NC0029220_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross St.., Secreiariti
North CiaroNita Deparimeni Eaviron.ment rend itura Resources
Alan \ K 1 niek F- FDirector
Division of W'itter Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 8, 2005
Ms. Jacquelin A. Jrarrell, P.L.
Superintendent
Lawironmental Management Division
Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility Department
4000 Westmont 'Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
Subject: NPDES Permit NC002922()
McDowell Park WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Dear .11 s, Jarrell:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No, NC0029220 was issued on June 1. 2005 for
the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from our 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 clone so, it is
stwatested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance is Page 4.
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge.
Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling
locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by
this Agency. For new permits/facilities, the Division may supply an initial small stock of these
forrns; however, if you fail to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible.
The forms, including directions :for their completion,. and other important information are also
available at littp:L'h2o,enr.state.ne,us/NPDES/documents.html, It is imperative that all applicable
nails be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual fee may be required for your facility; if so, you will
receive a statement from our Raleigh Office, It is imperative that the fee be paid in a time1y.
manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible revocation of your permit.
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N. C. Division. of Water Quality, Mooresville Regirsinal Officei 610 E. Center Ave, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 251 IS [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

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,.
To maintain compliance with discharge limitations, proper operation and maintenance of
wastewater treatment facility and the development of a process control program are essential.
For those facilities having chlorine tablet disinfection, please he advised that chlorine tablets
approved for wastewater treatment use must be used; swimming pool tablets are not approved.
Also, be advised that DWQ staff need to have access to the facility's discharge point into the
receiving stream; please maintain a path along the outfall line to facilitate that access.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the
Permittee o enforcement action :pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General
Statutes. A civil penalty of up to 525,000 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
ind conditions of the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by
Consent (S)C) may be necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are
not automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180
days prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set
forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable.
1 f you, as the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then .you should request that the Division of
Water Quality rescind the Permit or request that DWQ: reissue the Permit to another party, if
necessary,
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to ad -vise 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 providin
g any
assistance.
Sincerely,
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1 (ICI
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor

June 1, 2005
Ms. Jacquelin A. Jarrell, P.E.
Superintendent
Environmental Management Division
Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility Department
4000 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr,, Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, PE,, Director
Division of Water Quality
rot; DEPT. OF ENVIROMiltiil
AND TUbtt RESOURCES
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Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUAN
Permit Number NC0029220
McDowell Park WWTP
Mecklenburg County
JUN 0 8 200°,
Dear Ms. Jarrell:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final NPDES discharge permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
In our March- 2005 ,phone- conference we- -diseu-ssed - issues -with Charlotte- Meckle-nburg
Utilities Department's ("CMUD") compliance with the 85% removal rate for monthly average
effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids, as well as, concerns with meeting the 18-month deadline
for monitoring Total Residual Chlorine ("TRC"). Since CMUD is currently working with the county
to eliminate this discharge, the Division has agreed to an 18-month compliance schedule for the 85%
removal requirement. Should elimination of this discharge become impractical, the deadline for
compliance will be December 1, 2006.
Please note that the 18-month TRC requirement will remain as is and CMUD should make
every effort to comply. However, should you find as the deadline approaches that an extension is
necessary, please submit a timely request for minor modification of this permit.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless
such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding,
)6I7 MLSEVCE CENTER, RALE1GH„ NORTH CAWOUNA 27699-16)7 - TELEPHONE [phone]/FAX [phone]
VISIT US ON THE WEB AT httpliti2o,enr3tate„nc,us/NPDES

sK Jacquelin ik Farrell, P.P.
Permit Number NC8:920
June 1, 2005
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. This pemut does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other pennits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management ct, or any other
Federal or Local governmental permits which may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional informat on, please do not hesitate 'tu c n ct
.Maureen Crawford forrd of illy staff at (919) -. 0 3, extension 5.
cc: Central Files
NPDFS Unit Files
Mooresville Regional
e
Sincere
cintire
Alan W.Klimek, P.E.
Director, Division of WatQuality

Permit NC:0029220
STATE OF NORTH CAR©LINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 14-215.1, other lawful standards.
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
McDowell Park WWTP
15222 York Road
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as Lake Wylie in the Catawba. River Basin in accordance with effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 0, 2i110.
Signed this day June 1, 2005.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Mark McIntire
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

SUPPLE ENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Permit NO:1029220
An previous IXTPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked, and as of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefor; the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities is hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate an existing ®0 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following
components:
• Bar screen
• Contact aeration basin
• Settling tank
• Reaeration basin
• Aerobic digestor
• Chlorine dishafection
• hist ented flow measurement
The facility is located in Charlotte at McDowell Park WWTP at 15222 York Road in Mecklenburg
County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Lake Wylie,
classified WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin.

Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
McDowell Park W WTP
('aunty: Mecklenburg Stream Class: WS•V & €3
Receiving Stream: Lake Wylie Sub -Basin: 030834
Latitude: 35° 06' 10" Grid/Quad: GI4SE
rneatude: 8 1 ° 01' 50"
Facility
Location
(not to scale)
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NPDES Permit No. NC0029220

Pe rr it. NC0029220
A . (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on July 1, 2005 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
Flow
BOD, 5-day (20°C)1
Total Suspended Solids
as N
Fecal C altforrn (geor
mean)
To Residual Chlorine'
C)
Total Nitrogen
(Iv02+N©3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus.
pH'
0.©3 MGD
30.0 mg/L 45,0 ing/L
30.0 mglL 45.0 rng/L
200/100 ml 400100 ml
28 µgtL
Continuous Recording
Weekly
Weekly
2/Month
Weekly
2/Week
Weekly
Quarterly
y
Weekly
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
ntfluent or
Effluent
Influent &
Effluent
Influent &
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent value (85% removal). This limit takes effect on December 1, 2006.
2. The limit for total residual chlorine will take effect 18 months after the effective date of the final
permit.
3. The pH shall not be less than 6,0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS,

inner as tc:
single, corntitnania
/v�taaiable vt lute:
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co
Variable tine 'col
with the time Mien,
PART II
STAND RD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Mouth
tiatnuplcs are collected twice tier month w
3/Week
calendar ela
times per week on three separate c
ndar
known as the Clean Water Act, as
Annual .:\verage
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of
conform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
ed during the calendar:
.: \rith.metic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
waste streams
• operating rnod.
dar DaV
CUnsecuti 24-.
Calendar C warier
One of the following distinc
October through December.
such a t
intervr
(3)
tend]
ire
periods: atauarv° throe
'ea
In the case of fecal
ent facllttt' including the collection
nest day. However,. fo
ndar clay- tnav lie use
through June, Juiv through September and
24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab sari
1 sample representative of the wastewater discharf?c dewing the. saunp➢e. period
appropriate. method (specific number and Si'z. of aliquots necessary, the time
on a case -by -case basis. Samples rnav be collected nnanually or automatically.
by the: ferll+.rwing methods:
nple collected over a 24-hour period proportional tc'r the: rate of flow.
series of grab ,amples collected at equal time intcnrats over a 24 hour
f flow :measured at the tune of individual sample
se.rie.s of
4n samples
paint. How measurement between sample intervals shall be detern
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/ volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected c.
a constant time tarter-val. This method may only be used in situations where e
less than 15 percent. "1 e grab samples shall be taken a
during any 24-hour pe.rind and must he of equal s
requires prior approval by the Director.
napies of equal volume collected over a 24 hour
passing the sampliln2
flow recorder and
than I,/24 of the
rer a 24-hour period at
luent flow rates vary
•rivals of no greater tl
d of no less than 100 milliliters,
Use of this method
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ln accordance with (4) above., influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour,
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour exceptat wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hotus. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour-period that are equal in number of hour to the detention tune of the
system in number of days —However, the interval bemeen effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous .flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating 1a.irs of the facility, Flow shall be
monitored continually, except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or fur infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily '.Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
,.•
calendar day for putposes of sampling.. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated a,s
the total mass or the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122..3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiting daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per 'week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruption' of normal operations prevent 'weekday sampling, If sampling is required for all seven days of he week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Lnuitation.s and Monitoring Page(s),
or "the Division"
*Ivhe Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
ENIC
The North Carolina :Environmental Management Counnission
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPD.FS, Completion of facility 6.)state will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric i'vlean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where -N = the number of individual 'values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean,. value of "0" (or "< idetection lever) shall be considered =
Grab Sarnple
Individual samples of at least 100 nil collected over a period of tune not exceeding 15 minutes„ Grab samples can be
collected manually-. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples)„
f-Iazardous Suhstanie
substance designated under 40 CFR Part 1 I 6 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act,
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both. the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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1 hearithmetic inean of all"daily discharges" of a pollutant measured dining the calendar month, In the case of fecal
conform, the geometric mean Of Slid! ditidlargeS.
Permit Issuing AuthoiritT
'The Director of the Division of Water a
arterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property', damage to the treatment facilities .whic.hcauses them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural restances 'which can reasonably be expected to occur in the 'ilisence of a
bvpass, Severe property damage excludes economic Toss CaOSed by delays in production,
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed e toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act,
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Perrnittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment 'facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless in- improper operation,
._I.l\r.jgje lccnrration hjriit
IIa arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pnlltuant nicaS
coliform, the geometric Mean of such discharges,
Section B. General Conditions
g .he Lakfldar week. In the case of fecal
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. i'iny permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is :grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122,41],
a. The Pcrmittee 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 403(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 vet been
modified to inccaporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that am person who vicilates section .301, 302, 306, 307, 308., 318 or 405 of the
Act, or anv pertnit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in. a permit issued under section
402., or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(3)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each Violation, [40 CFR 122,41 (a)
(2)]
The Clean 'Water .Act provides that any person who pre:gikengy violates sections 301, 302, 306„307, 308, 318, or
403 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections i1 a permit issued under
section 402 of the or any requirement Unposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the ket, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment if not more than 1 Fear, or both. In the case of a SeCtIlld Or Subsequentconvictitm for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per date of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both., [40 (TR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. A.ny person who ,know/K/r violates such sections, or such con.ditions or limitations is. subject -to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per dav of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for i knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or hoth.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) 12))
c. Any person who kmiwingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the „Act, or am permit
condition or limitation iniplementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and. who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in Unminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, he subject to a fine of nut more than $250,000 tTir imprisonment of not
inore than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall he subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both, An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CAVA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, he subject to a fine of .nut more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)1
f. Under State law, a civil. penalty of not .more than $25,000 per viol:anon may be assessed against any person
who violates or fads to act in accordance with the -terms, conditiems, or requirements of a permit.
Carolina General Statutes i 143-215.6AI
g. Any person ma be assessed an .administrative penalty by the .\drninitratur for violatin.g section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 4.05 (If this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing. any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties .for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,0.00 per violation, with the maximum amount of am Class 1 penalty assessed not to exceed
825,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day fur each day during N.vhich the
violation continues, with the maximum. amciunt of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a). (3)1
Duty to Mitigate
The Penult:tee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or preventany discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has it reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)).
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
'Except as pnivided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" Wart II. (. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part IL C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from- any
responsibilities, Liainlities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NfCCIS 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 institutionin titutil n of am 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 Pennittee 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 anv
exclusive privileges, nor does it tmthorize any injury to private property or any invasion personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local Liws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)1.
6. ()risheire or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction cd any onshore or (ashore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of an work in any navigable waters.
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Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision cif this permit„, or the implication of any provision of this
pertnit 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 [INK.:(GS 150B-231.
S. Duty to Provide Information
-rhe Permittee shall furnish to die Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, rmiking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or ti cat compliance with this permit, The Pei rnitte shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing -upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR. 1.22,41 (h)j.
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Duty to Reapply
If the Perrinuee wishes to cot. le an activityregulated by this permit after the expirationni ,n ditc of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain ancw permit [40 CFR 12141. (1))1„
10. Expiration cif Permit
The Permitter is not authorized to discharge after the expiration. date, In (inlet 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..
2Lny Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does nut
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permitter tu enforcement procedures as provided in .NCGS 143-21.5.6 and 33 USC 1231 et. seq„
S'i,-(natory Requirements
applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
140 1.22,41 (k)k
a. All permit' applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) Fur 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 snnilar policy or decision
making functions 'for the corporation, or (b) the inanager of one or nic.)re manufacturing, pviduction, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions iyhich govern the
in of the regulated facility including having the explicit cir implicit duty of making nrajor capital
investment recotnmendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure king
termemnonmental compliance with envnonmentaHaws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate infOrmation for
permit application requirements; and where airtho.rity to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) 1 a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,. respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State. Federal, or other public agencY: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.221,
b, ..:‘,11 reports required by the permit and other infortnanon requested by the Pernnt issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. iibove or by a duly authorized representative Of that person, A
person is a duk authorized representative only iC
1. The authorization 1,s made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorizanon specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility ir activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a ellWor
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
0 V elan responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (,A duly authorized representative .may
thus, be either 1 named individual or any individual ttccupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization N submitted to the Pernut Issuing Authority [40 cFR 122,221
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c. Changes to authorization; If an authorization under paragraph (1,i) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position ha responsibilip, for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorizatitin satisfying, the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must he submitted to the Director
prior to Or together with any reports, infbrmation, or applications to be sil,,,ned by an authorized
representative [40 CFR122.22J
cl, Certification, .Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or It, of rhis sec on shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.221:
"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 tiny be modified, revoked and :reissued, or terminated for cause, The filing of a .request 'by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR :122,41 (1).1.
13, Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance 'f en i
The issuance of this permit does ne t. prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or tenninating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122and 123; Title 15A of the North C.arolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et, al.
14. Annual lniiiiis terig, and Compliance .Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee :must pay the annual administering and compliance monin„inuig fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCik(",.. 211,0105 (b) (4)
may: cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation an
aintenance of PollutionPollunon Controls
1. Certified C)perator
Upcin classification of the pernntted facilitv by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall etnploy a
cenfi.ed water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system in the (...:ertification Cotmnission, The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the :system. Back-up ()RC s must possess a grade equal to r no snore than one grade lessthan) the grade
of the system 115.A NCAC 8G.0201
The ()RC of each Class I facilip- must:
• Visit the facility at least weekly
• Comply with all other conditions NCAC SG .0204.
The C)RC of each Class 11, IlI and IV facility must:
;,* Visit the facility at least daily, eNcludino week.ends and holidays
z., ,
- Properly manage and document daily operation. and maintenance of the facility
,e: Comply with all other ciinditions of 15A N(2,AC 8(3,0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee suhtnit a letter to the Certification Commission dciinattng the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior :to WaSteW3ter being introduced into a new -stern
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b. Within 120 calendar days of.
Receiving notification of a change in the classification cif the system requiring the. designation„ f
new ()RC, and back-up ORC„
A vacancy in the position of ORC or hack -up ORC.
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all nines provide the ciperation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Pennittee 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 Alan includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the .Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit 140 CFR 122.41 (c)].
3. Need to, Halt or Red ktCe 110 t a Defense
It shall not be a defense .for a Perminee in an enforcement actitin that it wi laid have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
4, Btpassing of 'freatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding, limitations 40 CFR 122,41 (m) (2)1
'the Permittee may allow an bypass to occur which does nor 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
prciyisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
1). Notice 140 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)]
(1) .Aunticipated bypass. If the Permitte&.
notice, if possible at least ten days
anticipated quality and effect of the by
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee
II, E. 6. (24-hour n)nce).
knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
before the date of the bypass; including in evaluation of the
pass.
shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as :required in Part
c. Prohibition of ,Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority mar 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 feasitile alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods or equipment dirwntime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bi'pass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Pertnittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Pertnittee fora bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide ccillection system
permit associated with the treatment
(3) The 'Ferran Issuing Authority matt approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(I) of this section.
5., Upsets
a. fi:ffect. ofm upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)1: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit. effluent Innitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are. met. No d.etermination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an actii)n or noncompliance, is final administrative 'action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who 'wishes to esta.blish the
affirmative deltic of upset shall demonstrate, thrciugh properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or.
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Pennine(' can identify the cause(s) of the upet;
(2) 71" he Pernuuee 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) (13) of this pennit.
(4) The Pennittee ccimplied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this permit.
cf. Burden of proof 140 CFR 1.22.41 (n) (4)1 The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6.. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
hall be utilized/disposed of in accordancv with N('GS 143-215.1 and in a .manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such material, from entering waters of the State or navit,))able waters of the United States. The Pemlittee
shall. comply with all existing. Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, allY permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified., or revoked and reissued, nri incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR .503. Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not .modified to incorpi)rate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7, Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by .15A NC.AC 211.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means, of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent,
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, As required herein, shall be characteristic of the voltune and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken cin a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge .over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins (Jr 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 140 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous mon th(s) shall be sununarized for each month and reported on a.
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (D MR) Form. (IYIR 1, 1.1, 2, ..3). or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmark.ed no later than the 28thday following the completed reporting period,
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month f011owing the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
,facility, on the last day of the months .following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address;
NC: D.ENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files.
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina .27699-1617
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Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow -measurement devices and methods consistent •twith accepted scicin•ific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure die 'accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. Th,
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability cif that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of xneasuring flow with a
maximum deviation (if less than 10% Irctin the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a ninninum of once per year ;And maintained
ensure that the accuracy of the measurements iti consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring 'location prior to installation,
Once -through condenser cooling water flOw monitored In: pump logs, or pump hour meters as specific( in Part 1
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requir' etnent.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures fiir the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the 1111(." regulations tblished pursuant to
NCGS 143-.21.5.63et. seq.), the Water and Quality Reporting ..).et, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Aniended), and 40 CIR 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 140 CFR 122.411.
To meet the intent of the monitoring- required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of tine procedure. If no approved methods ate
de•tennined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting lcve1s below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive -thud with the lowest -possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
he used.
5. Penalties for Tampetirqr,
The Clean 1,Vate•r Act provides that an v person Who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device err method required to he maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, he punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per vicilaticm., or by imprisonment for not more than two years per Niolation, or
by both. If 'a conviction of a person is for a violation cco•ininitted after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of ncit more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 rears, or both [40 CFR 122.411.
6, Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years -r longer as required by 40
(T,FR 5(13), the Penninee shall retain records cif all monitoring information, including:
all calibration and ;maintenance records
all original strip chart recordings for cunrinuou monitoring intrurnetitanoti
copies of all reports required by this permit
copies of all data used to co•mplete the application for this permit
T.hcse reccirds or Cc ipies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by' request of the Director at 'ally tune 140 C.,FR
122.411.
Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.411:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
h. 'The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. 'The date(s) analyses- were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e, The analytical techniques or methods used; ;And
f. 'The results of such analyses.
8, Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authoriied representative {inchuling an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
I) y lav,7, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must he kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have .access to and copy, at reasonable nines, any recinals that must he kep under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonabletimes any .facilities, equipment I chiding monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated, or required •under this permit; and
d. Sample or .monitor at rea.sonable dines, for the puiposes of a.ssuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act,. anv substances or parameters at any location 140 C.FR 12.2.41 (i)].
Section E 'Reporting Requirements
Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. 'The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or .at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a. violation of the permit.
Planned Changes
The Peninttee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physicalphrsical altrraiiuns
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)1. Notice is required on] when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.79 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of .pollutants
discharged. 'This notification 'applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.4.2. (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in ;I 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.
Isinticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that mightresult in noncompliance with. the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
4. *Transfers
This permit is not transferable to anv person except after notice to the ;Dnector. 'The Director may require
moditicanon or revocation and reiSSUanCe of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as mays be necessaly under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5, Monitoring' Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)]
a. Monitoring results must he reported on a Discharge .Monitoring Report (D.MR) (See Part 11 D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director or reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permitter monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit., the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the IR.
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6. Trwenty-fotntioin Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropfia re Regional 0 trice any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the envirHonment. Any information shall be provided inallv within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days cif the time the. Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the none(impliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, ;Ind if the noncompliance has tun been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected t continue; and steps taken or plannedto reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
nutlet impliance [4,0 CFR .122.41 (1) (6)1.
b. 'The Director mar waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's EllicrgenCr Response
personnel at (80(1) 662-7956, [phone] It [phone].
Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part 11. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part IL E. 6. of
this permit 140 CFR 122.41 (1) (71.
S. Chher informaticin
Where the 'Permitter' becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit applicatii'm or rn any report to the Directeir, it shall promptly submit
such facts 4ir in,formation [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)1.
9. .Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone. to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as siion as possible, but in no case .more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge (It the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water polluticm control facility 'which results iii the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a slude
digester; the known passage of '.41. 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 ni 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 bi—telephotie sliall also file a written report within 5 days follow' g first
knowledge of the occurrence,
10„Availabilit7 'Reports
Except for data deterniined to be confidential under NC(.;S 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required I) the Act, effluent data shall not he 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 (1,)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that tiny person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any reecord or ther document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance of noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished In a fine 4if
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1,40 CFR 1.22.44
12. ,Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate .facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Estill-1g Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (\ICGS 143-2.15,1C),
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality,
l'he report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending 'uprin
whi h annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the planes treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit, Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the .proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved hi' the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring :is may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards,
Section C. Changes in Discharges .of Toxic Substances
The Pertnittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter .000 ug/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; fiVe hundred micrograms
per liter (500 itg/L) for .2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy1-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
nit/ L) for antnuony;
(3) Five Myles the maximum concentration value reported for that pc. ant in .the permit application
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine • :
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited ni the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "ikitification levels":
(1) Five hundred .micrograms per liter (500 itg,/1,);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1„,) for antimony;
(3) -fen times the maximum concentration value reported for that pullutant rn the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation ofWa,tUi!jscireAiternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all 'wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound,
alternative of .the reasonably cost effective alternatives. IT the facility is, in substantial non-compliance with the terms
111c.1 conditions of the NPD1' permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permitter: shall submit a report in
such .form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division,
Section E. Facility Closure Regoirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The. Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State, This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requi g this tiertuit
comitme at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Trea • ent Works (POWs)
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following
Any new introduction of pollutants into Ow NYIW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or s06 of CW:\ if it- were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2..,..\ny substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
aS influent vi that PC,-/TW at .the time of issuance of the permit.
3. Fur purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the duality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) am anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged frinn the P(...)TW,
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users,
Effluent huutauons are listed in Part I of this perrait. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal sN.stetri may be present in the Permittee's discharge. ..,.\„t such titne as
sufficient information becomes available to establish. limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent Innitations for any or all t such other pollutants, in accordance with hest
practicable technology or water quality standards.
Under ri circumstances shall the Pertnittee allow introduction the ig wastes in the waste
treatment sys tem:
a. Pollutants. which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or GO degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants WhiCh Will Cause corrosive structural damage to the PC/I-W, but in no case Discharges
withpH lower than 5,0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
c. Solid or viscous pautants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the Pc./TW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any p(illutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (ROD, etc.) icleased in a -Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the PC/TW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the poTw Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(1O4°F) unless the Division,. upon fepletit of the -Pf:YIAXI, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or prc diici cf mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass. through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapcms, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute. worker health and .sa fay problems;
h. .1‘ny trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the 'POT\X.T.
3. With regard to the effluent reap retnents listed in Part I of this permit, it. may he necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 ( FR., Part 403) to
ensure: comphance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent Limitations. Such actions hy the Permittee
mar be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Pertnittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to .meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(1)) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from. any significant industrial user, the Pertnittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 21-1 .0907(a) or modify an exis•ting
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 211 0907(1).
5. This permit. shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program. or to include a compliance sched•ule Fore the development of a YI\
1 Pretreatnient Program as required under Section .4(.42(b)(S) of the Clean Water .iket and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-21.5.3 (14) and implementing regulations 1.5A NCAC 211
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment progr•am, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittec shall operate us approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water "Net, the Fed.eral Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations '15A
NCAC 211 .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of.. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implement•ation of the following condi•notis and requirements:
1, Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO):
The Permittee shall •maintain to
e t its approved pretreatment program,
Industrial Waste Survey ('WS)
The Pennittee shall update its industrial Waste S•un.,ei- (1W(s) to include all Users f thc sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. I\ 'minor ig Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved NIonitoring Plan for the collection of facility speci.fic
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant lleadworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local Ihnits. Effluent data frotn the Plan shall be reported on the DMR.s (as required
'by Part -1.1., Section D., and Section 1 ..5.).
4. Headworks Analysis (114-WA,',• ts
The Permitter shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once eveq five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 clans of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA .or documen•tation of why one is not needed) 140
CFR 122.421. '1" he Permitt•ee shall develop, in accordance. with 40 CPR 403.5(c) and '15A NCAC 211 .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 (FR 403.5() and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Ind CIS trial User P re trea tment Pe rmi t•s (1UP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215,1„ the Perri -nine shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limit•ations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies tO ass tire that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretrea•tment standards. and
requirements.. The Permittee shall maintaina current Allocation Table (.,,VE) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (I-IWA) and the knitfrom all Industrial User Pretreatment 'Permits (IUP).
.Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined •by the HAVA.
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6. Autlnesri; atittia to 'construct ,(A to C?
The Pernuttee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (aitt.) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the :issuance of
an .AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment pr►,'sr be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (MP) li:tntat
POTW Inspection & Monitoring ► f thett Sibs
The Pertnittt c shall conduct inspection,: surveillance and manitod ng activities ns described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied l ' itttlustri
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards.. The Permitteemust:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (S1Us) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June. 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
S.14i Sel
`I"h.e Pert;
utoritg and Reporting
shall require all industrial users to comply With the applicable monitoring and reporting
utlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's. pretreatment permit,
NCAC 2H .0908.
rce and. obtain appropriate re dies for violations of all pretreaattnent standards
protnull, tied Iatnrsuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge stanclarnls as set forth in 4() CFR 403..5 and t 5A NCAC, 2H .0909, and specific local limitations„
All enforcement action, shall be consistent with. the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports AR)
The Permittee shall report to tlnr Divisittin itn accordance with I SA NCAC 2I.1 .0908. in lieu of submitting
anmtal reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2i"I .0904 (b) nna be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requir
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall ubnit two copies of a Pretreatment ' rnnual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatinexnt: Unit:
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-16'17
These reports shall be submitted according tin a schedule established by the Director and shall co
following:
a
f discussion of reasotns f►:r st#this of, and actions taken for all.
SIUs) tin Significant NraindCattrplianc.e (SNC);
Pretreatment Program Seunmary
atrt ent progrann summarp (PPS) on specific fo minis approved lny the Division;;
t Non -Co n Banc ntnrt SNCR
The .nature enf ehe violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) industrial Dour Sumrna ° F rtns 'IDSF
ndus trial
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Paget
ItEcitaittaruig data from samples collected by both the P()TVV and the Significant Industt al
User (SIU). These analytical results 'must be reported on. Industrial. Data Summary Forms
(IDS I) or other specific format approved by the Divsion;.
Other It t rn iaton
Cop
ies of the P()T W s allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SI1 Js ii SNC, and any other information, upon request, which iii the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
Pultc' Notice
The; Permittee shall publish ;annually a list of Si cant Industrial Users (SIU,$) were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC a:s defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment .requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. Thus list
shall he published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
Record Keeping
The Perttittee shall retain for a miniiniatii of three. )cars records of monitoring activities and results, along
upport information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. I'tttiding and Financial Report
The Perniittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accorriplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program,
14. Mud
'la>ttitic ttit>ris to rite, approved pretreatment program including but not lit tee to local limits
inothfications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (Sills), and Monitoring Plan
tnodificati ns, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 211 .01.1.4 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes_N a X
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Valery Stephens
Date: July 12, 2001
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION'
County: Mecklenburg
Permit No. NC0029220
MRO# 01-57
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility and Address: McDowell Park WWTP
Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, N.C. 28216
2. Date of Investigation: July 10, 2001
3. Report Prepared By: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Env. Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Bob Norris, ORC, Tel#[phone].
Directions to Site: From the junction of West Shopton. Road (SR1116) and York Road
(Highway 49) in southwest. Mecklenburg County, travel west on Highway 49 about 0.5
mile. Turn right (north) into McDowell park and travel about 0.8 mile to a dirt road
(located on the left approximately 700 feet from the paddleboat area). The wastewater
treatment plant is located at the end of the dirt road.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35 °06' 10" Longitude: 81 °01'50"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site: and discharge point on
map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: G 14 NE U.S.G.S. Name: Lake Wylie, SC- N.C.
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application? N/A

8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Slopes range from 10 to 30%. The
treatment facility is not in the flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: No dwellings within 1000 feet ofthe treatment plant.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Catawba River (Lake Wylie)
a. Classification: WS-V & B
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 03-08-34
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream is the Catawba River (Lake Wylie). The river is used for primary and.
secondary recreational activities and as a source of water supply. The water
intake for the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina is located approximately 15 miles
downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.03 MGD
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? 0.05
MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facili
MGD
ent design capacity)? 0.05
d. 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 constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: The existing facility is a contact stabilization plant consisting
of a bar screen, contact aeration basin, a clarifier, reaeration basin, an aerobic
digester, chlorine disinfection and instrumented flow measurement.
Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A
g, Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None other than chlorine.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2, Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
Waste sludge is removed as needed by Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities and transported to
one of CMU's major WWTPs.

3 Treatment plant classification: Class II
4. SIC Code(s): 7999
Primary: 13 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 09007
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? N/A
2, Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: N/A
Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please indicate) N/A
4, Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all of the non -discharge
options available. Please provide regional perspective for each option evaluated. N/A
5.. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials utilized at this facility
that may impact water quality, air quality, or groundwater: No AQ or GW concerns nor are
hazardous materials utilized at this facility.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee is requesting renewal of the subject permit.
Mr. Robert Norris, Maintenance Manager for the subject facility, is requesting a flow
decrease to 30,000 GPD in order to revert to grab sarnpling instead of composite as provided for
in 15A NCAC 2B.0505(c)(3). A review of flow data for the past 3 years showed the highest
reported monthly average flow of 12,770 GPD, which occurred during the month ofJuly 2000.
Pending review by P&E, it is recommended that the NPDES Permit for this facility be
reissued and amended as requested.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
March 7. 2001
,Ms. Jacqueline Jarrell
Charlotte Mecklenburg 'Utiltitles
.5 100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL, RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Permit Rene
'Permit NC0029220
CMUD — McDowell Park WWTP
'Mecklenburg County
Dear Ms. Jarrell:
OR 1 5 2001
NC DEPT, OF ENVIRONMENT
ND ATURAL RESOURGES
4:111LEc.,;1011 AL OF
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on March 5, 2001. Thank you for submitting
this package.
Thd permit, renewal for this facility will be assigned to a metnber of the NPDES Unit staff. That staff
member will contact you if further information is needed to complete the permit renewal Please note that
the NPDES Unit has several vacant positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over a year and is delaying
all permit renewals. Our remaining permit writers are currently reviewing Authorizations to Construct,
speculative limit requests, major permit modifications and 201 plan updates ahead of permit renewals. This
is necessary due to a variety of factors, including mandatory deadlines in the statutes which govern our
program.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NC:0029220 the existing requirements in your permit. will remain
in effect until the permit is renewed for the Division takes other action), We appreciate your patience, and
understanding while we operate with a severely depleted staff. If you have any additional questions
concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at [phone], extension 520.
cc: 'Mooresville Regional Office, Water uality Section
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carona 27699-1617
Sincerely,
(
Valery Stephens
Point Source Unit
919 733-5083, extension 520 tfax) 919 733-0719
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET httpillh2o,eni,stale,nc.us/NPDES Valery,StephensOncrnait ne1

February 20, 2001
Mr. Charles' H. Weaver, Jr.
NCDENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1 17Mail Service Centerr
Raleigh, NC 7 -1 17
SubjectSubje Renewal Application for NPDES S Peraxrit No. NCO0: 9
CMU-NleDowell Park WWTP
Mecklenburg ' ounty
Dear Mr. Weaver",
Enclosed please find one magmal and two copies of the NPDES 'S Permit Application:
for the subject project for your review and approval. There have been no updates or
alterations made to this facility since the last permit was issued.
This is a Contact Stab ili .tinn facility used to treat the wastewater generated at the
McDowell Park earrapground and picnic area located in Southern 1ecklcnburg County:
This treatment facility treats the wastewater generated from three restroonn facilities and
one recreational vehicle discharge site. The restroorn facilities do not include a
bathhouse.
lfy rr have any questions about this facility, or you have further questions about
application, please contact Robert (Bob) Norris at [phone]. You may also contact
Mr. Norris by e-mail at bnorris r ci.eharlotte.nc.us
Res t ctfull
„racquet' e A. Jarrell, P.E.
Superintendent
Environrncntal Manage cart Division
Cc: Bob Norris
Dawn Padgett
File

tIPPV APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
For municipal discharges <1 MGD (or similar privately owned discharges <1MGD)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit NC0029220
Please print or type
Name of applic perrnittee Char otte Mecklenburg Utilities
Address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge:
A. Facility Name McDowell Park Wastewater Treatment Plant
B. Mailing address of applicant / pertnittee:
Address 5100 Brookshire Blvd,
City Charlotte County Mecklenburg
State North Carolina ZIP 28216
Telephone #_17041399-2221 Fax# [phone]
e-Mail address: bnorrisaci.charlotte.nc.us
C. Physical Location of facility to be permitted:
Street address 15222 York Road
City Charlotte County Mecklenburg
State North Carolina Zip Code
Telephone # n/a Fax#
Type of wastewater treatment:
Intermediate
Design flow of facility 0.050 MGD. Average monthly flow 0.0037 MGD
Percent BOD removal (actual):
Unknown (an influent monitoring point is not available)
Population served:
Unknown (varies by season)
Number of separate discharge points:
One (1)
Description of wastewater volume discharged to receiving stream.
Discharge per
operating day
Average
Maximum
Flow, MGD (million gallons per operating day)
0.003'7
0.050
Volume treated before
dischargin rcent)
100%
100%
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!Priir APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
For municipal discharges <1 MGD (or similar privately owned discharges <1MGD)
If any wastewater, treated or untreated, is discharged to places other than surface waters, check below
as applicable.
Wastewater is
discharged to
Deepwel
Eva soration la oon
Subsurface percolation
system
Other, specify:
Flow, MGD million allons •er o eratin day
0-0.0099 0.01-0.049 0.05-0.099 0.1-0.49 0.5-0.99
none
none
none
none
Is any sludge ultimately returned to a waterway?
No
Do you receive industrial waste? No
If yes, enter approximate number of industrial dischargers into system
Type of collection sewer system:
A. Separate sanitary
B. Combined sanitary and storm - no
C. Both separate and combined sewer systems - no
Name of receiving stream(s) Lake Wylie impoundment of the Catawba River
Does your discharge contain (or is it possible for your discharge to contain) any of the following
substances (circle all that apply):
(Ammonia) cyanide aluminum beryllium cadmium chro 'urn
Lead
mercury nickel
copper
selenium zinc phenols
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
f
D1 /
ON' v. kzer.)Nt.." tf NA E-w
Printed name of Person Signing
Title
z- zoo(
Date Application Signed
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation,
or certification in any :application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or
regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or
regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both, (18 IL&C, Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar
offense.).
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02/20/01

Mr, Charles II. Weaver, Jr.
NCDENRJWater Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
Subject: Request for Permitted Flow modification for NPDES Permit No, NC0029220.
CMU-McDowell Park WWTP
Mecklenburg County
July 9, 2001
Dear Mr, Weaver,
By this letter CMU would like to request a permit flow change for McDowell Park WWTP, from 0.050
MGD to 0.030 MGD. The renewal application for this permit was submitted February 20, 2001.
Attached please find flow data of the plant for the past 3 1/2 years to support our request. We are seeking
this change at the suggestion of Mr. Richard Bridgeman, Mooresville Regional Office. This request to
modify the permitted flow limit to 0.030 MGD should result in a sample type change to gab, as provided
for in 15A NCAC 213 .0505(c)(3).
CMU request that DWQ consider this change in light of the data provided to you in this ietter. 1
any additional information or questions, please contact me at [phone] or email:
bnorris,iici charlotte ric.us.
Sincerely,
Robert P. Norris
Maintenance Manager/ORC-McDowell Park WWIP
Cc: Jacqueline A. Jarrell,
Superintendent, Environmental Management Division
Dawn Padgett
File
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG UTILETIES
'there i
Environmental Management Division
Wastewater Maintenance Division
4000 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
PH: 704/357-1349

McDoweft Park F o
NPDES Permit No. NC0029220 Permitted Flow: 0.050MGD
Year Month AVG. MIN. MAX. Year Month AVG. MIN. MAX.
98 Jan 0,001662 0,00 0,006993 00 Jan, 0.001151 0.00 0,010329
Feb, 0.001813 0,000218 0.00535 Feb, 0,002577 0.00 0,012973
Mar. 0,002243 0.000214 0,006086 Mar, 0,002644 0.000298 0.02277
Apr0,003797 0,000176 0,00795 Apr. 0.000243 0.00 0.000493
May 0.006841 0.000285 0.019929 May 0.005419 0.00039 0,013072
June 0,009Q89 0.0037 0,0188 June p,,004936....0,000482 0.02=,_
July 0.0'12475 0.002449 0,02014 July (0.012771/ 0,000317 0,046363
Aug, 0,01'1-69 0,002045 0„028032 Aug, -4' 0.0004 ' 0,008639
Sept, 0.01613 0.00492 0.02831 Sept, 0,003619 0,000385 0,008326
Oct 0,002009 0,000114 0,009015 Oct. 0.002036 0,000205 0,004227
Nov. 0,000756 0,000048 0.004214 Nov, 0,001236 0.000108 0.009161
Dec. 0.000614 0.00007 0.001966 Dec, 0.000838 0.000066 0,002635
99 Jan, 0,000484 0,00 0.00253
Feb: 0,003356 0„00 0,00501
Mar. 0,001327 0,000056 0.007209
Apr. 0.0096 0,000033 0„02195
May 0,010729 0,000323 0.025357
June 0,016995 0,002693 0,030214
July 0,011403 0,000086 0,031752
Aug, 0.006734 0,000772 0,020582
Sept, 0,002444 0.00 0,008323
Oct, 0.00228 0,00007 0,007034
Nov, 0.002416 0.000024 0,007791
Dec, 0.000115 0.00 0,001225
01 Jan, 0,00125 0,000039 0,004163
Feb, 0,005068 0,000566 0,003761
Mar. 0,00423 0,00087 0.01751
Apr. 0,00528 0.00019 0,01719
May 0,00165 0.00 0 00561
June 0.00133 0.00 0,00364

SOC PRIORITYPROJECT: NO
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Maureen Crawford
Date: February 1, 2005
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECO
County:s.
NPDES Permit No.: NC0029220
MRO No.: 04-137
PART I .. GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility and address: McDowell Park WWTP
10501 Walkers Ferry Road
Charlotte, NC 28208
ND TIONS
2. Date of investigation: December 9, 2004
3. Report prepared by: B. Dee Browder, Environ. Engr. I
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Bob Norris (ORC), [phone]
5. Directions to site: From the junction of West Shopton Road and York Road
(Highway 49) in southwest Mecklenburg County, travel west on Highway 49
about 0.5 mile. Turn right into McDowell Park and travel about 0.8 mile to an
unmarked road (located on the left approximately 700 feet from the paddleboat
area). The wastewater treatment plant is located on the right.
6. Discharge point(s), List for all discharge points: -
Latitude: 35° 06' 10"
Longitude: 81° 01' 50"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point
on map. N/A
USGS Quad No.: G14NE Lake Wylie
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Slopes range from 10 —30%.
The site is not located in a flood plain.

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9. Location of nearest dwelling: No dwellings within 1000 feet of
plant.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Lake Wylie
e
ent
a. Classification: WS-V and 13
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 03-011-34
c. Desc ' v st am f and pertinent do v stream uses: The
ve of Lake Wylie.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCH ►RGE AND TREATMENT WORXS
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.03 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity 0.03 MGD
c. Actual Treatment Capacity of current facility (current design capacity): 0.03 MGD
d. Dates and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the previous
two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: The facility
consists of a bar screen, contact aeration basin, clarifier, reaeration basin, aerobic
digestor, chlorine disinfection and instrument flow measure.
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste stream,
h. Pretreatment program: N/A.
2. Residual handling and utilizatio
CMU WWTP approved to accept this
siduals are being land appli
Residuals contractor:
Telephone No.
b. Residuals stabilization: N/A
Treatment plant classification: Class II
3. SIC Code(s): 7999 Wastewater Code(s): 13
4. MTU Code(s): 09007
s are hauled to a
DWQ Permit No.: N/A

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PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with construction ant ids or are any public
monies involved (municipals only)? No
Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
Important SOC/JOC or compliance schedule dates: N/A
Submission of plans and specifications
Begin construction
Complete construction
4. Alternative analysis evaluation
a. Spray irrigation: N/A
b. Connect to regional sewer system: Is being investigated.
c. Subsurface: N/A
d. Other disposal options: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee is applying for renewal of the permit to discharge wastewater. It is
recommended that the permit be renewed as requested.
This system will be tied onto the CMU collection system, prob
cycle.
a,:
y
Surface Water Protection Regional. Supervisor

Jacqueline Jarrell.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities
4000 Westmont Dr.
Charlotte, NC
ell:
28217
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November 29, 2004
Miael F. Easley, Governor
d � G. Ross Jr., Secretary
ritaettt as Natural Resourcaes
lart 4 ,Klimek, P.F. Director
livisiorr of Water Quality
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDFS Permit NC0029220
McDowell Park \"3 l
Mecklenburg County
l he NPDES Unit received your perry t renewal application on November 24, 2004, 2004. A member of the NPDES
Unit will review your application. They will tact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal.
You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. The requirements
in your existing permit will remain in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action).
If you have any additional ciu
extension 520.
cc: CENTRAL RAL FILES
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
g renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at [phone],
Sincerely,
Carolyn B
Point Source Branch
North Carolina Division of Water- Quality 1617 Mail Service Center
Internet h2o enr.state.nc is 512 N. Salislairy St
NC 27699-1617
[phone] Cu
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November 4, 2004
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality, NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC
TEsm
Re: NPDES Permit #NC0029220, McDowell Park WWTP
NPDES Unit,
Please find enclosed a Permit Application to re -issue the NPDES Permit for the McDowell Park WWTP,
NPDES #NC0029220, expiring June 30, 2005. With this permit application are enclosed pictures of
this package plant. Please- note that this facility, services a Park in Southwest Mecklenburg County that
includes four small restroom facilities throughout the Park, an RV dump station, and the nature center
(this also includes a rest room). The average flow at the facility for the past year is only 1,043 gallons a
day. The maximum flow for the past year was 5,170 gallons in May 2004. As you can tell this is a very
small discharger.
Also enclosed with this Cover Letter are pictures of the actual treatment plant. Please note that the
influent to the plant enters directly to the aeration tank and that there are no access points to the actual
influent (for monitoring purposes) without the inclusion of mixed liquor. The pictures also show the
clarifier from a wide angle, the final clarifier and the effluent monitoring point.
Please let me know if you have any questions about the facility, the permit application or the pictures.
Thank you for your time and effort during the permitting process.
Sincerely,
cquline A. Jarrell, P1E.
superintendent
Environmental Management Division
Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities
Environmental Management Division 4000 °"e,stmont Dr.. Charlotte, INC 28217
Phone: [phone] Charlotte -Mecklenburg Dtiiuties

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - SHORT FORM A
For municipal discharges <1 MGD without a pretreatment program (or similar publicly owned
discharges <1MGD)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural. Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
http: / /h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/
NPDES Permit *0429220
1. Contact Information:
Facility Name
Owner Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Operator Name
Street Address
City
State / Zip Code
County
Telephone Nurrgber
Please print or type
McDowell Park WWTP
Charlotte
North Carolina
( 704 )357-144
704) 423-9151
Robert P. Norris
4000 Westmont Dr.
Charlotte
NC 28217
Mecklenburg
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above Li
Facility Narne )If different from above)
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
15222 York Rd.
Charlotte
NC, 28278
Mecklenburg
sign flow of fa _0.050 MGD. Average monthly flow _0.001043 MGD
4. Population served:
1-199 200-499 Ej 500 999 L 1.,000.4,999 1 5,000-9,999 r
Not Applicable -- this facility services a recreational park, only..
5. Do you receive industrial waste? I ] Yes
XNo
If yes, enter approximate number of industrial dischargers into system
0,000 or more
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12/02

NPDES APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL - SHORT FORM A
For municipal discharges <1 MGD without a pretreatment program (or similar publicly owned
discharges < 1 MGD)
6. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type
RCRA
UIC
NPDES
PSD
NESHAPS
Permit Number
NC0029220
Tvpe
Non -Attainment
Ocean Dumping
Dredge/Fill Permits
Other
Permit Number
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall):
Catawba River, Lake Wylie
8. Is this facility located on Native American lands? (check one)
NO
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief' such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed name of Person Signing
of Applicant
M ae ,5 CIV
Title
"
Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly rnakes any false statement
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be
maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both, (18 U.S.C, Section 1001 provides a
punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar
offense.)
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr, Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, PE., Director
Ms. Jacqueline A. Jarrell
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
Dear Ms. Jarrell:
June 25, 2002
EPT, Or
cf,
JUL 2 6 2002
Subject: NPDESYJ1nItn
Permit No. NC0029220
McDowell Park WWI"P
Mecklenburg County
The Division has reviewed and approved your request to delete influent monitoring for
BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue from the subject permit However. please note that
influent monitoring wilt be instituted upon renewal of this permit You should use this
permit period to develop a plart such that CMUD can collect influent sampling at this facility
by July 1, 2005.
Please find enclosed the revised permit page. The revised page should be inserted into your
permit. The old page may then be discarded. All other terms and conditions contained in
the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This permit modification is issued
under the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum
of Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
modification are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjurlicatory hearing upon
written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be a
written petition conforming to Chapter 15013 of the North Carolina General Statutes, flied
with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center. Raleigh., North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and
binding.
If you have any questions concerning this permit modification. please contact Christie
Jackson at telephone number [phone], extension 538.
Sincerely,
APZL
W. KUrnek, P.E.
Central Flies
Mooresville Regional Offire Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit, Permit Fite
Point Source Compliance/Enforcemerit Unit
Morning and Certificatibn Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone]/FAX [phone]
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Permit NC0029220
.A, (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING tEQUIREMENTS - FINAL
During the period beginning on the effectivepermit Suchdischarges shall be ntil �limtt d
the Perrnittee is authorized to discharge from outfal ©©l
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
BOD -day
30.0 t r"L 45.0 mg/L
Daily
Maximum
Continuous
Sampie Type
ording
SampleLocation
nfluent or Eu
Efflue
Effiuen
Effiuen
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Efiiuent
Footnotes;
1. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

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Ms, Christie Jackson
Division of Water Quality
NCDENR
PO, Box 29535
Raleigh, North Caroline 27826-0536
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0029220 — McDowell Park WWTP
Dear Ms, Jackson:
As I explained In our phone conversation on Friday, March t, 2002, we dived a letter from your office regarding
the above NPDES permit. This letter vves received in our office on January 23, 2002 end was addressed to me. it.
stated that we had the right to request an adjudicetory hearing within 30deys of receipt of the letter, I was out on
maternity leave until February 11, 2002 and did not see the letter until just this past week. We are not requesting an
ndjudiccat©ry hearing but have oonoern over the new requirements placed on the McDowell Park WWTP. As you
requested, I am submitting to you in writing our concerns.
The letter indicated that the DWQ found typographical errors In that the requirement for Influent sampling for CBOD5
and Tot,II Suspended Residue was left out. We believe this was not a typographical emu for reasons dilated below.
The Iasi low permits ieseued for McDowell Perak including the lent permit did not include a requirement for influent
sampling.
The McDowell Park WWTP is a small package trnent plant that only serer s small
(McDowell Park) restroom facilities. There is virtually zero flow during the winter months.
permit flows to be decreased due to the low end limited flows. In addition to this, there is no
collect an influent sample until the flew has already integrated with the activated sludge.
Annual inspections of this plant have been conducted for DVVQ by tvfeckienburg County Department of
Environmental Protection (MCDEP) over the past several years. MCDEP can also confirm to DWQ the inability to
physically collect a true influent sample due to the cenflguratiors of the plant.
We respectfully request that the permit requirements be amended back to only requiring an effluent sample for
CBODS and the Total Suspended Residue.
We welcome you to visit the McDowell Park WWTP in order to gather any information you need. I look forward to
hearing from you soon and appreciate your assistance with this,
rely,
Jacqueline A. Jarrell, P.E,
Environmental Management Division Superintendent.
C: R. Norris
file
Jacqueline A Jarrell, PmE. • Environmental Management division • Charlotte -Mecklenburg Unities
404a Westmont Drive • Charlotte, NC 28217 .1041357-1344 • Fax [phone]
Erna mstl cl.chertotle.nc.us

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
January 23.
Ms. Jacqueline A. Jarrell
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte. North Carolina 28216
Dear Ms. Jarrell:
The Division of Water Quality CDWQ) has found
limitations page (A- (1.)) of the NFDES pennit t
Influent monitoring for BOD, 5 and Total Suspended
the final permit. Ple s.se find enclosed the revised permit
be inserted into your permit. The old effluent limitations page
All other terms and conditions contained in the ©rtglnal permit rernain un
full effect. This permit modification is issued under the requirements of North C ar anal
General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum iidum of Agreement between North Carolina
and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling its con iln this permit
modification are unacceptable to you. you have the right to an adjudica * hearing upon
written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of Ibis Letter. "ice uest must
be a written petition conforming to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes,
flied with the Mee of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raley, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and
binding
if you have any questions concerning this permit m©dificatilarn, please contact Christie
,Jackson at [phone], extension 538.
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rmit File
mpliance/Enforce went Unit
rtlfteation Unit
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A. (I.) EI TI I" :NT LIMITATIONS AND CONTTO N
During the period beginning on the effective date of this
the Perrnittee I authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Su
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below
Permit. N0
MEM .. FINAL
ttd� until expiration,
discharges shall 'h' limited
n a xa e e uent. BOD5 and Total Suspended e cnne teat n
note d t54t of the respective influent value (8546 removal).
2. The pH shall than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
June 25, 2002
Ms. Jacqueline A. Jarrell
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
JUN 2
Subject NPDES Permit Modtfication
Permit No. NC0029220
McDowell Park WW1"P
Mecklenburg County
Dear Ms. Jarrell:
The Division has reviewed and approved your request to delete influent monitoring for
B0D5 and Total Suspended Residue from the subject permit. However, please note that
influent monitoring will be instituted upon renewal of this permit You should use this
permit period to develop a plan such that ovrup can collect influent sampling at this facility
by July 1, 2005.
PleaseLincl enclosed the revised permit page. The revised page should be inserted into your
permit. The old page may then be discarded. All other terms and conditions contained in
the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This permit modification is issued
under the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum
of Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained ire this permit
niodification are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatoni hearing upon
written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be a
written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina Genera/ Statutes, filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand E.s made, this decision shall be final and
binding.
If you have any questions concerning this permit modification, please contact Christie
Jackson at telephone number [phone], extension 538.
Sincerely,
,,/"V •
W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Flies
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit, Permit Pile
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
'Training and Certification Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone]/FAX [phone]
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MichelF. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
December 4, 2001
Ms. Jacqueline Jarrell
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Blvd
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0029220
McDowell Park WWTP
Mecklenburg County, NC
Dear Ms, Jarrell:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NC0029220 was issued on November 30, 2001
for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose
of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure
to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit If you have not already done so, it is
suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance are Pages 4 and 5.
Pages 4 and 5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your
discharge. Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth, The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling
locations. Upon commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this
Agency. If you have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail to receive
the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent"
reporting form (DWQ Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that
All applicable parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee may be required
for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office, It is imperative
that the fee be paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible revocation of
your permit.
The remaining parts of the Permit set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The
conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment
unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater
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Ms. Jacqueline Jarrell.
December 4, 2001
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treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged, expansions and/or
upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee
to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be assessed for such violations.
If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit, you
should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by Consent (SOC) may be necessary while
pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not
automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on
Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that. NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. If you, as
the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of Water Quality
rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your
NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if you
have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
DRG:dee

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Directo
November 30, 2001
Ms. Jacqueline A. Jarrell
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
51.00 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENV$RONMEI'T AN0 NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: issuance of NPDES Permit NC0029220
McDowell Park WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Dear Ms. Jarrell:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant
to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S.: Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as
subsequently amended).
The Division has reviewed and approved your request to reduce the permitted now to 0.030 MGD,
Please refer to the limits page of this permit to review the subsequent changes.
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 fled with the Office of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless
such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements toobtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other
Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
if you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Christie Jackson at [phone],
extension 538.
Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office/Water ;Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Paint Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
Technical Assistance & Certification Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A, WILSON
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
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Permit NC0029220
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE E (1 'ATION 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,
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
McDowell Park WWTP
15222 York Road
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as Lake Wylie in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective January 1, 2002.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2005.
Signed this day November 30, 2001.
OR I AL SI .D BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D„ Acting Director
Division of water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Perrnit NC0029220
SUPPLE ENT TO PERMIT CO 1:?. SHE
Charlotte-IVIecklenburg Utilities is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing O03 MGD wastewater treatment system with the
following components:
• 13ar screen
• Contact aeration basin
• Settling tank
• Reaeration basin
• Aerobic digestor
• Chlorine disinfection
• Instrumented flow measurement
The facility is located in Charlotte at McDowell Park WWTP at 15222 York Road
in Mecklenburg County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Lake Wylie, classified WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin.

NCoQ2922o
Dischare Paint 001
Latitude. 35°06'. 0"
Longitude: S 1°01'50"
Quad # GONE
Receiving Stream: Lake Wylie
Stream Class: WS-V B
Subbasin: 30834
NC0029220 McDowell Park WWII'
Mecklenburg, County

Permit NC0029220
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the Perinittee is authorized to discharge from outfall OW1. Such discharges shall be liinited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Sts
QC, 5-day (20 C)'
Total Suspended Residue'
NI-13 as N
Fecal CoIitorm (geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature (`)
Total Nitrogen (NO2+Na3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
Footnotes:
I onthl t
©,O3 GC
tt.0 m L
Sow© mL
2f)0/100
45,0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
400/100 ml
Continuous Recording Influent or Effluen
Meekly Grab Effluent
Meekly Grab Effluent
2/honth Grab - Effluent
Meekly Grab Effluent
leek Grab Effluent
Weekly Grab Effluent
Quarterly Grab Effluent
Quarterly Grab Effluent
Weekly Grab Effluent
1. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total. Suspended Residue concentrations shall
not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal).
2. The pH shall not be less than 6,0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

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

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

Part II
Page 2 of ll
6. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily
discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal
to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal
coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This
limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If
only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated, from it is the
"Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the
permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year
(arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for fecal coliform
bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Lirnits" in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved
oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day. If only one
dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average
concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
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.
7. Other Measurements
a Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly. It is
determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the
sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs continually
without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility, Flow shall be monitored continually
except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the
flow device.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and
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8. a. (2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between
samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement
between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present
gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no greater than
once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour
except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases,
effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period which are
equal in number of hours to the detention, time of the system in number of days. However, in no case
may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater than, six (6) hours nor the number of
samples less than four (4) during a 24-hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes;
the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge or the
receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided
by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the individual
values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog
of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric
mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration times its
respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day: A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day
may be used for sampling.
11. klazardous 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:
Water Act.
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean
SECTION B. G1NERALCON1MTIONS
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 permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
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1, b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty
not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition
is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than
1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of
$5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person
who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per
violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C.
1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a))
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation may be assessed
against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a
permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes S 143-215,6A]
Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $125,000.
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the
environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part 11, C-4) and "Power Failures" (Part II, C-7),
nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the perrnittee from arty responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties
for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215,3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations,
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of any
provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other
circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.

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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.
Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regi
permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
d by this permit after the expiration date of this permit the
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization
to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are
required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any
permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have
a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the
permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified.
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.
Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. . of this section shall make the
following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."

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12, Permit Actjgp
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition,
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
perrnit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the perrnit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Tide 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous. Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility, whether for
operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. the exclusive authority to operate this
facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility under previously issued permits bearing this
number is no longer effective. J The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing
discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION iN 11IAINTENANCE OF POi
ON CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the facility by the
Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in
responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the
grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Commission. The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type
and any grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A NCAC Chapter 8G .0200. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each. Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, NCAC Chapter 8G .0200. Once the facility is classified,
the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible
charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the
conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and
appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities
or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance
with the conditions of the permit.
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
(l) "Bypass °' means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including
the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment
facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources
which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not
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4. b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of ari 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 eriforcernent action against a permittee
for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse affects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority deterrnines 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 perrnittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof; In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
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G. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215,1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee
shall comply with all existing federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503,
The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage
Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to
incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in
its sludge use or disposal practices.
7, Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation, Tide 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 ANJD 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 wastestrearn, 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, LI, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by
the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are
consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring
flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected
discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump
hour meters as specified in Part 1 of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be
subject to this requirement.

& 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.
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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 $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.
Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance
records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports
required by this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or
application. 'This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time..
7. Recording.Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record
the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements„
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the perrnittee'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 titnes, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.

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SECTION E REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Change in Discharg
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit,
2. Planned Changes
The perrnittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
rations or additions
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining whether a
facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the
permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan,
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity
which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfrs
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be
necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part 11. D. 2 of this
permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal
practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test procedures
specified in Part 11, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503,
or as specified in this perrnit, 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 perrnit.
6. Twcnty-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 perrnittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5
days of the tirne the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and
times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and
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6. b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the Director in the
permit to be reported within 24 hours,
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph b. above of
this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The perrnittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part 11. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted, The reports shall contain the inforrnation listed in Part II, E. 6. of
this permit.
Other Information
Where the pennittee 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 perrnittee 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 direcdy to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 5 days
following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly malting 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 $I0,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
O T HER 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 treatrrtent plant shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have
been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been
issued.
B, +Grnundwate; onitn frig
The pern tie shall upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct
groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with
the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes inDischarges of Toxic Substances
The pertittee 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 pollutant which is not limited in t
following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile„ five hundred micrograms per
liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy1-4.6-dinitrophenoi and one milligram per liter 0
mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would .result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (i mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
D. Requirement to Contimolly Evaluate Ahern ves 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 n+n-compliance with
the terms and conditions of the NPDES perrnit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit.
a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action
within sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.
PART IV
ANNU ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
va„,x Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
January 23, 2001
Ms. Jacqueline A. Jarrell
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
NCDENR
Subject:NPDES Permit Error Correction
Permit No. NC0029220
McDowell Park WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Dear Ms. Jarrell:
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has found tYpographicalerrors in the effluent.
limitations page (A. (1.)) of the NPDES permit issued to you on November 30,. 2001.
Influent. monitoring for BOD. 5 and Total Suspended Residue was inadvertently left out of
the final permit. Please find enclosed the revised permit page. The revised page should
be insertedinto your permit. The old effluent limitations page may then be discarded.
All other terms and conditions contained in the original permit remain unchanged and in
full effect. This permit modification is issued under the requirements of North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215..1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina
and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
if any parts. measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
modification are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must
be a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes,
filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-671.4). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and.
binding..
If you have any questions, concerning this permit modification. please contact Christie
Jackson at (919) '73,3-5083, extension 538.
Sincerely,
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Seetion.
NPDES Unit, Permit File
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Training and Certification Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone]/FAX [phone]
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Pei tit NC0029220
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited
and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
Flow
Monthly
Average
0 03 MGD
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Measurement
Frequency
Continuous
Sample Type
Recording
Sample Location
Infiue
or Effluent
t3QD, 5-day (20°C)'
Total Suspended Residue'
30,0 mg/t. 45,0 mg/L
30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Weekly
Grab
Grab
Influent & Effluent
Influent Effluent
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature (°C)
200/100 mi 400/100 ml
2/Month
Weekly
2 Week
Weekly
Grab
Grab
Grab
Grab
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NQ3+TKN)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
pH2
Footnotes:
Quarterly
Weekly
Grab
Grab
Effluent
Effluent
1. The monthly average effluent BADS and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall
not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85°/0 removal).
2. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr, Henry L. Forrest
Mecklenburg County
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 282i6
Dear Jr. Forrest:
July 29, 1996
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Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NC0029220
McDowell Park WWTP
Mecklenburg County
1996
NT
In accordance with the application for discharge permit received on April 29, 1996,
the Division is forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215,1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983..
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 redeipt 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 a demand is made, this permit shall be
final and binding,
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, E.4. addresses the
requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may
be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local governmental
permits may be required.
P.O, Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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If you have any questions or need additional inform ti n pie,
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Central Files
Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
e R *onal
..
k enburg County Environment Protection
Pe is and EngineeringUnit
Facility Assessment Unit
Sincerely,
• oteen a iij as.
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.

cit
ON NI, HEALTH.
0 01'011.A, Rfr.TS'
Perrnit No,
AUG
1996
"" rei AMMER;
Ritatit, ICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
oERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL PDLLUTANT 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,
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Department
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
McDowell Park WWTP
15222 York Road
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as Lake Wylie in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective September 1. 1996
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2001
Signed this day July 29, 1996
Original Signed By
Coleen H, Sullins,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the E„tivironmental Management Commission

is hereby aut
SUPP TO P
Charlotte- k nibjnrg U
1 Continue to operate a 0.05 wastewater treatment fty consisting` of barn, con t
aeration 'b sin, settlings aeration basin, aerobic digestor, chi .disinfection
inns nted flownn s nt located t McDowell Park 15222 York Road,
Charlotte, 1 nburg County (See Part IR of this Perini `t . d
Discharge front said treatment works at the
Wylie which is classified Class WS-V & B
cadn s
atei izn l
+ n the attached map into
ba River Basin.

Z922.
charEe Point 001
ROAD CLASSIFICATION
PR'i kUARr HrGHWAY
HA.R2, SURFALE
SECONDARY HIGHWAY
HARD SURFACE
ioi-rT*DUTY ROAD HAROOR
IMPROVE© SURFACE
LSNNARIRDvE© ROAD
Latitude _35°0610" Longitude 81 °©1'50"
Map # G14NE Sub -basin 03-08-34
Stream Class WS-V&B
Discharge Class 100%Dome
Receiving Stream Lake Wylie
Design C? 0,05MGD Permit expires 8.I31/01
CONTOUR INTERVAL 10 FEET
McDowell Park
NC0029220
Mecklenburg County
WWTP

A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. .NC0029220
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Pertnittee is authorized to discharge from,
outfall(s) serial number 001.. 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
Fecal Conform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Nitrogen (NO2-1-NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
atsckarge LirnItati4n1
Mea_surement_ sample !!.$ a wig
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg, Pally Max Frequency Lo_calisig
0.050 MGD Continuous Recording E
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I Weekly Composite E
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I Weekly Composite E
2/Month Composite E
200.0 /100 mi 400.0 /100 ml Weekly Grab E
2/Week Grab E
Weekly Grab E
Quarterly Composite E
Quarterly Composite E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent
** The monthly average effluent IR
% rem.oval).
and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
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 'floatingsolids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PART I
Se tiora B. Schedule of Cormhar e
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent tions 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 to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES P
SECTION A. DFII'ITIONS
I. permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental IIt nagement.
2. DEM o Diyisioa
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Dep
Natural Resources.
3. aric
Used herein means the North t lino Environmental Management
4. Act or "the Act"
nt of Environment, Health and
ion.
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
. MasS/Day,Measurementa
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 defused 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 s (weight) of a pollutant discharged during
a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as 'Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found
each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.

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6. Concentration Measure ment
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 conform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
g•
The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken ov
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of
A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.

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7. Other Measurement,
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this ]
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic
during the calendar month.
is the 24 hours average flow,
of the total daily flows recorded
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of s
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.
g,
8. Typed of Samples,
a. Composite Sample: A posite 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 tune 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) a!s .ve, the tun e 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 rims 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 Meals
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual.
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
considered to be one (1).

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c. Weighted by Flow Value. Weighted by flow value means the sution of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
l 1. 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
Section
of the
Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CGND1TIONS
I. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncooinpliancc
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; f+r 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 igainst 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 $10,0000 per violation,
with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000.

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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to
exceed $125,000.
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part 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 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 1 i. 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.
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. $everability
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.
$ . , Duty to. Provide Inform ion
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, witltin a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists
for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.

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9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this petinit after the expiration date
of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Fsviras on of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et, seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Pent 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.

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c, Certification. Any person signing a docurzaent 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.
Pe mit Modification. Revocation and "t ssu u c 4r Terminatio
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. iThe
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. 1 The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
5ECT1ON C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Qperatoo
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each. Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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2. Proper Operation and Mainte dance
The permittee shall at all tunes properly operate and 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
4.
It shall not be a defense for a permits
necessary to halt or reduce the perms
condition of this permit.
a. Definitions
an enforcement action that it would have been
ctivity in order to maintain compliance with the
(1) 8Rypass" 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
(I) 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, B. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
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periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will 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.
e. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this
permit
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement g the
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
ing to establi
2. of thi
nce 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

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7,
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.
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2HI, .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. &mains
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 1,11, 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.
Quality Section
A"I CE.NTION: Central Files
st mice Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
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 pernmittee'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 Result
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall recon i the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.

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Cuspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized sentative (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 perrnittee'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 l; REPORTING REQUIREMENT
1.
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit
2. Planned Changes,
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for deterrnining
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 u) 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 slgnlcant 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
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This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. MonitorjngWReports
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 forrrts 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 11, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds tiny 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 Nsmcomp liance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part T.I. E. 5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the
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8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any releva
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
is to a
y report
it
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 fallowing 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,
1©.
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, . 1 reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for. Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,.
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREME "S
A. Construc
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. S'iroundwater 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. Chges 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 uent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-
dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (5D3 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. �tequircment 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
derail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.

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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
September 14, 1993
Mr. Joe C. Stowe, Jr.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility Department
15222 York Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NC0029220
McDowell Park WWTP
Mecklenburg County, NC
Dear Mr. Stowe:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NO0029220 was
issued on September 10, 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 is Page 4.
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge(s). Your discharge(s) must not
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the
reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail
to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as
possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "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
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facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $10,000 per violation plus criminal penalties may
be assessed for such violations. If you find at any time that you
are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit,
you should contact this Office immediately. A Consent Order may be
necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a
five-year period. Permits are not automatically renewed. Renewal
requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of
your Permit. This date is set forth on Page 1 of the Permit. Also
note that NPDES Permits are not transferable. If you, as the
Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that
the Permit be rescinded.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to
advise you of the importance of your NPDES Permit. Please read the
Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to
providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No x
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles M. Lowe
Date: February 3 1993
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Mecklenburg
Permit No. NC0029220
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: McDowell Park WWTP
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility
Department
15222 York Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
2. Date of Investigation: 02-02-93
Report Prepared By: G. T. Chen
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Robert P. Norris
Treatment Plant Engineer.; [phone]
5. Directions to Site: From the junction of West Shopton Road
(SR 1116) and York Road (Highway 49) in southwest Mecklenburg
County, travel west on Highway 49 about 0.5 mile. Turn right
(north) to the park and travel about 0.8 mile following the
southernmost fork of the entrance road towards the paddleboat
area. The wastewater treatment plant is located at the end of
a one lane dirt road off the left side of the paved road just
prior to reaching the paddleboat area.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 001: 35° 06' 10"
Longitude: 81° 01' 50"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: G 14 SE USGS Name: Lake Wylie, SC -NC
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application? N/A
Yes No If No, explain:

Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The
terrain is rolling with slopes generally 5 to 30%. The site
is not in a flood plain.
9. Location of nearest d ellin : No dwellings within 1,000 feet
of the site.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Lake Wylie
(Catawba River)
a. Classification: WS-V & B
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08-34
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream is used
extensively for primary and secondary recreation. The
water intake for the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina is
located approximately 15 miles downstream. All other
known water intakes are located upstream of the
discharge.
PART II DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.05 MGD (Ultimate
Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater
treatment facility? 0.05 MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? 0.05 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two.
years: N/A
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The
existing facility is a contact stabilization plant
consisting of a bar screen, contact aeration basin,
aett,14Ag -tfimk,lqeaeration basin, aerobic digestor,
chlorine disinfection and instrumented flow measuremnet.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
NPDES Permit 5taff Report
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in development: approved:
should be required: not needed:
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit No.:
Residuals Contractor:
Telephone No.:
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP:
PFRP:
Other:
c. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify): Sludge is
periodically removed and disposed at a municipal waste-
water treatment plant.
Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): Class 2, rating sheet attached.
4. SIC Code(s): 7999
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular
facilities, i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a
metal plating company would be 14, not 56.
Primary: 13 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 09007
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only)?
N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: See PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please
indicate) N/A
Submission. of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
NPDES Permit Staff Report
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Date

4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide
regional perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation:
Connection to Regional Sewer System: May connect to the
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Department's system in the
future.
Subsurface:
Other Disposal Options:
5. Other Special Items: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The McDowell Park Wastewater Treatment Plant is a Mecklenburg
County facility which is currently under the Charlotte -Mecklenburg
Utility Department's management. The existing wastewater is solely
domestic and the effluent is discharged into a cove of Lake Wylie.
Since the subject discharge is to Lake Wylie, the Mooresville
Regional Office recommends that the subject permit be renewed
containing a compliance schedule to meet 15/4 limits for BOD and
Ammonia Nitrogen, respectively. In addition, it is also
recommended that monitoring requirments for total phosphorus and
nitrogen be included in the new permit.
Signaturee of Report Preparer
Water Quality Regnal Supervisor
Date
NPDES Permit Staff Report
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LAKE WYLIE QUADRANGLE
SOUTH CAROLINA-NORTH CAROLINA
7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC)
SE/4 CLOVER l5(QUADRANGLE

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Name of Plant:
Owner or Contact Person:
Mailing Address:
County: Ntericlint
NPDES Permit No. NCO©.' '0
Issue©ate: 1t III /903
Existing Facility V
Rated By: /9 r
Reviewed (Train. & Cert,) Reg. Office
Telephone:
Nondisc.
Per. No.
Expiration Date: HA.
New Fac
Date:
Reviewed (Train. & Cert.) Central Office
ORC /414r# 1,. //o/r5 Grade
Plant Class: (circle one)
ITEM POINTS
(1) Industrial Pretreatment Units and/or
Industrial Pretreatment Program
(see definition No. 33)
(2) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN GPO
(not applicable 'lo non -contaminated co©tong 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) and (11) (d))
0 — 20,000 ...............n.......,,.
20,001 50,000 ......
50,001 — 100,000,,.„t..................�... 3
100,001 -- 250,000.......................... 4
250„001 •• 500,000 . , , . 5
500,001 --1,000,000 . . ............ .... 8
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
Desigh Flow (gpd) 54040
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS (see definition no. 32)
(a) Bar Screens ..,,......s............n.,.....
or
(b) Mechanical Screens St'alic Screens or
Comminuting Devices .... , , ... , , „ . , ,
(c) Grit Removal ..._....................p„,,.
or
(d) Mechanical or Aerated GritRemoval ..
(e) Flow Measuring Device .,,,a.,. . ,,,F,,,_ uw
or
(t) Instrumented Flov, Measurement ,
(g) Preaeralion ............................
4
2
(h) Influent FIowiEqualizalion ,, , , , , , , , , , , 2
(o) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity , .. , . , - , , 2
Mechanical , , , , ..... 3
Dissolved Air Flatalion,. 8
(j) Prechlorination . .. s . 5
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS
(a) Septic Tank (see definition no. 43) ..
(b) Imhof! Tank ..„...........................
(c) Primary Clarifiers ...,,,...<...............
(d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for 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
mining)...... ....................
2
5
5
2
(vi) Sand Fillers-
inlermiltent biological
recircutal'In,g biological
(vli) Stabilization Lagoons ... , .. , .
(ix) Single stage system for combined
carbonaceous removal of BOD and
moval by nitrification
12) (Points for this item
have to be in addition to items (5) (a)
(I) through (5) (a) '(vlll) . , ... , a ... ,..
(x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD
(xi) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs') addition
to enhance organic compound removal . , . , ,5
(b) Nitrogenous Stage
(i) Aeratic . - High Purity Oxygen System . .. 20
Dillused Air System e , .... 10
Mechanical Air System (fi
floating, or rotor) . , ...
Separate Sludge Reaeration
(ii) Trickl'i^g Filler -
High Rate ..a,...�..,,.. 7
Standard Rate.,..,.,,,,,. 5
Packed Tower , . - 5
otogi at Aerated Filler or Aerated
of
IV Tot ? loin
(5) SECONDARYTREATMENT UNITS
(a) Carbanacec..s Stage
(i)Aeratior, - High Purity Oxygen System ..
Diffused Air System , , ,
Mechanical Air System (fixed,
floating or rotor) , , , . , , , , , ..
Separate Sludge 'Reaeration , „
(11) Tricl € ng Filter
High Rate .
Standard Rate,„,..,.,,,,_.
Packed Tower , . .
I Aerated Filler or Aerated
Aerates Lag
(v) P,c;zt;�:•, Biological Contactors ,
2L=
7
5
10
1 0
10
(iv
(v)
ogicat Contactors .
nlitle:nt biological ,
gbiological ..,,... 3
10
10

(6) TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT UNIT
(a) Activated Carbons Beds -
without carbon regeneration .......
with carbon regeneration ....... .......... —
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed -
without carbon regeneration ........ . _
with carbon regeneration .. ....... , _
(b)
Denitrification Process (separate process) _
Elecirodialysis , „ _ „ _
Foam Separation _ , . , „ ,
(10) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM (S) (See definition No. 9)
(ntli applicable to chemical additions rated as item
5 1 5 . (3) (j), (5) (a) (xi), (6) (a), (6) (b), (7) (b), (7) (e),
(9) (a), (9) (b), or (9) (c) 5 points each: List:
5
1 5
5
10
5
5
5
Land Application ol Treated Effluent
(see definition no. 22b) (not applicable or
sand, gravel, stone and other similar mining
operations)
(i) on agriculturally managed sites (See del,
1 0
(ii) by high rate infiltration on non -agriculturally
rnanaged 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-
tion lines only), ,„ „ „ „
Phosphorus Remoial by Biological Processes
(k) Polishing Ponds - without aeration
with aeration „ „ „ „
post Aeration • cascade .. _ • .
diffused or mechanical .
(m) Reverse Osmosis „ , „ „ „ „ „ _ _
(n) Sand or Mixed -Media Fillers - low rate . , „
high rale _ _ _ .
(o) Treatment processes for removal of metat or
(1)
(p) Treatment processes for removal of toxic
materials other than metal or cyanide _ • .
I SLUDGE TREATMENT
(a) Sludge Digestion Tank Heated .
y • + 1 • 1 `
Aerobic .... _ _ _
Unheated „ , _ _
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) . . „
Sludge Drying Beds • Gravity _ , ,
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 , ,
Non -aerated ......... ,
(j) Sludge Incinerator - (not including activated
carbon regeneration) . „ , 1 0
(k) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge or Filler Press or other
similar dewalering devices _ _ _ 10
(5) SLUDGE DISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
(b) Land Application (surface and subsurface)
Ape definition 22a)
-where the facility holds the land app. permit . 1 0
'-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) Dechlorination — , .
2 0
2
5
0
5
5
2
5
, • -
5
5
5
5
(11) MISCELLANEOUS UNITS
(a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Selling Ponds
for Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes
from mining operations containing nitrogen andior
phosphorous compounds in amounts significantly
greater than is common lor domestic wastewater „
(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. 5
(d) Pumps. 3
(e) Stand -By Power Supply 3
(t) Thermal Pollution Control Device'
CLASSIFICATION
TOTAL POINTS
5 - 25 Points
26- 50 Points
51- 65 Points
Class IV 66- Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one throu©h four points, inclusive,
do not require a certified operator. Classification of all other
facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible
1 5 charge,
1 5 Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned
a minimum classification of Class IL
10
2
5
5
5
5
8
2
5
2
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal
or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II,
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal
of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class
111,
In -plant processes and related control equipment which are an
integral 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 subiecl to
rating,
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS;

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and NaturativRksottrteg'.'im'A
Division of Environmental Management tliLIRESIZ fILD:;,:s1
512 North Salisbury Street. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
A. Preston Howard, Jr.,
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Acting Director
January 11, 1993
Mr, Joe C. Stowe, Jr.
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Department
15222 York Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
Dear Mr. Stowe :
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit No.NC0029220
McDowell Park WWTP
Mecklenburg County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on December 1, 1992:
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
N Request for permit renewal,
N Application Processing Fee of $200.00,
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other ,
The 1tem5 checked below are needed before
Application Form
Engineering' proposal (see attachment),
Application Processing Fee of
eview can begin:
Delegation of Authority (see attached)
_Biocide Sheet (see attaened)
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other LLfurthetQrrtQfl ia re.q.o i red.at ths Le
Pollution .Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29 3.5, Raleigh., North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 9 i 9-733-'7015
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

applicatian not made cc
returned to you and be eesubm
t within thirty ( ) days,
dd when complete.
This aPPlisatiss has been a signed tc ch r1 . owe
( 1 : -5 of our Permi Unit for revie
comments recommendations, questions or other nformation necesserY for the
review of the application
I am by copy of this letter, rt clotting that
uprvir prepare . staff rpart and recomme
discharge. If you have any questions regard
please contact the review person li sped ab
Sfh
Mooresvill R g .ondr O i i.ce
You will be .di cd of any
our Regime
da ions r
g h
1 Office
ding this
.tidns,
F E

TH CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
-ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM 0 FOR
AGENCY
USE
to be filed only by services, whole
and other commercial establishments
e and retail trade.
cluding vessels
Do not attempt to complete this form without reading the accompanying instructions
2. SIC
•
Please print or type
address, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Name MCDOWELL PARK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
5, Street address 1�5222 YORK ROAD
C. City C RLOTTE_ _ D. Stat+s NC
E. County MECKLENBURG F, ZIP 28217
G. Telephone No. 704 5t38— 5224
Area
Code
11
(Leave blank)
TEN
3, Number of employees
4. Nature of business
A Mecklenburg
County Park and Nature Preserve
5. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year , or
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
1.0January 2,0February 3.C1March 4.0Apr tl 5.0May
6,0June 7.0July 8.©August 9.0September 10.DOctober
11. 0 November 12. © December
(c) How many days per week;
I. 01 2.0 2-3 3, D 4-5 4.0 6-7
6. Types of waste water discharged to sur
y (check as applicable)
a pub
fac1T
Discharge
operating
A. Sanitary, daily
average
r
y
6.. Cooling water, etc.,
daily average
C. Other discharge(s),
daily average;
Specify
Maximum per operat-
ing day for combined
discharge (ailtypes)
Flow, gallons per operating day
0.1-999 1000-4999
(1)
(2)
XXXXX
10,000-
49,999
(4)
50,000 None
or more
(5)
(6)
Volume trea't.ed before
discharging (percent)
0.1-
29,9
(7)
30 -
64.9
(8)
y'

7, if any of the types of waste identified in iterr 6, either treated or un-
treated, are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below
as applicable..
er is discharged tir:
s, system
E. Scoic tank
OT APPLICABLE
©.1-999
4
(3)
0,0 or more
0. Eva©oration lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify,
e
A
ate discharge points;
B. 02-3 C.©4-5
0.0 6 or ire
9. Name ofreceiving water or waters THE CATAWBA RIVER
.10. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one nr more of the following substances added as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, n+ercur , nickel, selenium, tinc, phenols.'oil and
grease, and chlorine (residual).
Ayes B.©noH
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained to the
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is try
accurate.
JOE C. STOWE, JR.
;nd
and
Printed Name of Person Signing
DIRECTOR, CHARLOTTE--NIECKLENBURG UTILITY DEPARTMENT
Title
rth Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly maids
my false statement representation, or certiffcafon in any application,'record, report, plan,
)r other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
nviratzeital Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
Jr knowly renders inaccurate any recvrdinng or monitoring device or method required to be
Ipe'rated or maintained under ATtlAte 2l°,•or. regulatio na.af the Environmental Management Commas".�k
LrmpLementtng that Article, aha13 'be " 43tv-of a misdemeanor punishable by aline not to exceed
1C3nor), or by imprisonment.nbt to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 100i prow:.
punishment by a fine of -not more than $1O,000 or Imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
(ar a sifhlar of Eense. )

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COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSfE REPORT
02/02/93
PERMIT--NC0029220 PIPE--001 REPORT PERIOD! 9201 —921.2 LOC---E
FACILITY—MCDOWELL. PARK WWTP DEETGH FLOW-- .0500 CLAgS--2
LOCATION —CHARLOTTE REGION/COUNTY-03 MECKLENBURG
50050 003iO 00530 006'10 31616 50060
MONTH 0/MGD DOD RES/TES NH3+NH.1— FEC COLI CHLORINE
92/04 .,„ Q (9 2 if 5.65 11.0 i6.,20 4.8 ,172
?2/05 ,0031 7,5 49,.50 op ,A10
92/06 ,0033 9..35 2,.0 42,00 4,0 , IA
92/07 ,0035 11,06 37,35 2,8 ,517
92/08 .0035 0 Q e.' 10,0 in:„eo
92/i0 AO.I'l 6.,50 7.,5 7..20 ,454
Y2/11 ,00i0 '5,40 'IA 1,0 ,405
AVERAGE ,0025 6,,29 6,8 16.a5 11,,6 ,332
MAXIMUM ,007-1 16,00 15,0 49,,50 118.0 2,000
MINIMUM ,0000 1,20 3,0 1.i0 LEESTHAN ,100
UNIT MU MG/L MSL MG/L 4/100ML MG/L

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., RE., Director
Joe C. Stowe, Jr.
15222 York Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
Dear Mr. Stowe:
(71
September 10, 1993
ft. co. ATURAL
RMIRCES AND
,COALMUNETY DEVELOPMENT
SEP 1 3 1993
BIVISION F NVIROKTITAI, MAN.IkGEMENT
14011RESVILLE REGilitat OFFICE
Subject: Permit No. NC0029220
McDowell Park WWTP
Mecklenburg County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on December 1, 1992,
we are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant
to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of
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, confoi ming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, 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. Randy Kepler at
telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincomlv
original Sigried By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
Director
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Itnsville Regional Office
P.O, Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

Permit No. NC0029220
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESJRQES
A
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIQNALFOLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SY
Cohtivulvirt DEvELop.,iff:Nrr
?EP 1 3 1993
DiVifIRCENTAI NANA ;OW
Ili Ratak 0!
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and reguladons promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utility Department
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
McDowell Park WWTP
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as Lake Wylie in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set fo
Parts I, 11, and 111 hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 1993
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 1996
Signed this day September 10, 1993
ojgiJlai Signed By
Goleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

is hereby authorized to:
Permit No. NC 29220
S E NT TO "COVER S ET
Charlotte- klenburg1 ° .Dep ent
1, Continue° tooperate a . to ater treatment facility consisting "of a bar screen, contact
aeration basin, settling, reaeration , i , aerobic di e t r, chlorine disinfection and
ins men flow measurement located at McDowell Park ,, Mecklenburg County
111 of this Pe t,and
2. Discharge from said treannerit works at elocation specified n the attached a
Wylie which is el sifted Class WS-V & 13 waters in the Catawba River Basin.

LAKE VaYLIEE QUADRANGLE
OUTH CAROLINA-NORTH CAROLINA
7.5 MINUTE SERIES (T©P©GRAPHIC)
SE/4 CLOVER 15' QUADRANGLE
81 y©d°
35°07°30"

A.( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No, NC0029220
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 Characteristic
Flow
BOD, 5 day, 20°C**
Total Suspended Residue**
NH3 as N
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Total Phosphorus
Discharge jLimitationi
Monthly Avg Weekly Avq. Daily Max
0.050 MGD
30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I
30.0 mg/I 45.0 rng/I
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Continuous
Weekly
Weekly
2/Month
Weekly
2/Week
Weekly
Quarterly
Quarterly
Monitoring Requirements
Sample
Type
Recording
Composite
Composite
Composite
Grab
Grab
Grab
Composite
Composite
cy
Se rn PI e
Location
I or E
E, I
E, I
E
E
E
E
E
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15 % of the respective influent value (85
% removal).
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

erotic:n.1 B. Schedule of p
pe itee shall comply with Fin EffluEffluent
ee with the follosving e
o
2. Permute shall
ply with Fins
en
ions
*ons by tfx e
es provide e operation d
existing f lines op efficiency.
4n�
for
or
scharges
ce necess o rate
ess
3. No later than 14 calendardays f l owmg a date identified ed in the above schedule of compliance,
the pennittee 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, y rem, *'al actions taken,and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

Part II
Page l of 1.4
2. DEM
STAND
Iswirtg Authority
PART II
MONS FOR NPDE P
tor of the Division of Environmental Management.
oa
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
.EttiC
Used herein means the North Carolina Envirortnantal Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amen+,
USC 1251, et. seq.
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 1 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 sarnpled 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 ll
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 (imitation 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 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 sure of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration"' (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average" in the text of Part L
f. The "'quarterly average concentration" is the average of all sarnples 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
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7. QthMeasurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow
averaged monthly. It is det
during the calendar month.
expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
eel as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
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 tees when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Types of Sampleg
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 tithe 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. Calculali o of Meana
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the num
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
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c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Pay
A calendar day is defined as the period frnrn 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.
l azardQus Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance desi
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 3t'(a
S CTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
under 40 CFR Part l 16 pursuant to
of Lrae'
agar Act.
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the perrnit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any rson who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,fl0per 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 1 violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per da for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any al penalty not to
exceed $125,0 0.
2. Witty to Mitigate
rmittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimi a or
in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment
barge or slud
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 USG 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 perminee 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.
b. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists
for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
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9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expirati
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 permittce shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or tformation submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified..
a. AU 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
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my in9uiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons diicctly 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."
it Actions
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.
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this fac
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit.
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 perrnittee 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 Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, Ill, 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 Tide
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the perrnittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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intenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain ali facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the pcnnittee 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 pot 8 Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permutes in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permi
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
tivity in order to maintain compliance wt.
(I) "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 darnage 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. b. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
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• periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d_ (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted nodce 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 Et, 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 Substancea
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
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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 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 permitter is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Cade, 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.
�C'TlON 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
wastestreeam, 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 months i shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
deviation of less than + 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected

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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water #low 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 I36; 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.
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 pet related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursu
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
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8. inspection arid Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized Ipisen tive (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 pemtit and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable tines, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
5ECT1ONE. REPORTING REOtTIREIvEENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that, authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit
2. Planned Change
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the pc:mined facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for detennining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including
notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application
process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
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This is not transferable 10 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 Rfs
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals elsewhere in dtis pe nt.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Mordtoring Report (DM ) (fie Pam' II.
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of rnonittarirtg 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 Il, D. 4, of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this rmit, 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 measnt shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the perm
6. Twenty-fotir Hour Reptorag
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
perminee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has no been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The perminee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part B. E. 5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the
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Where the perrnittee becomes aware that it failed to sub
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
y relevant facts in a permit
ication or in any report to the
9. Noncompliance Nettif►cation
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.
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 Tonic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows 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 permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methy1-4.6-
dinitrophenoi; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
Requi ernent to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the
most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the
facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit
or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and
detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.

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NPDES WASTE LOAD ALL©CATION
PERMIT NO.: NC0029220
PERMITI"EE NAME: Charlotte-Mecklenbur& Utility Department
FACILITY NAME: McDowell ParkWW"1'P
Facility Status: Existing
Pemiit Status: Renewal
Major Minor
Pipe No.: 001
Design Capacity: 0.050 MGD
Domestic (% of Flow
Industrial (% of Flow
Comments:
RECEIVING STREAI
Class: WS-V & B
100 %
Sub -Basin: 03-08-34
Reference USGS Quad: G 14 SE (please attach)
County: Mecklenburg Regional Office:
Previous Exp. Date:
vine Reional Office
5/31/93 Treatment Plant Class:
Classification changes within three miles:
Date:.
Date:
Date:
e
Drainage Area (m12) —A Avg. Strearnflow (cfs
Oh eell "%Veil/N a w++4�Ikr-44, /` 4•* t-
7QI0 (cfs) YO Winter 7Q10 (cfs) 3fs)
Da
Rec.
Toxicity Limits: IWC
lnstrea n Monitoring:
Parameters
Upstream
Downstrea
Effluent
Characteristics
BOD5
)
NH -N (mg/1)
D.O. (n
TSS
tl)
F. Col. (/1
pH (SU)
Comments:
%
Summer
30
eta
?
Winter

FACE SHEET FOR WASTELO
Facility Name: CMUD-McDowell Park WWTP
NPDES No.: NC0029220
Type of Waste: Domestic - 100%
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Renewal.
Receiving Stream: LakeWylie
Stream Classification: WS-V & B
Subbasin: 030834
County: Mecklenburg
Regional Office: Mooresville
Requestor: Lowe
Date of Request: 3/15/93
Tap© Quasi: G14SE
ALLOCATION
Stream Chirac
USGS #
Date:
Drainage Area (mil)
Summer 7Q10 (cfs):
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
Average Flow (cfs):
30Q2 (cfs):
IWC (%©):
Lake
80 cfs (rein,
teous release
Wasteload Allocation Summary
(approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.)
Facility requesting renewal of existing NPDES permit. Technical Support recommends renewal of
existing limits. If McDowell Park should have major modification or expansion, Tech Support
will support BPJ limits (15/4/6) for the facility.. At this time, do not concur with inclusion of
compliance schedule for BPJ limits upon renewal at existing flow:
Special Schedule Requirements and additional comments from Reviewe
Recommended by: ' Date: 5/31/93
Reviewed by
Instream Assessment:
Regional Superviso
Permits & Engineering:
RETURN TO TECHNIC.
SERVICES BY:
an

in
Wasteflow (MGD):.
BOD5 (rng/1):
NH3N (mg/1):
DO (mg/1):
TSS (mg/I).
Fecal Col. (/1IX) ml):
pH (SU):
Residual Chlorine (µg/1):
Temperature (C):
TP (mg/1):
TN (mg/1):
R,ommended
Wasteflow (MGD):
BOD5 (mg/I):
NH3N (mg/1):
DO (mg/1):
TSS (rng/I):
Fecal Col. (/1 Oil ml'):
pH (SU):
Residual Chlorine (14/1):
Temperature (C):
TP (mg/1):
TN (mg/1).
CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS
Monthly Average
Summer Winter
0.050
30
monitor
nr
30
200
6-9
monitor
monitor
monitor
monitor
Monthly Average
Summer Winter WQ or EL
0.050
30 EL
monitor
nr
30
200
6-9
monitor
monitor
monitor
monitor
Limits Changes Due 'Tc : Par teter() . Affected
Change in 7Q10 data
Change in stream classification
Relocation of discharge
Change in wasteflow
Other (onsite toxicity study, interaction, etc.)
lnstream data
New regulations/standards/procedures
New facility information
Parameters) are water quality limited. For some parameters, the available load capacity of
the immediate receiving water will be consumed. This may affect future water quality based
effluent limitations for additional dischargers within this portion of the watershed.
OR
X No parameters are water quality lirrnited> but this discharge may affect future allocations.

INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Upstream Location:
Downstream Location:
Parameters:.
Special instrearn monitoring locations or monitoring frequencies:
MIS ,ELLANNEOUS INFORMATION & SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Adequacy of Existing Treatment
Has the facility demonstrated the ability to meet the proposed new limits with existing treatment
facilities? Yes No
If no, which parameters cannot be met?
Would a "phasing in of the new limits be appropriate? Yes No
If yes, please provide a schedule (and basis for that schedule) with the regional.
office recommendations:
if no, why not?
Special Instructions or Con c bans
Wasteload sent to EPA? (Major) (Y or N)
(if yes, then attach schematic, toxics spreadsheet, copy of model, or, if not modeled., then old
assumptions that were made, and description of how it fits into basin wide plan)
AdditionalInformation attached? (Y or N) If yes, explain with attachments.

August 9, 2006
Bob Sledge
Environmental Specialist
Division of Water Quality
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: NPDES Permit #NC0029220
Dear Mr. Sledge,
I am pleased to let you know that the package plant located in McDowell Park that was
operated by Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities has been dismantled and is no longer in operation. This
facility was permitted as:
McDowell Park WWTP
15222 York Rd.
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
NPDES Permit #NC0029220
Withthis letter, we are asking you to rescind this permit. We have photographs taken of the
new septic system that was installed by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation and of the
dismantling of the old package plant that was owned by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation,
if you would like us to forward copies of the photos we can do so.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
J--(2
acqueline A. Jarrell
Wastewater Superintendent
Environmental Management Division
Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities
Cc: R. Norris
R - WATER i
NI SOURCE R°
Environmental Management Division 4000 Westmont Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: [phone] Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities

Ms. Jacqueline A. Jarrell
Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities
4000 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
Subject:
Dear Ms. Jarrell:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr,, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E, Director
Division of Water Quality
August 24, 2006
Rescission of NPDES Permit
Permit Number NC0029220
Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities — McDowell Park WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Reference is made to your request for rescission of the subject NPDES permit. Staff of the Mooresville
Regional Office have confirmed that this permit is no longer required. Therefore, in accordance with
your request, NPDES permit NC0029220 is rescinded, effective immediately.
If in the future you wish to discharge wastewater to the State's surface waters, you must first apply for
and receive a new NPDES permit. Operating a facility without a valid NPDES permit will subject the
responsible party to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have questions about this matter, please contact Bob Sledge at [phone], extension 547 or
the Surface Water Protection ection staff in our Mooresville Regional Office at [phone].
cc: Mooresville Regional Office Ix/attach
NPDES Files w/attachments
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office
One
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone]
Internet: % v.Nv.newaterquality.org Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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Bob Ilactsjo
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1es17 Mull Service Center
Fiialetiota. NC 27999-101 7
Ftts: NIF.CES F'orrnit #N1C0029220
A a 2 1 2 9 0 E,
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Dear Mr Stadia**,
1 arn ploasoci to lot you know that theme package plant locattacl in IlsiloC3c-twall F.larIc that we
taparatoil byCharlotta-Mockionl-stro t tIWEt has boon dismantloti and is no longer opartation. This
facility was. paparrialttcaci has:
rvIctnlowoll Park WVV-1-1."
I 5222 'Yon, 1-4.a.
Charic-itto
IVItscklisriburg Coiirtty
rsIrnDES Permit Or-4100029220
With this hattar, vva etas stakintg you to rissolnict this petrrnit. Wes harvo photouraphis takan of this
new ta.aptic ayatorn that 1.nesneA installad by MockJonbora County Paarks aartct Ficac reaattican and cri tht
cliwrraenatlirita car the Jdpactosors plant that weans C.,Art4,1•ICI t'Y If lb Li rE3 County E'artts aria 1.Zocraatlon„
if you woukl illos us to forward coplos the photos we taan Oct so„
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North Caroli
Michael F. Easley„ Gove
William G. Ross Jr., Se::retary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, F. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
January 25, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7003 2260 0001 3492 7914
GIs Jacqueline Jarrell
Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire 13oulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Lin stations
Tracking #: NOV-2006-LV-0037
CMU McDowell Park WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0029220
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Jarrell:
A review of floe September 2005 self -monitoring report .for the subject facility revealed a
violation of the follow g parameter:
Pine Paramet
001. Total SuspendedSolids
Reported Value
30.3 mg/1 (monthly a
Perrint L�ir it
30.0 rng/1 (monthly avg.)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of 'Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations, If the
'violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent, You may contact Mr. John Lesley of this Office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me
at 704/663-1699.
cc: Point Source Branch
Mecklenburg County Water
JL
Sincerely,
D. Rex. Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional C7tt"sce, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Moo
NC 2811 5 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

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NCDENR
Barry, Shearin, RE,
Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility Department:
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte,. NC 28216
Dear Permitteci
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, RE., Director
Division of Water Quality
September 9, 2004
Subject Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC002922.0
McDowell Park WIP
Mecklenburg County
Your NPDES permit expires on June 30, 2005. Federal (40 CFR. 122..41) and North Carolina (15A. NCAC 21101.05(e))
regulations require that permit renewal applications must he filed at least 1.80 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If
you have already mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than January
2005.. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00. Larger penalties may he assessed
depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after June 30, 2005, the current permit must be renewed, Discharge of wastewater
without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be
assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact me at the telephone
number or address. listed below, You may also contact the Mooresville Regional Office at [phone] to begin the rescission
process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with
the permit renewal application, If you have any questions, please contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed
below,
Sincerely,
Charles PI Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET 10 http://hatenrstate,nc,usiNPDES charles.weaverOncmainet

NPDES Permit NC0029220
McDowell Park WVIIIP
Mecklenburg County
The following items are REWIRE D for all renewal packages:
FJ. A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the perrnittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
LI If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit).
A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The followill' items must be submitted by an Munici al or industrial facilities dischargin
process wastewater:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow 1.0 MGD must submit a
Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating JCC%
domestic wastewater, or facilities which dischaTe non -process wastewater (cooling
water, filter backwash, etc)
Due to a change in fees effective
PLEASE NO1E:
uary 1,1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mr. Charles 1-I. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

Michael F.
William G. Ro s Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Depart ct rtt rrrE v"ronment and Natural Resour x
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
DiskDivicion of Water Quality
Mr. Douglas Bean, Key Business Executive
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28216
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Bean:
September 15, 2004
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
McDowell Recreation Park WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0029220
Mecklenburg County, NC
On August 27, 2004 Mr. David. Rimer of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality
Program (MCWQP) conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was
conducted as part ofa cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the
Division of Water Quality. The enclosed report should be self-explanatory.
If you have any questions concerning this report or any. other matters, please do mot
hesitate to call Mr. Richard Bridgeman or me at this Office.
Enclosure
cc: Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP
DRG/djr
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Ntrf'thC'aroIina
Naturally
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Moarc+ville Regional O fi , 919 North Main Street, Moor vile NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington , DC 20460 Form Approved
NPDES Compliance Inspection Report 46,07411 O'MB No, 2040-0003
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office NCDENR 7"3111S5
Approval Expires
Transaction
N
Code
5
NPDES Permit No,
NC0029220
YR/M0,tDAY
04/08/27
Inspection Type Inspector
C
Facility Type
c
Remarks:
:MeckleCountynburg Water Qua!ity P
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating
1,0
Name and Location of FacilityInspected:
McDowell Recreation Park WWTP
15222 York Road
Mecklenburg County, NC
On -Site Represen
3
Titieti
ectl�n
bert P. Norris Operator in Responsible Charge
Phone No s
704-357-1344
BI
N
Entry Time:
8:15 AM
Exit Time:
8:55 AM
Date:
August 27, 20
QA
N
Permit
• 1, 2002
Permit Ex -Oration.
June 30, 2005
e:
Name and Address of Responsible Official:
Mr. Douglas Bean
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Blvd„
Charlotte, N.C. 28216
Permit
Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
Flow
Title:
Key Business Executive
Phone No.
704-399-2221
vahiated During inspection
erations & Maintenance
Ej Self -Monitoring Program.
11 Compliance Schedules
EffluentfReceiving Waters I1 Laboratoiy
ion D: Snmn
Sludge Handling/Disposal
Pretreatment Program
0
te
Contacted?
No
:r Overflow
El] Pollution Prevention
Multimedia
flOther
areas are a ed sattsfaetory unless otherwise indicated. See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary
Siguature(s) of Inspector(s):
David Rimer
Agency/Office/Telephone:
MCWQP/[phone]
Signature of Reviewer:
Agen 0
EPA Form 3560-3 (Revised 3-85) Previous Edi
• are Ohsolet
I Date:
September 9, 2004
Date:
YID

!IFIFF-
GENERAL:
The facility was last inspected on December 9, 2 i13 by Mr. David Ri aer of the
Mecklenburg County Water
issued on. January 7, 2004.
PERMIT:
Program. A Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report was
The current NPDES perta it will expire on June 30, 2f1fl5. The
apply for a new permit no
the expiration date.
i
The current permit properly describes the facility and appears adequate for the waste
stream being treated.
The facility consists of a burr screen, contact aeration basin, settling tank, reaeration basin,
aerobic digester, chlorine disinfection, and instrumented flow measurement.
RECORDS/REPORTS:
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period July 2003 through
June 2004 and appears to be properly completed. Records, reports, and logs are clear ind well
maintained.
FACILITY SITE REVIEW:
All of the major components of the facility were in service and appeared to be operating
properly at the time of the inspection. The facility does not have an audible or visual alarm.
system that would alert park personnel in the event there is a problem The ORC indicated that
there is a portable back up generator available in case of a power failure. Mr. Robert Philip
Norris is the ORC for the facility. Mr. Norris holds a North Carolina Grade IV Wastewater
Certification (#4821).
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
Flow is measured by an ultrasonic transducer an electronic totalizer in
with NPDES permit requirements. The Prosonic FMU 862 flow meter was last calibrat on
May 17, 2004.
LABORATORY:
Analysis of effluent samples is conducted by the CMIJ laboratory. l'be laboratory is
rtifed by the State of North Carolina to perform analysis on all parameters specified in the

EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS:
The effluent was clear and did not appear to have a detrimental effect on the receiving
stream at the time of the inspection.
The facility discharges to Lake Wylie, which is a Class WS-V & B water in the Catawba
River Basin.
SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM:
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period July 2003 through
June 2004. The reports indicate that all parameters are being monitored at the required locations
and frequencies and that the facility was meeting monitoring requirements and permit effluent
limits during this period
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
The facility and site appeared well operated and maintained. The ORC performs routine
preventative maintenance on all components and has an adequate inventory of supplies and spare
parts on site and/or readily available.
The current overall operating strategyofthe ORC appears acceptable for the size and
type of the facility.
SEWER OVERFLOW:
Please be advised that pursuant to Part IL, Section E of your NPDES permit, and North
Carolina Adntinistratjve Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system,
pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment °fall or any portion
of the wastewater shall be reported to the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional
Office 704/663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee
became aware of the bypass. For sp. s, which occur in Mecklenburg County, it is
requested that MCWQP be notified at 704/336-5500. Spills occurring on weekends or holidays
can be reported by calling the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management at 919/733-
3300, 800/662-7956, or 800/858-0368. A written report shall also be provided within five (5)
days of the time of the incident, The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its
cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates times, and if the bypass has not been
corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters
(Le. any spill that reaches any water already present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc...) or any
spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground that does not reach surface waters must be
reported.
An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an
evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a
fish kill occurred. The evaluation should also include the collection ofupstream dissolved
oxygen and pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH
measurements at multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative
impact. Failure to report the bypass ofcollection system, pumping station or treatment facility
subjects violators to penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation.

Michel F, Eas
William G. R053 Jr, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W, Klitnek. P, E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Cok, r! H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
January 7, 2004
Mr. Douglas Bean, Key Business Executive
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28216
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
McDowell Recreation Park WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0029220
Mecklenburg County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Bean:
On December 9, 2003, Mr. David Rimer of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality
Program (MCWQP) conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was
conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the
Division of Water Quality. The enclosed report should be self-explanatory.
If you have any questions concerning this report or any other .matters, please do not
hesitate to call Mr. Richard Bridgman or me at this Office.
Enclosure
cc: Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP
DRG/djr
FILE: WQ McDowell R.cc Paii:,0029220,1203Aoc
lina
lyDiisi
Sincerely,
"-}..
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
A Li
Mooresviik Regional. Office, 91.9 North MainStreet, Moorerville NC 28115 (704) 663,-1699 Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection ,agency, Washington , DC 20460 Form Approved
NPDES Compliance Inspection Report 4611,9141 OMB No. 2040-0003
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office
A: National Data System Coding
������ Approval Expires
7/31/85
Transaction Code NPDES Permit .yto. YJtMO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector F
N 5 NC0029220 03/12.°'09 C C
Remarks:
Inspector: Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program
Inspection Work Days Facility Self Monitorin ? Evaluation Rating
0.6
Section B: Facili
and Location of Facility Inspected:
McDow ell Recreation Park WW
15222 York Road
Mecklenburg County, i`C,
f On -Site Representatives Titles) Phone N
1r. Robert P. Norris
Operator in Responsible Charge "04-357-1344
and Address of Resp
Douglas Bean
`harlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities
kshirc Blvd.
Charlotte, N.C.. 28316
sible Offici
; Time:
9:00 am
Ettit Time:
9:40 am
Date:
December rJ, 2003
Permit Effective Date:
January 1, 2002
Permit Expiration Date
June 30, 2005
Key Business Ext.- ive
Phone No.
704-399-2221
Section C:
Area Evaluated During Inspection
Permit Z .Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance
Z Records/Reports
Facility Site Review
EftluentlRece]v ina
areas are rated satis
Signature(s) of Inspector
® Self -Monitoring Program
ontacted"?
No
Sewer Over
Sludge Handling/Disposal (1 Pollution Prevention
Compliance Schedules ❑ Pretreatment Program ❑ Multimedia
Laboratory ❑ Stormwater ❑ O
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments
rtory unless otherwise indicated. See Attached Sheets) for Summary
David Ri
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nature of Reviewer:
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Agency/Office/Telephone:
ICWQ'P/[phone]
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GENERAL:
The facility was last inspected on June 24, 2003 by Mr. Derrick A. Harris of the
Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program. A Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report was
issued on July 14, 2003.
PERMIT:
The permit properly describes the facility and appears adequate for the waste stream
being treated,
The facility consists of a bar screen, contact aeration basin, settling tank, reaeration basin,
aerobic digester, chlorine disinfection, and instrumented flow measurement.
RECORDS/REPORTS:
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period November 2002
through October 2003 and appears to be properly completed. Records, reports, and logs are clear
and well maintained.
FACILITY SITE REVIEW:
All of the major components of the facility were in service and appeared to be operating
properly at the time of the inspection. The facility does not have an audible or visual alarm
system that would alert park personnel in the event there is a problem. The ORC indicated that
there is a portable back up generator available in case of a power failure. Mr. Robert Philip
Norris is the ORC for the facility. Mr. Norris holds a North Carolina Grade IV Wastewater
Certification, No. 4821
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
Flow is measured by an ultrasonic transducer and an electronic totalizer in accordance
with NPDES permit requirernents.
LABORATORY:
Analysis of effluent samples is conducted by the CMU laboratory. The laboratory is
certified by the State of North Carolina to perform analysis on all parameters specified in the
permit.

EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS:
The effluent was clear and did not appear to have a detrimental effect on the receiving
stream at the time of the inspection.
The facility discharges to Lake Wylie, which is a Class WS-V & B water in the Catawba
River Basin.
SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM:
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period November 2002
through October 2003. The reports indicate that all parameters are being monitored at the
required locations and frequencies and that the facility was meeting monitoring requirements and
permit effluent limits during this period
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
The facility and site appeared well operated and maintained. The ORC performs routine
preventative maintenance on all components and has an adequate inventory of supplies and spare
parts on site and/or readily available. Numerous housekeeping and general maintenance repairs
have been made recently.
The current overall operating strategy of the ORC appears acceptable for the size and
type of the facility.
SEWER OVERFLOW:
Please be advised that pursuant to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit, and North
Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system,
pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion
of the wastewater shall be reported to the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional
Office 704/663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee
became aware of the bypass. For spills/bypasses, which occur in Mecklenburg County, it is
requested that MCWQP be notified at 704/336-5500. Spills occurring on weekends or holidays
can be reported by calling the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management at 919/733-
3300, 800/662-7956, or 800/858-0368. A written report shall also be provided within five (5)
days of the time of the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its
cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been
corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters
(i.e. any spill that reaches any water already present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc...) or any
spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground that does not reach surface waters must be
reported.
An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an
evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a
fish kill occurred. The evaluation should also include the collection of upstream dissolved
oxygen and pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH
measurements at multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative
impact. Failure to report the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility
subjects violators to penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation.

ichael F EasIn%
Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek_ P. E. Dirixtur
Division of Water Quality
f:oleen II Sullins. Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
July 14, 2003
Mr. Douglas Bean
Key Business Executive
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Blvd,
Charlotte, NC 28216
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
McDowell Recreation Park WWFP
NPDES Permit No, NC0029220
Mecklenburg County,. N.C.
Dear Mr. Bean:
On June 24, 2003, Mr, Derrick A. Harris of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality
Program (MCWQP) conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was
conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the
Division of Water Quality. The enclosed report should. be self-explanatory
If you have any questions concerning this report or any other matters, please do not
hesitate to call Mr. Richard Bridgeman or me at this Office. '
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Rusty Rozzelle. MCWQP
DRG/dah
FU E. WQ McDowell Rec Park.0029220,603 duL
Moorgs-ville Regional Offie4, 9-19 North Main Strmt, Morwille No
Phone [phone],99
Fax [phone]
OPP
/77-7-41.
Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

Transaction
1,...;'nitd States Environmental Protection J‘gency, \sIun0o. DC 2040) Form Approved
NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Ar7A ON-IB No. 2040-00 3
North, Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quaht,, Mooresville Regional Office
Code
5
NPDES Perm
NC0029220
ection A. National Data .y.stern Coding
No. YRIMOIDAY
03106124
NCDENR
Approval. Expires
773 I/85
Inspection 'fypc Inspector
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Remarks:
Inspector Niecklenburg Counq, Wate
a Program
Inspection Work Days Facility SelfAhinitoring Evaluation Rating DI QA
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Section B: Facility Data
Nuie and Location of Fieility inspected:
MeDowe11 Recreation Park 'WWIP
15222 York Road
Meck1enhurg County, NC
Name(s) of On -Site Represe
Mr. Robert P. 'Norris
N. m e and Address of Responsible Official:
Mr. Douglas Bean
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Blyci
Charlotte, R.C. 282'l6
rirri
Permit
ives
Operator in Responsthle Charge
Z Records/Reports
Facility Site .Review
EMI ent/Receiving Waters
areas are rated satisfactory
Signature(s) of Inspector(s):
S
erncl. A. Harris
gnature of Reviewer:
F7FAForm. 3560-3 ( evised 3-8:)
No(s):
344
857 am
Exit Time:
933 am
Date:
July 24, 200'3
Title:
Key Business Execut
• Phone No.
704-399-2221
Section C:
Areas Evaluated During Inspection
Z Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance
Facility Type
Effective Date:
a y 1, 2002
Permit Expiration
June 30, 2005
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Contacted?
No
- ver Overflow
Self -Monitoring Program Z Sludge Handling/Disposal E Pollution Prevention
Compliance Schedules
El Pretreatment Program .rj Multimedia
Z Laboratory Stormwater
Section D: Summary of Findings/Corn
EI Other:
unless otherwise indicated. See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary
:Agency/Office/Telephone:
M 1VQP/[phone]
free
Previous Editions are Obsolete
Date:
July 9, 2003.
Date:

GENERAL:
The facility was last inspected on December 6, 2001 by Mr. David Rimer of the
Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program. A Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report was
issued on 'January 15, 2002.
PERMIT:
The permit properly describes the facility and appears adequate for the waste stream
being treated.
The facility consists of a bar screen, contact aeration basin, settling tank, reaeration. basin,
aerobic digester, chlorine disinfection, and instrumented flow measurement.
RECORDS/REPORTS:
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period May 2002 through
April 2003. July 2002 DMR had a greater than value entered for Fecal Coliform and on the
December 2002 DMR a greater than value was entered for Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BOD). In both cases, compliance could not be determined. The ORC indicated that exception
letters explaining the greater than values were submitted with the DMR's,
RATING: Marginal
FACILITY SITE REVIEW:
All of the major components of the facility were in service and appeared to be operating
properly at the time of the inspection. The facility does not have an audible or visual alarm
system that would alert park personnel in the event there is a problem. The ORC indicated that
there is a portable back up generator available in case of a power failure. Mr. Robert P. Norris is
the ORC for the facility. Mr. Norris holds a Grade IV Wastewater Certification.
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
Flow- is measured by an ultrasonic transducer and an electronic totalizer in accordance
with NPDES permit requirements. A new ultrasonic flow meter has been installed since the
previous inspection.
LABORATORY:
Analysis of effluent samples is conducted by the CMU laboratory. The laboratory is
certified by the State ofNorth Carolina to perform analysis on all parameters specified in the
permit.

EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS:
The effluent was clear and did not appear to have a detrimental effect on the receiving
stream at the time of the inspection.
The facility discharges to Lake Wylie, which is a Class WS-V & B water in the Catawba
River Basin.
SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM:
Discharge Monitoring reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period May 2002 through
April 2003. Deficiencies observed during the DMR review are noted in the Records/Report
Section of this report.
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
The facility and site appeared well operated and maintained. The ORC performs routine
preventative maintenance on all components and has an adequate inventory of supplies and spare
parts on site and/or readily available. There has been several housekeeping and general
maintenance repairs made in the past few months.
The current overall operating strategy of the ORC appears acceptable for the size and
type of the facility.
SEWER OVERFLOW:
Please be advised that pursuant to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit, and North
Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system,
pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion
of the wastewater shall be reported to the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional
Office 704/663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee
became aware of the bypass. For spills/bypasses which occur in Mecklenburg County, it is
requested that MCWQP be notified at 704/336-5500. Spills occurring on weekends or holidays
can be reported by calling the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management at 919/733-
3300, 800/662-7956, or 800/858-0368. A written report shall also be provided within five (5)
days of the tirne of the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its
cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been
corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters
(i.e. any spill that reaches any water already present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc...) or any
spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground that does not reach surface waters must be
reported.
An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an
evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a
fish kill occurred. The evaluation should also include the collection of upstream dissolved
oxygen and pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH
measurements at multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative
impact. Failure to report the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility
subjects violators to penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation,

June 6, 2003
Certified Mail
Return Recei Re uested
Michael F Easley, Governor
Winiarn G. Ross, Jr Secretary
North Carohna Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W Klimek PE., Director
Division of Water Quality
Mr. Jeff Robinson, Division Manager 7001 2510 0004 8286 7355
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department
Park Services
5841 Brookshire Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28216-2403
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Wastewater Collection System Inspection
Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation
McDowell Park
Mecklenburg Couiity, NC
Dear Mr. Robinson:
On April 29, 2003, Mr. David Caldwell of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program
(MCWQP) conducted an inspection of the subject collection system. This inspection was conducted as part
of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the Division of Water Quality. The
attached inspection report should be self-explanatory.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Deficiency (NOD) because ofthe deficiencies noted in the
Inspection Summary and Additional Comments sections of the Inspection Report.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this office by June 30, 2003, addressing the
deficiencies noted in the above referenced sections of the Inspection Report. In responding, please state
corrective actions for the noted deficiencies and address your comments to the attention of Ms. Sonja
Williams. In addition, please send a copy of your response to Mr. Rusty Rozzelle, Mecklenburg County
Water Quality Program, 700 N. Tryon St., Suite 205, Charlotte, NC 28202.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Ms. Williams or me at 704/663-
1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
DRG/dc
Attachments
cc: Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
PHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
NCDENR
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and. Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, Director
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
NON DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
City/Town/Owner
Permit No. NPDES
Issuance Date
If applicable, SOC Issuance Date N/A
Permittee Contact Jeff Robinson
ORC Name Don Martin
24 hr Contact Name Jeff Robinson
N/A
Mecklenburg County
N/A
County Mecklenburg
WQ N/A
Expiration Date N/A
Expiration Date N/A
Telephone No._(704) 336-354
Telephone No. [phone]
Telephone No. [phone]
Reason for Inspection
X ROUTINE
COMPLAINT
FOLLOW-UP
Type of inspection
_X Collection System Spray Irrigation Sludge
OTHER
Cher
Inspection Summary: (additional comments may be included on attached pates)
The collection system was last inspected by MCWQP on July 18, 2001. The subject collection system is
owned and operated by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Department. The wastewater is
treated and discharged at the McDowell Park Package Wastewater Treatment Plant, under NPDES
permit NC0029220. The inspector met with Mr. Don Martin of Parks and Recreation for the inspection.
The collection system includes five pump stations, three of which were inspected during this inspection.
All components of the facility were operating properly at the time of the inspection (see Pump
Station/Siphons Section for details). Since the last inspection, a telemetry system has been installed and
programmed for dial out in case of a high level alarm. 15 A NCAC 2H.0227 requires that facilities
equipped with telemetry be inspected at least weekly. The maintenance log indicated that inspection have
not occurred at this frequency, as required by the regulation.

Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation Department
Sewer Collection System
April 29, 2003
Is a follow-up inspection necessary yes _ x_no
Inspector(s) Name(s)/Title(s)_David Caldwell-MCWQP / Water Quabty Supe
Telephone No. J704) 336-5500 Fax No. 704) 336-4391
Date of In.spection_4/29/03
Collection System File Review
1. Does DWQ Database indicate repetitive overflows at any point? YesE] Nor: N/AZ
If yes, is there a corrective action plan? YesEj NoEj N/A
2. Do records include a map of the collection system? YesEll No MAE
3. Are there records of annual visual inspections of all lines not visible from
normal public access? Yesp No NIAZ
Regular visual inspections of high priority areas? YesEJ No N/.AZ
4, Do records indicate that right of ways are maintained to allow access? Yes0 No MAE]
5. Are there areas of regular or scheduled cleaning? Yes0 No NAL]
6, is there a spare parts inventory and list of contractors? YesZ NnEj MAO
7. Is the spare parts inventory adequate? Yes NoEl N/AEI
8. Are maintenance logs up-to-date and include inspections, tests, maintenance? Yes NoZ MAO
9. Is there a trouble log of all problems that include the following information? YesEll NO MAO
Overflows locations, who responded time/date, action taken, cause of
problem/overflow, and how the problem was resolved.
10. Does the Town have a Sewer Use Ordinance? YesE] Nor: N/A
Does it appear the SUO is enforced? Yesp No0 N/AZ
11. Does the system have any known points of bypass?
If yes, describe type of bypass and location.
Yes0 NoL N/A0
YesD Nolij N/A
12. Do records log pumpstation telemetry/SCADA notifications? Yes0 No MAO
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS RELATIVE TO ITEMS OF COLLECTION SYSTEM FILE REVIEW:
A maintenance log is kept on site and is regularly updated. The log indicates that Park staff visit the pump station more
frequently, while the operator visits the site approximately every two to three weeks. Park staff conduct a visual inspection of
the wet well and ensure operation of the pumps. The operator conducts inspections of the alarms, pumps and dialer to ensure
proper operation. Check valves are greased approximately once a year. Spare parts are readily available if needed. A map of
the collection system was not available during the inspection.

Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation Department
Sewer Collection System
April 29, 2003
Grave Sewers
anholes:
Are manholes accessible?
?. Are manhole covers above grade?
Visible signs of overflow?
Sinkholes or depressions?
Are manhole covers missing or improperly seated?
4. Are manholes in need of repair?
Due to normal wear and tear?
Due to vandalism?
Are inverts In need of repair?
6. Is there evidence of collection system deterioration?
7. is flow visibly restricted in pipe or manhole?
Is there an excessive amount of grease?
Roots?
Sand?
9, Is there evidence of submergence of vents?
10. Are bypass structures or pipes visible in manhole?
YesZ NoL1 N/AQ
Yes j No© N/AO
YesO No N/AL
Yes© NoN/A0
Yes0 No f N/AO
YesD Nod N/A©
Yes0 No0 N/A!
YesLJ No0 N• /A'k:�l
YesD No N/AQ
YesL Not N/A[J
Yes❑ No© N• /A®
Yesl No[i] N/AZ
Yes® No0 N/AZ
Yes0 No0 N• /A�
YesO No MAD
Yes0 'NoE] N/A
Lines/Right-of-Ways:
I. Are easement, right-of-ways, in need taf mowing or clearing? Yes❑ No N/AO
?. Are sink holes or depressions observed above line? Ye sO No' NIA El
Is there evidence of leakage or seepage from the line? YesO No NIAO
1. Are there areas of exposed line? YesL NoN/AO
Are exposed lines constructed of piping other than ductile iron or comparable? Yes0 No0 N• /AZ
S. Are stream//ditch crossings and aerial supports in need of repair? YesD NoZ N/AZ
6. Are right -of --ways being used for roads?
7. Do lines show evidence or history of damage?
Yes No 0 N!!AO
Yes© N©® N/A[
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS RELATIVE TO ITEMS OF COLLECTION SYSTEM GRAVITY SEWERS REVIEW
Only a small portion of the gravity sewer line was evaluated during this inspection. No problems were observed. The interior of
the lines were not evaluated.

Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation Department
Sewer Collection System
April 29, 2003
Pump Stations/Siphons- Pump S
Pavilion
1. Are any pump station/siphon sites difficult to access?
2. Does general housekeeping need improvement?
3. Are there any missing pumps?
4. Do wet wells/siphons have accumulations of debris that could potentially
affect the operation 'Attie unit?
on I
Yes[] No NIAO
YesJ Nod NIA©
Yes] No NIAO
Yes: NoN/AO
Does the first manhole up line from the pump station or siphon show signs
YesD No WAD
of backup, overflow, debris originating from the line?
Are there any floats/controls for pumps, alarms or alternators that does
not work?
7. Did high water alarms fail to work when tested?
Did ORC fail to produce maintenance log?
YesO No® N/AO
Yes© NoN/AO
Yes[1] Not N/AO
9. Is telemetry/SCADA present? Yes® No0 N/A0
Operable? Yes No0 NI/AD
10. Are backflow devices in place and operable? YesO No0 MAD]
11. Where necessary are air relief valves present and operable? Yes[j No0 N/A
12. Are standby generators present? Yes] NoNIAO
Operable? Yesf No❑ N/A
Is fuel tank full? YesL No❑ N/AE1
13. is there a 24 hr notification sign? Yes[1] No N/AO
14. Is public access limited? Yes® No0 N/AO
15. Is there any bypass mechanism present? Yes❑ No N/AO
16. Any signs of overflow at the station/siphon? Yes© NoMAD
17. Is there chemical addition present? Yes❑ Not' N/AQ
O Odor control
O pH control
O Other, explain__ ___

Mecklenburg CountyI*arks & Recreahon Department
Sewer Collection S Osten
April 29, 2003
ADDITIONAL COM ENTS REI ATI PE TO ITEI'WIS OF CO COLLECTION SYSTEM PU P STATION/SI HON
REVIEW
The facility eonsists of a 1 0 gpm float controlled, suhmersihie pump station with duplex pumps, high water alarms,and auto
dialer. All components of the pump station appeared to be operating properly at the time ofthe inspection..
The following gencral deficiencies were noted at the pump station
A 24 hour notification sign as not present. A pe anent sign should be lorated near the pump station which provides
a 24 hour contact number in case of an overflow.

Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation Department
Sewer Collection System
April 29, 2003
Pump Stations/Siphons- Pump Station 2
Picnic Shelter Bathrooms
1. Are any pump station/siphon sites difficult to access?
2. Does general housekeeping need improvement?
3. Are there any missing pumps?
4. Do wet wells/siphons have accumulations of debris that could potentially
affect the operation of the unit?
5. Does the first manhole up line from the pump station or siphon show signs
of backup, overflow, debris originating from the line?
6. Are there any floats/controls for pumps, alarms or alternators that does
not work?
7. Did high water alarms fail to work when tested?
11. Did ORC fail to produce maintenance log?
12, is telemetry/SCADA present?
Operable?
13. Are backflow devices in place and operable?
1 I. Where necessary are air relief valves present and operable?
12, Are standby generators present?
Operable?
Is fuel tank full?
13. Is there a 24 hr notification sign?
14. Is public access limited?
15. Is there any bypass mechanism present?
16. Any signs of overflow at the station/siphon?
17, is there chemical addition present?
Ej Odor control
D pH control
Other, explain
Yes0 No N/A0
YesI: NoZ N/AE]
Yes0 No N/AO
YesD No NI/AZ
YesEi No MAD
Y est: NoZ N/AZ
YesZ NoZ MAO
Yes0 No N/AD
Yes No0 NADI
Yes No0 N/AD
YesE] Nor] N/AZ
Yes0 NoZ N/AZ
YesE1 No N/AD
Yes0 NoEJ NIA El
YesE No N/AZ
Yes NoLJ N/A E
YesD No N/AEJ
Yesfl NoZ NAL
YesEJ No N/AO
Yes0 No N/AE

klen urg County Parks R cation Depart rr ent
Sewer Collection System
April 29, 2003
ADDITIONAL COM
REVIEW
LNTS R I . 1 I't'E TO ITEMS OF COLCOLLECTION SYSTE PUMP ST .TI NISIPH N
The facility consists of a float coots()lied pump station, with duplex above ground 25 horse power single phaase purn;ps, high
water alarms and auto dials
inspection.
The following gene ,l d
All components of the pump station appeared to be operating properly at the time of the
cieneis
ire not
e pump on„
The facility was not adequately secured. It is recommended that public access lie limited by a locked fence:

Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation Department
Sewer Collection System
April 29, 2003
Pump Stations/Siphons- Pump Station 3
Paddieboats
1. Are any pump station/siphon sites difficult to access?
2 Does general housekeeping need improvement?
3. Are there any missing pumps?
4. Do wet wells/siphons have accumulations of debris that could potentially
affect the operation of the unit?
5. Does the first manhole up line from the pump station or siphon show signs
of backup, overflow., debris originating from the line?
6. Are there any floats/controls for pumps, alarms or alternators that does
not work?
7. Did high water alarms fail to work when tested?
14. Did ORC fail to produce maintenance log?
15. Is telemetry/SCADA present?
Operable?
16. Are backflow devices in place and operable?
1 1. Where necessary are air relief valves present and operable?
12. Are standby generators present?
Operable?
Is fuel tank full?
13. Is there a 24 hr notification sign?
14. Is public access limited?
15, is there any bypass mechanism present?
16. Any signs of overflow at the station/siphon?
17. is there chemical addition present?
L] Odor control
pH control
D Other, explain
Yes No4 NAL
YesE No Z MAD
YesD No N/AD
VesO No NtAL
YesD No NAL
Yesl 1 No
YesE N
Yes
No
NIAD
ri
NtAD
Yes NoD IN/AD
Yes No N/AD
YesD
YesD
YesE
YesE
YesD
YesZ
YesLI
Yes
Ye
No0 N/AZ
No0 N/AZ
N/AD
NoD MAE)
No0 N/AZ
NoD NAL"
No N/AD
No NJAD
No N/AD
No NAL)

Mecklenburg ount} Parks Li. iecre titan Department
Sewer Collection Syster
April 29, 2003
ADDITIONAL COMMENTSRELATIVE TO ITEMS OF COLLECT! IN SYSTEM PUMP TATI SIPHON
REVIEW
The facility consists ofa float controlled pump station, with duplex above ground 25 horse power single phase pumps, high
water alarms and auto dialer, All components oldie pump station appeared to be operating properly at the tirr►e af the
inspection.
The following general deficiencies wer
The facility was not ad
d at the pulp station:
ely secured. It is recommended that public access he limited by a locked fence.,

Michael F, Feeley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
January 15, 2002
Mr, Douglas Bean
Key Business Executive
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 2821 b
SUBJECT; Compliance Evaluation Inspection.
McDowell Recreation Park WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0029220
Mecklenburg County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Bean:
On December 6, 2001..Mr., David Rimer of the Mecklenburg County Department of
Environmental Protection conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was
conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and. the
Division of Water Quality. The enclosed report should be self-explanatory.
If you have any questions concerning this report or any other matters, please do not
hesitate to call Mr, Richard. Bridgeman or me at this Office.
Sincerely,
D: Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
Rusty Rozzelle, MCDEP
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FILE: WQ McDowell. Rec Park.0029220.ii201.doc
Customer Service Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
1 800 623-7748
PHONE' {704) 663--i699
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United States Environmental Protection Agency; Washington , DC 20460
NPDES Compliance Inspection Report
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office
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Facility Self -Monitoring Evalut
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Section A: National Data System Coding
NPDES Permit No. YR/MO/DAY
NC0029220 01 / 12/06
Remarks:
nspector: Meckienbur County Environmental Protection
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Inspection Type
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Form Approved
OMB No. 2040-0003
Approval Expires
7/31 /85
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Section B: Faci.lity Data
Name and Location of Facility inspected:
McDowell Recreation Park WWTP
15222 York Ruud
Mecklenburg County, NC
Entry Time:
1:00 pm
Exit Time:
2:00 pm
Date:
December 6.2001
Effective
anuary 1, 2002
it Expir
June 30, 2005
on Da
Name(s) of On -Site Represen
'es
Mr. Robert P. Norris Operator in Resp
Title(s)------Phone No(s):
risible Charge 704-357-1344
Name and Address of Respon
Mr. Douglas Bean
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
5100 Brookshire Blvd,
Charlotte, N.C. 28216
bie Official:
Title:
Rev Business lxeeutive
Phone No.
704-399-2221
Section C:
Areas Etaluated Durin
pecteton
Contact
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Permit
Records/Reports
El Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiv°ing
Flow Measurement ® Operations Maintenance
�1 Self -Monitoring Program Q Sludge Handling/Disposal
Q Compliance Schedules © Pretreatment Program
L aboratory Stormwater
Section D: Summary of Find ings/Comnmen
_J Sewer Ov rflo
Pollution Prevention
© Multimedia
Other:
All areas are rated satisfactory unles
ervvie indicated. See Attached. Sheets) far Summa
Signature(s) of Inspectors
David J. Rimer
Agency/OfficelTelepbone:
MCDEP/[phone]
Date:
December 31, 2001
Signature of Reviewer:
Agency/Office
Date:
EPA Form 3560-3 (Revised 3-85) Previous Editions are Obsolete

GENERAL:
The facility was last inspected on January 31, 2001 by Mr. David Rimer of the
Mecklenburg County Department of Environmental Protection. A Notice of
Violation/Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report was issued on February 28, 2000.
PERMIT:
The renewed permit properly describes the facility and appears adequate for the waste
stream being treated. The new permit includes several changes, such as a reduction of the Flow
limit from 0.050 MGD to 0.030 MGD and a change to grab samples for all parameters. The
permit also includes an error; although there is a footnote on the Part 1, Section A(1) page for
Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements relative to an 85% removal efficiency, there
is no influent monitoring requirement for BOD5 and TSR. The NPDES Unit in Raleigh has been
contacted.
The facility consists of a bar screen, contact aeration basin, settling tank, reaeration basin,
aerobic digester, chlorine disinfection, and instrumented flow measurement.
RECORDS/REPORTS:
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period November 2000
through October 2001. The reports appeared properly completed. Records, reports and, logs are
clear and well maintained; no discrepancies were noted.
FACILITY SITE REVIEW:
All of the major components of the facility were in service and appeared to be operating
properly at the time of the inspection.
FLOW MEASUREMENT:
Flow is measured by an ultrasonic transducer and an electronic totalizer in accordance
with NPDES permit requirements. The instrument was last calibrated on May 23, 2001.
LABORATORY:
Analysis of effluent samples is conducted by the CMU laboratory at the McAlpine Creek
WWTP for all parameters except TN, TP & TKN, which are analyzed by Pace Laboratories, Inc.
These laboratories are certified by the State of North Carolina to perform analysis on all
parameters specified in the permit. The McAlpine Creek WWTP Laboratory and Prism
Laboratories, Inc. were not evaluated under this inspection.

EFFLUENT CEIVING A'IC
The effluent was clear d did not appear to have a detrimental effect on the receiving
streamat the time of the inspection.
The facility discharges to Lake " ylie which is a Ci s -V B water in the Catawba
River Basin.
SELF -MONITORING
Discharge Monitoring reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period November 2000
through October 2001. The reports indicate that the facility was in compliance with permit
effluent limits during this period and that all parameters are being monitored at the proper
frequency and location.
OPERATIONS NMAINTENANCE
The facility and site appeared well operated and maintained, The ORC performs routine
preventative maintenance on all components and has an adequate inventory of supplies and spare
puts on siteand/or readily available. The ORC plans to perform much -needed major repairs for
the facility. Plans are to complete the repairs early next year.
The current overall operating strategy of the ORC appears acceptable for the size d
type of the facility.
Staffing is sufficient for
hours should problems occur.
e tar]
ty and the ORC is available to be contacted during off

HENRY L. FORRES1:
CMU.D
5100 Brookshire Boulevard
C.1-LikRLOTTE, NC
Dear Pernaittee:
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NCDENR
28216
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr,, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
anuary 29, 2001
Subiect: Renewril inktf"U4.4'14.
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'MCDOWELL PARK WWI:13
Niecklenburg Country
The subject permir expires on August 31, 2001, North Carolina Administrative Code (15,,N NCAC 21-1:0105(e9 requires
that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If you have already
mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfv this requirement., your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than March 4, 2001.
Failure to request renewal of the permit by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500,00, Larger penalties may be
assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after August 31, 2001 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the current
permit must be renewed, Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1
and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and youwish to rescind this permit, contact Bob Sledge. of the
Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 547. You may also contact: the Mooresville Regional
Office at [phone] to begin the rescission process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identities the items you must submit with.
the permit renewal application. if you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone number, fax number and e-mail
address are listed at the bottom of this page.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional. Office, Water Qua1iry Section.
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Visit US ON THE 1N7ERNET 1 http://h2oienrstateinciusiNPDES
Sincerely,
Charles H, Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
e-mail: chariesiweave ncmailinet

NPDES Permit NC0029220
CMUD
Mecklenburg County
The Alowing items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
Li A cover letter requesting tenewil of the permit and documenting any changes at the filcilitv since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
ILI The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
J If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part 11.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit).
A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plain (or the permitted facilitv does not generate '1.11 y Solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted ONLY by industrial facilities disc lar ring process
wastewater:
IJ 'Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40
CFR Part 122.21. If the PPA. is not completed within one week of March 4, 2001, submit the
application package without the PPA, Submit the PPA as soon as possible after March 4, 2001.
The above requirement does NOT apply to municipal or non -industrial facilities.
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective anuary 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
Send the completed renewal package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit
161.7 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617