NC0020664_Permit (Issuance)_20081013

NPDES DOCUHENT SCANNIN` COVER SHEET
NC0020664
Spindale WWTP
NPDES Permit:
Document Type:,
Permit Issuance )
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File - Historical
Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
Renewal Application
Instream Assessment (67b)
Speculative Limits
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Document Date:
October 13, 2008
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CF ? Michael F. Easley
Q Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
"S" Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
October 13, 2008
Mr. John Lewis
Town of Spindale
P.O. Box 186
Spindale, North Carolina 28160
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0020664
Spindale WW IP
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Lewis,
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on August 13, 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 Sergei Chernikov at telephone number
[phone], extension 594.
cc: Central Files
NPDES Files
Asheville Regional Office -Surface Water Protection
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
EPA Region IV
PERCS Unit
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
Phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748

Permit NC0020664
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
Town of Spindale
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Spindale WWTP
Ecology Drive
Spindale
Rutherford County
to receiving waters designated as Catheys Creek 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, 2008.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2013.
Signed this day October 13, 2008.
een H. Sullins, Director
'vision of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0020664
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of
this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the
exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions included herein.
The Town of Spindale is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 6.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility
consisting of screening, grit removal, extended aeration, clarification,
chlorination, and dechlorination located at the Town of Spindale Wastewater
Treatment Plant on Ecology Drive in Spindale in Rutherford County.
2. Operate at 4.5 MGD until the average flow for any twelve(12) month period
exceeds 80% of the permitted flow (3.6 MGD), after which time the facility
must monitor in accordance with effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements specified for 6.0 MGD.
3. Operate at 3.0 MGD until the average flow for any twelve(12) month period.
exceeds 80% of the permitted flow (2.4 MGD), after which time the facility
must monitor in accordance with effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements specified for 4.5 MGD
4. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Catheys Creek, classified C waters in the Broad River Basin.

Discharge location
USGSQuad Name: Ruth*rfnrdhonNorth
Receiving Stream: CotheysCreek
Stream Class: C
Subbmoin:Broad —O3'O8-O2
LaL:35"22'52"
Long.:81^53'18"

Permit NC0020664
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (3.0 MGD)
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until the twelve (12)
month average flow exceeds 2.4 MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER ,•
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[T,Sam teiLocatlon1
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Flow
3.0 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 20°C 2
22.5 mg/L
38.2 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
10.0 mg/L
30.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Dail average > 6.0 m
/L
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine3
28 µg/L
Daily
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity4
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Cyanide
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Total Nickel
261 µg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Selenium
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Total Silver
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Total Zinc
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Chlorides
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Sulfate
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
5
Grab
U & D
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
5
Grab
U & D
Temperature
5
Grab
U & D
Conductivity
5
Grab
U & D
Notes:
1. U: upstream at NCSR 1510 (Hudlow Road). D: downstream at NCSR 1549.
2. The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of
the respective influent value (85% removal).
3. The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field
certified. However, effluent values below 50 pg/1 will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
4. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia), P/F at 19%. Test shall be conducted in March, June, September
and December [see A. (4) for more details].
5. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June 1-September 30 and 1/week from
October 1-May 31.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0020664
A. (2) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (4.5 MGD)
During the period beginning when the twelve (12) month average flow exceeds 2.4 MGD lasting until
the twelve (12) month average flow exceeds 3.6 MGD or expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
PARAMETER -
L`IMITS
I
r` O�NITORING�REQUIREMENT•S
' Sample Locatroni#r
l
Monthly.
Average
Weekly
Average. _...
r ' Datl�" ° ' `
;. Maximur.1"r ,'
s Measurement
. ;Frequency _.,..
Sample
Type
Flow
4.5 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 20°C 2
22.5 mg/L
38.2 mg/L
Daily
Composite
, Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mglL
Daily
Composite
, Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1- October 31)
3.2 mg/L
9.6 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1-March 31)
7.7 mg/L
23.1 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Dail average > 6.0 m
IL
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine3
28 µg/L
Daily
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard
units.
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity;
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Cadmium -
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Cyanide
2IMonth
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Total Mercury
0.046 µgIL
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nickel
261 µg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Selenium
2IMonth
Composite
Effluent
Total Silver
2IMonth
Composite
Effluent
Total Zinc
2IMonth
Composite
Effluent
Chlorides
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Sulfate
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
5
Grab
U & D
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
5
Grab
U & D
Temperature
5
Grab
U & D
Conductivity
5
Grab
U & D
Notes:
1. U: upstream at NCSR 1510 (Hudlow Road). D: downstream at NCSR 1549.
2. The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of
the respective influent value (85% removal) .
3. The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field
certified. However, effluent values below 50 µg/ 1 will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
4. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia), P/F at 26%. Test shall be conducted in March, June, September
and December [see A. (4) for more details].
5. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June 1-September 30 and 1/week from
October 1-May 31.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0020664
A. (3) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (6.0 MGD)
During the period beginning when the twelve (12) month average flow exceeds 3.6 MGD lasting until
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER ;
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(IMITS) E
P. , MONITORING REQUIREMENTS , - :-
Monthly
Average
Weekly y,f
Avert,
'1011y
Maximum°
Measurement
z: Frequency
'Sampler I i
w:Typg':.._
' •Sample,Location.1,,
Flow
6.0 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day, 20°C 2
22.5 mg/L
38.2 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Solids2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1- October 31)
2.7 mg/L
8.1 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1-March 31)
6.2 mg/L
18.6 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Dail average > 6.0 m
/L
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chloride3
28 µg/L
Daily
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity4
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Cadmium
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Cyanide
2IMonth
Grab
Effluent
Total Copper
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Total Mercury
0.038 µg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nickel
277.0 µglL
261 µg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Selenium
2IMonth
Composite
Effluent
Total Silver
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Total Zinc
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Chlorides
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Sulfate
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
5
Grab
U & D
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
5
Grab
U & D
Temperature
5
Grab
U & D
Conductivity
5
Grab
U & D
Notes:
1. U: upstream at NCSR 1510 (Hudlow Road), D: downstream at NCSR 1549.
2. The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of
the respective influent value (85% removal).
3. The facility shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC certified laboratory including field
certified. However, effluent values below 50 µg/1 will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
4. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia), P/F at 32%. Test shall be conducted in March, June, September
and December [see A. (4) for more details].
5. Instream monitoring shall be conducted 3/week from June 1-September 30 and 1/week from
October 1-May 31.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0020664
A. (4) QUARTERLY CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (3.0/4.5/6.0 MGD)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia
dubia at an effluent concentration of 19%/26%/32%.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina
Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina
Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be
performed during the months of March, June, September, and December. Effluent sampling for this testing shall be
performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the permit limit,
then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months as described
in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent
versions.
The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest concentration
having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does have a detectable
impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes,
and further statistical methods are specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test
Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring
Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed. If reporting pass/fail results using the parameter code TGP3B,
DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is sent to the below address. If reporting Chronic Value results using the parameter code
THP3B, DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section no later than 30 days after
the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature. Total
residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of
the waste stream.
Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the
permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name,
permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment
area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Environmental Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required
during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate
monitoring requirements or limits.
If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently then required by this permit, the results of such monitoring shall be
included in the calculation Sr 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.

Permit NC0020664
A. (5) EFFLUENT POLLUTANT SCAN
The Permittee shall perform an annual Effluent Pollutant Scan for all parameters listed in the
attached table. The Permittee shall perform an annual Effluent Pollutant Scan for all parameters
listed in the attached table. The analytical methods shall be in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136 and
shall be sufficiently sensitive to determine whether parameters are present in concentrations greater
than applicable standards and criteria. Samples shall represent seasonal variations. Unless
otherwise indicated, metals shall be analyzed as "total recoverable."
Ammonia (as N) Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether
Chlorine (total residual, TRC) 1,1-dichloroethylene Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether
Dissolved oxygen 1,2-dichloropropane Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Nitrate/Nitrite 1,3-dichloropropylene 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether
K(eldahl nitrogen Ethylbenzene Butyl benzyl phthalate
Oil and grease Methyl bromide 2-chloronaphthalene
Phosphorus Methyl chloride 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether
Total dissolved solids Methylene chloride Chrysene
Hardness 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Di-n-butyl phthalate
Antimony Tetrachloroethylene Di-n-octyl phthalate
Arsenic Toluene Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
Beryllium 1,1,1-trichloroethane 1,2-dichlorobenzene
Cadmium 1,1,2-trichloroethane 1,3-dichlorobenzene
Chromium Trichloroethylene 1,4-dichlorobenzene
Copper Vinyl chloride 3,3-dichlorobenzidine
Lead Acid -extractable compounds: Diethyl phthalate
Mercury P-chloro-m-cresol Dimethyl phthalate
Nickel 2-chlorophenol 2,4-dinitrotoluene
Selenium 2,4-dichlorophenol 2,6-dinitrotoluene
Silver 2,4-dimethylphenol 1,2-diphenylhydrazine
Thallium 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol Fluoranthene
Zinc 2,4-dinitrophenol Fluorene
Cyanide 2-nitrophenol Hexachlorobenzene
Total phenolic compounds 4-nitrophenol Hexachlorobutadiene
Volatile organic compounds: Pentachlorophenol Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene
Acrolein Phenol Hexachloroethane
Acrylonitrile 2,4,6-trichlorophenol lndeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
Benzene Base -neutral compounds: Isophorone
Bromoform Acenaphthene Naphthalene
Carbon tetrachloride Acenaphthylene Nitrobenzene
Chlorobenzene Anthracene N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine
Chlorodibromomethane Benzidine N-nitrosodimethylamine
Chloroethane Benzo(a)anthracene N-nitrosodiphenylamine
2-chloroethylvinyl ether Benzo(a)pyrene Phenanthrene
Chloroform 3,4 benzofluoranthene Pyrene
Dichlorobromomethane Benzo(gh!)perylene 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene
1,1-dichloroethane Benzo(k)fluoranthene
1,2-dichloroethane Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane
Test results shall be reported to the Division in DWQ Form- A MR-PPA1 or in a form approved by the
Director within 90 days of sampling. The report shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Central Files, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.

re NC0020664, Spindale WWTP
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Subject: re NC0020664, Spindale WWTP
From: [e-mail]
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:47:44 -0400
To: [e-mail]
EPA has no comments on this draft permit.
1 of 1 . 8/25/2008 11:35 AM

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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said County and State, duly
commissioned, qualified, and authorized by law to administer oaths, personally
appeared
Erika Meyer
who being first duly sworn, deposes and says: that they are
Classified Manager
(Owner, partner, publisher, or other officer or employee authorized to make this
affidavit) of THE DAILY COURIER, a newspaper published, issued and entered as
second class mail In the town of FOREST CITY, In said County and State; that they
are authorized to make this affidavit and sworn statement; that the notice or other
legal advertisement, a true copy of which is attached hereto, was published in THE
DAILY COURIER on the following dates:
August 16, 2008
and that said newspaper in which such notice, paper, document, or legal
advertisement was published was, at the time of each and every such publication, a
newspaper meeting all of the requirements and qualifications of Section.1-597 of the
General Statutes of North Carolina and was a qualified newspaper within the meaning
of Section 1-597 of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
Thishe 19th day of August, 2008.
Erika Meyer, Classified Manage
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 19th day of August398.. pv
G�► B L i c
Cindy B. Whi • tary Public) '-i 9jt'' •
OR D CO � �
My commission expires: February 18, 2012

PUBLIC NOTICE.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION/NPDES UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO ISSUE A NPDES WASTEWATER PERMIT
On the basis of thorough staff review and application of NC General Statute 413.215.1'and 15A
NCAC 02H.0109 and other lawful standards and regulations, the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission proposes to' issue a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below effective 45 days from the
publish date of this notice.
Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish
date of this notice. All comments received prior to that date are considered in the final
determinations regarding the proposed permit. The Director of the NC Division of Water Quality
may decide to hold a public meeting for the proposed permit should the Division receive a
significant degree of public interest.
Copies of the draft permit and other supporting information on file used to determine conditions
present in the draft permit are available upon request and payment of the costs of reproduction.
Mail comments and/or requests for information to the NC Division of Water Quality at the above
address or call Dina Sprinkle [phone] at the Point Source Branch. Please include the
NPDES permit number (below) in any communication. Interested persons may also 'visit the
Division of Water Quality at 512 N. Salisbury, Street, Raleigh, NC 27604-1148 between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to review information on file. .
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The Town of Spindale (P.O. Box 186, Spindale, NC 28160)' has applied for renewal of NPDES
permit NC0020664 for its WWTP in Rutherford County. This permitted facility. discharges treated
wastewater to Catheys Creek in the Broad River Basiri. Currently BOD, ammonia nitrogen, total
suspended solids, fecal coliform, mercury, nickel, and total residual chlorine are water quality
limited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the Broad River Basin.
PPG Industries Fiber Glass Products, Inc. has applied for renewal of the NPDES permit for its
Shelby facility (NC0004685), The facility is permitted to discharge up to 1.3 MGD of treated
effluent from outfall 001 to Brushy Creek, and non -contact cooling water from outfall 002 to
Overflow Branch. Both receiving streams are class C waters in the Broad River Basin. BOD,
ammonia, D0, TRC and fluoride are water quality limited. This discharge may impact future
allocation of the receiving streams.

DENRJDWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NC0020664
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Town of Spindale/Spindale WWTP
Applicant Address:
P.O. Box 1869; Spindale, North Carolina 28160
Facility Address:
Ecology Street; Spindale, North Carolina 28160
Permitted Flow
3.0 MGD, 4.5 MGD, 6.0 MGD (phased permit)
Type of Waste:
Domestic (22%) and industrial (78%) with full pretreatment program
Facility/Permit Status:
Class IV/Active; Renewal
County:
Rutherford County
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
Catheys Creek
Regional Office:
Asheville (ARO)
Stream Classification:
303(d) Listed?
Subbasin:
C
Yes
03-08-02
State Grid / USGS Quad:
Permit Writer:
Date:
F11NW
Sergei Chernikov
August 2, 2008
Drainage Area (mi2):
41.6
Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
20
Winter 7Q10 (cfs)
26
30Q2 (cfs)
35
Average Flow (cfs):
62
IWC (%):
19, 26, 32%
Lat. 35° 22' 52" N Long. 81 ° 53' 18" W
BACKGROUND
The Spindale WWTP is a Class IV facility with an ultimate permitted flow of 6.0 MGD. The plant serves
domestic users in the Town of Spindale and four Industrial Users .
The Town of Spindale has a full pretreatment program with the Division of Water Quality's Pretreatment
Unit and will continue to implement this program in the new permit term. Data collected through the
pretreatment program were used in this permit renewal.
Instream Monitoring, Verification of Existing Conditions and DMR Data Review
This facility discharges to Catheys Creek in subbasin 03-08-02 of the Broad River Basin. This portion
of Catheys Creek bears a C classification and is considered biologically impaired as of the draft 2008
303(d) list.
Instream data (upstream and downstream of the discharge, as specified in the permit) for the last two
years were reviewed. Spindale is required to monitor instream conductivity, fecal coliform, temperature
and dissolved oxygen (D.O.). Of these parameters, downstream conductivity is the most significantly
elevated above upstream levels. This may be partly attributable to the large industrial contribution to this
discharge. Fecal coliform levels downstream are also slightly higher than the upstream values. D.O. and
temperature show little difference between the upstream and downstream values. D.O. was always above
5.0 mg/L, the stream standard.
PERMITTING STRATEGY
Waste Load Allocation (WLA)
The Division prepared the last WLA for the previous permit renewal. The previous and current effluent
limits were based on guidelines and water quality standards. The Division has judged most previous
parameters and limits to be appropriate for renewal with some exceptions. Changes to toxicant
monitoring are discussed in the Reasonable Potential Analysis section.
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0020664 Renewal
Page 1

The permit limits page at a flow of 3.0 MGD will be permitted, based on previous actions on this permit.
The trigger to the 4.5 MGD sheet will be when the average 12-month flow reaches 80% of the permitted
flow (as with the trigger from 4.5 MGD to 6.0 MGD). Thus, when the average monthly flow reaches 2.4
MGD, the Permittee will be held to the limits at 4.5 MGD.
Ammonia is one of the most affected parameters in this permit. The original monthly average permit
limits (10.0 mg/L, summer and winter) were calculated at 6 MGD based on oxygen consumption. These
limits were not changed for the 4.5 MGD tier added during the last renewal, as Division guidance
stipulates that limits will only change when the facility expands. However, ammonia limits were
changed to reflect ammonia toxicity for the 6.0 MGD discharge, as this would reflect an expansion. A
similar approach will be taken for this renewal.
The 3 MGD discharge will have a monthly average limit of 10.0 mg/L (summer and winter) to
correspond with the "original" modeled ammonia limits based on oxygen consumption. The 4.5 MGD
discharge will have a summer monthly average limit of 3.2 mg/L and a winter monthly average of 7.7
mg/L based on toxicity. The 6.0 MGD discharge will also have a toxicity based monthly average limit of
of 2.7 mg/L in the summer and 6.2 mg/L for the winter. Judging from the facility's effluent data,
meeting these limits should not pose a problem.
REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Reasonable potential analysis was conducted for: As, Cd, Cr, Cu, CN, Pb, Hg, Mo, Ni, Se, Zn, and Ag for
3 flow tiers (see attached).
TOXICITY TESTING:
Type of Toxicity Test:
Existing Limit:
Recommended Limit:
Monitoring Schedule:
Chronic P/F
001: Chronic P/F @ 19/26/32%
001: Chronic P/F @ 19/26/32%
March, June, September, December
The facility has been consistently passing its WET tests with two exceptions. Spindale, failed its toxicity
tests In September of 2005 and June of 2006. Toxicity tests conducted after failures passed.
COMPLIANCE SUMMARY:
DMRs have been reviewed for the period January 2004 through June 2008. Facility has a mixed
compliance record. During the review period, the following NOVs (notices of violation) have been
issued: 01/29/2008 — TRC, flow meter is not calibrated and clarifier is not maintained properly, 09/27/06
— failure to monitor TRC, 08/24/06 — WET failure, 11/15/05 — WET failure, 11/16/04 — several
maintenance issues, 03/09/04 — TSS.
PROPOSED CHANGES: '
• Monitoring Frequencies: The monitoring frequency for Se was reduced to 2/Month due to the
elimination of the limit (Flow tier of 3.0 MGD). The monitoring frequencies for Se, Cd, and CN
were reduced to 2/Month due to the eliminations of the limits (Flow tiers of 4.5 MGD and 6.0
MGD).
• Limits: Based on the Reasonable Potential Analysis, limits for Se have been removed (Flow tier
of 3.0 MGD). Based on the Reasonable Potential Analysis, limits for Se, Cd, and CN have been
removed (Flow tiers of 4.5 MGD and 6.0 MGD). The weekly average limit for Ni has been added to
the permit based on the result of the Reasonable Potential Analysis (Flow tier of 6.0 MGD).
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: August 13, 2008 (est.)
Permit Scheduled to Issue: October 6, 2004 (est.)
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0020664 Renewal
Page 2

STATE CONTACT:
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please contact
Sergei Chemikov at [phone].
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENT:
NAME:
DATE:
Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0020664 Renewal
Page 3

REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Spindale WWTP
NC0020664
Time Period 2005-2008
Qw (MGD) 3
7Q10S (cfs) 20
7Q10W (cfs) 26
30Q2 (cfs) 35
Avg. Stream Flow, QA (cfs) 62
Reeving Stream Catheys Creek
WWTP Class IV
!WC (%) © 7Q10S 18.864
� 7Q1OW 15.171
Q 30Q2 11.728
@ QA 6.9767
Stream Class C
Outfall 001
Qw=3MGD
PARAMETER
TYPE
Ili
STANDARDS &
CRITERIA (2)
PQL
Units
REASONABLE POTENTIAL RESULTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION
At WQS/
Chronic
IS FAV/
Acute
n A Dal Max Peed Cw Allowable Cw
Arsenic
C
50
ug/L
13 0
33
Acute: WA
Chronic: 717
�:
t { (l r • T
"xf , r L 1
•
Cadmium
NC
2
15
ug/L
18 0
4.0
Acute: 15
Chronic: 11
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-may, ' y+ Yes '.-
, , . !.. ]t• 7r ' .� � ' �� i ,•
r• :; ) j. , 7'f- , �' • i 3 t
it
Chromium
NC
50
1,022
•
ug/L
14 4
14.8
Acute: 1,022
1
Chronic: 265
r f �,���" � X y�ct t•+ t T, .',�q'[: . ,""�,'• ,•rt
• ' 12 Y%tSy J{ S •`.J. bfa� Kd1' � i,.���'.
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,ur 1 ..f s
Copper
NC
•
7
AL
7.3
ug/L
25 25
256-1
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— _--__ _-
Chronic: 37
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'
Cyanide
NC
5
N
22
10
ug/L
17 0
5.0
Acute. 22
_ _ _
- — -
Chronic 27
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Lead
NC
25
N
33.8
ug/L
14 0
3.2
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si.SK,'v'.t., :t':i:..F.. .:4.. 'f "'ii.�{• "., ; i:. lG, t r
Mercury
NC
12
2.0000
ng/L
10 9
Note: n<12
Limited data
63.5700
set
Acute: N/A
Chronic: 64
1 • x , ., w ^ r r s• ri r `..< s.—
=�' + ti y ;SAAT , :,
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r i , -,.z� ,., �'. .... :rt`1!_. rr .._- ., _ ..
Molybdenum
A
3,500
ug/L
9 2
Note: n<12
Limited data
123.6
set
Acute: N/A
-Chronic: 29,844
'^''' '""'1d f ,: , •, r • `;,'" �'t r, + ,-
: t ;• ir•e rk1 • •i?i ;, •r ;}
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Nickel
NC
88
261
ug/L
• 75 75
298.1
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. • ,
t] L�f t 1f
. t �tf. .r z ,}>=4......'nh '2.iw^..td •
Selenium
NC
5.0
56
ug/L
74 15
11.6
Acute: 56
— ---_—
Chronic: 27
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, —4'. v ,- %>-' T '` 13 _. _
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Silver
NC
0.06
AL
1.23
ug/L
15 0
4.5
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Chronic: 0
wz ' I?t'v*r� y ' / ) o a, i 11t 1 .a tri f
r�.ti '}Fe(j �At a �, `��S�i'tiC. t�.-^G. R"l�¢i.ifi� tb �_
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.�__
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Zinc
NC
50
AL
67
ug/L
27 27
175.5
Acute: 67
_
Chronic 265
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ft.. .-• - , /�/13•i t r �_c .. • , •A:',•- 'i d •_
•k� .'_ '' c - yr A
• Legend:
C = Canclnogenic
NC = Non -carcinogenic
A = Aesthetic
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Spindale WWTP
NC0020664
Time Period 2005-2008
Qw (MGD) 4.5
7Q 10S (cfs) 20
7Q10W (cfs) 26
30Q2 (cfs) 35
Avg. Stream Flow, QA (cfs) 62
Reeving Stream Catheys Creek
WWTP Class IV
lWC (%) Q 7Q10S 25.857
a@ 7Q10W 21.152
Q 30Q2 16.617
Q QA 10.112
Stream Class C
Outfall 001
Qw = 4.5 MGD
PARAMETER
TYPE
(1)
STANDARDS &
CRITERIA (2)
PQL
Units
REASONABLE POTENTIAL RESULTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION
NC WQS/ K FAVI
Chronic Acute
n # Det Max Pled Cw Allowable Cw
Arsenic
C
50
ug/L
13 0
3.3
Acute: N/A
_ _ _ _ _ _
^Chronic: 494
{ J _q,
azJ t� t 1 t "1
f 1 Yr e+ f
' ` ` ., lrt �R .: i » `
« : x r a rz Yr i J
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Cadmium
NC
2 15
uglL
18 0
4.0
Acute: 15
_ _---__—_
{,.� t
Chronic: 8
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3yr$;rz# 9 YY s' ft?.b ' ,4 ti t ,-,4i x(ni s11 '7
r .L
Chromium
NC
50 1,022
ug/L
14 4
14.8
Acute: 1,022
Chronic: 193
, ,1.•
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,� ,tom •{,ter 21.j '.
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r^M't3` l.-Yi` j ��. '�� I•;!� .. ii (5 �j11f
13f-1'1•
Copper
NC
7 AL 7.3
ug/L
25 25
256.1
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_ _--__ _-y�}
Chronic: 27
s
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r (e•�{ ��4 of fet�
i,;',,' di'ej��,lei;
Cyanide
NC
5 N 22
10
ug/L
17 0
5.0
Acute: 22
-_—_—_--- —_
Chronic: 19
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t.�t,�r�' �.�'. l�' "�x ' , � � .•�
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Lead
NC
25 N 33.8
uglL
14 0
3.2
Acute: 34
Chronic: 97
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Mercury
NC
12
2.0000
nglL
10 9
Note: n<12
Limited data
63.5700
set
Acute: NIA
_ __—__ __
Chronic: 46
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Molybdenum
A
3,500
ug/L
9 2
Note: n<12
Limited data
123.E
set
Acute: NIA
_-_
Chronic: 21,063
1 b i rzj ` -; ,,3 "-7`
` ' � . r t rt j•
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try; �g•
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Nickel
•r1i
NC
88 261
ug/L
75 75
296.1
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---- _—_---_
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v.t.‘
LA' t .s_ j , tY 4,
Y am, ,,,..+ ,� °' _ a t �} t tit -,7 r t>3 .
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. .0 � e: •-3` 1:.41...1. $�:."r:.., . 1 ... .tli..%' 1 �i. ..� �'.
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NC
5.0 56
uglL
74 15
11.6
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,,<
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NC
0.06 AL 1.23
ug/L
15 0
4.5
Acute: 1
_
Chronic: —� 0�—
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�,� �
,j
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A
Zinc
NC
50 AL 67
u /L
g
27 27
175.5
Chronic: 193
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y ,-
� Tf �I! 0�� r �t �: ' '"� �' °
4j9'§� n'N t" s a !'a1 •, a bw
. `03- ' °'i i -,,,;� •:,, ;T:
Legend:
C = Carcinogenic
NC = Non -carcinogenic
A = Aesthetic
Freshwater Discharge
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4
REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Spindale WWTP
NC0020664
Time Period 2005-2008
Ow (MGD) 6
7Q10S (cfs) 20
7QIOW (cfs) 26
30Q2 (cfs) 35
Avg. Stream Flow, QA (cfs) 62
Reeving Stream Catheys Creek
WWTP Class IV
IWC (%) @ 7Q10S 31.741
@ 7Q10W 26.346
© 30Q2 20.993
@ QA 13.043
Stream Class C
Outfali 001
Qw=6MGD
PARAMETER
TYPE
(1)
STANDARDS &
CRITERIA (2)
PQL
Units
REASONABLE POTENTIAL RESULTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION
NCWRS/ %FAV/
Chronic Acute
n t:Dd. Max PledCw Allowable Cw
Arsenic
C
50
ug/L
,
13 0
3.3
Acute: N/A
_--_
Chronic: 383
- l r
` : '
Cadmium
NC
2 15
ug/L
18 0
4.0
Acute: 15
_ —-------
Chronic: 6
•S- j! F' a '` „� 1 -
� �!o-"l�r — =' 4
:.:411t t eh,5= F c`A ' i r h-r
t r , 7 x
Chromium
NC
50 1,022
ug/L
14 4
14.8
_
Chronic: --; —
Dt ' j r ` .< ` `"'
ram,—ry-' i• - r�
r' .i'vinL'C errr ,'6 _,,
. , ---.L... 1«', 'x ' .ti
L.
Copper
NC
7 AL 7.3
ug/L
25 25
256.1
Acute: 7
- —---_---
Chronic: 22
•
'-� r . 1,r -
,1•`; ��d' `� �, ,��7• , 1 —
t yt '; 4 7., ": 1 . '
Cyanide
NC
5 N 22
10
ug/L
17 0
5.0
Acute: 22
_ _--- _-
Chronic: 16
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r:ti,=,_r;` .-: > _ 1 -0, ". „�
r _ — e- r ....,..--
---• ,.+�:s 'sj.•,i t, Sr ••7 r ytc `t'l,
i�_} ti ^\/7 G •t :,• J .s Y,31 ice" _-
Lead
NC
25 N 33.8
ug/L
14 0
3.2
Acute: 34
--------
Chronic: 79
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`�~r'' %'% tl !•'Yiz 4"5-�_
r,.
•
r 1 c,LL '"•`' . ' _.
Mercury
NC
12
2.0000
ng/L
10 8
Note: n<12
Limited data
63.5700
set
Acute: N/A
_ _ _----
Chronic: 38
, . i'Nz t+, — 1 E `r , h , ,
F;,, , i apt =� _ : ' a��' •
��. d...3
' r i ,, j r; ` i "a
,, ... j .n '• . , ._ . - ;.•. _• .-.
Molybdenum
A
3,500
ug/L
9 2
Note: n<12
Limited data
123.E
set
Acute: N/A
Chronic: 16,672
- .1. -r ` c , t ka i}d'
_^ �� •� �` !w a 1 s r"•
, �_` �°� _ _f • ti , 4=
- .•6%.' ,- T " ,jt k
'
4. dt: ', �, _ti .: _ J. +. ; _ ,e e
Nickel
NC
88 261
ug/L
$
75 75
296.1
Acute: 261�
_ _ _ _
-Chronic: 277
,• r ,S q s y tic,
; ts, `� _ •, `rid, ''s �<
•„ . * r� , , r a �t et-
r Yt! � FLl ti j 1 ' i- r ). , -r7 j°tir" �$-
:�� yr- � } •--�:° 4 � �, �> >�;'•
Selenium
NC
5.0 58
ug/L
74 15
11.6
Acute. 56
_ _ _ _ _ _
���j�
Chronic: 16
-4, „' max . {:: t . •' ..' • k -
_.1• = ¥� "' 1 t -
: j jr i s s%. _ t
�+r
r .� ij .+ •sx f , i -
Silver
NC
0.06 AL 1.23
ug/L
15 0
4.5
Acute: 1
Chronic0
n 1 r '✓' { . "
JrF . Y i. i t l• .. •
I {� ( 1
;• ;f�' 1 ,°;w , 1M' a�`^
il • Ll r{ a t• r t, :tt C l4r-,
,. .i3. ,�F ...K ,51 _Z Yi,': Nt�J ... nl ^{. 1h- A.I. JI. � �ef:i .-.
Zinc
NC
50 AL 67
ug/L
27 27
175.5
Acute: 67
Chronic: 158
';534;;,.'';JN T • ` `,. 1• r ,xxy��� `:
" ;'' ' „ : . "' r ij �• 1 . • " ' i�'
pF s� j� t x-�' � ' S _ ._ ��� i " s,�r.:�`-
�t. r .rp Y/,{fs'in .,.'.7 `fit
• Legend:
C = Carcinogenic
NC = Non -carcinogenic
A = Aesthetic
•• Freshwater Discharge
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WRIGHT
Kurt D. Wright & Associates, Inc.
WATER / WASTEWATER ENGINEERING SERVICES
February 1, 2008
Mr. Charles H. Weaver
NC DENR
Division of Water Quality - NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Spindale WWTP NC0020664
Town of Spindale, NC
Dear Mr. Weaver,
Attached please find one original and two (2) copies of the NPDES Permit Renewal
Application for the Spindale WWTP, Town of Spindale, NC.
If you should have any questions regarding the application or should you require any
additional information please contact me.
Very truly yours,
-74
Kurt Wright, PE, BCEE
President
Attachment
cc: Mr. Bill Hodge, Town of Spindale
Solutions for a sustainable environment
163 Heritage Lane Bostic, NC 28018 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Mobile: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Spindale WWTP, NC0020644
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Broad
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART F.INDUSTRIAL USER DISCHARGES AND RCRA/CERCLA WASTES
All treatment works receiving discharges from significant industrial users or which receive RCRA,CERCLA, or other remedial wastes must
complete part F.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
F.1. Pretreatment program. Does the treatment works have, or is subject to, an approved pretreatment program?
® Yes ❑ No
F.2. Number of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) and Categorical Industrial Users (Gills). Provide the number of each of the following types of
industrial users that discharge to the treatment works.
a. Number of non -categorical SIUs. 2
b. Number of CIUs. 2
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: Spindale Colormasters, LLC
Mailing Address: 101 Spindale Street
Spindale, NC 28160
F.4. Industrial Processes. Describe all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
Dyed yarn, cutting and sewing tapestry fabric for wall and table top decorations.
F.5. Principal Product(s) and Raw Material(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s): Wall and tabletop decor products, dyed yam
Raw materal(s): cotton, polyester, acrylic
F.6. Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
150,000 gpd ( continuous or X intermittent)
b. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
15,000 gpd ( continuous or X intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
a. Local limits ® Yes 0 No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards ❑ Yes 0 No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 20 of 29

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Spindale, NC0020644
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Broad
F.8. Problems at the Treatment Works Attributed to Waste Discharge by the SIU. Has the SIU caused or contributed to any problems (e.g.,
upsets, interference) at the treatment works in the past three years?
❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe each episode.
RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE RECEIVED BY TRUCK, RAIL, OR DEDICATED PIPELINE:
F.9. RCRA Waste. Does the treatment works receive or has it in the past three years received RCRA hazardous waste by truck, rail or dedicated pipe?
❑ Yes ® No (go to F.12)
F.10. Waste transport. Method by which RCRA waste is received (check all that apply):
❑ Truck 0 Rail ® Dedicated Pipe
F.11. Waste Description. Give EPA hazardous waste number and amount (volume or mass, specify units).
EPA Hazardous Waste Number Amount Units
CERCLA (SUPERFUND) WASTEWATER, RCRA REMEDIATION/CORRECTIVE ACTION
WASTEWATER, AND OTHER REMEDIAL ACTIVITY WASTEWATER:
F.12. Remediation Waste. Does the treatment works currently (or has it been notified that it will) receive waste from remedial activities?
❑ Yes (complete F.13 through F.15.) ❑ No
F.13. Waste Origin. Describe the site and type of facility at which the CERCLA/RCRA/or other remedial waste originates (or is expected to originate in
the next five years).
F.14. Pollutants. List the hazardous constituents that are received (or are expected to be received). Include data on volume and concentration, if
known. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
F.15. Waste Treatment.
a. Is this waste treated (or will be treated) prior to entering the treatment works?
® Yes ❑ No
If yes, describe the treatment (provide information about the removal efficiency):
Manual bar -screen for removal of rags, lint and debris
b. Is the discharge (or will the discharge be) continuous or intermittent?
❑ Continuous EI Intermittent If intermittent, describe discharge schedule.
END OF PART F.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 21 of 29

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Spindale WWTP, NC0020644
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Broad
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART F. INDUSTRIAL USER DISCHARGES AND RCRAICERCLA WASTES
All treatment works receiving discharges from significant industrial users or which receive RCRA,CERCLA, or other remedial wastes must
complete part F.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
F.1. Pretreatment program. Does the treatment works have, or is subject to, an approved pretreatment program?
® Yes ❑ No
F.2. Number of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) and Categorical Industrial Users (CIUs). Provide the number of each of the following types of
industrial users that discharge to the treatment works.
c. Number of non -categorical SIUs. 2
d. Number of CIUs. 2
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: The Timken Corporation
Mailing Address: 1510 Highway 221 South
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
F.4. Industrial Processes. Describe all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
Manganese phosphatinq, tumbling and alkaline washing, grinding, heat treatment and assembly of ball bearings and bushings.
F.5. Principal Product(s) and Raw Material(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s): Assembled bearings, Nital Etching Process, Black Oxide and Passivation process lines.
Raw material(s): steel stock, iron forgings
F.6. Flow Rate.
c. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
9.000 gpd ( continuous or X intermittent)
d. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
6,000 gpd ( continuous or X intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
a. Local limits ® Yes 0 No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards ® Yes ❑ No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
40 CFR 433 — Metal Finishing
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 22 of 29

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Spindale, NC0020644
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Broad
F.8. Problems at the Treatment Works Attributed to Waste Discharge by the SIU. Has the SIU caused or contributed to any problems (e.g.,
upsets, interference) at the treatment works in the past three years?
❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe each episode.
RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE RECEIVED BY TRUCK, RAIL, OR DEDICATED PIPELINE:
F.9. RCRA Waste. Does the treatment works receive or has it in the past three years received RCRA hazardous waste by truck, rail or dedicated pipe?
❑ Yes 0 No (go to F.12)
F.10. Waste transport. Method by which RCRA waste is received (check all that apply):
❑ Truck 0 Rail 0 Dedicated Pipe
F.11. Waste Description. Give EPA hazardous waste number and amount (volume or mass, specify units).
EPA Hazardous Waste Number Amount Units
CERCLA (SUPERFUND) WASTEWATER, RCRA REMEDIATION/CORRECTIVE ACTION
WASTEWATER, AND OTHER REMEDIAL ACTIVITY WASTEWATER:
F.12. Remediation Waste. Does the treatment works currently (or has it been notified that it will) receive waste from remedial activities?
❑ Yes (complete F.13 through F.15.) 0 No
F.13. Waste Origin. Describe the site and type of facility at which the CERCLA/RCRA/or other remedial waste originates (or is expected to originate in
the next five years).
F.14. Pollutants. List the hazardous constituents that are received (or are expected to be received). Include data on volume and concentration, if
known. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
F.15. Waste Treatment.
c. Is this waste treated (or will be treated) prior to entering the treatment works?
® Yes ❑ No
If yes, describe the treatment (provide information about the removal efficiency):
In-house wastewater pretreatment system Grit removal, pH adjustment, sedimentation, oil -water separation, spill protection.
d. Is the discharge (or will the discharge be) continuous or intermittent?
❑ Continuous ® Intermittent If intermittent, describe discharge schedule.
END OF PART F.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 23 of 29

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Spindale WWTP, NC0020644
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Broad
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART F.INDUSTRIAL USER DISCHARGES AND RCRA/CERCLA WASTES
All treatment works receiving discharges from significant industrial users or which receive RCRA,CERCLA, or other remedial wastes must
complete part F.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
F.1. Pretreatment program. Does the treatment works have, or is subject to, an approved pretreatment program?
® Yes ❑ No
F.2. Number of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) and Categorical Industrial Users (ClUs). Provide the number of each of the following types of
industrial users that discharge to the treatment works.
e. Number of non -categorical SIUs. 2
f. Number of CIUs. 2
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: Ultimate Textiles, Inc.
Mailing Address: 1437 US Highway 221 South
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
F.4. Industrial Processes. Describe all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
Custom dyeing of textile fabrics
F.5. Principal Product(s) and Raw Material(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s): Dyed fabrics used in the upholstered fumiture industry.
Raw material(s): cotton, poly/cotton, cotton/acetate, dues, chemicals
F.6. Flow Rate.
e. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
78,107 gpd ( continuous or X intermittent)
f. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
3,703 gpd ( continuous or X intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
a. Local limits ® Yes 0 No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards 0 Yes ® No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 24 of 29

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Spindale, NC0020644
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Broad
F.8. Problems at the Treatment Works Attributed to Waste Discharge by the SIU. Has the SIU caused or contributed to any problems (e.g.,
upsets, interference) at the treatment works in the past three years?
❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe each episode.
RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE RECEIVED BY TRUCK, RAIL, OR DEDICATED PIPELINE:
F.9. RCRA Waste. Does the treatment works receive or has it in the past three years received RCRA hazardous waste by truck, rail or dedicated pipe?
❑ Yes 0 No (go to F.12)
F.10. Waste transport. Method by which RCRA waste is received (check all that apply):
❑ Truck 0 Rail 0 Dedicated Pipe
F.11. Waste Description. Give EPA hazardous waste number and amount (volume or mass, specify units).
EPA Hazardous Waste Number Amount Units
CERCLA (SUPERFUND) WASTEWATER, RCRA REMEDIATION/CORRECTIVE ACTION
WASTEWATER, AND OTHER REMEDIAL ACTIVITY WASTEWATER:
F.12. Remediation Waste. Does the treatment works currently (or has it been notified that it will) receive waste from remedial activities?
❑ Yes (complete F.13 through F.15.) 0 No
F.13. Waste Origin. Describe the site and type of facility at which the CERCLA/RCRA/or other remedial waste originates (or is expected to originate in
the next five years).
F.14. Pollutants. List the hazardous constituents that are received (or are expected to be received). Include data on volume and concentration, if
known. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
F.15. Waste Treatment.
e. Is this waste treated (or will be treated) prior to entering the treatment works?
® Yes ❑ No
If yes, describe the treatment (provide information about the removal efficiency):
Sweco vibrating screen, pH recorder, flow recorder, temp., sample collection (ISCO).
lint removal
f. Is the discharge (or will the discharge be) continuous or intermittent?
❑ Continuous Ei Intermittent If intermittent, describe discharge schedule.
END OF PART F.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 25 of 29

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Spindale VWVTP, NC0020644
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Broad
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART F.INDUSTRIAL USER DISCHARGES AND RCRAICERCLA WASTES
All treatment works receiving discharges from significant industrial users or which receive RCRA,CERCLA, or other remedial wastes must
complete part F.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
F.1. Pretreatment program. Does the treatment works have, or is subject to, an approved pretreatment program?
®Yes ❑No
F.2. Number of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) and Categorical Industrial Users (ClUs). Provide the number of each of the following types of
industrial users that discharge to the treatment works.
g. Number of non -categorical SIUs. 2
h. Number of CIUs. 2
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works, copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: Watts Regulator
Mailing Address: 100 Watts Road
Spindale, NC 28160
F.4. Industrial Processes. Describe all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
Manufactures water supply and drainage products for commercial and residential use.
F.5. Principal Product(s) and Raw Material(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s): Temperature and pressure relief valves, ball valves, water supply, sink and drainage products.
Raw material(s): bronze ingot, strip steel and brass, tubular brass and copper, plastic resin, copper and nickel anode and chromium flake
F.6. Flow Rate.
g. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
4,650 gpd ( continuous or X intermittent)
h. Non -process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non -process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day (gpd) and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
19,500 gpd ( continuous or X intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
a. Local limits El Yes 0 No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards El Yes 0 No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards, which category and subcategory?
40 CFR 433 — Metal Finishing (Electroplating)
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 26 of 29

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Spindale, NC0020644
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Broad
F.8. Problems at the Treatment Works Attributed to Waste Discharge by the SIU. Has the SIU caused or contributed to any problems (e.g.,
upsets, interference) at the treatment works in the past three years?
❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe each episode.
RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE RECEIVED BY TRUCK, RAIL, OR DEDICATED PIPELINE:
F.9. RCRA Waste. Does the treatment works receive or has it in the past three years received RCRA hazardous waste by truck, rail or dedicated pipe?
❑ Yes 0 No (go to F.12)
F.10. Waste transport. Method by which RCRA waste is received (check all that apply):
❑ Truck 0 Rail 0 Dedicated Pipe
F.11. Waste Description. Give EPA hazardous waste number and amount (volume or mass, specify units).
EPA Hazardous Waste Number Amount Units
CERCLA (SUPERFUND) WASTEWATER, RCRA REMEDIATION/CORRECTIVE ACTION
WASTEWATER, AND OTHER REMEDIAL ACTIVITY WASTEWATER:
F.12. Remediation Waste. Does the treatment works currently (or has it been notified that it will) receive waste from remedial activities?
❑ Yes (complete F.13 through F.15.) 0 No
F.13. Waste Origin. Describe the site and type of facility at which the CERCLA/RCRA/or other remedial waste originates (or is expected to originate in
the next five years).
F.14. Pollutants. List the hazardous constituents that are received (or are expected to be received). Include data on volume and concentration, if
known. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
F.15. Waste Treatment.
g. Is this waste treated (or will be treated) prior to entering the treatment works?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, describe the treatment (provide information about the removal efficiency):
Pretreatment System; activated carbon, chemical precipitation, filtration. flocculation pH adjustment, sedimentation, spill protection
h. Is the discharge (or will the discharge be) continuous or intermittent?
❑ Continuous ® Intermittent If intermittent, describe discharge schedule.
END OF PART F.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 27 of 29

SUMMARY OF LIMITED SCAN DATA
SPINDALE WWTP
TOWN OF SPINDALE, NC
Parameter
Sample Date
AVG
MAX
12/6/2007
1/3/2007
9/14/2006
mg/L
mg1L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
TDS
1,710
210
870
930
1,710
Hardness
40
30
35
35.0
40.0
NH3
<0.5
<5.0
0.0
<5.0
Oil & Grease
<5.0
<5.0
<5.0
0.0
<5.0
NO2 + NO3
4.00
1.70
3.80
3.17
4.00
TKN
1.12
3.81
4.76
3.23
4.76
T. Nitrogen
5.12
5.51
8.56
6.40
8.56
T. Phosphorus
2.90
1.79
4.70
3.13
4.70
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Total Phenols
<5.0
<5.0
<5.0
0.0
<5.0
Cyanide
<5.0
<5.0
<5.0
0.0
<5.0
Antimony
158
<25.0
<25.0
52.67
158.00
Arsenic
<5.0
<5.0
<5.0
0.0
<5.0
Beryllium
<1.0
<1.0
<1.0
0.0
<1.0
Cadmium
<2.0
<2.0
<2.0
0.0
<2.0
Chromium
<5.0
<5.0
7.0
2.3
7.00
Copper
130
55.0
90
91.67
130
Lead
<5.0
<5.0
<5.0
0.0
<5.0
Mercury, Total
<0.2
<0.2
<0.2
0.0
<0.2
Nickel
120
26.0
64.0
70.00
120
Selenium
<5.0
<5.0
<5.0
0.0
<5.0
Silver
<5.0
<5.0
<5.0
0.0
<5.0
Thallium
<5.0
<5.0
<5.0
0.0
<5.0
Zinc
117
76.0
104
99.00
117

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