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Document Date:
May 7, 2009
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293-2136
Dear Mr. Bolt:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
May 7, 2009
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0023604
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant WWTP
Surry 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 final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on March
11, 2009.
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) 807-6391.
cc: Central Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 919 807-6300 / FAX 919 807-6495 / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Permit NC0023604
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,
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
7578 U.S. Highway 64
Lexington
Davidson County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Flat Swamp Creek in subbasin
03-07-04 of the Yadkin -Pee Dee 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 June 1, 2009.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2014.
Signed this day May 7, 2009
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
• Permit NC0023604
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.
Wilderness -NC, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0125 MGD extended aeration wastewater treatment
facility consisting of the following components:
• Aeration chamber
• Sludge holding tank
• Clarifier
• Recirculating sand filter
• 5:1 flow splitter
• 1500-gallon recirculation tank with air diffuser
• Filter screens
• Dual pumps
• Tablet chlorination and dechlorination
• Fifty-four (54) day polishing pond
The facility is located at the Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant off U.S. Highway 64,
Lexington, Davidson County.
2. Discharge domestic wastewater and boiler blowdown from outfall 001, and kiln
condensate from outfall 002 at the locations specified on the attached map into an
unnamed tributary to Flat Creek Swamp, which is classified as C waters in subbasin
03-07-04 of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant / NC0023604
USGS Quad Name: Fair Grove, N.C.
Receiving Stream: UT to Flat Swamp Creek
Stream Class: C
Subbasin: Yadkin -Pee Dee - 030704
001: Lat: 35°46'30"
Long: 80°07'1 Z"
002: Lat: 35°46'31"
Long: 80°07'13"
Facility
Location
•
Not to SCALE
Permit NC0023804
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [001]
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge domestic wastewater and boiler blowdown from outfall
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily ,
Maximum
Measurement ,
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Locations
Flow
0.0125 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
(April 1- October 31)
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
(November 1- March 31)
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1- October 31)
2.0 mg/L
10.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1- March 31)
4.0 mg/L
20.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Daily average > 6.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
U & D
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
(TRC)2
17 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature °C3
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature °C
Weekly
Grab
U & D
Notes:
1. U: at least 100 feet upstream from the outfall. D: at least 300 feet downstream from the outfall.
2. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified laboratory [including field -
certified]. Effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
3. The temperature of the effluent shall not cause an increase in the temperature of the receiving stream of
more than 2.8°C and in rip case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32°C.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
Permit NC0023604
A. (2) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [002]
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge kiln condensate from outfall 002. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location*
Flow
Semi-annually
Estimate
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Semi-annually
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
(TRC) 1
17 pglL
Semi-annually
Grab
Effluent
Temperature °C2
Semi-annually
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. The limit will take effect December 1, 2010. Until then, the Permittee shall monitor TRC [with no
effluent limit]. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified laboratory
[including Meld -certified]. Effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
2. The temperature of the effluent shall not cause an increase in the temperature of the receiving stream
of more than 2.8°C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32°C.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
A. (3) BIOCIDE CONDITION
There shall be no chromium, zinc or copper added to the treatment system except as
Pre -approved additives to biocidal compounds.
The permittee shall obtain approval from the Division's Aquatic Toxicology Unit prior to the use of
any biocide (not previously approved by the Division) in the effluent discharged under this permit.
Approval for use of any biocide not previously approved should be requested at least 90 days in
advance of any planned usage.
Contact the Aquatic Toxicology Unit for detailed instructions on requesting approval of biocides:
NC DENR / DWQ / Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Winston-Salem Journal
Advertising Affidavit
Winston-Salem Journal
P.O Box 3159
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
NCDENR/DWQ/POINT SOURCE BRANCH
ATTN: DINA SPRINKLE
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
Account Number
3376309
Date
March 13, 2009
Date
Category
Description
Ad Size
Total Cost
03/13/2009
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA EN
2 x 78 L
529.65
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 applica-
tion of NC General Statute 143.215.1 and 15A NCAC
021-1.0109 and other lawful standards and regula-
tions, the North Carolina Environmental Manage-
ment Commission proposes to issue a National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) list-
ed 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 (919) 807-6304 at the
Point Source Branch. Please include the NPDES
iermit number (below) in any communication.
nterested persons may also visit the Division of
Water Quality at 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh,
NC 27604-1148 between the hours of B:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m.to review information on file.
Wilderness -NC, Inc. (P.O. Box 2136, Lexington, NC
27293) has applied for renewal of NPDES permit
NC0023604 for Its Lumber Plant in Davidson County.
This permitted facility discharges treated wastewa-
ter to an unnamed tributary to Flat Swamp Creek
in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. Currently BCD,
ammonia nitrogen, dissolved oxygen. fecal coliform
and total residual chlorine are water quality limit-
ed. This discharge may affect future allocations in
this portion of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
Mr. Fred P. Cox (P.O. Box 631, Stanieytown, VA
24168-0631) has applied for renewal of NPDES per-
mit NC0070033 for his Quail Run Mobile Home Park
WWTP in Davidson County. The permitted facility
discharges treated domestic wastewater to Miller
Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. Currently
ammonia nitrogen, Total Residual Chlorine. and Fe-
cal Coliform are water quality limited. This dis-
charge may affect future allocations in this portion
of Miller Creek.
Mr. Robert Walser [1210 Snider Kines Road, Lin-
wood, NC 27299] has applied for renewal of his
permit NC0040045 for Bill's Truck Stop in Davidson
County.This permitted facility discharges treated
domestic wastewater to South Potts Creek in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. Currently Total Residu-
al Chlorine and Fecal Conform are water quality
limited. This discharge may affect future alloca-
tions in this portion of South Potts Creek.
WSJ: March 13, 2009
Media General Operations, Inc.
Publisher of the
Winston-Salem Journal
Forsyth County
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of Forsyth County, North Carolina, duly
commissioned, qualified, and authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared
D.H. Stanfield, who by being duly sworn deposes and says: that he is Controller of the
Winston-Salem Journal, engaged in the publishing of a newspaper known as Winston-Salem
Joumal, published, issued and entered as second class mail in the City of Winston-Salem, in
said County and State: that he is 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 Winston-Salem Joumal on the following dates:
03/13/2009
and that the 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
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.
This 13th day of March, 2009
(signature ofperson ma (davit)
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of March,
My Commission expires
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(Nottiiy ublic)
NOTARY PUBLIC
5 FORSYTH COUNTY_
STATE OF NORTH CAR
COMMISSION EXPIRES
THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
PO Box 2136
7578 US Hwy 64 E
Lexington, NC 27293
336-474-2314
November 4, 2008
Mrs. Dina Sprinlde
NC DENR / DWQ / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Request to Renew Permit
NPDES Permit NC0023604
SFD/64 Lumber Plant
Davidson County
Dear Mrs. Dina Sprinlde,
Wilderness -NC, Inc. is requesting a renewal of NPDES Permit NC0023604 in accordance with Federal
(40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105 (e)) regulations. No changes have been made
at our facility since issuance of our last permit. Wilderness -NC, Inc. permit expires on May 31, 2009.
You will find a completed renewal package attached to this letter. The following are included in this
package:
One signed cover letter requesting renewal of permit and two copies.
One signed NPDES Permit Application — Short Form C- Minor Industrial and two
copies.
A description of the sludge management plan for Wilderness -NC, Inc., one
signed and two copies.
If I can be of any assistance please feel free to call me at 336-474-2314.
Sincerely,
NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
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
NC0023604
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up — down arrows to move from one
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
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Ronnie D Bolt
Wilderness NC, Inc
PO Box 2136
Lexington
NC 27293
(336)474-2314
(336)474-6687
wdsnc@northstate.net
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
7578 US Hwy 64 E
Lexington
NC 27292
Davidson
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 Ronnie D Bolt
Mailing Address PO Box 2136
City Lexington
State / Zip Code 27293
Telephone Number (336)474-2314
Fax Number (336)474-6687
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION — SHORT FORM C — Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
4. OWilership Status:
Federal 0
State 0
Private ® Public 0
.:. ..
5. 8tandard Iadustrial".Classification (SIC) code(s): 321912 -321113
6. Nuthber ofeiuployees: •35`
7. Deseribe the treatment system List all installed waste treatment components with capacities,
describe the processes that generate wastewaters. If the space provided is not sufficient attach a
separate sheet of paper with the system description.
see attachment Titled Question #7. Description of treatment system.
8. Is:facility covered under federal effluent limitation guidelines? No ❑ Yes El
If yes, specify the category? NPDES
9. Principal product(s) produced: Kiln Drved Lumber
Principal raw material(s) :consumed: Lumber
Be/oily describe the manufacturing process(es):
Green lumber is brought to Wilderness by different vendors to be kiln dried. Lumber will 1st be run
downy building Lumber Stacker line, where it will be restacked and put on .sticks. After being
restacked it will be counted and taged with the name of vendor,.grade of lumber, thickness, species
and total footage of lumber. Lumber will be placed on yard until ready to be kiln dried. Next the
lumber will be placed in the kiln to be dried. The lumber will stay in the kiln according to the species
of the lumber. After lumber in kiln dried it will go down the lumber line in building SFD. There it
will be graded and restacked according to grade, length of lumber. It then is picked up by lumber lift
and stored in warehouse until picked up by vendor.
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION — SHORT FORM C — Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
10. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed
(List specifrc amounts
consumed and/or units of production over the last three years
M
11. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent El
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: M-F Duration: 200 days of
operation,
.12. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only
Discharge
Flow
(GALLONS PER DAY)
Sanitary - monthly average
2300
Utility water, etc. - monthly average
Process water - monthly average
Boiler Blowdown = 4000, Kiln Condensate = 30
Stormwater - monthly average
Other - monthly average
Explain:
Monthly Average
total -discharge (all types)
6330
13. Number of separate discharge points: 2
Outfall Identification number(s) 001, 002
14. .Nana of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Unnamed tributary to Flat Swamp Creek
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION — SHORT FORM C — Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
15. Effluent Data
Provide data for the parameters listed Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour
composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly
average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
5.82
1.94
MG/L
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Total Organic Carbon
Total Suspended Solids
<5.0
0
MG/L
Ammonia as N
<0.10
0
MG/L
Temperature (Summer)
24
22
C
Temperature (Winter)
12
10
C
pH
8.5
8.4
UNITS
Fecal Coliform (If sanitary waste is
present)
<1
1
# 100ML
Total Residual Chlorine (if chlorine is
used)
<.50
0
UG/L
16. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply and provide permit
numbers or check none if not applicable
Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program
Permit Number Type
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NCG210295 , Dredge or fill (Section 404 or
Other
Permit
Number
02916r20 Air Permit
17. List any chemicals that may be discharged (Please list and explain source and potential
amounts.)
Chlorine (residual) Chlorine is used to kill bacteria, limit is 50 MG/L
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
18. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes El No El
19. 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.
Ronnie D Bolt Owner
Printed name of Person Signing Title
-
Signh ". tfApplicant ' Date
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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Question 7. Describe the treatment system.
Wilderness NC, Inc Waste Water Treatment Facility
10/28/08
Wilderness -NC, Inc. operates 0.0125 MGS extended aeration wastewater treatment
system consisting of the following components:
• Aeration chamber
• Sludge holding tank
• Clarifier
• Recirculating sand filter
• 5:1 flow splitter
• 1500-gallon recirculation tank with air diffuser
• Filter screens
• Dual pumps
• Tablet chlorination and dechlorination
• Fifty-four (54) day polishing pond
Wastewater flows from the plant into the aeration chamber via gravity. After aeration,
wastewater flows either to the pump tank or the polishing pond. During normal operation
(April to October), wastewater flows from the aeration chamber to the pump tank, and
then pumped to the recirculating sand filter. Wastewater is diverted to the pond during
winter months (November to March) to avoid high ammonia typical during winter
months. Water from the pond is returned to the pump tank at approximately the same
rate. From the pump tank, wastewater is pumped into the recirculation sand filter.
Effluent from the sand filter is split 4 to 1 with 4/5th of the flow being returned to the
pump tank and 1 /4th being discharged.
Discharge is domestic wastewater, boiler blow down, and kiln condensate.
General Overview
The wastewater treatment plant at Wilderness -NC, Inc., SFD/64 Lumber plant treats
approximately 2000 gallons per day. The treatment system consist of an aeration
chamber, pump tank, polishing pond, recirculating sand filter, tablet chlorination and
dechlorination. Wastewater flows from the plant into the aeration chamber via gravity.
After aeration, wastewater flows either to the pump tank or the polishing ,pond. During
normal operation (April to October), wastewater flows from the aeration chamber to the
pump tank, and them pumped to the recirculating sand filter. Wastewater is diverted to
the pond during winter months (November to March) to avoid high ammonia typical
during winter months. Water form the pond is returned to the pump tank at
approximately the same rate. From the pump tank, wastewater is pumped into the
recirculating sand filter. Effluent from the sand filter is split 4 to 1 with 4/5t of the flow
being returned to the pump tank and 1/5t being discharged. The North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, NPDS Permit No. NC0023604,
permit the discharge of the effluent.
This Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manual intends to set forth guidelines and
procedures for the wastewater treatment system. OST based these guidelines on the
NPDES seasonal effluent limitations and past experiences with system performances.
Occasionally, this O&M manual may need to be updated to comply with effluent
requirements. A system flow land construction diagram is included with this O&M
manual.
1
Diverting Flow to Polishing Pond
Under normal operating conditions (April to October), wastewater flows from the
aeration chamber to the pump tank. During this operating period, ammonia effluent
limits (per the NPDES permit) are 2.0 mg/1 (monthly average). The ammonia effluent
limits from November to March are increased to 4.0 mg/1 (monthly average).
Historically, high ammonia results are seen in the winter months. Therefore, beginning
on November, flow should be diverted to incorporate the polishing pond.
To Divert to the Pond
1. Two 4-inch ductile iron gate valves are located between the aeration chamber and the
pump tank. To divert flow to the pond, open the gate valve on the discharge line
flowing to the pond.
2. Close the gate valve on the discharge line flowing to the pump tank.
Water is pumped from the pond back into the pump tank using a transfer pump and must
be activated on the same winter/summer schedule above. The transfer pump supplies
water to the pump when activated, and to a yard hydrant for use at any time. A timer
located at the pump tank activates a solenoid valve that allows pond water to flow to the
pump tank.
To Divert from the Pond to the Pump Tank
1. Engage the time by sitting the timer to activate the pump
2. The pump should be activated 4 times per day and run for % hour. (Note: The
pump will be able to pump approximately 200 gallons in a /2 hour.) The pump
needs to be running while the operator is performing his daily site check. (Note: The
pump activation schedule may need to be altered depending on flow and associated
2
pond levels.)
3. The pressure switch on the transfer pump should be set at 30 psi.
High and low level probes control the pump tank wastewater levels. The probes will
automatically turn on/off the pump in the pump tank. Wastewater from the pump tank
flows into the recirculating sand filter and by gravity returns to the pump tank or is
discharged. Prior to discharge, the effluent flows through a chlorinator and then a
dechlorinator.
3
FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED PERMIT RENEWALS
Basic Information to determine potential for expedited permit renewal
Reviewer/Date
5e,yL4 - 4
Permit Number
X/ C /4 2 ‘3 2/ ,
Facility Name
3Fr, C L/ �-v- r it- �- P l
Basin Name/Sub-basin number
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Receiving Stream
(.f i 1aoar- Swa fry)CnI-t.
Stream Classification in Permit
c l`
Does permit need NH3 limits?
/VJ
Does permit need TRC limits?
,vo
Does permit have toxicity testing?
iV)
Does permit have Special Conditions?
N)
Does permit have instream monitoring?
N /J
Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)?
U NJ
Any obvious compliance concems?
A, o
Any permit mods since last permit?
NO
Existing expiration date
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New expiration date
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New permit effective date
Miscellaneous Comments
YES 7L-
This is a SIMPLE EXPEDITED permit renewal (administrative
renewal with no changes, or only minor changes such as TRC, NH3,
name/ownership changes). Include conventional WTPs in this group.
YES_ This is a MORE COMPLEX EXPEDITED permit renewal (includes
Special Conditions (such as EAA, Wastewater Management Plan), 303(d)
listed, toxicity testing, instream monitoring, compliance concerns, phased
limits). Basin Coordinator to make case -by -case decision.
YES_ This permit CANNOT BE EXPEDITED for one of the following reasons:
• Major Facility (municipal/industrial)
• Minor Municipals with pretreatment program
• Minor Industrials subject to Fed Effluent Guidelines (lb/day limits for BOD, TSS,
etc)
• Limits based on reasonable potential analysis (metals, GW remediation organics)
• Permitted flow > 0.5 MGD (requires full Fact Sheet)
• Permits determined by Basin Coordinator to be outside expedited process
TB Version 8/18/2006. (NPDES Server/Current Versions/Expedited Fact Sheet)