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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0071781_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (3)1' M1NARY ENGEYEERING PORT WATER AND SEWER TO SERVE S ` J PREPA D FOR 1998 ENGINEERING SERIES INC. 17D0 EASE BOULEVARD CHARLOTTE, NC 28203 E ER 1.0 l Introduction 1.02 Scope of Study TABLE OF CONTENTS BACKGROUNDINFO' ` IA.TION .01 Project Area 2.02 Site Characteristics . aid Use EXISTING UTILITIES 3,01 Public Facilities 3.02 Private Facilities ALTERNATIVES FOR SERVICE ,01 Cr-Site Septic/Spray Inigation 4.02 Rayco Utilities: 4,03 CarolinaWater Service .04 Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Dep e t EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES 5.01 Basisfor Carr,parisc11 5.02 Capital Coast Estimates 5.03 Operationd Maintenance Cost 5,04 Other Considerations UN MARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ,1 Sumxnary 6.02 Recommendations FIGURES: 2.. . r 7 8. 10. 'vicinity Map Project Area Aerial Topography rapt - Mecklenburg Co ter US+S - Reedy Creep Basin Preliminary Sketch Plan Mecklenburg County Zoning Map Charlotte-MecklenburgCharlotte-Meeklenhurg Utility Departmen Facilities Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility I ep era t IP Plan Sewer Regional Plan - Mecideriburg and Cab s Counties Regional Plan and MecklenburgCounty, Cabarrus and St ley Counties Service Area - Private Utilities Sewer Service/Royce Lin lit'es 13. Serer Service/Carolina eater Servicy 14. McCarron nr Plant site plan APPENDICES: C. E. G. Sails Report i PDES Pe it -McCarron to Treatment Plant PD S Permit - White Forest Waste Treatment Plant Rayon Proposal Carolina water Service Proposal Charlotte-NlecklenburgUtilitP T ePstar I ester Cost Estimates SECTION 1 - GENERAL 1.01 Introduction The Harry Grimmer Company has under contract and an option to purchase an approximately 153 acre tract of land in eastern Mecklenburg County for a proposed single family residential community development. The site is located off Plaza Road Extension, as shown on the Vicinity Map in Figure I. Mr. Mike Rackley (704) 523-8823 is manager for the project. The company has retained the services of LandDesign Engineering Services, Inc., for the conduct of a preliminary engineering study to determine the most feasible options for providing the site with water and sewer service. 1.02 Scope of Study The scope of this study is limited to the identification and evaluation of water supply and sewage disposal/treatment alternatives The study includes review of existing public and private utility systems for possible connection, on site wells and sewage disposal, and possible new discharge to Reedy Creek, which runs along the eastern boundary of the site. This study has been conducted in accordance with Title 15A NCA.0 2H .0105(c) (2), and good engineering practice. Information. included herein has been provided by the Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Department (CMUD), Carolina Water Service (CWS), Rayco Utilities, Soil Conservation Service, and Mr. Toney Jacobs, CPSS. The assistance of these organizations and individuals is gratefully acknowledged. SECTION 2 - BACKGROUND 1NFORMATTON 2.01 Project Area The Dulin Site is located in eastern Mecklenburg County approximately 8,400from the Charlotte City Limits. It has approximately 2,100 11 of frontage along Plaza Road Extension, across from Reedy Creek Elementary School. The site is in the Crab Orchard Township. As shown on Figure 2, several neighborhoods are under development in the area, generally as a result of the availability of private utility service from Carolina Water Service, Rayco Utilities or Bradfield Water Company. Several older subdivisions exist on larger lots on well and septic systems. Public utility service is presently unavailable in the area. The area is primarily residential in character with very minor commercial/retail uses. As shown on Figure 2, the proposed 1-48.5 Charlotte Outerloop will be located in close proximity to the Dulin site with an interchange at Robinson Church Road, and will cross Plaza Road Extension, approximately 3.600 feet from the site. 7.02 Site Characteristics A copy of the Mecklenburg County aerial topographic survey for the site is shown as Figure 3. The topography is very gentle along the frontage of Plaza Road, and falls away to the eastern boundary along Reedy Creek. Reedy Creek is a major tributary in the area, and as shown on Figure 2, creates a flood plain area along the creek. Although the tract has been historically used for farming over parts of the site, it is now predominately wooded. The older fields are grown up in small pines, vines and briars. Other areas are in hardwoods, including the floodplain„. Two smaller drainage tributaries run into the site from Reedy Creek, An on -site review was conducted by Toney Jacobs, CPSS for the purposes of soil suitability and identification of key physical features. His report is presented in Appendix A, and provides additional information on existing conditions on the site. The total area of the site is 153.18 acres. Approximately 9 acres lie within the floodplain of Reedy Creek, The location of the site within the Reedy Creek Drainage Basin is shown on Figure 4. The contributory area of Reedy Creek Basin to this site is approximately 7,020 acres. - 2.03 Zoning/Land Use The Dulin site is presently zoned. R-4 under the Charlotte -Mecklenburg Zoning Ordinance, which allows for a maximum density of four (4) dwelling units per acre. Based on the site acreage, this zoning allows for a theoretical lot count of 612. A preliminary sketch plan was prepared by Environmental Design, P.A., in November, 1997 to determine the approximate developability of the site based on zoning, topography, floodplain, and other physical features, and the Charlotte - Mecklenburg Subdivision Ordinance. A reprint of this sketch plan is shown as Figure 5, and indicates a lot total of 495, with three basic lot sizes, the smallest being 7,200 square feet. This zoning classification is typical of much of Me County's outlying permits higher density, A section of the zoning map for this area of the Count Figure 6. eas, which now is presented as SECTION 3 - EXISTING fT IT ES 3.01 Public Facilities The Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Department presently serves the City of Charlotte, the five smaller incorporated Towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Pineville, and Matthews, and significant portions of the unincorporated areas in Mecklenburg County. CMUD is in the process of serving. the Town of Mint Hill. The majority of CMUD service area lies in the Catawba River Basin. However, the Mallard Creek Plant serves a large area in the northeast section, which lies in the Rocky River/Yadkin River Basin. Some smaller areas within this basin are pumped back to the Catawba River Basin, Only a very small portion of the area, in the upper reaches of the Reedy Creek Basin, is provided sewer service by pumping back to the Catawba River Basin side of the system. The existing facilities maintained by CMUD in the vicinity of the Dulin Site are shown on Figure 7. The current long range Capital Improvements Plans for CMUD is shown on Figure 8. Reedy Creek flows. naturally° into Cabarrus County. The County has a regional plant on the Rocky River, and some service in the Reedy Creek Basin, however, the limits of the system are several miles downstream from the Dulin site, CMUD and Cabarrus County Water and Sewer Authority have reached a historic agreement to cooperate in the provision of sewer service to areas of Mecklenburg County, which naturally flow into Cabarrus County. Several major line extensions are underway in the northern sections of both counties, This new service area is shown on Figure 9. There are no immediate plans for extension into the Reedy Creek Basin, however, a regional study has been completed with the coordination of Stanley, Union, and Cabarrus Counties, and CMUD. A reprint of the likely future service areas, which would result from implementation of a regional plan is shown as Figure 10. However, it is anticipated that several years will be required to refine costs, execute regional agreements, and build actual facilities. 3.02 Private Facilities As noted previously, due to the absence of public services, development in the area has occurred utilizing on -site well and septic, or with the franchising of private utility areas. Four principal private utility operators exist in the area, and the respective service areas are shown on Figure 11, The following paragraphs describe each service area and basic existing facilities. - 4 - 3.02.01 Mid -South Water Systems, Inc. Mid -South Water Systems, Inc., serves the Farmwood North Subdivision with only water from existing wells. The Stone Mountain and Willows Creek Subdivision are served water and sewer with sewage treatment at the Crossire Creek Treatment Plant (150,000 gpd). The Brantley Oaks Subdivision is also provided sewer service from this plant, but is provided water from CIVIUD. Mid - South currently has no facilities in the Reedy Creek Basin, and all of the capacity of the Crossire Creek Plant is either utilized or reserved, 3,02.02 Carolina Water Service The Carolina Water Service (CWS) system in the project area is extensive. The company presently provides water and sewer to the following communities. Bradford Park, Victoria Park, Cabarrus Woods, Brookstead, Cambridge, Turtle Creek, Britley and Steeplechase. Expansions are also underway to serve other developments. Sewer treatment for the CWS service area is provided at the Cabarrus Woods Waste Treatment Plant. The existing permit for this plant allows expansion up to 950,000 gpd. The current in place capacity is 450,000 gpd. 3.02.03 Bradfield Water Company This utility provides water and sewer service primarily to the Bradfield Farms Subdivision, an approximately 1,200 unit residential development. Service is also provided to Silverton and Woodland Farms. The sewer treatment is provided in the Bradfield Farms Waste Treatment Plant,. located on McKee Creek. The plant has an in place capacity of .460,000 gpd, with a permit capacity of 700,000 gpd. All capacity is either utilized or reserved, 3.02.04 Rayco Utilities Rayco owns and operates the water and sewer facilities serving the McCarron Subdivision, off Hood Road, a 107 lot development. The plant has a permitted capacity of 49,950 gpd, with the existing plant in -place at the rated capacity. There is one community well serving the existing customers. SECTION 4 - ALTERNATIVES FOR SERVICE 4,01 On -Site Septic/Spray,' Irrigation A study of the existing soils on the Dulin site was conducted by Mr. Toney Jacobs, CPSS. A report of his findings is included in Appendix A, The results indicate that approximately one half of the existing site is "provisionally suitable" soils for ground absorption systems. Based on Mr. Jacobs evaluation, including topography and floodway as well as soils, the estimated yield for the Dulin site utilizing ground absorption is 150 lots. As the present zoning allows on R-4 density and preliminary plans indicate a potential yield of 495 lots, utilizing on -site septic does not appear to be an economically viable alternative for the site. Mr, Jacobs also evaluated the site for possible spray irrigation and estimated a potential yield of 300 lots based on setting aside approximately 48 acres in a dedicated disposal site. This does not allow for area required for plant construction and wet weather storage. This significant reduction lot yield renders this an undesirable, unviable alternative also„ The potential for off -site acquisition of other property suitable for a land application site appears low due to the extent of development in the area. 4.02 Rayco Utilities As noted previously, Rayco operates the McCarron water and sewer system. A copy of the NPDES permit for the McCarron Waste Treatment Plant is presented in Appendix B. The existing water system is limited with only one well supplying existing customers. The capacity of the treatment plant is 49,9.50. The Harry Grimmer Company has received a proposal from Rayco for the possible expansion of the McCarron Plant. The required additional capacity to serve the Dulin site would be approximately 178,200 gpd (459 connections X 360 gpd/connection). The existing McCarron Subdivision calls for a build -out of 102 lots or 38,520 gpd. The Dulin site and the McCarron site are contiguous for a section of their common boundary along Reedy Creek, which would allow conveyance of wastewaters to the plant. The White Forest Plant serves a small subdivision off Hood Road. A copy of the NPDES permit for this plant is provided in Appendix C. The plant has a rated capacity of 17,000 gpd. There is an interest by the current owners in abandoning this facility and connecting to the McCarron system with the White Forest system, the total flow to a potentially expanded McCarron Waste Treatment Plant would be 233,720 gpd (178,200 + 38,520 + 17,000). Under this alternative water supply would need to be provided by on -site wells on the Dulin site or by extension of public water from the CMUD system. Rayco has indicated no objection to providing only sewer service to the site. This alternative is depicted in Figure 12. - 6 - 4.03 Carolina Water Service CWS has also provided a proposal for service to the Dulin site, which is summarized in a letter from the Harry Grimmer Company in Appendix E. The proposal calls for water service via extension of a 12" water main in Plaza Road Extension from near the entrance to the Brookstead Subdivision as depicted in Figure 13. Sewer service would require the installation of a pump station on the Dulin site and a force main through the development, and along Plaza Road. Extension again to Brookstead. Sewerage treatment would be provided in the Cabarrus Woods Waste Treatment Plant. CWS has indicated that sewer service would only be provided if water service was also from their system (i.e., ownership of both water and sewer in the Dulin project). 4.04 Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Department CMUD has existing major water facilities on Plaza Road Extension at Plott Road (Figure 7), and has recently completed the design of an extension of a 16" water main along Plaza Road Extension to Hood Road. This water main is expected to be installed in 1998. Service could be extended along Plaza Road. Extension to the Dulin site under the CMUD reimbursable program, in which, the developer pays up front for the construction, and is then reimbursed over 5 years at 20% per year. The CMUD sewer system ends near Plott Road as shown on Figure 7, and presently there is no potential for sewer service as stated in a letter from CMUD presented in Appendix F. However, it is anticipated that ultimately this area of the Reedy Creek Basin would be served through a cooperative agreement with Cabarrus County. 7 SECTION 5 - EVALUATION OF AI TEI ~.NATIVES 5.01 Basin for Comparison After review of the various alternatives for serving the Dulin site, capable of allowing for the permitted development under the current zoning, two alternatives were selected for economic comparison. First, CWS provided a proposal for water and sewer service by extension fr serving the Cabarrus Woods area. This option requires the dedication of three si property for new community wells, ing systems ithin the Dulin The second alternate would actually combine the services for water from CUD and sewer by expansion of the McCarron Waste Treatment Plant by Rayco Utilities. The alternatives were compared on the basis of capital costs, including non -construction items such as tap fees, and operation and maintenance costs annualized over a 20 year design life. 5.02 Capital Costs A detailed breakdown of estimated construction costs for each alternate are presented in Appendix G. The costs are based on respective proposals received, current bidding experience in the Charlotte area with similar construction, and estimates of the actual quantities of various items (piping, etc.), required in each alternative. Non -construction items were included in capital costs and covered such items as survey and design, legal allowances, capacity, changes, and tap fees. The capital costs totaled $1,580,240.00 for the CWS service and $1,308,680.00 for the Rayeo Utilities/CMUD alternatives. 5.03 Operation and Maintenance Costs The operation and maintenance costs associated with the constructed facilities in each alternative were also estimated and included in the overali comparison of costs in Appendix G. The annualized O&M for the CWS alternate was $681,733.00, and for the Rayco/CMUD alternate $765,196.00. The respective total of all costs for each alternative were: Capital Costs Water Sewer Total ©& lam Grand Costs Total CWS 650,800.00 929,440.00 1,580,240.00 681,733.00 2,261,973,00 Rayco/CMUD 291,980.00 1,016,700.00 1,308,680.00 765,196.00 2,073,876.00 8 ased on the results of the costs estimates, the Rayco$^'Calternative indicates a cost savings of approximately $188,000.00 over the life of the facilities. 5,04 Other Considerations There are two other items which should be considered in final selection of the alternative proposed for serving the Dulin site. Rayco has indicated a willingness to accept the White Forest Subdivision into the McCarron System based on the potential approval of a plant expansion, which would eliminate the existing plant and discharge, and also a willingness to allow CMUD to own and operate both the water system in the Dulin site and the sewer collection system. Preliminary discussions with CMUD have indicated an interest in owning the collection system and executing an agreement with Rayco for treatment in the expanded McCarron Plant. Such an agreement would simplify the future abandonment of the McCarron Plant as the CMLJMCabarrus County regional system is expanded, and avail the necessity for future buyout of the system. -9 SECTION 6 - SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS 6.01 Summary An engineering study has been completed to identify and evaluate, on the basis of feasibility and costs, the potential for water and sewer service to a proposed single-family residential development on the Dulin Property in eastern Mecklenburg County. The results of the study indicate the most economically viable alternative to be the extension of water service from the CMUD system, and the provision of sewer service by agreement with Rayco Utilities and expansion of the McCarron Waste Treatment Plant. 6.02 Recommendations Based on the conclusions reached in this study the following actions are recommended: 1. File an application for expansion of the NPDES permit for the McCarron Waste Treatment Plant. 2. Execute a reimbursable contract with CMUD for extension of water se7 Facilitate agreements with CID and Rayco Utilities for ownership of the collection system. by CMUD and bulk sewer service to the site by Rayco. 4. Facilitate abandonment of the White Forest Waste Treatment Plant. - 10 - MOUNTAIN SLANGR A. Cdy CATAWB �tkOAM INTHRO" NIV SITY ARLO COLISEO AROWINOS THEME PARK 4nWilli Forrest art Mill StITH , "NIVERSITY ECKLENBURG ASTER Croft HARRIS AOFORO AIRPORT 0 PLAZA P4 Papu sr Tent AD HURL QQ VICINITY 1AP THE DULIN SITE ' RNC SE ` TCES +NC. AST HC`r;iLEvARD C'FiA'LO ,ea co'¢ fled str Chw red b t r no z Stor PROJECT AREA Proposed FY 99-03 Capital Improvements © Year Needs Sewer Projects Project locato ONEx, Major Sewer System Previously Funded st Year Funded unds Identified Financed Year Needs x, Cabarrus County Line Q CHARLOTTE CORNELIUS CD DAVIDSON HUNTERSVILLE MATTHEWS MECKLEN8URG 1110111 MINT HILL IOU PINEVILLE McAlpine WWTP CABARRUS Rocky River URE MECKLENBURG Proposed Regional wwwT SOIL AND SITE EVALUATION OF AN ON —SITE WASTE DISP©SAL AREA FOR DULIN PROPERTY - PLAZA RD. EXT. MECKLENBURG COUNTY; NORTH CAROLINA by Toney C. Jacobs & Associates, Inc. Consulting Soil Scientists 168 Broadbill Drive Mooresville, N. C. 28115 ofc (704)663-6905 fax (704)662-9845 e-mail jacobs@i-america.net January 14, 1998 TONEY C. =,2ur tCN SCtiLr �ciii'%ai To: Mr. Mike Rackley Harry Grimmer & Co., Inc. P.O. Box 898 Matthews, NC 28106 . Dale Stewart, P.E. andDesign Engineering Services 1700 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 Site and soil evaluation for Dulin Property -Plaza Rd. Ext. Introduction This evaluation was made to advise the owner, wastewater engineer, and applicable State permitting agency of the soil resources and feasibility of an on -site ground absorption septic system, or a surface disposal system by spray or drip i.rrigation, along with site specific loading rate for such systems, and .soii or site specifics to consider in system desiat. No off -site parcels were examined for potential use as waste receiver sites. This report addresses soil and site criteria for permitting through NCD.ENR-DE.H (T 15A. 18A .1900)„ which includes the Mecklenburg County Health Department (MCHD), and also through NCDENR-DWQ (T 15A: 02H .0200). With these two agencies disposal options include a subsurface ground absorption system, a surface spray system, a discharge s:-stein (NPDES), connection to public or private sewage, or a combination.. Preliminary plans are for 495 dwelling units on 153 acres or a density of 3.23 units per acre. Field work for this investigation was conducted in four phases 1) Jan. 9, 1998 preliminary evaluation of complete site, 2) Jan. 14, 1998 a more thorough soil investigation ofsoils, 3) a review of record in the NRCS office in Charlotte, 4) review of soil. maps for the adjoining lands. Soil investigations did not include staff from the MCHD. Soil information in this report began with. the Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County (McCachren, 1980). With the aid of this map two transects were made east -west across the property. Auger holes were randomly placed from 1-4 feet in depth where changes were indicated. All natural cuts were examined and any tree throws were checked, Any other environmental features to affect land use were also noted. The primary objective of this work was to verify and expand past soil mapping. The recommendation for either a ground absorption or surface disposal system is based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to 1) topography and. landscape positions, 2) soil characteristics, 3) wetness conditions, 4) soil depth, 5) soil restrictive horizons, 6) available space, 7) ability to meet setbacks, and 8) any nuisance factors. Generally, some of these conditions which may limit site or system use can be 2 compensated for by modifying the system design; however, some factors cannot be remediated. It is with this philosophy that this report is prepared. This report is a supplement to an engineering design by Mr. Dale Stewart, P.E, Land Design Engineering Services. Details required of that design have been omitted from this work. Portions of conclusions or design recommendations may have been modified to reflect unified efforts of soil scientist and engineer. Establishment of final design flow is deferred to the engineer, but this evaluation was made assuming a mix of 3 and 4 bedroom houses for the owner's subdivision plan. S ite The proposed residential subdivision is located in the central part of eastern Mecklenburg County, approximately 5 miles south, southwest of Harrisburg, N. C. (Fig 1). The area around the subdivision is a mix of rural residential, two new high density subdivisions, Reedy Creek ElementarySchool and a church (both served by septic), and woodlands (Fig, 2). Approximately 2900' of property line borders on Reedy Creek, a major area drainage and two unnamed tributaries of approximately 4000' dissects the property. The area is all in woods of varying, degrees of salability, Many of the old fields are grown up in small pines and other hardwoods. Much of this area is in vines and briars and are difficult to move across. A comparison of the 1938 soil map and air photo (Fig. 3) is very similar to the 1976 photo in Figure 5. At least one old home was observed. There was one pit where either a well or privy had been located. There were at least three acres where old tires were piled., The USGS topo (Fig. 4) indicates 3 buildings on the property. Soils The site was mapped by USDA-SCS as approximately one-half Cecil sandy clay loam 2-8 percent slopes, eroded (McCachren, 1980). The remainder of the tract is Vance, Helena, and Appling. The Cecil is on two broad interfluves which transects the site north to south. These are easily seen in Figure 4. The eastern interfluve is somewhat dissected by a minor concave headslope with Appling soil. Cecil soils formed from acidic rock such as mica gneiss and mica schist. Cecil soils are well drained, red or reddish yellow, have a deep soium (usually 48" or greater) and have a moderate shrink -swell potential. Appendix 1 has technical information for Cecil Series. Plate 1-A has a typical 48" profile from this landscape. The site specific soil evaluation observed 40 plus subsurface profiles on the site, The inspection points were roughly field located by line of site triangulation and topo and are not shown because horizontal control was very limited. The full length of road -cut along the Plaza Road was checked. The soils were very wet and easy to dig during the evaluations, Water was added to soil as needed while field evaluations were made to get accurate colors, textures, and consistencies. Soil colors indicated well -drained, highly oxidized soils in the upland positions. All low chroma mottles were noted in soil profile descriptions. Drainage mottles of two chroma or less were observed in the lower landscape position. Plate 1-B illustrates the giayed color on the lower landscape in an area mapped Appling. Rock and weathered rock which would interfere with system performance or installation were not encountered; however, a few rocks were observed on the surface. Minor restrictive horizons were described which could significantly limit vertical water movement and use. Plate 1-C illustrates one of many standing water areas not in the mapped flood plain of Figure 6. Many holes had less than 40" of provisionally suitable soil in the area not. mapped as Cecil area. No holes were attempted that could not be placed to the prescribed depth. Because of the scope of this work saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) measurements were not taken, nor were soil samples collected. Depending on final waste option, this will have to be added to a more detailed report. General Discussion On -site Septic The initial investigation identified about one-half of the soils as provisionally suitable (PS) for ground absorption septic systems, These are all in the upper landscape position. These soils have been colored green on Fig. 5. With only minor topographic irregularities, lots in these areas can be permitted at % to 1 acre in size. Where the topo is severe lots will have to be larger. Shown in yellow is about one-third of the remaining land which would be suitable for larger lots and the two-thirds shown in red is unsuitable for septic because of drainage 4 mottles in the profile, saprolite, soil mineralogy, and landscape position. The greatest. limitation to your proposed plan (Fig. 6) is the available space. Septics should realistically yield about 150 lots. This is a density of approximately 1 lot per acre. A conventional septic system for a three bedroom house would require 800 lineal feet (system plus mandated repair). On -Site Spray This could be aerial or drip technology and could load the field with approximately 0.75 inches of wastewater per week. A preliminary work -up of the best soil and landscape would require approximately 36 acres wetted plus 12 acres of buffer to support about 300 moderately sized 3 and 4 bedroom houses. This would give a large open or green area on one of the higher landscape positions. The assumptions for these numbers are based on the highest level of treatment (reuse waters). Conclusions and Recommendations The density of your proposed site will have to be drastically reduced to get an on -site option. If either of the two methods are used a much more comprehensive evaluation will be required and this soil report supplemented. A review of the USDA soil map for the area around this project indicates limited suitable adjoining lands. To keep the density of your proposed plan (Fig, 6) will require public or private sewer or an NPDES permit with a treatment facility. Thank you for the opportunity to be of assistance with this project. If questions arise about this report, please do not hesitate to contact me. Area Locator Toney C. Jacobs & Associates, Inc. 168 Broadbill Dr. Mooresville, NC 28115 Figure 1 S ee ap Toney C. Jacobs & Associates, Inc. 168 Br.oadbill Dr. Mooresville, NC 28115 irrBrrrrr gnu SUB SIM1iURI IAr�MIiAVEN GOLF CLUB non 1938 Soil 1 P ey C. Jacobs & Associate 168 Broadbill Dr, Mooresville, NC 28115 Inc Figure 3 SCA I:24 000 0 USGS Top° Toney C. Jacobs & Associates, Inc. 168 Broad'bill Dr. Mooresville,. NC 28115 Figure 4 L"S➢A-SCS Soil Map Toney C. Jacobs & Associates, Inc. 168 Broadbill Dr. Mooresville, NC 28115 Fiau:re 5 Official Series Description - CECILSeries Page 1 of 5 LOCATION CECIL NC+AL GA SC VA Established Series Rev. AG:13JW 9/97. CECIi, SERIES The Cecil series consists of very deep, well drain ed moderately permeable soils on ridges and side slopes of the Piedmont uplands. They are deep to saprolite and very deep to bedrock. They formed in residuum weathered from felsic, igneous and high-grade metamorphic rocks of the Piedmont uplands. Slopes range fiorla 0 to 25 percent. Mean annual precipitation is 48. inches and mean annual temperature is 59 deuces F. near the type location. TAXONOMIC CLASS: Fine, kaolinitic, tlrerrrric Typic Kardlapludults TYPICAL PEDON: Cecil sandy loam --forested. (Colors are for moist soil unless otherwise stated.) Oi--2 to 0 inches; very dark grayish brown (2.5Y /2) partially decayed leaves and twigs. (0 to 3 inches thick) A--0 to 2 inches; dark grayish brown (14YR 4/2) sandy loam; weak medium granular structure; very friable; many fine roots; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary. (2 to 8 inches thick) E--2 to 7 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/4) sandy loam; weak mnediuni granular structure; very friable; many fine and medium roots; few pebbles of quartz; strongly acid; clear smooth boundary. (0 to 10 inches thick) BE--7 to 11 inches; yellowistr red (5YR 4/8) sandy clay loam; weak medium granular structure; very friable; many fine roots; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary_ (0 to 8 irrclles thick) lti--11 to 28 inches; red (2.SYR 4/8) clay; moderate media subangular blocky structure; fnu; sticky, plastic; common thick distinct clay films on faces of peels; few fire flakes of mica; few small pebbles of quartz; strongly acid;gradual smooth boundary. Bt2--28 to 40 inches; red (2.5YR 4/8) clay; moderate and weak medium subangular blocky structure; firm; sticky, plastic; common thin clay films on faces of pods; few to common fine flakes of mica; strongly acid; gradual smooth boundary. b.iastate.edu/soils/osd/dat/C/CE.CIL.11tnll Official Series Description - CECIL Series Page 3 of 5 4 to 8. Mottles in shades of yellow or brown are few tr'y common in the BC horizon of some pedoits. The BC horizon is sandy clay loam, clay loam, or loam. The C horizon is ,similar in color to the BC horizon or it is multicolored. It is loamy saprolite weathered from felsic, igneous and high-grade metamorphic rocks. COMPETING SERIES: Tliese are the Appling, Bethlehem., Madison, Nankin, Pacolet, Tumbleton, and Wedowee series in the same family. Those in closely related families are the Aragon, Braddock, Catania, Chestatee, Cullen, Georgeville, Havesville, Herndon, Hulett, Kolomoki, Lluvd. Mayodan, Mecklenburg, Spotsylva ia, Tatum and Wedowee series. Appling soils have dominant hue of 7.5YR or yellower or where hue is 5YR it has evident patterns of i'llottling in a subhorizon of the Bt or BC horizon. Aragon soils contain fragments of chert, and have a cherty limestone C horizon. Bethlehem soils are moderately deep to weathered bedrock of sillimanite schist, phyllite schist, or mica schist. Braddock and Hayesville soils are mesic, Cataula soils have a l'ragipan, Chestatee soils contain more than 15 percent, by volume, of coarse :fragments throughout the pedon. Cullen, Mayodan, .Mecklenburg and Tatum soils have mixed mineralogy. Georgeville and Herndon .soils contain more than 30 percent silt. Hulett., Nankin, Spotsylvania, and Wedowee soils have a Bt horizon in hue of 5YR or yellower. In addition, Nankin soils have C horizons of stratified marine sediments. Kotomoki soils are on stream terraces and have C horizons that are sandy. Lloyd soils have rhodic colors to depths of 40 inches or more. Madison. Pacolet, and Wedowee soils have sola thinner than 40 inches and a thinner argillic horizon, Nectar soils have an R horizon of sandstone. Tumbleton soils are on Southern Coastal Plains uplands, formed in marine sediment and in addition have fragments of chert or quartz gravel in the upper part, and do not have C horizons of saprolite. With the exception of Lloyd, none of the soils in the closely related .familles have kandic horizons, GEOGRAPHIC SETTING: Cecil soils are on nearly level to steep Piedmont uplands. Slope gradients are 0 to 25 percent,. most commonly between 2 and 15 percent. These soils have developed in weathered felsic, igneous and high-grade metamorphic, rocks. Average annual precipitation is about 48 inches. Mean annual soil temperature is about 59degrees F. GEOGRAPHICALLY ASSOCIATED SOILS: in addition to the competing Appling, Cataula, Chestatee, Cullen, Lloyd, .Madison, Mecklenburg, Pacolet, and Wedowee series these are the Durham, Louisburg, Rion, and Worsham series.. Durham, Louisburg, and Rion soils contain less clay and Worsham soils are poorly drained. In addition, Louisburg soils have a discontinuous argillic horizon. DRAINAGE AND I FRMEABILITY: Well drained; medium to rapid ru medium internal drainage; moderate permeability. USE AND VEGETATION: About hallo(' the total acreage is in cultivation, with the http://www.statlab.iastate.edu/soils/osd/dat/C/CECIL.html Oil 'a Series Description - CECIL Series Page 5 of 5 NC0018 0- 7 GR-SL GR-L GR-FSL 5- 15 55- 85 5-20 1- 5 NC0018 0- 7 SCL CL 0- 5 75-100 20-35 5- 10 NC0018 7-11 SCL CL 0- 5 75-100 20-35 5- 10 NC0018 11-50 C CL 0- 5 92-100 35-70 3- 12 NC0018 50-75 VAR NCO2680- 5 GR-SCL GR-CL 0- 10 60- 85 20-35 5- 10 NCO268 5-11 SCL CL 0- 5 70-100 20-35 5- 10 NCO268 11-50 C CL 0- 5 90-100 35-70 3- 12 NCO268 50-75 VAR - - - - S0I-5 Depth -pH- O.M. 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Leonard Stogner 4200 Hwy. 29 Harrisburg, NC 28075 Dear Mr. Sto November 14, 1994 Subject: Permit No. NC0071781 Rayco Utilities- IcC�rcn SD Mecklenburg County In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on March 1, 1994, we are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North. Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the ES Environmental Protectio: agency dated December 6, 1983. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contain,.°d. i i 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 Caroiiina 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 fin l and binding. Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part 11, 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 telephone number 919/733-5083. cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA Mooresville Regional Office ryas putt, p Sincerely, ase contact Sus Robson at A. Preston. Howard:Jr., P. E. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Permit No. NCDl17S1 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WA, EWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLL .STANT DISCI -I F+ E EI`I r1INATI i `+ TI I In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-211, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Rayco Utilities, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the McCarron Subdivision WWTP off NCSR 2826 east of Charlotte Mecklenburg County g waters designated as Reedy Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth Parts I, 11, and DI hereof. This permit shall become effective December I, 1994 This pea t and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 1999 Signed this day November 14, 1994 A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Environmental, Management By Authority of the Envimnrnental Management Corr nission SUPPLENf TO PUT CO is heret)y autlio d to: Rayco Utilities, Inc. No. NC0071781 1. Coritiri* ue to operate an exiStMg 0.04995 MGD wastewater treatinerir facility consisting of a bar screen, grit removal, equalization basin, ae »oil basin, clarifier, chlo e disirifectiori with contact tank. tertiary filter, ae d sludge holding and a flow recorder with totalizer located at the McCamon Subdivision WWTP, off NCSR2826 east of Charlotte Mecklenburg County (See Part 111 of this Permit), and 2 Diseliarge frorn said treatment works at the location specified on the . ched map into Reedy Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. A. (). El+LUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQU..... per -t t 1'crn�it No. NC 007178 I During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, tare I'cr°mince is alit hot- Wecl to discharge front outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall he limited and monitored by the perinittee as specified below: Effluent cterIetIcar Flow B©D, 5 day, 20°C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen** Fecal Cotiiform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity Temperature Plar,lunge t,Imitatim NTS MAMMY (April 1 - Ocool MQ lthl.y__AY9. Weekly Avo. Pnlly._Mtx 0.0499 MGD 11.0 mg/I 16.5 mg/I 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 3.0 mg/I 200.0 /100 mi 400.0 /100 mt Sample locations: E Effluent, 1 - Influent Upstream above out ill 1) - I)owustrea M©_floring_ Er €l�rgll�.y Continuous Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly 2/Week Daily Weekly Weekly 0.7 miles 1l1 pularntents atttllalt Tv e Recording Composite Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not he less than 51) nrg/l. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall he monitored weekly at the e sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foat in other than trace amounts. Al (cifOi<) nt t,y Salop_ e Localloq I or E E E E E, U, D E,U,D E E E,U,D U,D A. ( ). EFFLtJ 'NT 1JMITATIONS AND MONITORJNG RF.Ofiil i M' NTS W INTF (Nov(lnhcr During the period heginn'ing on the effective date of the pertrtit anc.l lasting until outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall he limited anti monitored by ent Flow 6OQ, 5 day, 20°C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen** Fecal Cofllarm (geometric mean) Total Flesldual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity Temperature M Mein*urement. MnntltlY_Ayn. WeeKIy 1yn. ally_Max FresluttnQy 0.0499 MGC) Continuous 22.0 mg/1 33.0 mg/l Weekly 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I Weekly 6.0 m g/l Weekly Weekly 200.0 /100 mi 400.0 /100 rnl Weekly fli. hersyllmiletiQn;F sample locations: P - Effluent, l - Influent, t_l tlpstreattt El ove out tinily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not he less than 5.0 ntill. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall he tnonitorecl weekly at the effluent by grab sample. There shall he no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace a 2/Week Daily Weekly Weekly No. NC0071781 se,ltarge from Recording Composite Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab '1m t l e Li? re ElllQn I or E E E E E, U, D E,1J,D E E E,U,D U,D flC'2(7rr, G�teG7�iU � onnts. u 0.7 miles PART I Section B. ,cheduie of Compliance 1. The per nittee shall comply with Final Effluent Luaitatztans specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule: Permitter 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 tc operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next schedule requirements. Part II Page 1 of 14 PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERT TS CTION A. PE`I C+iTII,"IONS 1. Permit Is uin , Authority The Director of the Division of F viranmentai anagement. 2. DgM or Division Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment Health and Natural Resources. 3. Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Cornrnission. 4. Act or The Federal Water Polluron Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC l251, et. seq. 5. Mass/Dav Measurements a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit. b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured duringsuch week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average in Part I of the permit. c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily Maximum," in Part I of the permit. d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit. Part II Page 2 of 14 6. Concentrat on Measurement; a. The "'average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the ('.liv concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sarnpie or in the case of grab samples is the arithrnedc mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calend r day. Tne average weekly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geomeu*c mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This limitation is idenc;:ed as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. c. The "'maximum daily concentration" is 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 coli.forrn 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. The "daily average concenn-ation" (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 concenration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I. g. 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. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Part II Page 3 of 14 meals 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 perd of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample colle coon, 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 detendon 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 o any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. b. Geomec 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). Part II Page 4 of 14 Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows. 10. Calendar Day A calendar day is defined as the period front 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 CQNT)tTIONS 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 teiiuination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application. a. The perrnittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of*violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)j c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6Aj 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. Partll Page 5 of 14 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 S 125,004. �ty to Mitigate The perrnitt or disposal human heal shall take all reasonable steps to rninimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting or the environment. 3. Civil and final 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- 215.5 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish lolls, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Haza''oos $.gb5ta,ns ' -lability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal act: on or relieve the permit"�ee from any responsibilities, liabildes, 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 Ri;hts. 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. r 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. Sever -ability The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby. 8. Duty to Provide Inforrnatiort The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit. Part lI Page 7 of 14 c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification: "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, trae, 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." Permit Action This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the perrnittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition. P niit plc n, Rev a? on and Peissuanc- r Te n w 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 143-2.15.1 et. al. 14. previotu 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. CT1ON 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 perrnittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply with the conditions of Tide 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50 complete. Part 11 Page 9 of 14 periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section. ) 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. finition. "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 perrnittee. An upset does not .include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed trearment facilities, inadequate cream -tent facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operazion. 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 paragaph 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 penri IL (4) The permirtee complied with any remedial a required under Pa:7. U. B. 2. of this permit. d. Burden of proof. In any enforcement proceeding has the burden of proof. 6. Removed Substances g to establish the occurrence. of an upset 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 Part II Page 11 of 14 discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part 1 of this perm pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures ow which is monitored by pump and based on the manufacturer's Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform ua 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 minimum detection and reporting levels that all data generated must be reported down to the procedure. If no approved methods at detection and reporting levels below permit (method with the lowest possible detection an by this permit, all test procedures must produce are below the permit discharge requirements and minimum detection or lower reporting level of determined capable of achieving minimum barge requirements, then the most sensitive carting level) approved method :-rust be used. Penalties for Tannperin The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers wit; , 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 tie perrnittee'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, Resuits For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the require permittee shall record the following information: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurer ents; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling car 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. emts of this permit, the Part II Page 13 cf I4 4. Transfer 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. P a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2 of this permit) ar 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 calculaLion and reporning of the data submitted in the DMR. c. Calculations for all limitations which requae averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmedc mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit. 6. v ezl-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: (I) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. (2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the p.kmit. (3) Violation of a rnaximurn 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 NoncQmpllance The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part Il. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports ar information listed in Part II. E. 6, of this permit. submitted. The reports shall contain the s A. Constru No constriction 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. The pe.nittee 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 Substanca The perninee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it brows or has reason to believe: D. 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 e.tit, 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/l) for acrolein and acrvlonitrile five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug(l) for 2.4-dinit ophenol and for 2-meth yl-4.b- dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (I mg/1) for antimony; () Five (5) times the niax,imum 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 u.g/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. rn t n `n v v Alternatives to Wastewt�c 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. gust P u `sty o t beuag Di i + rn. F ` try pay 15A .01causeit t« r i i e Foree State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston He+lard. Jr., P.E., Director Mr. William S. P. O. Box ?08 Mooresv October S. 1994 Subject: Peru it No. NCO Nor -.east Plaza aburz Count. In accord :ce with your aroi:cataon for dLs ha:r N abra - g here 'ith the sasbiect stare - N.PDES perm to the requirem ;ts of North Carol. ina Genera_' Statute I^ __5 Agreement between Norh Ca_-oiina and the US Environm December 6, I9S3. If any pa-_s, measurement fTeciuencies or sampling re u re rents containedfn this yet it are unacceptable to you, you have the right CO an adjudicate y hearing upon wrtten request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforrning to Chapter 1508 of the North Carolina General. Statutes. and tiled with the Office of Administrative Hearings, PostOffice � ei Gf is Drawer , 4-�,�. R i.,North Carolina 276 i I -744 7. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be fin: and banding. Please tape notice this permit is not cansferable. Part II. E.1,ad to be followed in case of change in ownership or ccnol of this disc This permit does not affect ~ie legal requirements to obtain ot.h er per required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required Land Resources, Coastal Area 'tinagernent Act or any other Federal pe rrit that may be required. f you have any questions concerning this permit, piecse contact Susan Robson at one number 9i9/733 . t 3. cc: Mr..iim Panick, EPA Mooresville :egi©nal Gffi P,o. Box 29535, Ra°elch, North Carona 27526.0535 An E.-,ua! EEr._!_yc. Telephone 919-733 015 FAX 919•732-2 sc recyc'ad.' 10'.a pcz; oa,.-.- ea pace:. Permit No. NC0063932 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDERThE NATKJNAL ANT DSCHARGE ELJMrNATON SYSTEM in compliance with the ,provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215,1, other lawfui standards and rezulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Manazement Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, is hereby authorizedt disciiarge • Northeast 'te„,,.vater from a facility located a: White Forest Development NCSR 2826 south of Pine Ridge Mecklenburg County receivirig waters desiaTiated as Reedy Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent 1imitatons, monirong requirements, and other conditions se: forth in Parts I. U, and III hereof. This permit becomeeffective Novernber 1, 1994 This permit and the authorization to dischargeat midnight on September 30, 1999 Signed this day OctoberOc:ober 3, 1994 A. Preston Howard. Jr., P.E., Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission cb author dtd Continue to ocer individual residence aerated sludge WTnzto Forest Develop III othis Permit), and Discharze Creek 7hich i cis U'' TO P ortheast Plaza, COVER iEE` ast ,atr atnt 000 alin aeration tan a ga ion chlorine cact nt NtSR 2826, south of Pirie s at tolocaucn spec; C waters in tdadln-P NCi° ns stlrr of a pde tank t gal clan pier, 1735 n a tablet chlcnnatcr lcat Mecklenburg County n Part ed on tie attached map i Reedy e Dee Riger Bash IA. k 1. LIFEL117.14T L. liVIITA 1 IONS A NI) MONITORING Ill stimimiz (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NC00639 ,. f)tiring the period beginning on the effective dale of Mc permit and lasting until expiration, the Pei:mince is authorized io dischawe from onifall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permitice as specified below: Effluent Choracterlstic Ms eltargg_LIffill.alLQD Monitoring fignuirernents MeAstmeinent._ SPEPRIe !. 5, _it mr)..ke low WIctrithlYmg, W...gglOyAvg, PAIIY__ MaK frcaiipttnc.y T_Y 11Q L.Q.ca.11.9.fl 0.017 MCIO Weekly Instantaneous I or E 300, 5 day, 20'C 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I Weekly Grab E roial Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I Weekly Grab E 41-13 as N 9.0 mg/1 Weekly Grab E )issolved Oxygen (minimum) Weekly Grab E, U, D `ecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 ml "oral flesidual Chlorine 400.0 /100 ml Weekly Grab E, U, D 'ernperature Daily Grab Grab E Grab E onductivity Weekly Grab U, D 'emperalure Weekly Grau U,D *Sample locations: E -Eflliicni, 1 - Influent., tipsiicain IMO feet from discharge point, I) - nownstreant 100 feet from discharge point. The pH shall not be less than 6..0 standard sample. greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab There shall he no discharge of floating solids oi—visible foam in other than trace amounts. Jul . 21 12:54 AM POI Frzm pc,E= cn. hi. Y. D.C. Fiti, 70- -57Pc041S5 f)t _L'c State of North Carolina Department of Envlrontie Health and Natural Resour :es Mooresville Regional Office Jorres E. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathon 3. Howes, Secretary CERTIFIED MA11. RET1PiLN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Boaz 1.Z..-imon, Manager White Forest Development 4801 F. Independence Blvd, Charlotte. NC 28212 Dear Mr, Ramon: I 51° iZ o'Arj DEHINIFZ (Y) DIVISION OF WATER QUA I JTY July IS, 1997 3ubj NOTICE OF VIOLATION Compliance Evaluation Inspee„ White Forest WWTP NPDES Permit ft NC0063932 Mecklenburg County, N.C. On June 12, 1997, Messrs. Stcvc Jadlocki, Darrin Peine, and Alan Giles of the Mecklenburg County Department of Environmental Protection (iV1CDEP) conducted an inspection at the subject facility. Tnis inspection was conducted as part of a cooperative warkiT agreement between Mecklenburg County and the Division of Water Quality. The enclosed report should be self-explanatory, This 'Notic... IViolation is being issued .for failure to properly monitor Effluent Flow as noted under ihe now Measurement and Self-Nlonitorin.g headings of the enclosed report., which is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1(a). Pursuant to NCGS 143-215..6A, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars (S10,000.00), or ten thousand dollars ;:S1 0,000.00) per day if the violation is of a continuing nature, may be assessed against any parson who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or rcquircrncnts of any permit. required by NCGS 143-215.1, lt is requested that a written rc;ponsc be submitted to this OfIlee by no later than August 4, 19.97, addressing thc violation noted above. Please direci your response to Mr. Richard Tiridgeman of this Office.. Additional:y, please send a copy of this response to Mr. Rusty Roselle of MCDEP at 700 N. Tryon Street, Suite 205, Charlotte, NC 28202. Ric t Ic.. :nicat' I' you a c stay qtr sricn rrt or atTi Off D. Rex C.Ics . ►arz r.I ut-fscr' ciosure +'<.tis FILE: W 97-01 F r,_ roe rnu i bi tes L n iroirnien NPDES Co NC Divisioi, oi'' ater Transaction Code 63932 Reserved FKciti Site Representative avid Lane`• =YY Smite S-Ravci Utllitic , Inc. RecordslRcp Agency, Washington, D.C., 20460 pliance Inspection Report u lity Mooresville Regional Office }AY QA N Phone No(s) ©perau r i Responsible argc 1-S00.33' Operations Manager f Responsible Official: 1? cility Site Review .S EffluentrReceivthg d Signature(s) of Inspected Signature of Reviewer Action Taken Titles Phone No:. ype Inspector Meek Co DEP Entry Time/Date: 1C.55 June l2u 1997 No.2040-0003 iris 7.3145 Pacildt Date: Date: Pe ve r CS. 19 t Expiration Contacted? No NS Compliance Schedules E Sludge, Disposal Agency / Office / Telephone CDEP / Charlotte / 704-336-5500 MCDEP / Charlotte / 704-336-5500 Agency/Office NA Other: my 01, Date July 01, 1997 Reedy Crock, which adequate for the w° change was issued ackagc extended acr ation w ar clarifier, aerobic digester, influent li1n station scr i facility. ponents of tl"Ie facility wer operatine properly ap-,fthe inspection, FLO F MEASUREMENT: n as Class "C" waters in the e and appeared to be The fa.::Mlity has an effluent V-notch weir as the primary dovice for measurement. Effluent Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the perio through August 1996 and October 1996 through March 1997 contain a blanket sta indicating that the average daily effluent flow is <0.001 MGD. The Operations Man, advised that the flow is not measured and is instead estimated. Estimation of flow ra ttltacccptablc for NPL)ES reporting. to the p Facne: White Forst W\VTP PERM]']`: The current peril stream being urcatcd. A T'err di ication to address an ownersh September 5, 1995, ,ACIT.ITY SITE REVIEW: The exi tin 0,017 MGi) facility consists of treatment plant witit bar screen, aeration basin, rectan tablet c.'r1oriticrirc cont2ct tank. Thar:. subdivision pumps influent by force main to A11 of the lnspectis ro Date: .Tulle 12, 1997 per describes the facility and appea es weekly instantaneous flaw nieasurernent. Flow need to be reviewed in order to insure compliance w�itlt c facility discharges only when the influent lift station pumps instantaneous flow measurement techniques such as skip watch and bucket or flow measurement from the weir are likely to he impractical and nonrepresentative cif" the dully flow rate for this facility. It is strongly recommended that a dose counter be insta lie l tat tl c influent lift station to totalize the number of doses (pumping events) per day from tlt lit station to the plants The ORC can then calculate the number of gallons per dose and multiply this number by the number of doses per day to obtain the daily flow rate. he NP])h;S fermi procedures ttt r.nit•. Normal ognized t1 EFFLUENT1'RF.CEIVING WATERS: strc:a The ci at the clear and lc inspection. nspectiolt Date: June 12, 1997 a dctr k ceiving SEIlONIT RING PROGRAM: D?v s }v°crc rcvie 4'ed t r tl;e pe iad April 1996 through March 1 97. Tile r indicate that the ci1i wts in con pfl ncc with permit effluent limits at the times during ilia to Ric,:< peric.l• Ec reviow also rioted. the following. gUency not monitor, tgri august 1996 and • crniit weekly moni tori yen (47) failures to monitor fo Soli=Nloni inimediatel r at tl)G requireurcnts must which the.Operator parameters listed in kale . .OS.O?Q.utay be exempted from the rcquizcs'ttn .tQ. tjaiZe a certified cotiizncrclal.lac.tort' or to tctlierwisc.oCtain certification for an on -site laboratory, .A written request for exemption, which will be considered on a case by case basis, mast be filed with the State.Laboratory, 4405 .Reedy t rnet s ::ollows: ks duri i the period from °ugh ` l arch 1997, in quire "fluent tow, pll and total residua chorine must be made on -site wised that monitor it g to. meet NPDES permit uy a.cct ed- tboratory, An NPDES.per-rnitted facility at siblc.CY arge.or other operator performs analyses for dire o o less of the North Car©lina.Administrative Coda (NCAC)115A: _02H THE ENV1RO,MENTA . GROUP E.Q.S., INC. • PRECISE ANALYTICAL & RESEARCH LABS • RAYC© UT1L1T1ES, INC. Mr. Richard B NC Department of FFLNR D Mooresville Regional Office 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 23115 Q July 24, 1997 Subject: White Forest Sub. WW P-CFI, NOV N.-1'DES Permit Rio. iC©©63932 Mecklenbur Ccunt Dear Mr. Brd ernan: I am im eipt of the above referenced docunment, and offer the followin LABORATORY: All samples collected at this facility are analyzed by Precise Analytical laboratories, which is certified in North Carolina for wastewater analysis. pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and total residw31 chlorine are analyzed on site due to their zero holding time requirements and to preserve sample integrity. By copy of this letter, we respectfully request that the North Carolina State Laboratory grant this facility exemption from ccation for these parameters.. FLOW M© 1TOR,1 IG VIOLATIONS: We understand and agree with your departments policy that estimation of flow values is unacceptable for NPDES reporting. As you described in your letter, conventional means of instantaneously measuring and reporting flow at this facilitywould yield erroneous information due to the influent lift station cycles. For this reason we used personal. knowledge of this facility, (number of homes on the system, visual observations of flow frequency and duration, etc.) to establish an. "estimated" flow value of <.001 MGD, which we feel is accurate. We do recognize that to comply with permit conditions this flow must 107 COMMERCIAL PARK DRIVE • CONCORD, NC 28027 • 704/788-9497 • FAX 704/788-6006 be Inca pu ere dre going to accept your reco collation erg r pump cycle e tern tolled at the °ton: e e is steerhowever, shod r pie e conta e at ) 788-9497 'C State Laborator Bon . ra e1e, IV EP d have either add THE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP EWS, INC. • PREOSE ANALYTICAL & RESEARCH LABS • RAYCO UTILITIES, INC. January 19, 1998 Mr. Dale Stewart, P.E. Land, Design Engineering Services, Inc. 1700 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 Re: Dulin Project Dear Dale. EWS, Inc. is pleased to provide you with a budgetary proposal for the construction of a waste water treatment facility for the above referenced subdivision. This facility is to be located near the existing McCarron WWTP in Mecklenburg County. North Carolina. New construction will include the following: Two (2)New field erected .125 MGD Extended Aireation Waste Water Treatment Plants equipped with: A. Two (2) 125,000 aireation basins, Two (2) clarifier sections, Two (2) digester sections, Two (2) Chlorine contact chambers with chlorinators. B. Three (3) Positive Displacement Blower and motor packages with controls. C. Two (2) traveling bridge tertiary filters with de -chlorination and post aireation equipment. D. Flow Meter 475,000.00 2. Convert existing McCarron .050 MGD Facility to aireated 35,000.00 flow equali7ation basin. including all pumps and controls. Site work, yard piping, and concrete pads. 65,000.00 4. Blower Building 20,000.00 107 COMMERCIAL PARK DRIVE • CONCORD, NC 28027 • 704/788-9497 • FAX 704/788-6006 Page 2 Mr.Dale Stewart, P.E. January 19,1998 5. Generator 6. Electrical TOTAL COST 15,000.00 15,000.00 $625,000.00 7. EWS provide labor and all equipment necessary for above ground installation of equipment. EWS provide site preparation after site has been cleared and brought to grade. 9. Payment terms are as follows: A. 10% Upon acceptance of order B. Per Cent (90) of Co isksletion 12. Projected annual operational costs are as follows; A. Operator Labor B. Electrical Power C. In plant ohets*cals D. Laboratory Analysis E. Repairs, Maint ce TOTAL ANNUAL OPERA G COSTS 12.000.00 18.000.00 2,000.00 8.000.00 10.000.00 $50.000.00 you for the oppo slty to serve you. If you have any questions regarding this proposal,. please give me a call. Sincerely, Leonard E. Sto E.W.S., Inc. er, Jr., President 01 /23/98 17:58 FAX 704 847 8823 HARRY GRIMMER CO f j02 Ha rms► Grimmer & Assoc., P, O. Box 898 Matthews, NC 28105 .C. Telephone (704) 847-8823 Fax (704) 845-9297 23, 1998 Mr. Dale C. Stewart 1700 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 Subject; Carolina Wafer Se LDE5I P.N, 87107 Dear Dale; Soma ts.rQ ago we secs ved a propo a . froze, Carolina Watsr 5ar-rica for provisiosa of water and newer service to our proposed developsmen. 01 the Bul .n property. I have the prz posed agreament in o^ter fit aa, which in essence raquirQa us to Cxt>and a axis okstea 2. &gay sewer tap 00 per let. 1 a pump static property to t iir exis 4. Pay a lump sum 1Rup frta:t°' c tarn a of $300.00 per lot for capaci i. the Cabar:ua Woods WTP {for 4 lots - $148,500. 00) ; an 5. Co convey three (3) a^cprovabla treats of lad suitable .for. well sites meeting community well systam requirements (approximately one acre each' which will result in the loss of approximately 9 lots with a value of approximately $198,000,00. Please utilize this i alternatives for this requ; red . Sincerely, HARRY GR MEiN 4 hSSCCIITE3 , Michael V. Racklcay Lund Cevelopment Manager .00 pe Culi: propQ Read Extansio t and y tr at t ,rater tap as necessary to fees tion in your evaluation of water/sewer and advise if further information is c t to ranee January 15, 1998 Mr. Mike Rackley Harry Grimmer & Company, Inc. Post Office Box 898 1312 Matthews -Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28106 SUBJECT: WATER AND SEWER SERVICE IN REEDY CREEK BASIN PLAZA ROAD EXTENSION AT HOOD ROAD PROPERTY TAX CODED 111-011-04 & 05 YOUR REQUEST DATED DECEMEER 17, 1997 Dear Mr. Rackley: This letter is an update to our recent discussion on water and sewer service in the Reedy Creek Basin to serve property located on Reedy Creek in the southeast corner of Hood Road and Plaza Road extension. Approximately a year ago, you received information from us that indicated a possibility of utilizing a new pumping station on Reedy Creek, downstream from the existing purnp station located on. Plott. Road. This assumption may have been a bit too optimistic, considering that the Plott Road pump station cannot handle the additional flow that would be generated by the new pump station. While we have an active Capital project that will supply water to the intersection of Hood Road and Plaza Road extension within two years, there is no active program for the construction of an outfall on Reedy Creek between the Plott Road pump station and the Cabarrus County line. We are investigating sewer service in the Reedy Creek basin through the Cabarrus County Regional Sewer program, or the acquistition of a Mid -South sewer system that conflicts with the construction of I- 485 over Reedy Creek near the county line. It appears the only option available in the immediate future, is a privately owned treatment plant on Reedy Creek that could serve the subject property. Please inform us if you intend to continue in your pursuit to develop the subject property utilizing Charlotte-Mecklenberg Utilities service. Sincerely, Barry E. Beamizr Technical Support Manager CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG UTILITIES Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities Administration Division • 5100 Brookshire Boulevard • Charlotte, NC 28216 • 704/399- PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE SERVICE BY CAROLINA WATER SERVICE SEWER A. CAPITAL COSTS Pump Station 320 gpm @ 92' TDH Pumps and Controls (30 HP) 32,400.00 Wetwell and Valve Vault 14,000.00 Piping and Valves 4,800.00 Site Work and Erosion Control 10,500.00 Fencing 1,500.00 Electrical and Generator 28,000,00 Subtotal 91,200.00 2 Force Main (6,100' 6") 6,100 L.F. 6" C-900 PVC 80,825.00 Air Release Manholes 2,500.00 Erosion Control 1,500.00 Tie In 500.00 Subtotal 85,325.00 Total 176,525.00 15% Contingency 26,480-00 Total Estimated Construction Cos 203,005.00 Non -Construction Items Survey and Engineering 22,320.00 Construction Administration 8,115.00 Legal Allowance 3,000.00 Treatment Plant Capacity Charge 148,500.00 Tap Fees 495 X 1100 50,500,00 Subtotal 726,435.00 Total Non -Construction 726,435.00 Total Items 1, 2, and 3 929,440.00 B. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS - ANNUALIZED C. Pump Station and Force Main Power 11,440.00 Site Maintenance 1,500.00 Labor 4,000.00 Repairs and Maintenance 4,00_0.00 Subtotal 20,940.00 2 Proportional Share of Cabarrus Woods W.T.P. Main 0 & M Allowance 50,000.00 Total 70,940.00 Present Value of 0 & M Cost - 20 Year Design Life Cost Assumed Constant Over Design Life Discount Rate = 8-1/4% (9.61) 681,7 .00 Total Alternate Cost - Capital and Annualized 0 & 1,611,173.00 WATER CAPITAL COST erin Extension 4,200' - 12" C-900 PVC Erosion Control Testing Non Construction Survey and Engines Contract t o mini tr t o Tap Fees 495600) Wei Lots 3 @ 12,000 Cost of Lost Lots - 9 Lots TOTAL COST SEWER AND WATER Subtota °I5 Contingency Total 22,000: Total ,000.00 1,600 00 50090 128,000 00 19,209.00 147,20000 16,200.00 5,900.00 247,00.0 6,000.00 00 3,600.00 650,800.00 2,21,973 0 ring PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE SERVICE BY RAYCO UTILITIES/CMUD SEWER A. CAPITAL COSTS Plant (Ref. Appendix D) Expand McC Flow Equalization Main Plant Equipment Site Work Blower Building Generator and Electrical Subtotal on Plan 2 On -Site Pump Station - Dulin Site (320 gprn Pumps and Controls (20 HP) Wetweil and Valve Vault Piping and Valves Site Work and Erosion Control Fencing Electrical and Generator Subtotal Force Main (3,250' - 6") 3,220 L.F. - 6" C-900 PVC 20 L.F. 6" CL50 DIP Creek Crossing Clearing/Erosion Control/Stabilization Tie In @ McCarron W.T.P. Testing Start -Up o 250,000 gpd 50" 7 Subtotal Total 15% Contingency Total Estimated Construction Co 4 Non -Construction Items Survey and Engineering Construction Administration Legal Allowance Subtotal Total Capital Cost 35,000.00 475,000.00 65,000.00 20,000.00 30,110100 625,000.00 26,600.00 16,000.00 4,800.00 10, 500.00 1,500.00 24,000..00 83,400.00 42,800.00 560.00 5,000.00 6,500.00 1,500.00 540.40 56,860.00 765,260.00 114,790.00 880,050.00 96,550.00 35,100.00 5,0.00,00. 136,650.00 1,016,700.00 B. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS - ANNUALIZED C. Plant Power Site Maintenance Chemicals Operator Labor Laboratory Analysis Repairs and Maintenance Administrative/Clerical Sludge Disposal Equipment Vehicles and Mileage Subtotal 2 Pump Station and Force Main Power (0.07fkwh) Labor Repairs and Maintenance Site and Right of Way Maintenance Subtotal Total Present Value of 0 & M Cost - 20 Year Design Life IL WATER Cost Assumed Constant Over Design Life Discount Rate = 8-1f4% (9.61) 18, 000.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 12, 000.00 8,000.00 10,000.00 1,500.00 8,000.00 2,50O 0 63,500.00 ($0.254/Gal. 7,625.00 4,000.00 3,000.00 15Qp. 16,125.00 79,625.00 Total Alternate Cost - Capital and Annualized 0 & M = $ 1,781,896.00 A. Capital Cost (2,700 L.F. - 10" W.M.) Actual Cost Estimated @ 226,800.00 Cost To Grimmer (Reimbursable Contract 100% Over 5 Years) 48,600.00 1W/o Contingency 7,290,00 55,890.00 B. Non Construciton Items Survey and Engineering 6,150.00 Contract Administration 2,240.00 Capacity Charges (495 @ 460.00) 227,7QQ,QQ, Total Non -Construction Cost 236,090.00 Total Water 291,980.00 TOTAL COST SEWER AND WATER 2,073,876.00 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management Sf. James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Leonard Stogner 4200 Hwy. 29 Harrisburg, NC 28075 EDIEI-1NJFl NC DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & NATURAL RESOURCES JU 23 19441 December 16, 1993 (.11,7 MUM Subject: Permit No. NC0071781 McCarron Subdivision WWTP Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Stogner: In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on April 2, 1993, 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, -ou 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, confomiing to Chapter 15013 of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, E. 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. Charles Alvarez at telephone number 919/733-5083. Sincerely, Original Signed By Coleen H. Sullins A. Preston Howard, Jr. Director cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA Mooresville Regional Office P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Perrnit No. NC0071781 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standarrls and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Rayco Utilities, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the McCarron Subdivision WWTI off NCSR 2826 east of Charlotte Mecklenburg County to receiving waters designated as Reedy Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth Parts I, II, and m hereof, This permit shall become effective January 1, 1994 This permit d the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 1994 Signed this day December 16, 1993 Original Signed By Co;een H. Sullins A. Preston Howard, Jr., RE., Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission is hereby authorized to: Permit No. NC0071781 SUPPLEMENT TO PER COVER SHEET Rayco ULthties, Inc. 1. Continue to operate an existing 0.04995 MOD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a bar screen, grit reinoval, equalization basin, aeration. basin, clarifier, chlorine disinfection with contact tank, tertiary filter, aerated sludge holding tank and a flow recorder with totalizer located at the McCarron Subdivision WWTP, off NCSR 2826, east of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County (See Part ill of this Permit), and 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Reedy Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. 4 '30" 527 4854 1 SW (HARRISBURG) '30 40' A.( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No, I\JC0071781 During the period 'beginning. on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge froni outfall(s) serial number 001, Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the pemtittee as specified below: Effluent Flow BOD, 5 day, 20°C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen** Foca! Colitorm (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity ailcherue Llmiflithni MslnitsuinAL Atee sure fimi Monthly Avg. WekIy Avq. Daily Ma A Freciufocy, 0.0499 Continuous 11.0 mg/I 16.5 mg/1 Weekly 30.0 mg/I 45,0 mg/I Weekly 3.0 mg/I Weekly Weekly 200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml Weekly 2/Week Weekly We Ft Q cutimngnI4 ipL"Sample Tye Location Recording 1 or E Composite Composite Composite Grob E, U, D Grab E,U,D Grab Grab E,U,D Grab E,U,D * Sample locations: E - Effluent, Influent, U - Upstream above outfall, D Downstream 0.7 miles ** The daily -average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l. The p11 shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids Or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit. No. NC 1071781 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: Effluvia_ harotoristics Flow BOD, 5 day, 20')C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen** Fecal Colitorm (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity Discharge MonttilY AVIL 0.0499 MGD 22.0 mg/I 30.0 mg/I 6.0 mg/I 200.0 /100 ml Measureinent Avg, 12eily Max Frequency Continuous 33.0 mg/I Weekly 45.0 mg/I Weekly Weekly Weekly 400.0 /100 mi Weekly 2/Week Weekly Weekly B aguirernente. S a mplenipJ TYRA Location Recording I or E Composite Composite Composite Grab E, U, D Grab E,U,D Grab Grab E,U,D Grab * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - influent, U - Upstream above outfall, Downstream 0.7 niiles ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg& The pli 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, eticn B. Schedule of COM 1. The permittee shall comply accordance with the foliowins, sc uent -0 "tatio s specified f r discharges in Perrnittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the eta tive specified below. Pe ee shall at all times provide the operatio and existing facilities at optimum efficiency. of e. e necessary ess No late han 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance, the perm itte shall submit either a report ofprowess o, 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 ofmeeting the next schedule reuirment: FART II STANDARD COND'TIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS N A. DEFINITIONS 1. Perrxtit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Environmental Management. 2. PEM or Division Means the Division of Environmental Manarr ent, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. 3.ECm 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 Measurement 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 rneasured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithrnetic 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" fart I of thepermit. 6. Concentration Measurement a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily dischages 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 'neasured 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 coliforrn 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 1 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 'Tom 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 coliforrn 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 pennit. 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 follo.Wing distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. 7. Oth wr Measurements a. Flcw, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this perry t is the 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined a; 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 tin when both the sarnple 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, p 8. Tees 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 (2) 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 sarnples 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 rnean of any set of values is the sumrnation 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 (I). Page 4 of 14 c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the sumrnation of each concentration times its respective flew divided by the suinrriation 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 purposcs of this pernait, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. 11,. j'lazardous Substance A ha72rd0us substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursu. Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. 12, Toxic Pollutant A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(I) of the Clean Water Act. SECTION B. GENERAL CONDMONS. 1. Duty to Comply The perrnittee 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 perrnittee sha.I comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the Dean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)] c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing !,..ny 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 .,nornii.t. of any Class 1 penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class Il violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $125,000. 2. Duty to Mitigate The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minirnize 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 11, 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 darnages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended 4. Oil arid Hazardous ubstance 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 las, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. 7. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby. 8. Duty to Provide Information The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Pei init 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. t. Page 6 of 14 9. Duty to Rea ply . If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the permittee must pply 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 permirtee 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 least180 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 c/rporation 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 occdpying 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 'accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 12. Fermat 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. difcation. Re o ation artd Reissuan or T 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 `'tatute 143-215.1 et. al. 14. Previous Pen -ruts 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 NANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS 1. Certified Operator Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class 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 SA .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. Wiper ration and Maintenance The perrnittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatrr ent and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the cor litions 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. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defens4 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 Fac 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 o. natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypFiss. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in produc on. b. Bypass not exceeding limitations. The perrnittee 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. 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. ( ) Unanticipated bypass. The perrnittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part 1, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice). d. Rt`ohibition of Bypass ► Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a perrnittee 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 doting ,scimal Page 9 of 1 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 rnailitenance; and (C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section. ) 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. Deaniti© "Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology based perartit 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 affirrnative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based peauiut effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this condition are met. IN o determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action ubject 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; ) 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 11, B. 2. of this permit d. Burden of proof. In any enforcement proceeding the perrraittee seeking to establish the occurnce of an upset has the burden of proof. 6. Removed Substances • Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner s'doil 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 rimy be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The perrruttee shall 'ornply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage ;.'Judge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The perrnittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Fail The perraittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation, Title 1SA, 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. MONITORINGMONITORLNIQAND 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 c,herwise 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 a- ?royal of the Permit Issuing Authority. 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be sununarized 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 Environrnental Managerrnent Water Quality Section A'I`TENTION: Central Files Post Office Box 29535 Raleigh, North. Carolina 27626-0535 3. Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour .peters as specified in Part. I of this pertsiit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this r :quirement. 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. SI0,0.00 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 rot more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or b 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 legit 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 measurernent 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 authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation entials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter upon the perrnittee's piernises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where recores 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 otherc,ise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location. SECTION E. REPOR 1. Al] 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. ?!anned The perrnittee shall give totice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions tc 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) (I). c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 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. Trans This per it is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissua.nce 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 rronitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurers arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the perrni • four II ur Rego nts shall utilize an 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 circurstances. A wrtten 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 n incompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has no been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph: (1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent �tadon in the pest (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. e. 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* formata0 Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to subrrut any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect infoirnation in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly subm=t 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 followin 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 o:currences by telephone shall also file a writteen report in letter forrrt within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to lie 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 Falsifalion of Rego 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 irnprisonrnent for not more than two years per violation, or by both_ PART III REQUIRE TENTS A. Constructs 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 perrnittce 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. Change in Discharges of Toxic Substance The permittee shall notify the Pell 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 peiinit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) One hundred : ticrograms per liter (100 u,g, ); (2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ugil) for acrolein and acry1onitrite., five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ugil) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-me4.6 dinitrophenol: and one mil]irmm per liter (1 mom) 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"; (I) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1); (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/I) for antimony;. (3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. D. Requirement to,Cpntinually Eva]uate Alternatives to Wastewater Dis h The perrn.ittee 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 pennittee 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 A. roust pad the_ ri M rbeing bled by "ion. F ordk NCAC .1(( a revoke SON PaY this 'iNi caring re Permit No. NC0071781 VIAL MANs LSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ILLE E1IiAL WA�TMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Rayco Utilities, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the McCarron Subdivision WWTP off NCSR 2826 east of Charlotte Mecklenburg County to receiving waters designated as Reedy Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof. This permit shall become effective This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on. September 30, 1999 Signed this day A. Presto tid Jr., P.E., Director Division of ."'iironmental Management By Authorityof the Environmental Management Commission is hereby authorized to: Pe t No. NC0071781` SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER Rayco Utilities, inc. I . Continue to operate existing 0.04995 MOD wastewatertreatment facility consisting of a bar screen, grit rernova1, equalization basin, aeration basin, clarifier, chlorine disinfection with contact , tertiary filter, aerated sludge holding and a flow recorder with totalizer located at the Mc on Subdivision TP, off NCSR 2826, east of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County (See Part III of this Permit), and 2 Discharge frorr Lent works at the location specified on e attached mapinto Reedy Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. r,©£',Zk, A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31.) Permit No, NC0071781 During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Perrnittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below: Effluent Ch Flow BOD, 5 day, 20°C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen" Fecal Coliform (geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity Temperature Discharge Limitations _Monitoring Requirements Mea'urement Sample 'Sample Monthly Ava, Weekly Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location 0.0499 MGD Continuous Recording i or E 11..0 mg/I 16.5 mg/I Weekly Composite E 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/l Weekly Composite E 3.0 m g / I Weekly Composite E Weekly Grab E, U, D 200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 mi Weekly Grab E,U,D 2/Week Grab E Daily Grab E Weekly Grab E,U,D Weekly Grab U,D * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above outfall, D - Downstream 0.7 miles ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A. ( ), EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NC00717 I 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 04)1. Such discharges shall he limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristic* Discharge Limitations Monitoring Req_uirements .Maas_urement Sair_ipl$ample Monthly Avg, Weekly Ayg, D Frequency Type Location Flow 0.0499 WIGD Continuous Recording I or E BOD, 5 day, 20°C 22.0 mg/I 33.0 mg/I Weekly Composite E Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/1 Weekly Composite E NH3 as N 6.0 mg/1 Weekly Composite E Dissolved Oxygen" Weekly Grab E, U, D Fecal Colitorm (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml Weekly Grab E,U,D Total Residual Chlorine 2/Week Grab E Temperature Daily Grab E Conductivity Weekly Grab E,U,D Temperature Weekly Grab U,D * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above outfall, D - Downstream 0.7 miles ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/I. 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. State of North Carolina DEpartnnentofEnvironnnent, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Vivian K Burke, Regional Manager DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT June 23 1994 Mr. Leonard Stogner 4200 Highway 29 Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075 Subject: NPDES Permit. No, NC000071781 McCarron Subdivision WWTP Mecklenburg County, NC Dear Mr. Stogner: Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0071781 was issued on December 16, 1993 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance are Pages 4-5. Pages 4-5 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that hll applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required. The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone 70,4-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 An Equal Opportunity Af-5rrnative Action Employer 50% recycled/ ic post -consumer paper Mr. Leonard Stogner Page Two June 23, 1994 facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation plus criminal penalties may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent Order may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance. As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Permit be rescinded. As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance. Sincerely, D. Re Gleason, P. E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure DRG:sl ff V tD yr YAM �klllut. „„,,,ettoot 19,9 beCtittSVIVLEpuss State of North Carolina Depas rnent of Natural Resources and Community development Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 276U Jaynes C . Martin, Governor William W.. Cobey Jr., Secretary Mr. M. T. Futrell, Jr., President Futrelle/Dunne, Inc. 7506 E. Independence Blvd, Suite Charlotte, N.C. 28212 Dear Mr. Futrelle: January 30, 1989 R. Paul Wilms Director Subject: NPDES No. NC0071781 Futrelle/Dunne, Inc. formerly issued to Yager Development Company Mecklenburg County In accordance with your request received January 24, 1989, we are forwarding herewith the subject permit now issued to Futrelle/Dunne, Inc, The only changes in this Permit are in name and ownership. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina. General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North'Ca.rolina and the [i;S, Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983. If any parts, measurement frequencies of sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you may request a waiver or modification pursuant to Regulation 15 NCAC 28.0508(b) by written request to the Director identifying the specific issues to be contended. Unless such request is made within 30 days following receipt of this permit, this permit shall be final and binding. Should your request be denied, you will have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing. Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, D.3. addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge,, Continued,.. 14). Box 27687, Raleigh, North ( an lie a 27611-7687 Tdcphone'9G' 733-7015 An Equal Opportunity AFrinna i Acrion Empiov,r This permit does not affect the legal requirement 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. Mack Wiggins, at telephone number 919/733-5083, Sincerely, R. 'Paul Wilms cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, E.P.A. Mooresville Regional Supervisor Permit No. NC0071781 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT To DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Futrelle/Dunne, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Hood Road Subdivision Hood Road (NCSR 2826) Mecklenburg County to receiving waters designated as Reedy Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof. This permit shall become effective January 30, 1989 This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 1993 Signed this day January 30, 1989. R. Paul Wilms, tor Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit No, NC0071781 EDPREF TO PERMIT COVER SHEET Futrelle/Dunne, Inc. Is hereby authorized to: 1, Enter into a contact for construction of a wastewater treatment facility; 2. Make an outlett into Reedy Creek; 3. After receiving an Authorization to Construction from the Division of Environmental Management, construct and °Partite a 0.04995 MCD wastewater treatment facility located at flood Road subdivision en NCSR 2826 in Mecklenburg County (See Part III of this Permit); and 4. Discharge from said treatment works into at the location specified on the attached map into Reedy Creek which is classified Class "Ct. waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin, A. NPDES the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and last til rmittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges and monitored by the Pe'rmittee as specified below: L AT S ING REQUIREMENTS Winter (November 1 Flow BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C Total. Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total. Residual C'holine Temperature Conductivity * Sample locations: E - Effluent, miles below discharge point. Discharge Other Un Avg. Monthl 0.04995 MGD 22.0 'mg/I 3©.© mg/1 6.© mg/1 5.0 mg/1 200.0/100 ml uent, U s (Specify) ekly Av 33.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 9.0 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 400.0/100 ml arch 31) Monito NC0071781 expiration, the shall be limited Continuous 2/Month 2/Month 2/Month Weekly 2/month Daily Weekly Weekly Recording Composite Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab pstream, D - Downstream approximately 0.7 The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than 9.© trace amounts. *Sample Location I or E E E E E,U,D E,U,D E E,U,D D d shall be A. (1). EFFLUENT LTMtTAT u April 1 - October 31) During the period beginning on the effective date of the Perm Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: RE teristics Discharge Limitations Lbsiday Other Units fonthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg. Flow BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved. Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Choline Temperature Conductivity 0.04995 MGD 11.0 mg/1 30.0 mg/1 3.0 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 200.0/100 ml Specify) eekly Avg. 16.5 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 4.5 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 400.0/100 ml t and 1 001. u NPDES # NC0071781 tg until expiration, the discharges shall be limited on Weekly 2/Month 2/Month 2/Month Weekly 2/month Daily Weekly Weekly * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U-Upstream, D Downstream approx miles below discharge point. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Samp Instanteneous Grab Grab Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab 0.7 9.0 standard s I' or E E E E E,U,D E,U,D E E,U,D U, D s and shall be Part T. B. Schedule of Compliance I. 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. Permitshall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the existing facilities al. optimnm 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 causeof noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meetirg. the next schedule requirements, Part II Page 1 of 14 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDFS PERMITS SECTION A. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Duty to Comply The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or for denial of a permit renewal application. 2. Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions Any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 per day of such violation. Any person who willfully or negligently violates a permit condition is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $15,06O per day of violation, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months or both. Duty to Mitigate The permittee shall take, all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent limitations specified in this permit, including accelerated or additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of the noncomplying discharge. 4. Permit Modification After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1(b) (2) and NCGS 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for cause including, but not limited to, the following. a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit; b Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose fully all relevant facts; A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge; or d. Information newly acquired by the Division indicating the discharge poses a threat to human health or welfare. If the permittee believes that any past or planned activity would be cause for modification or revocation and reissuance, the permittee must report such information to the Permit Issuing Authority. The submittal of a new application Part II Page 2 of 14 may be required of the permittee. The filing of a request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliances, does not stay any permit condition. 5. Toxic Pollutants Notwithstanding Part II, A-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge, if such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified in accordance with the toxic effluent standard prohibition and the permittee so notified. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish those standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. 6. Civil and Criminal 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. 7. Oil and Hazardous Substance Llability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. B. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations. Part Il Page 3 of 14 9. Onshore of Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. 10. 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. 11. Duty to Provide Information The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reason- able time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit. SECTION B. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS 1. Proper Operation and Maintenance The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit. 2. Need to ffait or Reduce not a Dne 3. 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. assin Any diversion from or bypass of facilities is prohibited, except (i) where unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or (if) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of this permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or overflows of this discharge shall submit, not later than six months from the date of issuance of this permit, detailed data or engineering estimates which identify: a. The location of each sewer system bypass or overflow; b. The frequency, duration and quantity of flow from each sewer system bypass or overflow, Part II Page 4 of 14 This requirement is waived where infiltration/inflow analyses are scheduled to be performed as part of an Environmental Protection Agency facilities planning project. The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any division from or bypass of facilities. 4, Opsets "Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit limitation if the requirements of 40 CFR S 122.41(n)(3) are met. 5, Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. 6. Power Failures The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEN Regulation, Title 15, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. SECTION C. MONITORING AND RECORDS 1. Re esentative Sam lin 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. Part II Page 5 of 14 2. Report. 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 Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to insure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to insure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to NCGS 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. 5. Penalties for Tamperin The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, by punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than six months per violation, or by both. Part II Page 6 of 14 6. Records Retention All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities required by this permit including all records of analyses performed and calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3) years by the permittee. Thisperiod of retention shall be extended during the course of any unresolved litigation or if requested by the Division of Environmental Management or the Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record the following information: a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling; b. The dates the analyses were performed; c. The person(s) who performed the analyses; and d. The results of such analyses. Right of Entry The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental. Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized representatives, upon the presentations of credentials: a. To enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is located or in which any records are required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit; and to sample any discharge of pollutants. SECTION D. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Change in Discha All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which will result Part II Page 7 of 14 in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited. 2. Anticipated Noncompliance The permittee shall give notice to the Permit Issuing Authority of any planned change in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. Any maintenance of facilities, which might necessitate unavoidable interruption of operation and degradation of effluent quality, shall be scheduled during noncritical water quality periods and carried out in a manner approved by the Permit Issuing Authority. Transfer of Ownership o Cont oi This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in name, control or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to obtain a permit in the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the letter shall be forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management. 4. Additional MonitoringMonitoringbyPerrnittee if the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values is required in the DMR. Such increased frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit by written notification. Ave of Measurernents Calculations for limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Permit Issuing Authority in the permit. 6. Noncompliance Notification The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: Part II Page 8 of 14 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. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its NP➢ES permit limitations. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 7. Changes in ➢ischarges of Toxic Substances: The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe: That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic substance(s) (listed at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix ➢, Table II and III) which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels". (I) One hundred micrograms per liter (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 (I mg/1) for antimony; or Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant(s) in the permit application. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant (listed at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix ➢. Table II and III) which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels": Part II Page 9 of 14 (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1); (2) One milligram per liter (1 4,g/1) for antimony; or (3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant(s) in the permit application. 8. Expiration of Permit Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq. 9. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. 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 .s„ Part II Page 10 of 14 well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environ- mental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); ;Ind (3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority. c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall making the following certification: "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure, that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and believe, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a) (2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b) (2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act- 11. Penalties for Falsif±cation of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be . punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than six months per violation, or by both. SECTION E. DEFINITION 1. Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Environmental Management. 2. DEM or Division Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, } Part TI Page 11 of 14 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. sect. Mass/Day Measurements a. The "monthly average discharge;. is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sample and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges samples and/or measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Daily Average" or Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit. b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday -Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges samples and/or measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of the permit. c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily Maximum," in Part I of the permit. d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sample and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual. Average" in Part I of the permit. Part II Page 12 of 14 6. Concentration Measurement a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges samples and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected. during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" or "Daily 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. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. 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 dividedby 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 1 of the permit. Part 11 Page 13 of 14 7. Other Measurements a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month. b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. 8. Types of Samples a. Composite Sample: These samples consist of grab samples collected at equal intervals and combined proportional to flow, a sample continuously collected proportionally to flow, or equal volumes taken at varying time intervals. If a composite sample is obtained from grab samples, the following requirements apply. The intervals between influent grab samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than hourly except where the detention time of the wastewater in the facility is greater than 24 hours, in which case, the interval between grab samples shall be no greater in number of hours than the detention time in number of days; provided, however, in no case may the time between effluent grab samples be greater than six. hours nor the number of grab samples less than four during any discharge period of 24 hours or less. b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. 9. Calculation of Means a. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values of the individual values divided. by the number of individua the summation 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. ri 1. Part II Page 14 of 14 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. PART TIT OTHER REQUIREMENTS. Previous Pe mits All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility, whether for construction or operation. or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility. F. Construction No constriwtion of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto shall he begun. until Final Plans and Specifiaticus havc been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued. C. Certified Operator Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible. charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator most hold A certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities. D. Groundwater Monitoring The permittee shall, upon written notice from. the Director of the Division of Environmental Management, condnct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. E. Limitations Reopener This permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to com with any applicnble effInent guideline or water quality standnid issued or approved under Sections 302(b) (2) (c), and (d), 304(b) (2), and 397(n) (2) of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality standard so issued or approved 1. contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent limitation in the permit; or 2. controls any pollutant not limited in the permit. The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any other requirements in the Act then applicable. y Part III Permit No. NC0071781 F. Toxicity Reopener This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate toxicity limitations and monitoring requirements in the event toxicity testing or other studies conducted on the effluent or receiving stream indicate that detrimental effects may be expected in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge. G. The permittee shall properly connect to an operational publiclyowned wastewater collection system within 180 days of its availability to the site, if the facility is in noncompliance with its permit effluent limitations for three consecutive months. H. If this facility is built In phases, plans and specifications for the next phase shall be submitted when the flow to the existing units reaches 80% of the design capacity of the facilities on line. At no time may the flow tributary to the facility exceed the design capacity of the existing units. Piermit Water At t ent and Engineering Unit ality Section n: Susan Robson PRIORITY PROJECT: No Date: March 24, 1994 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS County: Mecklenburg NPDES Permit Nc.: NO0071.781 MRO No.: 94-78 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and Address: McCarron Subdivision WWTP c o Ra,yco utilities, Inc. 4200 Hwy. Harrisburg, N. 28075 Date of Investigation: March 22, 1994 Report. Prepared By: Michael L. Parker, Environ. Engr. II 4 Person Contacted and Telephone Numher: Jerry Le ire, (704) 788-9497. Directions to Sate: From the jot. of SR 2822 (Robinson Church Rol.) and SR 2826 (Hood Rd.) just east of the City of Charlotte, travel north on SR 2826 approx. 0.35 mile and turn. right on Kentshire Lane (no SR number). Travel approx. 75 yards and turn left on McCarron Way (no SR number). Travel approx. 200 yards and turn left onto a dirt access. road. The WWTP is located at this, end of this road. Discharge Point(,_), List for all discharge Points Latitude: 35° 14' 59" Longi. tude: 8041' 13" Attach a U and discha S Ma e poi Extract and i t on. map. USGS Quad No.: G 16 NW rent pi Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. There is area available for expansion, if necessary. Topography (relat.zonship to flood plain included): Relatively flat in the vicinity of the WWTP. The area appears to be located within the flood plain of the receiving stream, however, all WWT units: are above flood plain elevation. Page Two 9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: The nearest dwelling i 00+ yards from the WWTP 'te. 10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Reedy Creek a. Classification: C b, River Basin and Subbasin No,: Yadkin 030711 c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The stream channel is appro. 8 feet wide and 4-6 inches deep at the point of discharge. The area. both upstream and downstream is generally rural. Downstream users are unknown. PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS a, Volume of Wastewater: 0,04995 MGD (Design Capacity) b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.04995 MGD c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 0.04995 MGD d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the previous two years: N/A P. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The. existing WWT facilities consist of an influent pump station followed by a bar screen, grit removal, equalization basin, aeration basin, clarifier, chlorine gas disinfection with contact tank, tertiary filter, aerated sludge holding tank and a flow recorder with totalizer. f. Descriptionof proposed WWT facilities; N/A g. Possible tox _ impacts to surface waters: Toxic effects from chlorine are possible at this facility. h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residua are disposed of in the City of Concord's Rocky River WWTP. 3. Treatment Plant Classification: Less than 5 points; no rating (include rating sheet). Class II 4. SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s): Primary; 05 Secondary: N/A 5. MTU Code(s): 06107 Pa Thr PP" THEE PE T NPNT I OS' IN l Isthl acill Fundsr areanl Publac mn No m nitoring None thl ant c r 'e ltntV a. Spray Conner: c Subsurface: Ana ys ..a.tz h nstruc n ant nE ncln hedule on: In u + nt nsystem Not r 't i. PART TV _EVALUATION ANPPECOMM D TI The perm Where have Permit tt h requested changes to the P ding Pt and ar that the Permit be r ed as lti 0P0grar bl . end RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF FACILITIES Name of Plant: Pe&94ei6 4)PL.) Owner or Contact Person: 4404140w Mailing Address: z‘d, f,,47.4) sh County: Telephone: NPDES Permit No. NCOON Nondisc, Per. No. IssueDate: Expiration Date: Existing Facility New Facility Rated By: /4////,94.-1 r/? Date: 4/a Reviewed (Train. & Cert.) Reg. Office Reviewed (Train. & Cert.) Central Office ORC Grade POINTS ITEM Industrial Pretreatment Units and/or Industrial Pretreatment Program (seeNdefinilion No. 33) DFSTiN FLOW OF PLANT IN GPD (not applicable to non-contarninaled cooling waters, sludge handling facilities for water purification plants. totally closed cycle systems (def. No. 11), and facilities consisting only of Item (4) (d) or Items (4) (d) arid (11) (d)) 50,001 -• 100,000 ....... 100,001 — 250,000 250,001 •• 600,000 „ „ ......... 500,001 —1.000,000 _ . — — 1,000,001 2,000,000 — „ 2,000,001 (and up) - rate 1 point additional for each 200,000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of 30 Design Row (gpd) : (3) PRELIMINARY UNITS (see definition no. 32) or (b) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices . . . . — — „ „ — • — • • (c) Grit Rernavai „ „ _ — Of (C) Mecharkal or Aerated Grit Removal . . — — (e) Flow Measuring Device . - • — • or (I) Instrumented Flow Measurement ....... (g)Preaeration _ • • • • • • (h) Influent Flow Equalization — . • .. — • • (1) Grease or Oil Separators Gravity .. .. • . • • • • Mechanical — . — . Dissolved Air Flotation. POIr (4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS (a) Septic Tank (see definition no, 43) . — . 4 (b) Imhoff Tank — „ • • . • (c) Primary Clarifiers „ • - „ — • (d) Settling Ponds at Settling Tanks tor Inorganic Non•loxic Materials (sludge handling facilities for water purification plants, sand, gravel, stone,' and other mining operations except recreational activities such as gem or gold 4 5 8 10 2 3 8 5 (5) SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS (a) Carbonaceous Stage (i)Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System . . Diffused Air System _ , Mechanical Air System ((ixed, floating or rotor) • , „ . . Separate Sludge Reaeration . (li) Trickling Filter High Rale — Standard Rate .. , , Packed Tower (iii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filter „ _ „ „ _ „ (iv) Aerated Lagoons .......— . • „ — (v) Rotating Biological Contactors . . . • . • (vi) Sand Filters - intermittent biological . . . . recirculating biological . (vii) Stabilization Lagoons — • • • (viii)Clarifier . „ — „ - • „ • (ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of SOD and nitrogenous removal by nitrification (see del, No. 12) (Points for this item have to be In addition lo items (5) (a) (i) through (5) (a) (viii) . — . • Nutrient additions to enhance SOD (x) (xi) Biological Culture ("Super Bugs') addition to enhance organic compound removal fy44:Tt,-tws s�r•��y� (i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen $yslem .... , 20 Diffused Air System ....... .... 10 Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating. or rotor) ...... ... , .. e Separate Sludge Reaeralion ..... 3 Trickling Filter - High Rate ............ . • 7 Standard Rate,.,...._.... 5 Packed Tower , , ........ , . 5 icatl Aerated Filter or Aerated ng Biological Contactors ..... , .. . nd Filter. intermittent biological .. , .. . recirculating biological , . , . Clarifier ............................ (6) TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT UNIT (a) Activated Carbons Beds - withrut carbon regeneration ... . ... . ...... . with carbon regeneration ...... .......... (b) Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed - without carbon regeneration .............. . with carbon regeneration ................ Air Stripping ............... ........... Denitrification Process (separate process) Etectrodialysis . . . . .................. . Foam Separation (c) (d) (e) (1) (g) (h) Land Application of Treated Effluent (see definition no. 22b) (not applicable for sand, gravel, stone and other similar mining operations) ;(i) on agriculturatty managed sites (See def. (ii) by high rale infiltration on non -agriculturally managed sites (includes rotary distributors and similar fixed nozzle systems) .......... . (iii) by subsurface disposal (includes low pressure pipe systems and gravity systems except al plants consisting of septic tank and nitrifica• lion lines only) ............................ (i) Microscreens....»........ ..,,,..,., Phosphorus Removal by Biological Processes (See def. No. 26) ........ .... . ............. (k) Polishing Ponds - without aeration , .... with aeration.•..„..., 10 10 2 3 5 5 15 5 10 5 5 5 (I) Post Aeration diffused or mechanical . . (m) Reverse Osmosis ............................ (n) Sand or Mixed -Media Fillers - low rale .... . high rate ....... (o) Treatment processes for removal of metal or (p) Treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide .... PI SLUDGE TREATMENT (a) Sludge Digestion Tank • Heated .......... Unheated ...... ... (b) Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) . (c) Sludge Drying Beds Gravity ....... ,. . Vacuum Assisted .. (d) Sludge Elutrtion ... ........... (e) Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) , . (I) Sludge Thickener (gravity) ........ . . (g) Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rates as (3) (i) - .. • , . (h) Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) . (k) Sludge Holding Tank • Aerated .... . Non aerated ....... . Sludge Incinerator - (not including activated Carbon regeneration) . 10 Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge or Filter Press or other similar dewatering devices ....................1 0 (fe) SLUDGE DISPOSAL (including incinerated as'h). (i) Lagoons . 2 (b) Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a) -where the facility holds the land app. permit .. 10 -by contracting to a land application operator +rrhp holds the land application permit .......... , 2 -land application of sludge by a contractor who does not hold the permit for the wastewater treatment facility where the sludge is generated ......... 10 (c) Landiilted (burial) .... . . . . ..... . .. . (9) DISINFECTION (a) Chlorination .. , (b) Dechlorination (c) Ozone ........ (d) .Radiation ... . (10) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM (S) (See definition No. 9) (not applicable to chemical additions rated as item (3) (i), (5) (a) (xi). (6) (a). (6) (b), (7) (b). (7) (e). (9) (a), (9) (b), or (9) (c) 5 points each: List: (11) MISCELLANEOUS UNITS (a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes 0 from mining operations containing nitrogen and/or phosphorous compounds in amounts significantly greater than is common for domestic wastewater ,..,..,., 4 4 (b) Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent in land application systems). 2 (c) Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins inherent in land application systems..,.,,..,.,.,,.w...................... ;r 5 20 2 5 0 5 15 10 5 3 5 2 5 5 5 5 (d) Pumps.,.,....._.__...._ _........ ,...._ . _ __ (e) (i) Thermal Pollution Control Device..,......,......y... TOTAL POINTS CLASSIFICATION ClassL........................., .................... ,.».,. 5 - 25 Points Class II_ s...........»....... „......, 26. 50 Points Class ili....,�............ .... . ... _.� .... 51- 65 Points Class Iv,....:, _.. ......... _,.. 66• Up Points Facilities having a rating of one through four points, inclusive, do not require a certified operator. Classification of ell other facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible charge. Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II. Facilities havi or cyanide wi 5 5 5 5 g treatment processes for the removal of metal be assigned a minimum classification of Class II. e Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal 2 of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class'. III. ate of North Carolina Department of Environment. Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management r)EPT:. OF ENVI RON.M: EN'T` . , James B. Hunt Governor 1-1EAL7 es NATURAL RE:SOU-RC' Jonathan .B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., RE., Director , , t994 Mr, Leonard Stogner Rayco Utilities, Inc. 4200 Hwy 29 Harrisburg, NC 28075 Dear Mr, Stogner : Pal CF EtiVIRjhMEVAL MANACL 16,40,RESViLLE RZGIONAl. qaffiCi March 7, 1994 Subject: NPDES Permit Application NPDES Permit No.NC0071781 the McCarron Subdivision WWTP Mecklenburg County This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on March 1, 1994: Nf Application Form Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities), Request for permit renewal, Application Processing Fee of $200.00, Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis, Local Government Signoff, Source Reduction and Recycling, Interbasin Transfer, Other , The items checked below are needed before review can begin: Application Form_ Engineering proposal (see attachment), Application Processing Fee of Delegation of Authority (see attached) Biocide Sheet (see attached) Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis, Local Government Signoff, Source Reduction and Recycling, interbasin Transfer, Other P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0635 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer SCP4 recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper CAROL NA INEPT, OF l ATURR4L RESOURCES AND COJHITY RGHMEHTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM G 10 be tiled only by service', NMolesale and ratafl' tr and other commercial establishments including vessels ne 2. SIC A. 1. Street Wresty C. city (.0G(7 E . County cif C- G G. Telephone NO. , 1ei}' Area Code (leave blank.) J. Number of empl0yet$ c 4. Nature of business S. (a) Cbect here if disch6rgt occurs all year; ear (b) Check the avnth(a) di tie occurs: 1, c January 2.0 February 3.0 herd+ 6. t3 June F.1vi July I. C7 August II, ClNovember 12.CCecember (c) Mow tyny days per week: 1.01 l.ct.3 3.©4.S b. types c Discharge per operating day 1. Cool daffy jv Maximo* per writ.. ing day for combined diachar;e (all types) discharged to surface raters Only (check as applicable) (1 Flow, ge110r+c per op *,. 50004999 10,000. 49,099 (3) (4 • 0 O. stets F. 1 0. ©for wore D. flue of receiving rater or Meters .10. Goes your discharge contain or is 1t pC one or art of the following svbstaili activities, or processes: esrtw+ie, cyM Chro■iyal, copper, lead, meKunr, , Rickel grease, ar+d Chlertnt (rtesidu41). s.Cyes CD Re tidbit for your discharge to contain /tide as • result of your operations, +a, a 1ainca, be Uwe, cedilla, , selenium. tiI+c, prwrols, e11 end 1 certify that 1 aye faeflter with the inforeati©n ccrtaintd is the cepltcatli7ei eRd that to the best of wy knorlpdse one belief such informatics 1s trw, ceeetaltta, mad accurete. North Carolina General Stet nny f e etatenent repreee or other document files or res Environmental Management Commies or ktcvly renders inaccurate away person who knovtng y t ak4s applicatioe,-record, report, pIat it ie 21 or regulations of the or who falsifies' tampers v:lt'h ire( or non itorit ate ar method rewired to be 'perated or maintained under Article 21:ot• regulations of khe virtnmentel Xan =ate a Commie: implementing that Mcicle, shalete''yu. ;tT of a 'tiisdeneenor punishable by aline not to txceet S1Q,nrm, or by imprison fast n©t to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section Ion' prat a punis ent by ,e fine of sot more than $10.000 or irpriJo-mnti t not more than 5 bears, or bott .ur" a similar offense.) -21S,6('bj i2 or certif d to be taints lenantins Permit No. NC0071781 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT P F„, CO TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE ►rItCR;.."`' "'rr NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISOHAR.E ELIMINATION SYSTEM otn1 OF ERN BEN litaluJi+.a 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, Rayco Utilities, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the McCarron. Subdivision WWTP off NCSR 2826 east of Charlotte Mecklenburg County to receiving waters designated as Reedy Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent lirrtitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof. This permit shall become effective This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 1994 Signed this day A. Preston Ho>` « •',7r., P.E., Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental. Management Commission is hereby authorized to: 1' EIVIENT TO PE Rayco ti itis, PerimtNo. NC007178l 1. Continue to operate an existing.. 0.04995 MGD wastewate eatment facility consisting of a bar screen, grit removal, equalization basin, aeration basin., clarifier, chlorine disinfection with contact , tertiary filter, aerated sludge holding and a flow recorder wit.b.. totalizer located at the MeC on Subdivision TP, off NCSR 2826, east of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County (See Part III of this Permit), and 2 Discharge from said treatment wo at the location specified on e a • hed reap into Reedy Creek which is classified Class Cwaters in theYadkin-Pm River Basin, 42` '27 4654 I S W AR ?/SBu oisabow 1' o 40' A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NOX)71781 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 (X)1. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below: Flow BOD, 5 day, 20°C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen" Fecal Coliform (geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity Monthly Avg, 0.0499 11.0 mg/I 30.0 mg/i 3.0 mg/I 200.0 /100 ml M. a SittnPle 15aMPleo kly Avg, Dafly Max Frequency I.ypi losation Continuous Recording I or E 16.5 mg/I Weekly Composite E 45.0 mgil Weekly Composite E Weekly Composite E Weekly Grab E, U, D 400.0 1100 ml Weekly Grab E,U,D 2/Week Grab E Weekly Grab E,U,D Weekly Grab E,U,D * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above outfall, D - Downstream 0.7 miles ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIM„ITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November - March 31) Permit No. NC0071781 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 charactotistics jJJpflgilQJ MnittLngJqirmentt measurement affiD.Pill ..t$,M m P_iq Monthly Ava, Weekly Avq, Pally Max Frequency Type Location Flow 0,0499 MGD Continuous Recording I or E SOD, 5 day, 20°C 22,0 mg/l 33.0 mg/I Weekly Composite E Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I Weekly Composite E NH3 as N 6.0 mg/I Weekly Composite E Dissolved Oxygen— Weekly Grab E, U, D Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 mi 400.0 /100 mi Weekly Grab E,U,D Total Residual Chlorine 2/Week Grab E Temperature Weekly Grab E,U,D Conductivity Weekly Grab E,U,D * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above outfall, D - Downstream 0.7 miles ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. To: Permits and Engineering Unit Water Quality Section Attention: Charles Alvarez PRIORITY PROJECT: No If Yes, SOC No. N/A. Date: April 27, 1993 NPDES STAFF' REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS County: Mecklenburg NPDES Permit No.: NC0071781 MRO No.: 93-87 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1, Facility and Address: McCarron Suhdivis.on WWTP c/o Rayco Utilities, Inc. 4200 Hwy. 29 Harrisburg, N.C. 28075 2. Date of Investigation: April 27, 1993 Report Prepared By: Michael L. Parker, Environ. Engr. II 4. Person Contacted and Telephone Number: Leonard Stogner, (704) 788-9497 Directions to Site: From the jct. of SR 2822 (Robinson Church Rd.) and SR 2826 (Hood Rd.) just east of the City of Charlotte, travel north on SR 2826 approx. 0.35 mile and turn right on Kentshire Lane (no SR number). Travel approx. 75 yards and. turn left on McCarron Way (no SR number), Travel approx. 200 yards and turn. left onto a dirt access road. The WWTP is located at this end of this road. Discharge Point( List for all discharge Points: Latitude: 35° 14' 59" Longitude: 80° 41' 13" Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map, USGS Quad No.: G 16 NW 7 Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Relatively flat in the vicinity of the WWTP. The area appears to he located. within the flood plain of the receiving stream, however, all WWT units are above floo plain elevation, Page Two 9. Location. of Nearest Dwelling: The nearest dwelling i 300+ yards from the WWTP site. 10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Reedy Creek a. Classification: C h. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 030711 c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The stream channel is approx. 8 feet wide and 4-6 inches deep at the point of discharge. The, area both upstream and downstream is generally rural. Downstream users are unknown. PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.04995 MGD (Design Capacity) b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.04995 MGD c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 0.04995 MGD d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the previous two years: N/A P. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The existing WWT facilities consist of an influent pump station followed by a bar screen, grit removal, equalization basin, aeration basin, clarifier, chlorine gas disinfection. with contact tank, tertiary filter, aerated sludge holding tank and a flow recorder with totalizer. f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: N/A Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Toxic effects from chlorine are possible at this facility. h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A 2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: a, If residuals are being land applied specify DEM Permit No. N/A, Residuals Contractor: N/A Telephone No. N/A. b. Residuals tabilization: PSRP PFRP Other c. Landfill: N/A d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify): Residuals are disposed of in the City of Concord's. Rocky River WWTP. Page Three 3. Treatment Plant Classification: Less than 5 points; no rating (include rating sheet). class II 4. SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s): Primary: 05 Secondary: N/A 5. MTU Code(s): 06107 PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 1, I this facility being constructed with. Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)? No 2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time. 3. Important SOC/J0C or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A 4, Alternative Analysis Evaluation a. Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area, poor topography. b. Connect to. regional sewer system: Not available. c. Subsurface: Poor soils. d. Other disposal options: N/A PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIO The subject Permit is currently issued to Futrelle/Dunne, Inc„ who recently filed for bankrupcy. It is our understanding, however, ownership of this facility has been legally transferred to Rayco Utilities, Inc, For the purposes of renewing this Permit, documentation of the transfer of ownership should be obtained from Rayco prior to Permit reissuance, Pending receipt and approval of the WLA and the information requested above, it is recommended that the Permit be reissued to Rayco Utilities and called McCarron Subdivision WWTP. Signaturof Report Preparer Date .y Regiona pervisor Date ITEM (1) RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF FACILITIES Name of Plant: n7tri /'t'r.} ✓ r Owner or Contact Person: Leetdo4r Mailing Address: Ott") County: NPDES Permit No. NCO / 7 Telephone: 7S Nondisc. Per. No. lssueDate: Expiration Date: Existing Facility Rated By: /?Iron Reviewed (Train. & Cert. Reviewed (Train. & Cert. ORC POINTS Industrial Pretreatment Units and/or Industrial Pretreatment Program (see-stelinition No, 33) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN GPO (not applicable to non -contaminated cooling waters, sludge handling facilities for water purification planes, totally closed cycle systems (def. No. 11), and facilities consisting only of hem (4) (d) or items (4) (d) and (11) (d)) 0 20,000 .... 20,001 •• 50,000 ... 50,001 -- 100,000 ... 100,001 — 250,000 , . , ... , 250,001 •• 500,000 , ... , . 500,001 •• 1,000,000 ... 1,000,001 2,000,000 ..... . .. . . . ... . ..... ... 2,000,001 (and up) • rale 1 point additional for each 200,000 gpd capacity up 10 a maximum of 30 4 10 Flow (gpd) : 40 q (3) PRELIMINARY UNITS (see definition no. 32) (a) Bar Screens ............... ................ Or (b) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices .. , , . , , .. , . (c) Grit Removal ... .... . .. Or......»..... (d) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal (e) Flow Measuring Device ......... . ..........�..� Or (I) Instrumented Flow Measurement , (g) Preaeration.., .,., ....»...................*. (h) Influent Flow Equalization . (i) Grease or Oil Separators , .. Gravit'y�.... ..... . Mechanical Dissolved Air Flotation. (j) Prechlorination 2 1 Reg. New Facility_ Date: l"3c9f`'Z i Office Central Office Grade ITEM (4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS (a) Septic Tank (see definition no. 43) , ... , (b) Imhoff Tank .................... , ... , ....... . (c) Primary Clarifiers ........ ..... . . . ..... . . . (d) Settling Ponds of Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non'loric Materials (sludge handling facilities for water purification plants, sand, gravel, stone,' and other mining operations except recreational activities such as gem or gold mining). ...,...».,........ (5) SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS (a) Carbonaceous Stage (i)Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System , Diffused Air System ... , . , , . . Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) ...... , ..., , . Separate Sludge Reaeration (ii) lrlckLing Filler High Rate ............... Standard Rate..... „.., ...,. Packed Tower ............. . (Ili) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filler ...................... (iv) Aerated Lagoons .... , , , .. » .......... (v) Rotating Biological Contactors ...... , . . (vi) Sand Filters. intermittent biological reci.rculaling biological (vii) Stabilization Lagoons .............. . ... (viii)Clarilier ............................. (ix) Single stage system tor combined carbonaceous removal of 8O0 and nitrogenous removal by nitrification (see der, No. 12) (Points tor this item have to be in addition to items (5) (a) (i) through (5) (a) (viii) .. „ .. . (x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD (xi) Biological Culture (-Super Bugs') addition to enhance organic compound removal .... . POIN 2 5 5 8 3 7 5 5 10 1 0 10 2 3 8 5 Aeration • High Purity Oxygen System , .... 20 Diffused Air System .... , , ... 10 Mechanical Air Systim (fixed, floating, or rotor) .... • • • . • .. - Separate Sludge Reaeration ..... 3 Trickling Filler - Hiph Rate ............ . . Standard Rale....,--.•••. Packed Tower.,.....,.... (iii) Biological Aerated Fitter or Aerated Biological Fitter , .. , . • .......... . .... 10 (iv) Rotating Biological Contactors ............ 10 (v) Sand Filter. intermittent biological . • .... recirculating biological . , ... , . . (vi) Clarifier.., D 7 5 5 2 3 5 ERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT UNIT (a) Activated Carbons Beds - without carbon regeneration ......... , ..... 5 with carbon regeneration ........... • ....... 15 (b) Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed - without carbon regeneration .... . ........ • ... 5 with carbon regeneration . . ...... . ...... . . . . 15 (c) Air Stripping ............................ 5 (d) Denitriiication Process (separate process) .. , 10 (e) Electrodialysis ........ _ .......... . ......... 5 (t) Foam Separation . . ......... . ................. (g) ton Exchange ....... ........................ 5 (h) Land Application of Treated Effluent (see definition no. 22b) (not applicable for sand, gravel, stone and other similar mining • operations) :,;(i) on agriculturally managed sites (See def. No.4)... ............................ .. 10 (ii) by high rate infiltration on non -agriculturally managed sites (includes rotary distributors and similar fixed nozzle systems) ........... 4 (iii) by subsurface disposal (includes tow pressure pipe systems and gravity systems except at plants consisting of septic lank and nitrifies- (i) (I) (k) (I) Microscreens ....... Phosphorus Removal (See del, No. 26) .... Polishing Ponds • Post Aeration - •by Biological Processes without aeration . . with aeration .... diltvsed or mechanical . . (m) Reverse Osmosis .. .... ............ . (n) Sand or Mixed•Media Filters - low rale .... . high rate ..... . (o) Treatment processes for removal of metal or (p) Treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide ..... . (7) SLUDGE TREATMENT (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (1) (g) (h) Sludge Digestion Tank • Healed .......... Unhealed .... .. . Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) .. . Sludge Drying Beds • Gravity ... Vacuum Assisted .. Sludge Etulriation ... .. Sludge Conditioner (chemical or Sludge Thickener (gravity) „ ...... . ...... . Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rates as (3) (i) ...... • Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) . . I).• 20 2 5 0 15 Tank - U) Sludge Incinerator - (k) Vacuum Filter. Centric similar dewatering deviic (8) SLUDGE DISPOSAL (including Incinerated ash) a).agoons......................................... 2 (b) Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a) -where the facility holds the land app. per ... 10 -by contracting to a land application operator who holds the land application permit ................2 -land application of sludge by a contractor who does not hold the permit for the wastewater treatment facility where the sludge is generated ......... 10 (c) Landfilled (burial) ............ . . . ............ 5 (9) DISINFECTION (a) Chlorination ...... (b) Dechtorinalion • .. • .... . . (c) Ozone.......... (d) Radiation , . . Aerated , ........... hfon•aeraled ...... , ..... 2 {not including activated carbon regeneration) ..... 10 e or Filter Press or other (10) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM (5) (See definition No. 9) (not applicable to chemical additions rated as item (3) (i). (5) (a) (zi)a (6) (a), (6) (b). (7) (b). (7) (e). (9) (a). (9) (b), or (9) (c) 5 points each: List: 10 MISCELLANEOUS UNITS (a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes from mining operations containing nitrogen and/or phosphorous compounds in amounts sign'ificantiy greater than is common for domestic wastewater ........•. 4 (b) Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent in land application systems). 2 (c) Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins inherent in land application systems...............................„. Pumps.,. . _ .. ... . . Sland•By Power Supply..... _.... ..�.._..,...,..._ ... Thermal Pollution Control Crevice.........................._........... (of) (e) (1) TOTAL POINTS CLASSIFICATION GassII.... .. _ . .. ...... �..,, .� ClassIII,.._ ..._ .__ .. _................ Class IV.. 5 • 25 Points 26. 50 Points 51- 65 Points 66• Up Points Facilities having a rating of one through four points, inclusive. do not require a certified operator. Classification of all other facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible charge. Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II. Facilities having treatment processes for the or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Ctass If. Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class' III,. I of metal Jaynes B- E R£SO[.>_Rr"r', 5 1993 Stateof North Carolina 44Y1 of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management. 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Governor Stoarier This _. "�.,.1 s k> a o w l e d SC)u1:ce Intel 7' h e items App -"n sr t 1 - .:spo a - i , r a t.achrtt,e, r ) ).i Ci`lw1..r f,Processing Fee of JonathaHowes, Secretary April 13, 1993 Subject: NPDES Permit Application NPDES Permit NO.NCOV21781. Rayc° Utilities Carror1 Mecklenburg the fC _.1ow.inc documents proposed. control fac ..ii renewal, e of $450,00, dry. and Recycling, 7 na_Lys a r° e needed before Delegation Cif Aut or thee (see attached) Government., .e d:J.c£_._.( or . r iriz.. tacked) tive, sis County Pollution Prevention Pays. P.G. Box 29535, Ral i h, North Carolina 27626-0535 'Telephone 919- 7333-7015 Ail Equal 4.)I.ilx)rtunity Affirmative Action Employer If a pl .catl n not made complete within t1 rt y ( ) a:s returned to you and lay be resubmitted when corn fete This application has been aslned to ( 1 ''7 - ) of our Per its Unit re e r o ants rec: rr endatic n , questions stions or otter int re a. a ct th a Plicatlsn. Charles Aivare: be Ise i one ion necessary sr the by py of this letter, requesting that, curReg' nal Off visor prepare a stag report and recommendations rec a : 3inc this d sc 1 arcge It you have any aestlons regarding this apt _;ati - s Tease contact the Levi. erscr listed above. incerely .1 P ion f ce Glee H. Sul1ins NC License R 7 RAYC0 T TI E 5, INC. 4200 H9 Harrishiirq, N <` (704) 788.9497 March 29, 1993 Permits and Engineering Unit Division of Environmental Management P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 RE: Application for Permit. Renewal McCarron Subdivision - Mecklenburg County NPDES No. NCOO71781. Dear SC License 5341 Rayco I➢ti lities, Inc. requests a permit renewal for the above referenced facilty. Enclosed is a the renewal application and a check in t,c amount. of $400.00 for the permit processing fee, lus $59.00 for the name change. Sludge generated by this truck owned by Roto-Reorer; City of Concord's Rocky Works. removed by vacuum tank then disposed of in the `vex 1 Wastewater 'Treatment With regards to the Engineering' Economics Alternatives Analysis, this facility serves a subdivision with customers, who would be responsible for bearing the cost of this study. Since there is no municipal sewer available in the area, and since this would be a considerable hardship to the residents of this area, we. request that you. waive the requirements for this study. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at (704) 788-9497. Sincerely, RSS/ls NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF KATURALRESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM D FOR AGENCY US( To be filed only by services* wholesale and retail trades end other commercial establishments including vessels Do not attempt to complete this form without reading the accompanying instrwctions Please print or type 1. Name, sddrest, and t A. We B. Street Apt 1 ATKIN 7 A Win REAR IC. DAY ii45-17/ eK,11_ bog, 10-5- ) C. City D. State E. County F. III 6. Telephone Mo. 2. SIC (Leave blank) 3. Number of employees 4. Mature of business 5. (a) Check here if discharge Occurs all ',War or (b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs: 1J,Januar7 2.C:February 3.014srch 4.C3April 8.0114iy 6.0June 7.C)Ju1y 8.0August 9.0 September 10.C1October 11,C2November 12.(3Decomber (c) Kow many deys per week: 1.01 2.0 2-3 3.04-S 4-7 6. Types of waste water discharged tO surface waters aril c c ppliceble) Flow, gallons per operating dey Discharge per operating day A. 5svit Volume treated before discharging (percent) 0.1-999 *4999 99 10,000 49,994) (4) 0.1- 30- 29.9 64.9 ) (8) 6 - 0 D. Cooling pater, ittC** daily average . Other dcPirg daily average; Specify day for combined , chAr e tell types) 7. If any of the types of waste identified in item i. either treated sr asir- treated, err discharged to places other talon surface waters, check below (1) J6, Ii„ IIuib f ulr,IIff$0 r I 1 f . Seia i f' tank (2) 10. Evaporation lagoon or pond t. Other. specify: 8. Mu>wber o1 crate discharge points: A. oil S. 02-3 C.04-S .10. ooes your discharoe contain or is one or more of the foilowing subs activities, or processes: amreon1$, chromium. copper. lead, mercury. n grease. and chlorine (residual). A.filfes /.Ono 1 certify that 1 an familiar rltfi that to the best of my knowledge a accurate. CO/110 if( inted t(aae of Person Signing Carol itsa erterai 5 -2 i0.tlOs-4S,2!! 60,0013 sr Ws your dischar a result of you roue, bsrylliom, ca sinc, phenols. s 1 c vid c report oea of the teenier* on .g «rice or method req .itad to be 'perated or rtiaini#aioed under AFt$a1e 21:air regulations of the Environmental Management Cornish implementing that Articcle, eha1t'bei' L,tv of a 'm isdemeanor punishable by a -fins not to exceed 5lnorlt% or by iraprisorsars n not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 pray: t punishment by a fine of -mot more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 gears, or both, ..(,r a similar offense.) any ra se atatet ecst representation, er ce rti:fTcat 'tin t applicat� or otb+ r document files i>r required to be tasintainsd under Article 21 Environmental Management Commission implessetiriLng that Article, or who fat or kaorwly renders inaccurate any r•cordinr or non ECEV g1Yiiios et 0.‘natNNAW APR State of North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 March 31, 1988 Mr. Robert Willet Yager Development Company PO Box 691 Pineville, NC 28134 Subject: Dear Mr. Willet: Permit No. NC0071781 Hood Road Subdivision Mecklenburg County R. Paul Wilms Director In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on July 17, 1987, 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 may request a waiver or modification pursuant to Regulation 15 NCAC 2B .0508(b) by written. request to the Director identifying the specific issues to be contended. Unless such request is made within 30 days following receipt of this permit this permit shall be final and binding. Should your request be denied, you will have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing. Please. take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership control of this discharge. This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Jule Shanklin, at telephone number 919/733-5083. Sincerely, 311 R. Attu cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA Mooresville Regional Superv1s P,0 Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611.7687 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Fnual C)nnorcuniry Affirmative Action Employer Permit No. NC0071781 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT To DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELTMJNAT!ONmwSYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina. Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal. Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, YAGER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located. at Hood Road Subdivision Hood Road (NCSR 2826) Mecklenburg County to receiving waters designated as Reedy Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, ll, and Ili hereof. This permit shall become effective March 31, 1988 This permit and the authorization to discharge si�all. expire nt midnight on February 28, 1993 Signed this day of March 31, 1988 R. Paul Wilms, Direc Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management. Commission hereby tithorined Enter acl Make No, NC 071 Day opm nt Co pnn ntn s contract fear contra aat letReedy Creek After ncn£c Environmental wastewater Di ha n an Authorization to Coy n ement, construct a ity nt ecklenbutg RountY and operad at Hood R r ITS treattvn lzatc Rnyr uctil a t rs n t Yadkin -pee [ ace th Div a 3 Subdivision n this Rnait;aaan R which is Rivet ash. EFFL MITATIONS AND MQNI During the period the permittte is a__ Such discharges shal tics REQUIREMENTS Final SUMMER: April 1 - October 31 iin on the effective date of the Permitand lasting until expiration zed to discharge from outfal1(s) serial number(s) Oct. be limited and monitored by the pereittee as specified beta: shams R! oar f l bs, dgy ) Monthly► vo.. Weekly Avo Flow HOD, 5Day, 20° c Total Suspended Residue. NH as N Dissolved Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Residual Chlorine. Temperature. Conductivity *S a imitation; 0.04995 MGD 11.0 mg/I 16.5 mg/I 30.0 mg/M 45.0 mg/I 3.0 mg/I 4.5 mg/I 5.0 mg /I 5.0 mg /I 200.0/100 ml 400.0/100 ml ns: E - Effluent, 1 - Influent, U - Upstream 0.7 miles below discharge point. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater tha shall be monitored 2/Month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in o Molitor' Measurement Fre9UODCY Continuous 2/Month' 2/Month 2/Month Weekly 2/Month Daily Weekly Weekly 9.0 Recording Composite Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab. Grab Grab approximately dard units and ace amounts. E E,U,D E,U,D E E.U,D U, MD z w EFFL ITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final WINTER: November 1 -- March 31 Wring the period the per ml tie. is a Such discharges shal Effluent Charsceri stics Flow BOD, SDay, 20°C Total Suspended Residue NH as N Digsolved Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) ResidualChlorine Temperature Conductivity I on the effective date of the Permitgnd lasting until epiration, zed to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 441. be limited and monitored by the peneittee as specified below: 0.04995 MGD 22.0 mg /I 30.0 mg /I 6.0 mg/I 200.0/100 33.0 mg /I 45.0 mg /I 9.0 mg/I 5.0 mgg/I 400.0/100 ml *Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream 0.7 miles beio,,v discharge point. The pH shall not be less than shall be monitored 2/Month at There shall be no discharge of knitorino Continuous Recording 2/Month Composite 2/Month Composite 2/Month Composite Weekly Grab 2/Month Grab Daily Grab, Weekly Grab Weekly Grab approximately 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units an the effluent by grab sample, floating solids or visible foam, in other than trace amounts, I or E E E E,U,D E,U,D E E,U,D U. D Schedu It nee Tla perm ee shall I comply wit cute netnacessar. P dame case, actionstaken, requirements. t n dnys l lur ce th Porn of ttet, of + a arae 'c r r cause ( Ley tAte e k the apart n the iatc , any r tex schedule Part li Pnge 1 of 14 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS SECTION A. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Duty to Comply The permittee must comply with nli 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 nod reissuance, or modification; or fot denial of a permit renewal application. 2. Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions Any person who viol te4 a permit condition ic subject to a civil penalty no, to exceed $10,000 per day of such violation, Any person who willfully or negligently. violntes apermit condition is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $15,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months or both. 3, Dnty_to Mitigate The permittee„ shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent limitations specified in this permit, including accelerated or ndditional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature. and impact of the noncomplying discharge, 4. Permit Modificati • After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1(b) (2) and NCGS 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be modified, suspended, or revoked, in whole or in part during its term for cause including, but not limited to, the following: 8, Vioinijon of any terms or cpnlit1/21! of this permit; h. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure. to disclose fully all relcvant facts; c. A change in any condition that. requires either a temporary or perm.anent, reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge; or d. Information newly acquired by the Division indicating the discharge poses a threat to human health or welfare. if the permittee believes that any past or planned activity would be cause for modification or revocation. and reissuance, the permittee must report such information to the Permit Issuing Authority. The submittal of n new application Part1 Page, 2 of 14 may be required of the. permittee. The filing, of a request hy the permittee for permit modification, revocation andreissunce, or termination, or n notification of planned changes or anticipated noncomplinnoes, does not stay any permit condition, Toxic Pollutants Notwithstanding Part II, A-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or prohibition (includin Iny schedule of compliance specified in such effluent, standard or prohibition) Isestablished under Section 307(a) of the. Ant for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge, if such standard. or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified in accordance with the toxic effluent standard prohibition nnd the permittee co notified, The permittoe shall comply with effluent standards ot prohibitions estahlished under Section 307(n) of thre Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish those .!“,andards Or prohibitions, oven if the psrmit has not vet beenmodified to incorporate thn requirement. 6. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided :in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part El, P-3) and "Power Failurns" (Part TT, B-6), nothing in this permit shall hP construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, linhillties, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-21,5,3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee ic responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even thongh the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended 7 Oil awl hazardus Substance Liability Nothing iu this permit shall in constrood to litolndo tin,. institution legal action PT relieve the permittee from nny responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to uhli:hthe permittee is or may be suhject to under NCG,S 143-215.73 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, d31C 1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, suchas fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective complinrice may be temporarily' suspended. 8. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not conveyany property rights in either real or personal property, OT 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 regniations Part it File„P 3 of 14 9. Onshore of Offshore Coustruction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore OT offshore physical structures OT facilities or the undrtik of any work in any navigable waters, 10, ,SeY.9Tabil4Y 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 or such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby. 11. Duty to:Provide Information The permittee shell furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reason- able time, any information which the Permit issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause e-..ists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this pPrmit or to determine compliance with this permit. Thr permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to hP kept by this permit. SECTION B. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONIROhS 1. 'proper Operation d Maintnpance The permittee shall at ail times maintain in goodworking order and operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance. with the terms and conditions of this permit, 2, Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit, 3, Bypassing Any diversion from or bypass of facilities is prohibited, except (i) where unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or (ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of this permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or overflows of this discharge shall submit, not later than is months fro,m the. date of issuance of this permit, detailed. data or engineering estimates which identify: The Tocnion of each sewer system bypass or overflow; b. The frequency, duration nerd tiwintUy of flow from ereii sewer system. hyl, or overflow. 4. Part II Page 4 of 14 This requirement is waived where in_ltratio inflow analyses are scheduled to he performed as part of an Environmental Protection Agency fncilities planning project. The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or appropriateregional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no cnse more than 24 hours or on the next working day. following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any division from or bypass of facilities. 1-111sts "UpseL" irls an exceptional incident inwhich there is unintentional end temporary noncompliance with technology based. permit effluent limitations because, of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not: include noncomplinn.c.e to the extent caused hy operationnl error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate tientment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. An upset constitutesan affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit limitation if the requirements of 40 CFJI S 122.41(n)(3) are met, Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutantsremoved in the conrse of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be, disposed of in nccordance with. NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States, 6, Power Failur The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safegunrds to prevent the dichnrge of untreated or inadequately trerted wlsts during electrical pmer failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. SECTION C. MONITORING AND RECORDS 1. Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be. characteristic of the volume. and nature of the permitted 'discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time, that is characteristic of the discharge, over the entire period, which the sample represents, All snmples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified , before, the effluent j oi ns or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or stance, Monitoring points shall not be chnmged without notification to and the Inprovnl of the Permit issuing Authority, Part 11 Page 5 of 14 2. k1i19.4j-Pg Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shnll be summarized for each monthand 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 followingthe completed reporting period. The first DMR is due on the Jast 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. ThiplicAte signed copi 's of these, and all other reports required herein, shAll be submitted to thP following address: Division of Environmental Management Water Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files Post Office Box 276R7 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices andmethods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used toinsure theaccuracy and reliabilityof measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to insure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows witha maximum deviation of less than 4 1074 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 pollutints shill conform to the EPIC regulations published pursuant to NCCS 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. 5. Penalties for Tampe 'rig The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, by pun shed by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than six months per violation, or by both, 6. Records Reteut: fot° All records and information 'resulting from the monito vit.ies this permit including all records of analyses performed uid c al.ihra maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from continuous moni:to instrumentation shall he retained for a minimum of three (3) years by the perrnittee. Thisperiod of retention shall be extended during the course of any unresolved litigation or if requested by the Division of Environmental Management or the Regional Administrator of the Env:al 1'rrotec.tion Agency. Hemct?ada.rvtlg Results For each measurement. or sample taken pqTstu:init: to the re permit, the pnrm.1t Lee shall record the following in :�trt a The e acwt place, date, and time of sampling; b. The dates the analyses were, performed; c. The person(n) who performed the analyses; and The results of such analyses. Right. of Entry of this The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Envirronrtetita�l. Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized representatives, upon the presentations of credentials: a. To enter upon the permitteers premises where an effluent source is located or in which any records are required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and AL to keptconditions of r:.hiF4 p mon ar-ing eetsa iprrtr r t. car monitoring rnex_'trod rP,Atti rc^d to saopto any clise.l; urge r a poi 1irt:ant5, SECTION D. l EFOr TIN RE UIREMENTS to this permit; nod Alldischarges author zed herein shall be consiste:rrt. tritt, the terms and conditions of this perml t The discharge of any pol l n& nnt. :identified in this permit more frequently than or at a le.velin excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any ant ici.lfacility expansions, production aprocess modifications which will result: Part II Page 7 of 14 in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants, must be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit may be, modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited. Anticipated Noncompliance The permittee shall give notice to the Permit Issuing Authority of any pine change in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. Any maintenanee of facilities, which, might necessitate unavoidable interruption of operation and degradation of effluent quality, shall be scheduled. during noncritical water quality periods and carried out in a manner approved. by the Permit Issuing Authority. 3. Transfet of Ownership or Control This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in name, control or ownership. of facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates or is contemplated, the permittee shall noiify the prospective owner or rontroller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to obtain. a permit inthe name of the prospective owner. A copy of the letter shall be forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management_ 4. Additional Monitoring byPermit If the petmittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved analytical methods as specified, above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values, is required in the DMR. Such. increased frequency shall also. be indicated. The DEM may require more frequent monitoring. or the monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit by written notification. 5. Averaging or Measurements Calculations for limitations which. require. averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Permit Issuing Authority in, the permit. 6. Noncompliance Notification The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: Part II Page of 14 Any occurrence At the water pollution. control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which fire abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester: the knownpassage of a slug, of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumetanees. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanica or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure or a pumping station, sewer line, or trenz.ment facility resulting in n by -piss directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. d. Anytime that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of eomplianre with its NPDFS permit limitations. Persons reporting such ocenrrences by telephone shall ajso file a written :report in letter form within 15 days following first kno,,cledge of the occurrence. 7. 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 whieh would :result in the discharge, on a. routine or frequent basis, of any toxie snlistance(s) (listed at 40 CFR S. 122, Appendix D, Table II and III) which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceedthe highest of the following "notification levels". (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ng/1); (2) Two, hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/I) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/t) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy1-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or (3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant(s) in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant (listed at 40 CFR S, 122, Appendix D. Table Il and IIT) which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels": Part if Page 9 of 1 (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1); (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or (3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value redorted for that pollutant(s) in the permit application. 8. Expiration of Permit Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date, In order to receive authorization to dissharge beyond the expiration date, the permtttee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no Inter than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in N.17-,q5 143-215.6 and 33 FISO 1253 et seq. 9. Signatory. Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified. a. All permit applications shall he 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 n 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 repreFentntive of that person. A person is a duly. authorized representative only if: ill 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 theregulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or Part II Page 10 of 14 well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environ- mental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and (3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority, c, Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall making the following certification: "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervisi,nn jr1 accordance with a ystem designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted Based onmy inquiry of tfho person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gnthering the information, the information submitted is, to Ole best of my knowledge and believe, true, accurate, and complete. J. am Aware that there are significant penalties for submitting. false informntion, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data. determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(n) (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 Environmentnl Management. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statementon 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, II. Penalties for Falsification. of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement. representation, er certification any record er other document submitted or required to he maintained under this per&t, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliaoce shall, uponconviction, be punished by a fine of not mole than $10,000 per violation, ox by imprisonment for not more than six months per violation, or by. both. SECTION E. DEFINITION 1. Permit issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Environmental Management. 2. DEM or Division Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Natural Resources and Community Development. f 14 EMC: Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. Aft or"tyre Actcr The Federal. Water Pollnt:i tr Control Act, 11s0 known as thin t;lra.n Water Act, rjs amended, 33 tSC 12.gi1, et, seq. /lai_MensirTecnen The "monthly average discharge: is defined, as the total. mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month tart which daily discharger: are sample and measured, ui visd } y the number of. daily discharges samples and/or measured d".umrl.ng straar month. It is therefore, an. arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of th pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing, this the number of days the tests were reported. The limitation identified as "Daily Average` or "Monthly Average" in. Part l of the permit. The "weekly average dischargeis defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday -Saturday) no which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges samples and/cur, measured during such. week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding t}ue weights of pollutants. found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This t to"� is icitarat, d f ipd as "Weekly Ave.,-ag r" .in k ,rx t. Of t:he Permit,;, i.inn�i tr_r. -, The. "?rrtacimx.rm daily discharge"' is the t t'a1 mass, (weight.) of a. pollutant discharged during i t:si1e!1tl r tl;°n 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 ns "Daily Maximum," in Part I of the permit. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sample and/or measured during the calendar y- on which daily discharges are sampled and measuresed, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year. It: is, therefore, an ar. it:hmeti.c moan found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the year and thou dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported, This i_:im.i.t sat,ican i.s defined as "Annual Avera.gr;`" in Fart I of the p rmi t. Part 11 Page 12 of 14 6. Concentraiion_Measurement a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all dailydischarges samples and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are, sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured. during such month (arithmetle 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 8nmples collected during a calendar month, This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" or "Daily. 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 dif.4eharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which dolly discharges are sampled and, measured divided by the number of daily diseharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the dsily 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 colfform 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 Port 1 of the permit. c. The "maximum daily concentration" fs the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day It is identified ns "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part 1 of the permit. d. The. "nvernge annuii concentration," other thnn for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured. during a calendar year o0 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 coneentration 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 yearlycount for fecal coliform bacteria is tho geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is identified n5 "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Port I of the permit. Part II Page 13 of 14 7, Other Measurements a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24, hours average flow, averaged monthly, It is determined as the arithmetic mean of thetotal daily flows recorded during thecalendar month. b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time. of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. 8. TYPIPA_gft5aTEJe.s n. Composite Sample: These samples consist of grab samples collected at equal intervals and combined proportional to flow, n sample continuously collected proportionally to flow, or equal volumes tal-en at. varying time intervals, If a composite sample is obtained from grab samples, the following requirements apply. The intervals between influent grab samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than hourly except: where the detention time of the wastewater in the facility is greater than 24 hours, in which case, the interval between grab samples shall be no greater in number of hours than the detention time in number of days; provided, however, in no case may the time between effluent grab samples be greater than six hours nor the number of grab samples less than four during any discharge period of 24 hours or less. b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. 9. Calculation of Means n. 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 meanof 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 summationof the respective flows, Calendlr A caalaattdr day is defined as the p of the next say, o ever, for purp period that reasonably rep Hazard taaasSubstance dni h s Permi dar day may A hazardous substance ' c ans any subst zar..e de pursuant to Section 3 04 the Can WareWater Act 12. Toxic Pont" A e t; sany atrr c;t . toxicaat Part 11 of ono day otrt mi.drri ht: onsecant, a t 4-hour mpt is grad . CFR Paarti 116 PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS A, Previous P All previous St€ to water quality permits issued to this facility, whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked. by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination. System govern discharges from this facility. 1.011 No construction. ruction. of ttir tecw �t.t?r tre atrt?erit is it .ties r aetca.it i arr ttic_ a t t:c be begun until. Final. Plans and Specifications lta*'s'E pee to submitted to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and Author to Coastrtict h.as been sued. Certified Operator tion Pursuant to Chapter. 90A of North Carolina tleatt*ral St, t.utes the permittee sh,al 1 employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator ,Trost hold a certification. of the grade equivalent to or greater than the class if.icnti.can as geed to the wastewater treatment facilities. D . Croundwate�r .. lonitc r%ng E . The perm.ittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the of Environmental Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may he required to de.term.ine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Reopenet This. permit; slam l 1. be mod ifi-c with any 'Py ,=ir;al:le eff1nent g fhsprovrd naa'terr Section 302(o) (2) of the Clean Water Act, if the effltte:nt so issued or approved: 1. contains different conditions or is o effluent limitation in the permit; or 2, The permit. other. regca i revoked ,and any pollutant not limited in. the permit. c:omla ly ndard than any fled or reissued, under this paragraph shall also contain any in the. Act then applicable. This per incorporate event to ici receiving s in the race: The per own avaiiabil shall oid to seam ding be modified o stiens ting or ether nditate that de tretm as a resat tee shall eer not y o the f this acil:it the neat phase shai is reaches 80Z o. At nu time maY the capacity of the existing Props; te. buil he the evoked and reissued to n m toting requirements in t he udies Conducted on the effluent or rimsofa' effects maY be e panted thin discharge. connect 4 ss tam nas ohms tad design c ibutark units. of a an operational public: hin 0 dais of its Plana and <specifiestions for Then the flow to the existing petitY of the f ill 0 the Faciit y ac- .es on he exceed the design RE FEB 6 iStgte of North Carolina Department of Ural Resources and Community Development n ofEnvironmental Management North Salisbury Street • (Raleigh,. North Carolina 2.7611 tin, Governor obey, 1r., Secretary Futrell, Jr., President Fu.trelle/Dunne, Inc. 7506 E. ..ndependence Blvd, Suite 113 Charlotte, N.C. 28212 Dear Mr. Futrel_.le: January 30, 1989 R. Paul Wilms Director Subject: NPDES No. NC0071781 Futrelle/Dunne, Inc. formerly issued to Yager Development Company Mecklenburg County In accordance with your request received January 24, 1989, we are forwarding herewith the. subject permit now issued to Futrelie/Dunne, Ixc. The only changes in this Permit are in name and ownership. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983. If any parts, measurement frequencies of sampli.r g requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you may request a waiver or modification pursuant to Regulation. 15 NCAC 2B.0508(b) by written request to the Director identifying the specific issues to be contended. Unless such request is made within 30. days following receipt of this permit, this permit shall be. final and binding. Should your request he denied, you will have the right to request an adjudicator.y hearing. Please take notice that t:lais permit is not addresses requirements to be followed in cas control of this discharge. ansferable, Part II, .D.3, of change in ownership or Continued.. PC 'I-7687 `I kphone 91.9•733-7015 An Equal Opportunity r il:int-w ve Action En plover This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtainother 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. Mack Wiggins, at telephone number 919/733-5083. Sincerely, R. Paul cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, E.P.A. Mooresville Regional Supervisor Permit No. NCOD7 STATE OW NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMI T TO ➢ISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliancewith the provisions of North Carol i la Genera_. Statute 14:3-21.5.:1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Polltrtion Control Ant, as amended, hereby anti at Hood .Roan Sub Hood Road (NCSR Meck.l enhurg ty located at to receiving waters designated as Reedy Creek. in the Yadkin -Pt e Den R.i, accordance with effluent .l: m:it.aGi:.ous, mooring requirements, and i. -ions set: forth l.n Parts I, I I , and III hereof-.. This permit shall become effective Januery 3t1, 1989 This permit and t:he authorization to 28, 1993 this day January 30, 1989. R. Paul Wilms, Director Division of Envirortmenta By Autho rit:y of the Envri : on February ement Comm:i,s s lo: Permit No. NC0071781 SUPPLEMENT ' O J'ERMLT COVER SHEET Fut:relle/Dunne, Inc. is hereby authorized to; Enter into a_ contact for construction of a. wastewater treatment faci Make an outlett into Reedy Creek.; y; After receiving a.n Authoriation to Construction from the Division of Environmental Management, construct and operate a 0.04995 MGD wastewater treatment facility located at Hood Road Subdivision on NCSR 2826 in Mecklenhurg. County (See Part ITI of this Permit); and Discharge from said treatment works into at the location. specified on the attached map into Reedy Creek which is classified Class "C" waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. 4 L 5" S w" (HA e u A. (1). burin Perm i and m LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Summer ( A - October NPDES NC0071731. the period beginning on. the effective date of the Permit and lasting until expiration, the. ee is authorized, to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be limited. itored by the. Permittee as specified. below: Effluent Characteristics Month Flow BOD, 5Day, ' 1 grees G Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chorine Temperature Conductivity charge Liti ations 4Y. Weekly Avg. Other Units (Specify) Monthly. Avg Weekly Avg, No O.04995 MGD Weekly 11.0 mg/1 16.5 mg/ 1 2/Month 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 2/Month 3.0 mg/1 4.5 mg/1 2/Month 5.0 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 Weekly 200.0/100 ml 400.0/100 ml 2/month 0aily Weekly. Weekly * Sample locations: E - Effiuent, 1 - 'Influent, U-Upstream, D - .les below discharge point. The. pli shall not be less than 6.0 standard. units nor monitored 2/.month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids Or visible foam Re Instanteneous Grab Grab Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab 1 or E E E E,U,D E,U,D E E,U,D U. D Downstream approximately 0.7 greater than 9..0 standard units and shall be in other than trace amounts. A. LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Winter (November 1 - March 31) NPDES # NC0071781 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(s) 001. Such discharges shall be limited andmonitored by the. Permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Lbs/day thly Avg. Weekly Avg„, Flow BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees 0 Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved. Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Conform (geometric mean) Total Residual Choline Temperature Conductivity Other Units (Specify) Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. 0.04995 MGD 22.0 mg/1 30.0 mg/I 6,0 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 200.0/100 ml * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U-Up. miles below discharge point. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard monitored 2/month at the effluent bygrab sample. 'rer 33.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 9.0 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 400.0/100 mi )ownstre units nor greater Measurement Frequency Continuous 2/Month 2/Month 2/Month Weekly 2/month Daily Weekly Weekly Sample Type Recording Composite Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab approximately 0.7 I or E E E E E,U,D E,U,D E E,U,D U, D than 9.0 standard units and shall be There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Part .III Permit No. NC0071781 y Reopener This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued, to in.crporatetoxicity limitations and monitoring requirements in the event toxicity testing or other studies conducted on the effluent or receiving stream indicate. that detrimental effects may be expected in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge. G. The perritt:ee shall properly connect to an operational publicly owned wastewater collection system within 180 days of its availability to the. site, if the .facility is in noncompliance with, its permit effluent limitations :for three consecutive months. If this facility i,s built in phases, plans and apeciifications for the next phase shall be submitted when the flow to the existing units reaches 80% of the design capacity of the facilities on line. At no time may the flow tributary to the facility exceed the design capacity of the existing a its. State of North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Mooresville Regional Office G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager comas Rhodes, Secretary DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT April 11, 1988 Mr. Robert Willet Yager Development Company Post. Office Box 691 Pineville, North Carolina 28134 Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC 0071781 Hood Road. Subdivision Mecklenburg County, NC Dear Mr. Willet; Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC 0071781 was issued on March 31, 1988 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance is Page M3. Page M3 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the DMR forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the form, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form, It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, otherwise the forms may be returned to you as incomplete. Failure to properly complete the forms may also result in an automatic $300.00 fine. The remaining Parts of the Permit (Parts II and III) set forth definitions, general conditions and special conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities 4 y J 5 l• Tel -44"N.SrtUm V ."Y"' E"map Mr. Robert Willet Page Two April 11, 1988 and/or discharge(s). The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged., expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day per violation plus criminal penalties may be assessed for such violations. As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page M-1 or I--1 of the Permit. Also, note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the Perrnittee, cease to need this Permit, through cessation of the discharge, then you should request that the Permit be rescinded. As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure DRG;se Date: August 21, 1987 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS County: Mecklenburg NPDES Permit No. NC 0071781 PART I * GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and Address: Hood. Road Subdivision c/o James McGovern and Associates Post Office Box 691 Pineville, North Carolina 28134 2. Date of Investigation: August 19, 1987 3. Report Prepared By: Michael L. Parker, Environmiental9 Engineer I 4. Person Contacted: Mr. Joe Baker; telephone number (704) 889-8200 5. Directions to Site: From the junction of S. R. 2822 (Robinson Church Road) and S. R. 2826 (Hood Road) just east of the City of Charlotte, travel north on S. R. 2826 approximately 0.35 mile. The entrance to the site will be on the right side of S. R. 2826 via a paved access road. 6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 35° 14' 59" Longitude: 80° 41913" Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point on map. USGS Quad No.: G 16 NW 7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): There is ample area available for the construction of the proposed wastewater treatment facilities and any future expansion or upgrading. 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Relatively flat at site of proposed wastewater treatment plant. Receiving stream appears to have significant flood plain. Proposed facilities should be located above 100 year flood plain elevation. 9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: No dwelling is presently located within 500 feet of the proposed wastewater treatment plant site. 10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Reedy Creek a. Classification: C b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 030711 Page Two c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Significant flow observed in receiving stream. Area is rural in nature although the drainage area for the receiving stream passes through a highly urbanized area. No other dischargers are located nearby until stream enters Cabarrus County. PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. Type of Wastewater: 100% Domestic a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.49950 MGD b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: N/A c. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: N/A d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A 2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds: N/A 4, Description of Industrial Process (for industries only) and Applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A Type of Treatment (specify whether proposed or existing): The proposed facilities will consist of a "package type" extended aeration wastewater treatment plant preceded by a grit chamber/flaw equalization tank. Disinfection and post aeration units will follow the package plant. A sludge holding tank will also be included. 5. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: Waste sludge will be periodically removed by a septage hauler for disposal. Treatment Plant Classification: Unknown at this time. 7. SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s): 05 PART III OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds (municipals only)? No 2. Special monitoring requests: NJA 3. Additional effluent limits requests: N/A 4. Other: N/A PART TV ..* EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The applicant has proposed to construct a wastewater treatment facility to serve a proposed development containing approximately 80 homes (anticipated flow of 0.0288 MGD). Page Three Applicant has proposed a wastewater treatment plant flow of 0.04995 MGD which should provide ample capacity. The site appeared suitable for wastewater treatment plant construction provided the proposed facility is built above the 100 year flood plain elevation and applicable buffers are met pertaining to distances from permanent residences (should be designated on plans). Although a waste load allocation has not yet been received in the Mooresville Regional office for review, it is anticipated, based on visual observation of stream flow, that effluent limitations will apply in which the proposed facilities should be capable of complying. Should this not be the case, additional wastewater treatment facilities may be necessary. Based on Mooresville Regional Office records, other dischargers are located on this stream segment after it crosses into Cabarrus County. Pending review and approval of a waste load allocation, it is recommended that an NPDES Permit be issued. Signature of Report Preparer Water Quality Reg}nal Supervisor ?r 78/ G/law 4854 1 SW ARRVS8U 40' Deparr°nent 19State of North Carolina ural Resources and Community Development on of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Dear 7 R. Paul Wilms Director Subject: NPDES Permit Application NPDES Permit No. NCO° Pf + This is to acknowledge receipt of the following docugents on Application Form, Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities), Request for permit renewal, Application Processing Fee of Other kid The items checked below are needed before review can begin: Application form (Copy enclosed), Engineering Proposal- TSee Attachment), Application Processing Fee of $ Other County If the appllc:ation is not made, complete within thirty (30) be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete. This application has been assigned to a (919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You wi.j.l be advised of any comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the review of the application. I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this discharge. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact the review person listed above. cc: y, 'tier r ouberry, P.E. Supervisor, Permits and Engineering Pollution P7-event€on Pays P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer NORTH CAROLINA DEPT, OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE SHORT FORM D FOR AGENCY 5 USE fo be filed only by services, wto and retail trade,. and other commercial establishments Do not attempt to complete this for without reading the accompanying instructions Please print or type 1. Name, address, and telephone number of facility producing discharge A. ;iarke HOOD ROAD SUBDIVISION 8. Street address, C/O JAMES MCGOVERN AND A C. City E. County G. Telephone No (Leave blank) PI NEVI LLE MECKLENBURG OCIATE P.O, BOX 691 D. States N.C. ( E5 V41TS & ENGINES I(VG �s1� 11 3. Humber of etnpltayee5 N / Ak+.tita. 4. Nature of busines RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION IC t`iO{E 5. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year, or (b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs. 1,0January 2.0February 3.0March 4.0 6.0 .tune 7. 0 July 8, 0 August 9.0 September 11. © November 12. © December (c) How many days per week: 1.0 1 2.0 2-3 3.04-5 4.6 6-7 Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only Discharge per .operating day 0 999 (1) A. Sanitary, daily average O. Cooling water, etc., daily average C. Other discharge(s), daily average; Specify p, Maximum per operat- ing day for combined discharge (all types) c ck as applicable) Flow, gallons per operating day (2) 1©,000 49,999 (4) 49, 95 8 4 Volume treate discharging 0.1- 29,9 (7) 30- 65- '64.9 94.9 (8) (9) (10) 100% 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. Waste water is discharged to: A. Municipal Sewer system I. Nasals. U. Evaporation E. Other. specify: 8. Number of separate discharge points: A, WI B. o2-3 C.0 4-5 D.o 6 or more 9. Nam of recei 5000-9999 10,000..49.999 (3) (4) ng water or waters REEDY CREEK TRIIiLJTARY Ti=} ROCKY RIVE' .10. Does your discharge contain or 1s it possible for your discharge to contain one or more of the following substances added as a result of your operations, activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium, chromium. copper,, lead, mercury. nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and grease, and chlorine (residual), A.©yes 0.04no I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of any knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. ROBERT 41 LLET rinted Name of Person Signing YAGER DEVEL©1 °TENT COMPANY Title A of A 0.000 or more North Carolina General Statute 143--2'3.5.6(b) (2) provides that: An y whowingly any false statement representation, or certification in anya licateon,,record kncreport mplas or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of�tRene Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers t:1th, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Art,ta le 21:°or regulatioets .of the Environmental Management Commis4 i or. implementing that Article, shai1 be`W' j3 tin of a Misdemeanor punishable by a =fine not to exceed $10,00)1, or by imprisonment'net to exceed mix months, or by both. (18 U.S.C.: a punishment by a fine of -not more than $iO,000 or imprisonment not more than S5cyea rs,�or both, ftr a similar offense.) 7 ^ e '0440 ) PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT FOR HOOD ROAD SUBDIVISION LAND ENTERPRISES, INC. P.O. BOX 691 PINEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28134 Li I(' INTE DLCTION The proposed development of the Hood nity ,gle family homes cn lots averaging 0.33 acres in size. cated off roads SR2626 and SR2622, the site :is adjacent to Reed east of Charlot',e. The ater treatment Facility along Reedy Creek dowi Lo- serve this community will be sited SR2626 bridge. Given the character of the community in which it is i^cated the site wi. maxim i e buffering around the plant. Mechanical equipment fied with residential class silencers where appropriate. 2.0 PRELIMINARY DESIGN 2.1 Basis of Design antici ate that the North Carolina Department of Environmental Management will issued a NPDES wasteload allocation to the owner for 49,500 gallons per day into Reedy Creek. Based on similar discharges in the area we anticipate the allowable discharge to be as follows: BCD (Mg/1) 30 NH 3 N (Mg/1) DO (Mg/1) pH (Su) FEC. COL. (1/100 ML.) TSS (Mg/1) Influent wasteload is anticipated to be entirely domestic in nature with the fallowing parametersw Flow = 49,500 GPO Peak flow = 100,000 GPO over 4 hours BOO 5 „ 250 Mg/1 TSS = 250 Mg/1 5 6 6-9 1000 30 N1 3N - 10- 2.2 Proposed Treatment Based on the discharge 1?mits, secondary treatment will be require. Sizing will be as required by actual NPDES wasteload aloctation. The proposed process units to insure comp 2.2.1 In luent Ear Screen The influent barscreen will serve to screen large material out inco wage. The screen fr]il. be manual l cleaned approximately 1 inch openings. 2.2.2 Grit Chamber/Flow Equalization Tan' A chamber at the head. of the punt w1 particles from the waste such as sand anad. this tank w fl be sized so t incamin shared before being gradually rele help insure adequate treatability. 2.2. i Extended Aerat lon The aeration basin will be the main process component for the plant. Soluble nutrients will be consum be used to separate heavy ass fragments. Additionally, ow surges can be temporarily the rest of the plant. To the basin which will reduce the '.biological oxygen demand (BCD) of the waste. Additionally, extended aeration will enable the nitrification process to take place, which is necessary to reduce ammonia. 2.2.4 Final Clarification The final clarifier will. separate the solids from the water by settling allowing clear effluent to pass out of the plant. 2.2.5 Chlorination Chlorination will be. accomplished by an automatic solid tablet feed system. The system has been shown. effective and is one of the safest chlorination methods available for sma11 treatment plant .6 Post Aeration Cascade pest aeriation will. be employed to achieve the required d.issol�e oxygen content in the wastewater discharge. 2.2..7 SFo? ids Handling The solids and sludge collected from the clarifier and grit chamber be stored. in a sludge holding tank. The stored sludge will periodicals be pumped out by local sludge/septic haulers for ultimate disposal. 2.2.8 Construction The proposed treatment plant will be a preconstructed packaged facil built by a. company experienced in the manufacture of such equipment. supplier will demonstrate successful experience of p app 1.ca- tions prior to consideration. All equipment delivered to the site will be placed on a foundation prepared by the owner and require .minimal field erection. 3.0 TREATMENT PERFORMANCE 3. 1 Operation The owner will provide operation by a fully licensed and, certified treat- ment plant Operator. The manufacturer of the preconstructed package treatment plant will be required to show experience with past applica- tions. A performance bond will be required for the entire cost of the treatment plant by the manufacturer. If the plant does not meet com- pliance standards, the manufacturer will have the opportunity to bring the plant into compliance by whatever means required. If the plant cannot be brought into compliance, the owner may use the bond funds to upgrade the plant as required. 3.2 Revised Discharge Requirements Should the degree of treatment exceed that assumed by this report, modi- fications to the treatment system such as two stage aeration and/or sand filters can be added to the treatment process. 3.3 Effect on Receiving Stream The plant, when operating as designed, will meet the discharge requirements of the NPDES permit, and the water quality standards for the receiving stream as, set by NCDNR-DEM. v A 49,500 gallon per day wastewater treatment plant is proposed for Eastern Mecklenburg County It will be located near the planned subdivision and be in a screened location. Due to the exclusiveness of. the development, all possible efforts will be madeto provide a safe, environmentally compatablem wastewater treatment system which meets or exceeds all state, local and federal requirements. PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT FOR HOOD ROAD SUBDIVISION LAND ENTERPRISES, INC. P.O. BOX 691 PINEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28134 i . INTRODUCTION The proposed development of the Flood Road Subdivision will be a commu- nity of single family homes on lots averaging 0.33 acres in size. Lo- cated off roads SR2.826 and SR2822, the site is adjacent to Reedy Creek east of Charlotte. The wastewater treatment. Facility to serve this community will be sited along Reedy Creek downstream of the SR2826 bridge. Given the character of the community in which it is located, the site will be chosen to maximize buffering around the plant. Mechanical, equipment will be sped- fied with residential class silencers where appropriate. 2.0 PRELIMINARY DESIGN 2.1 Rossi.s of Design We anticipate that the North Management wl i. is ae, N-'DE'; wateI ad ali_ocat 49,500 galions :er day i t Reedy Creek. sees o Depart of Environmental the owner for' ilar discharges ire the area we'anticipate the allowable discharge to be as follows: a0D NH 3 N (Mg/1 DO (Mg/1) pH (Su) FEC. COL. (1/100 ML.) TSS (Mg/1) Influent wastele,ad is ar t the following parameters: Flow = 49,500 GPD Peak flow = 100000 GPD 4' hour;. BOD 5 = 250 Mg/1 TSS 250 Mg/1 1000 ted to be enti: eiy domestic in nature NH = 10--24 PPM 2.2 Proposed Treatment Based on the discharge limits, secondary treatment wi11 be required. Sizing will be as required by actual NPDES wasteload aloctation. The proposed process units to insure compliance are as follows: 2.2.1 Influent Bar Screen The influent barscreen will serve to screen large material out of the incoming sewage. The screen will be manually cleaned and have approximately 1 inch openings. 2.2.2 Grit Chamber/Flow Equalization. Tank A chamber at the head of the plant will be used to separate heavy particles this tank to such as s4and arsd glass fragments. Additionally, d so that incoming flow surges can be temporarily stored fore beir.n gradually help insure adequate treatability. Aer'af The aQr plant.. Soluble nutrients will to consumed in the basin which will reduce oxygen demand ( BOD ) aeration will enable the nitrification process to take place, which i. ion into the re t of t .c, plant. hen. necessary to reduce ammonia. 2.2.4 Final Ci rificatiron lo: n t fn.': is te. Addti naliy, extended The final clarifier will separate the solids from the water by settling allowing clear effluent to pass out of the plant.. 2.2. Chlorination Chlorination will be accomplished by an automatic so tablet feed system. The system has been shown effective and is one of the safest chlorination methods available for a small treatment plant discharge. 2.2.6 Post Aeration Cascade post aeriatioa will be employed to achieve the required dissolved oxygen content in the wastewater discharge. 2.2.7 Solids Handling The solids and sludge collected from the clarifier and grit chamber will be stored in a sludge holding tank. The stored sludge will periodically be pumped out by local sludge/septic haulers for ultimate disposal. 2.2.8 Construction The proposed treatment plant rill.be a preconstructed packaged facility built by a company experienced in the manufacture of such equipment. fire supplier will demonstrate successful e.perierce of Last sirnilfr applica- tions at i on , Ali be placed on ri a�_���:dat jo prepared by erection. 3.0 TREATMENT PE RE'ORMANCE Theownerwl men t pl ipmen't deliver provide operation by a full nt operator. The mariufac treatment plant will be required ur e the site will j require mi.. field licensed and certified treat - the preconstructed package experience with past applica- tions. A performance bond will be required for the entire cost of the treatment plant by t .e manufacturer. if the plant does not meet com- pliance standards tyre manufacturer will have the opportunity to bring the plant into compliance by whatever means- required. If the plant cannot be brought into compliance, to upgrade the plant as required.. 3.2 Revised Discharge Requirements owner may use the bond funds Should the degree treatment exceed. that assumed by this report, modi- fixations to the treatment system such as two stage aeration and/or sand filters can be added to the treatment process. 3.3 Effect on. Receiving Stream The plant, when operating as designed, will meet the discharge requirements of the NPDES permit, and the water quality standards for the receiving stream as set by NCDNR-DEM. SUMMARY' A 49,500 gallon per day wastewater treatment plant i.s proposed for Eastern Mecklenburg County. It will be located near the planned subdivision and be in a screened location. Due to the exclusiveness of the development, all possible efforts will be made to provide a safe. environmentally compatahlem wastewater treatment sus exceeds ali stat.e, ocal and federal meets or No. NC0071181 STATE OF NORTH CAROL I NA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT P E R M I T TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT IJISCUARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the ovi.North Caroling Eaeneral Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adohted try t:.he North Carolina. Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Poll t:ion Control Act, as amended, YAGER DEVEL,,IFMENT' COMPANY is hereby authorized to' -discharge wastewater frow a facility located at irt con eceivling water: designated as ordance with ns set forth in Hood Road Suhdivis ors II t od.Road (NCSR 2B26) I er.Rl.enhnrg Coririty This permit shall become effective y Creek inthe Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin tions etmi:toring regni.rements, and other and 1I[1 hereof. This permit and. the authorization to discharge Signed i:.is day of expire at: midnight on R. Fanl 1?iilms Director Division of Environ.mental Management By Authority of the Environmental Managenumt Commission. 1'errnit, Noy. NC007 SUPPLEM`LNT TO PERM TT COVER Si{ ' Yager Development Company eby authorized to: 1. Enter into a contract for constrtc fac i.lity; 2. Make an outlet into-R-eedy Creek; nt After receiving an A Ehorizat.ion the Division of Environmental Management, construct and opernte n 0.04995 MGD wastewater treatment'facility located at. Hood Road Snbdivision on NCSR 282E in Mecklenburg County_ (Site Part. TIT of this Permit); and Discharge from said treatment workinto Reedy Crc.6k which is classified Class ""C" waters in theYadkin-Pee De,e. River Basin. A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING EQUI EME Final WINTER: November 1 - March 31 During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permitand 1aat1ng until e the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial numbers) On Such l. uch discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below: Effluent Cha stics charge Limitation; Kct day (lb d v) Monthly vg, Week y Avg, Flow ROD, 5Day, 20°C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen (minimum), Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity 0.04995 1GD 22.0 mg /I 30.0`nmg/I. 6.0 mg/I 5.0;mg/Im 0.0/100 mi. 33.0 mg /I 45.0 mg/I 9.0 mg /I 5.0 mg/I 2000.0/100 mi. *Sample locations: E - Effluent, I influent, U - Upstream 0.7 miles below discharge point. Continuous 2/Month 2/Month 2/Month Weekly 2/Month Daily Weekly Weekly Erding I or E Composite E osite E Couwosite E ab E,U,D ab E,U,D G ab. E G ab E,U,D G ab U, D approi►ately The shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shal i be lrlonitored 2/Month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foamin other than trace amounts. MITATIONS AND MONI EQUIREMENTS Final SUMMER: April 1 - October 31 period beginning on the effective date of the Per ai.f*nd lasting until e ee is authorizes) to discharge from outfal l (s) serial number(s) s shall be limited and sunstored by the parer)ttee as specified below: Effluents Chars esW Monthly Flow SOD, 5Day, 20°C Total Suspended Residue HIM as N Di�solved Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Residual. Chlorine Temperature Conductivity Discharge 1,1mltations do) sekly ,Avg. 0.04995 MGd 11.0 mg/i 30.0 mg ll 3.0 mg/I . 5. 0 mg/I. 0. 0 / 100 l . 16.5 mg/I 45.0 mg/I' 4.5 mg/l 5.0 mgh 2000. 0 / 100 ml . *Sample locations: E - Effluent, I Influent, U - Upstream, 0.7 miles below discharge point. ;?bni tors ng Mogul Measurenent requecy Continuous 2/Month 2/Month 2/Month Weekly 2/Month Daily Weekly Weekly wording Composite. Com os ite Co m osito Grab Grab Grab. Grab Grab approximately hail not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/Month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amour is 1 or E E E E,U,D E,U,D E E,U,D U, D Part III Permit No. NC0071781 F. Toxicity Reopener This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate toxicity limitations and monitoring requirements in the event toxicity testing or other studies conducted on the effluent or receiving stream indicate that detrimental effects may be expected in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge. The permittee shall properly connect to an operational publ owned wastewater collection system, within 180 days of its availability to the site. cly If this facility is built in phases, plans and specifications for the next phase shall be submitted when the flow to the existing units reaches 80% of the design capacity of the facilities on line. At no time may the flow tributary to the facility exceed the design capacity of the existing units. Farmwood North 070 0 d Burnett. Con 4a©, 000 ypd Steeplechase 120,000 gpd N.s".27 532 ROAD GLASSiFICATION Primary high ay, Light ditty road, hard car hard surface improved scirfare Secondary highway, hard surface RI J U RG, N. C, hi;a.......6'3t .37.r 5 19fa^'1 A;ry 4#.i`_i4 SW SEP2Cfi.M V5.942 IPPr State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Linda Diane Long, Regional Manager Mr. Leonard Stogner Rayco Utilities 4200 Highway 29 Harrisburg, North Caro DIVISION November na 28075 OF ENVIR©NM 18. 1994 AG; Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0071781 McCarron Subdivision Mecklenburg County, NC Dear Mr. Stogner: Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0071781 was issued on. November 14, 1994 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance are Pages 4-5. Pages 4-5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required. The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment 919 North Man Street, Mooresv111e, North Carolina 28115 Telephone 704-663-1699 FAX'704-66 -6040 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10©6 post -consumer paper Mr. Leonard Stogner Page Two November 18, 1994 facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent Order may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance. As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPIJES Permits are IIot. transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Permit be rescinded. As mentioned previously, advise you of the i portance of Permit and contact this Office you have any questions or need providing any assistance. Enclosure DRG:s1 the purpose of this letter is to your NPDES Permit. Please read the at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if clarification. We look forward to D. Rex Gleason, P. E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor MEMORANDUM TO: MECKLENBURG COUNTY Department. of Environmental Protection January. 19, 1988 Environmental Management Commission FROM: Dr. John M. Barry, Ph.D. Director SUBJECT: Proposed Discharge Hood Road Subdivision Yager Development NPDES Permit No. NC0071781 The Mecklenburg County Department of Environmental Protection (MCDEP) thanks the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) for scheduling this hearing. We appreciate the EMC's interest in the water quality of Mecklenburg County streams. We would like to present the following comments concerning the subject discharge permit: Facts ac 1. Yager Development Company has applied for a permit to discharge 49,950 gpd of treated domestic wastewater from the Hood Road Subdivision. The proposed facility would discharge into Reedy Creek on the east side of Hood Road (S.R. 2826). 2. The EMC has issued notification of its intent. to issue the NPDES permit required for this discharge. 3. The stream is a small tributary with a 7Q10 flow of 0.4 o.f.s. Past stream monitoring of this creek by MCDEP have shown no water pollution problems associated with this creek. This rural agricultural creek meets the NC Water Quality Standards for surface waters of North Carolina. 4. This plant will be the fourth plant permitted on this branch of Reedy Creek. The other three plants are: Steeplechase 120,000 gpd NC0040550 1200 Blythe Boulevard • Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 (704) 376-4603 pplv EnvironManagement Commission Januy 19, 198 8 Page 2 White For NCaa63932 Burnett Co (JRS Enter NC0062171 Development 17,000 gpd stL: Uc't.on. rses) 400,000 gpd This would bring the total permitted discharge on Reedy., Creek to 586, 950 gpd (see attached. map) . A fifth plant in. Mecklenburg County, Farmwood North. II (NC0065773) , discharges to a tributary of Reedy Creek at a volume of 150,000 gpd. This brings Mecklenburg County to a total of 736,950 gpd that will be permitted to discharge to Reedy Creek. 6. There is a major discharge in Cabarrus County that also discharges into Reedy Creek. The Cabarrus Woods Subdivision has a permit for 450,000 gpd. At this point Reedy Creek is nearing a total of 1.2 MGD of wastewater treatment plant effluent from 6 different sources. 7. Downstream use of Reedy Creek includes agricultural use and recreational use by the residents and. children in the area, especially in, the Steeplechase Subdivision. The permit was based on a stream classification of "C". Cabarrus County Health Department has objected to discharges to Reedy Creek beginning in October 1985 to Burnett Construction and in April 1987 to Farmwood North II and have verbally expressed continued objection to this additional plant. 9. Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility Department proposes a wastewater treatment plant of their own in their 10 year plan that would be in the Reedy Creek basin and would necessitate removal and renovations of existing systems and plants. Opinion 1. The discharge permit effluent standards are stringent, due to low flow conditions in the receiving stream. Skilled operation, a well designed plant and the commitment of the plant owner to maintain a consistent high effluent quality will be necessary to meet the permit limits. It has been our experience in Mecklenburg County that these small plants do not receive all these factors. 2. The water quality in Reedy Creek will be degraded by the proposed discharge. rpr Environmental Management January 19, 1988 Page 3 Commission 3. The total permitted discharges for Reedy Creek may overload its assimilative capacity. Conclusion MCDEP recommends that this discharge permit be denied on the hais that it presents a threat to water quality in Reedy Creek. If the EMC elects to allow the proposed discharge, the MCDEP requests that the bacteria limits be strengthened, and that it be stipulated in. the permit that the dischargewill he tied into the municipal sewer system when it becomes available. Pert No. NCO 5 9 DE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE POLLUTANT I SCHARQE ELIMINATIQ 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, Willowbrook Utility, Inc.. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Willowbrook Subdivision WWTP on NC Highway 73 southeast of Caldwell Mecklenburg County to receiving waters designated as the Ra;mah Creek in the Yadkin -Pee IDee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set fot Parts I, 11, and I:II hereof. This permit shall become effective This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 1999 Signed this day A. Preston H Division o By Auth P.., Director enta Management e nvironmental Management Commission SUPPI, thif TO PE llowbrook Utility, Inc. No. NC0073539 is hereby ant 0 Continue to operate existing 0.wastewater fact ty isting of an " extendedaeration package plant which includes a bar screen, aeration , ci= 'ier, chlorine contact tank th tablet chlorination, aerated sludge holding d continuous flow 'fleas n.nt located at Willowbrook Subdivision 'T"P, on NC ' h a 73, south ° t of Caldwell, Mecklenburg County (See Part III of this Permit), d 2 Discharge from said at nt works at the location died on thattached ap into the R Creek which is classi ied Class C waters in the Ya " -Pei Dee River Basin. A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April I - October 31) Permit No. NCOO73539 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 Characterlsttc Discharge Monthly . Avg. Flow 0.048 NCO BOD, 5 day, 20°C 19.0 m g/ I Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/1 NH3asN 11.0 mg/1 Dissolved Oxygen** Fecal Colitorm (geometric mean) 2€ 0,0 /100 ml Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity Weekly Avg, n uency Tvcte Locatict Continuous Recording I or E 28.5 mg/1 Weekly Composite E 45.0 mg/1 Weekly Composite E 2/Month Composite E Weekly Grab €, U, D 400.0 /100 ml Weekly Grab E,U,D 2/Week Grab E Daily Grab E,U,D Weekly Grab U, D * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I nfluent, U - Upstream above the discharge point, D - Downstream 0.6 mile below the discharge point at NCSR 2438. ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be sample. There shall be no discharge of fic acing solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. nitored weekly at the effluent by grab A. 1. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1- March 31) Permit No. NC0073539 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 permitter as specified below: Effluent Charac Flow BOD, 5 day, 20°C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen"" Fecal Col`forrn (geometric mean) 200,0 /100 ml Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity cs e ge LImltatlons M9rtthly Avg. 0.048 MGD 30.0 mg/I 30.0 mg/I Weekly Avg. n Mer+ent Frequency Continuous 45.0 mg/I Weekly 45.0 mg/I Weekly 2/Month Weekly 400.0 /100 ml Weekly 2/Week Daily Weekly Sample Type Lvcatl©n Recording I or E Composite E Composite E Composite E Grab E, U, D Grab E,U,D Grab E Grab E,U,D Grab U, D * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above the discharge point, D - Downstream 0.6 mile below the discharge point at NCSR 2438. ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. nitored weekly at the effluent by grab SOC Priority Project: Yes If Yes, SOC No,: To: Permits and Engineering Unit Water Quality Section Attention: Susan Robson Date: March 16, 1994 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION County: Mecklenburg Permit No. NC0073539 PART I RAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and Address: Willowbrook Subdivision WWTP Willowbrook Utilities, Inc. 4200 US Hwy 29 Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075 2. Dat.e of Investigation: March 16, 1994 3. Report Prepared by: Kim H. Colson, Environmental Engineer I 4, Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: N/A 5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NC Hwy 73 and NC Hwy 115 in northern Mecklenburg County, travel east on NC Hwy 73 approximately 1.4 miles. Turn right onto Willow Breeze Lane and travel south approximately 0.45 mile. Turn right onto Ramah Creek Court. The WWTP is located approximately 300 feet southeast from the Ramah Creek Court cul de sac. 6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points: Latitude: 35' 26 38" Longitude: 80' 49° 09" Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map. U.S.G.S. Quad No.: F15NE U.S.G.S. Quad Name: Cornelius, NC 7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? Yes. 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The WWTP appears to be protected from the 100 year flood. 9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet; however, there are several undeveloped Tots near the WWTP. 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Ramah Creek a. Classification: C b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin - Pee Dee 030711 Page Two c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Small creek with sandy/muddy bottom. General "C" classification uses downstream. PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.048 MGD (ultimate design capacity) b, Current permitted capacity of the wastewater facility: 0.048 MGD c. d Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity): 0.048 MGD Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years: N/A e Please provide a description of existing or substantially facilities: The existing facility consists of an extended aeration package type WWTP which includes a bar screen, aeration tank, clarifier, chlorine contact tank with tablet type chlorination, aerated sludge holding tank and continuous flow measurement. constructed wastewater treatment Please provide a treatment faciliti+s: N/A description of proposed wastewater g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A 2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: a.. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM Permit No..: N/A Residuals,Cont'ractor: N/A Telephone No.: N/A Residuals stabilization: N/A c> Landfill: N/A d Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify be pumped by Roto-Rooter and disposed at t WWTP. Sludge will e Rocky River Treatment plant classification (attach completed sheet): Class Il 4. SIC Code(s): 495 Page 'Three PART WastewaterCode(s) Primary 05 cndar,y=: Ma i n "Treatment. Unit Code 06007 OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION Is this, facility being constructed with Construaction ra Funds air are any public monies involved municipals only N/A special monitor requests. /A or limitations ding to i c i t 3. Import nt SOC, JOC or Compl lance Schedule dates (p7 ease indicate) N A Alternative Analysis Eval.nati Spray Irri.aticun : N/A Con necti.on to Regional Sewer System: Subsurface N,/A, Other disposal options :: 3/A Air Quality and/or 0Groundwater` concerns or fazardc>ns ials utilized at this Tac lity thatmay impact water qua quality, or groundwater: groundwater, or hazardous There areno known ateria1s concerns Other Specie']. I ems: N3A PART IV -- EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The perrittee, Willowbrook Otilitses ln., has applied permit renewal. The WWTP serves theWillowbrook subdivision northern Mecklenburg CountY , "There have changes since the last staff report dated i It is recommended that the pe Signature of report preparer a or been no substantial c, 199_. be renewed as requested. RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS Name of Facility: tit),LL0.....-1.D.0-01.4../vJT� Owner or Contact Person: Mailing Address: 10-3. tei n/ (Ut—k ( 011A f•-k County: of, Telephone:, - Present Classification: 171.- New Facility Existing Facility NPDES Per. No. NCOO Nondisc. Per. No.WQ Health Dept.Per No. Rated by: k_v V1/4, C.c)op4 //"Fki2_ Telephone: 404-t ii.99 Date: Reviewed by: Telephone: ORC: C_c_3?Cv'I` Check Classification(s): Subsurface Wastewater Classification: (CircleOne) I '4-PLANT PROCESSES AND RELATED JED WASTE TREATMINT FOR1 TI-E PURPC6 AJ GsAvry ifiRFICATIV4 LINES ARE EXEMPT FROM CLASSIMATION Health Dept. Regional Office Central Office Grade:.,. IF Spray Irrigation 111 ry Telephone: Telephone: Telephone: Land Application Total Points: 33 - PARIT OF 104DLISTRIALPRC4 r. MT FIF SEPTIC TANK S'YSTBAS CONSISTING ONLY_OF SEPTIC TANK wort ay... ...Am ow. ammo maw mom aom war war...mom en. maw ••••e roo. sow qmpa= .111,111•011 Mae VI., 410, Ago. Iowa ow. moo 10•01.1010 VINO. MM. OMB VOW MON. 1.W SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION (cheCk al units that apply) septic tanks 2. pump tanks siphon or pump -dosing systems 4, sand fillers grease trapAnterceplor oil/water separators wacky subsurface treatment and disposal: pressure subsurface treatment and disposal: 8. SPRAY IRFOOATION CLASSIFICATION (check al units that apply) 1, preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 ) 2. lagoons 3. septic tanks 4. pump tanks 5 pumps 6, sand filers 7 grease trapAnteroeptcr 9. ollAvater separators 9, disinfection 10. chemical addition for nutrient/.gas control 11. spiny irrigation of wastewater In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shall be rated using the point rating system end will require an operator with en appropriate dual certification. LAND APPt ICATIONRIESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Apples only to permit holder) 1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site. WASTEWATER 7REA1MEN'T FACIUTY CLASSIFICATION The !Plowing systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, wins the flow is of a signcard quantity or the technology is unusually complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a casii-by-c*se basis: (Check II Appropriate) 1, 0111/wider Separator Systems consisting only d physical separation, pumps and dislxisal; 2. Septic Tank/Sand Flaw Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection and direct cloche:go; 3, Lagoon Systems consisting only of preiminary treatment, lagoons, purnps, crisintection, necessity chemical treatment for algae or nutrient control, and dined clschergei 4, Closed -bop Recycle Srderns; Groundwater Rernediation Systems Consisting only of olVirater separators, d and dispowd; 6, _Aquaculture operations with discharge to audios waters: 7 Wider Rent sludge handling and back -wash waver hutment; a. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal. 9. Singie-fernity discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, wUl be classified 1 permitted after July 1, 1903 or If upon Inspection by the Division, II le found that the system is not being eclogue:let+, operated or maintained. Such systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, The following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate points) <q Indwstrial Pratrejarriert Units or Industrtal preura* uefInfliooNo, -'4 (2) DIESmNFLOW cFPLANT IN water purification plants, totally closed cycle syslsms.(ses cWinflion No, I I � and lacilhies oonals3ing only of hem �� ��.�'-_-'_'-'''--__-___. . 60,00- 11mm�0po........... ...... ......... 100,001 ' o*000m'_. .. 250,001 ' *00/000'--'--~' ~—'---'~----~---'^---------� 500,001 ' 11/�o�o ~...-.__ ---_____-_-'__-_.---'__u 1/�m.mm1 ' Z,nuuomo_---. -._-- o.ODO.DOpolrN addlortallot each m00.mW gpd Capacity up to w"aximum of ... Design Flow (9pd) (3) PRELIMINARY LJnITSIpP40CsS-Ses(we definition w0.32) � (°) Bar y*raivns--_---_-----_----^~------_-.---_._---........ ---- ....... �� or (») Mecha"icalscrow~. Static Screens w,Comminuting ....... <C/ Grit Removal ............. _-_..'---__-_.-_........ ______............ ...... _.... _............ or /m mimtlmmvAJ ormwnnwmGrit nAH,**al-....... ----_-........ __-----__--~~_-'__-..... _.0 (w) Flow Measuring Device .~-........ ............. -~'....... ......... ........... _...... -_..____~....... ____, or � |> onstrvmameuPow Mwasureman-,.... ---~~~_----_-_----............. -_....... _.__� o> Preuera/mn'-_..... ---- .......... ........... --....... -..... _...... _.............. ......... __~__~_______2 (n) Influent Flow 2 (V amsp �cw/mwp*�/*�- mramnv-.... -__-_--_--....... --.......... --- ....... -_.... ... --....... z wmohmuxac....... .................. ----_-___-.-.......... ...... ~_........ ______� cis=vw*Air nk9siom............. _....... ..... .~-.^_.-'____-_-...... __...... ...... ~^,.,,__�___..� U> pmnmlomn*ion'.--- ....... -......... ............... -_---_........ _~._____...... ___� (*) PRIMARY TREAnMBnLJNrrS/nnoCssSsu ^ Septic Tank (awdefinition No. 4o)-....... ....... .... .... ---_---......... ....... ......... --- ...... -_.�z (bj Imhoff Tw^li-... .......... ~_........... ....... .... -~.............. ...... ........ ___..'............ ..... --........ -� (d) SeNing Ponds or Settling Tanks lot Inorganic Norioxic Maivials (sludge handling facllhiss for water purification pLarta, Land, grzvel, stone, and other mining operations except racreaikxul aclivitiet such as gem (s) SECONDARY TaanwEuT UNITSmRocESSa, <x> Cw*ovmcevus (V Trk*kV Filter �> HighFlats .... ....... ....... ---- .......... --..... ~_-----............. ~'....... '-------7 m"m°dmrd Raw ...... ._....... ... .... ......... ___._....... __........... ............ ...... -'_-__o Yll) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated BollogIcal Filter 0 nittriticattlon (see definition No. 112yPoints for this kern have to be in addhon so items through )(s)(vlil). vmtzingthe wmw°uw w*mation uwmmpnmo.3a>................... -. trililzin,g other than the extended astation Nutrient mddnionemmirvumnc*BOmremoval ........ --_.... _...... ....... _...... --'--_-� Culture (*wperwvg*^)&"wn_........ _.......... .'...-~.--_........... -�� (b) Nitrogenous Sta" (1} ^*°at*n Oxygen 20 7BmWWomADVANCED TREATMENT UNmSPRCICIESSES (w) xcd*«mwCommonmoft- without carbon (o) Powdered w,mqnwmxActivated Carbon pwmw lemm*m worb** reganwration. ~__-__-__-_'_~---_-__._____--.-~5 wIm^armon, ... ........ ______-__---~--1a (m) .1 tl Aarobic Urinated (anaarOblC)...,........rr.>.., ...5 3 (b) Sludge Mobilization (chemical or thermal).5 (c) Sludge Drying Beds - Gr>rv'ity. ......2 ............ VacuumAssisted.....................„.,..........,.,.,,.........,,....,.....,..,....,.....,.........,,,,.........,....,,...,,,.....,...,.,..........5 ( d) Sludge Elutriatain . (e) Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal).,.,. .,, "..,....5 s (f) sludge Thickener (graving),,.» ............. F•••..........,........,...._...,..,..,•........,....»....,.,,...............�,...•s (g) Dissolved Air Flirtation Unit (rot applicable t© a unit rated as ('3)(I))•..........................»........,....,.._�,........�.8 (h) Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas stomp) (I) Sludge HadingTank - Aerated,�................... . , ...,.,. �.....,....�,....,,..,................ ,,...........,......,.. Non —aerated 2 ()) Sludge Incinerator (not Including solvated carbon regeneration) ...............»»..,..,....%.........,... t D (k) Vacuum Finer. Csnartiug•, or Filter Press or other similar dewatering dories....,....,.,...„.,...... ,.10 (5) RESIf IJtl S UTILIZATION/DISPOSAL (induchrrgm incinerated ash) (a) Lagoons.. .......................»„,...»......, (b1 Lard Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22.., by contracting to a land application operator or landfill poor or Iandll permit , { ) (c) Dedicated Landfill urial bythe .._ w...____a...rtraa men, 9 (b ) PsrmNtee of the wastewater tramalmern (a) Chlorination...... (b) Dechlorination ... (C) Eizarme.............. (d) Radiation..._.. (10) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEU S) ( see definition No 9) (rat applicable to olremlcat addition a rated as (5)(a)(xi), (6)(a). (6)(b). (7)(b). (7)(0), (9a). (9)(b) er (9)(c) 5 points • flat S'f diffused or m•chemical .......................... (m) Rw•raa©srmo•.fs........................................................... (n) Sand or Mixed -Media Filters - low rata..........,.,,.................................. 2 highrats ..................... y.........,,..,.......,..,........,...,..... (o) Treatment processes tor removal of motel or cyanide..„......................................».................,..M.,,...............,1 5 (P) treatment processes for rernoval of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide .................„.,,..........».....,,. .1 5 (7) Sit E TWA/Vein" (1) Sludge Digestion Tank • Heated (anaerobic). Uf lTslPFCcF:.,,.,,.......,,,.......»..,......,A»..............................r................,.....».,................».,,...,...............-5 S (a) Hokt-tng Ponds, Holding Tanks or Sattling Ponds for Care or Toxic Materials Inducing wastes from mining operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In arnounta slgnflicartly greal•r than common for domestic wounewater...., .... , , (b) Effluent Flow Ealtzanon (not applicable to storage basins *filch are Inherent In land aFplics o s a ,..2 rpr (c) Stage Dischargeawl renege basins irrtmarert In land a applicable torywems). `'2 (d) Pumps. ... . ..... .... PpiitwilioRl systems}.._.... ._ .__...... ...�� (0) Stand -By Power Supply . ..................»................,.......,.........,.......».....»........... . (1) Thermal Polk/Hon Control Device..... CLASSIFICATION GeraI..,..»......,..»..»....,».......................».......,..,,......».........,.,....,.........,»...».._....5-25 Points ClassII....»,.,,,.,.»...,.»..................>.............,,.......,,... , u 28.50 Points ChstsslN.......................».........,............,,..,.,....,,.........._.....,......»..........,..,-51.85 Points �........>68-Up Points Facilities having a rating of on through lour polio+, Inclusive, do not require a car1Mled operator. Facilities having an Whaled sludge Process all be assigned a rnirlmum dasaxication of Ciao IL Facilities having treatment praa►sses for the removal of metal or ryankle will ba asaignsd a minimum clasalfloallon of Class II, Facifties holing lrsafment processes for the blobpk-aI removal IS phosphors* wli be assigned a minimum classification of Class III. aamtty r (2) Ali (10) Ctwmialtf Skidge f� rllrlg iawir addliltri 111 appllcaliara ia1 a dealraalarMsg dervlixs; (11) Cloaca Cis Syetsa ham pore crushed stone or ether slm8ar opetattktne Stuch (12) CoatatdGn• tt Flerralvai t1t Carl>onac*ous 8OD a and ammonia nflra()sn w ltltln time senile bioknglcai (13) D•chtortrntlors The gentle) ar o 11(aiet• nirtua (14) Denttrfffcatlon Process. Ttxe tcatlrarsiofa as arquare asxot #lttc may b• atfrtar uptlow or ai n and by wtw tt bkiao 1oL oxldatkln or man kph pur5y ox n In a grid b' wpray1rag, a( n deltas rot t* hours pod, and lwtrwaistad (Crop arncfudaxi praaass, l dlsatotved aattltaottaa (pH ad}tlstrinartt) with team putxrducts s as bstl2ens, to)tlans, i i al a turtaraar to trite rife er tneameiv fmlmns trrrr, rn (15) El ctroclatysfs, PrvG . for removing bntz.d sotto'horn watar through thw u;e of ices (IS) Flair Peas. A proctsa operated mecharicatfy for partial (17) Foam Separation, T. planted frothing of wastewater or wastewater et'iGytent as a Means of removing saooasivs amounts of detergent materials trvovgh tit introduafon of air in the form of fare bubbles; also called loam (1©) Grit Rsrnoval, The process of removing grt and other heavy mirerat matter from wastewater; (19) lmvhofl Tar*. A deep two story wastewater tank consisting of an upper ;.dirrertatlon charnb.r and a ewer sludge digestion. chamber, (20) mein mierrtetl Flow frMa*ursm.nl. A device which Indicates and moo (21) ton E,change. A chemical poetess In *teal lore from two ditlereni molecules are extttallod; (22) Land appllcallon: (a) Sludge Disposal. A One siudlge disposal method by which wet sludge may be applied to land either by spraying on the surface or by subsurface injection (l.e, chisel plow); [not applicable tor typos of swigs descrbed in (11) of this Rue); (b) Treated f_itiuenl. The process of spraying treated wastewater onto a land area or other methods or application d wagawater prto a land area as a means of final disposal or tnalrnartt; (23) Mkroacrsert. A low speed, oontinuousty back•wsshsd, rotating drum filter operating under gravity conditions as a polishing method for removing suspended soliels from effluent; (24) Nitre:cation Process. The biochemical aorrvsraion of uroxkftzed nitrogen (ammonia and organic nitrogen) to osidzed nitrogen (usually nitrate); (25) Nitrogenous Stage. A separate stage of wastewater Treatment designed for the specific purposed converting ammonia nitrogen to rnarata nitrogen; (20) Phosphate Removal, Biological. The r.mtovaJ of phosphorus from wast►waler by an aalc/anoxic process designed to enhance luxury uptake of phosphorus by the rtttkroorganerrs; (27) Polka % Pond. A holdng pond foflowirg secondary treatment wlh sufficient devotion tams to allow tenting of finely suspended solids; (25) Post Mration, Mratbn following conventional secondary treatment units to incasase effluent. 0.0. or for any other purpose; (29) Post Aeration, (Cascade) A poliaNrg method by which dissolved oxygen is added to the effluent by a ronmschanicai, gravity means of flowing down a sensed stoops or weirs;, The lbw oocvrring across the 'steps or weirs moves to a fairly thin Layer and the operation of the cascade requlrss no operator adjustment; thus, zero points are assigned even though this is an essential soap to meeting the limits d the discharge permit; (30) Powdered to Granular Activated Carbon Feed„ A biophysical carbon process that utilizes biobglcal activity and organic absorption by using powdered or granular activat►d carbon; Virgin or regererated carbon is feed controlled Into the system; (31) Prostration. A tank constructed to provide aeration prior to primary treatment; (32) Preliminary Units Unit operations In the Irsalmerr process, such as screening and comminution, that prepare the liquor for subsequent major operations; (33) Industrial Pretreatment, (a) Pre-treatment Unit, Induatrial. The conditioning of a waste at its eaurcte before discharge, to remove or to neutralize substances injurious to sowers and treatment promises or to shied ■ partial tsducion in bad on tar treatment process which is operated by the same governing body as the wastewater treatment plan being rated: b) Pre-tr.atmem Program, Indusriaf • mood bp a State or EPA rsqulrsd program to metre points on the rating sheet; (34) Primary Clartfi.ra, The lint sooting tanks through which wastewater is passed in a trsatmers week' for the purpose or removing %satiable and suspended wadi and BOO which is associated with the solids; (36) Pumps. All indluent, effkuere and In-ptart pumps; (X) Radiation. Dksini.ction or sterilization process utiliizing. devices emitting ultraviolet or gamma rays; (37) Reverse Osmosis. A treatmere process in which a heavy contanirtated liquid is pressurized through a membrane Tossing marry puts tquld lr*e Item suspended solids; (35) Rotating Biological Contrauors. A fixed biological growth process In which wastewater !kiwi through tanks In which a series of parliadty aubmergect circular surfaces are rotated; (39) Saud Filters: (a) Intermittent Biological. Filtration. o1 effluent following septic 1tnfts, fa+ expected to produce desired effluents; Hydraulic loading rates on three., fluent ars b) Recirculating biological • the sane type of sand f1Iter as defined' in Subparagraph through the sand filter. (40) Sand or Mixed -Ueda FUtars. A polishing process by nwhi tl effluent limits are achieved through a further r'duciion of suspended solids; (a) low rate — gravity, hydra,uficaily laded alter with loading rates In the one, to titres gpmvsl range; (lb) high rate — a pressure, hydraulically loaded fear with losing rates In the 11ve gpnt/af range; At any rate, the loading rate wlq exceed these gpmvsf; (41) Secondary Clatters. A tarts. which loikiws the bblogicai unit of treatment plant and which has the purpose of removing sludges associated with the biological treatment untie.; (42) Separate Skidoo Reaeratbrti A part of the coated stabilization process when. the w avatad sludge Is transferred to a tank and aerated before roturnlrg 11 to the contact basin; (43) Septic Tan. A single -glory settling tank In which sorted sludge la In contact. *Rh the wastewater %owing through the tare; shall not be amicable for septic tank systems taming *pie family residences having capacity of 2.000 gallons or less which discharge to a nitrification fled; (44) Sludge Digestion. The process by which organic or volatile matter and sludge 'is pas:fed, liquefied, mineralized or conwmad into Mora ;Labe organic manor through the activity of living organisms, which ktciudes aerated holing tanks; (45) Sludge Drying 8acts. M area oorttprisirg natural or WMicial layers of porous materials upon which dtgs:tad ravage 'Judge le dried by drainage and evaporation; (46) Sludge Elutrtatln. A prrxees of sludge conttl;ionirg In which Csrt'aln corsthueru are rmnoved by sucoss.sio, washings with froth water or plant affluent; (47) Sludge Gas Utilization, The process of using swage gas for the purpose of healing building*, driving engines, etc.; (45) Sludge Holding Tank (Aerated and hbnaersted). A tank u*lftz*d for small wastewater treatment plants not C 1l*lnirtg a digester In Witch sludge may bo kept bosh, and supernatant withdrawn prior to a drying method (Le. sludge drying beds); This may be doer by adding a snail amount of ak simply to keep the sludge Irish, but not n.catsarfy an amount that would be required to achieve Mobilization. of organic matter, A ronaoral.d tank would Snooty bo used to decant sludge prior to deetatering and woudl rot show long periods (several days of dstenton) without resulting odor probemi; (49) Sludge Indt»rators. Murree' designed to burn sludge and to rermwe all moisture and czrrnbtrstbls Materials, and nitre the sludge to a alert* ash; (50) Sludge Stabilization (Chemical or Thermal). A proms to make treated sludge less odotsws and pvtrssctlis, and to reduce tie pathogenic organism coreenl; The may be done by pH adjustment, chlorine dcoing, or by Meat trsatrrrent; (51) Stuckey Thdeenar. A type of sedirreertatlon tank in which the sludge is permitted to Matte and thicken though agltalkin and gravity; (52) Stabilization Lagoon A typo of oxidation lagoon in which biological oxidation of organic meaner to effected by neural transfer of oxygen to the water from ak (not a polishing pond); (53) Stand -Sy Power Supply. On sits or pomabe shot/cal generating *distpnent; (54) Static Scrs.na. A stationary screen designed to remove solids, including nor>•blodegradable particulate (Aoatabe saonett, suspended lows and BOO rnsductbn) born municipal and industrial wastewater treatment systems; (55) Tertiary Treatment A stags of treatment following secondary which Is primarily tee the purpose of effluent polishing; A tatter.; lagoon or sand or coal few might be employed for dole purpose; (50) Th emta! Pollution Control Device. A davits providing br air bander of hoe Iron a fluid flowing In tubes to aroth*r !kid outside the tubes. or vice versa;. Of otter means of regulating liquid temlpeiraturss; (57) Thermal Sh4ge Cond'tlrer. A conddloni g process by which. hat is added for a protracted period of time to i prsrvo the dewosrabllfty of sludge by the .okobilizing and hydrauitzktg of the smarter and more highly hydrittsd sludge panicles; (SS) Took Matsr1Us Those wastes or corrtbtrratkirr of wages, inciudlrg disease -causing agents which after dechurga and upon **pastes, ktgesdon, Inhalation or eaairrilaIion Into any organism. either directly from the onvironmer* or i directly by ingestion through food carafes, eels cow death, disease, behavioral abrormal1Si.s, cancer, genetic mutatktrts,. physiological matlunctfons (Including rrrlfurctlore In reps uctIon) ter physical deformations., in such organise or their offspring; Toxic materials include, by way of Illustration and not limitation: lead, cadmium, chromium. mercury, varwdum Shenk. zinc, orthernitro-chlorabenare (ONC) g, polychlorinated Wattle (PCBs) and dichlforollpt er►yt trktioroofhans (DDT); and any other materials than have or may hereafter bs datenrilned to have toxic p),Pol (50) Trickling Fi1tar.. A biological treatment unit consisting of a material such es broken stone or nwk.. over which wastewater k dlslrbuted; A high rate trkktng Slier le one which operated at between 10 and 30 mgd per acre. A low rate trickling. flier Is one which is designed to opera. at one to four mad per acre; (10) Tr it9ng. Filler (Packed Tower). A plug flow typo of operation In which wastewater Rows down through succtiesivi layers of media or' Ilhrats manorial; Organic manorial' la removed txorkivaty by the acttre bbogfcal fitted growth In oath successive layer. This method may produce ^saoondary` quality *talork or may bo adapted to produce a nitrified effluent; p1) Vacuum F3ar. Centrifuges.. or Mir Proses, Dsvkei which are desired to terror* excess water from ether dbetled or undigested sludge prior to disposal or turthar treatment. urther blod.composhln is Irg low gprnraf (Mess than ore); capability to rnecytdo sfauent back State of North Carolina Department of Environment. Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor „r Jonathan B. Howes, Sec 1' A. Preston Howard,' ,„„eCtOrsc MAR 0 '1994 !no .EM11110011. hiAltkUKHIL WiS.42,114 4,114 March 7, 1994 Leonard Stogner Willowbrook Utility, Inc. 4200 Highway 29 Harrisburg, NC 28075 Dear Mr. Stogner : Subject: NPDES Permit Application NPDES Permit No.NC0073539 Willowbrook Subdivision WWTP Mecklenburg County This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on March 1, 1994: Ni Application Form Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities), NI Request for permit renewal, I Application Processing Fee of $200.00, Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis, Local Government Signoff, Source Reduction and Recycling, Interbasin Transfer, Other The items checked below are needed before review can begin: Application Form Engineering proposal (see attachrnent), Application Processing Fee of Delegation of Authority (see attached) Biocide Sheet (see attached) Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis, Local Government Signoff, Source Reduction and Recycling, Interbasin Transfer, Other P,O, Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity AMrmati ve Action Employer 5C% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Plir CAROLI NA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT C MISSION NAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM D y s. o *set and retail erode go be tiled only b striate .e, 1 Mid other comae rcial ottablishotots inc 1Wlrnp "melt 1'. Na■t. add 2. SIC. S. Streit addres C. City (67 &2,�( E. Comm /rif'fi/t/G 6. Te l e phone do. .%r©W 7 (leave blank) S. (a) Check (b) Check Area Code Isere if eitcharpt occurs all years -raw the •+3nth(s) discharge occurs: 1. l January 2.0 rabrwary 3. 6. a June 7.0 July CO Lupus 11. 0 rtovtombs r 12. De comber (c) Now army drys per week: 1.01 2.1:2.3 3.04•1 i. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as 40pl4cab a flag fe1► 1, If any of tl+e types of s,�aste iientified in ita+i, eit9Mwer tr treated, ore disdhsrgod to places other than surface sues, es applicable. A. abanicipol sew•r vas, If. I O. Mu'Wr of stpartte dischergse points: A. 1. 02.3 C.©a.b !. Mime of receiving water or we ant or activitt chroolur, c A. 0.0 t or sabre rpa contain or fs it possible for your discharge to citaln ha following substy ces Alla as a result of your operations, rocesses: varcr+11, eya.ibe, a vaf ,,n, borylliu■, cadsrim lead, mercy r , hictiel, selerium, ilnc, phe+hols, all and .' (residual he 1 Certify that 1 se fa/111ar with the inforwation cantatned in th that to the best of .y tncwle6ge and belief such irtfo.ation is t accurate. i of by impr riis`=es,t by a f airIiiar offense. e d to be ¢aintaited n implan+ActAB that A: cot -dins or nonitorins ¢mice ea 21:ot regu1atiac4 of the Ln rall.tv of a eaisdereanor punts xceed six wont/Its or by both. n $10,000 or upriser..ant not nor t ngt y rums port, pion s of the t tampers with. required to be Leese.at Comniay not to exceec` .C. tion 1O.'11 pro an S yaasrs. or bott State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of .Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director July 26, 1993 Leonard Stogner 4200 Highway 29 Harrisburg, NC 28075 iiE:our:ITS A`fn tOMNiUNITY r°-P,01'?KENT JUL 2 8 1993 DNISION rO M1 Els[ Subject: Permit No. NC0073539 Willowbrook Subdivision WWTP Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Stogner: In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on February 2, 1993, 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 150E 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, 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. Charles Alvarez at telephone number 919/733-5083. Sincerely, Original Signed By Coleen H. Sullins A. Preston Howard, Jr. Director cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA Mooresville Regional Office P,D, Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7`015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Permit. No. NCt073539 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Willowbrook Utilities, Inc. is hereby authorizedto discharge wastewater from a facility located at Willowbrook Subdivision WWTP on NC Highway 73 southeast of Caldwell Mecklenburg County to receiving waters designated as the Ramah Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth. in Parts 1, II, and III hereof. This permit shall become effective September 1, 1993 This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 1994 Signed this day July 26, 1993. Original Signed By Coeen H. Sullins A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission is hereby autho SUPP PermitNo. NC0073539 PE R brook Utilities, Inc. t,. Continue to operate an existing 0. MGID wastewater treatment facility consisting of an extended aeration package plant which includes a bar sc .. m rn, aeration k, el , " zer chin °ne contact ` tablet chlorination, aera - « sludge holding d confirm s1 measurement located at Willowbrook Su "vision " , on NC Hi' way 73, south- t of Caldwell, Mecklenburg County Part III of this Pe it,and 2 Discharge from said atrnent works at tine location Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Ya ified on the a h -Pee Dee ` er Basin. aap in the Ramah A. ( ).EFFLUE.NT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NC0073539 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 perrnittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monthly Avg. WeeklY Ava. pally Mag Flow 0.048 MGD BOD, 5 day, 20°C 19.0 mg/I 28.5 mg/I Weekly Composite E Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I Weekly Composite E NH3 as N 11.0 rng/I 2/Month Composite E Dissolved Oxygen" Weekly Grab E. U, D Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml Weekly Grab E,U,D Total Residual Chlorine 2/Week Grab E Temperature Weekly Grab E,U,D Conductivity Weekly Grab U, D * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - NCSR 2438. u Measurement Sample *Sample Frequency Type Location Continuous Recording I or E U Upstream above the discharge point, D - Downstream 0.6 mile below the discharge point at ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 rng/1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam n other ounts. A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permiit No. NCO(1i3539 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: Characteristics Discharge Limitations Flow BOD, 5 day, 20°C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen** Fecal Coliform (geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity Measurement Monthly Avg, Weekiv Ava, Daily Max Frequency 0.048 MGD Continuous 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/IWeekly 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I Weekly 2/Month Weekly 400.0 /100 ml Weekly 200.0 /100 ml 2/Week Weekly Weekly pie 'Sample Location Recording I or E Composite E Composite E Composite E Grab E, U, D Grab E,U,D Grab E Grab E,U,D Grab U, D * Sample locations: E - Effluent., I - Influent, U - Upstreamabove the discharge point, D - Downstream 0.6 mile below the discharge point at NCSR 2438. ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monito sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. d uent by grab PART I Section B. Schedulp of Compliance 1.The perm ttee shall comply with Final Effluent itati ns speci ed fo schargesdischarges in accordance 'th the following schedule: shall comply with Final Effluent low,. by the effve date of the it less 2. Pennittee shall at all tunes provide the o ration and rn `: ten ce necessary to operate the existang'facilities at optimumum efficiency. No later than 14 calend r 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 idntified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance, In the latter case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next schedule requirements. Part II Page 1 of 14 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS SCTION A. DEFINITIONS I. Permit Issuingistuthority The Director of the Division of Environmental Management. 2. pFm or Division Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. 3. E.M.0 Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. 4. Act or he 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 1 of the permit. Part II Page 2 of 14 6. Concentration Measurement a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as 'Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits"' in Part I of the perrnit. e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day, If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part 1. 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. 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. g. Part II Page 3 of 14 7. Other Measurements a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month. b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Types of Samples a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of: (1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow. In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period. b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge or the receiving waters. 9. Calculation of Mew 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 analog 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 (I). Part II 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 pay 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. Haz. +Qus Substance A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 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 CONDMONS 1. putt' 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 modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)] c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed '$10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Part II Page 5 of 14 Penalties for Class H violations are not to exceed 10, per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class El penalty not to exceed $125,000. Du v to Mitigate The perrittee shall take all reasonable steps to mu or disposal in violation of this permit which has a human health or the environment_ e or prevent any discharge or sludge use finable likelihood of adversely affecting 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 1.1abiliry 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. 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. 5c.verability The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby. 8. Duty to Provide Information The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit. Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The perminee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit. Part II Page 6 of 14 9. Duty to 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. la Expiration of Permit The perrnittee 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 Jetittiretnents All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Pc it 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. Part ll Page7of14 c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification; "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and. belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition. 13, Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or_TetminatiQf 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. PreviQus 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, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class 1 facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete. Part ll Page 8 of 14 ion 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. 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 Part II Page 9 of 14 periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section. (2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section. 5. Upsets a. Definition. "Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. b. Effect of an upset. An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. c. Conditions 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 perrnittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part 11, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit. (4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2, of this permit. d. Burden of proof. In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof. 6. Removed Substance 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 Part II Page 10 of 14 regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall 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 RECORDa 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 an the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: Division of Environmental Management Water Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files Post Office Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 3. Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected Part 11 Page 11 of 14 discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $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 perminee'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 perrnittee 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. Part II Page 12 of 14 The perrnittee 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. SUCTIONE. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS I. Change in ,Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this perrnit. 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 Changei The perrnittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1). c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional, use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. Anticipated,Noncompliance The perrnittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. Part II Page 13 of 14 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act. 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the 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 circumsta.nces. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has no been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph: (1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. (2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. (3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours. c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. 7. Other Noncompliance The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit. Part II Page 14 of 14 8. Other infonnatioa 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 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. Penaltiesfor 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 perrnit, 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 ugil) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6- dinitrophenol; and one milligrarn per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; (3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the per ri lit 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/l); (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; (3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within sixty (60) days of notification by the Division, P N A. e perniitt trust pay the annual aste ' g d compliance monitoring fec w 30 days after being billed by the Division. F pay the foe in a ety accordance with 15A I�1 .0105(b)(4)may caus s Division to initiate action to okc e . « . `t State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Vivian Burke, Regional Manager DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT' July 30, 1993 Mr. Leonard Stogner 4200 Highway 29 Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075 Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0073539 Willowbrook Subd. WWTP Mecklenburg County, NC Dear Mr. Stogner: Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0073539 was issued on July 26, 1993 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance are Pages 4-5. Pages 4-5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEN Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required. The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 An Equo[ Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Mr. Leonard Stogner Page Two July 30, 1993 facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation plus criminal penalties may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent Order may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance. As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Permit be rescinded. As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P. E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure DRG:sl SOC Priority Project: If Yes, SOC No.: To: Per is and Engineering Unit Water Quality Section Attention: Jule Shanklin Date: March 8, 1993 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION County: Mecklenburg Permit No. NC0073539 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION Yes No Facility and Address: Willowbrook Subdivision WWTP Willowbrook Utilities, Inc. 4200 US Hwy 29 Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075 2. Date of Investigation: March 8, 1993 3. Report Prepared by: Kim H. Colson, Environmental Engineer I 4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Leonard Stogner, (704) 788-9497. 5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NC Hwy 73 and NC Hwy 115 in northern Mecklenburg County, travel east on NC Hwy 73 approximately 1.4 miles. Turn right onto Willow Breeze Lane and travel south approximately 0.45 mile. Turn right. onto Ramah Creek Court. The WWTP is located approximately 300 feet southeast from the Ramah Creek Court cul de sac. 6 Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points: Latitude: 35° 26' 38" Longitude: 80° 49' 09" Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map. U.S.G.S. Quad No.: P15NE U.S.G.S. Quad. Name: Cornelius, NC 7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? There appears to be adequate land available for future expansion and upgrading. 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The WWTP appears to be protected from the 100 year flood. 9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet; however, there are several undeveloped lots near the WWTP. Page Two 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Ramah Creek a. Classification: C b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin - Pee Dee 030711 c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Small creek with sandy/muddy bottom. General °Cclassification uses downstream. PART II DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS a Vol of wastewater to be permitted: 0.048 MGD (ultimate design capacity) b. Current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility: 0.048 MGD Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity): 0.048 MGD Date(s) and construction activities Authorizations to Construct issued years: N/A flowed by previous the previous two e Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The existing facility consists of an extended aeration package type WWTP which includes a bar screen, aeration tank, clarifier, chlorine contact tank with tablet type chlorination, aerated sludge holding tank and continuous flow measurement. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: NA h, Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A 2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM Permit No.: N/A Residuals Contractor: N/A Telephone No.: N/A b Residuals stabilization: N/A Landfill: N/A d Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify): Sludge has not been disposed from the subject WWTP. The permittee advised that when sludge is disposed, it will be taken to a municipal WWTP. Page Three PART Treatment plant classification (attach sheet): Class 11 SIC Code(s):4952 wasw ater Codes) Primary, 15 Secondary: Ma n Tr Unit Code: 06007 OTHER PERTINENT NFOR iATT N p1e ed rati 1s this facility being constructed with Cons Construction G Funds or are any public monies involved cipals on N/A Special monitor ng or requests: importantSOC, JOd or Co indicate) N/Jk .A. l t e Spray na ve An tat ons 1'sis Evaluation on: N/A nc uding toe icit) chedul e _ da Connection to Regional Sewer System:N/lA Sub ur e: " . Other disposal options.. NiA e ea e Air d ualit * and ° or Grcundwater concerns orhazardous r€ateria s utilized at this facilitythat may impact water quality„ qua ..it5 , or groundwater: There are no known Air Quality, Groundwater,, or hazardous materials concerns. Other Spec ial Items: N/A PART l EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The per i tee, Willow brook Utilities,Inc. , has applied r r permit renewal µ The WWTP serves theWillowbrook subdivision in northern Meckl nbur County The subdivision currently has approximately41 houses connected to the WWTP. More houses are currently under construction, The WWTP should be able to meet all existing permitted limits Page Four recommendedthat the perntl be renewed as equested_. er ua y e onal Sega sor Date RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF FACILITIES Name of Plant: '\r-1,1...1. ),A, , Telephone:,•/3-f1- CI4C-3 Nondisc. Per. No. & A Expiration Date: fs.ve.. New Facility Rated By: V., Coys it o Date: 3/'i / 3 Reviewed (Train. & Cert.)'" Reg. Office Reviewed (Train. & Cert.) Central Office ORC Owner or Contact Person: V41.4.. Mailing Address: `-i2.c0 �Iy,,y ,� }..\, -1-1i2_ty,,_,i„c2 County: ME c..k rt,3u1�, NPDES Permit No. NCOO-43S IssueDate: A�czlL -4, 1S9 Existing Facility -" Plant Class: (circle one) POINTS 20,001 — 50,000.... 50,001 — 100,000 . , ... , 100,001 -. 250,000 , , ... . 250,001 — 500,000... 500,001 --1,000,000 , ..... 1,000,001 2,000,000 ...... ........... 2,000,001 ... (and up) - rate 1 point additional for each 200,000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of 30 Design Flow (gpd) gt,LIC C (3) PRELIMINARY UNITS (see definition no. 32) Industrial Pretreatment Units and/or Industrial Pretreatment Program (see definition No. 33) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN GPD (not applicable to non -contaminated cooling waters, sludge handling facilities for water purification plants, totally dosed cycle systems (def. No. 11), and facilities consisting only al Item (4) (d) or Items (4) (d) and (11) (d)) 1 3 4 5 8 10 or (b) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices ... . ....... . . . ...... . (c) Grit Removal .............................•._ 1 or (d) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal .. (e) Flow Measuring Device ............. or (1) Instrumented Flow Measurement . (g) Preaeration ........... ,........... . . .. (h) Influent Flow °Equalization ........... . (r) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity ... , . Mechanical . Dissolved Air F 4 G} Praciorination . 2 2 1 2 2 3 ion. 8 5 (4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS (a) Septic Tank (see definition no. 43) . . ..... . ...... 2 (b) ImhoftTank.................................. 5 (c) Primary Clarifiers . ... ............ 5 (d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Nontoxic Materials (sludge handling facilities for water purification plants, sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operations except. recreational activities such as gem or gold Grade IV IV Total Points 33 (5) SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS (a) Carbonaceous Stage (i)Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System ..... 20 Diffused Air System,.,, Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) . ........... . Separate Sludge Reaeraiion .. . (ii) Trickling Filler High Rafe ............... . ... 7 Standard Rate ............... 5 Packed Tower ................ 5 Aerated Filter or Aerated n !actors,,.. (vi) Sand Filters - intermittent biological . recirculating biological . , . (v`l) Stabilization Lagoons ............. (viii)Ctariher .................... .. . (ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nous removal by nitrification def. No.. 12) (Points for this item to be In addition to items (5) (a) ugh (5) (a) (viii) .............. (x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD (xi) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs') addition to enhance organic compound removal ... , . 5 (b) Nitrogenous Stage (i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System ..... 20 Diffused Air System ...........10 Mechanical Air System (fixed. floating, or1rotor) ...... . , .... 8 Separate Sludge Reseration ..... 3 Trickling Filler - High Rate . ...... , .... 7 Standard Rale ............ 5 Packed Tower............ 5 (lii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biobgica! Filter ..... ..... . .. . ... . Rotating Biological Contactors ........ » . Sand Filter - intermittent biological .. , .. , .. 2 recirculating biological ........ 3 (vi) Clarifier ............................»..» 5 10 10 10 8 3 (iv) (v) a 5 10 10 (6) TERnARY ©R ADVANCED TREATMENT MNIT (a) Activated Carbons Beds - without carbon regeneration . . ................ with carbon regeneration ... . ...... ..... 15 (b) powdered or Granular Activated arbon Feed - without carbon regeneration ................. 5 with carbon regeneration ... , .............. 15 Air Stripping .. .... ... , 6 Denitritication Process (separate process) .....10 Eledrodlalysis ........ _ .............. . ..... 5 (c) (d) (e) (f ) (9) (h) n (1) (k) (1) Land Application al Treated Effluent (see definition no, 22b) (not applicable for sand, gravel, stone and other similar mining operations) (i) on agriculturally managed sites (See def. (ii) by high rate Infiltration �on+non-agriculturally managed sites (includes rotary distributors and similar fixed nozzle systems) ... ....... 4 (iii) by subsurface disposal (includes tow pressure pipe systems and ,gravity systems except al plants consisting of septic tank and nitrifica- Phosphorus Removal by Biological' Processes (See del. No. 25) ............... . ............ Polishing Ponds - without aeration ...... . with aeration ......... . Post Aeration - (m) Reverse Osmos (n) Sand or Mixed•Medra Fi (o) Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide . . . (p) Treatment. processes .tor +removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide ........ . diffused or mechanical . . I SLUDGE TREATMENT (a) Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated ............ . Aerobic . . . Unheated ......... (b) Studge tabiiization (chemica! or thermal) ..... (c) Sludge Drying Vacuum Assisted ....... Sludge Elutriation .. .. ..... .............. . Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) ....... Sludge Thickener (gravity) . ................ Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rates as (3) (i) ...... . Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) . . Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated ............ . . (8) 0 4 5 20 2 5 0 5 5 2 5 (10) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM (S (not applicable to client (3) ()). (5) (a) (zi). (6) (a), (9) (a). (9) (b), or (9) (c) 5 points ea (11) Ml5Ci (a) No. 9), s Item (e), 5 5 5 5 LANEOUS UNITS Holding Ponds, Hong Tanks err Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Meteriafs including wastes from mining operations containing nitrogen andror phosphorous compounds In amounts significantly greater than is common for domestic wastewater ......,.. 4 Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent in land applicetion systems). 2 Stage Discharge (nol applicable to storage basins inherent in land application systems .. _ .. Pumps. _.. Stand -By Power Supply_ Thermal 'Pollution Control CLASS1FICATI TOTAL POINTS Gass L 5 - 25 Paints Coss IL . ... _. 26- 50 Points Class III , , 51- 65 Points Gass IV 66- Up Points Facilities having a rating of one through four points, inclusive, do not require a certified operator. Classification of all other facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible 15 charge. 15 Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a. minimum classification of Class IL 10 5 3 5 2 5 5 5 5 a) Sludge Incinerator = (not including activated carbon regeneration) ..... 10 (k) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge or Filter Press or other similar dewatering devices .....................1© SLUDGE DISPOSAL (Including incinerated ash) (a}f.agoans........................................ 2 (b) Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22s) -wpm the fac3lty holds the land app. permit ... 1© -by contracting to a land application operator who holds the land application perrnil .......... .. 2 -land application of sludge by a contractor who does not hold the permit for the wastewater treatment facility where the sludge Is generated ......... 1 0 (c) Landtifled (burial) .................. . .... . . . ... 5 (9) DISINFECTION (a) Chlorination . .... . ......... . ............ . (b) Dechlorination . . .................... . . 5 Facilities having treatment processes for the remove! of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class It. Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class Ill. In -plant processes and related control equipment which are an inlegral part of industrial production shall not be considered waste treatment. Likewise, discharges of wastewater from residences having a design flow of 1.000 gpd or less, shall not be subject to ADDITIONAL COMMENTS rr or rucrumisi IttSOURCES ND VONITY DEVELOPN :,;:\R 1 1993 q0WA MW 0,01;1 NI,Ola State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Leonard E. Stogner, Sec. willowbrook Utilities, Inc. 4200 Highway 29 Harrisburg, NC 28075 Dear Mr. Stogner Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary February 25, 1993 Subject: NPDES Permit Application NPDES Permit No.NC0073539 Willowbrook Subdivision Mecklenburg County This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on February 2, 1993: Application Form Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities), Request for permit renewal, Application Processing Fee, of $200.00, Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis, Local Government Signoff, Source Reduction and Recycling, Interbasin Transfer, Other Modification request (Name change) ., The items checked. below are needed before review can. begin: .Application Form Engineering proposal (see attachment), Application Processing Fee of __Delegation of Authority (see attached) Biocide Sheet (see attached) Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis, Local Government Signoff, Source Reduction and Recycling, Interbasin Transfer, Other the application s not made co plete within thirty 0 days, Dili he returned o you and may be resubmit t d when complee . This application has been assigned to Jule Shanklin ( I i , - 0 ) of our Permits Unit for review.reView. You 'will be advised jai any comments recommendations, questions ns or other information necessary for the review the application. are, by copy of this letter, requesting that our RegRegional Office Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this discharge. If ou have any questions regarding this applications, please contact the review person listed . .cave cere : MOO envi e Reg n Office H. ins, P E. NC i CI378 Permits Engine,cf. Diviaion of Environmental; Post Office Box 29535 lr i s , N.C. 27620-0t,. Re: Af or brook: Sri Pie t accept thi renewa easing Sludge generated by this by' either Rotor -Rooter located e Tank Service located in cox y=' R . sludge t the Reeky River vc r.. 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Section 1001 pro r.r+r nt not nor* than 5 years, or bnt Permit No. NC3539 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER TINDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-21;.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, Willowbrook Utilities, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Willowbrook Subdivision WWTP on NC Highway 73 southeast of Caldwell Mecklenburg County to receiving waters designated as the Ramah Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent li Parts 1, II, and 11I hereof. ati ns, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth This permit shall become effective This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 34, 1994 Signed this day A. Presto°�'.�7r., P.E., Director Division off ,:«nmental Management By Author "°` of the Environmental Management Commission is hereby authorized to: e SUPPLE 1 NT • PER CO R S Willowbrook Utilities, Inc. it No. Na073539 1 Continue to operate an existing 0.048 MOL) wastewater tire ent f. lit consisting of an extended aeration package pint which includes a bar screen, aeration . el; ler, chlorine contact tank wtili tablet type chlorination, aura - # sludge holding tank and continuous flow measurement located at Willowb s fk Su.. P, on NC Highway 73, south t of Caldwell, Mecklenburg County (See Part III of this Permit), and g 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the R; Creek which is classified Class C waters in the Ya -Pee -e River Basin. ah A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NC007 539 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 Cher cterlstIcs Qls harge Monthly Avg, Flow 0.048 P030 BOD, 5 day, 20°C 19.0 mgil Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/I NH3 as N 110 mg/I Dissolved Oxygen** Fecal Coliforrn (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 ml Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity ons Weekly Avg, Max 28.5 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 400.0 /100 ml Monfloyino Measurement frequency Continuous Weekly Weekly 2/Month Weekly Weekly Daily Weekly Weekly Requirements Sample 1.1.12.1 Recording Composite Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab 17Je atlon. I or E E E E E, U, D E,U,D E E,U,D U, D * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above the discharge point, D Downstream 0.6 mile below the discharge point at NCSR 2438. ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be m sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. nitored 2/month at the effluent by grab A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permi outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as speci. Flow BOD, 5 day, 20°C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen" Fecal Coliforrn (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity * Sample locations: E E NCSR 2438. Discharge Limitations Monthly . Avg. 0.048 IM20 30.0 mg/I 30.0 mg/I 200,0 /100 ml Weekly Avg, Daily Mal 45.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/l is a Permit No. NC00735 9 orized to discharge from w: Monitoring Measurement Frequency Continuous Weekly Weekly 2/Month Weekly 400,0 /100 mi Weekly Daily Weekly Weekly Requirements Stm_ole Tvpe Recording Composite Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab vent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above the discharge point, D - Downstream 0.6 mile belo ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/m sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. "Sample Location IorE E E E E, U, D E,U,D E E,U,D U, D he discharge point at nth at the effluent by grab State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James G. Martin, Governor William W Cobey, lr.., Secretary Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT April 14, 1992 Mrs. Rachel Stogner Rayco Utilities, Inc. 4200 Highway 29 Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075 Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0073539 Willowbrook Utilities, Inc. formerly issued to National Equity and Development Company Mecklenburg County, NC Dear Mrs. Stogner: Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0073539 was issued on April 7, 1992 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance are Pages 4-5. Pages 4-5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required. 9 North Main Street, Nit aoresville NC 28115-O9 0 • Telephone ii e 3 i 3 • An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Mrs. Rachel Stogner Page Two April 14, 1992 The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Pe tee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation plus criminal penalties may be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent Order may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance. As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Permit be rescinded. As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P. E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure DRG:se N. C. DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES' AND COMM:UNITY DE Y ELOP E 1ip13 0 9 1992 State of North Carolina DmSN QF ENViRLINVEKAl WIG Department of Environment, Health and Natural ResoultiMESAL"ELMAL UFfCL Division of Envingimental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Janies G. Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Rachel Stegner Rayco Utilities, Inc. 4200 Highway 29 Harrisburg, NC 28075 April 7, 1992 George T. Everett, Ph.D. Director Subject: NPDES No. NC0073539 Willowbrook Utilities, Inc. formerly issued to National Equity and Development Company Mecklenburg County Dear Ms. Stegner: In accordance with your request received January 6, 1992, we are forwarding herewith the subject permit now issued to Willowbrook Utilities, Inc. The only changes in this permit are in name and ownership as well as update the permit to current DEM regulations. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983. 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 requirement 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. Polliaion Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Mack Wiggins at telephone number 919/733-5083. e y, eorge T. Director ce Compliance Central Files Technical Support Branch Permit No. NC0073539 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal. Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Willowbrook Utilities, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at Willowbrook Subdivision on NC Highway 73 southeast of Caldwell Mecklenburg County to receiving waters designated as the Ramah Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent lirrritations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, and III hereof. This permit shall become effective April 7, 1992 This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 1993. Signed this day April 7, 1992 George T. Eve Division of En By Authority o ge e Environmental Management Commission Permit No. NC007339 SUPPEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET Willowbrook Utilities, Inc. eby authorized to: Enter into a contract for construction of a wastewater treatment facility, and 2. Make an outlet into the Rarnah Creek, and After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of Environmental Management, construct and operate a 0.048 MGD wastewater treatment facility located at Willowbrook Subdivision, on NC Highway 73, southeast of Caldwell, Mecklenburg County (See Part III of this Permit), and Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Ramah. Creek which is classified class C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 1 - March 31) Permit No. NC0073539 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 perrnittee as specified below: Effluent Ptta Flow BOD, 5 day, 20°C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen" Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity Dlscharge Lhfllt3tlOns MonftorIng Requirements Measurement, Sample *Sample DaJIV Max frequency Type Locetlori Continuous Recording I or E 45.0 mg/I 2/Month Composite E 45.0 mg/I 2/Month Composite E 2/Month Composite E Weekly Grab E, U, D 200.0 /100 mi 400.0 /100 ml 2/Month Grab E,U,D Weekly Avg, Monthly Avg. 0.048 MGD 30.0 mg/I 30.0 mg/I Daily Grab E Weekly Grab E,U,D Weekly Grab U, D * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above the discharge point, D - Downstream 0.6 mile below the discharge point at NCSR 2438. ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be ionito sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. a uent by grab A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITAflONS AND MONITORIN During the period beginning on the effective date of outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be Effluent Character Flow BOD, 5 day, 20°C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen** Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 ml Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity QUIZ ,FMENTS SUMMER (April 1 October 31) Permit No. NC0073539 d lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from nd monitored by the permittee as specified below: DI'seharge Limitations Monthly Avg. 0.048 MCD 19.0 mg/I 30.0 mg/I 11.0 mg/I Weekly . Avg. Dolly Monitoring Measurement Freagency Continuous 2/Month 2/Month 2/Month Weekly 400.0 /100 ml 2/Month Daily Weekly Weekly 28.5 mg/I 45,0 mg/I 16.5 mg/I * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above the discharge point, D - NCSR 2438. Requirements ernpie Tyne Recording Composite Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab pie on I or E E E E E, U, D E,U,D E E,U,D U, D streatra 0.6 mile below the discharge point at ** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monito sample, There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. on th at the effluent by grab PART I Section B, Schedule of CQmpliance 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. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next schedule requirements. Part II Page 1 of 14 PART 11 STANDARD Ct NDIT I©NS FOR NPDES PER ZITS SECTION A. DEFINITIONS 1. Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Environmental Management. 2. DEMor DivisiQa Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. 3. EC 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. Part II Page 2 of 14 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 fecalcoliform 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 permit. d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coiifonn bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of ail 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. Part II Page 3 of 14 . 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 Measwemots 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. 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 prese$ 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. Part II Page 4 of 14 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 ridnight 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. Hazardous3ubstalnce A hazardous substance means any substance to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. 12. Toxic Pollutant ated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. SECTION B. GENERAL. CQNDI"J()NS 1, Put,,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 $125,0?. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)] Part II Page 5 of 14 c. Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars (S10,000) 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)] 1ty to Mitigate 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, 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 circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby. Part II Page 6 of 14 8. Duty to Provide Information The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit. 9. Duty to 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 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. 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 Part II Page 7 of 14 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. Pe it modiification. 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 2I-1 .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. 14. PreviousPertmjta 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. ,SEC 11ON C. OPERATION AND NANNCE OF POLLS JON OLS 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. Part II Page 8 of 14 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the 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 i necessary to halt or reduce the permitted condition of this permit. 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities, a. Definitions enforcement action that it would have been *try in order to maintain compliance with the (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; Part li Page 9 of 14 (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. 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: (a) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the causes) 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 it E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit. (d) The permittee complied with any remedial measures wired under Part II, B. 2. of this permit. d. Burden of proof. In any enforcement proceeding the permitteeseekang to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof. Part II Page 10 of 14 6. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in 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 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. Re +rting 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 A1'1'F NTION: Central Files Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 Part II 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. 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 $1O,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 Result For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, perrnittee 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. Part II Page 12 of 14 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. R POI TN+ I EQUIREMBNTS 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. Tanned 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. 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. Part II 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 arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit. 6. Twenty-four flour 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. (13) 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 Noncornplian 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. Part II 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 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 10. Availability of Reports. Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. penalties for Falsification of Report 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 REQUIREI EI' TS A. Construction 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. B. Groundwater Monitoring The permmittee 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); () 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-methy1-4.6-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 pennit 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 fallowing "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. Part i Penit No. NC0079 D. Disposal Alternatives 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. Q 0 I r itteemust pay the annual a` mist ring and compliance ring fee within y) days after being Will bytheDivision. Failure topay thefee i timely r ire accordance with15A A. . 10 b may cause this Division to initiate .tin to revoke the permit. State of North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Mooresville Regional Office James G. Martin, Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Albert F, Hilton, Regional Manager DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT September 29, 1988 Mr. David Ransenberg Post Office Box 1796 Davidson, North Carolina 28036 Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC 0073539 National Equity & Dev. Co. Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Ransenberg: Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC 0073539 was issued on September 26, 1988 for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you, have not already done so, it is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance is Page M3. Page M3 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the DMR forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive the form, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, otherwise the forms may be returned to you as incomplete. Failure to properly complete the forms may also result in an automatic $300.00 fine. The remaining Parts of the Permit (Parts II and III) set forth definitions, general conditions and special conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The conditions include special reporting 919 North Main Srreet, P.O.Box 950, Mooresville, NC 2805-0950 • Telephone 704-663-U599 An Equal Opportuniry Affirrnarive Action Employer Mr. David Ransenberg Page. Two September 29, 1988 requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for. a certified wastewater treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day per violation plus criminal penalties may be assessed for such violations. As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on Page M-1 or I-1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Permit be rescinded. As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure DRG:se 1 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 S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Mr, David Ransenberg PO Box 1796 Davidson, NC 28036 Dear Mr, Ransenberg: R. Paul Wilms September 26, 1988 . Director , .„. Subject: Permit No. NGO0715,1* National Equity & Devei. Mecklenburg County In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on March 2, 1988, 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 may request a waiver or modification pursuant to Regulation 15 NCAC 213 .0508(b) by written request to the Director identifying the specific issues to be contended. Unless such request is made within 30 days following receipt of this permit, this permit shall be final, and binding Should your request be denied, you will have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing. Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part IS, D.3. addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division. of Environmental Management or permits required. by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmentalpermit that may he required. If you. have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms. Lula Harris telephone number 919/733-5083. Sincerely, .NACSIGNED itkVt.h,,WILMS CC: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA Mooresville Regional Pollution Fk'1 ?on Pays PO. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Acton Employer Permit No. NC0073539 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PERMJT To DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215,1, other lawful standards And regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Gnrolinn Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Wilier Pollution Control Act, as amended, National Equity and Development Company is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at N.C. Highway 73 Davidson Mecklenburg County to receiving waters designated as the Ramah Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in Accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts T, IT, and ITT hereof. This permit shall become effective September 26, 1988. This verm$ t. and. the: au thor 1 z al lan to d 1 s i rgo 5 ha 1 oxpito• At MA,..4hJ....g14t.on Angust Signed this day September 26, 1988., NAL' IGNE0 AUL 11 s. R. Paul Wilms, Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commlasion eby 3iathc.rf7e . t SUPPLEMENTRtIT COVER SMEET 1 1. Erica ity and iie.,.]Ccnrnarny Ent i.13to a col nt t or c in ;t.r: foci i.a.t, and Make : carat l:t into the Ramh (irc ek, After ,iging Authorization tea Constmrict: .m the i)tri. 'on of F:ii;v.i r)ai ent i ht r to ens rat, construct maact and operate 1 0.048 llCiii w t .w at er prat facility i c1t c on N,C. tli,haray i.ac i) avidso P°Meckienbir County (Sage Part TIT oF thf Permit), aid for x�Car tttl ,arks,orks irct.ra the l art aln t a c ek alai cal in the 'Lnia k.in-Pee Dee Rig c r Basin. A. (1). EFFLUENTLIMITATIONS. AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Winter (November 1 - March 31) NPDES No. NC0073539 During the period beginning onthe effective date of the Permit and lastin,g. until expiration, the. Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified. below: Effluent Characterise Discharge. Limitations Lbs/day Other Units (Specify) Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Flow BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved. Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Conform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity M3 hly Avg. Weekly Am, 0.048 MGD 30.0 mg/1 30.0 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 1000.0/100 m 45.0 mg/1„,- 45.0 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 2000.0/100 ml Monitoring Requirements Measurement Sample Fq31enCy Type „.,--tontinuous 2/month 2/month 2/month Weekly 2/month Daily Weekly Weekly Recording Composite Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above discharge point, D 7-.Downstream approximately 0.6 mile below discharge at NCSR 2438, The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample. units arqP.Ie Location I or E E E E, 0, D E, U, D E E, U, D 0, D nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A. (2). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Summer (April ] - October 31) NPDES No. NC0073539 During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfali(s) serial number(s) 001„ Such, discharges and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: haracteristics Discharge Limitations Lbs/d81 Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg, Flow BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity M3 Other Units (Specify) Monthly Avge Weekly Ayg, 0.048 MCI) 19,0 mg/1 28-5 mg/1 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 11.0 mg/1 „ 16.5 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 1000.0/100 ml 2000.0/100 ml expiration, the shall be limited Monitoring.- equirements Measurement Frequency Continuous 2/month 2/month 2/month Weekly 2/month Daily Weekly Weekly Sample 'fief Recording. Composite Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab * Sample locations: E - Effluent, 1 - Influent, U - Upstream above discharge point, 17.) Downstream approximately 0.6 mile below discharge at NCSR 2438. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall beno discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. *Sample Location I or E E E E, U, D E, U, D E, U, D U, D and, shall be A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING RE (November 1 - March 31) During the period beg'nning on the effective date of Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: Characteristics Discharge Limitati Lbs/day Monthly Avg. We Flow BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity M3 Avg- 0.048 MGD 30.0 mg/1 30.0 mg/1 NPDES No. NC0073539 the Permit and lasting. until expiration, the number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be limited Monitoring cifY) Measurement Weekly Avg. Fr 45.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 200.0/100 mi 400.0/100 mi Continuous 2/month. 2/month 2/month Weekly 2/rnonth Daily Weekly Weekly Requirements Sample *Sample 1YP Location Recording Composite. Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab * Sample locations: E - Effluent, 1 - Influent, U - Upstream above discharge point, D - Downstream approximately 0.6 mile below discharge at NCSR 2438. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample. or L E E E E, U, D E, U. D E E, U, U, D units nor greater than 9.0 standard nnits and shall be There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A. (2). LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Summer (April 1 - October 31) During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and. Permittee is authorized to discharge. from outfail(s) serial number(s) 001. and monitored by. the Permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics hly Flow BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C Total Suspended Residue NH3. as N Dissolved Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric. mean) Total Residual Chlorine. Temperature Conductivity I13 Discharge Limitations Lbs/day Other Unit- - Avg. Wek1yAv. Monthly Avg. 0.046 MGD 19.0 mg/1 28.5 mg/I 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/I 11.0 mg/1 16.5 mg/l 5.0 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 200.0/100 ml 400.0/100 ml NPDES No. NC0073539 lasting until expiration, the Such discharges shall be limited Measurement' Fr cy Continuous 2/month 2/month 2/month Weekly 2/month Daily Weekly Weekly Sample Type Recording Composite Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab * Sample. locations: E - Effluent, 1 - influent, U - Upstream above discharge point, D - Downstream approximately. 0.6 mile below discharge at NCSR 2438. The pil shall, not be less than 6.0 standard units monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample. nor greater than 9.0 standard units There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. *Sample Location or E E E, U, D E, U, D E E, U, D U, D and shall be Fart No 1 schedu progress dates, on the arrtt requirem that') 14 n lar, r1^ tf tllfinch, t:h :- era tlt ctf shalln no gin, and the pr~0lr tc11rn =r� rstat,n ltl FI,arrtaor nrn' the a atta Tintaa:: the above ra=port of talent ti« Ita 'antes- a nc any meth ar l haalul, P!irt if Page 1 ot 14 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS SECTION A. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1, Duty to. Comply The permittee must comply with all co .:Aions of this permit, Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocntion. and reissuance, or modification; 07 fot denial of. a permit To,nnwal applicaAic!n, Penalties for Violations ofPermitCopditions Any person who violates a pe Im L conditen is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 por day of such violntion. Any person who willfully or negligently violates a permit condition is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $15,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months or both. 3. Duty, to Mitigate The permittee shnll take all reasonable steps to minimize nny adverse impact to navigable waters. resulting from noncompliance with ally effluent limitations specified in this permit, including accelerated or additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of the noncomplying discharge. 4. PermitModification After notice and opportunity fo.r. a hearing pursuant to NCCS. 143-215,1(b) (2) and NCGS 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be modified, suspended, or revoked in wholeor in part during its term for canse including, but not limited to, the following: a. Violation of any terms CT coliditi of aii; permit; Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose fully all relevant facts; c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or permanent reductionor elimination of the authorized discharge; or d. Informationnewlyacquired by the Divisionindicating the discharge poses a threat to human health or welfare. If the permittee believes that any past or planned activity would be cause for modification or revocation and reissunnce, the permittee must report such information to the Permit Issuing Authority. The. submittal of a new application Part Page 2 of 14 may he required of the permittee. The filing of a request by the permitter, for a permit modification, revocationand reissuance, or termination, or n notification of planned clinnges or anticipated uoncompliances, does not stay any permit condition. 5. Toxic Pollutants Notwithstanding Part II, A-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or prohibition (includir any schedule of compliance specified in sutb effluent siand,ird nr prohibition) is established under Section 307(a) of the Aot for a toxic pollutant which is present in thP d4:4c1arge, if snch standard or prohibition is mote stringent than nry limitation forsnch pollutant in this permit, this permit shall bP revised or modified in accordance with tic terms effluent standard prohibition and the promittpe so notified, The permittee shall comply with effluent standards oi prohibitions established under Section 307(n) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the Yegulations that establish those stundards PT prohibitions, oven if the psrmit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. 6. Civil and Criminal Lidbility Except as provided in permit conditions. on "Bypassing" (Part II, B-3) and "Power Failures" (Part FI, 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. CSC 1319, Furthermore, the permitteo is responsible for consequential damages, such ns fish kills, even thongh the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended, 7. 041 and bazardus Snbstanc.p Liability in is porisai1 he eoNstrued to p1d tifl ol nue legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penaltiP, to c:Heh thp permfttee is or nay hp cnhipci to under NCGS 14)-215.7'71: et seq. or Section 3i1 cif the FPdPtal Act, 13 CSC 1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. B. 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 infringemon/ of Federal., State or local laws or regnlation, Part II rage 3 of 14 9, Onshore of Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work. in nay navigable waters, 10. 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 prevision to other cArcumstances. and the remainder of this permit, shad' not be affected thereby, 11, Duty, to Provide Information The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reason- able time, any information which the Permit issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revolOng and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance ToJtil this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records. required to he kept by this permit, SECTION B. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS 1. Proper Operat. and Maintenance, The perrnitlee shall at all times maintain in good working order and operate as efficiently as possible, all treatment or control facilities or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the, terms and conditions of this permit, 2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not he a defense for a permitte in an eiforcement action that it would have been neessary to halt or reduce the permitted netivity in order to maintain. compliance with the condition of this permit. 3 PYP.!15strti-i, Any diversion from or bypass of facilities is prohibited, except (I) where unavoidable to prevent loss of lifeor severe property damage, or (if) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of tiis permit. All permitt:ees who have such sewer bypasses or oveTtlows ci this discharge shall submit, not later than six months itn, the date of issuance of this permit, detailed data or engineering estimates Oticl) identify: a. The location of each seer system bypass or ,iverflw; b. Ti' frequency, dnratiim and quantity of flow from ea'dt sewer system overflow. Part II Page 4 of 14 This requirement is waived where infiltration/inflow analyses are scheduled to he performed as part of an Environmental Protection Agency facilities planning project. The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office er appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, hut in. no case more, than 24 hours or on. the next working day following the occurrence. or first knowledge of the occurrence of any division. from or bypass of facilities. 4, clIsets "Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond thereasonable control of the permittee_ An npset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.. An upset constitutes an affirmative defense. to an. action brought for noncompliance. with such technology based permit. limitation if the requirements of 40 CFR S 122.41(0(3) are met. 5. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed inthe 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 anypollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States, 6, Power Failures The permittee is responsiblefor maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation, Title 15, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent, SECTION C. MONITORING AND RECORDS 1. Representative Sampl 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 samplesshall be taken. at the monitoring. points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified , beforethe effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit issuing Authority. Part II Page 5 of 14 2. Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be, summarized for each month andreported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEll, postmarked no later than. the 30th day following the completed reporting period. The first DMR is diie on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of n 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 1),Q submitted to the following address: Division of Environmental Management Wnter Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files Post Office Box 276F7 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 Flow Measurem Appropriate flow measurement devices and. methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to insure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and mnintained to insure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the. accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than. + 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pumphour meters as specified in Part 1 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.(v, 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water. Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136. 5. Penalties for Tamperiu The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring deviceor method required to he maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, by punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than six months per violation, or by both, 11 Page r rs f 14 6, Records Retentscrir. All records and informatican resulting from the monitoring activities: requir this permit including all records of analyses performed a rd calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation, and recordings from continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3) years by the. permittee. Thisperiod of retention shall be extended during o,f. any unresolved. litigation or if requested by the I)i.visirn of Environmental Management or the Regional Administrator of the Env 7 RecTf1 Irrg 1ps�l1 is For each m nsurement or per The exact place, ant a .ken pursWin t: t.o c1 the following of sampling; The dates the analyses were performed; The person(s) who performed the analyses; and 3°lrr r c:.srr l t:s of such analyses . Protecting Agency, Right wEntry The permittee shall all the Director of the Division of Environmental Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized representatives, upon the presentations o credentials: a_ TO: enter upon t:he, permittee premises where an effluent source or in which any records are required. to be kept under the terms cond.i t ions rf this perm i t ; and Ar kept untiee?' the terms to samp10 any el and cnry dit:ioras n.f .his permit; to in monitoring rnei_h d rert=Tired f poi lnt.Qr.tsf , isCTIC?N._vRFPORTING REQU I EMENTS 1, chenpe...zti. lashmrg, All discharges author i:z *d herein shall he 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 cc)nstitnte a violation o.f the permit, Any anticipated fac.iiity expansions, production increases, or process modifi;bratiorus which twill result: Part II Page 7 of 14 in. new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such. changes. will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit may be modified. to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited_ 2. Antic414t0 NoricQMPIJAI-lq The permittee shall give notice to the Permit Issuing Authority of any planned change in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit regnirements. Any maintenance cf faJlities, which might necessitate unavoidable interruption of operation and degradation of effluent quality, shall be scheduled dnring noncritical water quality periods and carried out in a manner approved by the Permit Issuing Authority. 3. Transfer of Ownership or Control This permit is not transfernble. ln the e‘ont ef any change in name, control or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates or is contemplated, the permittee shalt notify the prospective owner or controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the nerd to obtain a permit in the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the letter shnil be forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management, 4. Ackdi“0110._M2Pil:0Killig kiYerT4tee If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein more frequently than required. by this permit, using approved analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in. the calculation and reporting of the values is required IR the DMR- Such increased frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may rognire more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not required in. this permit by written notification- 5. .4.)ver.11giPg Calculations for limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Permit Issuing Authority in the permit. 6. Noncompliance Notifjcati A The permittee shall report by telephone to eithnr L e central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as S0011 EIS 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: Pare II Page P of 14 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 sludgedigester; the known passage. of a slug of hazardous substance. through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, dueto known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc, c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion. of the influent to such station or facility. d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its NPDES permit limitations, Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 7. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Subst es: The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason, to believe; a. That any activity has oncurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxio substance(s) (listed at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix D, Table li and III) which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following notification levels". (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1): (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ng/i) for icroleie and acrylonitrile; five hundred. micrograms per liter (500 ug/ 1.) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy1-4,6-dinttrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or (3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that. pollutant(s) in the permit application, b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant (listed at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix D. Table II and III) which is not limited :in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels": (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug./1); (2) Onpmilligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or (3) Part II Page 9 of 14 Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant(s) in the permit application. 8. Expiration of Permit Permittee is not authorized todischarge after the expiration date- In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration. date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees es are required by the agency authorized toissue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after the expiration, will sul,ject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq. 9. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information. submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed, and certified. a. All perndt applications shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsiblecorporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in chargeof 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 dedegited to the manager ill 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 principai 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 n 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 t_he regulated facility or activity. suchas the position of plant manager, operator of a well or Part II Page 10 of 14 well field, superintendent, a. position of equivnlent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environ- mental matters for the company. (A duly authorizedrepresentative 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 Authorit c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs n, or b. of this section shall making the following certification: "T certify, under penalty of law, thnt this document nndall attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in acrorchance with a system designed to assure thnt qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the infotmation submitted. Based on, my ingGity of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the Information submitted fs, to the best of my knowledge and believe, true, accnrate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines andimprisonment, for knowing violations," 10. Av_flability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCCS 143-215.3(a) (2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 CSC 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. NCOS 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. ropresentRtion, or c,,ttification ir airy )?curd or other doctimeW: submitted OT required to he maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance. or noncompliorce upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not moie than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than six months per violation, or by both, SECTION E. DEFINITION 1. Permit Issuing_Authority The. Director of the Division of Environmental Management. 2. DEM or PIViSiOfl Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Natural Resources and Community Development. 14 EMC: Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Comm on, The Federal Water Pollution. Control Act, also known ns the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. se, M .s.s llay Measurements a. The "monthly average discd as the total mess of all daily dischrarges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily. discharges are sample and measure(, el:iaareied ley the: number of daily discharges samples and/or measured during sateh mortth. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividi_ng this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. The linitati n► identified as "Daily Average," or "Monthly Average" in Fait 1 of the permit. Tli.e "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 sampler and/or measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the we ig.of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This 1. mitat. jon is •tfi.nd a# "Wee - age" as;,e in I of the permit, c. The ""matiim".am da ly° disclraxge i f:h rrtal sr"ass .}iglrt.) ef' a pollutant, discharged during a czrle±rrl"ar play, li only o:r.e sarpler is taken during any calendar day the weight of pcalla►tr+r►t.. ulculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This ntified as "Daily Maximum," in. Part I of the permit. d. The "average annual discharge`" is defined as t.1"r>. tr>t:<al mass of all daily discharges sAmple and/or measured during the calendar yea which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by t of daily discharges sampled and or measured d►►rfna such. year,. therefore, an arithmetic mean four"dd by adding the pollt.rtnt►ts found each .lay of the year and then d number of lays the tests were reported. This l.irr "Ararin1 A eragn" in Fir't 1 of the ,m_t. weights of idi.ng this sum by the t rt.icra is defined as Part 11 Page 12 of 14 6. Concentration Measurement a. The "average monthly concentration, other thin for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges samples and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or mensared 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 conform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during n calendar month, This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" or "Daily Average" under "Other Limits" in Part 1 of the permit, b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the seam of the concentrations of all daily diechorges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges nre 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 tn. 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. e, The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of 8 poiiutant discharge during a calendar day. It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part 1 of the permit. d, The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal eoliform 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 sampleor 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 i the geometric mean of the counts. for samples collected during a ealeadar year. This limitation is identified, as "Annual Averege" under "Other Limfls" in Part 1 of the permit. Part 11 Page 13 of 14 Other. Measurements 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 da.sly flows recorded during the calendar month. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flaw taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. a, Composite Sample: These samples consist of grab samples collected at equal intervals and. combined proportional to flow, n sample continuously collected proportionally to flow, or equal volumes taken at varying time intervals. if a composite sample is obtained from grab samples, the following requ.irerauents apply, The intervals between influent grab samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than hourly except where the detention time of the wastewater in the facility is greater than 24 hours, in which case, the intertal between grab samples shall be no greater in number of hours than the detention time in number of days; provided, however, in no case may the time between effluent grab samples he greater than six hours nor the. number of grab samples less than four during any discharge period of 24 hours or less. b Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes; the. grab sample can be taken manually. Calculation eafirms Arithmetic .Mean: The arithrneti.c mean of any set of values is of the individual values divided by the number of individual v on 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). Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows. part II Page 14 of 14 10. Calendar Day me A calendar daY is defined a the Period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day, However, for PliFPeses of this Permit, any consecutive 24-1 ne 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 lie pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean water Act. 12- Tq"i-C. 11011nAdh.F A tictsic polluiLant is any pollutant listed as toxic 1,Indet Section 30-,'(A)(1) of the Clean Water Aut., PART III OTHER. REQUIREMENTS A. Previous Permits All previous State water qualitypermits issued to this facility, whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked, by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility. R. Construction No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto shall be begun until Final Plans and, Specifications havc been submitted to the, Division of Environmental Management and written approval and Authorization. to Construct has been issued. C. Certified Operator Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in, responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator mist hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned. to the wastewater treatment facilities. D. Groundwater Monitoring The permittee shall, upon written notice from the, Director of the Division of Environmental Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine. the compliance of this NPDES permitted Laciiity with the current groundwater standards. E. Limitations. Reepener This permit shall he modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any applicable effluent guideline or water quality stallarird issued or approved under F•:ecLions 302(b) (2) (c), apd (d), 504(h) (2), and Sg7(a) (2) of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality standard so issued or approved: 1. contains different conditions or is otherwise ric)I-e stringent than any effluent limitation in the permit; or 2. controls any pollutant not limited in, the permit. The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also, contain, any other requirements in the Act then. applicable. Part III Continued F. Toxicity Re0PPneX This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued to Incorporate toxicity limitations and monitoring requirements in the event toxicity testing or other studies conducted on the effluent or receiving stream indicate that detrimental effects may be expected in the receiving stream as a result of this discharge. NATIONAL EQUITY E7 DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 654i A dirvon BR Faq- Chutch Virgini 22012 Bus f701. 237-2010 33 NIN July 14, 1988 Mr, Paul Wilms, Director Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Oommunity Development 512 N. Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 Dear Paul: I am writing to yoiiread, Qthe August 18, 1988 public hearing for permilVn 1,9, the Black Farms project. We would like to assiWt you in any way we can to educate the community about this new development. It is our firm belief that the people of this area should be aware of what we have planned for the Black Farm (now named Willowbrook) subdivision. Concerning the final ruling on the permit, we need to have that information as soon as possible after the August 18 public hearing. It is vital to the financial viability of this project to have that dficision at the earliest possible date. Postponing the approval will put undue finacial hardship on us. We would appriciate your quickest turnaround time on this matter. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to working with you on many more projects. Sincerely, David Ransenberg cc Arthur Moulbury Notet We have renamed this project to Willowbrook. Please change the appropriate documents. Mt miarr.rr V!.fi.fr�i a iWt*.p •iliisN'.n+.Mrtl NATIONAL_ EQUITY E7 DEVELOPMENT COMPANY A ,i.em iaper'iannin 'Zonng Markrtn 404. arch Virginia 2?( 3�rki 40 lo ook RECEIVED IWYMN OF Cr4V0i.,:rt %ANTAL Mk.NP,M,bitia, Permit No. NC0073539 MAY 17MOOLLE 1958 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT P E R M To DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with theprovisions 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, National Equity and Development Company is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at. N.C. Highway 73 Davidson, Mecklenburg County to receiving waters designated as. the Ramah Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof. This permit shall become effective This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on Signed this day R. Paul Wilms, Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Cornrnissior is Hereby horized Enter Into a co fag' 1 i ter, and make an outlet After Environment treatment County n d Permit No. NC0073539 T COVER SHEET nd Dove Development Company tart v ng an Autho zon t Constrict Nanagement, constrict nd cPetst aril ity located pan Highway 73 llof thi Permtt and r m acid tr rt Class f rks he Yad arant roar the Div 0.048 MCC eta n Davidson, Mecklenburg Ramah Creek h .t i. Pea River Rast.n A. EI '1.1TENT LIMITATIONS AND MONI During the Peimittee i RING, REQUIREMENTS Winter (November 1 - March. 31) NPDES No. NC0073539 period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and lasting until expiration, the authorized to discharge from outfa.11(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Lbs/day Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Flow BOD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity Other Units (Specify 0.048 MGD 30.0 mg/1 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1. 5.0 A«g/ 1 5.0 mg/1 1000.0/100 mi 2000.0/100 ml Mo Continuous 2/month. 2/month 2/month Weekly 2/month Daily Weekly Weekly Requ. Sample ample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above discharge D - Downstream approximately 0.6 mile below discharge at NCSR 2438. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating units nor greater than 9.0 standard Recording Composite Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab lids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. point, I or E E E E E, U, D E, U, D E E, i3, D U, D units and shall be A. (2). LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUI u EHENTS er (April 1 - October 31 During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit Permittee is authorized to discharge from ©utfall(s) serial number(s) 001 and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: teristics Lbs,/day Other Units (Speci Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg._ Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Flow BCD, 5Day, 20 Degrees C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity M 3 0.048 MGD 19.0 mg/1 28.5 mg/1 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 11.0 mg/1 16.5 mg/1 5.0 mg/1 5.0 g/1 1000.0/100 ml 2000.0/100 ml * Sample locations: E - Effluent I D - Downstream approximately 0.6 The pH: shall not be less than 6.0 standord monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or NPDES No. NC0073539 d lasting until expiration, the Such discharges shall be 'limited Re s Sample Continuous 2/month 2/month 2/month Weekly 2/month Daily Weekly Weekly - Influent, U - Upstream above discharge rifle below discharge at NCSR 2438. units nor greater than 9,0 standard Recording Composite Composite Composite Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab visible foam ass other than trace amounts. point, I or E E E E, U, D E, U, D E E, U, D U, D s and shall be