NC0021628_Permit (Issuance)_20140106

NPDES DOCUMENT SCANNING COVER SHEET
NPDES Permit: NC0021628
Norwood WWTP
Document Type: Permit Issuance
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Speculative Limits
201 Facilities Plan
Instream Assessment (6713)
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Permit
History
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
January 6, 2014
Mr. Dwight Smith
Town Administrator
Town of Norwood
P.O. Box 697
Norwood,North Carolina 28128-0697
Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
Permit Number NC0021628
Town of Norwood W WTP- Class III
Stanly County
Dear Mr. Smith:
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 October 15,
2007 (or as subsequently amended).
Please note that proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge
monitoring reports (DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such
submittals, then permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). Therefore, a requirement to begin reporting discharge moniiorirw data electronically using the
NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to this
final permit. [See Special Condition A. (3)] For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and
obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://12orta 1.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ad mi n/bog/ipu/edm r.
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following
web site: http://wxvw2.epa.gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reool-tin2-rule.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such
demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Resources or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other
Federal or Local governmental permits which may be required.
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Location:512 N.Salisbury St.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone]
Internet:www,nmaterouality.oro
An Equal OpportunilyWfrmative Action Employer

Mr. Smith
NC0021628
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Maureen Kinney of my staff at [phone].
Since' rely;
%I homas A. Reeder
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
Mooresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section

Permit NCO021628
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
.In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Norwood
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Norwood WWTP
6896 U.S. Highway 52 South
Norwood
Stanly County
to receiving waters designated as the Rocky River in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin in accordance
with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 1I, III and
IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 1, 2014.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2019.
Signed this day January 6, 2014.
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'I l Pmas A. Reeder, Director
rDivision of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0021629
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under
the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Town of Norwood is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.75 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the following
components:
• Flow splitter box
• Dual bars screens (one mechanical and one manual)
• Grit chamber
• Parshall flume
• Ultrasonic flow recorder with totalizer
• Dual aeration basins with floating surface aerators
• Dual secondary clarifiers
• Chlorine contact basin with gaseous disinfection facilities
• Dechlorination (sodium bisulfate)
• Two sludge drying beds
• Stand-by power generator
The facility is located at Norwood WWTP off U.S. Highway 52 South near Norwood in Stanly
County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Rocky
River, which is currently classified C waters in sub-basin 03-07-14 of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River
Basin.
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Permit NC0021628
PART
A. (I.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored' by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Weekly Measurement Sample Sample
Parameter Code Average Average Frequency Type Location
Flow 0.75 MGD Continuous Recording I or E
50050
BOD5' 30.0 mg/l 45.0 mg/I 3/Week Composite E,I
C0310
Total Suspended Solids 2 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/1 3/Week Composite E,1
C0530
NH3-N
C0610 Weekly Composite E
Fecal Coliform(gemretric mean) 200/I00 nil 400/100 mt 3/Week Grab E
C0310
Total Residual Chlorine a 50060 Daily Maximum 28 ug/L Weekly Grab E
pH >6.0 and <9.0 3/Week Grab E
00400 Standard Units
Temperature°C 3/Week Grab E
00010
Total Mercury
71900 Monitor& Report See Footnote 4 Grab E
Total Nitrogen(NO2+NO3 +TEN)
C0600 Quarterly Composite E
Total Phosphorus Quarterly Composite E
C0665
Chronic Toxicity' Quarterly Composite E
TCP3B
Footnotes:
1. No later than 90 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A.(3.).
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of
the respective influent value(85% removal).
3. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC-certified laboratory [including field-
certified]. Effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
4. Mercury must be monitored once during the pennit cycle. See Special Condition A. (4.)Effluent Mercury
Analysis.
5. Chronic Toxicity(Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 2.7%; March, June, September, and December; see Special
Condition A.(2.).
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
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Permit NCO021628
A(2.)CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT(QUARTERLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia
dubia at an effluent concentration of 2.7%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina
Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina
Phase 11 Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-February 1998)or subsequent versions.The tests will be
performed during the months of March, June, September, and December. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be
performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as die first test of any single quarter results in a failure or C11V below the permit limit, then
multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months as described in "North
Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"(Revised-February 1998)or subsequent versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest concentration
having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does have a detectable
impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of"detectable impairment,"collection methods,exposure regimes, and
further statistical methods are specified in the "North Carolina Phase 11 Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised-February 1998)or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form
(MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP313 for the pass/fail results and TFiP3B
for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-3 (original)is to be sent to the following address:
Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of Water Resources
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30
days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
"rest data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature.
Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity(AT)test form indicating the
facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of"No
Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Branch at
the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be
required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-opened and modified to
include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism
survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an
invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month
following the month of the initial monitoring.
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Permit NCO021628
A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and specify
that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit DMRs
electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). The Division anticipates that these regulations
will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this permit
(Standard Conditions for NPDES Perm its):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)I
Beginning no later than 90 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin reporting
discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report
(eDMR_) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s)shall be summarized for each month and submitted
electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring data and
submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR application is
compliant with EPA's Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be
required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required
to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the
computer printed eDMR to the following address:
NC DENR/DWR/Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files/eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility being
physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a
temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge
monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by
the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be submitted in
writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be
required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid for twelve(12) months
and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the
permittee re-applies for and is granted a new temporary waiver by the Division.
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page: littp:Hportal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
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Permit NC0021628
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the
issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part ll, Section
B. (I 1.)(a)or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II, Section B. (I I.)(b). A
person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account and
login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR system,
registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr,or /g web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
'7 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry ofthe 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
subtitting false information, including the possibility offines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions. These
records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This period
may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41].
A. (4.) EFFLUENT MERCURY ANALYSIS
Based on the completion and approval of the N.C. Statewide mercury Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), the
permit now requires one mercury analysis, using EPA Method 1631 E, which must be completed within the
twelve (12) months prior to the next permit renewal.
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Kinney, Maureen
Subject: NC0021628 Town of Norwood-Stanly Co
From: Allocco, Marcia
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 2:11 PM
To: Kinney, Maureen
Cc: Pitner, Andrew; Parker, Michael
Subject: RE: NC0021628 Town of Norwood-Stanly Co
Hi Maureen,
We were able to visit the Norwood W WTP last week and conducted a CEI as well as reviewed the installed equipment.
Since Barbara (our TA) also visited the facility with Wes and I she was able to suggest some process changes to hopefully
better handle I&I episodes.
Most of the prior compliance issues centered around fecal coliform violations. The ORC was feeding chlorine and had
increased the feed in response to the violations. I believe at the suggestion of Wes the ORC had an outside contractor
come in during late 2011 and review the entire gas disinfection system as well as the liquid dechlorination system. This
review discovered that there were cracks in the tubing within the chlorine feed system allowing the gas to escape (into
the storage room) before it was delivered to the chlorine contact chamber. This same contractor is now on a PM
schedule to hopefully catch any issues before they occur.
They have only had two fecal coliform violations since the repair of the system and one was during a period of extreme
wet weather this summer where the flow increased from 0.534 MGD to 1.83 MGD (July 2013). The Town is aware of I&I
issues and has tried to fix known issues as money allows.
They have had a few sporadic TSS violations and the plant does have slightly elevated solids concentrations(MLSS),
which may be exasperated by wet weather flows; hence Barbara's suggestions noted above to possibly only run one of
the two treatment trains and use the other as an EQ basin.
The other issue the plant had consistently encountered was bypasses of the influent head works structure since the
mechanical bar screen was inoperable. The Town was able to procure and install a new auger in 2012 and this is
working much better at removing debris and preventing it from migrating through the WWTP to subsequent treatment
trains. We saw no evidence that debris or other materials was making past the manual/mechanical bar screens.
I did discuss with the ORC the last few permit applications and that the Town has been consistently noting a design flow
rate of 2.0 MGD; all paperwork here at MRO noted a design flow rate of 0.750 MGD. While at the plant we were able to
find the original SOPs/documentation that verified the design flow rate of the plant is 0.750 MGD with a peak rate of 2.0
MGD; we should this change in the next permit application by the Town.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Regards,
Marcia
From: Parker, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2013 3:49 PM
To: Allocco, Marcia; Bell, Wes; Sifford, Barbara
Cc: Pitner, Andrew
Subject: FW: NC0021628 Town of Norwood-Stanly Co
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FYI. Can whomever did the SR/inspection respond to Maurine and let her know whether or not the compliance issues
were resolved?
Michael Parker— Regional Supervisor
Michael.Parker(alncdenr.goy
North Carolina Dept. of Environment& Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Direct Line: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation.
From: Kinney, Maureen
Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2013 2:52 PM
To: Parker, Michael
Subject: NCO021628 Town of Norwood-Stanly Co
Mike,
I've attached a draft scheduled for public notice on 11/20. Please forward to the appropriate reviewer for comment.
I noticed there were compliance issues from May 2010 through July 2012. Has their issue(s) been resolved?
Thanks!
Maureen
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FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED PERMIT RENEWALS
This form must be completed by Permit Writers for all expedited permits which do not
require full Fact Sheets. Expedited permits are generally simple 100% domestics (e.g.,
schools, mobile home parks, etc) that can be administratively renewed with minor changes,
but can include facilities with more complex issues (Special Conditions, 303(d) listed water,
toxicity testing, instream monitoring, compliance concerns).
Basic Information for Expedited Permit Renewals
Permit Writer/Date Maureen Kinney 11/6/2013
Permit Number NC0021628
Facility Name Town of Norwood WWTP
Basin Name/Sub-basin number Yadkin-Pee Dee 03-07-14
Receiving Stream Rocky River
Stream Classification in Permit C
Does permit need Daily Max NH3 limits? No
Does permit need TRC limits/language? Yes No
Does permit have toxicity testing? Yes No
Does permit have Special Conditions? Yes No—E-Re ortin Requirement/Mercury
Does permit have instream monitoring? Yes No
Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)? For Yes No
what aratncter?
Any obvious compliance concerns? Some sporadic issues w/fecal/TSS. Facility has
made some improvements. See email from Marcia
Alloco dated 11/7/13.
Any permit mods since last omit? No
Current expiration date 1/31/14
New expiration date 1/31/19
Comments received on Draft Permit?
Please note the following modifications to this draft:
• Parameter codes added to Section A.(1.) Effluent Limitations and Monitoring
Requirements.
• Based on the completion and approval of the N.C. Statewide mercury Total Maximum
Daily Load (TMDL), the permit now requires one mercury analysis, using EPA
Method 1631E, which must be completed within the twelve (12) months prior to the
next permit renewal. This requirement is included on the effluent page and in the new
Special Condition A.(4.).
• A requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC
DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been
added to this draft. [See Special Condition A. (3.)] For information on eDMR,
reuisterine for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following
web page: http://portal.ncdenr.ors/webhvq/admin/bowipu/edmr.

Date: November 27, 2013
To: NPDES Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: John Hennessy
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Stanly
NPDES Permit No.: NCO021628 n M
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION I"1 L 0 V D
1. Facility: Norwood WWTP 1J11 DEC 04 2013
Mailing address: Post Office Box 697 DENR-N'.LTEr"tlarrry
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Norwood, North Carolina 28128
Physical address: 6896 Hwy 52
Norwood, North Carolina 28128
2. Date of investigation: October 30, 2013
3. Report prepared by: Marcia Allocco, Senior Environmental Specialist
4. Person contacted/telephone number: Bryan Bowles, ORC
Office: [phone]
5. Directions to site: From MRO take Hwy 152 East to Hwy 52 South near Rockwell,NC.
Take Hwy 52 South until just before it crosses over the Rocky River and enters Anson
County. WWTP is on left-hand side of road.
6. Discharge point(s): Outfall 001
Latitude: 350 11' 37"
Longitude: -800 6' 41"
The USGS Map submitted with the permit renewal showed the correct location of the
permitted discharge point; matches location noted in current permit.
USGS Quad No.: G18NE (Mount Gilead West, NC).
7. Receiving Stream: Rocky River
a. Classification: C
b. River basin (subbasin): Yadkin-Pee Dee (03-07-14)

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Staff Report—2013 Renewal '
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C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream is 60-80 feet wide at the point of discharge with an average flow of 1,400 cfs.
The discharge is located a few miles upstream from the confluence of the Rocky
River and the Pee-Dee River. There are no water supply intakes directly downstream
from this discharge.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Volume/description of wastewater discharge (Outfall 001):
Outfall 001 consists of effluent from a 0.750 MGD WWTP. The existing treatment consists
of a flow splitter box followed by dual bar screens (one mechanical and one manual), a grit
chamber, a parshall flume, an ultrasonic flow recorder, dual concrete-lined aeration basins
with floating surface aerators, dual final clarifiers, a chlorine contact basin with gaseous
disinfection, liquid dechlorination (sulfur dioxide), two sludge drying beds, and standby
power.
2. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
The permittee has consistently passed all toxicity testing (P/F chronic testing at 2.7%) since
last permit renewal.
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
• Sludge is dried on site and then transported to the Uwharrie Environmental Landfill by
Republic Services, Inc.
• The permittee notes in the renewal application (also noted in the 2003 and 2008
applications) that the design flow rate of the WWTP is 2.0 MGD whereas the Division has
historically noted the design flow as 0.750 MGD. During the site visit/inspection original
operating procedures/documents were found and reviewed; these note the design flow as
0.750 MGD with a peak flow rating of 2.0 MGD. The permittee was asked in the inspection
report to adjust future permit renewal submissions.
• The permittee purchased and installed a new mechanical bar screen (auger) in early 2012
with full operation in July 2013 (final punch list completed by contractor). The previous
mechanical bar screen had been inoperable for many years contributing to numerous
bypasses at the manual bar screen and allowing debris to pass through to the downstream
treatment units. The last reported bypass due to the inoperable equipment was in April
2011.
• The permittee has had recurrent issues with fecal coliform non-compliance during the last
permit term. The ORC was feeding chlorine and had increased the feed in response to the
violations. At the suggestion of MRO staff the ORC contracted to have the disinfection feed
system reviewed in late 2011. This review discovered cracks in the tubing within the
chlorine feed system allowing the gas to escape (into the storage room) before it was
delivered to the chlorine contact chamber. An annual review of the system is now

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Staff Report—2013 Renewal
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completed as preventative maintenance. Compliance with the fecal coliform permit limits
has greatly increased due these actions.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee has requested permit renewal for the Norwood WWTP. A compliance evaluation
inspection was conducted in conjunction with this staff report. The facility appeared to be properly
operated and well maintained; effluent was clear with no floating solids or foam. The compliance
record of the permittee has greatly improved due to the above-referenced operational changes. .
Pending receipt and approval of the draft permit, it is recommended that the subject permit be
renewed as requested.
Si nature of Report Preparer/ Date
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Water Quality Program Regional Supervisor/Date

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Town of Norwood WWTP , NCO021628 RENEWAL YADKIN- PEE-DEE
FORM r` �. � '�° - �' � $
N?o s DE F. 2l4 APPLICATION,�ONERVIENV, , '
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APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Form 2A has beers eveloped m a modular format and consists of a"Basic Application Information""packet;'
and a"Supplemental Application Information",packet The Basic,'Apphcation IMonnaUon;packet is divided
into twoparts All`applicanfs must complete Parts A and C,'Applicants with'a design flow,g�eater than or,
equal to 0 1 mgd must also complewPart B Some applicants must also complete the Supplemental
"
Application Information packet The follovnng_items explain whicH parts of.Forrn 2A you must complete
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION:
A. Basic Application Information for all Applicants. All applicants must complete questions A.1 through A.S. A treatment works
that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States must also answer questions A.g through AA 2,
B. Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow>_0.1 mgd. All treatment works that have design flows
greater than or equal to 0.1 million gallons per day must complete questions BA through B.6.
C. . Certification. All applicants must complete Part C(Certification).
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
D. Expanded Effluent Testing Data. A treatment works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States and meets
one or more of the following criteria must complete Part D(Expanded Effluent Testing Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program(or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the information.
E. Toxicity Testing Data. A treatment works that meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part E(Toxicity Testing
Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program(or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to submit results of toxicity testing.
F. Industrial User Discharges and RCRAICERCLA Wastes. A treatment works that accepts process wastewater from any
significant industrial users(SIUs)or receives RCRA or CERCLA wastes must complete Part F dustrial User Discharges
and RCRAICERCLA Wastes). SIUs are defined as:
1. All industrial users subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards under 40 Cod Fe ulations(CFR)403.6 and
40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N(see instructions); and
2. Any other industrial user that:
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a. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process titer to tkye trea orks(with certain
exclusions); or
b. Contributes a process wastestream that makes up 5 percent or more of th e,drbather tic or organic
capacity of the treatment plant; or !1i
C. Is designated as an SIU by the control authority.
G. Combined Sewer Systems. A treatment works that has a combined sewer system must com (Combined Sewer
Systems).
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ALL APPLICANTS MUST"COMPLETE PARTC (CERTIFICATION)
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
TOWN of NORWOOD WWTP, NCO021628 RENEWAL YADKIN- PEE-DEE
EiAsic-.�AOOUtAnb !INFORMATION
[­�,�e��,_.' _
PART A BASIC "R V
LICATION INFO MATIO n ME
All treatment works must complete questions A.1 through A.8 of this Basic Application Information Packet.
A.1. Facility Information.
Facility Name TOWN of NORWOOD WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Mailing Address PO BOX 697
NORWOOD NC 28128
Contact Person BRYAN BOWLES
Title PLANT MANAGERIORC
Telephone Number (7041474-4191
Facility Address 6896 Hwy 52 SOUTH
(not P.O.Box) NORWOOD NC 28128
A,2. Applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above,provide the following:
Applicant Name Town of Norwood
Mailing Address PO Box 697
Norwood NC
Contact Person Dwight Smith
Title Town Administrator
Telephone Number (70414743416
Is the applicant the owner or operator(or both)of the treatment works?
0 owner 2 operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
0 facility [I applicant
A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment works
(include state-issued permits).
NPOES NCO021620 PSD
UIC Other
RCRA Other
A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of each
entity and,if known,provide information on the type of collection system(combined vs.separate)and its ownership(municipal,private.etc.).
Name Population Served Type of Collection System Ownership
TOWN of NORWOOD 2384 SANITARY SEWER MUNICIPAL
Total population served
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
TOWN of NORWOOD, NCO021628 RENEWAL YADKIN- PEE-DEE
A.5. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from(and eventually flows
through)Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
A.S. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant(i.e.,the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12-month time period
with the 12� month of'this year'occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate 2.0 mgd
Two Years Ago Last Year This Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate .223 MGD .201 MGD .177 MGD
C. Maximum daily flow rate 2.02 MGD .973 MGD .806 MGD
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s)of collection system(s)used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution(by miles)of each.
® Separate sanitary sewer 100%
❑ Combined storm and sanitary sewer %
A.B. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? (y" Yes ❑ No
If yes,list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
1. Discharges of treated effluent 1
ii. Discharges of untreated Or partially treated effluent 0
III. Combined sewer overflow points 0
iv. Constructed emergency overflows(prior to the headworks) 0
V. Other 0
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins,ponds,or other surface impoundments
that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.? ❑ Yes ® No
If yes,provide the following for each surface impoundment:
Location:
Annual average daily volume discharge to surface impoundment(s) mgd
Is discharge ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
C. Does the treatment works land-apply treated wastewater? ❑ Yes ® No
If yes,provide the following for each land application she:
Location:
Number of acres:
Annual average daily volume applied to site: mgd
Is land application ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
d. Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works? ❑ Yes ® No
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
TOWN of NORWOOD, NCO021628 RENEWAL YADKIN- PEE-DEE
If yes,describe the mean(s)by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment works
(e.g.,tank truck,pipe).
If transport is by a parry other than the applicant,provide:
Transporter Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number ()
For each treatment works that receives this dischame,provide the following:
Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number ()
If known,provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility. mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included
in A.8.through A.8.d above(e.g..underground percolation,well injection): ❑ Yes ® No
If yes,provide the following for each disposal method:
Description of method(including location and size of site(s)if applicable):
Annual daily volume disposed by this method:
Is disposal through this method ❑ continuous or ❑ intermittent?
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
TOWN of NORWOOD, NCO021628 RENEWAL YADKIN- PEE DEE
WASTEWATER DISCHARGES:
If you answered"Yes'to question A.8.a complete questions A.9 throuah A.12 once for each outfall(including bypass points)through
which effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. If you answered"No"to Question
A.8.a,go to Part B "Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow Greater than or Equal to 0.1 mgd."
A.9. Description of Outfall.
a. Ouffall number 001
b. Location NORWOOD NC, 6896 HWY 52 SOUTH 28128
(City or town,d applicable) (Zip Code)
STANLY NC
(County) (State)
35.11-36 80-06.45
(Latitude) (Longitude)
C. Distance from shore(d applicable) ft.
d. Depth below surface(f applicable) ft.
e. Average daily flow rate .200mgd
I. Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a periodic discharge? ❑ Yes ® No (go to A.9.g.)
If yes,provide the following information:
Number f times per year discharge occurs:
Average duration of each discharge:
Average flow per discharge: mgd
Months in which discharge occurs:
g. Is outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water ROCKY RIVER
b. Name of watershed(if known) YADKIN-PEE-DEE
United States Soil Conservation Service 14digit watershed code(d known):
C. Name of State Management/River Basin(if known):
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code(if known):
d. Critical low flow of receiving stream(f applicable)
acute cis chronic cts
e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow(f applicable): mgll of CaCO3
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
TOWN of NORWOOD, NCO021628 RENEWAL YADKIN- PEE-DEE
A.11. Description of Treatment
a. What level of treatment are provided? Check all that apply.
❑ Primary ® Secondary
❑ Advanced ❑ Other. Describe:
b. Indicate the following removal rates(as applicable):
Design BOD5 removal or Design CB005 removal 85%
Design SS removal 85%
Design P removal %
Design N removal %
Other %
C. What type of disinfection is used for the effluent from this outfall? If disinfection varies by season,please describe:
CHLORINE GAS
If disinfection is by chlorination is dechlorination used for this outfall? ® Yes ❑ No
Does the treatment plant have post aeration? ❑ Yes ® No
A.12. Effluent Testing Information. All Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following
parameters. Provide the indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is
discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data
collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition,this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of
40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a
minimum,effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than four and one-half years apart.
Outfall number: 001
`,i MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE�'{ F ; _,.. + AVERAGE DAILY VALUE
g PARAMETER>.'� } _ rf -. s r
r Value " Ur its ,_- Value , Unfs` ,' , _ Number of Samples;
pH(Minimum) 6.6 s.0
pH(Maximum) 7.7 SM �'Y r
Flow Rate .806 MGD .200 MGD 1095
Temperature(Winter) 19.3 deg.C 14.8 deg.C 79
Temperature(Summer) 27.4 deg. C 23.1 1 deq. C 79
For pH please report a minimum and a mabmum daily value
p ' .,`' '� - MAXIMUM DAILY AVERAGE DAILYDISCHARGE
s ,r u tom,cr �7xt 1 sDISCHARGE �Zk _ r a: IM
x f ANALYTICAL ? aMLDLf, y=
f .POLLUTAN T `
�Conc� Units
I r Conc Units ? r METHOD „M >>g
( Number of t
„3
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN 30 m /L 3.3 m /L 474 SM5210B
DEMAND(Report one) CBODS
FECAL COLIFORM 6000 #/100mL 8.4 #1100ml- 474 SM9222D
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS(TSS) 221 m /L 2.9 1 m /L 1 474 SM2540D
END OF PART A
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW(PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
�,OFFORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE y ' j
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
TOWN of NORWOOD, NC 021628 RENEWAL YADKIN- PEE-DEE
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
_0 ObAki YA, idN FL`0_W­GkEA'T i 6A
'PART ADDITIONALAPPLICATION-.INFORMATION li 6k"APO ER, HAK,
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All applicants with a design flow rate z 0.1 mgd must answer questions B.1 through B.6. All others go to Part C(Certification).
B.1. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration.
20000gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize mill and infiltration.
B.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility property boundaries. This
map must show the outline of the facility and the following information. (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show the entire
area.)
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant,including all unit processes.
b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which
treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping,if applicable.
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant is injected underground.
ci. Wells,springs,other surface water bodies,and drinking water wells that are: 1)within Y4 mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
works,and 2)listed in public record or otherwise known to the applicant.
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored,treated,or disposed.
I. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA)by truck,rail,
or special pipe,show on the map where the hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated,stored,and/or disposed.
B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant,including all bypass piping and all
backup power sources or reclunancy in the system- Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units,including disinfection(e.g.,
chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance must show daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily flow
rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram.
B.A. Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractor(s).
Are any operational or maintenance aspects(related to wastewater treatment and effluent quality)of the treatment works the responsibility of a
contractor? [I Yes 0 No
If yes,list the name,address,telephone number,and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities(attach additional
pages if necessary).
Name:
Mailing Address
Telephone Number
Responsibilities of Contractor:
B.5. Scheduled improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment,effluent quality,or design capacity of the treatment works. If the
treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements,submit separate responses to question B.5
for each. (if none,go to question 8.6.)
a. List the outfall number(assigned in question A.9)for each outall that is covered by this implementation schedule.
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local,State,or Federal agencies.
El Yes [I No
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
TOWN of NORWOOD, NC0021628 RENEWAL YADKIN- PEE-DEE
C. If the answer to B.5.1b is-Yes,"briefly describe,including new maximum daily inflow rate(if applicable).
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the implementation steps listed below,as
applicable. For improvements planned independently of local,State,or Federal agencies,indicate planned or actual completion dates,as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
Implementation Stage MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
-Begin Construction
-Begin Discharge
-Attain Operational Level
e. Have appropriate permits/clearances conceming other Federal/State requirements been obtained? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Describe briefly:
B.6. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA(GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the indicated
effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is discharged. Do not include information
on combine sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition,this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate
QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum effluent testing data must be
based on at least three pollutant scans and must be no more than four and on-half years old.
Outfall Number: 001
3MAXIMUM.DAILY -�
DISCHARGE AVERAGE DAILYDISCHARGE�
S 3 ,.,. ANAI:YTICAL� ML/MDL
POLLUTANT MtTH00 _ .
3Number of
r L , Conc �Units Conc .� Units $ Sam les
_
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
AMMONIA(as N) 7.88 mg/I 0.21 mg/I 156 EPA360A
CHLORINE(TOTAL 27 ug/I 1.1 ug/I 156 EPA245.1
RESIDUAL,TRC)
DISSOLVED OXYGEN 8.38 mgn 5.69 mgn 474 SM421F
TOTAL KJELDAHL 6.69 mg/I 2.66 mgn 12 EPA351.2
NITROGEN(TKN)
NITRATE PLUS NITRITE 19.7 mg/I 7.79 mg/1 12 EPA353.2
NITROGEN
OIL and GREASE <5.0 mgfl <5.0 mg/L 1 EPA1664A
PHOSPHORUS(Total) 2.86 mgn 1.88 mgn 12 EPA365.4
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS 150 mgn ISO mgn 1 SM2540C
(TOS)
OTHER
END OF PART B '
REFER TO THE APPLICATIONOVERVIEW(PAGE )TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
v -�� = OF_FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE � T
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
TOWN of NORWOOD, NC0021628
RENEWAL YADKIN- PEE-DEE
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART C. CERTIFICATION
All applicants must complete the Certification Section. Refer to instructions to determine who h an officer for the purposes is this
certification. All applicants must complete all applicable sections of Form 2A,as explained in the Application Overview. Indicate below which
parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting. By signing this certification statement,applicants confirm that they have reviewed
Form 2A and have completed all sections that apply to the facility for which this application is submitted.
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
® Basic Apptication Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
Part D(Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
❑ Part E(Toxicity Testing: Biomonkoring Data)
❑ Part F(Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA wastes)
❑ Part G(Combined Sewer Systems)
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APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION.
with
system
ify under penalty of law that this document and al attachments^d evalu to the information submitted.re prepared under my IoBased on my inquiry of the pen or supervision in er on or persons who
gned to assure that qualified personnel property gather
age the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the information is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,
rate,and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penakies for submitting false information.including the possibility of fine and imprisonment
nowing violations
Name and official title Dwiaht S th Town Administrator
Signature e�
Telephone number [phone]
Date signed L}./.30/7 3
Upon request of the permitting authority,you must submit any other information necessary to as
wastewater treatment practices at the treatment
works or identity appropriate permitting requirements.
SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO:
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WQES Unit
ervice Center
orth Carolina 27699-1617
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 22, 2013
Mr. Dwight Smith, Town Administrator tOENR-WATER
EC 04 2013
Town of Norwood
Post Office BOX 697 - QUALITY
Norwood, North Carolina 28128 SOURCE BRANCH
Subject: Compliance Evaluation inspection
Norwood WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO021628
Stanly County
Dear Mr. Smith:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on October 30, 2013, by Ms. Marcia Allocco, Mr- Wes Bell, and Ms.
Barbara Sifford of this office. Please ensure that a copy of the enclosed report is forwarded to the
facility's Operator-in-Responsible-Charge (ORC).
Thank you for your staff's assistance during the inspection, your continued cooperation with the
Division of Water Resources, and your efforts to comply with the requirements of your permit. This
report should be self-explanatory, however, should you have any questions concerning the report,
please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
;M
Marcia Allocco, MS
Environmental Senior Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations
cc: Point Source Branch
MA
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One 1.,Cc`1I�1 71T18
Phone:[phone] V Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 1 v
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Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 151 3' NG0021628 111 121 13/10/30 117 18I C I 19I S I 20I
Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating at CIA -------------------Reserved------------------
67I 1.5 169 70I 31 71 INI 72I N I 73I I 174 75I I I I I I I 180 ,
Section B: Facility Data W
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:50 AM 13/10/30 09/02/01
Norwood WWTP
6896 US Hwy 52 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Norwood NC 28128 12:47 PM 13/10/30 14/01/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Ill
Bryan K BOWIes/ORC/784-474-4191/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Dwight Smith,PO Box 679 Norwood NC 28128/Town Adminstrator/704-474-34t6/704474320d 0
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ®Flow Measurement ®Operations& Maintenance I♦Records/Reports
Self-Monitoring Program I♦Sludge Handling Disposal I♦Facility Site Review I♦Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(see attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signatures)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Barbara Sifford Division of Water Quality/1704-663-1699 Ext.2196/
Wes Bell �MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/
Marcia Allocco I _ -MRO WQ/(704-663-1699 ExL22041
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1

NPDES ydmo/day Inspection Type 1
3l NCO021628 111 ill 13/10/30 117 181
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCO021628 Owner-Facility: Norwood WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/30/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ 0 0 ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n
Comment: The current permit expires on January 31, 2014; the Division received a
permit renewal application on May 6, 2013. The permittee noted the design flow rate of
the WWTP as 2.0 MGD in the renewal application whereas the Division has historically
noted the design flow as 0.750 MGD. During the inspection original operating
procedures/documents were found and reviewed; these note the design flow as 0.750
MGD with a peak flow rating of 2.0 MGD. Please adjust future permit renewal
submissions.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ n ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ fl 0 0
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. The
ORC records process control data in the operation/maintenance log.
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual ■
b.Mechanical ■
Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ 11 0
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n 0 ❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ n n n
Is the unit in good condition? ■ n Cl n
Comment: The facility is equipped with manual and mechanical bar screens. The
Town recently purchased and installed an auger type mechanical bar screen that was in
full operation as of July 1, 2013. There was no evidence of any debris in the
downstream treatment units.
Grit Removal Yes No NA NE
Type of grit removal
aWanual n
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Inspection Date: 10/30/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Grit Removal Yes No NA NE
b.Mechanical ■
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ■ 0 0 ❑
Is the grit free of excessive odor? ■ Cl fl ❑
#Is disposal of grit in compliance? ■ fl ❑ Q
Comment:
Flow Measurement- Influent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ fl fl Q
Is Flow meter calibrated annually? ■ p 0 fl
Is the flow meter operational? - 00010
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Q Q ■ rl
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated/verified once per year and was last
calibrated/verified on 6/24/13 by ISI Instrumentation Services, Inc.
Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE
I
# Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ fl ❑ fl
Is sample collected above side streams? ■ Q ❑ Q
Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ Q ❑
Is the tubing clean? ■ fl n ❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ fl ❑ 0
Is sampling performed according to the permit? ■ 0 Q
Comment: The ORC and staff must ensure that they conduct and document aliquot
verifications (100-mL per aliquot minimum)on the composite samplers (influent and
effluent) on a periodic basis. Any maintenance or repairs performed on the samplers
e.g. tubing replacement should also be documented. The influent composite sampler
was collecting 100 mL per aliquot when tested.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext.Air
Type of aeration system Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ O fl rl
Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ■ 0 Q fl
Are the diffusers operational? 0 Q ■
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ D ❑ fl
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Inspection Date: 10/30/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? ■ 0 0 0
Is the DO level acceptable? ■ 0 0 Cl
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) O Q Q Q
Comment:
Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE
Are pumps in place? ■ ❑ Q 0
Are pumps operational? ■ 0 0 Q
Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? ■ 0 0 ❑
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ in In f i
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ 0 0 0
Are weirs level? ■ n n n
Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ Q ❑ Q
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ 0 Q ❑
Is scum removal adequate? ■ (1 ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? p Q (l fl
Is the drive unit operational? ■ 0 0 fl
Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ 0
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin Floc? ■ 0 Q n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately''/.of the sidewall depth) In n O n
Comment: A three-foot sludge blanket was measured in clarifier #2.
Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE
Are cylinders secured adequately? ■ Q 0 0
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ■ 0 0 0
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ 0 0 0
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 0 ❑ ■
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ Q Q 0
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ❑ 0 fl ■
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine(CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ 0 ■ Q
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Permit: NCO024628 Owner-Facility: Norwood WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/30/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE
If yes,then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? rl 0 ■ Cl
If yes,then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number?(1000- )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: The chlorination system underwent major servicing in 2011 when cracks in
the distribution tubing were discovered. Preventative maintenance is now performed on
the chlorination/dechIon nation systems yearly. ORC measuring the total residual
chlorine concentrations in the contact chamber but not documenting this process
control; please add this review to your process control documentation.
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system? Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? ❑ 0 ❑ ■
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ■ ❑ 0 ❑
# Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ Q ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? D rl ■
Comment: The facility uses liquid sodium bisulfite for dechlorination.
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ❑ rl ■
Ll
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ 0 0 rl
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ 0 0 ❑
Is proper volume collected? ■ 0 0
Is the tubing clean? ■ Q fl ❑
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ 0 0 0
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ 0 0
Comment: The ORC and staff must ensure that they conduct and document aliquot
verifications (100-mL per aliquot minimum) on the composite samplers (influent and
effluent) on a periodic basis. Any maintenance or repairs performed on the samplers
e.g. tubing replacement should also be documented. The effluent composite sampler
was collecting 100 mL per aliquot when tested.
Drying Beds Yes No NA NE
Is there adequate drying bed space? - ■ ❑ ❑ Q
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Permit: NCO021628 Owner-Facility: Norwood WWiP
Inspection Date: 10/30/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Drying Beds Yes No NA NE
Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? ■ D D D
Are the drying beds free of vegetation? D ■ D D
#Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? ❑ C ❑
Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? ■ D D D
Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? ■ ❑ D D
#Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? D ■ D D
#Is the sludge land applied? Cl n ■ n
(Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ❑ D ■ ❑
Comment: Dewatered sludge was last transported by Republic Services to the
Lwharrie Environmental Landfill on 3/11/13. The ORC must ensure the drying beds are
properly maintained (vegetation removed). .
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ❑ ■ D D
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator tested under load? ■ ❑ D D
Was generator tested &operational during the inspection? ■ D ❑ D
Do the generator(s)have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ D D D
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ ❑ D D
Is the generator fuel level monitored? In D ❑ D
Comment: The standby generator has to be manually activated. The generator is
tested once per month and placed under load once per quarter. The generator is
serviced twice per year.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ D D D
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ D D D
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ D D D
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ D D
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ D
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? D D ■ D _
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Permit: NCO021628 Owner-Facility: Norwood WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/30/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Comment: On-site analyses are performed under field laboratory certification #5078.
The permittee has also contracted Environment 1, Inc. (laboratory certification #10) to
provide the remaining testing requirements. The field instrumentation used on site
appeared to be properly calibrated and documented. The TRC meter's internal curve
was verified on 1/29/13 and the pH meter/thermistor was calibrated/verified on 3/18/13.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ 0 0 Q
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ 0 Q 0
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? ® Q 0 11
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ 0
Is the chain-of-custody complete? ■ Cl Q Q
Dates,times and location of sampling ■
Name of individual performing the sampling ■
Results of analysis and calibration ■
Dates of analysis ■
Name of person performing analyses ■
Transported COCs ■
Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? ■ Cl 0 Q
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ 0 0 0
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ Q Q 0
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ Q Q Q
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ 0 El 0
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ Q ❑ Q
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ rl rl ❑
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Permit: NCO021628 Owner-Facility: Norwood WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/30/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Comment: The permittee's records were organized and well maintained and records
requested during the inspection were readily retrievable. DMRs were reviewed for Aug.
2012 through Aug. 2013. Some minor transcription errors were noted between on-site
records and the data reported on the DMRs. The BOD and TSS % removal rates were
left off the Sept. 2012 and March 2013 DMRs. Weekly average effluent fecal coliform
violations were noted in Oct. 2012 (1-total) and July 2013 (1-total). These violations
have been addressed under separate cover by the Division. Please use the following
parameter codes on future DMR submissions; Oil & Grease (00556) and total dissolved
solids (70296).
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