NC0000311_Wasteload Allocation_19951012

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NC0000311
M-B Industries WWTP
NPDES Permit:
Document Type:
Permit Issuance
WacsteioaclAllocatioiim
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Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File - Historical
Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
Plan of Action
Instream Assessment (67b)
Speculative Limits
Environmental
Assessment (EA)
Permit
History
Document Date:
October 12, 1995
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NPDES WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION
PERMIT NO.: NC000031 1
PERMITTEE NAME: M-B Industries
FACILITY NAME: M-B Industries, Inc.
Facility Status: Existing
Permit Status: Renewal
Major Minor
Pipe No.: 001
Design Capacity: 0.030 MGD
Domestic (% of Flow):
Industrial (% of Flow): 100* %
Comments:
Outfall 001 for industrial effluent
Outfall 002 for non -contact cooling water
RECEIVING STREAM: West Fork French Broad River
Class: C-Trout HQW
Sub -Basin: 04-03-01
Reference USGS Quad: G7NE, Rosman (please attach)
County: Transylvania
Regional Office: Asheville Regional Office
Previous Exp. Date: 8/31/95 Treatment Plant Class: II
Classification changes within three miles:
Reverts to WS-III Tr at French Broad
Requested by:
Prepared by;
Reviewe
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Jay Lucas
Date: 7/6/95
Date: /0 7/ is
Date:
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Modeler
Date Rec.
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Drainage Area (m'2 ) 27..2 Avg. Streamflow (cfs): 93.3
7Q10 (cfs).27. i Winter 7Q10 (cfs)
Toxicity Limits: IWC ?d %
Instream Monitoring:
Parameters I mf2i'1 Cth)
Upstream - ✓ Location :6-0 102W QC -/
Downstream / Location ) l l:2 W 11
30Q2 (cfs)
hronic
Monthly Average Daily Max. WQ or BPT
Wastef ow (MGD): 0.030
TSS (mg/1): 31 60 BPT
pH (SU): 6-9 6-9 BPT
Cadmium (mg/1): r . o• 71fo 64
Chromium (mg/1): 1.71 2.77 BPT
Copper (mg/1): 2.07 3.38 BPT
Nickel (mg/1): A.38 398 Bvr
Lead (mg/1): 0.43 0.69 BPT
Zinc (mg/1): 1.48 2.61 BPT
Cyanide (mg/1): 0.65 1.20 BPT
Silver (mg/1): 0.24 0.43 BPT
Phenols (WI):monitor monitor
TTO: 2.13 BPT
Oil & Grease (mg/1): ,752 BPT
Chlorine (1tg/1): n /
Comments: _

7/6/95
NC0000311
M-B Industries, Inc.
Effluent Guideline Limitations
Effluent Parameter
EPA Limitations in 40 CFR
(mg/1)
Effluent Limits
(Ibs/day)
Comments
Daily Max
Monthly Avg
Daily Max
30 day avg.
Cadmium, total
0.69
0.26
NA
NA
BPT
Chromium, total
2.77
1.71
NA
NA
BPT
Copper, total
3.38
2.07
NA
NA
BPT
Lead, total
0.69
0.43
NA
NA
BPT
Nickel, total
3.98
2.38
NA
NA
BPT
Silver, total
0.43
0.24
NA
NA
BPT •
Zinc, total
2.61
1.48
NA
NA
BPT
Cyanide, total
1.20
0.65
NA
NA
BPT
TTO*
2.13
no limit
NA
NA
BPT
Oil and Grease
52
26
NA
NA
BPT
TSS
60
31
NA
NA
BPT
pH
6.0-9.0
6.0-9.0
NA
NA
BPT
Type of Product Produced
1000 Ibs/day produced- max
Effluent Guideline Reference
Metal forming, stamping, and
finishing
NA
40 CFR 433.13 (Subpart A)
Metal Finishing
*Total Toxic Organics

Facility Name:
NPDES No.:
Type of Waste:
Facility Status:
Permit Status:
Receiving Stream:
Stream Classification:
Subbasin:
County:
Regional Office:
Requestor:
Date of Request:
Topo Quad:
FACT SHEET FOR WAS IELOAD ALLOCATION
M-B Industries, Inc.-001
NC0000311
Industrial - 100%
Existing
Renewal
West Fork French Broad River
C Tr HQW
040301
Transylvania
Lucas j 7
5
G7NE
Request # 8322
Stream Characteristic:
USGS #
Date:
Drainage Area (mi2):
Summer 7Q10 (cfs):
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
Average Flow (cfs):
30Q2 (cfs):
IWC (%):
27.2
27.9
93.8
0.17
Wasteload Allocation Summary 5/ ii✓c- kwarC
(approach taken, correspondence with region, EPA, etc.) c; ,
Facility requesting renewal of NPDES permit. Recommend renewal of existing limits with so e
modifications:nickel guideline can be revised to monitdring only. All reported nickel values for past
two years were below detection. Phenols limit based on water quality and previous stream class 1.
(WS) can be revised to monitoring only. Toxicity limit remains acute pass/fail @ 90 0.
0
g r� /� Ex&9f irr 4'S .' Vs. ' Special Schedule Requirements i atl itional comments from Reviewers:
Recommended by:
Reviewed by
Instream Assessment:
Region
Permits 8i Engineering:
sor:
Date: 9/1/95
9/s/ys
Date:
Date: �lO�ets
Date: /D/b/`I�
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Type of Toxicity Test
Existing Limit
Recommended Limit
Monitoring Schedule:
Existing Limits
Wasteflow (MGD):
TSS (mg/1):
pH (SU):
Cadmium (mg/1):
Chromium (mg/1):
Copper (mg/1):
Nickel (mg/1):
Lead (mg/1):
Zinc (mg/1):
Cyanide (mg/1):
Silver (mg/1):
Phenols (.tg/1):
TTO:
Oil & Grease (mg/1):
Recommended Limits
Wasteflow (MGD):
TSS (mg/1):
pH (SU):
Cadmium (mg/1):
Chromium (mg/1):
Copper (mg/1):
Nickel (mg/1):
I Pad (mg/1):
Zinc (mg/1):
Cyanide (mg/1):
Silver (mg/1):
Phenols (µg/1):
TTO:
Oil & Grease (mg/1):
Chlorine (j.tg/1):
TOXICS/METALS/CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS
Acute Toxicity (Fathead Minnow):Pass/Fail
90%
90%
SEP DEC MAR JUN
Mo. Avg.
0.030
31
6-9
1.71
2.07
2.38
0.43
1.48
0.65
0.24
Monthly Average
0.030
31
6-9
1.71
2.07
,r. -b
0.43
1.48
0.65
0.24
monitor
Limits Changes Due To:
Change in 7Q10 data
Change in stream classification
Relocation of discharge
Change in wasteflow
New pretreatment information
Other (onsite toxicity study, interaction, etc.)
Daily Max.
60
6-9
0.120
2.77
3.38
3.98
0.69
2.61
1.20
0.43
300
2.13
Daily Max.
WQ or BPT
BPT
BPT_
tijrf
BPT
BPT
BPT
BPT
BPT
BPT
BPT
WQ
BPT
BPT
WQ or BPT
60 BPT
6-9 BPT
0 tug
2.77 BPT
3.38 BPT
0.69 BPT
2.61 BPT
1.20 BPT
0.43 BPT
monitor
2.13 BPT
BPT
52
parameter(s) Affected
Ni (data indicated only
monitoring needed, all BDL
reported); Phenols (change in
stream class); ca (t4/c.,/.ato,
Parameter(s) are water quality limited. For some parameters, the available load capacity of the immediate
receiving water will be consumed. This may affect future water quality based effluent limitations for additional
dischargers within this portion of the watershed.
OR
_X_ No parameters are water quality limited, but this discharge may affect future allocations.

3
INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Upstream Location: 50 ft. upstream of discharge
Downstream Location: 50 ft, downstream of discharge
Parameters: Temperature
Special instream monitoring locations or monitoring frequencies:
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION & SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Adequacy of Existing Treatment
Has the facility demonstrated the ability to meet the proposed new limits with existing treatment
facilities? Yes No
If no, which parameters cannot be met?
Would a "phasing in" of the new limits be appropriate? Yes No
If yes, please provide a schedule (and basis for that schedule) with the regional
office recommendations:
If no, why not?
Special Instructions or Conditions
Wasteload sent to EPA? (Major) (Y or N)
(If yes, then attach schematic, toxics spreadsheet, copy of model, or, if not modeled, then old
assumptions that were made, and description of how it fits into basinwide plan)
Additional Information attached? (Y or N) If yes, explain with attachments.

• Facility Name M-B Industries Permit # NC0000311 _ Pipe # 001 _
ACUTE TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY)
The permittee shall conduct acute toxicity tests on a quarterly basis using protocols defined in the North Carolina
Procedure Document entitled "Pass/Fail Methodology For Determining Acute Toxicity In A Single Effluent
Concentration." The monitoring shall be performed as a Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas) 24 hour static
test, using effluent collected as a 24 hour composite. The effluent concentration at which there may be at no time
significant acute mortality is 90% (defined as treatment two in the North Carolina procedure document). Effluent
samples for self -monitoring purposes must be obtained during representative effluent discharge below all waste
treatment. The first test will be performed after thirty days from the effective date of this permit during the
months of SEP DEC MAR JUN
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge
Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code TGE6C.
Additionally, DEM Form AT-2 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements performed in
association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity
sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should any single quarterly monitoring indicate a failure to meet specified limits, then monthly monitoring will
begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this monthly test requirement will
revert to quarterly in the months specified above.
Should any test data from either these monitoring requirements or tests performed by the North Carolina Division
of Environmental Management 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 and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate
retesting(within 30 days of initial monitoring event). Failure to submit suitable test results will constitute
noncompliance with monitoring requirements.
7Q10 27.9 cfs
Permitted Flow 0.030 _ MGD
IWC 0.17 0l0
Basin & Sub -basin FRB01
Receiving Stream West Fork French Broad R.
County Transylvania
mmended by:
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QAL P/F Fathead 24 Version 9/91

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Note for Carla Sanderson
From: Jackie Nowell
Date: Wed, Oct 11, 1995 11:31 AM
Subject: M-B INDUSTRIES
To: Carla Sanderson
Per Dave's comments on the factsheet: 1) Ni limit was given per guideline 2) In this case we
are recommending monitoring of phenols based on narrative for Class C waters for
protection against fish flesh tainting. The predicted phenols value exceeds the allowable and
if this was a WS class stream a limit would be given. Based on the Tr designation of the WF
French Broad and for protection of the fish, I recommended the continuation of at least
monitoring for phenols. 3) Reviewed the instream data and overall the instream temp. cap of
20C for Tr class has not been exceeded, however there were a couple of summer months
where the avg was 18-19C. Only had one downstream value above 20C . Again for the
protection of the Tr and HQW designations, I don't think that continued instream monitoring
for temperature would present an undue hardship to the discharger.

Mitchell- Bissell Industries JMN
West Fork French Broad River C Tr HQW 8/29/95
040301
Facility is requesting renewal of NPDES permit 100% Industrial Wastewater. BPT
Effluent Guidelines for Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, NI, Ag, Zn,Cn, phenols, TTO, Oil & Grease,
TSS, pH were previously limited. Phenols limits based on previous class of stream as WS-
III Tr HQW. 40 CFR 433.13 - Metal Finishing, Type of Product Produced: Metal
Forming, stamping and finishing. Company makes sewing machine thread guides.
Involves chrome plating and burnishing of chrome parts.
Compliance Data Review - Facility average Qw = 0.019 MGD. Following parameters
reported most times as less than detectable in the period from (6/94 - 5/95), however there
are months when values are recorded . # Months <DL in 0, CN (7), Cd (7), Cu (4), Pb
(7), Ni (8), Ag(5). One violation of permit limit, Cr limited @a 1.71 #/d, mo. avg. of 6.14
#/d in 11/94.Oil & Grease limit exceeded in 8/93.
ARO Staff Report - Recommends renewal of Permit. Noted that treatment process
modifications and upgrades of monitoring equipmenmt for chemical processes, and
installation of alarm systems have reduced the likelyhood of spills reaching the river.
Toxicity Analysis - Previous has acute monitoring for two years, after which, the
facility would go to an acute tox P/F. Will renew acute tox P/F limit. Reviewed
DMR data from 1994 thru May, 1995. DMRs had most data as none detected (ND). No
detection levels were given at all. Had to call ORC, Edward Corey to get actual detection
levels for each parameter in order to do tox analysis. Not detected could have been
considered a 0 value and the evaluation could not have been done. The detection levels are
as follows:
CN 0.002 (all in mg/1)
Phenols 0.025
Cd 0.01
Cr 0.020
Cu 0.01
Pb 0.100
Ni 0.050
Ag 0.010
Zinc 0.010
O&G 1.0
TSS 1.0
Lab used is Pace Laboratories in Asheville.
Ni - all 32 observations are BDL, predicted value < 1/100 of allowable
Cd and Pb, 31 0f 32 observations are BDL. Cd predicted value < 1/10 of allowable. Pb
predicted value < 1/100 of allowable
Cn - 28 of 32 obs are BDL. Cn predicted value < 1/100 of allowable
Zn - predicted value < 1/10 of allowable
Cu - 22 of 32 values BDL. Cu predicted value < 1/10 of allowable.

Mitchell- Bissell Industries
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Cr - Predicted value > 1/10 of allowable
Ag - 27 of 32 values BDL/ Max.predicted Cw > allowable. Limit is needed. Since Ag is
an action level will recommend renewal of existing guideline limit.
Phenols- previously recommended to be limited because WLA indicated that receiving
stream was WS class. This was either erroneous or the class has changed, new WLA
shows class as C TR HQW. However, there is a narrative "standard" for phenols in Class
C waters that states "only such levels as will not result in fish -flesh tainting or mpairment
of other best usage. The receiving stream is also designated for trout . Phenols limit
applicable only given in WS class waters. Would like to continue phenols limit since the
predicted value exceeds the allowable conc. of 601 µg/1 for the 1 µg/1 standard for WS and
if protection from fish -flesh tainting is the criteria for protection then this exceedance could
taint fish.
Reviewed the Toxicological Profile for Phenol by Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry. U.S. Public Health Service . States that phenol found in aluminum
forming industry in the final effluent in concentration of 1.3 ppm (mean value) and 9.7
ppm (max. value).(page 70) As found in other media, (not water, air, soil) phenols had
been found in bottomfish from five sites in Commence Bay in Washington (page 71), @
the highest max. and overall max. concentration of 0.14 ppm and 0.22 ppm, respectively.
Telecon with Mark Hale of ESB --
Recommendation. Because of the HQW class of the facility will recommend
renewal of existing limits with some modification. Will recommend
monitoring for Ni since all the values are below detection. Will
recommend renewal of all other limits for the protection of the HQW status.
Although the tox analysis indicates that several of the parameters can be
monitored or have the limit rescinded, will continue to recommend the
effluent guidelines for this type of industry. ��^^
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TOXICANT ANALYSIS
Facility Name
MB Industries
NPDES #
NC0000311
Ow (MGD)
0.03
7Q lOs (cfs)
27.9
!WC(%)
„_.._.._.._.._.._.._. .
---- 0.17
Rec'virrg Stream
WF French Broad River
Stream Class
C Tr HOW
FINAL RESULTS
CN
Max. Pred Cw
11
ug/I
Allowable Cw
3005.0
ug/I
Max. Value
5
PHENOLS
Max. Pred Cw
975
ug/I
ug/I
Allowable Cw
601.0
Max. Value
325
CD
Max. Pred Cw
6
ug/I
Allowable Cw
240.4
ug/I
Max. Value
5
CR
Max. Pred Cw
6766
ug/l
ug/I
Allowable Cw
30050.0
Max. Value
1990
CU
Max. Pred Cw
57.2
ug/l
Allowable Cw
4207.0
ug/I
Max. Value
26
PB
Max. Pred Cw
143
ug/I
Allowable Cw
15025.0
ug/I
Max. Value
110
NI
Max. Pred Cw
25
ug/I
Allowable Cw
52888.0
ug/I
Max. Value
25
AG
Max. Pred Cw
38
ug/I
Allowable Cw
36.1
ug/I
Max. Value
19
ZN
Max. Pred Cw
1578.2
ug/I
Allowable Cw
30050.0
ug/I
Max. Value
607
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frt.,..f t}
2Z 1r 32- FDL-
3l 32. QDL-
p/ roo ll >t,
ALI BDL
19/atc Yo 4 IIWw41.1C
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Light /Kato,. �cicl,Nc (tc.►,-.Mt.,,1
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8/29/95
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Fadlity: MB Industries
NPDES#: N00000311
Receiving Stream: WF FRENCH BR
Comment(s):
Low Flow Record Station Number:
Hydrologic Area Number:
Drainage Area Low Flow Record Station:
Qave Low Flow Record Station:
s7010 Low Flow Record Station:
w7Q10 Low Flow Record Station:
3002 Low Flow Record Station:
Drainage Area New Site:
MAR New Site:
Qave per Report Equation:
s7010 per Report Equation:
w7010 per Report Equation:
3002 per Report Equation:
Drainage Area Ratio:
[ now DA/Daatgage I
Weighted Ratio:
Override Inappropriate Site (y ):
gage number not available
HA10
29.40 miles squared
100.00 cfs
25.00 cfs
28.00 cfs
36.00 cfs
must be < 400 sq. miles
27.20 sq. miles
3.0 cfs/miles squared
82 cfs
13.22 cfs
19.68 cfs
28.07 cfs
Continue
0.93 :1
Continue
0.90 :1
Drainage Area New Site:
MAR New Site:
Weighted Qave per Report Equation:
Weighted s7Q10 per Report Equation:
Weighted w7Q10 per Report Equation:
Weighted 3002 per Report Equation:
27.20 miles squared
3.0 cfs/miles squared
82 cfs
22.14 cfs
25.28 cfs
32.78 cfs

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No XX
IF YES, SOC NUMBER
TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION: Jay Lucas
DATE: July 24, 1995
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Transylvania
PERMIT NUMBER NC0000311
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Mitchell -Bissell Industries
Mailing: POB 1118
Rosman, North Carolina 28772
2. Date of Investigation: June 14, 1995
3. Report Prepared By: Kerry S. Becker
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Edwin Morrow
704-862-4201
5. Directions to Site: The plant is located on U. S. Hwy. 64
approximately 2 miles west of Rosman, NC.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 08' 15"
Longitude: 82° 51' 00"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. 185-NE U.S.G.S. Quad Name Rosman, NC
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
_x_ Yes No If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Flat, adjacent
to and within the flood plain of the West Fork French Broad River.
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9. Location of nearest dwelling: >100 ft.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: W. Fk. French Broad
River
a. Classification: C Tr HQW
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 04-03-01
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: The receiving stream is used extensively for fishing
and serves as habitat for the propagation and maintenance of
aquatic and wildlife.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted Pipe 001: 0.030 MGD
(Ultimate Design Capacity) Pipe 002: Non -contact cooling H2O
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater
Treatment facility? 0.030 MGD
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current
design capacity 0.030 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years:
None within the past two years.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The existing
facility consist of a physical/chemical type wastewater
treatment plant involving pH adjustment for the removal of
various metals and for permit requirements.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: None proposed.
g•
Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Heavy metals
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
in development
should be required
approved
not needed
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Residual
solids are dewatered and shipped to a hazardous waste landfill.
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit Number
Residuals Contractor
Telephone Number
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• b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER
C. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
3. ' Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet) :Class II
4. SIC Codes (s) : 3471
Wastewater Code (s) :
Primary 57 Secondary 14
Main Treatment Unit Code: 511-2
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds
or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests:
None
3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please
indicate) N/A
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
Date
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all
of the non -discharge options available. Please provide regional
perspective for each option evaluated. Sufficient land is not
available for the non -discharge options mentioned. The Town of
Rosman's sewage collection lines have not reached M-B Industries.
Spray Irrigation:
Connection to Regional Sewer System:
Subsurface:
Other disposal options:
5. Other Special Items:
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PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Mitchell -Bissell Industries has maintained compliance with respect to NPDES
permit limits and toxicity for the past year. Modifications to the treatment
process as well as upgrading of monitoring equipment regulating chemical
processes and the installation of alarm systems have enhanced the facility's
ability to treat the waste streams and reduce the liklihood of spills
reaching the river.
It is recommended that NPDES Permit #NC0000311 be renewed.
7 Si
natu e
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of Report Preparer
ater Quality Regional Supervisor
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility: Al- 3 i NdJJtt.S1
Owner or Contact Person: JW i /hpa, enAi
Mailing Address: ?-0 . �X in 7 P7)514447/ ,MC 2 8 7? 2
County: / 44-AisyN4--Al_./...
New Facility Existing Facility
NPDES Per. No. NCO()
Rated by: /"
Reviewed by:
//` Nondisc. Per. No.WQ Health Dept.Per No.
Telephone: 7a5/- 7 Ste/ -6.zde' Date: 7
ORC: fa( &Let,
(1 Regional Office
Central Office
Grade:
Check Classification (s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I 723
III IV
Health Dept. Telephone:
Telephone: toe!-Mit-Or
Telephone:
Telephone: 70 S- r6A-1 j/
Land Application
Total Points: 3 /
jai -PLANT PROCESSES AND RFIATED CONTROL SOUIPME NJ WHICH ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF_INQUSTRIAL PRQD.UCT1ON9jg(INOT BE
CONSIDERED WASTE TREATMENT FOR THE PURPOSE9F CLASSIFICATION. ALSO SEPTIC TANK SYZEINS CONSISTING ONLY OF s5PT1C TANK
AND GRAVITY NITRIFICATION LINES ARE EXEMPT FROM CLASSIFICATION.
SUBSURFACE CLASSIF1CA710N
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3siphon or pump -dosing systems
4_ • sand filters
5. grease trap/interceptor
6. oil/water separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATiON
(check all units that apply)
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2. lagoons
3. septic tanks
4_ pump tanks
5. pumps
6_ sand filters
7_ grease trap/interceptor,
8. oil/water separators
9. disinfection
10. chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11. spray irrigation of wastewater
in addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater in excess of these components shall
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATiON/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I.dassification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check if Appropriate)
1. OiVwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
Closed -loop Recycle Systems;
_Groundwater Remediatlon Systems consisting only of olVwater separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and disposal;
Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified if permitted after July 1,
1993 or if upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
• systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

• 1 he following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate points)
ITEM POINTS
(1) industrial Pretreatment Units or Industrial Pretreatment Program (see definition No. 33) 4
(2) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd (not applicable to noncontaminated cooring waters. sludge handling facilities for
water purification plants. totally closed cycle systoms(see definition No. 11), and facilities consisting only of item
(4)(d) or Items (4)(d) and (11)(d)]
0 - 20.000 1
20.001 - 50.000
50.001 - 100.000
100.001 • 250.000 4
250.001 - 600.000 5
500.001 - .1,000.000 .8
1.000.001 - 2.000.000 10
2.000.001 (and up) ra e 1 poinciadditlonal for each 200.000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of 30
Design Flow (gpd) OOV
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS/PROCESSES ( definition No.32)
(a) Bar Screens 1
or
(b) Mechanical Screens. Static Screens or Comminuting Devices 2
(c) Grit Ronxnral 1
or
(d) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal
(e) Flow Measuring Device 1
or .
(I) Instrumented Flow Measurement 2
(g) Preaeratlon 2
(h) Influent Flow Equalization 2
(i) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity 2
Mechanical 3
Dissolved Air Flotation .8
(]) Prechlortnallon .5
(4) PRf6AARYTREATMEYT LNITS/PF CESSES
(a) Septic Tank (see definition No. 43) .... 2
(b) lmholf Tank. 5
(c) Primary Clarifiers 5
(d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Nontoxic Materials (sludge handling facilities for water
purification plants, sand. gravel. stone. and other mining operations except recreational activities such as gem
or gold mining) 2
(5) SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS/PROCESSES
(a) Carbonaceous Stage
(1) Aeration -High Purity Oxygen System. 20
Diffused Air System 10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) .8
Separate Sludge Reaerallon 3
(iI) Trklding Filter
High Rate ._... 7
Standard Rate »». .5
Packed Tower .5
(11i) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filter »...»»»...».»» ....... ........ »»».»».....».»».10
(Iv) Aerated Lagoons ...»-... 10
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors 10
(v1) Sand Filters -Intermittent biological 2
Recirculating biological 3
(vil) Stabilization Lagoons
(vif) Clarifier 5
(ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nitrogenous removal by
nitrification (see definition No. 12)(Potnts for this item have to be in addition to items
(5)(a)(I) through (5)(a)(vill). .
utilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a) •
utilizing other than the extended aeration process. 8
(x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD removal • S •
(xl) Biological Culture (-Super Bugs•)additlon 5
(b) Nitrogenous Stage
(i) Aeration • High Purhy Oxygen System............—.---- .......... ............------- .......... ....20
Diffused Air System ... 10
Mechanical Air System (fixed. floating or rotor)............ ....... ......»...»........ »..... ...................8
Separate Sludge Reaeratlon ... 3
(II) Trickling Flier -High Rate ..-- ... 7
Standard Rate ._....... 5
Packed Tower 5
(III) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Flher.»...»..... .....»».»»...»...... »»...»...... »...».10
(iv) Rotating Biological Contactors .».-». 10
(v) Sand Filter - Intermittent biological— 2
Recirculating biological ». 3
(v1) Clarifier .5
(6) TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENTUMS/PROCESSES
(a) Activated Catbon Beds -
without carbon regeneration .5
with carbon regeneration ... 15
(b) Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed •
-
without carbon regeneration• .S
with carbon regeneration , 15
(c) Air stripping 5
(d) Denhrtfkatton Process 10
(0) Electrodlalysls ». .... .5
(f) Foam Separation. 5
(g) Ion Exchange .5
(h) Land Application of Treated Etfluent (see definition No. 22b) (not applicable for sand. gravel. stone
and other similar mining operations) by high rate infiltration ...... »...».. ........4
(i) Mkroscreens 5
(]) Phosphorous Removal by Biological Processes (See definition No. 26) 20
(k1 Polishing Ponds • without aeration 2
2

tr
1
•
(I) Post Aeration - cascade 0
dillused or mechanical 2
(m) Reverse Osmosis .5
(n) Sand or Mixed -Media Filters • low rate 2
• high rate
(o) Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide
(p) treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide
(7) SLUDGE TREATMENT
(a) Sludge Digestion Tank • Heated (anaerobic) 10
Aerobic 5
Unheated (anaerobic) 3
(b) Sludge Stabitlzation (chemical or thermal) S
(c) Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity 2
Vacuum Assisted .•••• 5
(d) Sludge Etutrlation 5
(e) Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) .5
(1) Sludge Thickener (gravity) .5
(g) Dissolved Alr Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rated as (3)(in 8
(h) Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) 2
(I) Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated
Non -aerated
(j) Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)
(8)
(k) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge. or Filter Press or other similar dewatering devices
'RESIDUALS UTILIZATION/DISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
(aLaoons
b) Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
or landfill permit 2
10
10
2
(c) Oedtcated Landfitt(budal) by the permtttee of the wastewater, treatment facility
OtSt•FECT1CN
(a) Chlorination
(b) Dechlortnation
(c) Ozone
(d) Radiation
CHEMICAL A0DITiON SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. 9) (not applicable to chemical additions rated as hem (3)(1).
(5)(a)(x1). (6)(a). (6)(b). (7)(b). (7)(e). (9a). (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each: .5
List
.5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
(1 1) M1SCt3LANEWUS UNiTS/PROCESSES
(a) Holding Ponds. Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Including wastes from mining
operattbns containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds in amounts significantly greater than is common
for domestic wastewater 4
(b) Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent In land application systems)-...2
(c) Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins inherent In land application systems)..-.--........-...— .... ..
(d) Pumps
(0) Stand -By Power Supply
(I) Thermal Pollution Control Device
TOTAL POINTS,
CIASSt1=iCATICN
Class I 5-25 Points
Class II 26-50 Points
Class If 51.65 Points
Class IV
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Facilities having a rating of one through four points. Inclusive. do not require a codified opera!bf.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class IL
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class IiI.
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.0004 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physlcaVchemical method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used In this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square foot and may be either upflow or downtlow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant she;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which all solids are maintained In suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter Is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow -through basls; .
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a ttquld by spraying. agitation or diftuslon;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours.
(4) Agriculturally managed site. Any she on which a crop is produced. managed. and harvested (Crop Includes grasses. grains. trees. etc.);
(5) Air Strapping. A process by which the ammonium ion is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene. toluene. and xylene;
: `' 6 Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon bythe use of a furnace to provide extreme high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
t;O eg reg P by g mP
,i, absorbed impurities;
?t' (7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits;
(8) Centrifuge. A mechanical device In which centrifugal force is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different densiraas;
; (9) Chemical Addhlon Systems- The addition of chemical(s) to wastewater at an application point for purposes of Improving solids removal. pH adjustment. •
• alkalinity control. etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and different application points to achieve a specific result will be considered one
it to add chemicals to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for different
-;•r;, .r,_ system: the capability () Y �b hY
t, purposes will resull In the systems being rated as separate systems; •
(10) Chemical Studge,Condhlon ing. The addition of a chemical compound such as lime. ferric chloride. or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
its application to a dewatortng device;
.'
:i (11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing Inorganic. nontoxic materials from sand. gravel. L'I
c.:.•:: crvshibd stone or other similar ooeratlons• Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances;