NC0087858_Permit (Issuance)_20050114

NPDES DOCUMENT SCANNIN` COVER :SHEET
NPDES Permit:
NC0087858
Equipment
and Supply site
Document Type:
Permit Issuance
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File
- Historical
Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
Additional Information received
Instream Assessment (67b)
Speculative Limits
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Permit
History
Document Date:
January 14, 2005
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
January 14, 2005
Mr. Andrew Adams, Owner
Equipment & Supply, Inc.
4507 Highway 74 West
Monroe, North Carolina 28110
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Equipment & Supply, Inc.
Groundwater Remediation WWTF
NPDES Permit No. NC0087858
Union County
Dear Mr. Adams:
Attached to this letter is the final NPDES permit for Equipment and Supply, Inc.'s
proposed wastewater treatment plant, NPDES Permit No. NC0087858. 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.
The Division of Water Quality received comments from Harmon Environmental, submitted
on your behalf, and offers the following response:
• The location (and latitude/longitude) of the discharge from the groundwater remediation
has been modified based on the information in Mr. Harmon's comments.
• A flow totalizer may be used for flow measurement, due to the consistent nature of the
remediation of groundwater. A footnote has been added to the permit to note this change.
• The Division cannot eliminate the cadmium limit due to the elevated levels in the
monitoring wells and the potential to exceed North Carolina's water quality standard for
cadmium. However, as with all the parameters monitored twice per month, after at least 6
months of data has been collected, Equipment & Supply, Inc. may submit a request in
writing to have the Division review the data and determine if limits/monitoring may be
reduced or eliminated from the permit.
• No exact treatment components are specified in this new permit (and the Fact Sheet has
been modified). However, once Equipment & Supply, Inc. has made a decision on
treatment components and applied for an Authorization to Construct (ATC) permit, the
treatment components will be specified in the ATC and in future permit renewals. Because
the Division of Water Quality reorganized in July 2004, ATC permits are now approved
through the Division's Construction, Grants & Loans Section. You may wish to review
their website, prior to applying for an ATC, at:
http: / /www. nccgl. net/ news /ATCoverview.html
• The NPDES Unit schedules permit renewals in accordance with a basin -wide schedule. To
maintain this basin -wide schedule, this permit is issued for only four years and will expire
at the end of January 2009. Subsequent permits will be issued for the full five-year period.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
[phone]
FAX [phone]
On the Internet at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/

Mr. Adams
Page 2
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, Mail Service Center 6714. Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-6714. Unless such a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division of
Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality 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, the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or
any other federal or local governmental permit.
If you have any questions regarding the NPDES permit, please contact Susan Wilson at
(919) 733 - 5083, extension 510.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL. SLBY
�KlimekED, P.E.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
Mooresville Regional Office/Public Water Supply, Britt Setzer
Central Files
NPDES Unit
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
DEH/PWS
Richard L. Harmon, P.G. Harmon Environmental, PA
615 Bruce Thomas Road
Monroe, NC 28112

Permit No. NC0087858
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 provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Water Quality Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Equipment & Supply, Inc.
Groundwater Remediation Wastewater Treatment Facility
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Equipment & Supply, Inc. WWTF
Off Highway 74 West
northwest of Bakers
Union County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Stewarts Creek in the Yadkin Pee -Dee River
Basin
in accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, III, and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 1, 2005.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2009.
Signed this day January 14, 2005.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit No. NC0087858
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Equipment & Supply, Inc.
Groundwater Remediatilion Wastewater Treatment Facility
is hereby authorized to:
1. After receiving an Authorization to Construct permit for a groundwater treatment facility
not to exceed 0.0216 MGD wasteflow, construct and operate the Equipment & Supply,
Inc. WWTF, located off Highway 74 West, northwest of Bakers, Union County, and
2. Discharge wastewater from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into an unnamed tributary (conveyance ditch) to Stewarts Creek, which is classified
WS III waters in the Yadkin Pee -Dee Basin.
Equipment & Supply, Inc. WWTF
NPDES No. NC0087858

Discharge Point
Equipment &
Supply, Inc.
NC0087858
Latitude: 35° 02' 34.1" Sub -Basin:
Longitude: 80° 36' 41.6"
Quad #: G16SE, Bakers Quad
Stream Class: WS III
Receiving Stream: UT Stewarts Creek
Permitted Flow: 0.0216 MGD
03-07-14
Equipment & Supply, Inc.
GW Remediation WWTF
NC0087858

A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge remediated/treated groundwater from outfall(s) serial number
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
.Sample
Type
Sample Location
Flow (MGD)
0.0216
Continuous3
Recording
Influent or Effluent
Total cadmium
2.0 ug/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
1,1 Dichloroethene
7.0 ug/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Cis 1,2 Dichloroethene
70.0 ug/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Trans 1,2 Dichloroethene
100 ug/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Tetrachloroethene
0.8 ug/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Toluene
11 ug/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
1,1,2 Trichloroethane
0.6 ug/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Trichloroethene
3.08 ug/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Vinyl chloride
2.0 ug/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Total xylenes
780 ug/I
2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity Testing2
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Notes:
r The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
2 Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia dubia) P/F at 90%: March, June, September, December [see
Special Condition A.(2)1.
3 A flow totalizer may be used in lieu of a continuous recording device at this time. Should flow
become inconsistent and/or highly variable, or should the Mooresville Regional Office deem
this method insufficient to properly characterize the wasteflow, a continuous recording device
may be required in the future.
Equipment & Supply, Inc. may submit a request in writing to the Division of Water Quality
and have the Division review the effluent data and determine if limits/monitoring may be
reduced or eliminated from the permit.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
Equipment & Supply, Inc. WWTF
NPDES No. NC0087858

A. (2.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 90%.
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, using the
parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP3B for the Chronic Value. Additionally,
DWQ Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no
later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
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 Branch at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required,
monitoring will be required during the following month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-
opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum
control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate
environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up
testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial
monitoring.
Equipment & Supply, Inc. WWTF
NPDES No. NC0087858

Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section/ NPDES Unit
FAX: [phone]
1/12/05
FAX TO: Britt Selzer/ DEH - PWS
Dee Browder/ DWQ - Surface Water
FAX NUMBER: 704 663 6040
Re.: NC0087858 (Equip & Supply)
FROM: Susan A. Wilson, P.E.
PHONE: [phone], ext. 510
NO. OF PAGES INCLUDING THIS SHEET: 4
Britt and Dee —
Here's the letter from Equip & Supply's consultant agreeing to the MCLs as effluent limits (end -of -pipe limits) for
your records (this is in follow-up to the e-mail I sent you guys yesterday). I am proceeding forward with issuance
of the permit (the MCL issue was the only objection raised by DEH).
A modified fact sheet is included as well.
You will be getting a hard copy of the final permit. Thanks much.
Susan

Harmon Environmental, PA
615 Bruce Thomas Road Phone and Fax: [phone]
Monroe, North Carolina 28112 [e-mail]
January 11, 2005
Ms. Susan A. Wilson, P.E.
NPDES Unit (West)
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 277699-1617
Re: Draft NPDES Permit No. NC0087058
Equipment & Supply, Inc.
4507Highway 74 West, Monroe, North Carolina
Project 309-02
Dear Ms. Wilson:
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JAN 1 2 2005
JAN 1 2 2005
DENR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
As summarized in your January 5, 2005 E-Mail, Harmon Environmental, PA understands that the
Public Water Supply (PWS) Section of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) has comment on the Draft Permit for the proposed groundwater remediation system at the
Equipment & Supply, Inc. facility. Based on North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A,
Subchapter 2B, Part .0215(2), the PWS objected to the proposed effluent limits for 1,1-
dichloroethene, cis-1,2-dichloroethene and trans-1,2-dichloroethene. To address this objection, the
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has offered Equipment & Supply, Inc. the following options:
1) Equipment & Supply may accept the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) as the effluent
limits for 1,1-dichloroethene, cis- l,2-dichloroethene and trans-1,2-dichloroethene.
2) Equipment & Supply, Inc. can demonstrate through modeling that the MCLs for the three
constituents will be meet at the water supply intake down stream of the discharge point.
In a telephone conversation with Harmon Environmental, PA personnel, Equipment & Supply, Inc.
representatives agreed to accept the MCLs as the effluent limits for 1,1-dichloroethene, cis-1,2-
dichloroethene and trans-1,2-dichloroethene. We understand these MCLs are as follows:
Constituent MCL
1,1-dichloroethene 7 ,ug/l
cis-1,2-dichloroethene 70 ,ug/1
trans-1,2-dichloroethene 100 ,ug/1

r
Ms. Susan Wilson
January 11, 2005
Page 2
Please call if you have any questions or require any additional information.
Sincerely,
Harmon Environmental, PA
Richard L. Harmon, P.G.
President
cc: Mr. Glenn Hudson, Equipment & Supply, Inc.
Mr. Greg Hilderbran, Adams, Hendon, Carson, Crow and Saenger
Mr. Joe Nestor, NESCO, Environmental, PLLC

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p. 1
Harmon Environmental, PA
615 Bruce Thomas Road
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Phone & Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: Harmon®interlink-cafe.com
FAX TRANSMISSION COVER SHEET
Dale: January 11, 2005
To: Ms. Susan Wilson, P.E.
Fax Number: [phone]
Sender: Rick Harmon
You should receive 3 page(s) including this cover sheet. If you do not receive all the pages,
please call [phone].
Susan:
Per your request. A hard copy will follow by US Mail.
Rick

- Jan 11 05 12:23p
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p. 2
Harmon Environmental, PA
615 Bnrce Thomas Road Phone and Fax: [phone]
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
January 11, 2005
Ms. Susan A. Wilson, P.E.
NPDES Unit (West)
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 277699-1617
Re: Draft NPDES Permit No. NC0087058
Equipment & Supply, Inc.
4507Highway 74 West, Monroe, North Carolina
Project 309-02
Dear Ms. Wilson:
[e-mail]
As summarized in your January 5, 2005 E-Mail, Harmon Environmental, PA understands that the
Public Water Supply (PWS) Section of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) has comment on the Draft Permit for the proposed groundwater remediation system at the
Equipment & Supply, Inc. facility. Based on North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A,
Subchapter 2B, Part .0215(2), the PWS objected to the proposed effluent limits for 1,1-
dichloroethene, cis-1,2-dichloroethene and trans-1,2-dichloroethene. To address this objection, the
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has offered Equipment & SuppIy, Inc. the following options:
1) Equipment & Supply may accept the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) as the effluent
limits for 1,1-dichloroethene, cis-I,2-dichloroethene and trans-1,2-dichloroethene.
2) Equipment & Supply, Inc. can demonstrate through modeling that the MCLs for the three
constituents will be meet at the water supply intake down stream of the discharge point.
In a telephone conversation with Harmon Environmental, PA personnel, Equipment & Supply, Inc.
representatives agreed to accept the MCLs as the effluent limits for 1,1-dichloroethene, cis-1,2-
dichloroethene and trans-1,2-dichloroethene. We understand these MCLs are as follows:
Constituent MCL
1,1-dichloroethene 7 AO
cis-1,2-dichloroethene 70 Aug/1
trans-1,2-dichloroethene 100 ,ug/1

Equip & Supply
Subject: Equip & Supply
From: Susan Wilson <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2005 15:14:24 -0500
To: [e-mail]
Rick,
Just sending you a synopsis of our discussion today. Public Water Supply (PWS) has sent us
some comments on the discharge permit which need to be addressed (due to Monroe's
downstream water supply). They are objecting to the limits for 1,1 Dichloroethene, cis 1,2
Dichloroethene, and trans 1,2 Dichloroethene as the effluent limits in the permit are over the
max contaminant levels (MCLs) for drinking water. The MCLs for these are 7 ug/1, 70 ug/1,
and 100 ug/1, respectively (the permit limits are 340 ug/1, 340 ug/1, and 140 ug/1).
Due to rule 15A NCAC 2B .0215 (2) - DWQ must comply with this request. As we spoke of on
the phone - here are the options:
1) The facility may accept the above MCLs as effluent permit limits (and the facility may be
able to meet those levels with the treatment proposed). I can tell you that this solution will be
the fastest in terms of permit resolution. (This is really the only obstacle in issuing the permit
right now).
2) If you can demonstrate that the MCLs for 1,1 Dichloroethene, cis 1,2 Dichloroethene, and
trans 1,2 Dichloroethene would be met at the water supply intake (with the limits given in the
draft permit) - we could work with PWS and come to a compromise, I imagine. However, you
would have to perform modeling and/or some fate/transport calculations to make that
determination, then I would have to review them. This would extend the time to finalize the
permit.
After you have spoken with your client - just e-mail me your response (or fax me something -
I'd like to have your answer in writing). Thanks much.
Susan
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DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
AMMENDMENT 1/11/05
NPDES No. NC0087858, Equipment & Supply, Incorporated WWTF
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Equipment & Supply, Inc.
Applicant Address:
4507 Highway 74 West, Monroe, NC 28110
Facility Address:
Same as above
Permitted Flow
0.0216 MGD
Type of Waste:
100% industrial (groundwater remediation)
Facility/Permit Status:
New Application (newly installed system)
County:
Union
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
UT Stewarts
Creek
(conveyance
ditch)
Regional Office:
MRO
Stream Classification:
WS III
SI: 13-17-36-9-
(1)
Quad
G16SE
Bakers Quad
303(d) Listed?:
No
Permit Writer:
S. Wilson
Subbasin:
030714 (YAD14)
Date:
September 3, 2004
(AMMENDMENT l
1/11/05)
Drainage Area (mi2):
<.5
Awilipp
Summer 7Q 10 (cfs)
0
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
0
Average Flow (cfs):
0
IWC (0/0):
100
Primary SIC Code:
353 (?)
Due to the controversy over Monroe's downstream water supply intake Equipment and Supply, Inc.
has agreed to meet the MCLs for the parameters listed below, at the effluent (end of pipe). Please see
e-mail correspondence (and DEH memo). The final permit has been changed to reflect this agreement.
Other comments that Equipment & Supply, Inc. brought up with the draft permit
have been addressed in the cover letter to the final permit.
Constituent
Sample
Result
WQS or Federal criteria
(ug/i)
MCL values
ug/1
cis 1,2 Dichloroethene
8800
340
Tox database
70
trans 1,2 Dichloroethene
200
140
Federal
criteria 12/03
100
1.1 Dichloroethene
60
340
Federal
criteria 12/03
7
The permittee's original treatment proposal may be revised to meet the cadmium limit and the lower
volatiles limits. This will be addressed with the Authorization to Construct permit (and be stated in
future permits).
Equipment & Supply, Incorporated WWTF
Proposed NPDES Permit
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Harmon Environmental, PA
615 Bruce Thomas Road
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
December 1, 2004
Ms. Susan Wilson, P.E.
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Re: Comments Regarding Draft NPDES Permit No.
Groundwater Remediation WWTF
Equipment & Supply, Inc., 4507 Highway 74 West,
Monroe, Union County, North Carolina
Project 309-02
Dear Ms. Wilson:
Phone and Fax: [phone]
—Harmontedink-cafe.com
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NC0087858 `'
On November 1, 2004 Equipment & Supply, Inc. (ESI) received a draftNational Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit from your office. On behalf of ESI, Harmon Environmental,
PA has reviewed this draft permit and prepared the following comments.
Location Map
The location of the Discharge Point presented on the Figure attached to the draft permit incorrect. I.
The proposed location ofthe discharge point has been indicated on the attached Figure. The Latitude
and Longitude of the proposed outfall are N35° 02' 34.1", W80° 36' 41.6".
A. (1.) Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
The draft permit requires the flow to be measured continuously with a recording sample type. ESI
assumes that a totalizing flow meter will satisfy this requirement.
The draft permit requires ESI to collect and analyze effluent samples for cadmium twice monthly
with a maximum discharge limit of 2.0 micrograms per liter (,ug/1). ESI respectfully requests that
the discharge limit for cadmium be removed from the final NPDES permit for the reason that
naturally -occurring cadmium is present in the groundwater at concentrations in excess ofthe 2.0,ug/1
standard. This, we believe, is supported by the fact that in the early 1990s the Division of Waste
Management of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) supervised the
closure of a hazardous waste management unit at the site that involved the assessment and cleanup
of chromium and cadmium contamination released from on -site metal plating activities. During
these assessment and cleanup activities the Division of Waste Management agreed that the
chromium and cadmium contamination was limited to the shallow soils and later issued a clean

Ms. Susan Wilson, P.E.
December 1, 2004
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closure for the hazardous waste management unit on June 1, 1998 after the affected soil had been
removed from the site. Thus, we do not believe ESI should be obligated to treat or test the effluent
for naturally occurring metals in the groundwater.
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Further, Section A. (1.) Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements requires sampling twice c-M0ti
a month for certain substances. ESI respectfully requests that the permit be revised to reduce this ',di5
sampling program to monthly after completion of a six month start up period.
The DENR/DWQ Fact Sheet for NPDES Permit Development indicates the groundwater treatment
system will be Chemical/Physical, consisting of equalization/storage and vacuum stripper. The
selected remediation technology is air stripping. Based on the selected manufacturer, the air stripper
may or may not be a vacuum system. Further, the proposed system may require additional treatment
to minimize lime scaling and potentially to address the naturally occurring cadmium. As a result,
ESI requests that the DENR modify this summary to remove the reference specifying vacuum air
stripper and to allow for other associated equipment as necessary to meet the water quality limits
established by the NPDES permit.
There are a few other minor changes. First, be aware that ESI's corporate name is "Equipment &
Supply, Inc." And not "Equipment & Supply, Incorporated" as used in some parts of the draft
permit. Second, the draft permit indicates it will remain in effect until midnight on January 31,
2009. Can the permit be issued for a full 5-year period? --'No LL Isar 13Psr/J 5c1er*-1 t
We appreciate your assistance with this matter. Please call if you have any questions or require any
additional information.
Sincerely,
Harmon Environmental, PA
Richard L. Harmon, P.G.
President
Attachment
cc: Mr. Glenn Hudson
Mr. Greg Hilderbran
Mr. Joe Nestor, P.E., P.G.

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NC0087858
Latitude: 35°02'37" Sub -Basin:
Longitude: 80°3645"
Quad It: G16SE, Bakers Quad
Stream Class: WS 111
Receiving Stream: UT Stewarts Creek
Permitted Flow: 0.0216 MGD
03-07-14
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GW Remediation WWTF
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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
MEMORANDUM
To:
November 16, 2004
Britt Setzer
NC DENR / DEH / Regional Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
From: Susan A. Wilson
NPDES Unit - West
Subject:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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2004 9 DEC DEC 2004 9
DENR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
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Review of Draft NPDES Permit NC0087858
Equipment & Supply, Inc. / Groundwater Remediation WWTF
Union County
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the draft permit. If you have any questions on the draft
permit, please contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed at the bottom of this page.
RESPONSE: (Check one)
Signed
Concur with the issuance of this permit provided the facility is operated and maintained properly, the stated effluent limits
are met prior to discharge, and the discharge does not contravene the designated water quality standards.
Concurs with issuance of the above permit, provided the following conditions are met:
Opposes the issuance of the above permit, based on reasons stated below, or attached:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Govemor
MEMORANDUM
December 3, 2004
To: Susan A. Wilson
DWQ— NPDES Unit - West
From:
Britt L. Setzer, Regional Engineer
Public Water Supply Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Subject: Draft NPDES permit NC 0087858
Equipment and Supply, Inc. — Groundwater Remediation WWTF
Union County
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
I have completed my review of the subject draft NPDES permit. I am opposed to the issuance of
the permit based on the reasons listed below.
The receiving stream for this discharge is Stewarts Creek. Stewarts Creek is the primary stream,
which discharges into Lake Twitty. Lake Twitty is the water supply reservoir for the City of
Monroe. As we have discussed, this is a small watershed and experiences extremely low stream
flows during periods of drought.
The effluent limitations for 1,1 Dichloroethene, Cis 1,2 Dichloroethene and Trans 1,2
Dichloroethene are in excess of the maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) as specified in Section
.1500 of the Rules Governing Public Water Systems for a community surface water system. The
MCLs for these contaminants are 7 ug/I, 70 ug/I and 100 ug/I respectively. These contaminants
can't be removed in the conventional water treatment plant which serves the City of Monroe.
At my request, you performed dilution calculations for Stewarts Creek based on the 7Q10 flows.
These calculations indicated that 1,1 Dichloroethene would still be in excess of the MCL at Lake
Twitty.
A comprehensive surface water quality model needs to be developed for the proposed discharge
during worst case scenarios. If the model indicates the contaminant levels near the dam on Lake
Twitty are less than the MCLs, then we may reconsider our position.
Another consideration may be to lower the effluent discharge limits for the WWTF. This may in
turn produce contaminant levels with dilution considerations that are acceptable from a water
supply perspective.
If you have any questions, please call me at [phone].
Cc: Jessica G. Miles
Robert Midgette
Rex Gleason
Dee Browder
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Re: Drinking water standards
Subject: Re: Drinking water standards
From: Britt Setzer <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 11:48:06 -0500
To: Susan Wilson <[e-mail]>
CC: "Mark.Hahn" <[e-mail]>
The contaminants we were concerned about were 1,1 Dichloroethene, Cis 1,2
Dichloroethene and Trans 1,2 Dichloroethene. The MCLs for these are 7 ug/1,
70 ug/1 and 100 ug/1. Let me know if you need any additional information.
Susan Wilson wrote:
Britt -
My apologies - I did not have a chance to get to Equip/supply before the
holiday - but I'm trying to get to it now. Could you send me the
drinking water standards for the parameters of concern? I'll need those
to compare with the dilution of the WQ standards. Thanks.
Britt Setzer - [e-mail]
Regional Engineer
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Div. of Environmental Health - Public Water Supply Section
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Britt Setzer <[e-mail]>
Regional Engineer
NC DENR - Mooresville
Dept. of Environmental Health - Public Water Supply
1 of 1 11/29/2004 5:52 PM

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
143.21, Public law 92-500
and other lawful standards
and regulations, the North
Carolina Environmental Man-
agement Commission pro-
poses to issue a National
Pollutant Discharge Elimina-
tion System (NPDES) waste-
water discharge permit to the
person(s) listed below effec-
tive 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 no-
tice. All comments received
prior 10 that date are consid-
ered in the final determina-
tions 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 re-
ceive a significant degree of
public interest,
Copies of the draft permit
and other supporting infor-
mation on Tile used to deter-
mine wnditions present in
the draft are available upon
request and payment of the
cost of reproduction. Mail
comments and/or requests
for information to the NC Di-
vision of Water Quality at the
above address or call Ms.
Carolyn Bryant at (919) 733-
5083, extension 520. Please
include the NPDES permit
number (attached) in any
communication, Interested
persons may also visit the Di-
vision 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.
Equipment & Supply, Incor-
porated, 4507 Highway 74
West, Monroe, North Caroli-
na 28110 has applied for a
new NPDES permit (permit
number NC0087858) for
treatment and discharge of
remediated groundwater.n G
The facility intends to dis- / I L.,OO , Sep
charge up to 0.0216 MGD of
treated wastewater into an
unnamed tributary to Stew -
arts Creek in Union County.
Cadmium and volatile organ- / AId QV ,I) A 1��s
is compounds are water Ax
quality limited. This may af-
fect future discharges in this Ca�tex L3A
portionuof of the Yadkin Peee-
Dee River Basin.
October 31, 2004
Num.!' CAROLINA,
UNION COUNTY.
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said County and State, duly
commissioned, qualified, and authorized by law to administer oaths,
personally appeared Pat Deese
who being first duly sworn, deposes and says: that he is
Principal Clerk
engaged in the publication
of a newspaper known as The Enquirer -Journal, published, issued, and
entered as second class mail in the City of Monroe in said County and
State; that he is authorized to make this affidavit and sworn statement;
that ,thQ -notice or other legal advertisement, a true copy of which is
d hereto, was published in The Enquirer -Journal on the following
hat the said newspaper in which such notice, paper, document, or
advertisement was published was, at the time of each and every such
cation, a newspaper meeting all the requirements and qualifications
ection 1-597 of the General Statutes of North Carolina and was a
ified newspaper within the meaning of Section I-597 of the General
utes of North Carolina.
3/
clay of
..2004
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this J.f. day of .
My Commission expires:
May 11, 2008
20011
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(P cf 3 /
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ale Enquirer -Journal
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(C) No new permitted sites for land application of residuals or petroleum
contaminated soils are allowed;
(D) No new landfills are allowed;
(c) MBAS (Methylene -Blue Active Substances): not greater than 0.5 mg/1 to protect the aesthetic
qualities of water supplies and to prevent foaming;
(d) Odor producing substances contained in sewage or other wastes: only such amounts, whether
alone or in combination with other substances or wastes, as will not cause taste and odor
difficulties in water supplies which cannot be corrected by treatment, impair the palatability offish,
or have a deleterious effect upon any best usage established for waters of this class;
(e) Phenolic compounds: not greater than 1.0 ug/1 (phenols) to protect water supplies from taste and
odor problems from chlorinated phenols;
(f) Total hardness: not greater than 100 mg/1 as calcium carbonate;
(g) Total dissolved solids: not greater than 500 mg/1;
(h) Toxic and other deleterious substances:
(i) Water quality standards (maximum permissible concentrations) to protect human health
through water consumption and fish tissue consumption for non -carcinogens in Class
WS-II waters:
(A) Barium: 1.0 mg/1;
(B) Chloride: 250 mg/1;
(C) Manganese: 200 ug/1;
(D) Nickel: 25 ug/1;
(E) Nitrate nitrogen: 10 mg/1;
(F) 2,4-D: 100 ug/1;
(G) 2,4,5-TP: 10 ug/1;
(H) Sulfates: 250 mg/1;
(ii) Water quality standards (maximum permissible concentrations) to protect human health
through water consumption and fish tissue consumption for carcinogens in Class WS-II
waters:
(A) Aldrin: 0.127 ng/1;
(B) Arsenic: 10 ug/1;
(C) Benzene: 1.19 ug/1;
(D) Beryllium: 6.8 ng/1;
(E) Carbon tetrachloride: 0.254 ug/1;
(F) Chlordane: 0.575 ng/1;
(G) Chlorinated benzenes: 488 ug/1;
(H) DDT: 0.588 ng/1;
(I) Dieldrin: 0.135 ng/1;
(J) Dioxin: 0.000013 ng/1;
(K) Heptachlor: 0.208 ng/1;
(L) Hexachlorobutadiene: 0.445 ug/1;
(M) Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons: 2.8 ng/1;
(N) Tetrachloroethane (1,1,2,2): 0.172 ug/1;
(0) Tetrachloroethylene: 0.8 ug/1;
(P) Trichloroethylene: 3.08 ug/1;
(Q) Vinyl Chloride: 2 ug/1.
History Note: Authority G.S. 143-214.1; 143-215.3(a)(1);
Eff`.' May 10, 1979;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2003; January 1, 1996; October 1, 1995.
15A NCAC 02B .0215 FRESH SURFACE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CLASS WS-III WATERS
The following water quality standards apply to surface water supply waters that are classified WS-III. Water quality standards
applicable to Class C waters as described in Rule .0211 of this Section also apply to Class WS-III waters.
NORTH CAROLINAADMINISTRATIVE CODE Et August 1, 2004 Page 28

(3)
The best usage of WS-III waters are as follows: a source of water supply for drinking, culinary, or
food -processing purposes for those users where a more protective WS-I or WS-II classification is not
feasible and any other best usage specified for Class C waters.
The conditions related to the best usage are as follows: waters of this class are protected as water supplies
which are generally in low to moderately developed watersheds and meet average watershed development
density levels as specified in Sub -Items (3)(b)(i)(A), (3)(b)(i)(B), (3)(b)(ii)(A) and (3)(b)(ii)(B) of this Rule;
discharges that qualify for a General Permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0127, trout farm discharges,
recycle (closed loop) systems that only discharge in response to 10-year storm events, and other stormwater
discharges are allowed in the entire watershed; treated domestic wastewater discharges are allowed in the
entire watershed but no new domestic wastewater discharges are allowed in the critical area; no new
industrial wastewater discharges except non -process industrial discharges are allowed in the entire
watershed; the waters, following treatment required by the Division of Environmental Health, shall meet the
Maximum Contaminant Level concentrations considered safe for drinking, culinary, or food -processing
purposes which are specified in the national drinking water regulations and in the North Carolina Rules
Governing Public Water Supplies, 15A NCAC 18C .1500; sources of water pollution which preclude any of
these uses on either a short-term or long-term basis shall be considered to be violating a water quality
standard; the Class WS-III classification may be used to protect portions of Class WS-IV water supplies.
For reclassifications of these portions of WS-IV water supplies occurring after the July 1, 1992 statewide
reclassification, the more protective classification requested by local governments shall be considered by the
Commission when all local governments having jurisdiction in the affected area(s) have adopted a resolution
and the appropriate ordinances to protect the watershed or the Commission acts to protect a watershed when
one or more local governments has failed to adopt necessary protection measures.
Quality standards applicable to Class WS-III Waters are as follows:
(a) Sewage, industrial wastes, non -process industrial wastes, or other wastes: none except for those
specified in Item (2) of this Rule and Rule .0104 of this Subchapter; and none which shall have an
adverse effect on human health or which are not effectively treated to the satisfaction of the
Commission and in accordance with the requirements of the Division of Environmental Health,
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources; any discharger may be
required by the Commission to disclose all chemical constituents present or potentially present in
their wastes and chemicals which could be spilled or be present in runoff from their facility which
may have an adverse impact on downstream water quality; these facilities may be required to have
spill and treatment failure control plans as well as perform special monitoring for toxic substances;
(b) Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Pollution: none that would adversely impact the waters for use
as water supply or any other designated use;
(i) Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Pollution Control Criteria For Entire Watershed:
(A) Low Density Option: Development density must be limited to either no more
than two dwelling units of single family detached residential development per
acre (or 20,000 square foot lot excluding roadway right-of-way) or 24 percent
built -upon area for all other residential and non-residential development in
watershed outside of the critical area; Stormwater runoff from the development
shall be transported by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent
practicable;
(B) High Density Option: If new development density exceeds the low density
option requirements specified in Sub -Item (3)(b)(i)(A) of this Rule then
development must control runoff from the first inch of rainfall; new residential
and non-residential development shall not exceed 50 percent built -upon area;
(C) Land within the watershed shall be deemed compliant with the density
requirements if the following condition is met: The density of all existing
development at the time of reclassification does not exceed the density
requirement when densities are averaged throughout the entire watershed area;
(D) Cluster development is allowed on a project -by -project basis as follows:
(I) overall density of the project meets associated density or stormwater
control requirements of this Rule;
(II) buffers meet the minimum statewide water supply watershed protection
requirements;
NORTH CAROLINAADMINISTRATIVE CODE Eff. August 1, 2004 Page 29

• DENR - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
TISA: 18C.1500
Contaminant
(units)
traditional MCL in
mg/L
to convert for CCR,
multiply by
MCI in CCR units
MCLG
Major Sources in
Drinking Water
Health Effects
Language
1,2-Dichloroethane
(ppb)
.005
1000
5
0
Discharge from
industrial chemical
factories
Some people who
drink water
containing 1,2-
dichloroethane in
excess of the MCL
over many years
may have an
increased risk of
getting cancer.
1,1-
Dichloroethylene
(ppb)
.007
1000
7
7
Discharge from
industrial chemical
factories
Some people who
drink water
containing 1,1-
dichloroethylene in
excess of the MCL
over many years
could experience
problems with their
liver.
cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene
(ppb)
.07
1000
70
70
Discharge from
industrial chemical
factories
Some people who
drink water
containing cis-1,2-
dichloroethylene in
excess of the MCL
over many years
could experience
problems with their
liver.
trans-1,2-
Dichloroethylene
(ppb)
.1
10(10
1(10
100
Discharge from
industrial chemical
factories
Some people who
drink water
containing trans-
1,2-
dichloroethylene
well in excess of the
MCL over many
years could
experience
problems with their
liver.
Dichlorunuthanc
(ppb)
.0115
1000
5
0
Discharge from
pharmaceutical and
chemical factories
Some people who
drink water
containing
dichloromethanc in
excess of the MCL
over many years
could have liver
problems and may
have an increased
risk of getting
cancer.
1,2-
Dichloropropane
(ppb)
.005
1000
5
0
Discharge from
industrial chemical
factories
Some people who
drink water
containing 1,2-
dichloropropane in
excess of the MCL
over many years
may have an
increased risk of
getting cancer.
Ethylbenzene (ppb)
.7
1000
700
700
Discharge from
petroleum
refineries
Some people who
drink water
containing
ethylbenzene well in
excess of the MCL
over many years
could experience
problems with their
liver or kidneys.

NC DENR - DIVISON OF WATER QUALITY 2B .0300
.0309 YADKIN RIVER BASIN
Name of Stream
Description
Class
Classification
Date Index No.
Spears Branch
Cedar Branch
Richardson Creek
Adams Branch
Beaverdam Creek
Richardson Creek (Lake Lee)
Little Richardson Creek
(Lake Monroe)
Buck Branch
Buck Branch
Little Richardson Creek
(Lake Monroe)
Richardson Creek
Bearskin Creek
Horsepen Branch
Camp Branch
Dry Fork
Joes Branch
Rays Fork
Middle Fork Rays Fork
Flag Branch
Nelson Branch
Stewarts Creek
From
From
From
mile
source to Rocky River
source to Rocky River
source to a point 0.2
downstream of mouth
of Beaverdam Cr.
C
C
WS-IV
From source to Richardson WS-IV
Creek
From source to Richardson WS-IV
Creek
From a point 0.2 mile
downstream of mouth of
Beaverdam Creek to Monroe
Water Supply Dam
WS-IV;CA
From source to a point 0.6 WS-IV
mile upstream of Buck Branch
From source to a point 0.5 WS-IV
mile upstream of mouth
From a point 0.5 mile
upstream of mouth to
Little Richardson Creek
From a point 0.6 mile
upstream of Buck Creek to
Richardson Creek
WS-IV;CA
WS-IV;CA
From Monroe Water Supply Dam C
(Lake Lee) to Rocky River
From source to Richardson
Creek
From source to Bearskin
Creek
From source to Bearskin
Creek
From source to Bearskin
Creek
C
C
C
From source to Richardson C
Creek
From source to Richardson
Creek
From source
From source
From source
From source
to Rays Fork
to Rays Fork
to Rays Fork
to a point 0.4
mile downstream of mouth
of Stumplick Branch
East Fork Stewarts Creek From source to Stewarts
Creek
46
C
WS-III
04/01/71
04/01/71
08/03/92
08/03/92
08/03/92
08/03/92
13-17-34
13-17-35
13-17-36-(1)
13-17-36-2
13-17-36-3
13-17-36-(3.5)
08/03/92 13-17-36-4-(0.5)
08/03/92
08/03/92
08/03/92
09/01/74
09/01/74
09/01/74
09/01/74
09/01/74
09/01/74
09/01/74
09/01/74
09/01/74
09/01/74
08/03/92
08/03/92
13-17-36-4-1-(1)
13-17-36-4-1-(2)
13-17-36-4-(2)
13-17-36-(5)
13-17-36-6
13-17-36-6-1
13-17-36-6-2
13-17-36-6-3
13-17-36-7
13-17-36-8
13-17-36-8-1
13-17-36-8-2
13-17-36-8-3
13-17-36-9-(1)
13-17-36-9-2

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT:- —
.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Susan Wilson
Date: October 8, 2004.
Vj
OCT 1 2 2004
C",; SFa QUALITY
Ei:TNCH
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RE „MMENDATIONS --
County: Union
NPDES Permit No.: NC0087858
MRO No.: 04-104
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Equipment and Supply, Inc.
4507 Highway 74 East
Monroe, NC 28110
2. Date of investigation: October 1, 2004
3. Report prepared by: B. Dee Browder, Environ. Engr. I
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Jerimia S. Murphy, Eagle Engineering,
[phone]
Rick Harmon, Harmon Engineering,
[phone]
Glen Hudson, Equipment and Supply,
Inc., [phone]
5. Directions to site: From the junction of Hwy 485 and Hwy 74. Travel east toward
Monroe on Hwy 74 approximately 6 miles. The facility entrance will be on the
right (south) side of Hwy 74. The treatment facility and discharge point will be
located beyond building 4 on the business property.
6. Discharge point(s), List for all discharge points: -
Latitude: 35° 02' 45"
Longitude: 80° 36' 45"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point
on map.
USGS Quad No.: E 15 NE

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7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application: Yes.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site topography is
relatively level, 0-5% slopes. The WWTP site is not located in a flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: The nearest building is approximately 20 feet from
the proposed WWTP site. The nearest offsite building is approximately 1000 feet
from the proposed WWTP.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT to Stewarts Creek
a. Classification: WS III
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 03-07-14
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The
primary proposed discharge point is located at a dammed area in the
stream. At this location the receiving steam is approximately 20 feet wide
and 10 feet deep. The secondary proposed discharge point is located
approximately 100 feet downstream from the primary discharge point. At
this location the stream is approximately 3- 4 feet wide and 6 —12 inches
deep.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater: 0.0216 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity: 0.0216 MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of current facility (current design capacity):N/A
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous ATCs issued in the
previous two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: N/A
f. Description of proposed WWT facilities: The system will collect volatile
organic compound contaminated groundwater through two recovery wells.
The contaminated groundwater will flow through a meter and into a 1,000
gallon influent storage tank. The water will be pumped from the influent
storage tank through an air stripping unit and subsequently into a 1000
gallon storage tank. Treated water will then be pumped through another
meter and discharged.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A
h. Pretreatment program (POTWs only): Not needed.
2. Residual handling and utilization/disposal scheme: No residuals will be generated
as a result of this treatment.

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a. If residuals are being land applied specify DEM Permit No. N/A.
Residuals contractor: N/A
Telephone No. ()N/A
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP Landfill: N/A
3. Treatment plant classification: Physical/Chemical Grade I
Note: Subject to Grade II Classification if cadmium is treated for removal in the
system.
4. SIC Code(s): 35,36,37,38,34,335 Wastewater Code(s): 00
5. MTU Code(s): 55210
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with construction grant funds or are any public
monies involved (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC/JOC or compliance schedule dates: N/A
Submission of plans and specifications
Begin construction
Complete construction
4. Alternative analysis evaluation
a. Spray irrigation: Soils not suitable.
b. Connect to regional sewer system: Cost Prohibitive.
c. Subsurface: Soils not suitable.
d. Other disposal options: N/A
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Equipment and Supply Inc. is applying for a permit to discharge wastewater. It is
recommended that the permit be issued as requested. Currently there are two locations
identified as a potential discharge point. Either is suitable for receiving the discharge.
Originally, in 1991,cadmium was identified in the soils surrounding a previously operated
plating facility as a result of a discharge of wastewater from an electroplating room sump
pump into a surface water ditch located adjacent to the building. Monitoring wells
installed to evaluate the effects of the soil removal clean up efforts associated with the
cadmium also identified VOC contamination. Since that discovery Equipment and Supply
has procured several environmental consultants, the most recent being Harmon

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Environmental, to assess the contamination and propose a clean up plan for the site.
Cadmium concentrations in the discharge will be evaluated after the facility is operational
and additional treatment equipment will be added if necessary to reduce cadmium
concentrations.
Signature of Report Preparer ) ate
.i
Water Quality egional Supervisor
h:ldsr\dsr991.dsr
Date

DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NC0087858, Equipment & Supply, Incorporated WWTF
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Equipment & Supply, Inc.
Applicant Address:
4507 Highway 74 West, Monroe, NC 28110
Facility Address:
Same as above
Permitted Flow
0.0216 MGD
Type of Waste:
100% industrial (groundwater remediation)
Facility/Permit Status:
New Application (newly installed system)
County:
Union
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
UT Stewarts
Creek
(conveyance
ditch)
Regional Office:
MRO
Stream Classification:
WS III
SI: 13-17-36-9-
(1)
Quad
G16SE
Quad A
303(d) Listed?:
No
Permit Writer:
S. Wilson
Subbasin:
030714 (YAD14)
Date:
September , 2004
Drainage Area (mi2):
<.5
.
Summer 7Q 10 (cfs)
0
Winter 7Q 10 (cfs):
0
Average Flow (cfs):
0
IWC (%):
100
Primary SIC Code:
353 (?)
SUMMARY
Equipment & Supply, Incorporated has applied for a permit to discharge 0.0216 MGD of
remediated and treated groundwater into an unnamed tributary (conveyance ditch) to Stewarts
Creek in the Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin. Groundwater and soils samples have been taken and
were found to have been contaminated with various volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Primarily trichloroethene (TCE), 1,2 - Dichloroethene (1,2 DCE), 1,1 - Dichloroethene (1,1 DCE)
and vinyl chloride are the contaminants. The sources of these contaminants could not be
determined by the consultant (there were no obvious sources used or produced at the facility).
Cadmium also was present in detectable levels; per the consultant, cadmium is naturally Fen_Alio)
occurring in the soils (no obvious sources were found for this constituent either and some )- a, ,,,amyl
levels are well above the water quality standard of 2 ug/l). d„ L 44€.
&FONDoh
The soils are not suitable for subsurface. The site is not large enough for spray/drip (and ro Vat YI
nearby soils indicate that they are not very viable for spray/drip, especially during the winter e•Act4.
period). POTW connection to Monroe is cost prohibitive (and they will not take the requested
flow).
The most environmentally sound/economically feasible alternative was determined to be
wastewater treatment, followed by direct discharge to a UT to Stewarts Creek. NPDES Unit
review of the EAA concurs with this conclusion.
The discharge will be located off Highway 74 near Bakers. Stewarts Creek is designated as a
Class WS 1II waterbody.
Two recovery wells will transport the contaminated groundwater to the treatment facility. The
facility will be a Chemical/Physical facility. The proposed system is equalization/storage and
vacuum stripper (this may be modified based on the draft permit).
Equipment & Supply, Incorporated WWTF
Proposed NPDES Permit
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TOXICITY TESTING:
Because this is a groundwater remediation and treatment system for solvents, current NPDES
guidance requires whole effluent toxicity testing. Due to the discharge to a dry ditch, toxicity
testing should be conducted at 90% effluent.
Proposed requirement: Chronic Quarterly P/F at 90%, September, December, March, June.
PROPOSED LIMITS:
The most elevated sampling constituents are listed below (with the highest of the
most recent data listed).
Constituent
Sample Result
WQS or Federal criteria (ug/I)
Trichloroethene (TCE)
24000
3.08 (c)
NC Standard
cis 1,2 Dichloroethene
8800
340
Tox database
trans 1,2 Dichloroethene
200
140
Federal criteria
12/03
1,1 Dichloroethene
60
340
Federal criteria
12/03
Vinyl chloride
940
2 (c)
NC Standard
Tetrachloroethene
14
0.8 (c)
NC Standard
Toluene
19
11
NC Standard
1,1,2 Trichloroethane
9.2
0.6 (c)
Federal criteria
4/99
Total xylenes
12
6000 (WS) 780 (AL)
Tox database
Total cadmium
10 (1998)
2 (AL)
NC Standard
All of the above constituents will be limited. AL = aquatic life standard; WS = water
supply; (c) = carcinogen
INSTREAM MONITORING:
No instream monitoring will be required.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: Public Notice by September 15, 2004 (est.)
Permit Scheduled to Issue: Issue November 8, 2004 (est.)
STATE CONTACT:
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please
contact Susan Wilson at [phone] ext. 510.
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENT:
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NAME: DATE:
Equipment & Supply, Incorporated WWTF
Proposed NPDES Permit
Page 2

The most elevated sampling constituents are listed below (with the highest of the
most recent data listed) .
Constituent
Sample
Result
WQS or Federal criteria
(ug/1)
Estimated values
w/dilution at
Lake Twitty (ug/1)
MCL val
ug/1
Trichloroethene (TCE)
24000
3.08 (c)
NC Standard
0.308
cis 1,2 Dichloroethene
8800
340
Tox database
34
70
trans 1,2 Dichloroethene
200
140
Federal
criteria 12/03
14
100
1,1 Dichloroethene
60
340
Federal
criteria 12/03
34
7
Vinyl chloride
940
2 (c)
NC Standard
0.2
Tetrachloroethene
14
0.8 (c)
NC Standard
0.08
Toluene
19
11
NC Standard
1.1
1,1,2 Trichloroethane
9.2
0.6 (c)
Federal
criteria 4/99
0.06
Total xylenes
12
6000 (WS) 780 (AL)
Tox database
600 /78
Total cadmium
10 (1998)
2 (AL)
NC Standard
0.2
All of the above constituents will be limited. AL = aquatic life standard; WS = water
supply; (c) = carcinogen
The dilution at Lake Twitty is based on estimated flows and drainage area around
the middle of Lake Twitty (down stream on Stewarts Creek):
DA = 23.4 mil (estimated, using existing DA at 601, plus DA to mid -Lake Twitty)
7Q10s = 0.3 cfs (based on similar DA and hydrologic area as Goose Creek in the
Yadkin - site # 225 - this is a rough estimate)
Using this 7Q10s flow - the instream waste concentration (IWC) at mid -Lake Twitty
is 10% (based on permitted flow of 0.0216 MGD). Dilution ratio is 10:1.
Equipment & Supply, Incorporated WWTF
Proposed NPDES Permit
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March 29, 2004
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Equipment & Supply
4507 Highway 74 West
Monroe, NC 28110
OUR PROJECT NUMBER 790-C-NC
To Whom It May Concern:
Eagle Engineering, Inc. (EEI) has revised the NPDES Permit Application for the above
referenced site located in Monroe, North Carolina. The revisions are in response to the
returned application and letter dated December 22, 2003 from Susan A. Wilson, P.E. The letter
outlined additional information required for a complete permit application. Please find EEI's
response to the comments below and requested supporting information provided in the
application report.
1. -Naturally occurring cadmium was detected in soil at the site and therefore is present in
groundwater in levels exceeding City of Monroe acceptable concentrations (See
Historical Cadmium Concentrations Table 1, Draft Flow Acceptance Permit and
Revised Corrective Action Plan -added to report)
-City of Monroe sewer connection fees and rates have been added to report included as
part of Draft Flow Acceptance Permit information
-Present Value of Cost Analysis for discharge to POTW has been modified (items 10
and 11 of the Preliminary Opinion of Costs are Capital Costs not Recurring)
- Sewer Rates used in items 12 — 14 have been provided in report as part of City of
Monroe Draft Flow Acceptance Letter
- Equipment for the conveyance system is minimal and therefore not shown in estimate.
The treatment system proposed includes equipment and is independent of the outfall
and discharge method.
-Utility costs are estimated at $1,000/month for both options. The calculations have
been corrected to show this.
-Recent groundwater data from the source areas indicate the trichloroethene
concentration to be on the order of 1 i to 38 milligrams per liter (mg/1). The City of
Monroe has defined a permit limit of 0.81 mg/1 trichloroethene in the proposed
discharge. As a result, pretreatment of the groundwater will be required to discharge to
the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW).
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1061 Cambridge Square, Suite B
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Ph 678.339.0640
Fax [phone]
310 Indian Trail -Fairview Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
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2. Land based disposal has been investigated and is not recommended due to existing
topography, soil texture and mineralogy. See attached report prepared by Toney
Jacobs (licensed soil scientist).
If we can be of further service or if you have any questions concerning this report, please do
not hesitate to contact our office.
Very truly yours,
EAGLE ENGINEERING, INC.
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit NCOO
Please print or type
1. Applicant and facility producing discharge
A. Name: EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, INC.
B. Mailing address of applicant:
1. Street address 4507 HIGHWAY 74 WEST
2. City MONROE 3. County UNION
4. State NORTH CAROLINA 5. Zip Code 28110
Telephone Number ( 704 ) 289.6565
Fax Number ( 704 ) . 283.1206
e-mail address: equiosv2 )ate.net
C. Location of facility:
1. Street
4507 HIGHWAY 74 WEST
2. City MONROE • 3. County UNION
4. State NORTH CAROLINA 5. Zip Code 28110
Telephone Number ( 704 ) 289.6565
Fax Number ( 704 ) 283.1206
foci 2. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s) (if.known): SIC 35,36, 37, 38, 34, 335
3. This application is for a: ❑X New Permit ❑ Permit Renewal ❑ Permit Modification
4. Product(s) recovered (circle all that apply): Gasoline Diesel fuel • CSol nv tsD
Other (describe)
5. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year 0 , or
(b) Circle the month(s) in which discharge occurs: January February March April
r., May June July August September October November December
(c) Days per week discharge occurs: SEVEN (7)
6. Volume of wastewater discharged to receiving stream(s): 21.600 GPD*
*Gallons per operating day
rim 7. Check here if wastewater is discharged directly to the receiving .stream(s)
If not, state the specific discharge location: NOT APPLICABLE
`a' Mark the path taken by the wastewater to the receiving stream(s) on the site map. If a storm sewer is the only
viable means of discharge, trace the route of the storm sewer to it discharge point(s).
'�' Short Form C-GW Version 9-99

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C-GW
fon To be filed by persons engaged in groundwater remediation projects
8. Number of separate discharge points: ONE (1)
NOTE: If the facility has separate discharge points (out;.fails), include a schematic diagram of
wastewater flow at the facility.
Name of receiving water(s): UNAMED TRIBUTARY OF STEWARTS CREEK
This application package must include the items listed below. This application will be returned if
Pal the required items are not included.
• A USGS topographical map (or copy of the relevant portion) which shows all outfalls
A report of altematives to surface water discharge as outlined by the Division's "Guidance for Evaluation of Wastewater Disposal
/ Alternatives" (required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (c))
• A summary of the most recent analytical results containing the maximum values foreach chemical detected
Applications for new (un-permitted) discharges must also include the items listed below. This
application will be returned if the required items are not included.
-i An engineering proposal describing the remediation project in detail (required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (c))
c' If the treatment system will discharge to a storm sewer, attach written approval from the municipality responsible for the sewer.
A list of any chemicals found in detectable amounts at the site, with the maximum observed concentration reported for each
chemical (the most recent sample must be collected less than one year prior to the date of this application)
A summary of analytical results containing the maximum values for each chemical detected
O The removal efficiency of each compound detected (if known)
For fuel remediation projects, analyses for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) should be performed. Analyses for any fuel additives
likely to be present at the site should also be performed. At minimum, analyses should be performed for the following compounds:
benzene* toluene* ethylbenzene* xylene* lead methyl tert-butylether (MTSE) dibromoethane
(EDS)
1,2-dichioroethane isopropyl ether napthalene phenol
(*an EPA -approved method capable of detection levels to 1 ppb should be used to detect these compounds).
For solvents or unideniifled projects, an EPA Method 624/625 analysis should be performed. The data submitted with this application
should include the ten largest peaks not identified as targeted compounds and not present in the procedural blank. These peaks should
fm► be identified and approximately quantitated (as per the same restrictions found on the NC DENR/DNQ Annual Pollutant Analysis
Monitoring (APAM) Requirement— Reporting Form A).
If metals or pesticides are suspected to be present, these compounds should be analyzed to the same detection level as presented in the
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NC APAM.
I certify that F 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.
PEI Mr. ANDREW ADAMS OWNER
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature of Applicant 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 f ne not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both.
(18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $14,000 or imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both, fora similar
offense.)
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EEI Project No. 790C-NC
Engineering Alternatives Analysis (EAA)
to Evaluate Waste Disposal Alternatives
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Project Identification
• Facility name: Equipment & Supply, Inc.
■ County: Union
■ Facility address: 4507 Highway 74 West
Monroe, NC 28110
■ Facility telephone number: [phone]
• EAA preparer's name: Eagle Engineering, Inc.
• EAA preparer's mailing address and telephone number: 310 Indian Trail -Fairview Road
Indian Trail, NC 28078
Phone: [phone]
B. Project description
■ The existing site at 4507 Highway 74 West in Monroe, North Carolina is owned and operated
by Equipment & Supply, Inc. The proposed discharge has been designed to convey
wastewater generated by an onsite groundwater recovery and treatment system designed by
Harmon Environmental and Moore Engineering, Inc. The system will collect volatile organic
compound (VOC) contaminated groundwater through two (2) recovery wells. The
contaminated groundwater will flow through a meter and into a 1,000 gallon influent storage
tank. The water will be pumped from the influent storage tank through a vacuum stripping
unit and subsequently into a 1,000 gallon effluent storage tank. From the effluent storage tank
the treated water will be pumped through another meter and into the existing tributary to
Stewarts Creek onsite.
C. If existing facilities will be used as part of an expansion, discuss those existing units including
present and past performance, unit capacities, and inadequacies of each. Include a schematic with
component sizes.
• N.A. — No existing facility expansion is proposed
D. Indicate if the project will be constructed in phases. Provide the estimated wasteflow per phase.
Indicate current phase status for existing facilities and provide a schedule for constructing each
additional phase.
■ There is no phasing proposed. Waste flow has been calculated at 15 gallons per minute
(21,600 gallons per day).
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EEI Project No. 790C-NC
II. EVALUATION OF DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES
The Engineering Alternatives Analysis should evaluate any and all disposal alternatives to include,
at a minimum, the following:
• Connecting to a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
• The City of Monroe Water Resources Department maximum allowable cadmium limit is
,., exceeded due to the existence of naturally occurring metals in groundwater supply (see
attached City of Monroe Draft Flow Acceptance Permit and Revised Corrective Action
Plan prepared by Harmon Environmental, Figure 7 and Figure 9)
furl • Acceptable, permitted flow limited to 10 GPM (14,400 GPD); Proposed flow is 15 GPM,
(21,600 GPM)
• Cost increase is significant
• Connecting to a privately owned treatment works
• N.A. — no privately owned treatment works available
■ Feasibility of individual subsurface systems
'r'l • Existing soils onsite are inadequate for subsurface discharge options per report by Harmon
Environmental (see attached)
• Feasibility of community subsurface systems
fon • N.A. — none existing or proposed
• Drip irrigating - both surface & subsurface
• N.A. — Due to site space limitations
• Spray irrigating
• N.A. — Due to site space limitations
• Reuse
• N.A. — Treated water disposal is required
■ Any possible combination of the above options
„ia, • N.A. — Due to limited applicability of disposal alternatives
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EEI Project No. 790C-NC
Appendix A.1
Present -Value -of -Costs Analysis
I. Connecting to a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
Capital Costs
• Land acquisition costs $N.A.
• Equipment costs $INCL. WITH INSTALLATION
• Labor costs $INCL. WITH INSTALLATION
• Installation costs $44,432 (INCL. SERVICE AND CONNECTION FEE)
• Design costs $8,875
Co = $53,307
Recurring Costs (annual)
• Operation and maintenance costs (with replacement costs) $1,000
• Laboratory costs assuming a weekly monitoring regime for
discharge systems and a monthly regime for non -discharge systems $3,000
• Operator and support staff costs $N.A.
• Residual disposal costs $1,200
• Connection and subsequent user fees $12,845
• Permit and compliance fees $N.A.
• Utility costs (power, water, etc.) $12,000
Ct = $30,045
Present Value of Costs Calculation
Present value standard formula:
Where:
n
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C
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PV = Present value of costs.
Co = Costs incurred in the present year.
Ct = Costs incurred in time t.
t = Time period after the present year (The present year is t = 0)
n = Ending year of the life of the facility.
r = Discount rate. For these calculations, the applicant shall use an interest rate
quoted by the lending institution. The loan interest rate quote shall be provided
with this analysis.

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However, if costs are the same in every time period from year one through year n (i.e., Ct = C, a
constant for t= 1,2,..., n), then the formula reduces to:
Co = 53,307
C = 30,045
r =5.0 % (assumed)
n =10
PV =Co +C -11
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EEI Project No. 790C-NC
Appendix A.2
Present -Value -of -Costs Analysis
11. Discharge to existing tributary to Stewarts Creek (Zero 1Q10 flow)
Capital Costs
• Land acquisition costs
• Equipment costs
• Labor costs
• Installation costs
• Design costs
Recurring Costs
$N.A.
$INCL. WITH INSTALLATION
$INCL. WITH INSTALLATION
$9,845
$8,875
Co = $18,720
• Operation and maintenance costs (with replacement costs)
• Laboratory costs assuming a weekly monitoring regime for
discharge systems and a monthly regime for non -discharge systems
• Operator and support staff costs
• Residual disposal costs
• Connection and subsequent user fees
• Permit and compliance fees
• Utility costs (power, water, etc.)
Present Value of Costs Calculation
Present value standard formula:
Where:
C
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(1 + r)
$1,000
$3,000
$N.A.
$0
$0
$N.A.
$12,000
Ct = $16,000
PV = Present value of costs.
Co = Costs incurred in the present year.
Ct = Costs incurred in time t.
t = Time period after the present year (The present year is t = 0)
n = Ending year of the life of the facility.
r = Discount rate. For these calculations, the applicant shall use an interest rate
quoted by the lending institution. The loan interest rate quote shall be provided
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However, if costs are the same in every time period from year one through year n (i.e., Ct = C, a
constant for t = 1,2,..., n), then the formula reduces to:
Co = 18,720
C=16,000
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SOIL REVIEW FOR PROPERTY
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UNION COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
by
Toney C. Jacobs & Associates, Inc.
Consulting Soil Scientists
168 Broadbill Drive
Mooresville, N.C. 28117
February 13, 2004
Mr. Richard Harmon, P.G.
Harmon Environmental, PA
615 Bruce Thomas Road
Monroe, NC 28112
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Union County, North Carolina
This report reviews published and publicly available information about the soils on
property owned by Equipment and Supply, Inc. in regards to their suitability to receive
waste water via surface irrigation (spray or drip). The • quantity of waste will depend on
yield of recovery wells, but has been proposed as 8,640 - 28,800 GPD. This wastewater
has been through a stripper/scrubber for removal of organics. Disposal should be only
significant to hydraulic loading and not surface treatment or polishing. No field visits
were performed and no observational data or estimations based on collected data are
presented in this report. The DWQ letter of December 22, 2003 stated that a Licensed
Soils scientist evaluate the potential for land -based disposal (spray or drip irrigation).
The recommendation for an on -site system surface spray or surface drip is based on a
combination of factors, including, but not limited to 1) topography, 2) soil characteristics,
3) wetness conditions, 4) soil depth, 5) restrictive horizons, 6) available space, 7) impact
on watertable, 8) ability to physically install the system, and 9) other environmental
impacts in the area. Generally, some of these conditions, which may limit site use, can be
compensated for by changing the system design; however, some factors cannot be
remediated. It is with this philosophy that this report is prepared.
This report is complimentary documentation for_; design by Richard Harman, P. G.
of Harmon Environmental, P.A. Details that will be -a'pa 'of a design and permit request
hrave been omitted from this work. Because this work is a holistic effort, it has been
written or modified to compliment the geologist's work.
Site
�► The 41 acre site is located on the south side of Hwy 74, approximately 5.3 miles
northwest of downtown Monroe, N. C. (Fig. 1). South of the site are individual buildings
and excavated pits from a commercial brick manufacturer. North of Hwy 74 is a large
retail area used intermittently as a flea market. There are a number of houses in the area
run across the divided Hwy 74 (Figs. 2 & 3). The site is relatively flat with soils map (Fig. 4)

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Soils
The site lies in the Carolina Slate belt which gives rise to soils high in silt and, rock
content. Often these soils are less than 60 inches to bedrock. The soils mapped on- the
site in The Soil Survey of Union County (R.B. Stephens et. al., 1966) are a complex of
Cid and Secrest (Fig. 4). A complex is defined as two or more soils occurring in a
regular, repeating pattern at a scale where it is not practical or economically feasible to
delineate them as separate map units given the base map scale.
The Cid and Secrest soils are similar in all respects, except for depth to a paralithic
(rock -like) contact (Appendix 1). The Cid described as the typifying pedon for the
county has paralithic material at 27 inches and a range of 20 to 40 inches. The typifying
pedon for Secrest describes paralithic material at 54 inches and a range of 40 to 60
inches. Both soils have silt loam or gravelly silt loam surfaces with silty clay loam and
silty clay subsoils. The moist consistency of the subsoil is sticky and slightly plastic.
Both of these soils are described as having a seasonal high watertable between 1.5 and
2.5 feet below the surface. The Union County typifying pedon for Secrest (Appendix 2)
has distinct light gray mottles (Munsell, 2.5Y7/2) at 11-21", which is indicative of
'seasonal water table. This description is only one -quarter mile from the site, with exact
Iocation highlighted on Figure 4, Cid has light brownish gray. mottles (Munsell,
l OYR6/2) at 16-22". The Cid had fractured rock at a depth of 27 inches:'' ' ;
Published data on water movement through these soils is contained in `Physical and
Chemical Properties of the Soils' in the Soil Survey of Union County. The permeability
data is of some relevance. The permeability for the surface horizons of both soils is
moderate or 0.6-2.0 inches per hour with the heavier -textured subsoils being slow or 0.06
to 0.2 inches per hour. The data presented by Stephens et. al. are estimates based on
observations of soil texture or other proxies and should be viewed as qualitative and not
quantitative. Toney C. Jacobs & Assoc. (TCJ & Assoc) has tested numerous sites in
Union County on similar soils using Compact Constant Head Permeameters similar to -
those described by Amoozegar (1989) and have usually found the number reported by the
Soil Survey to be higher than what we can actually measure in the field.
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In 1995, TCJ & Assoc. evaluated approximately 125 acres 8 miles north of this site.
The complete soil report is part of WQ0011928 file, but about one half the site was soil
like and similar to this site. The site is permitted as a highly managed golf course with
open fairways. In Appendix 3, one page of the soil report is highlighted. Note that we did
not recommend irrigation from October- to April on this soil. Only because the :golf
course needed summer irrigation did mass storage of 6 months of effluent become
feasible.
Discussion
The Cid and Secrest soils under normal circumstances are at best marginal for very
low rate surface application and unsuitable for any subsurface application. The main
obstacles for surface application are the seasonal high water table, slow permeability,
relatively shallow depth to bedrock -like material, and erosion potential. The duration of
the seasonal high watertable is described by Stephens as December to May for Cid and
December to March for Secrest. Local knowledge of these soils and geology tells us that
saturated conditions can occur during extended wet periods and in other times of the year
as well. During the wettest parts of the winter/spring months, saturation to the surface
can occur for brief periods as well. The slow permeability as reported will be most
limiting for disposal. There is nothing that can be done to the site to alter the
permeability of the subsoil. The depth of bedrock limits the volume of water the soil can
store and r scait. Additionally, any contaminant not attenuated naturally in flu: :soil
profile will not be treated further once reaching the highly fractured bedrock.
Conclusion
Referencing published material and our experience in this area, we expect the
topography is almost flat, which means there is no hydraulic gradient to move applied
water horizontally. Neither the soil texture nor the mineralogy is conducive to water
movement. There is likely less than one foot of separation to wetness and then shallow to
other restrictions (fractured rocks and rock). This site probably has a poor potential for
success with on -site waste disposal.
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CITED
Amoozegar, Aziz. 1989. A Compact Constant -Head Permeameter for Measuring
eul Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity of the Vadose Zone. Soil Science Society ofAm. ,
.� 53:1356-1361.
Stephens, R.B., M. K. Clary, and D. G. Spangler 1996. Soil Survey of Union County.
USDA NRCS.
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landscape. The texture varies, but includes sandy loam,
loam, sandy clay loam, clay loam, and clay. Some
gullies are stabilized with vegetation, including trees.
''' Erosion is still active in the upper part, or head, of the
larger gullies. In these areas the headwalls_ are nearly
vertical. In the less sloping parts of these areas, the
pattern of previous sheet erosion is distinctive. In many
areas downslope from the gullies, 1 or 2 feet of
sediment has accumulated.
Included in this unit in mapping are a few small areas
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of the well drained Cecil and Appling soils, which are
very deep over bedrock. These soils generally are in
the less sloping areas. Contrasting inclusions make up
about 15 percent of this map unit.
Most of this map unit is used as woodland. A few
small areas are used as pasture.
en, This map unit is poorly suited to cropland and
pasture. The areas between the gullies are too small to
manage, and the gullies are too large for regrading and
planting to be economically•practicat. The_slope is a
"•' limitation. •.
This map unit is poorly suited to woodland. The
dominant trees are loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, Virginia
pine, yellow -poplar, hickory, white oak, northern red
oak, and post oak. The main understory trees are
dogwood, sourwood, American holly, eastern redcedar,
black cherry, red maple, redbud, and sassafras. The
main management concerns are the hazard of erosion,
an equipment limitation, and seedling mortality. Limiting
the use of equipment when the soil is wet minimizes
'•' compaction and reduces the hazard of e-rosin.
Maintaining a plant cover also helps to co roi.;further
erosion. Replanting is needed immediately after
1.1 harvesting.
This map unit is generally not suited=fo urban
development. The slope, the moderate permeability, the
clayey texture of the'subsoii, low strength, and the
instability of the gullied areas are the main limitations
fury
affecting urban uses. The hazard of erosion is very
severe on construction sites if the ground cover is
removed. The slope and the gullies are the main
limitations affecting most recreational uses.
The capability subclass is VIe in areas of the Pacolet
Fin soil and Ville in areas of the Gullied land. Based on
loblolly pine as the indicator species, the woodland
ordination_symbol is 6C in areas of the Pacolet_ soil. The
Gullied land has not been assigned a woodland
�► ordination symbol.
ScA—Secrest-Cid complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes.
fart This complex consists mainly of deep and moderately
deep, moderately well drained and somewhat poorly
drained, nearly level and gently sloping Secrest and Cid
soils on flats, on ridges in the uplands, in depressions,
Soil Survey
and at the head of intermittent drainageways. It is about
65 percent Secrest soil and 20 percent Cid soil. The
two soils occur as areas so intricately mixed that
mapping them separately is not'practical at the selected
sc: ;e. Individual areas are irregular in shape and range
from 4 to more than 50 acres in size. ,
fhe Secrest soil is deep over bedrock. It is
moderately well drained. Typically, the surface layer is
pale brown silt loam 8 inches thick. The subsoil is 46
inches thick. in sequence downward, it is olive yellow
silt loam; brownish yellow silty clay loam; brownish
yellow silty clay loam that has light brownish gray and
yellow mottles; and mottled brownish yellow and light
brownish gray silty clay. Weathered, fractured slate
bedrock is at a depth of about 54 inches. Hard,
fractured slate bedrock is at a depth of 62 inches.
Permeability is slow in the Secrest soil. Available
water capacity is moderate. Reaction is very strongly
acid to moderately acid in the subsoil. It varies widely in
the surface layer andsubsurface layer as a result of
local liming practices. The shrink -swell potential is low.
A seasonal high water table fluctuates between depths
of 1.5 and 2.5 feet from December through March. The
depth to weathered bedrock ranges from 40 to 60
inches. The depth to hard bedrock is more than 60
inches.
The. Cid soil is moderately deep over bedrock. It is
moderately well drained and somewhat poorly drained.
Typically, the surface layer is Tight brownish gray
channery silt loam 4 inches thick. The subsurface layer
is pale yellow channery silt loam 5 inches thick. The ,
subsoil is 18 inches thick. in the upper part, it is : .
brownish yellow silty clay loam that has pale yellow . �- •-
mottles. In the next part, it is light olive brown silty clay
that has tight brownish gray mottles. in the lower part,, it
is mottled grayish brown and light olive brown channery
silty clay. Weathered, fractured slate bedrock is at a
depth of about 27 inches. Hard, fractured slate bedrock
is at a depth of about 32 inches. in some small areas,
the surface Layer is silt loam.
Permeability is slow in the Cid soil. Available water
capacity is low or moderate. Reaction ranges from
strongly acid to extremely acid in the subsoil and
underlying material. It varies widely in the surface layer
and subsurface layer as a result of local liming
practices. The shrink -swell potential is moderate. A
seasonal high water table fluctuates between depths of
1.5 and 2.5 feet from December through May. The
depth to hard bedrock ranges from 20 to 40 inches.
Included in these soils in mapping are small areas of
Misenheimer and Badin soils. Misenheimer soils are
shallow over bedrock and are moderately well drained.
They are in slightly elevated areas where bedrock
extends to or near the surface. Badin soils are

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moderately deep over bedrock and are well drained.
— They are on small knolls and ridges. Also included are
areas of soils that are deep over bedrock and that have
more day in the subsoil than the Secrest and Cid soils
and areas of soils that are moderately deep over
bedrock and that have less clay in the subsoil than the
Secrest and Cid soils. Contrasting inclusions make up
about 15 percent of this map unit.
This map unit is used mainly as cropland, pasture, or
woodland.
This map unit is well suited to corn, soybeans, small
.. grain, and milo. The wetness and the slow permeability
are the main limitations affecting crop production. In
years of low rainfall, these soils are among the most
productive soils in the county. In years of above
., average rainfall, crops may drown. A drainage system
may be needed to remove surface and subsurface
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water. Grassed waterways can maintain open drainage
channels and remove surface water. Other applicable
conservation practices are conservation tillage, crop
residue management, diversions, field borders, and
crop rotations.
This map unit is well suited to hay and pasture
(fig. 6). The wetness and the slow permeability are the
main limitations. Controlled grazing and applications of
fertilizer are needed.
This map unit is well suited to woodland. The _
dominant trees are white oak, southern red oak, willow
oak, blackjack oak, post oak, loblolly pine, shortleaf
pine, Virginia pine, and yellow -poplar. The main
understory plants are blackgum, sweetgum, eastern
redcedar, and red maple. The main limitation is the
seasonal high water table, which restricts the use of
equipment to dry periods.

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This map unit is poorly suited to urban development.
The wetness, the depth to bedrock, the slow
permeability, the shrink -swell potential, and low strength
are the main limitations affecting most urban uses.
There is a slight hazard of erosion on construction sites
if the ground covnr is removed. The wetness and the
slow permeability are the main limitations affecting
recreational uses.
The capability subclass is IIw. Based on lobioliy pine
as the indicator species, the woodland ordination
symbol is 8W in areas of 'tlie Secrest. soil. Based on
shortleaf pine as the indicator species, the woodland
ordination symbol is 6W in areas of the Cid soil.
TaB—Tatum gravelly silt loam, 2 to 8 percent
slopes. This map unit consists mainly of deep, well
drained, gently sloping Tatum and similar soils on
ridges that are dissected by intermittent drainageways.
It is in slightly convex areas. Individual areas generally
are oblong, vary in width, and range from 4 to more
than 50 acres in size.
Typically, the surface layer is yellowish brown
gravelly silt loam 7 inches thick. The subsoil is 35
inches thick. In the upper part, it is red silty clay loam.
In the next part, it is red silty clay. In the lower part, it is
red silty clay loam. The underlying material extends to a
depth of 53 inches. it is multicolored silt loam that
weathered from saprolite. Weathered, fractured slate
bedrock is at a depth of 53 inches. In some small
areas, the surface layer is silt loam. in some eroded
areas where the upper part of the subsoil has been
mixed with the surface soil by plowing, the surface layer •
is gravelly silty clay loam. In some small areas, the
subsoil is yellowish red.
Included in this unit in mapping are small areas of
Georgeville, Badin, Secrest, and Cecil soils. Georgeville
and Cecil soils are very deep over bedrock and are well
drained. They are on the broad, smooth slopes. Badin
soils are moderately deep over bedrock and are well
drained. They are dominantly on narrow ridges and in
undulating areas. Secrest soils are deep over bedrock
and are moderately well drained. They are along
intermittent drainageways and in small depressional
areas. Also included are some areas that have slopes
of more than 8 percent. Contrasting inclusions make up
about 15 percent of this map unit.
Permeability is moderate in the Tatum soil. Available -
water capacity also is moderate. Reaction is strongly
acid or very strongly acid in the subsoil and underlying
material. It varies widely in the surface layer as a result
of local liming practices. The shrink -swell potential is
moderate. The hazard of erosion is moderate in bare or
unprotected areas. The depth to weathered bedrock
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ranges from 40 to 60 inches. The depth to hard bedrc
is more than 60 inches.
This map unit is used as cropland, hayland, pastur
or woodland.
This map unit is well suited to cultivated crops
(fig. 7). Corn, soybeans, grain sorghum, and small gr.
are the main crops. The slope 4nd surface runoff are
the main limitations affecting crop production.
Conservation tillage, crop residue management, and
cover crops, such as grasses and legumes, improve
tilth and help to control runoff and erosion:. Other
conservation practices, .such as sodded drainageway'
diversions, striperopping, field borders, and crop
rotations that includeclose-growing crops, conserve
and water.
This map unit is well suited to pasture and hay.
Maintaining an adequate plant cover helps to control
runoff and erosion. Proper applications of fertilizer an
lime and controlled grazing are needed.
This map unit is well suited to woodland. The
dominant trees are loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, Virgir.
pine, yellow -poplar, hickory, white oak, and northern
oak. The main understory plants are dogwood,
blackgum, sourwood, redbud, American holly, easterr
redcedar, black cherry, red maple, and sassafras. No
significant limitations affect woodland management.
This map unit is moderately suited to urban
development. The moderate permeability, the clayey
texture of the subsoil, the moderate shrink -swell
potential, and low strength are the main limitations
affecting most urban uses. The hazard of erosion is
r79derate on construction sites if the ground cover is
<:.r:&roved. Small stones on the surface limit most
recreational uses.
The capability subclass is Ile. Based on loblolly pir
:.'as the indicator species, the woodland ordination
symbol is 8A.
TaC—Tatum gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent
slopes. This map unit consists mainly of deep, well
drained Tatum and similar soils on complex side slop
that are dissected by intermittent drainageways in the
uplands. It is in slightly convex areas. Individual area
generally are long, vary in width, and range from 4 to
more than 25 acres in size.
Typically, the surface layer is yellowish brown
gravelly silt loam 7 inches thick. The subsoil is 35
inches thick. In the upper part, it is red silty clay Ioarr -
In the next part, it is red silty clay. In the lower part,
red silty clay loam. The underlying material extends ti
depth of 53 inches. It is multicolored silt loam that
weathered from saprolite. Weathered, fractured slate
bedrock is at a depth of 53 inches. In some small
areas, the surface layer is silt loam. in some eroded

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structure; firm, slightly sticky and slightly plastic; few
fine and medium roots; few fine pores; few fine
flakes of mica; strongly acid; gradual wavy
boundary.
C-35 to 60 inches; multicolored loam that weathered
from saprolite; massive; friable; few fine roots in
upper part; common fine flakes of mica; strongly
acid.
The thickness of the solum ranges from 20 to 40
inches (fig. 15). The depth to hard bedrock is more than
60 inches. Reaction is very strongly acid to slightly acid
in the A .horizon, except where the surface layer has
been limed, and is very strongly acid to moderately acid
throughout the rest of the profile. The content of rock
fragments ranges from 0 to 15 percent in the A horizon
and from 0 to 10 percent in the B horizon. Most pedons
have few or common flakes of mica in one or more
subhorizons.
The A or Ap horizon has hue of 5YR or 7.5YR, value
of 31o_5, and chroma of 2 to 8. It is. cIay.Io.am_.or sandy
clay loam.
The BA horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 2.5YR to
7.5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 3 to 8. It is clay
loam, sandy clay loam, or loam.
The Bt horizon has hue of 1OR or 2.5YR, value of 4
or 5, and chroma of 6 to 8. In some pedons it has
mottles in shades of yellow or brown. It is clay, sandy
clay, or clay loam.
The BC horizon has hue of 1OR to 5YR, value of 4 or
5, and chroma of 6 to 8. It has mottles in shades of
yell w-,..brown, or red. it is clay loam, sandy clay loam,
loa ikbi k,andy loam.
•Thd-Cinorizon is multicolored saprolite that
weathered from felsic crystalline rocks. The texture
vares, but commonly is sandy loam, loam, clay loam, or
sandy clay loam.
Secrest Series
The Secrest series consists of deep, moderately well
drained, slowly permeable soils on low ridges in the
uplands, on broad flats, in depressions, and at the head
of drainageways. These soils formed in material
weathered from Carolina States. Slopes range from 0 to
3 percent. The soils are fine -silty, siliceous, thermic
Aquic Hapludults.
Secrest soils -are commonly associated with Badin,
Cid, Georgevilie, Goldston, Misenheimer, and Tatum
soils. The well drained Badin, Georgeville, and Tatum
soils are on the higher parts of the landscape. The
moderately well drained and somewhat poorly drained
Cid soils have bedrock within 40 inches of the surface.
The well drained to excessively drained Goldston soils
are shallow and are in areas of more rolling topography
than the Secrest soils. The moderately well drained and
somewhat poorly drained Misenheimer soils and
shallow.
Typical pedon of Secrest silt :loam, in an area of
Secrest-Cid complex, 0 to 3 percent slop.es; about 4.0
miles northwest of Monroe on US Highway 74, about
500 feet north on Secondary Road 1514,`about 1.0 mile
north on Secondary Road 1512, in a cultivated field 75
feet west of the road; USGS Bakers topographic
quadrangle; lat. 35 degrees 02 minutes 57 seconds N.
and long. 80 degrees 36 minutes 30 seconds W.
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Ap-0.to 8 inches; pale brown (10YR 6/3) silt loam;
weak medium granular structure; very friable;
common fine roots; few slate channers; slightly
acid; abrupt smooth boundary.
BA-8 to 11 inches; olive yellow (2.5Y 6/6) silt loam;
weak medium granular structure; friable;-+eommon
fine roots; common medium pores; few slate
channers; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
Bt1-11 to 21. inches; brownish yellow (10YR 6/6). silty.
clay loam; few fine distinct light gray. (2.5Y 7/2) .
mottles; weak medium subanguiar blocky structure;
friable, sticky and slightly plastic; few distinct clay
films on faces of peds; few fine roots; common fine
and medium pores; very strongly acid; clear wavy
boundary.
Bt2-21 to 43 inches; brownish yellow (10YR 6/6) silty
clay loam; common medium distinct light brownish
gray (2.5Y 6/2) andfew medium distinct yellow
(2.5Y 7/6) mottles; moderate medium subanguiar
blocky structure ijrm, sticky and slightly plastic; few
distinct clay fi ii cFi faces of peds; few fine roots;
common fine *and medium pores; very strongly acid;
gradual wavy boundary.
BC-43 to 54 inejlcs; mottled brownish yellow (10YR
6/6) and Iighf brownish gray (10YR 6/2) silty clay;
weak medium subangular blocky structure; firm,
sticky and plastic; few faint clay films on faces of
peds; few slate channers; very strongly acid;
gradual wavy boundary.
Cr-54 to 62 inches; weathered, fractured slate bedrock
that can be dug with difficulty with hand tools; thin
seams of fight gray (1.OYR 6/1) silty clay loam and
white (10YR 8/1) silt loam in fractures 10 to 15
inches apart.
R-62 inches; hard, fractured slate bedrock.
The thickness of the solum ranges from 40 to 55
inches. The depth to weathered bedrock is 40 to 60
inches. The depth to hard bedrock is more than 60
inches. The content of rock fragments of quartz or slate
ranges from 0 to 35 percent in the A horizon, from 0 to
15 percent in the B horizon, from 0 to 35 percent in the
C horizon, and from 0 to 35 percent in the E horizon, if

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described by Amoozegar [1989). The measurements were made at different depths on
different soils throughout the site.
Ksat was much higher in the Group 1 soils than Group 2 soils. This was expected due
to di'fferences in the soil morphological and mineralogical characteristics of the described pits.
The Group 1 soils should receive wastewater at a higher rate than the shallower:, skier soils
of Group 2. Average Ksat in the Bt horizon was 10.1 in/d for Group 1 soils and 1.0 in/d in
Group 2 soils. Since there was a substantial difference in the Ksat ratio of the two soil
groups, there should be two water balances calculated for the site.
Table 1. Site Specific Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity Data
GROUP 1 SOILS .1
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Using the Ksat of the most restrictive horizons, the drainage portion of the total water
balance would be 15.1 in./month and 1.5in./month for Groups 1 and 2 soils, respectively.
(See Appendix 3 for calculations.) Calculations from a preliminary water balance submitted to
the design engineer showed that no irrigation could be applied to Group 2 soils from October
to April. This statement is discussed in more detail in the summary. Since Slate Belt soils are

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CITY OF MONROE
P.O. BOX 69 • MONROE, NORTH CAROINA 28111.0069
PHONE [phone] • FAX [phone]
December 17, 2002
Mr. David Rector, P.E.
Eagle Engineering
310 Indian Trail — Fairview Road
Indian Trail, North Carolina 28079
Subject: Groundwater Remediation Request — Equipment and Supply
Dear Mr. Rector:
We have evaluated your request to discharge treated groundwater from the above facility to the
City of Monroe wastewater system. Enclosed is a draft contract and discharge permit defining
the terms under which the City will allow this discharge. At this time we are not able to honor
your request for a maximum discharge rate of 15 GPM. The permit and meter -sizing equivalent
(for fee purposes) have been based on a maximum flow of 10 GPM, or 14,400 gallons per day.
Based on your site plan the City would install a 4-inch sewer tap at the designated manhole with a
2-inch reducer to accommodate connection of your force main. You will be responsible for all
permits, encroachment, etc. related to this project. I have enclosed fee schedule information
relevant to your request.
The City Attorney and City Manager are concurrently reviewing these draft documents, therefor
additional changes may be needed. We are also corresponding with NCDENRto ensure they
concur with this permit. I recommend that your clients review these documents and provide any
comments to us. Once we have developed the final wording, I will send you two contract
originals. We will require both to be signed and returned to the City for execution. All relevant
up front fees will have to be paid prior to execution. Please contact me at 704-282-4601 if you
have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Russell Colbath, P.E.
Director of Water Resources
CC: Terry Sholar, City Attorney
Doug Spell, City Manager
Kyle Ketchum, Pretreatment Coordinator
File: S-2: Equipment and Supply Groundwater Remediation

ARTICLE C. SEWER CONNECTION FEES
"' Section 1. New Sewer Connection Fees
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Service; • f x.ComPlete Service Connection Instalratioi F�{ s ;
4 Inch Tap and Service Connection
$755.00
6 Inch and Larger Connections •
The connection fee will be based upon a job -specific
estimate, prepared by the Water Resources Department, of
the actual cost of the installation.
Sewer connection fees for property outside City limits are 200% of the rates • listed above. Sewer
connections outside City limits shall first be approved by the City Council.
With the approval of the City, a customer applying for a sewer connection 6" or .greater in size may
retain a licensed utility contractor to install a manhole tap, sewer service lateral piping and inspection tee
piping and assembly complete to City specifications and with final approval of construction by the City.
However, only City of Monroe personnel may install sewer service piping under a public street unless
the contractor has obtained an encroachment agreement from the agency having jurisdiction over the
street. If the City authorizes work by the customer's contractor, the City's job specific connection fee
shall be adjusted to the estimated cost of the work performed by the City.
Section 2. Renewal/Renlacement Sewer Connection Fees
The cost of renewal/replacement of an existing sewer service tap/connection shall be equivalent to that of
a new connection. '
mit The current property owner shall have the option of paying for the renewal/replacement service in full at
the time of application, or may elect to pay the fee over a six-month period financed at the prevailing
interest rate. The City's Director of Finance and Administration shall establish said rate. For fees paid
for over six months, a $100.00 deposit shall be required at time of application.
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ARTICLE D. SEWER RATES
Section 1. Sewer Rates
Sewer usage by customers from permanent active service connections are charged monthly based on
.r water metered use (or metered sewer in special cases approved by the City). Customer charges are as
follows:
sol Usage Charge
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Outside City
Inside City Outside City,
Effective Effective
1/1/2003 . 1/1/2003
Usage Charge Per 1,000 Gallons
$2.17
$2.17
S2.30
S2.30
Usage Charge Per CCF
1.63
1.63
1.72 I 1.72
Customer Charge Per Month Based on Water Meter Size
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;Inside City
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Outside City
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Inside City
Effective
1/1/2003
Outside City
Effective
1/1/2003
Water Meter Size
3/< inch meter
$ 8.72
$ . 17.44
$9.24
$18.48
1 inch meter
14.56
. 29.12
15.43
30.96
1Y2 inch meter
31.50
63.00
31.50
63.00
2 inch meter
66.50
133.00
66.50
133.00
3 inch meter
105.00
210.00
105.00
210.00
4 inch meter
150.50
301.00
154.03
308.06
6 inch meter
290.64
581.28
-307.97
615.94
8 inch meter
465.21
930.42
492.95
985.91
Customer Charge Per Month for Metered Sewer Accounts
Meter Ca paci{YC
Required . ccuracy'Y .'
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Inside
City
Outside
City
Inside Cit7
Effective
1/1/2003
Outside City.
Effective
1/1/2003
1-30 gallons per minute
$ 8 .72
$ 17.44
S9.24
$18.48
31-50 gallons per minute
14.56
29.12
15.43
30.96
51-100 gallons per minute
31.50
63.00
31.50
63.00
101-160 gallons per minute
66.50
133.00
66.50
133.00
161-320 gallons per minute
105.00
210.00
105.00
210.00
321-500 gallons per minute
150.50
301.00
154.03
308.06
501-1,000 gallons per
minute
290.64
581.28
307.97
615.94
1001-1600 gallons per
minute
465.21
930.42
492.95
985.91
**Required accuracy is as defined by City of Monroe Sewer Design Standards
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AVAILABILITY FEES
ARTICLE E. AVAILABILITY FEES
Section 1: Availability Fee Schedule for New or Expanded Development
Any individual or group of individuals initially developing property or expanding existing development
property shall pay availability fees in accordance with the following schedule based on the size of the
MI new or enlarged water service tap.
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Water Availability Fees
1 Inside City
Outside City
Meter Size
3/4 inch meter
$ 1,690.00
$ 3,380.00
1 inch meter
2,822.30
5,644.60
1 Y2 inch meter
5,627.70
11,255..40
2 inch meter
9,007.70
18,015.40
3 inch meter
18,032.30
36,064.60
4 inch meter
28,172.30
56,344.60
6 inch meter
56,327.70
, 112,655.40
8 inch meter
90,161.50
180,323.00
Wastewater Availability
Fees
x InsideCity
Outside City
Meter Size
% inch meter
$1,475.00
$2,950.00
1 inch meter
2,463.25
4,926.50
1 Y2 inch meter
4,911.75
9,823.50
2 inch meter
7,861.75
15,723.50
3 inch meter
15,738.25
31,476.50
4 inch meter ..
24,588.25
49,176.50
6 inch meter
- 49,161.75
• 98,323.50
8 inch meter
78,691.25
157,382.50
Availability Fees are due in addition to Connection Fees stated in Article A and/or Article C of this
Chapter. For enlargements of existing services, the fee shall be the difference between the new service
MB size and the existing size.
The fees presented above are based on a typical "equivalent residential unit" (ERU) peak daily flow
ame demand from a customer with a 3/4 inch meter size, and American Water Works meter equivalency ratios.
Peak ERU flow allowances are 245 gallons per day for sewer, and 368 gallons per day for water. The
Water Resources Department reserves the right to impose additional availability fees for meter sizes
greater than 2 inch when, based on industrial pretreatment permit applications, flow projections, or other
information, the water or sewer flow volumes exceed 150% of allowable flow. Fees shall be based on
$3.65 per gallon for sewer and $2.82 per gallon for water. In no case shall the fees be less than shown in
the schedule.
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ARTICLE F. MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
Section 1. Pretreatment Program Administration Charges
Industrial customers discharging process wastewater to the City of Monroe sewer system under an issued
Industrial User Permit shall pay annually pretreatment program administration charges toward the City's
cost of monitoring, inspection, and surveillance procedures based upon the schedule below:
P:ERM[TTEDsE 1, W --�-�-
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$ 605
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1,200
Greater than 0.5
1,790
Annual Administration Charges shall be invoiced annually on July 1 and shall be paid within 30 days of
the date of invoice.
Section 2. Application Fees for Industrial User Permit or Domestic Septage Discharge Permit
When an existing or new industrial customer is required to obtain or renew an Industrial User Permit
pursuant to Chapter 52 of the City Code of Ordinances, an application fee of $290.00 shall accompany
the application for a new or renewal permit. A firm applying for a permit to discharge domestic septic
tank wastes and/or portable toilet wastes shall pay an application fee of $61.50.
Section 3. Fees for Water Meter Re -reads or Water Meter Testing
r'"+ If a customer requests that a City water meter be re -read by the City to verify the accuracy of a scheduled
reading used to bill the customer, and the City determines upon re -read that the initial reading was in
error, an appropriate adjustment will be made to the customers account to correct the reading error and
no additional fee for the re -read, will be charged to the customer. However, if the re -read requested by
the customer confirms that the initial reading was correct, and the meter also meets the accuracy
standards of the American Water Works Association, the customer shall be charged an additional fee in
rah accordance to the administrative fees schedule (Chapter 1) on the next utility bill for the service of re-
reading the meter.
r.11 A customer is entitled to request not more frequently than one time per year that the customer's water
meter be tested for accuracy at no cost to the customer under the accuracy standards of the American
Water Works Association. If two or more requests are made within a twelve-month period and the
accuracy standards are met during the second or subsequent tests, the customer shall be charged a fee of
$43.00 on the next utility bill for the additional meter testing services._
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NORTH CAROLINA
UNION COUNTY
CONTRACT
This Contract, made and entered into in duplicate originals this day of
, 2003, by and between the City of Monroe, a North Carolina Municipal
Corporation, hereinafter called "Monroe," and Equipment and Supply Inc., a private business
corporation conducting business outside of Monroe, N.C., hereinafter called "Equipment and
Supply".
THAT WHEREAS, Monroe operates a wastewater treatment and collection system for
the benefit and use of the community, its citizens and customers; and,
WHEREAS, Equipment and Supply, which is not in Monroe's Corporate limits, has
requested to discharge treated ground water to Monroe's wastewater system pursuant to the
0.0 report by Harmon Environmental, (Exhibit A attached); and,
WHEREAS, Monroe has adopted an ordinance (Chapter 52 of Title V of the City of
Monroe Code of Ordinances) regulating among other things:
1. Pretreatment of wastewater;
2. Permitting of wastewater discharge into the City's sewer system;
am 3. Providing for various charges and fees for use of the City's wastewater disposal
system; and,
0.4 WHEREAS, Equipment and Supply is in the process of remediating certain ground
water conditions at its property pursuant to a State approved plan prepared by Harmon
Environmental Services and attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and has applied to the City for a
furl permit to discharge its pretreated ground water into the City's sewer system; and,
WHEREAS, Monroe supports responsible environmental stewardship by property
owners in Monroe and has agreed to issue the requested permit upon the certain conditions
hereinafter set out.
`"' WHEREAS, That the receipt of pre-treated groundwater by Monroe is under separate
jurisdiction from regular pre-treatment ordinances and that Monroe is not obligated to receive
said pre-treated ground water.
NOW, THEREFORE, Monroe covenants and agrees to issue -Equipment and Supply a
permit to discharge treated groundwater into Monroe's publicly owned sewer treatment works
consistent with the quantities and methods described in the attached proposal from Harmon
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Environmental Services, labeled Exhibit "A", and subject to the terms and conditions hereafter
set out.

„,▪ , IN CONSIDERATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE PERMIT, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY
COVENANTS AND AGREES:
1. To comply with all conditions of wastewater service from Monroe as defined by the
City ordinances and requirements, and State and Federal laws and requirements.
ein 2. To comply with all operating, monitoring and reporting requirements as stated in
local Sewer User Discharge Permit, attached hereto and labeled exhibit "B”.
�., 3. Make monetary compensation to Monroe for discharge of said treated groundwater
based on the prevailing Monroe Fee Schedule for outside customers. Fees shall
include:
0., > One time tap connection fee to connect said ground water discharge to the City of
Monroe sewer collection system.
> One time availability fee based on a one and one half -inch meter size. If the City
of Monroe elects to cancel this contract within the first five years from its
effective date, this fee shall be refundable based on a pro -rated basis; if
Equipment and Supply elects to cancel the contract for any reason, the fee shall
not be refundable.
➢ Permit application and annual administration fees;
➢ Monthly customer and usage charges based on a one and one half -inch meter
size.
4. Notify Monroe in accordance with the requirements of Exhibit "B" upon deviation
fim from the conditions stipulated in this contract, Exhibit "A", or Exhibit "B". .
5. To indemnify and hold harmless City of Monroe, and any officer, employee, agent or
representative of City of Monroe (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") for, from
and against any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions,
judgments, suits, costs, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys'
fees and disbursements) and disbursements of any kind and nature whatsoever which
may be imposed on, reasonably incurred by or asserted against an Indemnified Party
in any way relating to or arising out of Equipment and Supply's negligence in its
''m performance or non-performance of this Agreement, Equipment and Supply's
negligence in its performance of the transactions contemplated hereby or the
enforcement of any of the terms hereof or any environmental program or condition
re' created by Monroe accepting treated groundwater from Equipment and Supply,
provided, however, Equipment and Supply shall not be liable for any of the foregoing
to the extent they arise from the negligence of such Indemnified Party. In the event
both parties are found negligent, each party shall be liable for its own disbursements,
if any, which may arise from such negligence, provided, however; that the City of
Monroe reserves its right to assert the defense of governmental immunity.
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6. To immediately cease discharge of said treated ground water into Monroe's system
upon cancellation of this contract.

NOTWITHSTANDING, any conditions of this contract, Monroe reserves the right to
r„h cancel said contract with Equipment and Supply for cause (including adverse impact of
Equipment and Supply's discharge on Monroe's treatment system, changing State or USEPA
regulations, ability to comply with State or USEPA regulations, flow capacity, or any other
fim reason that represents the City's best interest) without notice and without prejudice. If notified
by Monroe, Equipment and Supply shall immediately discontinue all discharge of treated
groundwater to Monroe's system.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, City of Monroe and Equipment and Supply have caused
,., this instrument to be executed by its duly authorized officers and their seals to be hereunto
affixed the day and year first above written.
�) ATTEST CITY OF MONROE, NORTH CAROLINA
„) By: (SEAL)
Jeanne M. Deese, City Clerk S. Douglas Spell, City Manager
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ATTEST: Equipment and Supply Inc.
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Corporate Secretary President
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City of Monroe WWTP
Municipality Name
hereafter in this permit to as the
Control Authority
LOCAL INDUSTRIAL USER PERMIT
Local Industrial User Permit (LIUP)
To Discharge Wastewater Under the
Industrial Pretreatment Program
LP-004
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In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, all other Lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the City of Monroe Sewer Use Ordinance. The following Industry,
hereafter referred to by name or as the permittee:
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Industry name, permittee:
Equipment & Supply, Inc.
Facility Located at Street Address:
4507 Highway 74 West
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Monroe
State, Zip
North Carolina, 28110
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from the facility located at the above listed address into
the sanitary sewer collection system and the wastewater treatment facility of the City of Monroe
listed below:
IUP Control Authority WWTP name:
City of Monroe WWTP •
NPDES Number.
NC0024333
WWTP Address:
Post Office Box 69
State, Zip
Monroe, NC 28111-0069
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and all other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III of this Local Industrial User Permit (IUP).
Effective date, this permit and the authorization to discharge shall
become effective at midnight on this date:
January 15, 2003
Expiration date, this permit and the authorization to discharge shall
expire at midnight on this date:
June 30, 2006
Date Director of Water Resources
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Effective Date: January 15, 2003

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Industrial User (IU) Specific Conditions
IUP, PART I, OUTLINE:
A) LIUP Basic Information
B) LIUP Modification History
C) Authorization Statement
D) Description of Discharges
E) Schematic and Monitoring Locations
F) Effluent Limits & Monitoring Requirements
G) Definitions and Limit Page(s) notes
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Receiving POTW name:
City of Monroe Wastewater Treatment Plant
POTW NPDES#:
NC0024333
LIUP Name:
Equipment & Supply, Inc.
LIUP Numb
LP 004
LIUP Effective date:
January 15, 2003
Pipe Numbers, list all regulated pipes:
01
LIUP Expiration date:
June 30, 2006
B. LI[JP Modification History:
Date Modified
January 15, 2003
Date Modified
Date Modified
A Complete Permit modification History is required
Reason for & Description of modifications.
Permit Issued
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Effective Date: January 15, 2003

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LIUP, Part I
Industrial User (IU) Specific Conditions
C) Authorization Statement:
1) The Permittee is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater in accordance with the
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and all other conditions set forth in this
Local Industrial User Permit (LIUP) into the sewer collection system and wastewater
treatment facility of the City of Monroe.
2) The Permittee is hereby authorized to continue operation of and discharge wastewater
from the following treatment or pretreatment facilities. These facilities must correspond
to the treatment units listed on both the application and inspection forms.
IU Treatment Units
List all Treatment Units: Descriptions:
Air Stripping Air Stripping of Organics
3) The Permittee is hereby authorized to, if required by the City of Monroe and after
receiving Authorization to Construct (A to C) from the City of Monroe, construct and
operate additional pretreatment units as needed to meet final effluent limitations.
D) Description of LIUP Discharge(s):
fan 1. Describe the discharge(s) from all regulated pipes.
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Pipe # 0_1, Description of Discharge:
Treated Ground Water
Pipe # 02 Description of Discharge:
N/A
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LIUP Part I.
Industrial User (IU) Specific Conditions
E.) Schematic and Monitoring Locations:
The facility schematic and description of monitoring location(s) given below must show
enough detail such that someone unfamiliar with the facility could readily find and identify
the monitoring Iocation(s) and connection to the sewer. Include and identify all regulated
pipes. See figure 2 on Page 4A.
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Page: 4
Effective Date: January 15, 2003

LIUP, Part I, Section F:
Effluent Limits and Monitoring Requirements
The permittee may discharge from this specific pipe
number according to these specific dates, effluent
limits, and monitoring requirements.
Receiving POTW name => City of Monroe
Receiving POTW NPDES # => NC0024333
Effective date for these Limits => 1/15/03
Expiration date for these Limits => 6/30/06
LIU name=>Eqipment & Supply
LIUP # => LP-004
Pipe # => 01
40 CFR#=>
if not applicable put N/A
THE LIMITS ON THIS ARE, (Check one below):
LIMITS for ENTIRE permit period =>
INTERIM Limits for period # 1 =>
INTERIM Limits for period # 2 =>
FINAL Limits Page =>
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Conventional
Concentration Limits Mass -Based Limits Monitoring Frequency Sample
Required
laboratory
Detection
Limits
Parameters'
Daily
Max
Monthly
Avg.
Units
Daily
Max
Monthly
Avg.
Units
by Industry
by POTW
Collection
Method (C
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Flow
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MGD
Daily
Tetra-
chloroethene
8.85
µg/1
1/month
Random
G
Tri-
chloroethene
81
µg/1
1/month
Random
G
EPA method
6210D
monitor
only
Quarterly
Random
G
pH
6 to 11
Std. Units
1/month
Random
G
Other Parameters, Please list alphabetical)
Cadmium
.003
mg/1
1/month
Random
C
.001
Chromium
monitor
only
mg/1
1/month
Random
C
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' Parameters and Prohibitions not specified above are regulated and limited by the (See next section, LIUP, Part I, Section G.)
City of Monroe Sewer Use Ordinance. for Definitions and Limits Page(s) notes:
2 1/month shall be 1 sampling event taken each calendar month.
3 Quarterly sampling shall be during the months of February, May, August, November
Effective Date: January 15, 2003
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LIUP, PART I
Industrial User (IU) Specific Conditions
F) Definitions and Limit Page(s) notes:
In addition to the definitions in the City of Monroe Sewer Use Ordinance the following
definitions apply:
1. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
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a) 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
b) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with 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
c) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate
of flow.
In accordance with (a) 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 not the number of samples less than four (4) during
f"+ a 24 hour sampling period.
2. Daily Monitoring Frequency
Daily Monitoring Frequency as specified in this LIUP shall mean each working day.
3. 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.
01 4. Instantaneous measurement
An Instantaneous measurement for the monitoring requirements of this LIUP is defined as a
single reading, observation, or measurement.
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Page: 6
ism Effective Date: January 15, 2003

PART II
General Conditions
Local Industrial User Permit (LIUP)
Outline of PART II,
1. Representative Sampling
2. Reporting
3. Test Procedures
4. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
5. Duty to comply
,a., 6. Duty to Mitigate
7. Facilities Operation, Bypass
8. Removed substances
,,■, 9. Upset Conditions
10. Right of Entry
11. Availability of Records
12. Duty to Provide Information
13. Signatory Requirements
14. Toxic Pollutants
15. Civil and Criminal Liability
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16. Federal and/or State Laws
17. Penalties
18. Need to Halt or Reduce
19. Transferability
20. Property Rights
21. Severability
22. Modification, Revocation, Termination
23. Reapplication
24. Dilution Prohibition
25. Reports of Changed Conditions
26. Construction of Pretreatment Facilities
27. Reopener
28. Categorical Reopener
29. General Prohibitive Standards
30. Reports of Potential Problems
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative of the volume and
nature of the monitored discharge. 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 approval by, the permit issuing authority.
2. Reporting
a) Monitoring results obtained by the permittee shall be reported on forms specified by
the City of Monroe, postmarked no later than the twentieth day of the month following
the month in which the samples were taken. Results based on laboratory analysis shall
include the laboratory report. If no discharge occurs during a reporting period (herein
defined as each calendar month) in which a sampling event was to have occurred, a
form with the phrase "no discharge" shall be submitted under the signatory
requirements of Part II, Section 13. Copies of these and all other reports required
herein shall be submitted to the City of Monroe.
b) If the sampling performed by the permittee indicates a violation, the permittee shall
notify the City of Monroe within 24 hours of becoming aware of the violation. The
permittee shall also repeat the sampling within 7 days and submit the results of the
repeat analysis to the City of Monroe within 30 days after becoming aware of the
violation. The permittee shall submit with the repeat analysis its conclusions as to_
probable cause of the violation and specific procedures introduced to prevent a
recurrence.
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Effective Date: January 15, 2003

PART II
General Conditions
Local Industrial User Permit (LIUP)
c) Laboratory reports shall include the following:
1. sample preparation - type and date(s) and time(s) performed;
2. analysis start dates and times;
3. analyst(s) initials;
4. analytical techniques and methods used;
min 5. results of the analyses;
6. chain of custody records which contain the following Information
a. sampling location;
b. dates)/time(s) sample(s) taken;
c. sample type: composite (time, flow or hand) or grab
d. container type;
e. teflon liner and/or zero headspace, if applicable;
f. type of preservative used, if any;
g. sample iced upon receipt;
h. parameters to be run from that particular bottle;
i. individual(s) who performed the sampling and/or field measurements;
j. samples relinquished/received by who and when (date & time).
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3. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall be performed by a North Carolina Certified
Wastewater Lab in accordance with the techniques prescribed in 40 CFR part 136 and
amendments thereto unless specified otherwise in the monitoring conditions of this permit. The
laboratory shall be certified by the State of North Carolina for each specific test parameter on
which their results are reported.
4. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the Iocation(s) designated herein more frequently
than required by this permit, using approved analytical methods as specified above, the results
of such monitoring shall be submitted to the City of Monroe. The City of Monroe may require
more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit by
written notification.
5. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the City of Monroe Sewer Use Ordinance and is grounds for possible
enforcement action; for Permit termination, revocation, and reissuance, or modification; or
denial of a Permit renewal application.
6. Duty to Mitigate - Prevention of Adverse Impact
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, the
POTW, the waters receiving the POTW's discharge, or the environment.
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Page: 8
Effective Date: January 15, 2003

PART II
General Conditions
Local Industrial User Permit (LIUP)
7. Facilities Operation, Bypass
rim The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and operate as efficiently as
possible, all control facilities or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve
compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit. Bypass of treatment facilities is
Mr, prohibited except when approved in advance by the City of Monroe. Bypass approval shall be
given only when such bypass is in compliance with 40 CFR 403.17. Treatment facilities shall be
as diagrammed in Figure 2.
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S. 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 pollutants from
such materials from entering the City of Monroe sewer system or the surface waters of the
State of North Carolina. The permittee is responsible for assuring its compliance with any
�► requirements regarding the generation, treatment, storage, and/or disposal of "Hazardous
Waste" as defined under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. the permittee
shall maintain records of disposal of these substances for a minimum of three years.
9. Upset Conditions
An "upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is an unintentional and temporary
1.1 noncompliance with the effluent limitations of this permit 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 or inadequate treatment facilities, lack of
,m, preventative maintenance, or careless or improper operations.
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An upset may constitute an affirmative defense for action brought for the noncompliance. The
permittee has the burden of proof to provide evidence and demonstrate that none of the factors
specifically listed above were responsible for the noncompliance. Such evidence shall include
operating logs properly signed, 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 H, Section 30, of
this permit
4. The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II,
Section 5, of this permit
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Effective Date: January 15, 2003

PART II
General Conditions
Local Industrial User Permit (LIUP)
10. Right of Entry
"' The permittee shall allow the staff of the State of North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, the Regional Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Monroe, and/or their authorized representative,
upon the presentation of credentials:
1. To enter upon the permittee's premises where a real or potential discharge is
located or in which records are required to be kept under the terms and conditions of
this permit; and
for+ 2. At reasonable times to have access to and copy 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.
11. Availability of Records and Reports
The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and
maintenance records as well as copies of reports and information used to complete the
application for this permit for at least three years. All records that pertain to matters that are
subject to any type of enforcement action shalt be retained and preserved by the permittee until
all enforcement activities have concluded and all periods of limitation with respect to any and
all appeals have expired.
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Except for data determined to be confidential under the Sewer Use Ordinance, all reports
prepared in accordance with terns of this permit shall be available for public inspection at the
City of Monroe. As required by the Sewer Use Ordinance, effluent data shall not be
considered confidential.
12. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director of Water Resources or his/her designees, within a
reasonable time, any information which the Director, his/her designee, or the Division of Water
Quality may request to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also
furnish, upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
13. Signatory Requirements
All reports or information submitted pursuant to the requirements of this permit must be
accompanied by the following certification by the duly authorized representative:
"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
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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 fine or imprisonment for knowing violations. "
fin The duly authorized representative shall be as defined below:
1) a responsible corporate officer if the Industrial User submitting the report is a corporation
2) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production or operation facilities employing
more than 250 people
3) a general partner or proprietor if the Industrial User submitting the report is a partnership
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4) written designation of a person or position as a duly authorized representative, submitted
by someone meeting at least one of the above criteria.
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14. Toxic Pollutants
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 Federal Clean
Water 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
may be revised or modified in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and
the permittee so notified.
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15. Civil and Criminal Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal
penalties for noncompliance.
16. Federal and/or State Laws
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 established pursuant to
any applicable Federal and/or State law regulation.
17. Penalties
The Sewer Use Ordinance of the City of Monroe provides that any person who violates a
permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 dollars per day of such
violation.
Under state law, (NCGS 143-215.6B), under certain circumstances it is a crime to violate
terms, conditions, or requirements of pretreatment permits. It is a crime to knowingly make
ROI 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. These crimes are enforced at the prosecutorial
discretion of the local District Attorney.
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The City of Monroe enforcement response will be in accordance with an Enforcement
f•► Response Plan approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management and on
file in the office of the Pretreatment Coordinator. However, the City reserves the right as
described in separate contract with R.P. Scherer, to require the permittee to immediately
fir, discontinue all discharge of treated ground water to the City of Monroe system at the sole
discretion of the City of Monroe.
18. 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 to maintain compliance with the conditions of
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19. Transferability
This permit shall not be reassigned or transferred or sold to a new owner, new user, different
premises, or a new or changed operation without approval of the City.
20. Property Rights
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.
21. 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 circumstance is held invalid, the application
of such provision to other circumstances and the remainder of this permit shall not be affected
thereby.
22. Permit Modification, Revocation, Termination
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated with cause in accordance
with the requirements of the City of Monroe Sewer Use Ordinance and North Carolina
General Statute or implementing regulations.
23. Re -Application for Permit Renewal
The permittee is responsible for filing an application for reissuance of this permit at least 120
days prior to its expiration date. The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the
expiration date of this permit if this re -application deadline has not been met.
24. Dilution Prohibition
�► The permittee shall not increase the use of potable or process water or in any other way
attempt to dilute the discharge as a partial or complete substitute for adequate treatment to
achieve compliance with the limitations contained in this permit.
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25. Reports of Changed Conditions
The permittee shall give notice to the City of Monroe of any planned significant changes to the
permittee's operations or system which might alter the nature, quality, or volume of its
wastewater at least 60 days before the change. Such changes, however, do not stay any
condition of this permit. If the changes require additions or modifications to pretreatment
facilities to comply with this permit, all such modifications shall be approved and constructed
before planned changes are made.
26. Construction
No construction of pretreatment facilities or additions thereto shall be begun until Final Plans
and Specifications have been submitted to the City of Monroe and written approval and an
,,m Authorization to Construct has been issued.
27. Reopener
The permit shall be modified or, alternatively, revoked and reissued to comply with any
applicable effluent standard or limitation for the control for any pollutant shown to contribute
to toxicity of the VVWTP effluent or any pollutant that is otherwise limited by the POTW
discharge permit. The permit may also be modified or reissued under this paragraph to
contain any new requirements of State or Federal regulations.
28. Categorical Reopener
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This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any
applicable effluent standard or limitation 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 standard or limitation so
issued or approved:
1) contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent
limitation in this permit; or
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The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any other
requirements of the Act then applicable.
2) controls any pollutant not limited in this permit.
29. General Prohibitive Standards
The permittee shall comply with the general prohibitive discharge standards in 40 CFR
403.5(a) and (b) of the Federal pretreatment regulations, and shall comply with the prohibitive
discharge standards in §52.020 and §52.023 of the City Sewer Use Ordinance except as
specifically stated otherwise in this permit.
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30. Reports of Potential Problems
The permittee shall notify the City of Monroe immediately of all discharges that could cause
any adverse effects to the City of Monroe Wastewater Treatment Plant including any slug
loadings as defined by 40 CFR 403.5(b), or a discharge directly to the surface waters of the
State of North Carolina. If the permittee experiences such a discharge, they shall inform the
Operator -in -charge at the City of Monroe Wastewater Treatment Plant, telephone number
A., 282-4630 immediately upon the first awareness of the commencement of the discharge. The
Permittee shall also speak with the Pretreatment Coordinator immediately or on the first
working day after the accidental discharge or slug load has occurred. A written follow-up
,.q report describing the cause of the discharge and measures taken to prevent similar future
occurrences shall be filed with the Industrial Pretreatment Office within ten (10) days of the
discharge. Such written notification shall not relieve the Permittee from any Liability which
may be incurred as a result of the discharge.
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_ 1. Flow Measurement
rAr► 1. The Permittee shall provide and operate monitoring facilities for the inspection,
sampling and flow measurement of the permittee's process wastewater discharges.
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2. The approved wastewater meter shall meet current Engineering design and
installation practices, with a letter of certification signed by the engineer to ensure the
meter is appropriate to record the correct flows for your facility.
3. The approved wastewater meter shall be calibrated once every twelve months by the
manufacturer's authorized service representative.
4. The wastewater meter must have a non-resettable mechanical totalizer that reads in
gallons.
5. Flow monitoring equipment and sampling point should be located in an area
accessible to the City of Monroe personnel without prior notification. The City of
Monroe must be supplied with any keys and/or other tools necessary to perform
the aforementioned.
6. There shall be no by-pass capability of the wastewater metering devices or the
sampling point.
7. The permittee shall maintain flow, maintenance, and calibration records for a
minimum of three years.
8. In the event of temporary unintentional failure of the flow meter, the permittee shall
ran notify the Pretreatment Coordinator as soon as possible, but in no case beyond 24
hours after first becoming aware of the failure. Repair shall be under taken as quickly
as possible.
3. High Strength Surcharges
owl Notwithstanding any concentrations permitted for total suspended solids, 5 day BOD or
nitrogen ammonia stated in Part I, Section F of the Permit, the permittee shall be responsible
for the payment of high strength surcharges at rates that may be established in the future by
the Monroe City Council.
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