NC0084468_Permit (Issuance)_20010928

NPDES DOCUHENT SCANNIN`: COVER SHEET
NPDES Permit:
NC0084468
Keltic Meadows WTP
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Permit Modification
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Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
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Permit
History
Document Date:
September 28, 2001
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CE W A7 Michael F. Easley
Governor
O� Q- �A William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
r NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
'c Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
September 28, 2001
Mr. Jerry H. Tweed
Heater Utilities, Inc.
P.O. Drawer 4889
Cary, North Carolina 27519
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0084468
Keltic Meadows Well #2 WTP
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Tweed:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9,1994 (or as subsequently amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this
letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 511.
cc: Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WIL SON
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center. 1 800 623-7748

Permit NC0084468
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Heater Utilities, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Keltic Meadows Well #2
Ingonish Drive
southwest of Belmont
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Catawba Creek in the
Catawba River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective November 1, 2001.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on August 31, 2005.
Signed this day September 28, 2001.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAN A. WILSON
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0084468
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Heater Utilities, Inc., is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing filter -backwash discharge located at Keltic
Meadows Well #2 at the end of Ingonish Drive southwest of Belmont in Gaston
County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into an unnamed tributary to Catawba Creek, classified C waters in the
Catawba River Basin.

Latitude: 35°11'03"
Longitude: 81°07'06"
Quad # G14NE
Stream Class: C
Subbasin: 30837
Receiving Stream: UT Catawba Creek
NC0084468
Heater Utilities, Inc.
Keltic Meadows Well #2
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SCALE 1:24000

Permit NC0084468
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT
:CHARACTERISTICS
,:
,LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency _
Sample Type
�
Sample Location
_. ,
_ ..._. _ ..
Flow
Quarterly
,
Estimate
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/I
45.0 mg/I
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 mg/I
0.2 mg/I
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity1
50 NTU
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Iron
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
All samples should be collected from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF NORRTH CAROLINA
ENVIF MANAGEMEN
COMMISSION /NPDES UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699.1617
NOTIFICATION OF INTEN
TO ISSUE A NPDES WASTE
WATER PERMIT
On the basis of thorough etgl
review and application of NC
General Statute 143.21, Pubik
law 92-500 and other lawfu
standards and regulations, the
North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission pro-
poses to issue a National Pollu-
tant Discharge Elimination Sys -tern
(NPDES) wastewater die -charge pei-
mit to the person(s) listed below
effective 45 days from the pubtiSh.
date of this no -lice.
Written comments regarding,
the proposed permit will be ac-
cepted until 30 days after the
publish date of this notice. A8
comments received prior to that
date are considered In the final
determinations regarding the
proposed permit. The Director
of the NC Division of Water
Quality may decide to hold g.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 information on
file used to determine condi-
tions present in the draft permit
are available upon request and
payment of the costs of repro-
duction. Mail comments and/or
requests for information to the
NC Division of Water Quality at
the above address or call Ma.
Christie Jackson at
[phone] extension 538.
Please include the NPDES per-
mit number (attached) in any
communication. Interested per-
sons may also visit the Division
of Water quality al 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.
NPDES Permit Number
NC0068888, Town o1 Dallas
(WWTP), 210 North Holland
St., Dallas, NC 28034 has ap-":
plied for a permit renewal for a.
facility located in Gaston Coun-
ty discharging treated
wastewater into an unnamed
tributary to Long Creek in the
Catawba River Basin. Current-
ly BOD and ammonia nitrogen
are water quality limited. This
discharge may affect future al-
locations in this portion of the
receiving stream.
NPDES Permit Number
NC0069035 Heater Utilities,
Inc. (Southgate WTP), PO Box
'4889, Cary NC 27519 has ap-
plied for permit renewal for a fa-
cility located in Gaston County
dischargin filter -backwash
wastewater into an unnamed
tributary to Catawba Creek in
the Catawba River Basin.
Currenity no parameters are
water quality limited. This dis-
charge may affect future alloca-
tions in this portion of the re-
ceiving stream.
NPDES Permit Number NC
0084468. Heater Utilities Inc.
(Katlic Meadows Well #2
WTP), PO Box 4889, Cary, NC
27519 has applied for a permit
renewal lot a facility located In
Gaston County discharging
well -backwash wastewater into
an unnamed tributary to Cataw-
ba Creek in the CATAWBA
River Basin. Currenity no pa-
rameters are water quality limit-
ed. This discharge may affect
future allocations in this portion
of the receiving stream.
NPDES Permit Number
NCOD86142 Heater Utilities Inc.

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My commission expires May 25, 2003
duction. Mail comments and/or
requests for information to the
NC Division of Water Quality at
the above address or call Ms.
Christie Jackson at
[phone] extension 538.
Please include the NPDES per-
mit number (attached) in any
communication. Interested per-
sons may also visit the Division
of Water Quality at 512 N.
Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC
27604-1148 between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to'.
'review information on fde.
NPDES Permit Number
NC0068888, Town of Dallas
(WWTP), 210 North Holland"
SI., Dallas, NC 28034 has ap-i
plied for a permit renewal for art
facility located in Gaston Coun
ty discharging treated,
wastewater into an unnamed,
tributary to Long Creek in the
Catawba River Basin. Current-.,
ly BOD and • ammonla nitrogen;
are water quality limited. Thls t
discharge may affect future aI-;
locations in this portion of the.
receiving stream.
NPDES Permit Number
NC0069035 Heater Utilities,
tnc. (Southgate WTP), PO Box
•4889, Cary NC 27519 has ap-
plied for permit renewal for a fa-
cility located in Gaston County
dischargin filter -backwash
wastewater into an unnamed •
tributary to Catawba Creek in
the Catawba River Basin.
Currenity no parameters are
water quality limited. This dis-
charge may affect future alloca-
tions in this portion of the re-
ceiving stream.
NPDES Permit Number NC
0084468. Heater Utilities Inc.
(Kettle Meadows WeU 82
WTP), PO Box 4889, Cary, NC
27519 has applied for a permit
renewal for a facility located in
Gaston County discharging
well -backwash wastewater into
an unnamed tributary to Cataw-
ba Creek in the CATAWBA
River Basin. Currenity no pa-
rameters are water quality limit-
ed. This discharge may affect
future allocations in this portion
of the receiving stream.
NPDES Permit Number
NC0086142 Heater Utilities Inc.
(Oakley Park Wells 1 & 2
WTP), PO Box 4889. Cary, NC
27519 has applied for a permit
renewal for a facility located in
Gaston County discharging
well -backwash wastewater into
McGill Branch in the Catawba
River Basin. Currently no pa-
rameters are water quality Limit-
ed. This discharge may affect
future allocations. in this portion
of the receiving stream.
IC -August 15, 2001

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Mack Wiggins
Date: April 23, 2001
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Gaston
MRO No.: 01-68
Permit No. NC0084468
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Keltic Meadows
Heater Utilities, Inc.
Post Office Drawer 4889
Cary, North Carolina 27519
FrO.
APR 2 5 2001
DENR - WATER QUALITY
PAINT SC -.:?CT. BRANCH
2. Date of Investigation: April 12, 2001
3. Report Prepared By: Michael Parker, Environmental Engineer II
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Tony Parker, Heater Utilities, (704) 489-
9404, ext. 232.
5. Directions to Site: From the junction of Highway 274 (Union Road) and Beaty Road (SR
2439) in southern Gaston County, travel northeast on SR 2439 approximately one (1)
mile to the junction with Cook's Lake Road (SR 2440). Turn right (southeast) on SR
2440 and travel approximately 0.5 mile, turn left (east) on Keltic Meadows Road (SR
3067). Travel about 0.1 mile on SR 3067 and turn right (south) on Cape Breton Trail.
(SR 3068). Travel about 0.5 mile on SR 3068 and turn right (west) on Ingonish Drive (no
road number) and proceed about 0.15 mile to the end of the road. The well house is
located approximately 150 feet north of the end of Ingonish Drive.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35 ° 11' 03" Longitude: 81° 07' 06"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on
map.
USGS Quad No.: G 14 NE USGS Name: Belmont, NC -SC

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7. Site size and expansion are consistent with application? Limited area available for
expansion (less than 1 acre)
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The site is gently rolling, 3-6% slopes.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 500 feet from the well house.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Unnamed tributary to Catawba Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba and 03-08-37
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The discharge
of filter back wash water is to a storm water catch basin in the Keltic Meadows
Subdivision. The storm drainage system enters an unnamed tributary to Catawba
Creek. Downstream users are unknown.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: Intermittent discharge.
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? The
green sand filters have a daily operating flow of 0.0015 MGD. •
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? 0.0015
MGD.
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to
Construct issued in the previous two years: None.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: There are no existing WWT treatment facilities.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: None
proposed.
g•
Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None that we are aware.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residuals are not generated.

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3. Treatment plant classification: Discharge of filter back wash water. No rating given.
4. SIC Code(s): 9999 Wastewater Code(s): 22 Main Treatment Unit Code: 00000
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? Public monies were not used in the construction of this
facility.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please indicate) N/A.
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation:
a. Spray Irrigation: Insufficient area available.
b. Connection to Regional Sewer System: None currently available.
c. Subsurface: Insufficient area available.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The permittee, Heater Utilities, has requested that the subject permit be renewed. The
permit allows the discharge of filter backwash water from green sand filters used in the removal
of Iron from well water. There have been no changes to the permit since the permit was last
renewed.
Pending a final review and approval by the NPDES Unit, it is recommended that the
permit be reissued to the applicant as requested.
Signature of Report Preparer Date
Water Quality Regi
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1 Supervisor Date

Heater
Tiiiii Utilities
March 22, 2001
Ms. Valery Stephens
North Carolina DENR
Water Quality/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
202 MacKenan Court
Cary, North Carolina 27511
phone : [phone]
fax : [phone]
P.O. Drawer 4889, Cary, NC 27519
ECEIIV
I MAR 2 6 2001
DENR-WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
Re: Permit Renewal - NPDES Permit No. NC0084468
Keltic Meadows Subdivision
Dear Ms. Stephens:
Enclosed is the original and two copies of the permit renewal
application for the above -described discharge permit. This permit involves
the discharge of backwash water from iron/manganese removal filters at a
community well serving Keltic Meadows Subdivision in Gaston County.
Generally, one filter will backwash each day onto the ground near the well lot
located in the subdivision with an estimated backwash flow of approximately
1,000 to 1,500 gallons per day.
There is no pretreatment of the backwash water prior to the discharge,
although it passes through a settling tank. Although no sludge has
historically accumulated or been removed from the settling tanks, if needed,
the sludge would be pumped by a permitted septage hauler and disposed of in
one of Heater's existing wastewater treatment plants or into a properly
permitted municipal facility.
If I can provide further information, please do not hesitate to contact
me at 919-467-8712, Ext. 37.
Sincerely,
l
JVAk/-ext/
ry H. Tweed
Vice President
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