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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory
Governor
Ms. Catherine Renbarger, City Manager
City of Claremont
PO Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
Dear Ms. Renbarger:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
RECEIVED/NCDENR/DWR
DEC 15 2015
November 18, 2015 WQROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NCO032662
North WWTP
Catawba County
Class II Facility
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or
as subsequently amended).
The final permit contains the following changes from the draft permit transmitted on September 23,
2015:
• The treatment facility description was updated to reflect existing equipment.
The final permit contains the following changes from your previous permit:
• As a result of a Reasonable Potential Analysis monitoring for total copper and total zinc
were reduced from monthly to quarterly. DMR data shows that these parameters don't have
reasonable potential to exceed the action level standards and the predicted maximum
concentration is greater than 50 % of the allowable concentration.
• Limits for ammonia were added to the effluent requirements. The Division is implementing
ammonia limits on permits that did not have limits in previous permits. In accordance with
an agreement with the EPA the Division must use the ammonia criteria of 1 mg/1 to
determine ammonia limits. The calculated limits in your permit are 6 mg/1 monthly average
and 18 mg/1 weekly average.
• According to the Statewide Mercury TMDL implementation guidance you will be required
to sample for mercury once during the permit cycle. See Special Condition A.(4).
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
Internet: wwwmwaterauality.mg
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
Ms. Catherine Redbarger
November 18, 2015
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• A special condition was added to the permit with requirements to rescind the permit when
connection to the McLin Creek WWTP is completed. See Special Condition A. (5).
• A special condition was added to the draft permit to address the Environmental Protection
Agency's (EPA's) pending requirement for you to provide electronically -submitted
Discharge Monitoring Reports (eDMRs). The Division intends to fully implement the
eDMR program as soon as practicable. See Condition A. (3) in permit. For information on
eDMR, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the
following web page:
hlW://po.ttal.ncdenr.org/-,veb/wq/adi-nin/bog/ipu/edlnt.
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the
following web site:
http://www2.epa.gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic reporting rule.
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 Resources or
any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permits that maybe required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Teresa Rodriguez at telephone
number (919) 807-6387 or at email Teresa.rodriguez@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
:9jay�VZ�imtnerman, P.G.
/Director, Division of Water Resources
cc: NPDES Files
Central Files
Aquatic Toxicology Unit, Susan Meadows (e-co
Permit NCO032662
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
WDES)
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,
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Claremont North WWTP
3076 Centennial Boulevard
Claremont, NC
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Mull Creek within the Catawba River Basin, in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective January 1, 2016.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2020.
Signed this day November 18, 2015.
Jay Zimmerman, P. G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NCO032662 , ,
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or' discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this 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 described herein.
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized to:
1. continue operating a 0.100 MGD dual -train domestic wastewater treatment facility consisting of
0.040 MGD
• bypass screen
• diffused aeration basin
• final clarifier
• aerobic digester
0.060 MGD _
• mechanical aeration basin
• final clarifier
_• aerated sludge holding tank
both trains share:
• flow-splitter box (headworks)
• Gas chlorination
• Chlorine contact chamber
• IDechlorination
• flow recording device
located at the Claremont North WWTP, 3076 Centennial Boulevard in Claremont, Catawba County;
and
2. discharge from said wastewater treatment works via Outfall 001, at alocation specified on the
attached map, to Mull Creek [stream segment 11-76-4], a waterbody currently classified WS-IV
within subbasin 03-08-32 of the Catawba River Basin.
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Permit NCO032662
PART I
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et eq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until connection to the
McLin Creek VWVTPI or expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge through Outfall 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored2 by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT.
CHAI2ACTERISTLCS
[Parameter Codes],
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING. REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
�eekly `
erage
Daily'Measurenien
Maximum
Frequency
Sample
Type.
Sample:.
Location?,
[50050] Flow (MGD)
0.100
Continuous
Recording
I or E
[50060] Total Residual
Chlorine (TRC)4
28 µg/L4
2/Week
Grab
E
[31616] Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
E
[00310] BOD, 5 day, 20°C'
30 mg/L
45 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
E & I
[505301 Total Suspended
Solids (TSS)5
30 mg/L
45 1ng/L
Weekly
Composite
E & I .
[003001 Dissolved Oxygen
Daily Average > 5.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
E
[00010] Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
E
[00400] pH
Not < 6.0 nor > 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
E
[00610] NH3 as N
6 mg/1
18 mg/1
Weekly
Composite
E
[01042] Total Copper (µg/l)
Quarterly
Composite
E
[01092] Total Zinc (µg/1)
Quarterly
Composite
E
[00625] Total Nitrogen
(NO2 + NO3 + TKN) (mg/1)
Quarterly
Composite
E
[00665] Total Phosphorus
(mg/1)
Quarterly
Composite
E
[TGP3B] Chronic Toxicity'
Quarterly
Composite
E
[50010] Temperature, °C
Weekly
Grab
U, D
[00300] Dissolved Oxygen
(mg/1)
Weekly
Grab
U; D
Units: ' MGD = million gallons per day ml = milliliter mg/L = milligrams per liter µg/L =
micrograms per liter
Footnotes:
1. See Special Condition A. (5).
2. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A. (3).
3. Sample Locations: E — Effluent; I — Influent; U — Upstream at NCSR 1715; D — Downstream at NCSR
1716.
4. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below
50µg/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 fig/L.
5. BOD5/TSS - Monthly average effluent concentrations for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) and
TSS shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent values (i.e. 85% removal is required).
6. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) at 13 %; quarterly during January, April, July; October [see Section A.
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The Perrnittee shall discharge no floating solids or foam visible hi other than trace amounts.
A. (2) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY) [G.S. 14:3 -215. 1 (b)]
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia rdubia at an effluent concentration of 13 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarter monitoring using test procedures outlined in
the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised December 2010, or
subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity, Test Procedure"
(Revised- December 2010) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
January, April, July, and October. These months signify the first month of each three-month
toxicity testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained
during representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent
discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below
the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the
two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised -December 2010) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the
parameter code TGP311 for the pass/fail results and THP311 for the Chronic Value'. Additionally,
DWR Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch
1623 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water. Sciences Section no later than
30 days after the end ofthe reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if
chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the pelmittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the
report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted
to the Water Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month. Assessment of toxicity compliance is based
on the toxicity testing quarter, which is the three month time interval that begins on the first day of the
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month in which toxicity testing is required by this permit and continues until the final day of the third
month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
than the last day of the month following the month of the. initial monitoring.
A. (3) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS [G.S. 143-
215.1(b)]
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates
that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.)
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Signatory Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
I. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5) (a)1
Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin
reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge
Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the
state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DENR / DWR / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have
broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements
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may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1,
2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to
the mailing address above. "
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date
the facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be
valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted
electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary
waiver by the Division.
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic
reporting requirements is found on the following web page:
hqp://poital.nedenr.org/web/wq/admin/bogripu/edmr
Regardless of the submission method, 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.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.)
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part
II, Section B. (I 1.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II,
Section B. (I 1.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
the following web page:
1-ittp://poltal.nedenr.org/web/wq/admiii/bo.g/ipu/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall
make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: .
U certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
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3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the
date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
A. (4) MERCURY ANALYSIS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
The Permittee shall provide one effluent mercury analysis, using EPA Method 1631E, in conjunction
with the next permit renewal application. The analysis should be taken within 12 months prior to the
application date. Any additional effluent mercury measurements conducted from the effective date of
this permit and up to the application date shall.also be submitted with the renewal application.
If the results of the mercury analysis is not provided with the application, the application may be
returned as incomplete and the Permittee considered non -compliant.
A. (5.) CONNECTION TO MCLIN CREEK WWTP [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
After obtaining an Authorization to Construct for the expansion of the McLin Creek WWTP
(NC0081370) to 0.8 MGD and completion of rerouting all wastewaters received at the North WWTP
to the McLin Creek WWTP the permittee shall submit a request to rescind the permit and the outfall
shall be permanently closed or removed.
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Permit NCO032662 .
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State Grid/USGS Quad: E 14 NW / Newton, NC
Latitude 35° 43' 21" N Longitude 810 09' 18" W
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NPDES Permit Standard Conditions
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
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 Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 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
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(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whosedetention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWR or "the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered 1.
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).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
URset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, 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 CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and' can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements, of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
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.
5.. PropertRights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
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. Du1y 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 unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] 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. Si ng ato1y Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40. CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
7 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 orpersons 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 offines 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(f)].
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 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Comppliance 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 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class H, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least 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 08G .0204.
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 Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
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
H.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
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(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. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The 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) 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 except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parametersonly must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
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 CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this 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 Ievel) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41]. j
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.411:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Pennittee 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, at reasonable times, upon the Pernittee'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 CWA, 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, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
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)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215. 1 (b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new pennittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (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 using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. 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)].
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 without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
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.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit', including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day 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.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The 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 will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) 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. 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.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process; use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15'A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the,Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or '
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SILT); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]:
Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
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.
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 that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such 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. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
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;
(2) Pollutants which 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;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) 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;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the 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 discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the defmition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.9]
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 Parts 11.1) and II.E.S.). [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated 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 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
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 collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all 1UPs. Permitted ]UP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii);
NCGS 143-215.67(a)]
6. Authorization to Construct (AtC)
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 (LUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143-
215.1(a)(8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 021-1.0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.440)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 02H .0903 (b)(7),.0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues.
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 calendar year to the Division at the following
address:
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NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant -non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (Ns) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division;
d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). These
analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format
provided by the Division;
e. Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
IUs in SNC, a suminary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
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 and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [I 5A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental .Quality
Pat McCrory
Governor
Ms. Catherine Renbarger, City Manager
City of Claremont
PO Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
Dear Ms. Renbarger:
Donald R. van der Vaart
September 23, 2015
Subject: Draft NPDES permit renewal
Permit NC0032662
North WWTP
Catawba County
Class II Facility
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit renewal for your facility. Please review this
draft carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains.
There are several changes from the existing permit, including the following:
Secretary
• As a result of a Reasonable Potential Analysis monitoring for total copper and total zinc
were reduced from monthly to quarterly. DMR data shows that these parameters don't have
reasonable potential to exceed the action level standards.
• Limits for ammonia were added to the effluent requirements. The Division is implementing
ammonia limits on permits that did not have limits in previous permits. In accordance with
an agreement with the EPA the Division must use the ammonia criteria of 1 mg/l to
determine ammonia limits. The calculated limits in your permit are 6 mg/l monthly average
and 18 mg/1 weekly average.
• According to the Statewide Mercury TMDL implementation guidance you will be required
to sample for mercury once during the permit cycle. See Special Condition A.(4).
• A special condition was added to the permit with requirements to rescind the permit when
connection to the McLin Creek WWTP is completed. See Special Condition A. (5).
• A special condition was added to the draft permit to address the Environmental Protection
Agency's (EPA's) pending requirement for you to provide electronically -submitted
Discharge Monitoring Reports (eDMRs). The Division intends to fully implement the
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
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
Ms. Catherine Renbarger
September 23, 2015
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eDMR program as soon as practicable. See Condition A.(3). in permit. For information on
eDMR, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the
following web page:
http://12ortal.ncdenx.org/-,veb/wq/adn-lin/bog/il2u/edrnr.
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the
following web site:
http: / /wcv-,v2.epa.gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting-role.
Concurrent with this notification the Division is publishing a notice in a newspaper having
circulation in the general Catawba County area, soliciting public comments on this' permit draft.
Please provide any comments you may have to the DEQ - DWR, NPDES Program no later than 30
days after receiving this draft permit.
Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent comments and
take appropriate action prior to issuing a final permit. If you have questions concerning this draft
permit, please call,me at (919) 807-6387 or by email at Teresa.rodriguez@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Teresa Rodriguez
NPDES Complex Pernzittin Unit
cc: NPDES Files
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality (e-copy)
Mooresville Regional Office/Public Water Supply (e-copy)
Aquatic Toxicology Unit, Susan Meadows (e-copy)
Wastewater Operator Certification Group, Steve Reid (e-copy)
Permit NCO032662
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES) ,
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina Gener` al tate 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal WatepPol ution ControhAct, as amended,
City of 1", 0nt:
is hereby authorized torel►ayge wastewater om a facility located at
to receiving waters des
effluent li bitations
hereof *"
This permit shal\111'e'
This permit and author
Signed this day.
C�f',atawba�4Uounty
as Mull Cf6ek *ilhin�t�eCatawba River Basin, in accordance with
g equrrements and of er conditions set forth in Parts I, H, III and IV
�t v�
to drsc,arge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2020.
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NCO032662
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this 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 described herein.
City of Claremon
is hereby authorized to:
1. continue operating a .0.100 MGD dual -train
0.040 MGD
• bypass screen
• diffused aeration basin
• final clarifier
• aerobic digester
0.060 MGD
• mechanical aeration basin" -
• final clarifier
• aerated sludge hokding tank a
both trains sh
flow
• chlori;
• flows
located at the
facility consisting of
F.�
I
Boulevard, Catawba County; and
2. discharge from said wastewater -treatment works via Outfall 001, at a location specified on the
attached map, to Mull Creek [stream segment 11-76-4], a waterbody currently classified WS-IV
within subbasin 03-08-32 of the Catawba River Basin.
i
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Permit NCO032662
PART
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [15A NCAC 02B
.0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until connection to the
McLin Creek WWTP1 or expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge through Outfa11001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored2 by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly,
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sampler`
Sample
t
[Parameter. Codes]
Average"'
Average'
Maximum
Frequency
Type .
Location3
[50050] Flow MGD
0.100
'
, Continuous
Recording
I or E
[50060] Total Residual
r` / \
8,944
11 2//Week
Grab
E
Chlorine (TRC)4
,'
[31616] Fecal Coliform
200/100 ml
400/100,ml
Weekly
Grab
E
(geometric mean
r ,
[003101 BOD, 5 day, 20°C5
30 m
45 m ` . °
,
Weekl , .\
Composite
E & I
[50530] Total Suspended
30 mg/L
45 mg/L
r<�
Weekly
E & I
Solids (TSS)5
`
aCo�mposite
[00300] Dissolved Oxygen
Dail yAvdrage>5.0mg%L,
Weekl
`� Grab
E
[00010] Temperature (°C)
'--,
I
Weekly
Grab
E
[00400] H
Not < 6.0 nor >� 9.O standard units'
.\ Weekly
Grab
E
[006101 NH3 as N
,..--6_mg/1
1,8 mg/1
\
`�` Weekly
Composite
E
[010421 Total Copper ( /l) .
`�., \
�� ,, �,
'Quhfterly
Composite
E
[01092] Total Zinc ( ll e'
Quarterly
Composite
E
[00625] Total Nitrogen `4, "�
+ +
Quarterly
Composite
E
(NO2 NO3 TKN) (mg/,)
[00665] Total.Phosphor-us
(mg/1) . , ,--�'�,
°�:
'�.�
Quarterly
Composite
E
[TGP3B] (Chronic Toxici `' 4,,,
`
)
Quarterly
Composite
E
[50010] Tegi erature, °C
Weekly
Grab
U, D
[00300] Disso ve' Oxygen
in 1 \
° t
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Weekly
Grab
U, D
Units: MGD = million gallons perjday m1=milliliter mg/L =milligrams per liter µg/L =
micrograms per liter
Footnotes:
1. See Special Condition A. _(5).
2. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A. (3).
3. Sample Locations: E — Effluent; I — Influent; U — Upstream at NCSR 1715; D — Downstream at NCSR
1716.
4. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below
50µg/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. BOD5/TSS - Monthly average effluent concentrations for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) and
TSS shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent values (i.e. 85% removal is required).
6. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) at 13 %; quarterly during January, April, July, October [see Section
A. (2.)].
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Permit NCO032662
The Permittee shall discharge no floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
A. (2) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY) [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 13 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarter lx monitoring using test procedures outlined in
the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised December 2010, or
subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase H Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised- December 2010) or subsequent versions. The tests will'beperformed during.the months of
January, April, July, and October. These months signify/the rst month of each three-month
toxicity testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained
during representative effluent discharge and shall be performed atthe NPDES permitted final effluent
discharge below all treatment processes..,
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any`sing
the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing`shall,
two following months as described in "North Carolina Pb
Procedure" (Revised -December 2010)or subsequent vers
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit c
Discharge Monitoring Forrn-(1VIR 4� for the months in wl
parameter code TGP3B for the-pass/fail results, d T�HP
DWR Form AT-3 (orig nalf is to begs nt to the fal of wing
le quarter results in Hailure or ChV below
be performed at a minimum, in each of the
ase111 Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
ions.
.ate __
ondit on ill be entered on the Effluent
.ich tests�were performed, using the
313zforesthe Chronic Value. Additionally,
Attention: '\North Carolina Division of Water Resources
--- Water Sci n s�Sect oAquatic Toxicology Branch'
`\ Raleigh, North Carol 27699-1623
Completed ` u tic Toxicity Test orms"shall be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than
30 days after the,`4�of the repor`ti g period�for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, hnclude all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response4daia and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured!and reported if
chlorine is employed for disinfect on of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the
report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted
to the Water Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month. Assessment of toxicity compliance is based
on the toxicity testing quarter, which is the three month time interval that begins on the first day of the
month in which toxicity testing is required by this permit and continues until the final day of the third
month.
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Permit NCO032662
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
A.'-(3) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS [G.S. 143-
215.1(b)]
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system toreceive uc\h submittals, then permittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EP,A). The Division anticipates
that these regulations will be adopted and is begirni ng,implementation'in late 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part lI of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits): n
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requi ements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retentio'
• Section E. (5.) onitoring Reports
1. Reporting [SuyersedeseSeetion D&2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
Beginning no later than 2.70'days from -the effectiv� date of this permit, the permittee shall begin
reporting,discharge�monitormg d aelectronically�using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge
Monitoring r�sults obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMRNAe eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DI Ms electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's
eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), perrhttees williberequired to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR,and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DENR / DWR / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have
broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may
be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3)
or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above.
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Permit NC0032662
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date
the facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be
valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted
electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary
Waiver by the Division.
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic
reporting requirements is found on the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Regardless of the submission method, 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 acility`"on theelast day of the month following
the commencement of discharge.
2. Si2natory Requirements [Supplements Section.B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.)
All eDMRs submitted to the perm't'i`s
II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly aut
Section B. (I 1.)(b). A person, and no
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissfo the person si
account and login credentials to acres
Carolina's eDMR system, registe`ing
the following web page:
Any person\submitti
make the following certific4tioh,[40
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCI
•ityshall be signed by a person, described in Part
use t tive��of,that person as described in Part H,
must be° , gated signatory authority for eDMR
fining\and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
s the eDMR stem. 'For more information on North
for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
ronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall
.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
"I certify, under penalty,�of lad; tl`'at this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in,a`ccordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluatt�elt& 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. "
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the
date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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Permit NC0032662
A. (4) MERCURY ANALYSIS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
The Permittee shall provide one effluent mercury analysis, using EPA Method 1631E, in conjunction
with the next permit renewal application. The analysis should be taken within 12 months prior to the
application date. Any additional effluent mercury measurements conducted from the effective date of
this permit and up to the application date shall also be submitted with the renewal application.
If the results of the mercury analysis is not provided with the application, the application may be
returned as incomplete and the Permittee considered non-compi
A. (5.) CONNECTION TO MCLIN CREEK
After obtaining an Authorization to Construct fe
(NC0081370) to 0.8 MGD and completion of re
to the McLin Creek WWTP the perniittee must.:
must be
�PJG.S.14 215.1(b)]
pansion of the i Creek WWTP
all wastewaters received at the North WWTP
t reauestlo rescind th permit and the outfall
Page 7 of 8
Permit NCO032662
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Claremont North WWTP — NCO032662 Facility Location (not to scale)
City of Claremont — Catawba County' I _.
Receiving Stream: Mull Creek Stream Class: WS-IV
Drainage Basin: Catawba River Basin Sub -Basin: 03-08-32 N
Permitted Flow: 0.1 MGD HUC: 03040101
State Grid/USGS Quad: .E 14 NW / Newton, NC
Latitude 350 43' 21' N Longitude 810 09' 18" W
Page 8 of 8
DEQ/DWR
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NCO032662
FaciliInformation
Applicant/Facility Names
City of Claremont / North WWTP
Applicant Address:
PO Box 446, Claremont, NC 28610
Facility'Address:
3076 Centennial Blvd., Claremont, NC 28610
Permitted Flow
0.1 MGD
Type of Waste:
Domestic
Facility/Permit Status:
Renewal
County:
Catawba
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
Mull Creek
Sub -basin
03-08-32
Stream Classification:
WS-IV
HUC:
03050101
303 d Listed?
No
State Grid / USGS Quad:
E14NW/Newton
Dr ' e Area mil :'
4.21
Regional Office:
Mooresville
Summer 7Q10 cfs
1.0
Permit Writer:
Teresa Rodriguez
Winter 7Q10 cfs
1.6
-Date:
9/18/2015
Average Flow cfs :
5.0
IWC %o ::.
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SUMMARY
The City of Claremont owns the North WWTP, a 0.10 MGD wastewater treatment plant operated by the
Town of Hickory. The treatment system consists of two treatment trains. One train is 0.4 MGD with a coarse
bar screen, aeration basin (diffused aeration), final clarifier, and sludge holding tank. The second train is 0.60
MGD with coarse bar screen, aeration basin (mechanical and diffused aeration), final clarifier, and aerated
sludge holding tank. Both trains share the influent flow sputter, gas chlorination, chlorine contact chamber,
gas dechlorination, and flow measurement. The City is planning to connect this facility to the McLin Creek
VA= and decomnussion the treatment system. An EAA for the expansion of the McLin Creek WWII'
was submitted to the Division on August 2015 and it includes the connection of the North WWI? to McLin
Creek VA=.
RECEIVING STREAM
This facility discharges to Mull Creek in the Catawba River Basin, classified WS-IV waters in Sub -basin 03-08-
32, HUC 03050101. Mull Creek is not listed as impaired in the NC 2014 303(d) list.
DMR AND COMPLIANCE REVIEW
Notices of Violations (NOV) were issued for the following limits exceedances: BOD weekly average in
February 2013, January 2015, and February 2015, BOD monthly average in February 2013 and February
2015; TSS monthly average in February 2015, and monthly flow in May 2011. DMR.were reviewed for the
period of January 2011 to June 2015. Data are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1. Data Summary
Paramefer. , ,
Units <..
Averh' e..
Max ,.. ,
Mtn„
Flow
MGD
0.072
0.247
.009
BOD
Mg/1
12.6
74
2.1
NH3N
ro/1
1.2
15.6
< .1
TSS
/1
14
90
< 2
H
SU
7.1
8.7
6.0
Temperature
°C
17.5
28
4.7
TRC
/l
< 20
< 20
< 20
Dissolved oxygen
mg/1
7.8
10.8
5.2
TN
mg/1
9.9
15.6
3
TP
m /l
1.75
3
0.5
Fecal Coliform
#/100 ml
3
> 6000
< 1
Fact Sheet
NPDES NCO032662 Permit Renewal
Page I
Mercury Evaluation:
There is no data for mercury, as a minor facility no monitoring for mercury is required in the permit.
According to the implementation guidance for the Statewide Mercury TMDL the permit will have a special
condition requiring one sample during the permit cycle.
Aquatic Toxicity Testing:
Permit requires chronic toxicity, ceriodaphnia dubia, 13 %. The facility failed one test in October 2014.
Reasonable Potential Analysis:
A reasonable potential analysis was completed for copper and zinc. These parameters don't show reasonable
potential to exceed the action level standards but the predicted concentration is higher than 50% of the
allowable concentration therefore monitoring frequency will be reduced to quarterly.
Instream Monitoring:
The permit requires instream monitoring for DO and temperature. Reported values show similar trends for
upstream and downstream locations and are within water quality standards.
LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS:
Current conditions, as well as the basis for the limits are summarized in Table 2.
Table 2. Current Conditions and Proposed Changes
Parameters Affected ,.
Change from Previous-
".
Basis fot Condition/._Change w
Permit `
Flow
No changes
T15A 2B .0505
BOD5
No changes
Secondary treatment standards/40 CFR 133
/ T15A 2B .0406
NH3-N
Add limits of 6 mg/1
DWR ammonia toxicity policy for
monthly average and 18
protection of aquatic toxicity
m /1 weekl average
TSS
No changes
Secondary treatment standards/40 CFR 133
/ T15A 2B .0406
Fecal coliform, DO, pH
No changes
State WQ standards, T15A 2B .0200
Total residual chlorine
No changes
State WQ standards, T15A 2B .0200
Total Nitrogen/Total
No changes
T15A 02B .0508
Phosphorus
Total Copper
Reduce monitoring from
No reasonable potential to exceed action
Total Zinc
monthly to quarterly
level standards
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES:
1. Limits for ammonia were added to the permit. Following EPA recommendations the Division is
implementing ammonia limits in permits that did not had limits before.
2. Added a requirement to monitor mercury once during the permit cycle.
3. Added a special condition to require that the permittee rescinds the permit when the connection to
the McLin Creek VAVTP is completed.
4. A special condition was added with requirements for submittal of electronic DMRs.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE
Draft Permit to Public Notice: September 23, 2015
Permit Scheduled to Issue: November 15, 2015
Fact Sheet
NPDES N00032662 Permit Renewal
Page 2
M
NPDES DIVISION CONTACT
If you have questions regarding any of the above information or on the attached permit, please contact
Teresa Rodriguez at 919-807-6387.
Fact Sheet
NI MES NC0032662 Permit Renewal
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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality -
Beverl Eaves Perdue Cofeen H: Sullins ---- - - - -- Dee Ffeeman --
Governor Director Secretary
The Honorable David Morrow, Mayor
City of Claremont
PO Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
Dear Mayor Morrow:
April 12 2011 RECEIVED
p DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
APR 2 0 2011
SWP SECTION
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO032662
Claremont North WWTP - Class 2
.rib Ce'nters& %3a�:0-evard
Catawba County
The Division of Water Quality (the Division) hereby issues the attached NPDES permit for the
subject facility. We issue this permit pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1_ and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina. and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007, or as subsequently amended.
Based on your application, the Division has made only minor changes to your previous permit. In
accord with comments on the draft permit, received February 28, 2011 from Kevin Greer, ORC
(City of Hickory), we have subsequently corrected the monitoring frequency for Fecal Coliform
[see Section A. (1.)], and corrected the facility description to exclude influent camminutors no
longer in service [see Supplement to Cover Sheet].
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing, upon written request submitted within
thirty (30) days after receiving this letter. Your request must take the form of a written petition
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and you must file it with the
office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail'Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714.
Un ess suc a derriand-is made, thispermit shall be mal and :binding:
This permit is not transferable except after notifying the Division of Water Quality. The Division
may require permit modification, or revocation and re -issuance. Please note that this permit does
not affect your legal obligation to obtain other permits required by the Division of Water Quality,
the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or other federal or local
governments..
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Location: 512 NrS0sburySt. Raleigh; North Carolina 27604 —
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;Re tfully,
H. Sullins
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO032662 - Final 2011
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Aquatic Toxicity Unit, Attn Susan Meadows
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Permit NCO032662
--------.—STATE QENORTH_CAROLINA _---------- --- - - - -
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
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,
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Claremont North WWTP
3076 Centennial Boulevard
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Mull Creek within the Catawba River Basin, in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective May 1, 2011.
This:permit and,authorizatzon to.discharge;.shall expire..at-midnight.on:July�31, 20-.1-5..
Signed this day April 12, 2011.
'D,l "' H. Sullins, Director
ivision of Water Quality
- - By, Authority of the Environmental Management Commission . .
C,
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Permit NCO032662
-------SUPPLEMEN-T- TO-PERMIT--COVER-SHEET-_ ----------... _-- -- - -- ---
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this 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 described herein.
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized to:
1. continue operating a 0.100 MGD dual -train domestic wastewater treatment facility consisting of
0.040 MGD
• bypass screen
• diffused aeration basin
• final clarifier
• aerobic digester
0.060 MGD
• mechanical aeration basin
• final clarifier
• aerated sludge holding tank
both trains share:
• flow-splitter box (headworks)
• chlorine contact chamber
• flow recording device
located at the Claremont North WWTP, 3076 Centennial Boulevard, Catawba County; and
2. discharge from said wastewater treatment works via Outfall 001, at a location specified on the
attached map, to Mull Creek [stream segment 11-76-4], a waterbody currently, classified WS-IV
within subbasin 03-08-32 of the Catawba River Basin.
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Claremont forth WWT-P
State Grid/Quad: E 14 NW / Newton, NC Permitted Flow: 0.100 MGl)
i atitudc 35° 43' 21" N " ` ... ; Longitude: ` ' 81 ° 09, 18" W
Receiving Stream: Mull Creek [11-76-4] Sub -Basin: 03-08-32
Drainage Basin: Catawba River Basin Stream Class: WS-N
HUC: 03050101
Facility
X'
Location
not to scale
I
NorthI NPDES Permit NCO032662
Catawba County
NPDES Permit NCO032662
Aw.(1:.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Dining the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lastinguntil expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge.through Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTER1zSTICS
[Parameter Codes]
EFFLUENTLIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly.
.Avera a
g
Weekly.
Average
g
Daily
:Maximum .
Measurement
": Fre uenc Y:
q :
Sample
T e
_.Type
Sainple
Location 1
[50050] Flow (MGD)
0.100
Continuous
Recording
I or E
[500601 Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) 2
28 µg/L 2
2/Week
Grab
'E
[3T616] 'Fecal.Coliform geometric mean)
200 / 100 nil
400 / 100 nil
Weekly
Grab
iE
[003101 -BOD, 5 day, 20°C3
30 mg/L
45 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
E;& I
[50.530]. Total Suspended Solids (TSS)3
30 mg/L
45 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
E;& I
[00300] Dissolved Oxygen
Daily Average >5.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
:E
[00010] .Temperature (°C)'
Weekly
Grab
iE
[004001 pH
Not < 6.0 nor > 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
E
[00610] NH3 as N
2/Month
Composite
:E
[01,0421 Total Copper
Monthly
Composite
E
[010921 Total Zinc
Monthly
Composite
E
[00625] Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
IE
[00665] Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
:E
[TGP3B] Chronic Toxicity 4
Quarterly
Composite
E
[500101 'Temperature, °C
Weekly
Grab
U, D
[00300] Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Units:.' MGD = million gallons per day m1= milliliter mg/L = milligrams per liter µg/L = micrograms per liter
Footnotes:
1. Sample Locations: E — Effluent; I — Influent; U — Upstream at NCSR 1715; D — Downstream at NCSR 1716.
'. 2. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50µg/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.
3. BOD5/TSS - Monthly average effluent concentrations for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) and TSS shall not exceed 15% of the
` respective influent values (i.e. 85% removal is required).
i at 13 %; quarterly during January, April, July, October [see Section A. (2.)].
4. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia)
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A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia duhia at
an effluent concentration of 13 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina
Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II
Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed
during the months of January, April, July, and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES
permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the permit limit, then
multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months as described in "North
Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest concentration having no
detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction
or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent
versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1)
for the months in which tests were performed. If reporting pass/fail results using the parameter code TGP3B, DWQ Form AT-1
(original) is sent to the below address. If reporting Chronic Value results using the parameter code THP313, DWQ Form AT-3
(original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of
the reporting period for which the report is made. Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical
measurements and all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the permittee will
complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe
number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be
submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should.the permittee fail to monitor during a month, in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required during the
following month. =_ _ _ _.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate
potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or
limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the results of such monitoring shall be included
in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the DMR & all AT Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival, minimum
control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, -shall constitute an invalid test and will. require immediate
follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples, are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples
shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative
of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
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 Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 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
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only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions
also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-
hour sampling period. . j
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 t1}ere may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is
calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration
comprises the mean concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the
arithmetic mean of all grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in
the permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal
operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit
parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWQ or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow
this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered =1.
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 CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of
fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become
inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in
the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance
with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of
preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.:
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of
fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a
violation of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and
reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.411.
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or
prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified
to incorporate the requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402,
or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402 (a) (3) or 402 (b) (8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319 (d)
and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section
402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3)
or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (1) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
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penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment, of not more than 6 years, or
both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued, under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more
than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon
conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and
can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to
exceed $37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500.
[33 USC 1319 (g) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the , Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS
143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (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 be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
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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 122.221.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall
be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that
person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well
or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position
having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized
representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.);
and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221
Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the
Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.221
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d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF (CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"I certify, tinder 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.02011.
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the
treatment facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the
treatment facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating
the operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
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2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all
facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the
Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires
the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance
with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and
maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator
[subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for. a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]•
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded,
but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject
to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in
Part II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take
enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime.
This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the
exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal
periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take
enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide
collection system permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects,
if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in
Paragraph c. (1) of this section.
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]:An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought
for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are' met. No determination made during administrative review of claims
that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative
action subject to judicial review.
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b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs,
or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part 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.
Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to
prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United
States. The Permittee shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage
sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the
utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate
applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for
the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when. promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even
if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing
Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and
nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and
time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be
taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins
or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed
without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported
on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 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 / Surface Water Protection 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
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measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be
capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates
throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated
at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device
and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in
Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the
Division's Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for
information regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate
field parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the 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 CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise: specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures
have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must
be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved
methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge
requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level)
approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA 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 122.411.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by
40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40
CFR 122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
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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 pxemises 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 CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The
discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor
to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (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)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without approval from the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such
action may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41 (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.
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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 H. 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)].
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 without treatment
of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.,,
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file'a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data -determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the
offices of the Division. 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 CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification
in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
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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.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater 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 pg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 pg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per
liter (500 pg/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 will exceed the highest
of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 pg/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.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities:
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and (j)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the POTW's NPDES Permit or prevents sewage sludge
use or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A
NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (13)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a
violation, of the POTW's NPDES permit, or of an instream water quality standard. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) 1_ r
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local government entity. This
definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they
convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in
section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a
treatment works. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (27)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC
2H.0903 (b) (34)1:
(a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater, to the POTW (excluding
sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters) or;
(b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 percent of the
maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern, or;
(c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard, or;
(d) is, regardless of Parts (a), (b), and (c) of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW, the Division, or
the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any
pretreatment standard or requirement or POTW's receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTW's sludge
disposal options.
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will interfere with the
operation of the POTW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge, or pass through the
treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.2]
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42 (b)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those
pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
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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 that may result from the change of the
quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. 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. Prohibited Discharges
a. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste
treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as
defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a) (1)]
b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5 (b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
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;
(2) Pollutants which 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;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) 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 (1047)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity
that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the permittee's Pretreatment Program
and/or the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional
Office. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the 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
discharge, the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and
times; and if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken
or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance
by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary
regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
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specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater
from any Significant Industrial User, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required under
section D below as well as 15A NCAC 2H.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 (j) (2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by
the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and in
accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in
the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44 (j) (2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA,
40 CFR 403,15A NCAC 2H.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained
in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall
include but is not limited to. the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined
in Part II or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and 403.9 (b) (1), (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the'survey of users of the POTW, as required by 40 CFR
403.8 (f) (2) (i-iii) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 (j) (1)], including identification of all industrial
users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the
POTW by these industrial users and identification_of those industrial users meeting the definition of SIU. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2.c. of this Part.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data
to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific
pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part II,
Section D, and Section E.S.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) and .0905]
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an
updated 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. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1).
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 HWA and the limits from
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all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 2H.0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8 (0 (1) (iii); NCGS 143-
215.67 (a)]
6. Authorization to Construct WC)
,The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an
AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply
with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (6) and .0905; NCGS
143-215.1 (a) (8)]
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their lUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(d); 40 CFR 403.8(0(2)(v)]
The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -limited
pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from July 1
through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled at least once per calendar
year; For the purposes of this paragraph, "organic compounds" means the types of compounds listed in
40 CFR 136.3(a), Tables IC, ID, and IF, as amended.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or
in 15A NCAC 2H .0908. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(4) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR
122.44(j)(2) and 40 CFR 403.12]
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All
remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)]
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H ,0904 (b) may be required to
submit a partial annual report or 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 / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) in
Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
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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 (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU) in
SNC. These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific
format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice
of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is needed to
determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant Non -
Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable
pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be
published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 2H .0903(b)(35), .0908(b)(5)
and .0905 and 40 CFR 403.8(f) (2) (viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on
the POTW. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(a) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications,
POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be
considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18,15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC
2H .0907.
Version 1012912010
NCDENR F1
North Carolina Department' of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, PE Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March 6, 2012
Mr. Doug.Barrick, City Manager
City of Claremont
3288 East Main Street
P.O. Box 446
Claremont, NC 28610
N0� 2D12- 51� 6001
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Bioassay Inspection
Toxicity Test Results
NPDES Permit NCO032662
North WWTP
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Barrick:
.Enclosed is a copy of the toxicity test results relative to the inspection conducted
at the subject facility on February 16, 2012 by Donna Hood and John Lesley of this
Office. Whole effluent samples were collected for use in a Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia
pass/fail toxicity test. The test utilizing these samples resulted in a fail.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Deficiency because of the failed
toxicity test. It is requested that a written response be submitted by no later than March
20, 2012 that details the actions the City is taking to reduce/eliminate sources of toxic
constituents from the wastewater. In responding please address your response to the
attention of Ms. Hood and copy Ms. Susan Meadows of the Aquatic Toxicology Unit,
1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or Mr. Lesley at (704)
663-1699.
Sincerely, �.
Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Susan Meadows, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Mailing Address Phone (704) 663-1699 Location ne
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Fax (704) 663-6040 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 I�rhCarolina
)"vatura!!y
Mooresville, NC 28115 Mooresville, North Carolina
Internet: vvis-w.ncwateraualitv.ore Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper .
NPDES Permit No. NCO032662
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Whole effluent samples were collected on February 14, 2012 and February 16,
2012 by Ms: Donna Hood and Mr. John Lesley for use in a Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia
pass/fail toxicity test. North VW TP has an effluent discharge permitted at 0.1 MGD
entering. Mull Creek (7Q10 of 1.0 CFS). The test using these samples resulted in a fail.
Toxicity test information follows:
TestType
Test Concentration
Test Result
Control Survival
Control Mean Reproduction
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First Sample Conductivity
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
Second Sample pH
Second Sample Conductivity
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
13% sample
fail
100%
34.3 neonates
100%
22.3 neonates
7.14 SU
372 micromhos/cm
<0.1 mg/I
6.92 SU
322 micromhos/cm
<0.1 mg/l
Test results for these samples indicate that the effluent would be predicted to
have water quality impacts on the receiving stream.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 15I 31 NCO032662 111 121 12/02/16 117 18I B I 19I S I 20III
Remarks
211111111111111111111111111111111111IIIIIIIIII1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA ------Reserved------
.67 I 2.0 169 70121 711 D I 721 N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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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)
North WWTP
10:30 AM 12/02/16
11/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Centennial Blvd
Claremont NC 28610
12:00 PM 12/02/16
15/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)(fitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
Jody R Ledford/ORC/828-323-7540/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Contato
Doris Bumgarner,PO Box 446 Claremont NC 28610/1828-459-7009/8284590596
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) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
f
Donna Hood f Y, MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2193/ `I
Signature of Management-Q A Revi ° er _ Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers D to
Marcia AlfoccoY/ MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/ "
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3I NCO032662 111 12I 12/02/16 117 18I BI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
Test Concentration 13% sample
Test Result fail
Control Survival 100% --
Control Mean Reproduction 34.3 neonates
Test Treatment Survival 100%
Treatment Mean Reproduction 22.3 neonates
First Sample pH 7.14. SU
First Sample Conductivity 372 micromhos/cm
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.1 mg/I
Second Sample pH 6.92 SU
Second Sample Conductivity 322 micromhos/cm
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.1 mg/I
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Permit: NCO032662 Owner - Facility: North WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/16/2012 Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ n
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n ❑ 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
Comment: The permit is effective from 05/01/2011-07/31/2011. This inspection was
performed as a biomonitoring (toxicity) inspection. The toxicity sampling event resulted
in a fail.
Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared well maintained at the time of the inspection.
Operationally, the facility is struggling with a possible filamentous problem. The
corelation between the toxicity failure and heavy filamentous infestation should be
investigated and/or resolved.
Record Keeping
Yes No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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o
o
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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n
n
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
n
n
Cl
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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n
n
n
Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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.
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
n
n
n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
■
n
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
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n
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Permit: NCO032662 Owner -Facility: North WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/16/2012 Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE.
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?
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n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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❑
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 for January 2011-December 2011 were reviewed for the inspection.
Monthly average flow violations were reported for May 2011, June 2011, and July
2011. The violations were handled under seperate cover. No other violations were
reported for the review period.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
n
n
n
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
n
n
n
# Is'the facility using a contract lab?
■
n
n
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? 1
■
n
n
n
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
n
n
■
n
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
n
n
■
n
Comment: The City of Hickory performs all necessary analyses under certification
#203. All thermometer calibrations should be posted on any thermometer in use at the
facility, even if the correction factor is zero.
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 time on the chart did not correspond with the correct time. Please
investigate the problem and correct it.
Aerobic Digester
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the capacity adequate?
■
n
n
n
Is the mixing adequate?
■
In
n
n
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
■
n
n
n
# Is the odor acceptable?
■
n
n
n
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Permit: NCO032662
Inspection Date: 02/16/2012
Owner -Facility: ,North WWTP
Inspection Type: .Bioassay Compliance
Aerobic Digester
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
Comment: Sludge is handled at the Hickory Compost Facility. Approximately 171,000
gallons of sludge from the North WWTP were processed by Hickory in 2011.
Yes No NA NE
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
■
b.Mechanical
n
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
■
❑
n
❑
Is the unit in good condition?
■
.n
n
n
Comment: The facility has a bar screen on the package plant and a, comminutor on
the square plant. Both were operating adequately at the time fo the inspection.
Screenings are disposed of the county landfill.
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
i
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? i
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
Comment: The facility has both diffused air and a surface aerator. The basins
appeared to be well mixed and oxygenated at the time of the inspection.
Secondary Clarifier
i
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Ext. Air
Diffused
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO032662
Inspection Date: 02/16/2012
Owner - Facility: North WWTP
Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance
Secondary Clarifier
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?
i
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: An exceptional amount of sludge was on the clarifer surface of the package
plant. An infestation of filamentous should be investigated to ensure optimal treatment
of the waste stream.
Disinfection -Gas
Are cylinders secured adequately?
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- -)
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Yes
No
NA
NE
Gas
■
n
n
n
■
n
n
n
■
n
n
n
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Permit: NCO032662
Inspection Date: 02/16/2012
Owner - Facility: North WWTP
Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance
De -chlorination
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Influent Sampling
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected above side streams?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment:
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 receiving stream was not visited during the inspection due to recent
rainfall.
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Permit No. NCO032662
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental. Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
North Wastewater Treatment Plant
Centennial Boulevard,
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Mull Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall'expire at midnight on June 30, 2900
Signed this day
DRAFT
A. Preston Howard, Jr., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. NC0032662
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.100.MGD dual train wastewater treatment facility. The 0.04
MGD train consists of an influent comminutor, diffused aeration basin, final clarifier, and
aerobic digester. The 0.06 MGD train consists of an influent communitor with bypass screen,
mechanical aeration basin, final clarifier, and aerated sludge holding tank.. Both trains share a
flow splitter box, flow recording, chlorine contact chamber, and sludge drying beds. located at
North Claremont WWTP, Centennial Boulevard, Claremont, Catawba County (See Part III of
this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Mull
Creek which is classified Class WS-IV waters in the Catawba River Basin.
NEWTON QUADRANGLE ��y��Q°
NORTH CAROLINA—CATAWBA CO. °
7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC)
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A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL
Permit No. NCO032662
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit 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
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
Temperature, °C
Cadmium
Copper
Lead
Nickel
Zinc
Conductivity
Chronic Toxicity""""
Discharge Limitations
Monitoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
"Sample
Mon. Avg.
Weekly Avg. Daily Max
Frequency
Tvae
Location
0.10 MGD
Continuous
Recording
I or E
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
E,I
2/Month
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/l
Weekly
Composite
E,I
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
2/Week
Grab
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
Monthly
Composite
E
Monthly
!Composite
E
Monthly
Composite
E
Monthly
Composite
E
Monthly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
U,D
Quarterly
Composite
E
*Sample location: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream at SR 1715, D - Downstream at SR 1716
**The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective
influent values (85% removal).
***The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/1.
****Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 13%, January, April, July, and October; See Part III, Condition G.
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.
Permit No. NCO032662
G. CHRONIC TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit chronic toxicity using test procedures outlined in:
1.) The North Carolina Ceriodaphnia chronic effluent bioassay procedure (North Carolina Chronic
Bioassay Procedure - Revised *September 1989) or subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration at which there may be no observable inhibition of reproduction or
significant mortality is 13 91b (defined as treatment two in the North Carolina procedure document).
The permit holder shall perform quarterly monitoring using this procedure to establish compliance
with the permit condition. The first test will be performed after thirty days from the effective date
of this permit during the months of January, April, July, and October. Effluent sampling
for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge Below all
treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B. Additionally, DEM Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual
chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should any single quarterly monitoring indicate a failure to meet specified limits, then monthly
monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this
monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this
permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test
and will require immediate retesting(within 30 days of initial monitoring event). Failure to submit
suitable test results will constitute noncompliance with monitoring requirements.
4- - ... a -
Date: September 29, 1989
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Catawba
NPDES Permit No. NC 0032662
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: North Claremont
City of Claremont.
Post Office Box 446
Claremont, NC 28610
2. Date of Investigation: September 15, 1989
3. Report Prepared By: Allen Hardy, Environmental Engineer I
4. Person Contacted: Mr. Jim Campbell; telephone number (704)
454-7009 % o,y ir'� �'L /� c'2� K(-::>C
5. Directions to Site: Travel I-77 North to the intersection
of I-40. Take I-40 West to the intersection of North
Lookout Street (S. R. 1716). Proceed south on North
Lookout Street to the intersection of Calvin Street. Turn
right and travel to the intersection at Oak Street. Turn
right and proceed to the intersection of Keisler Drive.
Turn left and the plant will be at the end of Keisler
Drive.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 350 43' 21"
Longitude: 810 09, 18";
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 14 NW
7. Size (land available.for;expansion and upgrading): The
land available for expansion and upgrading appeared to be
limited.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The
topography consisted of hills and slopes varying from
2-100. The site did not appear to be in the flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: The nearest dwelling was
greater than 500' feet from :the= plant and discharge site.
10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Mull .Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 03-08-32
C f
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C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream contained a
good flow on the date of inspection. The stream was
approximately feet wide and 4-8 inches deep at the
discharge location. There are no other known
discharges into Mull Creek.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: Approximately 85% Domestic
App—P
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.1 MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: The
industrial wastewater entering the plant is produced
from a Western Steer/Mom "N" Pops Restaurant.
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Approved
2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds:
N/A
3. Description of Industrial Process (for industries only) and
Applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of Treatment (specify whether prorosed or existing): -
The existing treatment consists of two parallel trains -as
follows: 0.04 MGD .train - influent comminutor, diffused
aeration basin, final clarifier, and aerobic digester.
0.06 MGD train - influent comminutor with bypass screen,
mechanical aeration basin, final clarifier and aerated
%,,,�,� sludge holding tank. Common to both trains are flow
�recording�hlorine contact chamber and sit, �-weds .
5.J�!JSludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: Sludge is presently
stored on site and is to be disposed of at the regional
compost facility as soon as it becomes available_.
6. Treatment Plant Classification: II Zq�_7g3i
S 28
7. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code (s) : 01
PART I I I - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION D s -
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring requests: No
3. Additional effluent limits requests: No
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4. Other: No
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The applicant, City of Claremont, has applied to continue
discharging 100,000 gpd of treated domestic wastewater into Mull
Creek. At the time of inspection the 40,000 gpd plant was out
of operation due to repairs. The repairs had been completed and
the plant should be back in operation within a week of the
inspection date.
The overall operations and maintenance of the plant
appeared to be satisfactory.
It is recommended that the NPDES Permit be renewed.
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Signature of Report Preparer
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LOCATION MAP
NORTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
�...• �`r ,,��%� CLAREMONT, CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C.
U . S . G . S . MAP' -NEWTON QUADRANGLE, 1970
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% \ S, �\, JULY 17
, 1989 PAGE 1 OF 1
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental -Management
512 North Salisbury Street 0 Raleigh, Nort1. (aa olina 27611
�� n��� t0 SNATr'�L R. Paul;IWilms
James G. Martin, Governor y �- . �nzj y ary
W�gqilliam•_,W. Cobpey,, Jr., Secretary ,� t Director
C c d, �� •—.'-f�.�e.Uy� a w~� `� AUG 1 6 1989
Sub jec flORfSlii t� D :t; e '01, r Application
NP D1✓41 }'e $�' t No .. N C 0 0 52-6—& 7_
04 •ice i,, C...- IrCE'. —1 L" �-"L' � �f� t✓C../ ���
('.a -A -ex Sbcp County
Dear �%��, t�t��t�=�
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on,i�
Application Form,
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
Q� Request for permit renewal,
1f Application Processing Fee of $_ J C-)0,, 0D ,
Other
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application form (Copy enclosed),
Engineering Proposal See Attachment),
Application Processing Fee of $ ,
Other
If the application is not made complete within thirty 30 days, it will
be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
� I
This application has been assigned to
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will be advised of
any comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary
for the review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office"
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this application,';please
contact the review person listed above.
Sincerely,
Arthur Mouberr P.E.
( !; Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
i
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
C k rio • 1 75 � r
tV0tt'21i CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATUW L RESOURCES AAD COMMUNITY DE OPt !
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION a=�
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM FOR AGENCY USE
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER
STANDARD FORM A — MUNICIPAL
SECTION I- APPLICANT AND FACILITY DESCRIPTION RV EI
Unless otherwise specified on this form all items are to be completed. If an Item Is not applicable Indicate 'NA.' 1t, ��}}
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELECTED ITEMS APPEAR IN SEPARATE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET A4ii4bkAAD1ER TO
BOOKLET BEFORE FILLING OUT THESE ITEMS.
Please Print or Type PERMITS E N G I N EER I NC
1. Legal Name of Applicant 101 City of Claremont ,-
(see Instructions)
2. Mailing Address of Applicant
(see Instructions) '
Number & Street 102a _P. O. Box 446
City 102b Claremont
State 1020 N.C.
Zip Code 102d 28610
3. Applicant's Authorized Agent
(see instructions)
Name and Title 103a M. Dean McGinnis _-
City Manager
Number & Street I 103b P.O. Box 446
City 103c Claremont
State I 103d N.C.
Zip Code i 103e 2RF,1 n
Telephone 103f 704 459-7009
Area Number
4. Previous Application Code
If a previous application for a per-
_ mit under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System has
been made, give the date of Not available
application. I 104 YR MO DAY
I certify that I am familiar with the Information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information
is true, complete, and accurate.
M. Dean McGinnis 102e City Manager
Printed Name of Person Signing Title
102f YR M• DAY
Signature of Applicant or Authorized Agent Date Application signed
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 or 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 or not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not
more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
'A
5. Facility (see instructions)
Give the name, ownership, and physi-
cal location o' the plant or other.
Operating facility where discharge(s)
presently occur(s) or will occur.
Name
Ownership (Public, Private or
Both Public and Private).
Check block if a Federal facility
and give GSA Inventory Control -
Number
Location:
Number 6 Street
City
County
State
6. Discharge to Another Municipal
Facility (see instructions)
a. Indicate if part of your discharge
Is Into a municipal waste trans-
port system under another re-
sponsible organization. If yes,
complete the rest of this Item
and Continue with Item 7. If no,
go directly to Item 7.
b. Responsible Organization
Receiving Discharge
Name
• i
FOR AGENCY USE
i
i
North Wastewater Treatment Plant.•
I
�10lb.' ® PUB ❑ PRY ❑ BPP
I! ,
10i0 []FED
i
10ld
1:. ❑ Yes ® No
Number &Street
lost '
--
I
City
State
lie".
Zip Code
10it
e. Facility Which Receives Discharge
to"
N/A
Give the name of the facility
(waste treatment plant' which re -
calves and is ultimately respon-
sible for treatment of the discharge
from your facility.
d. Average Dally Flow to Facility }Opl N/A mgd
(mgd) Give your average daily
flow Into the receiving facility.
7. Facility Discharges, Number and
Discharge Volume (see Instructions) '
Specify the number of discharges
described In this application and the
volume of water discharged or lost
to each of the categories below.
Estimate average volume per day in
million gallons per day. Do not In-
clude Intermittent or noncontlnuous. !
overflows, bypasses or seasonal dis-
charges from lagoons, holding
ponds, etc.
I-2
To: Surface Water
Surface Impoundment with
' no Effluent
Underground Percolation
Well (Injection)
Other
Total Item 7
If 'other' Is specified, describe
If any of the discharges from this
107a1
1070.1.:
10791
107d1.'.
107}1
10711
10721
Number of
Discharge Points
1
1Yn.
Total Volume Discharged,
Million Gallons Per Day
»* .05
.ja7,
11
_ O5
FOR AGENCY USE
T R,
—
facility are Intermittent, such as from
overflow or bypass points, or are
seasonal or periodic from lagoons,
holding ponds, etc., complete Item 8.
8. Intermittent Discharges
a. Facility bypass points
N/A
Indicate the number of bypass
100a
points for the facility that are
discharge points.(see Instructions)
b. Facility Overflow Points
DIVA
Indicate the number of overflow
I08b
points to a surface water for the
facility (See Instructions).
c. Seasonal or Periodic Discharge
N/A
Points Indicate the number of
loll;'
points where seasonal discharges
occur from holding ponds,
lagoons, etc.
9. Collection System Type
Indicate the type and length (In
1093
miles) of the collection system used
by this facility. (see instructions)
Separate Storm
❑ SST
Separate Sanitary
SAN
Combined Sanitary and Storm
❑ CSS
Both Separate Sanitary and
Combined Sewer Systems
❑ BSC
Both Separate Storm an:
Combined Sewer Systems
100b
❑SSC
9.
Length
miles
10. Municipalities or Areas Served
Actual Population
(see Instructions)
Name
Served
119a
North sector
of Claremont
1 530
110a
tf116:
1 gas
71/►'
n oa
tip;;
t 10a
aa�ia%
Total Population Served
1-3
�I
FOR AOENCV USE
11.
Avenge Daily Industrial Flow :.:'>:yy„ 0
Total estimated average dally wrote 1 3''
e.,•.
mqd
flow from all Industrial sources.
Note: All major Industries (as defined in Section IV)
discharging to the municipal system must be
listed In Section IV.
12.
Permits, Licenses and Applications
1
List all existing, pending or denied permits, licenses and applications related to discharges from this facllity.(see Instructions)
For
Type of Permit
Date Date
Date Expirat,on
Issuing Agency Agency Use
or License
I D Number Filed Issued
Denied Date
V R/MO DA V R/MO DA
V R/M /DA V R/M0/DA
b.
N DNR D
C &C
NPDE S
NC0032662
5.
•8 2'1
0 1 1
9 0 3
2.
3.
13. Maps and Drawings
Attach all required maps and drawings to the back of this application. (see Instructions)
14. Additional Information
STANDARD FORM A —MUNICIPAL
FOR AGENCY USE
SECTION II. BASIC DISCHARGE DESCRIPTION
Complete this section for each present or proposed discharge Indicated In Section I, Items 7 and B, that Is to surface waters. This Includes
discharges to other municipal sewerage systems In which the waste water does not go through a treatment works prior to being discharged to
surface waters. Discharges to wells must be described where there are also discharges to surface waters from this facility. separate
descriptions of each discharge are required even If several discharges originate In the same facility. All values for an existing discharge should
be representative of the twelve previous months of operation. If this Is a proposed discharge, values should reflect best engineering estimates.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELECTED ITEMS APPEAR IN SEPARATE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AS INDICATED. REFER TO
BOOKLET BEFORE FILLING OUT THESE ITEMS.
1. Discharge Serial No. and Name
a. Discharge Serial No. I Iola' 001
(see instructions)
I Discharge Name 261b N/A
Give name of discharge, If any
(see Instructions)
c. Previous Discharge Serial No 2016 501
If a previous NPDES permit
application was made for this dis-
charge (Item 4, Section I) provide
previous discharge serial number.
2. Discharge Operating Dates
a. Discharge to Begin Date
If the discharge has never
occurred but Is planned for some
future date, give the date the
discharge will begin.
20Ia N A
YR MO
b. Discharge to End Date if the dis- ' 202b NZ
charge is scheduled to be discos- ` YR MO
tinued within the next 5 years,
give the date (within best estimate)
the discharge will end. Give rea.
son for discontinuing this discharge
in Item 17.
3. Discharge Location Name the
political boundaries within which
the point of discharge is located:
State
County
(If applicable) City or Town
4. Discharge Point Description
(see Instructions)
Discharge is Into (check one)
Stream (Includes ditches, arroyos,
and other watercourses)
Estuary
Lake
Ocean
Well (Injection)
Other
If 'other' is checked, specify type
5. Discharge Point — Lat/Long.
State the precise location of the
point of discharge to the nearest
second. (see Instructions)
Latitude
Longitude
203a North Carolina
zoab Catawba
2030>lf
2 STIR
❑ EST
❑ LKE
❑ OCE
❑ WEL
❑ OTH
ttlK/
toga I 35 DEG.
toff I 81 DEG.
43 MIN. 21 -SEC
09 MIN. 18 SEC
Agency Use
II-1 This section contains 8 pages.
6. Discharge Receiving Water Name
Name the waterway at the point of
discharge.(see instructions) .
If the discharge Is through an out-
fall that extends beyond the shoreline
or Is below the'mean low water line,
complete Item 7.
7. Offshore Discharge
a. Discharge Distance from Shore
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
FOR AGENCY USE
001
Mu11.Creek in -the
Catawba River
basin
".:° •.._:
._..
For Agency Use
For Agency Use
AHlso[
Y.
303e
N/A feet
b. Discharge Depth Below Water
I
Surface i1@7b NSA feet
If discharge Is from a bypass or an overflow point or is a seasonal discharge from a lagoon, holding pond, etc., complete Items 8, 9 or 10,,
as applicable, and continue with itern 11.
8. Bypass Discharge (see Instructions) N/A
a. Bypass Occurrence
Check when bypass occurs
Wet weather !OS>li ❑ Yes ❑ No
Dry weather
b. Bypass Frequency Give the
actual or approximate number
of bypass Incidents per year.
Wet Weather
low. ❑ Yes" []No
times per year
Dry weather '. times per year
c. Bypass Duration Give the
average bypass duration In hours.
Wet weather ;Ws;1 hours
Dry weather Bfiitii hours
d. Bypass Volume Give the
average volume per bypass Incident,
In thousand gallons.
W t they Ijgiil thousand (Ions er Incident
e wea
Dry weather
.Wet.
thousand gallons per Incident
e. Bypass Reasons Give reasons
why bypass occurs.
7:" : •:
Proceed to Item 11.
9. Overflow Discharge (see Instructions)
N/A
a. Overflow Occurrence Check
when overflow occurs.
i
Wet weather
Yes No
Dry weatherer
❑ Yes ❑ No
b. Overflow Frequency Glve the
actual or approximate_ incidents
per year.
Wet weather
'!y>
times per year
Dry weather
"
times per year
C. Overflow Duration Give the
average overflow duration In
hours.
Wet weather
Dry weather
d. Overflow -Volume Glvethe
average volume per overflow
Incident In thousand gallons.
Wet weather
Dry weather
Proceed to Item 11
10. Seasonal/Periodic Discharges
a. Seasonal/Periodic Discharge
Frequency If discharge Is inter-
mittent from a holding pond,
lagoon, etc., give the actual or
approximate number of times
this discharge occurs per year.
b. Seasonal/Periodic Discharge
Volume Give the average
volume per discharge occurrence
In thousand gallons.
c. Seasonal/Pariodlc Discharge
Duration Give the average dura-
tion of each discharge occurrence
In days.
d. Seasonal/Periodic Discharge
Occurrence —Months Check the
months during the year when
the discharge normally occurs.
11. Discharge Treatment
a. Discharge Treatment Description
Describe waste abatement prac-
tices used on this discharge wlth
a brief narrative. (See Instruc-
tions)
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
N/A
—hours
Hours
N/A
thousand gallons per Incident
thousand gallons per Incident
lima per year
thousand gallons per discharge occurrence
11.90 q days
❑ J A N
❑ FEB
❑ MAR
❑ APR
❑ MAY
❑ JUN
❑JUL
❑ AUG
❑SEP
❑ OCT
❑ NOV
❑ DEC
Treatment consists of splitting flow to two
parallel trains as follows:
0.04 MGD train -influent commimutor, diffused
aeration basin, final clarifier and aerobic
digester.
0.06 MGD train - influent comminutor with bypass
screen, mechanical aeration basin, final clari-
fier, aerated sludge holding tank.
Common to both trains are flow recording, chlorine
contact chamber, and sludge drying beds.
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b.' Discharge Treatment Codes
Using the codes listed In Table 1
of the Instruction Booklet,
describe the waste abatement
processes applied to this dls-
charge In the order in which
they occur, If possible.
Separate all codes with COmmaf
except where slashes are used
to designate parallel operations.
If this discharge Is from a municipal waste
treatment plant (not an overflow or
bypass), complete Items 12 and 13
12. Plant Design and Operation Manuals
Check which of the following are
Currently available
a. Engineering Design Report
b. Operation and Maintenance
Manual
13. Plant Design Data (see Instructions)
a.
Plant Design Flow ( mgd:)
b.
Plant Design BOD Removal (%)
c.
Plant Design N Removal (%)
d.
Plant Design P Removal (%)
e.
Plant Design SS Removal (%)
f.
Plant Began Operation (year)
g.
Plant Last Major Revision (year)
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
001
FOR AGENCY USE
14. Description of Influent and Effluent (see Instructions)' 7
Influent
Effluent
Parameter and Code
;
o
o
a
..
2'!4'
¢
¢>
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S
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e>
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za
�<
i<
to
y
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Flow
Million gallons per day
.050
.041
.056
CONT.
ONT
NA
50050
I
pH
Units
7:25
7.55
2/MO.
24
G
00400
'
I
Temperature (winter)
°F Dec., Jan., Feb.
50.5
50.5
51.8
1/7
13
G
74028
i
Temperature (summer)
°F June, July, Aug.
73.9
72.5
75.2
1/7
14
G
74027
Fecal Streptococci Bacteria
Number/100 ml
74054
(Provide if available)
__XXX
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
Number/100 ml
74055
XX
950
2/Mo.
24
G
(Provide if available)
Total Coliform Bacteria
Number/100 ml
74056
X
X
(Provide if available)
BOD 5-day
mg/l
356
18.1
6.8
30.8
2/:CIO.
24
#
00310
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
mg/l
00340
(Provide if available)
OR
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
mg/l
00680
(Provide if available)
(Either analysis is acceptable)
Chlorine —Total Residual
mg(1
.38
.25
.60
5/7.
253
G
50060
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14. Descrlptlon of Influent and Effluent (M Instructions) (Continued)
I.
Influent
Effluent j
Parameter and Code
ue
.
c
o
d
C�
2ra
OS'>
za
a
<>
<>
a<
m<
w
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Total Solids
mg/1
00500
Total Dissolved Solids
mg/I
70300
Total Suspended Solids
mg/l
17.1
6.5
30.0
2/MO.
24
#
00530
Settleable Matter (Residue)
i
ml/I
00545
Ammonia (as N)
Mgt)
15.5.
4.86
26.3
2/M0.
24'
#
00610
(Provide if available)
i
Kjeldahl Nitrogen
mg/l
00625
(Provide if available)
I
Nitrate (as N)
mg/l
1
00620
(Provide if available)
Nitrite (as N)
mg/1
00615
(Provide if available)
i
Phosphorus Total (as P)
mg/1
00665
3.3
1.25
6.7
QUARTERL
4
G
(Provide if available)
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
mg/1
00300
7.6
6 .3
9.3
1/7.
51
G .
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER FOR AGENCY US001
IS. Additional Wastewater Characteristics
Check the box next to each parameter If It Is present In the effluent. (see Instructions)
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
d
(215) _
2
(215)
a.
(115)
a
Bromide
Cobalt
Thallium
71870
01037
01059
Chloride
Chromium
Titanium
00940
01034
01152
j Cyanide
Copper
Tin
00720
01042
X
01102
Fluoride
Iron
Zinc
00951
.01045
X
01092
Sulfide
Lead
Algicides•
00745
01051
X
74051
Aluminum
01105
Antimony
01097
Arsenic
01002.
Beryllium
01012
Barium
01007
Boron
i 01022
Cadmium
01027
X
Manganese
Chlorinated organic compounds*
01055
74052
Mercury
Oil.and grease
71900
00550
Molybdenum
Pesticides"
01062
74053
Nickel
Phenols
01067
X
32730
Selenium
Surfactants
01147
38260
Silver
Radioactivity*
01077
74050
• Provide specific compound and/or element in Item 17, if known. -
Pesticides (Insecticides, fungicides, and rodenticides) must be reported in terms of the acceptable common names specified in Acceptable Com-
mon Names and Chemical Names for the Ingredient Statement on Pesticide Label; 2nd Edition, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,
D.C. 20250, June 1972, as required by Subsection 162.7(b) of the Regulations for the Enforcement of the Federal"Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act.
II-7
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
001
1s. Mant.Contrels Check If the follow-
Ing plant controls are available
for this discharge
Alternate power source for major
pumping facility Including those
for collection system lift stations
❑ APS
Alarm for power or equipment
failure
?.°� .; ❑ ALM
17. Addltlonal Information
Item
Number
II-8
eU. S. GOVERNMENT PR1NTRiG OFFIC'r. I:•-7 0 -508-432
FOR AGENCY USE
STANDARD FORM A -MUNICIPAL
SECTION III. SCHEDULED IMPROVEMENTS AND SCHEDULES OF IMPLEMENTATION
This section requires Information on any uncompleted Implementation schedule which has bean Imposed for construction of waste treatment
facilities. Requirement schedules may have been established by local, State,or Federal agencies or by court action. IF YOU ARE SUBJECT TO
SEVERAL DIFFERENT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES, EITHER BECAUSE OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF AUTHORITY IMPOSING
DIFFERENT SCHEDULES (ITEM lb) AND/OR STAGED CONSTRUCTION OF SEPARATE OPERATIONAL UNITS (ITEM lc), SUBMIT A
SEPARATE SECTION III FOR EACH ONE.
1. Improvements Required
FOR AGENCY USE
a. Discharge Serial Number
$Ehgti>I.10 -: '<
Affected List the discharge
serial numbers, assigned in Sec-
tion 11, that are covered by this
implementation schedule
G. Authority Imposing Requirement}�
-�
Check the appropriate Item IndF
cating the authority for the Im-
plementation schedule. If the
Identical Implementation sched-
ule has been ordered by more
than one authority, check the
appropriate Items. (see in-
structions)
i61b
❑ LOC
Locally developed plan
❑ARE
Areawide Plan
❑ BAS .
Basin Plan
State approved implementation
❑ SQS
schedule
Federal approved water quality
❑ WQS
standards Implementation plan
Federal enforcement procedure
❑ ENF '
or action
[] CRT
State court order
❑ FED
Federal court order
c. Improvement Description Specify the 3-character code for the
General Action Description In Table II that best describes the
improvements required by the Implementation schedule. If more
than one schedule applies to the facility because of a staged con-
struction schedule, state the stage of construction.being described
here with the appropriate general action code. submk a separate
Section )I I for each stage of construction planned. Also, list all
the 3-character (Specific Action) codes which describe In -more
detail the pollution abatement practices that the Implementation
schedule requires.
3-character general action
description:
3-character specific action
descriptions 2014CI
2. Implementation Schedule and 3. Actual Completion Dates
Provide dates imposed by schedule and
any actual dates of completion for Implementation steps
listed below. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
(see Instructions)
implementation Steps
2. Schedule (Yr /Mo /Day)
3. Actual Completion
(Yr /Mo /Day)
a. Preliminary plan complete
302a
b. Final plan complete
1102b-/-/-
c. Financing complete 6 contract
:"Is
awarded
{
d. Site acquired
e. Begin construction3�E2i;
-/-/
-/-/-
f. End construction
302t_
g. Begin Discharge
act
14i
h. Operational level attainedOxfs-/-/-
Thia eoctibn contains I page.
GPO 865.707
FOR AGENCY USE
STANDARD FORM A -MUNICIPAL y
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J
SECTION IV. INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTRIBUTION TO MUNICIPAL SYSTEM
Submit a description of each major Industrial facility discharging to the municipal system, using a separate Section IV for each facility descrip•
tlon. Indicate the 4 dlglt Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for the Industry, the major product or raw material, the flow (in tho,;-
sand gallons per day), and the characteristics of the wastewater discharged from the Industrial facility Into the municipal system. Consult ; .ible
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Name 401a No major industrial users.
Number& Street
City
County
State
Zip Code
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4. Flow Indicate the volume of water
discharged into the municipal sys-
tem In thousand gallons per day
and whether this discharge Is Inter-
mittent or continuous.
5. Pretreatment Provided Indicate if
Pretreatment is provided prior to
entering the municipal system
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(see instructions)
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❑Yes ❑No
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To:
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No X
If Yes, SOC No..
Permits and Engineering Unit
Water -Quality .Section
Attention:-Charles•Weaver
Date: May 2.2., 2000
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECObfidENDATION
County: Catawba
MRO.No.: 00-09
Permit No..NC0032662
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Claremont North WWTP
City of Claremont
Post Office.Box 446
Claremont,'North Carolina 28610
2. Date of Investigation:. 01-23-95
3. Report Prepared By.: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Env. Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number.: Mr. Jonathan Gragg,
ORC, (828) 396-4444.
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of East Main Street
(Highway 64/70) and North -Lookout Street (SR 1716) in the 'City
of Claremont, Catawba County, -travel north on SR 1716 about
0.6 mile to the junction with Centennial Boulevard. Turn left
and travel west on Centennial Boulevard about 0..5 mile.. The
facility is located on the .right (north) side of the road.
6. Discharge Point(s). Dist for all discharge points:
n
Latitude: 350 43' 21" Longitude: 8.10 09' 18"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 14 NW. USGS Name: Catawba, NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes X No If No, explain-:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Hilly with
slopes varying from .2-10%. The facility is not in a flood
plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling.: None within 500 feet of the
facility_
10.. Receiving stream or affected surface waters-: Mull Creek
a. Classification-: WS-IV
b.. River. -Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08-32
c.. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream is approximately
4 to 6 feet wide and 4 to 8 inches deep at the discharge
location. Downstream users are unknown..
PART II -DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a.. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0_10 MGD
(Ultimate.Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater
treatment facility? 0.10 MGD
c.. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? 0.10 MGD
d.. Date(.$) and construction activities allowed.by.previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years: None..
e.. .Please provide a description of existing or .substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The
existing facility consists of two parallel trains as
follows: 0..04 MGD train - influent comminutor, diffused
aeration basin., final _ clarifier,, and aerobic digester..
0.06 MGD train - influent comminutor with bypass screen,
mechanical aeration basin, final clarifier and aerated
sludge holding tank (not in use at this time).. Common to
both trains are flow splitter box, flow recording,
chlorine contact chamber, and four (4) .sludge drying beds.
(not in use at this time).
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: N/A.
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Page 2
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine and
metals.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):: Approved.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DWQ
Permit 'No.: W.Q0007408
Residuals Contractor: Bio-Gro
Telephone No.,: (704)752-8673
b.. :Residuals stabilization: P.SRP
c.. Landfill: -Waste from screening are taken to.McLin Creek
WWTP by the ORC and then transported by GDS (Garbage
Disposal Service) to the Catawba County Landfill..
d... Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify):: Waste from
the sludge holding tank is transported to the Hickory
Regional Compost.Facility.
3. Treatment -plant classification: Class II
4. SIC-Code(s).: 4952
Primary.: 01 Secondary:
Main Treatment'Unit Code.: 05003
PART III--OTHER.PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)?
N/A.
2.. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests:: None.
3.. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please
indicate) N/A.
4.. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non-discharge.options available. .Please provide
regional perspective for each option evaluated.. N/A.
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Page 3
5. Air .Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
quality or groundwater? No AQ or- GW concerns nor are
hazardous materials utilized at this facility with the
.exception of chlorine.
6. Other.Special Items: None..
PART IV — EVALUATION .AND RECOIONDATIONS
The City of Claremont has applied for .Permit renewal for the
subject facility. The WWTP:appeared in good operational condition..
It is recommended that
requested by the applicant.
Signature ,Xpp56rt Preparer
the :subject permit be renewed as
.Water Quality egional Supervisor
Date
NPDES Permit Staff Report
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Department of Environment
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Division of Water Quality NOV 9 1999
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor 111111lll
k VBill Holman, Secretary al,
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
November 4, 1999
DEAN MCGINNIS
Town of Claremont
P.O. BOX 446
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Renewal of NPDES Permit NCO032662
CLAREMONT WWTP-NORTH
CATAWBA County
Dear Permittee:
The subject permit expires on June 30, 2000. North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2H.0I05(e)
requires that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than
January 2, 2000. Failure to request renewal of the permit by this date. 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 June 30, 2000 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the
current permit must be renewed. Operation of wastewater treatment works or continuation of discharge after
June 30. 2000 would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and could 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 Robert
Farmer of the Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at (919) 733-5083. extension 531.. You may also contact
the Mooresville Regional Office at VO4) 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 me. My telephone
number, fax number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of this page.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver. Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Lffl_ s 'Ile Regional @W iee Wlaster �,uality Sect�'on
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
VISIT Us ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES Charles.Weaver@ncmail.net
NPDES Permit,NCO032662
Town of .Claremont.;
CATAWBA County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit arid' 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 (see Part II.B.1 l.b of the existing NPDES permit) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority
delegated to the Authorized. Representative.
❑ 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 ONLY by Industrial facilities
discharging process wastewater:
❑ Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendix A to 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. If the PPA is not completed within one week of
January 2, 2000, submit the application package without the PPA; Submit the PPA as
soon as possible after January 2, 2000.
The above requirement does NOT apply to municipal or non -industrial
facilities.
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:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center.
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 12, 1997
CERTIFIED MAIL,
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Dean McGinnis
City of Claremont
P.O. Box 446
Claremont, NC 28610
JUPJ 1 rw 1997
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Subject: Demonstration of Future Wastewater Treatment Capacities
Permit No. NCO032662
Claremont North WWTP
Catawba County
Dear Mr. McGinnis:
15A NCAC 2H .0223 "Demonstration of Future Wastewater Treatment Capacities," was
adopted by the Environmental Management Commission to ensure that wastewater treatment
systems owned or operated by municipalities, counties, sanitary districts or public utilities do not
exceed their hydraulic treatment capacities. This Rule specifies that no permits for sewer line
extensions will be issued by the Division of Water Quality to facilities exceeding 80% of their
hydraulic treatment capacity unless specific evaluations of future wastewater treatment needs had
been completed. Facilities exceeding 90% of their hydraulic treatment capacity must submit plans
and specifications and obtain all permits needed for expansion of the wastewater treatment system
before permits for sewer line extensions may be issued.
A review of your self monitoring reports has indicated that the subject facility exceeded the
90% value for calendar year 1996. The average flow calculated for this period was 0.0840 -
MGD, which represented 94.00% of the current treatment capacity. Therefore, we will be unable
to approve any further sewer lines extensions for this facility until such time as you have complied
with the requirements contained in the Rule.
In order to remain in, compliance with the Rule, you must obtain all permits needed for
expansion of the wastewater treatment system and, if construction is needed, submit approvable
final plans and specifications for expansion of the wastewater treatment system including a
construction schedule. If expansion is not proposed or is proposed for a later date, a detailed
justification must be made and approved by the Director based on past growth records and future
growth projections and as appropriate, shall include conservation plans or other specific measures
to achieve waste flow reductions.
To prevent delays in the processing of your future permit applications for sewer line
extensions, please submit a plan of action containing the information necessary to comply with the
I appropriate demonstrations as described above to the following address: _.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7083 FAX 919-733-9919
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper
DEHNR-DWQ-Facility Assessment Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Per the terms of NCAC 2H. 0223 (3), the Director may, on a case by case basis, allow
permits to be issued to facilities exceeding the 80 percent loading rate if: 1) the additional flow will
not cause the facility to exceed its permitted hydraulic capacity, 2) the facility is in compliance with
all other permit limitations and requirements and 3) it is demonstrated that adequate progress is
being made in developing the required engineering evaluations or plans and specifications. If you
wish to ask for lifting of the moratorium per this provision of the rule, please send information in
support of your request to the address listed above.
As always, the actual plans and specifications for expansion should be submitted to the
Permits and Engineering Unit of the Water Quality Section.
We look forward to working with you on development of your future wastewater treatment
needs. If you have any questions on this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Rex Gleason,
Acting Regional Supervisor for our Mooresville Regional Office at (704) 663-1699 or Dennis R.
Ramsey, Assistant Chief for Operations, at (919) 733-5083, ext. 528.
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder, Chief
Water Quality Section
cc: ooresv�i7ileli_onO4f rice - V�ate Quality
Kim Colson
Facility Assessment Unit
Central Files
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�-' State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources I �/ •
Division of Environmental Management ? l#V
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ID Fa
S A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director N-C- KEALT ,
NNA URPI, RESOURCES
May 30,1995 1995
Mr. Dean McGinnis
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.P.O. Box 446 ,�t'iit�Egw"
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
Subject: NPDES PermY[ i'I fll I
Permit No. NM 662
Claremont WWTP-North
Catawba County
Dear Mr. McGinnis:
In accordance with the application for a discharge permit, the Division is forwarding herewith the
subject NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental
Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this .permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and"filed .with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such demand is
made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part H, EA. addresses the requirements to be
followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by
the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources,
Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If. you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Jay Lucas, P.E. at telephone
number (919)733-5083, extension 502.
D� ginalltigned BY
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Central Files
ooresv'i l eRegional-Office-''
Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Permits and Engineering Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
Aquatic Survey and Toxicology
Operator Training and Certification Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5683 FAX 919-733-9919
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 100% post -consumer paper
Permit No. NCO032662 `
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ,
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management.Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
North Wastewater Treatment Plant
Centennial Boulevard
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Mull Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective July' 1, 1995
r This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight_on June 30, 2000
Signed this day May 30, 1995
Original Signed By
®avid A. Goodrich ,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit No. NC0032662
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.100 MGD dual train wastewater treatment facility. The 0.04
MGD train consists of an influent comminutor, diffused aeration basin, final clarifier, and
aerobic digester. The 0.06 MGD train consists of an influent communitor with bypass screen,
mechanical aeration basin, final clarifier, and aerated sludge holding tank. Both trains share a
flow splitter box, flow recording, chlorine contact chamber, and sludge drying beds, located at
North Claremont WWTP, Centennial Boulevard, Claremont, Catawba County (See Part III of
this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Mull
Creek which is classified Class WS-IV waters in the Catawba River Basin.
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A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO032662
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit 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
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Total Suspended Residue`•
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
Temperature,, -C
Cadmium
Copper
Lead
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'Zinc
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30.0 mg/i
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Discharge Limitations
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45.0 mg/1
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Daily Max
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Requirements
Measurement
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"The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective
influent values (85% removal).
***The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l.
****Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 13%, January, April, July, and October-, See Part III, Condition G.
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.
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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.
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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
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
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Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
3. FMC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management. Commission.
4. Actor "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.
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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar,day. The average monthly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum. of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of
the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other. Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
"Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected)during a
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average" ;in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of:all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.
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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined, as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. . An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a. measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional'. to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than .once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in. number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of 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).
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c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means'the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of. one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
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A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the C1ean'Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(l) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties,of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any, person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten -thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class i violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000.
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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class H penalty not to
exceed $125,000.
The-permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability_
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part H, C-4) and "Power Failures,"
(Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish'kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
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The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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.
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If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration, date
of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For' a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
0) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the. system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination,
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the'permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit,yevoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code; Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
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Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate,type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.
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The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
, 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 ate not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2)_Unanticipated bypass. The permittee,shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action ,
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal
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periods df 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 thereis unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations .because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent 'caused by . operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: `
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this
permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
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 1437215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal
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regulations governing the disposal of sewage "sludge: Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge maybe
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorpoi-ate.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, �S ubchapter 211, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power
failures. either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of
inadequately treated effluent.
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.
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Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1:1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The 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 Fox 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
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discharge. volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject to, this requirement.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting,Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136; unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503,.unless
other test procedures have been specified'in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must, be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection- and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tamnerin
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.
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip.
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such* analyses.
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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 tinder 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.
SECTTON E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any, planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is -a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or ,
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1)•
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing- permit, including -
notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application,
process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
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f� 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.
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere. in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations_ for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
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 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.
8. Other Information
Part H
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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 contentspf a sludge digester the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
_ c. Any failure of a pumping station, 'sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USG 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act, effluent data "shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section.309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this. permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by "a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in
amounts that will cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the
POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; -
h. AAnntrucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be
necessary for the permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment
Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by the permittee with all applicable
effluent limitations. Such actions by the permittee may be necessary regarding some or
all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The permittee shall require any industrial discharges into the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act.
Prior to accepting wastewater from any significant industrial user, the permittee shall
either develop and submit to the Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per
15A NCAC 2H..0907(a) or modify . an existing Pretreatment Program per
15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or
modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule
for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section
402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations or by the requirements
of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
B. Pretreatment Program Rgquirements
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 anenforceable part of this permit.
The permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section
402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the
State Pretreatment Regulations 15A NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies,
procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and
Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include but is not limited to
the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved
pretreatment program;
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) of 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, .
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. The permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, specific Local Limits to
implement 'the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and
15A NCAC 2H .0909;
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (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 theirwastewater discharge will meet all applicable
pretreatment standards and requirements. The permittee shall maintain -a current
Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the Headworks Analysis
(HWA) and the limits from all Industrial. User Pretreatment Permits (]UP). Permitted
IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA;
6. . Authorization to Construct (A to C)
The permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct (A to C) is issued to all
applicable industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment
facility. Prior to the issuance of an Authorization to Construct (A to C), the' proposed
pretreatment. facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply
with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (]UP) limitations;
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as
described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to determine,
independent of informationsupplied by industrial users, compliance with applicable
pretreatment standards. The permittee must:
7a. Inspect allSignificant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per
calendar year; and
7b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per
calendar year for all permit -limited pollutants, once during the
period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic
compounds which shall be sampled once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring
and reporting requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the
industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908;
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all
pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean
Water Act (40 CFR 405 et.seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set forth in
40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All
enforcement actions shall -be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)-
approved by the Division;
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In
lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under
.15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to meet with Division personnel periodically
to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment
implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the permittee shall submit to the Division at
the following address:
NC DEM Pretreatment Group
PO BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NC 27626-0535
Two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment
activities over the previous twelve months.
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 (IDSF)
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 permitted's Division
approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and
standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within
two months of the applicable twelve month period;
12. Record Keeping
The permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities
and results, along with support information including general records, water quality
records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW;
13. Funding and Financial Report
The permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the
objectives of its approved pretreatment program;
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local
limits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs),
and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall
be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907.
C. 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 Environmental
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
D. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater. monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
E. Publicly Owned Treatment Works
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which
would be subject to section 301 or 306 of.CWA if it were directly discharging those
pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced into
that POTW by a source introducing pollutants into the POTW at the time of issuance of
the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the
quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated
impact of the change on the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the
POTW.
i
F. Rtquirement
to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharees
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.
Permit No. NCO032662
G. CHRONIC TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit chronic toxicity using test procedures outlined in:
1.) The North Carolina Ceriodaphnia chronic effluent bioassay procedure (North Carolina Chronic
Bioassay Procedure - Revised *September 1989) or subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration at which there may be no observable inhibition of reproduction or
significant mortality is 13 % (defined as treatment two in the North Carolina procedure document).
The permit holder shall perform quarterly monitoring using this procedure to establish compliance
with the permit condition. The first test will be performed after thirty days from the effective date
of this, permit during the months. of January, April, July, and October. Effluent sampling
for this testing shallbe performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all
treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B. Additionally, DEM Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements .
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual
chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be. measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should any single quarterly monitoring indicate a failure to meet specified limits, then monthly
monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this
monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this
permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test r�
and will require immediate retesting(within 30 days of initial monitoring event). Failure to submit
suitable test results will constitute noncompliance with monitoring requirements.
PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in
accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to
revoke the permit.
NPDES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION
PERMIT NO.: NCO081370
PERM=E NAME: City of Claremont
FACILITY NAME: McLin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Facility Status: Proposed
Permit Status: New
Major
Pipe No.: 001
Minor
Design Capacity: " 0.3 MGD
Domestic (% of Flow):
Industrial (% of Flow);
Comments:
i..
52 %
RECEIVING STREAM: McLin creek
Class: C
Sub -Basin: 03-08-32
Reference USGS Quad: E. t K N E rom rt u) (please attach)
County- Catawba
Regional Office: Mooresville Regional Office
Previous Exp. Date: 6/30/95 ' Treatment Plant Class: II
Classification changes within three miles:
Change to WS-III & B when McLin Creek and Lyle Creek reach
Catawba River
Requested by:
Prepared
Reviewed by:
Date4 1/ 10/95
Date: 6 rlaar., . tc,5
Date .
-e -WSJ
Modeler
Date Rec.
#
Drainage Area (mi2):^22.6
Z—
Average Streamflow (cfs): 26
s7Q10 (cfs): 5.0 w7Q10.(cfs): 9.0 30Q2 (cfs): 11
Toxicity Limits: Chronic (Ceriodaphnia) P / F 9 %
January, April, July, and October
Location: SR 1722
im Location:. SR 1722_
s: temperature, dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform,
conductivity
Special instream monitoring locations or monitoring frequencies:
Monthly Average
Summer
Winter
Wasteflow (MGD);"
0.300
0.300
BODS.
(n
NH3N g I):
2
2
DO (rrud/1):
5
5
TSS (mg/1):
30
30
Fecal Col. (/100 mly
200
200
pH (SU) :
6-9
6-. 9
Residual Chlorine (µg/I):
28
28
Oil & Grease (mg/1):
monitor
monitor
TP (mg/1):
monitor
monitor
TN (mg/ly
monitor
monitor
Temperature (° C):
monitor
monitor
Cadmium (µg/I):
23.5
J3, Daily Maximum i
Chromium (µg/I):
monitor .
monitor
;Copper (µg/I):
monitor
monitor
.Lead (µg/I):
monitor
monitor
;Nickel (µg/I): j
monitor
monitor
.Zinc (IWl):
monitor
monitor
iThere shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other
than trace amounts.
,
�. DEFT, OF
ONUENT
NAtVkAL RE ,ALH,
SOURCE,
MAR .16 :19.95
kSION OF 'tNV1RONfAEl1TAt P'
MOORESVILLE »REGIONAL 9FFICE EI'EMI
FACT SHEET FOR WASTELOAD ALLOCATION
Facility Name:
NPDES No.:
Type of Waste:
Facility Status:
Permit Status:
Receiving Stream:
Stream Classification:
Subbasin:
County:
Regional Office:
Requestor:
Date of Request:
Topo Quad:
Request # 8162
Claremont - McLin
Waste Water Treatment Plant
NCO081370
Domestic - 48 %
Industrial - 52 %
Existing
Renewal
Stream Characteristic:
McLin Creek
US GS #
C
Date:
03-08-32
Drainage Area (mi2):
Catawba
Summer 7Q10 (cfs):
Mooresville 67t
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
Lucas
Average Flow (cfs):
1 / 10 / 9 5
30Q2 (cfs):
E 14 N W
IWC (%):
Wasteload Allocation Summary
(approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.)
N.C. DEPT. oe
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH.
& NATURAL RESOURCES
FEB 21 1995
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL. MANAGEMENT
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
22.6
9
26
11
9%
This facility was has only been in service since July, 1994: There is not enough data on the
various toxics being monitored to make any assessments at this point, therefore continued �.
monitoring will be recommended. ?red;64ea C6nCeY}{�- ,ohs-�'�g-,1.I �tY1gJ�/Si� a ✓1 NC70 6 4f ��u51
-for odmium will ezeed. allawahl,� �v✓ cU�"�. fhe�- rt - Urnt4 Cad .
There were some BOD5 violations within the first three months of operation; it is assumed that 06rn
this is in response to start-up problems and should not continue in the future. #west Region
verification.
Claremont South as .w..elllas_.`Western Steer' discharges are currently being pumped to this
facility. Pretreatment j.ia:9'required a Modified Monitoring Plan for this facility, (i.e. four
consecutive days every five years of metals monitoring). Due to restaurant tied -on.
recommending Oil & Grease monitoring
The downstream, instream monitoring location is not shown.on the topographic maps. Rfquest
Region verification of location (refer below at instream monitoring M.uirements)
Special Schedule Requirements and additional comments from Reviewers:
Recommended by:�—``=i2-—~- �� Date: 3 I010I 5
Farrell Keough
Reviewed by
Instream Assessment
Regional Supervisor:
Permits & Engin
Date: t o C1
Date:
eenng: ,v Date:
RETURN TO TECHNICAL SUPPORT BY: MAR ! 19915
CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS
Existing Limits:
Monthly Average
Summer
Winter
Wasteflow (MGD):
0.300 .
0.300 .
BOD5 (mg/1):
8
.. 8
NH3N (mg/1):
2
2
DO (mg/1):
5
5 .. .
TSS (mg/1):
30
30 ,
Fecal Coliform (1100 ml):
200
200
pH (SIT):
- 9
6-9
Residual Chlorine (µg/1):
.6
28
.
28
Oil & Grease (mg/1):
not required
not required
Total Phosphorus (mg/1):
monitor
monitor
Total Nitrogen (mg/l):
monitor
monitor
Temperature (°C):
monitor
monitor
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
Recommended Limits:
Monthly
Average
Summer
Winter .
wQ or EL
Wasteflow (M[GD):
0.300
.0.300
BOD5 (mg/1):
8
.8 .
WQ
NH3N (mg/1):
2
2
WQ
DO (mg/1):
5
5
wp
TSS (mg/1): , : _ :.„_-:,vs_:>, .. _
30
30
Fecal Coliform (1100 ml): = ';:. '
.200
200
pH (SIT):
6 - 9
6-9
Residual Chlorine (µg/1):.
28
28
WQ
Oil & Grease (mg/1):
monitor
monitor
Total Phosphorus (mg/1):
monitor
monitor
Total Nitrogen (mg/1):
monitor
monitor
Temperature (oC):
monitor
monitor
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
Parameter(s) affected: Limits Changes Due To:
Oil & Grease one of the SAT's is Western Steer
(explanation of any modifications to past. modeling analysis including new flows, rates, field data,
interacting discharges)
E
(See page 4 for miscellaneous and special conditions, if applicable)
TOXICS/META
Type of Toxicity Test: Chronic (Ceriodaphnia) P / F Toxicity Test
Existing Limit: 9 %
Recommended Limit: 9 %
Monitoring Schedule: January, April, July, and October
Existing Limits
Cadmium (µg/1):
Chromium (µg/l):
Copper (µg/1):
Lead. (µg/1):
Nickel (jig/1):
Zinc (µg/1):
Recommended Limits
Cadmium (µg/1):
Chromium (µg/1):
Copper (µg/1):
Lead (µg/1):
Nickel (µg/1):
Zinc (µg/1):
Daily Maximum
monitor
monitor
monitor
monitor
monitor
monitor
Day Maximum wQ or EL
monitor
monitor
monitor
monitor
monitor
monitor
p A1 conc¢n�h' w/ enac,�k- -�- eyyt��tic
Cadmium: Max. Pred Cw '��87 5' not enough data to assess
Allowable Cw ° 23.5 maximum value 2 µg/l, which is approximately 8.5 % of allowabl
Chromium: .Max. Pred Cw 308 not enough data to assess
Allowable Cw _ 587.6 maximum value 6 µg/l, which is approximately 1 % of allowable
Copper: Max. Pred Cw 2,211 not enough data to assess
e
a8.0U6"I
Allowable Cw
82.3
maximum value 33 µg/l, which is approximately 40 % of allowable
Lead: Max. Pred Cw
116
not enough data to assess
Allowable Cw
293.8
maximum value 20 µg/l, which is approximately 6.8 % of allowable
Nickel: Max. Pred Cw
84
not enough data to assess
Allowable Cw
1,034
maximum value 20 µg/1, which is approximately 1.9 % of allowable
Zinc: Max. Pred Cw
2,211
notenough data to assess
Allowable Cw
587.6
maximum value 330 µg/l, which is approximately 56 % of allowable
only 7 data points were available for review
RmV%=ent Modified Monitoring Plap will be LQuired at this facility — --
yr.L mt'n,i.nu�m da� e L'�"M f - �� rn -�nr,' � vw
x_ Parameter(s) are water quality limited. For some parameters, the available load capacity of S
the immediate receivingwater will be consumed. This may affect future water quality based
Y q tY
effluent limitations for additional dischargers within this portion of the watershed.
OR
No parameters are water quality limited, but this discharge may affect future allocations.
`Pq
INSnR-F" MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Up stream Location: SR 1772 (Old Catawba Road) rniops Any-�opo8e�« a�wp�
Downstream Location: SR 1728 Rc�. io �oCA-tlo&)3 w.t. 52 i-+zz
Parameters: temperature, dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform, conductivity
Special instream monitoring locations or monitoring frequencies:
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MISC IJ ANEOUS INFORMATION &i 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:
Special Instructions or Conditions
Wasteload sent to EPA? (Major) (Y or N)
(If yes, then attach updated evaluation of facility, including toxics spreadsheet, modeling
analysisif modeled at renewal, and description of how it fits into basinwide plan)
Additional Information attached? (Y or N) If yes, explain with attachments.
Facility Name Claremont - McLin Waste Water Treatment Plant Permit # NC0081370 - 001
CHRONIC TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit chronic toxicity using test procedures outlined in:
1.) The North Carolina Ceriodaphnia chronic effluent bioassay procedure (North Carolina Chronic
Bioassay Procedure - Revised *September 1989) or subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration at which there may be no observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality is 9 % (defined as treatment two in the North Carolina procedure document). The permit
holder shall perform quarterU monitoring using this procedure to establish compliance with the permit
condition. The first test will be performed after thirty days from the effective date of this permit during
the months of Jan., Apr., Jul., and Oct. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at
the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this pemut condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code
TGP3B. Additionally, DEM Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine
of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of
the waste stream.
Should any ' single quarterly,_;_monitoring indicate a failure to meet specified limits, then monthly
monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this
monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division
of Environmental Management indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.,
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum. control
organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require
immediate retesting(within 30 days of initial monitoring.event). Failure to submit suitable test results will
constitute noncompliance with monitoring requirements.
7Q10 5 cfs
Permitted Flow 0.300 MGD
IWC 9 %
Basin & Sub -basin 03-08-32
Receiving Stream McLin Creek
County Catawba
QCL P/F Version 9191
Recommended
Farrell Keough
Date 3 / ANc1ga-'( 1 995
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes_
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Jay B. Lucas
Date: January 24, 1995
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Catawba
Permit No. NC0032662
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
No X
1. Facility and Address: Claremont North WWTP
City.of Claremont
Post Office Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
2. Date of Investigation: 01-23-95
3. Report Prepared By: G. T. Chen
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Messrs. Roberto
Scheller and Bill Henson, (704) 459-1090
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of East Main Street,'
(Highway 64/70) and North Lookout Street (SR 1716) in the City
of Claremont, Catawba County, travel north on SR 1716 about
0.6 mile to the junction with Centennial Boulevard. Turn -left
and travel west on Centennial Boulevard about 0.5 mile-: The
facility is located on the right (north) side of t/he/road.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 43' 21" Longitude: 810 09' 18"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 14 NW USGS Name: Catawba, NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes X No If No, explain:
B. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Hilly, with
slopes varying from 2-10%. The facility is not in a flood
plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet of the
facility.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Mull Creek
a. Classification: WS-IV
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08-32
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream is approximately
4 to 6 feet wide and 4 to 8.inches deep at the discharge
location. Downstream users are unknown.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1, a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.10 MGD
(Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater
treatment facility? 0.10 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? 0.10 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed.by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years: None.
e . Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The
existing facility consists of two parallel trains as
follows: 0.04 MGD train - influent comm. utor, diffused
aeration basin, final clarifier, and aerobic digester.
0.06 MGD train - influent comminutor with bypass screen,
mechanical aeration basin, final clarifier and aerated
/sludge holding tank. Common to both trains, are flow
,�5r// splitter box, flow recording, chlorine contact chamber,
and sludge drying beds.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: N/A.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
in development:
should be required:
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approved: X
not needed:
None.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit No.: WQ0007408
Residuals Contractor: J. R. White, Hickory Septic Tank
Services
Telephone No.: (704) 495-7781
b.1 Residuals stabilization: PSRP: X
RFRP : .
Other:
c. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (.attach completed rating
sheet): Class II, see attached rating sheet.
4. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular
facilities, i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a
metal plating company would be 14, not 56.
Primary: 01 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 05003
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)?
N/A.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: None.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please
indicate) N/A.
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide
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regional perspective for each option evaluated. N/A.
Spray Irrigation:
Connection to Regional Sewer System:
Subsurface:
Other Disposal Options:
5. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
quality or groundwater? There are no unknown air quality,
groundwater, or hazardous materials concerns.
6. Other Special Items: None.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the subject permit be renewed as
requested by the applicant.
Signature Of Report Preparer
Water Quality Regi
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Date
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Version 10/92
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Owner or Contact Person:
Mailing Address:
County:- - rig Telephone: 02.4
Present Classification: n _ New Facility Existing Facility_
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Check Classification(s): Subsurface _Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) 1 II III IV Total Points: .-'D
SIBSURFAMCLASSIFIC MON
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3—siphon or pump -dosing systems
4L_8and filters
5. grease trap/interceptor
6 oWwater separators
7. _ gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY 1RFMTION CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1.
_ preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2
lagoons
3—septic
tanks
4L_pump
tanks
5.
pumps
11—m
d filters
7
grease trap/interceptor
8.
oil/water separators
9—disinfection
10.
chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11.
spray irrigation ofwastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shell
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate duel certification.
ly to
LAND APPLand application d biosolids, res+ uals or or/RIESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (cortamiApplies ntaled saois on a designated site.
it holder)
1. lend appl'
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FAcLr Y CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification. "nigns the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case-by-cass basis: (Check y Appropriate)
1. oWwaler Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation. pumps and disposal;
2 Septic Tank/Sand Fitter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus. pumps,sand titter:, disinfection
and dared discharge;
3L_Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps,'drsinfedion, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and deed discharge;
4. ClosW400p Recycle Systems;
S. —Groundwater Remed►ation Systems consisting only d. cillwater separators. pumps, air -shipping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and deposal:
G Aquacuaum operations with discharge to surface wafers;
7. --Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
e. —Seafood pnxoessing cortslstirp of screening and disposal.
9. _Single4amRy discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be dassified d pemnttted after July 1,
1993 or 5 upon inspection by the Division, it is found tip the system is not being adequafely operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the c1mirrcation or redassFication by the Commission, in wri tq.
(15) Ebctrodafysls. Process for removing lortlzed sake from water though the use of ion -selective lon exchanps membranes;
(16) Filter Press. A process operated mechanicaky, for partially dewatering sludge;
(17) Foam Separation. The planned frothing of wastewater or wastewater effluent as a means of removing excessive amounts of detergent materials through
the Introduction of air in the forth of fine bubbles. also called foam fractionation;
(tor) Grit Removal. The process of removing grit and other heavy mineral matter from wastewater,
(10) Imhoff Tank A deep two story wastewater tank consisting of an upper sedimentation chamber and a lower sludge digestion chamber.
(20) Irstrumented Flow Measurement. A device which Indicates and records rate of flow;
(21) Ion Exchange. A chemical process In wlieh bra from two different molecules are exchanged;
(22) Lard application:
(a) Sludge Disposal. A Mal sludge disposal method by which wet sludge may be applied to land either by spaying on the surface or by subsurface injection
(La , dhlsml plow): (not applkabis for types of sludge described In.(11) Of this Rut):
p) Treated Effluent. The process of spraying treated wastewater onto a land area or other methods of application of wastewater
Amo a tend area as a
nears of Mal deposal or treatment; method for removing
(23) Microsereen. A low speed, continuously, back -washed. rotating drum fibn filter operating under gravity conditions as a polishing
suspended solids from effluent;
(24) Nitrlrfation Process. The biochemical conversion of umxidtzed nitrogen (ammonia and organic nitrogen) to oxidized estrogen (usually Ntrate);
(25) Nitrogenous Stage. A separate stage of wastewater treatment designed for the specific purpose of xrorwertirg ammonia nitrogen to nitrate nitrogen;
(26) Phosphate Removal. Biological. Tie removal of phosphorus from wastewater by an oxiclanoxic process designed to enhance luxury uptake of phosphorus
by the mfcroo
(27) Polishing PPoord A holding pond following secondary treatment with sufficient detention time to aAow "filing of finely suspended solids;
(2e) Post Aeratlort. Aeration following conventional secondary t►aatmett units to k=sase effluent D.O. or for any -other purpose;
to the effluent
series of slopstor weirs;�The�Now occurring across thrnsthod e steps r weirs movewhich dissolved s Irmis a fairly thin lays and the boyperatbn the cascadeity requiresno nt (operator down a
adjuctmsrd; thus, zero points are assigned wen though this Is an essential stop to meeting the limits of the discharge permit;
(30) Powdered to Granular Activated Carbon Feed. A biophysical carbon process that utilizes biological activity and organic absorption by using powdered or
granular activated carbon; V14n or regenerated carbon is food controlled Into the system;
(31) Pressratlon. A tank constructed to provide aeration prior to primary treatment.
(22) Preliminary Units. Unit operations In the treaimart process, such as screening and comminution, that prepare the liquor for subssquert major operations;
(23) Industrial Pretreatment.
(a) Pre-treatment Unit, Industrial. Tie conditioning of a waste at its source before discharge, to remove or to neutralize substances injurious to sewers and
tressnart processes or to effect a partial reduction In load on the treatment proms& which is operated by to sane governing body as the wastewater
treatment plant being rated;
b) Pre-treatment Program. Industrial -.muss be a State or EPA required program to receive points on the rating sheet;
(341 Primary Clarifiers. The fkst settling tanks through which wastewater is passed In a treatment works for the purpose of ramovkg settleable and suspended
solids and SOD which Is associated with the solids;
(35) Pumps. And Influent, effluent and in -plan pumps;
(36) Radiation. Disinfection a sterilization p►oce�� a w contaminated liquid devices emliting ultraviolet pressurized
or essu� tl through a membrane fortnkq reary puts liquid free from
(37) Reverse t7crrrosk. A treatment process heavy
suspended solids;
) Rotating BtologkN Contractors. A faced biological growth process In which Wastewater flows through tanks in which a aeries of partially submerged circular
Sul are rotated;
(30) Sand Filters: In
(a) Imarrnktent Biological. Filtration of Mluart following septic tanks. lagoon. or some otter treatmhen process in which further blodecomposblon
expected to produce desired Mluents; Hydraulic loading rates on these ffkers are computed In gpdhc and have a resulting low opmrsf (loss than one); .
b) Recirculating biological - the same type of sand filter as defined In Subparagraph (39) (a) of this Rule with the added capability to recycle effluent back
through the sand filter, apt;
(40) Sand or Mbed•Medla Fliers. A polishing process by which eflluert limits are achieved through a further reduction of susperded
(a) low ate — gravity, hydraulically loaded fiber with loading rates in the. one to three gPMM range; three leaf:
(b) high ate — a pressure, hydraulically loaded titter with loading rein In the five gpmyd range; At any rate, the loading rate _ exceed W
(41) Secondary Clarifiers. A tank which follows the biological unit of treatment plant and which has the Purpose of rarrtoving sludges associated with the
biological treatment units;
(42) Separate Sludge Reaerallon. A pan of the contact stabifizatlon process where the activated sludge Is transferred to a tank and aerated before retuming it
to the contact basin;
(43) Septic Tank A single -story settling tank In which sealed sludge is In contact with the wastewater flowing through the tank; shall not be applicable for
septic lank systems serving single family residences having capacity of 2,000 gallons or less ~ discharge to a nitrification field;
(44) Sludge Digestion. The process by which organic or volatile manor and sludge is gasified. Nqusfied, mineraazed or converted Ito more tgable organic matter
through the activity of ilving organisms, which Includes aerated holding tanks;
(45) Sludge Drying Beds. M area comprising natural of aNfidal layers of porous materials upon whtid► digested savage sludge is dried by drainage and
evaporation;
(46) Sludge Elutriatbn. A process of sludge conditioning in which certain constituents am m moved by successive washings wish fresh avatar or plan Mluart;
(47) Sludge Gas Lhlitzatlon. The process of using sewage on for the purpose of healing bulkirgs, drtvkg engines, sic.; (46) Sludge Holding Tank (Aerated and Nonaerated). A lank ulnd utzsd for small wastewater
treatment bedormnts of conaddtaining
a digester Iamourd ofialr �slud b keep the
ge May be
kept fresh, asupernhdato wkwn prior a drykg method (La. sludge drying beds)-,
sludge fresh. but not necessarily an amount that would be required to achieve stabiitration of organic matter. A nonaerated tank would slmpy be used to
dears sludge prior to dewatering and would not a0ow long periods (several days of detention) without resulting odor problems;
(49) Sludge Incinerators. A furnace designed to bum sludge and to remove as moisture and combustible materials and reduce the sludge to a gorge ash;
(50) Sludge Stabilization (Chemical or Thermal} A process to make treated sludge Rea odorous and putrescbis, and to reduce the pathogenic organism
oontent; This may be done by pH adjustment. chlorine dosing. or by has treatment;
(51) Sludge Thickener. A type of sedimentation tank In which the sludge is permitted to settle and thicken through agitation and gravity;
(52) Stabilization lagoon. A type of oxidation lagoon In which biological oxidation of organic matter Is affected by natural transfer of oxygen to the water from
sk (not a polishing port!);
(0) Stand -lay Power Supply. On site or portable electrical generating equipment; soft and SOD
(54) Stalk Screens. A stationary screen designed to remove sonde. Ihcluding no"lodegad" particulate (fbatable solids, suspended
reduction) from muncipai and Industrial wastewater lmatment systems; for the u of Mlttan A settling lagoon or sand or coal filter
(SS) Tort" Treatmen A. stage of trsatmen following secondary which is primarily purpose polialirg;
might be employed for this purpose;
(56) Thermal Pollution Control Device. A dsvks providing for the trarster of heat from a fluid flowing In tubes to another fluid outside the tubes. or vice versa;
or other tneare of regulatirg liquid tomperrrures-
(57) Thermal Sludge Conditioner. A conditioning process by which heat le added for a protracted period of time to Improve the dswateabi0ty of sludge by the
aohbilizing and hydrauMi g of the smaller and mors highly hydrated sludge Particles; tic k►ihalatlon
(M) Toxic Materials. Those wastes or combination st of waves. Including dfseasecausing agents which after discharge and upon expowre, kges m
or assimfistfon Into any organlem, ekhef directly from the enwkwxrwt or Indirectly by Ingestion through food chain. will cause death, disease. behavioral
abnormalities. sneer. genetic mutations. physiological malfunction (Including malfunctions In reproduction) or physical deformailone. in such wgansme or their
ofispdrg; Toxic materials Include, by way of illustration and rot pmkailon>: head, cadmium, chromium, mercury, vanacll^ arsenic. zkhe, onAo-nitro-chlorobenzene
(ONCBj, polychlorinated blpMnyts (PCBs) arhd dichiorodiphenyt Vichioroatt" (DDT); and any other materials that have or stay hereafter be determined to have
toxic properties;
(50) Tdc" Fiber. A bbbgkai treatment urea conhsllg of a material such as broken stone or rock over Which wastewater b drstrbuted; A high rate ukkii g
ttber is ore which operated al between 10 and 30 mgd per sent. A low rate trickling filter Is on which he designed to "rate at one to four mgd per am;
60) Trfcklirg Flber (Packed Tower). A plug flow type of operation In Which wastewater flows down through succ�stvee I&YOM Of ft q or Mrate material; be
Organic
n%owial le removed continually by the solve biological fixed growth h each successive layer. This method may p u effluent. or may
adapted to produce a ntdW MfusM
(61) Vacuum Mar. Centrifuges, or Filter Presses. Devices which are designed to remove excess water from either digested or undigested sludge prior to drsposal
or further Usatmsrt.
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.............
..........................:........... ...
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Design Flow (gpd) -
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.T
(a)
Bar srnars....:._........... ...................................... «................. ..... ........................................................
(b)
or
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(c)
Grit Removal .......................................... »................................................. »................................................
(d)
or
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(a)
Flow Measuring Device....... ...............:.... _._..».....:..................................................................................1
or
Mstrumented Flow Measurement...._ ...................... ...................... ......................»...�»..»....................
(f)
.....
(9)
Preaeratlon..................................................................................... ..........
(h)
influart Flow Equalization ........................... „.............................................................. ..............................2
2
(i)
Grosse or Oil Separators - ».._..._...«...._...»...»...._.«.................................................
.3
Mechanical....... ......... ........ »....................... »...... ....... .................. .....................................................
A
DissolvedAir Flotation ....... ».»... »......... _...... ............................................................................................
5
())
Prechbrinatbn ..................... __.»...»_..._..._.......»..».............»..._............................... ...................
(4) PRWI3ifTREATMENTINf1'SIPF;OCESSIES
(a)
Septic Tank (see definition No. 49)....... «. _»._......»..:....»................« «....... ..._.»..........................2
....
(b)
bmhoff Tank. ..... — -- — - - — ---------- . ...... ........ «_....................... ..... ...........................
(c)
(d)
Primary Clarlllars ................. ... ...... ..... _.... »............................ .................................................................
Settling Ponds.or Settling Tanks for kxwgaNe Non -toxic Materials (sludge handling facilities for water
Purification plants. sand, gravel, store, and other mining operations except recraatlonal aefivkies such as gem
..... ....... .2
mining)..,......,,,_•„...�^...»....._»...._._.»....... ................. »... ......... ...»......... »............... .....
(6) ��A�
(a)
Carbonaosous Stage ...«_ �.. _._.........«..... 20
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Mechanical Air System (fixed. floating or rotors» __. «. ». _» -..-..._..._..._..._..._
Separate. Sludge Reasratbn................._.»._ .»»»..„_._._....»............»..._................. .3
(p) Trickling Filter
High Rain --------------------- » --- «..:...«.»»..«.»»._......»....»._»..».....................5
...
Standard Rate ......... «......»»«»».....».»....._ ._ ...»..._»......... :._».........»......»........
PackedTower ................ ».......................... «............ ... ».................................................
(Ili) Biological Aerated Flier or Aerated Bbbg" Filter __._«_.««... _.___.»_.«_«._«_.»_._».10
(iv) Aerated lagoons ...... »..»..__.»............. ....»... »... »....... ».««.«_...... »«.....
(v) Rotating Biological Contadors....................»........._.».........»...... ........ .................10
2
(VI) Sand Fliers -Intermittent biologic ..... ..................................... ...................
Recirculatingbiological.... .................» ....._....... ............. ............. ».......................
(0) Stabitfzatbn Lagoons......
...............a
OR Costlier ............................»«..».... .... ...... ......................................... (Ix) Single stage system for combined nrbonaaous removal of SOD and rdtroganous removal by
nitrifreatbn (see definition No. 12XPoirds for this hem have to be In addition to Items
(6)(a)(1) throuffh (5)(a)(vill).
aeration (a" definition No3a)...««..._..»__.«....«_......:..�
uthiging the amended process
utltzing other than the extended aeration process .. _.»_.» ._.....«....-....• _ ._...•
(: Nutrient additions to enhance BOD removal ..... _... ».«.».........»....»..»«._.«...........»..........5
xl) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs')addhbn._....«_..._...._««.«:_..»...»..._.»_._«....__3
(b)
Nitrogenous Stage
(1) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System_» .....» ...-«»--.—••..«...-»»«....«... _..20
Diffused Air System................. »_.»........ .««._._ »».»........._.»......_...._....«».».... t 0
Mechankal Air System (fixed. floating or
Separate Sludge Reaerahfon..»_...«.....__..:...«:...»...».._»».....»._«..»«...«.....» ».__3
(11) Trickling Fhtar-High Rate....».......« .....»....�............».».» «.._.._...«. »..».......«_.......7
Standard Rate....»..«..»». _.................».._...«_._.._..»«.«..»»«.....»........»......».5
PackedTower....«.»._ ... «..»» ...» ._ ._.._ . .....»._....w__..._ .._._»...._.....
Bbbglal Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological ----------10
(Iv) Rotating Biological Contactors ...... »............«.»»....»...»...... _..«..».«....:.__.»...._..._.10
(v) Sand Filter - IntormInert bbbgial.»...._ ....._ .....:»......__.»«».__......« ...
«...»
Recirculating blo{ogleal...._....»_ •» »•—•- •• --•• ••» _5
M Clarifier ._.... _......... . __....__„.._....__.____._..:...._._».«....»....»._.»»•.««_.«
(i) TERnk YORADVANCEDTREATMENTLRCTVPFOCESSES
(a)
Activated Carbon Beds - ............»» _.__... S
without carbon mgeneration:.««_.........._..»»-••-» »««
withcarbon repsreratbn. __.... _.._«.»...»»..._. _....»__..........« __......». «_t!i
(b)
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed -
without carbon regeneratlan .._......»....».»..»:...... «..............._.
__16
with carbon ragenerat{on....«..».«_._....._._..._«..»._«.«_» .««._«. a
(Q)
Air etrbPinO .. _.«......»......._�........»......:..».».....»....._....«..._.».»...._...__..... »I 0
(d)
Dankrifloadon
EleetbProas...s«..»_......_.....» _».. «_. _»........«.«...._...._., . «.....»..».»� Y ".»»«.»
(f)
.. ».»........3
Foam Separation.........r._._--- ------ _._ .. ......«»«............ _.._..._» ........». _... .... ......3
»..._.. ....
(h)
IonExchange...........__.....».»»......._...... »....,__....._..«.._.«.._».__ _......».«
Land Application of Treated EHluartt (Les_ ddkrltlon No. 22b) (not applicable for sand, gravel, etorte
end other s4npar mining operations) by high rate
(I)
(�)
Mkrosereens» «....».:._ ..» .. »......»........» ...._•»�.. ...__20
Phosphorout Removal by Bbkgical Processes (See definition No. 20):..... _....«...._«.».»..
»«
()
Polishing Ponds - without uratfon ............_... «_...»«_..« ».. __»..«......... «...._..._.»»
«.»»...» .. ..»a
withaeration......... »...... ».......»_._.» »»..»»....._».....».........
NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL & ECONIMIC RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION FOR AGENCY USE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER V -M
STANDARD FORM A — MUNICIPAL '
SECTION L APPLICANT AND FACILITY DESCRIPTION
Unless otherwise specified on this form all items are to be Completed. If an item is not applicable Indicate INA.'
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELECTED ITEMS APPEAR IN SEPARATE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AS INOICATEn. REFER TO
BOOKLET BEFORE FILLING OUT THESE ITEMS.
Please Print or Type
1A)2city
of Claremont
" I l
1. Legal Name of Applicant
(see instructions)
2. Mailing Address of Applicant
(see instructions)
P . 0. BOX 446
Number & Street
: 1022
.102b
Claremont
City
State
102e
Nnri-h rnrnl i na
-
28610
Zlo Code
.;,io2a
3. Applicant's Authorized Agent
(see instructions)
M. Dean McGinnis
Name and Title
rtasa::
City Manager
P.O. BOX 446
Number & Street
.Q3tr
03c?
Claremont�_..
City
Q3a>
North Carolina
'
State
fi83r
28610
Zip Code
704 459-7009
Telephone
Area Number
4. Previous Application
Code
If a previous application for a per-
mit under the National Pollutant
!�
Discharge Elimination System has
89 b7 28
F
� -
been made. give the date of
---
application.
104 •
YR MO DAY
—I
1 certify that I am familiar with the Information contained
in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and [relief such Information
is true, complete. and accurate.
'
M. Dean McGinnis
`"` "'
City
Manager
P►inted Name of Person Signing
Tide
_
w
:; -
94 12 22
YR MO DAY
Signature of Applicant or Auto z d Agent
Dab Application Signed
lorr^ Ca -aline General Statute 143-2I5.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person vho Imowingly sakes
'a ;.also statement representation, or certification = any application,"record, report, place,
lr doc-^er_t files or required to be saintaiaed under Article 21 or regulations of the
'_•ri_orlr�a*:al �ta::agement Colmission pleaentiag that Article, of who falsifies, tampers with,
ramders inaccurate any recording or =uitoring device or rethod required to be
;nerated or maintained under krticle _1 or regulations of the Environmental .�agelneat Cexceedioa
-p'_==eating that Article, shall be g�ailtc of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine pot to exceed
il-1,''�n, cr, by i-., ri.sonment not to exceed six months, -or by both. (IS C.S.C. Section 1001 provides
pL~:'_s:-e^t by a fine of not more than S10,000 or imorisanzzent not core than 5 pears, or bona,
.. ,c a sr.__ar o'6tense.)
FOR AGENCY USE
S. Facility (see instructions)
Give the name, ownership, and phySI-
cal location of the plant or other
operating facility where discharge(S)
presently occur(s) or will occur.
Name North Wastewater Treatment Plant
On
Ownership (Public, Private or
Both Public and Private).
MMTflv:.'
(B PUB [3 PRV 0 BPP
Check block if a Federal facility
#OSa>
C] FED
and give GSA Inventory Control
Number
Location:
Number & Street
Roo:
Centennial Boulevard
City
Claremont
County
Catawba
State
North Carolina
S. Discharge to Another Municipal
Facility (see instructions)
a. Indicate if part of your discharge
1Ji
[I Yes Callo
Is into a municipal waste trans-
port system under another re-
sponsible organization. If yes.
.complete the rest of this item
and continue with Item 7. 11 no,
go directly to Item 7.
b. Responsible Organization
Receiving Discharge
Name
N/A
Number & Street
City
State
Zip Code
c. Facility Which Receives Discharge
naW_-: N A
Give the name of the facility
(waste treatment plant) which re-
ceives and is ultimately respon-
sible for treatment of the discharge
from your facility.
d. Average Daily Flow to Facility
G6k<> N/A mqd
(mgd) Give your average daily
flow into the receiving facility.
7. Facility Discharges, Numberand'
Discharge Volume (see instructions)
Specify the number of discharges
described in this application and the
volume of water discharged or lost
to each of the categories below.
Estimate average volume per day In
million gallons per day. 00 not In-
clude Intermittent or noncontinuous
overflows, bypasses or seasonal dis-
charges from lagoons, holding
ponds, etc.
1-2
To: Surface Water
Surface Impoundment with
no Effluent
Underground Percolation
Well (injection)
Other
Total Item 7
If 'other' Is specified, describe
If any of the discharges from this
facility are intermittent, such as from
overflow or bypass points, or are
seasonal or periodic from lagoons,
holding ponds, etc., complete Item B.'
8. Intermittent Discharges
a. Facility bypass points
Indicate the number of bypass
points for the facility that are
discharge points.(see instructions)
b. Facility. Overflow Points
Indicate the number of overflow
points to a surface water for the
facility (see instructions).
c. Seasonal or Periodic Discharge
Points Indicate the number of
points where seasonal discharges
occur from holding ponds,
lagoons, etc
9. Collection System Type
Indicate the type and length (in
miles) of the collection system used
by this facility. (see Instructions)
Separate Storm
Separate Sanitary
" Combined Sanitary and Storm
Both Separate Sanitary and
Combined Sewer Systems
Both Separate Storm and
Combined Sewer Systems
Length
10. Municipalities or Areas Served
(see Instructions)
FOR AGENCY USE
�
K ss
Number of Total Volume Discharged.
Discharge Points Million Gallons Per Day
_L Kt7z� -1 n 2
'" . .
1L1Z£,2 -1 n 2
N/A
❑ SST
® SAN
❑ Cu - -
❑ BSC -
SSC - -
8.3 miles
Actual Population
Name Served
North "secto-rof Claremont - 473
s "t?a
Total Population Served
I-3
FOR AGENCY USE
11. Average Daily Industrial Flow
Total estimated average daily waste 0 m9d
flow from all Industrial sources.
Note: All major Industries (as defined in Section IV)
discharging to the municipal system must be
listed In Section IV.
12. Permits, Licenses and Applications
List all existing, pending or denied permits, licenses and applications related to discharges from this facility.(see Instructions)
For Type of Permit Date Date ate Expiration
I
Issuing Agency Agency Use r 10 Number FMC31EIA I YRIMO/DA iled Issued I 010L n I ed Date
I I or License I I YRIYRIMO/DA I YR/MO/0A
NCEINM CD NPDES JNC0032662. 189/07/28190/07/01[ k5/06/30
2.
3.
13. Maps and Drawings
Attach all required maps and drawings to the back of this application. (see Instructions)
14. Additional Information
1-4
r-pri ang.,roq
STANDARD FORM A —MUNICIPAL FOR AGENCY USE
SECTION M BASIC DISCHARGE DESCRIPTION
Complete this section for each present or proposed discharge indicated in Section 1, Items 7 and 8, that Is to surface waters. This Includes
discharges to other municipal sewerage systems In which the waste water does not go through a treatment works prior to being discharged to
surface waters. Discharges to wells must be described where there are also discharges to surface waters from this facility. Separate
descriptions of each discharge are required even if several discharges originate In the same facility. All values for an existing discharge should .
be representative of the twelve previous months of operation. It this is a proposed discharge, values should reflect best engineering estimates.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR -SELECTED ITEMS APPEAR IN SEPARATE INSTRUCTION -BOOKLET AS INDICATED. REFER TO
BOOKLET BEFORE FILLING OUT THESE ITEMS.
1. Discharge Serial No. and Name
a. Discharge Serial No. 201d: nnl
(see instructions)
:. b. Discharge Name-t201tk: N/A
Give name of discharge, if any
(see Instructions)
c. Previous Discharge Serial No "2Att= nni
If a previous NPOES permit
application was made for this dis-
charge (Item 4, Section 1) provide
previous discharge serial number.
2. Discharge Operating Dates i
a. Discharge to Begin Date 202s ir,ca-
If the discharge has never YR MO
occurred but is planned for some
future date, give the date the
discharge will begin.
b. Discharge to End Date If the dis-
charge is scheduled to be discon-
tinued within the next 5 years,
give the date (within best estimate)
the discharge will end. Give rea-
son for discontinuing this discharge
in Item 17.
3. . Discharge Location Name the
political boundaries within which
the point of discharge is located:
State
County
(If applicable) City or Town
4. Discharge Point Description
(see Instructions)
Discharge is Into (check one)
Stream (Includes ditches, arroyos,. _
and other watercourses)
Estuary
Lake
Ocean
Well (Injection)
Other
If 'other' is checked, specify type
S. Discharge Point — Lat/Long.
State the precise location of the
point of discharge to the nearest
second. (see instructions)
Latitude
Longitude
1"_
YR MO
Agency Use
North Carnling
Catawba
12 STR-
❑ EST
LKE
❑ OCE
❑ WEL
❑ OTH. _
ttSs> .-3cL DEG. 43MIN. 91 SEC
81 DEG. 09 MIN. I$_ SEC
II-1 This section contains 8 pages.
FOR AGENCY USE
S. Discharge Receiving Water Name
Name the waterway at the point of 20"
discharge.(see instructions) I
If the discharge is through an out -
fall that extends beyond the shoreline.
or Is below the mean low water line,
complete Item 7.
7. Offshore Discharge
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
001
Mul - 1-Creek in the Catawba River Basin
For Agency Use
For Agency Use
20 303e
a. Discharge Distance from Share
For Agency Use
20 303e
a. Discharge Distance from Share
N/A feet
b. Discharge Depth Below Water
[�I
N/A
Surface
t
l.f discharge is from a bypass or an overflow
point or is
a seasonal discharge from'a iagoon, holding pond; etc.. Complete Items 8.9 or ia.
as applicable, and continue with item 11.
8. Bypass Discharge (see instructions)
N/A
a. Bypass Occurrence
Check when bypass occurs
Wet weather
C] Yes ❑ No
Dry weather
2811
0 Yes [3 No
b. Bypass Frequency Give the
actual or approximate number
of bypass incidents per year.
Wet Weather
>2Ii-times
per year
Dry weather
-times per year
c. Bypass Duration Give the
average bypass duration in hours.
Wet weather
hours
Dry weather
�201!IzV
-hours
d. Bypass Volume Give the
average volume per bypass incident,
In thousand gallons.
Wet weather
-thousand gallons per Incident
Dry weather
.209OZ
-thousand gallons per Incident
e. Bypass Reasons Give reasons
why bypass occurs.
Proceed to Item 11.
9. Overflow Discharge (see Instructions).
a. Overflow Occurrence Check
when overflow occurs.
Wet weather
Dry weather
b. Over -flow Frequency Give the
actual or approximate Incidents
per year.
Wet weather
Dry weather
N/A
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
times per year
Umes per year
11-2
C. overflow Duration Give the
average overflow duration in
hours.
Wet weather
Dry weather
d. OverflOw•VOlume Give the
average volume per overflow
Incident In thousand gallons.
Wet weather
Dry weather
Proceed to Item 11
10. Seasonal/Perlodic Discharges
a. Seasonal/Periodic Discharge
Frequency If discharge is inter-
mittent from a holding pond,
lagoon, etc., give the actual or
approximate number of times
this discharge occurs per year.
b. Seasonal/Periodic Discharge
Volume Give the average
volume per discharge occurrence
in thousand gallons.
c. Seasonal/Periodic Discharge
Duration Give the average dura-
tion of each discharge occurrence
in days.
d. Seasonal/Periodic Discharge
Occurrence —Months Check the
months during the year when
the discharge normally occurs.
11. Discharge Treatment
a. Discharge Treatment Description
Describe waste abatement prac-
tices used on this discharge with
a brief narrative. (See Instruc-
tions)
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
001
N/A
hours
Hours
thousand gallons per Incident
thousand gallons per Incident
N/A
times per year
thousand gallons per discharge occurrence
days
❑JAN ❑ FEB ❑ MAR
❑APR OMAY OJUN
❑JUL ❑ AUG ❑SEP
❑ OCT ❑ NOV ❑ DEC
Treatment consists of splitting flow to two
parallel trains, as follows:
0.04 MGD train - influent commimutor, diffused
aeration basin, final clarifier and aerobic
digester.
0.06 MGD train - influent comminutor with bypass
screen, mechanical aeration basin, final
clarifier, aerated sludge holding tank.
Common to both trains are effluent flow recording,
chlorine contact chamber and sludge drying beds.
II-3
b. Discharge Treatment Codes
Using the codes listed in Table I
It
of the Instruction Booklet,
describe the waste abatement
processes applied to this dis•
charge in the order In which
they occur, if possible.
Separate all codes with Commas
except where slashes are used
to designate parallel operations.
If this discharge is from a municipal waste
treatment plant (not an overflow or
bypass), complete Items 12 and 13
12. Plant Design and Operation Manuals -
Check which of the following are
currently available
a. Engineering Design Report
'Z>f
b. Operation and Maintenance
Manual
13. Plant Design Data (see instructions)
a. Plant Design Flow ( mgd:)
2.t:
MM
'b. Plant Design 800 Removal
C. Plant Design N Removal (56)
4t3
d. Plant Design P Removal
e. Plant Design SS Removal (%)
.2V
f. Plant Began Operation (year)
:221:
g. Plant Last Major Revision (year) 214
DISCHARGE SERIAL. NUMBER
001
/SC, SC/ASN, ASN/N, N/
DD, H/PG, M, B
.100 mgd
85 %
N/A
N/A %
85
1966
1981
114
.t .
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
Moir
14. Description of Influent and Effluent (see instructions)
FOR AGENCY USE
Influent
Influent
Effluent
Z'
0'
0
Parameter and Code
0
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0
Do
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0
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.2
Lu -C
A
A
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
M
(6)
(7)
Flow
Million gallons per day
.102
.080
.127
cont.
:ont
N/A
50050
PH
Units
00400
6.0
7.5
4/7
208
G
Temperature (winter)
a F
7402pecr Jan;. -Feb
47.7
46. 8
48.2
5/7
260
G
Temperature (summer)
0 F June, July, Aug
61.3
61
61.7
5/7
260
G
74027
Fecal Streptococci Bacteria
Number/ 100 ml
74054
(Provide if available)
Fecal Coliforin Bacteria
Number/100 ml
74055
V<XX
(Provide if available)
801.9
2/mg.
24
G
Total Coliform Bacteria
Number/ 100 ml
VXX
74056
(Provide if available)
BOD 5-day
mg/1
00310
250
31.75
9.5
56.5
2/mo.
24,
G
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
mg/1
00340
(Provide if available)
OR
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
mg/ I
00680
(Provide if available)
(Either analysis is acceptable)
Chlorine —Total Residual
mg/I
0.52
0.3
1.0
5/7
260
G
50060
115
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
001
14. Description of Influent and Effluent (see instructions) (Continued)
Influent
Effluent
Parameter and Code
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Total Solids
mg/1
00500
Total Dissolved Solids
mg/1
70300
Total Suspended Solids
mg/1
00530
119.4
26.27
4.5•
52.5
2/mo.
24
C
Settleable Matter (Residue)
ml/1
00545
Ammonia (as N)
mg/l
0610
10.17
2.5
22.2
2/mo .
24
C
(Provide if available)
Kjeldahl Nitrogen
mg/1
00625
(Provide if available)
Nitrate (as N)
mg/1
00620
(Provide if available)
Nitrite (as N)
mg/1
0061S
(Provide if available)
Phosphorus Total (as P)
0 665
1.97
.936
3.33
Quarterly
4
C
(Provide if available)
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
mg/l
00300
6:37 " "
3.7
,q
10.0
4/mo.
85
G
II-6
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
001
FOR AGENCY USE
IS. Additional Wastewater Characteristics
Check the box next to each parameter If it Is present In the effluent. (see Instructions)
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
(215)
(215)
?
(315)
_
Bromide
Cobalt
Thallium
71870
01037
01059
Chloride
Chromium
Titanium
00940
01034
01152
Cyanide
Copper
Tin
00720 .
01042
X
01102
Fluoride
Iron
X
Zinc
00951
01045
01092
Sulfide
Lead
Algicides*
00745
01051
X
74051
Aluminum
Manganese -
Chlorinated organic compounds*
01105
01055
74052
Antimony
Mercury
Oil and grease
01097
71900
00550
Arsenic
Molybdenum
Pesticides*
01002
01062
74053
Beryllium
Nickel
Phenols
01012
01067.
X-
32730
Barium
Selenium
Surfactants -
01007
01147
38260
Boron
Silver
Radioactivity*
01022
01077
74050
Cadmium
01027
X
'Provide specific compound and/or element in Item 17, if known.
Pesticides (Insecticides, fungicides, and rodenticides) must be reported in terms of the acceptable common names specified inAcceptable Com-
mon Names and Chemical Names for the Ingredient Statement on Pesticide Label; 2nd Edition, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,
D.C. 20250, June 1972, as required by Subsection 162.7(b) of the Regulations for the Enforcement of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act.
11-7
DISCHARGE SERIAL NUMBER
001
16. Plant Controls Check If the follow-
Ing plant controls are available
for this discharge
Alternate power source for major
pumping facility including those
for collection system lift stations
Alarm for power or equipment
failure
17. Additional Information
0 APS
0 ALM
FOR AGENCY USE
*U. S. GOVERNMOM PRDMNG 07FICE - L973 0 - 503-432
STANDARD FORM A —MUNICIPAL
SECTION III. SCHEDULED IMPROVEMENTS AND SCHEDULES OF IMPLEMENTATION
This section requires information an any uncompleted Implementation schedule which has been Imposed for construction of waste treatment
facilities. Requirement schedules may have been established by local. State.or Federal agencies or by court action. IF YOU ARE SUBJECT TO
SEVERAL DIFFERENT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES. EITHER BECAUSE OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF AUTHORITY IMPOSING
DIFFERENT SCHEDULES (ITEM lb) ANO/OR STAGED CONSTRUCTION OF SEPARATE OPERATIONAL UNITS (ITEM lc).SUBMIT A
SEPARATE SECTION III FOR EACH ONE.
1. Improvements Required
a. Discharge Serial Numbers
Affected List the discharge
serial numbers, assigned in Sec-
tion 11, that are covered by this
implementation schedule
b. Authority Imposing Requirement
Check the appropriate item Indi-
cating the authority for the inn
plementation schedule If the
identical implementation sched-
ule has been ordered by more
than one authority, check the
appropriate items. (see in.
structlons)
N/A
a$Qtb;j ❑ LOC
FOR AGENCY USE
Locally developed plan
ARE
Areawide Plan
BAS
Basin Plan
State approved Implementation
❑ SQS
schedule
Federal approved water quality
WQS
standards implementation plan'Y,<'"rya
Federal enforcement procedure
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ENF
or action0
CRT
State court order
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0 FED
Federal court order
C. Improvement Description Specify the 3-character code for the
General Action Description in Table 11 that best describes the
improvements required by the implementation schedule. If more
than one schedule applies to the facility because of a staged con-
struction schedule, state the stage of construction being described
here with the appropriate general action code. submit a separate
Section I I I for each stage of construction planned. Also, list all
the 3-character (Specific Action) codes which describe in more
detail the pollution abatement practices that the Implementation
schedule requires.
3-character general action
description
>s%.
3-character specific action
descriptions
2. Implementation Schedule and 3. Actual Completion Dates
Provide dates imposed by schedule and any actual dates of completion for implementation steps
listed below. Indicate dates as accurately as possible. (see instructions)
Implementation Steps 2. Schedule (Yr /Mo /Day)
3. Actual Completion (Yr /Mo /Day)
a. Preliminary plan complete
3022
b. Final plan complete
c. Financing complete & contract
awardedixzr
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d. Site acquired
e. Begin construction
OZ&—/—/—
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f. End construction
g. Begin Discharge-/-/-
t
h. Operational level attained
III-1
TLia section contain 1 page.
GPO 865.707
,. .
FOR AGENCY USE
STANDARD FORM A —MUNICIPAL
SECTI ON I4 INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTRIBUTION TO MUNICIPAL SYSTEM
Submit a description of each major Industrial facility discharging to the municipal system. using a separate Section IV for each fadlity descrip-
tion. Indicate the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for the industry, the major product or raw material. the flow (in thou-
sand gallons per day), and the characteristics of the wastewater discharged from the Industrial facility into the municipal system. Consult Table
I I I for standard measures of products or raw materials. (see instructions)
1 • Major Contributing Facility
(see Instructions) No major industrial users.
Name I 401a I
Number& Street
City
County
State
Zip Code
Z. Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code (see
Instructions)
3. Principal Product or Raw
Material (see Instructions)
Product
Raw Material
I
4. Flow Indicate the volume of water
discharged into the municipal sys-
tem in thousand gallons per day
and whether this discharge is Inter-
mittent or continuous.
5. Pretreatment Provided Indicate if
pretreatment Is provided prior to
entering the municipal system
6. Characteristics of Wastewater
.(see instructions)
401b
401c
401 d
401 e
401 f
402
403a
403b
404a
404b
405
thousand gallons per day
Intermittent (Int) ❑ Continuous (con)
❑Yes ONo
Parameter
Name
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Parameter
Number
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Value
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C_LAREMONT, CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C.
DISCHARGE SERIAL NO. 001
DECEMBER 20, 1994 PAGE 1 OF 1
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
January 9, 1995
Mr. Dean McGinnis
P.O. Box 446
Claremont, NC 28610
A410•
ID F= F=1
N.C. DEPT. OF
ENVIRONMENT, HE.4LTtJ,
& NATURAL RESOD?
`JAN 1.9 1995
DIVISION OF EtIVIRONIAEURL
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: NPDES Permit # NCO032662
North WWTP
Catawba ` oun ��
Dear Mr. McGinnis:
The pretreatment rules in 15A NCAC 2H .0900 have been revised effective November 1, 1994.
The revised rules created "Modified" pretreatment programs for some smaller municipalities,
including the City of Claremont. Therefore, your pretreatment requirements have changed and
your NPDES permit is hereby modified to reflect these changes. Please insert the enclosed Part
III.A-B into the appropriate place in your current NPDES permit and disregard the old
Part III.A-B. Please note that any original Part III conditions after Part III.B are still in effect and
must remain in the permit.
The main change for "Modified" pretreatment programs is found in Part III.B.10. Instead of
submitting a Semi -Annual Report (SAR) to the Division, the City of Claremont shall attend
periodic meetings with the Division to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and
other pretreatment issues. You are reminded that you must still judge compliance for each
industrial`, user for each six-month period (January 1-June 30 and July 1-December 31), and take
appropriate enforcement action.
The Pretreatment Group staff will hold a series of meetings to discuss the requirements for
"Modified" pretreatment programs in detail. Dates and locations will be published in the
January 1995 Pretreatment newsletter.
This permit modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the
US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any part of this permit modification is unacceptable to you, you have the right to an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter.
This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office
Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision
shall be final and binding.
P. O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone.919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled /10% post -consumer paper
North WWTP
NPDES Permit # NC0032662
Page 2
This permit modification does not affect the legal requirements to obtain any other permits which
may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or any other federal, state, or
local agency.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact the Mooresville Regional Office
at (704) 663-1732 or Joe Pearce with the Central Office Pretreatment Staff at
(919) 733-5083.
'ncerely,
A. Preston H ward, Jr., .E.
cc: Jiim;Patnek; EP
Mooresville -Regional Office Y,
Permits & Engineering
Pretreatment Files
Central Files
Part III.A-B.
Modified 1/9/95
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Requirements for Control of Pollutants Attribute to 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;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in
amounts that will cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, -or fumes within the
POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and'safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the
POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be
necessary for the permittee to supplement the requirements -of the Federal Pretreatment
Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by the permittee with all applicable
effluent limitations. Such actions by the permittee may be necessary regarding some or
all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
Part III.A-B.
Modified 1/9/95
4. . The permittee shall require any industrial discharges into the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act.
Prior to accepting wastewater from any significant industrial user, the permittee shall
either develop_ and submit to the Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per
15A. NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing Pretreatment Program per
15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or
modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule
for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section
402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations or by the requirements
of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
B. Pretreatment Program Requirements
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and
implementing regulations 40 CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14)
and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H .0900, and in accordance with the approved
pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the
Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section
402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the
State Pretreatment Regulations 15A NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies,
procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and
Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include but is not limited to
the implementation of the following conditions. and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved
pretreatment program;
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) of 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;
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. The permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 211.0909, specific Local Limits to
implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and
15A NCAC 2H .0909;
Part III.A-B.
Modified 1/9/95
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
(HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP). Permitted
IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA;
6. Authorization to Construct (A to. C)
The permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct (A to C) is issued to all
applicable industrial users for the construction or modification of. any pretreatment
facility. Prior to the issuance ,of an Authorization to Construct (A to C), the proposed
pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply
with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations;
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as
described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to determine,
independent of information supplied by industrial users, compliance with applicable
pretreatment standards. The permittee must:
7a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per
calendar year; and
7b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per
calendar year for all permit -limited pollutants, once during the
period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic
compounds which shall be sampled once per calendar year;
8. SILT Self Monitoring and Reporting
The permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring
and reporting requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the
industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908;
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all
pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean
Water Act (40 CFR 405 et.seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set forth in
40 CFR .403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All
enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
approved by the Division;
Part III.A-B.
Modified 1/9/95
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In
lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under
15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to meet with Division personnel periodically
to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment
implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the permittee shall submit to the Division at
the following address:
NC DEM - Pretreatment Group
PO BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NC 27626-0535
Two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment
activities over the previous twelve months.
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 (PPSI
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 (IDSF)
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 the POTW's allocation table, new or modified
enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of SIUs in SNC,
and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of
the Director is needed to determine compliance with the
pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that
were in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the permittee's Division
approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and
standards during the previous twelve 'month period. This list shall be published within
two months of the applicable twelve month period;
Part III.A-B.
Modified 1/9/95
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
Thepermittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the
objectives of its approved pretreatment program;
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local
limits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs),
and Monitoring Plan modifications., shall be considered a permit modification and shall
be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907.
NOTE:
ALL OTHER PART III CONDITIONS IN THE ORIGINAL
NPDES PERMIT ARE STILL IN EFFECT.
PERMIT NO.: NCO032662
PERMITTEE NAME: City of Claremont
FACILITY NAME: North Claremont WWTP
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Renewal
Major
Pipe No.: 001
Minor _q
Design Capacity: 0.100 MGD
Domestic (% of Flow):
Industrial (% of Flow):
100 %
NPDES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION
F-NVIrovn, Lrrr
6�' NATURAL Rl
FEAR U0 i
OIVI3I0N OF ERVIROtd HUTAI
tHORESV11lE REGIOIIAI
Comments:
Application states that there are no-SIUs: however. I have requested a
review by the Pretreatment Group
Stream Index: 11-76-4
RECEIVING STREAM: Mull Creek
Class: C
Sub -Basin: 03-08-32
Reference USGS Quad: E14NW, Newton (please attach)
County: Catawba
Regional Office: Mooresville Regional Office
Previous Exp. Date: 6/30/95 Treatment Plant Class: H
Classification changes within three miles:
414
Requested b
Prepared by
Reviewed b,
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Date: 1/10/95
Date:
Date.
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Modeler
Date Rec.
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3 Area (mi2): 4.21 Average Streamflow (cfs):. 5.0
cfs): 1.0 w7Q10 (cfs): 1.6 30Q2 (cfs): 2.1
Toxicity Limits: Chronic (Cedodaphnia) P / F 13 %
j January, April, July, and October
Upstream Location: SR 1715
0iaftstream Location: SR 1716
FRArameters: temperature, dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform,
conductivity
Special instream monitoring locations or monitoring frequencies:
Monthly Average
Summer
Winter
Wasteflow (MGD):
0.100
BOD5 (mg/1):
3.0
30
NH3N (mg/1):
monitor `
monitor `
DO (mg/1):
5
5
TSS (mg/1):
30
30
Fecal Col. (/100 ml):
200
2.00
pH.(SU):
6-9
6- 9
Residual Chlorine .(µg/I):
monitor
monitor
TP (mg/1):
monitor
monitor
TN (mg/1):
monitor
monitor
Temperature (° C):
monitor
monitor
Cadmium (µg/I):
monitor
monitor
Copper (µg/I):
monitor
monitor
Lead (µg/l):
monitor
monitor
'Nickel (µg/I):
monitor
monitor
Zinc (µg/l):
monitor
monitor
There shall be no discharge of
floating solids or visible foam in other
than trace amounts.
'If�to
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FACT SHEET FOR WASTELOAD ALLOCATION
Facility Name:
NPDES No.:
Type of Waste:
Facility Status:
Permit Status:
Receiving Stream:
Stream Classification:
Subbasin:
County:
Regional Office:
Requestor:
Date of 'Request:
Topo Quad:.
Request # 8163
Claremont - North Waste
Water Treatment Plant
NC0032662
Domestic - 100 %
Industrial -. 0
Existing
Renewal
Stream. Characteristic:
Mull. Creek
US GS . #
C
Date:
03=08-32
Drainage Area (mi2):
Catawba
Summer 7Q10 (cfs):
Mooresville
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
Lucas.
Average. Flow (cfs):
1 / 10 / 9 5
30Q2 (cfs):
E 14 N W
IWC M:
Wasteload Allocation Summary
(approach taken, correspondence With region, EPA, etc.)
N.C. DEPT. Or
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
161 NATURAL RESOURCES
FEB 21 1995
DIVISION OF ENVIROMMENiAL MANAGEMENT
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
4.21
1.0
1.6
5.0
2.1
13
The compliance record for this facilityis very poor; an enforcement. action was initiated by the
Region on August 22, 1994. No change in limits is recommended per conversation with
Region, but an ammonia limit may be required inthe future..
A change in the instream, downstream monitoring location is recommended. Request Region
review of this recommendation on the following pages.
Special Schedule Requirements and additional comments from Reviewers:
s1.
/i✓� % /Pi✓�; Go�L//YIE�I% o�.% S S/ 22�., /YAh-4r/T 9. c//'LI fib- lz rY.
AT n Ftese�a�[V�
Recommended b • t " " Date:.3 k�Ar, t S
Farrell Keough rT ou
Reviewed by /
Instream Assessmen
Regional Supervisor
Permits . & Engineeri
t: Date:. off- (� �j •�
r
; is
, �_. Date:
ng:4Date:
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RETURN TO TECHNICAL SUPPORT BY: MAR 1 `i 1995
CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS
ExistinL- Limi
Monthly Average
Summer
Winter
Wasteflow (MGD):
0.100
0.100
BOD5 (mg/1):
30-
30
NH3N (mg/1):
monitor
monitor
DO (mg/1):
5
5
TSS (mg/1):
30
30
Fecal Cohform'(/100 ml):
200
200
pH(SU):
6-9
6-9
Residual Chlorine (µg/1):
monitor
monitor
Oil & Grease (mg/1):
not required
not required
Total Phosphorus (mg/1):
monitor
monitor
Total Nitrogen (mg/l):
monitor
monitor
Temperature (°C):
monitor
monitor
There shall be no discharge of
floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
Recommended Limits:
Monthly Average
Summer
Winter wQ or EL
Wasteflow (MGD):
0.100
0.100
BOD5 (mg/1):
30
30
NH3N (mg/1):
monitor*
monitor * wQ
DO (mg/1):
5
5 wQ
TSS (mg/1):
30
30
Fecal Coliform (/100 ml):
200
200
pH (SU):
6-9
6. - 9.
Residual Chlorine (µg/1):
monitor
monitor
Oil & Grease (mg/1):
not required
not required
Total Phosphorus (mg/1):
monitor
monitor .
Total Nitrogen (mg/1):
monitor
monitor
Temperature (0Q:
monitor
monitor
There shall be. no discharge of
floating solids or visible- foam in other than trace amounts.
Parameters) affected: Limits Changes Due To:
Facility has poor compliance record and has failed
its last two Toxicity Tests. If this record
continues, an ammonia limit of 6 mg/l summer and
18 mg/1 winter should be required.
(explanation of any modifications to past modeling analysis including new flows, rates, field data,
interacting discharges)
(See page 4 for miscellaneous and special conditions, if applicable)
Type of Toxicity Test: Chronic (Ceriodaphnia) P / F Toxicity Test
Existing Limit: 13 %
Recommended Limit: 13 %
Monitoring Schedule: January, April, July, and October
Existing Limits
Cadmium (µg/1):
Copper (µg/1):
Lead (µg/l):
Nickel (µg/1):
Zinc (µg/l):
Recommended Limits.
Cadmium (µg/1):
Copper (µg/1):
Lead (µg/l):
Nickel (µg/1):
Zinc (µg/1):
Cadmium:
Copper:
Lead:
Nickel:
Zinc:
Max. Pred Cw 13.5
,Allowable Cw 14.9
Daily Maximum
monitor
monitor
monitor
monitor
monitor
Daily Maximum WM or EL
monitor
monitor
monitor.
monitor
monitor
numerous values above detection limit; maximum value 4 µg/1.May, 1994.
Monitor in NPDES Permit
Max. Pred Cw 105.3 numerous values above detection limit.
Allowable Cw 52.2 Monitor in NPDFS Permit
Max. Pred Cw 170 numerous values above detection limit; maximum value 50 µg/1 July, 1993.
Allowable Cw 186.3 Monitor in NPDES Permit
Max. Pred Cw 328 numerous values above detection limit; max, value 80 µg/1 March, 1993.
Allowable Cw 655.7 Monitor in NPDES Permit
Max. Pred Cw 957 numerous values -above detection limit.
Allowable Cw 372.6 Monitor in NPDES Permit
No Pretreatment Monitoring Plan will be re, u ed at this facility
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.
OR
_x_ No parameters are water quality limited, but this discharge may affect future allocations.
INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Upstream Location: SR 1715
Downstream Location: SR 1716 * -tom- �, rro AF1ceNA+�Ve 6 ,�,
Parameters: temperature, dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform, conductivity
Special instream monitoring locations or monitoring frequencies;
Thic 1nnatinn 1nnLe to 1w nn T -1- i400L-.,+U-- 4,..., __ AX-11 !'I._,...1-.
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) (Y or N)
(If yes, then attach updated evaluation of facility, including toxics spreadsheet, modeling
analysisif modeled at renewal, and description of how it fits into basinwide plan)
Additional Information attached? (Y or N) If yes, explain with attachments.
Facility Name Claremont - North Waste Water Treatment Plant Permit # NC0032662 - 00.1
CHRONIC TOXICITY PASS/FAIL- PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit chronic toxicity using test procedures outlined in:
1.) The North Carolina Ceriodaphnia chronic effluent bioassay procedure (North Carolina Chronic
Bioassay Procedure - Revised *September 1989) or subsequent -versions.
The effluent concentration at which there may be no observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality is 13 % (defined as treatment two in the North Carolina procedure document). The permit
holder shall perform quarterN monitoring using this procedure to establish compliance with the permit
condition. The first test will be performed after thirty days from the effective date of this permit during
the months of Jan., Apr., Jul., and Oct. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at
the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the -parameter code
TGP3B. Additionally, DEM Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management
4401 Reedy Creek Road.
Raleigh, N.C.. 27607 -
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine
of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of
the waste stream
Should any single quarterly monitoring indicate a failure to meet specified limits, then monthly
monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this
monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division
of Environmental Management indicate potential impacts.to the receiving stream; this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and;will require
immediate retesting(within 30 days of initial monitoring event). Failure to submit suitable test_ results will
constitute noncompliance with, -monitoring requirements.
7Q10
Permitted Flow
IWC
Basin & Sub -basin
Receiving Stream
County
QCL PlF Version 9191
1.0 cfs
0.100 MGD Recommended by----
13 % Farrell Keough
03-08-32
Mull Creek
Catawba Date 3 AA)UAVI
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1)
COUNTY
1�
PRIORITY
SAMPLE TYPE
RIVER BASIN
❑AMBIENT
❑ QA
❑STREAM � EFFLUENT
REPORT TO: ARO FRO MR RRO WaRO WiRO WSRO TS
fV
❑LAKE
I
AT BM
COMPLIANCE ❑ CHAIN
❑ INFLUENT
Other
❑
OF CUSTODY
❑
V. r at, r,— nNT V
EMERGENCY ESTUARY
Shipped by: Bus Dori , Staff, Other
COLLECTOR(•S):
STATION LOCATION- r I�r0jo 0151 A011-01 W
Estimated BOD Range: 0-5 -25 25-65/40-130 or100 plus
Seed: Yes allo ❑ Chlorinated: Yes Er",
No El REMARKS: �//l�4W k!7
Station # Date Begin (yyy/mm/dd) Time Begin (D+ate E_n_d, —1 Time
♦End Depth DM DB DBM Valueyp Te Composite Sam ph: Type
3r I0L,Z q, bR , 1I� �f7'3� IV�10.1.� H L m S 13 G GNXX`
BOD5 310 mg/1
1
COD High 340 rng/I
2
COD OD Low 335 mg/I
Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100ml
4
5
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
6
Collform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml
Collform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml
7
8
Residue: Total 500 mg/I
Volatile 505 mg/1
10
Residue: Suspended 530 mg/I
11
12
Volatile 535 mg/I
`13
Fixed 540 mg/I
14
pH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 rng/I
16
Acidity to pit 8.3 435 mg/I
17
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/1
18
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/I
19
TOC 680 mg/I
Turbidity 76 NTU
20
Chloride 940 m9/1
Chi a: Trf 32217 ug/I
Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/I
Pheophytin a 32213 ug/I
Color: True 80 Pt -CO
Color:(pH ) 83 ADh71
Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI
—
Cyanide 720 nrg/I
Fluoride 951 mg/I
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/I�
Grease and Oils 556 mg/I
Hardness Total900 mg/1
Specific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm2
MBAS 38260 mg/I
Phenols 32730 ug/I
Sulfate 945 mgA
Sulfide 745 mg/I
Lab Number: tV
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Date Received Time:
Rec' b
From: Bu -Courier Ha Del
DATA ENT BY:—
_
DA7'L' REPORTED:
--v
X
N113 as N 610 //.
TKN as N 625
X
NO2 plussNN_03 as N 6630
P: Total as P 665 of
rng/1
1104 as P 70507
mg/I
P: Dissolved as P 666
mgA
Cd-Cadmiu,n 1027 0/ D
ugn
Cr C hronrium:Total 1034__�/ C;�—
ug/1
Cu-Copper 1042 '2f
ug/I
Ni-Nickel 1067 �0
ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 _ZQ
ug/1
Zn-Z.inc 1092
ug/I
Ag-Silver 1077
ug/I
APAlunrinum 1105
ug/1
Be-Berylllum 1012
ug/1
Ca-Calciunr 916
mg/I
Co -Cobalt 1037
ug/I
Fe -Iron 1045
ug/I
Li -Lithium 1132 ugii
Mg -Magnesium 927 rng/l
Mn-Manganese 1055� ug/I
Na-Sodium 929 nrg/I
Arsenic -.Total 1002 uq/1
Se -Selenium 1147
Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/1
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organophospl,orus Pesticides
Acid I lerbicides— --
Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics
Acid Extractable Organics
Purge;4le-Ocgauics" (VOA borne reg'•I)
1V Q _1i1�1�vt
C-INA!1URAL IRE OM2^.HyY�
3
--
1 ' 1995
Phytoplanklon
Conductance at 25 C
Water Temperature (C)
D.O. mgA
pH
Alkalinity
pH 8.3 pil 4.5
Acidity L!
pfi 4.5 pfl 8.3
Air ture(C)a -
yr ra��
Sampling Point %
2
94
10
300 1•
400 •
82244 431
82243 182242
20
Salinity %
Precipition Qrx/day)
Cloud Cover %
Wind Direction (Deg)
Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity
Wind Velocity M/H can Stream Depth ft.
Stream Width ft.
480
45
32
36
1351 1350
35 64
4
DIVISION OF NVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1)
COUNTY �jij /ZL—
PRIORITY
SAMPLE TYPE (:D
RIVER BASIN
El
❑
❑ STREAM EFFLUENT
REPORT TO: ARO FRG RO RRO WaRO WIRO WSRO TS
AT BM
QA
❑ ❑
COMPLIANCE
❑ CHAIN
LAKE INFLUENT
Other
❑ EMERGENCY
OF CUSTODY
❑ ESTUARY
Shipped by: Bus Dort r, Staff, Other
COLLECTOR(S): . FAN G(tiiyb(.1..Nyi+/
Estimated BOD Range: 0-5 5-2 25-65/40-130 or 100 plus
V' i
Seed: Yes No❑ Chlorinated: YesjZ No ❑
C— 1_ah 11— ONI V
Lab Number:
Date Received: — — Time:
Rec'd ��From: B -Courier-Ha Del
DATA ENTRY BY: ZZ'
DATE REPORTED:
StatiAon
Date Begin (yy/ram/dd)
Time Begin
End
Tim�ye End
Depth DM DB DBM
Value Type
Composite
Sample 'Type
/}�11 ,l Q 7 l
LV l.V 1�/ 1370
qJ 1 �17 1�11
Moo
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r�
71 19 117
015%1U
) H L
� 5- IS
Q G GNXX J
1
BOD5 310 1" mg/1
� v
2
COD High 340 mg/I
3
COD Low 335 mg/1
4
Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100ml
5
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
6
Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml
7
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml
8
Residue: Total 500 mg/I
9
Volatile 505 mg/1
10
Fixed 510 mg/1
11
Residue: Suspended 530 L / / mg/1
12
Volatile 535 mg/I
13
Fixed 540 mg/1
14
ptl 403 , 0 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/1
16
Acidity to pli 8.3 435 mg/I
17
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/1
18
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/I
19
TOC 680 mg/I
20
Turbidity 76 NTU
Chloride 940 mg/l
Chi a: Tri 32217 ug/I
Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/I
Pheophytin a 32213 ug/1
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pli ) 83 ADMI
Color: pli 7.6 82 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/I
Fluoride 951 mg/I
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/1—
Grease and Oils 556 mg/1
Hardness Total900 mg/l
Specific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm2
MBAS 38260 - mg/1
Phenols 32730 ug/1
Sulfate 945 rng/1
Sulfide 745 mg/I
mil/I
NH3 as N 610 d, ``�
—
TKN as N 625 OT u1g/I
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 �c� ng/l
P: Total as P 665 ��L✓ m9/1
1104 as P 70507 mg/I
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I
/1
Cd•Cadmium 1027� �� 6 u9
Cr-Chromfum?Total1034� h ug/I
Cu-Copper 1042 ! ug/1
NI -Nickel 1067 AD ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 �/� ug/1/1
x
Zn-Zinc 1092
Ag-Silver 1077 ug/I
AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/1
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca-Calclurn 916 mg/1
Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I
Fe -Iron 1045 ug/1
Li -Lithium 1132 ug/1 1
Mg -Magnesium 927 mg/1
Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/1
Na-Sodium 929 mg/l
Arsenic:Total 1002 ug/1
Se-Selenlum 1147 ug!I
Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/!
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Acid herbicides
Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics
Acid Extractable Organics
Purgea.6le Oi�5'jDE_k (CI.Q'A bottle reg'd)
it 1R,
tzt,�7�T62cy-'s
1995
Phytoplankton
Sampling Point %
Conductance at 25 C
Water Temperature (C)
D.O. mg/l
pH
Alkalinity
Acidity n
st., 3 ntSVILL F 11H1
Air T m >erature (C)
il;!i� �JrYIGt
pH 8.3 pH 4.5
pH 4.5 PH
2
94
10
300 1.
400 1•
82244 431
82243 182242 _
20 —
Salinity %
Precipitlon an/day)
Cloud Cover %
Wind Direction (Deg)
Stream Flow Severity
Turbidity Severity
Wind Velocity M/H
14can Stream Depth ft.
Stream Width ft.
480
45
32
36
1351
1350
35
64
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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
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DEHNR
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
June 6, 19-9 5
Mr. Dean McGinnis
City of Claremont
Post Office Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO032662
Claremont WWTP
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. McGinnis:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No.. NCO032662 was
issued on May 30, 1995 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your. facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and:
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the'Permit. If you have not already done so,, it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular
importance is Page 4.
Page 4 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
"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 "affluent" reporting
form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form.
It is -imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the
original and one copy be submitted as required.
The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions,
general conditions and special conditions applicable to the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s).
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event
of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc.
Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you.are operating wastewater treatment
919 Northr 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
Mr. Dean McGinnis
June 6, 1995
Page Two
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 l 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,
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
F,nclosure
DRG:s1
December 30, 1999
Mr..Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NCDENR / Water. Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
.Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Weaver:
JA N
P" .
)ENR -
By this letter and enclosed application I am requesting renewal of NPDES Permit
NCO032662 for the City of Claremont — North WWTP. There have been no changes at
the facility since issuance of the last permit.
Also enclosed is a narrative description of the sludge management plan for the
facility.
If you need additional information, please let me know.
Sincerely,
"6eanGinnis
City Manager
Enclosure
NC DENR f DWQ _/:: NPDES_ PERMIT APPLICATION = _STANDARD : FORMA
Municipal_ Facilities with permitted flows > 1. MGD or with pretreatment programs
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources .
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit -
1617 Mail Service Center, .Raleigh, ,NC 27699-1617
SECTION.1. APPLICATION,AND FACILITY DESCRIPTION
-Unless otherwise specified on this form all items are to be completed. If an item is not applicable indicate'NN.
North Carolina NPD.ES :Permit Number: NC00 a (�(� '(if known)
1. Applicant and facility producing discharge
This applies to the person, agency, firm, municipality, or any other entity that owns or is responsible for the permitted facility. -This may or may not
be the same name as the facility or activity producing the discharge. Enter the name of the applicant as it is officially or legally referred to; do not
use colloquial names as a substitute for the official name.
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Mailing address:
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e-mail address
2. Mailing address of applicant's Authorized Agent / Representative:'
Complete this section if an outside consulting firm/ engineering firm will act on behalf of the applicant / permittee
Engineer / Company name
Street address
City County
State Zip Code
Telephone Number ( )
Fax Number ( )
e-mail address
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such
information is true, complete, and accurate,
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Signature of Applicant or Authorized Agent Date Application Signed
North Carolina General Statue 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 prbvides a punishment by a fine or not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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Municipal Facilities with'permitted flows-l'MGD-or-with-pretreatment programs
3. Permitted Facility Location-:
Give the physical location of the facility where discharge(s) presently occurs) or will occur: y
Street address OUR
City. County- AWE;A..
...State Zip Code—
Telephone Number (�.�_V) 4 J
Fax Number C) 5 9 �.., .
e-mail address
4. Municipalities or Areas Served (see instructions -
Enter the names of the municipalities or areas served by this facility. For each municipality enter the best estimate of actual population served at
the time of this application.
Name of Community/ Area Actual Population Served
Total Population Served
5. 'Average Daily Industrial Flow
Total estimated average monthly flow from all industrial sources: 0.012, MGD
Total permitted monthly flow from all industrial sources: "�A O- JG MGD
Note: All Significant Industrial Users (as defined in Section III) discharging to the municipal system must be listed in Section III.
6. Facility Description
• Present Operating Status: Provide a narrative description ofinstalled wastewater treatment components at the facility.
Include sizes & capacities for each component.
• Potential Facility Changes: Provide a narrative description of any planned upgrades / expansions / repairs planned for the
facility during the next five years. Do not include tasks associated with routine operation & maintenance.
Schematic of wastewater flow: A line drawing of water flow through the facility must be attached to this application. The
schematic should show flow volumes at all points in the treatment process. Specific treatment components should be
identified.
Location map: A map showing the location of each outfall must be attached to this application. The usual meridian arrow
showing north as well as the map scale must be shown. On all maps of rivers, the direction of the current is to be indicted by
an arrow. In tidal waters, the directions of the ebb and flow tides are to be shown. All outfalls should be identified with the
outfall number(s) used in Section II of this application. A copy of the relevant portion of a USGS topographic map is preferred.
All sheets should be approximately letter size with margins suitable for filing and binding. All pages should include facility location
and permit number (if available).
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Municipal Facilities with permitted flows > 1-MGD _or with pretreatment programs
SECTION 11.:BASIC DISCHARGE DESCRIPTION
Complete this section for each present (or proposed) discharge indicated in Section I. All values for an existing discharge should be representative of the twelve previous months of operation.
(If this is'a proposed discharge, values stiould reflect- e64engineering estimates.)
1. Facility Discharges, Number and Discharge Volume
Specify the number of discharges described in this application and the volume of water discharged or lost to each of the categories below.
Estimate average volume per day in MGD. Do not include intermittent discharges, overflows, bypasses or seasonal discharges from lagoons, etc.
Discharge To: Number of Discharge Points Jotal Volume Discharged MGD
Surface Water D 0 6 D
Other (describe below)
TOTAL J Q O 6 O
If 'other is specified, describe:
2. Outfall Number: t)Q.
Assign a three -digit number beginning with 001 for the point of discharge covered by the first description. Discharge serial numbers should be
consecutive for each additional discharge described; hence, the second serial number should be 002, the third 003, etc.
3. Discharge to End Date
If the discharge is scheduled to cease within the next 5 years, give the date (within best estimate) the discharge will end: 1 A
Give the reason(s) for discontinuing this discharge in your cover letter. .
4.
Receiving Stream Name
Give the name of the waterway (at the point of discharge) by which it is usually designated on published maps of the area. If the discharge is to an
unnamed tributary, so state and give the name of the first body of water fed by that tributary which is named on the map, e.g., UT to McIntire Creek,
where McIntire Creek is the first water way that is named on the map and is reached by the dyFarge.
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5. Outfall Structure
.Describe the outfall structure and any significant changes since the last permit was issued (repairs, shoreline maintenance, etc.).
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Municipal Facilities with permitted flows > 1 _MGD or with :pretreatment programs'
SECTION 111. INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTRIBUTION TO MUNICIPAL SYSTEM
Submit a separate Section 111 for -each S►gn►f►cant lndustrial User.
1. :Significant Industrial User (SIU)
An SIU has (or could have) significant impact on the POTW receiving the wastewater or upon the quality of effluent from the receiving POTW.
Specifically, an SIU: _
• has a flow of 50,000 gallons or more per average workday;
• has a flow greater than 5 percent of the total flow carried by the municipal system m receiving the waste, or
• has a toxic material in its discharge.
It may be necessary to alter these administrative criteria in certain cases, such as an instance where two or more contributing industries in
combination can produce
��an,1undesirable effect on either the municipal facility or the quality of its effluent. I
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City County_
State
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Fax Number
e-mail address
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Specify either the principal product or the principal raw material and the maximum quantity per day produced or consumed.
Quantities are to be reported in the units of measurement for each SIC category at the facility. SIC categories should use the units of
measurement normally used by that industry.
Product Raw Material Quant4 Units
3. Flow
Indicate the volume of water discharged into the POTW and whether this discharge is intermittent or continuous
MGD ❑ Intermittent Continuous
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Date: 12-30-99
Subject: Sludge Management
Facilities: McLin Creek WWTP NC0081370
North WWTP NCO032662
South lv IIVTP NCO026549
Each Wastewater treatment facility has an on -site Aerated Sludge Digester. All
sludge from each facility is transported to the City of Hickory/Catawba County Compost
facility. The current transporters are Bio-Grow of Charlotte, NC and the Sanitary Septic
Service of Hickory, NC.
As a secondary option the City of Claremont also holds land application Permit
WQ0007408. A yearly report is submitted for the permit. As of this date no activity has
occurred for any of the permitted sites
Sign
M. Dean McGinnis
City Manager
SOC Priority Project: No
To: Complex Permitting Unit
Attention: Teresa Rodriguez Date: February 18, 2015
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Catawba
NPDES.Permit No.: NC0032662.
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Claremont North WWTP Physical Location
City of Claremont 3076 Centennial Blvd.
PO Box 446 Claremont, NC 28610
3288 East Main Street
Claremont, N.C. 28610
2. Date of Investigation: February 6, 2015
3. Report Prepared By: Wes Bell, Environmental Specialist
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: Jody Ledford/ORC (828) 323-7540
5. Directions to Site: From the junction of I-40 W and N. Oxford Street (Exit 135), take a left
onto N. Oxford Steet and travel 0.2 miles and turn left onto Centennial Blvd and continue
0.2 miles.. The WWTP's entrance (gravel drive) will be on the left.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Point:
Outfall 001 (Google Earth)
Latitude: 350 43' 29"
Longitude: 810 09' 18"
See USGS Map included with the renewal application for specific location of the outfall.
USGS Quad No.: E 14 NW
7. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Mull Creek
a. Classification: WS-IV
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba, 03-08-32
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater and description of wastewater source(s) of each outfall:
Page Two
Outfall 001— 0.100 MGD — The existing dual train WWT facilities consist of the
following:
0.040 MGD train —coarse bar screen, aeration basin (diffused aeration), final clarifier,
aerated sludge holding tank
0.060 MGD train — coarse bar screen, aeration basin (mechanical and diffused aeration),
final clarifier, aerated sludge holding tank
Both trains share the following: influent flow-splitter (headworks), gas chlorination, chlorine
contact chamber, gas dechlorination, flow measurement
b. Pretreatment Program: N/A
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None Requested.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The WWTP was in the process of recovering from an upset.. There are O&M issues
associated with the disinfection and dechlorination gas systems that need to be addressed. In
addition, the wastewater facility does not have standby power (stationary or portable). This office
has requested (via Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report)'that the City address these O&M
issues and how the facility will comply with the Reliability requirement (15A NCAC 2H .0124).
Note: A copy of the City's responses will be forwarded to the permit reviewer.
It is recommended that the subject Permit be renewed following review (including reliability
evaluation) by the Division's Permitting Staff.
Signature of Report Preparer Date
Water Quality Regional Supervisor to
RECEIVED
DIVISION OF EAE .; ? QUALITY
JAN 3 d 2015
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resourc�;,L E REG'O AL OFFICE
Pat.McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
January 27, 2015
'Catherine Renbarger, City Manager
City of Claremont North WWTP
PO Box 446
Claremont, NC 28610
Dear Mr. Renbarger:
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
- Permit NCO032662
Catawba County
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The NPDES Unit received. your permit renewal application on January 27, 2015. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days
before your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Teresa
Rodriguez (919) 807-6387.
Sincerely,
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Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
Moo re5ville.Regional O ffim
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 919-807-6300E Fax: 919-807-64921Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet:: www.ncwater.org
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CITY OF CLAREMONT O°RE`'°"` " ` G- IGNAL OFFICE
January 22, 2015
NCDENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Re: NPDES Permit Application (NPDES #NC0032662)
City of Claremont North WWTP
Claremont, North Carolina
RECEIVEDIDENR/DWR
JAN 27 2015
Water .Quality
Permitting Section
Enclosed please find for your review and processing the application package to renew the City of
Claremont's North Wastewater Treatment Plant NPDES permit. The application package includes the
following:
• An EPA Form 2A
• An Authority delegation Letter
• A Letter describing the Sludge Management Practices for the North WWTP
If any further information is needed, please feel free to contact me at (828) 466-7255
Sincerely,
Catherine Renbarger
City Manager
Enclosures
PC: Mr. Kevin B. Greer, City of Hickory
828-466-7255 City Hall • 828-466-7185 Fax
3288 East Main Street • Post Office Box 446 • Claremont, NC 28610
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CITY OF CLAREMONT
January 22, 2015
NCDENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center RECEIVED/DENR/DUVR
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Re: NPDES Permit Application (NPDES #NC0032662) JAN 2 7 2015
City of Claremont North WWTP Water Quality
Claremont, North Carolina Permitting Section
Please accept this as a formal delegation of authority to the City of. Hickory, As an Authorized
Representative for the preparation of the City of Claremont's North Wastewater Treatment Plant NPDES
permit renewal application package. The Authorized Representative has assisted in the preparation of
EPA form 2A and a letter describing the sludge management practices for the North WWTP.
If any further information is needed, please feel free to contact me at (828) 466-7255
Sincerely,
A��41t
Catherine Renbarger
City Manager
Enclosures
PC: Mr. Kevin B. Greer, City of Hickory
828-466-7255 City Hall - 828-466-7185 Fax
3288 East Main Street • Post Office Box 446 • Claremont, NC 28610
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CITY OF CLAREMONT
January 22, 2015
NCDENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Re: NPDES Permit Application (NPDES #NC0032662)
City of Claremont North WWTP
Claremont, North Carolina
REDEIVEDIDENROWR
J A N 2' 7 2015
Water Quality
Permitting Section
The City of Claremont's North Wastewater Treatment Plant processes all of its sludge by composting.
Sludge is removed from the aeration basins and placed in a digester to reduce the amount of volatile
solids and to allow the sludge to thicken. Supernate is decanted and returned to the head of the plant.
The thickened solids are taken to Hickory Regional Compost Facility in Newton, NC for further
processing into compost material. During the composting process, the sludge is stabilized sufficiently to
meet all vector attraction and pathogen reduction requirements. Once dry, the cured compost is
distributed to various entities to be used as a soil amendment.
Wany further information is needed, please feel free to contact me at (828) 466-7255
Sincerely,
Catherine Renbarger
City Manager
Enclosures
PC: Mr. Kevin B. Greer, City of Hickory
828-466-7255 City Hall • 828-466-7185 Fax
3288 East Main Street • Post Office Box 446 • Claremont, NC 28610
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: I OMB Number 2040-0086 Form Approved 1114199
North WWTP NC0032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
FORM
2A NPDES FORM 2A APPLICATION OVERVIEW
NPDES
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Form 2A has been. developed in a modular format and consists of a "Basic. Application Information" packet and
a "Supplemental Application Information" packet. The Basic Application Information packet is divided into two
parts. All applicants must complete Parts A and,C. Applicants with a design flow greater than.or equal to 0.1.
mgd must also complete Part B. Some applicants must also complete the Supplemental Application
Information packet. The following items explain which parts of Form 2A'you must complete.
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION:
A. Basic Application Information for all Applicants. All applicants must complete questions A.1 through A.8. A treatment
works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States must also answer questions A.9 through A.12.
B. Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow > 0.1 mgd. All treatment works that have design
flows greater than or equal to 0.1 million gallons per day must complete questions B.1 through B.6.
C. Certification. All applicants must complete Part C (Certification).
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
D. Expanded Effluent Testing Data. A treatment works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States and
meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the information.
E. Toxicity Testing Data. A treatment works that meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part E (Toxicity
Testing Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to submit results of toxicity testing.
F. Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes. A treatment works that accepts process wastewater from any
significant industrial users (SIUs) or receives RCRA or CERCLA wastes must complete Part F (Industrial User Discharges and
RCRA/CERCLA Wastes). SIUs are defined as:
1. All industrial users subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 403.6 and
40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N (see instructions); and
2. Any other industrial user that:
a. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the treatment works (with certain
exclusions); or
b. Contribute$ a process wastestream that makes up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic
capacity of the treatment plant; or
c. Is designated as an SIU by the control authority.
G. Combined Sewer Systems. A treatment works that has a combined sewer system must complete Part G (Combined Sewer
Systems).
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE PART C (CERTIFICATION)
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 1 of 21
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
North WWTP NCO032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
BASIC`APPLIC�A�TfON�INFORMATIOvN.� ` , =• a
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PART A ,BASIGAPPLICATION INFORMATION. FOR,ALL APPL' ICANTS;'
AIlltreei mentworksimust complete questions A 1 through A 8 of=this BaslciApphcationllriformatlon*packet t;
A.1. Facility Information.
Facility name
Mailing Address PO Box 446 Claremont. NC 28. _ 610
Form Approved 1114199
OMB Number 2040-0066
Contact person Shawn Pennell RECEIVED/DENROWR
Title Utilities Collections Manager JAN 2 7 2015
Telephone number (828) 323-7427 Water.QuBII�
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Facility Address
(not P.O. Box)
A.2. Applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above, provide the following:
Applicant name City of Claremont
Mailing Address PO Box 446 Claremont. NC 2881 n
Contact person Catherine Renbarber
Title City Manager
Telephone number _(828) 446-7255
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Is the applicant the owner or operator (or both) of the treatment works?
owner operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
facility applicant
A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment
works (include state -issued permits).
NPDES NCO032662 PSD
UIC Other
RCRA Other
A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of
each entity and, if known, provide information on the type of collection system (combined vs, separate) and its ownership (municipal, private,
etc.).
Name
Claremont Collection
System
Total population served
, Population Served
300
Type of Collection System Ownership
Seperate Municipal
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 2 of 21
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
North WWTP NCO032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
A.5. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
Form Approved 1114199
OMB Number 2040-0086
Yes No
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from (and eventually flows
through) Indian Country?
Yes . No
A.6.. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (i.e., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12-month time
period with the 12th month of "this year' occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a.- Design flow rate 0.100 mgd
Two Years Ago Last Year This Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate 0.065 0.071 0.072 mgd
c. Maximum daily flow rate 0.180 0.182 0,174 mgd
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection systems) used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution (by miles) of each.
Separate sanitary sewer 100 %
Combined storm and sanitary sewer
A.B. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? Yes
If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
I. Discharges of treated effluent
ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent
III. Combined sewer overflow points
iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks)
v. Other N/A
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface
impoundments that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.?
If yes, provide the following for each surface impoundment:
Location:
Annual average daily volume discharged to surface impoundment(s)
Is discharge continuous or intermittent?
c. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater?
If yes, provide the following for each land application site:
Location:
Number of acres:
Annual average daily volume applied to site:
Is land application continuous or
intermittent?
Mgd
Yes
Yes
d. Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works? V Yes
No
001
0
0
0
0
No
mgd
No
No
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 3 of 21
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
North WWTP NCO032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
Form Approved 1114199
OMB Number 2040-0086
If yes, describe the meah(s) by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment
works (e.g., tank truck, pipe).
Bio solids are transported to a Class "A" composting facility by tanker.
If transport is by a party other than the applicant, provide:
Transporter name: City of Hickory
Mailing Address: PO Box 398 Hickory, NC 28603
Contact person: Shawn Pennell
Title: Utilities Collections Manager
Telephone number: (828) 323-7427
For each treatment works that receives this discharge, provide the following:
Name: City of Hickory Regional Compostinq Facility
Mailing Address: 3200 20th Ave SE Newton, NC 28658
Contact person: Wayne Carrol
Title: Chief Operator
Telephone number: (828) 465-1401
If known, provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge. WQ0004563
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility. 0.0005 mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not. included in
A.8.a through A.8.d above (e.g., underground percolation, well injection)? Yes No
If yes, provide the following for each disposal method:
Description of method (including location and size of site(s) if applicable):
Annual daily volume disposed of by this method:
Is disposal through this method continuous or intermittent?
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 4 of 21
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: Form Approved 1114199
North WWTP NCO032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin OMB Number 2040-0086
WASTEWATER DISCHARGES: '
If you answered "yes'" to question k&a, complete questions A.9 through A.12 once for each outfalf (including bypass points) through
which effluent is discharged.. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. If you answered "no" to question
A.8.a, go to Part B, "Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow Greater than or Equal�to 0.1 mgd."
A.9. Description of Outfall.
a. Outfall number
b. Location
001
or
NI
noun
3 deg 43' 21" N 81adeg 09' 18" W
c. Distance from shore (if applicable)
d. Depth below surface (if applicable)
e. Average daily flow rate
f. Does this outfall have either an intermittent or, a
periodic discharge?
If yes, provide the following information:
Number of times per year discharge occurs:
Average duration of each discharge:
Average flow per discharge:
Months in which discharge occurs:
g. Is outfall equipped with a diffuser?
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters.
0 ft.
N/A ft.
0.070 mgd
Yes No (go to A.9.g.)
mgd
Yes No
a. Name of receiving water Mull Creek
b. Name of watershed (if known)
United States Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known):
c. Name of State Management/River Basin (if known): Catawba River Basin
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known):
d. Critical low flow of receiving stream (if applicable):
acute cfs chronic cfs
e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (if applicable): mg/I of CaCO3
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 5 of 21
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Form Approved 1114199
North WWTP NCO032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
OMB Number 2040-0086
A.11. Description of Treatment.
a. What levels of treatment are provided? Check all that apply.
Primary Secondary
Advanced Other. Describe:
b. Indicate the following removal rates (as applicable):
Design BODS removal or Design CBODS removal 90
Design SS removal 90 %
Design P removal N/A %
Design N removal N/A %
Other
c. What type of disinfection is used for the effluent from this outfall? If disinfection varies by season, please describe.
Chlorine Gas
If disinfection is by chlorination, is dechlorination used for this outfall? Yes No
d. Does the treatment plant have post aeration? Yes No
A.12. Effluent Testing Information. All Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following
parameters. Provide the indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is
discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data
collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements
of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136:
At a minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than four and one-half years apart.
Outfall number: 001
PARAMETER . _
MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE
AVERAGE DAILY VALUE
Value
Units
Value
Units Number of Samples
H Minimum
6.0
S.U.
2
F F
..,.. q..e ,..a .•., T .
H (Maximum)8.5
S.U.
Flow Rate
0.182
MGD
0.072
MGD 1430
Temperature inter
18
Deg C
13
Deg C 81
Temperature Summer
28
Deg C
21
Deg C 123
* For pH please report a minimum and a maximum daily value
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY
DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
ML / MDL
METHOD
Conc.
Units
Conn.
Units.
FNumpmbeIesr]o
CONVENTIONAL AND NONCONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS.
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN
BOD-5
I
74
mg/L
10
mg/L
211
5210 B-2001
2.0
DEMAND (Report one)
CBOD-5
FECAL COLIFORM
>6000
#/100MI
4
#/100ml
211
9222D-1997
1/100 ml
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS)
90.0
mg/L
12.3
mg/L
209
2540 D-1997
1.0
END OF PART A.
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Form Approved 1114199
North WWTP NC0032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
OMB Number 2040-0086
BASIC APPLICATION. INFORMATION
PART B. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION' FOR APPLICANTS WITH''A DESIGN FLOW GREATER THAN OR
EQUAL TO 0.1 MGD (100,000 gallons per day).
All applicants with a design flow rate > 0.1 mgd must answer questions B.1 through B.6. All others go to Part C (Certification).
B.I. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration.
1250 gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize inflow and infiltration.
B.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility boundaries.
property
This map must show the outline of the facility and the following information. (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show
the entire area.)
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant, including all unit processes.
b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which
treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping, if applicable.
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant is injected underground.
d. Wells, springs, other surface water bodies, and drinking water wells that are: 1) within 1/4 mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
works, and 2) listed in public record or otherwise known to the applicant.
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored, treated, or disposed.
f. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by
truck, rail, or special pipe, show on the map where that hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated, stored, and/or
disposed.
B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all
backup power sources or redundancy in the system. Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units, including disinfection (e.g,
chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance must show daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily
flow rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram.
B.4. Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractor(s).
Are any operational or maintenance aspects (related to wastewater treatment and effluent quality) of the treatment works the responsibility of a
contractor? ✓ Yes No
If yes, list the name, address, telephone number, and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities (attach additional
pages if necessary).
Name: City of Hickory
Mailing Address: PO Box 398 Hickory. NC 28603
Telephone Number: _(828) 323-7427
Responsibilities of Contractor: Plant operation and maintenance.
B.5. Scheduled Improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment, effluent quality, or design capacity of the treatment works. If the
treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements, submit separate responses to question
B.5 for each. (If none, go to question B.6.)
a. List the outfall number (assigned in question A.9) for each outfall that is covered by this implementation schedule.
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local, State, or Federal agencies.
Yes No
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c If the answer to B.5.b is "Yes," briefly describe, including new maximum daily inflow rate (if applicable).
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the implementation steps listed below, as
applicable. For improvements planned independently of local, State, or Federal agencies, indicate planned or actual completion dates, as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
Implementation Stage MM / DD / YYYY MM / DD / YYYY
—Begin construction
— End construction
—Begin discharge
—Attain operational level
e. Have appropriate permits/clearances concerning other Federal/State requirements been obtained? _Yes No
Describe briefly:
B.6. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA (GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD_ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the indicated effluent
testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is discharged Do not include information on combined sewer
overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136
methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for
standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three
pollutant scans and must be no more than four and one-half years old.
Outfall Number: 001
POLLUTANT'
MAXIMUM DAILY
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE.
ANALYTICAL
1 ML / MDL
Conc.
Units
Conc.
Units '
Number -of
-,Samples -
METHOD
CONVENTIONAL AND NONCONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS.
AMMONIA (as N)
4.99
mg/L
0.33
mg/L
204
4500NH3 D-1997
0.10
CHLORINE (TOTAL
RESIDUAL, TRC)
<20
ug/L
<20
ug/L
410
4500 Cl G-2000
20
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
10.8
mg/L
7.8
mg/L
204
4500-0 G
0.10
TOTAL KJELDAHL
NITROGEN (TKN)
3.7
mg/L
2.1
mg/L
16
351.2 (1993)
0.50
NITRATE PLUS NITRITE
NITROGEN
13.0
mg/L
7.9
mg/L
16
353.2 (1993)
0.02
OIL and GREASE
PHOSPHORUS (Total)
3.0
mg/L
1.8
mg/L
16
365.3 (1978)
030
TOTAL DISSOLVED'
SOLIDS (TDS)
OTHER
END OF PART B. ,
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ATTACHMENT B.2
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ATTACHMENT B.3
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Form Approved 1114/99
North WWTP NC0032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
OMB Number 2040-0086
.BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION`
PART.C,,CERTIFICATION'. t
All,applicants must complete. the.Certificatiori Section: Refer to instructions to deterHhe who is an officer for the�purposes'of this certfication.. All `
applicants must complete all'applicable sections -of Form 2A; as,ekplained in the-Application'Oveiview: l idicate'below which parts of Form 2A you' ;-
have, completed and are submitting: By signing this certification statement, -applicants confirm that'they have reviewed Forni'2A and'.have complefeii "
all. sebtions`Iliat:a I rto tK&facility .for which thisa lication is. submitted. '=
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
✓ Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
✓ Part E (Toxicity Testing: Biomonitodng Data)
PartF (Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes)
Part G (Combined Sewer Systems)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE -THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION.,
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons
who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine
and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Name and official title Catherine Renbarger, City Manager
Signature
Telephone number (828) 466-7255
Date signed
Upon request of the permitting authority, you must submit any other information necessary to assess wastewater treatment practices at the treatment
works or identify appropriate permitting requirements.
SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO:
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
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North WWTP NCO032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
OMB Number 2040-0086
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART E.. TOXICITY TESTING DATA
POTWs meeting one or more of the following criteria must provide the results of whole effluent toxicity tests for acute or chronic toxicity for each of ,
the facility's discharge points: 1) POTWs with a design flow rate greater than or -equal to 1.0 mgd; 2) POTWs with a pretreatment program (or those
that are required to have one under 40 CFR Part 403); or 3) POTWs required' by the permitting authority to submit data for these parameters.
•. At a minimum, these results must include quarterly testing for a 12-month. period within the past 1 year using multiple species (minimum of
two species), or the results from four tests performed at least annually in the four and one-half years prior to the application, provided the
results show no appreciable toxicity, and testing for acute and/or chronic toxicity, depending on the range of receiving water dilution. Do
not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through
analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR`Part 136 _
and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136.
•' In addition, submit the results of any other whole effluent toxicity tests from the past four. and one-half years. If a whole effluent toxicity
test conducted during the past four and one-half years revealed toxicity, provide any information on the cause of the toxicity or any results
of a toxicity reduction evaluation, if one was conducted.
• If you, have already submitted any of the information requested in Part E, you need not submit it again. Rather, provide the information
requested in question EA for.previously submitted' information. If EPA methods were not used, report the reasons for using, alternate
methods. If test summaries are available that contain all of the information requested below, they'may be submitted in place of Part E.
If no biomonitoring data is required, do not complete Part E. Refer to the Application Overview for,directions on which other sections of the form toy .
com lete.
E.I. Required Tests.
Indicate the number of whole effluent toxicity. tests conducted in the past four and one-half years.
✓ chronic acute
E.2. Individual Test Data. Complete the following chart for each whole effluent toxiciO test conducted in the last four and one-half years. Allow one
column per test (where each species constitutes a test). Copy this page if more than three tests are being reported.
Test number: Test number: Test number:
a. Test information.
Test species & test method number
Age at initiation of test
Outfall number
Dates sample collected
Date test, started
Duration
b. Give toxicity test methods followed.
Manual title
Edition number and year of publication
Page number(s)
c. Give the sample collection method(s) used. For multiple grab samples, indicate the number of grab samples used.
24-Hour composite
Grab
d. Indicate where the sample was taken in relation to disinfection. (Check all that apply for each)
Before disinfection
After disinfection
After dechlorination
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Test number: Test number: Test number:
e. Describe the point in the treatment process at which the sample was collected.
Sample was collected:
f. For each test, include whether the test was intended to assess chronic toxicity, acute toxicity, or both.
Chronic toxicity
Acute toxicity
g. Provide the type of test performed.
Static
Static -renewal
Flow -through
h. Source of dilution water. If laboratory water, specify type; if receiving water, specify source.
Laboratory water
Receiving water
I. Type of dilution water. It salt water, specify "natural" or type of artificial sea salts or brine used.
Fresh water
Salt water
j. Give the percentage effluent used for all concentrations in the test series.
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ro ,
k. Parameters measured during the test. (State whether parameter meets test method specifications)
pH
Salinity
Temperature
Ammonia
Dissolved oxygen
I. Test Results.
Acute:
Percent survival in 100%
effluent
LCso
95% C.I.
%
%
o
/o
Control percent survival
Other (describe)
Ton r
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
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Chronic:
NOEC
%
%
%
IC25
%
%
%
Control percent survival
%
%
Other (describe)
m.. Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
Is reference toxicant data available?
Was reference toxicant test within
acceptable bounds?
What date was reference toxicant test
run MM/DD ?
Other (describe)
E.3. Toxicity Reduction Evaluation. Is the treatment works involved in a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation?
_Yes ✓ No If yes, describe:
EA. Summary of Submitted Biomonitoring Test Information. If you have submitted biomonitoring test information, or information regarding the
cause of toxicity, within the past four and one-half years, provide the dates the information was submitted to the permitting authority and a
summary of the results.
Date submitted: (MM/DD/YYYY)
Summary of results: (see instructions)
Over the past four and one half years, the Claremont North Plant has submitted twenty
chronic toxcicity tests on a quarterly basis. All tests have passed and are included.
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ATTACHMENT E
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
City of Claremont - North WWTP
NCO032662
Outfall 001
Part E - Toxicity Testing Data
Pass/Fail 7 Day Chronic - Ceriodaphnia dubia
Results
Monitoring Period
CollectionDate
Test Date
EPA Lab ID No.
NC Cert. No.
Test Method Used
lWC%
Group
I %Mortality
Avg. Reprod.
%Reduction
Pass/Fail
EPA/600/4-91/002 Method
Control 0.00% 21.50
1/1/10 - 3/31/10
, 1/4/2010
1/7/2010
NC000030
9
1002.0 NC Modification
13%
0%
P
February 1988
Test 0.0% 27.25
EPA/600/4-91/002 Method
Control 8.33% 20.25
411/10 - 6/30/10
4/19/2010
4/21/2010
NC000030
16
1002.0 NC Modification
13%
1.23%
P
February 1988
Test 0.00% 20.50
EPA/600/4-91/002 Method
Control 9.10% 25.50
7/1/10 - 9/30/10
7/19/2010
7/21/2010
NC000030
9
1002.0 NC Modification
13%
3.5%
P
February 1988
Test 8.3% 24.60
EPA/600/4-91/002 Method
Control 8.30% 23.40
10/1/10-12/31/10
10/4/2010
10/7/2010
NC000030
9
1002.0 NC Modification
13%
11.1 %
P
February 1988
Test 0.0% 20.80
EPA/600/4-91/002 Method
Control 16.70% 23.90
1/1/11 - 3/31/11
1/10/2011
1/12/2011
NC000030
9
1002.0 NC"Modification
13%
0%
P
February 1988
Test 0.0% 29.10
EPA 821-R-02-013
Control 0.00% 20.08
"
4/1/11 - 6/30/11
4/11/2011
4/13/2011
NC000030
16
Method 1002.0
13%
-10.79%
P
4th Edition 2002
Test 0.00% 22.25
EPA 821-R-02-013
Control 0.00% 20.67
7/1/11 - 9/30111
7/11/2011
7/13/2011
NC000030
16
Method 1002.0
13%
-10.08%
P
4th Edition 2002
Test 0.00% 22.75
EPA 821-,R-02-013
Control 0.00% 25.67
10/1/11 - 12/31/11
10/3/2011
10/5/2011
NC000030
16
Method 1002.0
13%
5.84%
P
4th Edition 2002
Test 0.00% 24.17
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
City of Claremont - North WWTP
NCO032662
Outfall 001
Part E - Toxicity Testing Data
Pass/Fail 7 Day Chronic - Ceriodaphnia dubia
Results
Monitoring Period
CollectionDate
Test Date
EPA Lab ID No.
NC Cert. No.
Test Method Used
IWC%
Group
I % Mortality
I Avg. Reprod.
% Reduction
Pass/Fail
EPA 821-R-02-013
Control 0.00% 23.58
1/1/12 - 3/31112
1/23/2012
1/25/2012
NC000030
16
Method 1002.0
13%-
-7.77%
P
4th Edition 2002
Test 0.00% 25.42
EPA 821-R-02-013
Control000% 25.50
. .
4/1/12 - 6/30/12
4/9/2012
4/11/2012
NC000030
16
Method 1002.0
13%
-5.23%
P
4th Edition 2002
Test 0.00% 26.83
EPA 821-R-02-013
Control 0.00%° 26.08
7/1/12 - 9/30/12
7/9/2012
7/11/2012
NC000030
16
Method 1002.0
13%
-6.71 %
P
4th Edition 2002
Test 0.00% 27.83
EPA 821-R-02-013
Control 0.00% 27.17
10/1/12 - 12/31/12
10/1/2012
10/3/2012
NC000030
16
Method 1002.0
13%
-8.59%
P
4th Edition 2002
Test 0.00% 29.50
EPA 821-R-02-013
Control 0.00% 26.83
1/1/13 - 3/31/13
1/14/2013
1/16/2013
NC000030
16
Method 1002.0
13%
-8.39%
P
4th Edition 2002
Test 0.00% 29.08
EPA 821-R-02-013
Control 0.00% 28.50
4/1/13 - 6/30/13
4/1/2013
4/3/2013
NC000030
16
Method 1002.0
13%
0%
P
4th Edition 2002
Test 0.00% 28.50
EPA 821-R-02-013
Control 0.00% 33.25
7/1/13 - 9/30/13
7/8/2013
7/10/2013
NC000030
16
Method 1002.0
13%
-9.27%
P
4th Edition 2002
Test 0.00% 36.33
EPA 821-R-02-013
Control 0.00% 27.92
10/1/13 - 12/31/13
10/14/2013
10/16/2013
NC000030
16
Method 1002.0
13%
9.55%
P
4th Edition 2002
Test 0.00% 25.25
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
City of Claremont - North WWTP
NCO032662
Outfall 001
Part E - Toxicity Testing Data
Pass/Fail 7 Day Chronic - Ceriodaphnia dubia
.,Monitoring Period
CollectionDate
Test Date
EPA Lab ID No.
. NC Cert. No.
Test Method Used
IWC%
Results
Group
I % Mortality
Avg. Reprod.
% Reduction
Pass/Fail
1/1/14 - 3/31/14
1/20/2014
1/22/2014
NC000030
16
EPA 821-R-02-013
Method 1002.0
4th Edition 2002
13%
Control 0.00% 15.50
-32-.48%
P
Test 0.00% 25.83
4/1/14 - 6/30-14
4/14/2014
4/16/2014
NC000030
16
EPA 821-R-02-013
Method 1002.0
4th Edition 2002
13%
Control 0.00% 28.75
-7.54%
P
Test 0.00% 30.92
7/1/14 - 9/30114
7/14/2014
7/16/2014
NC000030
16
EPA 821-R-02-013
Method 1002:0
4th Edition 2002
13%
Control 0.00% 27.08
-12.00%
P
Test 0.00% 30.33
Y
SOC Priority Project: Yes_ No X
To: Western NPDES Program Unit
Surface Water Protection Section
Attention: Dina Sprinkle
Date: March 9, 2010
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Catawba
Permit No. NCO032662
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Claremont North WWTP
City of Claremont
Post Office Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
2. Date of investigation: 03-04-10
3. Report prepared by: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Env. Engineer II
4. Persons contacted and telephone number: Mr. Jody Ledford, ORC, (828) 495-1092
5. Directions to site: From the intersection of East Main Street (Highway 64/70) and North
Lookout Street (SR 1716) in the City of Claremont, Catawba County, travel north on SR
1716 about 0.6 mile to the junction with Centennial Boulevard. Turn left and travel west on
Centennial Boulevard about 0.5 miles. The facility is located on the right (north) side of the
road.
6. Discharge point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35' 43' 21" Longitude: 81' 09' 18"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
USGS Quad No.: E 14 NW USGS Name: Newton, NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes X No_ If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Hilly with slopes varying from 2-10%.
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The facility is not in a flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet of the facility.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Mull Creek
a. Classification: WS-IV
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08-32
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream is approximately 13 to 15 feet wide and 4 to 8 inches deep at the discharge
location. Downstream uses are typical for class C waters.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.10 MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? 0.10
MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? 0.10
MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct
issued in the previous two years: None.
Q. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: The existing facility consists of two parallel trains as follows:
0.04 MGD train - influent comminutor, diffused aeration basin, final clarifier, and
aerobic digester. 0.06 MGD train - influent comminutor with bypass screen,
mechanical aeration basin, final clarifier and aerated sludge holding tank. Common
to both trains are flow splitter box, flow recording, Gas -chlorination and de -
chlorination facilities.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine and metals.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Approved. Facility is consistently passing
toxicity testing.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
Sludge is removed and transported to the Hickory Regional Compost facility in
Newton. The sludge will be stabilized to meet all vector attraction and pathogen
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reduction requirements and distributed to be used as soil amendment.
a. Waste from screening are taken to McLin Creek WWTP by the ORC and then
transported by GDS (Garbage Disposal Service) to the Catawba County Landfill.
3. Treatment plant classification: Class II
4. SIC Code(s): 4952 Primary: 01 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 05003
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? N/A.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please indicate) N/A.
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all of the non -discharge options
available. Please provide regional perspective for each option evaluated. 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 AQ or GW concerns nor are
hazardous materials utilized at this facility with the exception of chlorine.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Claremont is applying for renewal of its NPDES permit to discharge treated
wastewater from the Claremont North WWTP. The wastewater treatment plant appeared to be in
good operational condition during the time of the investigation.
Pending review and approval by the Western NPDES Program Unit, it is recommended
that the permit be renewed as requested.
Si e of Re ort eparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Date
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v AM ;A
C® R
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
February 2, 2010
THE HONORABLE DAVID MORROW
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT
PO BOX 446
CLAREMONT NC 28610
Dear Mayor Morrow:
Dee Freeman
Seeietary
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO032662
North WWTP
Catawba County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal. application on February 2, 2010. 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 permit, please contact Joe Corporon
at (919) 807-6394.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
�vloor -ss 7,.11e Regio 11 Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 On,.Me,
Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-64921 Customer Service:1.877-623-6748 N01 arOlina.
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org � �9�N� j/��
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer v �/ d
It.
l
CITY OF CL AREMON i
January 21, 2010 P.O. Box 446
3288 EAST MAIN STREET
CLAREMONT, N.C. 28610
828/459-7009 a FAX 828/459-0596
Ms. Dina Sprinkle
NCDENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina '27699-1617
Re- NPDES Permit Application (NPDES # NC0032662)
City of Claremont North WWTP
Claremont, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Sprinkle:
Enclosed please find for your review and processing the application package to renew
the City of Claremont's North Wastewater' Treatment Plant NPDES permit. The
application package includes the following:
❑ an EPA Form 2A.
❑ an Authority Delegating Letter.
❑ a letter describing the Sludge Management Practices for the North WWTP.
If additional information is needed, please feel free to contact me at (828) 459-7009.
Sincerely,
David Morrow
Major
D
FEB 22010
DENR-WATER QUALM
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
Enclosures
PC: Mr. Kevin B. Greer, PE, City of Hickory Assistant Public Services Director
CITY Y OF CLAREMONT
P.O. Box 446
3288 EAST MAIN STREET
January 21, 2010 CLAREMONT, N.C. 28610
828/.459-7009 • FAX 828/459-0596
Ms. Dina Sprinkle
NCDENR / Water Quality ! Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Re: NPDES Permit Application (NPDES # NC0032662)
City of Claremont North WWTP
Claremont, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Sprinkle: .
Please accept this letter as a formal delegation of authority to the City of Hickory, as an
Authorized Representative for the preparation of the City of Claremont's North
Wastewater Treatment Plant NPDES permit renewal application package. The
Authorized Representative has assisted in the preparations of EPA Form 2A and a letter
describing the sludge management practices for the North WWTP.
If additional information is needed, please feel free to contact me at (828) 459-7009.
Sincerely,
David.Morrow
Mayor
PC: Mr. Kevin B. Greer, PE, City of Hickory Assistant Public Services Director
CITY Y OF CLAREMON 9
P.O. Box 446
8288 EAST MAIN STREET
January 21, 2010 CLAREMONT, N.C. 28610
828/459-7009 • FAX 628/459-0596
Ms. Dina Sprinkle
NCDENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Re: NPDES Permit Application (NPDES # NCO032662)
Sludge Management Practices - Composting ID # WQ0004563
City of Claremont North WWTP
Claremont, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Sprinkle:
The City of Clarmeont's North Wastewater Treatment Plant processes all of its sludge
by composting. Sludge is removed from the aeration .basins and placed in a digester to
reduce the amount of volatile solids and to allow the sludge to thicken. Supernate is
decanted and returned to the head of the,pla-nt. The thickened solids are taken to the
Hickory Regional -Compost Facility in ewton, NC, for further processing into compost
material. During the composting process; the -sludge is stabilized sufficiently to meet all
vector attraction and pathogen reduction requirements. Once dry, the cured compost is
distributed to various entities to be used as a soil amendment.
If additional information is needed, please feel free to contact me at (828) 459-7009.
Sincerely,
/ f
David Morrow
Mayor
PC: Mr. Kevin B. Greer, PE, City of Hickory Assistant Public Services Director
U
Appendix
1. Form 2A
2. Attachments B.2.
a. Topographical map
b. WWTP Structure and Pipes
c. Compost Facility Disposal Site
3. Attachment 3.B Process Flow Diagram
4. Attachment E.1. Toxicity Testing Data
` FA61LITY NAME AND PERMIT NUAMBER:
North WWTP NCO032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
FORPII
N� Imo' Fn, IR"NO,
NPDES x_
APPLICATIOINT OVERVIEW
Form Approved 1114199
064E Number 2040-0086
_ s s
mou AVERVI
has been deyeloped',in'a rnodular_format and con;
?menfi'I Application information" packet: The Bay
1Applicants rhusf complete Parts `A and'C A.pplic
t a{so complete.Pari B:.1. Some applicants must al
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION:
A. Basic Application Information for all Applicants. All applicants must complete questions A.1 through A.8. A treatment
works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States must also answer questions A.9 through A.12.
B. Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow > 0.1 mgd. All treatment works that have design
flows greater than or equal to 0.1 million gallons per day must complete questions B.1 through B.6.
C. Certification. All applicants must complete Part C (Certification).
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION 1i'1FOIR.MATION:
D. Expanded Effluent Testing Data. A treatment works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States and
meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the information.
E. Toxicity Testing Data. A treatment works that meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part E (Toxicity
Testing Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to submit results of toxicity testing.
F. Industrial User Discharges and RCRAICERCLA Wastes. A treatment works that accepts process wastewater from any
significant industrial users (SIUs) or receives RCRA or CERCLA wastes must complete Part F (Industrial User Discharges and
RCRAICERCLA Wastes). SIUs are defined as:
1. All industrial users subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 403.6 and
40 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter N (see instructions); and
2. Any other industrial user that:
a. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the treatment works (with certain
exclusions); or
b. Contributes a process wastestream that makes up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic
capacity of the treatment plant; or
c. Is designated as an SIU by the control authority.
G. Combined Sewer Systems. A treatment works that has a combined sewer system must complete Part G (Combined Sewer
Systems).
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 1 of 21
Form Approved 1114M
OMB Number 2040-0086
-, r"'llAll treatmenfwotRs must complete gaestions A 1 through A.8 of this Basic Application" Information pack t
A.1. Facility Information.
Facility name City of Claremont North WWTP
Mailing Address PO Box 446 Claremont NC 28610
Contact person Shawn Pennell
Title Collections Manager
Telephone number (828) 323-7427
Facility Address 3076 Centenial Blvd Claremont NC 28610
(not P.O. Box)
A.2. Applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above, provide the following:
Applicant name City of Claremont
Mailing Address PO Rox 446 Claremont. NG 28610
Contact person David Morrow
Title
Telephone number (828) 459-7009
Is the applicant the owner or operator (or both) of the treatment works?
t� owner operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
facility applicant
A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment
works (include state -issued permits).
NPDES NC0032662' PSD
UIC Other
RCRA Other
A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of
each entity.and, if known, provide information on the type of collection system (combined vs, separate) and its ownership (municipal, private,
etc.).
Name Population Served Type of Collection System Ownership
Claremont Collection 300
System -
Total population served 300
Seperate Municipal
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 2of21_
f FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NiUMBER: FormFlpproved 1114199
OMB Number 2040-0086
i�lorth WWTP NC0032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
A.5. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
Yes V` No
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from (and eventually flows
through) Indian Country?
Yes V/ No
A.S. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (i.e., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12-month time
period with the 12th month of "this year" occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate 0.100 mgd
Two Years Ago Last Year This Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate 0.060 0.061 0.068 mgd
c. Maximum daily flow rate 0.167 0,170 0,171 mgd
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection system(s) used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution (by miles) of each.
Separate sanitary sever 100 %
Combined storm and sanitary sewer %
A.8. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? Yes
If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
i. Discharges of treated effluent
ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent
iii. Combined sewer overflow points
iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks)
v. Other N/A
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface
impoundments that do not have outsets for discharge to waters of the U.S.?
If yes, provide the following for each surface impoundment:
Location:
Annual average daily volume discharged to surface Impoundment(s)
Is discharge V continuous or intermittent?
c. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater?
If yes, provide the following for each land application site:
Location:
Number of acres:
Annual average daily volume applied to site:
Is land application continuous or
intermittent?
No
001
0
0
0
Yes
No
mgd
Yes
y
No
Mgd
d. Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works?
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
v Yes No
Page 3 of 21
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
North WWTP NC0032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
Form Approved 1114199
OMB Number 2040-0086
If yes, describe the mean(s) by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment
works (e.g., tank truck, pipe). I
Bio solids are transported to a Class "A" composting facility by tanker.
If transport is by a party other than the applicant, provide: _
Transporter name: amity of Hickory
Mailing Address: PO Box 398•Hickory NC 28603
Contact person: Shawn Pennpil
Title: Collections Manager
Telephone number: (828) 323-7427
For each treatment works that receives this discharge, provide the following:
Name: City of Hickory Regional Composting Facility
Mailing Address: 3200 20th Ave SE Newton, NC 28658
Contact person: Wayne Carrol
Title: Chief Operator
Telephone number: (828) 465-1401
If known, provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge. WQ0004563
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility. 0.0004 mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included in
A.8.a through A.8.d above (e.g., underground percolation, well injection)? Yes No
If yes, provide the following for each disposal method:
Description of method (including location and size of site(s) if applicable):
Annual daily volume disposed of by this method:
Is disposal through this method continuous or intermittent?
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 4 of 211
a.
Outfail number 001
b.
Location Claremont
28610
(City or town, if applicable)
(Zip Code)
Catawba
North Carolina
(County)
35 deg 43' 21" N
(State)
81 deg 09' 18" W
(Latitude)
(Longitude)
c.
Distance from shore (if applicable)
0 ft.
d.
Depth below surface (if applicable)
N/A ft.
e.
Average daily flow rate
0.063 mgd
f. Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a
periodic discharge?
If yes, provide the following information:
Number of times per year discharge occurs:
Average duration of each discharge:
Average flow per discharge:
Months in which discharge occurs:
g. Is outfall equipped with a. diffuser?
AA0. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water
b. Name of watershed (if known)
Mull Creek
Yes i/
Q
Yes ti
United States Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known):
c. Name of State Management/River Basin (if known): _ Catawba River Basin
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known):
d. Critical. low flow of receiving stream (if applicable):
acute cfs chronic
e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (if applicable): _
No (go to A.9.g.)
mgd
No
cfs
mg/1 of CaCO3
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 5 of 21
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 6 of 21
FACILITY HIAM(E F AID PER?gIT NUMBER:
Form Approved 1114/99
OP11B Number 2040-0086
North WWTP NCO032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
PART B • . ADDITIOA!AL APPLiCATIOP!. INFORMATION FOR APPLICAN"CS kNIT:F1 AZESIGN.FLOIX GREATER. THAN Of
EQUAL:TO 0.11 11OGD (100,000 gall.om.per day).
All applicants with a design flow rate > 0 1 mgtl must answer questions, BAthrough B 6 All others go to Part C (Certification).
B.1. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration.
1250 gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize inflow and infiltration.
The City of Hickory began operations of the WWTP in July of 2009 and are not aware of any modifications.
B.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility property boundaries.
This map must show the outline of the facility and the following information. (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show
the entire area.)
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant, including all unit processes.
b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which
treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping, if applicable.
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant is injected underground.
d. Welts, springs, other surface water bodies, and drinking water wells that are: 1) within 114 mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
works, and 2) listed in public record or otherwise known to the applicant.
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored, treated, or disposed.
f. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by
truck, rail, or special pipe, show on the map where that hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated, stored, and/or
disposed.
B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all
backup power sources or redundancy in the system. Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units, including disinfection (e.g,
chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance must show daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily
flow rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram.
B.41 Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractor(s).
Are any operational or maintenance aspects (related to wastewater treatment and effluent quality) of the treatment works the responsibility of a
contractor? ✓ Yes No
If yes, list the name, address, telephone number, and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities (attach additional
pages if necessary).
Name: City of Hickory
Mailing Address: PO Box 398 Hickory, NO 28603
Telephone Number: (828) 323-7427
Responsibilities of Contractor: Plant operation and maintenance.
B.5. Scheduled Improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment, effluent quality, or design capacity of the treatment works. If the
treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements, submit separate responses to question
B.5 for each. (If none, go to question B.6.)
a. List the outfall number (assigned in question A.9) for each outfall that is covered by this implementation schedule.
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local, State, or Federal agencies.
Yes No
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 7 of 21
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 8 of 21
FAC!LITY HAI'AE AND PEWAIT NUMBER:
North WWTP i'�C0032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
Form Approved 1114M
OMB NumGer 2040-0086
PART G. CERT MICATION
All=applicants 1. must complete the Certification Section Refer to instructions to determine who pis an officer for the purposes of this; certification All 11-
applicants must complete alll appiicable sections of Form24; as explained in the Application Overview: Indicate below which parts of Form 2A you
:-
have completed antl'are submitting. By signing;this certification statement, applicants confirm that they have reviewed Form 2A and have"completed
a 'sections that a I to the facilityfor Which this a lication:is submitted. - -
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
V/ Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
Part E (Toxicity Testing: Biomonitoring Data)
Part F (Industrial User Discharges and RCRA(CERCLA Wastes)
Part G (Combined Sewer Systems)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION.
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons
who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine
and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Name and official title David Morrow, Mayor t
Signature
Telephone number (828) 459-7009
Date signed
Upon request of the permitting authority, you must submit any other information necessaryto assess wastewater treatment practices at the treatment
works or identify appropriate permitting requirements.
STAID OON[PLETED FORMS TO:
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 9 of 21
FACILITY NAi11E AI4D PERMIT HU,15BER: Form Approved 1114199
OMB Number 2040-00666
North WWTP NCO032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
SUPPLEMENTAL APPUCATiC A INFORMATIOM
IAR E.- TOXICITY. -=sT!NG DATA.
PQTWs meeting one:or more of the:followmg critena must provide'the.results of tihole effluent toxicitytests for. acute or chronic toxicity for each of
,
the:facility's;dlscharge polntsi ) POT1Ns with a design.flow rate greaterthan or equal„to 1.0 ingd; 2) Ws POT.with a pretreatment program (or those
that are required to' have one_under.40;CFR Part 403) 60) POTWs required bythe permitting authority to submit data`for these: parameters =-
"At a minimum these results must include quarterly testing for a 12-month period within the past 1 year using multiple species:(minlmum of
two species), or the results; from four: tests performedat least annually, in thefour and one-half years prior to:the application, provided the
results show no.appreclable toxicity,:and testing for acute and/or chronic toxicitydepending on the -range of_receiving"water diwtlon Do':
'not include Information on combined: sewer overflows: in this secnon All information reported must be based`on data collected through '
analysis;conducted using:40 CFR'.Part 136 methods, In addition; this bats must comply QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 .
E.1. Required Tests.
Indicate the number of whole effluent toxicity tests conducted in the past four and one-half years.
✓ chronic acute SEE ATTACHMENT C, t•
E.2. Individual Test Data. Complete the following chart for each whole effluent toxicity test conducted in the last four and one-half years. Allow one
column per test (where each species constitutes a test). Copy this page if more than three tests are being reported.
Test number: Test number: Test number:
a. Test information.
Test species & test method number
Age at initiation of test
Outfall number
Dates sample collected
Date test started
Duration
b. Give toxicity test methods followed.
Manual title
Edition number and year of publication
Page number(s)
c. Give the sample collection method(s) used. For multiple grab samples, indicate the number of grab samples used.
24-Hour composite
Grab
d. Indicate where the sample was taken in relation to disinfection. (Check all that apply for each)
Before disinfection
After disinfection
After dechlorination
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-9e). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. 1 Page 15 of 21
rAC!LI TY H A I E A M D PEE PN'IT NIUll,!3ER:
North WWTP iNC 0u32662 Renee,, -al Catawba River Basin
Form Approved 1114199
0A9B Number 2040-0086
Test number: Test number: Test number:
e. Describe the point in the treatment process at which the sample was collected.
Sample was collected:
F
F
f. For each test, include whether the test was intended to assess chronic toxicity, acute toxicity, or both.
Chronic toxicity
Acute tonicity
g. Provide the type of lest performed,
Static
Static -renewal
Flow -through
h. Source of dilution water. If laboratory water, specify type; if receiving water, specify source.
Laboratory water
Receiving water
i. Type of dilution water. It salt water, specify "natural" or type of artificial sea salts cr brine used.
Fresh water
Salt water
j. Give the percentage effluent used for all concentrations in the test series.
MR
:.-�.: ,
EV
k. Parameters measured during the test. (State whether parameter meets test method specifications)
pH
Salinity
Temperature
Ammonia
Dissolved oxygen
I. Test Results.
Acute:
Percent survival in 100%
effluent
%
%
%
LC50
95% C.I.
%
%
%
Control percent survival
%
%
%
Other (describe)
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 16 of 21
FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: Form Approved 1114M
OMB Number 2040-0086
North MAITP NCO032662 Renewal Catawba River Basin
Chronic: —
NOEC % % %
IC25 % % %
Control percent survival % % %
Other (describe)
T_
m. Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
Is reference toxicant data available?
Was reference toxicant test within
acceptable bounds?
What date was reference toxicant test
run MM/DD/YYYY ?
Other (describe)
E.3. Tonicity Reduction Evaluation. Is the treatment works involved in a Toxicity Red uction'Evaluation?
_Yes �% No If yes, describe:
EA. Summary of Submitted Siomonitoring Test Information. If you have submitted biomonitoring test information, or information regarding the
cause of toxicity, within the past four and one-half years, provide the dates the information was submitted to the permitting authority and a
summary of the results.
Date submitted: (�tA�21(�'LY (MMIDD/YYYY)
Summary of results: (see instructions)
Over the past four and one half years, the Claremont North Plant has submitted twenty
chronic toxcicity tests on a quarterly basis. All tests have passed and are included.
LAID
REFER: TO THE APPLIC rION OVERVIE1 U TO DETEfaiVil�! WEa(CH OTHER PAF�'LS OF.=POI MI,
x 2AYOU;MUS,T COiVdPLETE ...
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. _ Page 17 of 21
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City of Claremont - North tAIWTP
iNC0032662
Cutfall 001
Part E - Toxicity Testing Data
Pass/Fail 7 Day Chronic - Ceriodaphnia dubi j
Monitoring Period
CollectionDats
Test Date
EPA Lab ID No.
NC Cert. No.
Test Method Used C
NA"C%
Results
Group Avg. Reprod. % Reduction ail
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1/1/05 - 3131/05
1/10/2005
1/12/2005
0004
34
1002.0 NO Modification
13%
0.7 i % PAS
February 1988
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EPA/600/4-91/002 Method
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4/1/05 - 6/30/05
4/11/2005
4/12/2005
0004
34
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13%
4.03%
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February 1988
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EPA1600/4-91/002 Method
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7/1/05 - 9130/05
7/18/2005
7/20/2005
0004
34
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13%
-0.74%
PASS
February 1988
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EPA/600/4-91/002 Method
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10/10/2005
10/12/2005
0004
34
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13%
4.10%
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February 1988
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1/1106 - 3/31106
1/9/2006
1/11/2006
0004
34
EPA/600/4-91/002 Method
1002.0 NO Modification
13%
Control 0.00% 23.17
0.72%
PASS
February 1988
Test - 0.00% 23.00
EPA/600/4-91/002 Method
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4/1/06- 6/30/06
4/3/2006
4/5/2006
0004
34
1002.0 NC Modification
13%
10.04%
PASS
l
February 1988
Test 0.00% 20.17
EPA/600/4-91/002 Method
-
Control 0,00% 22.17
7/1/06 - 9/30/06
7/17/2006
7/19/2006
0004
34
1002.0 NO Modification
13%
3.36%
PASS
February 1988
Test 0.00% 21.42
1011/06 - 12/31/06
10/9/2006
10/11/2006
0004
34
EPA 600/4-911002 Method
1002.0 NO Modification
13%
Control 0.00% 22.08
4.53%
PASS
February 1988
Test 0.00% 21.08
City of Claremont - North IAVvITP
NCO032662
dutfall 001
Part E - Toxicity Testing Data
Pass/Fail 7 Day Chronic - Ceriodaphnia dubia
i Monitoring Period
Co�Date �
Test Date
EPA Lab ID No. �
Fj
NC Cert. No. �
Tei:t Method Used �
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1/1/07 - 3/31/07
-•
1/15/2007
1/17/2007
0004
34
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1002.0 NC Modification13%
February 1988
�
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4.33% '
-_
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Test_ QOQ% 22.08
4/1/07 6130107
!/9/2007
4/11/2007
0004
34
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1002.0 NC Modification
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PASS
February 1988
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7/1/07 - 9130/07
7/9/2007
7/11/2007
0004
34
EPAl600/4-911002 Method
1002.0 NC Modification
13%Co
Control 0.00% 22.33
i 8r'%. i
PASS
February 1968
Test 0.00% 21.92
I
10/1/07 - 12/31/07
10/8/2007
10110/2007
0004
34
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EPA'600/4-91/002 Method
1002.0 NC Modification
°
13/0
`Control 0.00% 23.25
,0
9.68 /o
PASS
February 1988
Test 0.00% 21.00
1/1/08 - 3/31108
1/7/2008
1/9/2008
0004
34
EPAI600/4-911002 Method
1002.0 NC Modification
13%
_
Control 0.00% 22.63�
- -
2.55%
_
PASS
f ebruary 1968
I
Test 0,00% 22.25
4/1/08- 6/30108
4/7/2008
4/9/2008
0004
34
EPAIG00/4-91/002 Method
1002.0 NC Modification
13%
Control 0.00% 21.58
5.41 %
1
PASS
February 1988
7/1/08 - 9/30/08
7/7/2008
7/9/2008
0004
34
EPA/600/4-91/002 Method
1002.0 NC Modification
13%
Test 0.00°1° 20.42
_ Control fl.00°10 22.75
2.56%
PASS
February 1988
Test 0.00% 22.17
1011108 - 12/31/08
10/6/2008
10/8/2008
0004
34
EPA/600/4-91/002 Method
1 Q02.0 NC lVladi ication
13%
Control O.GG% 22.58�
9- 21 %
PASS
February 1983
__
Test 0.00% 22.081
DDJ7[-IONAL INFORMATION
City of Claremont - Borth k&AAFT?
NCO032662
6utfail 001
Part E - Toxicity Testing Data
Pass/Fail 7 Day Chronic - Cedodaphnia dubia
%lionitoring Period
CollectionDate
Test Date
EPA Lab ID No
NC Cert. No.
Test Method Used �
.
;iNC°to
�
_ Kesulf
Group p% Mortality Avg. Reprod.
, � _
% Reduction EL�Pass/Fall
111/09 - 3/31/09
1/5/2009
1/7/2009
0004
34
EPPJ600/4-9iI002 rlRethod
1002.0 NC Modification
13%
Control 0.00% 22.50�
4.07%
PASS
February 1988
Test 0.00% 21.58
4/1/09 - 6/30/09
4/13/2009
4/ 15I2009
0004
ZI-11
E?A/600/4-91/002 Wketitad-
1002.0 NIG Modification
13%
Control 0.00% 23.00J
2.54% �
PASS
February 1988
t
Test 0.00% 22.49'
7/1/09 - 9/30/09
7/20/2009
7/22/2009
0004
34
EPA/600/4-91 /002 Method
1002.0 NC Modification
13%
Contras 0.0D% 24.40�
0%
PASS
February 1988
Test 0.0% 26.50
10/1/09- 12/31/09
0/ 9/2 9
1 1 00
10/21/2009
0004
34
EPAlry;00/4-91/002 Method
1002.0 NC Modification
^0
13/°
Control 0.00% 32.50�
°
� 5/°
f
i PASS
February 1988
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December 30, 2005
Ms. Doris Bumgarner, City Manager
City of Claremont
P.O. Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 28610 -
Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
y
JAN 0 5 2006
Subject:, Correction - NPDES Permit No. NCO032662
Claremont — North WWTP
Centennial Boulevard
Catawba County
Dear Ms. Bumpmer:
Director
Quality
The Division of Water Quality has noticed an error in your recently issued final permit. The permit
effective date should read February 1, 2006 — not 2005.
Attached, please find a change page including this correction. Please insert this page into your
existing permit and discard the old page.
This permit is not transferable except after notifying the Division of Water Quality. The Division may
require modification, or revocation and re -issuance of this permit. Please notice that this permit does
not affect your legal obligation to obtain. other permits required by the Division of Water Quality, the
Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or other federal or local
governments.
If you have questions, or if we can be of further service, please contact Joe Corporon at
[Joe.Corporon(a-),ncmail.net] or call (919) 733-5083, extension 597.
Respectfully,
V� .
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosure: Final NPDES Permit NCO032662
cc: IMresvillORRi al[df ce, ater Quality. Section
NPDES Unit
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center
VA
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (919) 733-5083 / Customer Service
i 1800 623-7748
NPDES Permit No. NCO032662
A
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
(NPDES)
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,
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Claremont North WWTP
Centennial Boulevard
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Mull Creek within the ,Catawba River Basin, in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 1, 2006:
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2010.
Signed this day December 8, 2005.
Alan W. Klimek, PE, Direct
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
O� W/4T� Michael F. Easley, Governor
* 0� �QG State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
co r Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek P.E., Director
'O - visi" - f:W�ite` uality
..�<sv ��
RES°�`•I_°_� 7'-.!0�9AL OFFICE
Y'
December 8, 2005
,� z;
Ms. Doris Bumgamer, City Manager DEC 0 9 200'
y
City of Claremont
P.O. Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit No. NCO032662
Claremont — North WWTP
Centennial Boulevard
Catawba County
Dear Ms. Bumgarner:
The Division of Water Quality (the Division) hereby issues this final permit for the subject facility.
This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and
the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994, or as subsequently amended.
Sludge Drying Beds. The Division understands that you have abandoned the sludge -drying beds
previously used at your facility. We have therefore removed these treatment system components from
your. final permit facility description.
Concerning Total Residual Chlorine. Since your last permit renewal, the Division has adopted a
stream standard for chlorine. The Division has therefore added a TRC limit of 28 µg/L to your permit, in
keeping with other NPDES permits statewide. Please note that you may need to acquire additional
instrumentation, equipment, and/or services adequate to monitor and control chlorine at this
concentration. This limit shall become effective 18 months from the permit effective date,.
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days after receiving this letter. Your request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and must be 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.
NCDENR-\_�
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (919) 733-5083 dP- Customer Service
`f 1 800 623-7748
City of Claremont `
Claremont North WWTP z
Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO032662
Page 2 ,
This permit is not transferable except after notifying the Division of Water Quality. The Division may
require modification, or revocation and re -issuance of this permit. Please notice that this permit does
not affect your legal obligation to obtain other permits required by the Division of Water Quality, the
Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or other federal or local
governments.
If you have questions, or if we can be of further service, please contact Joe Corporon'at
[Joe.Corporon(a,ncmail.net] or call (919) 733-5083, extension 597.
Respectfully,
r Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosure: Final NPDES Permit NCO032662
cc: �+ares �' Iieg an tce I Sectto
NPDES Unit . .
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
i
10
NPDES Permit No. NCO032662
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
DES
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,
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Claremont North WWTP
Centennial Boulevard
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Mull Creek within the Catawba River Basin, in accordance with
'effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 1, 2005. -�Q;v�aV �4 r'i7.00(o Per
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July M, 2010.
Signed this day December 8, 2005.
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Alan W'Klimek, PE,'Diree(or
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
NPDES Permit No. NCO032662
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for -operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this 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 described herein.
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized:
1. to continue discharging 0.100 MGD of treated, domestic wastewater from a dual -train treatment
facility consisting of
0.040 MGD
• Influent comminutor
• Diffused aeration basin
• Final clarifier
• Aerobic digester
0.060 MGD
• Influent comminutor with bypass screen
• Mechanical aeration basin
• Final clarifier
• _ Aerated sludge holding tank
both trains share:
• flow-splitter box (headworks)
• chlorine contact chamber
• now recording device
located at, Claremont North WWTP, Centennial Boulevard, Catawba County; and
2. to discharge from said wastewater treatment works through Outfall 001 to Mull Creek (see attached
map), a stream classified as WS-IV waters within the Catawba River Basin.
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NPDES Permit No. NCO032662
A. (1.) 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 through Outfall
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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EFFLUENT
LIMITS
;MONITORING"REQUIREMENTS
' Monthly
Average_:. <
Weekly
Average,'.
Da�lyF.
;::Maximum
Measurement
�.Frequency,:�
Sample
;TYpe.:<�
Sample
�;:.Location�s
Flow MGD
0.100
Continuous
Recording
I or E
BOD, 5 day, 20°C2
30 mg/L
45 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)2
30 mg/L
45 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
E, I
NH3 as N
2/Month
Composite
E
Dissolved Oxygen3
Weekly
Grab
E
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200 / 100 nil
400 / 100 nil
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) 4
28 /L 4
2/Week
Grab
E
Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + THI)
Quarterly
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
E
Chronic Toxicity 5
Quarterly
Composite
E
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
E
H 6
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Copper
Monthly
Composite
E
Total Zinc
Monthly
Composite
E
Temperature, °C
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Table Footnotes:
1. Sample Locations: E — Effluent; I — Influent; U — Upstream at NCSR 1715; D — Downstream at NCSR 1716.
2. Monthly average effluent concentrations for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) and TSS shall not exceed 15% of the respective
influent values (i.e. 85% removal is required).
3. Daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not fall below 5.0 mg/L.
4. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) monitoring is required only i/f chlorine is used by the facility. Compliance to this permit limit shall
commence 18 months from the permit effective date. '?! / / 0,7
5. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) at 13 %; quarterly during January, April, July, October; See Special Condition A. (2.)
6. pH shall.not fall below 6.0 nor exceed 9.0 standard units.
Units; MGD = million gallons per day ml = milliliter mg/L = milligrams per liter µg/L = micrograms per liter
Effluent shall contain no floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
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SUPPLEMENT OT EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL' CONDITIONS
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to
Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 13 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina
Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase H
Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed
during the months of January, April, July, and October. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at
the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure, performed as the first test of any single quarter, results in a failure or ChV below the permit limit,
then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months, as described in "North
Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest
concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does have a
detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure
regimes, and further statistical methods are specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring
Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and
THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30 days after
the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature. Total residual
chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste
stream
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the
permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name,
permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the
form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required
during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to
include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall
constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last
day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Averaee
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a.pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
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 DaT
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab. samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24.hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1 /24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The.grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]'D shall be considered =1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
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.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational . error, improperly. designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weep Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such -discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to COmDly The Pemuttee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or.402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[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)(1) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,,.conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each- day during -which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or.the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities,, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages; such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion- of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of thi
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainde
of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing; Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later- than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b." All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if-
1 . The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or, position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed, by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or ' b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were, prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting. false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41
13: Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by. the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC .2H.0105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. - Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must, also employ one or more certified Back-up .ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions -of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
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 Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the.use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility-
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met: No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for- the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation,. even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify. the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is 'responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby. generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be, characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the . entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream; body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41, (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous months) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR). Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on :the last day of the.month ,following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. _ Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,.North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge recIdirements 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 records of all monitoring information, including.
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit _..
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individuals) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and EntU
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 Repoiting 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 d.
b. The alteration or addition could 'significantly change the nature .or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Pernttee's sludge use or,disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application. plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to'the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 .0) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice, to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership.. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.410) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 0) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) .(See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the. data submitted on the DMR. '
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6. Twenty-four flour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided .orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.410) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at (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 p) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware thatit 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)]. . "'
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following.
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports,
Permittees who. own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
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 process(es) utilized at the treatment -plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater 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.
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";
0) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(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 will exceed the
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Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division..
.Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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i adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following-
1 Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice, shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from -the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
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 400C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within. the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements' of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant_ industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or, modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Proggams
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey X Sl
The Permittee shallupdate its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. _Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4. Headworks Analysis aT&AJ and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (I -MA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. The Permittee shalldevelop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
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Authorization to Construct (,A to C)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January I through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following.
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (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 (IDSF)
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The 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 NCA.0 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907..
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes_ No X
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Carolyn Bryant
Date: May 05, 2005
.NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Catawba
MRO No.: 05-25
Permit No. NCO032662
PART I GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Claremont North WWTP
City of Claremont
Post Office Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 2-8610
2. Date of investigation: 04' 17-05
3. -Report prepared by: 'Samar Bou-Ghazale, Env. Engineer I
4. Persons contacted and telephone number: Mr. Jonathan Gragg, ORC, (828) 396-4444
5. Directions .to site: From the intersection of East Main Street (Highway 64/70) and North
Lookout Street (SR 1716) in the City of Claremont, Catawba County, travel north on SR
1716 about 0.6 mile to the junction with Centennial Boulevard. Turn left and travel west on
Centennial Boulevard about 0.5 miles. The facility is located on the right (north) side of the
road.
6. Discharge point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 43' 21" Longitude: 81' 09' 18"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
USGS Quad No.: E 14 NW USGS Name: Catawba, NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
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8. 'Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Hilly with slopes varying from 2-10%.
The facility is not in a flood,.plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet of the facility.
10. Receiving stream' or -affected surface waters: Mull Creek
A. Classification: 'WS IV
b. River Basin.and-Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08 32
c. Describe: receiving stream'-featuresand pertinent downstream uses: The -receiving -
stream is -approximately 13 to `15 feet wide and 4-to 8 :inches deep at the discharge.
location. Downstream uses are :typical for class:C waters.
PART H DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. -Volume of wastewater to be permitted: -0.10 MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the .current permitted capacity of the wastewater .treatment facility? 0.10
MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of the -current facility (current design capacity)? 0.10
MGD ;
d. Date(s)_and construction activitiesallowed by previous Authorizations to Construct
issued in.the previous'two years: None.
e. Please provide .a .description :of existing : or, substantially : constructed wastewater
treatment .facilities: The -existing facility consists of :two parallel WWT ,trains as
follows: °0.04 MGD train-- influent comminutor; diffused aeration basin, final clarifier,
-and aerobic digester: 0.06 MGD train -influent comminutor with bypass screen,
mechanical aeration basin, -final clarifier and aerated sludge holding tank. Common -to
.both trains .are flow sphtter.box, flow recording, and chlorine contact chamber.
f. Please.,provide.a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine and metals.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Approved.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
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Sludge is removed and'transported by Sanitary Septic Tank, Inc., to one ofHickory's
WWTPs for disposal.
a. Waste from screening are taken to McLin Creek WWI? by the ORC and then
transported by GDS.(Garbage Disposal Service) to the Catawba County Landfill.
.3. Treatment -plant classification: Class H
4. '.SIC Code(s): 4952 Primary: 01 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code:.05003
INFORMATIONPART I
1. Is thus facihtybeing constructed with -Construction-Grant'Funds`�or.are �any.public monies
involved (municipals -only)? N/A.
2. Special:monitoring or limitations -(including toxicity) requests: ,None.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please indicate) N/A.
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all of the non -discharge options
available. Please provide;: regional perspective for each option. evaluated. N/A.
5. Air Quality:and/or Groundwater. concerns -orhazardous, materials utilized at this facility
that.may impact water quality, air quality or groundwater.? No AQ or GW concerns nor are
hazardous materials utilized at this facility with the exception of chlorine.
PART1V -EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The'City of.Claremont'has_applied for.Permit:renewal for the subject facility. The WWTP
appeared in _good operational .condition. A. review of ahe past year's _self- monitoring _data, from
01/20041hrough02/2005,-revealed -no violations.
:It is .recommended that the ,subj ect permit be renewed as requested by the applicant.
Signature of Rep rt .Pr arer `
Water Quali Regional Supervisor
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`O`JO 9PG Michael Governor
rig William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
February 16, 2001
Mr. Dean McGinnis, City Manager
City of Claremont
PO Box 446
Claremont, North Claremont 28610
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO032662
Claremont North WWTP
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. McGinnis:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO032662 was issued on February 9, 2001
for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose
of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure
to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is
suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance are Pages 4 and 5.
Pages 4 and 5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your
discharge. Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling
locations. Upon commencement -of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this
Agency.. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive
the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent"
reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that
all applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee may be required
for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is imperative
that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible revocation of
your permit.
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
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:ustomer Service Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE (704) 663-1699
1 800 623-7748 FAX (704) 663-6040
Mr. Dean McGinnis, City Manager
February 16, 2001
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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 $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
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Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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W T Michael F. Easle O��F FRpG �0 Governor
D. E. Benton
Chief Deputy Secretary
p North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
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February 9, 2001 ' � fir' � L.-
F E B 16 2001
M. Dean McGinnis, City Manager NC DEFT, OF ENVIRONMENT
k!ft NIATURAL RESOURCES
City of Claremont ,AOORESALLE REGIONAL OFFICE
P.O. Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
Subject: FINAL -- NPDES Permit No. NCO032662
Claremont North WWTP
Centennial Boulevard
Catawba County
Dear Mr. McGinnis:
Responding to your renewal request, received January 4, 2000, the Division of Water Quality
(the Division) hereby transmits your final NPDES Permit.
As part of renewal, the Division conducted EPA -recommended statistical analyses on this
facility's effluent data to determine the "reasonable potential" for identified metals to exceed North
Carolina Water Quality Stream Standards. These and other analyses have prompted the following
changes: ,
Deleting from Permit:
• The permittee shall no longer sample effluent for cadmium, lead, or nickel. The
permittee shall continue to evaluate these metals under the Long Term Management
Plan.
• Conductivity -- due to the difficulties interpreting these data, the Division no longer
requires monitoring for receiving -stream conductivity.
Adding to Permit:
• Because there is "reasonable potential" for copper and zinc in this facility's effluent to
exceed Water Quality Stream Standards, the monitoring frequency for these two
parameters shall be increased from Monthly to 2/Month. All other parameters and
monitoring requirements remain unchanged.
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 919-733-7015
NCDENR
Customer Service
1-800-623-7748
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City of Claremont / Claremont South WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO026549
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If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days after receiving this letter. Your 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.
Please notice that this permit is not transferable except after notifying the Division of Water
Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation and're-issuance of
this permit.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to, obtain other permits required by the
Division of Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or
other federal or local governments.
If you have questions, or if we can be of further service, please call Joe Corporon at (919) 733-
5083, extension 597.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
®avid A, Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO032662
cc: Central Files
ooresville Re`giorial Offce,. Wa[er QuaIity_S_ec_tion -
NPDES Unit Files ^
Point Source Compliance and Enforcement Unit
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
NPDES Permit No. NCO032662
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,
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Claremont North WW" TP
Centennial Boulevard
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Mull Creek within the Catawba River Basin, in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective April 1, 2001
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2005.
Signed this day February 9, 2001
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental -Management Commission
NPDES Permit No. NCO032662
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized:
1. to continue discharging 0.100 MGD of treated, domestic wastewater from a dual -train
treatment facility consisting of
0.040 MGD
• Influent comminutor
Diffused aeration basin
• Final clarifier
• Aerobic digester
0.060 MGD
• Influent comminutor with bypass screen
• Mechanical aeration basin
• Final clarifier
• Aerated sludge holding tank
both trains sharing a flow-splitter box, a chlorine contact chamber, flow recording device,
and sludge drying beds;
located at, Claremont North WWTP, Centennial Boulevard, Catawba County; and
2. to discharge from said wastewater treatment works through Outfall 001 to Mull Creek
(see attached map), a stream classified as WS-IV waters within the Catawba River Basin.
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State Gr1diQuad: E 14 NW / Newton, NC
Latitudo 35' 43' 21" N
Longitude 81'09 18" W PamittedFlow: 0.100MGD
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NPDES Permit No. NCO032662
A. (I.) 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 through Outfa1100i.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the.Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETERS
EFFLUENT
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
�., Type
Sample.>
Location�,`�"-
Flow (MGD)
0.100
Continuous
Recording
I or E
BOD, 5 day, 20°C2
30 mg/L
45 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
E, I
Total Suspended Residue (TSR)2
30 mg/L
45 mg/L.
Weekly
Composite
E, I
NH3 as N
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2/Month
Composite
E
Dissolved Oxyged
Weekly
Grab
E
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
Daily
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
2/Week
Grab
E
Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
E
Chronic Toxicity4
Quarterly
Composite
E
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
E
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Weekly
Grab
E
Copper
Monthly
Composite
E
Zinc
Monthly
composite
E
Temperature, °C
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Weekly
Grab
U, D
Table Footnotes:
1. Sample Locations: E — Effluent; I — Influent; U — Upstream at NCSR 1715; D — Downstream at NCSR 1716.
2. Monthly average effluent concentrations for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) and TSR shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent values (i.e. 85% removal).
3. Daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not fall below 5.0 mg/L.
4. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) at 13 %; quarterly during January, April, July, October; See Special Condition A. (2.)
5. pH shall not fall below 6.0 nor exceed 9.0 standard units.
Units:
MGD = million gallons per day
mg/L = milligrams per liter
ml = milliliter
Effluent shall contain no' floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
NPDES Permit No. NCO032662
SUPPLEMENT OT EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to
Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 13%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina
Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II
Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed
during the months of January, April, July, and October. Effluent sampling forthis testing shall be performed at the NPDES
permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure, performed as the first test of any single quarter, results in a failure or ChV below the permit limit,
then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months, as described in "North
Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest
concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does have a
detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure
regimes, and further statistical methods are specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring
Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B
for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North 'Carolina Division of
Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30 days after
the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature. Total residual
chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste
stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the
permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name,
permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the
form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required
during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to
include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. /
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival,
minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require
immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
PART
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
L. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for -discharges in accordance
with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. 'Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 -calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case,
the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.
A
Part II
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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. Actor "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC
1251, et. seq.
5. Mass /Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found
each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. The Iimitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of
pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum, by the number of days the
tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during.a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each
day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This
limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.
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 "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the
geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of
dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a
calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is
considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge.. It is identified as "daily
average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is*the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March,
April through June, July through September, and October through December.
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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 samplescollected 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
0).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration
times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
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10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents
the calendai 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 Compv
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any .permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent ,standards or prohibitions established under section
3b7(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and .with standards for sewage sludge use or
disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in
the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge
use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently
violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly
violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,_any person who violates a
permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
US.C.1319 and 40 CFR 122AI (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation
may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
d: Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act,• or any -permit condition or limitation
implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act.
Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10;000 per violation, with
the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class
II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, withthe maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000.
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2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or
disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C4) and "Power Failures" (Part Il,
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 infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit .does not authorize or approve the construction. of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. -Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any' provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision. to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of
records required to be kept by this permit.
9. Duty to ReaMly
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated.by this permit after.the expiration date of
this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
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10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than
180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180
days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has
not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to enforcement
procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. iignatory Rye uirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed
and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president'
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250
persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter
1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager
in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general "partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of
that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(I) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the
overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental
matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. -of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law; that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my, direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that theie are significant penalties -for submitting false .
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for.cause. The filing of a request
by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by
the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and
123; Title I5A 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 ORerator
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 (ORO of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such
operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee
must .also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply
with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class 1
facility at least weekly and each Class 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.
Z. Pro= Qperation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision
requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a
permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit.
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3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be -a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this
permit.:
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4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) 'Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating
mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the
'treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent
loss of natural resources which can reasonably be -expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which -does not cause effluent limitations to be
exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These
bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d_ of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall
submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an
evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit.. (24 hour notice). ,
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against
a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to. prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment
facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should
have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to,prevent a bypass
which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;
and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
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5. P=ts
a. Definition.
"Upset"' means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the
reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment
facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly, signed,.contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the. time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in -accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such
as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable
waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal regulations
governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued
by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and
modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The
permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of
Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit
is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing
Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7: Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation,
Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the
discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
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SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative 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
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted, scientific practices
shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type. of device.
Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of'less than + 10%
from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through
condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs; or pump hour meters as specified in
Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject. to this
requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures forthe analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40
CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified
in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all
data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the
procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and
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reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the
lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
S. 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 permitteeshall retain records of all monitoring
information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit,
for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application.
This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee
shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses,
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director; or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative -of the Director), upon. the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of.this permit;
b. Have access to and copy., at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions
of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as
otherwise authorized by the Clean Water. Act, any substances or parameters at any location.
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SECITON E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terns 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)'
M.
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification
of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not
reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other
.requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
S. 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 DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence
of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under
this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) VioIation 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 IL E. 6. of this permit.
S. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the.
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence -of any of the following.
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance
through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such.
station or facility.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by
the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false
statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per .
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Requirements for Control of Pollutants Attribute to Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries using
the municipal system may be present in the permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information becomes
available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any
or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the permittee allow, introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment
system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a
closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified
in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate and/or
pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no case heat in
such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon
request.of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause interference
or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may
cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part. 403) to ensure compliance by the
permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the petmittee may be necessary regarding some or all
of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The permittee shall require any industrial discharges into the permitted system to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards
promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting wastewater from any significant industrial
user, the permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A
NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as
required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
B. Pretreatment Program Requirements
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.
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act,
the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A NCAC 2H .0900, and the
legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division
approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following
conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) of 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.
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. The permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for operation
of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the permittee's treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations,
sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions, and compliance schedules as
necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet
all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT)
which summarizes the results of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment
Permits (IUP). Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
6. Authorization to Construct (A to C)
The permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct (A to C) is issued to all applicable industrial users for
the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an Authorization to Construct
(A to C), 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:
7a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
7b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -limited
pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from July 1
through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled once per calendar year;
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting requirements
outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A NCAC 2H
.0908.
Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated
pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of. the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et.seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set
forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All enforcement actions shall be
consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to meet with
Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment
implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by.the Director and shall contain the following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions'taken for all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs)
in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (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 , DSF).
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU).
These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific
format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules; public
notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant Non -
Compliance (SNC) as defined in the permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment
requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months
of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general, records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW.
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
13. Funding and Financial Report
The permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907.
C. 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.
D. 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.
E. Publicly Owned Treatment Works
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to section 301
or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced into that POTW by a source
introducing pollutants into the POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality of effluent to be
discharged from the POTW.
F. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and
conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and
detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by the
Division.
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A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee .
within. 30, (thirty.), days:.after beiagbilled y.:the .Division... Failure = to -pay. the fee -in
a tiie y.m er:m- accordance with 15A NCAC 2H..0105(b)(4) may cause this
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ion - inrhai+e aeon �0 revoke
�oF W a rFgQ /� Michael F. Easley, Governor
7 S / William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Q Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 3, 2005
Doris Bumgamer
City Manager
P.O. Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO032662
Claremont North WWTP
Catawba County
Dear Ms. Bumgamer.
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on January 31, 2005. A member of the NPDES Unit will
review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You
should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. The requirements in
your existing permit will remain in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action).
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at (919) 733-5083,
extension 520.
Sincerely,
V
Carolyn Bryant
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDDES Unit
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Info a Carolina
furw`y
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service
Intemet: h2o.enr.statem.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-2496 1-M-623-6748
City of Claremont
January 25, 2005
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NCDENR/Water Quality/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mrs. Stephens:
Please accept this letter as notification that City of Claremont wishes to renew its
NPDES Permit NCO032662 (North WWTP).
Enclosed is the completed application. If you have any questions, please let me
know.
Sincerely,
Doris Bumgarner
City Manager
Enclosures
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Mai -tin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
June 7, 1990
Mr. Robert Bernot
Post Office Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC 0032662
City of Claremont
Catawba County, NC
Dear Mr. Bernot:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC 0032662 was
issued on June 1, 1990 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 4-5.
Pages 4-5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the
reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you
fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly
as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent"
reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing
the form. It is imperative that all applicable parts be
completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as
required.
The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions,
general conditions and special conditions applicable to the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s).
The conditions include specia-1 reporting requirements in the
event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N.C. 28115 • Telephone 704-663-1699 • FAX 704-663-6040
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Mr. Robert Bernot
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June 7, 1990
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 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
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Department of ErM
Division
512 North Salisbu
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Robert Bernot
P.O. Box 446
Claremont, N.C. 28610
Dear Mr. Berndt:
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Environmental Management
Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
June 1, 1990
Subject: Permit No. NCO032662
City of Claremont
Catawba County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on August
1, 1989, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES permit. This permit is
issued pursuant: to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and
the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection
Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling'r,equirements contained in
this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing
upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings,
Post Office Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demand is made,
this decision shall be final and binding.
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
Shanklin at telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely, -
Original signed'by
bale Overcash for
George T. Eve:rc�t:t
Director
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
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Polludon Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Permit No. NCO032662
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
North Claremont WWTP
Keisler Drive
Claremont
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated as Mull Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I,11, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1, 1990
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 1995
Signed this day June 1, 1990
3)riglilhi �igncd by
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George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. NC0032662
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.100 MGD wastewater treatment facility located at North
Claremont WWTP, Keisler Drive, Claremont, Catawba County (See Part III of this Permit),
and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Mull
Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Catawba River Basin.
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A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Permit No. NCO032662
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. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 200C**
Total Suspended Residue—
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen***
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Total Phosphorus
Conductivity
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg,
0.100 KM
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Daily Max Frequency
U"
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
2/Month
Composite
E, I
2/Month
Composite
E, I
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
U, D
*Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream @ NCSR 1715, D - Downstream @ NCSR 1716
**The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal).
*** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l.
**** Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 13 %, January, April, July, and October; See part III, Condition I.
The pH shall not be less that 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. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Permit No. NC0032662
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. (Continued)
Effluent Characteristics
Cadmium
Copper
Nickel
Lead
Zinc
Chronic Toxicity****
Discharge Limitations
Units (specify)
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg_
Daily Max
Monitoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Frequency
Type
Location
Monthly
Composite
E
Monthly
Composite
E
Monthly
Composite
E
Monthly
Composite
E
Monthly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
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Part I
B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permi.ttee 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 optimism 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.
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
ION A. 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 for denial of a permit renewal application.
2. Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions
Any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per day of such violation. Any person who willfully or
negligently violates a permit condition is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $15,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment
not to exceed six months or both.
3. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse impact i
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.
4. 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
5.
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Page 2 of 14
may be required of the permittee. 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 noncompliances, 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.
6. Civil and Criminal Liabilit
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.
7. 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 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.
8. 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.
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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. Severabili
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 eachh sewer system bypass or overflow;
b. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from each sewer system
bypass or. overflow.
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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.
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.
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.
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 less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that
is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which the sample
represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and, unless otherwise specified , before the effluent joins or is
diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points
shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority.
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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
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 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.
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5. Penalties for Tamperin
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 permittee 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 permittee 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.
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SECTION D. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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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.
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.
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.
Additional Monitoring by Permit -tee
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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SECTION E. DEFINITION
l.. Permit Issuing Authority
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's 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
11Daily Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
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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.
6. 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.
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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.
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.
8. 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.
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9. Calculation of Means
a. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation
of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of
the product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of
individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of
the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For
purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
considered to be one (1).
C. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the
respective flows.
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.
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Requirements for Control of Pollutants Attributable to Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants
attributable to inputs from major contributing 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. Wastes which create a fire or explosion hazard in the treatment works.
b. Wastes which will cause corrosive structural damage to treatment works,
and in no case discharges with pH less than 5 unless the system is
specifically designed to accomodate such discharges.
C. Solid or viscous substances in amounts which cause obstructions to the
flow in sewers or interference with the proper operation of the
treatment works.
d. Wastewaters at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will
cause an inhibitation or disruption of the POTW, its treatment
processes, operation, or sludge use and disposal.
e. Heat in amounts which will. inhibit biological activity in the treatment
works, resulting in interference but in no case heat in such quantities
that the temperature at the treatment works influent exceeds 40 C
(104 F) unless the works are designed to accommodate such heat.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit,
it may be necessary for the permittee to supplement the requirements of the
Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by
the-permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the major
contributing industries discharging to the municipal system.
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4. Permittee shall require any industrial dischargers into the permitted system
to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section
307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting wastewater from any significant
industrial user the permittee shall develop and submit to the Division for
approval a Pretreatment Program.
A significant industrial user is one which discharges wastewater into a
publicly owned treatment works and which:
has an average daily process wastewater flow of greater than 50,000
gallons per day, or;
b. contributes more than 5% of any design capacity of the wastewater
- treatment plant which receives the discharge, or;
C. is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard, or;
d. is determined by the control authority to have a potential to adversely
impact the wastewater treatment plant or receiving stream, or to limit
the POTW sludge disposal options, or;
e. has been included in the permittee's pretreatment monitoring program
submitted in accordance with Section 15 NCAC 2H.0906 of the North
Carolina Administrative Code.
Any change in the definition of a significant industrial user as a result
of promulgations in response to Section 307 of the Act or revisions to
15 NCAC 2H.0903 shall become a part of this permit.
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to
incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a
compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as
required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment
program, as appropriate.
B. Pretreatment Program Implementation
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 15 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 NPDES permit.
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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
15 NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and
financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission.
Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of
the'following conditions and requirements:
I. The permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c), specific
limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b).
2. The permittee shall issue permits for construction, operation and discharge
to all significant industrial users, in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1.
These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting
requirements, appropriate standard conditions, and compliance schedules as
necessary for the installation of control technologies to meet applicable
pretreatment standards and requirements. Prior to the issuance of a permit
to construct or as a condition of the permit an evaluation of the treatment
process proposed must be made as to its capacity to meet the permit
limitations.
3. The permittee shall carry out inspection, surveillance, and monitoring
requirements as described in its approved pretreatment program in order to
determine, independent of information supplied by industrial users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. All significant
industrial users must be sampled by the permittee at least twice per year
for limited parameters.
4. The permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations
of categorical 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 specific local
limitations.
5. The permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the
applicable monitoring and reporting requirements outlined in the approved
pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit and/or in 15
NCAC 2H .0908.
6. The permittee shall submit twice per year 2 copies of a pretreatment
report describing its pretreatment activities over the previous six
months. A report shall be submitted to the Division by August 1 of each
year describing pretreatment activities for January 1 through June 30 of
that year, and a like report shall be submitted by February l.of each year
for activities conducted from July 1 through December 31 of the previous
year. These reports shall contain the following information:
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a. a narrative summary of actions taken by the permittee to ensure
compliance with pretreatment requirements and standards
b. a list of any substantive changes made in the approved pretreatment
program.
C. a compliance status summary of all significant industrial users
d. a list of those significant industrial users in reportable
noncompliance with pretreatment requirements and standards, the nature
of the violations, and actions taken or proposed to correct the
-violations
e. sampling and analytical results recorded on forms approved by the
Division
_f. upon request, other information pertinent to the implementation of
the permittee's pretreatment program.
7. 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.
8. The permittee shall publish annually, pursuant to 40 CFR 403.8
(f(2)(vii), a list of significant industrial users that have
significantly violated pretreatment requirements and standards during the
previous twelve month period.
9. The permittee shall maintain adequate funding levels to accomplish the
objectives of its approved pretreatment program.
10. The permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its
approved pretreatment program.
11. The permittee shall update its industrial user survey at least once
every five years.
12. Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not
limited to local limits modifications and monitoring program changes
shall be considered permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC
2H .0114.
C. 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.
Part III
Continued
D. 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.
E. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classif.icati.on
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities.
F. Groundwater Monitorin
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.
G. 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 Section 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.
This permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain
any other requirements in the Act then applicable.
H. Toxicity Reopener
This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate
toxicity limitations and/or 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.
NCO032662
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Continued
I. Chronic Toxicity Testing Requirement:
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit chronic toxicity in any two consecutive toxicity
tests, using test procedures outlined in:
1.) The North Carolina Ceriodaphnia chronic effluent bioassay procedure (North Carolina
Chronic Bioassay Procedure - Revised 'September 1989) or subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration at which there may be no observable inhibition of reproduction or
significant mortality is 13 % (defined as treatment two in the North Carolina procedure
document). The permit holder shall perform quarterly monitoring using this procedure to
establish compliance with the permit condition. The first test will be performed after thirty
days from issuance of this permit during the months of January, April, July, and October.
Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent
discharge below all treatment processes.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the
Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using
the parameter code TGP3B. Additionally, DEM Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the
following address:
Attention:
Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical
measurements performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response
data. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if
chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should any single quarterly monitoring indicate a failure to meet specified limits, then monthly
monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing,
this monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this
permit may be reopened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid
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test and will require immediate retesting (within 30 days of initial monitoring event). Failure
to submit suitable test results will constitute noncompliance with monitoring requirements.
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.
11,41®rth Caroline. Department of Natural
Resources muni Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor James A. Summers, Secretary
Mr. Robert Bernot
City of Claremont
P. 0. Box 446
Claremont, NC 28610
January 4, 1985 7
DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Robert F. Helms
Director
Telephone 919 733-7015
Subject:. Permit No. N`90MU
.,.. North Wa.stewater f �atm�n.t—Plant .
Permit No.'N00026549
South Wastewater Treatment Plant
Catawba County
Dear Mr ',Berndt
In accordance with your applications for discharge permits received on
September 28, 1984, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES permits.
These permits are issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and
the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in these permits are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within 30 days following
receipt of these permits, identifying the specific is.sues to be contended.
Unless such demand is made, these permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that these permits are not transferable. Part II, B:2
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of these discharges.
These permits do not affect the legal requirement to obtain other permits
which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management. If you have
any questions concerning these permits, please contact Mr. Douglas S. Finan, at
telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely yours,
Orig roan) u f�,f-,0 y
W. LEE F'LEMfING, ire., ;,OF
Robert F. Helms
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Moor i�eg�au�a�l�.��.+�1s'ar
P. 0. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Permit No.• NC 0032552
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M I T
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,
City of Claremont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
North Wastewater Treatment Plant
Catawba County
to receiving waters designated Mull Creek in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 1, 1985
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
on January 31, 1990
Signed this day of January 4, 1985
Original `✓igned B
LEE FLEMONG, JR, f0F
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission
Permit No. NCO032662
SUPPLEMENT TO PEPMIT COVER SHEET
City of 'Claremont
is hereby authorized to:
I. Continue to operate the existing Claremont North 'Wastewater Treatment
Facility which actually consists of two (2) separate treatment plants
connected in parallel with one common discharp: point. The first
plant is a 0.06 MGD facility consistind of a comminutor with bar
screen bypass, mechanical aeration basin, final clarification with
sludge return, an aerated sludge holding tank, and a flow meter. The
second treatment plant is a 0.04 MGD extended aeration treatment plant
consisting of a influent comminutor, flow splitter box, diffued aeration
basin, final clarification and an aerobic sludge diaestor. Both treat-
ment plants share a chlorine contact basin and four (4) sludge drying
beds. Total capacity of the two (2) wastewater treatment plants is 0.10
MGD, and
2. Discharge from treatment works into Mull Creek in the Catawba River Basin
which is classified Class "C".
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A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final
During the period beginning on -the effective date of the Permitand 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 Monitoring Requirements
nLqax lbs da
Monthly Avg. Week y Avg.
Other -Units (Specify)
Mont y Avg Weeky vg.
***Measurement **Sample
requency Type
*Sample
Location
Flow
BOD, 5Day, 20°C
0.10 MGD
30 mg/l 45 mg/l
Daily
2/Month
Continuous
Composite
I or E
I,E
TSS
Fecal
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
30 mg/l 45 mg/l
1000/100 ml 2000/100 ml
2/Month
2/Month
Composite
Grab
E
E,U,D
Temperature
Dissolved Oxygen (minimum)
****
5.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l
Weekly
Weekly-
Grab
Grab
E,U,D
E,U,D
NH as N
Residual Chlorine
Monthly
Composite
E
Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Daily
Crab
E
Phosphorus
Annually
Grab
E
*Sample
Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
Annually
Grab
E
**All stream samples shall be grab samples.
***Daily means every day on which a wastewater
stream sampling frequency may be reduced
discharge occurs except Saturdays,
Sundays, and
legal holidays.
Daily
at
of June, July, August and September when the
each sampling station to one (1)
frequency must be no less than
time per week except
three (3) times
during the
months
station.
per week at each
sampling
****Tge temperature of the effluent shall be such
5 F
that it will not cause a temperature
in the receiving
stream of more th,
above ambient stream water temperature
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n rD a
o �LO
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and N `D
shall be monitored monthly by grab samples at I,E,U,D. o,
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. ^' o 0
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B. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
2.. 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 scheduled requirement.
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"Act" used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended.
"DEM" used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1..1, and ).4) . ., postmarked no later than the
45th day following the completed reporting period.
The first report is due on . 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
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
3. Definitions
a. The monthly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected in a one -
month period. The monthly average for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -month period.
b. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected during a
one -week period. The weekly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -week period.
C. Flow, M3/day (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the
24 hour average Flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the
arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar
month.
d. Arithmetic Mean: The.arithmetic mean of any set of values is the
summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual
values.
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e. 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 equiva-
lent 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).
f. Composite Sample: A "composite sample" is any of the following:
(1) Not less than four influent or effluent portions collected
at regular intervals over a period of 24 hours and composited
in proportion to flow.
(2) Not less than four equal volume influent or effluent portions
collected over a period of 24 hours at intervals proportional
to the flow.
(3) An influent or effluent portion collected continuously over
a period of 24 hours at a rate proportional to the flow.
g. Grab Sample: A "grab sample" is a single influent or effluent
portion which is not a composite sample. The sample(s) shall be
collected at the period(s) most representative of the total discharge.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq, The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, 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.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed; and
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses.
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6. 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 required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1 . 1 , and 1.4)
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.
7. 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, or longer if requested by the Division of Environmental
Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency..
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A. MANAGEMENT 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 NPDE5 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. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate a-nd prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
3. Facilities Operation
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.
4. Adverse Impact
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 such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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unavoidable to -prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any facilities
necessary for complaince 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 issue of this permit, detailed data or engineering estimates which
identify:
a. The location of each sewer system bypass or overflow;
b. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from each sewer
system bypass or overflow.
This requirement is waived where infiltration/inflow analyses are
scheduled to be performed as part of an Environmental Protection Agency
facilities planning project.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of 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.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards to
prevent the discharge of untreated of inadequately treated wastes
during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power
sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated efflu-
ent. Should the treatment works not include the above capabilities at
time of permit issuance, the permittee must furnish within six months
to the permitting authority, for approval, an implementation schedule
for their installing, or documentation demonstrating that such measures
are not necessary to prevent discharge of untreated or inadequately
treated wastes. Such documentation shall include frequency and duration
of power failures and an estimate of retention capacity of untreated
effluent.
3. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.
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B. RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow t1ii- Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the R egioral Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, noon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the perm,ittee's premises where an effluent source is
locates; or in which any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable tines to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept trader the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitoring equ;oment or monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample eny discharge of pollutants.
2. Transfer of (%vnersh;;o or Control
This permit is not trar.sferable.' In the event of any change in control
or ownership of from, which the authorized discharge emanates
or is c.onte,,ol-ite:;, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller h;� letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit ;r the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shall he fcngarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
3. Availability of Repn-1 s
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 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
of`ices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act,
effluent data sh�il not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided fi:r in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2) or in Section
309 of the Federa; Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and ocuortiinity `or a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1(b)(2) a;.d S_ 14{--215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, susper:in:;, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause includinc, 1,ut r.;,t limited to, the following:
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this P9mi -.by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
fully i relovan`t facts; or
C. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or
Permanent reduction or eiim;.ination of the authorized discharge.
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5.
Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
..prohibition
(including any schedule of comoliance�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 and
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 or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6.
Civil and Criminal.Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, ,A-5).
"Power
and Failures" (Part.II, A.-7), nothing in this, permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal -penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 1.43-215.6 or Section 309.of.the.,
Federal Act, 33, USC 1319.
7.
Oil and -Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit'shall'be construed.to preclude the, institution
of any legal action or reTieve the permit -tee from any responsibilities.,
liabilities,
or penalties to which the permittee or maybe subject
,is
under N. C. a. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the.Federal Act,
33 USC 1321.
8.
Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property eights.in either
real
or personal property, or any exclusive privileges; nor does it
authorize any in,iury to private.property or any invasion of personal
rights,
nor any infringement of Fede'ral,State or'local laws or regulations. .
9.
Sever-abi 1 i ty
The provisions of thi's permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the ap;,lication of any provision of this permit to.,an rcum-
stance, is held invalid, the application of such proision.to othericir-
cumstances, , and the reminder "f.this permit shall not be affected thereby.
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0. 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 17,uthorized 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 proce-
dures as provided in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6, and 33 USC 1251 et seq.
11. Industrial Pretreatment Standards
Permittee shall require any industrial dischargers into the Permitted
system to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403 )
promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of'the Act. The permittee
shall provide semi-annual reports to the permitting agency regarding the
pre-treatment requirements which have been imposed on each major contri-
buting industry and the results achieved therefrom. Other information
may be needed regarding new industrial discharges and this will be
requested from the permittee after the permitting agency has received
notice of the new industrial discharge.
A major contributing industry is one that: (1) has a flow 'of 50,000
gallons or more per average work day; (b) has a flow greater than five
percent of the flow carried by the.municipal system receiving the waste;
(c) has in its waste a toxic pollutant in toxic amounts as defined in
standards issued under Section 307(a) of the Act; (d) has significant
impact either singly or in combination with other contributing.industries,
on the treatment works or the quality of its effluent.
Any change in the definition of a major contributing industry as a
result of promulgations in response to Section 307 of the Act shall
become a part of this Permit,
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PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Requirements for Effluent Limitations on Pollutants Attributable to
Industrial Users
1. Effluent limitations from this discharger are listed in Part I of this permit.
It is apparent that other pollutants attributable to -inputs from major
contributing industries using the municipal system may also 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 into the waste treatment system:
a. Wastes which create a fire or explosion hazard in the treatment works.
b. Wastes which will cause corrosive structural damage to treatment works.
C. Solid or viscous substances in amounts which cause obstructions to the
flow in sewers or interference with the proper operation of.the treatment
works.
d. Wastewaters at a flow rate and/or pollutant discharge rate which is
excessive over relatively short time periods so as to cause a loss of
treatment efficiency.
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the treatment
works resulting in interference but in no case heat in.such.Q_uantities
that the temperature at the treatment works influent exceeds 40oC (1040F)
unless the works are designed to accomodate such heat. (After August 25, 1981
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit,
it may be necessary for the permittee to supplement the requirements of the
Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions.by
the permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the major contri-
buting industries discharging to the municipal system.
The permittee shall require each major contributing industry subject to
pre-treatment standards or any other applicable requirements promulgated
pursuant to Section 307 of the Act to submit to the permittee periodic
notice (at intervals not to exceed 9 months) regarding specific_ actions taken
to achieve full compliance with the requirements of Section 307. Starting
on the permittee shall submit semi-annually to the permit
issuing authority a report summarizing the progress of all known major
contributing industries subject to the requirements of Section 307 towards
full compliance with such requirements. Such report shall include at
least the following information:
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a. A narrative summary of actions taken by the permittee to ensure
that all major contributing industries comply with the requirements
of Section 307.
b. The number of major contributing industries using the treatment
works, divided into SIC group categories.
c. The number of major contributing industries in full compliance
with the requirements of Section 307, or not subject to these
requirements (e.g., discharge only compatible pollutants).
d. A list identifying by name those major contributing industries
presently in violation of the requirements of Section 307.
4. Immediately upon issuance of this permit, the permittee shall establish
and implement a procedure to obtain from all -major contributing indus-
tries specific information on the quality and quantity of effluents intro-
duced by such industrial users. The following information shall be
reported to the permitting agency on a quarterly basis.beginning
; quarterly reports reflecting no change from the previous quarter
,may simply relate this fact, without submitting repetitive data.
a. Section IV, Standard Form A shall be completed and submitted for
each major contributing industry.
b. Information on the municipal facility as a whole is to be reported
on the monthly Monitoring Report Form-(DEM - No. MR 1.0,.1.1, 1.2, and
1.3).
Once the specific nature of industrial contributions has been identified,
data collection and reporting requirements may be levied for other
parameters in addition to those included on Form (DEM No. 1.0, 1.1,
1.2, and 1.3).
a Based on the information regarding industrial inputs reported by the
permittee pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the permittee will be
notified by the permitting authority of the availability of industrial
effluent guidelines on which to calculate allowable inputs of incompatible
pollutants based on BPT for each industry group. Copies of guidelines
will be provided as appropriate. Not later than 120 days following
receipt of this information, the permittee shall submit to the permitting
authority calculations reflecting allowable inputs from each major con-
tributing industry. The permittee shall also require all such major
contributing industries to implement necessary pre-treatment requirements
(as provided for in 40 CFR, Part 403), providing the permitting authority
with notifications of specific actions taken in this regard. At that time,
the permit may be amended to reflect the municipal facility's effluent
requirements for incompatible pollutants.
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Permit No. NCn032552
B. 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 governs discharges from this
facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
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to the Division of Environmental Management and written aYpl_-
o%.an
Authorization to Construct has been issued. if no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of this .permit, whichever is latter, the
plans may be considered approved and construction authorized.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
Pretreatment
The permittee has submitted documentation to the Division of Environmental
Management which complies with the required activities contained in the
State and Federal Pretreatment Regulations 15 NCAC 2H .0900 and 40 CFR
403 respectively. The approved Local Pretreatment program and Conditions
of Approval are hereby incorporated as part of this permit by reference. The
on -going industrial monitoring activities of the POTG!'s pretreatment program
shall be governed by pretreatment regulation and the Conditions of Final
Approval.
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State of North Carolina
D�partinent of Natural Resources and Community Development
ty `r Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor January 30, 1987 R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Robert Bernot
Claremont City Manager
Post Office Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
Subject: Amendment of NPDES Permits
V,gorth Wastewater Treatment Plant
Permit No. NC 0032662
South -Wastewater Treatment Plant
Permit No. NC 0026549
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Bernot:
There have been recent changes in regulations resulting in new minimum
monitoring requirements. We are transmitting herewith a copy of each amended
Page M3, reflecting the new requirements, which should replace the existing M3
page in the Permits. These modifications will become effective on April 1,
1987.
All other terms and conditions contained•in the original Permits remain un-
changed and in full effect. These modifications are issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum
of Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency.
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained
in the Permits are unacceptable to you, you may request a waiver or modifications
upon written demand to the Director within thirty (30) days following receipt
of these modifications identifying the specific issues to be contended. Unless
such demand is made, these modifications shall be final and binding.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27W Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7697 Telephone 919-733-7015
An Equal Oonortunity Affirmative Areinn FmAl
Mr. Robert'Bernot
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If you have any questions concerning these modifications, please contact
Mr. Arthur Mouberry at telephone number 919/733-5083.
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
tMooresville �-gegional:_-_Office;`
Compliance
Technical Services
Sincerely,
R. Paul Wilms
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A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - Final"
During the period beginning on
gg
the permittee is aut orized to
the effective date of the Permit
discharge from outfall(s)
and lasti ng until
expiration,
serial
Such dis'charges,•shall be Imited and monitored by the permittee
number(s) ool.
as specified below:
Fluent Characteristics Discharge
Limitations
-
-Kg/day lbs day
Avg.
Units.(Spec
Monitoring Requirements
***Measurement Sample Sample
c Av .
---Other
M6ntTnyAv , ec Yg.
uenc
Locat o—
n
Low
)D, 5-Day, 20 %
iS
0.10 MGD
30 mg/l 45 mg/1
Daily
2/Month
Continuous
I or E
!cal Coliform (geometric Mean)
30 mg/1 45 mg/1
1000/100
2/Month
Composite
Composite
I, E
E
�mperature
ml 2000/100 ml
****
2/Month
Grab
E U D
:ssolved Oxygen
yg (minimum)
i as N
5.'0 mg/1 5.0 mg/1
Weekly
Weekly
Grab
Grab
E, U, D
!sidual Chlorine
2/Month
Composite
E U D
E�
ital Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Daily
Grab
E
,tal Phosphorus
Quarterly
Grab
E
ample Locations: E-Effluent, I -Influent, U-Upstream, D-Downstream
Quarterly
Grab
E
All stream samples shall be grab samples.
*Daily means every day on which a wastewater discharge occurs except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Daily stream
sampling frequency may be reduced at each sampling station to one (1)'time per week except during the months of June, July,
August and September when the frequency must be no less than three (3) times per week at each sampling station.
**The temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a temperature in the receiving stream of more than 5°F
above ambient stream water temperature.
n� D.
The pH shall not be less.than 6':0 'standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and W
shall be monitored•2/month by grab samples at Effluent.
There shall be no dischargeM of floating solids -or visible foam.ln other than trace amounts. z
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STATE,y�
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. Robert Bernot
Claremont City Manager
Post Office Box 446
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
Dear Mr. Bernot:
Albert F. Hilton, Regrional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
January 29, 1987
Subject: Amendmen-t-- o f
iPDES Permit No. NC 0032662
Claremont North WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC 0026549
Claremont South WWTP
Catawba County, North Carolina
There have been recent regulation changes resulting in new minimum monitoring
requirements. A draft copy of an amended Page M3 from each of the NPDES Permits
reflecting the new requirements for the wastewater discharges is enclosed. A
request has been forwarded to our Raleigh Office for amendment of the Permits to
reflect the changes. You will be advised if these amendments are adopted.
If you should have any questions concerning this matter or require additional
information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Richard Bridgeman or me at
telephone number (704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
Dv �~
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Catawba County Health Department
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919 North Main Strcet, P.O. Box 950, Mooresville, N.C. 28115{)950 • Telephone 704-01,3-1099
An Equal Opfx)rtunity Affirmative Action Employer
A. (1), EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS 'AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - Final -
During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until 4
the permittee is authorized.to discharge from outfal.l(s) serial number(s) ool. expiration,
Such discharges shall be 1.1mited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
luent Characteristics Discharge Limitations .
Monitoring Re ui t
K da 1 bs days
Monthly Avg._ e c Av .
.ow
ID, 5-Day, 200C
S
cal Coliform (geometric Mean)
mperature
ssolved Oxygen (minimum)
3 as N
sidual Chlorine
tal Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
tal Phosphorus
g remen s
Other Units.(Specify) ***Measurement ** Sample * Sample
Mont y vg, ee y q, Frequency Type— Locat on
0.10 MGD
30 mg/l
30 mg/l
1000/100 ml
5.•0 mg/l
ample Locations: E-Effluent, I -Influent, U-Upstream, D-Downstream
k11 stream samples shall be grab samples.
45 mg/1
Daily
2/Month
Continuous
I
or E
45 mg/l
2/Month
Composite
Composite
I,
E
E
2000/100 ml
2/Month
Grab
E
U D
5.0 mg/l
Weekly
Weekly
Grab
Grab
E,
E,
U, D
U, D
2/Month
Composite
E
Daily
Grab
E
Quarterly
Grab
E
Quarterly
Grab
E
rDaily means every day on which a wastewater discharge occurs except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Daily stream
sampling frequency may be reduced at each sampling station•to one (1) time per week except during the months of June, July,
August and September when the frequency must be no less than three (3) times per week at each sampling station.
*The temperature of the effluent shall be such that it will not cause a temperature in the receiving stream of more than 5°F
above ambient stream water temperature.
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The pH shall not be less .than 6:0 standard units nor greater than 9.o standard units and CD -9 " " shall be monitored 2/month by grab samples at Effluent. ry c* '-
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam.in other than trace amounts. N