommended changes included modifications to the existing standards for Arsenic, Cyanide, Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) and Total Residual Chlorine (TRC). The Hearing Officer also recommended the addition of a standard for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (iME). All of the Hearing Officees pioposed changes were adopted with the exception of MTBE. The changes took effect on April 1, 2003. This memo documents the changes to the NPDES permitting policy for TRC limits. Total Residual. Chlorine (TRC) Previously, TRC had an Action Level Standard, except in designated Trout waters. The Triennial Review changes modified the TRC Action Level Standard to an Aquatic Life Standard of 17 µg/L. The Aquatic Life Standard will remain for designated Trout waters. Aquatic Life Standard —17 µg/L (freshwater only) Trout Waters —17 µg/L Revised TRC Policy ➢ TRC limits will be assigned to permit renewals and all new permits issued after April 1, 2003. ➢ Facilities that do not use chlorine will not receive a TRC limit; however, the presence of a chlorine back-up system to augment UV or other disinfection requires a TRC limit. ➢ Facilities discharging to streams with a 7Q10 <0.05 cfs (zero -flow streams) will receive a limit of 17 µg/L. ➢ Limits will be capped at 28 µg/L to protect against acute impacts. It'is likely that many facilities will need to add dechlorination (or use another means of disinfection) to comply with the new TRC standard. Therefore, a compliance schedule of 18 months from the effective date of the permit may be added to any TRC limit added during the curvent permit renewal. This, time period is allowed in order for the facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorination and/or alternative disinfection system(s). The NPDES Unit has promulgated minimum design criteria in order to expedite permitting of dechlorination equipment. cc: Coleen Sullins Regional Office Supervisors (Dechlorination guidance attached) --""""--" Shannon Langley �dter 3e1VY:e - %.QvWILai YYvvub `IN%,vvJJVJJ/l aumil —) Subject: Re: Carolina Water Service - Cabarrus Woods (NC0035033/Cabarrus Co) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 10:55:58 -0500 From: Charles Weaver <Charles.Weaver@ncmail.net> To: Richard Bridgeman <Richard.Bridgeman@ncmail.net> Richard, I added the phased limits to this permit's record in BIMS. I made the 0.95 MGD limits effective 10/1/2002. Note that there were 3 sets of ammonia limits, one date -triggered and one flow -triggered in addition of the original limits. i don't know if you'll find any additional violations or not, but they weren't in the system before. CHW 1 of 1 3/14/03 1:33 PM ter Service - C;abamus Woods (NC:UU3,U3.3/C;abanus Co) Subject: Carolina Water Service - Cabarrus Woods (NC0035033/Cabarrus Co) Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 13:43:46 -0500 From: Richard Bridgeman <Richard.Bridgeman@ncmail.net> Organization: NC DENR - Mooresville Regional Office To: Charles Weaver <Charles.Weaver@ncmail.net>, Bob Sledge <Bob.Sledge@ncmail.net> Subject facility is on BIMS violators' list for 10/02 for a Flow violation; however, upgrade to 0.950 MGD was completed as of 9/19/02. Richard Bridgeman - Richard.Bridgeman@ncmail.net Environmental.Chemist II North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources Div. of Water Quality 919 N. Main St. Mooresville, NC 28115 Ph: (704) 663-1699 Fax: (704) 663-6040 S 1 of 1 3/14/03 1:32 PM WN-0i. ate of North Carolina Department of Environment -and Natural Resources ` Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service, Inc. 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Dear Mr. Lashua: MAI 1•• NCD,,.,E,N.,, R November 17, 2000 ij. ov 50 Mo gog OF um?u:"�N"V-0'71 dONVUE G Subject: Authorization to Construct NCO035033;ATC#035033ACB Cabarrus Woods WWTP Cabarrus County A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received by the Division on February 1, 2000, and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction and installation of a circular, 0.5 MGD treatment train at the Cabarrus Woods -Wastewater Treatment Plant consisting of the following integrated components: • Influent screening; • An influent flow splitter box for routing excess flows to the equalization tank; • A 125,000 gallon flow equalization tank; • Dual 350 gpm submersible equalization pumps; • A two -chambered, 500,000 gallon aeration basin. equipped with fine bubble diffusers; • A 40 foot diameter circular clarifier with influent assembly, sludge collector mechanism, effluent launderer, scum .baffle, stilling well, and scum removal system; • A 150,000 gallon aerated sludge digester; • A 10,400 gallon baffled chlorine contact chamber; and • All necessary blowers, piping, and appurtenances. Upon completion of construction of the aforementioned treatment components,'the installed treatment capacity will be 0.95 MGD. Upon receipt of the attached engineer's certification of completion, NPDES. permit compliance will be judged based on effluent limitations for a permitted flow of 0.95 MGD. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III.A. of NPDES Permit No. NCO035033, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified therein. Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper wo Authorization t0 Construct nstruct ATC# 035033ACB; NC0035033 Cabarrus Woods WWTP Page 2 Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with G.S. 143- 215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by G.S. 143-215.6 for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. The ORC must hold a certificate of the type and grade.at least 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 grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, 0202. In the event that the facility fails to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. The Mooresville Regional .Office, telephone number (704) 663-1699, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on -site inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct, and the approved plans and specifications. Mail the completed certification to: North Carolina DENR-DWQ, NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 1617. One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the facility. -Authorization to Construct ATC# 035033ACB; NCO035033 Cabarrus Woods WWTP Page 3 If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact David Goodrich, telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 517. Sincerely, Qj L 9-7 err T. Stevens cc: Central Files NPDES Unit Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Technical Assistance and Certification Unit P P, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF •, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES ��®� DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER QhIIGIONAL OFFICE June 13, 2000 _ JAMES B. HUNT JR.. '• ' GOVERNOR Mr. Jim Highly Carolina Water Service, Inc. P.O. Box 240908 BILL HOLMAN ,SECRETARY Charlotte North Carolina 28224 - Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Cabarrus Woods WWTP KERR T.' STEVENS^;;;'- Cabar'I'lls County, NC DIRECTOR:.-=: Dear Mr. Highly: Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0035033 was issued on June 5, 2000 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. _ The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance are Pages 4 and 5 . Pages 4 and 5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge. Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types = and sampling. locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms i , = - furnished or approved by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should: _ be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as ` possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEM Form MR plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required. Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee may - be required for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is imperative that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible revocation of your permit. The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). Y. The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, . bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a =~ certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment n ct j i f 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 281 15 • - -_ - PHONE 704-663-1 699 FAX 704-663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER I a Mr. Jim Highly June 13, 2000 Page No. 2 facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil penalty of u_ p to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by Consent (SOC) may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance. As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the' Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of Water Quality rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if necessary. As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance. Enclosure A_\cARwAs.NPDDRG/de 1 Sincerely, . ID. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor State of North Carolina Department of Environments x `�' and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality f 2. James B. Hunt, Jr., Govern4W4=ir Bill Holman, Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF Kerr T. Stevens, Director ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES June 5, 2000 Mr. Jim Highly Carolina Water Service, Inc. Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance Permit Number NC0035033 Cabarrus Woods %VWTP Cabarrus County Dear Mr. Highly: In accordance with the application for discharge permit received on \larch 1, 1999, the Division is forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983. The receiving stream into which the above referenced facility discharges is considered zero flow. As such, in order to protect against ammonia toxicity, the Division is required to install more stringent ammonia - nitrogen limitations (summer and winter ammonia limitations of 2.0 mg/L and 4.0 mg/L respectively) in the attached permit. An 18 month schedule of compliance has been installed. Should expansion above 0.45 NIGD not be completed by January 31, 2002, effluent page A. (2) shall become effective. Should expansion above 0.45 11'1GD be completed prior to the aforementioned date, effluent page A. (3) shall become effective. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding. 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 which may be required. If you have any questions regarding the attached final permit, please do not hesitate to contact me at telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 555. Sincerely, Original Signed By David A. Goodrich Kerr T. Stevens Cc: Central Files NP_DES_Permit File M__ 'ooresxif1e_Regional Office_) Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 - TELEPHONE 919-733-5083/FAX 919-733-0719 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER- 50% RECYCLED/ 10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER VISIT US ON THE WEB AT http://h2o.enr.statc.nc.us/NPDES . ; ..' iNu ..��.j t. � � � Permit No. NCO035055 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Carolina Water Service, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Cabarrus Woods Subdivision WWTP NCSR 1202 Near Harrisburg Cabarrus County to receiving ,vaters designated as an unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek in the Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective July 1, 2000. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2003. Signed this day June 5, 2000. Original Signed By David A. Goodrich Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit No. NCO055055 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET Carolina Water Service, Inc. is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue operation of an existing 0.45 iN/IGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of two parallel treatment plants with one common discharge point. The first plant has a capacity of 0.15 MGD and consists of a bar screen, instrumented flow measurement, mechanical aeration basin, dual secondary clarifiers, waste sludge holding tank, two fine solid settling basins, and effluent disinfection. The second plant has a'capacity of 0.5 MGD and consists of a bar screen, aerated equalization basin, diffused aeration basin, secondary clarifier, aerobic sludge digester, and gas chlorination. The plants share a chambered tank with dechlorination, post aeration, and instrumented flow measurement with totalizer and chart recorder. The facility is located at Cabarrus Woods Subdivision, NCSR 1202, near Harrisburg, Cabarrus County; 2. after receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of \Water Quality, expand the facility to 0.95 MGD; and . 5. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed tributary of Reedy Creek, a class C water in the Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin. Facility Information Latitude: 35'16'14" Sub -Basin: 03-07-11 Longitude: 80'40'00" uad #: Harrisburg, F16S`V Stream Class: C Receiving Stream: Unnamed Tributary to Reedy Creek Pennitted Flow: 0.45 & 0.95 MGD Facility J� Locationri x`J o Carolina Water Service, Inc. NC0035003 > Cabarrus Woods \N'WTP A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONII'i'ORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL Permit No. NCO035033 During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting through December 31, 2001 or expansion above 0.45 MGD, whichever comes first, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT:. CHARACTERISTICS .. - DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Average Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type Sample "' Locationt Flow (MGD) 0.45 Continuous Recording I or E BOD5, 20°C (April 1 —October 31) 18.0 mg/L 27.0 mg/L Weekly Composite E BOD, , 20°C (November 1 — March 31) 24.0 mg/L 36.0 mg/L Weekly Composite E Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 nig/L Weekly Composite E NH--N (April 1 —October 31) 5.0 mg/L Weekly Composite E NH,-N (November l — March 31) 13.0 mg/L Weekly Composite E Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab E, U, D Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 nil 400/100 nil Weekly Grab E Total Residual Chlorine 2/Weelt . Grab E Temperature (effluent) Daily Grab E Temperature (instream) Weekly Grab U. D pH;' Weekly Grab E Total Nitrogen (NO. +NO-+TKN) Quarterly Composite E Total Phosphorus Quarterly Composite E THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS. f NOTES i Sample Locations: I — Influent, E — Effluent, U — Upstream 100 feet above the outfall, D — Downstream 2.1 miles below the outfall. Upstream and downstream samples shall be grab samples. 2 The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration in the effluent shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L. ° Tlie pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. L A (2). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONfTORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL Permit No. NCO035033 During the period beginning on January 1, 2002 and lasting until expansion above 0.45 iv1GD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS....' 'DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Moil thly`Ave rage Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type Sample Location! Flow (MGD) 0.45 Continuous Recording I or E BODE, 20°C (April 1 - October 31) 18.0 mg/L 27.0 mg/L Weekly Composite E BODE, 20°C (November 1 -March 31) 24.0 mg/L 36.0 mg/L Weekly Composite E Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Composite E - NH;,-N (April 1 -October 31) 2.0 mg/L Weekly Composite E NH--N (November 1 - March 31) 4.0 nlg/L Weekly Composite E Dissolved Oxygen Weekly Grab E, U, D Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Weekly Grab E Total Residual Chlorine 2/Week Grab E Temperature (effluent) Daily Grab E Temperature (instream) Weekly Grab U, D pHa Weekly Grab E Total Nitrogen (NO.+NO,+TKN) Quarterly Composite E Total Phosphorus Quarterly Composite E THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS. NOTES: i Sample Locations: l - Influent, E - Effluent, U - Upstream 100 feet above the outfall, D - Downstream 2.1 miles below the outfall. Upstream and downstream samples shall be grab samples. 2 'I'he daily average dissolved oxygen concentration in the effluent shall not be less than 5.0 nig/L. !lie pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units. A (2). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL Permit No. NCO035033 During the period beginning upon expansion to 0.95 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent. Such discharges sliall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Average Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type Sample Locations Flow (MGD) 0.95 Continuous Recording I or E BOD, , 20°C (April 1 - October 31) 15.0 mg/L 22.5 nig/L 3/Week Composite E BOD5, 20°C (November I -March 31) 22.0 mg/L 33.0 nig/L 3/\Veelt Composite E Total Suspended Solids 30.0.mg/L 45.0 mg/L 3/Week Composite E NH--N (April I - October 31) 2.0 mg/L 3/Week Composite E NH;-N (November 1 - March 31) 4.0 mg/L 3/Week Composite E Dissolved Oxygen 3/\Veeltl Grab E, U, D Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 nil 400/100 nil 3/Week Grab E Total Residual Chlorine 3/\Veek Grab E Temperature (effluent) Daily Grab E Temperature (instream) 3/WeeO Grab U, D pH`' 3/\Veelt Grab E Total Nitrogen (NO. +NO"5+TKN) Quarterly Composite E Total Phosphorus Quarterly Composite E THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS. NOTES: i Sample Locations: I - Influent, E - Effluent, U - Upstream 100 feet above the outfall, D - Downstream 2.1 miles below the outfall. Upstream and downstream samples shall be grab samples collected 3/Week during the months of June, July, August, and September and weekly during the remainder of the year. 2 The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration in the effluent shall not be less than 5.0 ntg/L. I Ihhe pH sliall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.. PART Section B. Schedule of Compliance _ 1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule: Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless specified below. 2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. 3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next schedule requirements. Part II Page 1 of 14 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS SECTION A. DEFINITIONS 1. Permit Issuing Authority . .The Director of the Division of Water Quality., 2. , DEM'or "the Division" Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment, Health'"and Natural Resources. 3. EMC Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. 4. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. 5. Mass/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 measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit. b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during 'such week. It. is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found. by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of. the permit. c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily Maximum," in. Part I of the permit. d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar ,year on which daily discharges are sampled and . measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled. and/or measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each. day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit. Part II Page 2 of 14 6. Concentration Measurement a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided.by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value, is equal;to the concentration of. a.composite sample or in the, case of grab samples is the,arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples . collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the' permit. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than, for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily.., discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar. week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The .daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the -samples .collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This limitation is identified ,as "Weekly. Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. . it. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration. of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day .the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration".` It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under :'Other Limits in Part I of the permit. d. The "average annual concentration," other than for .fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year: (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of,a composite sample or in the case of grab_ samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by .flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The, average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria. is the geometric mean of the counts -for samples collected during a calendar _year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average", under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable, amount of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen'sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part 1. f. The "quarterly average concentration". is the average of. all samples taken over a calendar . quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation"' in the text of Part 1 of the permit. g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June; July.through September, and October through December. Part II Page 3 of 14 7.. Other Measurements a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit.expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month. b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample,and flow will be representative of the total discharge. c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. 8. Types of Samples a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of: (1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over 'a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1 /24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow. In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples -may be collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4),during a 24 hour sampling period. b. Grab Sample: Grab.samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can, be taken manually. Grab samples must 'be representative of the.discharge or the receiving waters. 9. Calculation of Means a Arithmetic Mean:. The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (D. c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows. 10. Calendar Day A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this, permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that -reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. 11. Hazardous Substance A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. 12. Toxic Pollutant A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. - SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Duty -to Comply The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance, constitutes a violation of the C1ean.Water Act -and is grounds for enforcement action; for -permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application. a.' The permittee shall comply with .effluent 'standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants.and'with-standards for sewage.sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate -the requirem-ent. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any' person who negligently Violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,' any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,900 per :violation with the maximum amount not to, exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C.1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)] " c. Under state law, a civil penalty, of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation may be assessed against any person who violates 'or fails- to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for, violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or.405 of the Act,. or any -permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section- 402 of the -Act. . Administrative penalties for Class 1 violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not -to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed" $10,000 per dayfor each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty'not to exceed $125,000. Part II , Page 5 of 14 2. Duty to Mitigate The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit" which has a reasonable likelihood of- adversely affecting " human health or the environment. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and- "Power Failures" (Part 11, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant .to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore," the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills,, even though the responsibility for" effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in, this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS-143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible .for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.. 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or, any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion .of personal rights, nor any infrirgement_of Federal, State or local laws or regulations., 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. 7. Severability. The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision.of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby. 8. Duty to Provide Information The permittee -shall furnish to the, Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit -Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the.Permit Issuing Authority "upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit. 9. Du , to Reapply . If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this".permit after the expiration date of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit. Pan 11 Page 6 of 14 10. Expiration of Permit The permittee is not authorized to discharge after: the expiration date. In order to .receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures.as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.," 11. 8ignat6ry Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corp oration:.by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (�) a president, secretary,. treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions'for the. corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production,or operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. (2) For a partnership or 'sole. proprietorship: by a _general partner or the proprietor; respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State; Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.,- b. All "reports required by the permit and other information requested .by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorizedrepresentative 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 'authorizatioh specified either an individual or a position having -responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility. for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and (3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority. c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. -of this section shall make the following certification: . "I certify, under penalty of law; that this document and all attachments were prepared under My'direction direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather.and evaluate the information _submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties -for submitting, false . information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Part II Page 7 of 14 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.- 13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as .allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. 14. Previous Permits All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. IThe exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to'operate the facility under -previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective..] The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions:of this permit authorizing discharge under the' National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility. SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS 1. Certified Operator Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified- wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator mush hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply with the -conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete. 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and . systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit. . Part II Page 8 of 14 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity, in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit. 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Definitions (1) 'Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. (2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production. b. Bypass not exceeding limitations. The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which -does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also 'is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section. c. Notice (1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice). d. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass `was unavoidable to. prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; 4 (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. Part II Page 9 of 14 5. Un, sets a. Definition. "Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee.- An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. b. Effect of an upset. An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought. for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. . c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset. A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and. (3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit. (4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part Il, B. 2. of this permit. d. Burden of proof. In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof. 6. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or. control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. Part II Page 10 of 14 SECTION D. MONITORING AND -RECORDS 1. Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. , Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring -.points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins' or is diluted by any other wastestream,,body of .water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority. 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No.. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day following the completed reporting period. The first DMR is due on the last day of, the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on 'the last day- of .the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: Division of Water Quality. Water Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files Post Office Box 29535' - Raleigh, North; Carolina 27626-0535 3, Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part' I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement: 4. Test Procedures Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform. to the EMC regulations published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of -the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and. Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this. permit. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and , Part II Page 11. of 14 reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, ' then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method 'required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for 'a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment. is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related- to the permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be. retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies -of all reports required by this permit, fora period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time. ' 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record the following information: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c. The date(s) analyses were performed; d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses; e. The analytical techniques or. methods used; and f . The results of such analyses. 8. Inspection and Entry The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon'the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is 'located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; ; C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control . equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location. Part II Page 12 of 14 SECTTON E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Change in Discharge All discharges authorized herein -shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than.or at a level in excess of that. authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. 2. : Planned Changes The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the' criteria for determining whether a'facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) c. The, alteration or addition results :in a ' significant change, in the: permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alternation,: -addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent 'in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not " reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessaryunder the Clean Water Act., 5. Monitoring Reports .Monitoring resultsshall. be reported at the intervals specified, elsewhere in this permit. a. Monitoring results must be reported on -a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part 11. D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test procedures specified in. Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503,.or as specified in. this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR. c.- Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director -in the permit. Part II Page 13 of 14. 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within,5, days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance' has not been .corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. b. The following shall'be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph: (1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. - (2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. (3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the . Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours. c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. 7. Other Noncompliance The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit. 8. Other Information Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information. 9. Noncompliance Notification The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence'of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps,, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment'of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Part II Page 14 of 14 Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required -by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false 'statement on' any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any, person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other .document submitted or required. to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than-$10,000 per.violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,_ or by both. PART -III OTHER REQUIREMENTS A. Construction No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's..treatment capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment- plant shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval and Authorization to Construct.has been issued., B. Groundwater Monitoring The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the -compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances - The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe: a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which .is not limitedin the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels'; - (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1); (2)Two hundred micrograms per liter '(200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; (3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit,,if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels", (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1); (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; . (3). Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by the Division. FEE. . A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee . within 30. (thirty). days after being.-b led -by the. Division..: Failure to pay the fee in a. timely manner:in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H..0105(b)(4) may cause this :. Division to hitiate action=#o revoke the_perinit:. State of North Carolina Department of Environment �� and Natural Resources 4 • S1AV Division of Water Quality n IVr 5�� James B. Hunt, Jr., GovernorI� I �� Bill Holmann, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director - NCDENR February 24, 2000 l Mr.��Iartin I ashua Carolina Water Service, Inc. �' 1 P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: ATC Request Acknowledgment NPDES Permit NC0035033 ATC Number 035033ACB Cabarrus Woods WWTP Cabarrus County Dear Mr. Lashua: The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit hereby acknowledges receipt of your request for Authorization to Construct (ATC) in accordance with NPDES Permit Number NC0035033 on February 1, 2000. This application has been assigned the number highlighted above. Please be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations from the Regional Supervisor prior to final action by the Division. The ATC review process generally takes 90 days from the date your complete submittal is received, however, due to current staff shortages that review period may take longer. Should any additional information be required, the review engineer will contact you. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Christie Jackson (919) 733-5083, extension 538. PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING ANY INQUIRIES ABOUT THIS APPLICATION. cc: ti olof oresville-Regional Office NPDES Unit Permit File Mr. Dale Stewart Land Design, Inc. 1700 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Sincerely, Id ojv� David A. Goodrich Supervisor, NPDES Unit N.C. DEPT. QP 62MRONMENT, HEALTh NATURAL RESOURCES FEB 28 2000 Ifi11MI OF Zfffi1NINFr.if,L 14',A GEME61 NOOREVILLE REGIONAL OFFIC` Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-0719 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper CAROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC. AN AFFMAYE OF uuTrritui IICs iincc Regional Office: 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Telephone: (704) 525-7990 FAX: (704) 525-8174 January 25, 2000 Mr. David Goodrich, Supervisor NPDES Discharge Section Division of Water Quality NC DENR 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Re: Authorization To Construct Request Cabarrus Woods WWTP - Expansion Proposal - NPDES NCO035033 Dear Mr. Goodrich, Carolina Water Service Inc. of NC is the owner and operator of the existing Cabarrus Woods WWTP. We are hereby requesting an ATC from your Division for the expansion of this facility to the maximum capacity allowed by the existing NPDES permit. We are proposing a 0.5 MGD expansion to the existing 0.45 MGD facility for a total flow of 0.95 MGD - the capacity of our permit. CWS is anxious to proceed with construction to accommodate development growth in the area. I am enclosing a letter from our contract hauler, Liquid Waste, Inc., that we presently use to haul the sludge generated from the facility. This letter should be self explanatory for description of sludge disposal. I am also enclosing three (3) sets of engineer sealed plans and specifications for your review. Our engineer is Mr. Dale Stewart with Land Design, Inc. of Charlotte. Mr. Stewart can be reached at (704) 376-777 should you or your staff have any technical related questions. If you should have any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to call me in our Charlotte Office at (704) 525-7990. Thank you in advance for your ttention and consideration. ncerel , Martin Lashua Regional Manager cc: Carl Daniel Dale Stewart - Land Design, Inc. JA N-24-00 MON 17:05 547843 92783 462 _ 1 704 588 2392 P.02 li.Awll Liquid Waste Inc. 9300 Steele Creek Rd. Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 (704) 588-2392 • Fax: (704) 588-6425 1/24/2000 Carolina Water Services, Inc_ PO Box 240908 charl.otte,.N�C. 28224 Dear Mr_ Lashua: Please be advised that Liquid Waste, Inc. agrees to haul sewer sludge for Carolina Water Services, Inc_ of N-C. on an as -needed basis from Cabarrus Woods WWTP, NPDES Permit it NC 0035033. Please see enclosed Permits to operate a Land Application of uastaWater Residuals Site and Authorization to Discharge Residuals to a Charlotte Mecklenburg WasteWater Treatment Facility. If you; have any questions please feel free to call. Sincerely, Ronnie Oaks, President Liquid Waste, Inc JAN-24-00 MON 17:05 547843 92783 462 1 704 588 2392 P.04 AUTHORIZATION TO DISCUPR9E SEPTAGE TO A WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY I , Ja�ueline A.Jarrell`�• e r ' Plant operator or Authorized Represeiatative do hereby authorize between the Fee assessments ffhd waste deters wastewater treatment facility. discharges of any wastes to the required. at the discretion of the X has the ultimate prerogative to deny stewater stream. This authorization shall be valid until peceMber 31,2000. signed �- Date l2-(a -) acility Oper or Note: Falsification of this document by the septage management firm shall lead to permit revocation_ JAN-24-00 MON 17:06 547843 92783 462 r• State of North Carolina DeD%tment of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor, Wayyne McDevitt, Secreta A, Preston Howard, Jr., P ., Director March 16,1998 1 704 588 2392 P.05 Ronnie Oaks, Owner Liquid Waste, Inc. 9300 Steele Creek Road Charlotte, North Carolina 29273 Subject permit No. WQ0014843 Liquid Waste, Inc_ Land Application of Wastewater Residuals Anson County Dear Mr. Oaks_ , n of a wastewater in accordance=with your application��received=:otiuJanuarl!.' S8,� we , .199are forwarding herewith Permit No:.WQ0014843,.dated•March.l611998 t6yLigiudkVU'aste;:Inc-:for-the. operatln residuals-land application program. csuuntU', February; 28,!2003, -and shall be This•permit-shalli be? effective�&om the.date:_of,issu�n articular iattention to the subject to the conditions and;-limitationsaas,aspecified�tlierein..' Please.;pay;'=pblish as adequate system uitzmentsscontaiaed;�fhis•. ermit.._Failure-.to:esta me future c0m liance for collecting'! and::"inaintaimn8 -the: requircd opetatio ;;info rmation:,will result izi: p problems; you have the If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in thus pernut ar30 dacs f following receipt f right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty y ter 150h3 of North to Chap this permit 1lis request must be in the -form of a written petition, conforu>ing. P.O. Drawer 27447, Carolina General Statutes, andes such demands are made this Lled with the Office of Administrative emit shall be final and binding. Raleigh, NC 27611 7447. Unl If you need additional information concerning this matter, (919) 733-5083 extension 547. Sincere cc: Anson County health Department S Inc' Section Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Fayetteville Regional Office; Giivundwat= Section Bob Cheek, CrtoundwatarSection; Central Office Technical Assistance and, Certification Unit Non -Discharge Compliance/ Qrcet =t Unit fleas contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at . In Howard, Jr., P.E. .p,o, Box 29536, Ralelgh, Norlh Carolina 276284535 Telephone (919) 733-5083 FAX (919) 733-0719 ..._.._. sn% recvcledl 10% post -consumer paper 1087096 INTRODUCTION Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC owns and operates the Cabarrus Woods Wastewater Treatment Plant located off The Plaza Road and Starwood Avenue in Cabarrus County. The plant's NPDES Number is NC 0035033. The plant's current permitted capacity is 450,000 gpd and the permitted allowable capacity is 950,000 gpd. The following plans and specifications present the basis of design, materials specifications, and detailed plans for expansion of the plant to 950,000 gpd. The plant's service area includes several existing residential subdivisions in the vicinity of the plant and additional new residential developments in the area. Sheet 2 of the plans depicts the general service area. A copy of the current NPDES permit is included in Appendix A for reference. A basis of design is presented in Appendix B. A USGS map showing the plant's location is presented in Appendix C. G:1670961SPECSUNTRO.docUMc101/21l00 LANDOESIGN INC. BOD-1 1087096 APPENDIX B: BASIS OF DESIGN A. DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION Type Residential Location Cabarras County Type usage Residential neighborhood Type waste Domestic Proposed treatment system Treatment and effluent discharge B. PROJECTED WASTEWATER FLOWS Existing plant capacity 150,000 + 300,000 = 450,000 gpd Design capacity proposed 950,000 gpd C. ANTICIPATED WASTEWATER CHARACTERISTICS Type waste Domestic only Wastewater Parameters: BOD 200-250 mg/1 TSS 200 mg/1 NH-N 25 mg/1 COD 500 mg/l Water source Community wells D. REQUIRED EFFLUENT LIMITS monthly average: 11/1-3/31 4/1-10/31 BOD 22 15 TSS 30 30 NH3 4 2 Fecal coliform 200/100 ml 200/100 ml pH 6-9 6-9 DO 5.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/1 E. TREATMENT PROCESS COMPONENTS — proposed plant addition Preliminary treatment .......................... Rough screening, flow splitting to dual flow plants Secondary treatment ............................ Extended aeration — activated sludge, secondary clarification, sludge recycle, flow equalization Disinfection ......................................... Gas chlorination and dechlorination (utilize existing system) Solids handling .................................... Aerated sludge holding tank, disposal to municipal treatment plant Final treatment., .................................... Post aeration F. EXISTING FACILITIES 150,000 gpd plant Influent screening, aerated lagoon, circular clarifiers, effluent polishing ponds, chlorination/dechlorination G:\87096\SPECSIAPPXB BOD.doc\IMc\O1/21/2000 LANDDESIGN INC. BOD-2 1087096 300,000 gpd plant Influent screening, flow equalization, extended aeration activated sludge, circular clarifier, sludge recycle, chlorination/dechlorination G. PLANT COMPONENT DESIGN BASIS — 500,000 gpd plant 1. bough screening . Type SWECO Stationary Screen Screening area Minimum 80 SF Capacity.— peak flow rate 1000 gpm _ 2. blow Equalization Aerated, variable level, 25% of design capacity Total Volume 0.25 x 500,000=125,000 gallons Pumps Number Two Size capacity 350 gpm (avg. daily flow). @ 20' TDH, 5.0 HP Controls Level actuated with low level cutoff and auxiliary timer controls 3. Biological treatment Type* Extended aeration, modified activated sludge or contract stabiliztion Aeration tanks, number (total) Two Volume - total 500,000 gallons Detention - total 24 hours Freeboard (min.) 16 inches Air supplied 2120 cfrn (see air requirements) Blowers — main plant Type Centrifugal Number Two Capacity 165 cfin @ 5.0 psi each Drive size 10 hp each Accessories Inlet filter and butterfly control valve, outlet silencer, check valve, pressure relief valve, flexible rubber coupling and 1/z" thick rubber mounting pads Air requirements a) Estimated BOD: Total lb of BOD = gpd x mg/l x 8.33 1,000,000 500,000 gpd x 250 mg/1 x 8.33=1041.25 -lb. BOD 1,000,000 * Plant design allows operator flexibility for either contact stabilization or extended aeration operation. G'.\87096\SPECSWPPXB EOD.docVMc\0112l/2000 LANDDESIGN INC. BOD-3 1087096 b) Air needed for BOD removal: cfin = 2100 cf/lb x 1041.25 lb BOD/day = 1518.49 cfm 1440 min./day c) Air needed for mixing: 25 cfm x aeration tank vol. (500,000) = 1671.12 cfm 1000 cf x 7.48 gal./cf d) Air needed for sludge holding chamber: cfm = 20 cfin x tank vol. in gal (150,000) = 401 cfm 1000 cf x 7.48 gal./cf e) Total air requirements: 1. Aeration* 1671 cfin 2. Sludge holding 401 cfin 3. Airlifts @ 10 cfin/lift 40 cfm (4 supplied) TOTAL 2112 cfin f) Capacity of each blower unit supplied: 2120cfm@7.0psi No. of units supplied = Two *Use larger cfin from b) and c) in calculating total air requirements. Flow Equalization Chamber cfin = 20 cfm x chamber vol. in gal. (125,000) = 335 cfin 1,000,000 cf x 7.48 gal./cf Design capacity 335 cfin @ 7.0 psi Number of units two Size 7.5 HP (1750 RPM) 4. Setting Tanks Type Number Dimension Volume Freeboard Surface settling rate @ avg. flow Detention and avg. flow Weir overflow rate Sludge return Scum removal and recirculation Type Pipe size Circular One 40' diameter 141,300 gallons ea (402 x 3.14 - 4 x 15 x 7.5) 18" 398 gpd/sf (500,000 _ 1256) 678 hours (141,300 _ 500,000 x 24) 2358 gpd/lf (39 x 3.14 + 36 x 3.14 _ 500,000) Air lift return Air lift 2" diameter G:1670961SPECSIAPPXB_BOD.docUMcl01/21/2000 LANDDESIGN INC. BOD-4 1087096 5. Chlorination Tank (on new 500,000 gpd plant) Number Volume Detention Feed system 6. Sludge Holding Tanks Number Tank volume, each. Air supply 7. Effluent Flow Measuring (existing) Type primary Instrument 8. Dechlorination (existing) Type Tankage Detention (@950,000 gpd). One 10,400 gallons 30 minutes Gas solution feed Two 150,000 gallons 20 cfin/1000 cf from main plant blowers Existing 60' V — notch weir — proposed broad crested weir Proposed flow totalizer and recorder, ultrasonic Gas — SOZ — Solution feed from existing system 4478 gallons 6.7 minutes G:1870961SPECSWPPXB BOD.doc\,JMc101l21l2000 LANDDESIGN INC. State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources ni�� Division of Environmental Management �3 James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B> Howes, Secretary % A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Y� September 27, 1994 Mr. Carl Daniel Carolina Water Service, Inc. P O. Box 240705 Charlotte, NC 28224 N.G DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, & NATURAL RESOURCES SEP 29 1994 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MAIIAGMENT MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Subject: Permit No. NCO035033 Caban-us Woods WWTP Cabarrus County Dear Mr. Daniel: In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on November 19, 1992, we are forwarding, herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Aareement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated December 6, 1983. The Division received your letter dated July 28,. 1994 requesting that the..in-stream monitoring be deleted from the permit. This monitoring is required to assess the effect of the. discharge on the receiving stream and cannot be removed. Effluent limits are developed to protect water quality and their effectiveness can only objectively be determined by in -stream monitoring." If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 15013' of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the .Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, EA. addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. t� P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper i If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Jay Lucas at telephone number 919/733-5083. Sincerely, Original Signed By Day d A. G(Mrich A. Dal oward, Jr., RE. cc: -Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA �l�Ioore��rll`��Re�iaia�'Offce , Permit No. NCO035033 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. N.C.DEFT.OF ENVIRONN MENT, HEALTH, PERMIT & NATURAL RESOURCES TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE SEP 29 1994 NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT :f MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,, as amended, Carolina Water Service, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Cabarrus Woods Subdivision WW"TP NCSR 1202 , near Harrisburg Cabarrus Cour4y ' 0 to receiving -waters designated as an unnamed tribufary to Reedy Creek in -the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof. This permit shall become effective November 1, 1994 This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight.on September 30, 1999 Signed this day September 27; 1994 -original Signed By' David A. Goodrich A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission 0 r, f Permit No. NC0035033 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET Carolina Water Service, Inc. is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate a 0.45 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of two parallel treatment plants with one commondischarge point. The first plant has a capacity of 0.150 MGD with a bar screen, instrumented flow measurement, mechanical aeration basin, dual secondary clarifiers, waste sludge holding tank, ��a?sP 1-31;ng b--7 two fine solid settling basins, and effluent 0.,- disinfection. The second plant has a capacity of 0.300 MGD with a bar screen, aerated equalization basin, diffused aeration basin, secondary clarifier, aerobic sludge digester, and gas chlorination. Both plants share a cliambered.tank.with dechlorination, post -aeration, instrumented flow measurement with totalizer and chart recorder located at Cabairus Woods Subdivision WWTP, NCSR 1202, near Harrisburg, Cabairus County .(See Part III of this Permit), and 2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct -from the Division of Environmental Management, expand the facility to 0.95 MGD 3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. e , 750 73 Ridge 1 �— �. P �- l ' 4 \ l\ .\ is-�� ;;� . 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INTERIOR -GE \ �• i - ° \ ,1 a^ ytl TO N.C. 27 dio 7-wer ' �- r - ' - 531 3 ' RO C 40 529 Primary h•Ighway. 528 1MIN IIL l nard surface t NW1 MILE l SCALE 1:24000 \ Secondary highway, 0 7000 FEET �7LY1nard Surface 5000 6000 0 2000 3000 4000 l—WAETER �OC'` Y o A J interstate �• 0 5 INTERVAL 10 FEET •N.C. � CONTOUR IC VERTICAL DATUM OF 1929 TIONAL GEODET QUADRANGLE LOCATION compiled in cooper;ion and woodland comp Revisions shown in purple encies from aerial Photographs with State of North Carolina ag This information not field ci,ecked COMPLIES WITH NATIONAL MAP ACCURACY STANDARDS taken 1984 and other sources. OR SALE BY o S. GEOLOGICAL VIRGINIA 22 LE REQUEST Map edited 1988 COLORADO 80225 OR RESTON, TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS AND SYMBOLS IS AVAILABLE ON purple tint indicates extension of urban areas I C, D c\ d�'v1 oTW16ULS IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST mp 33 F A.(1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO035033 During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.45 MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Flow BOD, 5 day, 20 °C NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen" Total Suspended Residue Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature °C Conductivity Mon. Avg. 0.45 MGD 18.0 mg/1 5.0 mg/I 30.0 mg/I 200/100 ml Discharge Limitations Weekly Avg. Daily Max 27.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 400/100 ml Monitoring Requirements Measurement Sample *Sample Frequency Type Location Continuous Recording I or E Weekly Composite E Weekly Composite E Weekly Grab E,U,D Weekly Composite E Weekly Grab E,U,D . 2/Week Grab E Weekly Grab E,U,D Weekly Grab U,D *Sample location: E-Effluent, I -Influent, U - Upstream 100 feet above discharge, D - Downstream 2.1 miles **The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5 mg/l. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample. f There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A.(2). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER. (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NCO035033 During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.45 MGD, the Perinittee_is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements Measurement Sample *Sample Mon. Ava. .Weekly Ava. Dail . ax Frequency Tv" Location Flow 0.45 MGD Continuous Recording I or E BOD, 5 day, 20 °C 24.0 mg/1 36.0 mg/I Weekly Composite E NH3 as N 13.0 mg/I Weekly Composite E Dissolved Oxygen— Weekly Grab E,U,D Total Suspended_ Residue 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/1 Weekly Composite E Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Weekly Grab E,U,D Total Residual Chlorine 2/Week Grab E Temperature, °C Weekly Grab, E,U,D Conductivity Weekly Grab U,D *Sample location: E-Effluent, I -Influent, U - Upstream 100 feet above discharge, D - Downstream 2.1 miles "The da'11v average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5 mg/1. The pH shall not.be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam- in other than trace amounts. A. (3). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO035033 During the period beginning after expansion above 0.45 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee "is authorized to discharge from outfall. serial, number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below: E' Effluent Characteristics Flow BOD, 5 day, 20 °C NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen" Total Suspended Residue Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature, °C Conductivity Discharge Limitations Mon. Avg. Weekly Avg. Daily Max 0.95 MGD 15.0 mg/I 22.5 mg/I 2..0 mg/1 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 18 µg/1 Monitoring Requirements Measurement Sample 'Sample Frequency Type Location Continuous Recording I or E Weekly Composite E Weekly Composite E Weekly Grab E,U,D - Weekly Composite E Weekly Grab E,U,D 2/Week Grab E Weekly Grab E,U,D Weekly Grab U,D *Sample location: E-Effluent, I -Influent, U - Upstream 100 feet above discharge, D - Downstream 2.1 miles **The daily average dissolved Oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5 mg/l. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample. Where shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A.(4). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1- - March 31) Permit No. NCO035033 During the period beginning after expansion above 0.45 MGD and lasting until expiration-, the-Perrnittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the perrimittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Reguiremerits Measurement Sam le *Sample Mon. Avg. Weekly, 'Avg. Daily Max Frequency Type Location Flow 0.95 MGD . Continuous Recording I or E BOD, 5 day, 20 °C 22.0" mg/I 33.0 mg/I Weekly Composite E NH3 as N 4.0 mg/I Weekly Composite E Dissolved Oxygen" Weekly Grab E,U,D Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/I 45.0 - mg/I Weekly __Composite E. Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Weekly Grab E,U,D. Total Residual Chlorine 18 µg/I 2/Week Grab E Temperature, °C Weekly Grab E,U,D Conductivity Weekly Grab U,D *Sample location:. E-Effluent, I -Influent, U - Upstream 100 feet above discharge, D - Downstream 2.1 miles **The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5 mg/1. The.pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored Weekly at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. PART Section B. Schedule of Compliance The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule: Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless specified below. 2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. . No later than 14 calei,dar days followin- a date identified in the above schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next schedule requirements. Part II Page 1 of 14 PART II STANTARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS SECTION A. DEFINITIONS 1. Permit Issuing Authoritk The Director of the Division of Environmental Management. 2. DE.\1 or Division Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. 3. \i Used herein means the ?north Carolina Environmental '\Management Commission. 4. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended. 33 LSC 1251, et. seq. 5. Mass/Da\-1leasurements a. The "monthly average discharce" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and.'or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Pan I of the permit. b. The "weekly a\-erage discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar -veek (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. Part II Page 2 of 14 6. Concentration Measurement a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and- measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. d . The "ayeraae annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of 'a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I. - f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit. g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June. July through September, and October through December. Part Il Page 3 of 14 7. Other Measurements a. Flow. (%IGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged month])'. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month. b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. 8. Tvpes_r of Samples a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of: (11 a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over. a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number. of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow. In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no ereater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of Rreater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period. b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge or the receiving waters. 9. Calculation of Means a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean; values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1). Pan II Page 4 of 14 Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows. 10. Calendar Day A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. Ho,A,ever, for purposes of this permit, an}: consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. 11. Hazardous Substance A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. 12. Toxic Pollutant A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. SECTION B. GE\-ER..kL. CONDITIONS Dun,- to Comr)]% Th: permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal apf lication. a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person ,&-ho violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed S25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of S2,500 Ito S25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to S50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed S10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed S125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)] c. under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A] d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation. with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed S25,000. Part II Page 5 of 14 Penalties for Class II violations are not,to exceed 510,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed S 125,000. 2. Duty to Mitig e The perrr.ittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment. 3: Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (-Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures"' (Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143 215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC .1319. Furthermore, the permittee is' responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for; effective compliance may temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Hazardour, Substance Liability '\othim: in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve, the pernuttee from any responsibilities, liabilities. or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33.USG 132.L Furthermore, the purittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills. even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 5. Propem- Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property. or an� exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private propertyruati any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local lave s 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 an), navigable waters. 7. Sep erabilitti The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby. 8. Duty to Provide Information The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying. revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request. copies of records required to be kept by this permit. Part II Page 6 of 14 9. Duty to Reappb If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit. 10. Expiration of Permit The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the p'ermittee'shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Sianatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: - (1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or ha•.ing gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 19SO dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal . executive officer or ranking elected official. b . All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall ' be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: (1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; (2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying, a named position.); and (3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority. Part II Page 7 of 14 c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification: "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition. 13. Permit 'Modification Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed b}- the laNvs, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123, Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100, and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. 14. Previous Permits All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation• or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. , [The exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. I The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility. SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS 1. Certified Operator Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of ?North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold 'a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to'the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The perrrittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the.permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete. Part II Page 8 of 14 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the perminee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit. 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessan• to .halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit. 4. Bypassinz of Treatment Facilities a. Definitions (1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facilit}- including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. (2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production. b. Bypass not exceeding limitations. The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section. c. Notice. (1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice). d. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or se,,ere 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 Part II Page 9 of 14 periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section. (2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section. 5. Upsets a. Definition. "Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary . noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to 'the `extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. b. Effect of an upset. An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. c. Conditions necessaiv for demonstration of upset. A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through propedy signed. contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can1dentify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The permittee facility, was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit. (4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this permit. d. Burden of proof. In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset, has the burden of proof. 6. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backv.•ash, 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 Part II Page 10 of 14 regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee. shall notif}, the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. SECTION D. MONITORI\G AND RECORDS 1. Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than dail; shall be taken on a day° and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority. 2. Reporting, Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2, 31 or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day follo\�Jnc- the completed reporting period. The first D.MR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: Division of Environmental Management Water Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files Post Office Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 3. Flow Measurements Appropriate flow' measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accurac}' and reliabilit}- 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 + 109c from the true disciiprge rates throughout the range of expected Part II Page 11 of 14 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 s pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than 510,000 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 S20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time. 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the petmittee 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. Pan II Page 12 of 14 8. Inspection and Entry The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or -where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location. SECTION E. REPORTING REQLIREMENTS 1. Change in Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. 2. Planned Changes The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part f22.29 (b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to effluent limitafions in the permit. nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 ('a) (1). c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of . permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The penninee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. Part II Paae 13 of 14 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate'such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act. 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part 11. D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of' sludge use or, disposal practices. b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using, test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DNIR. c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an - arithmetic mean unless -otherwise specified by the Director in the permit. 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any, noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the, circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has no been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate; and prevent; reoccurrence of the noncompliance. b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph: (1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. (2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. (3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours. c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for, reports under paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. 7. Other ?noncompliance The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part H. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit. Part II Page 14 of 14 8. Other Information NVhere the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information. 9. Noncompliance Notification The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Anv 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. Anv process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a %;-ritten report in letter form -, ithin 5-days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental ?Management. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in \CGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than S10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued. - The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director'of the Division of Environmental Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with -the current groundwater standards. C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe: a.That -any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest -of the following "notification levels"; (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1); (2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and ac-ylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6- dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (I mg/1) for antimony; (3).Five (5) times the- maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge,:on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels'; p) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1); (2) One nilligram per liter 0 mg/1) for antimony; (3) Ten (10) times. the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.- MU- 1 . . . i- The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal;alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound alternative of.the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by the Division. PART IV ANNUAL ADMLNISTERD G AND COMPLLaNCE MONTI'ORING FEE REQUIREMENTS A. The perminee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fce within 30 (thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Permit No. NCO035033 00;�r I' STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURQR,%Rr,, ®, DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OMMNT, IIPA1'Nd- & NATURAL RVSdt1j9rO PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE JUL 22 1994 NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSEEM,oF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMEN#c RQURESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Carolina Water Service, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Cabarrus Woods Subdivision WWTP NCSR 1202 near Harrisburg Cabamis County to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof. This permit shall become effective This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 1999 Signed this day A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit No. NC0035033 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET Carolina Water Service, Inc. is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate a 0.45 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting of a bar screen, flow measurement, aerated equalization basin, aeration basin, secondary clarifiers, aerated sludge holding tank, gas disinfection, chlorine contact chamber with dechlorination and post aeration_ located at Cabarrus Woods Subdivision WWTP, NCSR 1202, near Harrisburg, Cabarrus County (See Part III of this Permit), and 2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of Environmental Management, expand the facility to 0.95 MGD 3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. 1 SR 6 -525 III Mw SCALE 124 000 07000 FEET a000 5000 1000 2000 3000 1 KILOMETER 0 5 CONTOUR INTERVAL 10 FEET �N.c. J NATIONAL GEODETC VERTICAL DATUM OF .192 I LOCATION WITH NATIONAL MAP ACCURACY STANDARDS MAP COMPLIES S• GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR SALE BY U• VIRGINIA 220920N REQUEST 1BING TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS AND SYMBOLS IS AVAILABLE VER, COLORADO 80225 OR RESTO , armbVLS IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST N.C. 27 Primary highway, hard surface— Secondary highway• hard surface__--..--- — Interstate Ro QUADRAN in cooperation and woodland compiledphotographs Revisions shown in purple Carolina agencies from aerial with State of North er This information not field checked taken 198419S8ther sources. Map edited urban areas Purple tint indicates extension of I�icao �3��33 F it4sW A.(1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO035033 During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.45 MGD, the Pernittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Flow BOD, 5 day, 20 °C NH3 as.N Dissolved Oxygen" Total Suspended Residue Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature, °C Conductivity Discharge Llmitations Mona Avg. Weekly Avg. Daily Max 0.45 MGD 18.0 mg/I 27.0 mg/I 5.0 mg/I 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Monitoring,,, Regulrements Measurement Sample *Sample Frequency Type Location Continuous Recording I or E Weekly Composite E Weekly Composite E Weekly Grab E,U,D Weekly Composite E Weekly Grab E,U,D 2/Week Grab E Weekly Grab E,U,D Weekly Grab U,D *Sample location: E-Effluent, I -Influent, U - Upstream 100 feet above discharge, D - Downstream 2.1 miles **The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5 mg/l. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. i A.(2). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NCO035033 During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.45 MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited -and monitored by the permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Flow BOD, 5 day, 20 °C NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen" Total Suspended Residue Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature, °C Conductivity Discharge Limitations Mon. Avg. Weekly Avg. Daily Max 0.45 MGD 24.0 mg/I 36.0 mg/I 13.0 mg/I i 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Monitoring Requirements Measurement Sample `Sample Freauencv T = Location Continuous Recording I or E Weekly Composite E Weekly Composite E Weekly Grab E,U,D Weekly Composite E Weekly Grab E,U,D 2/Week Grab E Weekly Grab E,U,D Weekly Grab U,D *Sample location: E-Effluent, I -Influent, U - Upstream 100 feet above discharge, D - Downstream 2.1 miles **The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5 mg/1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A. (3). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER. (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO035033 During the period beginning after expansion above 0.45 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Flow BOD, 5 day, 20 °C NH3asN Dissolved Oxygen" Total Suspended' Residue Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature, °C Conductivity Discharge Limitations Mon. Avg. Weekly Avg. Daily Max 0.95 MGD 15.0 mg/I 22.5 mg/I 2.0 mg/I 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/I 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 18 µg/I Monitoring Requirements Measurement -Sam I *Sample Frequency Tvae Location Continuous Recording I or E Weekly Composite E Weekly Composite E Weekly Grab E,U,D Weekly Composite E Weekly Grab E,U,D 2/Week Grab E Weekly Grab E,U,D Weekly Grab U,D *Sample location: E-Effluent, I -Influent, U - Upstream 100 feet above discharge, D - Downstream 2.1 miles **The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less, than 5 mg/l. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A.(4). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NCO035033 During the period beginning after expansion above 0.45 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Flow BOD, 5 day, 20 °C NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen" Total Suspended Residue Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature, °C Conductivity Discharge Limitations Mon. Avg. Weekly Avg. Daily Max 0.95 MGD 22.0 mg/1 33.0 mg/1 4.0 mg/I 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 18 µg/I Monitoring_ Requirements Measurement Sample *Sample Frequency Tvae Location Continuous Recording I or E Weekly Composite E Weekly Composite E Weekly Grab E,U,D Weekly Composite E Weekly Grab E,U,D 2/Week Grab E Weekly Grab E,U,D Weekly Grab U,D *Sample location: E-Effluent, I -Influent, U - Upstream 100 feet above discharge, D - Downstream 2.1 miles **The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5 mg/l. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No To: Permits and Engineering Unit Water Quality Section Attention: Christie Jackson Date: August 23, 2000 AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT NPDES PERMIT REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS County: Cabarrus MRO No.: 00-46 Permit No. NCO035033 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and address: Cabarrus Woods WWTP % Carolina Water Service, Inc. Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 2. Date of on -site investigation (if conducted): N/A 3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environ. Engr. II 4. Persons contacted and telephone number: N/A 5. Verified discharge point(s), list for all discharge points: Latitude: 35 ° 16' 14" Longitude: 80 ° 40' 00" USGS Quad No.: F 16 SW 6. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? Yes. There is sufficient, although limited area available for the construction of the proposed WWTP. 7. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site is not located in or near a flood plain. 8. Location of nearest dwelling: The nearest dwelling is = 250 feet from the existing WWTP site. FF- Page Two PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS Existing Treatment Facility a. Current permitted capacity: 0.950 MGD. b. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the previous two years: N/A. . C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (design volume): 0.450 MGD. d. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing WWT facilities consist of dual "package -type" WWTPs; one having a capacity of 0.150 MGD and the other a capacity of 0.300 MGD. The 0.150 MGD plant has the following treatment components: a manual bar screen followed by a mechanical aeration basin, dual secondary clarifiers, a waste sludge holding tank, two fine solids settling basins, and gas chlorination. The 0.0300 MGD plant has the following components: a bar screen followed by an aerated equalization basin, an aeration basin with diffused air, a secondary clarifier, an aerobic sludge digester, and gas chlorination. Both WWTPs share a common dechlorination tank, post aeration, and instrumented flow measurement (V-notch weir) 2. Type of Proposed Treatment Facility: The applicant proposes to construct a 0.500 WWTP consisting of rough screening followed by flow equalization, aeration (extended*) with return sludge, clarification, disinfection (gas), post aeration, an aerated sludge holding tank/digester, and effluent flow measurement consisting of a broad crested weir and an ultrasonic flow totalizer and recorder. The applicant plans to use existing facilities for dechlorination (gas). *Plant design allows for either contact stabilization or extended aeration operation. Residuals Handling and Utilization/Disposal Scheme: Residuals are removed as needed by Oaks Liquid Waste, Inc. and transported for final disposal to either CMUD's McAlpine Creek or Irwin Creek WWTP. 4. Treatment Plant Classification: Class III, based on proposed treatment units. 5. SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s): 05 Main Treatment Unit Code: 06007 6. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule Dates: N/A MW Page Three PART III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The permittee, Carolina Water Service (CWS), has requested approval to expand the Cabarrus Woods WWTP from 0.450 MGD to 0.950 MGD. The expansion is necessary to accommodate development growth in the WWTP's service area. In reviewing this request, it should be pointed out that a resident of the subject development has, on more than one occasion, experienced objectionable odors apparently originating from the subject facility during the early morning hours. Follow-up visits by the writer, however, were unable to document the existence of any odors or of any operational _ problems with the WWTP. It is suspected, however, that any odors associated with the early morning operation of the WWTP can be linked to the arrival of the influent from the WWTP's collection system. This wastewater would be expected to have extended residence time during the night resulting in the generation of odorous sewer gas. As collection system flows begin to increase during the early morning hours, these odors would eventually be released to the atmosphere at the influent flow splitter box (FSB) and the equalization basin (EB). In reviewing the design of this proposed WWTP, consideration should be given to possible modifications that may reduce or minimize the release of these odors. Eliminating or modifying the open FSB and the free fall of the wastewater from the FSB into the EB by extending a pipe down from the FSB to the normal pool level in the EB may help minimize migrant sewer odors. If objectionable odors continue to persist, additional preventative measures may be necessary. Pending a final technical review and approval by the NPDES Unit, it is recommended that the ATC be approved. , hAatc\atc00\cabwoods.atc Signature of Report Preparer Date Water Quality Regional Supe isor Date State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director I LTI.K?FA T 0 NC DENR February 11, 1999 Carl Danielj. WaterCarolina P.O Drawer240908 ce; Inc. � �*�T�t� we*L� Charlotte, NC 28224 FF8 1 5 1999 L'?W;!tqMik0§4, Subject: Renewal of NPDECabarrus Woods t£�t:;�,}. Cabarrus County Dear Permittee: The subject permit expires on September 30, 1999. North Carolina General Stature 143.215.1(c) requires that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to the expiration date. To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no .later than April 3, 1999. Failure to request renewal by April 3, 1999 will result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. If any wastewater discharge will occur after September 30, 1999 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the permit must not be allowed to expire. Operation of waste treatment works or continuation of a discharge after September 30, 1999 would violate NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in as of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day. If all wastewater discharge has ceased at the subject facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Robert Farmer of the Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at (919) 733-5083, extension 531. You may also contact the Mooresville Regional Office at (704) 663-1699 to begin the rescission process. Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items which you must submit when applying for renewal of the subject permit. If you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone number, fax number and 6-mail address are listed below. Sincerely, (!%4 - Charles H. Weaver, Jr. NPDES Unit cc: Central Files t Moor_esv_ille Regional Wffice,-Water Qudlity-Section—D NPDES Unit _- P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Charles_Weaver@h2o.enr.state.nc.us NC.DENR /DWQ / NPDES Permit Renewal Applications Renewal Package Checklist NPDES Permit NCO035033 Carolina Water Service, Inc. Cabarrus County :. ..The follovo tlg.itoms'are REQUIRED for all renewal packages: cover letter requesting the renewal and documenting any changes at the facility El. since. issuarice of the last permP it. Submit one signed original and two copies. F1The. completed'application form (copy attached) signed by the permittee or an Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies. ❑If an Authorized Representative is preparing the renewal package, documentation must be provided from the permittee defining the person or company preparing the renewal package as an Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b. of the current NPDES permit). ❑A narrative description of the sludge management plan at the subject facility. If your facility has no sludge management plan, explain the reason for this in your cover letter. Submit one original and two copies. ,The following item applies ONLY to Industrial facilities which discharge .process wastewater ❑ Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (listed in Appendix A of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant. Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21. The PPA requirement does NOT apply to municipal or non -industrial facilities. PLEASE NOTE: There is no renewal fee required with your application. -. Changes to the NPDES permit fee schedule took efffect on January 1, 1999. Consult the enclosed fee schedule ,to for details. Send the completed renewal package to: Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr. NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh,' North Carolina 27626-0535 I J& State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Linda Diane Long, Regional Manager [DEHNR DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT October 3, 1994 Mr. Carl Daniel Carolina Water Service, Inc. Post Office Box 240705 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Cabarrus Woods WWTP Cabarrus County, NC Dear Mr. Daniel: Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 was issued on September 27, 1994 for the discharge of wastewater .to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance are Pages 4 through 7. Pages 4 through 7 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEN Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted'as required. 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Page Two The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed" are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type, of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action, pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil penalty of up to.$10,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this .Office immediately.. A Consent Order may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance. As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are .not transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit; then you should request that the Permit be rescinded. As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/063-1699 in'Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance. Sincerely, . �4A�baoj �R . Rex Gleason, P. E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure DRG/kr 4 1 To: SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes_No X If Yes SOC No Permits and Engineering Unit Water Quality Section Attention: Charles Lowe Date: February 5, 1993 NPDES 'STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION County: Cabarrus Permit No. NCO035033 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and Address:_ Cabarrus Woods Subdivision Post Office Box 240705 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 2. Date of Investigation: January 28, 1993 3. Report Prepared By: Allen Hardy, Environmental Engineer I 4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Robert Slusser, ORC (704) 525-7990 5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of Rocky River Road (SR 1139) and Plaza Road Extension' (SR 1171) travel approximately 1.0 mile on SR 1171 to the intersection with Starwood Road (SR.1202). Turn left and travel approximately 0.15 mile and the treatment plant is on the right side of SR 1202 across from the intersection with White Pine Road. 6. Discharge Point(s). List for all.discharge,points: Latitude: 350 16' 14" Longitude: 800 40' 00" Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map. - U.S.G.S. Quad No.: Harrisburg, NC U.S.G.S. Name: F16SW 7.. Site size and expansion are consistent.with application? Yes X No If No, -explain: 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site contains gently rolling hills with slopes from 3-10%. 9. Location of nearest dwelling: The nearest dwelling is approximately 300 feet from the treatment facility..- 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT to Reedy Creek a. Classification: C b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 03-07-11 C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving stream was approximately 5-8 feet wide with a well defined channel. There are no known dischargers in this stream prior to the confluence with Reedy Creek. Downstream uses are those typical of Class C waters . PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.95 MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity) b. What is the current permitted, capacity of the wastewater treatment facility?. 0.15 MGD C. Actual treatment ,capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? 0.15 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'desc,ription of existing or substantially constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The existing facilities consists of- a bar screen, instrumented flow measurement, aerated equalization basin, aeration basin, secondary clarifiers, aerated sludge holding tank, gas disinfection, chlorine contact chamber with.S02 addition and aeration. The original treatment plant is still on -site and operational but not in use. f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine and S02 are the only known additives that could be toxic. h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A in development: approved: should be required: not needed: =ES Petmit Staff Report Version 10/92 Page 2 2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM permit no.: Residuals Contractor: Telephone No.: b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP.: PFRP: Other: C. Landfi-ll: d. Other disposal./utilization scheme (specify): Sludge is removed by Ronnie Oakes Septic Service and disposed at the City of Charlotte's Sewer System. 3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): 4. SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular facilities, i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a metal plating company would be 14, not 56. Primary: 05 Secondary: Main Treatment Unit Code: 06007 PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)? N/A 2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: N/A 3. Impo.rtant SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please indicate) Date Submission of Plans and Specifications Begin Construction Complete Construction NPDES Permit Staff Report Versi on 10192 Page 3 4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide regional perspective for each option evaluated. Spray Irrigation: N/A Connection to Regional Sewer System: N/A Subsurface: N/A Other Disposal Options: N/A 5. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air quality, or groundwater: No air or groundwater quality concerns are expected from this project nor are hazardous materials utilized at this facility. 6. Other Special Items: N/A PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The permittee, Carolina Water Services, Inc., has requested the renewal of the permit for Cabarrus Woods Subdivision which allows the discharge of treated domestic wastewater. An on -site inspecti-on revealed a well maintained and operated plant with no visually evident problems. It is recommended that the permit be renewed. W. AILl", I Signature of Repor reparer Water Quality Rwional Supervisor Date NPDES Permit Staff Report Version 10192 Page 4 .18 "S4 II NW SCALE t24000 7p00 FEET 5000 6000 1000 2000 3000 4000 1 KILOMETER 0 .5 CONTOUR INTERVAL 10 FEET NATIONAL GEODETIC VERTICAL DATUM OF .1929 ACCURACY STANDARDS AP COMPLIES Ely NATIONAL U.S •GEOLOGICAL S R\ NIEY A 22092 FOR SALE BY 0 IER, COLORADO 80225 OR D SYMBOLS , IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST 31NG TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS AND SYMBOLS arM60LS IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST �yg.4 MI. N.C. 27 rD `5(—\Y`0 (C)p Lowk,-0-/\ I I ROA Primary highway, hard surface.._.-_-.... -..- Secondary highway, hard surface .... ....... ... -.. C. Interstate Rout N. C. QUADRANGLE LOCATION filed in cooperation purple and woodland comp inopera Revisions shown in PCarpolina agencies from aerial Photographs other sources. This information not field checked With State of No taken 1994 and Map edited 1988 Purple tint.indicates extension of urban areas -- �;a�adYv►s i��d5 S�t�d. Rcoomp31c)33 F 1(PsW ro i A. G l � a DEPT. OF NATURAL nECOURCES AND 4; 'U I COYAMUNITY iJ VEI.CP5'JT �V (. i l� JAN 1 3 1993 State of North Carolina I Departmentof Environment, Health and NatV��e1eQ�u�rces�� I+AN>c:;5_NT Division of Environmental Management MOO�F, b' F REGI�i4L OFFICE 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina James G. Martin, Governor 0 G A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Acting Director January 11, 1993 2S; a Mr. Cara Daniel Subject: NPDES Permit Application Carolina Water Service, Inc. Post Office NPDES Permit No.NC0035033 Charlotte, NBox 240`05 C 28224� Cabarrus Woods Subdivision Dear Mr. Daniel Cabarrus County This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on November 19, 1992: Application Form Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities), Request for permit renewal, Application Processing Fee of $250.00, Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis, Local Government Signoff, Source Reduction and Recycling, Interbasin Transfer, Other , The items checked below are needed before review can begin: Application Form , Engineering proposal (see attachment), Application Processing Fee of Delegation of Authority (see attached) Biocide Sheet (see attached) Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis; Local Government Signoff, Source Reduction and Recycling, Interbasin Transfer, Other No further information is, required at this time. Pollution Prevention, Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 . An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer N If the application is not made. complete within thirty (30) days, it will be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete. This application has been assigned to Charles M. Lowe (919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will e advised of any comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the review of the application. I am, by copy of t is letter, requesting that our Regio al Office Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommenda ons ega ing this discharge. If ou b.Ave any questions regard' g is a pl' ations, please contact (he' review person listed ab e. S'n r y, CC • Mooresville Regional Office( C H . u i s, P. . E . OT Td, C. DCpZ. GCS AND T w� + GEt�Elit State of North Carolina GF ��yo01k'q .';1N�ly "t tment of Environment, Health and Natural Resources tkllsl�H �EG10tiA Division of Environmental Management �,441tES�IU 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary June 25, 1990 Mr. Carl Daniel, Vice President Carolina Water Service, Inc. of N.C. Post Office Box 240705 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 George T. Everett, Ph.D. Director Subject: Permit No. NCO035033 Authorization to Construct Carolina Water Service, Cabarrus Woods Wastewater Treatment Facility Cabarrus County Dear Mr. Daniel: A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received April 11, 1990 by the Division and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of the proposed dechlorination facilities and existing chlorination facility modifications consisting of a sulfur dioxide feed line system, air lines to the existing chlorination tank for post aeration, modification of the existing chlorination tank, relocation of the 300,000 GPD plant effluent line in the modified chlorination tank, a 900 V-notch weir, relocation of chlorination tank baffles, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances with discharge of treated wastewater into an unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek, classified Class "C" waters. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph B of NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 issued December 1, 1989, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0035033. Any sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. The Mooresville Regional Office, phone no. 704/ 663-1699, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. Within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the facility. Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6. I The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. No aeration is to take place in the chlorine contact chamber portion of the chlorination tank. Chlorination of the effluent from the 300,000 GPD plant shall take place at that plant. One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. John Seymour, telephone number 919/733-5083. c ely, George T. Evere cc: Cabarrus County Health Departmen .6r esvaIIeIRe-e6`R mQ , cep Land Design Engineering Services, Inc. w- *" .,f. C �E pT O ` V (✓ f' T�CIITU��7-U�C�A9r C Y � SpIP AND ,Or, i r NS/oN �R 1 State of North Carolina p., iietoy f//v`'ti �r,}%fi1rA� Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resourc%f REGIp�,A� �o�f�C�, tr Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 9 James G. Martin, Governor • , 1� , 1. 1 , George T. Everett, Ph.D. 11 William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Date: i 191{ Director i it f I i Dear ; = l • SUBJE E Application No Y" i• i r i {! r` �' ' T :! r : % I r ' r , t i • .!1 The Divisions• -.Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit application and supporting materials on ' +. 1 1 4 , 19 -,If, . This application has been assigned the number shown above. Please refer to this number when making inquiries on this project. +r Your project has been assigned to t- tr ; ' ' !. `, i ' r ' k _1 for a detailed engineering review. A technical acknowledgement will be fork coming. If this ac6owledgement is not received within thirty (30) days, please contact the engineer listed above. Be aware that the Divisions regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations from the Regional Super- visor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final action by the Division. If you have any questions, please call the review engineer listed above at (919) 733-5083. Sincerely Donald Safrit, P.E. Supervisor, Permits and Engineering i CC: l i + .' Regional Supervisor Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 2A87, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer CAROLINIA WATER SERVICE. INC. of N.C. AN AFFILIATE Or NJ1fIIL11)rIIC-9 IIfn cc. Corporate Offices: 2335 Sanders Road. :; Northbrook, Illinois 60062 ,Y Telephone: (312) 498-6440 �' _ .. -• "" Regional Offices: 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 �� P.O. Box 240705 Charlotte, NC 28224 (704)525-7990 & ENGI.�EERI� PERMITS d� April 10, 1990 Mr. Don Safrit N.C. Division of Environmental Management P.O. Box 27687 Raleigh, N.C. 27611 Ref: Proposed Dechlorination Facilities Cabarrus Woods Waste Treatment Plant NCO035033 Dear Mr. Safrit, T �.. North Carolina: Asheville, NC (704) 252-6864 Banner Elk, NC (704) 898-5011 Charlotte, NC (704) 525-7990 Morehead City, NC (919) 247-4216 New Bern, NC (919) 633-0920 Whispering Pines, NC (919) 949-2010 3p C DEA 1 lzts T. Or CC14i',ttj pTY GriDCVr�NB� lu'q y 0 1 '990 OIV/,�10�, Of �1900RfSVI11f RfC/pT4 � !-S[Af 1 �fflCf KT This is to request that an Authorization: to Construct be issued to Carolina Water Service, Inc. :'f N.C. for the proposed installation of dechlorination facilities based on plans designed by Land Design Engineering Services, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Carl Daniel Vice President CD:tmc Li/LY b J.. es! -L,:6 _ fi x. Engineering Services, Inc. APR i 1 1Jdl) 19�=iCi PERMITS & ENGINEERING r � Hr. Don Safrit. H G. Division of Environmental Management P. U. Box :1733r Raleigh, NC 27611 Re: Cabarrus Woods Waste Treatment Plant Improvements Dechlorination Facilities NPDES Permit No. NC0035033 Dear Mr. . Safrit.: On behalf of Carolina. Water Service, Inc. of N. C. we are requesting an :Authorization to Construct based on the enclosed 3 sets of plans and specifications for proposed dechlorination iaci 1 ities. An increased NPDES Permit., No. NC003S033, was issued. on November 17, 1989 (pertinent sections enclosed) which required that t.i-Ie dechlorination facilities be built. We are also enclosing a. letter from Carolina Water Service, Inc. of N. C., the operating utility, requesting that the Authorization to Construct be issued to them. Please advise of any questions. Very truly yours, �)� 6. S-E"0a'4 G Dale C. Stewart, P. E. DCSi mn E n c I osur•e.s cc: Carl Daniel 1700 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 704.376.7777 _ T� 1l_I 1JJ - 'i_: HIIIJ111 I. f 11', i..ti __ iF'1 1j.11 1 1 (J'. I . l .. - 1 '..- _ �I _ _. _. -F'� �. ).. .. .. -� I-7 � .:_tom Permit: No. NCo0350>3 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA "PAR r FRMITS & ENGINEERING u�t'A. IM'',rd_OF NATURAL ISOURCES AND COMMUN I -� Y DEVELOPMENT li I V S I ON OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT P E_3 _ IM_._ I _T TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE N.A-- IO—NAL POLLUTANT III SCHARGE__EL IN NATI ON SYSTEM orltpli,,QWQ.. with the provisi,cn.is of u,.c)rttA CarO,lina`General Statute 143-215. 1., Utr:c�r- la:.fi�l rtaadartls &rtci rear Iations promulgated anal adopted by tho Noxth C•gro].ina Envi.rQnmenta; a;.>a.geme�>t Commission., and tl..le lrede.ral Water Pollution Coatrol Act, as nmc-i-kdod, Carolina: Watez Service, 7D.C-orpoxated of North Carolina u hEre r_, s.�itl�ari.�ed to 'l1-s��largr• wastewater_ from a facility Located at Cab<arrus Woods Subcliv.•i.s i.on otttitwe t: of har_.risbur.g ozf of NCSR _l U? Cab.Urru, k,o-unty d: C4j].7v,�atl 9 .i).i tLnT imod '+ Y� tU �.P''t y l rC'F'}: in tl7( at c C. ?an,:N tait.L et.t1U'.% tt limitations'. monitoring rc%quir.emqu.ts _, and ot:hor t:112d.1t`CZ:S set f;,)-th .0 Fasts 1, II, aad III hereof. } 1-t _ .• 7 7 -._ iG s��.al D,.comr effective TUe4e.tltber ? , 1959 j3,it110ri atJon to discharge shall r_•.N; jj_j g at micinigbt on tC_ -s day Sili'•.'epiuc).' l Ti- Paul Wilms' Director Division of }:,ttviront.pe.ntal Maj.1.agement By Authority of the T71virozunental I'anagem73nt Commission CL =s. (1). EFFLUENT LIKITATION5 AND MONITORING REQUIREt MI S rinal Suiumer: April 1-Octobez 31 NTPDES No. NC0035033 During the period beginraiiag Lpon expansion abo.e C. 1-5 M-GD and lasting until expansion to 0. Js MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 0001. .Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Lb�dny t0t-her UnitsSpeci.fv) Mont 4vg. Weekly Avg, t onthIy Av . Weekly T4g. Flow BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved oxygen !miniovm Fecal Coliforni eorie'�r�_ mean'i Total Residual Chlvrirne Tem D er a :.lire Tota: Nit_ ogerl ( 02 Total Erlospl:CXDS Conductivity 0.95 MCD 15.0 mgfl i7.� 30.0 mg/1 K�.v ngf 1 5.0 ng/1 :.5 mgjl 5.0 mg/l 5 Ing/1 2001200 nil 4.0 0% 1.0G nil Honitoris,g Requirements Measurement Sample *Sample Frequencq T1rpe Location con:::inuo"Is /month 2 / niont rr. 2/mort-��h Weekly -. ;-,;ch Dai'S �2$r l�r ii,�rter ly Recording Composite Composite Composite G= a Grab Grab GZ ab .OmDOs it e ompos it e Grab Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - lriflue_�t, r? - I:psurea.ni ahoy- di,;Cfiarge Point, D - bow—nstream 2.1 *riles ^elof,.f discharge or ?eed7 Creek I or F E E E r U, D E, U, D L } v D E The p17 shall not be less than 5.0 standard stilts nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be alonitoru : /mo,ntb at the eff? cent by grab sample. There shall bc: no disc -large Df fZoating solids or V:Lsi +e ;::•sass i atber than trace amouats. i53 L 7 (1). EFIT-I,1- 1 LI=ATIONS AND HONITORING REQUIREMEtEtUS Pinai 1iinrcer: November 1 - March 31 N?PAES No. NC0035033 During tbe. period begin.n.i.ng upon expansion abov':> 0.150 r'CD and lasting unt.i 1 e:cpirntion, the Permi.ttee is authorized to discharge, from outfall(s) serial numbers) 00I. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified helow: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Lbs da Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. :_• ow BOD, SPa;T, 2.0 Degrees C Total Suspended Residue INH3 as K. Dissolved Oxygen (aiinimum) Fecal Colifo-rm (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine temperature Total Nizr-cgeD (NI02 t NO3 'M) Total Phosphorus 00%01,: C 1, i ;J 1'. 1:];' Other Units (Specify) Monthly Avg- -Weekly Avg_ 0.7J XGD 24 0 my/', 36.0 mg; 1 3 u. 0 mg! 1 IDS . -0 m C"; 1 13.0 mg/1 19.5 zg/1 5.0 Mg/ 1 5.O mg/ 200/1.00 ml 400/ 1.00 rot Monitorsmag Requirements Measurement Sample *SsePle Frequency Type Location Con;.inuous Recording I or E 2./month Composite E 2!montl: Composite 1 2.1m0nt3: Composite E Weekly crab E, U, D 2/month Grab E, U, D Daily Grab E Weekly Grab E U D Querterly Composite E Quarterly Composite g kre-ekly Gran U, D Sample locations. E " Effluei3ts 1 Inilue:lt, { ^ UDSt=E:a1L above d1sCh8ige point, D - Dvk-nstxeam 2. _ mi=es below ow discharge on, Ready .;reek Tine pE shall. not be less than 6.0 .standard units laor gTea:t:er than standaxd units aid shall be monitored 2.1"nonth at the -effluent by grab sample - mere shall be -no discharge of floating solids or visible foam In otiher than trace amounts. 33 � NC0035033 Part III Continued F. 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 in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge. %- I if this facility is built iri phases, plans arld specifi•��ti0t1S IVr the next (7f1ti?5i? shill b" submitted when the flow to the existing units reaches 80% of the design capacity of the facilities on line. At no tune may the flow tributary to the facility exceed tho design capacity of the e•xisfing Unit . H. No �:athorization to Construct will be issued for any flow increases above 0.460MGG until the treatment plant for Steeplechase Subdivision is taken out of operation and Carolina Water Service, Incorportated of North Carolina requests that NPGES Permit No, NC0040550 be rescinded by the Division of Environmental Management. 1. The shall properly connect to an operational publicly owned wastewater collection systjrn wiffiin M days of its availability to the site, if the facility is in nonc, rnphance with its permit efffuent lirtitutions for three cons ccutivc; rnonths. J. " pemni tee shall construct a dec,hlorination system for theCabarr Woods ;Y,aste- after US vv S �tG at�� `freatn?ent Plant within six months of pormit issuance. #!-- .-.w F. nn i � D $11StIS1011 UE ENVIRONMENTAL 1lAPIA6E►1ElLt L r� M 1989 Cl �1DORESVILLE State of North Carolina Depart i'�`n°� of Environment, Health, and Natufal Resources. -_ Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 276.11 James G. Martin, Governor November 17, 1989 R. Paul Wilms, William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director Mr. Carl Daniel P.O.'Box 240705 Charlotte, NC 28224 Subject-: Permit No. NCO035033 CWS-Cabarrus Woods Subdivision Cabarrus 'Coun.ty Dear M.r, Daniel: In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on October 20, 1988, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES permit. This permit. is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina Genera]. Statute 143-215.1 and the.Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983. If_ any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you may request a. waiver or modification pursuant to Regulation 15 NCAC 2B .0508(b) by written request to the Director identifying the"' specific issues to be contended. Unless such request is made within.30 days following receipt of this permit, this permit shall be final and binding.. Should your request be denied, you will have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing. Please take notice that this.permit is. not transferable. Part II, D.3. addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by..the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources,, Coastal Area Management Act or any other federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If -you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Jule Shankli.n at telephone number 919/733-5083. Sincerely, Original Signed By Donald Safrit for R..Paul Wilms cc; Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA g�c� o r'� i 11 erg�ifo�Tail�©iL�f�ii�e G P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NortA",Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Emolover Permit No. NCO035033 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION .SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Carolina Water Service, Incorporated of North Carolina is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a. facility located at Cabarrus Woods Subdivision Southwest of Harrisburg off of NCSR 1202 Cabarrus County to receivingwaters designated as an unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof. This permit shall become effective December 1, 1989 This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 1993 Signed this clay November 17, 1989 Original Signed %, Dona!d Safrit for R. Paul Wilms, Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit No. NC0035033 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET Carolina Water Service, Incorporated of North Carolina is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate a 0.150 MGD wastewater treatment plant consisting of a bar screen, instrumented flow measurement, aeration basin with mechanical aeration, dual secondary clarifiers, waste sludge holding tank, sludge drying bed, two (2) fine solid settling basins, post -aeration and effluent disinfection located at Cabarrus Woods Subdivision near Harrisburg.off of NCSR 1202 in Cabarrus County (See Part III of this Permit); and 2. Construct and operate additional facilities to increase the plant capacity ultimately to 0.95 MGD; and 3. Discharge from said treatment works. at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek which is classified Class "C" waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final Summer: April 1-October 31 NPDES No.. NCO035033 During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until expansion above 0.15 MGD, or expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Lbs da Other Units (Specify) Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Flow BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN) Total Phosphorus M3 Monitoring Requirements Measurement Sample Sample Frequency Z�,pe Location 0.15 MGD Continuous Recording I or E 17.0 mg/1 25.5 mg/l 2/month Composite E 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 2/month Composite E 7.0 mg/l 10.5 mg/l 2/month Composite E 5.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Weekly Grab E, U, D 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/month Grab E, U, D Daily Grab E Weekly Grab E, U, D Quarterly Composite E Quarterly Composite E * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream , D - Downstream The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final Winter: November 1-March 31 NPDES No. NC0035033 During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until expansion above 0.15 MGD, or expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Lbs/day Other Units (Specify) Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Flow BOD, SDay, 20 Degrees C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved.Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN) Total Phosphorus M3 0.15 MGD 22.0 mg/l 33.0 mg/l 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 17.0 mg/1 25.5 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 5.0 mg/l 100/100 ml 200/100 ml Monitorin-e Reauirements Measurement Sample Sample Frequency Type Location Continuous Recording I or E 2/month Composite E 2/month Composite E 2/month Composite E Weekly Grab E, U, D 2/month Grab E, U, D Daily Grab E Weekly Grab E,_ U, D Quarterly Composite E Quarterly Composite E Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream , D - Downstream The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final Summer: April 1-October 31 NPDES No. N00035033 During the period beginning upon expansion above 0.15 MGD, and lasting until expansion to 0.95 MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Lbs da Other Units (Specify) Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Flow BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total -Residual Chlorine Temperature Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN) Total Phosphorus Conductivity M3 0.95 MGD 18.0 mg/1 27.0 mg/1 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/1 7.5 mg/l 5.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Monitorinz Reauirements Measurement Sample *Sample Frequency Type Location .Continuous Recording I or E 2/month Composite E 2/month Composite E 2/month Composite E Weekly Grab E, U, D 2/month Grab E, U, D Daily Grab E . Weekly Grab E, U, D Quarterly Composite E Quarterly Composite E Weekly Grab 0, D Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above discharge point, D - Downstream 2.1 miles below discharge on Reedy Creek The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0. standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts_ A. .(1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final Winter: November 1 - March 31 NPDES No. NCO035033 During the period beginning upon expansion above 0.150 MGD- and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Lbs da Other Units (Specify) Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Monitoring Requirements Measurement Sample Sample Frequency Type Location Flow 0.95 MGD Continuous Recording I or E BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C 24.0 mg/l 36.0 mg/1 2/month Composite E Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/l 45.0 mg/l 2/month Composite E NH3 as N 13.0 mg/1 19.5 mg/l 2/month Composite E Dissolved Oxygen (minimum) 5.0 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 Weekly Grab E, U, D Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 2/month Grab E, U, D Total Residual Chlorine Daily Grab E Temperature Weekly Grab E, U, D Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN). Quarterly Composite E Total Phosphorus Quarterly Composite E Conductivity Weekly Grab U, D. Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above discharge point, D - Downstream 2.1 miles below discharge on Reedy Creek The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. M3 Part I B. Schedule of Compliance 1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule: Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit. 2. Permittee shall at: all. times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. 3. No later than 1.4 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case., the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next schedule requirements. Part II Page 1 of 14 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS SECTION A. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1 2. 3. 4 Duty to Comply The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or for denial of a permit renewal application. Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions Any person who violates a permit condition to exceed $10,000 per day of such violation negligently violates a permit condition is by a fine not to exceed $15,000 per day of not to exceed six months or both. Duty to Mitigate is subject to a civil penalty not . Any person who willfully or guilty of a misdemeanor punishable violation, or by imprisonment The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent limitations specified in this permit, including accelerated or additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of the noncomplying discharge. Permit Modification After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1(b) (3) and NCGS 1.43-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for cause including, but not limited to, the following: a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit; b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose fully all relevant facts; C. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge; or d. Information newly acquired by the Division indicating the discharge poses a threat to human health or welfare. If the permittee believes that any past or planned activity would be cause for modification or revocation and reissuance, the permittee must report such information to the Permit Issuing Authority. The submittal of a new application E N 7. Part II Page 2 of 14 may be required of the permittee. The filing of a request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and r_eissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompli.ances, does not stay any permit condition. Toxic Pollutants Notwithstanding Part II, A-4 above, if_a toxic effluent standard or prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge, if such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified in accordance with the toxic effluent standard prohibition and the permittee so notified. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish those standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, B-3) and "Power Failures" (Part II, B-6), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability_ Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 1.43-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the .responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations. Part II Page 3 of 14 9. Onshore of 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. 10. Severabilit 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. 11.. Duty to Provide Information The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reason- able time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit. SECTION B. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS 1. Proper Operation and Maintenance The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit. 2. 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. 3. Bypassing Any diversion from or bypass of facilities is prohibited, except (i) where unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or (ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of this permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or overflows of this discharge shall submit, not later than. six months from the date of issuance of this permit, detailed data or engineering estimates which identify: a. The location of each sewer system bypass or overflow; h. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from each sewer system bypass or. overflow. Part II Page 4 of 14 This requirement is waived where infiltration/inflow analyses are scheduled to be performed as part of an Environmental Protection Agency facilities planning project. The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or 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 division from or bypass of facilities. 4. Upsets "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. An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit limitation if the requirements of 40 CFR S 122.41(n)(3) are met. 5. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. 6. Power Failures The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation, Title 15, 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 C. MONITORING AND RECORDS 1. Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency 1?ss than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified , before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority. Part II Page 5 of 14 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day following the completed reporting period. The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: Division of. Environmental. Management Water Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 3 Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to insure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to insure 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 throughont 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 manufacturers pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Test pr.oceduras for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to NCGS 14-3-215.63 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. Part II Page 6 of 14 5. Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, by punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than six months per violation, or by both. 6. Records Retention All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities required by this permit including all records of analyses performed and calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3) years by the permittee. This period of retention shall be extended during the course of any unresolved litigation or if requested by the Division of Environmental Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permi_ttee shall record the following information: a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling; b. The dates the analyses were performed; C. The person(s) who performed the analyses; and d. The results of such analyses. 8. Right of Entry The permitt-ee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized representatives, upon the presentations of credentials: a. To enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is located or in which any records are required to be kept under_ the terms and conditions of this permit; and b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit; and to sample any discharge of pollutants. Part II Page 7 of 14 SECTION D. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Change in Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated facility expansions, production. increases, or process modifications which will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited. 2. Anticipated Noncompliance The permittee shall give notice to the Permit Issuing Authority of any planned change in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. Any maintenance of facilities, which might necessitate unavoidable interruption of operation and degradation of effluent quality, shall be scheduled during noncritical water quality periods and carried out in a manner approved by the Permit Issuing Authority. 3. Transfer of Ownership or Control This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in name, control or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to obtain a permit in the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the letter shall be forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management. 4. Additional Monitoring by Permittee If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values is required in the DMR. Such increased frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit by written notification. 5. Averaging of Measurements Calculations for limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an"arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Permit Issuing Authority in the permit. Part II Page 8 of 14 6. Noncompliance Notification The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution contrbl. facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. C. Any failure of a. pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its NPDES permit limitations. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 7. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances: The per_mittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe: a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic substance(s) (listed at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix D, Table II and III) which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels". (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or (3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant(s) in the permit application. Part II Page 9 of 14 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 (listed at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix D. Table II and III) which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels": (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1); (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or (3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant(s) .in the permit application. 8. Expiration of Permit Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq. 9. 'Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: (1) For a. corporation: by a. responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making Functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. Part II Page 10 of 14 b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: (1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; (2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environ- mental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and (3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority. C. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall making the following certification: "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and believe, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a) (2) or Section 308 of the Federal'Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b) (2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than six months per violation, or by both. Part II Page 11 of 14 SECTION E. DEFINITION 1. Permit Issuiniz Authorit The Director of the Division of Environmental Management. 2. DEM or Division Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Natural Resources and Community Development. 3. EMC: Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. 3. EMC Used herein means the -North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. 4. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control. Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. 5. Mass/Day Measurements a. The "monthly average discharge: is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sample and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges samples and/or measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit. b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday -Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges samples 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. 21 Part II Page 12 of 14 d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sample 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 samples and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. C. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. 7 0 Part II Page 13 of 14 d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. e. The "daily minimum concentration" (for dissolved oxygen only) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge. It is identified as "Daily Minimum" under "Other Limits" in Part III of the permit. Other Measurements a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month. b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. Types of Samples a. Composite Sample: These samples consist of grab samples collected at equal intervals and combined proportional to flow, a sample continuously collected proportionally to flow, or equal volumes taken at varying time intervals. If a composite sample is obtained from grab samples, the following requirements apply. The intervals between influent grab samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than hourly except where the detention time of the wastewater in the facility is greater than 24 hours, in which case, the interval between grab samples shall be no greater in number of hours than the detention time in number of days; provided, however, in no case may the time between effluent grab samples be greater than six hours nor the number of grab samples less than four during any discharge period of 24 hours or less. b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Part II Page 14 of 14 9. Calculation of Means a. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of ariy set of values is the summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall. be considered to be one (1). C. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows. 10. Calendar Day A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. 11. Hazardous Substance A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. 12. Toxic Pollutan A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. Revised 6/89 PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS A. Previous Permits All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility, whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility. B. Construction No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto 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. C. Certified Operator Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities. The permittee shall notify the Division's Operator Training and Certification Unit within five days of any change in the ORC status. D. Groundwater Monitor The permittee shall, uponn 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. E. Limitations Reopener This permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any applicable effluent guideline or water quality standard issued or approved under Sections 302(b) (2) (c), and (d), 304(b) (2), and 307(a) (2) of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality standard so issued or approved: 1. contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent limitation in the permit; or 2. controls any pollutant not limited in the permit. The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any other requirements in the Act then applicable. NCO035033 Part III Continued F. 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 in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge. G. If this facility is built in phases, plans and specifications for the next phase shall be submitted when the flow to the existing units reaches 80% of the design capacity of the facilities on line. At no time may the flow tributary to the facility exceed the design capacity of the existing units. H. No Authorization to Construct will be issued for any flow increases above 0.450MGD until the treatment plant for Steeplechase Subdivision is taken out of operation and Carolina Water Service, Incorportated of North carolina requests that NPDES Permit No. NCO040550 be rescinded by the Division of Environmental Management. I. 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 its permit effluent limitations for three consecutive months. J. The permittee shall construct a dechlorination system for. the Cabarrus Woods Wastewater Treatment Plant within six months of permit issuance. PART IV ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE FEE REQUIREMENTS A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance fee within 30 (thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15 NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. NPDES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION PERMIT NO.: NC0035033 PERMITTEE NAME.. Carolina Water Service, Inc. FACILITY NAME: Cabarrus Woods Subdivision Facility Status: Existing Pen -nit Status: Renewal Major Pipe No.: 001 Minor �l Design Capacity: 0.45 MGD p • q s .4p Domestic (% of Flow): 100 Industrial (% of Flow): Comments: RECEIVING''S'TREAM: an unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek Class: C Sub -Basin: 03-07-11 Reference USGS Quad: F 16 SW (please attach) County: Cabarrus _ Regional Office: Mooresville Regional Office Previous Exp. Date: 5/31/93 Treatment Plant Class: II Classification changes within three miles: Requested by: Prepared by:_ Reviewed by: �eQK. Charles Lowe Date: 4/ 16/93 to Date: Date: -(B Modeler Date Rec. # CA)6) Drainage Area (mi ) ) , 2. Avg. Streamflow (cfs): o, o.s 7Q10 (cfs) b. 0c Winter 7Q10 (cfs) 0. I ( 30Q2 (cfs) p, Toxicity Limits: IWC % Acute/Chronic Instream Monitoring: Parameters -T-w, -P.D. . FEW CoLtFolr-M., CotgDU Q,tvtry Upstream Location AT- ►.Gasr loo ' Ufisr�� Downstream y Locationh7p�4. 2. ( pt, LA55 g@;oW Dt,5 r4AAY4 , AT 0.45 4T 0.9 ci Effluent Characteristics � s u - l� N BOD5 (mg/1) 1 q� VZA, g z NH3-N (mg/1) c 1 D.O. (mg/1) 5 5 TSS (mg/1) 30 30 3O F. Col. (/100 ml) 'ZoO Z pO Zoo ZLb PH (SU) �T. f2c-, . Comments: A'u. pc/LMtiteeS I,� iu . gEE71 02C-C—K Aroe /I Sug;s�T i C0y'1G'E ct,00N COMPLL-rorl OF G'A51.nJ WIMyt,AN. r-t-Lk- P6,aM i uMI15 MPy !3E n,o S�GIN4ENT (Sri Non � otl Fgcr �S+IEE-f (Z;e 2DIN� SPEUA CoN�(Tt0� Fog i �I s� FACT SHEET FOR WASTELOAD ALLOCATION Request # '14fq_, � � r NATURAjr Facility Name: Cabarrus.Woods Subd./CWS COMMUNITY ;rLL�,,.,_ _.,4T NPDES No.: NCO035033 Type of Waste: Domestic - 100% JUN G 199 Facility Status: Existing 3 Permit Status: Renewal Receiving Stream: UT Reedy Creekr` ia'��6 Gf `fMF1 Stream Classification: COFFICE Subbasin: 030711 County: Cabarrus Stream Characteristic: Regional Office: MRO IW< US GS # Requestor: C. Lowe Date: . Date of Request: 4/16/93 Drainage Area (mi2): 1.2 Topo Quad: F16SW Summer 7Q101(cfs): 0:05 Winter 7Q10 (cfs): 0.11 Average Flow (cfs): 1.4 30Q2 (cfs): 0.18 IWC (%): 93(A),96(B) Wasteload Allocation Summary (approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.) This facility currently has a capacity of 0.45 MGD (per K. Colson - MRO). The previous permit =•`'T was issued for 0.15 MGD and 0.95 MGD phased plant. CWS currently has limits for 0.95 MG D;= _ -' With this permit, phases should be for 0.45 MGD and 0.95 MGD. The facility is in compliance with current limits. A WLA was performed in the past for 0.45 MGD' and 0.95 MGD. The facility will receive the existing limits for the 0.45 MGD flow andupdated -v - limits for 0.95 MGD (including NH3-N limits and chlorine limits). �~ y� cow The Reedy Creek, McKee Creek, and Caldwell Creek area will be remodeled before the Yadkin - J iaY y f v Basinwide strategy is completed. This area has several discharges on it - with ultimate flow to theme - �, Rocky River. All permittees are subject to a potential change in limits after completion of the --� j I�Basinwideplan. (p5v�A t - PrTA Skov1 -P.O.`s �Sra/t. V� —) Special Schedule Requirements and additional comments from Reviewers: n ' c� CX V+ � a V tSi s w rob 10ui fX, 0✓t Sfr' , , , � Recommended by: 6 a. � A&A� Date: b ►k `t3 Reviewed by NX Instream Assessment:ADate: Regional Supervisor: %�� zlu Date: Pen -nits & Engineering: Date: RETURN TO TECHNICAL SERVICES BY: J U L 2 5 1993 Existing Limits: Wasteflow (MGD): BOD5 (mg/l): NH3N (mg/1): DO (mg/1): TSS (mg/1): . Fecal Col. V100 ml): pH (SU): Residual Chlorine (µg/l): Oil & Grease (mg/1): TP (mg/1): TN (mg/1): Recommended Limits: Wasteflow (MGD): BOD5 (mg/1): NH3N (mg/1): DO (mg/1): TSS (mg/1): Fecal Col. (/100 ml): pH (SU): Residual Chlorine (µg/l): TP (mg/1): TN (mg/1): CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS Monthly. Average Summer Winter 0.15 0.15 17 22 7 17 5 5 30 30 1000 1000 6-9 6-9 (A) at 0.45 MGD, Monthly Average Summer Winter 0.45 0.45 18 24 5 13 5 5 30 30 200 200 6=9 6-9 monitor monitor Limits Changes Due To: Change in 7Q10 data Change in stream classification Relocation of discharge Change in wasteflo.w Other (onsite toxicity study, interaction, etc.) Instream data New regulations/standards/procedures New facility information Monthly Average Summer Winter 0.95 0.95 18 24 5 13 5 5 30 30 1000 1000 6-9 6-9 (B) at 0.95 MGD Monthly Average Summer Winter. 0.95 0.95 18 24 1.0 1.9 5 5 30 30 200 200 6-9 6-9 18 18 Parameter(s) Affected Fecal coli, NH3-N, Cl X Parameter(s) are water quality limited. For some parameters, the available load capacity of the immediate receiving water will be consumed. This may affect future water quality based effluent limitations for additional dischargers within this portion of the watershed. ;6"7 No parameters are water quality limited, but this discharge may affect future allocations. 0 INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS .Upstream Location: at least 100 ft upstream Downstream Location; appx. 2.1 miles below discharge on Reedy Creek Parameters: temp., D.O., Fecal coliform, conductivity Special instream monitoring locations or monitoring frequencies: MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION & SPECIAL CONDITIONS Adequacy of Existing Treatment Has the facility demonstrated the ability to meet the proposed new limits with existing treatment facilities? Yes No If no, which parameters cannot be met? Would a "phasing in" of the new limits be appropriate? Yes No If yes, please provide a schedule "(and basis for that schedule) with the regional office recommendations: ..If no, why not? Special Instructions or Conditions Wasteload sent to EPA? (Major) _N_ (Y or N) (If yes, then attach schematic, toxics spreadsheet, copy of model, or, if not modeled, then old assumptions that were made, and description of how it fits into basinwide plan) Additional Information attached?, _N_ (Y or N) If yes, explain with attachments. T/NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COp"ITY DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT C"ISSION NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM AM APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM G 1rA110N ombia oNtr o 0 0 3 to be filed otily by services, wholesale and retail trade, USE I DATE n(CIIVip and other cowercial establishments Including vessels rEAII no. PAV 00 not attempt to complete this fora without reading the accamipanying instructions "e,-trO•z'a Please print or type 1. Name, address. and telephone nuaber of facility producing discharge A. Name c of NC — Cabarrus Woods Subdivision 6. Street address 1307 Starwood Avenue (NCSR 1202 C. City Charlotte NC _ .. 0. Stage E. County Cabarrus 28215 F. Ili+_ _ G. Telephone No. 704 ' 525-7p20 Area Code Aiail:Permit To: Carolina Water S I .i 2. SIC (leave blank)' ervice nc of NC :P.O. Box 240705 Charlotte, NC 28224 3. Number of employees 20+ 1. Nature of business Private Water and SeTwer Utility - 5. (a) Check here. if discharge. occurs all year;., or — (b) Check the Mnonth(s) discharge occurs: 1. o January . 2. 0 February 3. O March 4.0 Atrri 1 5. 0 Nay 6. o June 7.O July 8.0 August 9.0 September 10.0 October 11.0 November 12.0 December (c) How many days per week: 2.132.3 3.011-5 4.W6-1 6. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable) Discharge per operating day A. Sanitary, daily average 1. Cooling water, etc., daily average C. Other discharge($), daily average; Specify D. Maximum per operat. ing day for combined discharge (all types) Flow, gallons per operating day 0.1-999 1000-e999 1 6=-S99g 10,000. 49.999 (1) (2) ��) (4) Dsw raluie treated before discharging (percent) 50.000 None O.1- 30- 65.F(gica) 5. or. more 29.9 N.9 9a.910 (5) (6) (7) (6) (9) xx I I I I I xx 1. If.any of the types of waste Identified in item 6, either treated or wm- treated; are discharged t0 places other than surface water%, cherA Oe1M as applicable. Waste water is discharged to: 0.1-999 (1) logo-/1li SOGa-1 " 10.000-49,!M (4) $0,009 or a" M A. Municipal %c+w�r systom H. IhuA•r61HMAIM well C. Suptir tank Now 0. Evaporation lagoon or pond E. Other, specify: S. Nuwber of separate discharge, points: A. 151 5. 02-2 C.0 /-5 D.0 6 or more 9. N"a of receiving water or waters Unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek in the Yadkin —Pee Dee River Basin .10. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain one or more of the following substances a as a result of your operations, activities, or processes: ammonia, cyant , uminum, beryllium, cadpiea, chromium. copper, lead, mrrcu, nickel, selenium, Yinc, pilesols, oil and grease, and chlorine (residual . A. bjws O. o no 1 certify that 1 as familiar with the information contained im the application and that to the bast of aw knowledge and belief such information is trwo, complete, asd accurate. Carl Daniel Printed Nam of Person Signing Vice President Title 11_/10/92 Date Application Signed S196GUM Of Applicant h Carolina General Statute 163-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any parson who 1lnMingly maim s falsa statement representation, or cart cat on any applicat�ca,'record, report, plan, ;her document files or required to be saintained under Article 21 or regulations of t.hs rammental Management Cemmisst= implemdnquS that, Article, or vho falsifies, tampers ulty. acwly renders inaccurate any racordfng or monitoritis 4pvica or nethad required to be ated or maintained under ATt3als 2.x:•or regulations -of the Enviromental Manasement Comiss emeati'ng that Article, azh&1f,be•. jwUtir•••gf a -iisdameanor ptmishabla by a -fine not to .exceed 100, or by imprisonwont- not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U-S,C. Section 1071 prev:. iishment by a fine of -mot more than $101,000 or imprisonaat not rare than 5 years, or both, i similar offense.) 1, . State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT December 14, 1989 Mr. Carl Daniel Post Office Box 240705 Charlotte, North Carolina Dear Mr. Daniel: 28224 Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC 0035033 CWS-Cabarrus Woods Subdivision Cabarrus County, NC Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC 0035033 was issued on November 17, 1989 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance is Page M3. Page M3 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed f "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the.required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the form, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required. The remaining Parts of the Permit (Parts II and III) set forth definitions, general conditions and special conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N.C. 28115 • Telephone 704-663-1699 • FAX 704-663-6040 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Carl Daniel Page Two -December 14, 1989 unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating -wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency. Failure to comply with'the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation plus criminal penalties may be assessed for such violations. If.you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent Order may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance. As a'final note, an NPDES Permit is _normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must.be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page M-1 or I-.1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then'you should request that the Permit be rescinded. As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please -read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P. E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure DRG:se 1 j RECEiVEL) Liu State of North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street o Ralei6+, North Carolina 27611 James G, Martin, Governor R. haul Wilms S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary December 4, 1987 Director Mr, Carl Daniel Carolina Water Service P. 0, Box 240705 Ch4ilotte, NC 20224 SUBJECT: Permit No. NCO035033 Authorization to Construct Carolina Water Service Cabarrus Woods Wastewater Treatment Plant Cabarrus County Dear Mr. Daniel: A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received September 30, 1987, by the Division and final, plans and specifications for the subject facilities have been reviet�gd and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of a ,30 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a 790 GPM influent pump station with dual submersible pumps and high water alarms, 160 linear fet of 8-inch force main, �a bar screezl, i an aerated 35,000 gallon influent surge tazik✓ a 300,000 gallon. aeration tank; a 71,500 gallon clarifier; a gaseous chlorinator; r),250 gallon chlorine contact tank; a 3,650 gallon post aeration tank a 30,000 gallon aerobic sludge digestor;two (2) 1,500 CFM blowers and an effluent flow totalizer' This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III paragraph C of the NPDES Permit No, NCO035033 issued November 16, 1987, and shall be subject to revocation unless the waste.wAter treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0035033, Tha Permittee must employ a certified wastewater operator in accordance with Part III paragraph D of the referenced permit. The sludge wastes generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with G.S, 143-215,1 and in a manner approvabl.e by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily in meeting its NPDES permit effluent limits, the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as may be required by this Division, including the coxistiruction of: additional wastewater treatment and disposal facilities, Pollution Prevention Pays PG Box 27687, R.alclgh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affinnative Action Employer min FILE, NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 24, 2012 Mr. Pete Fleetwood, President Bio-Nomic Services, Inc. 516 Rountree Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28217-2133 Subject: Wastewater Spill Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Cabarrus County Dear Mr. Fleetwood: Your staff notified the Mooresville Regional Office Surface Water Protection Section on April 11, 2012, (via telephone) -of a wastewater spill at the Cabarrus Woods Wastewater Treatment Plant. A follow-up written report was received on April 16, 2012 (email) and April 17, 2012 (US mail). Based on feedback from the site inspections performed by Division of Water Quality staff on April 11 and 13, 2012, and the remediation activities initiated by your staff, no further actions are warranted at this time. The Division appreciates your immediate response to the spill and your efforts taken to clean-up the affected areas. Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at (704) 235- 2192, or at wes.bell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, 2C3 r Robert Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor ME Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663.60401 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: wwwmwaterquality.org One_ NorthCarolina NablA1711y An Equal opportunity V Affirmative Action Employer— 30% Recycled110% Post Consumer paper Pat McCrory Governor NCD NR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III Director Secretary Mr. Barry Shearin, P.E., Chief Engineer Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities 5100 Brookshire Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28216 Dear Mr. Shearin: February 18, 2013 DIVISIC J Or WATER QUALITY FEB 2 6 2013 MOORESV€1LLE R''.EGIONAL OFFICE Subject: Rescission of NPDES Permits Permit Number NCO029181— Forest Ridge WWTP Permit Number NCO025259 — Lamplighter Village WWTP Mecklenburg County Permit Number�NCQ035_Q33Cabarrus Woods WWTP Permit Number NCO077364 — Cabarrus Woods WTP Cabarrus County Reference is made to your requests for rescission of the subject NPDES permits. Division of Water Quality staff has confirmed that these permits are no, longer required. Therefore, NPDES permits NC0029181, NC0025259, NCO035033 and NCO077364 are rescinded, effective immediately. If in the future you wish to discharge wastewater to the State's surface waters, you must first apply for and receive a new NPDES permit. Operating a facility without a valid NPDES permit will subject the responsible party to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day. If you have questions about_ this matter, please contact Bob Sledge at (919) 807-3698, or via e-mail at bob.sledge@ncdenr.gov. cc: �-viooresvilae-Regional-Office-w/.attachments NPDES Files w/attachments Central Files w/attachments Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office cc: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC - Martin Lashua Town of Harrisburg — Derek Slocum Mecklenburg County 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-6492 Inlemet: www.ncwaterqualily.org An Equal Opportunity 1 AffirmaUve Action Employer Nne oithCarolina naturally edge, Bob From: Weaver, Charles Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 12:43 PM To: Sledge, Bob Subject: RE: NPDES Permits That sounds fine with me. I'll rescind them in BIMS. Go ahead and send the rescission letter - it may be Friday before I make it back to work. CHW Messages sent to or from this address are subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law. From: Sledge, Bob Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 11:45 AM To: Weaver, Charles Subject: FW: NPDES Permits Hi Charles, " I'd like to do what I can to help expedite the matters involving these old CWS facilities that were (momentarily) transferred over to CMUD. The actual transfer of facilities was hung up due to a procedural matter that had to be resolved by the Utilities Commission. That was done in June. The physical transfer of property has occurred and the two WWTPs were taken off line, as Mr. Shearin notes in his e-mail below. No one responded to me regarding the WTP at the time. I spoke to Mr. Slocum from Harrisburg in September, but he never got back with me regarding the WTP. I called him again on Monday. He confirmed that Harrisburg did not need the permit for discharge from a WTP at that location. The WTP was never constructed and the subdivision is being served by municipal water service. The permit may be rescinded. In the meantime, our administrative problems from 2012 bit us in the transfers of ownership. The one for Lamplighter was processed just last week. None of the other ones were done. I got Jovonah to change ownership in BIMS yesterday with no paperwork to follow. So now all four of the permits appear as being owned by Charlotte. Based on paper and in BIMS, it is the last owner of record. The permits should now be able to be rescinded, with notification going to CMUD. This was the idea I discussed with Mr. Shearin back in August. Now that Lamplighter is done with, we can end them all in one action. If CMUD does not/has not provided a rescission request specific for any_plant other than Lamplighter gffQm_mend't at this_a_mail_ser_ue_as-the_rescisso_nrequest forfh oe _the.r-three-and-that-we-rescind--them_as_s� oon_as�'' Thank you, :.• From: Shearin, Barry [maiIto: bshearin@ci.charlotte.nc.us] Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 10:04 AM To: Sledge, Bob Cc: Bliss, Chuck; 'Derek Slocum' (dslocum@harrisburgnc.org); Browder, Dee Subject: RE: NPDES Permits :•• Per our conversation yesterday, the only wastewater NPDES permit that needs to remain active in the list below is the Lamplighter permit. ,I did notice you show a permit for the Cabarrus Woods WTP which I'm not sure about. Maybe Derek or Chuck can confirm whether this permit is needed any longer?? ;The Cab us-Woods=plant was transferred to us from. Carolina Water=and.then_shut dovvn and cleane uts. 'TheThe discharge -is -now to -the -Rocky River-WWTP operated by-WSACC. The Town of Harrisburg now owns that site as we sold all of the Cabarrus Woods collection system in Cabarrus county to them. To my knowledge they do not. have a use for that discharge permit any longer. The Forest Ridge plant was connected to our McAlpine WWTP and has been decommissioned also. The Lamplighter plant is currently under CMUD's ownership and being operated by Carolina Water under a service contract with us. We anticipate that plant will be able to come off line just after the first of the year when we complete a sewer outfall to it. If you need any additional information please feel free to give me a call. From: Sledge, Bob [mailto:bob.sledge@ncdenr.gov] Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 1:24 PM To: Shearin, Barry Subject: NPDES Permits Hi Mr. Shearin, Bob Sledge here, from the Division of Water Quality's central office in Raleigh. I hope you and yours are doing well. Please forgive me if I've sent this message to the wrong person, but I noted your name on some paperwork sent to us regarding this situation. Earlier this year, forms were.submitted that would change the ownership/responsibility for a number of NPDES permits from Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC to the City of Charlotte. As we were processing the requests we became aware of a wrinkle in the plans for the transfer that called for additional action before the Utilities Commission before the transfers could take place. That administrative matter appears to have been resolved in'June and all the CWS facilities and services were formally transferred to CMUD. We can go ahead and make the changes within DWQ's database, but I was curious about one other thing. Some of the documentation noted that CMUD would eventually transfer some of the services to Town of Harrisburg. Additionally, I was wondering about the final disposition of the WWTPs. Most of the time we see larger utilities take over smaller outfits, the smaller system's service area is connected to the larger one's collection system and the discharge from,the WWTP is eliminated. In this case, are the 3 WWTPs (Lamplighter Village, Forest Ridge and Cabarrus Woods) going to remain active? Will the Cabarrus Woods WTP remain active and continue to discharge backwash? I apologize for all the questions, but I do admit to being confused by the situation. Any help you and your staff can provide regarding the current status of these facilities will be most appreciated. Permits: NCO025259 Lamplighter Village WWTP NCO029181 Forest Ridge WWTP N00035033 Cabarrus Woods-WWTPD NCO077364 Cabarrus Woods WTP Apparently, action already has been taken with regard to transfer of ownership of the associated collection system permits. Thank you, U 'Il% %E5� In �ro January 30, 2012 Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection Section 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh NO 27699-1617 Re: Change of Ownership Forest Ridge wastewater treatment plant — NPDES NC0029181 Lamplighter Village East wastewater treatment plant — NPDES NC0025259 Cabarrus Woods wastewater treatment plant — NPDES NC0035033 Cabarrus Woods well 6 backwash (inactive) — NPDES NC0077364 To Whom It May Concern, Please find enclosed the following Ownership Change Forms. Each also has attached a copy of a notice from the NO Utilities Commission authorizing this transfer which we hope is sufficient to meet your requirement needs for legal documentation. These changes are effective February 1, 2012. If you should have any questions, please call me at 704-319-0517 or by email at milashuA@ uiwater:com. Thank you in advance for your attention. Regional Director Cc: Barry Shearin, City of Charlotte AU66fies,Inc. company Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina P.O. Box 240908 ® Charlbtte, NO 282241 0 P: 704-525-7990 0 F. 704-525-8174 . 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 0 Charlotte, NO 29217 0 www.uiwater.com Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor Dee Freeman, Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality I. Please enter the permit number for which the change is requested. NPDES Permit (or) Certificate.of Coverage g 3 1 5 1 0 13 1 3 U' H. Permit status pjj2E to status change. a. Permit issued to (company name): CAROLINA WATER SERVICE INC. OF NC b. Person legally responsible for permit: Martin First c. Facility name (discharge):- . d. Facility address: J Lashua MI Last Regional Director Title PO BOX 240908 Permit Holder Mailing Address Charlotte NC 28224-0908 City State Zip (704) 319-0517 (704) 525-8174 Phone Fax CABARRUS WOODS SUBDIVISION WWTP 10421 STARWOOD AVENUE Address Charlotte NC 28215 City State Zip e. Facility contact person: Same ( ' ) First / MI / Last Phone III. "Please provide the following for the requested change.(revised permit). 'd—( a. Request for change is a result of: ® Change in ownership of the facility 1� ❑ Name change of the facility or owner If other please explain: b. Permit issued to (company name): c. Person legally responsible for permit d. Facility name (discharge): e. Facility address: City of Charlotte Barry D Shearin First MI Last Chief Engineer Title 5100 Brookshire Boulevard Permit Holder Mailing Address Charlotte NC 28216 City State Zip (704) 391-5137 bshearin@charI'ottenc.gov Phone E-mail Address same as section II above same as section II above Address City State Zip f. Facility contact person: Barry D Shearin First Ml Last Revised 1/2009 (704) 391-5137 bshearin@charlottenc.gov Phone . E-mail Address PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM a Page 2 of 2 IV. Permit contact information (if different from the person legally responsible for the permit) Permit contact: First . MI Last Title Mailing Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Address V. Will the permitted facility continue to conduct the same industrial activities conducted prior to this ownership or name change? ® Yes ❑ No (please explain) VI Required Items: THIS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING: ❑ This completed application is required for both name change and/or ownership change requests. ❑ Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as relevant pages of a contract deed,' or a bill of sale) is required for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporation are not sufficient for an ownership change. ..................................................................................................................... The certifications below must be.completed and signed by both the permit holder prior to the change, and the new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. For a name change request, the signed Applicant's Certification is sufficient. PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION (Permit holder prior to ownership change): I, Martin Lashua , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this applicatiop are not completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application p e as a w' p re r rged(Tcomplete. 2, L Signature Date APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I, Barry D. Shearin , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if -all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be returned as incomplete. /zz) 2- Signature Date PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO: Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection Section 1617 Mail Service Center 'Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1.617 Revised 1/2009 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION RALEIGH APPENDIX A NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS DOCKET NO. W-354, SUB 331 BEFORE THE�rNQ.TH--CARQLINA_UTILITIES GCQMMISSION'. ENOTICE l.S 1�lIERE;BY GIVEN that the North Carolina Utilities Commission has +issued an Order approving the transfer from.. arol ria V1Later Service, Inc., .of North. Carolina ( _WSNC) to fhe City of Giiarlofta Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities or CMUD),, which is exempt from Commission regulation, the franchises for providing water and sewer utility service in .Cabarrus' ,Woods,' Victoria Park, Bradford Park, Brookstead/Cambridge, Brookstead Meadows, Canford Commons, Reedy Creek Run/Brookstead, Turtle Rock, Avensong, Stewart's Crossing, Brawley Farms, Preserve at Kinsley Lake, ,Lamplighter_ V 11age- East;:? Brookdale, Steeplechase, Britley, Windsor Chase, Williams Crossing, Williams. Station, Julian Meadows, South Windsor, Southwoods, Brandywine and �Forest Ridge} (collectively referred to as the Cabarrus Woods systems). CMUD plans to transfer to the Town of Harrisburg the systems that serve the following subdivisions located in Cabarrus County: Cabarrus Woods, Victoria Park, Bradford Park, Brookdale, Britley, and part of Steeplechase. The Town of Harrisburg is also exempt from Commission. regulation. Customers located in the Cabarrus County subdivisions listed above will pay Harrisburg rates, resulting in a decrease in the average monthly bill,- based on 4,750 gallons (6.35 ccf) of consumption; from $80.70 under CWSNC rates to an average of $60:42 under Town of Harrisburg rates. All other customers will pay CMUD's rates, resulting in a decrease in the average monthly bill, based on 4,75.0 gallons (6.35 ccf) of. consumption, from $80.70 under CWSNC rates to an average of $46.17 under CMUD rates. This the . 23Id day of January , 2012. NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION A6L l .'CYloum* Gail L. Mount, Deputy Clerk fiJ Y4 * LAX NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Governor Director September 4, 2012 Carolina Village MHP LLC 2131 Espey Court, Suite 5 Crofton, Maryland, 21114 Attention: Ryan Hotchkiss FIL.E/' Dee Freeman Secretary Subject: Notice of Deficiency —Monitoring Limitation Tracking #: NOD-2012-MV-0052 Carolina Village MHP WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO063762 Cabarrus County Dear Mr. Hotchkiss: A review of the June 2012 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter at Outfall 001: Date Parameter Reported Value Monitoring Requirement Week of June Total Residual Chlorine One Sampling Event . Two sampling Events per week 25, 2012 Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the causes(s) of the noted violation. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of civil penalties by the Division of Water Quality. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may'wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent (SOC). If the violations are due to a transcription error (data left off the DMR) please submit an amended DMR (two copies) to this Office. Please address your correspondence to Ms. Marcia Allocco at the letterhead address. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco at (704) 235-2204. Sincerely, -- �J' -;? C_� Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch rbk Mooresville Regional Office Location:610 East Center Ave., Suite301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.orglweblwq ����N���� An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer— 30% Recycled110% Post Consumer paper L BIO-NOMIC SERVICES, INC. The Environmental Protection Specialists April 12, 2012 Rob Krebs North Carolina Dept. of Env. & Nat. Resources Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor 610 E. Center Avenue, Suite 301 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Re: Cabarrus Woods Spill Dear Mr. Krebs: �:ECZIVED DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY APR 17 202 MOORES1lIULE REGIONAL OFFICE. This letter will serve as the 5 day report of Bionomic Services, Inc. on the above spill. Bionomic Services was hired to clean the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities' Cabarrus Woods WWTP which has been out of service for some time. On the morning of April 11, 2012, at around 7.30 a.m., a Bionomic Services technician mistakenly started a pump at one of the WWTP sludge lagoons prior to placing the end of the hose into the designated sanitary sewer manhole. As a result, the end of the hose discharged materials from the lagoon for approximately 5 minutes. We have attached sketch showing the relative location of the discharge. Given the pump capacity and friction losses, we estimate that approximately 3,000 gallons would have been discharged from the lagoon. The material flowed from the area near the manhole into Crozier Creek. The discharged material was from one of the Carrabus wastewater treatment plant lagoons. The contents consisted of water with some well aged digested sanitary sewer sludge. The discharged material formed a layer approximately 1/4 inch thick on approximately 600-900 feet of Crozier Creek. A few minutes after the discharge began, the crew realized the mistake. The crew shut down the pump and immediately located a point downstream in Crozier Creek for construction of an emergency dam. Using shovels, the crew constructed a dam which held back most of the discharge. The crew already had a vacuum truck on site which allowed for immediate action. The crew began vacuuming the materials from behind the dam for transfer back into the lagoon. BIO-NOMIC SERVICES, INC. The Environmental Protection Specialists As soon as emergency activities allowed, the crew called Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and left a message with Wes Bell. The crew received a call back at about 11:00 am and described the spill and the ongoing response action. A few minutes later, the crew also called the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities. Later that morning, Wes Bell inspected the site. He took samples in the creek at various downstream locations and inspected for fish. We were advised by the DWQ agent that no dead fish or minnows were found, that live ones were observed in the creek, and that oxygen levels in the 2 water sample results looked good. There was no indication of a fish kill. The Bionomic Services crew continued to clean the area with a vacuum truck around the manhole and inside the creek bed. In addition, we spread lime and straw on the affected areas. Further cleaning was performed within Crozier Creek with brooms and all recovered material was pumped to the lagoon. We also inspected the downstream tributary (Reedy Creek) and could see no evidence of the discharge. The cleaning process was completed by 5:00 p.m. on April 11t' and the dam was removed from Crozier Creek to allow free flow of the water in the creek bed. All recovered material was returned to the sludge lagoon and will be disposed of in accordance with the plan already in place for the other remaining contents of the lagoon. We also have included pictures documenting the activities of the cleanup crew. Because of the foliage and shadows, the pictures in the creek bed are difficult to interpret but show no signs of gross contamination. We would be happy to elaborate on the contents of the pictures if necessary. Bionomic Services tried to respond as quickly as possible once it realized its error. We are truly sorry for the accidental release and are fully prepared to remobilize to conduct an additional response if one is necessary. Sincerely ours, Chris Tettmar CT/ld CC: Wes Bell, DWQ George Brandt, CMU Pete Fleetwood, Bionomic Services Raymond Reott r Key: • Man Hole o 3� Spill Dam starwood pr. NIN ME py :�� :� ) jp'S ~ f' 1/ �• a '1t ,,. 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General Information MOORESVILLE Fi+GiO'NAL OFFICE Facility/System Name Cabarrus Woods County Ca.barrus/Mecklenburg Service Area Includes: Responsible Party: Contact Name and Phone #: Avensong, Bradford Park, Brawley Farms, Britley, Bristol Farms, Brookdale, Brookstead Meadows, Cambridge, Cross by Village, Steeplechase, Stewarts Crossing, Turtle Rock, Victoria Park Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina Manager - Mark Haver 704-525-7990 Applicable Permit(s): N00035033 / WQCS00196 AN00077364: Y-- Description of . Collection System or Treatment Process: -NC0035033: Operation of a 0.95 MGD Wastewater treatment facility consisting of three parallel treatment plants with one common discharge point. Included are the following components: Bar screen, Aeration basin, Secondary clarifiers, Waste sludge holding tank,. Settling basins, Effluent disinfection, Aerated equalization basins, Aerobic sludge digesters, Tablet chlorine disinfection, Influent lift station, Stand-by emergency power, Flow splitter box, Dual static influent screens, Flow. splitter, Chambered tank. -WQCS00.196: Operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit issuance, approximately 16.3 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 3.3 miles of force main, 11. duplex pump stations, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances. -NC0077364: Operation of a drinking water treatment system with a potential discharge of filter -backwash wastewater. II. Performance Overall Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year: 2011 \IC0035033: The wastewater treatment plant consistently met all permit limitations during the year. NQCS00196: The wastewater collection system consistently met all permitted limitations during the year. 364: Inactive permit - No flow occurred during the year. r MAR ,� i t_J72 The following lists any violations of permit conditions -or environmental regulations that may have occurred during the year. -If a violation is listed, a description of any known environmental impact including the corrective measures taken is included. January No violations/deficiencies noted. February No violations/deficiencies noted. March No violations/deficiencies noted. April No violations/deficiencies noted. may No violations/deficie ncles noted. June No violations/deficiencies noted.. July No violations/deficlencies noted. August No violations/defici encies noted. September No violations'/deficiencies noted. October No violations/deficionci6s noted. November No violations/deficiencies noted. December No.violations/deficiencies noted. U[ Nn+ifi[8t'OD Customers will be notified of the availability of this report with a message on their bills and copies will be provided upon request. My, Certification r Submitby Email �Pnnt Form~ UffiffiEs, In _ Wastewater Treatment and Co ection.EC.,VED DIVISION OF WATER.OUALITY Performance Annual. Report MAR 9 2012 I. General Information MOORESVtLLE R:2GIONAL OFFICE Facility/System Name Cabarrus Woods County Cabarrus/Mecklenburg Service Area Includes. Avensong; Bradford Park, Brawley Farms, Britley, Bristol Farms, Brookdale, Brookstead Meadows, Cambridge, Cross by Village, Steeplechase, Stewarts Crossing, Turtle Rock, Victoria Park Responsible Party: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina Contact Name and (Area Manager - Mark Haver 704-525-7990 Phone #: Applicable Permit(s): NC0035033 / WQCS00196 / NC0077364 Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: -NC0035033: Operation of a 0.95 MGD Wastewater treatment facility consisting of three parallel treatment plants with one common discharge point. Included are the following components: Bar screen, Aeration basin, Secondary clarifiers, Waste sludge holding tank,. Settling basins; Effluent disinfection, Aerated equalization basins, Aerobic sludge digesters, Tablet chlorine disinfection, Influent lift station, Stand-by emergency power, Flow splitter box, Dual static influent screens, Flow splitter; Chambered tank. -WQCS00.196: Operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit issuance, approximately 16.3 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 3.3 miles of force main, 11. duplex pump stations, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances. -NC0077364: Operation of a drinking water treatment system with a potential discharge of filter -backwash II. Performance Overall Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year: 201'1 NCO035033: The wastewater treatment plant consistently met all permit limitations during the year. WQCS00196: The wastewater collection system consistently met all permitted limitations during the year. NC0077364: Inactive permit - No flow occurred during the year. ® V LS Q v D MAR - 5 202 The following lists any violations of permit conditions or environmental regulations that may have occurred during the year. If a violation is listed, a description of any known environmental impact including the corrective measures taken is included. January No violations/deficiencies noted. February --- No violations/deficiencies noted. � March No violations/deficiencies noted. i April No violations/deficiencies noted. i May No violations/deficiencies noted. — June No violations/deficiencies noted. July No violations/deficiencies noted. - i August No violations/deficiencies noted. September No violations/deficiencies noted. lj October No violations/deficiencies noted. I i November No violations/deficiencies noted. I December No.violations/deficiencies noted. i i III. Notification Customers will be notified of the availability of this report with a message on their bills and copies will be provided upon request. IV:; :.Certification I herebycertify.thattpe info atio contained ' his report is accurate and complete to the best'of my knovVledge. Signature i . Date Printed Name Martin-Lashua .; . Title: Regional Director Beverly Eaves Perdu Governor A"i- NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural. -Resources - Division of Water Quality e Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Director Secretary October 12, 2010. CARL DANIEL CAROLINA WATER SERVICE INC OF NC PO BOX 240908 CHARLOTTE NC 282240908 SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment Civil Penalty Assessment Cabarrus Woods WWTP Permit Number: NCO035033 Case Number: LV-2010-0324 Cabarrus County Dear Mr. Daniel: DIVISION RECEIVED OF WATER QUALITY OCT 14 2010 MOORESSWP VILLE REGIONAL OFFICE This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 812349 in the amount of $583.71 received from you dated October 7, 2010. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. ---Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits. If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398. cc: Central Files %W * ' ooresvil i re« ieg Qna,1 f .f c,• SSuupery jsor 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-6492 l Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet www.navaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer 1NorthCarolina r a n a J3 J3 U n Postage r Certified Fee Retum Receipt Fee Postmark zi (Endorsement Required)) s c 2� ZI Restricted Delivery Fee y (Endorsement Required) U Total Posta, '' ; u Mr. Martin Las Rr Q '9', �? Sent To Carolina Water. 3eN ei , Inc of .0 ZI Sfreei,AWCN PO BOX 240908 7 or PO Box Nc Charlotte NC 28224 r ` k Certified Mail Provides: ■ A mailing receipt ■ A unique identifier for your mailpiece ■ A record of delivery kept by the Postal Service for two years important Reminders: ■ Certified Mail may ONLY be combined with First -Class Mail® or Priority Mail, ■ Certified Mail is not available for any class of international mail. ■ NO INSURANCE COVERAGE IS PROVIDED with Certified Mail. 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PS Form 3800, August 2006 (Reverse) PSN 7530-02-000-9047 FqCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 23, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL 7009 2250 0004 32661319 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED -- Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC P. O. Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Cabarus Woods WWTP Cabarrus County Case No. LV-2010-0324 Dear Mr. Lashua: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $583.71 ($500.00 civil penalty + $83.71 enforcement costs) against Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC. This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self - monitoring data reported for June 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0035033. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Carolina Water Service, Inc: of NC violated the terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143- 215.6A(a)(2). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC: Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: hftp://poftal.ncdenr.org/web/wq One NofthCaroEna `itllrt7��l�/ An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— 30% Recycledf10% Post Consumer paper 1 $ 5.00.00 For 2 of the two (2) violation(s) of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0035033, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit for fecal coliform. $ 500.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $ 83.71 Enforcement costs. $ 583.71 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.I (b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violations; (2) The duration and gravity of the violations; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 M 2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed. Requesting. remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282. 1 (b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions, (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 K' 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing 1 fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000, Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Please. indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature not related to operation and/or maintenance problems and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applyin for or a Special Order by Consent If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at (704) 663-1699. q4i (1v (Date) Robert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality ATTACHMENTS cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments rb/ma ATTACHMENT A CASE NO. LV-2010-0324 Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 001 Fecal coliform 1,060 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/l00 mL (Daily maximum) 001 Fecal coliform 1,850 CFU/100 mL* 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum) * Denotes civil penalty assessment 1 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF CABARRUS IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND CAROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS OF NC ) PERMIT NO. NC0035033 ) FILE NO. LV-2010-0324 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $583.71 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 23, 2010, the undersigned, desiring to. seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter -and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 2010 BY ADDRESS TELEPHONE J F. e JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2010-0324 Assessed Party: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC County: Cabarrus Permit Number: NC0035033 Amount Assessed: $583.71 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of .the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a -civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies,to your case and provide -a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). _ (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N C G S 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are lasted in the cavil penalty assessment document); _ (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i. e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences), (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); . (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; _ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary) NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY Violator: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Facility: Cabarrus Woods WWTP County: Cabarrus Case Number: LV-2010-0324 Permit Number: NCO035033 ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; No harm has been documented to the environment. Fecal coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and discharges of fecal coliform containing wastes may pose a human health hazards. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; The fecal coliform concentrations of 1,060 CFU/100 mL on June 29th and 1,850 CFU/100 mL on June 30th exceeded the daily maximum permit limit of 400 CFU/100 mL by 165% and 362.5% respectively. All other fecal coliform concentrations reported in June were compliant with permit limits. The July 1st fecal coliform concentration was < 2 CFU/100 mL. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; The effect on the receiving stream is unknown. As noted above fecal coliform is an indicator species for possible pathogens and increased levels can signal human health hazards. 4) The cost of rectifying the.damage; The cost is unknown and no damage has been documented. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;' The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully or intentionally. Permittee does not offer an explanation for the limit violations. 7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and There has been one prior CPA assessed against the Cabarrus Woods WWTP during the life of the permit but not within the last 12 months. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $83.71. Date Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Division of Water Quality MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: ReportDate: 09/21/10 Page: 2 of 26 PERMIT: NCO035033 FACILITY: Carolina Water Service Inc Of NC - Cabarrus Woods COUNTY: Cabarrus REGION: Mooresville WWTP Limit Violation p�lG 1 CD MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE q�%OVER LIMIT 06 -2010 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 06/29/10 3 X week #/100m1 400V/ 1,060 ` 165 Broth,44.5C 06 -2010 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 06/30/10 3 X week #/100ml 400 J 1,850 `// 362.5 Broth,44.5C •� lJ� �- C� • GIB- V�.-t.C� i� ;Pr I srS= � 1--F.v.�-4� �nl� = 1 PERMIT: NCO036269 FACILITY: Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County - Rocky COUNTY: Cabarrus River WWTP VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION Daily Maximum Exceeded None <� Q Daily Maximum Exceeded None c. REGION: Moo Limit Violation MONITO OUTF VIOLATI N UNIT CALCULATED REP T PPI %0CATION PARAMETER DAT FREQUENCY MEASUR LIMIT VALUE % OVER LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE/et OLATION ACTION 0/-2010 001 pent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/ 1/10 5 X week ugll 28 42 50 Daily Maximum Exo Action, BPJ ERMIT: NCO051632 ACILITY: Carolina Water Sery ce Inc Of NC - Huntwick WWTP COUNTY: Cabarrus Limit Violation O ITORING OUTFACE/ VIO TION UNIT OF CALCULATED R PORT PPI LOCATION P METER D TE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE %OVER LIMIT 06 - 010 001 Effluent Chi rine, Total Residual 06/1 /10 2 X week ug/I 28 31 10.71 06 - 010 001 Effluent Chlori e, Total Residual 06/16 10 2 X week ug/1 28 34 21.43 06 -2 10 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 06/2 10 2 X week ug/I 28 32 14.29 06 -2 10 001 Effluent Chlorine, T ta1 Residual 0 0/10 2 X week ugh 28 10.7� ON: Mooresville VIO IIATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION Dail Maximum Exceeded No Action, BPJ D ily Maximum Exceeded No Action, BPJ Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action, BPJ Daily Maximum Exceeded No Action, BPJ ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. i Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service, Inc of NC PO Box 240908 Charlotte NC 28224 >: -Article Number (Transfer from seance lab r�. umu1}C �C_ ff/ ❑ Addressee B. R ceived by ( rented Name) C. Date of Deliver) r"SI I VC_ D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No 3. Service Type OPCer—fl-fled Mail ❑ Expreso Mail ❑ Registered M-Ke-ium Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) (i 7009 2B50 09p4j*3 IS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt ❑ Yes 102595-02-M-154 0 T UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE// • Sender: Please print your name,, D E N R It 610 E.Center Ave., Ste. 301 Mooresville NC- 28115 First -Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid LISPS �. Permit No. &10 , - �v %J qr6ss, and ZIP -% in this bow W 0 0 < cn z rn rr-I 0 n ;0 M :V co M M 0 T, M M 0 0 LIh III III)i JIM III IdIl IhIfiddill III IiIIIIIIIIIIIJI1111 XIV NCDEN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary October 15, 2009 Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC PO Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: Notice of Violation — Effluent Limitations Tracking #: NOV-2009-LV-0453 Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Cabarrus County Dear Mr. Lashua: A review of the July 2009 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter at Outfall 001: Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 7/21/09 BOD 26.0 mg/L 22.5 mg/L (Daily maximum) Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Ms. Marcia Allocco of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, �� '-� k_--- Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch MA Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org 0) ,: .:: , Nortl Carohhi a An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer- 30% Recycled110% Post Consumer paper F Wastewater Treatment EB 2 2990 lection s zoos Performance Annual RC7 e p Four ULiNK WAT�1CH OD-SU DWre- 9�`ater pf� information U�CE �° P01�1T SO ' Facility/System Name Service Area Includes: Responsible Entity: Contact Name/Phone #: Applicable Permit(s): Cabarrus Woods County: Cabarrus/1V4ecklenburg Avensong, Bradford Park, Brawley Farms, Britley, Bristol Farms, Brookdale,; Brookstead Meadows, Cambridge, Cross by Village, Steeplechase, Stewarts Crossing, Turtle Rock, Victoria Park Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Area Manager Mark Haver ; 704-525-7990 Permit Numbers NCB G635633!/ WQCS00196 / NCO077364 Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: NC0035033:. Operation of a 0.95 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of three parallel treatment plants with one common discharge point. Included are the following components: Bar screen, Aeration basin, Secondary clarifiers, Waste sludge holding tank, Settling basins, Effluent disinfection, Aerated equalization basins, Aerobic sludge digesters, Tablet chlorine disinfection, Influent lift station, Stand-by emergency power, Flow splitter box, Dual static influent screens, Flow splitter, Chambered tank. WQCS00196: Operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit issuance, approximately 16.3 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 3.3 miles of force main, H duplex pump stations, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances. NCO077364: Operation of a drinking water treatment system With a potential discharge of filter - backwash wastewater. The proposed discharge may be generated from possible future treatment located at the Cabarrus Woods Well #6 Water Treatment Facility. IL I Performance Overall Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2008: NCO035033: The wastewater treatment plant had one exceedance of the discharge permit limits. WQCS00196: The collection system consistently met permitted limitations during the year. NCO077364: No backwash discharge occurred during the year. Cabarrus Woods Annual Sewer Performance Report 2008 Page 1 The following lists any violations of permit conditions or environmental regulations that may have occurred during the year. If a violation is listed, a description of any known environmental impact including the corrective measures taken is included. January. No violations/deficiencies noted. February No violations/deficiencies noted. March No violations/deficiencies noted. April No violations/deficiencies noted. May No violations/deficiencies noted. June No violations/deficiencies noted. July A single fecal coliform result of >600/100 ml exceeded the daily maximum limit of 400/100 ml. The monthly average was within limits. No known environmental impact. August No violations/deficiencies noted. September No violations/deficiencies noted. October A violation was issued after a state inspection was conducted in which all descrepancies/violations were quickly resolved. November No violations/deficiencies noted. December No violations/deficiencies noted. III. Notification Customers will be notified of the availability of this report with a message on their bills and copies will be provided upon request. IV. Certification I here certify thal the information contained in this report is accurate and comp e e to e b s o y knowledge. February 6, 2009 Signature of Responsible Person Date Martin Lashua Printed Name Regional Director Title Cabarrus Woods Annual Sewer Performance Report 2008 Page 2 Q [Dnrnestic Mail Oniv- Nn Insurance Cnverade Provider. d4ivery information Zi,For visit our website at www.usps.como 7 tl /• IPostage $ /` y\ Certified Fee r 1 7 Q Postmarl� 7 Return Receipt Fee 7 (Endorsement Required) -0 r Restricted Delivery Fee 3 (Endorsement Required) Total MR MARTIN LASHUA, REGIONAL DIR. sentTc CAROLINA WATER SERVICE 3 "street,'. PO BOX 240908 or PO i CHARLOTTE NC 28224 �m swp/ma 11/13/08 ;ertified Mail Provides: i A mailing receipt ' i A unique identifier for your mailpiece i A record of delivery kept by the Postal Service for two years f nportant Reminders: i Certified Mail may ONLY be combined with First -Class Mail® or Priority Mail, i Certified Mail is not available for any class of international mail. i NO INSURANCE COVERAGE IS PROVIDED with Certified Mail. 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S Forrn 3800, August 2006 (Reverse) PSN 7530-02.00D-9047 OF wArF,�QG � r -1 -A Michael F. Easley, Gove or' ` William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality November 13, 2008 CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4510 1391 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Martin Lashua, Regional Director Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations Tracking #: NOV-2008-LV-0536 Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Cabarrus County Dear Mr. Lashua: A review of the July 2008 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter: Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 001 Fecal coliform > 600 CFU/100 mL 400 CFU/100 mL (Daily maximum) Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Ms. Allocco of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not,hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, Robert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection cc: Point Source Branch Cabarrus County Health Department At (rally NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone 704-663-1699 Customer Service Internet: www.ricwaterguality.org 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax 704-663-6040 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper 1s Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete ke* m 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your. name and address on the reverse so that we' can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: A. nas¢re ❑ Agent ' ❑ Addresse B. Re Ived by (Printed Name) �1S C. Date of Deliver /i /.?.C)r D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑ Yes If YES, enter dglw_e��reSs pelow: ❑ .No MR MARTIN'LAMUA; REGIONAL<DIR. CAROLINA,WATER SERVICE a! a PO BOX 240908 ' 3 Service Typ Il CHARLOTTE NC 28224 Cite T d Ma swp/ma 11/13/08 - _ ❑ gistered ❑ Insured Mall 70.07. 1.490 OOU4 451Q 1391 flit it . rit i r . ii H NOV 18 2008 QTtet-um Receipt for Merchandis ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes PS Form 3811 - Fehruary 2004 Domestic Return Receint 1025ss-02-M-1s UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First -Class Ma , Postage & Fees Paid USPS Permit N67GI-1-01 1-.'! 1 -': 0 Sender: Please print your name, address,,,,'.add ZIP+4 in this bQxi' - I 0 NCDENR (D SURFACE NVATER PROTECTICIE 610 EAST CENTER AVE SUITE301 (D MOORESVILLE NC 2811� c" ``!i 1 I I I , 1. 114 1. 11 1 CD 6 OD r UtilitiEs, Inc. - October 28, 2008- Mrs. Marcia Allocco OCT 3 0 2008 Division Of, Water Quality. .:.. ,. 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 r .=,. Mooresville, NC28115 DM-Surfacq 'oter prc ecr,. n Ref: Cabarrus Woods WWTP NCO0350035033 Compliance Inspection of October 4, 2008 Dear Mrs. Allocco, We are .in receipt of your. letter dated October 14, 2008 and respond as follows; Upstream/Downstream: Sampling The upstream and downstream:sampling data for the months indicated in 2007 were not collected properly and only sampled once per week instead. of the required three.times per week. -Wea' pologize for -this oversight and have taken the: necessary steps to insure this does not happen in the future. This item has also been addressed with the plant ORC. Pump Station Effluent A broken wire was the cause of the auto dialer malfunction. Our electrician has since replaced the broken wire and the dialer is operational. We do have a standing g policy and check our dialers on a weekly basis to insure they:function properly. Should you have any further, questions' or if I can.be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact:me at 704-525-7990. ext 218. Sincerely Anthony J KonV Regional Manager Cc: Martin Lashua Mark Haver .. Mary;Armentrout Larry He Utilities, Inc. oomPanyCarolina Water Service, Inc. of North Carolina P.O. Box 240908 0 Charlotte, NC 28224 P: 704.-525-7990 OF: 704-525-8174 5701. Westpark Dr., Suite 101 0 Charlotte, NC 282170 www.uiwater.com i r n F F C A L USE Postage $ Certified Fee Postmark Return Receipt Fee (Endorsement Required)-`� Nee Restricted Delivery Fee (3} s��� ; (Endorsement Required) 173> MR MARTIN LASHUA, REG. DIRECTOR " S' CAROLINA WATER SERVICE 3 PO BOX 240908 - of CHARLOTTE NC 28224 swp/wb 10/15/08 ertified Mail Provides: i A mailing receipt i A unique identifier for your mailpiece I A record of delivery kept by the Postal Service for two years nportant Reminders: Certified Mail may ONLY be combined with First -Class Mail® or Priority Maile Certified Mail is not available for any class of international mail. NO INSURANCE COVERAGE IS PROVIDED with Certified Mail. Fo valuables, please consider Insured or Registered Mail. For an additional fee, a Return Receipt may be requested to provide proof of delivery. To obtain Return Receipt service, please complete and attach a Returr Receipt (PS Form 3811) to the article and add applicable postage to cover the fee. Endorse mailpiece "Return Receipt Requested". To receive a fee waiver for a duplicate return receipt, a USPS® postmark on your Certified Mall receipt is required. For an additional fee, delivery may be restricted to the addressee o addressee's authorized agent. Advise the clerk or mark the mailpiece with the endorsement "Restricted Delivery". If a postmark on the Certified Mail receipt is desired, Please present the arti• cle at the post office for postmarking. If a postmark on the Certified Mai receipt is not needed, detach and affix label with postage and mail. AIPORTANP Save this receipt and present It when making an inquiry. S Form 3800, August 2006 (Reverse) PSN 7530-02-000-9047 O�O� V�1 A i�c9QG r oliii�_< CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 4509 6475 Mr. Martin Lashua, Regional Director Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Dear Mr. Daniel: Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins. Director Division of Water Quality October 14, 2008 Subject: Notice of Violation Compliance Evaluation Inspection Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0035033 Cabarrus County, N.C. Tracking #: 2008-PC-0725 Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on October 2, 2008, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. .This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) due to the instream monitoring violations of the subject NPDES Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, as detailed in the Upstream/Downstream Sampling section of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by November 4, 2008 addressing the above -noted violations and the deficiency noted in the Influent Pump Station Section of the report. In responding, please address your comments to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco. ®'�i/L 1 NCDENR Noe Carolina Nttrra!!y Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone 704-663-1699 Customer Service Iniemet: www.ncwatergualitv.org 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax 704-663-6040 1-877-623-6748 A. C,.,,.,I n,,,,,,.+, ­i+,de+r­iwo ar8nn Fmnlnvor- 5nl/ Rarvrteritln% Pnst Consumer Pacer Mr. Martin Lashua Page Two October 14, 2008 The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Allocco, Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, Tom' Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Cabarrus Health Alliance United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector" Fac Type 1 INI 2 IJ 31 NC0035033 111 121 08/10/02 117 18I CI 191 gI 20I� 1- Remarks 211111IIIIIIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII1111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA -------------------- ------ Reserved ------ --------------- 80 67 I 1.5 169 70 13 I 71 I N I 72 I N I 73 L Lj 74 751 I I I I III Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09:15 AM 08/10/02 05/05/01 Cabarrus Woods WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date NCSR 1202 Harrisburg NC 28075 12:16 PM 06/10/02 08/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)ITities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Larry Darnell Henry//704-525-7990 / Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Carl Daniel,PO Box 240908 Charlotte NC No 282240908//800-525-7990/7045258174 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Find in /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wesley N Bell C �.MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ j 0 / ! Signature of Management Q A Peviewer . Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date �l.\J��` MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2209/ Marcia-locco EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 C NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO035033 I11 121 08/10/02 117 18lC Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page # 2 F. - Permit: NCO035033 Owner - Facility: Cabarrus Woods WWTP Inspection Date: 10/02/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ n n Cl Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n n ■ n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? n n n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? n n n ■ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ n n n Dates, times and location of sampling ■ Name of individual performing the sampling ■ Results of analysis and calibration ■ Dates of analysis ■ Name of person performing analyses ■ Transported COCs ■ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ n ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ ❑ n n (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n n ■ n Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ®n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n Cl n Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ n n n Comment: DMRs were reviewed for the period July 07 through June 08. Daily maximum effluent fecal coliform violations were reported in July 07 (1-total) and October 07 (1-total). The Division has previously addressed these violations by the issuances of either NOVs or NOV/civil penalty assessments. The facility's records were organized and well maintained. Page # 3 Permit: NCO035033 Inspection Date: 10/02/2008 Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? Owner - Facility: Cabarrus Woods WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: Yes No NA NE ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? n ■ n n Comment: The facility staff performed only once per week upstream and downstream sampling during the months of June through September; however, the subject permit requires three times per week during these specified months. Laboratory Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? # Is the facility using a contract lab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? Comment: The on -site field analyses are performed under laboratory certification #5528. K& W Laboratories (Certification #559) has also been contracted to provide analytical support. The facility staff must ensure of the following: all pH and TRC samples are collected and analyzed within fifteen minutes, all field instruments (pH, TRC, and DO meters) are calibrated prior to the analyses, and all field instrument calibrations are properly documented (including calibration times). Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? V-- K1- NA 1JC V__ K1_ ILIA KIC ■nnn Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility staff were currently utilizing the 0.3 MGD and 0.5 MGD trains. The aerators (aeration basin) and one of the sludge return pumps at the 0.150 MGD train were in the process of being repaired. Both 0.3 MGD and 0.5 MGD trains appeared to be properly operated and well maintained at the time of the inspection. The facility staff must ensure that all process control measurments are appropriately documented. Page # 4 Permit: NCO035033 Owner - Facility: Cabarrus Woods WWTP Inspection Date: 10/02/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE Pump Station - Influent Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ■ .D D Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ■ D D D ■ D D D Are all pumps present? ■DDD Are all pumps operable? ■DDD Are float controls operable? Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? D ■ D D Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ■ D D D Comment: The autodialer alarm system was not operational at the time of the inspection. The facility staff should incorporate a periodic testing program for all pumps, floats, alarms, etc. to ensure the equipment is operational at all times. Yes No NA NE Bar Screens Type of bar screen ■ a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ D D Cl Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ D Cl D ■ D Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■DDD Is the unit in good condition? Comment: The 0.15 MGD train utilizes a manual bar screen and the 0.3 MGD and -0.5 MGD trains share dual static screens. The small leakage at one of the static screens was repaired following the previous inspection. Bio Tech has been contracted to remove the contents from the screenings tank. Yes No NA NE Equalization Basins ■ D D D Is the basin aerated? Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■nnn ®nn n Is the basin free of excessive grease? ® D D D Are all pumps present? ■ D D D Are all pumps operable? ■,DDD Are float controls operable? 0000 Are audible and visual alarms operable? D D D ■ # Is basin size/volume adequate? Page # 5 Permit: NCO035033 Owner - Facility: Cabarrus Woods WWTP Inspection Date: 10/02/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Comment: The 0.3 MGD and 0.5 MGD trains are equipped with equalization basins. Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ n n n Are surface aerators and mixers operational? n n ■ n Are the diffusers operational? ■ n n n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ n n n Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ■ n n Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ■ n n ❑ Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ n n n Are weirs level? ■ n n n Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n ❑ n Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ® n n n Is the drive unit operational? ■ ri n n Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ®❑ n n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) ® n n n Comment: Several small "pinhole" leakages were observed along the clarifier weirs of the 0:5 MGD train; however, no short-circuiting was observed. No chlorine tablets were observed in the scum troughs of the secondary clarifiers. Disinfection -Liquid Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ n n n (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? ❑ n ■ ❑ Page # 6 F, - Permit: NCO035033 Owner - Facility: Cabarrus Woods WWTP Inspection Date: 10/02/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Liquid Yes No NA NE Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) n n ■ n Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ n n n Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ n n n Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ■ n n n . Comment: The wastewater is disinfected at both trains by utilizing a mixture of calcium hypochlorite tablets and plant effluent. The chlorine contact chamber was being aerated at the 0.3 MGD train. The aeration of the chlorine contact chamber should be ceased to allow for the thirty minutes of quiescent contact time and to contain any solids carry-over (for future removal) from the secondary clarifier. De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ■ n n n Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n ■ n # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ n n n Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? nn■n Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? n n ■ n Number of tubes in use? Comment: The facility uses sodium bisulfite for dechlorination. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ n n n Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ n n n Is the flow meter operational? ■ n n n (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n n ■ n Comment: The flow meter is calibrated twice per year and was last calibrated on 10/1/08 by Chrysler Calibration Services. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ n n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n n n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ® ❑ Comment: The effluent appeared slightly turbid with no foam. The receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted at the time of the inspection. Page # 7 Permit: NC0035033 Inspection Date: 10/02/2008 Aerobic Digester Is the capacity adequate? Is the mixing adequate? Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? # Is the odor acceptable? Owner - Facility: Cabarrus Woods WVVfP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Comment: The sludge is currently removed by Bio Tech and disposed at either a permitted site in South Carolina or the CMU/McAlpine Creek VWVfP for final treatment/disposal. Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? Is the generator tested under load? Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? Is the generator fuel level monitored? Comment: Page # 8 ■ Complete items 1, 2; and 3. 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To obtain Return Receipt service, please complete and attach a Returr Receipt (PS Form 3811) to the article and add applicable postage to cover the fee. Endorse mallpiece "Return Receipt Requested". To receive a fee waiver foi a duplicate return receipt, a USPS® postmark on your Certified Mail'receipt ie required. i For an additional fee, delivery may be restricted to the addressee o addressee's authorized agent. Advise the clerk or mark the mailpiece with the endorsement "Restricted Delivery". i If a postmark on the Certified Mail receipt is desired, please present the arti• cle at the post office for postmarking. If a postmark on the Certified Mai receipt is not needed, detach and affix label with postage and mail. MPORTANT: Save this receipt and present it when making an inquiry. IS Form 3800, August 2006 (Reverse) PSN 7530-02-000-9047 Q�QF W H TF�pG Michael F. Easley, Governof William G. Ross Jr., Secret r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resou c Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality February 12, 2008 CERTIFIED MAIL #70071490 0004 4505 6653 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC PO Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitation Tracking #: NOV-2008-LV-0080 Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Cabarrus County Dear Mr. Lashua: A review of the October 2007 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter at Outfa11001: Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 10/17/07 Fecal coliform 590 CFU/100 mL 400 CFU/l00 mL (Daily maximum) Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant Discharge Monitoring Report provided an explanation for the noted effluent limit violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted; however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Ms. Allocco of this Office for additional information. ®� ne N"othCarolina HCDEHR Naturally Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone 704-663-1699 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterqualiMorg 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax 704-663-6040 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Martin Lashua NOV-2008-LV-0080, Page 2 February 12, 2008 If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, Robert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection cc: Point Source Branch Cabarrus County Health Department ONO ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete Item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailplece, or on the front if space permits. 1. 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NO INSURANCE COVERAGE IS PROVIDED with Certified Mail. Fc valuables, please consider Insured or Registered Mail. For an additional fee, a Return Receipt may be requested to provide proof o delivery. To obtain Return Receipt service, please complete and attach a Retun Receipt (PS Form 3811) to the article and add applicable postage to cover thi fee. Endorse mailpiece 'Return Receipt Requested". To receive a fee waiver fo a duplicate return receipt, a USPS® postmark on your Certified Mail receipt i; required. i For an additional fee, delivery may be restricted to the addressee c addressee's authorized agent. Advise the clerk or mark the mailpiece with th, endorsement "Restricted Delivery". v If a postmark on the Certified Mail receipt is desired, please present the arti cle at the post office for postmarking. If a postmark on the Certified Ma receipt is not needed, detach and affix label with postage and mail. MPORTANT.- Save this receipt and present it when making an inquiry. 3S Form 380D, August 2006 (Reverse) PSN 7530.02-00D-9047 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Seas North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource Coleen Sullins. Director Division of Water Quality January 16, 2008 CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 2760 00018497 6308 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service of NC, Inc. Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations Tracking #: NOV-2008-LV 0031 CWS Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Cabarrus County Dear Mr. Lashua: A review of the July 2007 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter: Pipe Parameter 001 Fecal Coliform Reported Value >600/100 ml (daily maximum) Permit Limit 400/100 ml (daily maximum) Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions -for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Mr. John Lesley of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact 1&. Lesley or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, ' V Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch Cabarrus County Health Dept. JL NONaa Carolina . ura!!y N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 E. Center Ave. Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery Is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: M MR MARTIN LASHUA CAROLINA WATER SERVICE OF'NC PO BOX 240908 CHARLOTTE NC 28224 swp/j1 1/16/08 7006 ❑ Agent ❑ Addressee D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No Service Type Certified Mail ❑ Express Mail egistered ❑ Return Receipt forMerchandlsr ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) 60 0001 8497 6308- 13 Yes UNITED STATE:,8(4 w.—O, • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in thisl b6x' ._ CD NCDENR � SURFACE WY TGR PROTE�O 610 FAST CENTER AVE CD :,2-0 o SUITE 301 MOORESVILLE NC 281'1 0 =e- � s iIli sliIAIIIIIIII IIIII Iia111Ii11Ali laalilli)iliIIIA1lllli1l 1. OFFICIAL,ur website at � (Domestic Mail Only, No Insurance Coverage Provided) For delivery r information� r Postage $ g 3 l in G Certified Fee . a ;� Fi mark `N ] Return Receipt Fee ere (Endorsement Required) (Endorsement Delivery Fee ,/ 2 — — (Endorsement Required) J� r MR MARTIN LASHUA s�G QZ^0 ' 3 CAROLINA WATER SERVICE ' 3 PO BOX 240908 CHARLOTTE NC 29224 ----------------- swp/j 1 12/ 12/07 ;edified Mail Provides: • , , I A mailing receipt 1 A unique identifier for your mailpiece I A record of delivery kept by the Postal Service for two years wportant Reminders: I Certified Mail may ONLY be combined with First -Class Mail® or Priority Mail, I Certified Mail is not available for any class of international mail. i NO INSURANCE COVERAGE IS PROVIDED with Certified Mail. Fo valuables, please consider Insured or Registered Mail. I For an additional fee, a Return Receipt may be requested to provide proof a delivery. To obtain Return Receipt service, please complete and attach a Returr Receipt (PS Form 3811) to the article and add applicable postage to cover the fee. Endorse mailpiece "Return Receipt Requested". To receive a fee waiver foi a duplicate return receipt, a USPS® postmark on your Certified Mail receipt i,, required. I For an additional fee, delivery may be restricted to the addressee o addressee's authorized agent. Advise the clerk or mark the mailpiece with thi endorsement Restricted Delivery". I If a postmark on the Certified Mail receipt is desired, please present the arti cle at the post office for postmarking. If a postmark on the Certified Mai receipt is not needed, detach and affix label with postage and mail. MPORTANT: Save this receipt and present it when making an inquiry. IS Form 3800, August 2006 (Reverse) PSN 7530-02-000.9047 NOMI Larollna Mpatolent at t nvuonment and Natural Resources Coleen Sullins. Directs_L00 Division of Water Quality December 12, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL 7006 2760 00018494 6394 RETURN RECEIPT'REQUESTED Mr. Martin.Lashua Carolina Water Service, Inc. Post Office Box 240908 .Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment 'of Civil Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Cabarrus Woods WWTP Cabarrus County Case No. LV-2007-0483 Dear Mr. Lashua: This ,letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $183.89 ($100.00 civil penalty + $83.89 enforcement costs) against Carolina Water Service: This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the . self -monitoring data reported'for March 2001. This review has shown the subject. facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0035033. The violations are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts; I conclude as a matter of law that Carolina Water Service violated the terms, conditions, or 'requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 and North Carolina. General Statute (G.S.)143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner, and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143- 215.6A(a)(2). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Carolina Water Service: IV $ 0 For _1_ of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143= 215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0035033, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit for BOD. $ 100.00 For _1_ of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0035033, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permit daily maximum effluent limit for fecal coliform. $ 100.00 $ 83.89 $ 183.89 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY Enforcement costs. TOTAL AMOUNT DUE . Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the, penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- 282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violations; (2) The duration and gravity of the violations; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do .one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: ' Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:' Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)-occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document' Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a:request must be accompanied by a.waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a . stipulation that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whetherr a remission request willbe approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) . whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B- . 282. T(b) were wrongfully applied to ahe' detriment of the petitioner; . (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was,inadvertent.or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had .been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or. O whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. - Please note that all information presented in supportof your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your .remission request. The'response will provide details regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal -of the penalty,to the. Environmental Management Commission': s. Committee on Civil Penalty. Remissions (Committee). Please be. advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very, important that you prepare a. complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. M In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed. "Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and- Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of _Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed — provided the original and one copy of the document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is: Office of Administrative. Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714 Telephone: (919) 733-2698 Facsimile: (919) 733-3478 A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above -within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature,,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent- If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent, please contact the Water Qualiy Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1.699. (Date) Robert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality ATTACHMENTS cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files *attachments ATTACIFIlVIENT A CASE NO. LV-2007-0483 Outfall Date Parameter Reported Value 001 3/3/07 BOD 36 mg/1 001 3/29/07 *fecal coliform 780/100 ml * Denotes civil penalty assessment Permit Limit 33 mg/l (daily max.) 400/100 ml (daily.max.)' STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF,ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF CABARRUS INTHE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND CAROLINA WATER SERVICE ) STIPULATION OFTACTS PERMIT NO. NC0035033 - ) FILE .NO. LV-2007-0483 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $183.89 'for violation(s), as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated December 12, 2007, the:, undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties,- does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-statedmatter and does stipulate 'that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be,submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence, in support of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 2007 BY . ADDRESS TELEPHONE JUSTIFICATION FOR RENIISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2007-0483 Assessed Party: Carolina Water Service County: Cabarrus Permit Number: NC0035033 Amount Assessed: $183.89 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation o Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe I upport your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the'five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual- statements contained in the civil penalty assessment- document. Pursuant to N.C.G. S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty maybe granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your, case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents; as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S.143B-282.1(b were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); _ (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation . (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); _ (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i. e., -explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remam= necessary remedial actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty wild prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary) Violator: Facility: County: Case Number: Permit Number: NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY Carolina Water Service Cabarrus Woods WWTP Cabarrus LV-2007-0483 NCO035033 ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; Permit limit violations for BOD would be predicted to lower the dissolved oxygen content of the receiving stream. Fecal coliform limit violations could indicate a threat to human health. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; The violations occurred during the month of March 2007. BOD exceeded the daily maximum limit on March 5, 2007 and the fecal coliform limit was exceeded on March 29, 2007. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; No adverse impacts are expected on ground water or air quality. Surface water quality would likely be impacted by the violations. BOD limit violations could cause lower dissolved oxygen concentrations in the receiving stream resulting in stress to aquatic life. Fecal coliform limit violations would adversely impact best usage of the receiving stream. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost is unknown. 5). The amount of money saved by noncompliance; A specific monetary amount saved by the noncompliance is unknown. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; The violaitons do not appear to be willful or intentional. 7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and The prior record of the violator shows no enforcement cases within the past 3 years. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. The cost to the Mooresville regional Office was $83.89. /r-/� Date RO Supervisor Division of Water Quality MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: PERMIT: NCO035033 V FACILITY: Carolina ar a Water Service Inc. Of NC -Cabarrus Woods COUNTY: Cabarrus Report Date: 12/06/07 Page: 1 of 10 REGION: Mooresville Limit Violation UNIT OF CALCULATED VIOLATION ACTION VIOLATION MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE MONITORING OUTFACE/ DATE FREQUENCY, REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER 33 36 Daily Maximum Exceeded None 03105107 3 X week mg/l Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) 03 -2007 001 #/100m1 400 780 Daily Maximum Exceeded .None 03 -2007 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 03/29/07 3 X week Broth,44.5C PERMIT: NC0047091 FACILITY: Silver Maple Mobile Estates -Silver Maples Community COUNTY: Cabarrus REGION: Mooresville Limit Violation UNIT OF CALCULATED VIOLATION ACTION VIOLATION MEASURE LIMIT VALUE VIOLATION TYPE MONITORING OUTFALL/- DATE FREQUENCY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER 19.5 43 Daily Maximum Exceeded None 03/08/07 Weekly mgll 03 -2007 001 Effluent BOD,.5-Day (20 Deg. C) 13 15.5 Monthly Average Exceeded None Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) 03/31/07 Weekly mg/l 03 -2007 001 #/100m1 400 600 Daily Maximum Exceeded None 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 03/08/07 Weekly 03 -2607 Broth,44.5C ne1I mnnresville PERMIT: NC0036196 FACILITY: City of,Newton - Clark Creek WWTP Limit Viol tion MONITORING OUTFALL / REPORT PPI LOCATION 03 -2007 001 Effluent 03 -2007 001 Effluent 03 -2007 001 Effluent - PARAMETER Cy snide, Total (as Cn) Cyanide, Total (as Cn) Cyanide, Total (as Cn) VIOLATION DATE 03106/07 03/10/67 03117. /07 FREQUENCY Weekly, Weekly Weekly COUNTY: Catawba "—'- LA i Yam' UNIT OF MEASURE ug/I LIMIT 22 CALCULATED VALUE 23 VIOLATION TYPE Daily Maximum Exceeded VIOLATION ACTION None ug/I 8.9 18.33 Weekly Average Exceeded None ug/I 8.9 9.17 Weekly Average Exceeded None F:FTLUL+114 I go NPE ES PERMIT NO. 1 �C 0035 033 DISCHARGE NO. 0 U � MONTH ldt , ' YEAR 2007 FACILITYNAME Cabanas Woods.9553 CLASS III CO barrus I w a& W LABORATORIES CERTIFICATION NO. 559 CERTIFIED LABORATORY ( ) (list additl� o- naFla6oratories on the backsidelpage 2 of this form) OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Mark Haver GRADE III PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Larry Henry, Stuart Orogin CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: ATTN: CENTRAL FILES x DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER ...I VTrU Md"MCoo_IKII IN I CERTIFICATION NOJL-W. ORC PHONE (704) 595-7990 NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) BY THIS SIGNATURE I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS . ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. l6 E� E E- o "oN a � E .. o0 O # c• v'INF O U 50050 00010 00400 50060 00310 00610 00530 31616 00300 00600 00665 ; ' em .' FLOW EFF l7 w aU a W W U F o 'a A O `WWn R;U n qOo PON z Z O OOa' F W Q g� pawQGn Fc/lww emu" a Q 0 w`u 0C) E Ut0 qw z ��. QO W F�Ox �F z pa F Ain" � , d l�s .j. p,r:pnU 6 ggR - �FA CODE ABOVE �E"ainUrirrs•sELow, 0H aF d q a� - 2 a 12007 a i ❑ uVO4MQ disinfection HRS HRS YB/N MGD °C UNITS UG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L #/100ML MG/L MG/L MG/L 1 1100 2.0 Y 0.219 17.0 7.27 10 11.2 NA NA 2 0900 2.0 Y 0.447 18.0 7.16 12 .10.5 NA NA 3 0800 2.0 Y 0.486 17.8 7.31 16 11.4 NA NAB;) 4 1800 2.0 Y 0.570 17.5 7.24 12 10.6 NA NA 9 1 `� `'' 1 .1 ' 5 5 1000 2.0 Y 1.600 18.0 7.15 9 36 3 7 <1 11.2 NA NA 6 0900 2.0 Y 0.528 18.0 7.28 14 23 19 ` ' .43 13 9.5 NA NA 7 0900 2.0 Y 0.534 17.6 7.36 11 9.8 NA NA 8. 1000 2.0 Y 0.592 17.5 7.29 12 9.9 NA NA 9 1200 2.0 Y 0.593 18.5 7.41 9. • 2.5' - 0.17 <5 12 10.1 NA NA 10 1530. 2.0 R 0.114 18.0 7.34 10 10.3 NA NA 11 1330 2.0 g 1.011 18.0 7.23 10 10.2 NA NA 12 1000 2.0 Y 0.468 18.0 7.58 16 10.4` NA NA 13 1100 2.0 Y 0.615 18.0 7.31 10 6.8 0.37 6.7 <2 10.5 NA NA 14 1100 2.0 Y 0.546 18.5 7.43 12 3.4 0.74 5 <1 10.1 NA NA 15 1100 2.0 Y 0.597 18.0 7.35 14 8.2 5.6 3.5 <1 10.3 NA NA 16 0930 2.0 Y 0.618 18.8 7.08 10 10.3 NA NA 17 0800 2.0 Q 0.700 19.0 7.14 10 10.2 NA NA 18 0800 2.0 0.700 18.5 7.25 10 10.2 NA NA 19 1300 2.0 Y 0.700 18.4 7.38 1 16 10.2 NA NA 20 1000 2.0 Y 0.639 18.5 7.25 14 <2 0.12 <3 <2 1 10.3 NA NA 21 1100 2.0 Y 0.672 18.3 7.20 17 5.1 0.17 7.4 11 10.2 NA NA 22 0700 2.0 Y 0.555 17.5 7.18 13 <2 0.15 <3 <2 9.8 NA NA 23 0700 2.0 Y 0.513 18.5 7.23 16 10.2 NA NA 24 0800 2.0 Y 0.519 1 19.0 7.31 13 10.3 NA NA 25 1250 2.0 0.828 19.7 7.19 11 7.8 NA NA 26 0800 2.0 B 0.795 19.4 7.23 14 9.8 NA NA 27 1000 2.0 Y 1.113 20.3 7.31 16 <2 <0.1 <3 <2 9.4 NA NA 28 1000 2.0 Y 0.939 20.5 7.27 12 <2 <0.1 6 9.6 NA NA 29 0700 2.0 Y 0.852 19.8 7.20 14 <2 <0.1 5.3 ' 7804; 10.1 1 NA NA 30 j 1600 2.0 Y 0.990 20.8 7.31 11 10.0 NA NA - 31 1 0600 2.0 Y 0.840 20.4 7.18 10 10.0 NA NA AVERAGE 0.674 18.6 7.27 12 12.14 3.258 6.738 3.2 10.1 NA NA MAXIMUM 1.600 20.8 7.58 17 36 19 13 780 11.4 NA NA MINIMUM 0.114 1 17.0 7.08 9 2.5 0.12 3.5 <1 7.8 NA NA Comp. (C) / Grab (G) 11M G G G. C C C G G NA NA Monthly Limit 0.95 1 NA >6,<9 18 22.0 4.0 30.0 200 >6.0 NA NA DWQ Form MR-1 (1I/04) Facility status: (please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements (including weekly averages, if applicable) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Compliant 91 Noncompl ant 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. If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a timetable for improvements to be made as required by Part II. E. 6 of the N P D E S permit. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who anaged 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. Iv Carolina Water Service Inc. of NO permifte lease pri type) PO Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 ?� 704-5251990 Signature of Permittee*** Date (Required unless submitted electronically) Permittee Address Plione Number E-mail address Permit Expiration Date ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES Certified Laboratory (2) Certified Laboratory (3) Certification No. Certification No. Certified Laboratory (4) Certification No. Certified Laboratory (5) Certification No. PARAMETER CODES Parameter Codes may be obtained by calling the N P D E S Unit at (919) 733-5083 or by visiting the Surface Water Protection Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wqs and linking to the unit's information pages. Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's N P D E S permit for reporting data. * No Flow / Discharge From Site: check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no data to be entered for all parameters on the D M R report for the entire monitoring period. ** O R C Onsite?: O R C must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204. *** Signature Of Permittee: If signed by others than the permittee, then the delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 213.0506 (b) (2) (D). Page 2 ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. I. Article Addressed to: H. oignai X ❑Agent ❑ Addresse B. ReCved 1iy(Pn�ed Name) C. Date �D�ver I/�/l C%7 2 J /% D. Is delivery address different;from item 1? ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No MR MARTIN LAS140A _ CAROLINA WATER SERVICE I PO BOX 240908 CHARLOTTE NC 28224 + Service Type Certified Mail ❑ Express Mail Swp/jl 12/12/07 ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandis ❑ -Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra' Fee) ❑ Yes 7pp;13 1_2716P qp.9;1II 494163941! I it 1 11(( f (( t! UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First -Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid ± r fflbftC;_1 n • Sender: Please print your name, add R EC 14 2007 ENR ISOU FACE WATER PROT LNR MR0 1610 EAST CENIB1$;Urface Water Protection 'SUITE 301 MOORESVILLE NC 28115 1�IIIII111„11111 sit ,1.1,„111;1111111111„11111,11;11%1A1-! % c L Michael F. Easley, Governor �RQ William G. Ross Jr., Secretary G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Q7 Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality WSW December 27, 2007 CARL DANIEL CAROLINA WATER SERVICE INC OF NC PO BOX 240908 CHARLOTTE NC 282240908 SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment Civil Penalty Assessment Cabarrus Woods WWTP Permit Number: NCO035033 Case Number: LV-2007-0483 Cabarrus County Dear Mr. Daniel: This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 6204 in the amount of $183.89 received from you dated December 18, 2007. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits. If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-733-5083 Ext.547. Sincerely, Dina Sprinkle cc: Enforcement File#: LV-2007-0483 ,fi3WQ7' olVl orgsv lle Regional Office Supervisor Central Files - JA N - 2 2008 DWG -Surface Water Protecti06, NorfhCarolina )Vawra!!y 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (919) 733-7015 Customer Service 1 800 623-7748 Michael F..Easley, Governor April 2, 2008 James T. Highley . Carolina Water Service, Inc.' of North Carolina P.O. Box 240008 Charlotte, NC 28224-0908 . NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Division of Water Quality William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Coleen.H. Sullins, Director m I C APR 0 2008 Subject: Renewal Notice NPDES -Permit NCO035033 p'�+ p� Cabarrus Woods WWTP NC DUT �?�''��� Cabarrus County ®W'�d-SurfaCe t�4( 1 ! P'f fection Dear Permittee: . Your NPDES permit expireson November.30, 2008. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105 (e)) regulations state that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of.the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice. Your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than June 3, 2008. Failure to request renewal by this .date may result in a civil penalty assessment. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. 1 If-any:wastewater discharge will occur after November 30, 2008, the current permit must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 1437 15.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day. If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact me at the telephone number or address listed below. Use the enclosed checklist to complete your.renewal. package. The. checklist identifies the items .you must submit.with.the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below. Sincerely, Charles H. Weaver, Jr. NPDES Unit cc: Central Files . ooresville Red on -al Office, Surface_Wa &:FProteet oii NPDES File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 . One 7 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North'Carolina 27604 NOf thCa.TO11Ila Phone: 919 733-5083, extension 511 / FAX 919 733-0719 / charles.weaver@ncmail.net ;Vaturally An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper' NPDES PERMIT NCO035033 CABARRUS WOODS WW.TP. CABARRUS COUNTY The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages: o. A cover -letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies. o The completed application form (copy attached), signed.by the permittee or an. Authorized Representative. Submit ;one signed original and two copies. 0 If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant). prepares the renewal package, written documentation must be provided. showing the authority delegated to' -any such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B:11.b of the existing NPDES permit). o A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed.. If your facility has no such. plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit, one signed. original and two copies. The following'items must be submitted by'any:Municipal or Industrial' facilities discharging Process wastewater: Industrial facilities classified. as Primary Industries .(see.Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations; Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with'a permitted flow >_ 1.0 .MGD mustsubmit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21. The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities, treating 100% domestic wastewater, or facilities which .discharge non process wastewater (cooling water, filter backwash,. etc.) Send the completed renewal package to: Mrs. Dina Sprinkle NC DENR./ DWQ / Point Source Branch_ 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC :27699=1617 Waste water Treatment andlYetioi`.� Performance Annual Report, 2 o 208 NC DENR MRO I.. General Information DAP10-Surface Water Protection Facility/System Name: „1a 1uPs County: Cabarrus Avensong, Bradford Park, Britley, Bristol Farms, Brawley Farms, Cambridge, Steeplechase, Stewarts Crossing, Turtle Service Area Includes: Rock, Brookstead, Victoria Park Responsible Entity: Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Contact Name/Phone #: Area Manager Mark Haver 704-525-7990, ext 233 Applicable Permit(s): Permit NumberQOCI-0 5,M10 WQCS00196 / NCO077364 Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: NCO035033: Operation of a 0.95 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of three parallel treatment plants with one common discharge point. Included are the following components: Bar screen, Aeration basin, Secondary clarifiers, Waste sludge holding tank, Settling basins, Effluent disinfection, Aerated equalization basins, Aerobic sludge digesters, Tablet chlorine disinfection, Influent lift station, Stand-by emergency power, Flow splitter box, Dual static influent screens, Flow splitter, Chambered tank. WQCS00196: Operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit issuance, approximately 16.3 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 3.3 miles of force main, 11 duplex pump stations, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances. NCO077364: Operation of a drinking water treatment system with a potential discharge of filter - backwash wastewater. The proposed discharge may be generated from possible future treatment located at the Cabarrus Woods Well #6 Water Treatment Facility. II. Performance Overall Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2007: NCO035033: The wastewater treatment plant had 4 exceedances of the discharge permit limits. WQCS00196: The collection system consistently met permitted limitations during the year. NCO077364: No backwash discharge occurred during the year. Cabarrus Woods Annual Sewer Performance Report 2007 Page 1 The following lists any violations of permit conditions or environmental regulations that may have occurred during the year. If a violation is listed, a description of any known environmental impact including the -corrective measures taken is included. January No violations/deficiencies noted. February No violations/deficiencies noted. March A notice of violation was issued for a fecal coliform result of 780/100 ml that exceeded the daily maximum limit of 400/100 ml. A single biological oxygen demand result of 36 mg/L exceeded the limit of 33 mg/L. The monthly average for bothh-pararmeters were within limits. No known environmental impact. April No violations/deficiencies noted. May No violations/deficiencies noted. June No violations/deficiencies noted. July A notice of violation was issued_ after a single fecal coliform result of >600/100.m1 exceeded the daily maximum limit of 400/100 ml. The monthly average was within limits. No known environmental impact. August No violations/deficiencies noted. - September No violations/deficiencies noted. October A single fecal coliform result of 590/100 ml exceeded the daily maximum limit of 400/100 ml. The monthly. average was within limits. No known environmental impact. - November No violations/deficiencies noted. December No violations/deficiencies. noted. III. Notification Customers will be notified of the availability of this report with a message on their bills and copies will be provided upon request. IV.. Certification I hereby ertify that the i ormation contained in this report is accurate and complejej to th bes/ ofQknowledge. 1 January 31, 2008 Signature of Responsible Person Date Martin Lashua Regional Director Printed Name Title Cabarrus Woods Annual Sewer Performance Report 2007 Page 2 A T F9QG > Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, North -Carolina 28224 Dear Mr. Lashua: ' m Michael F. Easley, Govet6r William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality April 3, 2007 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Cabarrus County, N.C. Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on March 22, 2007, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, S Robert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Enclosure cc: Cabarrus Health Alliance �+�i� Norte hCarolina WDENR )vaiura!!y Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone 704-663-1699 Customer Service Intemet: www.ncwaterauality.org 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax 704-663-6040 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EP /� Washington, D.C. 2046o /`1 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 NI 2 I5I 31_ NCO035033 I11 121 07/03/22 117 181r1 19ISI 20I �J Remarks 211 I.1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1-I I I I I I I I I 116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------------------------- Reserved ------ --------------- 67I 1.5 169 70141 711 N 72N 73l-1LJ74 751 I180I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Cabarrus Woods WWTP 10:10 AM 07/03/22 05/05/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date NCSR 1202 Harrisburg NC 28075 01:00 PM 07/03/22 08/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Mark Richard Haver/ORC/704-525-7990/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Carl Daniel,PO Box 240908 Charlotte NC Contacted 282240908//800-525-7990/7045258174 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check. only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling. Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving'Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Find in /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessa (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date n Wesley N Bell�j� ' MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/ ature of Management Q A Revie er Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date. Marcia occo MRO WQ//704-235-2204/ 'T EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 11 Permit: NCO035033 Owner - Facility: Cabarrus Woods WWTP Inspection Date: 03/22/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ r ❑ ■ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ Cl # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ■ Cl Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ Cl Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling ■ Name of individual performing the sampling ■ Results of analysis and calibration ■ Dates of analysis ■ Name of person performing analyses ■ Transported COCs ■ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ Cl ■ ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: DMRs were reviewed for the period February 06 through January 07. No limit violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct. The facility staff must ensure all DMRs reflect the appropriate seasonal effluent limits. The on -site records were organized and well maintained. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Page # 3 Permit: NCO035033 Owner - Facility: Cabarrus Woods WWTP Inspection Date: 03/22/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ Q Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ■ n ❑ n # Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ 1=l n Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ .❑ Q ❑ Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? n n ■ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ Q ■ Cl Comment: On -site field analyses are performed Linder laboratory certification #5528 K&W Labs (Certification #559) has also been contracted to perform analytical support Please refer to Mr. Chet Whiting's (Division's Laboratory Certification Unit) inspection report regarding the facility's on -site laboratory practices. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ ❑ ❑ Q Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ Q ❑ ❑. Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ Cl ❑ Is the tubing clean? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ Q. ❑ ❑ . Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ Q Q Q Comment: The facility staff must ensure the composite sampler temperature is documented for each sampling event. Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ Q n n Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ f_l ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge IN ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility is currently utilizing the 0.3 MGD and 0.5 MGD trains. The 0.15 MGD train is currently operational and utilized during high flow events. Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ■ n ❑ Q Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Page # 4 Permit: NCO035033 Owner - Facility: Cabarrus Woods WWTP Inspection Date: 03/22/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation PUnlp Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Are all pumps operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? ■ Cl Cl ❑ Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? _ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? 00,00 Comment: The audible alarm is not utilized. Bar Screens Yes . No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ n ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ Cl ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The 0.15 MGD train utilizes a manual bar screen. The 0.3 MGD and 0.5 MGD trains share dual static screens. The contents in the screenings tank are removed and disposed by BioTech. The facility staff were in the process of repairing a small leakage at one of the static screens. Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of excessive grease? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 Are all pumps present? ■ ❑ ❑ [l Are all pumps operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? ■ ❑ I] 0 Are audible and visual alarms operable? ❑. ❑ ❑ ■ _ # Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ ❑ fl ❑ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ rl 0 0 Page # 5 Permit: NCO035033 Owner -Facility: Cabarrus Woods VVWTP Inspection Date: 03/22/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ Cl ■ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? ■ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ Cl ❑ ■ Comment: The aeration basin of the 0.5 MGD train was completely covered with foam. The facility staff were addressing the foam (attributed to filamentous bacteria) by chlorinating the effluent of the clarifier scum trough. This scum trough effluent discharges to the head of the aeration basin. Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ ❑ ❑ Cl Are weirs level? ■ Cl ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ . ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ ❑- ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ■ ❑ Cl ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/< of the sidewall depth) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Several weirs (0.5 MGD train) needed to be repaired. The ORC was in the process of contracting a company to repair the weirs. Approximately 50 - 60 chlorine tablets had been placed in the scum trough to address the filamentous foaming. The TRC of the scum trough effluent was measured at 6.8 mg/I. Therefore, the number of tablets in the trough must be significantly reduced to ensure there are no detrimental impacts to the MLSS concentration. Disinfection -Liquid Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Page # 6 Permit: NCO035033 Inspection Date: 03/22/2007 Owner - Facility: Cabarrus Woods WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Liquid Yes No NA NE Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ Q 0 Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ I] 0 ■ Comment: The facility disinfects by utilizing the mixture of calcium hypochlorite tablets and plant effluent (at each treatment train). De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Liquid Is theJeed ratio proportional.to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ■ ❑ 0 Q Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n Q ■ o # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? N n n 11 Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? 11 Q ■ Q Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ■ fl Number of tubes in use? Comment: The facility utilizes sodium bisulfate for dechlorination. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ I] Q Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ 0 0 11 Is the flow meter operational? ■ n n ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ■ 01 Q 01 Comment: The facility staff must ensure the strip charts are being properly maintained at all times. The flow meter is calibrated twice per year. The flow meter was last calibrated on 12/12/06 by ISI Instrumentation Services, Inc. Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? ■ CI Q 0 Is the mixing adequate? ■ I] 0 O Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? 0 ■ 0 # Is the odor acceptable? M. Q ❑ ❑ # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Foam had covered the entire digester of the 0.5 MGD train. Facility staff are currently addressing the excessive foaming via chlorine additions in the aeration basin. Standby Power Yes No NA NE Page # 7 Permit: NCO035033 owner - Facility: Cabarrus Woods WWrP Inspection Date: 03/22/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The generator is tested once per week and put under load at least twice per year. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ fl Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ ■ Cl Cl If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ■ ❑ ❑ Comment: The effluent appeared slightly turbid with no foam. The'slow-moving segments of the receiving stream contained biological solids. Although the facility has . permitted TSS effluent limits, the facility staff should periodically remove these solids to ensure the best usages of the receiving stream are not compromised. Page # 8 Wastewater Treatment and .Collection Performance Annual I. General Information Facility/System Name: Cabarrus Woods Service Area Includes: Responsible Entity: Contact Name/Phone #: Applicable Permit(s): MAR C C 2007 County: Cabarrus 10, Avensong, Bradford Park, Britley, Bristol Farms,'Brawley,.' , "' `' j�' � 9 1IIIL_p�', U.aau� Farms, Cambridge, Steeplechase, Stewarts Crossing, Turtle Rock, Brookstead, Victoria Park Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Area Manager Mark Haver 704-525-7990, ext 233 Permit Numbers NC0035033 / WQCS00196 / NC0077364 Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: NC0035033: Operation of -a 0.95 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of three parallel treatment plants with one common discharge point. Included are the following components: Bar screen, Aeration basin, Secondary clarifiers, Waste sludge holding tank, Settling basins, Effluent disinfection, Aerated equalization basins, Aerobic sludge digesters, Tablet chlorine disinfection, Influent lift station, Stand-by emergency power, Flow splitter box, Dual static influent screens, Flow splitter, Chambered tank. WQCS00196: Operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit issuance, approximately 16.3 miles of gravity sewer, approximately 3.3 miles of force main, 11 duplex pump stations, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances. NC0077364: Operate a drinking water treatment system with a potential discharge of filter - backwash wastewater. The proposed discharge may be generated from possible future treatment located at the Cabarrus Woods Well #6 Water Treatment Facility. W, II. Performance Overall Summary of .System Performance for Calendar Year 2006: NCO035033: The wastewater treatment plant consistently met permitted limitations during the year. WQCS00196: The collection system consistently met permitted limitations during the year. N00077364: No backwash discharge occurred during the year. The following lists any violations of permit conditions or environmental regulations that may have occurred during the year. If a violation is listed, a description of any known environmental impact including the corrective measures taken is included. January No violations/deficiencies noted. February No violations/deficiencies noted. March No violations/deficiencies noted. April No violations/deficiencies noted. May No violations/deficiencies noted. June No violations/deficiencies noted.. July No violations/deficiencies noted. August No violations/deficiencies noted.. September No violations/deficiencies noted. October No violations/deficiencies noted. November No violations/deficiencies noted. December No violations/deficiencies noted. III. Notification Customers will be notified of the availability of this report with a message on their bills and copies will be provided upon request. IV. Certification I hereby certify that the information contained in this report is accurate and complete t r the b t of y wledge. February 28, 2007 Signature of Responsible Person Date Martin Lashua Regional Manager Printed Name Title FCAROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC. j II ANAFFILIATE `OOF U� I IILII7 �I IESoIII I IAT Regional Office: 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Telephone: (704) 525-7990 FAX: (704) 525-8174 November 16, 2005 Mr. Richard Bridgeman NC DENR — DWQ 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Re: Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES NCO035033 Compliance Inspection of November 3, 2005 Dear Mr. Bridgeman, b�<UEP T. Ur s 3 ti l Lsi�naa3 l (: a AND NATURAL RESSOURcER.;, MOORMLLE RMIONAL OMag NOV 17 200 5 Wk Q- ! TYSECTM We are in receipt of your November 10, 2005 letter concerning the above. We were pleased that Mr. Bell found the facility well operated. Our staff take great pride in their work. There were some issues we were required to respond to as well as some we felt that we needed to clarify. Disinfection — Liquid Mr. Bell made a comment that the facility is using a "chlorine tablet and potable water mixture...". This is incorrect. The water is treated effluent from the plant which is pumped back to the tablet chlorinator. We do not use potable water. Laboratory We have noted the comments and will get the meter calibrated by the end of the year. Record Keeping We apologize for the oversight in not signing the back of the February 2005 DMR. A revision has been sent to your central office. We have noted the issue of temperature documentation. AA Page 2 November 16, 2005 Mr. Richard Bridgeman Effluent Sampling We have noted and corrected the problem with the composite sampler and apologize for our oversight. If you should need any information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 704- 525-7990, Ext. 216. Thank you for your attention. Sin Lrely, Martin Lashua Regional Manager CC: Carl Daniel Mark Haver Steve Childers F i U1.�/jj R Michael F. Easley, Governor l 0`�'-r William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W: Klimek, P. E., Director Division of Water Quality December 22, 2005 Mr. Carl Daniel- ' Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: Results from Effluent Sampling Analyses Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Cabarrus County, N.C. Dear Mr. Daniel: Enclosed please find the results from the laboratory analyses performed on the effluent samples from the Cabarrus Woods wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The samples analyzed were composite (split) and grab samples collected_ during the Compliance Sampling Inspection performed by Mr. Wes Bell on November 3, 2005. r The results of the sampling analyses show compliance with the permit effluent limits. Please attach this letter to the inspection report dated November 10, 2005 to complete your records on the inspection. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Cabarrus Health Alliance North Carolina Naturally iv�'69—NR N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 ANALYTICAL RESULTS SHEET NAME OF FACILITY: Cabarrus Woods. WWTP Grab: X Composite: X Sample Date(s): 11/03/05 NPDES Permit No. NC0035033 Sample Location: Effluent County: Cabarrus BOD5, mg/1 <2 Phenols, ug/I COD: High, mg/1 Sulfate, mg/1 COD: Low, mg/1 Sulfide, mg/1 Coliform: Fecal, #/100 ml 24 Biomass: Dry Weight Coliform: Total, 9/100 ml Biomass: Peri Ash Free Coliform: Tube Fecal, MPN NH,-N, mg/I <0.02 Coliform: Tube Total, MPN TKN, mg/I <0.20 Residue: Total, mg/I NO, + NO, mg/I 7.9 Volatile, mg/I PO„ mg/1 Fixed, mg/I P: Total, mg/1 1.1 Residue: Suspended, mg/1 4.2 P: Dissolved, mg/1 Volatile, mg/I Ag-Silver, ug/I Fixed, mg/I Al -Aluminum, ug/I Settleable Solids, ml/1 Be -Beryllium, ug/I pH, s.u. 6.27 Ca -Calcium, ug/I TOC, mg/1 Cd-Cadmium, ug/l Turbidity, NTU Co -Cobalt, ug/I Chloride, mg/I Cr-Chromium: Total; ug/I Oil and Grease, mg/1 Cu-Copper, ugA Cyanide, mg/I - - Fe -Iron, mg/1 Fluoride, mg/1 Pb-Lead, ug/I Hardness: Total, mg/1 Hg-Mercury, ug/I MBAS, ug/I Zn-Zinc, ug/I Dissolved Oxygen, mg/1 7.48 Semivolatiles Total Residual Chlorine, ug/I <50 VOC Temperature, °C 20.3 6cajpm� Michael F. Easley, Governor ✓ William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources . Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director Division of Water Quality November 10, 2005 Mr. Martin Lashua Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: Notice of Deficiency Compliance Sampling Inspection Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Cabarrus County, N.C. Dear Mr. Lashua: Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on November 3, 2005, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in - Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. The results of the effluent sampling will be forwarded to you under separate letter. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by December 1, 2005 addressing the deficiencies noted in the Laboratory and Effluent Sampling sections of the report. In responding, please address your comments to the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgeman. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663-1699. Enclosure cc: WB NorthCarolina Naturally Cabarrus Health Alliance Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748. United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 I SI .31 NCO035033 111 121 05/11/03 117 181 SI 19I SI 20Lj Remarks 21I111IIII IIII IIIIIIII IIII IIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIII1 Li6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 CIA ---------------- ------------ Reserved -------------------- 72 73' 75I I I I 1 I Iw 80 67 I 1.5 169 70 U 71 tyI Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Cabarrus Woods WWTP 10:00 AM 05/11/03 05/05/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration. Date NCSR 1202 Harrisburg NC 28075 12:44 PM 05/11/03 08/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data James D Allison/ORC/704-562-7687/ Steven Edward Childers//704-525-7990 / Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Martin J. Lashua,PO Box 240906 Charlotte NC Contacted 28224//704-525-7990/7045258174 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s))oof Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wesley N Bell y�l•,=' /% MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/ l� 1 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Richard M Bridgeman 704-663-1699 Ext.2'64/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Permit: NCO035033 Inspection Date: 11/03/2005 Owner - Facility: Cabarrus Woods WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ 0 M Cl Is the facility as described in the permit? E ❑ ❑ 0 Are there any special conditions for the permit? Q ❑ 0 El Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? O ❑ ❑ Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pN, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The 0.3 MGD train is currenty being refurbished. The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained at the time of the inspection. Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? Cl ❑ Q Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ❑ ❑ Cl Are all pumps present? [I Are all pumps operable? 0 0 ❑ Are float controls operable? Q ❑ Q Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? 0 Q ❑ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ❑ ❑ 0 Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Q Are the bars adequately screening debris? ❑ 0 ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? 0 0 0 Is disposal of screening in compliance? p rl C1 Is the unit in good condition? 11 0 E! Comment: Liquid Waste, Inc. periodically removes the contents in the screenings tank for disposal. Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? Q Q Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? Cl [j Q Is the basin free of excessive grease? Q ❑ Are all pumps present? Q Q O Are all pumps operable? Cl ❑ Q Are float controls operable? 0 ❑ Q Are audible and visual alarms operable? 0 Cl ❑ Is basin size/volume adequate? 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E w UO w .L 0 a) U U � E a) o n w w _ � O n w y UO 0 N m O N ¢ N N N N N N N N U N � F Q Q N 0 N N U C Q Q '� Q Q Z (n N N N N U U F- N N N U Q C N d - .. N U) Q p 0 'Permit: NC0035033 Inspection Date: 11/03/2005 Owner - Facility: Cabarrus Woods WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling De -chlorination Yes No NA NE . Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Number of tubes in use? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine appropriate? (Approximately ratio 1:1) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: The facility utilizes sodium'bisulfite,(liquid) as the dechlorinating agent. Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ .❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Do the.generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ ❑ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ Cl ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ n Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: On -site field analyses are performed under the laboratory certification #5528. The annual calibration/verification needs to be performed on the new low-level TRC meter. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flow meter used for reporting? r Cl ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ■ ❑ Cl ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: The flow meter was last calibrated by ISI on 6/7/05. The flow meter is calibrated twice per year. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ Cl Cl ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg: required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Are analytical results, consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ Cl ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling ■ Name of individual performing the sampling _ ■ Results of analysis and calibration ■ Dates of analysis ■ Name of person performing analyses ■ Transported COCs ■ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 0 0 ■ Permit: NC0035033 Owner - Facility: Cabarrus Woods WWTP Inspection Date: 11/03/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Record Keeping (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility.classification? Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: DMRs were reviewed from September 04 through August 05. No limit violations were reported. The permittee did not sign the back of the 2/05 DMR. The facility staff must ensure the composite sampler temperatures are appropriately documented. Overall, the facility staff incorporate a commendable record keeping,system. Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1:0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: Time -based composite samples were being collected at <50 mi. aliquots. The permit requires flow proportional composite samples with 100 mi. aliquots (minimum). Upstream/ Downstream Sampling Is the facility sampling performed as required by the, permit (frequency, _sampling type, and sampling location)? Comment: Aerobic Digester Is the capacity adequate? Is the mixing adequate? Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? Is the odor acceptable? Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Comment: Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. Trace solids had accumulated in the receiving stream downstream of the discharge outfall. These accumulations of solids should be removed if the designated best:usage of this waterbody is compromised -and/or violated. Yes No NA NE ❑■❑❑, ■0❑❑ .❑■❑❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ , ❑■-❑❑ Yes No NA .NE ❑❑0■ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ iO❑❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ MOOO ■❑0❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Mr. Martin Lashua, Regional Manager Carolina Water Service, Inc. P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224-0908 SUBJECT: Dear Mr. Lashua: Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources April 18, 2005 Authorization to Construct Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality KC DEPT. OF EUVIROi GNI t AND NATO PAL RaMr OURCES MOORE¢ ">a '<''''m'. t.OFFICE APR 2 8 2005 A to C No. 035033AOI Carolina Water Service, IncIAT K 1 ��'� HUM Cabarrus Woods WWTP Cabarrus County A fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination facilities was received on April 12, 2005, by the Division. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to the existing Cabarrus Woods WWTP, with discharge of treated wastewater into Reedy Creek Creek in the Rocky River Basin. This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications: Liquid sodium bisulfite dechlorination system, pursuant to the fast track application received on April 12, 2005, and in conformity with the Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 issued November 13, 2003, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0035033. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704) 663-1699, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. No ehCarolina )atura!!if North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Martin Lashua April 18, 2005 Page 2 Pursuant to 15A NCAC 211.0140, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be submitted to the address provided on the form. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least 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 grade to comply with the conditions of T 15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class I1, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the facility. During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times, and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES Permit. You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts. Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. Mr. Martin Lashua April 18, 2005 Page 3 If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at telephone number (919) 715-6203. MH/cgm cc: Dale Stewart, P.E., Land Design, Inc. Cabarrrus County Health Department, Tech'ni al —Assistance and Certification Unit Daniel Blaisdell, P.E. Dave Goodrich, NPDES Permitting Unit Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. Mark Hubbard, E.I. A to C File Carolina Water Service, Inc A to C No. 035033AOI April 18 2005 Engineer's Certification as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time) the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Cabarrus Woods WWTP, located on State Road 1202 in Cabarrus County for Carolina Water Service, Inc., hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: Liquid sodium bisulfite dechlorination system, pursuant to the fast track application received on April 12, 2005, and in conformity with the Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. Signature Date Registration No. Send to: Construction Grants & Loans DENR/DWQ 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 W ATFRQG � r Mr. James Highley Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Dear Mr. Highley: Michael F. Easley, Go or (f William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director Division of Water Quality November 2, 2004 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Cabarrus County, NC . Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on October 28, 2004 by Mr. Barry Love of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report to him. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Love or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Cabarrus County Health Department One Noft ,C oHna p r-W"Ansrpr M-UL11.1 N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency Forth Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 U 2 LJ 31 NCO035033 1 11 121 .04/10/28 1 17 18 U 1g j g j 20 u u u ----�' Remarks 211I II III I I I I I I II I III I I11111111111 1111Jill Jill 11166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 671 3.0 1 69 70 U 71 U 72 U 73 L 74 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Cabarrus Woods WWTP 02:10 PM 04/10/28 03/12/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date NCSR 1202 Harrisburg NC 28075 03:45 PM 04/10/28 08/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data James D Allison/ORC/704-562-7687/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Ttie/Phone and Fax Number Martin J. Lashua,PO Box 240908 Charlotte NC Contacted No 28224//.704-525-7990/7045258174 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) ® Permit ® Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports ® Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal ® Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters ® Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Barry F Love, 7J MRO WQ//704-663-1699/704-663-6040 Do a -1nood MRO WQ//704-663-1699/704-663-6040 �11 l ZIG� l Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Richard M Bridgeman 704-663-1699/704-663-6040 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. 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Yes • No NA ®❑ ❑ NE ❑ Are vleirs level? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is the surface free of bulking ? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ 12 Are settleometer results acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The mixed liquor was well mixed and adequately oxygenated. Disinfection Yes No �6 NE Type of system ? Tablet Are cylinders secured adequately? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is ventilation equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Is ventilation equipment properly located? ❑ ❑ IS ❑ Is SCBA equipment available on site? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Is SCBA equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Is staff trained is operating SCBA equipment? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Is staff trained in emergency procedures? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is an evacuation plan in place? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Are tablet chlorinators operational? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 3 (Sodium Hvpochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? ❑ ❑ IN ❑ Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate detention time ®❑ 0 0 Permit: NCO035033 Owner - Facility Carolina Water Service, Incorporated of North Carolina - Cabarrus Woods WWTP Inspection Date: 10/28/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection Yes N� o NA NE Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Be aware that a stream standard of 17ug/l has been established for total residual chlorine for chronic toxicity effects. Please maintain the total residual chlorine concentration as low as possible, while still complying with fecal coliform limits. Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator tested under load at least quarterly? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ®. ❑ ❑ ❑ Does generator have adequate fuel? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ! ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The generator is tested every Wednesday. Flow Measurement - Effluent Ygn No NA NE Is flow meter used for reporting? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 00130 Is flow meter operating properly? O ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The Stevens flow meter was last calibrated on June 8, 2004 by Instrumentation Services Inc. Record Keeping Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? Yes No NA ®❑ ❑ NE ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include: ®❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Plant records are adequate, available and include ®❑ ❑ ❑ O&M Manual ❑ As built Engineering drawings ❑ Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? a ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users? ❑ ❑ ❑ E (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit? 0❑ ❑ ❑ Permit: NCO035033 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service, Incorporated of North Carolina - Cabarrus Woods WWTP Inspection Date: 10/28/04 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yas No NA NE Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, DO, Sludge ®❑ 1313 Judge, pH, and others that are applicable? Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: DMR's were reviewed for the period of September 2003 through August 2004. No monitoring or limit violations were reported for the period. Yes No NA NE Effluent am li�an Is composite sampling flow proportional? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? g ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Yes No NA NE Upstream / Downstream Sam to ina Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency,' sampling type, and sampling location)? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Yes No NA NE Aerobic Digester Is the capacity adequate? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mixing adequate? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Is the odor acceptable? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Sludge hauling is done by Bio-Tech, Inc. Efflr�ent PiD� Is right of way to the ouffall properly maintained? Yes No NA NE ®❑ ❑ ❑ Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving waters free of solids / debris? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms? ®❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Comment: The ouffall location was well maintained and accessible. C CAROLINA WATER SERVICE, I7s) AN AFFILIATE OF U �II�Ih[11=s 11flKo U� o Regional Office: 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Telephone: (704) 525-7990 FAX: (704) 525-8174 July 29, 2003 Mr. Richard Bridgeman NC DENR Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Re: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit NCO035033 Dear Mr. Bridgeman, RR([1�ppyy3AmqN0 NAT URN, fi�t� OL`9 RESYL! 5 i-,c�;i�YL➢i;T9ti��11�EF4q JUL 3 ® 2003 WATEROMM We are in receipt of your July 23, 2003 letter concerning Mr. Bell's July 22, 2003 inspection at the above referenced facility. We were pleased to find that Mr. Bell found everything running well and being maintained properly. We would like to respond to a couple of concerns for the record. Section D. - (Permit) We agree that the Permit no longer reflects actual description due to recent plant expansion. Our Permit expires this year and a renewal request has been submitted with a very detailed and accurate description. Hopefully this will be incorporated into the new Permit. Self Monitoring Program - We did indeed fail to sample for total Nitrogen and total Phosphorus in the third quarter of 2002. We apologize for this "monitor and record" violation. Provisions were put into place previously to try to prevent future occurrences. - The DMR data for November and December 2002 was indeed collected. We apologize for the omission of the data on the DMR and will submit a revised report. If you should have any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 704- 5: 5-7990, Fxt. 216. ThankAou for your attention. Martin Lashua Regional Manager CC: Mr. Carl Daniel Mr. Steve Childers Mr. Mark Haver n"l Michael F. Easley, Govennor William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water 0ualty Coleen Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality July 23, 2003 Mr. Carl Daniel Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0035033 Cabarrus County, N.C. Dear Mr. Daniel: Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on July 22, 2003, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning. this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Cabarrus County Health Department M NCDENR Customer Service Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE (704) 663-1699 1 877-623-6748 FAX (704) 663-6040 Vr- United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 ��� 2 ICI 3 11 12 17 181920 i-•� � I NC0035033 I I 03/07/22 1 IJ IJ U Remarks 2111.11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA -------- Reserved — 67 I 1 5 1 69 70 I, I 71 I„ I 72 I„ I 73 I I 174 751 1 I I I I Li 80 LJ LJ Section 13: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 01:40 PM 03/07/22 00/07/01 Cabarrus Woods WW=P Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date NCSR 1202 Harrisburg NC 28075 03:20 PM 03/07/22 03/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Steve Childers/Backup ORC/704-525-7990/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Carl Dainel,PO Box 240908 Charlotte NC 28224//704-525-7990/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) PERMIT: The permit description does not adequately describe the facility. RECORDS AND REPORTS: DMRs, chain of dustody forms, laboratory analyses, Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC)/daily operation log, maintenance log, sludge records, calibration data, and process control data were reviewed. All records were organized and well maintained. (cont.) FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: All three trains (0.15 MGD, 0.3 MGD, and 0.5 MGD) were operational; however, only the 0.3 MGD and 0.5 Names) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wesley N Bell /!� MRO WQ//704-663-1699/704-663-6040 / z 3 //1 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. NPDES yr/md/day Inspection Type 31 NC0035033 I11 12I 03/07/22 117 18 u (cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) MGD trains were being utilized. All treatment units appeared to be operating properly and the entire facility was well maintained. The Regional Manager and ORC indicated that the 0.3 MGD train will be renovated within the near future. The 0.15 MGD train will be utilized on an as -needed basis while the renovations are conducted. The mixed liquor suspended solids (in both aeration basins) appeared to be well mixed and adequately oxygenated. The process control program includes dissolved oxygen, settleability tests, centrifuge measurements, microscopic examinations, and sludge blanket measurements. Sludge wasting is based on the settleability tests and centrifuge measurements. The screenings are collected in a holding tank and removed by Liquid Waste, Inc. of Charlotte, N.C. The backup generator was well maintained The facility is appropriately staffed with certified operators. The back-up ORC was very knowledgeable of the treatment processes and equipment used at the facility_ The collection system consists of twelve lift stations that are equipped with autodialer and aud'-o/visual alarm systems. The lift stations are inspected three times per week. Three pump stations are equipped with stationary generators and portable generators are available for the remaining pump stations. LABORATORY: Prism Laboratories, Inc. (Certification # 402) and K.& W Laboratories (Certification #559), both i__ Charlotte, N.C_, have been contracted to provide analytical support. The on -site field analyses are performed under the laboratory certification # 5228_ All laboratory instrumentation utilized for field analyses appeared to be properly calibrated. The ORC and staff must ensure that all calibration t`_mes are documented. EFFLUENT/RECEIVING STREAM: The effluent discharge was clear with no floatable solids or foam. The outfall location was well maintained and accessible. SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Self' -monitoring reports were reviewed for the period June 2002 through April 2003, inclusive. No limit violations were reported. No effluent total nitrogen and total phosphorus were reported For the third quarter of 2002. Please resubmit an amended DMR if the above noted discrepancies were transcript-'onerrors. The remaining monitoring frequencies and all sampling locations appeared correct. No upstream and downstream times were reported on several occasions on the November 2002 DMR_ In addition, no visitation by the ORC or back-up ORC was documented on several occasions on the December 2002 DMR_ The inspection verified that the upstream and downstream times and the visitations were documented; however, the data was not transposed onto the appropriate DMR. The ORC and staff must insure that all DMRs are accurate and complete before submittal to the Division. Composite samples are collected flow proportionately. All samples appeared to be properly preserved and meet the required holding times. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Effluent flow is measured continuously by a rectangular weir (with end contractions) and a cable type flow meter with totalizer and strip chart recording. The flow meter is calibrated twice per year by ISI, Inc. of Charlotte, N.C. The flow meter was last calibrated on G/4/03. SLUDGE DISPOSAL: Sludge is removed by Bio-Tech, Inc. of West Columbia, S.C. and disposed at either a CMU WWTP or a land application site in S.C. CAROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC. AN AFFILIATE OF UirIILIIFri IC55olInn Cc. Regional Office: 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Telephone: (704) 525-7990 FAX: (704) 525-8174 June 27, 2002 Mr. Rex Gleason, PE Division of Water Quality NC DENR 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Re: Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES NCO035033 Dear Mr. Gleason, q R?pp�sC'ggC�3�ppyyP��?a Tsl-C?La :.�ivErl�i{ �''. �.- /�{I�L/ 1'f/"i 9 L197.hj L i'iY.:. �• v',� . .. FJUN2bN We are in receipt of your June 11, 2002 letter concerning the receiving stream at this facility. As I believe your staff has witnessed, there is, and periodically has been, a beaver dam across the creek some distance downstream from our facility. This dam has caused impoundments and creek flow pattern changes not present before their activity. The dam allows solids, dirt, and other debris to accumulate behind it and to begin to be noticeable further upstream as flow velocity and patterns change. Beaver dams can be responsible for drastically changing an ecosystem from a creek, to a bog, to virtual dry land. There is no doubt that the beaver dam is directly responsible for any "...accumulation..." of solids noticed. It should be made clear that there is at least one other plant upstream of ours. Because the complainants have indicated that there are no upstream contributors does not mean that they are not partially or completely responsible for solids accumulation downstream. With the beaver dam impoundment, it is entirely possible that solids are accumulating from other sources additional than our own. in previous site visits, I do not believe any impaired treatment was noticed at the time of the visit. I believe it was speculated that treatment may have been impaired during peak flows by reviewing past flow meter recording rolls. However, historic sampling data utilizing a flow -proportional, composite sampler, shows full compliance. It is very important to understand and clarify that there are permitted and "legal' amounts of solids discharged from all facilities. The NPDES permitted limit for this facility for Total Suspended Solids is a monthly average of 30 mg/l per day. Currently, the permitted flow capacity is 450,000 gpd, which equates to 112.5 pounds per day of allowable solids to be discharged from the effluent. At full permit maximum flow of 950,000 gpd, allowable solids would be 237.7 pounds per day. In a creek with low flow and impoundments created by a beaver dam, this allowable amount of solids discharge could be noticeable. Page 2 Mr. Gleason June 27, 2002 The stipulation under 15A NCAC 213.021l(l) and (3)(c) seem designed to give your Division flexibility in setting permit limits for a particular receiving stream, but may be in direct conflict with the limits themselves. Holding a Permittee to double standards is confusing to say the least. As you know, a new 0.5 MGD plant is near completion. We hope to be able to place this new facility on line within the next few weeks. Hydraulic flow through the existing plants is higher than their design rate during some peak periods. This is a situation we had hoped to avoid by already having the new plant on line. However, it must be noted that it took the Division almost a year to approve our plans for this new facility and issue the ATC [no revisions were requested]. It is difficult to anticipate or accommodate for a permitting delay of that magnitude. Please understand that we are working as quickly as possible to complete the construction and this is our action for the high flow situation. As I hope that you and your staff know after our many years of working together, we take our responsibilities very seriously. We understand the importance of being responsible stewards of the environment and our staff make personal commitments to do the very best job they can. We will continue to operate in this manner and we feel that we are doing the very best with the flows at the plant. However, we would welcome any suggestions that your staff may have if there are specific areas of operation you feel we need to improve on. We will keep your office advised as we near completion and will request an official start up and inspection at our earliest possible opportunity. Thank you for your attention. ncerel Martin Lashua Regional Manager CC: Mr. Carl Daniel Mr. Steve Childers Mr. Dale Stewart — Land Design, Inc. �pF �l AT�R Michael F. Easley. Governor �✓ William G. Rom Jr.. Secretary North Carolina Depanment ofEnvironmentand Natural Resources j — Alan W. Klimer.. P.E.. Director y Division o` Wate,- Quality June 11, 2002 Mr. Carl Daniel Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Subject: Discharge of Wastewater Solids Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES No. NC0035033 Cabarrus County, N.C. Dear Mr. Daniel This office has received several complaints regarding the discharge of excessive solids from the Cabarrus Woods WWTP and the accumulation of these solids in the receiving stream (unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek). The complainants have also indicated that there have been no upstream contributors (in relation to the Cabarrus Woods WWTP) to the accumulation of solids in the stream. During previous complaint investigations, DWQ personnel have observed excessive influent flows that have impaired the WWTP's performance. As you know, the stream is considered a zero flow water body and the effluent from this facility makes up the majority of the stream's flow. Therefore, the operation and maintenance at this facility must be at an optimum efficiency to minimize any detrimental effects to the receiving stream. This office is concerned with the impairment of the receiving stream and the operation of the WWTP during excessive flow periods. Please be advised.that according to 15A North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 2B .0211 (1) (for Class C Waters), "The waters shall be suitable for aquatic life propagation and maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife, secondary recreation, -and agriculture; sources of water pollution which preclude any of these uses on either a short-term or long-term basis shall be considered to be violating a water quality standard". In addition, 15A NCAC 2B .0211 (3)(c) states (for Class C Waters), "floating solids, settleable solids, or sludge deposits: only such amounts attributable to sewage, industrial wastes or other wastes shall not make the water unsafe or unsuitable for aquatic life and wildlife or impair the waters for any designated uses". Due to the citizen complaints and the periodic impairment of the receiving stream, this office requests a response by July 1, 2002 regarding the actions that will be taken to improve/maintain the operation of the WWTP (especially during excessive flows). Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or meat (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Attachment cc: Cabarrus County Health Department VJT1 is N. C. Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 2811.5 Phone (704) 662-1699 FAX (704) 663-6040 F WA.TF Michael F. Easley 0�O 9pG ©pw� Governor vj 7� NCDENR William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality May 14, 2003 Jim Highley Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Subject: Renewal Notice NPDES Permit NC0035033 Cabarrus Woods WWTP Cabarrus County Dear Permittee: Your NPDES permit expires on November 30, 2003. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current. ..,,permit._ I£ you have. already mailed your renewal application,, you may disregard. this .notice., _ ... To, satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than June 3, 2003. Failure to request renewal of the permit by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00. Larger penalties may be• assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. If any wastewater discharge will occur after November 30, 2003, the current permit must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would -violate North -Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater may result in.assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day. If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Bob Sledge of the Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at (919) 733-5083, extension 547. You may also contact the Mooresville Regional Office at (704) 663-1699 to begin the rescission process. Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact Valery Stephens at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below. Sincerely, Charles H. Weaver, Jr. NPDES Unit cc: Central Files 'Mooresville RegiorialaOffice yWater Quality SectioriJ NPDES File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 520 (fax) 919 733-0719 VisirusONTHEINTERNET@http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES e-mail: valery.stephens@ncmail.net NPDES Permit NCO035033 Cabarrus Woods WWTP Cabarrus County The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages: ❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies. ❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies. ❑ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit). ❑ A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed original and two copies. The fo.11owing.items must be submitted by.any. Municipal or Industrial facilities .discharging:. process wastewater: Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow >_ 1.0 MGD must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21. The,:above requirement does NOT apply:to privately owned facilities• treating 100% domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non -process wastewater (cooling water, filter backwash, etc.) PLEASE NOTE: Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your application package. Send the completed renewal package to: Mrs. Valery Stephens NC DENR / Water Quality / Point Source Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 CAROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC. J AN AFFILIATE OF UirIILIIVIESoIIIn1Co Regional Office: SEP 3 ®20�2 5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101 i / P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, NC 28224 Telephone: (704) 525-7990 FAX: (704) 525-8174 September 27, 2002 Mr. Richard Bridgeman Division of Water Quality NC DENR 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Re: Compliance Evaluation Inspection of September 18, 2002 Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES NCO035033 Dear Mr. Bridgeman, We are in receipt of your September 26, 2002 letter concerning the above referenced inspection. We are please that Mr. Bell found everything in order and well maintained. We especially appreciate Mr. Bell's commentsconcerning our ORC, Mr. Steve Childers [Facility Site Review section]. Mr. Childers is an exceptional. Operator and we appreciate Mr. Bell taking time to recognize Steve's dedication and commitment. We would like to clarify a couple of issues: Permit — We agree that the permit no longer adequately describes the facility — especially with the recent plant expansion. We will endeavor to correct the State's records when the permit comes up for renewal in 2003. Sludge Disposal — The sludge is hauled by Bio-Tech. They use their own land disposal site outside of Columbia, SC. They do not haul to any S.C. WWTPs. They also dispose at CMS) WWTPs as. mentioned from time to time. This is just a point of clarification. have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your attention. Martin Lashua Regional ,Manager CC:. —Mr. Carl Daniel Mr. Steve Childers lk6v ;l Mich F. Easley Govemor William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary -North Carolina -Department of. Environment-and'Natural Resources . .Akan WAgimek, Director Division of Water"Quality September 26, 2002 Mr. Carl Daniel Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC .Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina .28224 Subject: -Compliance Evaluation Inspection Cabarrus Woods WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO035033 Cabarrus =County, NC Dear Mr. Daniel: Enclosed is a- copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report -for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on September 18,.2002, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a -copy of the -enclosed report. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at,(704) 663-1699. Sincerely, ry n D..Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor 'Enclosure cc: Cabarrus County Health Department AM MENWR Customer. Service 1 800 623-7748 Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC28115 -PHONE (704) 663-1699 FAX (704) 663-6040 US Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., 20460 iqqiW Forin Approved. k - A OMB No.2040-0057 A*"A Water Compliance Inspection Report 8-31-98 oval Expires NC Division of Water Quality Mooresville Regional Office NCDENR Section XK� o in iy*w e Transaction Code NPDES No.. Yr/MolDay Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type N 5 NCO035033 02/09/18 C S 2 Remarks: Inspection Work Days Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA ..........Reserved........... 1.5 4 N N -Seitiorid -F 13:,, Wdilityl)ata Name and Location of Facility Inspected: Entry Time: Permit Effective Date: Carolina Water Service, Inc./Cabarrus Woods Subdivision WWTP 9:18 am 00/07/01 NCSR 1202 Exit Time/Date: Permit Expiration Date: near Harrisburg Cabarrus County, North Carolina 10:50 am 03/11/30 02/09/18 Name(s) of On-Site-Representative(s)/Title(s)/Phone No(s)/Fax No(s): Mr. Steve Childers/ORC - Carolina Water Service, Inc./704-525-7990 Name and Address of Responsible Official: Title: Mr. Carl Daniel Pennittee Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Post Office Box 240908 Phone No: Contacted? Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 704-525-7990 No '-Sicti6�.iC:A-reas--Evliliiat6d.;D uri on:(Check.:onI qg'.-Inspecti � hosemreasevaluatid) y-t • Permit X Flow Measurement X Operations & Maintenance X Sewer Overflow • Records/Reports X Self -Monitoring Program X Sludge Hand ling/Disposal Pollution Prevention X Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules Pretreatment Multimedia • Effluent/Receiving Waters X Laboratory. Storm Water Other: Section men 6in ts' dfTinding*/C �7, .See Attached'Sheet,(Se) for Summary.. -lure Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors: Agency/Office/Telephone No: Date: Wes Bell' NCDWQ/MOORESVILLE/(704)663-1699 9/26/02 Date: of Management QA Reviewer: Agency/Office/Phone & Fax No: Date: EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev. 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete 7PPPP abarrus Woods WWTP Page Two The facility was last inspected by Wes Bell of this office on July 19, 2001. The permit authorizes the continued operation of an existing 0.45 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of two parallel treatment plants with one common discharge point. The permit describes the first plant as having a capacity of 0.15 MGD and consisting of.a manual bar screen, instrumented flow -measurement, mechanical aeration basin, dual secondary clarifiers, waste sludge holding tank, two fine solids settling basins, and effluent chlorination. The second plant -is described as having.a capacity of 0.3 MGD and consisting of.a bar screen, aerated equalization basin, diffused air aeration basin, secondary clarifier, aerobic sludge digester, and -effluent chlorination. Also according to the permit, the plants share a chambered tank with dechlorination, post aeration, and instrumented flow measurement with totalizer and chart recorder. It was observed-thatpre-aeration exists -(at the 0.3 MGD . plant), and that the 0.15 MGD .plant does not have instrumented flow measurement. In-addition,.the.permit description does not include the circular 0.5 MGD wastewater facility that was recently constructed (per Authorization to Construct dated 11/17/00);.therefore, the permit does not adequately describe the wastewater treatment facility. The permit for this facility became effective on 7/1/00 and expires on 11/30/03. RECORDS AND REPORTS: Records and reports consisting of Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC)/daily operation log, maintenance log, sludge records, calibration data, and process control data were reviewed on -site at the time of the inspection. The records -were organized and well maintained. FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS &a MAINTENANCE: At the time of the inspection, the construction for the circular 0.5 MGD wastewater treatment train was complete and -in the process of being put into operation. The Regional Manager with Carolina Water Service, Inc. contacted this office and indicated that the facility was in full operation as of 9/19/02. This train consists of flow equalization, aeration basin with fine bubble diffusers, secondary. clarification, sludge.digestion, chlorination with contact chamber,and continuous.flow measurement. The ORC. indicated that plans are being made to renovate the remaining two trains in the near future. At the time of the inspection, all wastewater flows into a on -site pump station that splits the flow to the 0.15 MGD and 0.3 MGD wastewater treatment trains. Screenings are removed by dual fine screens prior to the 0.3 MGD train. A manual bar screen provides the screening for the 0.15 MGD train. The fine screens will also .provide screening prior to the newly constructed 0.5 MGD train. The screenings are collected in a holding tank and removed by Liquid Waste, Inc. of Charlotte, N.C. The process units appeared to be operating properly and the surrounding grounds were well maintained. The mixed liquor suspended solids .(in both aeration basins) were well mixed and adequately oxygenated. Settleability tests were performed on the 0.15 MGD(#1) and 0.3 MGD (#2) aeration basins. Following thirty minutes of settling, the values for the #1 and 42 basins were 180 ml/L and 600 ml/L. The supernates were clear with traces of straggler flocs. The ORC indicated that plans were being made to waste out of the #1 aeration basin. The backup generator was well maintained and serviced. C Cabarrus Woods WWTP Page Three FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE cont'd: A process control program consists of DO, centrifuge measurements, settleability tests, and sludge blanket measurements. Sludge wasting is based on settleability tests and centrifuge measurements. The facility is staffed with one Grade II ORC. A certified backup operator has been designated and is available when the ORC is unable to visit the facility. The ORC was very knowledgeable of the treatment processes and equipment used at the facility. In addition, this office commends the efforts of the ORC's commitment to the operation of the WWTP by visiting the facility more than five days per week. The collection system consists of nine lift stations that are equipped with autodialer and audio/visual alarm systems. The lift stations are inspected three times per week. Three pump stations are equipped with stationary generators and five portable generators are available for the remaining pump stations. LABORATORY: Prism Laboratories, Inc. (Certification # 402) of Charlotte, N.C. has been contracted to provide analytical support. The lab was not evaluated during this inspection. The Division's Laboratory Certification Unit has received the application form for field parameter certification. The pH, TRC, and DO meter and thermometer appeared to be properly calibrated. The ORC must ensure that all calibration times are documented to verify that the meters (pH, TRC, and DO) are calibrated prior to effluent analysis. EFFLUENT/RECEIVING STREAM: The effluent discharge was clear with no floatable solids or foam. The facility discharges into an unnamed tributary to Reedy Creek, which is a Class C water in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. The outfall location was well maintained and accessible. There were several locations within 100 feet downstream of the outfall that contained an accumulation of solids. A review of the DMRs have indicated numerous TRC values in excess of 28,ugh. Be aware that.a-stream action level of 171.tg/1 has been established for total residual chlorine for chronic toxicity effects. An action level of 28gg/l has been set as the maximum allowable .effluent concentration to protect the receiving stream against acute toxicity effects. Please maintain -the total residual chlorine concentration as- low as possible, while still complying with fecal coliform limits. SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Self -monitoring reports were reviewed for the period June 2000 through May 2001, inclusive. No limit violations were reported. All monitoring frequencies were correct. Only one sample time was reported for the upstream and downstream sample times for June 2001. The ORC had began documenting the appropriate times following the previous compliance evaluation inspection dated 7/19/01. The ORC must ensure that the start dates and the start times are documented for the composite sampling as required by 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(3)(F). FPPP7abarrus Woods WWTP Page Four SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM.cont'd: Composite samples are collected flow proportionately. The upstream and downstream sampling locations appeared to be consistent with permit requirements. All. on -site parameters appeared to have been collected and analyzed within the required holding times. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Effluent flow is measured by a cable type flow meter with totalizer and strip chart recording. The flow meter is calibrated -twice per year by ISI, Inc. of Charlotte, N.C. The flow meter was last calibrated on 7/18/02. SLUDGE DISPOSAL: Sludge is removed by Bio Tech, Inc. of West Columbia, S.C. and disposed.at either a CMU WWTP or a WWTP "in S.C. SEWER OVERFLOW: Please be advised that pursuant .to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit, and North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2)*, any failure of a collection system, pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of the wastewater shall be reported to the central office or the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional Office 704-663-.1699) as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the bypass. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be.reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at 800-662-7956, 800-858- 0368, or 919-733=3300. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time of the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected -to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce, eliminate, .and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (i.e. any spill that reaches any water already present in a conveyance, -stream, ditch, etc..) or any spill greater than 1,000 _gallons on the ground .that does not reach surface waters must be reported. An ..adequate spill response for :those spills .reaching surface -waters should include an evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a fish kill. occurred. The evaluation should. also include the collection of upstream dissolved oxygen and pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH measurements at multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative impact. Failure to report the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation. May 23, 2002 —oom-N Mr. D. Rex Gleason PE Water Quality Regional Supervisor NCDENR - Regional Office 919 N. Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 RE: Cabarrus Woods WTP NPDES NC 0035033 ATC No. 035033ACB Cabarrus County LDI Project No. 87096 Dear Rex: LandDesign R", - F-; EI VE Construction of the 0.5 mgd expansion of the Cabarrus Woods WTP has progressed and reached the stage that testing may begin. We will be filling the new plant with treated effluent from the existing plant this week and within the next few weeks. After filling we will coordinate and observe testing of all mechanical components. After satisfactory completion of the testing phase, we will begin actual start-up of the plant, and observation of the plant under load — with no discharge. We also will begin as-builting of the facility with the next two weeks. With good luck, we are hopeful that we can certify completion near mid -June and place the new plant in full service at that time. On behalf of Carolina Water Service we welcome you or your staff during this testing and start-up period and will notify you as required prior to actually placing the plant in service. Very t ly r , Dale C. t a , P.E. LANDDESI N, INC. DCSjm cc: Martin Lashua G:1870961DOCS%GLEASON. LTR. DOCUMCl5/23/02 MAY 2 4 2002 <_ ; kaw to MaKnn Post Office Box 36959 Charlotte, NCz8236-6959 zz3 North Graham Street Charlotte, NC282o2 Phone: 704.333.o3z5 704,376.7777 Fax: 704.332.3246 7o4.376.8z35 Offices Charlotte, NC Alexandria, VA High Point, NC Southern Pines, NC Franklin, TN Asheville, NC Tampa, FL Services Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Civil Engineering May.23. 2002 8:49AM May 23, 2002 LANDDESIGN INC. No-8508 P. LdDesigm Mr. D. Rex Gleason PE Water Quality Regional Supervisor NCDENA - Regional Office 919 N. Main SU"t Mooresville, NC 28115 RE: Cabarrus Woods WTP NPDES NC 0035033 ATC No. 035033ACB Cabarrus County LDI Project No. 87096 Dear Rex: Construction of the 0.5 mgd expansion of the Cabarrus Woods WTP has progressed and reached the stage that testing may. begin. We will be filling the new plant with treated effluent from the existing plant this week and within the next few weeks. After filling we will coordinate and observe testing of all mechanical components. After satisfactory completion of the testing phase, we will begin actual start-up of the plant, and observation of the plant under load — with no discharge. We also will begun as-built:i:ng of the facility with the next two weeks. With good luck, we are hopeful that we can certify completion near raid -June and place the new plant in full service at that time. On behalf of Carolina Water Service we welcome you or your staff during this testing and startup period and will notify you as required prior to actually placing the plant in service. VeryRNI Dale CAAN0P DCSjm cc: Martin Lashua Post Office .box 36959 Charlotte, NC-R8z36-69,59 .223 North Graham Street Charlotte. NCu&oz Phone; 704-353.0325 704.376.7777 Fax. 70¢.33:0246 7o¢.376.8z35 off ices Charlotte, NC AlCXandrin, YA High Point, NC Southern Rrm, NC Runklin, 77f Asheville, NO Tampa, FL Services landscapeArchitecture Land Planning Urban Design Civil Engineering State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director Mr. Jim Highly Carolina Water Service, Inc. Post Office Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 Dear Mr. Highly: �'v NCDENR J �(I NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF n ;� ENVIRONMENT AND MAtUFtk� AffSE OURCS �All//r/ May 9, 2000 _0 12 Zoo ea'ti`ti bil ii ".:'•It>11:��'a�"a�111.E i,;;ls""1?'s�u:i€�7{ Subject: Draft NPDES Permit Update Permit Number NCO035033 Cabarrus-Woods WWTP Cabarrus County The Division published its intent to renew the above referenced permit on January 3, 2000. During the ensuing Comment period, a review of the draft permit indicated an error regarding the ammonia limitations. The receiving stream into which the above referenced facility discharges is considered zero flow. As such, in order to protect against ammonia toxicity, the Division is required to give you a choice between more stringent ammonia -nitrogen limitations (summer and winter ammonia limitations of 2.0 mg/L and 4.0 mg/L respectively) or a quarterly chronic toxicity test at 90% effluent. Should you opt for the- more stringent ammonia limitations, a compliance schedule can be developed and installed in the permit to afford you the time necessary to make any treatment system modifications deemed appropriate. Please forward to me the preferred option as soon as possible. I can be reached via U.S. mail at the following address: Mark McIntire NPDES Unit, Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 I can also be reached via e-mail at mark.mcintireOncmail.net. I apologize for the oversight and would be happy to discuss this matter with you or a member of your staff at your convenience. I can be contacted at telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 553. Sincerely, Mark McIntire, P.E. Cc: NPDES Permit File Mooresville Regional-OFfice� 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 - TELEPHONE 919-733-5083/FAX 919-733-0719 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/ 10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER VISIT US ON THE WEB AT http://h2oRflLstate.nc.us/NPDES Orr r I r ' ,o - � 14, A ,fir �r � •�° 1 . i zi "0 1)',� Alo _7w low Llc A4 #f Y cIO zA ra a e . m L 1 r r - � -� , • ,' 7f�� y + h � J , 4, // J� j i •�!�'� 7 � j f�nR .! 1 �' T' r 1 '* �� ,'i `;r T �.� 9 1. -�-���^any. 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