NC0006220_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2)

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
Subject: Electronic Reporting Requirement of Discharge Monitoring Data BAN cd I,�
Compliance Period Extended to 270 Days
Dear NPDES Permittee:
The purpose of this letter is to notify you of the change to the permit condition regarding
Electronic Reporting of Discharge Monitoring Reports. The Division of Water Resources has
imposed a new permit condition into new and re -issued NPDES permits requiring permittees to
begin using the Division's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
NPDES permits recently issued contained a compliance period of 90 days to meet this
requirement. This compliance period has been subsequently changed and extended to 270 days.
Beginning no later than 270. days from your NPDES permit's effective date, you shall begin
reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the Division's eDMR internet
application.
This letter serves to amend your NPDES permit as noted above. Please attach this letter to your
NPDES permit.
If you have any questions regarding the contents above, please contact Vanessa Manuel at
919/807-6392 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Poupart
Wastewater Branch Supervisor
Attachment: eDMR brochure
Cc: DWR Regional Office Supervisors, with permit list
NPDES File, with permit list
Central Files, with permit list
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] l Fax: [phone]
Internet:: www.nowaterguality.oro
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmalive Action Employer

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director R _CSSeer9tary
DIVISION OF INA"i ER QUALITY
November 13, 2013 DEC o 5 2013
Mr. John Erickson, Water Treatment Plant Manager S)MP SECTION
City of Kannapolis MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
P: O. Box 1199
Kannapolis, NC 28082-1199
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0006220
City of Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Erickson:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant
to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as
subsequently amended).
This final permit contains the following changes to its terms from those found in the draft permit sent to
you on September 25, 2013.
• 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.
The requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) inter -get application has been added to your final
NPDES permit. [See Special Condition A. (3.)] For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR
and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr.
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following
web site:
http://www2. gpa. gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterqualit .org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. John Erickson
NC0006220 Permit Renewal 2013
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• The naive of the receiving stream as listed within the permit has been modified to be shown as an
"unnamed tributary to Irish Buffalo Creek" with the local name "Bakers Branch" noted
parenthetically.
Please note that the receiving stream is listed as an impaired waterbody on the North Carolina 303(d)
Impaired Waters List. Addressing impaired waters is a high priority with the Division, and instream
data will continue to be evaluated. If there is noncompliance with permitted effluent limits and stream
impairment can be attributed to your facility, then mitigative measures may be required.
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
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other
Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Sledge at telephone number (919)
807=6398, or via e-mail at [e-mail].
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Permit NC0006220
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
City of Kannapolis
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Kannapolis WTP
1353 Pump Station Road
Kannapolis
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary. to Irish Buffalo Creek (Bakers Branch) in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin,
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective December 1, 2013.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2018.
Signed this day November 13, 2013.
A. Reeder, Director
of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0006220
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this- facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements,'terms, and provisions included herein.
The City of Kannapolis
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge filter backwash and filter to waste wastewaters from a conventional water
treatment plant, with wastewater treatment provided by the following components:
• Equalization Basin
• Clarifier
• Dechlorination
• Flow recorder
2. This facility is located at the Kannapolis WTP, at 1353 Pump Station Road, northwest of
Kannapolis, in Rowan County.
3. Discharge of treated wastewater from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into an unnamed tributary to Irish Buffalo Creek (Bakers Branch), classified C waters in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
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Permit NC0006220
PART I
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored) by the Permittee as specified. below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS.
Parameter Code,
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Avera a
Daily
Maximum.
Measurement
Frequent
Sample Type
Sample
Location _
Flow 50050
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids . C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
pH 00400
>_ 6.0 & <_ 9.0 standard units
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2 50060
28 pg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity 00070
Monitor & Report
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum 01105
Monitor & Report
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Manganese 01055
Monitor & Report
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc 01092
Monitor & Report
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride 00951
Monitor & Report
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper 01042
Monitor & Report
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron 01045
Monitor & Report
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus (TP) C0665
Monitor & Report
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (TN) 00600
Monitor & Report
Quarterly3
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent Toxicity Monitoring4 TGP3B
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. No later than 90 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Condition A. (3.).
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/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 ug/L.
3. Parameters should be monitored in conjunction with toxicity test.
4. Whole Effluent Toxicity testing: Ceriodaphnia duhia 7 day pass/fail test @ 90% concentration. See
Condition A. (2.) for toxicity testing requirements. Toxicity testing should be performed during the months
of January, April, July and October, and sampling should coincide with sampling for parameters covered by
footnote 3.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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Permit NC0006220
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING (QUARTERLY)
The permittee shall conduct quarter lX chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the "North
Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised December 2010, or subsequent
versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 90 %. The testing shall be
performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 7-day pass/fail test. 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.
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, DWR Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 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 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 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, pen -nit 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, then monthly
monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, 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
Water Resources 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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Permit NC0006220
A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
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 Enviromnental 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.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)l
Beginning no later than 90 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 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.
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Permit NC0006220
A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS, continued
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page:
http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/adminibog/i u/p 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.) (d)l
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part
U, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part 11,
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:
http://poital.nedenr.org/web/Wq/admin/bog/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. Tam aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility offrnes and imprisonmentfor knowing violations."
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)l
The perinittee 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 NC0006220
NI k
City of Kannapolis
Kannapolis WTP
Latitude: 35*30'34" N State Grid: Enochville
Lonaitude: 80' 38'48" W Permitted Flow: 0.16 MGD
Receivine Stream: UT to Irish Buffalo Creek Stream Class: C
Draina-e Basin: Yadkin -Pee River Basin Sub -Basin: 03-07-12
ern
Facility
Location
not to scale
North
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NPDES Permit NC0006220
Rowan County
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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 whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. 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).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, 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 Quality.
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.
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 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. Dutyto 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.S) 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
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 theieby [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 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. Siggato1y 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 122.22]
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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, underpenalty 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 sign f cant 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(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 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 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.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the 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.
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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.13.2. 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 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. Monitorina 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 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.
5. 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].
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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 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
` The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, 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 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 permittee 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 [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(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 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.IC). 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
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plants 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. [15A 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:
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 (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a
non -significant categorical Industrial User.
Section B. 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)]:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the 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 definition 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 II.D and II.E.5.). [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 122.441. 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)]
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 IUPs. Permitted IUP 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 (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [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. [15ANCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(t)(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 02H .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 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 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 summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SILTS, 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. [15A 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 Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Thomas A. Reeder
Director
September 25, 2013
Mr. John Erickson, Water Treatment Plant Manager
City of Kannapolis
P. O. Box 1199
Kannapolis, NC 28082-1199
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit Number NC0006220
City of Kannapolis WTP
Facility Rating: PC-1
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Erickson:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very
carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains.
The draft permit includes a number of changes in its terms from those found in your current permit. A
summary of these changes follows:
• The facility description has been updated.
• The limit for flow has been removed from the permit.
• Monitoring for Ammonia Nitrogen, Calcium and Magnesium has been removed from the permit.
• The monitoring frequency for Copper, Fluoride, Iron and Zinc has been decreased from monthly to
quarterly.
• Twice per month effluent monitoring for turbidity has been added to the permit due to EPA
monitoring requirements for conventional WTP discharges. .
• Footnotes have been updated.
Please submit any comments to me no, later than thirty days following your receipt of the draft.
Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are
received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in December 2013, with an
effective date of January 1, 2014.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterqualIV.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. John Erickson
NC0006220 Draft Renewal Permit 2013
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If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, call me at [phone], or via e-
mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Bob Sledge
Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit
cc: NPDES Files
ec: Mooresville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Section
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Steve Reid

Permit NC0006220
. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
-M -
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
City of Kannapolis
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Kannapolis WTP
1353 Pump Station Road
Kannapolis
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as Bakers Branch of Irish Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin,
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
I, II, III. and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2018.
Signed this day
DRAFT
Thomas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included'herein.
The City of Kannapolis
is hereby authorized to:
Continue to discharge filter backwash and filter to waste wastewaters from a conventional water
treatment plant, with wastewater treatment provided by the following components:
• Equalization Basin
• Clarifier
• Dechlorination
• Flow recorder
2. This facility is located at the Kannapolis WTP, at 1353 Pump Station Road, northwest of
Kannapolis, in Rowan County.
3. Discharge of treated wastewater from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Bakers Branch of Irish Buffalo Creek, classified C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin.
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Part I
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLl1ENT CHARACTERI3TICP.
Parameter.Code .
LIMITS
MONITORING .REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Avera e.
Daily
Maximum
Measurement `
Fre uenc
Samp a Type
Sample.
Locat[on
Flow 50050
Continuous
Recording,
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
pH 00400
z 6.0 & s 9.0 s.u.
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines 50060
1 28 pg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity 00070
Monitor & Report
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum 01105
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Grab
Effluent
Manganese 01055
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc 01092
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride 00951
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper 01042
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron 01045
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus (TP) C0665
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (TN) C0600
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent Toxicity Monitoring3 TGP3B
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/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 ug/L.
2. Parameters should be monitored in conjunction with toxicity test.
3. Ceriodaphnia dubia 7 day pass/fail test @ 90% concentration. See Condition A. (2.) for toxicity testing
requirements. Toxicity testing should be performed. during the months of January, April, July and October,
and. sampling should coincide with sampling for parameters covered by footnote 3.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING (QUARTERLY)
The permittee shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the "North
Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure,". Revised December 2010, or subsequent
versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 90 %. The testing shall be
performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 7-day pass/fail test. 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.
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, DWR Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 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 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 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, then monthly
monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, 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
Water Resources 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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Bell, Wes
From: Sledge, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 8:20 AM
To: Parker, ' Michael
Cc: Bell, Wes
Subject: Draft NPDES Permits
Attachments:. NC0006220 Draft Permit 2013.pdf; NC0032867 Draft Permit 2013.pdf
Hi Mike,
Here are copies of 2 NPDES permits that were sent to public notice last week.
Please call or reply if you have any questions.
Bob Sledge
Environmental Specialist
Compliance & Expedited Permits Unit
NC Division of Water Resources
[e-mail]
[phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.

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To: NPDES Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Bobob Sledge
Date: September 13, 2013
SOC Priority Project: No
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
. County: Rowan
Permit No. NC0006220
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Physical Address
1. Facility and address: Kannapolis WTP 1353 Pump Station Road
City of Kannapolis Kannapolis, NC 28082
P.O. Box 1199
Kannapolis, NC 28082
2. Date of investigation: September 11, 2013
3. Report -prepared by: Wes Bell, Environmental Specialist
4. Persons contacted and telephone number: Gerald Faulkner, [phone]
5. Directions to site: From the junction of Hwy. 3 and North Loop Road in the City of Kannapolis,
travel north (left) on North Loop Road for approximately 1/8 mile to the junction of West C
Street (stop light). Travel northwest (left) on West C Street for approximately one mile to the
junction with Pump Station Road. Travel northeast (right) on Pump Station Road for
approximately 1/4 mile and the Water Treatment Plant will be on the right.
6. Discharge point(s), list for all discharge points (Outfal1001):
Latitude: 350 30' 36"
Longitude: 80° 38' 44"
See USGS Map included with the renewal application for specific locations of all outfalls.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: E 16 SW
7. Receiving stream'or affected surface waters: Irish -Buffalo Creek.
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 03-07-12
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: General Class C uses
downstream.

PART H - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater and description of wastewater source(s) of each outfall:
Outfall 001 — discharge of filter backwash from the following treatment system:
equalization basin, clarifier, dechlorination, flow measurement, and sludge lagoon
C. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: The facility dechlorinates to reduce the residual
chlorine levels added to the finished water process.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: The settled solids and alum residuals are
pumped to the sludge lagoon. The sludge lagoon's decant water is discharged into Water Sewer
Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC) wastewater collection system for final
treatment/disposal at the Rocky River WWTP. The Kannapolis WTP is permitted (local permit
# 203) under WSACC's' approved pretreatment program.
PART III OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None requested.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
There have been no changes and/or modifications to this facility or the subject permit since the
permit'was last issued. The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained during the site
visit; however, the sludge lagoon is full and the removal of sludge will need to be addressed in the
future. Note: No sludge has been removed in many years. No effluent limit violations were reported
during the review of the previous twelve (12) month period (July 2012 — June 2013).
It is recommended
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Thomas A.. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Acting Director Secretary
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PO Box 1199
Kannapolis, NC 28082
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC0006220
Rowan County
Dear John Erickson,
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on August 20th, 2013. This permit renewal has been assigned
Bob Sledge (919-807-6398) who will contact you if any additional information is required to complete your permit renewal.
Due to current backlog, you should continue to operate under terms of your current permit, until a new permit is issued. If you
have any questions, please contact the assigned permit writer.
Sincerely,
Jeff Poupa
Point Source Branch Program Supervisor IV
Cc: Central Files
Mooresville Salem Regional Office
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: wvuw.ncvvateraualitv.ora
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Mr. Charles Weaver
NCDENR/DWQ/NPDES Permit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Weaver,
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AUG 20 2013
Subject: Renewal ofNPDES
Permit # 0006220
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
We are requesting renewal of our NPDES Permit (No. 0006220) to discharge decanted
backwash water from the City of Kannapolis WTP. There have been no changes since the
last permit was issued.
Settled solids and Alum residuals are removed from our Sedimentation basins by way of
a Trac-Vac system. These solids are pumped to a Residuals Lagoon. Any decant water
from the lagoon is sent to the. Rocky River WWTP, Cabarrus. County (Local Pretreatment
No. 203). Solids/Alum Residuals will be removed from the lagoon and disposed of, per
regulations, when necessary.
Backwash water is sent to an Equalization basin and then pumped to a circular Clarifier,
which settles out the solids. A scraper arm pushes solids into a trough and then sends
them to the sludge pumping station where they are pumped to the Solids Lagoon. The
decant water is then de -chlorinated and sent to Bakers Branch of Irish Buffalo Creek..
Flow measurement is calibrated quarterly by CITI, Inc, Charlotte, NC.
Sincerely,
John Erickson
City of Kannapolis WTP Manager

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges, associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application, to:
N. C. Department' of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail,Service Center, Raleigh,•NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number' NC0006220
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows, to' move from one
field to the next: To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
City of Kannapolis
Kannapolis WTP
PO Box 1199
Kannapolis
NC 28082-1199
704-920-4200
704-920-4244
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 1353 Pump Station Rd ( note : USPO changed street
address from previous 1303 Pump Station Rd)
City Kannapolis
State / Zip Code NC 28082
County Rowan
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name City of Kannapolis - Public Works Dept.
Mailing Address P.O. Box 11.99
City -Kannapolis
State / Zip Code NC 28082-1199
Telephone Number 704-920-4200
Fax Number 704-9.20-4244
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑. Public X
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
S. Type of treatment plant:
X Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection) .
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion' exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltratiori)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface Water - Impounded Reservoir
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Raw water ,pre-treated for Iron and Manganese oxidation; Alum added for coagulation; 4
stage flocculation; minimum 4 hr sedimentation; chlorine on top of filters'; filtration;
chlorination, fluoridation-- clear well storage ; finished water pumped to distribution
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment processes) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Filter Backwash and Filter. -to -waste water sent to Equalization Basin and then to Circular
Clarifier. Solids from Clarifier. pumped to the Residual / Solids Lagoon. Decant .water from
Clarifier dechlorinated and discharged to Bakers Branch of Irish.Buffalo Creek. Settled
Solids from Sedimentation Basins. Remove by Trac-Vac and pumped to Residuals Lagoon.
Decant water from lagoon sent to Rocky River WWTP ( local pre-treatment # 203 ) when
necessary. Lagoon residuals disposed of per regulations, when necessary. All drains and
rest rooms discharge sent to sanitary sewer
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification nuniber(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous X Intermittent ❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
11. Plant design potable flowrate 15 ( averages 4)_MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.16 ( inc. FTW )_MGD
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Bakers Creek Branch = Irish Buffalo Creek
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be 'discharged.'
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION.- SHORT FORM. C - WTP
For discharges associated'with water treatment plants'
Alum. / aluminum sulfate Yes X No
Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate Yes No X
Fluoride Yes X, No
Ammonia nitrogen / . Chloramines Yes No X
Zinc -orthophosphate or sweetwater CP1236 Yes X No
List any other additives below:
Sodium Permanganate ., Sodium .Hypochlorite , Sodium Hydroxide
Soap for cleaning - flushed and discharged to sanitary sewer
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ , No X
15. _ Additional Information: .
➢ Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in.
the crater treatment process. The plan should show the .point[s] of addition for
chemicals and all discharges routed to an outfall' [including stormwater].
➢ Solids Handling Plan
16.. ' NEW. Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
➢ New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDENR Customer
Service Center.
Was the Customer Service ,Center contacted? 0 .Yes ❑ No
➢ Analyses "of source water collected
➢ Engineering Alternative Analysis
➢ Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality, model.
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am'familiar with the information'contained.in the application and that to the ;
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
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Printed name of Person Signing Title
OR at i3
Sig ure of Applicant Date
No Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any. false statement representation, orcertificationr 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 in any recording or monitoring device or method requiredJ6 be operated or maintained under Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by
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John Erickson, WTP Manager
City Of Kannapolis
Attn: Public Works
P.O. Box 1199
Kannapolis, NC 28081-1199
Dear'Mr. Erickson:
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Subject:. Issuance of NPDES
Permit NC0006220
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for. renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -dated October 15, 2007 (or as
subsequently amended).
This permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on September 10, 2008
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, -you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 1.50E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed.with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this
decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality 6 permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or
Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit,
please contact Bob Guerra attelephonenumber [phone]:
SincerelYO/ IL
Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0006220
cc: MoofbsVllle Regional ;O_ fflce / Surface " ater Protection
NPD PS1Unit
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Mailing Address Phone [phone] Location Noe Carolina
1611 Mail Service Center Fax ' [phone] 512 N. Salisbury St. �tCaro l in
Raleigh, NC 27699.1617 Raleigh, NC 27604
Internet: www.ncwaterQuality.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
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Permit NC0006620
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAND NATURAL RESOURCES
-DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO -DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL .POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision,of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended, the
City of Kannapolis
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Kannapolis WTP
1303 Pump Station Road
Kannapolis
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Rowan County
to receiving waters designated into Insh Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee. River
Basin, in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other _
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective December 1, 2008.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall' expire at midnight on October 31,
2013.
Signed this day October 31, 2008.
oleen H. Sullins, Director
ivision of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Pemi t NC0006620
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits. issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge
are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing
this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and
discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms,
and provisions included herein.
The City of Kannapolis is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a Conventional treatment drinking -water plant with the
following components:
• Equalization Basin
• Clarifier
• Filtration
• Clear well
• Chlorination
• Dechlorination
• Sludge basin
• V- notch weir and
• Flow recorder
2. This facility is located at the Kannapohs WTP northwest of Kannapohs, 1303
Pump Station Road in Rowan County.
3. Discharge of filter -backwash wastewater from said treatment works at the location
specified on the attached map into Irish Buffalo Creek, classified C waters in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

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Latitude: 350 30' 34" N State Grid: Kannapolis not to scale
Longitude: 80° 38' 48" W Permitted Flow: 0.16 MGD
Receiving Stream: Irish Buffaloe Creek Stream Class: C NPDES Permit No. NCO006220
Drainage Basin: Yadkin -Pee River Basin Sub -Basin: 03-07-12 North Rowan County

Permit NC0006620
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS,
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT ..
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING. REQUIREMENTS
Moathly
Average - .'_Average
Weekly.
: '. Daily,.
Maximum
Measurement
Fie uency
Sample
Type .
Sample
Location
Flow
0.367 MGD
Continuous
Effluent
TSS
30 m /L
45 mg/L.
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
H--
6.0 - 9.0 s.u.
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual
Chlorinel, 2
28 µg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Ammonia Nitro en3
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Calcium
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Magnesium
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Manganese
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc4
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
(TP)5
Quarterly.
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (TN)5
Quarterly.
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent
Toxicity Monitorin
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1: Monitoring requirement and limit applies only if chlorine is added to the treatment system.
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/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 ug/L.
3. Quarterly monitoring is required only if chloramination is utilized.
4. Zinc monitoring is required if Permittee uses zinc orthophosphate as a. corrosion inhibitor.
5. Parameters should be monitored in conjunctionwith toxicity'test.
6. See Attachment A. (2.).
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall. be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts.

Permit NC0006620
A. (2.r CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING (QRTR%3)
The permittee shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the
"North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure", Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 90%. The
testing shall be. performed as a Cerlodaphnia dubia 7day pass/fail test. 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.
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, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 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 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 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, .
then monthly monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, 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 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.

NPDES Permit Standard Conditions
Page 1 of 16
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as' amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar 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 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 determuied by use of a flow recorder and
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totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
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➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes. apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every X hours [X = days detention time] over a 24-hour period. Effluent
samples shall be collected at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-
hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or r the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters. NOTE: Permittees may not
submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant
Federal effluent guideline[s] for the appropriate calculation interval.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
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Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration 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.
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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 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 requitement 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
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,section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
d. Any person who knon�ingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine- of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terns, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. -[40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. - Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. , Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
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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].
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 Reply
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].
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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 in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (%
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating -the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
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The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater, being introduced into a new system
b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change,in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities. and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the.Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee .may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permitteeknows 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.
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(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.
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a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The 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. 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 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
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)].
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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 (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day, of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted, scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump=logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. .
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to'
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible. detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device_ or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
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➢ 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
122.411.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entev
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
-b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, not to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition `results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring_Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (l) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall'report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (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 (l) (8)].
Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the, appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case .more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic; such 'as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage 'of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to, known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availabffi off Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308. of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making
any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in
NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports .
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment 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 Tonic 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";
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(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. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES,
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (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 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
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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.
With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 211-0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Surveyy (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.S.).
4. Headworks Analysis UHWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 211.0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
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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 OUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any, pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 211.0908.
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 211.0908. 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
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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 =SF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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To: Western NPDES Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Bob Guerra
Date: June 17, 2008
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Rowan
NPDES Permit No.: NC0006220
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Physical Location
1. Facility and address: Kannapolis Water Treatment Plant
% Kannapolis Public Works
Post Office Box 1199 1303 Pump Station Road
Kannapolis, N.C. 28082-1199 Kannapolis, NC 28082
2.. Date of investigation: June 12, 2008
3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer II
4. Person contacted and telephone number: John Erickson, [phone].
5. Directions to site: From the jct. of west "C" Street (SR 1124) and Pump Station Rd. (SR 1109)
in the City of Kannapolis, travel north on Pump Station Road = 0.3 mile. The WTP is located
on the right (east) side of Pump Station Road.
6. Discharge Point(s), list for all discharge' -points: -
Latitude: 350 30' 34"
Longitude: 80' 38' 48"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 16 SW
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. Adequate area exists for the
construction of additional WWT facilities, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included):- Gently rolling, 2-8% slopes. The WTP is
not located in a flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: No dwelling exists within 500 feet of the WTP site.

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Irish Buffalo Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River basin and subbasin no.: Yadkin 0307.12
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream had a well defined channel with flow observed (a water supply reservoir is
located immediately upstream). There are no other known dischargers located within
one mile downstream of this facility.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater: * MGD (Design Capacity) * Intermittent
b. What is the current permitted capacity: Flow is not limited in the existing permit.
C. Actual treatment capacity of,current facility (current design capacity): N/A
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the previous two
years: Although this Office has no record of the issuance of an ATC for the construction
of dechlorination facilities, it appears the permittee submitted an Fast -Track Application
on January 31, 2006 to the CG&L Section. In a review of the MRO files for this
facility, no record of this ATC request nor the issuance of an ATC could be found.
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: There existing
WWT facilities consist of equalization basin, a clarifier, a V-notch weir with
recorder to the filter backwash, dechlorination, and a sludge lagoon.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no proposed WWT facilities at this
time.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Past DWQ studies have documented toxic
impacts from WTP effluents.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals (alum sludge) were being
disposed of by pumping to the Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County's (WSACC)
Rocky River WWTP.
3. Treatment Plant Classification: This facility meets the minimum criteria for a Grade I
physical/chemical WWT system.
4. SIC Code(s): 4941 Wastewater Code(s): 21 MTU Code(s): 50002
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any. public monies
involved (municipals only)? Public monies were used in the construction of this facility.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: This facility is neither under an SOC nor is
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4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation
a. Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area available.
b. Connect to regional sewer system: The City of Concord receives for treatment all wastewater
generated in the City of Kannapolis. Concord has refused to accept the filter backwash water
into their collection system, therefore, a discharge appears to be the best alternative at this time.
c. Subsurface: Insufficient area available.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Kannapolis requests renewal of the subject Permit. During the term of the most
recent NPDES permit, the City added dechlorination to the discharge from the filter backwash, `
however, there is no record in the NVIRO files that an ATC was ever issued. The renewed permit should
include the dechlorination facilities as well as the additional other WWT facilities noted in Part H, No.
1(e) above.
Pending approval of this request by the Western NPDES Unit, it is recommended that the
Permit be renewed as. requested.
Signature of Report Preparer D e
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H.-Sullins, Director
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KANNAPOLIS NC 28082-1199 M-Surface Water Protection
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NC0006220
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Erickson:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on May 30, 2008. A member of the
NPDES Unit willreview your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before
your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permits, please contact Bob
Guerra at [phone], extension 539.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
NPDES Unit
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Permit # 0006220
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
Dear Mrs. Sprinkle:
We are requesting renewal of our NPDES Permit (No. 0006220) to discharge decanted
backwash water from the City of Kannapolis WTP. The one change that has taken place at
this facility since the last issued permit has been de -chlorination of discharged effluent.
The Fast Track Authorization Application was completed by the engineering Firm B & V
and dechlorination with Sodium Bisulfite started on 12-22-05. We switched to Calcium
Thiosulfate in late November 2007. The electronics Firm CITI, Inc. flow paced our meter
and performs quarterly calibrations.
Settled solids and Alum Residuals are removed from our Sedimentation basins by way of a
Trac-Vac system. These solids are pumped to a Residuals Lagoon. Any decant water from
this Lagoon is sent to'the Rocky River WWTP, Cabarrus County (Local Pretreatment No.
203).Solids/Alum Residuals will be removed from the Lagoon and disposed of, per
regulations, when necessary.
Backwash water is sent to an Equalization basin and then pumped to a circular Clarifier,
which settles out solids. A scraper arm pushes solids into a trough and then sent to the
sludge pumping station, where it is pumped to the Solids Lagoon. The decant water is then
de -chlorinated and sent to the Bakers Branch of Irish Buffalo Creek. Flow measurement is
calibrated quarterly by the previously mentioned CITI.
1303 Pump Station Road Post Office Box 1199
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082-1199
T 704.932.3904 F 704.932.3906
www.cityofkannapolis.com

I talked to Mr. Weaver concerning the NOV for failure to Submit a Renewal Application.
It seems that the original Notice to Renew had an incorrect address. We have cleared this
matter.. Please call me at 704-932-3904 if you have any questions concerning this
application.
Sincerely,
John Erickson
Kannapolis Water Treatment Mgr.

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NPDES PERK APPLICATION - SHORT FORAM C - WTP
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N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Rater Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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— NPDES PERMIT API" LICATION - SHORT FORM G - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
5. lYpepf treatment plant:
Mr Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
flltrati,on and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
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10. F'regueney.of discharge: Continuous � Intermittent ❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: _ Duration:
11. Plant design potable ilowrate — r.7 MGD (� U ARCV+I G�1
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Backwash or reject flow ' MOD �("�2 a r � A-PeAt r-6j
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12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
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"DES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
13, Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals, that have the
potential to be discharged.
14. Is this facility located�on Indian.country? (check one)
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15. Additionallnformationt
a Pxovide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the treatment process, and point of addition of chemicals.
> Solids Handling Plan
if
16, NEW Applicants .
Information needs' d"tn addition to items 1-15 "
> New applicants taunt contact. the NCDENR Customer Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ©"Yes ❑ No
> Analyses of source water collected
k Engineering Alternative Analysis
Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained In the applicatiori'aud that to the
best of my knowledge and "belief such. information is true, complete, and accurate.
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SitfriaJure of Applicant Ante
North 'Carolina General Statute 145-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certificationin" any application, record, report, plan, or other document fries or
required to be' maintained 'udder Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who f*biftes, 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 S25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S-C. Section
1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
•for a similar offense.)
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006 14:24 7049322618 CITYOFKANNAPOLISPUBL PAGE 03
NPDES Permit NC0006220
Kannapolis WfP
Rowan County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
3"'A. cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the
facility since issuance of the last permit. Submit_ one signed original and two'copies.
The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an
Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two Copies. .
U If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental
consultant) prepares the renewal package, submit written documentation showing the
authority delegated to any such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the
existing NPDES permit). Jvlh
2 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 item must be..submitted by Industrial or Municival facilities
W-s-pharging industrial r e w stewater:
El Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D 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 cannot be completed by the
time you complete your application package, submit the application package without
the PPA. Submit the.PPA as soon as possible after you receive the completed analyses.
N�
The above nequireme t does NOT apply to non -industrial facilities.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

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BLACK & VEATCH
8520 Cliff Cameron Onve _ Black m verteh International Compaov
Suite 350
Charlotte, Nonh Carolina 28269-0019 USA
Tel: (704) 5M-8461
Fax (7041 S48-8640C ��`D
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The City of Kannupolis SEP
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Kannapolis WTP Assistance B&V File B.
MRi.'o - January 31, 2006
mn-Surface Outer Pro►cc tion
Mr. Cecil G. Madden, Jr.; F. E.
Construction Grants and Loans _
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633
Subject: . - The City of Kannapolis WTP Fast -Track
Application for Dechlorinarion Facilities
Authorization to Construct
Dear Mr. Madden:
Enclosed, please find the completed application package for Kannapolis WTP's Fast -Track
Application for Dec•hlorination Facilities Authorization to Construct:
Should you have :any questions, please contact me at, 704-510-8438.
- F Very truly- yours.
BLACK & VEATCH
IN -ERNATIONAL COMPANY
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David M. Parker, P.E.
By: SEM
cc w/ Enclosure: Wilmer Melton III, The City of Kannopolis
John Erickson. The -City of Kannapolis
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PAGE 03/07
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
FAST -TRACK APPLICATION
for DLCHLORINATION FACILITIES AUTHORIZATION TO
CONSTRUCT
rills FC)Rm .-w.i Y 8r PF,OTOCOP1En FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate that you have included the following list of required application package items by
signing your :initials in the space provided next to each item. Failure to submit all required items will Icud to return
of tlic permit application.
Clef . A. Application Form Submit one original and one copy of the completed and appropriately
executed application form.. Any changes to this form will result in the application being returned.
The Division of Mier Quality (the Division) will only accept application packages that. have been
fully completed with all applicable items addressed. You DO NOT need to submit detailed_pl�ns
UP
and specification at this time Plans and specific8rions $hall be maintained on -size 9. Certification Form - Submit the completed engineers certification form signed and sealed by a
V,c professional engineer registered in the state of North Carolina.
C. Designated Representative - If the application is being filed by a parry other than the owner, 3-
letter from the owner designating the applicant as his/her authorized representative must be
included.
"7 D. Read,_ understood, and followed the Dechlorination System Milk) mum Design Criteria
(adopted 4/18103 and as subsequently amended).
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS
NORTH CAROLiNA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS & LOANS SECTION
By U.S. Postal Service:
1633 MAl Service Center
Raleigh, North. Carolina 27699-1633
a ephG.-I. Ntt; beF. (-9-! 9)--TI5-6?-1
By Courier/Special Delivery:
2728 Capital Blvd., Rrn..IF-140
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
for more in rmarion, visit air web site at hrrp://www.nrg1.net1
I-ORM: DCL 4/2003
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PAGE 04/07
State of North Carolina
_. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
FAST -TRACK APPLICATION FORM
for DECHLORINA TION FACILITIES A UTHORIZATION TO
CONSTRUCT
THIS FORM 14.1 Y lJfS r1j0TUC0PIt0 pop ORIGINAL
1. Facility ri9me:
City of Kannapolis WTP
2. Facility Permit Number: NC0006220
3. Facility Address:
1303 Pump station Road, P.O. Box 1199
_Kannaoolis, North Carolina 28Q82
4.ContactPergon:. David M. Parker, P:E., Black & Veatch International Company
..
S, Contact Telephone: [phone]
6.'Project Description:
Oechlorination of Filter backwash water using sodium _
bisulfite<
FORM: DCLb 4/2003.

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KA.NNAPOI.-....
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January 27,1006-
Mr. Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Construction Grants and Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service: Center
0 -1633�
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
Subject `Fast Track" Authorization to Construct De-chlorinati6n Facilities at the
City of Kannapolis' Water Treatment Plant -- NPDES Permit No. NC0006220
Dear Mr. Madden.
This letter 'is to certify that Black & Veatch International Company is the authorized agent for the
City of KannapoUs for the De -chlorination Facilities to be installed at the Kannapolis Water
Treatment Plant. The primary contact at Black & Veatch is _Mr. David Parker, P.E.
Please contact me with any questions or comments.
Very truly yours,
Le
Wilmer Melton, III
Director of Public Works
cc: David Parker, Black & Veatch
J. Erickson, City of Kannapolis WrP
File
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Certification
Fast -Track Authorization to Construct for Dechlorination Facilities
Professional Engineer's Certification:
1, _ D--ayjd M.M.- p� attest that this application for Kannd 1 is WTP
-- hits been reviewed by me and is accurate,
complete and consistent with the mti+rmanon in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other supporting
documentation I further attest that. the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with 11 applicable
regulations and ,Vininium nec•hbirindririn rueliiriv.i, adopted April 18, 2003 Although ccrt in
Portions ul'thi� submittal packi gc may have been prepared by other profesatonals, inclusion of these mamrials under
n,y-:ignaiure and seal signiticx that I have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the
proposed design
NOTE: In accordance with NC -General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes
any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of.a' Class 2 inisdemeanor
which moy include a fine not to exceed V 0.000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. furthermore,
failure (i) design the above referenced facilities in accordance with Minimum Design Criteria for Decirlorindrinn
Fdc-ilirivs and good engineering practice could subject you to disciplinary action by the North Carolina Board for
Professional L-nginccrs and Land Surveyors.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
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40�ESS/off, y9'
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M. PAS .�►
Applicant's Certification:
i,[Jdyiri M parker _. attest that this applicatiort.for KBnnapol i S WTP -
hits bccn reviewed by me and is accurate
and complete ro the best of my knowledge By signing this certification I, comfy that'facilities have been designed
in accordance with the Division's Dechlorination System Minimum Design Criteria, and commit to insure
construcnon proceeds in accordance with said criteria. NOTE; In accordance with NC Gencral Statutes I s3-21 S.6A
and I4}-315.613, uny person who knowingly makes any false statement. representation. or certification in any
applicaut•n ;hall bz illy of a Class 2 misdemeanor which -may include a iine not to exceed SI0,000 as well as civil
penalties up to N25. 0 per violation.
Signature: V — Date:
FORM: DCLC 4/2003'

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WDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
January 29, 2008
Mr. Wilmer Melton III
City of Kannapolis
P.O. Box 1199
Kannapolis, NC 28081-1199
Subject:. Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0006220
Kannapolis WTP .
Rowan County
Dear Permittee:
Your NPDES permit expires on October 31, 2008. Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A
NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior
to expiration of the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application, you may
disregard this notice.
To satisfy_this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later
than May 4, 2008. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of.at least
$500.00. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after October 31, 2008, the current permit must be renewed.
Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1;
unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact
me at the telephone number or address listed below.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you
must submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact meat the
telephone number or e-mail address listed below.
Sincerely,
k
Charles H. Weaver, JrJAN 3 1 2008
NPDES Unit
cc:
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NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone]; extension 51.1 / FAX [phone] / chd'[e-mail]
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NPDES PERMIT NC0006220
KANNAPOLIS WTP
ROWAN COUNTY
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
0 A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit. and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit.. Submit. one signed original and two copies.
0 The completed application form (copy attached), . signed . by the permittee . or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
o. If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.1 Lb of the existing NPDES permit).
0 A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) 'generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted by anv Municit)al or Industrial facilities discharging
process wastewater:
i
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see -Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow >_ 1..0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21...
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater (coo)ing
water, filter backwash, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC .27699-1617

T
Michael asley, Governor
O G William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
p -C Division of Water Quality
Coleen Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 8, 2004
Mr. John Erickson
City of Kannapolis
P.O. Box 107
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0006220
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mr. Erickson:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0006220 was issued on June 2, 2004 for
the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of this
letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to
comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit.. If you have not already done so, it is suggested
that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance is Page 4.
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge.
Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring
Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon
commencement of your discharge (or operation); you must initiate the required monitoring. The
monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this Agency. If you
have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please
contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form
(DWQ Form 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.
*
NCDENE
Customer Service Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
1 877-623-6748 FAX [phone]

The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or. discharge(s). The
conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment
unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of
wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged,
expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by
this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee
to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be assessed for such
violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of
the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by Consent (SOC) may be
necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not
automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on
Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. If you, as
the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of Water Quality
rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your
NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
_�64 D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
A:\NPDESLTR.WQ

n
City of Kannapolis
P.O. Box 107
Kannapolis, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Erickson:
Michael F. Easley
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�9C DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT --Governor
NCDENR AND NA-TUR VVinrR@'',GR Z&& ,'Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Depar mLnt-oflEnvironrn'gn and�t gtc�ral Resources
Alan WKlimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
June 2, 2004 JUN 0 i 2004
28081 � AYER �--` "" N SE CT10
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0006220
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on April 14, 2004. If
you wish to install dechlorination equipment in order to comply with the Total Residual Chlorine limit that will take
effect on February 1, 2006, consult the enclosed guidance document.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 511.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Tom BehiC
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files _
Mo0resuille+RegionalaOffice%WaterQua`hty-5ecuon r�
NPDES Unit
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748

P��
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Permit NC0006220
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
City of Kannapolis
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Kannapolis WTP
NCSR 1109 northwest of Kannapolis
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as Irish Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1, 2004.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2008.
Signed this day June 2, 2004.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Tom Beinick
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC00
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of
this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the
exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions included herein.
The City of Kannapolis is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing water -treatment system discharging filter
backwash. This facility is located at the Kannapolis Water Treatment Plant on
NCSR 1109 northwest of Kannapolis in Rowan County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Irish Buffalo Creek, classified C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin.

Permit NC00 . 09
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on July 1, 2004 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS...
Monthly
Average
Daily
-Maximum
'Measurement.
.-Frequency.
Sample Type-.
Sample Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 mg/I
0.2 mg/I
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity)
Weekly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Iron
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2
28 Ng/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
2. Limit takes effect February 1, 2006. Until the limit takes effect, the permittee shall monitor TRC (with no
effluent limit).
All samples collected should be collected from a representative discharge event.
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B-yRass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode. for the facility.
Calendar Dav
T
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 alll seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DM or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit -to be rescinded.
Geometric.Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number- of individual values. For purposes -of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
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)o) of the Clean Water Act.
U set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit),
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who 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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Any person who knowing violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years; or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each! day during which `the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
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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 kill's, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion. of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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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 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. Signatogy Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
0) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which 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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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]:
"9 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 (0].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 , and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. .
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. 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
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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)]
p) 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.
0) 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
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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.
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 Authorityfor 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 214.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless 'otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
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 individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and 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 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 122.410)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition. could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent'limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (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 to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification. or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (l) (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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a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.410) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported -under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (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 122.410) (8)].
Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
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 Monitorin
The Permittee, shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee ,shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred.or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
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
highest of the following "notification levels';
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the -Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. 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 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.
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).
This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) .
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment _plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported.on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.S.).
4. Headworks Analysis HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis ,(HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) ,the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 4015(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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6. Authorization to Construct (A to C)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following.
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (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 LIDSF)
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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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Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
Date: October 7, 2003
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Rowan
NPDES Permit No.: NC0006220
MRO No.: 03-45
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Kannapolis Water Treatment Plant
Post Office Box 107
Kannapolis, N.C. 28082
2. Date of Investigation: September 19, 2003
3. Report Prepared By: Michael L. Parker, Environ. Engr. II
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: John Erickson, [phone].
5. Directions to Site: From the jct. of west "C" Street (SR 1124) and Pump Station Rd. (SR 1109)
in the City of Kannapolis, travel north on Pump Station Road = 0.3 mile: The WTP is located
on the right (east) side of Pump Station Road.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points: -
Latitude: 350 30' 34"
Longitude: 80' 38' 48"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 16 SW
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. Adequate area exists for the
. construction of WWT facilities, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Gently rolling, 2-8% slopes. The WTP is
not located in a flood plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: No dwelling exists within 500 feet of the WTP site.

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10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Irish Buffalo Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 030712
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream had a well defined channel with flow observed (a water supply reservoir is
located immediately upstream). There are no other known dischargers located within
one mile downstream of this facility.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
a. Volume of Wastewater: * MGD (Design Capacity) * Intermittent
b. What is the current permitted capacity: Flow is not limited in the permit.
C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): N/A
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the previous two
years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: There are no
existing WWT facilities.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: The permittee has added an equalization
basin, clarifier, and V-notch weir with recorder to the filter backwash, however, no ATC
was issued for this construction (a recent CEI was issued as a NOV for this
unauthorized activity).
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Past DWQ studies have documented toxic,
impacts from WTP effluents. Consideration for the addition of toxicity testing should be
given.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals (alum sludge) were being
disposed of by pumping to the Fieldcrest Cannon Plant No. 1 pretreatment facilities, which
ultimately discharged into WSACC's Rocky River WWTP. Recently, however, Fieldcrest
Cannon's Plant No. 1 was closed, which may necessitate finding another means of disposal.
Treatment Plant Classification: This facility meets the minimum criteria for a Grade I
physical/chemical WWT system, however, there is currently no Grade I operator on -site. This
matter was addressed in an inspection report/ NOV dated September 16, 2003.
4. SIC Code(s): 4941 Wastewater Code(s): 21 MTU Code(s): N/A
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? Public monies were used in the construction of this facility.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: see Part II, No. 1(g) above.
Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A

4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation'
a. Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area available.
b. Connect to regional sewer system: The City of Concord receives for treatment all wastewater
generated in the City of Kannapolis. Concord has refused to accept the filter backwash water
into their collection system, therefore, a discharge appears to be the best alternative at this time.
c. Subsurface: Insufficient area available.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Kannapolis requests renewal of the subject Permit. During the term of the most
recent NPDES permit, the City added an equalization basin and clarifier to the discharge from the filter
backwash without obtaining an ATC. According to the City, approval to construct these facilities was
authorized by the Public Water Supply Section (PWSS) during their review of the other facility
upgrades. It is also our understanding that PWSS staff in Raleigh contacted DWQ staff in the Central
Office regarding the proposed WTP upgrades (which also included the WWT facilities upgrades) and
was told by DWQ Central Office staff that additional review of the proposed WWT facilities by DWQ
would not be necessary if PWSS staff were planning to review them (no contact names were provided
from either agency). In essence, the WWT facilities constructed at the City's WTP were authorized by
the PWSS without DWQ involvement.
Please note the attached memo dated July 9, 1997 in which this Office pointed out a
discrepancy in the way approvals are granted for the construction of WWT facilities at WTPs. Based
on a review of previous ATCs issued for WTP construction, it appears that it is a rarity for the DWQ to
review projects where WWT facilities are part of the WTP construction/expansion. Based on recent
events at the subject facility, it also appears that no action was taken by the Central Office to help
resolve the inconsistencies described in the attached memo. This Office would appreciate an in-depth
review of this matter so that future WTP.construction can be addressed by the appropriate agency
having authority over the facilities being constructed.
Pending approval of this request by the NPDES Unit, it is recommended that the Permit be
renewed as requested.
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FROM:
PREPARED BY:
SUBJECT:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
July 9, 1997
Coleen Sullins
D. Rex Gleason
Richard Bridgeman`�,��
Authorizations to Construct
Recently, during a compliance inspection at the Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility
Department (CMUD)-Franklin WTP (NC0084549), it was noted that construction for additional
facilities, including backwash wastewater and residuals handling, was in progress. A further
review disclosed that an Authorization to Construct (ATC), which included a second filter
backwash wastewater clarifier, a second residuals thickener, and a new residuals basin, had been
issued by the Division of Environmental Health, Public Water Supply Section, on September 13,
1995. As you are aware, it is required by regulation and NPDES permit that such ATCs be
issued by this Division. For the CMUD-Franklin WTP's original construction relative to the
treatment of backwash water and the dewatering and thickening of residuals, this Division issued
such ATC on May 13, 1994.
Issuance of ATCs to WTPs by this Division is a rare event, at least in this region, where
there are twenty (20) WTPs which have NPDES permits. Our initial review suggests that of the
twenty (20) WTPs, ATCs were issued by this Divsion in only four (4) instances. The City of
Shelby (NC0027197) was issued an ATC on December 18, 1985 (it is believed for all existing
wastewater/ residuals facilities), CMUD for the North Mecklenburg WTP (NC0084387) on
December 30, 1994 (for all existing wastewater/residuals facilities), CMUD for the Franklin
WTP on May 13, 1994 (for the original wastewater/residuals facilities only), and the City of
Monroe for the John Glenn WTP (NC0080381) on April 1, 1996 (for additional wastewater/
residuals facilities only).
A discussion between the writer and Terry Gross, with the Public Water Supply Section
at this Office, disclosed that his processing/review of plans and specifications and requests for
ATCs is always limited to water treatment processes only. However, a conference call to Tony
Chen, Review Engineer with the Public Water Supply Section in Raleigh, disclosed that Tony
always processes the total package, the result being the issuance of ATCs from the Division of
Environmental Health which include treatment of backwash water and the dewatering and
thickening of residuals. Examples of this occurring include the CMUM-Franklin WTP and the
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Specific to the WTP (CMUD-Franklin) inspection which precipitated our file review,
Richard Carrier of Camp Dresser & McKee, project engineer, indicated that the request for an
ATC and plans and specifications had only been forwarded to the Public Water Supply Section
for processing. It is our understanding that the company has contacted the NPDES Group, and
intends to submit as -built plans and specifications and a request for an ATC.
Certainly, not all of the WTPs have facilities which would require issuance of an ATC by
this Division, as is the case with the City of Kannapolis WTP (NC0006220) and the City of
Albemarle WTP (NC0044024), both of which supposedly have only filter backwash discharges
with no residuals handling facilities; however, the manner in which ATCs for WTPs are being
issued requires further discussion/investigation. For your information, the writer discussed this
matter with Mark McIntire on June 19, 1997.
Please advise this Office of any action taken concerning.this matter. Contact Richard or
me should you have questions.
cc: Dave Goodrich, NPDES Group

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Mr. John Erickson
City of Kannapolis
PO Box 107
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081.
Dear Mr. Erickson:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
May 14, 2003
Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NC0006220
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on May 5, 2003. Thank you for submitting this
package.
The permit renewal for this facility has been assigned to a staff member. This staff member will contact you
if further information is neededto complete the permit renewal. Please note that the NPDES Unit has
several vacant positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over 4 years and is delaying all permit renewals.
Our remaining permit writers are currently reviewing Authorizations to Construct, speculative limit requests,
major permit modifications ' and 201 plan updates ahead of permit renewals. This is necessary due to a
variety of factors, including mandatory deadlines in the statutes which govern our program.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NC0006220 the existing requirements in your permit will remain
in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action). We appreciate your patience and
understanding while we operate with a severely depleted staff. If you have any additional questions
concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Charles Weaver at [phone], extension 511.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES File
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ httpl/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES
Sincerely,
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Valery Stephens
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Fieldcrest Cannon, Inc.
City of Kannapolis Water Treatm
Kannapolis, NC 28081
April 30, 2003
Mrs.Valery Stephens
NCDENR/WQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mrs. Stephens:
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MAY - 5 US
DEMR WATER OU-611TY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
Subject: Renewal of NPDES
Permit NC0006220
City of Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
We are requesting the renewal of our NPDES Permit to discharge
backwash water from the City of Kannapolis W.T.P.
We are in the last six months of a plant upgrade that includes a sludge
management plan designed by FPS (Greensboro). It includes an Equalization
Basin, Clarifier, and Sludge Thickener. Decanted backwash water will be
discharged to Irish Buffalo Creek and the dewatered solids will be pumped to a
Lagoon. The accumulated solids will be disposed of in an approved Landfill when
necessary. The project is scheduled for completion 10/3/03. Alum residuals will
be pumped directly to this Lagoon.
Please call me at 704-939-2503 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
John Erickson
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Enclosure

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NPDES PERINUT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C
For manufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD (or WTPs)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number. NC00
Please print or type
Applicant and facility producing discharge
A. Name City of Kannapolis Water Treatment Plant
B. Mailing address of applicant:
Street address One Lake Circle Drive, P.O. Box 107
City Kannapolis County Cabarrus
State NC Zip Code 28081
Telephone Number (7 0 4 ) 9 3 9- 2 5 0 3
Fax Number (704 ) 939-4517
e-mail address
C. Location of facility:
Contact Person John Erickson
Street 1303 Pump Station Rd.
City Kannapolis County Rowan
State NC Zip Code 28081
Telephone Number (7 0 4 ) 9 3 9- 2 5 0 3
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s)-
Number of employees: 7
Principal product(s) produced: gr i nk i n g Water
Principal raw material(s) consumed: N / A
Principal process(es): Water Filtration Plant
Amount of principal product produced (or raw material consumed)
(List specific amounts consumed and/or units of nroductionl
Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed
Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed
AVERAGE
PEAK
per Da
per Month
210 Million Gallons
per Year
2.1 Billion Gallons
7. Check here if discharge occurs all year 1 � , or
Circle the month(s) in which discharge occurs: January February March April
May June July August September October
November December
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C
For manufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD (or VVTPs)
444
Days per week discharge occurs: 7
NOTE: If the facility has separate discharge points (outfalls) or multiple industrial processes, include a schematic diagram
of wastewater flow at the facility.
8. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable).
Discharge per operating day
Flow
(GALLONS PER OPERATING DAY)
Volume treated before discharging
(PERCENT)
Sanitary - daily average
Cooling water, etc. - daily average
Process water - daily average
0.570 MGD
0
Maximum per operating day for
total discharge (all types)
0.670 MGD
0
9. If any of the types of wastewater identified in item 8 (either treated or untreated) are discharged to places
other than surface waters, record the amount(s) discharged below:
A. Municipal sewer system gpd
B. Underground well gpd
C. Septic tank gpd
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond gpd
E. Other, specify and
10. Number of separate discharge points: I
11. Name of receiving stream(s): Irish Buffalo S r e e k
12. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain one or more of the following
substances added as a result of your operations, activities, or processes? Circle all that apply:
aluminum ammonia beryllium cadmium chromium chlorine (residual)
copper cyanide lead mercury nickel oil and grease
phenols selenium zinc
None of the above
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Michael -Ma.haney
Printed name of Person Signing
City Manager
Title
Signature of Applicant ate? r� - _
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.613 (i) pro ' es that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representati , or �ert�catidf�jin ay' apollcatic� rec d I
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report, plan, or other document files or required t be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Managem t;Co' Issfon-implementing-tha Article �r
who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operati � gr maintained under Article 21 or
regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishabfelby'a fine of to exceed $10,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. = 1 t; J m 5 2003
(18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Teresa Rodriquez
Date: February 5, 2004
AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT
NPDES PERMIT
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Rowan
MRO No.: 03-111
Permit No. NC0006220
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: City of Kannapolis
1401 Bethpage Road
Kannapolis, NC 28081
2. Date of on -site investigation (if conducted): N/A
3. Report prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer II
4. Persons contacted and telephone number: No one
5. Verified discharge point(s), list for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 30' 3 4 " Longitude: 80' 38' 48"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 16 SW
6. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? Yes
7. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Gently rolling, 2-8% slopes. The WTP is
not located in a flood plain.
8. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet of the site.

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PART H - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
Existing treatment facility
a. Current permitted capacity: * MGD. *Intermittent
b. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: There have been no ATCs issued to this facility in the past two
years.
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (design volume): N/A.
d. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The following
WWT facilities exist at this facility: an equalization basin, a clarifier, and a V-notch
weir with recorder (see Part IV).
2. Type of proposed treatment facilities: The applicant has submitted an ATC request for the
approval of the WTP additions described in Part II (1)(4) above.
Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals (alum sludge) were being
disposed of by pumping to the Fieldcrest Cannon Plant No. 1 pretreatment facilities, which
ultimately discharged into WSACC's Rocky River WWTP. Recently, however, Fieldcrest
Cannon's Plant No. 1 was closed, which may necessitate finding another means of disposal.
4. Treatment plant classification: This facility meets the minimum criteria for a Grade I
physical/chemical WWT system, however, there is currently no Grade I operator on -site. This
matter was addressed in an inspection report/ NOV dated September 16, 2003.
5. SIC Code(s): 4941 Wastewater code(s): 21 Main Treatment Unit code: N/A
6. Important SOC/JOC or compliance schedule dates: N/A
PART III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
.The City of Kannapolis requests the issuance of an ATC to authorize the construction of the
WWT facilities described in Part II (1)(d) above. In 2003, the City added an equalization basin and
clarifier to the discharge from the filter backwash without obtaining an ATC from DWQ. According to
the City, approval to construct these facilities was authorized by the Public Water Supply Section
(PWSS) during their review of the other WTP facility upgrades. It is also our understanding that
PWSS staff in Raleigh contacted DWQ staff in the Central Office regarding the proposed WTP
upgrades (which also included the WWT facilities upgrades) and were told by DWQ Central Office
staff that additional review of the proposed WWT facilities by DWQ would not be necessary if PWSS
staff were planning to review them (no contact names were provided from either agency). In essence,
the WWT facilities constructed at the City's WTP were authorized by the PWSS without DWQ
involvement.

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In a memo from this Office dated July 9, 1997, a discrepancy in the way approvals are granted
for the construction of WWT facilities at-WTPs was pointed out. Based on a review of previous ATCs
issued for WTP construction, it appears that it is a rarity for the DWQ to review projects where WWT
facilities are part of the WTP construction/expansion. Based on recent events at the subject facility, it
also appears that no action was taken by the Central Office to help resolve the inconsistencies
described in the attached memo. This Office would appreciate an in-depth review of this matter so that
future WTP construction can be addressed by the appropriate agency having authority over the
facilities being constructed.
As for the authorization for the facilities described in the subject ATC request, this Office has
no objection to the issuance of the ATC pending a final technical review by the NPDES Unit.
/Sig ture of Re Preparer p6te
Water Quality Regional Supervisor Date
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Mr. Wilmer Melton III
City of Kannapolis
1401 BETHPAGE ROAD
KANNAPOLIS NC 28081
Dear Mr. Melton:
A40&I11 VA
October 30, 2003
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Subject: ATC Request Acknowledgment
NPDES Permit NC0006220
ATC Number 006220A01
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
The Division of Water Quality's NPDES Unit hereby acknowledges receipt of your request for
Authorization to Construct in accordance with NPDES Permit Number NC0006220. This
application has been assigned the number highlighted above.
Please be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations
from the Regional Supervisor prior to final action by the Division.
The ATC review process generally takes 90 days from the date your complete submittal is
received, however, due to current staff shortages that review period may take longer. Should any
additional information be required, the review engineer will contact you. If you have any
questions, please contact Ms. Teresa Rodriguez at [phone] ext. 553.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION. NUMBER WHEN MAKING ANY
INQUIRIES ABOUT THIS APPLICATION.
Sincerely,
David A. Goodrich
Supervisor, NPDES Unit
cc: ; -Mooresville Regional Office
NPDES Unit -Permit File
Linda L. Pass, P.E. - Finkbeiner, Pettis, & Strout, Inc.
One Center Drive
Suite 208
Greensboro, NC 27407
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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CONTRACT A - GENERAL AND MECHANICAL
CONTRACT B - PLUMBING
CONTRACT C - HEATING, VENTILATING, & AIR
CONDITIONING
CONTRACT D - ELECTRICAL
KANNAPOLIS, NORTH CAROLING
OCT - 6 2003
DENR-WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
2000
PROJECT MANUAL
VOLUME II OF II
FINKBEINER, PETTIS & STROUT, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
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GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27407
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SECTION 11907
SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions, Supplementary
Conditions (if included), and Division 1 Specifications Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Submersible pumps.
B. Pump guide assemblies.
C. Pump controls.
1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Operating Conditions:
P mp
Motor
Flow
TDH
Eff.
HP
RPM
Pump
Pump
No.
Designation
GPM
ft:
min.
max.
nominal
Electrical
4
Waste Wash Water
350, max
18
67%
3
1750
575 V, 3 phase
Pump No. 1 -
200, min
27
71%
Equalization Basin
5
Waste Wash Water
350, max
18
67%
3
1750
575 V, 3 phase
Pump No. 2 -
200, min
27
71 %
Equalization Basin
10
Sludge Pump No. 1 -
500
71
61
20
1750
575 V, 3 phase
Settling Tank
11
Sludge Pump No. 2 -
500
71
61
20
1750
575 V, 3 phase
Settlin Tank
B. Motor supplied shall be capable of operating the pump and impeller at any point on the curve without
exceeding nameplate horsepower.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Single Source Responsibility: In order to maintain a standard of compatibility, all pumps shall be
provided by the same manufacturer.
1.5 SPARE PARTS
A. One spare of the following for each set of pumps:
1:
One (1) upper seal.
2.
One (1) lower seal
3.
One (1) set of ball bearings.
4.
One (1) set of O-rings.
5.
One (1) set of snap rings.
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One (1) impeller lock washer and screw.
B. One spare fuse for each fuse in pump control panel.
C. One spare pilot light for each pilot light in pump control panel.
D. One spare float switch with length of integral cord sufficient to replace longest provided.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Yeomans.
B. Aurora/Hydromatic Pumps, Inc.
C. Ebara International Corporation.
D. ITT-Flygt Corporation.
E. U.S. Filter/EMU Products.
F. Or as approved.
2.2 SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS
A. Design: Centrifugal submersible type, capable of handling unscreened solids -laden fluids without
clogging, with a discharge elbow permanently installed in the wet well, and the pump to discharge
elbow connection made automatically when pump is lowered into place, without the need for nuts or
bolts, and without the need of personnel to enter the wet well. Pumps that bear directly on wet well
floor are not acceptable.
B. Casing, intermediate casing, impeller, motor frame to be gray cast iron, ASTM A48 Class 35, with
castings having smooth surfaces, devoid of blow holes and other casting irregularities, and mating
surfaces machined and fitted with o-rings where watertight seal is required. Exposed bolts and nuts
to be 304 stainless steel.
C. Impeller: Non -clog, multi -vane, enclosed design. Provide pump -out vanes on the backside to
reduce the pressure and entry of foreign materials into the mechanical seal area. Dynamically
balance impeller and connect to motor shaft with a split fit, key driven, and secured with an impeller
nut.
D. Casing: End suction volute type, centerline discharge, single -piece design. Smooth fluid passages
capable of handling all pumped media passing the impeller. Provide discharge with an ANSI B16.1,
Class 125 flange. Provide casing with a replaceable brass or stainless steel wear ring.
E. Bearings: Upper radial and lower thrust bearings, permanently grease or oil lubricated, minimum B-
10 life of 100,000 hours.
F. Shaft: Machined, minimum AISI 303 stainless steel. Pump shaft is an extension of the motor shaft.
Couplings are not acceptable.
G. Mechanical Seals: Either a one-piece double mechanical seal or two totally independent mechanical
seals mounted in tandem.
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1. Double Mechanical Seal: Enclosed block design which incorporates both upper and lower sets
of seal faces in one stainless steel unit. All seal faces to be silicone carbide, and held in place
by two independent sets of stainless steel coil springs immersed in an oil bath.
2. Independent Mechanical Seals: Lower seal to consist of one stationary and one rotating
tungsten carbide ring, and upper seal to consist of one stationary ceramic. ring and one rotating
carbon ring, with each seal interface held in contact by a stainless steel spring system. Provide
system with a lubricant chamber.
H. Motor: Designed for continuous duty, completely or partially submerged. Squirrel cage, induction,
shell type design housed in either an air -filled or oil -filled watertight chamber, NEMA Design B, Class
F insulation. Combined service factor of 1.15. Protect motor from high temperatures and moisture
intrusion by providing sensors for each in the motor housing which will shut down the pump and trip
a warning light on the control panel.
Power Cable: Sized according to NEC standards and of sufficient length to reach the junction box
without splices. Oil resistant outer jacket of chloroprene rubber capable of continuous submergence
without loss of watertight integrity to a depth of 65 feet. Provide cable with strain relief and a positive
watertight entry into the motor housing.
J. Lifting Bail: Rigid material designed to be used to lift pump from wet well capable of being attached
to by crane without the need for personnel to enter the wet well.
K. Pump Lifting Chain Positive Recovery System: Minimum 10 meters (33 feet) of nylon line, of
diameter matching weight of lifting chain required, connected to a short length (approximately ten
links long) of high tensile strength proof -tested chain of required capacity, connected to the lifting bail
of the pump. A forged "grip -eye" of wrought alloy steel, provided separately to connect to the end of
the lifting cable or chain of the pump lifting bail.
L. Finishing: Completely factory finish pump with manufacturer's standard corrosion -resistant coatings.
M. Data Plate: Fabricate data plate from corrosion
Engrave the plate with the following:
1.
Manufacturer's name.
2.
Pump size.
3.
Serial number.
4.
Motor horsepower and speed.
5.
Impeller diameter.
6.
Capacity and head.
2.3 PUMP GUIDE ASSEMBLIES
resistant metal, and mechanically attach to pump.
A. Pump guide assembly to consist of either guide rails, a self -aligning sliding bracket, upper guide
bracket, intermediate guide brackets (as required by manufacturer), lifting chain, and discharge
elbow.
1. Guide Rails and Guide Brackets: Type 304 stainless steel; rails designed to mount directly to
discharge elbow at the floor and to the upper guide bracket at the top. Provide intermediate
guide brackets for rail lengths over 15 feet.
2. Guide Cables: Two stainless steel cables in parallel and tightly secured by an upper tension
device and a hook on the lower side of the base elbow.
3. Self -Aligning Sliding, Bracket: Mounted on pump discharge, with a machined mating flange
which matches the discharge elbow. Sealing of the discharge connection is accomplished by a
simple linear downward motion of the pump, culminating with the entire weight of the pumping
unit supported entirely by the discharge elbow.
4. Lifting Rope: Stainless steel cable of sufficient length to extend from the pump in the lowest
position in the wet well to the connection with the davit crane on the top of the wet well. Provide
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a device at the top of the wet well to attach the cable to when not in use. Size cable according
to pump weight. Coordinate upper cable end terminating device with requirements for
connecting to davit crane.
5. Discharge Elbow: Gray cast iron, ASTM A48, Class 30, designed to mount directly to wet well
floor and to anchor and align guide rails, with ANSI B16.1, Class 125 flange and a machined
mating surface such that the pump to discharge connection is made without the need for nuts or
bolts.
2.4 PUMP CONTROLS
A. Control Descriptions:
1. Equalization Basin: Provide pump alternation without lead/lag feature. Provide level indication
of high and low water levels at wet well. Provide pump shut-off at High Level Alarm and
energize rotating beacon.
2. Sludge Pumping Station: Provide lead/lag pump alternation. Provide level indication of high
and low water levels at wet well. Provide pump shut-off at High Level Alarm; energize rotating
beacon and interlock sedimentation basin equipment.
B. Control Panel:
1. Description: Duplex Pump Control Panel for 575 volt, three phase, 3 wire, 60 hertz operation,
with features as indicated.
2. Enclosure: NEMA 4X stainless steel, hinged door in door; follow Section 16160.
3. Main panel disconnect thermal magnetic circuit breaker.
4. Thermal magnetic main circuit breaker.
5. Control circuit transformer, 120 volt, single phase, 60 hertz, fused on all underground legs.
6. Molded case circuit breakers for each of the following circuits:
a. H1: Thermostat heating strips; 20A.
b. R1: Duplex receptacle; 20A.
c. L1: Lighting fixture and fractional horsepower exhaust fan; 15A.
d. S1: Spare; 15A.
7. Magnetic circuit breaker for each motor starter.
8. NEMA rated magnetic starters with overloads and auxiliary contacts, and reset pushbuttons;
follow Section 16481.
9. Alternating relay to alternate pumps, selectable as automatic alternate, or Pump No. 1 or No. 2
as lead.
10. Dry contact output terminals and panel mounted PTT indicator lights for:
a. High Level.
b. Pump No. 1 run.
c. Pump No. 2 run.
d. Pump No. 1 winding overheat.
e. Pump No. 2 winding overheat.
f. Pump No. 1 seal fail.
g. Pump No. 2 seal fail.
A Pump No. 1 trouble - winding overheat, seal failure and overload in parallel (dry contacts
only).
i. Pump No. 2 trouble - winding overheat, seal failure and overload in parallel (dry contacts
only).
11. HOA switch for each pump.
12. Time delay interlock circuits for seal failure and winding overheat, and to prevent simultaneous
starting of multiple pumps.
13. Fluorescent fixture with low temperature ballast and 15W minimum lamp for interior illumination
and a toggle switch for control of the fixture.
14. Elapsed time meter for each pump.
15. Panel heater and thermostat capable of maintaining an internal temperature of 60 degrees F.
16. Duplex 20A receptacle mounted inside the panel.
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17. Terminal strips labeled for all incoming and outgoing wires.
18. Ground lug properly sized for termination of the ground wire.
19. Placard with connection legend and schematic, plasticized and located inside the panel.
20. Provide NEMA 4X red rotating beacon on exterior of enclosure. Provide "reset" pushbutton
circuit and energize beacon from each pump "trouble" contact.
21. Provide a sealed Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor device with overcurrent protection,
disconnecting means, and phase indicating lights; Follow Section 16691.
C. Float Switches:
1. Manufacturers:
a. Anchor Scientific, Inc., Eco-Float Model G.
b. Aurora/Hydromatic Pumps, 3900 Series.
c. ITT Flygt, Model ENM-10.
d. Warrick Controls, Series M.
e. Or as approved.
2. Mechanical micro switch or steel tube mercury switch type; minimum 2 ampere at 120 VAC
non -inductive contacts; integral oil resistant flexible cord of length required to run unspliced from
switch to control panel terminal strip.
3. Length of 1/8 inch nylon coated stainless steel cable and ten pound anchor attached to cable
with stainless steel hardware for attachment of float switches; length sufficient so that cable
freely hangs from top of wet well and anchor is within 6 inches of bottom.
2.5 FACTORY INSPECTION
A. Perform motor and cable insulation test for moisture content and insulation defects.
B. Run pump dry to check for proper rotation and mechanical integrity.
C. Run pump submerged for 30 minutes in water.
D. Remove pump from water; perform motor and cable insulation test.
E. A written report on the above shall be prepared by the test engineer, certified and submitted to
ENGINEER.
2.6 FACTORY PERFORMANCE TEST
A. Test each pump at factory.
B. Test each pump at no less than three head conditions, including shut-off head and design head.
C. Provide a standard NPSH curve based on testing of standard test pump.
D. Submit test data to ENGINEER for approval prior to shipment of pumps.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Comply with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Float Switches:
1. Install float switches at elevations indicated.
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2. Install stainless steel cable and anchor assembly such that float switches will be easily
accessible for cleaning and, replacement.
3. Attach float switch cord to cable with nylon wire ties spaced 12 inches apart and starting 6 to 8
inches above top of switch.
3.2 MANUFACTURER'S START-UP SERVICES
A. Provide a minimum of two 8 hour days of service.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 13921
LEVEL MONITORING EQUIPMENT
PART 1 -GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions, Supplementary
Conditions (if included), and Division 1 Specifications Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Ultrasonic level monitors.
B. Multi -point level monitors.
1.3 SPARE PARTS
A. Provide two spare replaceable relay contact switches for multi -point level monitors.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 ULTRASONIC LEVEL MONITOR
A. Manufacturers:
1. Milltronics Hydro Ranger, Sensor XPS 10.
2. American Sigma
3. 'Endress & Hauser
4. Or equal.
B. Operating Principle: Microprocessor -based echo -time measurement utilizing sensor which emits
ultrasonic impulses and receives echo reflected back from material surface.
C. Service: As indicated in schedule.
D. Sensor:
1. . Range: As indicated in schedule.
2. Housing; CPVC or Kynar.
3. Facing: CPVC or Kynar.
4. Operating Temperature: -40 to 200 degrees F.
5. Application: As indicated in schedule.
6. Mounting: As indicated in schedule. Provide non-metallic corrosion resistant sensor mounting
bracket and hardware.
E. Transmitter:
1. Enclosure: NEMA 4X.
2. Power Supply: 115 VAC, ±15 percent.
3. Power Consumption: 15 VA.
4. Operating Temperature: -5 to 122 degrees F ambient.
5. Output:
a. 4-20mA isolated do current signal capable of driving a 750 ohm load.
b. Five Form C contacts rated 5A at 250 VAC non -inductive.
6. Indicator: Four digit LCD indicator.
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7. Mounting: Provide individually or gang mounted transmitters in corrosion resistant enclosure
with thermostatically controlled heater.
8. Features:
a. Configurable as a level monitor.
b. Configuration, and calibration by non -intrusive keypad.
c. Configuration stored in non-volatile EEPROM memory.
d. 4-20 mAdc current output proportional to level.
e. Relay outputs independently assignable as level alarms, temperature alarm, lead/lag
control of up to two pumps.
F. Accessories:
1. Configuration Keypad: Provide one integral.
2. PVC Isolator Nipple: Provide one for each sensor with 1-inch NPT mounting.
3. Temperature Sensor:
a. For temperature compensation.
b. Construction: Totally encapsulated CPVC body with teflon face.
c. Locations: As indicated in schedule.
2.2 MULTI -POINT LEVEL MONITORS
A. Manufacturers:
1.
BM Controls.
2.
Warrick Controls.
3.
Endress & Hauser
4.
Or equal.
B. Operating Principle: Level measurement utilizing multiple sensing elements and reference element
driven by low -voltage signal. Contact closure initiates filter console pilot light to assist facility
operator in filter backwash and blower operation.
C. Service: Water; Multi -point filter level.
D. Elements:
1. Range/Insertion Length: As required for control elevations as indicated in schedule.
2. Housing: NEMA 4X Corrosion resistant.
3. Process -Wetted Parts: 304 stainless steel with PVC insulation coating suitable for process
material.
4. Process Material: Clean water.
5. Ground Reference: Include ground reference element.
6. Vessel Material: Concrete.
7. Mounting: Corrosion resistant floor level bracket and mounting hardware (fabricated or purchased
for application).
E. Transmitter:
1. Enclosure: NEMA 4X Corrosion resistant.
2. Power Supply: 120 VAC.
3. Operating Temperature: -30 to 140 degrees F ambient.
4. Outputs: DPDT contact rated 5 A at 120 VAC, non -inductive.
5. Features:
a. Fail Safe: Each output field selectable for fail open or fail closed.
b. Time Delay: None.
Kan9901 B 13921-2 7/19/00

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 ULTRASONIC LEVEL MONITOR INSTALLATION
A. Follow manufacturer's recommendation for the minimum separation between sensor and maximum
expected material level.
B. Mount sensor to insure clear path to the material surface.
C. Install temperature sensor according to manufacturer's specifications.
D. Route wiring between sensor and. transmitter in grounded metal conduit. Use cable type and
procedures according to manufacturer's recommendations.
E. Install transmitter in NEMA 4 enclosure where transmitter is located outdoors.
3.2 MULTI -POINT LEVEL MONITOR INSTALLATION
A. Install element and transmitter at locations as shown on Drawings.
B. Install plastic spacers on sensor elements at 12 inch intervals.
C. Provide contact closure for high and low level elevations as indicated in the Schedules.
D. Provide liquid tight conduit for local system connections.
3.3 SCHEDULES
A. Ultrasonic Level Monitors:
TAG #
I LOCATION
SERVICE
SENSOR
RANGE
SENSOR
MOUNTING
TEMP.
SENSOR
LIT-CA1
Bulk Tank Caustic #1
Continuous Level
0 — 26 Ft.
Tank Flange
Integral
LIT-CA2
Bulk Tank Caustic #2
Continuous Level
0 — 26 Ft.
Tank Flange
Integral
LIT-AL1
Bulk Tank Alum #1
Continuous Level
0 — 21 Ft.
Tank Flange
Integral
LIT-AL2
Bulk Tank Alum #2
Continuous Level
0 — 21 Ft.
Tank Flange
Integral
LIT -FLU
Bulk Tank Fluoride
Continuous Level
0 —14 Ft.
Tank Flange
Integral
LIT-SO1
Bulk Tank NaOCI #1
Continuous Level
0 — 24 Ft.
Tank Flange
Integral
LIT-SO2
Bulk Tank NaOCI #2
Continuous Level
0 — 24 Ft.
Tank Flange
Inte ral
LIT-SO3
Bulk Tank NaOCI #3
Continuous Level
0 — 24 Ft.
Tank Flange
Integral
LIT-CW1
Clearwell #1
Continuous Level
0 —10 Ft. *
PVC Flange
Integral
LIT-CW2
Clearwell #2
Continuous Level
0— 10 Ft. *
PVC Flange
Integral
LIT-C.W3
Clearwell #3
Continuous Level
0 — 20 Ft.
PVC Flange
Integral
LIT-SED
Sedimentation Basin
Continuous Level
0-6 inches
Fabricated
bracket from
concrete deck.
Integral
FIT-STE
Settling Tank Effluent
Parshall Flume —
Continuous Flow
0 —.50 gmp
Fabricated
bracket from
concrete wall.
Integral
* Elev. 692.00 - Low level lockout for Washwater Pumps No. 1 & 2
Kan9901 B 13921-3 7/19/00

Multi -point Level Monitors:
TAG
CONTACT
PROCESS
WETTED
#
LOCATION
CONFIGURATION
MATERIAL
MATERIAL
MOUNTING
LT — F1 A
Filter #1
* High Level Elev. — 705.75
Water
PVC Coated
Floor
* Low Level Elev. — 704.50
Stainless Steel
LT — F1 B
Filter #1
* High Level Elev. — 705.75
Water
PVC Coated
Floor
* Low Level Elev. — 704.50
Stainless Steel
LT — F2A
Filter #2
* High Level Elev.'— 705.75
Water
PVC Coated
Floor
* Low Level Elev. — 704.60
Stainless Steel
LT — F213
Filter #2
* High Level Elev. — 705.75
Water
PVC Coated
Floor
* Low Level Elev. — 704.50
Stainless Steel
LT — F3A
Filter #3
* High Level Elev. — 705.75
Water
PVC Coated
Floor
* Low Level Elev. — 704.50
Stainless Steel
LT — F313
Filter #3
* High Level Elev. — 705.75
Water
PVC Coated
Floor
* Low Level Elev. — 704.50
Stainless Steel
LT — F4A
Filter #4
* High Level Elev. — 705.75
Water
PVC Coated
Floor
* Low Level Elev. — 704.50
Stainless Steel
LT — F413
Filter #4
* High Level Elev. — 705.75
Water
PVC Coated
Floor
* Low Level Elev. — 704.50
Stainless Steel
*High Level Indication: Normally Open, contact closes on rising level, opens on falling level.
*Low Level Indication: Normally Open, contact closure on failing level , opens on rising level.
END OF SECTION
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Melvin Rape
City of Kannapolis
Post Office Box 1199
Kannapolis, NC
Dear Permittee:
Michael F. Easley
rZE� Governor
NCDENR William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
March 7, 2003 1_ k
MAR � ... y �
8 2003'
FwaAil S CTir.• .��
28082 Acuci/t! i r•
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0006220
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
The subject permit expires on October 31, 2003. North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) requires
that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If you have already
mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than May 4, 2003.
Failure to request renewal of the permit by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00. Larger penalties may be
assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after October 31, 2003 (or if continuation of the pen -nit is desired), the current
permit must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit 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 Bob Sledge of the
Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 547. You may also contact the Mooresville Regional
Office at [phone] to begin the rescission process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with
the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact Valery Stephens at the telephone number or e-mail
address listed below.
cc: Central Files
1Gloores�ille=Regional Office; Water a' ection
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr. AC DEl'1. Ur ENV4R'UN&it;-,Y
NPDES Unit AND NATURAL RESCURCEIR
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFO(�)E
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WAR 2 4 2003
919 733-5083, extension 520ertTF� 9,QUAD0 1
e-mail: [e-mail]

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water.Quality Section `
Attention: Sean Goris
Date: March 29, 1994
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County:. Rowan
NPDES Permit No.: NCO006220 1
MRO No.: 94-97
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Kannapolis.Water Treatment Plant
Post Office Box 107
Kannapolis, N.C!. 28082
2. Date of Investigation: March 28, 1994
3. Report Prepared By: Michael L. Parker, Environ. Engr. II
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: John Erickson, (704)
939-2503.
5. Directions to Site: From the jct. of west "C" Street (SR
1124) and SR 1109 (Pump Station Rd.), travel north on SR
1109 x 0.3 mile. The WTP is located on the right (east) side
of SR 1109
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points: - -
Latitude: 45- 30' 34"
Longitude: 80° 38' 48"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 16 SW
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application:
Yes. Adequate.area exists for the construction of WWT
facilities, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Gently
rolling, 2-8% slopes. The WTP is not located in a flood
plain.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: No dwelling exists within 500
feet of the WWTP site.

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Page Two
10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Irish Buffalo
Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 030712
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream had a well
defined channel with flow observed (a water supply
reservoir is located'immediately upstream). There are
.no other known dischargers located within one mile
downstream of this facility.
PART II - DESC_.RIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater: * MGD (Design Capacity)
* Intermittent (see Part IV)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: N/A
C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current
design capacity): N/A
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
ATCs issued in the previous two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed
WWT facilities: There are no existing WWT facilities.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no
WWT facilities proposed at this time.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: DEM studies
have documented toxic impacts from WTP effluents. For
this reason; the TSB should decide whether toxicity
testing is necessary at this facility.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals
(alum sludge) are being disposed by pumping to the
Fieldcrest Cannon Plant No. 1 pretreatment facilities, which
ultimately discharge into Concord's Rocky River.WWTP.
3. Treatment Plant -Classification: Less than 5 points; no
rating (include rating sheet). This facility does not meet
the minimum criteria for a Class I facility.
4. SIC Code(s): 4941
Wastewater Code(s); 21
5. MTU Code(s): N/A

Page Three
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)?
No
2. Special moni"toring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A-
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation
a. Spray,I'trigat,ion: Insufficient area available.
b. Connect to regional sewer system: The City of Concord
receives for treatment all wastewater generated in the
City of Kannapolis. Concord has refused to accept the
filter back wash water into their collection.system,
therefore, a discharge appears to be the best
alternative at this time.
C. Subsurface: Insufficient area available.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Kannapolis requests renewal of the subject
Permit. There have been no changes and/or modifications to this
facility since the Permit was last renewed.
Pending receipt and approval of the WLA, it is recommended
that the Permit .be renewed as requested.
C
Signatu'te6ef Report Preparer. D to
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Water Quality R 'onal Supervisor Date

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.IlflOfe7iD

State of North Carolina N.C. DEPT. of
Department of Environment, 1NVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
Health and Natural Resources6l NATURAL RESOURCE ,
-- Division of Environmental Management_�R 25 1994
A0W_'%WP00Mftft Oak
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor t�
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MA s0 F= H N F1
�y clf' A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., DirectorMOORESVILLE REstatsAt OF .
March 21, 1994
u
R. Gene McCombs
City of Kannapolis
P.O. Box 107
Kannapolis, NC 28082
Dear Mr. McCombs:
Subject: NPDES Permit Application.
Application Number NC0006220
City of Kannapolis WTP
Cabarrus County .
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on March 21, 1994:
Application Form,
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
Request for permit renewal,
Application processing fee of $250.00,
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Engineering Plans and Specifications
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other:
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application Form,
Engineering proposal (see attachment),
Application Processing Fee of $,
Delegation of Authority (see attached),
Biocide -Sheet (see attached),
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Engineering Plans and Specifications
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,.
Interbasin Transfer,
Other:
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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If the application is'not made complete within thirtyl(30.) days, it will be returned to. you and may
-be resubmitted when complete.
.This application h~as been assigned to Sean Goris (919/733=5083) of the Permits and Engineering
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 meat the number listed above. -
Sin y,
Sean Goris
Environmental Engineer
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Permit Application File

NUK!h UAKUL1NA DEFT. Ut- NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGE2.ENT, P.O. BOX 27687, RALEIGH, NC 27611
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE' SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE -.SHORT FORM C APPLICATION NUMt3ER
AGENCY /v OJ G Z 7� C
USE DATE PECEIVE0
To be filed only by.persons engaged in manufacturing. and mining �
YEAR. MJ. DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading accompanying instructions
Please print or type
I. Name. address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Name - City of Kannapolis
B. Nailing address--------------
}
Street address P.O. Box 107
2. City _ Kannannl i G 3. State N. C .
4. County Cabarrus 5. ZIP_. 9AnR9
C. Location:
1. Street Pump _Station Road
2. City_ Kannapol i s 3. County, Rowan
4. State N . C .
D. Telephone No. 704 939-2503
Area
Code
2., SIC Li
I
Y
(Leave blank)
3. Number .of emphoyees 8 ~
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility
and to the best of your knowledge are not
you
required to obtain a dischar e rm
peit, proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item S. 9
,
4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here D,.and supply the information
asked for below. After completing these items. please complete
the date. title,
and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office
without completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
B. Facility receiving waste: "
1. name
2. Street address
3. ,City 4
County6.
5. State.
ZIP
. )(Principal product, Draw material (Check one)— Drinking Water
�. Principal process . Water Filter Plant
1. KaziRum amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed per (Check one)
Amount
Basis 1-99
100-19T2-49�
500-999
1000-5000-'
50,000
10,000'
(1)
(2)(4)
4999 9999
(5)
49.999
Or more
�M�
(b)
(7)
(F3)
Bth
-�_
X
C. Year
PREVIOUS EDITION MAY SE USED UNTIL SUPPLY IS EX( AUSTED

H. KnRln,rm 9-olrnI nl prIn(.ilia l pr•nllurI lrrr),lul1.11 or r,tw 1nn1/•rl,ll lrin•.lulyd, 1-1.1m,rIC-d
tin lLm' /, ahovr, Is measured In (LhcLl. 141e):
A.0 pounds 8.❑ tons C.D barrels D.0 bushels E.O square feet
F 4Tgallons G_p pieces or units H.D other, specify
9. (a) Check here if discharge- occurs all year or
(b) Check the months) discharge occurs:
' 1-X January 2.0 February 3. D March 4. D Apri 1 5.0 May 6.0 June
7.0 July 8.0 August 9.0 September . 10.0 October 11.D November 12.0 December
(c) Check how many days per week: . 1.0 1 2.0 2-3 3.0 4-5 4*6.7
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
n:
F low..gallorLs per operating day
Volume treated before
discharninn (.,.­t!
Operating day 0.1-999 1D00-4999 5000-9999
10,D00- 50-,D00- Hone 0.1-
34.
65-
g5_
49,999 or more 29.9
64.9
94,9
100
(1) (2) (3)
(4) (5) (6) (7):
(B)
(9)
(10)
A. Sanitary, daily
average
FLooling water, etc. --
da i ty average
C. Process water, -
daily average
Maxinurr: per ope rat-
X X
tng gav Tor total I I I I
discharge (all types') X
11, If an% c•f the three types of waste identified in item 10.eiiher treated or untreated,
are discharoed to places other thaw. surface water-., rheck below as applicable.
waste water is
discharged to: 0.1-999
(1)
A. Municipal serer system
B. Underground well
C. Septic tan:
D. Evaporation lagoon, or pond
E. Otner, specify.
Average flaw, gallons Per operating day
1D00-4999 5D00-9999 10.00049,999
(2) I (3) 1 (4)
12. Number of separate discharge points: A,V 1 B.0 2-3 C.O 4-5 D.D 6 or more
13. Name of receiving water or waters Irish Buffalo. Creek
14. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances de ded as a result of your operations,
.activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercur , nickel, selenium, Zinc, phenols, oil and
.grease, and 'Chlorine (residual. A X yes 8.0 no
I certify that 1 am familiar with the information contained in the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and
accurate. ,
50.,000 or more
(5)
R ('pnp Mrr('nmhe
Printed Name of Person Signing
Title
Date Application Signed Signature of Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: n -
any false statement representation, or certification in an y person who knowingly makes
or other document files or required to be maintained under yArtic.lea21 or regulations tion, record, oof�the
an,
Environmental Management Commission implementing :hat Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or reguZ.ations of the Environmental Management Commissi
ir^6:lementing that Article, shall be guilty of.a misdemeanor pumishable 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 provj
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or bott
for a similar offense.)

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
October 11, 1999
Mr. David Hales
City Manager
P.O. Box 107
Kannapolis, North Carolina 280081
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0006220
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
Dear Mr.Hales:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0006220 was issued on October
11, 1999 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 fora certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating
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Mr.David Hales
October 11, 1999
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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_ n 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 contactthis
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 automatically transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to
.need this Permit, then you should request that. the Permit be rescinded or transferred to
another party, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the
importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this -Office at
704/663-1-699 in Mooresville if you have any -questions or need clarification. We look
forward to providing any assistance.
.Sincerely, .
I D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
✓� 1 Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
'ahik4'
and Natural Resources l�
Division of Water Quality .1999 l
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor wap: z orol ppal
Bill Holman, Secretary i0
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
October 11, 1999
Mr. David Hales
City Manager
P.O. Box 107
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081
1 LT?OWAA •
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0006220
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Hales:
The Division received your application for a wastewater discharge permit on March 2, 1999.
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application. Accordingly, we are forwarding the
attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983, and as subsequently amended.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such
demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The. Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the
Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone
number [phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit NC0006220
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
.PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
City of Kannapolis
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Kannapolis WTP
NCSR 1109
northwest of Kannapolis
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as Irish Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective November 1, 1999.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2003.
Signed this day, October 11, 1999.
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0006220
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The City of Kannapolis is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing water -treatment system discharging filter
backwash. This facility is located at the Kannapolis Water Treatment Plant on
NCSR 1109 northwest of Kannapolis in Rowan County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Irish Buffalo Creek, classified C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin.

Permit NC0006220
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
`
LIMITS
_ _
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS .. '-
-
Monthly
Average-
Dally_
;Maximum ,
Measurement
:.
Fre uency
Sample Type'
_r
Sample l_ocation
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 mg/I
0.2 mg/I
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidityl
Weekly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Iron
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
All samples collected should be collected from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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

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

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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that. calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This
limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration,". other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the.
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily .concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar week. .This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
..Pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum .Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily
Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I 'of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal , coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic' mean of. the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of al composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic .mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the
geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during ,a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen)is the minimum allowable amount of
dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a
calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is
considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily
average" in the text of Part 1. ,
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is ' the average of ' all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part 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.
8. TyRes of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge
and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow
recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at
no greater than 1 /24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of
greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals
evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time
of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent
grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a
24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must 'be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual
values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root* of the product of the
individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is
equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one
(1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration
times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.

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10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents
the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL 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 requirem-gnt.
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, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $125,000.

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2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or
disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part I1, C4) and "Power Failures" (Part 11,
C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages,
such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or. Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property,
or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights, nor any 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. Duly to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of
this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.

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

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12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request
by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as ' allowed by .
the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and
123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. 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. J The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions -of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 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 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.
2. Proper OReration and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision
requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a
permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
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3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this
permit.
4. 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. URsets
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 br 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 permttee 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 I1, 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 anyother
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 Orin the case
of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the:..
following'address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices--..
shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements'of the volume of
monitoreddischarges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that they.
accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10%
from -the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge:volumes. Once -through-
condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in -
Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's. pump curves shall not be subject to. -this.
requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality- Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as=
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the, case of sludge use or disposal, approved- under 40 == =-
CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified:. .
in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce::_--
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and:all.;.
data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or. lower reporting level of the -
procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection-and=:-.-

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

Part II
Page 12 of 14
SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit.
The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than,or at a level in excess
of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or .increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a)
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices; and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification
of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not.
reported pursuant to an approved land application plan:
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the. Director of any' planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may
require modification'or revocation and reissuance of the'permittee and incorporate such other
.requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring. 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 Il. D. 2
of this permit). or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use
or disposal practices.
b. If .the permittee monitors any, pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test
procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be
included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements ,shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.

Part II
Page 13 of 14
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence
of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under
this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be'reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph
b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of
this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information
listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit.
8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence'of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance
through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.

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Page 14 of 14
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
�5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for, data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for
public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent
data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such
report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or
in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly. makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or .other .document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation,
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. '

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

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PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee
within 30 (thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in
a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this
Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
500 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $135.50 or $.27 per copy.

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: April 2, 1999
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Rowan
NPDES Permit No.: NC0006220
MRO No.: 99-41
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Kannapolis Water Treatment Plant
Post Office Box 107
Xannapolis, N.C. 28082
2. Date of Investigation: March 24, 1999
3. Report Prepared By: Michael L. Parker,-Environ. Engr. H
4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: John Erickson, [phone].
5. Directions to Site:. From the jct. of west "C" Street (SR 1124) and SR 1109 (Pump
Station Rd.), travel north on SR 1109 = 0.3 mile. The WTP is located on the right (east)
side of SR 1109
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge Points: -
Latitude: 350 30' 34"
Longitude: 800 38' 48"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 16 SW
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. Adequate area exists for
the construction of WWT facilities, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Gently rolling, 2-8% slopes. The
WTP is not located in a flood plain..
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: No dwelling exists within 500 feet of the WWTP site.

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10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Irish Buffalo Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 030712
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream had a well defined channel with flow observed (a water supply reservoir is
located immediately upstream). There are no other known dischargers located
within one mile downstream of this facility.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater: * MGD (Design Capacity) * Intermittent
b. What is the current permitted capacity: N/A
C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): N/A
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: There are no
existing WWT facilities.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: The permittee is considering the
construction of an equalization basin, sludge thickener, sludge holding basin, and
sludge drying beds for sludge management. Construction will proceed when
funding is secured.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Past DWQ studies have documented
toxic impacts from WTP effluents. Consideration for toxicity testing should be
given.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals (alum sludge) are being
disposed by pumping to the Fieldcrest Cannon Plant No. 1 pretreatment facilities, which
ultimately discharge into Concord's Rocky River WWTP.
3. Treatment Plant Classification: This facility does not meet the minimum criteria for a
Class I facility, however, the facility has a Grade II operator on -site.
4. SIC Code(s): 4941
Wastewater Code(s): 21
MTU Code(s): N/A
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? Public monies were used in the construction of this facility.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: see Part II, No. 1(g) above.
3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A

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4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation
a. Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area available.
b. Connect to regional sewer system: The City of Concord receives for treatment all
wastewater generated in the City of Kannapolis. Concord has refused to accept the filter
back wash water into their collection system, therefore, a discharge appears to be the best
alternative at this time.
c. Subsurface: Insufficient area available.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Kannapolis requests renewal of the subject Permit. There have been no
changes and/or modifications to this facility since the Permit was last renewed.
Pending receipt and approval of the WLA, it is recommended that the Permit be renewed
as requested.
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Signature of A401fpirepairer Date
Date
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources t. VI -
Division of Water Quali
James B."Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director_
Mr. David Hales
City Manager
P.O. Box 107
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081
Dear Mr. Hales:
ARM
1999
March 4,
0
CDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL ^RESOURCES
1999
Sub j ect: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NC000622O
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
The Division received your permit renewal application on March 2, 1999. Thank
you for submitting this package in a timely fashion.
The permit renewal for this facility will be assigned to a member of the NPDES
Unit staff. That staff member will contact you if further information is needed to
complete the permit renewal.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit,
please contact me at [phone], extension 511.
Sin erely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: al�tooresville Regional -Office; Water_ Quality Section
NPDES File -
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer [e-mail]

PILLOMEX
KANNAPOLIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT
KANNAPOLIS, NC 28081
February 22, 1999
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NCDENR/DWQ/NPDES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Subject: Renewal of NPDES
Permit NC 0006220
Kannapolls, W.T.P.
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Weaver:
We are requesting the Renewal of our NPDES permit to discharge
backwash water from the City of Kannapolis W.T.P. No changes have taken
place since issuance of the last permit pertaining to backwash operations.
The amount of backwash and its constituents have not changed.
We discharge our settled solids -Alum Residual to a lagoon. The
decanted water is sent to a pre-treatment W.W.T.P. This does not include our
backwash water. A sludge management Plan Preliminary Design was completed
by FPS on 11/98. It includes an Equalization Basin, Sludge Thickner, Sludge
Holding Basin, and Sludge Drying Beds. We are currently waiting on Funding
Approval.
Please calf John Erickson (704-939-2503 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
John Erickson

NPDES PERMIT -APPLICATION.- SHORT FORM C
To be filed only by persons engaged, in manufacturing and mining
N. C. De artment o£Environment and.Natural.Resources
p tmen_ „
Division of Water -Quality / NPDES Unit
P.-O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Please print or type. ,
1. Applicant and facility producing discharge
A. Name City of Kannapolis Water Treatment Plant
B. Mailing address of applicant:
1. Street address O n e L a k e Circle Drive , P. 0. Box 107
2. City KannaIpoIis 3. County Cabarrus
4. State NC. 5. Zip Code 28081
C. Location :of >facility: , ..
1. Street 130.3 Pump Sta:tio.n Rd-
2. City_ Kannapolis 3. County Rowan
4. State NC 5. ,Zip Code 28081.
D. Telephone Number (7 0 4) 91 a - 7 9 n -
E. Fax Number (7 0 4) 9 3 9 - 4 517
2. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s):
3. Number of employees: 7
4. Principal product s Drinking Water
PPrincipal raw mateAil(s)� corisuined::' N A
5. Principal process(es)i W a t e-r F i 1,t r a t i o n ,P l a n t
6. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed
List sloedflc amountR mnCnmP[i anti/nr im4a of nrr%A- +;--1
Product Produced or
Product Produced or
Raw Material Consumed
Raw Material Consumed -
(AVERAGE)
(PEAK)
er Dav
7.0 Million Gallons
per Month
210'Million Gallons
per Year
2.1 Billion Gallons
7. (a)..-Check:here if dischazge_occurs..all..year ©, or.:
(b), Circle, the month(s).,in which discharge. occurs;,January February... March, : , ..April;,
May June: July'. August September October; November December
(c) Days perweek discharge occurs:
NOTE: If the facility has separate discharge points (outfalls) or multiple industrial processes, include a
schematic diagram of wastewater flow at the facility.
Short Form C Version 9-97

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining
8. Types of wastewater discharged'to surface waters only (check as applicable).
Discharge per operating day
Flow
GALLONS PER OPERATING DAY)
Volume treated before discharging
(PERCENT)
Sanitary - daily average
Cooling water, etc. - daily average
Process water - daily average
Backwash
0-.570 M.G.D.
0
Maximum per operating day for
total discharge (all types)
0. 6 7 0 M. G. D
0
9:--- If any of the types of wastewater'identified in item 8- (either treated or°untreated)` are discharged to
places other than surface waters, record the amount(s) discharged below:
A. Municipal sewer -system gpd
B . Underground well epd
C. Septic tank epd
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond gpd
E. Other, specify gpd
10. Number of separate discharge. points: 1
11. Name of receiving water(s): Irish Buffalo Creek
12. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain one or more of the following
substances added as a result of your operations, activities, or processes? Circle all that apply:
aluminum ammonia beryllium cadmium chromium chlorine (residual)
copper cyanide lead mercury nickel oil and grease
phenols selenium zinc None of the above
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief suchinformationis true, complete, -and accurate:
David Hales City Manager
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature of Applicant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: An person who knowingl makes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained
under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies,
tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or
maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
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ty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both.
U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or
both, for a similar offense.)
Short Form C Version 9-97

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment G C •
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor N,CDENR
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Kerr T. Stevens, Director ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
August 18, 1999
Mr.- David Hales
City Manager
P.O. Box 107,
Kannapolis, North Carolina 280.81
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NC0006220
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Orr:
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for the above referenced facility. I
encourage you to review these documents very carefully to ensure thorough understanding of
the information, conditions, and requirements contained therein.
Please review the draft permit carefully and submit any comments to Charles Weaver of my
staff no later than thirty (30) days following receipt at the following address:
NCDENRI
DWQ/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617,,
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, please contact Mr. Weaver
at [phone], extension 511.
cerel ,
David A. Goodrich
Supervisor, NPDES Unit
cc: Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality. Section
919
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-161.7 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Charles.Weaver@ ncmail.het

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State of North Carolina 9
Department of Environment, A
Health and Natural Resources ,I
Division of Environmental Management
/ James B.. Hunt, Jr., Governor N
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary N.C. DEPT. Or
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH;
& NATURAL RES' )URCES
NOV
November 2, 1994
Mr. Gene McCombs DIVISION OF ENVIRHMERTAL 6'Afl;tIRMUiT
P. O. Box 1199 6100RESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Kannapolis, NC 28082
Subject: Permit No. NC0006220
City of Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
Dear Mr. McCombs:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on February 28, 1994,
we are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant
to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute' 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this pen -nit
are unacceptable to you, you have the. right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a
written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, EA. addresses the requirements
to be followed hi 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 Sean Goris at telephone
number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
original Signed BY
®_avid A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
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P.O.. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NC0006220
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 Kannapolis
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from, a facility located at
Kann apolis Water Treatment Plant
NCSR 1109
Northwest of Kannapolis
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as Irish Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee 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 December 1, 1994
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 1999
Signed this day November 2, 1994
Origina➢ Seed By
®avid A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental,Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCO006220
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of Kannapolis
is hereby authorized to:
1). Continue to operate filter backwash facilities located at Kannapolis Water -Treatment Plant,
NCSR 1109, Northwest of Kannapolis, Rowan County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Irish
Buffalo Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0006220
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
Lbs/day
Mon. Avg. Daily Ma
Flow
Total Suspended Solids
Settleable Solids r
Turbidity
Iron
Total Residual Chlorine
Aluminum
Discharge Limitations
Units (specify)
x Mon. Avg. Daily Max.
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
0.1 ml/I 0.2 ml/I
* *
Monitorina Reauirements
Measurement
Sample
Frequency
Type
Weekly
Instantaneous
2/Month
Grab
Weekly
Grab
Weekly
Grab
Weekly
Grab
Weekly
Grab
Weekly
Grab
*Sample
Location
E
E
E
U,D
E
E
E
r
*Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
**The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in.other than trace amounts.

PART
Section-B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calei,dar da}'s 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 H
STANMARD CONTDITIONS FOR NPDES PER.NUTS
SECTIOti A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DENI or Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
3. EL1
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. Nlass!Dav Measurements
The "monthly avera_e 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 Pan I of the
permit.
b. The "weeklv 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
,,-ear. 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 Pan 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 v►•hich 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
Pan 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 'Alaximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
"Daily :Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "ayeraE!e 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 durinc, 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
Pan 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. (NIGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Types,_ of Samples
a. Composite Sample: , A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2 ) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a ;Ingle. 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
oreater 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
inten-als 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 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 1\ is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
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Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Dav
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CO\DITIONS
1. Dutti to Comply
Th: permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
ap ligation.
The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section'307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed S25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of S2,500 to
S25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to S50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed S10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed S125,000..[Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
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 S10,000 per day for -each day during
which the Violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed 5125,000.
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on."Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures"
(Part 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 L'SC 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 1.13-215.75 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
properr. 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. Severabilitti'
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to an): 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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9. Duty to Rearvly
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least -
180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, "secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manuf--.cturing tproduction or operating facilities
emploving more than 250 persons or ha•.ing 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 Iaccordance 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:
The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation. and reissuance, or termination,
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
13. Permit 'Modification Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the layvs, 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
forth"Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND M AIN'TEN ANCE OF POLLtMON CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the.permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and ,maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed oi- 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
necessan- to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bvpa_ sini of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass", means the kn wn diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to
the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the
absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential 'maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
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periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will fleet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
( I ) 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 v;'ith tiCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the Stag.
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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee.
shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power
failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention; of
inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONITORI\G AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than 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 othenxise 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 (I)MR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,
31 or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first D.MR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow, measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
loos, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
s pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $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 S20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
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 ri:sults of such anal},ses.

Pan II
Page 12 of 14
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and
other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as other\vise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit.y 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
alteration; 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 Pan 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.

Part II
Page 13 of 14
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part 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
DNIR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. T A ent =four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has no been corrected, the anticipated .time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The followinz shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(I) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other !noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the
information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit.

Part II
Page 14 of 14
8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station -or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
%vithin 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 L'SC 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 an),
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in \CGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean «'ater 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 510,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

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

r
PARTIV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within
30 days after being billed by the Division.. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in
accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action
to revoke the permit.

Permit No.-NC0006220
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT N.c. WEPT• OF
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
PERMIT & NATURAL RESOURCES
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE AUG 18 1994
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
DR15101i OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
City of Kannapolis
is. hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Kannapolis Water Treatment Plant
NCSR 1109
Northwest of Kannapolis
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as Irish Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, H, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 1999
Signed this day
A. Presto "UbigAd);*., P.E., Director
Division of< l� .�firfiental Management
By Authorit ,btthe Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0006220
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of Kannapolis
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate filter backwash facilities located at Kannapolis Water Treatment Plant,
NCSR 1109, Northwest of Kannapolis, Rowan County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Irish
Buffalo Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

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QUADRANGLE LOCATION
ROAD CLASSIFICATION
Primary highway, Light -duty road, hard or
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ENOCHVILLE, N.
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JGTON, D. C. 20242
B AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0006220 .
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until exph ation, 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
Discharge Limitations
Monitoring
Requirements
Lbs/dav Units
(specify)
Measurement
Sample
*Samale
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon. Avq.
Daily Max.
Frequency
Uwe-
Location
Flow
Weekly
. Instantaneous
E
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
2/Month
Grab
E
Settleable Solids
0.1 m I /,l
0.2 m I / I
Weekly
Grab
E
Turbidity
' '
'
Weekly
Grab
U,D
Iron
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine
Weekly
Grab
E
Aluminum
Weekly
Grab
E
*Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
"The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause.any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt; Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
R. Gene McCombs
City of Kannapolis
P O Box 1199
Kannapolis, NC 28082
Dear Permittee:
NDENR C
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February 11, 1999�
FEB . 15 .1999
Subject: Renewal of NPDES Permit NC0006220
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
The subject permit expires on October 31, 1999. North Carolina General Stature 143.215.1(c) requires that an
application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to the expiration date.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than May 4,
1999. Failure to request renewal by May 4, 1999 will result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after October 31, 1999 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the permit
must not be allowed to expire. Operation of waste treatment works or continuation of a discharge after October 31,
1999 would violate NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $101,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at the subject facility and you wish to rescind this permit; contact Robert
Farmer of the Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 531. You may also contact the
Mooresville Regional Office at [phone] to begin the rescission process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items which you must
submit when applying for renewal of the subject permit.
If .you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed below.
Sincerely,
(IIXarles H. Weaver, Jr
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files _ _
1VIooresville Reonal.Office, Water Quality Section`s
NPDES Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer [e-mail]

NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
Permit Renewal Applications
--Renewal Package Checklist
NPDES Permit NC0006220
City of Kannapolis
Rowan County
The following items 'are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
ElA cover letter requesting the renewal and documenting any changes at the facility
since issuance of-tl d-last .ermit. Submit n p , ., t 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.
F-1
If an Authorized Representative is preparing the renewal package, documentation
must be provided from the permittee defining the person or company preparing the
renewal package as an Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.1Lb. of the
current NPDES permit).
❑A narrative description of the sludge management plan at the subject facility. If
your facility has no sludge management plan, explain the reason for this in your
cover letter. Submit one original and two copies.
The following item applies ONLY to Industrial_ facilities which discharge process
wastewater
F] Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (listed in Appendix A of Title 40
of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant,
Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
The PPA requirement does NOT apply to municipal or non -industrial facilities.
PLEASE NOTE:
There is. no renewal fee- required with your application.
Changes to the NPDES permit fee schedule took efffect on January 1, 1999.
Consult the enclosed fee schedule to for details.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535

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
�EHNR
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
November 3, 1994
'Mr. Gene McCombs
City of'Kannapolis
Post Office Box 1199
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0006220
City of Kannapolis WTP .
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mr. McCombs:
Our records indicate. that NPDES Permit No. NC000.6220 was
issued on.November 2, 1994 for the discharge of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State: from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the'Permit'and
the liabilities in the event of failure.to comply with.the terms
and conditions of_the.Permit. If you have not already done so,'it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the -Permit. Of particular
importance is Page 4.
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations. and monitoring
requirements for your discharge (s)., Your discharges) 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
or:Lginal 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 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone [phone] FAX 704=663-6040
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I -
Mr. Gene McCombs
Page Two
November 3, 1994
facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to.$10,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties)
may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that
you are unable to' -comply with,'the terms and conditions' of the
Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent
Order may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an.NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal
requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of
your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also
note. that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the
Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that
the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the
Permit. and contact this'Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to
providing any assistance. -
Enclosure
DRG:sl
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor

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Receiving Stream: (' 1.5
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be listed
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MOORESVILLE
Desi9r►p • = 4 ¢I Drainage Area (mil) = Avg. Streamflow (cfs):
7Q10 (cfs) Winter 7Q10 (cfs) 30Q2 (cfs)
Location of D.O. minimum (miles below outfall): Slope (fpm)
Velocity (fps): Kl (base e, per day): K2 (base e. rper day):
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Winter 7010 (cfs)
3002 (cfs)
Request No. 21.80
WASTELOAD ALLOCATION APPROVAL FORM
CANNON MILLS 9 PLANT J.
: WTP-FILTER BACKWASH
IRISH BUFFALO CREEK
: C
030712
: ROWAN
MOORESVILLE
:
RUCKER
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-________________________ RECOMMENBED EFFLUENT LIMITS ------------------------•--
Wasteflow (mgd) : 1.0
PH (SU) : 6-9
TSS (mg/1) : 30
SETT. SOLIDS (ML/L) 4 0.1
----------------------------------- COMMENTS -----------------------------------
TURBIDITY: THEff-DISCHARGE SHALL NOT CAUSE THE TURBIDITY OF THF. RECEIVING
WATERS TO EXCEED 50 NTU.
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ACILITY IS : PROPOSED ( ) EXISTING ( �-) NEW ( )
_I1"S ARE : REVISION ( ) CONFIRMATION ( ) OF THOSE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED
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-________________________ RECOMMENBED EFFLUENT LIMITS ------------------------•--
Wasteflow (mgd) : 1.0
PH (SU) : 6-9
TSS (mg/1) : 30
SETT. SOLIDS (ML/L) 4 0.1
----------------------------------- COMMENTS -----------------------------------
TURBIDITY: THEff-DISCHARGE SHALL NOT CAUSE THE TURBIDITY OF THF. RECEIVING
WATERS TO EXCEED 50 NTU.
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ACILITY IS : PROPOSED ( ) EXISTING ( �-) NEW ( )
_I1"S ARE : REVISION ( ) CONFIRMATION ( ) OF THOSE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED
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STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
PART I - INSPECTION OF EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1. a. Place Visited: Cannon Mills Company - Plant No. 1
b. Mailing Address: Cannon Mills Co.
P.O. Box 107
Kannapolis, N. C. 28081
Rowan County
2. Date of Investigation: 4/11/85
3. By: J. Thurman Horne, eMrharl'
4. a. Persons Contacted: b.Phone No.: [phone]
4/22/85
es Wagner
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of West "C" St. (SR 1124) and
Pump Station Road (SR 1109), travel north on SR 1109 approximately 0.3 mile.
The facility is on the right (east) side of -SR 1109."
6. a. The coordinates to the existing goint of effluent discharge are:
Latitude: 35030'40" Longitude: 80 38'50"
b. USGS Quad No.: E16SW (see attached map)
7. Size (land available for expansion and'upgrading): The company owns
several hundred acres in this vicinity. There'is adequate land available
for construction of treatment facilities if necessary.
8. Topography: Relatively flat; slope of 0-5%.
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: None within 500 feet.
10. Receiving Stream: Irish Buffalo Creek
a. Classification: C
b. Minimum 7-Day, 10-Year Discharge at Site:
c. River Basin and Sub -Basin No.: 03-07-12
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED/EXISTING TREATMENT FACILITIES
1. Existing Facilities: There are no existing treatment facilities.
2. Proposed Modifications.: There are not proposed treatment facilities.
PART III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Performance Evaluation: A review of the past six (6) months self -monitoring
results indicates compliance with the existing permit limits. A summary of
the reported results are listed below:

-2-
Existing
Permit
Parameter Limits-- Feb '85 Jan '85 Dec '84 Nov '84 Oct 184 Sept '84
Flow, MGD 1.00 .519 .496 * .497 .485 .531
Turbidity, JTU 50 42 39 * 18 33 17
pH, S.U. 6 - 9 6.9 6.9 * 6.6 6.9 6.7
2. 0 & M Evaluation: Not Applicable (no treatment facilities).
3. Recommendations and/or Special Conditions: It is recommended that the
permit be renewed as requested.
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NPDES COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
T-RANSACTION NPDES INSPEG- FAC
CODE YR MO DA TYPE Tnp TYPE
TIME
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L�J i�"JT LGl
TIME NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY
( Include County, State and ZIP Code ) FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. Charles Waener
SECTION I Effluent/Receiving Water Observations, ( Further explanation attached_)
)UTFALL NO. OIL SHEEN GREASE TURBIDITY VISIBLE VISIBLE COLOR OTHER
FOAM FLOAT SOL _
ac se
001 None None
None None None None from carb
resi ua
SECTION II Comments and Recommendations
1. A review of the monthly self -monitoring data for the period of September. 1982
through February, 1985 indicates that the facility is in compliance with the
existing Permit effluent limitations.
2. There were noticeable accumulations of black sediment in the receiving waters
which persist for approximately 100 feet below the point of discharge. The
discoloration is apparently a result of carbon addition in the water treatment
process. The operator should scrutinize current practices and possibly reduce
the rate of carbon addition.
SECTION III Inspection/Review
i1 JCNAT,URES
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
512 Norch Salisbury Streeter Raleigh; Ndrth'Carolina 27611
James G. Marrin, Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
C ha#%Ies Oaf finer
Canon i); Its (orpancy
Dear 0///: ZI)Q r
lUlJJIL:.UUIu..i.,
Subject: Application for '_VPDES Permit No.
/I6:0006 00
a &2 County
6ansvo,6 falls
Receipt of the following documents is hereby acknowledged:
Application. Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities)
Request for permit renewal
Other eleV .#
If any of the items listed below are checked, the application received is in-
complete and the indicated.item(s) must be received before review can begin:
Application Form (copies enclosed)
Engineering Proposal (See (b) 1-5 on attached)
0 ther
If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be -returned
to you and may be resubmitted when complete. /
This application has been assigned to 3c e( GcGOC$/"
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review and preparation of a draft permit.
Once the permit is drafted, public notice must be issued for forty-five (45) days
prior to final action on the issuance -or denial of the permit. 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 Regionaf 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 yours,
Arthur Moub erry, P . E .
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering.
cc: /%'6U���.SU/�l� Regional, Supervisor
An Equal Oopor-mniry / Affirmative Action Empioyv

CANNON OO
IT CRTH CAROLINA 28081 - U.S.A.
CANNON MILLS COMPANY - KA_1NAPaOLTS:iI
Feb-rti128 1985
ere lOC'wt ` /
sty �e11„l�n
Mr. Dick Peace
4�Se ci.:rU'u4a�
N. C. Department of .Natrual Resources
Division of Environmental Management
-P. 0. Box 950
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115-0950
Subject:, Permit No. NC0006220
Cannon Mills Company, Plant 1
Filter Plant Backwash
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Peace:
Would, you please re -issue the State-NPDES Permit for the discharge of
the filter backwash from the Water Treatment Plant located at Cannon Mills
Company, Plant 1.
Enclosed please find check for processi
VAS
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Lnerely,
Charles Wagner
RECEIVE
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WAFER QUA; -
OPERAi10,•1S LRA TION

WaterResources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
October 20, 2016
Mr. John Erickson, Water Treatment Plant Manager
City of Kannapolis ,
Post Office Box 1199
Kannapolis, NC 28082-1199
ATMOC
Governor .
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Kannapolis WTP
NPDES Permit NC0006220
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mr.. Erickson:
On October 19, 2016, Roberto Scheller of this Office conducted an inspection at the subject
facility. This inspection was conducted as a Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) to insure
compliance with, permit requirements and conditions. At the time of inspection facility appeared
to be well maintained and operated. We wish to thank you and the operating staff for assistance
regarding this, inspection.
The enclosed report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact myself of. Roberto Scheller at [phone] or
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional. Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section'
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosure: Inspection Report
cc: Gerald Faulkne&/ORC/email: [e-mail]
Wastewater Branch
MSC 1617 — Central files basement
File'
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations
Mooresville Regional Officel 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 3011 Mooresville, Nortli Carolina 28115
704 6631699

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United Slates Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB. No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report "
Approval expires a 3,-s6
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1. iti 2 I_ I 3 I NC0006220 I11 12 i6/10/19 17 18 I C I 19 I G I 201
21I 1 j IT6.
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved-
67
70 h I 71I IN I 72 73I I 174 75
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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)
09:58AM 16/10/19
13/12/01
Kannapolis WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1303 Pump Sta Rd
10:32AM 16/10/19
18/10/31
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Kannapolis NC 28081
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)gibes(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Gerald R Faulkner/ORCf704-932-3905/
Name; Address of Responsible OfficialfTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Wilmer Meiton,PO Box 1199 Kannapolis NC 280811199/Public Works Director//
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 Inspectors) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Roberto S eller . MRO WQ//252-946-6481/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and. Fax Numbers Date
W. Corey 'Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/ J
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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Permit: NC0006220 Owner - Facility: Kannapolis W'fP
Inspection Date: 10/1912016 Inspection. Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months.or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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Record Keeping
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`Results of analysis and calibration
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Operations & Maintenance
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Is the. plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Permit: NC0006220 Owner -Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Date: 10/19/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes No NA NE
Does the.facility.analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS,. MCRT, Settleable
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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LawonS %
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Type of lagoons?
Facultative -
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Permit: NC0006220 Owner -Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Date: 10119/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
Yes No NA NE
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
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De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
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Comment: .
Laboratory
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Flow Measurement - Influent
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
August 25, 2016
Wilmer Melton
City of Kannapolis
PO Box 1199
Kannapolis, NC 28081-1199
Subject: NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements
Kannapolis WTP
NPDES Permit Number: NC0006220
Dear NPDES Permittee:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R., VAN DER VAART
. Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Drrecror
RECEIVED/NCDENRlDWR'
AUG 2 9 2016
WQROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Electronic Reporting Rule. The rule requires NPDES regulated facilities to
report information electronically, instead of filing written paper reports. The rule does not change what
information is required from facilities. It only changes the method by which information is provided (i.e.,
electronic rather than paper -based).
EPA is phasing in the requirements_of the rule over a 5-year period. The two phases of the rule, and their
key milestones, are:
• Phase 1,—Starting on December 21, 2016, regulated entities that are required to submit Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs) will begin submitting these reports electronically. If you are currently
reporting your DMR data electronically using eDMR, then you simply need to continue reporting
in the same way as you are now. The key change is that, starting on December 21, 2016,
electronic reporting of DMRs will be required, instead of voluntary.
• Phase 2—Starting on December 21, 2020, regulated entities that are required.to submit certain
other NPDES reports will begin submitting these reports electronically. Reports covered in the
second phase include Notices of Intent to discharge in compliance with an NPDES general permit,
Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports, and a number of other NPDES program reports.
Incorporating Electronic Reporting Requirements into NPDES Permits
The NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule requires authorized NPDES programs to incorporate electronic
reporting requirements into NPDES permits beginning December 21, 2015. Under the new rule, the
electronic reporting process supersedes the paper reporting process. According to our files, your NPDES
permit became effective after November 2013, and should contain the requirement to electronically
report your Discharge Monitoring Reports using NC DWR's eDMR system.
In addition to requiring permittees to report information electronically, the rule also requires permittees
to identify the initial recipient for the NPDES electronic reporting data [see 40 CFR 122.41(I)(9)]. Initial
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6300

recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities (initial recipient) means the
entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the designated entity
for receiving electronic NPDES Data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)]. Permittees are required to electronically
submit the required NPDES information to the appropriate initial recipient, as determined by EPA. By July
18, 2016, EPA must identify and publish on its web site and in the Federal Register alisting of initial
recipients by state and by NPDES data group. Once available, you can use EPA's web site to find out or
determine the initial recipient of your electronic submission.
NC DWR has submitted a request to EPA to be the initial recipient for the following NPDES data groups:
1. Discharge Monitoring Reports;
2. General Permit Reports [Notices of Intent to discharge (NOIs); Notices of Termination (NOTs)];
3. Pretreatment Program Reports; and
4. Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports
EPA's web site will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for each type of electronic
submission for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate electronic reporting
tool will be available as well.
For more information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, visit
http://www2.epa.goy/compliance/final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-
electronic-reporting-rule. For more information on electronic reporting to NC DWR, visit
http://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr/npdes-electronic-reporting or contact Vanessa
Manuel at 919-807-6392 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Jefft-e y O. P&vf>a +
forS. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Cc: NPDES File
Central Files
f-Mooresville-Regional-Office / Water-Quality-Prog

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PAT..MCCRORY
t Governor
a
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
" Secretary
WaterResources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
July1.1, 201'6
Mr. Gerald Faulkner
Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
.401 Lawreale Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Subject: Complaint Investigation of Possible Leak from Alum Sludge Pond
BIMS Incident Number 201601218 -
Kannapolis Water Treatment':Plant, Pump Station Road
Rowan County'`
Dear Mr. Faulkner:
On July 5, 2016 this Office received a complaint of possible leaks in an earthen berm of an alum
sludge pond and alum sludge leaking into a nearby stream. The stream is. an un-named tributary
to Irish Buffalo Creek which is classified as Class C waters in the Yadkin Pee -Dee. River Basin. The
complaint was investigated by Mr, Roberto Scheller of this Office on July 6, 2016.
The site investigation was conducted and the subject stream reviewed for discharges of Alum
sludge. At the time of the stream review it was found that iron bacteria had colonized in the subject.
stream and"was originating from seeps and springs feeding the stream.
Iron bacteria. colonize the transition zone where de -oxygenated water from an
anaerobic environment flows into an aerobic environment. Groundwater containing
dissolved organic material may be de -oxygenated by microorganisms feeding on that
dissolved organic material. Where concentrations of organic material_. exceed the
concentration of dissolved oxygen required for complete oxidation, microbial
populations with specialized enzymes can reduce insoluble ferric iron in aquifer soil to
soluble ferrous hydroxide and use the oxygen released to oxidize remaining organic
material.
When the de -oxygenated water reaches 'a source of oxygen; iron bacteria use that
oxygen to convert the soluble ferrous iron back into an insoluble reddish precipitate of
ferric iron. Bacteria known to feed on iron include Thiobacillus ferrooxidans and
Leptospirillum ferrooxidans.
[References: Andrews, Simon; Norton, Ian; Salunkhe, Arvindkumer S; Goodluck, Helen Aly,
Wafaa S.M.: Mourad-Agha, Hanna; Cornelis, Pierre (2013). Chapter 7, Control of Iron
Metabolism in Bacteria". In Band, Lucia (Ed.).]
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations
Mooresville Regional Office) 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 3011 MooresvUle, North Carolina 28115
704 663 1699

Mr. Gerald Faulkner
Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
July 11, 2016
Page 2
At the time of the site investigation no leaks of alum sludge were observed from the sludge pond's
earthen berm or in the subject stream; therefore, no further investigation of this site is deemed
necessary at this time.
If you have questions concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact Roberto Scheller or
myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: Wastewater Branch
MSC 1617 = Central Files Basement
RLS

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Pat McCrory Thomas A.. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
March 24, 2014
Mr. Wilmer Melton, Director of Public Works
City of Kannapolis
P. O. Box 1199
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082-1199
Subject: Notice of Deficiency — Monitoring Limitation
Tracking #: NOD-2014-MV-0013
Kannapolis WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCo006220 .
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Melton:
A review of the November 2013 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations for
the following parameters at Outfall 001:
Date
Parameter
11/30/13
Total copper
11/30/13
Total fluoride
11/30/13
Total iron
11/30/13
TSS
Reported Value
None
None
None
1 x/month (on 11 /6/13)
Monitoring Requirement
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
2x/month
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the causes(s) of the noted
violation. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments
of civil penalties by the Division of Water Resources. If the violations are due to a transcription error
(data left off the DMR) please submit an amended DMR (two copies) to this Office along with a cover
letter asking for rescission of the Notice of Deficiency. Please address your correspondence to Ms.
Marcia Allocco at the letterhead address.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply
for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco at [phone].
Sincerely,
Michael L. Parker
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
cc: Point Source Branch
MA
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
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:KANNAPOLIS
Orr
October 4, 2013
Mrs. Marcia Allocco
NCDENR/DWR
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dear Mrs. Marcia Allocco:
P,ECEIVED
-01VISION of 1111ATER'DUALITY
OCT 4 20'3
I'QN
f OOREWLLE K_E' GsONAL OFFICE
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Response
Kannapolis WTP
NPDES Permit No. NC 0006220
Rowan County -
Below is the City of Kannapolis response to the items listed in our most recent waste water.
compliance evaluation inspection completed on September 11, 2013. ,
Per the Annual Calibration Curve for the Kannapolis WTP TRC meter:
We recently had our Hach DR5000 serviced and calibrated by the Hach service department. I have
checked with Hach about their calibration process and they do not provide a calibration curve per 15A
NCAC 2H .0800. Therefore, I will work on producing the proper curve per 15A NCAC 2H .0800 and
Standard Methods as required for our records.
Per -the Management of the Sludge Levels in the Alum Sludge Lagoon:
In direct response to your concerns about the sludge residuals entering the decant discharge system
and creating a,potential pipe blockage and/or overflow situation, we have instituted a policy for the
collection system and discharge weir to be checked on a daily basis when we are pumping sludge to the
lagoon from our clarifier. -
We are also hiring Garco, Inc to survey the sludge lagoon by determining the depth and solid
content -of the sludge ( also standard TCLP lab analysis) . We will then discuss options for dewatering
and possibilities for land application and / or disposal..
Please call ( 704-932-3904 ) or e-mail me if you have any questions.
Sincer y ,
Jo Erickson ( for Wilmer Melton)

FILE
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor . Director Secretary
September 13, 2013
Mr. Wilmer Melton, III, Director of Public Works
City of Kannapolis
Post Office Box 1199
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Kannapolis WTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0006220
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Melton:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the
subject facility -on September 11, 2013 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in -
Responsible Charge (ORC) of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office -by October 4, 2013, addressing the
calibration of the total residual chlorine meter and the management of sludge levels in the sludge lagoon (to prevent
downstream pipe blockages) further discussed in the Laboratory and Lagoon Section in the attached report. In
responding, please address your comments to the attention of Mrs. Marcia Allocco.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please
do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at [phone] or at wes.belltancderingov.
Sincerely,
Michael L. Parker
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
cc: Cabarrus Health Alliance
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Mooresville Regional Office One
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] \ Fax: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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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 15 I 31 NC0006220 111 121 13/09/11 117 18I C I 19I S I 20III
Remarks
211111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_IJ_J6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ----------------Reserved--------- ---
67I 1.0 169 70141 711 N I 721 N I 73 L Lj 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:05 AM 13/09/11
08/12/01
Kannapolis WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1303 Pump Sta Rd
Kannapolis NC 28081
10:20 AM 13/09/11
13/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Gerald R Faulkner/ORC/704-932-3905/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone. and Fax Number
Contacted
Wilmer Melton,PO Box 1199 Kannapolis NC 2808111991Public Works
Director/704-920-4200/7049204244 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 I spector(s)7 Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
/ /
Wes Bell / G �1�%.C-C� MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192!
Marcia Allocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/
Signature of Management Q A view Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers ate
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NC0006220 111 12I 13/09/11 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NC0006220 Owner -Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Date: 09/11/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■
n
n
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
❑
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n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment: The subject permit expires on 10/31/2013. The Division received the
permit renewal application package on 8/20/2013.
The last compliance evaluation inspection was performed on 3/29/2012.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
Cl
Cl
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?
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n
n
n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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n
n
Cl
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
■
Dates -of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
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
■
n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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❑
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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n
Cl
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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n
n
n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
n
n
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Permit: NC0006220
Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Date: 09/11/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection, were organized and well
maintained. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period July
2012 through June 2013. No effluent limit violations were reported.
The permittee did not sign the back of the April 2013 DMR. In addition, the permittee's
address and phone number and the permit expiration date were also not completed for
all of the DMRs during this review period. The permittee must ensure that all
information on future DMRs is complete prior to submittal.
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?
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n
n
n
# Is the facility using acontract lab?
■
n
n
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
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: On -site field analyses (pH and total residual chlorine) are performed under
the City of Kannapolis laboratory certification #5387. Environment 1 (metals, nutrients,
fluoride, total suspended solids) and Pace Analytical Services, Inc. (toxicity) have also
been contracted to provide analytical support.
The pH meter appeared to be properly calibrated and documented. The daily check
standard verification was being properly performed and documented on the total
residual chlorine (TRC) meter. An annual calibration/verification curve had not been
performed on the TRC meter since 2011. Please be advised that an annual curve
verification on the TRC meter must be performed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0800 and Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑
❑
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n
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
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n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
n
n
■
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
n
n
n
Comment: The subject permit requires effluent grab samples. The ORC and staff
should collect all future effluent samples at a location between the flow measurement
system's weir and discharge pipe.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0006220
Inspection Date: 09/11/2013
Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ n ■ n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained.
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the basin aerated?
❑
n
■
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
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n
n
❑
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
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o
n
n
Are all pumps present?
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o
n
n
Are all pumps operable?
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o
n
n
Are float controls operable?
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❑
❑
n
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
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❑
❑
n
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
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❑
❑
n
Comment: No bypasses have occurred during this reporting period.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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❑
n
n
Are weirs level?
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n
❑
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
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n
n
n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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❑
n
n
Is scum removal adequate?
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n
❑
n
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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❑
n
n
Is the drive unit operational?
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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n
n
n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■
n
n
n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately''/4 of the sidewall depth)
■
n
n
n
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
■
n
n
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Permit: NC0006220 Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Date: 09/11/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
❑
❑
■
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■
n
n
n
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
❑
❑
■
❑
Comment: Calcium thiosulfate is used for dechlorination.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
❑
❑
■
n
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
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
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
n
■
n
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated/verified on a quarterly basis and was last
calibrated/verified on 7/23/2013 by Expert Services International, LLC.
Effluent Pipe
Yes No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
n
n
n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
n
n
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑
❑
■
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. The receiving
stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.
Lagoons
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
1
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
n
n
■
n
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
n
■
n
n
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
n
❑
■
n
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
n
n
■
❑
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
n
■
n
n
Are dikes free of seepage?
n
❑
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Permit: NC0006220
Inspection Date: 09/11/2013
Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Comment: The sludge lagoon outlet (for the decant wastewater) is connected to
WSACC's wastewater collection system. The lagoon appeared full with floating sludge
noted throughout the lagoon. In addition, an abundant amount of alum sludge had
accumulated along the lagoon's outlet. The permittee must,ensure that the sludge
levels in the lagoon are properly maintained to prevent excessive amounts of alum
sludge from entering the collection system and creating a potential pipe blockage and/or
overflow.
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FILE
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 2, 2012
Mr. Wilmer Melton, Director of Public Works
City of Kannapolis
Post Office Box 11.99
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082-1199
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Kannapolis WTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0006220
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Melton:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject
facility on March 29, 2012 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please advise the facility's Operator -in -Responsible
Charge (ORC) of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not
hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at [phone], or at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
V�
for Robert Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
cc: Rowan County Health Department
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Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncvvaterqualit .org
Nne
orthCarolina
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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 1 51 31 NC0006220 111 121 12/03/29 117 18 I C I 19I S I 20I II
Remarks
21III1 IIII IIII IIII IIII IIIIIIII IIII IIII IIII IIII II16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA------=--- --- — - —Reserved-- ------
671 1.5 169 70141 711 N I 72I N I 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
O8/12/01
09:15 AM 12/03/29
Kannapolis WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1303 Pump Sta Rd
Kannapolis NC 28081
11:00 AM 12/03/29
13/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Gerald R Faulkner/ORC/704-932-3905/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Wilmer Melton,PO Box 1199 Kannapolis NC 280811199/Public Works Director// 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
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NPDES
yr/mo/day
3 NC0006220 I11 12I 12/03/29 117
Inspection Type
18I CI
(cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
SLUDGE HANDLING FACILITIES:
The settled solids and alum sludge generated at this facility are pumped to a residuals lagoon. The
supernate is discharged into the City's collection system that conveys the wastewater to WSACC's Rocky
River WWTP for final treatment and disposal. The lagoon appeared to be at or near capacity with sludge.
This Office recommends that the facility staff perform annual inspections (at a minimum) of the entire lagoon
structure/berm to ensure no leakages or structural issues are present.
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Permit: NC0006220
Inspection Date: 03/29/2012
Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: The subject permit expires on 10/31/2013. The facility does not perform
chloramination; however, zinc orthophosphate is used as a corrosion inhibitor in the
potable water system.
The last compliance evaluation inspection was performed on 11/9/2009.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0006220
Inspection Date: 03/29/2012
Record Keeping
Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well
maintained. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period
January 2011 through December 2011. No effluent limit violations were reported and all
monitoring frequencies were correct.
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment: On -site field analyses (pH and total residual chlorine) are performed under
the City's laboratory certification #5387. Environment 1, Inc. (total suspended solids,
metals, nutrients, fluoride) and Tritest, Inc. (toxicity) have also been contracted to
provide analytical support. The laboratory instrumentation used for field analyses
appeared to be properly calibrated/verified and documented.
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: The subject permit requires effluent grab samples.
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge D D ■ D
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The NPDES facilities appeared to be properly operated and well
maintained. The facility is also equipped with a computer monitoring system to assist
the operations staff in the operation and maintenance of the NPDES facilities.
Equalization Basins
Is the basin aerated?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0006220
Inspection Date: 03/29/2012
Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Equalization Basins
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable? .
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
Comment: The equalization basin is equipped with a bypass to the discharge outfall;
however, no bypasses have occurred.
Secondary Clarifier
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?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the 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:
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?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Comment: Calcium thiosulfate is currently used for dechlorination.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Liquid
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Permit: NC0006220
Inspection Date: 03/29/2012
De -chlorination
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
❑
❑
❑
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
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated on a quarterly basis and was last calibrated on
1/12/2012 by Expert Services International, LLC.
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
n
n
n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
❑
❑
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
n
n
■
n
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. The receiving
stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.
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R6-�o�s
QUALIry
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To Whom It May Concern:
Please allow this letter to be a record of my resignation as back-up
ORC for the City of Kannapolis; NPDES Permit # 0006620, �A
affective September 20, 2011 due to termination of employment
with the City of Kannapolis, Culbert Preston Smith PC-1 Operator
# 991,998. This letter is being sent to both the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission and the
regional office in Mooresville, NC. Also, a copy of this
letter is being filed with the ORC of the system, Gerald
Faulkner with the City of Kannapolis.
Thank you,
Culbert Preston Smith
PC-1 Operator #991998
704-706-4075
8703 Hollow Creek Cir
APT L101
Charlotte, NC 28262
Mecklenburg County
[e-mail]
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December 8, 2009
Mrs. Marcia Allocco
DWQ-Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject: Notice of Violation
Kannapolis WTP
NPDES Permit # NC0006220
Rowan County, NC
Tracking # NOV-2009-PC-0933
Dear Mrs. Allocco:
This letter is in response to a Notice of Violation we received on 11/23/2009 concerning Failure to
Analyze effluent pH samples (beginning 12/1/2008) by a Certified Laboratory. We had previously
analyzed effluent pH, including a yearly outside Laboratories Performance Evaluation before we
realized in 2007, that pH analysis was not on our previous permits. We dropped the PE to save
money, since it was not required by our NPDES Permit.
A new NPDES Permit was issued 12/1/2008 with some additional analysis, including pH. We have
always performed in-house QC analysis for pH including pH meter calibration every 12 hours, using
pH buffers 4.0, 7.0, and 10.0. We also calibrate once per hour using pH buffer 7.0 and perform a
yearly check on temperature compensation using a certified thermometer. After the new permit was
issued we re-established the required pH Performance Evaluation by an outside Laboratory.
Enclosed please find a copy of this report submitted on 8/18/09. Please note our evaluation was
acceptable. The above in-house QC and the PE was confirmed and approved by Mr. Chet Whiting
during his inspection on 11/9/2009.
A new Laboratory Certification Permit was issued by Mr. Pat Donnelly on 11/24/2008. This permit
runs through 12/31/2009. In conjunction with this was our "new" once every 5-year NPDES permit,
which was issued on 12/1/2008. This included the new pH analysis change along with Toxicity and
metals testing. We were also re -issued a Laboratory Certification Permit on 11/18/2009 which runs
through 12/31/2010. The pH parameter was inadvertently left out and was not on the State's
Certified Parameter listing that we received. Enclosed please find a copy of the renewal and the
certified parameter listing. In short, we have performed all required QC testing for certification but,
because of the timing and confusion of the two above permits, we did not formally submit an
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Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082-1199
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application for pH Analysis Certification. The NPDES ORC, Gerald Faulkner filled out a permit application
for pH during Mr. Whiting's recent inspection. We are waiting for application processing and approval. Due
to the above circumstances, we are asking for your consideration in rescinding this NOV.
Additionally, per your request, we have already submitted a corrected DMR copy for July 2009, transcribing
Manganese and Magnesium readings correctly and will analyze chlorine and pH in our in-house laboratory
within the 15-minute holding times.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 704-920-4200.
Sincerely,
0" /, / � � Z/ 1
Wilmer Melton, III
City of Kannapolis
Director of Public Works
Enclosures: Performance Evaluation Report
Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal - 2008
Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal - 2009

- CWA - Non -Potable Water
Performance Evaluation Report
NSI Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program
Study, 1151 - Shipped: 07/08/2009 - Closed: 08/21/2009 - Reports Printed On: 09/09/2009
Participant USEPA Labcode: NC00080 'F, F 6 E.2., 0 �
Study Designed and Coordinated by:
NSI Solutions, Inc.
7212 ACC Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27617
A2LA Certificate#: 2432.01
1-800-234-7837
This evaluation. report is being submitted to:
City of Kannapolis - WTP
Attention: John Erickson
PO Box 1199
Kannapolis, NC, 28081
LabCode and Accreditation Information:
Send Results to: State Only
EPA Lab Code: NC00080
State Lab Code: NC5387
Primary Agency: NC -- NC DENR/DWQ Lab Section.
Pat Donnelly
1623 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Reports to: NC
Participant Information
NSI Lab Code: N02257
This report was submitted by
John L, ►,C 1 P,ti t
City of Kannapolis - WTP
PO Box 1199
Kannapolis, NC, 28081
704-932-3904
Please contact Mark Hammersla
at NSI if you have any questions about this report.
[phone] - [e-mail]
This PT report may contain data
not covered under A2LA Accreditation. Such dara is noted by an asterisk.
PEI-035 pH - City of Kannapolis - WTP - NSI SolutionsNVP-151
SEP 1 1 2009
NELAC NELAC
Method Tech. Method Reported Assigned Acceptance Analysis
Analyte Code Code Description Value Value Units Limits Evaluation Date
pH SM4500HB n/a PH METER 7.36 7.20 units 7.00 to 7.40 ACCEPT. 8/7/09
PEI-096 Low Level Residual Chlorine - City of Kannapolis - WTP - NSI SolutionsMP-151
NELAC NELAC
Method Tech. Method Reported Assigned Acceptance Analysis
Analyte Code Code Description Value Value Units Limits Evaluation Date
Low Level Residual Chlorine * n/a n/a HACH 8370 143 163 ug/L 65.2 to 261 ACCEPT. 8/7/09
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Performance Evaluation Data
NSI Laboratory Proficiency Tes
Study WP-151 - Closing Date:
Please Note: It is prohibited to give or receive any information or data rega
person or other laboratory until after the study
Send Individual Evaluation
Report To:
Lab Name:
City of Kannapolis - WTP
Attention:
John Erickson
Address 1:
PO Box 1199
Address 2:
City:
Kannapolis
State2ip:
NC 28081
Labcode And Accreditation
Information
Send Results To:
State and/or Accreditation
Agency
State Lab Code:
NC5387
Accreditation Agency:
NC DENR/DWQ Lab
Section
Attention:
Pat Donnelly
Address:
1623 Mail Service Center
City:
Raleigh
State2ip:
NC 27699
Participant Information
State Lab Code:
EPA Lab Code:
NSI Lab Code:
Report Submitted By:
Form Entered On:
Results
PEI-035 - City of Kannapolis - WTP - NSI Solutions/WP-151
NC5387
NC00080
N02257
John Erickson, WTP mgr
8/18/2009
Send Reports To
The Following:
NC DENR/DWQ Lab Section
Analysis
Analyte NELAC Method Tech Code Method Description < Result Units Date
pH SM4500HB n/a PH METER" 7.36 units 8/7/2009
PEI-096 - City of Kannapolis - WTP - NSI SolutionS/WP-151
Analysis
Analyte NELAC Method Tech Code Method Description < Result Units Date
Low Level Residual Chlorine n/a n/a HACH 8370 143 ug/L 8/7/2009
PEI-126 - City of Kannapolis - WTP - NSI Solutions/WP-151
http://secure.nsi-es.com/dIPEReport.do 8/18/2009

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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
5387
Mr. John Erickson
City of Kannapolis
PO Box 1199
Kannapoilis, NC 28081-
jF-� NOV 2 5 2009'
. NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
November 18, 2009
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
Dear Mr. Erickson:
The Department of Environment. and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215- .
.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform specified
environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and
2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800.
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review
this. certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your
certification needs.
Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
v
Pat Donnelly
Certification Branch Manager
Laboratory Section
Enclosure
cc: Chet Whiting
Gary Francs;
Mooresville Regional Office
DENR DWQ Laboratory Section NC Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Branch
1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623
Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Road. Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-6445
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.dwglab.org
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
November 24, 2008
5387
Mr. John Erickson
City of Kannapolis
PO Box 1199
Kannapoilis; NC 28081-
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
Dear Mr. Erickson:
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215-
.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform specified
environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and
2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800.
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review
this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your
certification needs.
Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Gl/!
Pat Donnelly
Certification Branch Manager
Laboratory Section
Enclosure
cc: Chet Whiting
Gary Francies.
Mooresville Regional Office
A_ nil Carolina
1.Aeurldy
Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center; Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 Phone [phone]
Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Road; Raleigh, NC 27607 FAX [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary .
Mr. Wilmer Melton
City of Kannapolis
Post Office Box 1199
Kannapolis, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Melton:
December 2, 2009
28082-1199
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations
Tracking #: NOV-2009-MV-0159
Kannapolis WTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0006220
Rowan County
A review of the September 2009 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following monitoring requirements:
Pipe Parameter Failure to Monitor Permit Monitoring Requirement
001 Total Copper Once per Month Monthly
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water
Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. You may contact Mr. John Lesley of this
Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at 704/663-1699
Sincerely,
J� kobert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection
Regional Supervisor
cc: Point Source Branch
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One
Phone: [phone] \ Fax: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NOrthCaroHna
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William G. Ross
North Carolina Departmen o Environment and Na e
t„ Coleen H,.Sul ins,
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L Divisionof. .5t8r i
S EP 1 1 2008.
----,-._John_Edckson _NTP_4ananer
City Of Kannapolis 1 C � ENR g RO
Attn: Public Works ± 'olb V 'Y IYI
P.O. Box 1199 G +'1 � Surface Water Pretect,on
Kannapolis, NC 28081-1199 . v
September 10, 2008
Subject: Draft NPDES'
Permit NC0006220
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Erickson:
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review this draft carefully to ensure
thorough understanding of the information, conditions, and requirements contained therein.
The draft permit contains the following changes from your current permit as required by the attached "DWQ-
NPDES Permitting Strategies For Potable Water Treatment Plants (September 2007)".-
➢ Limits added
o Flow at 0.16 MGD ..
➢ Limits / Monitorinq deleted
o Settleable Solids
o Turbidity
➢ Monitoring Additions
o pH
o Ammonia Nitrogen
o Aluminum
o Calcium
o Magnesium
o Manganese
o Total Zinc
o. Fluoride
o . Total Copper
➢ Whole Effluent Toxicity-
o Quarterly Monitoring Purposes Only
IWC may change after receiving USGS 7010 flows.
Concurrent with this transmittal, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft, as required by the EPA, by
publishing a notice in newspapers having circulation in the general Rowan County area. Should you Wish to correct
errors or provide comments regarding this draft please contact the DENR / DWQ / NPDES Program no later than
30 days after receiving this document. Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all
pertinent comments and take appropriate action prior to issuing a final NPDES permit. If you have questions
concerning the draft permit for your facility, please contact me by e-mail ([e-mail]) or call me at
(91.9)- 807-6387.
- Respectfully
Bob Guerra
NPDES Unit, Western Program
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0006220 (DRAFT)
cc: !Mooresville Regional=OfficeV Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Mailing Address Phone [phone] Location
- 1617 Mail Service Center Fax [phone] N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Raleigh, NC 27604
NorthCarolina
'Natura!!r,
Internet: www.ncwateruualitv.orQ Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
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Latitude: 350 30' 34" N State Grid: Kannapolis not to scale
Longitude: 80° 38' 48" W Permitted Flow: 0.16 MGD
Receiving Stream: Irish Buffaloe Creek Stream Class: C NPDES Permit No. NC0006220
Drainage Basin: Yadkin -Pee River Basin Sub -Basin: 03-07-12 No Yth Rowan County

Permit NC0006620
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL. RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other -
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended, the
_---------- __ _
City of Kaiinapolia
is hereby �thorized to ischarge wastewater from a facility -located a the
t
Kan a olis WTP
1303 Purip StatibnI Road
/ Kannapoas.
Rowan Couai
to receiving waters designated into Irish Buffalo Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basing
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 xxxx, 08. .
This permit and authorization to -discharge shall expire at midnight on xxxx, 2013.
Signed this day xxxx, 08. .
DRAFT
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water. Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0006620
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge
--- are hereby revoxed. As.of-this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing � --
this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and
discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms,
and provisions included herein.
The City of Kannapolis is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a Conventional treatment drinking -water plant with the
following components:
• Equalization Basin .
• Clarifier
• Filtration
• Clear well
• Chlorination
• Dechlorination
• Sludge basin
• V- notch weir and
• Flow recorder
2. This facility is located at the Kannapolis WTP northwest of Kannapolis, 1303
Pump Station Road in Rowan County.
3. Discharge f filter-bae
specified on the attacr
Yadkin -Pe Dee River
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Lsh wastewater,.' from said tL
map into; Irish/Buffalo CreE
in.
tment work' at the location
classified7waters in the
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Permit NC0006620
A. (1.) EFFLUENT- LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING `REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the,Permittee as specified below:
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Daily,
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1Maximum
Fre
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Flow
MGD
Continuous
Effluent
TSS
30 m L
45 m L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
FI -
6.0 - 9.0 s'.u.
. 2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual
Chlorine1,2
28 µg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Ammonia Nitro en3
Monitor & Repiort
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum = --
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
-Calcium
Monitor & Report
Quarterly _
Grab
Effluent
Magnesium
Monitor. & Re ort
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Manganese
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc4
-Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron -
Monitor 8&.Re ort
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Phosphorus
Toptal -
_ Quarterly
Grab.
Effluent
Total Nitrogen TN s
Quarterly
Grab -
Effluent
Whole Effluent.
Toxicity
Monitor & Report.
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Monitorin
Footnotes:.. _ _...
1. Monitoring requirement and limit applies only if chlorine is added to the treatment system.
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/L to be in 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-ug/L.
3. Quarterly monitoring is required only if chloramination is utilized..
4.. Zinc monitoring is required if Permittee uses zinc orthophosphate as a corrosion inhibitor.
5-. Parameters should be:monitored-in conjunction with.toxicity test.
6. .See Attachment A. (2.).
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than -trace
amounts.

Permit NC0006620
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING'(QRTRI Y)
The permitter shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined. in"the
"North Carolina` Ceriodaphiiia Chronic Effluentbioassay Procedure", .Revised' February 1998, or
The "effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 90%. The • "
testing shall be.performed as a Ceriodaphriia dubia 7day pass/fail test. 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.
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, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
q.
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water, Quality .
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
[Raleigrr; N.C. 27699+ iE�21
Completed Aquatic T-e doi Test Fbrmsshall be filed with the Environmental S�eienee .Section no -
P. q tX.; ,. .. ,
later than30 day after the. .end. of the reporting period for wvhich the report. is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate an4 includ6all supporting chemical/physic.
measurements performed in �ssocation with the toxic�ty.tests, as well as_.all dose/res onse data.
Total residual chlorine of the .effluent toxicity�sampls must be measured and reported if chlorine
is employed for disinfection . of tfie waste -stream: --- —
Should there be n ischarge of fl w� from the, facility., during a�:mo'nth it which toxici
- o
monitoring is- required, the permit ee will complete the inforinotion located at the top of the
aquatic toxicity (IN O est form indi tZE
ating thefad ity name,permit number, pipe =rnbjer, countyand the month/yar:of the 'reporth the no a cn .f No F16W7 n the comment area. f the form.
The report shall_be"-subrriitfed to nvironmental Sciences `Section -at the address --cited above. .
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity, monitoring is required,
then monthly monitoring will;begin immediately. Upon submission :of a valid test, 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 r,
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 8s 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 thes last day of the month
following the month of the initial monitoring.

NCDEN
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
November 20, 2009
Mr. Wilmer Melton, Public Works Director
City of Kannapolis
Post Office Box 1199
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082
Resources
Subject: Notice of Violation
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Kannapolis WTP .
NPDES Permit No. NC0006220
Rowan County, N.C.
Tracking #: NOV-2009-PC-0933
Dear Mr. Melton:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on November 9, 2009 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please
advise the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) due to the failures to analyze
effluent pH samples (beginning December 1, 2008) by a certified laboratory which are violations
of the 15A NCAC 2H .0804, subject NPDES Permit, and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.)
143-215.1, as detailed in the Laboratory section of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-
215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation,
per .day, may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the
terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by December 12, 2009,
addressing the above -noted violations and the discrepancies noted in the Record Keeping Section
in the attached report. In responding, please address your comments to the attention of Mrs.
Marcia Allocco.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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November 20, 2009
, The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at [phone].
Sincerely, 33
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
cc: Rowan County Health Department
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 N00006220 Ill 121 09/11/09 117 18I CI 191 sI 201 I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------Reserved----------
67I 1.5 169 70 13 I 711 NJ 721 NJ _ 73 L_U 74 75I I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:00 AM 09/11/09
08/12/01
Kannapolis WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1303 Pump Sta Rd
Kannapolis NC 28081
10:21 AM 09/11/09
13/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep rese ntative (s)/Titles(s)/Pho ne and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Culbert Preston Smith//704-932-3905•/
Gerald R Faulkner/ORC/704-932-3905/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Wilmer Melton, PO Box 1199 Kannapolis NC 280811199/Public Works Contacted
Director// 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(sy)��1 Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
IWesley N Bell 1� MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ �� q , C-
�ignalure of Manageme�QA�vie,,,�,,_ Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers D to
Marci AlloccoC'--� 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
NC0006220 I11 12I 09/11/09 117 18Icl
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
SLUDGE DISPOSAL:
The supernate of the alum sludge lagoon is connected to the City's sewer system that ultimately .
discharges to the WSACC Rocky River Regional WWTP for final treatment/disposal. The lagoon appeared
full of sludge and suspended solids were observed entering the sewer system. The facility staff must
ensure adequate freeboard levels are maintained and all stormwater runoff (from surrounding areas) is
diverted away from the lagoon.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0006220
Inspection Date: 11/09/2009
Owner -Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(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
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
n
■
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
o
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment: The subject permit expires on 10/31/13. The facility does not perform
chloramination; however, zinc orthophosphate is used as a corrosion inhibitor in the
potable water system.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
o
n
o
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
o
n
o
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
n
n
n
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported COCs
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
n
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
■
n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
n
❑
❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
n
n
■
o
Page # 3

Permit: NC0006220 Owner -Facility: Kannapolis VVrP
Inspection Date: 11/09/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Comment: The records were organized and well maintained. Discharge Monitoring
Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period September 08 through August 09. The
facility exceeded the monthly average flow limit in August 09; however, the facility was
complaint with all remaining permit limits and monitoring frequencies. The following
discrepancies were noted during the review of the facility's self -monitoring data: effluent
pH measurements (on three occassions) were analyzed outside of the 15-minute
holding time (July 09 and September 09), effluent total residual chlorine measurements
(on two occassions) were analysed outside of the 15-minute holding time requirement
(September 09 and October 09), and the effluent manganese and magnesium values
were not transcribed properly on the DMR (7/8109). Note: An amended July 09 DMR
will'be resubmitted.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
n
■
n
Cl
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
Cl
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)?
■
n
❑
n
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
n
n
■
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
❑
❑
■
Comment: The facility performed pH measurements without proper laboratory
certification (field) as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0804 (twice per month sampling since
1211/08). The facility is certified to perform total residual chlorine analyses under
laboratory certification #5387. Environment 1, Inc. (Certification #10) and Pace
Analytical Services, Inc. (Certification #40) have also been contracted to provide
analytical support. Please refer to Mr. Chet Whiting's (Division's Laboratory Certification
Unit) inspection report regarding the on -site laboratory practices.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
n
■
Cl
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
■
Q
0
0
Is the tubing clean?
n
n
■
# 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)?
■
n
n
n
Comment: The subject permit requires effluent grab samples.
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
n
n
n
Page # 4

u
Permit: NC0006220
Inspection Date: 11/09/2009
Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n
n
■
n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained.
Equalization Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the basin aerated?
n
n
■
n
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
n
■
o
o
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
n
n
■
n
Are all pumps present?
■
n
n
❑
Are all pumps operable?
■
❑
❑
Are float controls operable?
■
n
n
n
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
■
n
n
n
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
■
❑
n
n
Comment: The equalization basin is equipped with a bypass to the ,discharge outfall.
No bypasses have occurred following the completion of the water treatment plant
upgrades.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
n
n
❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
❑
n
❑
Are weirs level?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
❑
n
n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■
❑
n
❑
Is scum removal adequate?
■
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
❑
n
n
Is the drive unit operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
❑
n
■
n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/d of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ? Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? n ❑ ■ ❑
Page # 5

Permit: NC0006220 Owner -Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Date: 11/09/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n ■ n
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ ❑ n n
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
n
n
■
n
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
n
n
■
n
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
n
n
n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
n
❑
n
Is the flow meter operational?
■
n
n
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
n
n
■
n
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated once per year and was last calibrated by CITI,
LLC. on 10/23/09.
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
n
n
n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
n
n
n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
n
n
n
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. The receiving.
stream did not appear to be negatively impacted. The facility staff must ensure that the
vegetation at the discharge outfall location is properly maintained at all times (for access
and inspection).
Standby Power
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
■
n
n
n
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
■
n-
n
Is the generator tested under load?
■
n
n
n
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
n
n
n
■
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
■
❑
n
n
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
■
n
n
n
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
■
n
n
n
Comment: The generator is placed under load (automatically) once per month.
Page # 6.

�C� WATF9Q
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Michael F. Easley, Go mores l (
William G: Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
o ii=i , -c
1
Mr. Wilmer Melton, Public Works Director
City of Kannapolis
Post Office Box 1199
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082
Dear Mr. Melton:
Coleen H. Sullins. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 23, 2007
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Kannapolis WTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0006220
RowanCounty, N.C.
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on October 18, 2007 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please
advise the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the
enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have question's concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell 'or me at [phone].
cc:
A'"A
NCDENR
10
Rowan County Health Department
Sincerely,
F—AI 5 1, �d-
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
o e
NCarolina
Nawra!!y
Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E p /� Washington, D.C. 20460
r{'1
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 I sl 31 N00006220 111 121 07/10/18 117 18I CI 19I SI 201
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ---------------------------Reserved ----------------------
67I 1.5 169 701 a I 71 I N I 72I N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
W
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)
Kannapolis WTP
10:45 AM 07/10/18
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1303 Pump Sta Rd
Kannapolis NC 28081
12:00 PM 07/10/18
08/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s).
Other Facility Data
Gerald R Faulkner/ORC/704-932-3905/
John Erickson//704-939-2503 /
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Wilmer Melton,PO Box 1199 Kannapolis NC 280811199/Public Works Contacted
Director// 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 Inspntor(s) Agency/Office/Phone. and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell /�� MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/ ��� �.-7 ,1 /�
/-� 7
Signature of Management Q AoReviewer _ Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers ya^t�e
�
Marcia Allocco MRO WQ//704-235-2209/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1
11

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3I NC0006220 I11 12I 07/10/18 1
17 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Sludge Disposal:
The alum sludge lagoon's supernate is discharged to the City's sewer collection system. The lagoon was
full of sludge and discharging suspended solids into the collection system. The facility staff must ensure the
lagoon's sludge and freeboard levels are properly maintained. In addition, one side of the lagoon is
bordered by an elevated stockpile of soil, rocks, debris, etc. (approximately 15-20 feet in height). The
facility staff must also ensure that all storm water runoff is properly diverted away from entering the lagoon.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0006220
Inspection Date: 10/18/2007
Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: The NPDES treatment system consists of an equalization basin, clarifier,
dechlorination system, and continuous flow measurement.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg.'required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis `
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment: DMRs were reviewed for the period September 06 through August 07. No
limit violations were reported. The 10-day interval between the collection of the 2/m
TSS effluent samples was not adhered to in December 06; however, the facility was
compliant with all monitoring frequencies throughout the remaining review period.
Page # 3

Permit: NC0006220 Owner - Facility: Kannapolis 1IVrP
Inspection Date: 10/1812007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ` ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample,storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? C) ❑ ❑
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑"
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: On -site field analyses are performed under the Kannapolis WTP's
laboratory certification (# 5387). Environment 1, Inc., (Certification #10) has also been .
contracted to provide anaytical support. Please refer -to Mr. Chet Whiting's (Division's
Laboratory Certification Unit). inspection report regarding the facility's on -site laboratory
practices.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Or
❑
■
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑
❑
i•
❑
Is proper temperature -set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment:"
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment: The instream sampling locations are consistent with the permit's
requirements.
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
❑
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑
❑
■
❑
Judge, and other that.are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be. properly operated and well maintained.
Equalization Basins
Yes.
No
NA
NE
Is the basin aerated?
❑
❑
■
Cl
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
❑
■
❑
❑
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
■
❑
❑
❑
Page # 4

Permit: NC0006220 Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WrP
Inspection Date: 10/18/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation _ ..
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Are all pumps present? ■ n ❑ n
Are all pumps operable?
■
n
Are float controls operable?
■
n
n
n
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
■
❑
n
Q
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
■
n"
f=1
n
Comment: The equalization basin is equipped with a bypass to the discharge obtfall.
No bypasses have occurred following completion of the water treatment plant upgrades.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
❑
0
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
n
rl
Cl
Are weirs level?
■
n
0
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
n
❑
n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■
❑
n
Is scum removal adequate?
■
❑
n
❑ "
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
n
fl
n
Is the drive unit operational?
■
❑
❑
n
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
n
n
■
n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
0
n
n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
■
n
n
n
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
■
n
n
n
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
❑
■
n "
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
■
n
n
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
0
[1
0
Comment: The facility utilizes liquid calcium thiosulfate for dechlorination.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
❑
n
■
n
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Page # 5

Permit: NC0006220 Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Date: 10/18/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
■
❑
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
■
❑
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated once per year. The flow meter was last
calibrated by Expert Services International, LLC. on 4/3/07.
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■
❑
❑
❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■
❑
❑
❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑
❑
■
❑
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no suspended solids or foam. The
receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.
Page # 6

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
August 28, 2006
Mr. Wilmer Melton, Public Works Director
City of Kannapolis
Post Office Box 1199
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Kannapolis WTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0006220
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mr. Melton:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at
the subject facility on August 24, 2006, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's
Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
The inspection revealed numerous deficiencies/discrepancies in the facility's self -monitoring
program for the NPDES-permitted (filter backwash) discharge. It is requested that a written response be
submitted to this Office by September 18, 2006, addressing the deficiencies noted' in the Record
Keeping/Summary and Upstream/Downstream Sampling Sections of the report. In responding, please
address your comments to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this.
report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Rowan County Health Department
WB
.One Carolina
ICDENR �tura!!y
Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwatergtrality.org 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057.
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 LN 2 LI 31 NC0006220 Ill 121 06/08/24 117 18Irl J 19IgI 20I I
Remarks
2111.111111 IIIIIIIIIIII 1111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 1.5 169 70I 2 71 I N I 72 I N I 73 � 74 751 I I I I I I 180
—�
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Kannapolis WTP
09:23 AM 06/08/24
05/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1303 Pump Sta Rd
Kannapolis NC 28081
11:40 AM 06/08/24
08/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Gerald R Faulkner/ORC/704-932-3905/
John Erickson//704-939-2503 /
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Wilmer Melton,PO Box 1199 Kannapolis NC 280811199/Public Works Contacted
Director// No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Find in/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s)/of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell C`ti�Qil. //� /cif MRO WQ//7.04-663. 1699 Ext.231/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
/
}i
�J
Marcia Allocco �� MRO WQ//704-235-2204/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.)
3I NC0006220 I11 121
06/08/24 117 18I _'
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
RECORD KEEPING SECTION cont'd:
DMRs were reviewed for the period July 05 through June 06. No limit violations were reported. No
effluent aluminum and iron were reported for the week of November 21-25, 2005 and no effluent settleable
solids was reported for the week of May 8-12, 2006. The inspection verified that both discrepancies were
transcription errors; therefore, amended DMRs should be submitted.
The 10-day interval between the collection of*the twice per month effluent TSS samples was not adhered
to during September 05 and December 05. The November 23, 2005 upstream and downstream turbidity
values were collected and submitted to the certified laboratory outside of the sample holding times. No
follow -'up samples were collected; therefore, the facility failed to comply with the permit monitoring
requirements for upstream and downstream turbidity during this week. In. addition, the inspection revealed
the following discrepancies:
- the effluent TRC values were not reported correctly (beginning December 28, 2005).
- the effluent iron values were not converted properly (from ug/I to mg/1) on numerous occassions.
- the "<" values were not properly calculated (monthly averages) for effluent iron (1 occassion) and TSS (9
occassions).
- the effluent TSS monthly average value was not calculated properly.
- the ORC, facility phone number, and facility class were not accurately documented on the DMRs.
= the upstream and downstream sampling times were not accurately documented on the DMRs.
- the downstream turbidity value was not accurately transcribed on May 10, 2006.
- the upstream and downstream turbidity values were not accurately transcribed on May 3, 2006.
The facility's self -monitoring program is marginal and needs significant improvement.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0006220
Inspection Date: 08/24/2006
Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WfP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(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?
Cl
■
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
n
■
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
❑
❑
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment: The permit description does not include an equalization basin, clarifier,
continuous flow measurement, dechlorination, and sludge lagoon.
Record Keepin
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
fl
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
❑
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? .
■
n
n
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
n
■
❑
n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
n
n
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported CM
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
n
■
❑
0
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
n
n
■
0
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator on each shift?
n
0
■
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
n
❑
0
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
❑
❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
n
n
n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
n
n
■
n
Comment: See "Summary" Section for additional comments.
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■
n
n
Page # 3

Permit: NC0006220
Inspection Date: 08/24/2006
Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■
❑
❑
❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
■
0
❑
❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
❑
❑
■
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
❑
❑
■
❑
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: The on -site field analyses are performed under laboratory certification
#5387. Several discrepancies were noted during the laboratory inspection. Please
refer to Mr. Chet Whiting's (Division's Laboratory Certification Unit) inspection report
regarding these discrepancies and overall laboratory practices.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑
❑
❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ❑
■
❑
❑
Comment: The upstream turbidity sampling is not being performed at the appropriate
location (currenty in the effluent channel). The upstream sampling location should be
performed upstream of the effluent channel and receiving stream confluence.
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
❑
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑
❑
■
❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained at the
time of the inspection.
Equalization Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the basin aerated?
❑
❑
❑
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
❑
■
I]
❑
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
❑
❑
m
❑
Are all pumps present?
■
❑
❑
❑
Page # 4

Permit: NC0006220
Inspection Date: 08/24/2006
Equalization Basins
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
Comment: The equalization basin is equipped with a bypass to the discharge outfall.
No bypasses have occurred following completion of the water treatment plant upgrades.
Secondary Clarifier
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?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the 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:
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?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Comment: The facility utilizes aqueous sodium bisulfite to dechlorinate the effluent
prior to discharge.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Liquid
❑❑❑❑
Page # 5

Permit: NC0006220
Inspection Date: 08/24/2006
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational? ..
Owner - Facility: Kannapolis wTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated annually. The flow meter was last calibrated
by Expert Services International, LLC. on 7/13/06. The facility staff must ensure all.
calibrations are performed on an annual basis (every 12 months).
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam.
Lagoons
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Comment: The sludge lagoon effluent is discharged to the sanitary sewer system
maintained by the Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC).
Standby Power
Yes No NA NE
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑❑■❑
IVA
❑❑■❑
e❑❑❑
Yes No NA NE
Page # 6

Permit: NC0006220
Inspection Date: 08/24/2006
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
Is the generator tested under load?
Owner - Facility: Kannapolis WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Comment:
Page # 7

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NCDENR.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
May 15, 2008
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL ITEM 7002 3150 0003.7052 7994 - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Wilmer Melton III, Public Works Director
City of Kannapolis
P.O. Box 1199
Kannapolis,-NC 28081-1199
Subject: Notice of Violation.
Failure to Submit Renewal Application
NPDES Permit N_ C0006220
Kannapolis: WTP
Rowan County
Dear Permittee:
The subject permit's expiration date -is October 31, 2008. Federal [40 CFR 1221 and state (15A NCAC
2H.0105 (e))'regulations require 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 should have been sent
to the Division postmarked no later than May 4, 2008.
As of this date, the Division has not received your renewal application. This is a violation of Part II.
B. 10. of your permit, which states "Any permittee that 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.". To prevent an assessment of civil penalties you must submit a completed
permit application (see enclosed forms) no later than June 2.2008.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you
must submit with the permit renewal application. If all wastewater discharge from your facility has ceased
and you wish to rescind this permit [or if you have any questions] please contact Charles H. Weaver of my
staff. His telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed at the, bottom.of this page.
Sincerely, .
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NPDES File .
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone], extension 511 / FAX [phone] / charles.weaver@ ncmai1.net
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NPDES Permit. NC0006220
Kannapolis WTP
Rowan County
The following. items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A -cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the
facility since issuance of the last permit.. Submit one. signed original and two copies.
.The completed application form .(copy attached)'. signed by the permittee' or . an
Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
U If an Authorized -Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental
consultant) prepares the renewal .package.,. submit written documentation showing the
authority delegated to any such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B. .Lb of the
existing NPDES.permit).
❑ A narrative description of the ' sludge management plan for the facility.. Describe how
sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and
disposed... -If your. facility has no such plan or tHe permitte�ic fac li£y does no -generate-
any enerate
any solids), explain this. in writing. Submit one signed original and two.copies.
The followina item must be submitted by Industrial, or Municipal facilities
dischar ing industrial process wastewater:
Q Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D 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 cannot be completed by the
time youcomplete your application package, submit the application package without
the PPA.. Submit the PPA as soon as possible after you receive the completed analyses.
The above requirement does NOT apply to non -industrial facilities.

September 14, 2006
Ms. Marcia Allocco
MGMT QA Reviewer
DWQ — Mooresville
610 East Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dear Ms. Allocco:
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P U B L I C
POLIS
W O R K S
__ _.Jar 1. 01- HNV1hUN tN , ,
AND t4ATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE, F,7C, 0NAL OFFICE
SEP 18 200U
l
WATER QUALITY SECTION'
Subject: Follow-up of
Response to Notice of
Deficiency -Compliance
Evaluation Inspection
NPDES # NC0006220
Enclosed please find corrected copies of DMR's pertaining to Sampling times,
and TCR conversions. All sampling times correspond with Chain of Custody Forms,
all less than symbols will be computed as a zero when averaging monthly parameters and
all values according to New TRC Limits will be noted as less that 25 ug/L.
There has been some confusion with overlapping response with DWQ Lab
Inspection. Enclosed is initial letter and follow-up letter to Mr. Chet Whiting. Please let
me know if you need any additional information as soon as you can.
My. Phone No. is 704-932-3904 or e-mail me at [e-mail].
enclosure
Sincerely,
John Erickson
1401 Bethpage Road Post Office Box 1199
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082-1199
T 704.920.4200 F 704.920.4244
www.cityofkannapolis.com

KANNAPOLIS
PUB LIC WORKS
August 30, 2006
Mr. Chester E. Whiting
DWQ Lab Certification
610 East Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
John Erickson
Kannapolis Water Treatment Plant
Lab Certification # 5387
P.O. Box 1199
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Dear Mr. Whiting;
As per your directive, enclosed please find the following items:
• DR4000 Calibration for Total Residual Chlorine — prepared and analyzed for us by Jeff Isley at the
Coddle Creek WTP. Mr. Isley has prepared a mid range (200 ug(L) KMN04 Solution that is
stored in an amber glass bottle and kept in the dark to be used for calibration verification on a
weekly basis. _ -
• A copy of a. purchase order for a DR4000 Adapter to be used in total chlorine gel Standard
Verification. This verification was analyzed on 8-30-06. I am enclosing a copy of the results. This
will be done on a weekly basis.
• An amendment to Environmental Laboratory certification Application to delete the pH parameter.
This parameter is not a monitoring requirement on our NPDES Permit. This is a copy. The
original and one copy were mailed to the Raleigh Certification Branch of DWQ.
• The November 23, 2005 upstream and downstream turbidity samples were past holding times, as
indicated by the Lab report submitted by Environment One, Greenville, NC. No follow-up
samples were analyzed. Transcription errors were made during in-house, non-compliance turbidity
testing. These analysis will be deleted from the monthly report and a corrected copy will be sent
to Ms. Marcia Allocco.
We have received the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted on August 24,
2006. I am in the process of responding to the deficiencies discrepancies section.
If you have any questions, please call, me at 704-932-3904 or e-mail meat Jrickson@,ci.kannapolis.nc.us.
Sincerely,
John Erickson
JE/js
Attachment - 4
1401 Bethpage Road Post Office Box 1199
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082-1199
T 704.920.4200 F 704.920.4244
www.cityofkannapolis.com

DR-4000 Peformance Verification Using
Cal. ,Date: 8/28/06 DPD Chlorine Secondary Standards Kit All measurements in mg/L
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Reading
Analyst
5/10/2006
8:00 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.82
1.48 1
1.48
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Reading
Analyst
5/24/2006
9:15 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.83
1.48
1.49
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Reading
Analyst
6/7/2006
9:30 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.83
1.48
1.48
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Reading
Analyst
6/21/2006
9:00 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.84
1.48
1.48
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Reading
Analyst
7/5/2006
9:30 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.83
1.48
1 1.48
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Reading
Analyst
7/19/2006
9:30 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.83
1.48
1.48
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Readin
Anal s
8/2/2006
9:30 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.83
1.48
1 1.48
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Readin
Anal s
8/16/2006
9:00 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.84
1.48
1.48
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR4000
Readin
Anal s
8/30/2006
9:00 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.79
1.48
1.45
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Reading
Analyst
5/17/2006
10:00 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.83
1.48
1 1.48
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Reading
Analyst
5/31/2006
9:30 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.83
1.48
1.48
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Reading
Analyst
6/14/2006
8:00 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.83
1.48
1.48
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Reading
Analyst
6/28/2006
9:30 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.83
1.48
1.48
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Reading
Analyst
7/12/2006
9:00 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.83
1.48
1 1.48
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Reading
Analyst
7/26/2006
9:00 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.83
1.48 a
1.48
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Readin
Anal st8:00
HDateTime
AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.83
1.48
1.46
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Reading
Analyst
8/23/2006
9:30 AM
0.17
0.17
GF
0.83
0.83
1.48
1.48
Date
Time
Standard
Used
DR-4000
Reading
Analyst
9/6/2006
10:30 AM
0.17
0.16
GF
0.83
1.48

Total Chlorine Residual
Kannapolis Water Treatment Plant h F - Y° c °
Concentration Intensity
ppb
AUFS
400.000
0.211
300.000
0.160
200.000
0.109 .
100.000
0.056
25.000
0.018
1.25
1.00
A
U 0.75
F
0.50
0.25
0.00
0 80 160 240 320 400 480
Concentration [ppb]
Relationship:
Linear
Slope:
0.00052
Intercept:
0.00506
Correlation Coefficient (r) .0.99997
r2:
0.99995
Number of Entries:
5
Analyses results:
Date curve prepared:
28 August 2006
Analyst: J. Isley
Description IntensitySample Weight Dilution Factor Concentration Final Concentration
AUFS
ppb.
200ug/L 0.103
1.000 1.000 189.878 189.878

Standard Operating Procedure
Backwash Effluent
City of Kannapolis — Water Treatment Plant
I. Laboratory Analysis
• Total Settle `able Solids
a. Grab sample from effluent weir overflow — one per week
b. Pour sample into 1000 ml Imhoff cone
c. Settle for forty-five (45) minutes, gently agitate by spinning,
settle fifteen (15) minutes longer, record volume of settleable
solids as milliliters per liter
• Total Residual Chlorine
• pH
a. Grab sample from effluent weir and/or entry to stream and
analyze sample on DR 4000.
b. Record results as micrograms per. liter (ug/L). .
*NOTE: Effluent discharge is dechlorinated with Sodium
Bisulfate. The feed rate is flow paced according to effluent
flow. A slight overfeed of Sodium Bisulfate is necessary to
reach a zero on TRC.
c. DR 4000 checked with LR DPD Secondary Standards Kit
weekly.
a. Not a monitoring requirement; analyzed and recorded using pH
meter after standardization with buffer #7
II. Field Sampling
• Samples for analysis will be performed by Environment I, Greenville, NC.
• Samples will be picked up by the contractor listed above. Empty bottles
will be delivered to us at that time for the next week's sampling.
• All samples will be iced down in cooler along with proper paperwork
within analyst holding times as directed by Environment.!.
• Samples will be grabbed in prescribed bottles for the following
parameters: TSS, Upstream and Down Stream Turbidity, Iron and
Aluminum.

• All Sampling will be performed on a weekly basis. Samples will be
grabbed each Wednesday morning for early Wednesday afternoon pickup
by Environment I.
• See section AI Permit NC0006220 for effluent limitations and
.monitoring requirements.
III. Operation and Maintenance
• Either system ORC, backup ORC and/or maintenance staff will make
physical check of equalization basin and its pumps, clarifier and its motor
drive, dechlorination equipment and effluent flow and metering at least
one time per day.
• ORC or backup ORC will perform the above checks, along with required
sampling one time per week and record.results in a logbook and lab
analysis sheet.
• ORC or backup ORC will grab samples according to permit requirements
one time per week (Wednesday). Samples will be picked up by outside
laboratory and analyzed for required parameters.
• Besides the above daily physical checks, maintenance will perform
preventive measures on all motors, pumps and moving parts according to
manufacturer and engineering specifications. All work will be entered in
the O & M logbook.
• Maintenance staff will ensure proper concentration of dechlorination agent
Twenty (20) gallons Sodium Bisulfate to ten (10) gallons of water)
• CITI Electronics will check calibrations yearly.
• DR 4000 will be calibrated annually with a series of five standards and
curve prepared.
• True value of gel standard will be established yearly using the verified
internal curve from the DR 4000 Calibration.

Permit NC0006220
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIIVIITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on July 1. 2004 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
PARAMETER
::
LIMITS
" .:MONITORING REQUIREMENTS'.
Monthly:
Average .
Daily '
Maximum
Measurement
: `Frequency..
Sample'Type
Sample Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
2/1VIonth
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 mg/l
0.2 mg/I
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity)
Weekly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Iron
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2
28pg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity'in the receiving stream to exceed 5U NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
2. Limit takes effect February 1, 2006. Until, the limit takes effect, the pennittee shall monitor TRC (with no
effluent limit).
All samples collected should be collected from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

(IrOm'41)KANNAPOLIS
'""P U B L I C, U -�
September 7, 2006 t10PSALOF
Ms. Marcia Allocco
MGMT Q.A. Reviewer
DWQ — Mooresville
610 East Center Ave. Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dear Ms. Allocco:
a�
SEP 1 1 2006
-�f
Subject: Notice of Deficiencyj��
Compliance Evaluation Inspection �it_'Z L_i� VL-(,Q
Kannapolis WTP Fvk- I Q
NPDES Permit # NC0006220
This letter is in response to -the deficiencies/discrepancies found during the Compliance
Evaluation Inspectionby DWQ Staff on August`24;2006. The following. has: been done:
• Alnende'd•DMR's have been submitted to include effluent Aluminum and
Iron Analysis for the week -of Nov. 21-25; 2005.­. Effluent Settleable
Solids Analysis was amended for the week of May 8-12, 2006. Enclosed
please find corrected copies of the above.
Upstream and downstream turbidity samples were collected during the
holiday week (November 23, 2005) but were received by our commercial
Laboratory (Environment One) past the sample holding time (48 hrs). By
the time this was realized, it was too late to follow-up sample for that
wek. Therefore our facility shoes no upstream and downstream sampling
for the week of November 21-26, 2005.
• TSS sampling will occur on the first and 3`d week of each month, thereby
ensuring a ten day interval between sample collection.
• All sampling times will correspond with chain of custody forms.
• Enclosed corrected copies of upstream -and. downstream, turbidities for
M4 3..and.10; 2006:<
Changes in ORC and backup ORC, Facility, phonenumber,and.Facility
class will be made on DMR starting September.
1401 Bethpage Road Post Office Box 1199
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082-1199
T 704.920.4200 F 704.920.4244
www.cityofkannapolis.com

• All less than symbols will be averaged in as a zero when computing
averages on the DMR.
• With dechlorination changes and New TRC Limits, all Effluent TRC
values below Limits will be noted as Less than 25 ug/L rather than zero.
In addition, after conferring with DWQ Inspection Staff, the upstream sampling location
will be changed to reflect more representative conditions. A written response has been
sent to MR. Chet Whiting (Division Laboratory Certification Unit) regarding
discrepancies.
Please call me at 704-932-3904 if you have additional questions.
Sincerely,
John Erickson
JH/j s
Enclosure
iu&Ltyir�1
SEP 1 1 2006

IF,
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
FAST -TRACK APPLICATION
for DECHLORINA TION FA CILI TIES A UTHORIZA TION TO
CONSTRUCT
TI /I.S FORM :b AY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate that you have included the following list of required application package items by
siogning your initials in the space provided next to each item. Failure to submit all required items will lead to return
of the permit application.
lipA. Application Form - Submit one original and one copy of the completed and appropriately
executed application form. Any.changes to this form will result in the application being returned.
The Division of Water Quality (the Division) will only accept application packages that have been
fully completed with all applicable items addressed. You DO NOT need to submit detailed plans
and specifications at this time. Plans and specifications shall be maintained on site '
�kp B. Certification Form - Submit the com leted engineers certificati
on form signed and sealed by a
professional engineer registered in the state of North Carolina.
C. Designated Representative - If the application is being filed by a party other than the owner, a
letter from the owner designating the applicant as his/her authorized representative must be
included.
�7 D. Read, understood, and followed the Dechlorination System Minimum Design Criteria
(adopted 4/18/03 and as subsequently amended).
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS & LOANS SECTION
By U.S. Postal Service: By Courier/Saecial Delivery:
1633 Mail Service Center 2728 Capital Blvd., Rm. 1F-140
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Telephone Number: [phone]
For more information, visit our web site at http://www.nccgLnetl
FORM: DCL 4/2003

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
FAST -TRACK APPLICATION FORM
for DECHLORINA TION FACILITIES A UTHORIZATION TO
CONSTRUCT
THIS FORM M.a Y 6E PHOTOCOPIED FOR VSE.4 S.4N OR1G1N.4L
1. Facility Name:
City of Kannaaolis WTP
2. Facility Permit Number: NC0006220
3. Facility Address:
1303 Pump Station Road, P.O. Box 1199
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082
4. Contact Person:
David M. Parker, P.E., Black & Veatch International Company
5. Contact Telephone: [phone]
6. Project Description:
Dechlorination of Filter backwash water using sodium
bisulfite.
FORM: DCLb 4/2003
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
FAST -TRACK APPLICATION FORM
for DECHL ORINA TION FA CILI TIES A UTHORIZA TION. TO
CONSTRUCT
THIS FOR.tiI.L AY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR L'SE AS.4N ORIGINAL
1. Facility Name:
City.of Kannapolis WTP
2. Facility Permit Number: NC0006220
3. Facility Address:
1303 Pump Station Road, P.O.Box 1199
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082
4. Contact Person:
David M. Parker, P.E., Black & Veatch International Company
5. Contact Telephone: [phone]
6. Project Description: Dechl on nati on of Filter backwash water using sodium
bisulfite.
FORM: DCLb 4 2003

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Certification
Fast -Track Authorization to Construct for Dechlorination Facilities
Professional Engineer's Certification:
I. _David M. Parker attest that this application for Kannapol i s WTP
has been reviewed by me and is accurate,
complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other supporting
documentation. I further attest that the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with all applicable
re_ulations and Minimum Design Criferia.lbr Dechlorination Facilities, adopted April 13, 2003. Although certain
portions of this submittal package may have been prepared by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under
my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the
proposed design.
NOTE: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes
any false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor
which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. Furthermore,
failure to design the above referenced facilities in accordance with /bfinimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination
Facilities and good engineering practice could subject you to disciplinary action by the North Carolina Board for
Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
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Applicant's Certification:
I. nayi d M Parker , attest that this application for Kannapol i s WTP
has been reviewed by me and is accurate
and complete to the best of my knowledge. By signing this certification 1, certify that facilities have been designed
in accordance with the Division's Dechlorination System Minimum Design Criteria, and commit to insure
Construction proceeds in accordance with said criteria. NOTE: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A
and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any
application shall be g . of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a tine not to exceed S10,000 as well as civil
penalties up to S25, 0 per violat/1/
ion.
Signature: . Date: 3 p
FORM: DCLC 4/2003

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January 27, 2006
Mr. Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Construction Grants and Loans
DENR/D WQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633
KA-,-N-NA-P-0L--.1...$
P U B L I C W O IZ K S
Subject: "Fast Track" Authorization to Construct De -chlorination. Facilities at the
City of Kannapolis' Water Treatment Plant -- NPDES Permit No. NC0006220
Dear Mr. Madden:
This letter is to certify that Black & Veatch International Company is the authorized agent for the
City of Kannapolis for the De -chlorination Facilities to be installed at the Kannapolis Water
Treatment Plant. The primary contact at Black & Veatch is Mr. David Parker, P.E.
Please contact me with any questions or comments.
Very truly yours,
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Wilmer Melton, III
Director of Public Works
cc: David Parker, Black & Veatch
J. Erickson, City of Kannapolis WTP
File
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1.101 Bethpage Road Pest Office Box 1199
Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082- 1199 .
T 704.920.4200 F 704.920.4244
www.cityotkannapolis.com

8520 Cliff Cameron Drive
Suite 350
Charlotte, North Carolina 28269-0019 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
The City of Kannapolis
Kannapolis WTP Assistance
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BLACK & VEATCH
Black & Veatch International Company
Mr. Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Construction Grants and Loans
DENR/ DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1633
Subject:
Dear Mr. Madden:
B&V Project I40510.100
B&V File B
January 31, 2006
The City of Kannapolis WTP Fast -Track
Application for Dechlorination Facilities
Authorization to Construct
Enclosed, please find the completed application package for Kannapolis WTP's Fast -Track
Application for Dechlorination Facilities Authorization to Construct.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at 704-510-8438.
Very truly yours,
BLACK & VEATCH
INTERNATIONAL COMPANY
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David M. Parker, P.E.
By: SEM
cc.w/Enclosure: Wilmer Melton III, The City of Kannopolis
John Erickson, The City of Kannapolis
Steve Macomber, Black & Veatch
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