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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
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January 30, 2015 DIV iSION OF VVA� TI:_R O I LI n v
FEB 2 4 2015
Mr. Rondall A. Roper, Jr.
Cleveland County Water
P.O. Box 788
Lawndale, NC 28090
Subject: General Permit No. NCG590000
Certificate of Coverage NCG590004
Cleveland County WTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Roper:
General Permit Coverage. In accordance with your application for discharge, the Division is
forwarding herewith the subject Certificate of Coverage to discharge under the subject state-NPDES
general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statue
143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental
Protection agency dated August 1, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
Please note this permit requires Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing using Pimephales
promelas (Flathead minnow) parameter code TGE6C to be performed as a 24-hour pass/fail test at
90% effluent concentration, once per calendar year [see general permit NCG590000 B. (3), D. (L)
& D.(3.)]
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for your discharge with a Supplement
■ A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG590000
■ A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG590000
If any parts, measurement fiequencies or sampling requirements contained in this general permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual
permit application. Unless such demand is made, the certificate of coverage shall be final and
binding.
Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage (CoC) is not transferable except after notice to
the Division of Water Resources. The Division of Water Resources may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Resources or
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permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other
Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
Certificate of Coverage Supplemental Information and D1V R (eDMR) submittals:
The Supplement page attached to the CoC outlines the facility's Water Treatment Plant (WTP) type,
discharge flow volume, receiving stream class & supplemental classifications (ie. Trout Class,
NSW), and the Whole Effluent Toxicity testing requirements, if applicable. Most important, the
Supplement to CoC page identifies the specific Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
sheet your facility is subject to comply with, Section B. (L) through B. (4.). Changes made to the
water purification process, the wastewater treatment process, or chemical usages at the facility
require that the permittee notify the Division in writing. Such notifications shall be sent to the
DWR/ NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
All facilities are required to submit monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports and no later than 270
days from the effective date listed on the Certificate of Coverage issued with the general permit, the
permittee shall begin submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's
eDMR application system. The permittee shall list its Certificate of Coverage number shown in the
subject heading of this letter, as its NPDES Permit Number on the DMR (eDMR). Please see
Section C in the general permit for more information on Electronic Reporting of Discharge
Monitoring Reports and where to send the signed forms.
The Permittee is expected to construct any wastewater treatment facilities necessary to provide
adequate treatment in order to comply with State Water Quality Standards and permit limitations set
forth in this general permit. It is not necessary to obtain an Authorization to Construct from the
Division for wastewater treatment systems at WTPs per Session Law 2011-394 adopted on July 1,
2011.
NPDES Permit Contact. If you have any questions concerning the requirements of this permit,
please contact Derek Denard at telephone number 919-807-6307.
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Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
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CoC NCG590004
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT -OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG590003
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG590006
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATERS FROM GREENSAND OR CONVENTIONAL TYPE WATER TREATMENT
PLANTS AND OTHER DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Cleveland County Water
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a conventional water treatment facility designed to treat and
discharge —0.087 MGD, with a potable design flow of 6.0 MGD from a facility located at
Cleveland County Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
435 Casar-Lawndale Road, Lawndale 28090
Cleveland County
to receiving waters designated as First Broad .River in the Broad River Basin in accordance with the effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other application conditions set forth in Parts I, .II, and III of General
Permit NCG5900000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 1, 2015.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day January 30, 2015.
Ja 1mmerman, Acting Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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CoC NCG590004
SUPPLEMENT to CoC
In accordance with the NCG590000 General Permit and the information provided in the permittee's
application, this facility should use the information below to determine what Effluent Limitations and
Monitoring Requirements it is subject to in the NCG590000 General Permit. The Permittee is required to
notify the Division of any modifications made to the water purification process, the wastewater treatment
processes, and/or usage of chemicals at the plant. This notification should be made in writing to the DWR
/NPDES Unit and a modified CoC issued if necessary.
1. Type of Water Purification System identified: Greensand X Conventional
2. Design Flow (MGD): J0.087
3. Receiving Stream / Classification: First Broad River / WS-IV; CA
4. Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Permittee is subject to in this General Permit:
GREENSAND WTP discharging to FRESHWATER [See Part 1, Section B.(1.)]
_ GREENSAND WTP discharging to SALTWATER [See Part 1, Section B.(2.)]
X CONVENTIONAL WTP discharging to FRESHWATER [See Part 1, Section B.(3.)]
CONVENTIONAL WTP discharging to SALTWATER [See Part 1, Section B.(4.)]
All facilities are required to submit monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports and no later than 270
days from the effective date of this CoC, the permittee shall begin submitting monthly electronic
Discharge Monitoring Reports. Please see Part 1, Section C for eDMR information
For Conventional WTPs:
5. This facility is required to perform annual Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing as shown below:
or
Chronic WET test [See Part 1, Section D.(2.)]
X Acute WET test [See Part 1, Section D.(3.)],
Use Parameter Code TGE6C
Using an effluent concentration of _90_% and the following
Test organism: Ceriodaphnia dubia Mysidopsis Bahia X Fathead Minnow
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USGS Ouad/State Grid: Lawndale, NC/F12NE Stream Class: WS-IV;CA
Latitude: N 35' 25' 56" Sub -Basin: 03-08-04
Longitude: W 81' 33' 55" HUC: 03050105
Drainage Basin: Broad River Basin Stream Segment: 9-50-(18.5)
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General' Permit COC NCGG59.0004
North Cleveland County

Permit No. NCG590000
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Treatment Plant Dischargers
TO DISCHARGE BACKWASH ASTEWATERS FROM
GREENSAND AND CONVENTIONAL TYPEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES.
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHAI
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina Ger
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolin,
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, this permi
permittees, which are covered by this permit as evidences
Environmental Management Commission to allow the dis&
removal processes and similar wastewaters; and water puril
basin washdown, and decant from water treatment in ac
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, .and
This permit shall become
;ral. Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
Environmental Management Commission, and the
is hereby issued to all owners or operators, hereafter
by receipt of a Certificate of Coverage from the
rge of treated wastewaters from iron and manganese
cation facilities with filter backwash, sedimentation
=dance with the effluent limitations, monitoring
[II hereof.
ctive August 1, 2014.
This permit shall expire at mid�night on July 31, 2019.
i
Signed this day August 1, 2014
Original Signed by Jeff Poupart
for Thomas A. Reeder, Director j
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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PART 1
A. Coverage
Permit No. NCG590000
(1.) Eligibility of Coverage
a. Existing Greensand Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) with individual NPDES permits and new facilities seeking a
NPDES permit for a greensand water purification system utilizing Iron and/or Manganese removal systems are
eligible for coverage under this general permit. Backwash wastewaters from similar activities such as sand filtration
or systems utilizing calcite filtration are eligible and covered under the Greensand WTP effluent requirements section
in this general permit.
b. Existing Conventional WTPs with a wastewater discharge resulting from water purification facilities with filter
backwash, sedimentation basin washdown, and decant from water treatment facilities are eligible for coverage under
this general permit.
(2.) Limitations on Coverage
a. Although this general permit does not cover the following types of discharges, other permits such as an
individual NPDES permit, an alternate general permit, or other approval from the Division may be obtained.
This permit does not authorize discharges from Water Treatment Plants with the following:
• Discharges that are mixed with other process wastewaters.
• Discharges to waters classified as High Quality Waters (HQW) or Outstanding Resource
Waters (ORW).
• Discharges from water purification systems using Membrane Treatment (Reverse Osmosis) or
Ion Exchange.
• Discharges that would adversely affect a Federal or State listed endangered or threatened
species or its critical habitat.
• Discharges of pollutants to an impaired waterbody in excess of the wasteload allocation
specified in an EPA -Approved TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load).
• Discharges from new Conventional WTPs proposing a discharge to surface waters.
b. New Conventional WTPs proposing a discharge to surface waters shall be covered under an individual permit for
at least one permit cycle. Upon permit renewal, if an evaluation of the facility's wastewaters shows no need for
additional limitations or requirements beyond what is contained in this general permit, then the permittee will be
considered for coverage.
c. Conventional WTPs proposing to expand existing facilities shall submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) permit
application with the proposed expansion/treatment details and an Engineering Alternative Analysis for Division
review and approval in order to obtain coverage for the expansion under this permit and receive a revised
Certificate of Coverage (CoC).
d. This permit does not authorize discharges that the Division has determined to be or which may reasonably be
expected to be contributing to a violation of a water quality standard (as defined in the "Red Book" or NC
Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02B .0100, .0200, and .0300).
e. If the Division determines at any time that the discharge is causing or contributing to a violation of water quality
standards or if the Division has any other grounds for modifying or revoking this permit, the Division may require
corrective action or require the discharge be permitted differently in accordance with Part II, Section B of this
permit. The Division may deny coverage under this permit and require submittal of an application for an
individual NPDES permit based on a review of the Notice of Intent (NOI) or other information.
f. Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) test results for the past three years shall be reviewed for existing or
expanding Conventional WTPs applying for coverage under this general permit. Permittees with WET test
results showing potential for aquatic toxicity may be denied coverage under this general permit which
includes a WET limitation of "Pass".
(3.) Transfer Coverage from Other Permits
Upon issuance of this general permit, all existing and active individual permits for Greensand and
Conventional type WTPs will automatically be considered for coverage under this general permit as
permit renewal applications are received.
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Permit No. NCG590000
B. (1.) Greensand WTP Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements — Dischar2ina to Freshwater
a. During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge
wastewaters from iron and manganese removal type systems for the purpose of water purification to the receiving waters. Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
n
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
lYIonthly Average•, ° w
Da& MaximumZ
Measurement
Fre uenc
Sample
Type- '
Sample
Location
Flow
Monitor Only (MGD)
Twice per Month
Instantaneous
Or Estimate
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids°
30.0 mg/l
(Exce tion:Trout Waters)
45.0 mg/L
(Exce tion:Trout Waters)
Twice per Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines
-
17 µg/L
Twice per Month
Grab
Effluent
pH
6.0 < pH < 9.0 s.u.
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity6
50 NTU daily maximum
(Exceptions: Trout Waters, Lakes & Reservoirs
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Manganese7'8
Monitor Only µg/L (Exception: WS Waters)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron?
Monitor Only (µg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc
Monitor Only (µg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Fluoride10
Monitor Only (µg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. eDMR: No later than 270 days from the effective date listed on the CoC issued with this permit, begin submitting discharge
monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition C.
2. The Daily Maximum limits apply to all permittees. More stringent limitations apply to discharges to Trout and Water Supply (WS)
Waters and Lakes & Reservoirs as noted above and detailed in the footnotes below. Refer to the Certificate of Coverage (CoC) for
receiving stream classifications.
3. For instantaneous flow monitoring, the duration of the discharge must be reported in addition to the total flow.
4. TSS: Permittees discharging to Trout waters shall not exceed a monthly average of 10 mg/L and a daily maximum limit of 15 mg/L.
5. TRC: Limit and monitoring requirements only apply if the facility adds chlorine or chlorine derivatives to water that is eventually
discharged. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/L to be in compliance with the permit.
However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including
field certified), even if these values fall below 50 ug/L.
6. Turbidity: The Turbidity Daily Maximum effluent limit is 10 NTU for Trout waters and 25 NTU for Lakes & Reservoirs not designated
as trout waters.
7. Iron & Manganese: This sampling requirement does not apply to backwash from calcite filtration or similar systems which are not
designed for iron or manganese removal and are not blended with other WTP wastewaters.
8. Total Manganese: Permittees discharging to WS waters shall not exceed the manganese water quality standard defined in
Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2B .0100, .0200, and .0300. Currently the water quality standard for manganese is a daily maximum
limit of 200 µg/L.
9. Zinc: This requirement applies only to wastewater discharges from plants that use water treated with zinc orthophosphate for
backwashing filters.
10. Fluoride: This requirement applies only to wastewater discharges from plants that backwash with fluoridated finished water.
b. SAMPLES SHALL BE TAKEN AT THE OUTFALL BUT PRIOR TO MIXING WITH THE RECEIVING WATERS
c. THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
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Permit No. NCG590000
B. (2.) Greensand WTP Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements — Dischareinlz to Saltwater
a. During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge
wastewaters from iron and manganese removal type systems for the purpose of water purification to the receiving waters. Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER ` `
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum 2
'Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type,
Sample
Location
Flow3
Monitor Only (MGD)
Twice per Month
Instantaneous
Or Estimate
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids4
30.0 mg/1
45.0 mg/1
Twice per Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorines
-
13 µg/l
Twice per Month
Grab
Effluent
pH
6.8 < pH < 8.5 s.u.
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity
25 NTU
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Manganese
Monitor Only (µg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Zinc
Monitor Only (µg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. eDMR: No later than 270 days from the effective date listed on the CoC issued with this permit, begin submitting discharge
monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition C.
2. The Daily Maximum limits apply to all permittees.
3. For instantaneous flow monitoring, the duration of the discharge must be reported in addition to the total flow.
4. TSS: Permittees discharging to Trout waters shall not exceed a monthly average of 10 mg/L and a daily maximum limit of 15 mg/L.
5. TRC: Limit and monitoring requirements only apply if the facility adds chlorine or chlorine derivatives to water that is eventually
discharged. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/1 to be in compliance with the permit.
However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including
field certified), even if these values fall below 50 ug/l.
6. Manganese: This sampling requirement does not apply to backwash from calcite filtration, or similar systems not designed for iron or
manganese removal and are not blended with other WTP wastewaters.
7. Zinc: This requirement applies only to wastewater discharges from plants that use water treated with zinc orthophosphate for
backwashing filters.
b. SAMPLES SHALL BE TAKEN AT THE OUTFALL BUT PRIOR TO MIXING WITH THE RECEIVING WATERS.
c. THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
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Permit No. NCG590000
B. (3). Conventional WTP Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements - Discharging to Freshwater
a. During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge
treated wastewaters from filter backwash, sedimentation basin washdown, and decant from water treatment facilities to the receiving
waters. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the permittee as specified below:
PARAMMETERS .
EFFLUENT LIMITS-
MoNITORINGREQUIREMENTS
Monthly Average,
Daily Maximum2
Measurement
Sample
Sample
�.
, Frequency
Type a -
Location
Flow3
Monitor Only (MGD)
See footnote 3
See footnote 3
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/l
45.0 mg/l
Twice per Month
Grab
Effluent
(Exception: Trout Waters)
(Exce tion:Trout Waters)
Total Residual Chlorines
-
17 µg/l
Twice per Month
Grab
Effluent
pH
6.0 < pH < 9.0 s.u.
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity6
50 NTU daily maximum
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
(Exceptions: Trout Waters, Lakes & Reservoirs
Total Aluminum'
Monitor Only (µg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Irons
Monitor Only (µg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Monitor Only (µg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Manganese
Monitor Only µg/L (Exception: WS Waters)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total-Zmc10
Monitor Only (µg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Fluoride"
Monitor Only (µg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
ammonia-Nitl0gen12
Monitor Only (mg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen13 (TN)
Monitor Only (mg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus'' (TP)
Monitor Only (mg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent I oxicity14
Pass
Annually
24-hr Composite
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. eDMR: No later than 270 days from the effective date listed on the CoC issued with this permit, begin submitting discharge
monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition C.
2. The Daily Maximum limits apply to all permittees. More stringent limitations apply to discharges to Trout and Water Supply (WS)
Waters and Lakes & Reservoirs as noted above and detailed in the footnotes below. Refer to the Certificate of Coverage (CoC) for
receiving stream classifications.
3. Flows < 0.05 MGD shall sample Twice per Month and can estimate or use instantaneous flow monitoring.
For instantaneous flow monitoring, the duration of the discharge must be reported on the DMR in addition to
the total flow.
Flows >_ 0.05 MGD shall continuously record the effluent discharge.
Facilities shall use the design discharge flow as the flow value. Facilities without a design discharge flow shall define flow using the
maximum value of all the monthly average discharge flows recorded during the past three years. Facilities proposing an expansion,
shall determine a maximum design wastewater discharge flow value as part of the facility design.
4. TSS: Permittees discharging to Trout waters shall not exceed a monthly average of 10 mg/L and a daily maximum limit of 15 mg/L.
5. TRC: Limit and monitoring requirements only apply.if the facility adds chlorine or chlorine derivatives to water that is eventually
discharged. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/l to be in compliance with the permit.
However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including
field certified), even if these values fall below 50 ug/1.
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Permit No. NCG590000
Footnotes continued:
6. Turbidity: The Turbidity Daily Maximum effluent limit is 10 NTU for Trout waters and 25 NTU for Lakes & Reservoirs not designated
as trout waters.
7. Total Aluminum: This requirement applies only to wastewater discharges from plants that use an aluminum -based coagulant.
8. Total Iron: This requirement applies only to wastewater discharges from plants that use iron filtration or an iron -based coagulant.
9. Total Manganese: Permittees discharging to WS waters shall not exceed the manganese water quality standard defined in Administrative
Code 15A NCAC 2B .0100, .0200, and .0300. Currently the water quality standard for manganese is a daily maximum limit of 200
µg/L.
10. Total Zinc: This requirement applies only to wastewater discharges from plants that use backwash water treated with zinc
orthophosphate.
11. Total Fluoride: This requirement applies only to wastewater discharges from plants that backwash with fluoridated finished water.
12. Ammonia Nitrogen: This requirement applies only to wastewater discharges from plants that use water treated with chloramines (add
ammonia to chlorinated water) for backwashing.
13. TN & TP shall be monitored by facilities discharging to NSW waters or facilities with a discharge flow > 0.05 MGD.
TN = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, where TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen and NO3-N + NO2-N are Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen,
respectively.
14. Whole Effluent Toxicity testing shall be performed once per calendar year. See section D.
b. SAMPLES SHALL BE TAKEN AT THE OUTFALL BUT PRIOR TO MIXING WITH THE RECEIVING WATERS.
c. METALS SHOULD BE SAMPLED IN CONJUNCTION WITH TOXICITY TESTS.
d. THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
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Permit No. NCG590000
B. (4). Conventional WTP Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements - Discharging to Saltwater
a. During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge treated wastewaters from filter backwash, sedimentation basin washdown, and decant from water treatment facilities to
the receiving waters. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the permittee as specified below:
PARAMETERS " ,
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REG UlREMENTS
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum2
Measurement
Sample
> Type .. ,
SampleFrequency
Location
Flow'
Monitor Only (MGD)
See footnote 3
See footnote 3
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/1
45.0 mg/l
Twice per Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
-
13 µg/l
Twice per Month
Grab
Effluent
pH
6.8 < pH < 8.5 s.u.
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity
25 NTU
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Aluminum
Monitor Only (µg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Monitor Only (µg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Manganese
Monitor Only (µg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Zincb
Monitor Only (µg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Ammonia Nitrogen?
Monitor Only (mg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (TN)
Monitor Only (mg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus$ (TP)
Monitor Only (mg/L)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent Toxicity9
Pass
Annually
24-hr Composite
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. eDMR: No later than 270 days from the effective date listed on the CoC issued with this permit, begin submitting discharge
monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition C.
2. The Daily Maximum limits apply to all permittees.
3. Flows < 0.05 MGD shall sample Twice per Month and can estimate or use instantaneous flow monitoring.
For instantaneous flow monitoring, the duration of the discharge must be reported on the DMR in addition to
the total flow.
Flows > 0.05 MGD shall continuously record the effluent discharge.
Facilities shall use the design discharge flow as the flow value. Facilities without a design discharge flow value shall define flow
using the maximum value of all the monthly average discharge flows recorded during the past three years. Facilities proposing an
expansion, shall determine a maximum design wastewater discharge flow value as part of the facility design.
4. TRC: Limit and monitoring requirements only apply if the facility adds chlorine or chlorine derivatives to water that is eventually
discharged. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/l to be in compliance with the permit.
However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including
field certified), even if these values fall below 50 ug/l.
5. Total Aluminum: This requirement applies only to wastewater discharges from plants that use an aluminum -based coagulant
6. Total Zinc: This requirement applies only to wastewater discharges from plants that use backwash water treated with zinc
orthophosphate.
7. Ammonia Nitrogen: This requirement applies only to wastewater discharges from plants that use water treated with chloramines
(add ammonia to chlorinated water) for backwashing.
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Permit No. NCG590000
Footnotes continued:
8. TN & TP shall be monitored by facilities discharging to NSW waters or facilities with a discharge flow > 0.05 MGD.
TN = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, where TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen and NO3-N + NO2-N are Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen,
respectively. Refer to the Certificate of Coverage (CoC) for receiving stream classifications.
9. Whole Effluent Toxicity testing shall be performed once per calendar year. See section D.
b. SAMPLES SHALL BE TAKEN AT THE OUTFALL BUT PRIOR TO MIXING WITH THE RECEIVING WATERS.
c. METALS SHOULD BE SAMPLED IN CONJUNCTION WITH TOXICITY TESTS.
d. THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
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C. 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 Il of this permit
(Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.)
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Signatory Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date listed on the Certificate of Coverage issued with 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 monthly 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:
http://portal.ncdenr.orWweb/wq/admin/bonJipu/edmr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the
issuance of thepermit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
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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 II, Section
B. (I 1.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(b). A
person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account and
login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR system,
registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.or&web/wa/admin/bov/ir)u/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE
ACCEPTED:
"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
submittingfalse information, including the possibility offines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)l
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].
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D. WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY TESTING REQUIREMENTS
(L) Applicability
Facilities having Conventional Water Treatment Plant processes are required to perform annual toxicity
tests each calendar year using one of the following procedures:
a. CHRONIC TOXICITY PASS/FAIL, PERMIT LIMIT APPLIES TO —
Discharges to Freshwater with an Instream Waste Concentration* (IWC) > 0.25%
Discharges to Saltwater with a Modeled Dilution
b. ACUTE TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT APPLIES TO —
Discharges to Freshwater with an Instream Waste Concentration* (IWC) < 0.25%
Discharges to Saltwater with Tidal receiving waters not modeled
The test organism for facilities discharging to freshwaters shall be Ceriodaphnia dubia, unless another
test organism has been authorized for use by the Division and is listed in the Supplement to the Certificate
of Coverage. The test organism for facilities discharging to saltwaters shall be Mysidopsis Bahia, unless
another test organism has been authorized for use by the Division and is listed in the Supplement to the
Certificate of Coverage. Authorization to change the test type and organism can be obtained from the
Water Sciences Section in the Division of Water Resources.
* The IWC or modeled dilution will be specified on the Supplement to the Certificate of Coverage (CoQ
issued with the General Permit. A discussion on how the percent effluent concentration is determined,
can be found in the General Permit Fact Sheet. If the IWC exceeds 90%, a maximum default value of
90% effluent shall be used for WET testing.
(2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT APPLIES TO —
Discharges to Freshwater with an Instream Waste Concentration (IWC) > 0.25%, and
Discharges to Saltwater with a Modeled Dilution
For Freshwater receiving streams the effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable
inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia
(or other approved test organism) at an effluent concentration specified on
the Supplement to the CoC issued with this general permit.
For Saltwater receiving streams the effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable
inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Mysidopsis bahia (or
other approved test organism) at an effluent concentration specified on the
Supplement to the CoC issued with this general permit.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, annual monitoring using procedures described below to
establish compliance with the permit condition. WET tests shall be performed once per calendar year.
Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained during representative effluent discharge and shall be
performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of the year results in a failure or ChV below the permit
limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following
months.
For freshwater receiving streams the test shall be performed as described in "North
Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised -December 2010).
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will
be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the
month(s) in which the test were performed, using the parameter code
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TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value on
the DWR Form AT-3.
For saltwater receiving streams the test shall be performed as described in EPA
Method 1007.0\Mysid\Mysidopsis bahia\Survival, Growth, and
Fecundity Test, as described in Short -Term Methods for Estimating the
Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Marine and
Estuarine Organisms, Third Edition, EPA821-R-02-014, October 2002.
The procedure will be performed as written with the following
exceptions:
The test treatments will consist of a control and the effluent
concentration listed on the Supplement to the CoC ("pass/fail"), or a
control and five effluent concentrations, one of which will be one-half
the effluent concentration listed on the Supplement to the CoC and one
of which will be twice the effluent concentration listed on the
Supplement to the CoC .
Mortality for pass/fail tests will be evaluated using the t test described
in Section 11.3 in Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of
Effluents to Freshwater and Marine Organisms, Fifth Edition. EPA-
821-R-02-012, October 2002, applying an alpha level of 0.05.
The growth endpoint for pass/fail tests will be determined using
Appendix G of Short -Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic
Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Marine and Estuarine
Organisms, Third Edition, EPA-821-R-02-014, October 2002, applying
an alpha level of 0.01.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will
be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the
month(s) in which tests were performed. For pass/fail results, report
using the parameter code TGP3E and the DWR Form AT-4 (original),
which is to be sent to the address below. Additionally, for reporting
Chronic Value results use the parameter code THP3E and DWR Form
AT-6.
The original signed forms shall be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Water Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than 30
days after the end of the month in which the toxicity test was sampled.
The permittee must report on the discharge monitoring report (DMR) form whether the test passes or fails
at the specified effluent concentration.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine
of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of
the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during the year in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will submit the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form with the notation of "No Flow" in
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the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Water Sciences Section at the address
cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during the year in which toxicity monitoring is required, then
quarterly monitoring shall begin immediately. Upon passing, this quarterly test requirement will revert
back to an annual requirement of once per calendar year.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division
of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, the permittee may be required to
perform additional testing and, if necessary, apply for an individual permit that could 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 monitoring.
(3.) ACUTE TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT APPLIES TO -
Discharges to Freshwater with an Instream Waste Concentration (IWC) < 0.25%
Discharges to Saltwater with Tidal receiving waters not modeled
The permittee shall conduct acute toxicity tests on an annual basis, once each calendar year, using
protocols defined in the North Carolina Procedure Document entitled "Pass/Fail Methodology For
Determining Acute Toxicity In A Single Effluent Concentration" (Revised December 2010).
For Freshwater receiving streams, the monitoring shall be performed as a Ceriodaphnia
dubia 24 hour static test. If another test organism has been approved by
the Division for this facility, it will be listed on the Supplement to the
CoC.
For Saltwater receiving streams. the monitoring shall be performed as a Mysid Shrimp
(Mysidopsis bahia) 24 hour static test. If another test organism has been
approved by the Division for this facility, it will be listed on the
Supplement to the CoC.
The effluent concentration at which there may be at no time significant acute mortality is 90% (defined
as treatment two in the procedure document). Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained during
a representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent
discharge below all treatment processes.
Should any single annual monitoring test indicate a failure to meet specified limits, then quarterly
monitoring will begin immediately. Upon passing, this quarterly test requirement will revert back to an
annual requirement of once per calendar year.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code
specified below and DWR Form AT-2.
For Freshwater receiving streams, use parameter code TGE313.
For Saltwater receiving streams, use parameter code TGE3E.
The DWR Form AT-2 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Water Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1621
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Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than 30
days after the end of the month in which the toxicity test was sampled.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine
of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of
the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during the year in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will submit the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form with the notation of "No Flow" in
the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Water Sciences Section at the address
cited above.
The permittee must report on the discharge monitoring report (DMR) form whether the test passes or
fails at the specified effluent concentration.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during the year in which toxicity monitoring is required, then
quarterly monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing,
this quarterly test requirement will revert back to an annual requirement of once per calendar year.
Should any test data from either these monitoring requirements or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, the permittee may be
required to perform additional testing and if necessary, apply for an individual permit which could
include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival 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 monitoring.
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et.
seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the.
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply:
Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
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Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period. ,
Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also
"Composite Sample," above.)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWR or "the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period.
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Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Resources.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage, to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily
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injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2. Dig to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122.41(d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part II.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
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10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. unless permission for a
later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122.41(k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certijy, 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 offines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)].
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13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201]:
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system;
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or
(2) within 120 calendar days following:
receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade; or
a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC).
(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities.
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
The ORC of each Class H, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)].
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NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Permittee's staff.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)].
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II.E.6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permii effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.(b) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
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by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H'.0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge.
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the effective date on the Certificate of Coverage
issued with this 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 Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
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approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including:
all calibration and maintenance records
all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
copies of all reports required by this permit
copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;.
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to;
a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)].
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Section E Reporting Requirements
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29(b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1); or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See.Part II.D.2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122.41(1)(6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit
[40 CFR 122.41(1)(7)].
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8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)].
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV.C.2.c. of this permit.
10. Availabili y of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the
performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b. of this Section.
b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat; equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation.
c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of.any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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,� JAN 2 7 2015
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SvVP SECTION
CD ER MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE,
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. Rondall A. Roper, Jr.
Cleveland County Water
P.O. Box 788
Lawndale, NC 28090
Dear Mr. Roper:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
January 30, 2015
Subject: General Permit No. NCG590000
Certificate of Coverage NCG590004
Cleveland County WTP
Cleveland County
General Permit Coverage. In accordance with your application for discharge, the Division is
forwarding herewith the subject Certificate of Coverage to discharge under the subject state-NPDES
general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statue
143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental
Protection agency dated August 1, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
The following information is included with your permit package:
■ A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for your discharge with a Supplement
■ A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG590000
■ A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG590000
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this general permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual
permit application. Unless such demand is made, the certificate of coverage shall be final and
binding.
Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage (CoC) is not transferable except after notice to
the Division of Water Resources. The Division of Water Resources may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage. 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 permit that may be required.
Certificate of Coverage Supplemental Information and DMR (eDMR) submittals:
The Supplement page attached to the CoC outlines the facility's Water Treatment Plant (WTP) type,
discharge flow volume, receiving stream class & supplemental classifications (ie. Trout Class,
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NSW), and the Whole Effluent Toxicity testing requirements, if applicable. Most important, the
Supplement to CoC page identifies the specific Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
sheet your facility is subject to comply with, Section B. (1.) through B. (4.). Changes made to the
water purification process, the wastewater treatment process, or chemical usages at the facility
require that the permittee notify the Division in writing. Such notifications shall be sent to the
DWR/ NPDES Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
All facilities are required to submit monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports and no later than 270
days from the effective date listed on the Certificate of Coverage issued with the general permit, the
permittee shall begin submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's
eDMR application system. The permittee shall list its Certificate of Coverage number shown in the
subject heading of this letter, as its NPDES Permit Number on the DMR (eDMR). Please see
Section C in the general permit for more information on Electronic Reporting of Discharge
Monitoring Reports and where to send the signed forms.
The Permittee is expected to construct any wastewater treatment facilities necessary to provide
adequate treatment in order to comply with State Water Quality Standards and permit limitations set
forth in this general permit. It is not necessary to obtain an Authorization to Construct from the
Division for wastewater treatment systems at WTPs per Session Law 2011-394 adopted on July 1,
2011.
NPDES Permit Contact. If you have any questions concerning the requirements of this permit, .
please contact Derek Denard at telephone number 919-807-6307.
Sincerely,
Jay Zimmerman, Acting Director
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Central Files
NPDES General Permit Files/ CoC NCG590004
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Program
Cleveland County Health Department
Technical Assistance and Certification

CoC NCG590004
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG590003
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG590000
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATERS FROM GREENSAND OR CONVENTIONAL TYPE WATER TREATMENT
PLANTS AND OTHER DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR<CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
In compliance with the provision of North Carol
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Cleveland Coun
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewaterXfrom a``eonven
discharge---0.087 MGD, with a potable designflow of 6'0.P
Clevela ., my Water Tr
`*b , 435 Cesa awndale, R' a
f Cleveland (
to receiving.waters designated as girst°Broad River in -the
limitations, monitoring requirements, arid other application
Permit NCG590.0000 as attached. \IN
This certificate of coverage shall bee
This Certificate of Coverage shall ret
Signed this day January 30, 2015:W
I I P a g e
,al Statute 143=2215;1, other lawful standards and
Environmental Management Commission, and the
1 water 'treatment facility designed to treat and
from ;°'facility located at
b\
itment-Plant (WTP)
Lawndale 28090
unty
bBroad River Basin in accordance with the effluent
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III of General
effective February.1, 2015.
1
in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Jay Zimmerman, Acting Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

CoC NCG590004
SUPPLEMENT to CoC
In accordance with the NCG590000 General Permit and the information provided in the permittee's
application, this facility should use the information below to determine what Effluent Limitations and
Monitoring Requirements it is subject to in the NCG590000 General Permit. The Permittee is required to
notify the Division of any modifications made to the water purification process, the wastewater treatment
processes, and/or usage of chemicals at the plant. This notification should be made in writing to the DWR
/NPDES Unit and a modified CoC issued if necessary.
1. Type of Water Purification System identified: Greens nd
2. Design Flow (MGD): 0.087
3. Receiving Stream / Classification: First Broad River / WS-IV, CE
4. Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements Permittee is subjectto
X Conventional
this General Permit:
GREENSAND WTP discharging fo FRESHWATER,[See Part 1, Section B.(1.)]_-'
_ GREENSAND WTP discharging to SALTWATER, [See Part 1;,Section B.(2.)]
X CONVENTIONAL WTP discharging to FRESHWATER [Nee Part 1, Section B.(3.)]
tz
CONVENTIONAL WTP�discharging to. SALT WATER [See Part 1, Section B.(4.)]
All facilities are requiredubrnit,monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports and no later than 270
days from jh effective dafe. of. this CoC the permittee shall begin submitting monthly electronic
Discharge Monitoring Reports.,P1'ease see.Pazt 1, Section C for eDMR information
For.Conventional�WTPs:
5. This facility is requ red to perform annual Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing as shown below:
Chromc WET test [See Part 1, Section D.(2.)]
or
X Acute WET test [See .Part 1, Section D.(3.)]
Using an effluent concentration f 0.24 /o and the following
Test organism: Ceriodaphni is Mysidopsis bahia X Fathead Minnow
21 Page

Cleveland County Water Facility
Clevela unty Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Location
43 Cesar- awndale Road, Lawndale 28090 Scale 1: 24,000
US( S Ouad/State Grid: Lawndale, NC/F12NE Stream Class: WS-IV;CA
Latitude: N 35' 25' 56" Sub -Basin: 03-08-04
Longitude: W 81° 33' 55" HUC: 03050105 tJeneral Permit COC NCG590004
Drainage Basin: Broad River Basin Stream Segment: 9-50-(18.5) North Cleveland County
Receiving Stream: First Broad River

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DENR / DWR / NPDES
EXPEDITED FACT SHEET - NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES General Permit COC NCG590004
Derek Denard, Compliance & Ex edited Permitting Unit / 919-807-6307 30Dec2014
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name
Cleveland County Water
Cleveland County Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
Applicart Address
P.O. Box 788 Lawndale, NC 28090
Facility Address
435 Casar-Lawndale Road, Lawndale NC 28090
Permitted Flow (MGD)
Not limited
Type of Waste
Water Plants and Water Conditioning Discharge —filter-backwash
- Conventional WTP System
Facility Class z
PC-1
County
Cleveland
Permit Status "..
Renewal
Regional
. (Office "
MRO
Stream Characteristics
Receiving Stream
First Broad Creek
Stream Classification
WS-IV; CA
Stream Segment,[9-50-(18.5)]
Drainage basin
Broad
Su— (cfs)
55.4
`Subbasin '"
03-08-04
Winter 7Q10 (efs)
80
Use Support
ND
30Q2 (cfs)
97.5
.303(d} Listed'
No
Average flow (efs).-
220
State Grid,
F12NE
IWC (%)
0.24%
USES Topo Quad`
Lawndale, NC
Facility Summary
This facility is a conventional technology water treatment plant [coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation,
and filtration] with discharge of wastewaters from media filter backwash and sedimentation basins with a
design potable flowrate of 6.0 MGD and a maximum monthly average wastewater discharge of
0.087 MGD. The facility consists of the following water and wastewater treatment units:
• flash mixer
• sedimentation basins
• filters
• clear well
• backwash pond
• chlorination and dechlorination equipment
• chemical usage consists of
o chlorine
o caustic soda ash
o alum
o fluoride
o sodium bisulfite
Monthly, average FLOW (MGD) — Last 36 months that flow was reported Jun201 1 -Ju12014:
[Ave 0.052 MGD; Maximum, Monthly average flow = 0.087 MGD]
Fact Sheet
Renewal 2014 -- NPDES Permit NCG590004
Page 1

k, 2.c k
Eligibility for Coverage under the General Permit NCG590000 — The Cleveland County WTP is eligible for
the general permit. Individual NPDES permit NCO051918 is converted to general permit COC
NCG590004.
Toxicity — With an IWC < 0.25%, this permit requires Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing using
Pimephales promelas (Flathead minnow) to be performed as a 24-hour pass/fail test at 90% effluent
concentration, once per calendar year (see general permit NCG590000 B. (3). & D) [TGE3B].
Stream — Discharge from WTP for outfall 002 is into the First Broad River [Stream Segment 9-50-(18.5)].
The segment is not currently listed in the 2012 North Carolina 303(d) List.
RPA — A Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA) was conducted on Copper, Fluoride, Manganese, Aluminum
and Iron effluent parameters data because Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) reported concentration
above method -detection levels (MDLs) for the past four and one half (4 1/2) years (Jun201 1 -Ju12014). [See
attached RPA summary sheets.]
Fact Sheet
Renewal 2014 -- NPI)ES N('(,90004
Page 2

Allocco, Marcia
From: Allocco, Marcia
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 11:27 AM
To: Denard, Derek
Subject: RE: Draft COC NCG590004 Cleveland Co WTP
Hi Derek,
Here are my comments:
• Spelling error on page 1 and the facility map; Cesar-Lawndale Road should be Casar-Lawndale Road
• Factsheet notes for toxicity that effluent testing should be run at 90% as does the general permit. However,
page 2 item 5 notes using an effluent concentration of 0.24%.
• In the final cover letter to the permittee can you make sure you highlight that the facility has been assigned
toxicity testing with fat head minnow and not the water flea as noted in the general permit; less likely they will
miss the change as I'm not sure what organism they use now.
• 1 know you do not have control over the general permit but it does not provide the parameter codes for the
required monitoring. Could the general permit be updated with the codes? I know I'm asking for a lot. O
Regards,
Marcia
From: Denard, Derek
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 12:41 PM
To: Parker, Michael; Allocco, Marcia; Bell, Wes
Subject: Draft COC NCG590004 Cleveland Co WTP
Please see the attached draft of the COC NCG590004 Cleveland Co WTP replacing the individual permit NC0051918. If
you have any questions or comments, please let me know.
Hope you all are having a good one.
Thanks,
Derek
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
November 25, 2009
Mr. Lanny B. 011is
Cleveland County Sanitary District n�
P. O. Box 788
Lawndale, NC 28090
Subject: Modification of NPDES Permit NCO051918
Cleveland County Sanitary District — Cleveland Co. WTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. 011is:
Division personnel have been made aware of an error in the terms of the subject permit that was reissued
to you on August 29, 2008, with an effective date of October 1, 2008. Included in that permit were
monitoring requirements for ammonia nitrogen and zinc. In a remission request statement dated April 1,
2009, you stated the facility does not use chloramination as an alternate form of disinfection, nor is zinc
orthophosphate used as a corrosion inhibitor. Accordingly we are forwarding the attached modified
permit limits page. The modification removes monitoring for ammonia nitrogen and zinc from the terms
of the permit. The old page should be removed from the permit and the modified page inserted in its
place.
This modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.
And the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or
Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit,
please contact Bob Sledge at [phone], or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
cc: NPDES File _
Mooresvifle_Regonal. OfficelSurface Vlaterl"zotection Section
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77
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCa.rollna
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org NaturallyAn Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer

Permit NCO051918
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 002. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS''
;LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Avera a
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
;Ere. uenc
: Sample '
a . ;, ,.'Location,:
Sample '
Flow
0.485 MGD
L45.0
Continuous
Effluent
TSS
30.0 mg/L
mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
pH
6.0 - 9.0 s.u.
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual
Chlorines
1
28 µg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Grab
Effluent
Calcium
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Grab
Effluent
Magnesium
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Grab
Effluent
Manganese
Monitor & Report
Quarterly2
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent.
Total Iron
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent
Toxicity Monitorin 3
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/L to be in compliance
with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported
by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below
50 ug/L.
2. Monitoring should be performed in conjunction with toxicity testing.
3. See Condition A. (2.) for toxicity testing. requirements. Toxicity sampling should coincide with
sampling for parameters covered by footnote 2.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts.
1 ,1 /25/2009 Mod

Mr. Lanny B. 011is
P.O. Box 788
Lawndale, North Carolina 28090
Dear Mr. 011is:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
N
August29, 2008 R
S E P - 2 2008
DWQ-Surfa1'1'-.s VIVafor Protection
Subject: Issuance of NPDES
Permit NCO051918
Cleveland County Water WTP
Cleveland County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the' requirements of North Carolina- General Statute. 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as
subsequently amended).
This permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on July 2, 2008.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding: --
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to
obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may
be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Guerra at telephone number
[phone].
Sincerely,
c114Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO051918
cc: Central Files
Edoresville ''Regional Office / Surface W,, ter Protection_.)
NPDES Unit
Aquatic Toxicity Unit
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NCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone]
Internet www.ncwaterouality.or_ Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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Permit NCO051918
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL' POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision -of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended, the
Cleveland County Water
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Cleveland County Water WTP
435 Casar-Lawndale Road near Lawndale
Cleveland County
to receiving waters designated as the First. Broad River in the Broad River Basin,. "
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof..
This permit shall become effective October 1, 2008:
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2013.
Signed this day August `29,. 2008.
v&—
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By-Au-thorAy-of-the-Enviro=ental-Management Gornmission

Permit NCO051918
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 Cleveland County Water WTP is hereby authorized to:
L . Continue to operate a Conventional Potable water treatment plant with a discharge of
filter -backwash wastewater from Outfall 002.
2. This facility is located at 435 Casar.-Lawndale, near Lawndale Road in Cleveland
County.
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into the First Broad River, classified WS-IV CA waters in the Broad River Basin.

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Outfa11002
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Cleveland County Sanitary District
Cleveland County WTP
Latitude: 35' 25' 56" N State Grid: Lawndale
Longitude: 81' 33' S5" W Permitted Flow: 0.048 MGD
Receiving Stream: First Broad River Drainage Basin: Broad River Basin
Stream Class: WS —IV CA Sub -Basin: 03-08-04

Permit NCO051918
A. (I.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 002. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
the Permittee ass ecified below:
EFFLUENTI+I1VlITS
0 ITARING 12EQUIREMENTS
ac,
x x
M®nthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sampler -
Average `
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Rw.
QLocation.:-
Flow
0.485 MGD
2/Month
Continuous
Effluent
TSS
30 m L
45 m L
2./Month
Grab
Effluent
H
6.0 - 9.0 s.u.
2/Month-
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual
28 µg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Chlorine 1
Ammonia Nitrogen2
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Calcium
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Magnesium
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
'Grab
Effluent
Manganese
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Zinc3
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Toxicity Monitorine ,
Footnotes:
1. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North
Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 ug/L.
2. Quarterly monitoring is required only if chloramination is utilized.
3. Zinc monitoring is required if Permittee uses zinc orthophosphate as a corrosion inhibitor.
4. See Attachment A. (2.).
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no, discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts.

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NPDES Permit Standard Conditions
Page 1 of 16
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
B ass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method
may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following
restrictions also apply:
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
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➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect
effluent grab samples at least every X hours [X = days detention time] over a 24-hour period. Effluent
samples shall be collected at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-
hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" for conventional and other non -toxicant parameters. NOTE: Permittees may not
submit a "daily average" calculation [for determining compliance with permit limits] for toxicants. See the relevant
Federal effluent guideline[s] for the appropriate calculation interval.
DOy Samphng
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
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Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
Monthly Average (concentration limitl
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration l tl
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a.
bypass. Severe property damage excludes -economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
U set
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration hmi)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges". of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.411.
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards 'or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
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f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or.hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.-
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations._ Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 ,(14) and implementing regulations ' 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 214 .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
Pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Surve3(IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a. wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.S.).
4. Headworks Analysis UPKAJ and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit -modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.44]. ,The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
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5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (!UP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
'technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users,for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 211.0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan XRP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment
Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the
Division at the following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following:
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summar3(PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve. n. onth period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record I£eeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications; POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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From: Allocco, Marcia
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 4:41 PM
To: Denard, Derek
Subject: RE: Draft COC NCG590004 Cleveland Co WTP
Hey Derek,
Is it 0.90% or 90%?
Eagle eyes Allocco
From: Denard, Derek
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 4:12 PM
To: Allocco, Marcia'
Subject: RE: Draft COC NCG590004 Cleveland Co WTP
Marcia,
I made the changes and corrections.
I added to the cover letter: Please note this permit requires Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing using
Pimephales promelas (Flathead minnow) parameter code TGE6C to be performed as a 24-hour pass/fail test at 0.90%
effluent concentration, once per calendar year [see general permit NCG590000 B. (3.), D. (1.) & D.(3.)]
Part D.(1.) explains how we may require something different from what D.(3.) covers.
Sorry I can't add parameter codes to the general permit. You can take that up when it comes up for renewal in five
years. None of the general permits have parameter codes. You are right that it would be a good idea for the Age of
eDMR. The complex unit does not use them either for individual permits.
Thanks for looking it over for me.
Happy Thursday,
Derek
From: Allocco, Marcia
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 11:27 AM
To: Denard, Derek
Subject: RE: Draft COC NCG590004 Cleveland Co WTP
Hi Derek,
Here are my comments:
Spelling error on page 1 and the facility map; Cesar-Lawndale Road should be Casar-Lawndale Road

Factsheet notes for toxicity that effluent testing should be run at 90% as does the general permit. However,
page 2 item 5 notes using an effluent concentration of 0.24%.
In the final cover letter to the permittee can you make sure you highlight that the facility has been assigned
toxicity testing with fat head minnow and not the water flea as noted in the general permit; less likely they will
miss the change as I'm not sure what organism they use now.
I know you do not have control over the general permit but it does not provide the parameter codes for the
required monitoring. Could the general permit be updated with the codes? I know I'm asking for a lot. O
Regards,
Marcia
From: Denard, Derek
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 12:41 PM
To: Parker, Michael; Allocco, Marcia; Bell, Wes
Subject: Draft COC NCG590004 Cleveland Co WTP
Please see -the attached draft of the COC NCG590004 Cleveland Co WTP replacing the individual permit NC0051918. If
you have any questions or comments, please let me know.
Hope you all are having a good one.
Thanks,
Derek
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Allocco, Marcia
From: Berry, Ron
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 10:51 AM
To: Randall Roper, Jr
Cc: Allocco, Marcia; Parker, Michael
Subject: Need Cleveland County Saniatry District requests for the type NPDES permit to be
issued for the renewal of Cleveland County WTP NCO051918
Randall Roper, Jr.
ORC
Cleveland County Sanitary District
Cleveland County WTP
NPDES Permit NCO051918
Lawndale, NC 28090
Mr. Roper:
As part of the Division review of the recently submitted renewal application for your individual NPDES permit
NCO051918 Cleveland County WTPP, we have evaluated converting this individual permit to a Certificate of Coverage
under the recently issued General Permit NCG590000 for Conventional WTP. Based on the data available to date the
Cleveland County WTP facility qualifies to be covered under the General Permit. However, because there is no turbidity
data and the General Permit will require the addition of a 50 NTU effluent turbidity daily limit, the Division is requesting
the Permittee to instruct the Division to whether the Permittee wants to convert the current individual permit to a
Certificate of Coverage under the General Permit or whether the Permittee wants to renew the current individual
permit. Below is a comparison of the changes that are anticipated depending on which renewal permit type action is
applied:
1) Projected permit based on keeping individual permit NCO051918
- Will remove flow limit but monitoring criteria will remain the same
- Will remove monitoring for calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese, fluoride, and iron
- Will add monthly effluent turbidity monitoring to be evaluated at next renewal to see if a daily limit is
required (see note a)
- Will add new special condition for electronic reporting
- Will reduce test concentration for toxicity test from 2.53 % to 0.27%, narrative will be updated with
quarterly monitoring to continue, effective upon issuance of permit
ALL other existing permit requirement not changed or removed as stated above will remain the same. There will
be some additional narrative updates. The annual fee will remain $860.
2) Projected permit based on converting to coverage under new General Permit NCG590000
- Will remove flow limit but monitoring criteria will remain the same
- Will remove monitoring for calcium, magnesium, and iron
- Will reduce monitoring for copper and fluoride from monthly to quarterly
- Will reduce pH monitoring from weekly to monthly but daily limit range will remain the same
- Will add monthly average limit for manganese of 74.5 mg/L but monitoring frequency will remain the same,
effective upon issuance of permit (see note b)
- Will add effluent turbidity daily limit of 50 NTU with monthly monitoring, effective upon issuance of permit
(see note c)
- Will change Whole Effluent Toxicity criteria by (1) reducing monitoring frequency from quarterly to annually,
(2) by reducing test concentration from 2.53 % to 0.27%, and (2) by applying "Permit Limit" based test, same

basic test parameters as before except if failure occurs additional testing is required and permit may be
converted back to an individual permit, effective upon issuance of permit
Will add new special condition for electronic reporting
- Annual fee will decrease from $860 to $100
ALL other existing permit requirements not changed or removed as stated above will remain the same. A new
Certificate of Coverage with new limitation page and new special conditions will be issued replacing the
individual permit.
Notes:
a) If any reported values exceed 50 NTU or the receiving stream becomes impaired for turbidity, a 50 NTU daily
limit will be applied. The limit will be effective upon issuance of the renewed permit. Therefore, once a
reported turbidity value exceeds 50 NTU the Permittee should begin evaluating -what changes or additional
treatment or other actions is required to maintain compliance. If no exceedance of 50 NTU are reported
monitoring will continue to be required. Upon assignment of a turbidity limit the Permittee may also sample
the upstream/downstream turbidity to determine when instream non-compliance occurs.
b) The manganese water quality standard is proposed to be removed at the next Triennial Review and the limit
will be removed from the permit at some point thereafter. Based on the data provided, this
facility maximum predicted manganese level is only 5% of its daily limit so no compliance issue is
anticipated.
c) Any exceedance of 50 NTU is automatically a violation and is immediately subject to further enforcement
action including fine assessments. If continued non-compliance occurs with the effluent turbidity daily limit
of 5Q NTU, then as part of the agreed upon mitigation to allow time to eliminate future turbidity violations
by operational changes or addition of treatment or other approved action, the permit will be converted
back to an individual permit. An additional fee to modify this permit will most likely apply. See note a for
turbidity limit as they apply in an individual permit.
Regardless of the permit type that is issued at this renewal, for future renewals a renewal application must be received 6
months before the active permit expiration date.
If the Division is not instructed otherwise by the Permittee before November 7, 2014, the Division will move forward
with renewing the individual permit NC0051918 and will not pursue converting this permit to coverage under the
General Permit at this time. If you have any questions you can contact Ron Berry at (919 )807 - 6396 or
ro n. be rrv@ ncde n r.gov.
Sincerely,
Ron Berry, Engineer
Division of Water Resources/NCDENR
Phone: (919) 807 - 6396
Email: [e-mail]
Location Address - Archdale Building, Office 925Y
512 N. Salibury St.
Raleigh, NC 27699
Mailing Address - Archdale Building, NCDENR/DWR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27669-1617
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To: NPDES Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: John Hennessy
SOC Priority Project: No
Date: August 22 2013
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Cleveland
NPDES Permit No.: NCO051918
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility: Cleveland County Sanitary District Water Treatment Plant
Mailing address: Post Office Box 788
Lawndale, North Carolina 28090
Physical address: 489 Casar-Lawndale Road
Lawndale, North Carolina 28090
2. Date of investigation: August 15, 2013
3. Report prepared by: Marcia Allocco, Senior Environmental Specialist
4. Person contacted/telephone number: Rondall (Ronnie) A. Roper, Jr. ORC
Office: [phone] (ask for WTP)
5. Directions to site: From MRO take Hwy 150 West to Boger City/Iron Station. Make a right
on Hwy 27 and follow through Lincolnton. Approximately one mile out of Lincolnton make
a left onto Hwy 182 W. Proceed on Hwy 182 w for —18 miles before entering Lawndale,
NC. Make a right on Casar-Lawndale Road (SR 1004 — sign notes as Casar Road). If you
pass over Broad river you have gone too far. Travel —1.3 miles on Casar-Lawndale Rd and
WTP will be on the left just before the Cleveland County Sanitary District Water Treatment
administrative building.
6. Discharge point(s): Outfall 001
Latitude: 350 25' 56"
Longitude: -81' 33' 55"
No USGS Map was included with the renewal application; discharge location noted in
current permit appears correct.
USGS Quad No.: F12NE (Lawndale, NC)

NCO051918 — Cleveland County Sanitary District WTP
Staff Report — 2013 Renewal
Page 2
7. Receiving Stream: First Broad River
a. Classification: WS-IV, CA
b. River basin (subbasin): Broad (03-08-04)
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream is a moderate sized river with a rocky/sandy bottom; main use is for water
supply and class C uses. The City of Shelby has a water intake located several miles
downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Volume/description of wastewater discharge:
Outfall 002 consists of wastewater from a conventional water treatment plant. The existing
wastewater treatment facilities consist of two alum sludge ponds and dechlorination (sodium
bisulfite and sodium thiosulfate have been used) facilities. A thickening hopper and drying
bed were previously used but will not be used in the future.
2. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
The permittee has passed all toxicity testing since 2008; no toxic impacts expected.
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Bionomics is contracted to dredge and dewater residuals from the ponds and dispose them in the
Cleveland County landfill. A second sludge pond was added in 2011 when an existing raw water
storage pond was converted to a sludge pond.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee (Cleveland County Sanitary District) has requested renewal for the wastewater
discharge from their WTP. The permittee experienced sporadic violations of the total residual
chlorine, pH, and total suspended solids (TSS) permit limits in 2010 and 2011. The addition of a
second pond has greatly improved the permittee's compliance with the TS S permit limits and the
only violations in 2012 were for late DMR reporting. The wastewater facilities associated with the
WTP appeared well operated and maintained during site visit; effluent was clear with no floating
solids or foam.
Pending receipt and approval of the draft permit, it is recommended that the subject permit be
renewed as requested.
Signature of Report Preparer/ Date
Quality Program Regional Supervisor/Da

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
July 11th 2013
Cleveland County Water
P.O. Box 788
Lawndale, NC 28090
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO051918
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Robert Albert Roper, Jr.,
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John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
DIVOGN QUALITY
JUL 15 2013
IVIOORESVJ LLE REGIONAL OFFiOE
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on June 17th 2013. This permit
renewal has been assigned Charles Weaver (919-807-6391) who will contact you if any
additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Due to current backlog, you
should continue to operate under terms of your current permit, until a new permit is issued. If
you have any questions, please contact the assigned permit writer.
Sin erely,
GL-
Jeff upart
Point Source Branch Program Supervisor IV
Cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office
NPDES Unit
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 One
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INCO0519181
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1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
CLEVELAND COUNTY WATER
CLEVELAND COUNTY WATER
PO BOX 788
LAWNDALE
NC 28090
(704-538-9033)
(704-538-9034)
ORC@CCSDWATER. COM
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
435 LAWNDALE/CASAR RD
LAWNDALE
NC/28090
CLEVELAND
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name CLEVELAND COUNTY WATER
Mailing Address PO BOX 788
City LAWNDALE
State / Zip Code NC/28090 ----- -- - -
Telephone Number
Fax Number
4. Ownership Status:
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ❑ Public X
5. Type of treatment plant:
X Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
surface water
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
ALUM & PRECAUSTIC PRE CL2
FLASH MIXED
SED.BASINS
FILTERS
CLEAR WELL
PUMPED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
S. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility:
BACKWASH TO POND
DEWATERING
ADD SODIUM BISULFITE REMOVE CL2 RESIDUAL
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 002
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7 DAYS
11. Plant design potable flowrate 6.0 1 MGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.050 MGD
Intermittent X
Duration: 12 HRS
12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
FIRST BROAD RIVER
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
14. CL2,CAUSTIC,ALUM & FLOURIDE
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Alum / aluminum sulfate Yes X No
Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate Yes No
Fluoride Yes X No
Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines Yes No X
Zinc -orthophosphate or Sweetwater CP1236 Yes No X
List any other additives below:
CAUSTIC SODA & CL2
14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑
No X
15. Additional Information:
➢ Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in
the water treatment process. The plan should show the point[s] of addition for
chemicals and all discharges routed to an outfall [including stormwater].
➢ Solids Handling Plan THE COMPANY BIONOMICS HANDLES SLUDGE
➢ CLEVELAND COUNTY LAND FILL DISPOSAL
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
➢ New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDENR Customer
Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
➢ Analyses of source water collected
➢ Engineering Alternative Analysis
➢ Discharges from Ion Exchange and reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
17. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
�on9dlQ 11 1Qlber 1 R9e r fir• WASTE WATER ORC
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature 'of Applicant
Date
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For discharges associated with water treatment plants
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application,
record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that
Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5
years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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Mr. Lanny B. 011is
P.O. Box 788
Lawndale, North Carolina 28090
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Draft NPDES
Permit NCO051918
Cleveland County WTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. 011is:
Enclosed with -this letter is -a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very carefully to
ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains. The draft permit contains the
following changes from your current permit as required by the attached `DWQ- NPDES Permitting Strategies For
Potable Water Treatment Plants (September2007)".
➢ Limits added
o 0.485 MGD
➢ Limits / Monitoring deleted
o . Settleable Solids
a Turbidity
➢ Monitoring Additions
o Aluminum _
o pH
o Calcium
o Manganese
o Fluoride
o Total CoppeF
➢ Whole Effluent Toxicity
o Quarterly Monitoring Purposes Only
Concurrent with this transmittal, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft as required by the EPA by
publishing a notice in newspapers having circulation in the general Cleveland County area. Should you wish to
correct errors or provide comments regarding this draft please contact the DENR / DWQ / NPDES Program no
later than 30 days after receiving this document.
Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent comments and take
appropriate action prior to issuing a final NPDES permit. If you have questions concerning the draft permit for
your facility, please contact me by e-mail ([e-mail]) or call me at [phone], extension 539.
Respectfully,
iU � -
Bob Guerra
NPDES Unit, Western Program
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NCO051918 (DRAFT)
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Permit NCO051918
STATE OF NORTH* CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
,14 compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended, the,
is hereby
located at
Lawndale
to receiving waters designated as the First Broad River in the Broad 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 xx=, 2008.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on xxxxx, 2013.
Signed this day xxxxx, 1008.
DRAFT
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO051918
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 Cleveland County Water is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a Conventional Potable water treatment plant with a discharge of
filter -backwash wastewater from Outfall 002.
2. This facility is located at 435 Casar-Lawndale, near Lawndale Road in Cleveland
County.
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
into -the First Broad River, classified WS-IV CA waters in the Broad River Basin.

f OWall 002
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Cleveland County Sanitary District
Cleveland County WTP
Latitude: 350 25' 56" N State Grid: Lawndale
Longitude: 8V 33' 55" W Permitted Flow: 0.048 MGD
Receiving Stream: First Broad River Drainage Basin: Broad River Basin
Stream Class: WS — IV CA Sub -Basin: 03-08-04
0
Facility
x
Location
not to scale
North NPDES Permit No. NCO051918
Cleveland County

Permit NC0051918
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 002. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
the Permittee as specified below:
i t EFFLUENT
CI�iARACTERISTICS
k u
�:�
Fw v s LIMITS i Y
1VIONIT012IIdC'r REQUIREMENTS "
Monthly.
_ _ g,.•.
Avexa e;n.
Weekly
EAverage;.:.Manimum
Daly
.e. ,
Measurement
F=e uenc
Sample
'Type:
'Sample '
.
Lo`cation
Flow
0.485 MGD
2/Month
Continuous
Effluent
TSS
30 m L
45 m L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
H
6.0 - 9.0 s.u.
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual
Chlorine 1
28 µg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Ammonia Nitrogen2
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum3
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Calcium3
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Magnesium3
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Manganese3
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Zinc4
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Fluoride
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Iron
Monitor & Report
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Whole Effluent
Toxicity Monitoring5
Monitor &Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Limit and monitor only if facility adds chlorine to water that is eventually discharged.
2. Quarterly monitoring is required only if chloramination is utilized.
3. Parameter should be monitored in conjunction with toxicity test.
4. Zinc monitoring is required if Permittee uses zinc orthophosphate as a corrosion inhibitor.
5. See Attachment A. (2.).
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace
amounts.

Permit NCO051918
A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY MONITORING (QRTRLY)
The permittee shall conduct quarterly chronic toxicity tests using test procedures outlined in the
"North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure", Revised February 1998, or
subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration defined as treatment two in the procedure document is 2.53 %. The
testing shall be performed as a Ceriodaphnia dubia day pass/fail test. The tests will be performed
during the months of January, April, July, and October. Effluent sampling for this testing
shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment
processes.
All -toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for -the month in which it was performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention:' North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1621
Completed Aquati rToxicity Test Forrri_ naa]llbe filed v�tth the Env�ronmen ciences.Section no
later than 30 day after the�etad of te�reporting periodr, :r which the repo` rt is m�da e
6�
Test data shall be c mpleted acicurate an elude } 1 _pporti cherriical/phys "cal
4 _i '
measurements pe ormed in sysoc a on wit toxcay ts, as „ ell as all dose/re�ponse data.
Total residual chl e of the flu n toxicit :sampleR , us i e me s-red d report fl
if chlorine
is employed for disinfection V, �?vaste s m. g '
Should there be n ciischarg fl97Kow fromh�e facih,during� mobth in which toxicity
. �r�
monitoring is required, the p#rmrtte will c©mplete fide inforrriatioi located at the to',' the
� �e � t
aquatic toxicity (A ,). test for�ndica ng the facih :name, permAn.-umber, pipe number, county,
�s " ! 1 h�i
and the month/ye othe report wih the notatio Hof No Flow' me comment area of the form.
e t"
The report shall b submitted to the.Environr� a�Sciences Sic o at the addressrted above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
then monthly monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly
test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be
re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the results
of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation & reporting of the data submitted on the
DMR & all AT Forms submitted.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate
environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up
testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial
monitoring.

SOC'PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes —No x
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Dina Sprinkle
Date: April 9, 2008
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Cleveland
Permit No. NCO051918
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Cleveland County Sanitary District
Water Treatment Plant
Post Office Box 788
Lawndale, N.C. 28090
2. Date of investigation: April 2, 2008
3. Report prepared by: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Environmental Eng. II
4. Persons contacted and telephone number: Mr. Lanny 011is, ORC; Tel# [phone].
5. Directions to site: From the junction of NC Hwy 182 and SR 1004 (Casar Road), travel
north on SR 1004 approximately 1.3 miles. The WTP is located on the left (west) side of the
road.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35' 25' 56"
Longitude: 81 ° 33' 5 5 "
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: F 12 NE U.S.G.S. Name: Lawndale, N.C.
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes x No_ If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Slopes range from 2 to 4%. The site is

not located in a flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: First Broad River
a. Classification: WS-IV CA
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Broad; 030804
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream is a moderate sized river with a rocky/sandy bottom. General C classification
uses downstream. The City of Shelby has a water supply intake located several miles
downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: N/A
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? N/A
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? N/A
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 wastewater treatment facilities consist of a sludge
pond, a thickening hopper and a drying bed. Supernatant is discharged from the
sludge pond to the river. The wastewater facilities treat wastewater generated during
the water treatment process. The residuals are being taken to the Cleveland County
landfill.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None at this time.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Reisduals are being taken to the
Cleveland County landfill.
a. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): Class I
4. SIC Code(s): 4941

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: 21 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 510 3
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: None at this time.
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.
Spray Irrigation: N/A
Connection to Regional Sewer System: N/A
Subsurface: N/A
Other Disposal Options: 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/GW or hazardous material
concerns.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee, Cleveland County Sanitary District, has applied for permit renewal for the
discharge of wastewater from a water treatment plant. The permit is for the discharge of supernatant
water from the sludge lagoon outfall (002). The thickening hopper and the drying bed are not in use
at this time since Cleveland County Sanitary District contracted with Bio-Nomic Services, Inc. (Tel #
1-800-782-6798) to dredge the sludge lagoon. According to Mr. 011is, approximately 600 tons/year
are being dredged from the pond and taken to the County Landfill for final disposal. The plant
appears to be in good operational condition during the time of the investigation.
It is recommended the subject permit be re -issued.
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Signature of Report Preparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Date
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LANNY B OLLIS
ORC
CLEVELAND COUNTY WATER
PO BOX 788.
LAWNDALE NC 28090
Dear Mr. 011is:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
March 6, 2008 kl AR 7
2008
. NC DENR MR®
DWQ-Surface Water Protection
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO051918
Cleveland County-WTP
Cleveland County
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on March 5, 2008. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to
complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before
your existing permit expires.
If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permits, please contact Susan
Wilson at [phone], extension 510.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
NPDES Unit
cc: CENTRAL FILES
glylo WM4onal Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
NNaoe Carolina
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P® Box 788
Lawanedale9 NC 28090
(704)538-903.3 Fax [phone]
March 1, 2008
NC Division of Water Quality
Mrs. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR/DWQ/ Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1617
Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NCO051918
Cleveland County WTP
Cleveland County
Mrs. Sprinkle:
The Cleveland County WTP is requesting renewal of the permit NC0051918. The only
change in this facility is the'addition of chlorine residual removal.
Sludge Management Plan:
The Cleveland County WTP has a holding pond that the sludge from the WTP is place
into. The sludge remains in the holding pond until the Cleveland County WTP hires a
contractor to remove the sludge with a dredge and is pressed on a belt -press, then is
hauled to the Cleveland County Landfill for final disposal.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 704-538-9033 or [e-mail].
MAR - 5 2008
DENR e WATER OUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
Sincerely,
Lanny B. 011is

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
Mail the complete application to. (y I
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources N �
Division of Water Quality d NPDES Unit �,)
161`� Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-161'7 �� J y ``' � (l
NPDES Permit Number INCO051918
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field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name �' Lanny 011is
Facility Name Cleveland County Water
Mailing Address PO Box 788
City Lawndale
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
NC 28090
(704)53�%-9033
[phone]
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 439 Lawn(
City Lawndale
State / Zip Code NC 28090
County Cleveland
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Lanny 011is
Mailing Address PO Box 788
City Lawndale
State / Zip Code NC 28090
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number (7041538-9034
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑
State ❑
Road
the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Private ❑
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NPDES PERMIT APPLHCATUON' - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
5. Type of treatment plant:
® Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by
filtration and disinfection)
❑ Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange)
❑ Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge)
❑ Membrane Technology (R®, nanofiltration)
Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑
f. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water)
Surface Water
7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water:
Remove Solids
S. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the
facility -
Alum Sludge
9. Number of separate discharge points: 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 1
10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ® Intermittent ❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration: —
11. Plant design potable flowrate 6.000 HGD
Backwash or reject flow 0.0035 MGD
12. lame of receiving stream(s) (Provide a maps showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude).
First Broad River
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NPDEB PERMIT APPLICATHON - SHORT FORM C - WTP
For discharges associated with water treatment plants
13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection
treatments, that have the potential to be discharged.
Free Chlorine
24. Is this -facility located on IInndiann. country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
15. Additional Information.
> Provide as schematic of flow through the facility, include ra°low volumes at all points in
the treatment process, and point of addition of chemicals.
5= Solids Handling Flamm
16. NEW Applicants
Information needed in addition to items 1-15:
New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDENR Customer
Service Center.
Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No
)�' Analyses of source water collected
Engineering Alternative Analysis
Discharges from Eon Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a
water quality model.
IL7. Applicant Certification
II certify that Y am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of :sexy ]knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section
1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)

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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes_No_x
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water. Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: September 5, 2003
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Cleveland
Permit No. NCO051918
NIRO No.: 03-18
1. Facility and address: Cleveland County Sanitary District
Water Treatment Plant
Post Office Box 788
Lawndale, N.C. 28090
2. Date of investigation: September 3, 2003
3. Report prepared by: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Environmental Eng. I
4. Persons contacted and telephone number: Mr. Lanny 011is, ORC; Tel# [phone].
5. Directions to site: From the junction of NC Hwy 182 and SR 1004 (Casar Road), travel north
on SR 1004 approximately 1.3 miles. The WTP is located on. the left (west) side of the road.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35 ° 25' 56" Longitude: 81 ° 33' 55"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: F 12 NE U.S.G.S. Name: Lawndale, N.C.
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes x No_ If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Slopes range from 2 to 4%. The site is
not located in a flood plain.

9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: First Broad River
a. Classification: WS-IV CA
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Broad; 030804
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving
stream is a moderate sized river with a rocky/sandy bottom. General C classification
uses downstream. The City of Shelby has a water supply intake located several miles
downstream.
PART H - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: N/A
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? N/A
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? N/A
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 wastewater treatment facilities consist of a sludge
pond, a thickening hopper and a drying bed. Supernatant is discharged from the
sludge pond to the river. The wastewater facilities treat wastewater generated during
the water treatment process. The residuals are being taken to the Cleveland County
landfill.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None at this time.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Reisduals are being taken to the Cleveland
County landfill.
a. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): Class I
4. SIC Code(s): 4941
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: 21 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 510 3
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: None at this time.
3. 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.
Spray Irrigation: N/A
Connection to Regional Sewer System: N/A
Subsurface: N/A
Other Disposal Options: 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/GW or hazardous
material concerns.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee, Cleveland County Sanitary District, has applied for permit renewal for the
discharge of wastewater from a water treatment plant. The permit is for the discharge of supernatant
water from the sludge lagoon outfall (002). The discharge at outfall (001) is not needed according
to the applicant since the old intake has been abandoned and the new intake does not require a sand
tower. The permit as drafted has addressed the removal of outfall (001) from the permit. We have
no comments to the draft permit issued on July 30, 2003.
It is recommended the subject permit be issued.
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Water Quality ffegional Supervisor
Date
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
3/19/2003
LANNY OLLIS
CLEVELAND COUNTY SANITARY DISTRICT
PO BOX 788
LAWNDALE, NC 28090
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Renewal Application
Permit Number NCO051918
Cleveland County WTP
Cleveland County
Dear Permittee:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on March 11, 2003 . Thank you for submitting this
package.
The permit renewal for this facility has been assigned to a staff member This staff member will contact you if further
information is needed to complete the permit renewal. Please note that the NPDES Unit has several vacant
positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over 4 years and is delaying all permit renewals. Our remaining permit
writers are currently reviewing Authorizations to Construct, speculative limit requests, major permit modifications
and 201 plan updates ahead of permit renewals. This is necessary due to a variety of factors, including mandatory
deadlines in the statutes which govern our program.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NCO051918 the existing requirements in your permit will -remain in effect
until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action). We appreciate your patience and understanding
while we operate with a severely depleted staff. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the
subject permit, please contact Charles Weaver at [phone], extension 511
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Sincerely,
Valery Stephens
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES- permit NCO051918
Cleveland'County Sanitary District
Cleveland County
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This letter is to request the renewal of the NPDES permit NCO051919. There has --been
one change since the last issuance of the permit. The change- is that there is only, one
discharge being.used. The permit has two discharges;. one for the sand tower at the raw
water intake. This intake has been abandoned and this discharge has not been used and
will -not -be used in the future_..This is OGI. on the current permit_ The only discharge that is
currently being used is the discharge for the filter backwash from the water treatment
plant. This is 002 on the current permit. The Cleveland: County Sanitary District -requests
that 001 discharge be removed from .the new. permit_. If you have any questions, please
contact Lanny 011is at (704) 538=9033.
Sincerely,
Lanny-B.-011is 3/3/c
Permittee and ORC
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'F NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C
For manufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD (or WTPs)
N. C. Department of Environment and ,Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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North 'Carolina NPDES Permit Number NC00 51918
Please print or type
1 Applicant and facility producing discharge
A. Name Cl vPl and Cnunty Sanitary District
B. Mailing address of applicant:
Street address Post Office Box 788
City Lawndal e County. Cleveland
State North Carolina Zip Code 28090
Telephone Number ( 704) . 538-9033
Fax Number ( 704) 538-9034
e-mail address
C. Location of facility:
Contact Person - Lanny 011 is
Street 435 Casar Lawndal e Road
City Lawndal e County Cl evel and
State North Carolina Zip Code 28090
.Telephone Number ( 704) 538-9033
2. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s):
3. Number of employees: 3
4. Principal product(s) produced: Water Treatment Plant
Principal raw material(s) consumed:Water Production
S. Principal process(es): Water TrPatment
6. Amount of principal product produced (or raw material consumed)
ri ict cnanifir_ amounts n-nn-curnecf anti/nr units of nrnrfurtion)
Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed
Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed
(AVERAGE)
PEAK
per Day
3.3 MGD
6.0 MGD
per Month
99 MGD.
180 MGD
per Year
1204.5 MGD
2190 MGD
7. Check here if discharge occurs all year XX , or
Circle the month(s) in which discharge occurs: January
May June July August September October
February March April
November December
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...For manufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD (or WTPs)
Days per week discharge occurs:
NOTE: If the facility has separate discharge points (outfalls) or multiple industrial processes, include a schematic diagram
of wastewater flow at the facility.
8. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable).
Flow volume treated before discharging
Discharge per operating day I (PERCENT)
(GALLONS PER OPERATING DAY)
Sanitary - daily average 0.0 0.0
Cooling water, etc. - daily average 0.0 0.0
Process water - daily average 84,000 GPD I 84 000 GPD
1 A m. ^�r c peruting day fcr I I 84, 000 GPD
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Itotal, discharge (ail types) 84 000 GPD
g. If any of the types of wastewater identified in item 8 (either treated or untreated) are discharged to places
other than surface waters, record the amount(s) discharged below:
A. Municipal sewer system gpd
B. Underground well gpd
C. Septic tank gpd
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond 84,000 gpd
C. Other, specify gpd
10. Number of separate discharge points:
1
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11. Name of receiving stream(s)First Broad River:
12. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain one or more of the following
substances added as a result of your operations, activities, or processes? Circle all that apply:
aluminum ammonia beryllium cadmium chromium chlorine (residual)
copper cyanide lead mercury nickel oil and grease
phenols selenium
zinc None of the above
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, -and accurate.
nRC
-Lanny B . 011 i s Title
Printed n me of Person Signing
02-07-2003
Date
i nature of A licant application, record,
North Carolina General statute 143 215.oB (f) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in amenting ny
report, plan, or other document niowinor gly enlders�nac ube arate any reined cording gder dor monitoring toring devicle 21 or ice ce orons tmethod equiredthe tto be opeal rated or maintained ment Commission lu under Article 21aoArtic(e, or
who falsifies, tampersor
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 y
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 510,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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Cleveland County Sanitary District
PO Box 788
Lawndale, NC 28090
[phone] Fax [phone]
Sludge Management Plan
The sludge is collected in a lagoon and the decant water is discharged to the recieving
stream. The Cleveland County Sanitary District will remove the sludge from the lagoon
and dispose of it in a proper manner.
Sincerely,
3/3/d 3
Lanny B. 011is
Permittee and ORC

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�OF W �TF9 p Michael F. Easley
\O G Governor
6 U� r William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
October 8, 2003
Mr. Lanny 011is
Cleveland County Sanitary District
P.O. Box 788
Lawndale NC 28090
Subject: NPDES Permit No. NCO051918
Cleveland County WTP
Cleveland County, NC
Dear Mr. 011is:
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO051918 was issued on September 29, 2003
for the discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose
of this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and the liabilities in the event of failure
to comply with the terms and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it is
suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular importance is Page 4 .
Page 4 sets forth the effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for your discharge.
Your discharge must not exceed any of the limitations set forth. The section headed "Monitoring
Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies, sample types and sampling locations. Upon
commencement of your discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required monitoring. The
monitoring results must be entered on reporting forms furnished or approved by this Agency. If you
have not received these forms, they should be arriving shortly: If you fail to receive the forms, please
contact this Office as quickly as possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting form
(DWQ Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form. It is imperative that all applicable
parts be completed, and the original and one copy be submitted as required.
Please be advised that an annual administering and compliance monitoring fee may be
required for your facility. You will soon be receiving a statement from our Raleigh Office. It is
imperative that the fee be --paid in a timely manner so as to prevent enforcement action or possible
revocation of your permit.
The remaining parts of the Permit. set forth definitions, general conditions and special
conditions applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s). The
conditions include special reporting requirements in the event of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment
unit/process failures, etc. Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator if you are operating wastewater treatment facilities. Any changes in operation of
Customer Service
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Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
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Mr. Lanny 011is
October 8, 2003
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wastewater treatment facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or discharged,
expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities must be permitted or approved by
this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit subjects the Permittee
to enforcement action pursuant to Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $25,000 per violation (and/or criminal penalties) may be assessed for such.
violations. If you find at any time that you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions of
the Permit, you should contact this Office immediately. A Special Order by Consent (SOC) may be
necessary while pursuing action to obtain compliance.
As a final note, an NPDES Permit is normally issued for a five-year period. Permits are not
automatically renewed. Renewal requests must be submitted to this Agency no later than 180 days
prior to expiration. Please make note of the expiration date of your Permit. This date is set forth on
Page 1 of the Permit. Also note that NPDES Permits are not automatically transferable. If you, as
the Permittee, cease to need this Permit, then you should request that the Division of Water Quality
rescind the Permit or request that DWQ reissue the Permit to another party, if necessary.
As mentioned previously, the purpose of this letter is to advise you of the importance of your
NPDES Permit. Please read the Permit and contact this Office at 704/663-1699 in Mooresville if
you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to providing any assistance.
Sincerely,
l D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
DRG:dee

Michael F. Easley
Governor
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Mr. Lanny B. 011is
Cleveland County Sanitary District
P.O. Box 788
Lawndale, North Carolina 28090
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Dear Mr. 011is:
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
September 29, 2003
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO051918
Cleveland County WTP
Cleveland County
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on July 30, 2003.
This permit includes a TRC limit that will take effect on May 1, 2005. If you wish to install dechlorination
equipment, the Division has promulgated a simplified approval process for such projects. Guidance for approval of
dechlorination projects is attached.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 511.
cc Central Files
cac�ill°e Regional Office--,Nv-ate iQuality ct o i
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet: h2o.enr.state. nc.us
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED By
Tom Belriick i.
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. 3
Phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748
OCT OL 8'2003

Permit NCO051918
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Cleveland County Sanitary District
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Cleveland County WTP
435 Casar-Lawndale Road near Lawndale
Cleveland County
to receiving waters designated as the First Broad River in the Broad River Basin in
accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective November 1, 2003.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2008.
Signed this day September 29, 2003.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Tnm BeInick
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NCO051918
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 Cleveland County Sanitary District is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate a drinking -water treatment plant with a discharge of filter -
backwash wastewater via outfall 002. This facility is located at the Cleveland
County WTP off Casar-Lawndale Road near Lawndale in Cleveland County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into the First Broad River, classified WS-IV CA waters in the Broad River
Basin.
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Permit NCO051918
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge filter backwash from outfall 002. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTIOS�
:... _
LIMITS
MONITORING'REQUIREMENTS
`,:Motttlily..
Average,
Daily
.._Maximum._ .
Measurement
:Frequency ..
Sample Type '
.
..Sample Locations
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/L
0.2 ml/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity2
Weekly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Iron
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine3
28Ng/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at least 50 feet downstream from the
outfall.
2. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
3. Limit takes effect May 1, 2005. Until the limit takes effect, the permittee shall monitor TRC (with no
effluent limit).
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

NPDES Permit Requirements
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with i it least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week o three separate calendar days:
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges!" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divi ed by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day untie midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January ary through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period b continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a c�se-by-case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour
period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period
with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and
totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with (4) above, influent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However, the interval between effluent grab samples may not exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all
grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month.
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s).
DWO or "the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility, or the cessation of all activities that require coverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1.
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total
discharge.
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Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limitl
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable,
or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent ]imitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limitl
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1. Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41].
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knovin� violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject .to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each- day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
2. Duty to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power
Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as
fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of thi:
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder
of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
9. Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)].
10. Expiration of Permit
The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and
fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date.
Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not
have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject
the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated
to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures .
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency. by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A
person is a duly authorized representative only if-
1 . The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"9 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (%
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
.of the system [15A NCAC 8G.02011.
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate
laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)].
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(C)]•
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m)' (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
0) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)1: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II. E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee
shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the
requirement. The Permittee shall notify. the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitoring and Records
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the
monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted
by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I
of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (as Amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in
the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41].
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more
than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge
use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40
CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including -
all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entev
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
Section E Reporting Requirements
Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or
additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 0)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) (1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.410) (2)].
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)].
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the Pernittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written
submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the
noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)].
8. Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)].
Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following.
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
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not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
12. Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon
which annual period is used for evaluation.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division.
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct groundwater
monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42):
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels';
0) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms
per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the
highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter 0 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound
alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms
and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in
such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility.
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such Discharges;
C. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
Permittee to supplement 'the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent to the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the
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Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307(b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part 403, the State Pretreatment Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of. Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO),
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program.
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every five years.
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (HWA) at least once every five
years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909.
5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits CIUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results
of the Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the limits from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
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6. Authorization to Construct (A to C)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
Enforcement Response Plan (ERP�
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports ARl
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following.
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary(PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non-Cotnpliance Report (SNCRI
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms DSE)
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
e.) Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to , local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
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Department of Environment
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt; Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Gary Downs
Cleveland County Sanitary District
P.O. Box 788
Lawndale, North Carolina 28090
Dear Mr. Downs:
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Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO051918
Cleveland County WTP
Cleveland County
The Division received your application for a wastewater discharge permit on June 24, 1998.
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application. Accordingly, we are forwarding the
attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North
Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983, and as subsequently amended.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina. 27611-7447. Unless such
demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
- Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the
Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Paul Clark at telephone
number [phone], extension 580.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
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Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Permit No. NCO051918 - 44
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission,
and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Cleveland County Sanitary District
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Cleveland County Water Treatment Plant
NCSR 1004 (Casar Road)
Lawndale
Cleveland County
to receiving waters designated as the First Broad River in the Broad River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective January 1, 1999
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2003
Signed this day November 23, 1998
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr.,Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Cleveland County Sanitary District
is hereby authorized to:
Permit No. NC0051918
1. Continue to operate an existing raw water intake sand settling tank (001) and a sludge lagoon,
sludge thickening tank, and sludge drying beds (002) located at Cleveland County Water
Treatment Plant, NCSR 1004 (Casar-Lawndale Road), Lawndale, Cleveland County (See
Part III, A of this permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the
First Broad River (Class WS-IV waters) in the Broad River Basin.

001-Latitude: 350 25' 39"
001-Longitude: 810 33' 41"
002-Latitude: 350 25' 39"
002-Longitude: 810 33' 41"
USGS Quad #: F12NE
River Basin #: 030804
Receiving Stream: First Broad River
Cleveland Co. San. Dist.
NCO051918
Cleveland County
Cleveland Co. W IP
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A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Permit No. NC0051918
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from sand settling tank for
intake water from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT. CHARACTERISTICS., LIMITS, MONITORING.REQUIREMENTS
Monthly, ee y as y, aximum easuremen Sample,.Sample
Average erage Frequency Type Location Av
Flow ua er v Instantaneous
Notes:
Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream.
2 The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background
conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A (2). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Permit No. NC0051918
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge filter backwash and
supernatant from outfall 002. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
I iron
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Notes:
I Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream.
2 The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds,these levels due to natural background
conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
2. DEM or "the Division"
Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources.
3. EMC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC
1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found
each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sacripled
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
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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is
the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This
limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits' in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily
Maximum" under "Other Limits' in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration
values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in
the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples
collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the
geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits' in Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of
dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a
calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is
considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily
average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is'the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March,
April through June, July through September, and October through December.

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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged
monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the
calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when
both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which occurs
continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for
infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Tykes of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge
and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling
point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow
recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample collection fixed at
no greater than 1 /24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of
greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals
evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the detention time
of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval between effluent
grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a
24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must ' be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual
values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the
individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is
equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values.
For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one
(1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration
times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.

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10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents
the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or
disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in
the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge
use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requiremgnt.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently
violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly
violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also,.any person who violates a
permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
US.C.1319 and 40 CFR 122A1 (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, 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,O00.

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2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or
disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part I1, C4) and "Power Failures" (Part 11,
C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages,
such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321'.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Properjy Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property,
or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of
records required to be kept by this permit.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of
this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.

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10. Fairation 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 Rgguirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed
and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250
persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter
1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager
in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of
that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the
overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental
matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
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12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request
by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by.
the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and
123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. IThe exclusive
authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the facility
under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. 1 The conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions -of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of.North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such
operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The permittee
must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any grade to comply
with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility.must visit each Class 1
facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends
and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the
facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission which
designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment
facilities are 50% complete.
2. Proper 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
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3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this
permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) 'Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating
mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the
treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent
loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be
exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These
bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall
submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an
evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against
a permittee for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment
facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should
have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass
which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance;
and
(0 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
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5. U12sets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the
reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent
caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment
facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless'or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part I1, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of
wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such
as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable
waters of the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal regulations
governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued
by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be reopened and
modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The
permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of
Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit
is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing
Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation,
Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the
discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.

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SEC77ON D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case
of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices
shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of
monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than + 10%
from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once -through
condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in
Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this
requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, ,of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136; 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
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reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the
lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for
not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation
committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not
more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring
information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit,
for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application.
This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee
shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions
of this permit,
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as
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SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. mange in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit.
The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess
of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in-40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a)
(1).
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification
of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not
reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other
.requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part ll. 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.1I, 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
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6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is
expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence
of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under
this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to bereported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph
b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of
this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information
listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit.
8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence"of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance
through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for
public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, effluent
data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such
report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or
in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other .document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation,
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. '

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

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

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes_No x
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Paul Clark
Date: July 28, 1998
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Cleveland
Permit No. NC0051918
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Cleveland County Sanitary District
Water Treatment Plant
Post Office Box 788
Lawndale, N.C. 28090
2. Date of Investigation: July 22, 1998
3. Report Prepared By: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Environmental Eng. I
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Ms. Amelia Hamrick,
ORC; Tel# [phone].
5. Directions to Site: From the junction of NC Hwy 182 and SR
1004 (Casar Road), travel north on SR 1004 approximately 1.3
miles. The WTP is located on the left (west) side of the
road.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
'Laf--Etude: 35°2-6'01" Longitude: 81034'00" (outfall 001)
Latitude: 35025'56" Longitude: 81033'55" (outfall 002)
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: F 12 NE U.S.G.S. Name: Lawndale, N.C.
7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes x No_ If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Slopes
range from 2 to 4%. Thelsite is not located in a flood plain.

9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: First Broad River
a. Classification: WS-IV
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Broad; 030804
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream is a moderate
sized river with a rocky/sandy bottom. General C
classification uses downstream. The City of Shelby has
a water supply intake located several miles downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: N/A
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater
treatment facility? N/A
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? N/A
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 wastewater treatment facilities consist of a
sludge pond, a thickening hopper and a drying bed.
Supernatant is discharged from the sludge pond to the
river. The residuals are being taken to the Cleveland
County landfill.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None at this
time.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Reisduals
are being taken to the Cleveland County landfill. -
a. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify):
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3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): Class I
4. SIC Code (s) : 4941
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: 21 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 510 3
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: None at this time.
3. 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.
Spray Irrigation: N/A
Connection to Regional Sewer System: N/A
Subsurface: N/A
Other Disposal Options: 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/GW or hazardous
material concerns.
6. Other Special Items: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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The permittee, Cleveland County Sanitary District, has applied
for permit renewal. The permit is for the discharge of water from
ank at the raw water intake outfall (001) and supernatant
the sanc:1
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from the sludge lagoon outfall ( 002) .
It is recommended the subject permit be issued.
Signature of Repo't Preparer
Water Quality Regiorial Supervisor
Date
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RAINING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility:
Owner or Contact
Mailing Address: o x '% k k L iv,,,, i141 .1►f'C� Z v i�L%
County: _C�CI:G,'i� Telephone:
Present Classification: New Facility Existing Facility
NPDES Per. No. NC00 5 M �' Nondisc. Per. No.WQ Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by:,V INAI'c Saul-C:, E-)AZA LE Telephone: j , , Date: 7-'2 - -ri:f'
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORC:! ion ,'�1Li,►'/C,L` Grade: A Telephone:
Check Class ification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) III III IV Total Points: :L= A/r'
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SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand fillers
5. grease trap/interceptor
6. oil/water separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
a. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2..
lagoons
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5. _
pumps
6.
sand filters
7.
grease trap/interceptor
8.
oil/water separators
9.
disinfection
10.
chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11.
spray Irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shall
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILJTY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check it Appropriate)
1. OiVwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;.
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed -loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oil/waler separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and dispo ,A;
6. Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7._ 1L_Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment:
8. Seafood process ing'cons!sting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified it permitted after July 1,
1993 or 9 upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

(15) Electrodialysls. Process for removing Ionized salts from water through the use of Ion -selective Ion -exchange membranes; ,
(16) Filter Press. A process operated mechanically for partially dewalering sludge;
(17) Foam Separation. The planned frothing of wastewater or wastewater effluent as a means of removing excessive amounts of detergent materials through
the Introduction of air In the form of fine bubbles; also called foam fractionation;
(18) Grit Removal. The process of removing grit and other heavy mineral matter from wastewater;
(19) Imhoff Tank. A deep two story wastewater tank consisting of an upper sedimentation chamber and a lower sludge digestion chamber.
(20) Instrumented Flow Measurement. A device which Indicates and records rate of flow;
(21) Ion Exchange. A chemical process in which ions from two different molecules are exchanged;
(22) Land application:
(a) Sludge Disposal. A final sludge disposal method by which wet sludge may be applied to land either by spraying on the surface or by subsurface injection
(i.e., chisel plow); [not applicable for types of sludge described in (11) of this Rulej;
(b) Treated Effluent. The process of spraying treated wastewater onto a land area or other methods of application of wastewater onto a land area as a
means of final disposal or treatment;
(23) Microscreen. A low speed, continuously back -washed, rotating drum filter operating under gravity conditions as a polishing method for removing
suspended solids from effluent;
(24) Nitrification Process. The biochemical conversion of unoxidized nitrogen (ammonia and organic nitrogen) to oxidized nitrogen (usually nitrate);
(25) Nitrogenous Stage. A separate stage of wastewater treatment designed for the specific purpose of converting ammonia nitrogen to nitrate nitrogen;
(26) Phosphate Removal, Biological. The removal of phosphorus from wastewater by an oxidanoxic process designed to enhance luxury uptake of phosphorus
by the microorganisms;
(27) Polishing Pond. A holding pond following secondary treatment with sufficient detention time to allow settling of finely suspended solids;
(28) Post Aeration. Aeration following conventional secondary treatment units to Increase effluent D.O. or for any other purpose;
(29) Post Aeration. (Cascade) A polishing method by which dissolved oxygen is added to the effluent by a nonmechanical, gravity means of flowing down a
series of steps or weirs; The flow occurring across the steps or weirs moves in a fairly thin layer and the operation of the cascade requires no operator
adjustment; thus, zero points are assigned even though this Is an essential step to meeting the limits of the discharge permit;
(30) Powdered to Granular Activated Carbon Feed. A biophysical carbon process that utilizes biological activity and organic absorption by using powdered or
granular activated carbon; Virgin or regenerated carbon Is lead controlled Into the system;
(31) Preaeration. A tank constructed to provide aeration prior to primary treatment;
(32) Preliminary Units. Unh operations in the treatment process, such as screening and comminution, that prepare the liquor for subsequent major operations;
(33) Industrial Pretreatment.
(a) Pre-treatment Unit, Industrial. The conditioning of a waste at its source before discharge, to remove or to neutralize substances Injurious to sewers and
treatment processes or to effect a partial reduction in load on the treatment process which is operated by the same governing body as the wastewater
treatment plant being rated;
b) Pre-treatment Program, Industrial - must be a State or EPA required program to receive points on the rating sheet;
(34) Primary Clarifiers. The first settling tanks through which wastewater is passed In a treatment works for the purpose of removing settleable and suspended
solids and BOD which Is associated with the solids;
(35) Pumps. All Influent, effluent and In -plant pumps;
(36) Radiation. Disinfection or sterilization process utilizing devices emitting ultraviolet or gamma rays;
(37) Reverse Osmosis. A treatment process In which a heavy contaminated liquid Is pressurized through a membrane forming nearly pure liquid free from
suspended solids;
(38) Rotating Biological Contractors. A fixed biological growth process In which wastewater flows through tanks In which a series of partially submerged circular
surfaces are rotated;
(39) Sand Filters:
(a) Intermittent Biological. Filtration of effluent following septic tanks, lagoons, or some other treatment process In which further blodecomposhlon Is
expected td produce desired effluents; Hydraulic loading rates on these filters are computed In gpd/ac and have a resulting low gpm/sf (less than one);
b) Recirculating biological - the same type of sand filler as defined In Subparagraph (39) (a) of this Rule with the added capability to recycle effluent back
through the sand filler;
(40) Sand or Mixed -Media Fllters. A polishing process by which effluent limits are achieved through a further reduction of suspended solids;
(a) low rate -- gravity, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates In the one to three gpm/sf range;
(b) high rate -- a pressure, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates in the live gpm/sf range; At any rate, the loading rate will exceed three gprrt/sf;
(41) Secondary Clarifiers. A tank which follows the biological unit of treatment plant and which has the purpose of removing sludges associated with the
biological treatment units;
(42) Separate Sludge Reaaration. A part of the contact stabilization process where the activated sludge Is transferred to a tank and aerated before returning It .
to the contact basin;
(43) Septic Tank. A single -story settling lank In which settled sludge is In contact with the wastewater flowing through the tank; shall not be applicable for
septic tank systems serving single family residences having capacity of 2,000 gallons or less which discharge to a nitrification field;
(44) Sludge Digestion. The process by which organic or volatile matter and sludge is gasified, liquefied, mineralized or converted into more stable organic matter
through the activity of living organisms, which Includes aerated holding tanks;
(45) Sludge Drying Beds. An area comprising natural or artificial layers of porous materials upon which digested sewage sludge Is dried by drainage and
evaporation•
(46) Sludge Elutdatlon. A process of sludge conditioning in which certain constituents are removed by successive washings with fresh water or plant effluent;
(47) Sludge Gas Utilization. The process of using sewage gas for the purpose of heating buildings, driving engiries, etc.;
(48) Sludge Holding Tank (Aerated and Nonaerated). A tank utilized for small wastewater treatment plants not contalning a digester in which sludge may be
kept fresh, and supernatant withdrawn prior to a drying method (i.e. sludge drying beds); This may be done by adding a small amount of air simply to keep the
sludge fresh, but not necessarily an amount that would be required to achieve stabilization of organic matter. A nonaerated tank would simply be used to
decant sludge prior to dewatering and would not allow long periods (several days of detention) without resulting odor problems;
(49) Sludge Incinerators. A furnace designed to bum sludge and to remove all moisture and combustible materials and reduce the sludge to a sterile ash;
(50) Sludge Stabilization (Chemical or Thermal). A process to make treated sludge less odorous and putrescble, and to reduce the pathogenic organism
content; This may be done by pH adjustment, chlorine dosing, or by heat treatment:
(51) Sludge Thickener. A type of sedimentation tank In which the sludge Is permitted to settle and thicken through agitation and gravity;
(52) Stabilization Lagoon. A type of oxidation lagoon in which biological oxidation of organic matter is effected bypalural transfer of oxygen to the water from
air (not a polishing pond);
(53) Stand -By Power Supply. On site or portable electrical generating equipment;
(54) Static Screens. A stationary screen designed to remove solids, including non -biodegradable particulate (floatable solids, suspended solids and BOD
reduction) from municipal and Industrial wastewater treatment systems;
(55) Tertiary Treatment. A stage of treatment following secondary which is primarily for the purpose of effluent polishing; A settling lagoon or sand or coal filter
might be employed for this purpose;
(56) Thermal Pollution Control Device. A device providing for the transfer of heat from a fluid flowing In tubes to another fluid outside the tubes, or vice versa;
or other means of regulating liquid temperatures;
(57) Thermal Sludge Condltloner. A conditioning process by which heat Is added for a protracted perlod of time to Improve the dewaterabilfly of sludge by the
solubilizing and hydraulizing of the smaller and more highly, hydrated sludge particles;
(58) Toxic Materials. Those wastes or combinations of wastes, Including disease -causing agents which after discharge and upon exposure, Ingestion. Inhalation
or assimilation Into any organism, either directly from the environment or indirectly by ingestion through food chains, will cause death, disease, behavioral
abnormalities, cancer, genellc mutatlons, physiological malfunctions (Including malfunctions In reproduction) or physical deformations, in such organisms or their
offspring; Toxic materials Include, by way of Illustration and not Ilmltation: lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, vanadium, arsenic, zinc, ortho-nHro-chlorobe nzene
(ONCB), polychlorinated blphenyls (PCBs) and dichlorodlphenyl ldchloroethane (DDT); and any other materials that have or may hereafter be determined to have
toxic properties;
(59) Trickling Filter. A biological treatment unit consisting of a material such as broken stone or rock over which wastewater is distributed; A high rate trickling
fitter Is one which operated at between 10 and 30 mgd per acre. A low rate trickling filter Is one which is designed to operate at one to four mgd per acre;
(60) Trickling Ffter (Packed Tower). A plug flow type of operation In which wastewater flows down through successive layers of media or filtrate material; Organic
material Is removed continually by the active biological fixed growth In each successive layer. This method may produce "secondary" quality effluent, or may be
adapted to produce a nitrified effluent;
(61) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuges, or Filter Presses. Devices which are designed to remove excess water from either digested or undigested sludge prior to disposal
or further treatment.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmen}---=-
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 1, 1998
Mr. Gary Downs
Cleveland County Sanitary District
P.O. Box 788
Lawndale, North Carolina 28090
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Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NCO051918
Cleveland County Sanitary District WWTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Downs:
The Division received your permit renewal application and renewal fee of $200.00 (paid by
check # 15654) on June 24, 1998. Thank you for submii ting this package in a timely fashion.
The permit renewal for this facility has been assigned to Paul Clark of the NPDES Unit. Mr.
Clark will contact you if further information is needed to complete the permit renewal. If you have any
additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Mr. Clark at (919) 733-
5083, extension 580.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional.„Offic_e, Water�Quality Section _�+
NPDES File
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
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January 14, 1994
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P O Box 788
Lawndale, NC 28090
Subject: Permit No. NCO051918
Cleveland Co. WTP
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Oakley:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on June 21, 1993, we
are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 A and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a
written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, EA. addresses the requirements
to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental
permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms. Susan Robson at
telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely, k
Original, Signed- By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
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• Permit No. NC0051918
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Cleveland County Sanitary District
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Cleveland County Water Treatment Plant
NCSR 1004 (Casar Road)
Lawndale
Cleveland County -
to receiving waters designated as First Broad River in the Broad River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 1, 1994
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 1998
Signed this day January 14, 1994
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0051918
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Cleveland County Sanitary District
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing raw water intake settling tank and to continue to discharge filter.
backwash and supernatant from a sludge lagoon from a facility located at Cleveland County
Water Treatment Plant, NCSR 1004 (Casar Road), Lawndale, Cleveland County (See Part III
of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into Fast
Broad River which is classified Class WS-IV waters in the Broad River Basin.

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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC005191 S
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-SAND SETTLING TANK FOR INTAKE WATER. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the
permittee as specified below:
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affluent Characteristics bs/dav Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Units(specify) Measurement Sample *Sample
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon, AM. Daily Max. Frequency Tvoe Location
Flow Quarterly Instantaneous E
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I Quarterly Grab E
Settleable Solids 0.1 ml/I 0.2 ml/I Quarterly Grab E
Turbidity " * * Quarterly Grab U,D
*Sample Locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and measured quarterly at the effluent by grab sample_
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO051918
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 002-FILTER BACKWASH AND SUPERNATANT. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee
as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Lbs/dav Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Units(specify) Measurement sample 'Sample
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon, Avg, Daily Max. Frequency TvIe Location
Flow Weekly Instantaneous E
TotF-J Suspended Solids. 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 2/Month Grab E
Settleable Solids 0.1 m I / I 0.2 m I / I Weekly . Grab E
Turbidity Weekly Grab U,D
Iron Weekly Grab E
Total Residual Chlorine Weekly Grab E
Aluminum Weekly Grab E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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PART I
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
:..the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required ?iy identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter.
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

Part II.
Page 1. of 14
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DEM or Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
3. EMC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during
such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days
the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the
permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average"
in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during
a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it.is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
m( asured, 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 theyear and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic. mean of the daily
concentration values). -The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all'the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the'geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of
the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
"Daily Maximum" under "Other. Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided .by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average" in the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as ."Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
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7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. T,)Ws of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series. of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample:- Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of -time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of Elie 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 Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to .
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards. or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been 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)] s
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, `br 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,
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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues,. with the maximum amount of any Class II: penalty not to
exceed $125,000.
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures"
(Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other 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 th, e Permit Issuing Authority upon
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9. Lha to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such
information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits.no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. .
11. Signatory Requirements.
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal; or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The- authorization specified either- an individual or a position having responsibility for
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occdpying a named position.); and
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination,
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation, or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from -this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, .the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treaimenk 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 6202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a lett:Tx to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty_
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2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed 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 bya permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) 'Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to
the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the
absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows 'in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing A�ithority 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 alternative{;. 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 notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6.' (b) (B) of this
permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance 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 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee
shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power
failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of
inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit. and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
3. Flow Measurements
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality. Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
.4
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 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: 4
a. The date, exacf,place, and time of sampling or measurements; -
b . The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;,
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
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8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee 'shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and
other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when: -
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the pernut, 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 bf any planned changes in the permitted
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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the 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 H.
D. 2 of this permit) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by: the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The per rittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has no been corrected, the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The 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 penmittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part IL E. 5 and 6.
of this permit :_a -the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the
information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit.

.. I PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
•• Rlmtfsm
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.
i • .1• . • •
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to
believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-
dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
D. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the
most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost.effective alternatives. If the
facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit
or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and
detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to
revoke the permit.

::sate of North Carolina
'department of Environment
ind Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
►ames B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
' ,. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
May 11, 1998
>teve Oakley
Jpper Cleveland Co. Sanitary District - Cleveland Co. WTP
.'.O. Box 788
:awndale, NC 28090
s:)ear Permittee:
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Subject: Renewal of NPDES Permit No. NCO051918
Cleveland County WTP
Cleveland County
'he subject permit expires on December 31, 1998. North Carolina General Stature 143.215.1(c) requires that an
pplication for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to the expiration date.
;'o satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than July 4,
998. Failure to request renewal by July 4, 1998 will result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
l f any wastewater discharge will occur after December 31, 1998 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the
,lermit must not be allowed to expire. Operation of waste treatment works or continuation of a discharge after
..)ecember 31, 1998 would violate NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to
i0,000 per day.
all wastewater discharge has ceased at the subject facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Robert
.:Farmer of the Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 531. You may also contact
:.'-ie Mooresville Regional Office at [phone] to begin the rescission process.
r ise the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items which you must
-Ibmit when applying for renewal of the subject permit.
).f you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed
Blow.
_.'incerely,
tiarles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
Central Files
,Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719
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NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
Permit Renewal Applications
Renewal Package Checklist
NPDES Permit No. NCO051918
Upper Cleveland Co. Sanitary District - Cleveland Co. WTP
Cleveland County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting the renewal and documenting .any changes at the facility
since issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an
Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ If an Authorized Representative is preparing the renewal package, documentation
must be provided from the permittee defining the person or company preparing the
renewal package as an Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b. of the NPDES
permit).
❑ A renewal fee of $200 in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b). The fee is based
on wastewater flow from the Cleveland County WTP discharge. Make checks
payable to NC DENR. See the note below concerning fee amounts. .
❑ A narrative description of the sludge management plan at the subject facility. If
your facility has no sludge management plan, explain the reason for this in your
cover letter. Submit one original and two copies.
The following requirement does NOT apply to municipal or non -industrial facilities.
The following item applies to Industrial facilities only:
Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (listed in Appendix A of Title 40 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis
in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21.
Send the completed renewal package and appropriate fee to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
For renewal packages postmarked on or prior to July 4, 1998, submit a fee of $200.
For renewal packages postmarked AFTER July 4, 1998, submit a fee of $400.

j
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Vivian H. Burke, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
January 18, 1994
Mr. Steve Oakley
Post Office Box 788
Lawndale, North Carolina 28090
Subject:
Dear Mr. Oakley:
NPDES Permit No. NCO051918
Cleveland County WTP
Cleveland County, NC
Our records indicate that NPDES Permit No. NCO051918 was
issued on January 14, 1994 for the discharge.of wastewater to the
surface waters of the State from your facility. The purpose of
this letter is to advise you of the importance of the Permit and
the liabilities in the event of failure to comply with the terms
and conditions of the Permit. If you have not already done so, it
is suggested that you thoroughly read the Permit. Of particular
importance are Pages 4-5.
Pages 4-5 set forth the effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for your discharge (s). Your discharges) must not
exceed any of the limitations set forth. The .section headed
"Monitoring Requirements" describes the measurement frequencies,
sample types and sampling locations. Upon commencement of your
discharge (or operation), you must initiate the required
monitoring. The monitoring results must be entered on the
reporting forms furnished to you by this Agency. If you have not
received these forms, they should be arriving shortly. If you fail
to receive the forms, please contact this Office as quickly as
possible. I have enclosed a sample of the "Effluent" reporting
form (DEM Form MR-1), plus instructions for completing the form.
It is imperative that all applicable parts be completed, and the
original and one copy be submitted as required.
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Mr. Steve Oakley
January 18, 1994
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The remaining Parts of the Permit set forth definitions,
general conditions and special conditions applicable to the
operation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or discharge(s).
The conditions include special reporting requirements in the event
of noncompliance, bypasses, treatment unit/process failures, etc.
Also addressed are requirements for a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator if you are operating wastewater treatment
facilities. Any changes in operation of wastewater treatment
facilities, quantity and type of wastewater being treated or
discharged, expansions and/or upgrading of wastewater treatment
facilities must be permitted or approved by this Agency.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of an NPDES
Permit subjects the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant to
Section 143-215.6 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A civil
penalty of up to $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,
N - Q'a� \ ,,, r
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: Susan Robson
Date: July 28, 1993
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Cleveland
Permit No. N00051918
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Cleveland County Sanitary District
Water. Treatment. Plant
Post Office Box 788
Lawndale, North Carolina 28090,
2. Date of Investigation: July 28, 1993
3. Report Prepared by: Kim H. Colson, Environmental Engineer I
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Steve Oakley, (704)
538-9033.
5. Directions to Site: From the junction of NC Hwy 182 and SR
1004 (Casar Road), travel north on SR 1004 approximately 1.3
miles. The WTP is located on the left (west) side of the
road.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35' 26' 01" Longitude: 81' 34' 00"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site
and discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: F12NE U.S.G.S. Quad Name: Lawndale, NC
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
Yes.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Moderate
slopes; the site is not located within the flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: First Broad
River
a. Classification: WS-IV
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Broad 030804

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C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream is a moderate size
river with a rocky/sandy bottom. General "C"
classification uses downstream. The City of Shelby has
a water supply intake located several miles downstream.
PART II — DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: N/A
b. Current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment
facility: N/A
C. Actual treatment_ capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity): N/A
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: None.
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
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: N/A
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):
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): N/A
4. SIC Code(s): 4941
Wastewater Code(s)
Primary: 21 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 00000

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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: N/A
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates (Please
indicate): N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation:
Spray Irrigation: N/A
Connection to Regional Sewer System: N/A
Subsurface: N/A
Other disposal options: 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: There are no known air quality,
groundwater, or hazardous materials concerns.
6. Other Special Items: N/A .
PART IV — EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee, Cleveland County Sanitary District, has applied
for permit renewal. The Permit is for the discharge of water from
the sand tank at the raw water intake of the water treatment plant.
The facility also holds an NPDES Permit (NC0082768) for the
discharge of filter backwash and supernatant from the alum sludge
lagoon, which is also in the renewal process.
It is recommended that the Permit be modified to include the
discharge currently covered under Permit No. NC0082768 as outfall.
002. Upon issuance of the modified permit, it is recommended that
Permit No. NC0082768 be rescinded.
Signature of report preparer.
Water Quality Re tonal Supervisor
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
� James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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MHEVIVICLE RE'i0rd,il Q?Ft iCE
Steve Oakley Subject: NPDES Permit Application
Cleveland County Sanitary District NPDES Permit NO.NC0051918
PO Box 96
Lawndale, NC 28090 Cleveland County Water
Dear Mr. Oakley Cleveland County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on June 21, 1993:
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $200.00,
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other ,
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application Form I
Engineering proposal (see attachment),
Application Processing Fee of _
Delegation of Authority (see attached)
Biocide Sheet (see attached)
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 2762/r0535 . Telephons 919-733-7015 FAX [phone]
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application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
ed to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
pplication has been assigned to Susan •Robson
33-50*83) of our Permits Unit for review. You wiii be advised ot any
1-1-J.<««�-1,ts recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application:
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare.,a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this applications,
please contact the review person listed above.
Sincer9,'
44JDa,)j
CC: Asheville Regional Office Coleen H. Sullins, P.E.

EPAM IENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COWUNITY DEVELOPMENT To ENTAL MANAGE Uff COFMISSION
IONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
LICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
by municipal wastewater dischargers
FOR
AGENCY
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NUMBER
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YEAR MO. DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading the accompanying instructions o,�0 D• Du
Please print or type
1. Name of organization responsible for facility [—Lcj J �%+���%f�y ��Crjll ' a r V �S
2. Address, location, and telephone number of facility, producing discharge:
A. Name
B. Mailing addrPGs:
1. Stree
2. City
4. State _1�i 5. ZIP
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C. Location: <j1 /4'e0 /
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1. Street ' ,� , 4a U e r
2. City ���/�! /J C. 3. County
4. State
D. Telephone No. 70%�'��� .j
Area
Code
If all your waste is discharged into a publiclyowned waste treatment facility and
to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge permit,
proceed to item 3. Otherwise proceed directly to item 4.
3. If you meet the condition stated above, check here / / and supply the information
asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title, and
signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office without
completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City 4. County
5. State 6. ZIP
4. Type of treatment:
A. ///None B. / /Primary C. / /Intermediate D. / /Secondary E. / /Advanced
5. Design flow (average daily) of facility, OS` mgd.
6. Percent BOD removal (actual):
A. / /0-29.9 B. / /30-64.9 C. / /65-84.9 D. / /85-94.9 E. / /95 or more
7. Population served:
A. / /1-199 B. / /200-499 C. / /500-999 D. / /1,000-4,999 E. / /5,000-9,999 F.,/ /10,000 or more
8. Number of separate discharge points: a
A. /�/1 B. / /2 C. / /3 D. / /4 E. / /5 F. / /6 or more

9. Dehcription of waste water discharged to s rface waters only (check as applicable).
Flow, MGD (million gallons
per operating day)
Volume treated before
Discharge per
discharging
(percent)
operating day
0-
0.01- 0.05-
0.1-
1.0-
5 or
None
0.1-
35-
65-
95-
0.0099
0.049 0.099
0.49
I4.9
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34.9
64.9
94.9
100
(1)
(2) (3)
(4)
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(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
A.
Average
.�
B.
Maximum
10.
If any waste water, treated or untreated,
is discharged to places
other than
surface waters, check below as applicable
Flow, MGD (million gallons
per op eratin
da )
0-0.0099
0.01-0.049
0.05-0.099
0.1-0.49
0.5-0.99
1.0-4.9
5 or more
Waste water is
discharged to w /
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
A.
Deep well
B.
Evaporation lagoon _
C.
Subsurface percolation system
D.
Other, specify:
11.
Is any sludge ultimately returned to a waterway?
A. / /Yes B. /Vo
12.
-a. Do you receive industrial waste?
1. / /Yes 2. / /do
b. If yes, enter approximate number of i
dustrial dischargers into system
13.
Type of collection sewer system:
A. / /Separate sanitary
B. / /Combined sanitary and storm
C. / /Both separate and combined sewer
ystems
14.
Name of receiving water or waters �!�
15. Does your discharge contain or is it possi le for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium,
cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, aickel, selenium, zinc, phenols.
A. / /Yes B. / No
I certify that I am familiar with the informati n contained in.the application and that
to the best of my knowledge and belief such inf rmation is true, complete, and accurate.
:she U e 0�'"
Printed Name of Person Signing
P/�rf-.154)ry ;.4
Title
Date Application Signed .,
Signature of Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215. 6 (b) (2) f rovides that: Any person who knowingly makes any
false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or
other document files or required to be maintain d 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 oi 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 i-mprisonment not,to
exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Sect on 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of no't more
than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 ye rs, or both, for a similar offense.)

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REC,EI V ED
Water Quality Secti(sm�
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2 9 1090
State of North Carolina
t Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resourcesshevim Regional- Office
Division of Environmental Management .Asheville, north Carolina
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Govemor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Heyward Shuford
P.O. Box 96
Lawndale, NC 28090
Dear Mr. Shuford:
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
June 28, 1990
Subject: Permit No. NC005191.8
Upper_ Cleveland Co. Sanitary Dist.
Cleveland County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on March 5,
1990, 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 adjud:icatory hearing
upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office. of Administrative Hearings,
Post Office Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demand is made,
this decision shall be final and binding.
ti
Please take notice that this permit is not transfer.a.bl-e. Part II, E.4.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of clmange 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. Manngemenl: or permits required
by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management. A(-1 ni- any other Federal or
Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this per.m:il., please contact Mr. Jule
Shanklin at telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
Original signed by
Dale Overcash for
George T. Everett:
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
tAshesv]rlre»�R e gbona 1L0 f-fie e
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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Pen Jo. NCO051918
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Cleveland County Sanitary District
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Cleveland County Water Treatment Plant
NCSR 1004 (Casar Road)
Lawndale
Cleveland County
to receiving waters designated as First Broad River in the Broad River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 1990
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 1993
Signed this day June 28, 1990
Dtiigipai signed by
Dale DverraSh for
George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCO051918
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Cleveland County Sanitary District
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing raw water intake settling tank located at Cleveland County Water
Treatment Plant, NCSR 1004 (Casar Road), Lawndale, Cleveland County (See Part III of this
Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into First
Broad River which is classified Class WS-III waters in the Broad River Basin.

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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0051918
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Umitatlons Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day. Units (specify) Measurement Sample *Sample
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon, Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/1 45.0 m g / I
Settleable Solids 0.1 m I/ I 0.2 m 1/ 1
Turbidity
** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
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
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the
permit unless specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of
compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific
actions being required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance.
In the latter case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions
taken, and the probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

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

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d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average"
in Part I of the permit.
6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum
of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar
month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of
daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average
monthly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for
samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly
Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum
of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar
week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided
-by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week
(arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is
equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the
arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that
calendar day. The average weekly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric
mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This limitation is
identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during
a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration
of pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified
as 'Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar
year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of
daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the
daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is�equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average
yearly count for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples
collected during a calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average"
under "Other Limits" in Part I of the 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.

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f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a
calendar quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I
of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.
7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows
recorded during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of
sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from the facility
which occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the
facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when
there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the
time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing
the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be
determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval
between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily
flow at the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional
to the rate of flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be
no greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall
be no greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a
detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be
collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in
number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However, in
no case may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6)
hours nor the number of samples less than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
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b. Geometric Mean: The geometric. mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the
product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values.
The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms
of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of
zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective
flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that
reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant
to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water
Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is ground 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 within the time provided in
the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not
yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. 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: 40
CFR 122.41(a)]

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The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human
health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, B-3) and 'Power
Failures" (Part II, B-6), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS
143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the
permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or
relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee
is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USG 1321. Furthermore; the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such
as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
5. Property Rights
ig_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.
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore
physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application ' of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall
not be affected thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause
exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine
compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing
Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration
date of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.

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10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit
such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits
no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge that has not requested
renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any discharge that does not have a permit
after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will
subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33
USC 1251 et. seq..
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this
Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer
or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or
any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the
corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or
operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales
or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to
sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with
corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility
for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of
plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of
equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility
for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.);
and
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared
under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that
qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on
my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly
responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and believe, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines
and imprisonment for knowing violations.
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause.The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or
termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not
stay any permit condition.
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening
and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the 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 15 of the North Carolina Administrative Code,
Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this
facility, whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit.
The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge
under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this
facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge'(ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities. The permittee shall notify the Division's Operator Training and Certification Unit
within five days of any change in the ORC status.

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2. Proper Qperation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and
maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance
procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or
similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to
achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a
treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or
established or operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage
to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial
and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur
in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss
caused by delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations
to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient
operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of
this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass
as required in Part II, E. 6. of this permit. (24-hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass, unless:
(a) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe
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(b) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal
periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate
backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable
engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal
periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(c) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering
its adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the
three conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and
temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of
factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include
noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment
facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or
improper operation.
b. Affect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the
requirements of paragraph (3) of this condition met. No determination made during
administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an
action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence
that:
(a) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(b) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(c) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of
this permit.
(d) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, B. 2. of
this permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
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6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be 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, and with applicable 40 CFR
Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge when promulgated. Upon
promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for
the disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to
incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503. The permittee shall notify the
Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation, Title. 15, North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124
Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during
electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or
retention of inadequately treated effluent.
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.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each
month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No.
MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later
than the 30th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in
the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of
discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be
submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements
of the'volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and
maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted
capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with
a maximum deviation of less than + 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range
of expected discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is
monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and
based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
M
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts,
and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must
produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge
requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or
lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of
achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level)
approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
6. Records Retention
The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration
and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring
instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit, for a period of at least 3
years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be
extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recordina 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 performedthe sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.

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8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative, upon the
presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the.
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance
or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
SECTION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this.
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for
determining whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or.
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity
of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject
neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40
CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1).
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in .the
permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The
Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and
incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.

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5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See
Part II. D. 2. of this permit).
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit,
using test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall
be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time
the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall
contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the
anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph.
(A) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(B) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(C) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by
the Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24
hours.
7. Other Noncom 1p iance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5
and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain
the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit.
8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.

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9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as
the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to
such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308
of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management.
As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly
making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final
Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management
and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B . Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance
of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to
believe:
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels';
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred
micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for
2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit
application.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance fee within 30
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a
timely manner in accordance with 15 NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division
to initiate action to revoke the permit.

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Date: March 22, 1990
NON -DISCHARGE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Cleveland
NON-D Permit No..W00003171
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Upper Cleveland Sanitary District
P. 0. Box 96
Lawndale, N. C. 28090
2. Date of Investigation: 9/22/88
3. Report Prepared By: James R. Reid
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Office Staff,
704-538-9033
5. Directions to Site: Cleveland County, NC, Secondary Road #
1004, approximately 2 miles northwest of the intersection of SR
1004 and Highway 182.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 350 25' 39"
Longitude: 810 33' 41"
Attached a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No, or USGS Quad Name_Lawndale
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): 2-3 acres
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): 5-10%
slope adjacent to flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: 200-300 feet
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Non -Discharge
a. Classifications:
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.:
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses:

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PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: % Domestic
_100 % Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: Not available MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater:
Recycle, inorganic :solids settling basin used to treat
sludge and filter backwash from a water treatment plant.
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: none
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) N/A
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds
a. highest month in the last 12 months
b. highest year in last 5 years
3. Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart:
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
Existing, inorganic solids settling basin with recycle to treat
filter backwash and settling tank sludge from a publicly owned
potable water treatment plant.
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: Basin is to be used
until it accumulates sludge to the point that it is no longer
functional. At that time, the basin will be dredged;
revoved materials will be dried and disposed of on site so as to
prevent contamintion of surface waters.
6. Treatment plant classification: Not Classified.
7. SIC Code(s) 4941
Wastewater Code(s) 21

PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds
(municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring requests: No.
3. Additional effluent limits requests:
4. Other:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Renewal of old
non -discharge permit no. 9001 as non -discharge permit no.
WQ0003171 is recommended.
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resource§ville, North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor }, R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary' Date: t'' '` �, `- 19 ' Director
SUBJECT: Application No. WQ ,' /f'.`f
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The Divisions Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit application and supporting
materials on , 19 - t, This application has been assigned the number shown above. Please
refer to this number when making inquiries on this project.
Your project has been assigned to
p gn f for a detailed engineering
review. A technical acknowledgement will be forthcoming. If this acknowledgement is not received within thirty (30)
days, please contact the engineer listed above.
Be aware that the Divisions regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations from the Regional Super-
visor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final action by the Division.
If you have any questions, please call the review engineer listed above at [phone].
Sincerely
Arthur Mouberry, P.E.
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
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Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ��6J � ;v:�Tanuary 3, 1983
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Asheville, Noah Caroline
Mr. David Beam
Upper Cleveland County Sanitary -District.
Route 2
Lawadale, North Carolina 28090
SUBJECT: Permit No..NC0051918
Upper Cleveland County
Sanitary District
Cleveland County
Dear Mr.. Beam:
In accordance with your application for -discharge Permit received
August 19, 1982, we are forwarding herewith the subject State-RTPDES 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 19, 1975.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this Permit are
unacceptable.to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to -the Director within 30 days following
receipt of this,Permit, identifying the specific issues to -be contended.
Unless such demand is made, this Permit shall be final .and binding.
Please take notice that this Permit.is not transferable. -Part II, B.2.
addresses the'requiremer_ts to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge.
This Permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other, Permits
which may be required by'the Division of Environmental 14anagement. If you have
any questions concerning this Permit, please contact Mr. Reggie Baird, telepfiione
919/733-5181.
Sincerely yours,
FORRESC R. b'di=STALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms
Director
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick,, EPA
Asheville Regional Manager
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M I T
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,
Upper Cleveland County Sanitary District
Route 2
Lawndale, North Carolina
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Upper Cleveland County Sanitary District Water Treatment
Plant
to receiving waters of First Broad River in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
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This permit shall become effective JAN 3 1983
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
DEC 311987
Signed this day of JAN 3 1983
Qe'E'iflwi Signed QJ
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Upper Cleveland County Sanitary District
is hereby authorized to:
1. Discharge wastewater from a detention tank located at Upper
Cleveland County Sanitary District (See Part III, condition
No. C of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works into First Broad River
which is classified Class "C".
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A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS -Final
During the period beginning upon Permit's issuance and lasting until expiration,
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s). 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Kg/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample Sample
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow, M3/day (MGD) 0.019 MGD Quarterly Instantaneous E
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
**Sample Location: E=Effluent
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B. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permi-ttee shall achieve compliance with the effl.uent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
NOT APPLICABLE
2. 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 scheduled requirement.
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Permit No. NC
Act used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As amended.
DEM used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
"EMC"" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission.
C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4) postmarked no.later than the 45th
day following the completed reporting period. The first report is due on
. The DEM may require reporting of additional monitoring
results by written notification. Signed copies of these,,and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
3. Definitions
a. The "daily average" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during a_calendar month divided by the number of days in the month
that the production or commercial facility was operating. Where less
than daily sampling is required by this permit, the daily average
discharge shall be determined by the summation of all the measured
daily discharges by weight divided by the number of days sampled
during the calendar month when the measurements were made.
b. The "daily maximum" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during any calendar day.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to The EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq.. The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, Section 304(g), 13 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR-136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
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a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed;
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses;
d. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
e. The results of all required analyses.
6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
Permit No. NC
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included.in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM MR 1.0, 1.1, 1.4)
Such increased monitoring frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM
may require more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollu-
tants not required in this permit by written notification.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required by this permit including all records of analyses performed and
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained by the permittee
for a minimum of three (3) years, or longer if requested by the State
Division of Environmental Management or the Regional Administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency.
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A: MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
Permit No. NC
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
bo The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
3. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.,
5. Bypassing.
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly
notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of each such
diversion or bypass.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I,
provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or
failure of the primary source of power to said wastewater control
facilities.
8. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking -of any
work in any navigable waters.
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Permit No. NC
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1 . Right of En try
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is'
located or in which any records are required to be kept under the
terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept under the.terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any monitoring equipment or Monitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample any discharge of pollutants.
2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in control
or ownership of 8.ciiities from which the authorized discharge emanates
or is contempleteA, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a permit'.ir the name of the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter shall be,forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
3. Avai 1 abi 1 i Ly of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2) or Section 303 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared
in accordance with the terns 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 statem.ant on any .such report may result in the im osition of criminal
penalties as provided for in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6(b)(2� or in Section
309 of the Federal Act.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant 'to N. C. G. S. 143-
215.1(b)(2) and . S. 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be
modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, 'tut rot limited to, the following
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to disclose
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c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or
permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge.
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Permit No. NC
5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than,any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 UDC 1319.
7. 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
under N. C. G. S. 143--215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC 1321,
8. 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.
9. SeverabIIity
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 circum-
stance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other cir-
cumstances, and the remAxinder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.
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Permit No NC
10. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration
date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as
are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180
days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without a permit after
the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as
provided in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq..

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Permit No. NC
B. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this. permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this
facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
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. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter, the
plans may be considered approved and construction authorized.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
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Date: March 19, 1990
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Cleveland
NPDES Permit No. NC:0051918
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Upper Cleveland Sanitary District
P. 0. Box 96
Lawndale, N. C. 28090
2. Date of Investigation: 9/22/88
3. Report Prepared By: James R. Reid
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Office Staff,
704-538-9033
5. Directions to Site: Cleveland County, NC, Secondary Road #
1004, approximately 2 miles northwest of the intersection of SR
1004 and Highway 182.
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 350 25' 39"
Longitude: 810 33' 41"
Attached a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site
and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No. or USGS Quad Name_Lawndale
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): 2-3 acres
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): 5-10%
slope adjacent to flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: 200-300 feet
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: First Broad River
a. Classifications: WS III
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Broad 030804
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: Wide, relatively slow moving river with sandy
substrate used as source of potable water supply,
agricultural purposes, and wildlife support.
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PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: % Domestic
_100 % Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: Not available MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater:
non -contact river water, municipal water treatment
plant
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: none
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) N/A
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds
a. highest month in the last 12 months
b. highest year in last 5 years
3. Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart:
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
Existing, discharge from a raw water intake tank; water from
the First Broad River is pumped into a intake tank and allowed to
settle for a short period of time. Supernatant is pumped into the
water processing plant; the liquid on the bottom portion of the
tank is then discharged back into the river.
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: No sludge is generated.
6. Treatment plant classification: Not Classified.
7. SIC Code(s) 4941
Wastewater Code(s) 21

PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds
(municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring requests: Yes, do not require monitoring.
The discharge line terminates beneath the surface of the First
Broad River. Due to location, collecting samples from the source
is physically impossible. Furthermore, the is no measurable
impact to the River as a result of the discharge. The
solids/water mixture which is discharged contains only relatively
large particles due to the manner in which the influent tank is
operated. Observation of the River bed downstream of the
discharge point revealed no accumulation of a settleable matter.
3. Additional effluent limits requests:
4. Other:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Modify the permit
to remove monitoring and reporting requirements.
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Department of Environment, , and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
James G. Martin, Governor
3/8/90 Director
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Heyward Shuford, Mgr. Subject: NPDES Permit Application
Cleveland County Sanitary District NPDE S Permit No.NC0051918
PO Box 96
Cleveland County Sanitary
Lawndale,.NC 28090 Cleveland county
Dear Mr. Shuford March 5, 1990:
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
permit renewal, Request for p l$200.00,
Application Processing Fee of
Other monitoring Modification Request, The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application Form '
Engineering proposal (see attachment),
Application Processing Fee of '
Delegation of Authority (see attached)
Biocide Sheet (see attached)
' Other
fete within thirty (30) days, it will be
If the application is not made comp
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
Jul
This application has been assigned to e Shanklin
Unit
or other information neces Ufor review. Yossary for the
u wi e a vise
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit o an
comments recommendations, qu
review of the application.
copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
I am, by this
Supervisor prepare a staff report and regarding thissapplications,
discharge. If you have any questions regarding
please contact the review person listed Sincerely, R TE, C E
Valet l ��c�ii€t' vt?GIiCn
M. Dale Overcash, P.E.
CC: Asheville Regional Office
Pollution Prevention Pays
,Asheville Re i,: ^"! 0lfice,
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] ,Asheville, North Carolina
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

11. Maximum nmounl. or prinr.ilia I 1=9-6i1u.l. pr•oduri•rl or• raw materIaI rnn-mul-I, rrlior,rrl
In ILem /. above, is measured in (Check une):
A. ❑ pounds B. ❑ tons C. 0 barge Is D, o bushels E. ❑ square feet
F.ffi,gallons G.Opieces or units H.00ther. specify
9. (a), Check^here ff discharge occurs all year , or
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
1.0 January ' ' 2.0 February 3.O March 4.0 Apri 1 5.❑ May 6.❑ June
7..0 July 8.11August 9.0 September 10.o October I I.0 November 12.0 December
(0. Check`how many days per week: 1.01 2.❑ 2-3 3.❑ 4-5 4.)(6-7
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
Volume treated beforedischarging
F low, gallons per operating day
(percent)
Discharge per
operating day
0.1-999
1000-4999
5000-9999
10,000-
50,000-
None
0.1-
30-
65-
95-
49,9699
or more
29.9
64.9
94.9
100
(1)
(2)-
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
A. Sanitary daily
average
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B. Cooling er, etc.
daily average
C. Process water,
daily average
): Maximum per operat-
ing day for total
I
discharge (all types)l
11. If any of the three types of waste identified in item 10,either treated or untreated,
are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below as applicable.
Average flow, gallons per operating day
Waste water is
discharged to:
0.1-999
(1)
1000-4999
(2)
5000-9999
(3)
10.000-49,999
(4)
50,000 or more
(5)
A. Municipal sewer system
B_ Underground well
C. Septic tank
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify
12. Number.of separate discharge points: A.#�l B.o2-3 C.o4-5 0.06 or more
13. Name of receiving water or waters =rja r(5194D RI cj2
14. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances added as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide,.aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper. lead, mercury, nickel, selenium,,zinc, phenols, oil and
grease, and chlorine (residuall'. A.0yes BAno
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.
kywolz0 s1�u-�b2(J - ' �s ai ry .�,�7,
Printed Name of Person Signing Ti Olt
Date Application Signed Signatures f Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes
any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan,
or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or 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 pumishable by a fine not to exceed
i$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,

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NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County Cleveland
NPDES Permit No®D—
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Upper Cleveland Sanitary District
Route..2
Lawndale, North Carolina 28090
2. Date of Investigation: December 17, 1987
3. Report Prepared By • James R. Reid
4, Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Heyward Shuford
Dan Lattimore
704/538-9033
5. Directions to Site: Cleveland County - Facility is located on NCSR 1004,
approximately two miles northwest of Highway 182.
i
6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 350 25' 39"
Longitude: 810 33' 41"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and
discharge point on map,
USGS Quad No.— --- — or USGS Quad Name`Lawndale, N.C.---
7.' Size (land available for expansion and upgrading):
1 acre.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included):
10% terraced slope above flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 1,000 feet.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: First Broad River
a. Classification: WS-III
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: BRD 03 08 04
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: Source of water supply, agriculture, secondary recreation,
wildlife support.

PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: _ _ _ % Domestic
_100_ % Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater:
.019 MGD - An intake detention tank. fills at the beginning of a pumping
cycle, the overflow from the detention tank fills the water treatment
plants settling basins. After the pumping cycle is completed, the intake.
detention tank is drained.- The drainage from the detention tank is the
discharge stream.
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater:
None
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only)
in --development _ approved _
should be required not needed
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds.
a. highest month in the last 12 months
{ b. highest year in last 5 years
3. Description of industrial process (for industries only) -and,
applicable CFR Part and Subpart:
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
No treatment required.
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme:
N/A
6. Treatment plant classification:
7. SIC Code(s) 4g41_
Wastewater Code(s) 21

PART II.I - OTAER ..RTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds
(municipals only)?
2. Special monitoring requests:
3. Additional effluent limits requests:
}9 Other:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Due to the nature of the discharge (see Part II 1. b. above), the regional
staff recommends renewal of the permit with no self -monitoring require-
ments.
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512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North 'Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary 3 p
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Dear
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPnDES Permit No. NC00
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�.: ?if(21,,„�x-� , County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents onIz
<r Appli-cat.i,on Form,,
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
- Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of
Other
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application form _ (Copy enclosed),
Engineering Proposal See Attachment),
Application Processing Fee of $ ,
p... 0the'r %td`� P$Q id�4IC-! L �{1F1CGi 'Y�P(Pdi_.1 Pvr fc e.J'r fUttS A„JJ;StSIv
If the application is not made complete within thirty 30 days, it will.
be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to 1 1..11 , .�.101PM`.•;
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will be advised of
any comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary
for the review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our 'Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this application, please
contact the review ,person listed above.
Sincerely,
i`
`Arthur Mouberty, P.E.
Supervisor, . Permits and Engineering
A41 {f
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box, 276s7, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An. Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Asheviile Re,26onL:! 0`Ce
.Asheville, f�orih Carolina
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Govemor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. David Beam
Upper Cleveland County Sanitary
Route 2
Lawndale, NC 28090
Dear Mr. Beam:
*r Paul Wilms
May 5, 1988 Director
District � r
Sub j ect• -ei m t_N.o✓yN" c0051918
Water Tr, atment Plant
Cleveland County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on
February 4, 1988, we are forwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES
permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements
contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you may request a waiver
or modification pursuant to Regulation 15 NCAC 2B .0508(b) by written
request to the Director identifying the specific issues to be contended.
Unless such request is made within 30 days following receipt of this permit,
this permit shall be final and binding. Should your request be denied, you
will have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, B.2.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other
permits which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or
permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management
Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms.
Lula Harris, at telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
!' c. R. Paul Wilms
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
^:Qs_hev_iLl°e _.Re°gS-u_perv.- sor
Pollution Prevention Pars
P.O Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]

Permit No. NC0051918
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M I T
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,
Upper Cleveland County Sanitary District
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility
located at
Upper Cleveland County Sanitary District Water Treatment Plant
On NCSR 1004
Lawndale
Cleveland County
to receiving waters designated as the First Broad River in the
Broad River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements,
and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof..
This permit shall become effective June 1, 1988
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire
at midnight on May 31, 1993
Signed this day of May 5 1988
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

Page 2 of 2
Permit No. NC0051918
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Upper Cleveland County Sanitary District
is hereby authorized to:
1. Discharge wastewater from a detention tank located
at Upper Cleveland County Sanitary District
(See Part III of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works into First Broad
River which is classified Class "WS-III" waters in the
Broad River Basin.

A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIRUyUMS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the
authorized to discharge from obelow:(s) serial numbers)
permit and
001.
lasting until expiration, the permittee is
by the permittee as specified below:
Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored
affluent Characteristics Discharge
Limitations
Monitorin g Requirements
Kg/day (lbs/day)
Daily Avg. Daily Max.
Other Units (Specify)
Daily Avg. Daily Max.
Measurement Sample *Samlle
Frequency
Type Location
'low
Weekly Instantaneous E
'otal Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/l
45.0 mg/1
2/Month Grab E
settleable Solids
0.1 ml/1
0.2 ml/l
Weekly Grab E
urbidity
**
**
Weekly Grab U,D
Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU.
If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any
increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored
weekly at the effluent by grab samples.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
NC0051918

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

Part 11
Page 1 of 14
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit
noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water. Act and is grounds
for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and r.eissuance,
or modification; or for denial. of a. permit rensw81 appl i.rat.:ic;n.
2. Penalties for Violations of Permit. Cop.ditions
Any person who violates a permit: c:o;idition :is subject to a civil penalty not
to exceed $1.0,000 per day of such violation. Any person who willfully or
negligently violates a permit condition is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine .not to exceed $15,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment
not to exceed six months or both.
3. Pinto Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse impact
to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent limitations
specified in this permit, including accelerated or additional monitoring as
necessary to determine the nature and impact of the noncomplying discharge.
4. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS 143-21.5.1(b)
(2) and NCGS 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit riiay be modified, suspended,
or revoked in whole or in part during its term for cause including, but not
limited to, the following:
a. Violition of any terms or conditions of th.i.s permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by mi.srepresental::ion or failure to disclose fully
all relevant facts;
C. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or permanent
reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge; or
d. Information newly acquired by the Division indicating the discharge poses
a threat to human health or welfare.
If the permittee believes that any past or planned activity would be cause for
modification or revocation and reissuance, the permittee must report such
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may be required of the permittee. The filing of a request by the permittee :for
a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncomplAtirn es, does not stay
any permit condition.
5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, A-4 above, if a toxic effluent: standard or prohibition
(includiti? any srh.edrile. of compliance sl)eci.f7eil i.rt su+=1: e.fillanilt: s't.a1;dJ1-d or
prohibition) is established under_ Section 307(a) of the Act for a toxic
pollutant which is present in the discharge, if such standard or prohibition
is more stringent than any limitation for such pollutant iri tli:i.s permit., this
permit shall be revised or modified in accordance with thc� coxic effluent
standard prohibition and the permittee. so notified.
The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohit)itions established
under Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the
time provided in the regulations that. establish those standards or prohibitions,
even if the p^.rmit has not: yet. been modified to incorpornto. the reg7lirement.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part tI, 13--3) and
"Power Failures" (Part II, B-6), nothing in this permit shall be construed
to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties
for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is resPonslbl.e for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the respons-ibility
for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
7. Oil. and Hazard^.us Substance Liability
1lothi.ng In 0!is permit. Sh.1ll. fl<. co;i.strned t)") prec:liidc: 1:11- irtstlt.utlon
legal action or relieve. the permittee from any responsibi Iiti.1=.s, li.abilit:ies,
or penalties to S:}ti.ch t.}le permittee i.s or may be sui,ject to uruler NCGS
143-21.5.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Art, 33 USC 1321. Furthermore,the permittee is responsible for consequential. damages, such as fish kills,
even though the responsibility for Effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
8. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not conaey any property rights in eitfi.er .real
or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, i;.cr. (ions it authorize any
injury to private property or any invasion of personal r.i.ghts, nor any
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9. Onshore of offshore --Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or
offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work
in any navigable waters.
10. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances,
is held invalid, t;.re appli_cat�i.c,n of such prevision to other• circumstances, and
the remainder of this permit, shall. not be affected thereby.
11". Duty_to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit: Issuing Aiithority, within a reason-
able time, any information which the Permit Issuing Ant:hor.ity 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 Anthor..ity upon request,
copies of records required to be kept by this permi.t:.
SECTION B. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CON'J_'RO-S
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and operate
as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities or systems
installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the terms
and conditions of this permit.
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a. defense for a permittee in an enforcement: action that it
mould have ber.n necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in
order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit.
3. Bapassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities is prohi.bitecl, except (i) where
unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or. (ii)
where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any facilities
necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibitions of this
permit. All permittees who have such sewer bypasses or overflows of t:liis
discharge shall submit, not .later than six months from the date of issuance
of this permit, detailed data or engineering estimates, which identify:
a. The J.oca.tion of each sewer system bypass or ovr;rf low;
b. The frequency, duration and c,uarititj of flow from each sewer system
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This requirement is waived where infiltration/inflow analyses are scheduled
to be performed as part of an Environmental Protection Agency facilities
planning project.
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or
appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in
no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any division from or
bypass of facilities.
"Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and
temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations
because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset
does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error,
improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities,
lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. An upset
constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance
with such technology based permit limitation if the requirements of 40 CFR S
122.41(n)(3) are met.
5. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of
treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in accordance with
NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant: from such
materials from entering waters of. the State or navigable waters of the United
States.
6. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards to prevent the
discharge of untr.ent-ed or i.nndeq"atel.y t:.r.e^t:ed wastes during electrical poser
failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or
retention of inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION C. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be
characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples
collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that
is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which the sample
represents. All 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
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2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for
each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
(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 D"iR is due on the last clay 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. i)uplic..t?. s igne.d. copies of. these, and all. other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Mana.gement
Water. Quality Se.Cti.On
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
3 Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted
scientific practices shall be selected and used to insure the accuracy and
reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to insure that the
accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows
with a maximum deviation of less than + 107, 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 T of this permit and based on the manufacturers pump
curves shall not: be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall c_onf.orin to the EMC
regulations published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et seq, the Water and Air
Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g),
33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and
Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Penalties for 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, by punished by a fine of
not more than. $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than
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6. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring acti.vi.ti.es required by
this permit including all records of analyses performed and calibration and
maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from continuous monitoring
instrumentation shall be retained for a minimum of three (3) years by the
permittee. Thisperiod of retention shall be extended during the course
of any unresolved litigation or if requested by the Division of Environme.ntal.
Management or the Regional Administrator of the Env.i.ronme.ntal Protection Agency.
7. Recording_Res-ul.ts
For each measurement or sample taken parsuant to the re(jUi7"ements of this
permit, the permittee shall record the following in.fai:mati.on:
a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed;
C. The person(s) who performed the analyses; and
d. The :resi.lts of such analyses.
8. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized representatives,
upon the presentations of credentials:
a. To enter upon the permittee's premises where an effluent source is located
or in which any records are required to be kept under the terms and
conditions of this permit; anc
t�. At roasonahle r inles tt) !1 3','f. acc.escz to and copy any recCrd: :�t'C(ilre i,r be
kept under the terms and conditions of r..his permi.t•; to inspect any
monitoring equipment: or morli.to.ri.ng method rep{lli.red i.l"i this permit; and
to sample any discharge of pol.luLant-s.
SECTION D. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent v.,jth 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 constitlrte a violation of the permit. Any anticipated facility
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in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must be reported by
submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes will. not violate
the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEM of
such changes. Following such notice, the permit may be modified to specify
and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give notice to the Permit Issuing Alithor.i.ty of any planned
change in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance
with permit requirements. Any maintenance of facilities, which might
necessitate unavoidable interruption of operation and degradation of effluent
quality, shall be scheduled during noncritical water quality periods and carried
out in a manner approved by the Permit Issuing Authority.
3. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any i.hange in name, control
or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge emanates or is
contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospective owner or controller by
letter of the existence of this permit and of the need to obtain. a permit in the
name of the prospective owner. A copy of the letter shall. be forwarded to the
Division of Environmental Management.
4. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein
more frequently than required by this permit, using approved analytical methods
as specified above, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the
calculation and reporting of the values is required in the DMR. Such increased
frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM may require more frequent monitoring
or the monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit by written
notification.
5. Averaging of Measurements
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Calculations for limitations which .require averaging of measurements shall.
utilize an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Permit Issuing
Authority in the permit.
6. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall, report by telephone to either the central. office or the
appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in
no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day f.o.l.l.owi.ng the
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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 tr.•eatment such as mechanical
or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer .line, or treatment facility
resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment
of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self --monitoring information indicates that the facility has
gone out of compliance with its NPDES permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written
report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the
occurrence.
Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances:
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or
has reason to believe:
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the
discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any tonic substance(s) (listed
at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix D, Table II and III) which is not limited in the
permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the. following
"notification levels".
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (1.00 ug/1);
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter. (200 ug/ 1) for acr.olein and
acrylonitr:ile; five hundred micrograms per. liter. (500 ug/.1)
for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitr.oph.enol; and one
milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; or.
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value•repor.ted for that
pollutant(s) in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any
discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant
(listed at 40 CFR S 122, Appendix D. Table II and III) which is not
limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
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(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony; oi:
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that
pollutant(s) in the permit application.
8. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to
receive aiithoriziti.on to discharge beyo�,d the expi.rati.on date, the permittee
shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency
authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days...prior to the expiration date.
Any discharge without a permit after th,a expiration will suiiject the permittee
to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251. et seq.
9. Signa.tolRequirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing
Authority shall_ be signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the
purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means:
(a) a president, secretary; treasurer or vice president of the
corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any
other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more
manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more
than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority
to sign documents has been assigned or de -legated 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
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well. field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility,
or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environ-
mental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative
may thus be either a named individual or any i.J.idividual occupying a
named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
C. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of
this section shall making the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of low, that this document and all attachments
were prepared under my direction or supervision in acrordence 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 re.spnnsihle. for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the hest of my knowledge and
believe, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information, including the
possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a) (2) or.
Section 308 of the Federal. Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance
with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the
Division of Environmental Management. As required by the Act, effluent data
shall not be considered confidential.. Knowingly making any false statement on
any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b) (2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Art.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water. Act provides that any person who know_irigl.y makes any false
statement, represent.ati.on, or.-e.rtification In any record or other document
submitted or. .required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compl.iar_ce or noncomp.tia,-,ce shall, upon conviction, be
punished by a fine of not more t.hari Y1.0,000 per. ,i.ol.ation. tax by imprisonment
for not more than six months per violation, or by both.
SECTION E. DEFINITION
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DEM or Division
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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 H-W Clean Water Act, as
amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day_Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge: is defined as the total mass of all
daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on
which daily d-ischarges are sample and measured, divided by the number
of daily discharges samples and/or measured during such month. It is
therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by
the number of days the tests were reported. The limitation is
identified as "Daily Average" or "Monthly Average" in Part I of the
permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total. mass of
all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during the calendar week
(Sunday -Saturday) on. which daily discharges are sampled and measured,
divided by the number of daily discharges samples and/or measured
during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by
adding the wei_glits of pollutants found each. day of the week and then
dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported. This
limi.tati.on is identified as Neekly Average" in part. T of the permit.
C. "maximum "maxmum daily discharge" is tha total mass (weight:) of a
pollutant discharged during a calendar clay. If only ante 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 di.scharge" is defined as the. total mass of all
daily discharges sample and/or measured during the calendar _year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number
of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year.. It is,
therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of
pollutants found each day of the year and thee) dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. This l.i.mitation is defined as
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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration, other thaT1 for fecal coliform
bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges
samples and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the
arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the, samples collected
during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform
bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" or
"Daily Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration, other than for fecal coliform bacteria,
is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday;) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled
and/or measu..red during such week (arithmetic m(-:,an 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. It is identified as "Daily Maximum"
under "Other Limits" in Part T of the. permit.
d. The "average annual concentration, other than for fecal coliform bacteria,
is the slim of the concentrations of all daily d:ischal'ges 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 ar:i.thmeti.c 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 cale.cndar year.. This limitation
is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other. Limits" in Part I of the
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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 cal.endar 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.
jypes of Sam >� les
a. Composite Sample: These samples consist of grab samples collected at
equal intervals and combined proportional to flow, a sample continuously
collected proportionally to flow, or equal volumes taken at varying time
intervals. If a composite sample is obtained from grab samples, the
following requirements apply. The intervals between influent grab
samples shall be no greater than hourly. Intervals between effluent grab
samples shall be no greater than hourly except where the detention time
of the wastewater in the facility is greater than 24 hours, in which
case, the interval between grab samples shall be no greater in number of
hours than the detention time in number of days; provided, however, in
no case may the time between effluent grab samples be greater than six
hours nor the number of grab samples less than four during any discharge
period of 24 hours or less.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a
period of time not exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken
manually.
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
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10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight
of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour
period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116
pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of
the Clean Water Act.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility, whether for
construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this
permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and provi.s:iors of this permit
authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System govern discharges from this facility.
B. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto 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.
C. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge
of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator most hold a certification
of the grade equivalent to or greater than the clas0fication assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities.
D. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of
Environmental Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required
to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current
groundwater standards.
E. Limitations Reopener
This permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply
with any applicable effluent guideline or wat:er quality standard .issued or
approved under Sections 302(b) (2) (c), and. (d), 304.(b) (2), and 307(a) (2)
of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality standard
so issued or approved:
1. contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any
effluent limitation in the permit; or
2. controls any pollutant not limited in the permit.
The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any
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F. Toxicity ReoQener
This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate toxicity
limitations and monitoring requirements in -the event toxicity testing or other
studies conducted on the effluent or receiving stream indicate that detrimental
effects may be expected in the receiving stream as a.resul.t of this discharge.

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Pe N . NC005191,
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, .
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Cleveland County Sanitary District
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Cleveland County Water Treatment Plant
NCSR 1004 (Casar Road)
Lawndale
Cleveland County
to receiving waters designated as First Broad River in the Broad River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, H, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 1993
Signed this day
George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit No. NC0051918
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Cleveland County Sanitary District
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing raw water intake settling tank located at Cleveland County Water
Treatment Plant, NCSR 1004 (Casar Road), Lawndale, Cleveland County (See Part III of this
Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into First
Broad River which is classified Class WS-III waters in the Broad River Basin.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO051918
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Pemuttee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/clay Units (specify) Measurement Sample *Samar
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon. Avg. Daily Max. Frequency Type Location
Flow
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/l
Settleable Solids 0.1 m l/ 1 0.2 mill
Turbidity
** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
The pH shall not be less that 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.

Permit No. NCO051918
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOW. Q o
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMEN & NATURAL oU c�
PERMIT OCT 2 6
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE '993
"' . ,i pa�` "aw'E"g.
KCIOPAL O i:r
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,
Cleveland County Sanitary District
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Cleveland County Water Treatment Plant
NCSR 1004 (Casar Road)
Lawndale
Cleveland County
to receiving waters designated as First Broad River in the Broad River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements; and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 1998
Signed this day
A. Preston H `, aff'-fil P.F1,�'Director
ri
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the,Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0051918
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Cleveland County Sanitary District
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing raw water intake settling tank and to continue to discharge filter
backwash and supernatant from a sludge lagoon from a facility located at Cleveland County
Water Treatment Plant, NCSR 1004 (Casar Road), Lawndale, Cleveland County (See Part III
of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into First
Broad River which is classified Class WS-IV waters in the Broad.River Basin.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NC0051918
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-SAND SETTLING TANK FOR INTAKE WATER. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the
permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Lbs/dav Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Units(specify) Measurement Sample *Sample
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon, Avg, Daily Max. Frequency. Type Location
Flow Weekly Instantaneous E
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 2/Month Grab E
Settleable Solids 0.1 m I / I 0.2 m I / I Weekly' Grab E
Turbidity * * Weekly Grab U,D
Iron Weekly Grab E
Total Residual Chlorine Weekly Grab E
*Sample Locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and measured weekly at the effluent by grab sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL Permit No. NCO051918
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 002-FILTER BACKWASH AND SUPERNATANT. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee
as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
Monitoring Requirements
Lbs/day
Units(specify)
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Mon. Avg. Daily Max Mon, AM
Daily Max.
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
E
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
2/Month
Grab
E
Settleable Solids
0.1 m I/ I
0.2 m I/ I
Weekly
Grab
E
Turbidity
*
*
Weekly
Grab
U,D
Iron
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine
Weekly
Grab
E
Aluminum
Weekly
'Grab
E
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
** The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the discharge level cannot cause any increase in the turbidity in the receiving water.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.