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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. Barry Webb
City Manager
205 N Tenth St
Belmont, NC 28012
Dear Mr. Webb:
August 10, 2015
Donald R. van der Vaart
RECEIVED/NCDENR/DWFf Secretary
AUG 2 4 2015
WQROS
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO077763
Belmont WTP
Gaston County
Class PC-1
Division personnel have reviewed and approved -your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we.are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently
amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on June 3,
2015. Please note that the segment of the Catawba River to which your facility discharges 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 permit 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 any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you
have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919) 807-
6391.
inc e ely,
Z�ZS. Jay Zimmerman, Ili for
Division of Water Resources
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Permit NCO077763
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
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 Belmont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Belmont WTP
301 North Tenth Street
Belmont
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River in subbasin 03-08-34 of the Catawba
River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective September 1, 2015.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2020.
Signed this day August 10, 2015
S. ,a Zimmerman, Director
'vision of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NCO077763
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 Belmont is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a conventional water treatment plant (with surface water source
water) with a discharge of wastewaters from filter -backwash wastewater and
sedimentation basins, which are settled in a clarifier prior to discharge The water
treatment plant has a design potable flow rate of 10 MGD and a monthly wastewater
discharge of ca. 0.075 MGD. This facility is located at the Belmont WTP (205 North
Tenth Street, Belmont) in Gaston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
the Catawba River, classified WS-IV & B CA waters in the Catawba River Basin.
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Permit NCO077763
Part I
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 15A NCAC 02B.0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored' by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
LBUTS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[PCS Code]
Monthly
'Daily,
Measurement
Sample Type
" Sample
Avera a
Maximum
Fre uenc
'Location
Flow
50050]
2/ Month
Instantaneous2
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
[00530]
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/ Month
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity
[000701
'
Monthly
Grab
U & D 3
Total Copper
[01 al
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc
[01 al
Quarterly
Grab 4
Effluent
Total Manganese
[01055]
Quarterly
Grab 4
Effluent
Total Fluoride
Total
[009Total
Quarterly
Grab 4
Effluent
Residual Chlorine (TRC)4
[50060]
28 µg/L
2/ Month
Grabs
Effluent
Whole Effluent Toxicity s
[TGP3B]
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin submitting
discharge monitoring reports electronically using the Division's eDMR system [see A. (3)].
2. The duration of discharge flow must be reported.
3. Upstream is at least 100 feet upstream of the outfall. Downstream is at least 100 feet below the outfall.
4. Parameter should be sampled in conjunction with quarterly Toxicity testing.
5. Limit and monitoring apply only if chlorine or chlorine derivatives are used for disinfection. The
Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported < 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the permit.
However, the Permittee shall -record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified
laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
6. Whole Effluent Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia dubia) at 0.33% with testing in March, June, September, and
December [see A. (2)].
All samples must be collected from a typical 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)
[15A NCAC 02B.0500 et seq.]
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 0.33%. The
testing shall be performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia 7-day pass/fail test. The tests will be
performed during the months of March, June, September, and December. 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: NC DENR / DWR
Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch
1623 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1623
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filled with the Water 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 Water 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.
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
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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 NCO077763
A. (3) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[NCGS 143-215.1 (b)]
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports
(DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then
permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The
Division anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation.
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)1
Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall
begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic
Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to
enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time
that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting
Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data
to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission
by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer -printed
eDMR to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 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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Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic
reporting requirements is found on the following web page:
http : //portal. nc de nr. or g/web/w q/a dmin/b o g/ip u/e dmr
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
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in
Part II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in
Part II, Section B. (11)(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://portal. ncdenr. ory/web/wa/admin/bog/ip u/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:
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 foi- knowing violations."
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall -be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from
the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40
CFR 122.411.
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NCO077763 - BeLmont WTP
Latitude: 35°14'27" Longitude: 81e00'59"
USGS Quad: Belmont, N.C. Subbasin: 03-08-34
Stream Class: WS-IV & B CA
Receiving Stream: Catawba River
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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).
DWR or "the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered =1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
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. 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 maybe 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 thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. 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. Si ng atory 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 certiA 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 qual f ed 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 offines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and 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 CPR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Penmittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
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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ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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.nedenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
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 ishall 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(l)(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(l)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1 C). The report shall summarize'the
performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no �'*�• `
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for `
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
Under Item b. of this Section.
'b. , In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-3941, no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
r 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 Permttee 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
hihibition 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. 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 ekisting 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 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
- permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all 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)]
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
The Pennittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtQ 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.. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and
c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for
-compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant.
8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 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 Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
Pretreatment; Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617.Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following:
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements;
b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division; C_
c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a forrnat 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 SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [I 5A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (S1Us), 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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Governor
Joseph Roy
Plant Superintendent
City of Belmont
P.O. Box 431
Belmont, NC 28012
Dear Mr. Roy:
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
May 14, 2012
Dee Freeman
Secretary
RECEIVED
DIVISION OF-1 PATER QUALITY
MAY 2 J 2012
8 W P C tL.".CT10N
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit Renewal
NCO077763
Belmont WTP
Gaston County
The Division of Water Quality (Division) personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the
subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. It 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.
There are a few changes to this final permit from the draft permit sent to you on March 14, 2012:
-0 Monitoring frequency changes were made in accordance with the permitting strategy for Water Treatment
Plants.
* The turbidity limit was removed.
* The reopener clause was removed.
-* Upstream and Downstream sampling requirements were described.
The following changes have been made from the current permit:
* In accordance with our permitting strategy for Conventional Water Treatment facilities, and an EPA
required statistical review of the DNM reports, monitoring has been removed from the permit for
Settleable Solids, Iron and Aluminum.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 1� 1�7 orthCarohna.
Internet: http: / / h2o.state.nc.us I
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

* Quarterly monitoring has been added for Total Copper, Manganese, Fluoride, Total Zinc, and Ammonia
Nitrogen.
* A quarterly Whole Effluent Toxicity Test at 0.33% has been added.
* Instantaneous Flow measurement is retained, but the duration of flow must be recorded.
* The TRC footnote has been updated in accordance with our permitting strategy.
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable; you have the
right to an adjudicatoiy hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days after receiving this letter. Your request must
take the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and must be
filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714.
Unless such demand is made,tlus permit remains final and binding.
This permit is not transferable except after notifying the Division of Water Quality. The Division may modify and re -
'issue, or revoke this permit. Please notice that this permit does not affect your legal obligation to obtain other permits
required by the Division of Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or other
federal or local governments. ,
If you have questions, or if we can be of further service, please contact Jim McKay at [e-mail] or call
[phone].
Sincerely,
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Enclosure: NPDES Permit FINAL NC0077763 Belmont WTP
cc: i1Vlooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection with Fact Sheet
NPDES Unit — - - — -- - -
Central Files
Aquatic Toxicology, Susan Meadows - via email

Permit NCO077763
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 Belmont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Belmont WTP
301 North Tenth Street
Belmont
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring. requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective June 1, 2012.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2015.
Signed this day May 14, 2012.
F
Ch 1es Wakild, P. g , Djf&ctor
ei ision of Water Quality
Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0077763
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 Belmont is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a conventional water treatment plant (with surface water source water) with a
discharge of wastewaters from filter -backwash wastewater and sedimentation basins, which are
settled in a clarifier prior to discharge The water treatment plant has a design potable flowrate of
10 MGD and a monthly wastewater discharge of 0.075 MGD. This facility is located at the
Belmont WTP (205 North Tenth Street, Belmont) in Gaston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Catawba
River, classified WS-IV, B; CA waters in the Catawba River Basin.

Permit NCO077763
NCO077763 Location
Laiibxde:35'142T'
Lon yitade:81'00'_' LO GR1011
Quad r# G141TE City of Belmont Vi1TP , f
Stream Class: WS-IV, B;CA
Subbasirc 30834
ReceivingStream: Catawba River North

Permit NCO077763
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 from
outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
2/ Month
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L *
2/ Month
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity
Monthly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Total Copper
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Manganese
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 4
28 µg/L
2/ Month
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent Toxicity
Monitoring
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The duration of discharge flow must be reported.
2. Upstream is at least 100 feet upstream of the discharge point. Downstream is at least 100 feet below the discharge
point.
3. Parameter should be sampled in conjunction with Quarterly Toxicity Testing.
4. Limit and monitoring apply only if chlorine or chlorine derivatives, are used for disinfection. The Division shall
consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the permit. However, the
Permittee shall record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field
certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
5. Whole Effluent Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia dubia) at 0.33%; March, June, September and December; refer to Special
Condition A.(2)
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO077763
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 February 1998, or subsequent
versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 0.33 %. The permit
holder shall perfonn quarterly monitoring using this procedure to establish compliance with the permit
condition. The tests will be performed during the months of March, June, September and December.
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
TGP313. 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 iwassociation 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.
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
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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).
DWQ 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 Il penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Du to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part H.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 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 thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. 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. Si ng atory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary 'systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.221
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
7 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualifiedpersonnel 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 signicant 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 Operators) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC).
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(3). within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class H, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
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.
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials. from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified 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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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.S and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part ILE.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 plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) -One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part H 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 maybe referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or
2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia; or
3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (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)]:
Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants;
and
Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards.
2. Prohibited Discharges
a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40
CFR 403.5(a)(1)]
b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]:
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges;
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through;
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW.
The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office.
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge; the
investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.440)(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3.
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)]
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 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and
.0906(b)(4)]
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's collection system or treatment works. These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The
Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all 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. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year;
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SILT 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)]
1.0. 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
1.617 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 (IUs) 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 SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(viii)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)]
13. Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [I 5A NCAC 02H
.0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)]
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907.
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: NPDES Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Dina Sprinkle
Date: January 11, 2010
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No.: NC0077763
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: City of Belmont WTP
205 North loth Street
Post Office Box 431
Belmont, NC 28012
5 BG
2. Date of investigation: January 7, . 20%
3.- Report prepared by: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Environmental Engineer II
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Joe Roy, [phone]
5. Directions to site: From the jct. of Hwy. 273 and Hwy. 7 in the Town of Belmont, turn
(east) on Hwy. 7 and travel to 1 Oth street.. Turn right 1 Oth street, and the WTP is located at
the end of the road.
6. Discharge point(s), List for all discharge points: -
Latitude: 35' 14' 27" Longitude: . 81' 00' 59"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: G14NE
.7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. There is area available for
expansion, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site is gently rolling with slopes
ranging from 2 - 8%. The WTP is not located in a flood plain. .
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 150± feet from the WTP site.
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: NPDES Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Dina Sprinkle
Date: January 11, 2010
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit No.: NC0077763
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: City of Belmont WTP
205 North loth Street
Post Office Box 431
Belmont, NC 28012
5 BG
2. Date of investigation: January 7, . 20%
3.- Report prepared by: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Environmental Engineer II
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Joe Roy, [phone]
5. Directions to site: From the jct. of Hwy. 273 and Hwy. 7 in the Town of Belmont, turn
(east) on Hwy. 7 and travel to 1 Oth street.. Turn right 1 Oth street, and the WTP is located at
the end of the road.
6. Discharge point(s), List for all discharge points: -
Latitude: 35' 14' 27" Longitude: . 81' 00' 59"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: G14NE
.7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. There is area available for
expansion, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site is gently rolling with slopes
ranging from 2 - 8%. The WTP is not located in a flood plain. .
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 150± feet from the WTP site.

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-IV, B CA
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030834
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The discharge
enters a dry ditch, however, the City owns all of the property that the ditch passes
through down to the river, therefore, the ditch could be considered a conveyance
channel for the WTP's effluent. There are other downstream users of the
receiving waters, including the City's WWTP discharge.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater: 0.2 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: Flow is not limited in the current permit.
C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 0.2 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: N/A
Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities consist of a clarifier with a discharge of the supernatant.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no additional WWT facilities
proposed at this time.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste stream.
However, the facility is meeting the TRC limits of 28µg/1 without de -chlorination.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals generated by this facility are
land applied by Southern Soil Builders via Land application permit No.WQ0019504.
3. Treatment plant classification: Class I (no change from previous rating).
4. SIC Code(s): 4941 Wastewater Code(s): 21 MTU Code(s): 5003
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? No public monies were used in the construction of this
facility, however, the WTP is now owned by a municipality.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None

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3. Important SOC/JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: This facility is neither under an SOC
nor is one being considered at this time.
4. Alternative analysis evaluation: The only alternative to the existing discharge is a
connection to the City's sewer collection system, however, Belmont's WWTP staff do not
want the alum residuals that typically accompanies WTP discharges (and the associated .
hydraulic loading) that a discharge such as this would impose on the WWTP.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Belmont requests renewal of the subject permit. There have been no changes
to the existing WWT facilities since the last permit renewal. The wastewater is generated from
the backwash of the existing 10 backwash filters. According to'Mr. Roy, the backwash consumes
approximately 75,000 gallons: per filter and occurs every 70 hours'interval. Also, it should be
noted that the existing 10 basins are flushed every 3 months and the sludge from the clarifier is
pumped once a year by Southern Soil Builders and land applied via permit WQ0019504. The
sludge generated from the facility amount to approximately 26.8 dry-ton/year.
Also, as mentioned above, chlorine is added to the waste stream. However, the facility is
meeting the TRC limits of 28µg/l without de -chlorination.
Pending review. and approval by the Western NPDES Program Unit, it is recommended . .
thatthe permit be renewed as requested.
Signature of Rep rep Date
Water Quality Regional Supervisor Date

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource_ s
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
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December 8, 2009
BARRY WEBB ^�
DEC - 9 2009 j
CITY MANAGER J
CITY OF BELMONT
PO BOX 431`
BELMONT NC 28012 t
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO077763
Belmont WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Webb:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on December 8, 2009. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete
your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing
permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Jim McKay at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
`• Uosille"Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 �7One
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 1y orthCarolin
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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 INCO077763
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 City of Belmont
Job
Facility Name Belmont WTP
Mailing Address PO Box 431
City Belmont
State / Zip Code North Carolina 28012
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]Ur V CD
e-mail Address [e-mail]
cityofbelmont.org
DEC - 8 2009
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
city
State / Zip Code
County
205 North Tenth Street DENR - WATER ,QUALITY
NCH
Belmont
North Carolina 28012
Gaston
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 Belmont - WTP
Mailing Address PO Box 431
City Belmont
State / Zip Code North Carolina 28012
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑ Public
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
5. Type of treatment plant:
® 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, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s).(i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Catawba River
7. Describe the -treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Raw water is treated with an initial dose of potassium permanganate. Chlorine & Alum are
then added. Caustic is occaisionally added at this point as well. Water enters plant
flocculatoos, and the majority of dirt falls out in the sedimentation basins. Water is then
sent through dual media filters. Fluoride, Caustic, Metaphosphate, and chlorine are dosed
at appropriate levels. Water -receives proper contact time in the clearwells before it is sent
out to the ditribution system.
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
Filter backwash water and basin sludge is allowed to settle in the clarifier for a minimum of
two hours. A valve is opened after proper settling time to allow the decant to be
discharged. Settled sludge is pumped out as needed (usually once a year). Sludge is Land
applied via permit WQ0019504.
9. Number of separate discharge points: one 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge:
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7
Continuous ❑ Intermittent
11. Plant design potable flowrate 10 MGD
Duration: varies- 4 hours avg.
Backwash or reject flow typical: 0.075 MGD
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Catawba River
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
13. Please list alY water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Aluminum sulfate
Chlorine
Fluoride
Metaphosphate
Caustic Soda, Potassium Permanganate
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information:
Provide 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
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? ® 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.
Barry Webb City Manager
Printed name -,of Person Signkri Title
of
Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or .regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall .be -guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section
1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)
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The wastewater from the Belmont WTP is allowed to settle in the clarifier for a minimum of two hours.
A valve is opened after proper settling time to allow the supernatant to be discharged. Settled sludge is
pumped out as needed (usually once a year). Sludge is land applied via permit WQ0019504.
The solids are settled out in the Sludge Thickener. All operators have access to the City of Belmont
Water Treatment Plant Operation & Maintenance Manual, which provides an explanation of the Sludge
Thickener and its operation in section 4.2. The description is attached to this plan as well.
Pictures of the land application process are below:

CITY OF BELMONT WATER TREATMENTpLANT
CHAPTER 4 - WASTE HANDLING FACILITIES
4.2 SLUDGE THICKENER
4.2.1 Objectives and Design Basis
The objectives of the Sludge Thickener are to collect the sludge flows from the Sedimentation
Basins. to separate the solids and water, and to concentrate the solids for pumping to the
Centrifuge Building, or pumped .out.to trucks for land application.
Typically, sludge thickeners will concentrate the influent solids by two to seven times. For
example, an influent solids concentration of four percent could be thickened to a concentration
between about 8 percent and 28 percent. Solids and water separate by gravity and the solids are
allowed to accumulate in the sludge thickener. Once the thickener is full, the solids can be
pumped out to be land applied, or pumped to the Centrifuge.
4.2.2 Equipment Description
A. SLUDGE THICKENER
Construction:
Diameter:
Depth (maximum):
Capacity:
Surface Area:
concrete
61 feet
16 feet
349,400 gallons
2,920 ftZ
Sludge Scraper
Manufacturer: Envirex
Type: H-60LT
Collector speed: 6.13 feet/minute
Motor for Reducer
Motor Manufacturer:
Baldor
Model:
M3546T-5
Horsepower:
1.5
Minutes per revolution:
31.25
Speed:
1730 rpm
Voltage:
208
Amperage:
5.6
1. Equipment Characteristics
The Sludge Thickener is located east -of the Clearwells next to the Centrifuge Building. The
thickener is used to collect -sludge -flows from the -Settling. Basins and drain. water from the
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Clearwells. A 1.6-inch. influent line is provided for the Sludge Thickener from a sewer -manhole
near the Clearwells. The influent line discharges into a center feed well in the thickener.
The thickener is supplied with a center -mounted drive platform and center column. A walkway
is provided to access the drive platform as needed. The center feed well is suspended from th
drive platform. A drive unit is mounted on the drive platform and consists of a drive motor,
primary and secondary gear reducers, a drive cage, and a turntable that drives the scraper arm
assembly. A right-angle speed reducer is attached to the drive motor as a primary reducer. The
drive motor and primary reducer use a chain drive to rotate the secondary gear reduce. Two
torque switches are supplied for the drive unit. The switches are used to activate an alarm and
to stop the drive unit if high torque conditions develop. The drive unit rotates a drive cage that
turns the scraper arms as needed. The scraper arm assembly consists of two scraper arms
equipped with a number of scrapers and squeegees. The scrapers are angled to help pull
settled sludge to the center'of the tank,
The bottom of the Sludge Thickener slopes toward the center. A sludge concentrator is
positioned in the bottom of the thickener below the center column. The concentrator is
positioned in the bottom of the thickener below the center column. The concentrator has two
paddles that are driven along with the scraper arms. The paddles are mounted 180 degrees
apart and 90 degrees from .either scraper arm. Settled solids are gently mixed by paddles to
concentrate the solids and to help keep them fluidized in the concentrator.
2. Principles of Operation
Sludge from the Settling basins flows by gravity to the 16-inch thickener influent line and
enters the center feed well. The center feed well separates the influent sludge flow from
the clear supernatant in the. thickener. The feed well also helps direct the influent flow
downward into the thickener. Solids and water begin to separate as the sludge settles in
the thickener. Sludge eventually settles to the bottom of the thickener, while clear water is
decanted through the effluent line.
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Enclosed you will find your 2008 Land Application Annual Report. Please sign were
indicated.
Keep one copy for your records.
Sen ne copy to US EPA b ebruary 16th at:
US Enviro ental otection Agency, Region 4
Water Progr nforcement Branch
61 Fors treet,
Atlant , GA 30303
Send three copies to. the NCDENR by March 1St at:
NCDENR-DWQ
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

Michael F. Easley. Governor
William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek. P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
DIVISION .OF WATER QUALITY
July 20, 2005
N,1r. Barry Webb
City of Belmont
P.O. Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Subject: NPDES Permit NCO077763
Belmont WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Webb:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0077763 -was issued on July 15, 2005 for
the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The,purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of -the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure
to. comply with the terms and -conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is
suggested that you thoroughly.read the Permit. Of particular importance is Page 4.
Page 4 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge.
Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring
Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations.
Upon commencement of your discharge (or.operation), you must initiate the required monitoring.
The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms -furnished or approved by this Agency.
For new permits/facilities, the Division may supply an initial small stock of these forms;
however, if you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. The
forms, including directions for their completion, and other important information are also
available at http://h'o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/documents.html. It is imperative that all applicable
parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual fee may be required for your facility; if so, you will
receive a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is imperative that the fee be paid in a timely
manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible revocation of your permit.
The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
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conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). "The
conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses,
treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in
operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or
approved by this, Agency.
To maintain compliance with discharge limitations, proper operation and maintenance of
a wastewater treatment -facility .and the development of a process control program are essential.
For .those facilities having chlorine "tablet disinfection, please be advised that .chlorine tablets
.approved for wastewater treatment use must _be used; swimming pool tablets are not approved.
Also be advised that DWQ staff -need to have .access to the facility's discharge point into the
receiving stream; -please maintain a path along`.the outfall line to facilitate that access.
Failure to comply with -the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the
Pennittee 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 dateds 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 andcontact -this �Office at 704/663-1699sin
Mooresville ifyou have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing.any
assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
ts1 Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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July 15, 2005 JUL 18 2005 `
Mr. Barry L. Webb
City of Belmont
P.O. Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012 WATER
ijJYECTIo
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO077763
Belmont WIT
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Webb:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
.__..,.Accor&gly,-_e are forwarding. the attached NPDES discharge permit This permit is issued pursuant to the _y -
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum ofAgreement-between Iorth��
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 May 25, 2005.
This permit includes a TRC limit that will take effect on February 1, 2007. If you wish to install
dechlorination equipment, the Division has promulgated a simplified approval process for such projects.
Guidance for approval of dechlorination projects is attached.
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
Karen Rust at telephone number [phone], extension 361.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Mooiesville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Section r
NPDES Files
NyNae Carolina
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 " Phone: [phone] Customer Service
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An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Permit NCO077763
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
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility.located at the
Belmont WTP
301 North Tenth Street
Belmont
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2010.
Signed this day July 15, 2005.
Zv- -Ens
Alan W. Klimek, P. , Director
Division of Water Quality .
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0077763,,
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 Belmont is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a conventional water treatment plant (with surface water
source water) with a discharge of filter -backwash wastewater.. This facility is
located at the Belmont W M (205 North Tenth Street, Belmont) in. Gaston County.
I Discharge from.said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the Catawba River, classified WS-IV, B; CA waters in the Catawba River
Basin.

Permit NC0077763
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LEWTATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001: Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
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45.0 mg/L
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Settleable Solids
0.1 mVL
0.2 mVL
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidityi
Quarterly
Grab .
Upstream & Downstream
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Quarterly—
Grab
Effluent .
Total Residual Chlor1ne2
28 µg/L
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Quarterly
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. The limit for total residual chlorine will take effect February 1, 20W.
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no, discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
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 ass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Dav
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 244hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24.hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement -between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1 /24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of -no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may, be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]' shall be considered =1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing_ Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Averae(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.
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 limitl
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such -discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty- to Comply
The 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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d. Any person who knowing violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each- day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4: Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
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 thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Du1y to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b.. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if-
1 . The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
'I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all atfachments 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 A.
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. a1.
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
(c)]
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m)' (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the.use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during, normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
0) of this section.
5. ,Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)1: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify. the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
.either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the -entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
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 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 oh the manufacturers 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 122.411.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the 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 Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned .physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 '(a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Pemuttee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to *the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (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 122.410) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
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6. Twenty-four FIour 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 122.410) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.410) (8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any' other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
,Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both .
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1 C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed constriction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine 'or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is insubstantial 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.
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;
C. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW 'Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify. an existing'
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H
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 21i
.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 shalloperate 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 (SUQ
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey WS.)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used: in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4. Headworks Analysis aM A)and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or, any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H ..0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909. .
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (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 allIndustrial 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 Summaa (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 , SE)
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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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To: NPDES Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Karen Rust
Date: May 25, 2005 .
NPDES STAFFREPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Gaston
NPDES Permit:No.:: NC0077763.
MRO No.: 04434
PART I GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: City of Belmont WTP
.205 North -IOth Street
Post Office Box 431
Belmont, NC 28012
2. Date of investigation: May 3, 2005
3. Report prepared by: Michael L..Parker, Environmental Engineer H
4. Person•contacted and telephone number: Charles Flowers,VO4) 825-2625
5. Directions to site: From the jct. -of Hwy. 273 and Hwy. 7 in the Town. of Belmont, turn
right (east) on Hwy. -7 and travel to 10th street. ,Turn left on 1 Oth street,, and the WTP is
located at the end of the road.
6. Discharge point(s),'List for all discharge points: -
Latitude: 350 14' 27"
Longitude: 81 ° 00' 59" '
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: G14NE
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. There is area available for
expansion, if necessary.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site is gently rolling with slopes
ranging from 2 - 8%. The WTP is not located in a flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approx. 150f feet from the WTP site.

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10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Catawba River
a. Classification: WS-IV, B CA* *Change from previous permit.
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 030834* *Change from old SR
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The discharge
enters. a dry ditch, however, the City owns all of the property that the ditch passes
through down to the river, therefore, the ditch could be considered a conveyance
'channel for the WTP's effluent. There are other downstream users of the
receiving waters, including the-City's WWTP discharge. .
PART H - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater: 0.2 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: Flow is not limited in the current permit.
C. Actual treatment capacity of current facility -(current design capacity): 0.2 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: There have been no ATCs issued in the past two years.
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing
WWT facilities -consist of a solids thickener with a discharge of the supernatant.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: There are no additional WWT facilities
proposed at this time. If a TRC limit is imposed in the permit at renewal,
dechlorination will be necessary.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste stream.
The City was .advised by the Division in a letter dated September 12, 2001 that
unless residual chlorine levels are reduced, a TRC limit may be- added to future
permits. Although a review of recent DMRs indicate that TRC levels have come
down significantly from past levels, there were still a couple of months where
effluent TRC levels exceeded the recommended levels (28 gg/1) by as much as 10
.times or more.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):. Not Needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals generated by this facility
are taken to the City's WWTP and co -mingled with the WWTP's residuals prior to land
.application authorized by DWQ Permit No. WQ0019504.
3. Treatment plant classification: Class I (no change from previous rating).
4. SIC Code(s): 4941 Wastewater Code(s): 21 MTU Code(s): 5003

Page Three
PART III - OTBER=PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved .(municipals only)? No public monies were used in the construction of this
`facility, however, the WTP is now owned by a municipality.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None unless a TRC limit
is deemed necessary by the NPDES Unit.
3. 'Important SOC/JOC or Compliance. Schedule dates: This facility is neither under an SOC
nor is one being considered,at this time. If a-TRC .limit is added to the permit upon
reissuance, a schedule will need -to be -added to the permit to allow for the permittee to
acquire an ATC and complete any construction that maybe necessary.
4. Alternative analysis evaluation: The only alternative to the existing discharge is a
connection to -the City's sewer collection system, however, Belmont's WWTP staff do
not want the alum residuals that typically accompanies WTP discharges (and the
associated,hydraulic loading) that a discharge such as this would impose on the WWTP.
PART IV.- EVALUATION -AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of Belmont requests renewal of the subject permit. There have been no changes
to .the permit and/or the existing WWT facilities since -the permit was last issued nor are any
being considered at .this. time. If a.residual chlorine limit is added to the permit during this
renewal,. additional treatment facilities (and a time schedule in the permit) may necessary to
avoid potential compliance issues.
Pending receipt and approval of the yet -to -be promulgated draft permit, it is
recommended that the NPDES permit for this facility be renewed as requested.
Signature of Report Preparer
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Water Quality R6gional Supervisor Date
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Barry Webb
City of Belmont
20510d, St.
Belmont, North Carolina.
Dear Mr. Webb:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
j North Carolina Department of EnvirTruent and Natural Resources
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OFFIC1v�sk, P.E. Director
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November 23, 2004 ' � ��! ®@� 2 4 2004
28012
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO077763
City of Belmont WIP
Gaston County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on November 23, 2004. A member of the NPDES Unit
will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You
should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. The requirements in
your existing permit will remain in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action).
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at [phone].1
extension 520.
Sincerely,
CarolynjBi
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL. FILES _
oo_iesville_Regional=Office/Nater_Quality Section;
NPDES Unit
NorthCarolina
,Natura!!y
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Intemet: h2o.ennstate.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]

City of Belmont
WATER TREATMENT PLANT 20510th STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 431
BELMONT, N.C. 28012
PHONE [phone]
November 9, 2004
Mr. Charles H. Weaver,, Jr.
NCDENR/DWQ/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Application for Renewal of NPDES Permit NC0077763
Dear Mr. Weaver.
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Nov 2 3 2004
DENR _ WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
The City of Belmont Water Treatment Plant wishes to renew its NPDES permit to discharge treated
(physical/chemical) wastewater. This application package includes this cover letter with a narrative
description of the sludge management plan, a map showing our discharge point and completed
application. Thank you for your consideration and review of this application.
The City of Belmont Water Treatment Plants current permit (NC0077763) has an exemption from
certification to perform Settleable Solids, Residual -Chlorine analysis onsite and a modification removing
the requirement for pH monitoring.
The City of Belmont Water Treatment plant currently holds a permit (WO0019504) to land apply our
sludge. The City of Belmont Water Treatment Plant has dewatering facilities that use the Gaston
County landfill as a back up to the land application permit.
Sincerely,
Barry L. Webb
City Manager

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C-WTP
For discharges associated with conventional water treatment plants
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 000077763
Please print or type
1. Contact Information:
Facility Name
City of Belmont Water Treatment Plant
Owner Name
City of Belmont
Street Address
115 North Main Street P.O. Box 431
City
Belmont
State / Zip Code
North Carolina, 28012
Telephone Number
704-825-5586
Fax Number
704-825-0514
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
Operator Name
Charles B. Flowers, Jr.
Street Address
1 Eastwood Drive
City
Belmont
State / Zip Code
North Carolina, 28012
Telephone Number
704-825-2625
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name ,(If different from above)
Street Address. or State Road 205 North Tenth Street
City / Zip Code Belmont, 28012
County Gaston
3. " Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes:
4. Principal processes) Conventional Water Treatment
5: Ownership Status:
Federal El State 0 . Private El Public
6. Check here if discharge is continuousEl
If not continuous,
Frequency of discharge during the d'ay: Twice Daily
Frequency of discharge during the month (week): 7 days per week
7. Number of separate discharge points: One 1
8. Description of source waters) (i.e. groundwater or surface water):
Surface Water
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C-WTP
For discharges associated with conventional water treatment plants
9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide of map of exact location of each outfall, including latitude and
longitude:
Lake Wylie- Catawba River Basin
10. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply and provide
permit numbers or check none if not applicable):
Type Permit Number
0 None
O/ UIC
NPDESNCO077763
0 PSD
0 NESHAPS
Type Permit Number
(� Non -Attainment
0 Ocean Dumping
Dredge/Fill Permits
RCRA
OtherWQ0019504
11. Is this facility located on Native American lands? (check one)
YES =
NO
12. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals, that have the
potential to be discharged.
Aluminum, Chlorine (residual), potassium permanganate and Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda
13. For NEW water treatment plants, please submit all analyses of source water collected.
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.
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signatu
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Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or
certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any
recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of, the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or
imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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\O+td �QG Micha F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
a_ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
March 19, 2002
Pat Waiters
City of Belmont
115 North Main Street
Belmont, North Carolina 280.12
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO021181
Belmont WWTP
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Waiters:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO021181 was issued on March 5, 2002 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.
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
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Customer Service
1 800 623-7748
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NO 28115 PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]

Pat Waiters
March 19, 2002
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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.
incerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
fCl- Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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Pat Waiters
City of Belmont
115 North Main Street
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Dear Mr. Waiters:
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
March 5, 2002 C _
TRAP I IS' 2C92
Subject: NPDES, Permit Issuance
Permit No. NC0021181_1
Belmont WWTP
Gaston County
Division staff have reviewed and approved your application- for an NPDES discharge permit.
Accordingly, the Division is forwarding the subject NPDES permit. This permit is issued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
The following items appear in this FINAL permit:
• Addition of a weekly average BOD5 effluent limit of 45.0 mg/l. The previous permit
contained a monthly average limit but incorrectly left out the weekly average limit.
• Deletion of the draft cyanide limit, which was proposed in the draft permit based on 2000
effluent data. Subsequently, the permittee submitted the full data set for 2001 which
showed no detections of cyanide (n=12; all <10 ug/1) and requested deletion of the proposed
limit. The deletion is consistent with NPDES permitting policy. Effluent cyanide
monitoring will continue on a monthly basis as part of the Pretreatment LTMP, and cyanide
,data will be re-evaluated during the next permit renewal. The facility should continue to
evaluate the monthly data, to ensure that cyanide is not a pollutant of concern.
• The permit expiration date has been changed to 2/28/05.
• Please note that the Division's NPDES Compliance Unit is separately evaluating the request
for a waiver from 15A NCAC 2H.0124 (4), which requires 7-day,- 24-hour continuous
staffmg for facilities with design capacity > 5 MGD. The Division understands that the
facility was investigating the cost of telemetry equipment.
• Finally, please note that this facility will be subject to additional treatment requirements
upon expansion ' above 5 MGD. The Catawba Basinwide Water Quality Plan recommends
that all new and expanding discharges of oxygen -consuming wastes to the lakes (including
Lake Wylie) should be required to meet a minimum of advanced treatment limits of 15 mg/1
BOD5 and 4 mg/1 NH3-N. In addition, upon future expansion, this facility will be subject
to the Lake Wylie Nutrient Management Strategy, which requires monthly average limits of
1 mg/1 total phosphorus and 6 mg/1 total nitrogen (summer only).
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within
thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the
office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
6714. Unless such a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748

NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NCO021181
Belmont WWTP
Page 2
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. Part
II, E.4. addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of
this discharge. 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, the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area
Management Act, or any other federal or local governmental permit.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Tom Belnick at telephone
number [phone], ext. 543.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
cc: Marshall Hyatt, EPA (Final Permit, Revised Fact Sheet, Application Amendment)
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality (Final Permit) u
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit (Final Permit)
Central Files (Final Permit)
NPDES File (Final Permit, Revised Fact Sheet, Application Amendment

Permit No. NCO021181
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER (,QUALITY
PFRmirT
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 Belmont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Belmont WWTP
298 Parkdale Drive
Belmont, North Carolina
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin in accordance
with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and. other conditions set forth in Parts I, II,
III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective April 1, 2002
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2005
Signed this day March 5, 2002
Original Signed By.
®avid A. Goodrich
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCO021.181
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
City of Belmont
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 5.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility
located at 298 Parkdale Drive, Belmont, Gaston County, and consisting of
the following treatment components:
■ mechanical bar screen with bypass
■ caustic addition
■ influent flow recorder with parshall flume
■ mechanical grit removal
■ dual aeration basins
■ dual secondary clarifiers
■ chlorine disinfection
■ effluent flow measurement
■_ sludge treatment including sludge drying beds, aerobic digesters, and
aerated sludge holding tank.
2. Discharge from said treatment works (via Outfall 001) into the Catawba
River, a Class WS-IV, B CA water in the Catawba River Basin, at the
location specified on the attached map.

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Permit No. NCO021181
A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING 'REQUIREMENTS
Beginning on the effective date -of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge
treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified
below:
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REJIJIREMENTS
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
MoatLly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement`
Sample
Sample -
. Average
Average ''
Maa
Frequency
Type
Locations.: .
Flow
5.0 MGD
Continuous
Recording
I or E
BOD, 5-day, 20°C 2
30.0 mg/1
45.0 mg/l
Daily
Composite
E, I
Total Suspended Solids2
3.0.0 mg/1
45.0 mg/1
Daily
Composite
E, I
NH3 as N
Daily
Composite
E
Total Residual Chlorine
Daily .,
Grab,
E
Fecal Coliform (geom.mean)
200/ 100 ml
400/ 100 ml
Daily
Grab
E
Dissolved Oxygen
Daily'
Grab .
E
Temperature
pH3
TotalNitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKM
Total Phosphorus
Chronic Toxicity4
Dissolved Oxygen
Temperature
Fecal Coliform
Conductivity
Daily
Grab
E.
Daily
Grab
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2/Month
Composite
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2/Month
Composite
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Quarterly
Composite
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3/Week5
Grab
U, D
3/Week5
Grab
U, D
3/Week5
Grab
U, D
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U, D
Notes:
1. Sample locations: E- Effluent, I- Influent, U- Upstream at U.S. Highway 74 bridge, D- Downstream one mile
from discharge.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent -
value (85% removal).
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater. than 9.0 standard units.
4. Chronic Toxicity (CeriodaphnicO at 8%; February, May, August, November; refer to Special Condition A(2).
5. Instream samples shall be collected 3/Week (June -September) and Weekly (October -May).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit No. NC O021181
SUPPLEMENT TO EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A (2). CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 8%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum,guarterlu monitoring using test procedures outlined in the
"North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
February, May, August, and November. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be performed at the
NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the
permit limit, then. multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two
following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the
highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest
concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of
"detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are
specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -
February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP313 for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3
(original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later
than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if
chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report
with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the
Environmental Sciences Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring
will be required during the following month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or
tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving
stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or
limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than
the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

PART I
(Continued)
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The pernuttee 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 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.
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.

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6. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily
discharges are sampled and measured divided 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. 1£
only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the
"Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the
permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for fecal coliform
.bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average' under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved
oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day. If only one
dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average
concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration' is the average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. It is
identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation' in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through
June, July through September, and October through December.
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
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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
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8. a. (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.
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)(l) of the Clean Water
Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL. CONDITIONS
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
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
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1. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty
not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition
is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than
1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of
$5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any
person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per
violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C.
1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation may be assessed
against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a
permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statute's § 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 II penalty not to exceed $125,000.
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 permits which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the
environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures" (Part II, C-7),
nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties
for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the pemuttee
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, not does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, not 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.
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
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8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
9. Du , to Reap=ly
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. Si=atory Requirements
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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) A person described above makes the authorization in writing;
(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
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12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility, whether for
operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The exclusive authority to operate this
facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility under previously issued permits bearing this
number is no longer effective. ] 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 NCAC Chapter 8G.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, NCAC Chapter 8G.0202. Once the facility is classified,
== the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission, which designates the operator in responsible
charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The pertnittee 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 installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) 'Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including
the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment
facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources
which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does
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4. 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
0) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and 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) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited. The Pernut 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 affects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph d.
(1) of this section.
5. U sets
a. Definition: "Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable
control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational
error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance,
or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance
with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this condition
are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by
upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (2) 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
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6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be 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.
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 which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at
the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is
diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification .to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on
a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved
by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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 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
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4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR
136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR
503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods
are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge
requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved
method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under
this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and
maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of
all reports required by this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement,
report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record the
following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
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
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SECTION E REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned 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) (l).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. 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 II. D. 2 of this
permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal
practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test procedures
specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR
503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean unless
otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which
may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the
time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5
days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and
times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and
steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.

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6. 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.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 5 days
following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Requirements for Control of Pollutants Attribute to Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries using
the municipal system may be present in the permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information becomes
available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any
or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment
system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a
closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified
in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges with pH lower
than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate and/or
Pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but .in no case heat in
such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon
request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbio degradable 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 into the permitted system to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards
promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting wastewater from any significant industrial
user, the permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A
NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as
required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
B. Pretreatment Program Requirements
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40 CFR Part
403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H .0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment
Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act,
the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A NCAC 2H .0900, and the
legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division
approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following
conditions and requirements:
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (1WS)
The permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) of all users of the sewer collection system at least once
every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be
used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local
Emits.
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for operation
of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the permittee's treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations,
sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions, and compliance schedules as
necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet
all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT)
which summarizes the results of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment
Permits (IUP). Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
6. Authorization to Construct (A to C)
The pernttee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct (A to C) is issued to all applicable industrial users for
the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an Authorization to Construct
(A to C), the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division approved
pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial users, compliance with
applicable pretreatment standards. The permittee must:
7a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
7b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -limited
pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from July 1
through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled once per calendar year;
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.
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to meet with
Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment
implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs)
in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific
forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
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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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment capacity or to change the type
of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the
Division of Water Quality and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
D. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater
standards.
E. Publicly Owned Treatment Works
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to section 301
or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced into that POTW by a source
introducing pollutants into the POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality of effluent to be
discharged from the POTW.
F. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and
conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and
detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by the
Division.
PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
A. 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.
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,0 W A rF9 Michael 4asley
�Ot if, Governor
ryj William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p < Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
September 14, 2001
Mr. Barry L. Webb
City of Belmont
P.O. Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO077763
Belmont WTP
Gaston County, NC
Dear Mr. Webb:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO077763 was issued on September 12, 2001
for the discharge of wastewater to. the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose
of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure
to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. 'If you have not already done so, it is
suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance are Pages 4 and 5.
Pages 4 and 5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your
discharge. Your discharge must not -exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling
locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this
Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive
the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed asample of the "Effluent"
reporting form (DWQ Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that
.a11 applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee may be required
for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is imperative
that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible revocation of
your permit.
The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The
conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment
unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant
-operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater
IF
NCDtNR
istomer Service
800 623-7748
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
PHONE .[phone]
PAX [phone]

Mr. Barry L. Webb
September 14, 2001
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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 parry, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to -advise you of the importance of your
NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if you
have any. questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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OF W ATFR Michael F. Easley
Q �A - Governor
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North Carolina Department of Environmentraf Hsu�ces!
`C Gregory J. Th0,f(f4"�Pt ..D; Acting ,Director- l `.
Division of Water Quality
September 12, 2001
S EP 1 4 2001
Mr. Barry L. Webb j
-'City of Belmont
P.O. Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012 F 9 a o t� �. j q
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Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO077763
Belmont WTP
Gaston County _
Dear Mr. Webb:
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).
Your facility is discharging high amounts of total residual chlorine (TRC). The average TRC concentration
in the effluent should be below 28 µg/L. This facility discharged an average of 850 µg/L in 2000 and 510 µg/L
per month in the first quarter of 2001. Unless these concentrations are reduced, the Division may include a
chlorine limit in future permits.
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 DY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Q.`fi Section
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 fax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center 1 800 623-7748

PERMIT
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 Belmont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Belmont WTP
301 North Tenth Street
Belmont
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 2001.
-- -This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July.31, 2005.
Signed this day September 12, 2001.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

1. Continue to operate a water treatment plant with a discharge of filter -backwash
wastewater. This facility is located at the Belmont WTP (301 North Tenth Street,
Belmont) in Gaston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the Catawba River, classified WS-III & B waters in the Catawba River
Basin.

Latitude: 35°14'27"
Longitude: 81 °00'59"
Quad# G14SE
Stream Class: WS-111 & B
Subbasin: 30834
Receiving Stream: Catawba River
NCO077763
City of Belmont WTP
Facility
Location
No,gr,S/ SCALE 1:24000

Permit NCO077763
A. (I.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Pem-iittee as
specified below:
'EFFLUEN
,,CHARACTEF1ISTiO9'1--11:'
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QWREIVIENTS—�--,,';-�--�
Monthly'"
Averagv,,-—
qxImurn,
-Measurwent�
a',-Frequdhdy.-. -
Sample
S
Flow
Quarterly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/L
0.2 mVL
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidityl
Quarterly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Iron
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the
instrearn turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
All samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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

PART II
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 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.
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.

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6. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily
discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal
to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal
coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This
limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If
only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the
"Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the
permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year
(arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for fecal coliform
bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average .concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved
oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day. If only one
dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average
concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration"' is the average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. It is
identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through
June, July through September, and October through December.
7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly. It is
determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the
sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. -
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs continually
without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually
except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the
flow device.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and
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8. a. (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.
10. Calendar Day: A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day
may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance: A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116
pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant: A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean
Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the 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
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1. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty
not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition
is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than
1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of
$5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person
who violates a .permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per
violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C.
1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Understate law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation maybe 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 5 143-215.6A]
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 II penalty not to exceed $125,000.
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 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
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8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revolving and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization
to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are
required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any
permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have
a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the
permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or
operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or
delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking
elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly
authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(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
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12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute'143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility, whether for
operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The exclusive authority to operate this
facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility under previously issued permits bearing this
number is no longer effective. ] 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 NCAC Chapter 8G.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, NCAC Chapter 8G.0202. Once the facility is classified,
the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible
charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the
conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and
appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities
or similar systems installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including
the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment
facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources
which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not
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4. 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.
UP -Sets
a. Definition: "Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable
control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational
error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance,
or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance
with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this condition
are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by
upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (2) 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
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6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be 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.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at
the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is
diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by
the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are
consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring
flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected
discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump
hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be
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4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR
136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR
503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance
records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports
required by this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or
application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record
the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
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
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SECTION E REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining whether a
facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the
permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such 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 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 II. D. 2 of this
permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal
practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test procedures
specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503,
or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting
of the data submitted in the DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean
unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which
may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the
time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5
days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and
times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and
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6. 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.
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.
Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 5 days
following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of 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";
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 (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';
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten 00) 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.
PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. Charles B. Flowers, Jr.
Water Treatment Plant Superintendent
P.O. Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Dear Mr. Flowers:
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September 12, 2000 .
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification
Permit NCO077163
Belmont WTP
Gaston County
The Division has reviewed and approved your request to modify the subject permit. This permit modification
removes the requirement for pH monitoring.
Please find enclosed the revised permit page. The revised page should be inserted into your permit. The old
page may then be discarded. All other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain unchanged and
in full effect. This permit modification is issued under the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit modification 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 a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, 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.
If you have any questions concerning this permit modification, please contact Charles Weaver at [phone],
extension 511.
Sincerely,
err T. Stevens
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Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617. Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit NC0077763
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Pern.Lee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
Quarterly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 mVL
0.2 ml/L
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity'
Quarterly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Iron
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Quarterly
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 must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr.; Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Mitchell Moore
City of Belmont
P0Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Dear Mr. Moore:
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Subject: Permit Modification -Name and
Ownership Change
City of Belmont
(formerly Belmont Converting Co. WTP)
Permit No. NCO077763
Gaston County
In accordance with .your request received August 25, 1997, the Division is forwarding the subject permit.
The only change in this permit regards name and ownership. All other terms and conditions in the original
permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This permit modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management
Act, or any other Federal or Local government permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Steve Coerper at [phone],
extension 361.
S' cerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr„ P.E.
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(;ooresville Re__gional Office; Watei Quality Section ;
NPDES Unit _ _
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NCO077763
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
City of Belmont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
301 North Tenth Street
Belmont
.Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, H, III, and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 6, 1997.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2001.
Signed this 6th day of October, 1997.
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0077763
__ SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT -COVER SHEET
City of Belmont
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a water treatment plant that discharges supernatant from thickener and
filter backwash from a facility located at Belmont Converting Company Water Plant, 301
North Tenth. Street, Belmont, Gaston County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the
Catawba River which is classified Class WS-III and B waters in the Yadkin Pee -Dee River
Basin.

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Latitude K"I 427"
Longitude 81 -00'59"
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Sub -basin 30834
Stream Class
WS III and B
Discharge Class
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Receiving Stream
Catawba River
Design 0 -
Permit expires08/31 /01.
QUAD LOCATION
City of Belmont
NCO077763
Gaston County

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Sta*- of North Carolina
D,-,:partment of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 • •
\ Division of Water Quality �
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
iJonathan B. Howes, Secretary [D E .l
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
N.C. DFPT. 0+2r
ENVIRONMENT, HEAL'PTI£,
August5,1996 f§ NATURAL RgSOURES
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Mr. Mitchell Moore AUG 7 1996
Belmont Converting Company
P.O. Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012 DIVISION OF ENVIROtYUNTAL t1ANA6 ,,')jj T
Subject: NPDES Permit IssuanceliONESMLE REOIGNAL OFFICE
Permit No. NCO077763
Belmont Converting Company
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Moore:
In accordance with the application for a discharge permit received on June 2, 1995, the Division is
forwarding herewith the subject NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US
Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6,1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable
to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following
receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer
27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and
binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, EA. addresses the requirements to be followed
in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mack Wiggins at telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 542.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Permits and Engineering Unit
Facility Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NCO077763
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, 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,
Belmont Converting Company
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Belmont Converting Company Water Plant
301 North Tenth Street
Belmont
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective September 1, 1996
This permit and the authorization'to.discharge,shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2001
Signed this day August 5, 1996
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Mangernent Commission

Permit No.
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Belmont Converting Company
is hereby authorized to:
NCO077763
N.C. DEPT. 0gr
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
& NATURAL RESOURCES
AUG 7 1996
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL I ANACEMENT
MOORESVN.LE REGIONAL OFFICE
1. Continue to operate a water treatment plant that discharges supernatant from thickener and filter
backwash from a facility located at Belmont Converting Company Water Plant, 301 North Tenth
Street, Belmont, Gaston County (See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the
Catawba River which is classified Class WS-III and B waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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Lat: 35014'27- Long: 81 P00'59" 1 0 1 KILOMETER
Map # G14SE Sub -basin - 03-08-34 CONTOUR INTERVAL 2 METERS
Stream Class 'WS III and B
Discharge Class Filter backwash QUAD LOCATION
p1mont Converting Company.
Receiving Stream' Catawba River N00077763
Permit exp. 08131/2001 Gaston County
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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO077763
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 Discharge Limitations
Monitoring Requirements
Lb /dav Units . (specify)
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon. AM. Daily Max.
Frequen"
Tvue
Location
Flow
Quarterly
Instantaneous
E
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
Quarterly
Grab
E
,.Settleable Solids 0 A m I/ I 0.2 m I/ I
Quarterly
Grab
E
Turbidity * * *
Quarterly
Grab
U,D
Iron
Quarterly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine
Quarterly
Grab
E
Aluminum
Quarterly
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.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be
monitored quarterly at the effluent by grab
y
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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

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Page 1 of 14
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
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a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured, divided by the number of daily*discharges sampled and/or measured during
such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days
the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the
permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average"
in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during
a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as 'Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found
each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.

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a. The "average monthly concentration;" other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily. discharges are sampled and measured, .divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab. samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured -during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of
the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case. of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week.. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any, calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated.from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
'Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which. daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The. daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of. a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by now
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 L
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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a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average' flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the .sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when .there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Types of Sales
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 becollected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal innumber of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval .
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual ' samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative. of the discharge or the receiving waters.
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number.of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values, of zero (0) shall be
_.considered to be one (1)._.-._

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Page 4 of 14
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means .the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day.. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
-Section 311 of the ,Clean Water Act.
a Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed.as toxic under Section 307(a)(1). of the Clean Water Act.
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit.. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the CleanWater Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The.Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. 'Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is,subject to criminal penalties of $5,000
to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or _both. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative.penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of.not more than.ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation may assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements. of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of 'the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000.

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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed $125,000.
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures"
(Part H, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, .the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended
Nothing in this permit shallbe construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to.under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG,1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any 4exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal. rights, -nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical.
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. ,
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any, provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
The permittee shallfurnish 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 Reannly
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. E2U1iration 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 m_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) Fora 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 .malting 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.

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14.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments wereprepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible -for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that .there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination,
or a -notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules; and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H :0100; and
North, Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under- previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ].The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
Pursuant to Chapter 9OA-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of .the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The .permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least
daily, -excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance -of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, :Chapter 8A .0202. ,Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submita letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
days after. the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.

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The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed -or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve:compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
9
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

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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'pemuttee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed,above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are. met.. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused" by upset, and before ' an action- for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly, signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was, at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this
permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part H, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking: to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
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Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be udlized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal

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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. -Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Part 503. - The permittee shall comply with applicable 40. CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when .promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee
shallnotify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices.
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 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.
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken- on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this'permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and -all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
20. u-. .-#C_I.
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with, accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of. measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall. be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
_that type of device. 'Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject:to this requirement.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40' CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permitdischarge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods, are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used
The Clean Water. Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or
by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a
person is fora violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years, or both.
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained -for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall -retain records, of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports, required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
penmittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;.
c. The date(s) analyses were Performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
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The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including anauthorized
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.
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in.this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit..
2: Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is`required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1)•
c. The alteration or addition- results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposaLpractices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permitconditions 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. -
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements..

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This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act,
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See part II.
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using
test procedures specified.in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40. CFR 503, or as specified in'this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR
c.. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean -unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time 'the. permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
.permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:.
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24'hours.
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted.' The reports shall contain the
information listed in Part IL E. 61 of this permit.

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

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
W-., MNI 1.1
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plants treatment
capacity or to change the type, of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
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The permittee shall, upon written notice from the.Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct. groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES. permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
The permittee shall notify .the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to
believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent..basis, of any toxic, pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following ."notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) .for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-
dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5),times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant, in the
permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for. antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the
most environmentally sound 'alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the
facility is in substantial non-compliance with. the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit
or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and
detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.

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

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
April .1.1, 2001
Mr. Barry Webb
City of Belmont WTP
PO Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
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'APR 1 9 2001
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Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NCO077763
City of Belmont WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Webb:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on April. 1.0, 2001. ,Thank you for submitting
this package.
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The permit renewal for this facility has been assigned to Christie. Jackson. This staff member will contact
you if further information is needed to complete the permit renewal.. Please note that the NPDES: Unit has
several vacant positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over a year and is delaying all permit renewals.
Our remaining permit writers are currently reviewing Authorizations to Construct, speculative limit requests,,
major permit modifications and 201 plan updates ahead of permit renewals. This is necessary due to a
variety of factors, including mandatory deadlines in the statutes which govern our program.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NCO077763 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 Christie Jackson at [phone], extension 538.
I
cc:',rNLoorqsvitlelRegional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES Filef
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ httpJ/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES
Sincerely,
Valery Stephens
Point Source Unit
919 733-5083, extension 520 (fax) 919 733-0719
[e-mail] -

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City ®f Belmont
115 N. {MAIN STREET
♦ POST OFFICE BOX 431
BELMONT, N.C. 28012
PHONE [phone] .
April 6, 2001
NC DENR/ DWQ/ NPDES Unit
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
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APR 10 2001
DENR-WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
RE: Application for Renewal of NPDES Permit NCO077763
Mr. Weaver:
The City of Belmont Water Plant wishes to renew its NPDES permit. to discharge treated wastewater.
This application package includes 'this cover letter with a narrative description of the sludge
management plan, changes to the current permit and completed application. Thank you for your review
and consideration of this application.
Since the issuance of the last permit,. the City of Belmont Water Plant (NC0077763) has received a
modification of our permit removing the requirement for pH monitoring and an exemption from
certification to perform Settleable Solids and Residual Chlorine analysis onsite.
The City of Belmont Water Plant dewaters the Alum sludge produced at the plant by pumping the
sludge through a centrifuge and disposes of the sludge at the Gaston County landfill. We currently have
an application in Raleigh for review that would allow us to land apply our sludge, but plan to keep the
Gaston County landfill as a back-up site for our sludge disposal. _
Sincerely,
�rr�+ Barry L. Webb
City Manager

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NPDES PERMIT 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 NCO077763
Please print or type
1. Applicant and facility producing discharge
A. Name City of Belmont Water Plant
B. Mailing address of applicant:
Street address 115 N. Main Street P.O. Box 431
City Belmont County Gaston
State North Carolina Zip Code 28012
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
e-mail address belmont ,vnet.net
C. Location of facility:
Street 205 North Tenth Street
City Belmont County Gaston
State North Carolina Zip Code 28012
Telephone Number . [phone]
2. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s):
3. Number of employees: Ten 10
4. Principal product(s) produced: Drinking Water
Principal raw material(s) consumed: Raw Water
5. Principal process(es): Conventional Water Treatment
6. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed
11 ict cnPrifir mmniintc rnncnmorl mnra/r.r
Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed
AVERAGE
Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed
PEAK
per Day
4,000,000 gallons
10.000.000 oa]Ions
per Month
per Year
7. Check here if discharge occurs all year
Circle the month(s) in which discharge occurs: January February March April
May June July August September October November December
Days per week discharge occurs: Seven (7)
NOTE: If the facility has separate discharge points (outfalls) or multiple industrial processes, include a schematic diagram
of wastewater flow at the facility.
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C
For manufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD (or WTPs)
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
365,000 gallons
100%
Maximum per operating day for
total discharge (all types)
365,000 gallons
100%
9 _ ....1:`; If,any of.the types of wastewater identified in item 8 (either treated or untreated) are discharged to places
' ot,her'tlian surface waters, record the amount(s) discharged below:
A. Municipal sewer system gpd
10
11
B. Underground wet
K.
C. Septic tank and
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond gpd
E. Other, specify and
Number of separate discharge points: one 1
Name of receiving stream(s): Lake Wylie- Catawba River Basin
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.
Barry L. Webb City Manager
Printed name of Person Signing Title"
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both.
(18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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Dear Mr. -York:
February 11, 1991
Subject: Permit No. NCO077763
Belmont Converting Company
Gaston County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on August
30, 1989, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and
the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection
Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in
this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing
upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings,
Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such demand is
made, -this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, E.4.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of
this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits
which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required
by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or
Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Dale
Overcash at telephone number 919/733-5083.
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Mooresville Regional Office
Sincerely,
Origlnai signed by
Dale Overcash for
George rr. Everett
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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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,
Belmont Converting Company
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
301 North Tenth Street
Belmont
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the CatawbaRiver in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 11, 1991
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31; 1996
Signed this day February 11, 1991
Original signed by
bale Overcash for
George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0077763
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Belmont Converting Company
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a water treatment plant that discharges supernatant from thickener and filter
backwash located at 301 North Tenth Street, Belmont, Gaston County (See Part III of this
Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the
Catawaba River which is classified Class WS-III and B waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO077763
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 Discharge Limitations
Lbs/day Units (specify)
Mon. Avg, Daily Max Mon, Avg, Daily Max.
Flow
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
Settleable Solids' 0.1 m I/ I 0.2 m l/ I
Turbidity `
*Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
Monitoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Frequency
Type
Location
Weekly
Instantaneous
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2/Month
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**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.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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

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PART II
STANDARD. CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DEM or Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources.
3. ,MC
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.

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d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests- were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average"
in Part I of the permit.
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 Units" 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 Units" 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 Units" in Part I of the pen -nit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar
year on. which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of
daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of .the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average
yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts.for samples
collected during a calendar year.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable
amount of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge
averaged over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a
calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the
discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.

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

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b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the
product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values.
The geometric mean is equivalent to the andlog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms
of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of
zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective
flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, - for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that
reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous -Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant
to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(4)(1) of the Clean Water
Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
, 1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for
-permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit
renewal application.
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, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each -violation.
Any person who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal
penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than
1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to
criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not
more than 3 years, or both. Also; any person who violates a permit condition may be
assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the
maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]

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c. Understate law, a daily civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6 (a)]
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this permit which.has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human
health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, . B-3) and "Power
Failures" (Part II, B-6), nothing in this permit shall be construed -to relieve.the permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS
143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the
permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
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.

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8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a. reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether -cause
exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine
compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing
Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit. ,
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 discharge that has not requested
renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any discharge 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. Signatoiv ftuirements
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
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equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility
for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.);
and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b.' of this section
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 believe, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines
and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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 perniit, or terminating the permit as
allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts.122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code,
Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this
facility, whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit.
The 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, the permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade
equivalent to or, greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities. The permittee shall notify the Division's Operator Training and Certification Unit
within thirty days of any change in the ORC'status.

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2. Proper Q12eration and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly, operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and
maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance
procedures. This provision requires the operation of back -up. -or auxiliary facilities or
similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to
achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit.
3. _Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment :Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a
treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or
established or operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage
to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial
and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur
in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss
caused by delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations
to be exceeded; but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient -
operation. 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;

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(b) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal
periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied'if adequate
backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable
engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal
periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(c) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an.anticipated bypass, after considering
its adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the
three conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
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. Affect 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:
(a) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(b) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(c) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of
this permit.
(d) 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.

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6. Removed Substan
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be. disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a
manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the
State or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing
federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40
CFR Part 503, any permit issued by;the Permit Issuing Authority for the disposal of sludge
may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable
requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part
503 Standards for.the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the
time provided in the regulation, even. if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant
change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee .is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation,- Title .15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter. 2H, .0124
Reliability, to prevept 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 Sam ling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than
daily shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire
period which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points
specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is
diluted by any other wastestream; body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall
not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit. Issuing Authority.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized, for each
month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM. No.
MR 1,1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later
than the 30th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in
the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following ,the commencement of
discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be
submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION:. Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

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Page 11 of 14
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements
of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and
maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted
capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with
a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range
of expected discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is
monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and
based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the- analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts,
and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal .
Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
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.
6. Records Retention
The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration
and maintenance records and all original strip .chart recordings for continuous monitoring
instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit, for a period of at least 3
years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be
extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.

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8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative, upon the
presentation -of credentials and other documents as may be required by.law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance
or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for
determining whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change.the nature or increase the quantity
of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject
neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40
CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1).
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.

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Page 13.of 14
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).
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit,
using test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. 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.
(A) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(B) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(C) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by
the Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24
hours.
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.

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Page 14 of 14
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as
the dumping of the contents of a sludge. digester; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown- reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to
such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management.
As required :by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly
making any false statement on any such report. may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 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 Environmental Management
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 Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance
of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to
believe:
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels';
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred
micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for
2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported_ for that pollutant in the permit
. application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge,,on a
non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
0) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) _ Ten 00) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.

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.

Date: December 22, 1989
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County.: Gaston
NPDES Permit No. NC 0077763
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Belmont Converting Company WTP
301 N. Tenth Street
Belmont, N. C. 28012
2. Date of Investigation: October 10, 1989
3. Report Prepared By: Allen Hardy, Env. Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: John MCClintocll
[phone].
5. Directions to Site: Travel I-85 south from Charlotte to the
intersection of Highway 273 at Belmont. Turn left (south)
on Highway 273 and proceed to the intersection of Highway 7.
Turn left on Highway 7 and travel to loth Street. Turn
left on loth Street and the plant is at the end of the road.
6. Discharge Point: Latitude: 350 1.4' 27"
Longitude: 810 00' 59"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant
site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No. G14NE
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): The
land available for expansion and upgrading appeared to be
limited.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The
topography was mostly gently rolling hills with slopes
from 2-100. The facility was not in the flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: The nearest dwelling from
the discharge location is approximately 100 feet.
10. Receiving stream of affected surface waters: Catawba River.
a. Classification: WS-III & B
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Ctb 03-08-36
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The immediate receiving stream
appeared to be a dry ditch starting at the outlet
pipe from the water plant. This ditch runs
approximately 300-400 yards and emptied into the
Catawba River.

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PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: 100% Industrial
a. Volume of wastewater: .2 MGD (daily max.) (as
provided by the supervisor of the water plant).
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater:
The wastewater will be supernatant from the
thickener and filter backwash.
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater:
N/A.
d. Pretreatment Program POTWs only): N/A.
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds:
N/A.
3. Description of industrial process (for industries only)
and applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A.
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
The existing wastewater treatment facility consists of a
thickener prior to discharge of the supernatant:
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: The alum sludge
produced is dried in the sludge drying beds located on -
site, and then carried to the Belmont Wastewater Treatment
Plant. There it is stored until the City can dispose of
-it at the landfill.
6. Treatment plant classification: N/A.
7. SIC Code(s) 4941
Wastewater Code(s) 21
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants
Funds (municipals only)? No.
2. Special monitoring requests: No.
3. Additional effluent limits requests: No.
4. Other: No.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The applicant, Belmont Converting Company has applied to
continue discharging wastewater that is generated from the

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production of potable water. The applicant is proposing to
discharge approximately 200,000 gpd (daily maximum) into an
unnamed tributary to the Catawba River.
The plant operator stated that there were only a few
chemicals added in the water treatment process (aluminum sulfate,
chlorine and occasionally caustic).
The sludge being generated is presently being transported to
a holding facility at the City's wastewater treatment plant and
is then carried to the landfill when convenient. The water plant
is planning to have their sludge incinerated at a proposed
incinerator, when and if it becomes available.
There did not appear to be any problems with the discharge
of the wastewater being produced at the water plant, however, the
discharge location appeared to be into a dry ditch (7Q10=0). It
has been confirmed that the City does own easement rights for the
ditch in question. Therefore, it is being used as a conveyance
channel.
Pending approval by the ERG, it is recommended that the
NPDES Permit be issued reflecting a discharge directly into the
Catawba River.
Signature of Report Preparer
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Water Quality(
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by and between DIXIE YARNS, INC., a Tennessee Corporation with its
principal offices in Chattanooga, Tennessee, party of the �irst
part; and BELMONT CONVERTING COMPANY., a North Carolina Corporation
with its principal offices in Belmont, North Carolina, party of
the second part,
WITNESSETH, THAT WHEREAS, said party of the first part owns
a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the City of
Belmont, South Point Township, -Gaston County, North Carolina, more
particularly described as Tract #2, as shown on a plat entitled,
"Aberfoyle Mfg. Co.," dated February, 1965, prepared by Robinson
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recorded the 4th day of March, 1965, in Plat Book 20 at page 11 of
the Gaston County Registry, a copy of which is hereby attached and
made a part hereof, and to which reference is hereby made;for a
more perfect description:
AND WHEREAS, the party of the second part has and.maintains
an overflow pipe adjoining said lands of the party of the first
part, which overflow pipe, at intervals, causes water to flow over
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Mr. Mitchell Moore
Belmont Converting Company
P.O. Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Dear Mr. Moore: -
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 7, 1996
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO077763
Belmont Converting Company
Gaston County, NC
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO077763 was
issued on August 5, 1996 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 (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).
919 North Main Street, 7� FAX [phone]
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 �C An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Voice 704-663-1699 W10 recycled/10°k post -consumer paper

Mr. Mitchell Moore
August 7, 1996
Page Two
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 andtype 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 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 his Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if you
have any questions or need clarification,. We look forward to
providing any assistance.
Sincerely, .
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
DRG:ls

N. C. DEPT. OF NATURAL
+� RESOURCES AND
COMMUNITY DrVELOPMENT
State of North Carolina F E B 2 5 1991
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Reso��rr�es
iIIVIS ON OF
ENV1H1`0AE1ffAL MANAGEMEff
Division of Environmental Management MGOGESVIILE OEGIVAL OFFICE
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Pc.D
Director
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
February 11, 1991
Mr. Ayers Webster
P. 0. Box 431 .
Belmont, NC 28012
Subject: Permit No. NC0077763
Belmont Converting Company
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Webster
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on August
30, 1989, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and
the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection
Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling 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 150.B 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 that this permit -is not transferable. Part II, E.4.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of: change in ownership or control of
this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal regt.ii.r.ements 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.
i
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Dale
Overcash at telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sit col .1y,
\George T. Everett
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Poflutlon PreveMlon Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
A_ r_.._i n....,..«,11ti, AM-ti.,o Artinn Frnninver

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City of Belmont
115 N. MAIN STREET
\y �" POST OFFICE BOX 431
BELMONT N.C. 28012
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PHONE [phone]
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IVIr. Dale Overcash
N. C. Dept. of Environmental r�
Health and Natural Resources
Water Quality Section
PEE Unit
PO Box 27687
Raleigh-, NC 27611-7687
Dear Mr. -Overcash:
Enclosed you will find a letter to Mr. Venrick and his response. I hope
this will aid in acquiring the NPDES permit to discharge supernat into the
Catawba River.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, call -me at 704-825-2625.
Sincerel
J. E. McClintock
Superintendent Belmont
Water Plant
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City of Belmont
June 14, 1990
115 N: MAIN STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 431
BELMONT, N.C. 28012 .
)p} PHONE [phone]
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Mr. W. E. Venrick
Public Water Supply -,Section _ t.
Dept. of Environment-, Health, and Natural
Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina .27611-7687
Dear Mr. Venrick:
On May '23, 1990, " 1 attended :the State sponsored seminar . on disinfection in States-
ville. The Superintendent of the Durham Water Treatment Plant was one of your
speakers. His topic contained' information on giardia.. My question to him during
his talk was to recycle wash water or not since giardia were trapped within the
filter media. His answer was a definite no.
Before, l proceed further, let me give you a brief history of the Belmont Water
Plant. The City of Belmont took over management of the water plant on August
1,. 1988. The plant has the ability to recycle wash water from a 360,000 gal.
clarifier. Julya 187, midge flies were discovered in the. filter. This problem -lasted
until January '88:, Duringthis time, wash water was recycled and in my opinion
caused the problem to exist longer than necessary. I feel that recycling .the wash
water back to our plant will 'cause an ongoing problem with giardia: . We cannot .use.
chlorine dioxide. because of by products MCLs & our turbidity. is;_too high for. ozone.
have adjusted the KMN04 feed- rate' to feed at its maximum "effectiveness. Lowered
prechlorination feed rates, and found the plant. will not exceed the -new MCL' of
.05 PPM.
As I have stated, the problem with TTHMs will be taken care of, but the possible.
problem with giardia exists. The Wastewater Plant cannot-. continue being used __ ..:..
because of .future :use by North Belmont.
1 have applied for an NPDE5 .permit to discharge supernat" from..the:clarifier to "tfie
Catawba- River. With your help' 1 can comply with the new MCLs ''and continue
producing a safe; drinking water.

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Mr. W. E. Venrick JUL i 9 199U
PFRPAITS R
A letter to me stating your position on the recycling of wash water would be
appreciated.
Sincerely,
John McClintock
Superintendent Water Plant
City of Belmont
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State of North Carolina a�
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources b
Division of Environmental Health b
P.O. Box 27687 • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
D Richard K. Rowe
James G. Martin, Governor July 3, 19 9 0 i 0 l Director
Wiliam W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Q
John McClintock
Superintendent Water Plant vo�
City of Belmont1 t
Post office Box 431 Ul
Belmont, North Carolina 28012 �5
Dear Mr. McClintock:
Re: Recycling of Wash Water
City of Belmont Water Plant
i
Gaston County
I am in receipt of your recent letter regarding trihalomethane
formation and recycling of wash water.
I agree with your concerns about recycling of washewater. Due...
to the potential nuisance and health risks associated with recycling:,.
of wash water and sedimentation basin sludge supernatant, I strongly;:.
recommend against recycling unless there is -comprehensive monitoring:`.;._.-.,
of the supernatant" returned to the raw water source at the head fof
:.
the treatment plant..If :recycling does take place where slioiild
the option of -discharging ;toJstream or :.wastewater treatment plant if�,�
_ -
monitoring defectsiealth, taste odor or nuisance problems
If you have any questions regarding this letter call: me :at
( 919) ' 733--2321: -
Sincerely,
f __
.ZY
_ :.W.'':E. Venrick,'..Chef
-Public Water Supply Section ; _�
WEV : spm
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cc: Darrell -Herndon'::
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Affim-adve Acdon. Employer -'

144 Soul
1990
State of North Carolina LIES '"�''fR'T
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources OfE�E
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
February 20, 1990
Mr. Kenneth C. York
Belmont Converting Company
301 N. Tenth Street
Belmont, NC 28012 .
George T. Everett, Ph. D.
Director
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO077763
Belmont Converting Company WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. York:
The Division of Environmental Management understands that the subject facility formerly
had a discharge permit but has used a closed -loop system since 1985. The Division received your
request for an NPDES permit on September 1, 1989. However, the Division is presently in the
process of deciding whether or not an NPDES permit is appropriate for this facility because the
proposed discharge location is into the area of Lake -Wylie covered by a moratorium. -
Therefore, you must submit, in writing to the Division reasons that you need an NPDES
permit versus the closed -loop system previously used. In addition, please state any other
alternatives for the subject water treatment plant.
Thank -you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions concerning this
matter, please contact me at (919) 733- 5083.
cc: Moores_ville?R'e nal-Office
ernut File
Sincnnennrely,
. D e Ove
NPDES Permits Supervisor
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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RiY1510N 4F ENVIA0rjME1i7AL M.W.SEMgq, PUBLIC, NOTICE
- is 19�3Q STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
&tE6t6�6L df`IiE&I� POST OFFICE BOX 27687
RALEIGH;, NORTH CAROLINA 27611-7687
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO ISSUE A STATE NPDES PERMIT
On the basis of thorough staff review and application of Article 21 of Chapter 143; General Statutes of
North Carolina, Public Law 92-500 and other lawful standards and regulations, the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a permit to discharge to the persons listed
below effective 2/26/90 and subject to special conditions.
Persons wishing to continent upon or object to the proposed determinations are invited to submit same in
writing to the above address no later than 2/11/90 . All comments received prior to that date will be
considered in the formulation of final determinations regarding the proposed permit. A public meeting may
be held where the Director of the Division of Environmental Management finds a significant degree of
public interest in a proposed permit.
A copy of the draft permit is available by writing or calling the Division of Environmental Management,
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687, [phone].
The application and other information may be inspected at these locations during normal office hours.
Copies of the information on file are available upon request and payment of the costs of reproduction.
All such comments or requests regarding a proposed permit should make reference to the NPDES pemut
number listed below.
Date/�/ - Lu,�
Charles Wakild, Acting Director
U' Division of Environmental Management
Public notice of intent to issue a State NPDES permit to the following:
1. NPDES No. NC0077763. Belmont Converting Company, 301 N. Tenth Street, Belmont, N.C.
28012 has applied for a new permit for a facility located at 301 North Tenth Street, Belmont, Gaston
County. The facility discharges filter backwash from one outfall into the Catawba River, a Class WS-III
and B stream in the Catawba River Basin.

Permit No. NCO077763
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT &C'E�Jv
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�IYIS/Ory OF �
PERMIT ENWMDNAIMUAftS
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TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM JAM 10 1��0
0"ESVILL&,
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,
Belmont Converting Company
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
301 North Tenth Street
Belmont
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawaba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on
Signed this day
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0077763
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Belmont Converting Company
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a water treatment plant that discharges supernatant from thickener and filter
backwash located at 301 North Tenth Street, Belmont, Gaston County (See Part III of this
Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the
Catawaba River which is classified Class WS-III and B waters in the Catawba River Basin.
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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO077763
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 Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day Units (specify) Measurement Sample *Sample '
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon. Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type 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/ I 0.2 m l/ I Weekly Grab E
Turbidity Weekly Grab U,D
*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.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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V r 1989
IIJV pJ7 OF
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development tr6
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor 9/5/89
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Kenneth C. York
Belmont Converting Company
301 N. Tenth Street
Belmont, N.C. 28012
Dear Mr. York :
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit No.NC0077763
Belmont Converting Company WTP
-Gaston County
This
is to acknowledge receipt of the following
documents on September 1,
Application
Form
Engineering
Proposal (for proposed control
facilities),
Request for
permit renewal,
a2S_
Application
Processing Fee of $200.00,
Other
/
The
items checked
below are needed beford review can begin:
Application
Form ,
Engineering
proposal (see attachment),
Application
Processing Fee of
,
Other a U.S.G.S. topographic man marked with a red x at the discharge location
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 Lula Harris
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You wiii be advised ot 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 applications,
please contact the review person listed above.
i er ly,
Arthur Mouberry, P.E.
CC: `Mr. Rex G?lfeasjo
Pollution: Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

*
NORTH CAROLINA. DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COPMIUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION Nl1MIfFR
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM G FDR N e a6 A,716
AGENCY
USE DATE RECLIVI l
To be filed only by services, wholesale and retail trade,
and other commercial establishments including vessels v I
YEAR Mo. DAY
Do not attempt,to complete this fora without reading the accompanying instructions oZ Do • o
Please print or type
1.' Name, address, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Name;': Rel mnn C:nnvPrti nQ ro _ w .=it -r Treatment Plant
B. Street; address 301 N. Tenth Street
C. Ctty '-'Belmont, NC 28012 D. State NC
E. County Gaston . F. ZIP 28012
G. Telephone No. 704 825-558-6
Area .
Code
-2. SIC
(Leave.blank)
Average of 3
-.3. Number of"employees
4. Nature of business Public Water Supply and Treatment "
5. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year, or'
(b) Check the months) discharge occurs:
1. o January 2-. 0 February 3. a March - 4.0 Apri 1
6. o June 7. a July 8. 0 August 9.0 Septeaber
11. o November 12.0 December .
(c) How many days per week:
1. 01 2.0 2-3 3X4-5 C0 6-7
s. o may
10.a October
6. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as aoplicable)
RECEIVED
AUG 309 1999
PERNA ITS 8� ENG'INEERIK
Flow, -gallons per operating day
Volume treated before
discharging (percent)
Discharge per .
0.1-999
1000-4999
.5000-59"
10,000-
50-0000
None
0.1-
30-
65-.
95-
operating day
49,999
or more
29.9
64.9
04.9
100
(1)
(2)
43)
(4)
(5)
(6)
0)
(8)
(9)
(10)
A. Sanitary, daily
average
B. Cooling water, etc.,
daily average
C. Other discherge(s),
,
daily average;
Specify
g
Y
D. Maximum per operat-
ing day for combined
discharge (all -types)
X
* Wastewater results from the backwashinq of filters. Water contains 0-3.0 nrnm of alum and
turbidity as removed from'the surface water supply.

7. if any of the types of waste identified in item 6,'either treated or un-
treated, are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below
as applicable. N/A �-
Waste water is discharged.to: 0,1499 10004999 S000-9999 10,00049;999 50,000 or more
(1) (2) (3)
A. MunI i,llal sewer •.ystear
II; Ihulr,,•ill'UUlu) wiIl '
;eI I tank
U. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, speci`y:
8. Number of separate discharge points:
A Xl B. O 2-3 ..:. C.O 4-5 D.O 6 or more
9, Name of receiving water or waters Lake Wylie (Catawaba River)
.10. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge -to contain
one or more of the .following substances es- a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium
chromium, copper, lead,.mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oi,T and
grease, and chlorine (residual),
A.)(yes B.O no
Chlorine at 1 nprrr; corrmercial• grade altun.
1 certify that l am familiar with.the information contained in the applicatlok and
that to the best of sly knowledge and'bellef_ such lnforwation is trw, conolete, and -
accurate.
K=M 7 h C Vpr
Printed Nape. of Person Signing
City Manager, City of Belmont,-N.C.-
Title
•Date Applfcatlon'Sly d -
Siy tune of Applicant
'North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) rovides that: Any person who knowingly.makes
any false statement representation, or -certification in any applicatton.'recotd,report plan,
or other document files or required to be maintained' under Article 21 or regulations of t'he
Environmental Management Commission implsmsnitzig that, Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or knowly renders inaccurate any. V carding or.'rnonito>rigS ¢pvica or method -required to be
.operated or maintained under Art;tale 2.i;�oc regulat3oailt of 'the Envlronmental.Maaagemnnt .Cotfisia i
implementing that Article, shalirbe .'•T4tT!..of a •misdemeanor punishable by a -fine not to exceed
$io,nno, or by imprisonmiinnt - not, .to exceed six• months, 'or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 prov-
a punishment by a fine of"Aot more than $1lJ,000'or imprisaaftnt not core than 5 years, or both,
fur a similar offense.)

State-Qf North C ' lina
Department of Natural so'rces a1nY�rd� - mmunity Development
512 North Salisbury tm • Raei�N, orth Carolina 27611
xr ':Nett !Z it, d
James G. Martin, Governor,"� =�V�" S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
s
APR 25 1986 N. C. DEFT.
Division of Environmental Managemerzt�VE,,,,j,, cES01?�AN
R. Paul Wilms, Director D�YEXo.PhzZt1,
SEP 2 9 1989
BELMONT CONVERTING
PO BOX 70 s'8U1� Y1?U1,,EfdTAI E;�PdA6F1,
BELMONT NC 801,� 700n
nFSECIflNAI OFFICE iv,
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO044318
GASTON
Dear
Our files indicate that the subject permit for a wastewater
discharge_ to'the surface water expires on 850530. GS 143-215.1(c)
requires that an application for renewal must be filed 180 days prior to
the expiration date. We have not received an appl-ication for.renewal
from -you as of this date.
If there is no change proposed for the discharge, the.application
needs only to consist of a, -letter requesting renewal . and the
application processing'.fee. -(See attached.) Dischargers which
propose a change, major industrial dischargers and all -municipal
dischargers are required to submit a.new application form when
they request renewal.- If this is a major industrial .or municipal
discharge, an .application is attached for your use..
This matter should be given prompt attention in that `continued.
discharge"'a'fter :.the permit's-exp.iration;..without the filing of a
complete and "timely:""application for renewal; ' constitutes discharge
without a permit and is_a violation of GS 143-215.i(a) and'the
Federal Clean`Water "Act :of ,1977 Application for renewal should be
submitted to'. ,.
Permits and Engineering Unit,
NC Division of Environmental Management
RO Box-27687_,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
For .further."information please contact'me at 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
/ '• (W'"P.

e� Sao
State of North Carolina _
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
July 2, 19 8 7 K C. DENT. of NATUR,0
RESOURCI38 AND
COMMUNITY DHTI OP➢IEtV�
Mr. H. Dickson Stowe, Secretary JUL 9 1987
Belmont Converting Company
P . 0. Box 388 DIVISI.OH OF EIIti9911"HITAL 61AIIAOEMEf�1'"
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
f;1u0 ;ESYILLE PEGIJUAL OFFICE
Dear Mr. Stowe:
This is in response to your letter of 22 June 1987 concerning a
23 June 1987 discharge of 40,000 gallons of decant water from the
sludge plant basin at the Belmont Converting Company's water
treatment plant. Since I discussed this matter with you and find
no problem with the action which was taken, I am providing you
herewith an after -the -fact authorization to conduct the one time
discharge. Please be advised that such discharges should be
authorized in writing prior to the work actually -being done. I
would therefore expect more lead time if such- a discharge is
required in the future. A
ul Wilms
M;iVAM-44c3
,,
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
February 20, 2018 J
Mr. Adrian Miller, City Manager
City of Belmont
P.O. Box 431
Belmont, NC 28012
ROY COOPER
L F—,=-M Governor
k7tiCHAEL
S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Belmont WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO077763
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Miller:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the inspection conducted
at the subject facility on February 15, 2018, by Ori Tuvia and Maria Schutte. Joseph Roy's
cooperation, during the site visit was much appreciated. Please advise the staff involved with this
NPDES Permit 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 Ori Tuvia at [phone], or at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office,
Division of Water Resources, DEQ
Cc: NPDES Unit
Gaston County Health Department
MRO Files
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
/�
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 I N00077763 I11 12 18/02/15 17
18 ) r, I 19 Li I 201 I
211111 1 1 1 1 1 111 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 I I I I II 1 1 1 1 I i66
I
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1. QA
Reserved—
6711.0
72L�
70 LJ _ 71 iLJ
73 I74 751 1 1 1 1 1 �80
Section B: FacilityData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:20PM 18/02/15
15%09/01
Belmont WfP
301 N Tenth St
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Belmont NC 28012
02:05PM 18/02/15
20/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Joseph A Roy/ORCf704-901-2077/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Sandra M Craft,PO Box 431 Belmont NC 28012/ORCf704-825-5586/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature((,$)%%of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Maria Schulte .7 G�1 � i j JL/e_�Division of Water Quality//704-663-16991Ori
Date
A Tuvia MRO WQ/1704-663-1699/
Signature of Management Q A R viewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
Andrew. Pitner v MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.21
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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i I
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
31 NC00777! I11 121 18/02/15 I17 18 r j
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page# 2

Permit: NCO077763 Owner - Facility: Belmont WTP
Inspection Date: 02/15/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
(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?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: The subject permit expires on 07/31/2020. The permit status has been changed to inactive
since 6/13/2012
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 ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility had plugged the effluent pipe. Discharge has been diverted to the Belmont
VWVfP (NPDES permit NC0021181). Alum residuals were not distributed during the year
2017.
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
February 27, 2017
Mr. Adrian Miller, City Manager
City of Belmont
P.O. Box 431
Belmont, NC 28012
OY rCO.OPER
Govemor
A §-ItGAN
tC1, N
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
. Director
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Belmont WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO077763
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Miller:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the inspection conducted
at the subject facility on February 22, 2017, by Ori Tuvia and Maria Schutte. Joseph Roy's
cooperation during the site visit was much appreciated. Please advise the staff involved with
this NPDES Permit 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 Ori Tuvia at [phone], or at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Ori Tuvia, Environmental Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, DEQ
Cc: NPDES Unit
Gaston County Health Department
MRO Files
c( � zG /J�- i7�fz-
I
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28116
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C.20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
_Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires B-31-98
Section A: National Data'System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fee Type
2 15 1 3 I NCO077763 . 111 12 .17/02/22 17 18 L,j 19 I c I 20 L
21I.,I r6
I
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --- Reserved-
67
70 I___.I 71 1 ti I 72 I N I 731 I I74 75
t—J I I I
80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective'Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:10AM 17/02/22
15/09/01
Belmont WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
301 N Tenth St
09:55AM 17/02/22
20/07/31
Belmont NC 28012
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Joseph A Roy/ORC/704-901-2077/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiaUTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Sandra M Craft,PO Box 431 Belmont NC 2B012/ORC/704-825-5586/
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
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
Maria Schulte Division of Water Quality//704-663-1699r
Ori A Tuvia MRO WQ//704-663-1699/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
W. Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/m&/day Inspection Type
8I NCo077763 I11 12 17/02/22 17 18 I ,, I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCO077763 Owner - Facility: Belmont wTP
Inspection Date: 02122/2017 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
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
0
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: The subject permit expires on 07/31/2020. The permit status has been changed to inactive,
since 6/13/2012.
-Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab: reg. required 5 years)? .
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete? `
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Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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0
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
M
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
0
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit- available on site?
M
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment:. The facility has not discharged effluent since becoming inactive. Alum residuals were
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distributed in 2016. Records reviewed appeared to meet program requirements.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO077763 Owner - Facility: Belmont WTP
Inspection Date: 02/22/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
'
Operations & Maintenance
Yes No NA NE
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
❑
❑
M
❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility had plugged the effluent pipe. Discharge has been diverted to the Belmont
WWTP (NPDES permit NC0021181).
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
❑
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Is flow.meter calibrated annually?
❑
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Is the flow meter operational?
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M
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: No discharge.
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
❑
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment: No discharge.
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 24, 2016
Barry Webb
City of Belmont
PO Box 431
Belmont, NC 28012-0431
Subject: NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements
Belmont WTP
NPDES Permit Number: NC0077763
Dear NPDES Permittee:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secrelory
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
RECEIVED/NCDENR/DWR
JUN 3 0 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..lt 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
11
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 a listing 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 (NOls); 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-reporfinR-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,
Je f' rey O. Povj>a ry -
for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G
Cc: NPDES File
Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office /-Water-Quality-Prograrn

r:
WaterResources
unvmo4mr- VIAL QUALITY
J�
Mr. Adrian Miller, City Manager
S City of Belmont
} P.O. Box 431
- Belmont, NC 28012
i
Dear Mr. Miller:
'. PAT— MCCRORY
i�� (ivverrl.>r
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
st•awar •
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Dirraor
April 7, 2016
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Belmont WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO077763
Gaston County
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the inspection conducted
at the subject facility on April 5, 2016 by Ori Tuvia. Joseph Roy's cooperation during the site visit
was much appreciated. Please advise the staff involved with this NPDES Permit 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 Ori Tuvia at [phone], or at
[e-mail].'
Sincerely,
Ori Tuvia, Environmental Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, DEQ
Cc: NPDES Unit
Gaston County Health Department
MRO Files
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] \ Fa:c [phone] \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748

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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057
EPA Water Compliance inspection ReportApproval expires 6-31-98
tti Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
Tre�sacl:ion Code NPDES
Ej? 2 LJ 15 1 3 I N00077763 11 121 16104/05 .17 18 I r, I 191 0 1 20 L]
;' a I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I t_f6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA -Reserved
675 71 L -72 L NJ 73LJJ74751 III I 1 80
1!1.0 70 Ej _j
Section B: Facility Data
NameandLocation of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES oermit Number) 01:30PM 16/04/05 15109/01
Belmont WTP
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
301 N Tenth St
02:05pM 16/04/05 20/07/31
Belmont NC 28012
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Mtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Joseph Roy/ORC WTP/704-825-2625
Joseph A Roy/ORC/704-901-2077/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Sandra M Craft,PO Box 431 Belmont NC 280121ORCf704-825-5586/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance E Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review E'EffluentlReceiving Waters
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
Ori A Tuvia MRO WQ/t704-663-1699/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
W. Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704- 235-2194/
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. r'% .
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llplu�ed
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NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type
31 NCO077763 I11.121 6/04/05 17 18 .121
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCO077763 Owner - Facility: Belmont WTP
Inspection Date: 04/05/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
)`Permit
Yes. No NA NE
' (fthe present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
❑ El❑
application?
Is ��he facility as described in the permit?
0 ❑
❑ ❑
+? ; Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
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• : Islaccess to the plant site restricted to the general public?
41-
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.
IsSthe inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
❑
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. r. f Comment: The subject permit expires on 7/30/2020 The permit has been changed to inactive status in
t 6/13/2012.
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
_ l
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and currents
M ❑
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on. DMRs?
❑ ❑
0 ❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
❑ ❑
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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?
❑ ❑
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
❑ ❑
M ❑
(If the facility is = or.> 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
❑ ❑
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
❑ ❑
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Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO077763 Owner - Facility:
Belmont WTP
Inspection Date: 04/05/2016 Inspection Type:
Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
tI
Is flow -meter calibrated annually?
❑
❑
M
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
❑
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
❑
Comment: No discharge.
L�
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
❑
❑
0
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
❑
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M
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are.required) are they operating properly?
❑
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0
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Comment: Effluent pipe was examined. No evidence of any recent discharge.
Operations & Maintenance Yesr No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control ,parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ M ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility had plugged the•effluent pipe. Discharge has been diverted to the Belmont
WWTP (NPDES permit NC0021181).
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RECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
JAN 2 8.2015
NCDENR MOORSVVP SECTION
ESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
Barry Webb, City Manager
Belmont WTP
PO Box 431
Belmont, NC'28012-0431
Dear Mr. Webb:.
January 27, 2015
Subject: Acknowledgement of Permit Renewal
Permit NCO077763
Gaston County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on January 26, 2015. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days
before your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Charles -
Weaver [phone].
Sincerely,
W ye w TkZdo O-sr&
Wren Thedford
Wastewater Branch
cc: Central Files
rmooresville Regio'al-0ffice.'
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St.. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet:: www.ncwater.org
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�00I �u���� City of Belmont Pubhc Works
Utilities- Water Treatment Plant
205 North Tenth Street ' PO Box 431 ' Belmont, NC 28012
RECEIVED
Telephone [phone] " Fax [phone]DIVISION OF M
F JAN 2 8 2015
January 20, 2015 E, , OON
MOORESVILI_I: F„61ONAL OFFICE
NCDENR
Division of Water Resources
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Renewal of NPDES Permit# NC0077763
NPDES Unit:
RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR
JAN 2 6 2015
Water Quality
Permitting S%fior
This letter is to inform you of the City of Belmont's desire to renew NPDES Permit NC0077763.
As of June 13, 2012, the City of Belmont has changed the status of NC0077763 to inactive
status. The City would like continue to operate the permit in inactive status. We will continue to
send discharge to the waste water plant. Settled sludge continues to be handled under land
application permit WQ0019504.
The application renewal and supporting documents are attached. We understand that we are still
responsible for the annual permit fee.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Barry ebb
City Manager, Permittee
Cc: Chuck Flowers, Utility Director
Joe Roy, ORC Belmont Water Plant

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SNORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DENR / Division of Water Resources / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INCO077763
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 Belmont
Belmont WTP
PO BOX 431
Belmont REC I I�/I1EA�pINE?
NC a��1�
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[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
Countv
205 North 10th St.
Belmont
NC
Gaston
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 Belmont WTP
Mailing Address PO BOX 431
City Belmont
State / Zip Code NC
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑ Public
5. Type of treatment plant:
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
® 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, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Catawba River
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Raw water is treated with an initial dose of potassium permanganate. Alum is added. This
water enters the flocculators, and the majority of the dirt falls out in the sedimentation
basins. Water is then chlorinated before it goes through the dual media filters. Fluoride,
caustic, metaphosphate, and chlorine are dosed at the appropriate levels. Water receives
proper contact time in the clearwelis before it is sent out to the distribution system.
8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
For active operations: Filter backwash water is allowed to settle in clarifier for a minimum
of two hours. A valve is opened after proper settling time to allow the decant to be
discharged. Settled sludge is pumped out as needed (usually once per year). Sludge is land
applied via permit WQ0019504.
Our NPDES permit is currently inactive. We send filter backwash directly to the Belmont
waste water plant. Basin water/ sludge is sent to clarifier, allowed to settle for two hours,
and the decant is pumped to the Belmont waste water plant. Settled sludge is pumped out
as needed (usually once per year). Sludge is land applied via permit WQ0019504.
9. Number of separate discharge points: one 1 Outfall Identification number(s) 001
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7 Duration: Twice daily when ermit is active
11. Plant design potable flowrate 10 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.75 MGzs
12. Name of receiving stream(s)(Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Catawba River
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Alum / aluminum sulfate Yes x No
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT F'ORM,C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate Yes No x
Fluoride Yes x No
Ammonia nitrogen / Chioramines Yes No x
Zinc -orthophosphate or sweetwater CP1236 Yes x No
List any other additives below:
Chlorine gas
Caustic soda
Potassium permanganate
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information:
Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the water 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 I-15:
New applicants are strongly recommended to contact a permit coordinator with the
NCDENR Customer Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ 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.
Barry Webb City Manager
Printed naa of Person Signing Title
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application,
record, report, plan, or, other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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Belmont Water Plant Flow Through Schematic
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1.9 MGD
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Caustic
Chemical Injection Point
Catawba River
0.075
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Floccuation Basins
Sedimentation Basins To Waste Water Plant
4.9 MGD
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Clearwells
Clarifier
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Clarifier
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Decant from Clarifier
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Solids Handling Plan for the City of Belmont WTP
The wastewater from the Belmont WTP is allowed to settle in the clarifier for a minimum of two hours.
A valve is opened after proper settling time to allow the supernatant to be discharged. Settled sludge is
pumped out as needed (usually once a year). Sludge is land applied via permit WQ0019504.
The solids are settled out in the Sludge Thickener. All operators have access to the City of Belmont
Water Treatment Plant Operation & Maintenance Manual, which provides an explanation of the Sludge
Thickener and its operation in section 4.2. The description is attached to this plan as well.

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CITY OF BELMONT WATER TREATMENT PLANT
CHAPTER 4 - WASTE HANDLING FACILITIES
4.2 SLUDGE THICKENER
4.2.1 Obiectives and Design Basis
The objectives of the' Sludge Thickener are to, collect the sludge flows from the Sedimentation
Basins, to separate the solids and water, and to concentrate the solids for pumping to the
Centrifuge Building, or punsped out to trucks for lar,u api;licaiion.
Typically, sludge thickeners will concentrate the influent solids by two to seven times. For
example, an influent solids concentration of four percent could be thickened to a concentration
between about 8 percent and 28 percent. Solids and water separate by gravity and the solids are
allowed to accumulate in the sludge thickener. Once the thickener is full, the solids can be
pumped out to be land applied, or pumped to the Centrifuge.
4.2.2 Equipment Description
A. SLUDGE THICKENER
Construction: concrete
Diameter: 61 feet
Depth (maximum): 16 feet
Capacity: 349,400 gallons
Surface Area: 2,920 ft2
Sludge Scraper
Manufacturer: Envirex
Type: H-60LT
Collector speed: 6.13 feet/rninute
Motor for Reducer
Motor Manufacturer:
Baldcr
Model:
N13546T-5
Horsepower:
1.5
Minutes per revolution:
31.25
Speed:
1730 rpm
Voltage:
908
Amperage:
5.6
1. Equipment Characteristics
The Sludge Thickener is located east of the Ciean,vells next to the Centrifuge Building. The
thickener is used to collect sludge flows from the Settling Basins and drain' water from the
City of Belmont
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RECEIVED
�t, • ' DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
'JUL 1.6 2012
NCDENR
SWP SECTION
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ReVdMW§LLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
July 5, 2012
Mr. Barry Webb
City Manager
P.O> Box 431
Belmont, N.C. 28012-0431
Subject: Waiver of Monthly Reporting Requirement
NPDES Permit NCO077763
Belmont WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Webb:
The Division has reviewed your request to suspend submission of monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports
(DMRs).
After considering the recommendations of the staff in the Mooresville Regional Office, I have agreed to
waive the requirement to submit monthly DMRs for the subject facility, effective July 1, 2012. The DMRs
up through (and including) June 2012 should be submitted as usual.
Be advised that if and when any wastewater'discharge occurs, the discharge must be monitored as per the
terms of the NPDES permit and other. applicable rules or statutes. Please keep the Mooresville Regional
Office apprised of any pertinent developments that arise regarding this facility, especially if the discharge
is re -activated.
While requirements for operator visitation, monitoring and reporting are being waived, you are still
required to pay the Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee that is associated with this and
all NPDES permits.
If you have any questions, or if you wish to request rescission of e' permit, contact Charles H. Weaver
at 919 807-6391.
Sincer 1 ,
Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: Central Files-__
�ll>Iooresville Regional Office / Wes IT011
NPDES Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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RECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 13, 2012 JUf�5 2012
SVVP SECTION
Mr. Robert Sledge, Environmental Specialist MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Change of NPDES Permit# NCO077763 to inactive status
Dear Mr. Sledge:
This letter is to inform you of the City of Belmont's desire to change NPDES Permit NCO077763
to an inactive status as of July 1, 2012. We would like to -divert the waste water from the Water
Treatment Plant to the Belmont Waste Water Plant for treatment.
The Water Plant's waste water can be diverted by installing 2 plugs in the lines feeding our
thickener. The waste water then flows through the collection system to the Belmont Waste Water
Plant. Alternatively, waste water can be pumped from the thickener directly into the collection
system if needed. Pilot tests have shown no negative impacts on the Belmont Waste Water
Plant's process or effluent.
We understand that we are still responsible for the annual permit fee.
Sincerely,
Barry ebb
City Manager, Permittee
Cc: Wes Bell, nvironmental Specialist, Mooresville Regional Office
Chuck Flowers, Utility Director
Sandra Craft, ORC Belmont Waste Water Plant
Joe Roy, ORC Belmont Water Plant

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Water Quality
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Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
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Mr. Barry L. Webb, City Manager
City of Belmont
Post Office Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Belmont WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO077763
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Webb:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject
facility on March 1, 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,
for Robert Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
cc: Gaston 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.ncwaterquality.org
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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 2 151 31 NCO077763 111 121 12/03/01 117 181 C I 191 S I 20I 1I
Remarks
211111 II II 1111 11111111 1111 1111 11111111 11111111 1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ---- —-------- ---------- Reserved ------ -------------
671 1.5 169 70131 71 L N I 721 N I 73 L U 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)
Belmont WTP '
12:54 PM 12/03/01
05/08/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
301 N Tenth St
Belmont NC 28012
01:50 PM 12/03/01
10/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Joseph A Roy/ORC/704-901-2077/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Barry L Webb,PO Box 431 Belmont NC 28012//704-825-5586/7048250514 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 f/ Vic- MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/�,
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer, Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date,
M is /A occo�
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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 1
3 I NCO077763 111 121
12/03/01 117
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCO077763 Owner - Facility: Belmont WTP
Inspection Date: 03/01/2012 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 ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n ❑ n
# 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 expired on 7/31/2010; however, the Division received a
permit renewal application on 12/8/2009. The last compliance evaluation inspection
was performed on 5/8/2009.
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?
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Permit: NCO077763
Inspection Date: 03/01/2012
Record Keeping
Owner,- Facility: Belmont 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 year of 2011.
A monthly average effluent total suspended solids violation was reported in January
2011. The Division has previously addressed this limit violation through the issuance of
an NOV/civil penalty assessment.
The effluent total residual chlorine (TRC) sample was not collected and analyzed within
fifteen minutes on 7/19/2011. In addition, the sample collection times (effluent TRC and
settleable solids samples) were not properly transcribed on the March 2011 and April
2011 chain of custody (COC) forms. The ORC and staff must ensure that future
effluent TRC samples are collected and analyzed within fifteen minutes and all effluent
sample collection times are properly documented on future COC forms.
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment: The effluent settleable solids and TRC analyses were performed by the
laboratory staff at the City's wastewater treatment plant (Certification #127). PAR
Laboratories, Inc. (Certification #20) was also contracted to provide analytical support.
The ORC and staff must ensure that the effluent TRC results are not reported below the
lowest standard verified (annual curve) on the TRC meter at the WWTP's laboratory.
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.
Yes No NA NE
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ n n n
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Permit: NCO077763 Owner - Facility: Belmont WTP ,
Inspection Date: 03/01/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n n ■ n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. Alum
sludge is removed, and land applied by Southern Soil. Builders once per year under the
authority of Permit No. WQ0019504. The last land application event was performed in
September 2011.
Flow Measurement - Influent
# 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 was last calibrated/verified on 9/21/2011 by Nix, Purser &
Associates.
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'/4 of the sidewall depth)
Comment: The facility is equipped with a clarifier/thickener. The detention time in this
treatment unit is extended to reduce/dissipate any chlorine levels. The operations staff
manually open a valve to initiate an effluent discharge event.
Effluent Pipe
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Permit: NC0077763 Owner - Facility: Belmont WTP
Inspection Date: 03/01/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe
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RECEIVE
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NPDES PERMIT #: NCO021181 DISCHARGE No. 001 MTH: January YEAR: 2012
FACILITY NAME: City -of Belmont WWTP SAMPLE PERMITCLASS: IV COUNTY: 'Gaston
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE: SANDRA M. CRAFT GRADE:4 Pno,+rE: [phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES: Shealy Environmental Services, Inc.
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED:
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN:'CENTRAL FILES
DIV. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEHNR
P.O. BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NC 276264WS
PERSON COLLECTING SAMP: TANYA SETZER
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All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permint requirements
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc.,
and a time table "for improvements to be made.
The monthly average on the TSS removal rate was less than 85%. The bar screen was down for repair (We used the manual bypass channel)
and caused problems with -flow readings and very low TSS reading. The part that was needed took a couple of weeks to come .in. The bar screen
is now back in service and things should be back to normal.
"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 theperson or persons who manage the system, or those -persons directly responsible forgathering 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."
115 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012
Permittee Address
Barry L. Webb
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Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at{919) 733-5083, extension 581 or-534.
Themonthly -average for fecal -coliformis-to -be reported asaGEOMETRIC mean. Use -only -units -designated in -the reporting
facility's permit for reporting data.
*ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A.0202 (b) (5) (B).
** If signed by other than permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) (2) (D)

NPDES PERMIT #:
FACILITY NAME:
PAGE 3
YEAR: 2012
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PHovE: (704) 8253791
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NC®ENR
- - North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources -
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 16, 2011 RECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
BARRY L WEBB
CITY OF BELMONT MAY 19 2011
PO BOX 431 SWP SECTION
BELMONT NC 28012 MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment
Civil Penalty Assessment
Belmont WTP
Permit Number: NCO077763
Case Number: LV-2011-0105
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Webb:
This letter_ is to acknowledge receipt of check number 054031 in the amount of $585.06 received from you
dated May 9, 2011. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subjectfacility;
and this case -has been closed. Payment of. this penalty in no way -precludes -_future action by this Division for -
additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits.
If you have any questions, please.call Robert Sledge at 919-807-6398.
cc: ' Central Files
DWQ Mo' oresville Regional -Office Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 North Carolina
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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
April 27, 2011
CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 0290 0000 4565 0298
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Barry Webb,City Manager
City of Belmont
P.O. Box 431
Belmont; North Carolina 28012
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute
143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO077763
Belmont WTP
Gaston County
Case No. LV-2011-0105
Dear Mr. Webb:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of
$585.06 ($500.00 civil penalty + $85.06 enforcement costs) against the City of Belmont.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the self -
monitoring data reported for January 2011. This review has shown the subj ect facility to be in
violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NC0077763. The violations are
summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the City of Belmont violated the
terms, conditions, or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO077763 and North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may
be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director
of the Division of Water Quality, I, Robert B. Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor .
for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the City of
Belmont:
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
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$ 500.00 For 1 of the one (1) violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and
NPDES Permit No.�N00077763, by discharging waste into the
waters of the State in violation of the permit monthly average
effluent limit for total suspended solids (TSS).
$ 500.00
$ 85.06
$ 585.06
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
M
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed
below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy
of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a

remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that no factual or
legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the
civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed
below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, -the following factors shall be
considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5). whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be
submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and
inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will.provide details
regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee).
Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original
remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it. is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver of Right to
an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed
"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
n.
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a
petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of
Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in
the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an
attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing

fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within
seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the
Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative
Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the
review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature. not related to operation
and/or maintenance problems and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish
to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions about this civil penalty
assessment or a Special Order by Consent please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the
Mooresville Regional Office at [phone].
q-/Zo�jj
(Date)
ATTACHMENTS
Robert B. Krebs, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: Mooresville Regional Office Compliance File w/ attachments
Raleigh Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
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Outfall Date Parameter
001 1/31/11 TSS
ATTACHMENT A
CASE NO. LV-2011-0105
Reported Value
3 9. 0 mg/L
Permit Limit
30.0 mg/L (Monthly average)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLNA
COUNTY OF GASTON
N THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
CITY OF BELMONT
PERMIT NO. NC0077763
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV-2011-0105 .
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $585.06 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated April 27, 2011, the undersigned, desiring
to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the
above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The
undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of
the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after 30
days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
2011

F -
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0105
Assessed Party: City of Belmont
County: Gaston
Permit Number: NCO077763
Amount Assessed: $585.06
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director. to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as; to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
_ (a) one or more of the civil penally assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent 1aym.ent for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary)

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Violator:
City of Belmont
Facility:
Belmont WTP
County:
Gaston
Case Number:
LV-2011-0105
Permit Number:
NCO077763
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation;
No harm has been documented.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The TSS concentration of 39.0 mg/L on January 26, 2011, was the only monitoring conducted during
the month so it resulted in a monthly average permit limit exceedance (30% over permit limit of 30.0
mg/L).
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity -or quality or on air quality;
The effect on the receiving stream is unknown.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; .
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The Division of Water Quality has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully or
intentionally. The permittee notes on the DMR that the sample was not collected at the right location.
The permittee states that the sample was collected at a location where the effluent had an opportunity
to mix with other waters. A file review by MRO personnel found that the same sampler is listed as
taking the samples on the DMR since January 2007 (oldest DMR at MRO).
7) . The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There has been one previous CPA for the Belmont WTP during the life of the permit with no CPAs
issued in the past twelve months.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
The cost to the Mooresville Regional Office was $85.06.
Date Robert B. Krebs, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection - Division of Water Quality

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Mr. Barry Webb
City of Belmont
Post Office Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
City of Belmont WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO077763
Gaston County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Webb:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on May 8, 2009, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office.
Please inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy
of the enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
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Mooresville Regional Office
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Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
WaterCompliance fiance 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 15, 31 NCO077763 111 121 09/05/08 117 18I CI 191 SI 20III
Remarks
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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)
12:07 PM 09/05/08
.05/08/01
Belmont WTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
301 N Tenth St
Belmont NC 28012
01:30 PM 09/05/08
10/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Charles B Flowers/ORC/704-825-2625/
Joseph Roy/ORC WTP/704-825-2625 /
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Barry L Webb,PO Box 431 Belmont NC 28012//704-825-5586/7048250514
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program E 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) offlnspector�$), Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Wesley N Bell 1. / ,'JJyl /%J MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ q
�i,ynat a of Management Q A R ie re Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Marcia Allocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCO077763
.Inspection Date: 05/08/2009
Owner - Facility: Belmont WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Comment: The subject permit expires on 7/31/10.
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?
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Permit: NCO077763
Inspection Date: 05/08/2009
Owner - Facility: Belmont WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Comment: The facility's records were organized and well maintained. DMRs were
reviewed for the period April 08 through January 09. The facility is required to perform
quarterly effluent sampling/analyses. No limit violations were reported and all
monitoring frequencies were correct. The City is in the process of submitting an
updated ORC designation form (designating the current Backup ORC as the ORC). In
6 dd do ,-_fhe�fac�lity cu ��nf_I-y ias__n_o_B.�c u—�ORC howeverLgnth1 on -site ="�_--"-
operators has completed the required PC1 schooling and will take the.operator exam in
June 09. The facility staff must ensure of the following: all ORC and/or Backup ORC
visitations are documented on future DMRs, all "<" values are properly calculated to
determine the monthly average values, and the permittee's address and the permit's
expiration date are documented on the back of the DMR.
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment: The field parameters (total residual chlorine and settleable solids) are
performed under the Belmont WWTP laboratory certification #127. Par Laboratories,
Inc. (Certification #20) has also been contracted to provide analytical support. The
effluent total residual chlorine and settleable solids results were being reported below
the method detection limits. The on -site staff had performed effluent and instream
temperature measurements (not required monitoring under the NPDES Permit) without.
proper laboratory certification. Note: The facility staff indicated (following the
inspection) that all temperature monitoring (effluent and instream sampling) would be
immediately ceased.
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.
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Permit: NCO077763
Inspection Date: 05/08/2009
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Comment:
Owner - Facility: Belmont WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ®❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRl, Settleable Soi�ds, pH�DO; Sludge n�=■An u s�
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained.
Flow Measurement - Influent
# 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 subject permit requires instantaneous flow measurements. The
backwash wastewater is measured by a venturi flow meter that is connected to the
facility's SCADA system. In addition, the facility staff have also used a staff guage at
the effluent outlet of the clarifier. The venturi flow meter is usually calibrated on a yearly
basis; however, the flow meter was last calibrated on 12/4/07 by Nix, Purser &
Associates. The flow measurement values should be documented on the field sheets
during future effluent sampling events.
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 ''/d of the sidewall depth)
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO077763
Inspection Date: 05/08/2009
owner -Facility: Belmont WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Comment: The staff use the clarifier only as a settling tank/thickener. The backwash
water is held in the clarifier for two hours (at a minimum) to ensure the facility complies
with the effluent total residual chlorine permit limit. The accumulated solids are land
applied under the authority of Permit No. WO0019504. The solids were last removed
__ on_9/3/08 by_Southern Soil Builders.
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.
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4 OF W A TFR Michael F. Easley, �Povernor
\O� Q(� William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Vj -P North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
—i Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
'C Division of Water Quality
March 28, 2007
Mr. Barry Webb, City Manager
City of Belmont
Post Office Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
City of Belmont WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO077763
Gaston County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Webb,
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on March 27, 2007, by Mrs. Sonja Basinger of this
Office. Please inform the facility's Operator in Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding
a copy of the enclosed report.
Please note comments under the Permit and Laboratory sections of the inspection
report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Basinger or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
for John Lesley
Acting Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
SWB
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires8-31-98
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 NCO077763 111 121 07/03/27 117 181 CI 19I SI 20III
Remarks
2111111111IIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA --------------------------- Reserved --------- ------------
67I 2.0 169 70131 71 I N I 72 I N I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Belmont WTP
02:05 PM 07/03/27
05/08/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
301 N Tenth St
Belmont NC 28012
03:15 PM 07/03/27
10/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
B-V
Harry 0 Hope/ORC/704-825-2625/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Barry L Webb,PO Box 431 Belmont NC 28012//704-825-5586/7048250514
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 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
Sonja Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2202/ 28
Signa re o Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers D to
Marcia Al occo MRO WQ//704-235-2204/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

Permit: NCO077763 Owner - Facility: Belmont WTP
Inspection Date: 03/27/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted anew application?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Comment: Effective February 1, 2007, the facility is required to meet the effluent Total
Residual Chlorine (TRC) permit limit of 28 ug/l. The facility has not applied for an
Authorization to Construct (ATC) nor installed any type of dechlorination treatment prior
to the TRC limit taking effect. The operator stated the facility will increase its holding
time in order to meet the 28 ug/1 limit.
Record Keeping
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Permit: NCO077763
Inspection Date: 03/27/2007
Owner - Facility: Belmont WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Comment: DMRs were reviewed from the period of January 2006 to January 2007. No
limit violations were reported.
The January 2007 DMR shows the effluent TRC value as 0.13 ug/I. The effluent flow
box was not checked on the DMR. Please amend the DMR with the corrections and
resubmit.
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 ■ ❑ n ❑ .
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# 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 instantaneous flows are calculated by backwash events. The
backwash water sits in the holding tank for a minimum of 2 hours and then discharged.
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 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- 1.0 degrees?
Comment: The Water Treatment Plant will have the Belmont WWTP Lab certification
# 127 begin performing field parameter analysis for the TRC and Settleable Solids
parameters for the 2nd quarter sampling (April -June 2007).
Contracted lab services are performed by Par Labs certification # 20.
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?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0077763 Owner -Facility: Belmont WTP
Inspection Date: 03/27/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
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 %4 of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: The backwash water is gravity fed to the clarifier. The clarifier is utilized as
a gravity thickener; however, the sludge collection assembly is not utilized. The sludge
is removed (via pump) directly out of the clarifier on. an as -needed basis by Southern
Soil Builders.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
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NA
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Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Effluent Pipe
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Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. ,
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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General Infor[nation:
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Facility Information:
Facility Name: 12 �'�.. �'.-►��'r Permit Number: Number: %IE - n b 7 ri'7 j■ 3► County: .. (rAs7j0H
SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE OF SYSTEM!
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Print Name:
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Mail or Fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
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Michael F. Easley, bl"ILoiz
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 3, 2006
Mr. Barry Webb, City Manager
City of Belmont
Post Office Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Subject: Compliance- Sampling Inspection
City of Belmont WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO077763
Gaston County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Webb:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on February 2, 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 results of the effluent sampling will be forwarded to you under
separate letter.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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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 D] 2 15I 31 NCO077763 Ill 121 06/02/02 117 18I ct 19I gl 20LI
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Remarks
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1111 11111lI11111 Jill 1111 1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ------ ----------- ------ Reserved -------------------
67I 1. 5 169 70 L 3 I 71 I N I 721 N I 731 I 174 751 I I II I 1I 80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
Belmont WTP
01:10 PM 06/02/02
05/08/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
301 N Tenth St
Belmont NC 28012
02:30 PM 06/02/02
10/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Charles B Flowers/ORC/704-825-2625/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Barry L Webb,PO Box 431 Belmont NC 28012//704-825-5586/7048250514 Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program E 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
Wesley N Bell 11pV^vF- �p/� MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/
Signature of Management Q A,Rviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
John E Lesley P41
f MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.270/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

Permit: NC0077763 Owner -Facility: Belmont WTP
Inspection Date: 02/02/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: The facility will be required (via NPDES Permit) to comply with a 28 ug/I
effluent TRC limit by 2/1/07.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE'
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis ■
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: The permit -required quarterly sampling was reviewed for the April 05, July
05, and October '05 DMRs. No limit violations were reported. The facility staff must
ensure all "<" values are appropriately calculated for the monthly average values. The
facility staff incorporate a commendable record keeping system.
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Permit: NCO077763 Owner - Facility: Belmont WTP
Inspection Date: 02/02/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Laboratory
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
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Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
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# Is the facility using a contract lab?
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
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Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
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Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
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Comment: The effluent TRC analyses are performed by the City of Belmont's WWTP
certified laboratory (#127). Only effluent settleable solids are performed on -site. The
ORC is in the process of applying for a field laboratory certification to perform effluent
TRC and settleable solids analyses on -site.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the'permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
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Comment: The facility staff must ensure the effluent TRC values are not reported
below the meter's lowest detection, limit (based on the annual curve verification).
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■
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Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑
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Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be well maintained and properly operated at the
time of the inspection.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
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Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Permit: NC0077763 Owner - Facility: Belmont wrP
Inspection Date: 02/02/2006 Inspection Type: 'Compliance Sampling
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
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: The facility utilizes the clarifier as a gravity. thickener; however, the sludge
collection assembly is not utilized. The sludge is removed (via pump) directly out of the
clarifier on an as -needed basis by the contracted land application company (Southern
Soil Builders).
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
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# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: Instantaneous flows are measured_by a staff guage in the clarifier/sludge
thickening tank.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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William G. Ross Jr.; Secretary
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Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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June 19, 2006
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Barry Webb, City Manager
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City of Belmont WTP
JUN 2 C 200-':
P.O. Box 431
Belmont, NC 28012
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Subject: - Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report NCO077763
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Dear Permittee:
.The purpose of this letter is to call your attention to problems with the recent submittal of the Discharge
Monitoring Report (DMR) from your facility. As you may know, the dataxecorded on your DMR is keyed
into the Division's database. Our data entry staff has informed me of problems with your recent DMR
submittal. Until these problems have been corrected, your DMR will be considered incomplete. Please
see the attached form along with a copy of the problem DMR for details regarding the DMR's deficiency.
Incomplete or illegible DMRs affect -our staffs ability to provide a timely and effective evaluation of DMR
submittals. Please be aware that until the Division receives a corrected DMR, you may be'considered
noncompliant with your NPDES permit and 15A NCAC 02B .0506, and you may be subject to further
enforcement action. Please take .t1le necessary steps to correct the problems and submit two copies of the
amended DMR within fifteen (15) days of the date of this .letter to the following address:
Attention: • Michele Phillips
Division of Water Quality.
Central Files.
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1.617
Future DMR submittals with the same or similar problems will be unacceptable: If you have any questions
about the proper completion of DMRs, please contact Michele Phillips at 919-733-5083-Ext. 534. Thank
you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Michele Phillips
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Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report
Permit Number:
Facility: f
County:
DMR Month and Year: ip
The Division of Water Quality deems the aforementioned DMR as incomplete due to the
following reason(s): (Please see the highlighted areas on the attached DMR for
details.)
❑ The written values are illegible.
❑ The Average, Maximum, and/or the Minimum data points have been omitted.
The Units of Measure have been omitted or ar _ mcorrec�g
❑ The DMR Parameter Codes have been omitted.
❑ Other:

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MAY 1 8 2006
NPDES PERMIT NO.NC0077763 DISCHARGE NO.001 MONTH: April YEAR 2006
FACILITY NAME City of Belmont.Water Plant CLASS P/C I COUNTY raston._.
CERTIFIED LABORATORY (1)Par Laboratory CERTIFICATION 0.20
(list additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC)Charles B. Fle4ers. Jr.
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Mary A. Price
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED 0
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES x11JR74,
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (Sl URE OF OPEI
GRADE P/C 1 CERTIFICATION NO.27682
ORC PHONE [phone]I2
ZNO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE * ED
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERVffY THAT THIS REPORT IS
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MV KNOWLEDGE.
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All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements
t a (including weekly averages, if applicable) Fx
Compliant
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements [D.
Noncompliant
The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially
threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the
permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for
improvements to be made as required by Part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit.
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and -all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision
in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed 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."
W"s
Permittee (Please print or type)
Sijii�atvfe of Perinittee*** Date
(Required unless submitted electronically)
PO Box 431 Belmont NC, 28012 704-825-5586 bwebb(cr�citvofbelmont.orQ
Permittee Address Phone Number e-mail address Permit Expiration Date
ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
Certified Laboratory (2) Certification No.
Certified Laboratory (3) Certification No.
Certified Laboratory (4) Certification No.
Certified Laboratory (5) Certification No.
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at [phone] or by visiting the Surface
Water Protection Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wqs and linking to the unit's information pages.
Use only units of measurement designated in, the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data.
* No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, .as a result, there are no data to be
entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period.
** ORC On Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204.
*** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then the delegation of the signatory authority must be on
file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(2)(D).
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May 3, 2006
Mr. Barry Webb, City Manager
City of Belmont
Post Office Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Michael F. Easley, Govemo��
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Results from Effluent Sampling Analyses
City of Belmont WTP
NPDES Permit No.- NCO077763
Gaston County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Webb:
Enclosed please find the results from the laboratory analyses performed on the effluent samples
from the City of Belmont's water treatment plant (WTP). The samples analyzed were grab samples .
collected during the Compliance Sampling Inspection performed by Mr. Wes Bell on February 2, 2006.
The results of the sampling analyses show compliance with -the permit limits. Please attach this
letter to the inspection report dated February 3, 2006 'to complete your records on the inspection.
The report should be self-explanatory; however; should you have any questions concerning the
report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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ANALYTICAL RESULTS SHEET
NAME OF FACILITY: Belmont WTP
Grab: X Composite:
Sample Date(s): 2/2/06
NPDES Permit No. NCO077763
Sample Location: Effluent
County: Gaston
BOD5, mg/l
Phenols, ug/l
COD: High, mg/1
Sulfate, mg/1
COD: Low, mg/l
Sulfide mg/1
Coliform: Fecal, #/100 ml
Biomass: Dry Weight
Coliform: Total, #/100. ml
Biomass: Peri Ash Free
Coliform: Tube Fecal, MPN
NH3-N, mg/l
Coliform: Tube Total, MPN
TKN, mg/1
Residue: Total, mg/l .
NO2 3� + NO mg/1
Volatile, mg/l
PO" mg/1
Fixed, mg/1
P: Total, mg/1
Residue: Suspended, mg/l <2.5"
P: Dissolved, mg/1
Volatile, mg/l
Ag-Silver, ug/l
Fixed, mg/1
Al -Aluminum, ug/l
200
Settleable Solids, ml/1
As -Arsenic, ug/1
<5.0
pH, s.u.
Ca -Calcium, ug/1
Color, -True 80, c.u.
Cd-Cadmium, ug/l
<2.0
Color (pH) 83, c.u. pH = 7.8
Co -Cobalt, ug/l
Color, pH 7.6 82, c.u.
Cr-Chromium: Total, ug/l
<25
Oil and Grease, mg/1
Cu-Copper, ug/1
<2.0
Turbidity, NTU <1
Fe -Iron, ug/l
<50
Fluoride, mg/1
Pb-Lead, ug/l
<10
Hardness: Total, mg/1
Hg-Mercury, ug/l
MBAS, ug/l
Zn-Zinc, ug/1
26
Conductivity, umhos/cm
Ni-Nickel, ug/1
Total Residual Chlorine, ug/1 50
VOC
Temperature, °C

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Permit Number:
Facility: lei Rakk-
County: &5&20
DMR Month and Year:
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The Division of Water Quality deems the aforementioned DMR as incomplete. due to the
following reason(s): (Please see the highlighted areas on the attached DMR for
details.)

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W: Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Date: December 6, 2005
Barry L Webb
Post Office Box 431
Belmont, NC 28012
Subject: Notice of Incomplete Discharge Monitoring Report NC0077763#
Dear Permittee:
The purpose of this letter is to call your attention to problems with the recent submittal of the Discharge
Monitoring Report (DMR) from your facility. As you may know, the data recorded on your DMR is keyed
into the Division's database. Our data entry staff has informed me of problems with your recent DMR
submittal. Until these problems have been corrected, your DMR will be considered incomplete. Please
see the attached form along with a copy of the problem DMR for details regarding the DMR's deficiency.
Incomplete or illegible DMRs affect our staff's ability to provide a timely and effective evaluation of DMR
submittals. Please be aware that until the Division receives a corrected DMR, you may be considered
noncompliant with your NPDES permit and 15A NCAC 02B .0506, and you may be subject to further
enforcement action. Please take the necessary steps to correct the problems and submit two copies of the
amended DMR within fifteen (15) days of the date of this letter to the following address:
Attention: Michele Phillips
Division of Water Quality
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Future DMR submittals with the same or similar problems will be unacceptable. If you have any questions
about the proper completion of DMRs, please contact Michele Phillips at 919-733-5083 Ext. 534. Thank
you for your assistance in this matter.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G.'Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
May 25, 2005
Mr. Barry L. Webb
City of Belmont
P.O. Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit NCO077763
Belmont WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Webb:
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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.
A Total Residual Chlorine ("TRC") limit has been added to the permit. Please see the attached
TRC policy memo for details. This limit will take effect 18 months after the permit effective date.
Submit any comments to me no later than thirty (30) 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 mid -July, with an
effective date of August 1, 2005.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, call me at [phone],
extension 361.
Sincerely,"
KOAV/'\
Karen Rust
Eastern NPDES Unit 01; VEPT. OF r_XYIR®NME U,
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Permit NCO077763
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 Belmont
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Behnoht WTP
301 North Tenth Street
Belmont
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other.
conditions 'set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective .
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 20110.
Signed this day
DRAFT
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0077763
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 Belmont is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a conventional water treatment plant (with surface water
source water) with a discharge of filter -backwash wastewater. This facility is
located at the Belmont WTP (205 North Tenth Street, Belmont) in Gaston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the Catawba River, classified WS-IV, B; CA waters in the Catawba River-
Basin.

Latitude: 35°14'27"
Longitude: 81°00'59"
Quad # G14NE
Stream Class: WS-IV, B; CA
Subbasin: 30834
Receiving stream: Catawba River
NCO077763
City of Belmont WTP
Facility �.
Location
Nc SCALE 1:24000

Permit NCO077763
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
uLIMITS{
MONITORING�RECUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
_
`
Monthly
Daily r n,
Measurement
Sample Types
Sample Loca#ion
Average,
a
Maximum` '`
Fre uen
::... G
r
q.
Flow
Quarterly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Quarterly
. Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/L
0.2 mVL
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidityi
Quarterly
Grab
Upstream'& Downstream
Iron
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2
28 µg/L
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Quarterly
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. The limit for total residual chlorine will take effect 18 months after the effective date of the final permit.
All. samples must be collected from a typical discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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FROM:
SUBJECT:
NPDES Unit Staff
David A. Goodrich
NPDES Unit Supervisor .
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
June 19, 2003
Total Residual Chlorine Policy for NPDES permits
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality,
Every three years the State is required by the Clean Water Act to review its surface water quality standards and
classifications, determine if changes are needed and to make any necessary -,changes. This review process is referred to
as the "triennial review." Public hearings were held to solicit comments for the 2000-2003 Triennial Review of surface
water quality standards during the summer of 2002. The Hearing Officer's recommendations were presented before
the state's Environmental Management Commission on October 10, 2002.
The Hearing Officer's recommended changes included modifications to the existing standards for Arsenic, Cyanide,
Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) and Total Residual Chlorine (TRC). The Hearing Officer also
recommended the addition of a standard for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (NME).
All of the Hearing Officer's proposed changes were adopted with the exception of MTBE. The changes took effect.
on April 1,.2003. This memo documents the changes to the NPDES permitting policy for TRC limits.
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Previously, TRC had an Action Level Standard, except in designated Trout waters. The Triennial Review changes
modified the TRC Action Level Standard to an Aquatic Life Standard of 17 µg/L. The Aquatic Life Standard will
remain for designated Trout waters.
Aquatic Life Standard —17 µg/L (freshwater only) Trout Waters —17 µg/L
Revised TRC Policy
➢ TRC limits will be assigned to permit renewals and all new permits issued after April 1, 2003.
➢ Facilities that do not use chlorine will not receive a TRC limit; however, the presence of a chlorine back-up
system to augment UV or other disinfection requires a TRC limit.
➢ Facilities discharging to streams with a 7Q10 <0.05 cfs (zero -flow streams) will receive a limit of 17 µg/L.
➢ Limits will be capped at 28 µg/L to protect against acute impacts.
It is likely that many facilities will need to add dechlorination (or use another means of disinfection) to comply with
'the new TRC standard. Therefore, a compliance schedule of 18 months from the effective date of the permit may
be added to any TRC limit added during the current permit renewal. This time period is allowed in order for the
facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorination -and/or alternative disinfection system(s). The NPDES
Unit has promulgated minimum design criteria in order to expedite permitting of dechlorination equipment.
cc: Coleen Sullins
Regional Office Supervisors (Dechlorination guidance attached)
Shannon Langley

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
April 11, 2005
Mr. Barry Webb, City Manager
City of Belmont
Post Office Box 431
Belmont, North Carolina 28012
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
City of Belmont WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO077763
Gaston County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Webb:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on April 4, 2005, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office.
The report should be self explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Gaston County Health Department
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N. C Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623.6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance fl ReportApproval
expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector " Fac Type
1 U 2 U 31 NCo077763 111 121 05/04/04 117 18 U 19 U 20 U
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111 Jill 11111116/
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA --- ------------- --- -Reserved-------------
67 I 1.0 j 69 70 U 71 U 72 U 73 W 74 751 I I I I I Li 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Belmont WTP
11:48 AM. 05/04/04
ol/l0/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
301 N Tenth.St:
Belmont NC 28012
12:51 PM 05/04/04
05/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)rritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Charles B Flowers/ORC/704-825-2625/
Name, Address of Responsible Officialrritle/Phone and Fax Number
Barry L Webb,PO Box 431 Belmont NC 28012//704-825-5586/7048250514 Contacted
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
Wesley N Belli J/'MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/ Y/l
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date .
Richard M Bridgeman 704-663-,1699 Ext.264/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.
) 1
3I NC0077763 ill 12, O5/04/05 I17 18 U
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
RECORD KEEPING SECTION cont'd:
The facility's Permit requires quarterly monitoring. The April 04, July 04, October 04 and January 05 DMRs
were reviewed. No limit violations were reported. The actual upstream and downstream sampling times should
be documented on future DMRs (not the operator arrival time). All "less than" values should be calculated as
1,0" when performing the monthly average calculations only. The permittee must ensure the address is
appropriately documented on future DMRs.
The ORC must ensure the weekly visitations to the NPDES treatment system are appropriately documented
including all visitation times (by the ORC or Backup ORC) and any maintenance -related activities.
LABORATORY SECTION cont'd:
The facility is currently performing effluent settleability and temperature analyses without a field
laboratory certification. The effluent TRC samples are collected and transported to the City of Belmont's
certified WWTP laboratory for analyses. Please refer to Mr. Chet Whitings (Division's Laboratory
Certification Unit) inspection report regarding the facility's on -site laboratory practices and certification
requirements.

Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Yes No
A ❑
NA
❑
NE
❑
❑
❑
❑
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:
Yes No
NA
NE
Operations & Maintenance
Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks, pits, or wells?
❑ ❑
❑
0
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
E ❑
❑
❑
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained at the time of the inspection.
Y .g No
NA
NE
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
N ❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
❑ ❑
M
❑
❑ ❑
0
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
❑ ❑
M
❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is scum removal adequate?
❑ 0
0
❑
0. ❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
❑ ❑
M
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?
M ❑
❑
❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
❑ ❑
M
❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the surface free of bulking ?
0 ❑
0
❑
Comment: The "clarifier" is actually a circular gravity thickener with a sludge collection assembly; however, the sludge
collection assembly is not utilized. The sludge is removed directly out of the clarifier once a year by the contracted
land application company (Southern Soil Builders).
Yes No
NA
NE
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
❑ 0
❑
❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
M ❑
❑
❑
M ❑
❑
❑
Is the facility using a contract lab?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
M ❑
❑
❑
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?
❑ ❑
M
❑
Incubator (BOD). set to 20.0 degrees Celsius_+/- 1.0 degrees?
❑ ❑
0
❑
Comment: See "Summary" Section for additional comments.
Yes No
NA
NE
FloMeasurement - Effluent
❑ ❑
0
❑
Is flow meter used for reporting?
❑ Cl
0
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑ ❑
0
❑
is flow meter operating properly?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑ ❑
M
❑
Comment: Instantaneous effluent flows are measured by a staff guage in the clarifier/sludge thickening tank. The
facility staff must ensure the staff guage is kept clean for accurate staff guage measurements.
Yes_ No
NA
NE_
Record Keeping.
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
❑ ❑
❑
I
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
❑

M
Record Keeping
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DM Rs?
Yes No
❑
NA
❑
NE
❑
Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include:
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
0
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses .:
i
Transported COCs
■
Plant records are adequate, available and include
❑ ❑
❑
E
❑
O&M Manual
As built Engineering drawings
❑
Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
E ❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users?
❑ ❑
0
❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑ ❑
0
❑
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?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, DO, Sludge
❑ ❑
0
❑
Judge, pH, and others that are applicable?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
❑ ❑
E
❑
Comment: See "Summary' Section for additional comments.
Yes No
NA
NE
Fffluent Samnlina
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
130
U ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
E ❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
E ❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑ ❑
N
❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
E ❑
❑
❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
0 ❑
❑
Cl
Comment:
Y .c No
NA
NE
Upstream / Downstream Sam Iru ina
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)?
E ❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Fffluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving waters free of solids / debris? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace? s ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no suspended solids or foam.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor DEPyV'll�ia 144I�°�.Sr F, Secretary
A0 N,�T&Yt'2�f:, Director
August 5, 2004 t"1Qt?I�S�fil f.r.. T:-�',AL OFFBCL
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Mr. Barry L. Webb
City of Belmont AUG 09 2004
P.O. Box 431
Belmont, NC 28012
TION
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Subject: DMR m a o i ica ion
Belmont WTP
NPDES Permit NCO077763
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Webb:
According to our records, the subject facility is an active wastewater treatment system. As
such, you are required to monitor the treated effluent and_to-submit-the monitoring results to the
Division of Water Quality via Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs). As of the date of this letter,
the Division has not received Belmont WTP's monthly monitoring reports for May 2004. Failure to
submit the reports is in violation of the subject NPDES Permit, as well as 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a),
which requires the submittal of DMRs no later than the 30ei day following the reporting period. If
there is no discharge to report, a DMR is still required to be submitted, noting that there was no
discharge for that month. You may be considered non -compliant with the self -monitoring
requirements of your NPDES permit until the reports have been submitted.
If our records are correct and if your system was classified as an actively discharging facility
anytime during the months indicated above, then to prevent further action, please submit these
reports within fifteen (15) days receipt of this notice to my attention at the address below:
Maureen Crawford
Division of Water Quality
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, Noah Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Mr. Barry L. Webb
NC0077763
August 5, 2004
Page 2
If our records do not accurately reflect your current permit status, then please notify me in
order that we can update our system. We appreciate your assistance in this matter. If you have any
questions about this letter, please contact me at 919-733-5083, extension 538.
Sincerely,
J-1a'aA-4W4 &U-I�d
Maureen Crawford
NPDES Unit
cc: ►/Mooresville Regional Office, WQ Supervisor
Maureen Crawford, NPDES Unit
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