NC0050792_Fact Sheet_20220131

DENR/DWQ
EXPEDITED FACT SHEET - NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES Permit: NCO050792
2021 Renewal
This form must be completed by Permit Writers for all expedited permits which do not require full Fact Sheets.
Expedited permits are generally simple 100% domestics (e.g., schools, mobile home parks, etc.) that can be
administratively renewed with minor changes, but can include facilities with more complex issues (Special
Conditions, 303(d) listed water, toxicity testing, instream monitoring, compliance concerns).
Facility and Stream Information
Applicant/ Facility Name:
Aqua North Carolina / Melbille Heights WWTP
Applicant Address:
202 Mackenan Court; Cary, NC 27511
Facility Address:
NCSR 1922; Archdale, NC 27203
Facility Class Permit Status:
Grade II Biological WPCS Renewal
Permitted Flow (as
built)
0.0315 MGD
Type of Waste
100% Domestic
Receiving Stream
Muddy Creek
Stream Class / ID
WS-IV,CA*/ 17-9-(2)
River Basin
Cape Fear
Subbasin
03-06-08
HUC
030300030106
USGS Too
High Point East D19NW
7Q10 Sum Win cfs
0 0.44
30Q2 cfs
1.0
Avg. Stream Flow cfs
13.3
IWC %) Permitted/Built
100 (S)
County
Randolph
Regional Office
WSRO
Basic Information for
Expedited Permit Renewal
Permit Writer / Date
Bradley Bennett / November 23, 2021
Does permit need daily max NHs limits?
Yes - Already inpermit; See discussion
Does permit need TRC limits/language?
Yes - Already in permit
Does permit have toxicity testing?
No
Does permit have Special Conditions?
Yes - Nutrient Reo ener
Does permit have instream monitoring?
No - Effluent discharges into lake backwaters
Stream on 303 d List? For w arameter?
No - Mercury statewide issue only
Any compliance concerns?
None noted this permit cycle
Any modifications since lastpermit?
No
New expiration date:
1 August 31, 2026
FACILITY OVERVIEW:
This facility is 100% domestic waste and treats a subdivision serving 42 homes and a population of 106 people.
The facility has a permitted and as built flow rate of 0.0315 MGD. The treatment system includes the following
wastewater treatment components:
• Influent pump station
• Bar screen
• Equalization basin
• Digester
• Aeration basins (2)
• Rectangular clarifiers (2)
• Tertiary filters
• UV disinfection units (2)
• ISCO flow meter
• Sludge holding tank
• Emergency generator

APPLICATION
The application does not indicate any changes in the facility or treatment since the last renewal of the permit.
The treatment system is operated by Aqua North Carolina, Inc. The annual average daily flow is indicated as
0.007 MGD over the last three years, so the facility is operating at well below its designed and permitted
capacity.
INSPECTION
The most recent inspection (03/06/2019) did not note any major issues with the facility. The inspection did
note that the permittee needed to address erosion of the gravel road leading to the facility in order to assure
access to the facility. The inspection noted that due to low flow only one train of the two train treatment system
was being utilized with the exception of both sides of the sand filter being used.
MONITORING DATA REVIEW:
Parameter Units
Min
Max
Avg
Permit Limit
Comments
Flow (MGD)
0.00
0.178
0.004
0.0315 MA
NO MA > 0.009 or around 30% of limit
BOD (mg/L) Summer
< 2
15.8
2.4
11 MA
No exceedances; No MA > 8.3
17 DM
30 MA
TSS (mg/L)
< 2.5
19
3.67
No exceedances; No MA > 9.7
45 DM
Temp (C) - Effluent
2.2
29
17.7
-
NH3-N (mg/L) - Summer
< 0.20
3.85
0.31
2 MA
No exceedances; No MA > 1.2
10 DM
5 MA
No exceedances; No MA > 0.723
NH3-N (mg/L) - Winter
< 0.20
4.83
0.54
25 DM
Limits will drop to 4 & 20 2B .0400
DO (mg/L) - Effluent
6.1
15.2
8.5
DA > 6
No values < 6
200 MA
Fecal Coliform (#/ml)
< 1
290
N/A
No exceedances;
400 DM
TRC (µg/L)
-
-
-
17 DM
Facility using UV disinfection
Total Nitrogen (mg/L)
6.94
44.56
27.94
-
Total Phosphorus (mg/L)
3.13
10.6
8.82
-
pH (su)
6.1
7.8
N/A
>-6 and <-9
No values outside range
MA -Monthly Average DM - Daily Max QA -Quarterly Average DA - Daily Average Summer - April through Oct Winter - Nov through March
The data reviewed for the renewal is from September 2016 through October 2021.
REVIEW OF PERMIT LIMITS:
Flow - The facility is operating on average at around 30% of the flow allowed by the permit. None of the 61
monthly average values was above 0.0092MGD.
Ammonia Nitrogen Limits - There do not appear to be any issues with no limit violations over the permit term.
The WLA spreadsheet shows more stringent limits, however, the Division approach with treatment systems < 1
MGD is to maintain limits no more stringent than 2/4 (1999 Ammonia Policy Document). This is due to the BAT
standards for these small systems.
The current permit requires monitor weekly for NH3-N and has summer effluent limits of 2 mg/L (monthly
average) and 10 mg/L (daily max) and winter limits of 5 mg/L and 25 mg/L. A recent review by Division staff
has noted that 15A NCAC 2B .0404(c) requires that winter waste load allocations for oxygen consuming waste
be no less stringent than 2 times the summer waste load limit. To meet this rule requirement the winter limits
for NH3-N are being adjusted to 4 mg/L and 20 mg/L in the draft permit.
Melbille Heights WWTP Fact Sheet
NPDES Renewal 2021 - November 23, 2021
Page 2

While there could be some impacts with this change, based on the data reviewed from the previous permit cycle
it appears that the proposed change in limits can be regularly attained with the existing system. The maximum
winter value over the last permit was 4.83 mg/L which is well below the new daily max of 20 mg/L. Only two
monthly average (MA) values were more than 0.73 mg/L with the max MA being 3.6 mg/L. This would indicate
that a MA limit of 4 mg/L should not cause issues. This is obviously an area of change that should be reviewed
closely.
COMPLIANCE:
During the permit cycle this facility had no assessed violations (NOD, NOV) and no enforcement actions. BIMS
data indicates five frequency violations, but these did not result in any actions. All of these instances were a
result of monitoring that wasn't conducted during Holidays and the regional office staff addressed the issues
with the ORC.
FILE HISTORY REVIEW SUMMARY
• 1981 Waste Load Allocation (WLA) - Completed for design flows of 0.016 and 0.0315 MGD for proposed
facility discharging to Class C stream. Flow numbers utilized - 7Q10(s) - 0.1; (w) 1.0; avg. flow - 13.1 cfs.
Limits from WLA established MA numbers of:
Flow
BOD
NH3-N
DO
TSS
Fecal
pH
0.016
16
13
5
30
1,000
6-9
0.035
15
6
5
30
1,000
6-9
• 1982 WLA revision to proposed numbers - utilized adjusted flows of 7Q10(s) - 0, (w) - 1.0; 30Q2 - 1.5 cfs.;
DA 11.4 so. mi.
Flow
BOD
NH3-N
DO
TSS
Fecal
pH
0.016
15
4
6
30
1,000
6-8.5
0.035
11
4
6
30
1,000
6-8.5
• 1987 WLA run for 0.0315 MGD only. Flows utilized are different based on discharge location updated as
part of a name change request. Limits same as in 1982 WLA. Did indicate that at permit renewal limits
would change for BOD and NH3-N to 5 & 2 for summer and 10 & 4 for winter.
• 1992 WLA - Modified flow numbers to those used today - 7Q10(s) - 0, (w) - 0.44; avg flow - 13.3 cfs; DA -
14.5 sq.mi. Changed NH3-N to 1 & 5 mg/L and Fecal to 200. Effluent monitoring for TRC, TP, TN and Temp
and added U/D monitoring for Temp, Fecal, Conductivity and DO.
• 1992 Staff Report - Asked to add TN and TP monitoring due to proposed downstream impoundment
(Randleman Lake). Noted the facility accepted waste from 55 homes. Also indicated that impoundment for
lake would impact the WWTP location in the future and they were negotiating for land to relocate.
• 1992 Permit renewal - in addition to the numbers in the 1992 WLA, included DM limits for BOD - 17 and
TSS - 45 mg/L.
• 1996 Permit Renewal - NH3-N MA limit increased to 2 mg/L. A number of parameters (BOD, TSS, NH3-N,
Fecal) have monitoring frequency changed from 2/month to weekly.
• 2001 Permit Renewal - First permit issued to Aqua (Aquasource). Permit changes surface water
classification to WS-IV. NH3-N limits include summer and winter MA of 2 & 5 mg/L. Permit notes high TRC
levels and potential to add limit in the future.
• 2004 - Name Change to Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
• 2006 Authorization to Construct (3/6/2006) - Replacement of treatment system and installed UV
disinfection.
• 2006 Permit Renewal - Added DM limits for NH3-N of 10 and 25 mg/L. Added TRC DM limit of 17 µg/L
effective in March 2008. Application notes the system serves 37 homes and 93 people.
• 2011 Permit Renewal - Permit adds nutrient reopener clause. Regional Office staff notes the discharge is
submerged in the upper leg of Randleman Lake and requests removal of upstream and downstream
monitoring.
Melbille Heights WWTP Fact Sheet
NPDES Renewal 2021 — November 23, 2021
Page 3

2016 Permit Renewal - eDMR language is added. Application notes facility serves 42 homes and 106
people.
PROPOSED PERMIT CHANGES:
• Updated eDMR requirements to be consistent with final EPA rule.
• Added regulatory citations throughout permit as needed.
• Winter NH3-N limits modified in accordance with 213.0404(c) to assure winter limits no less stringent
than 2 times summer limits.
• Upstream/Downstream footnote removed from Effluent table since this monitoring is no longer required.
• Updated Nutrient Monitoring Re -Opener language.
• Permit map information updated.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: December 14, 2021
Permit Scheduled Effective Date: March 1, 2022
STATE CONTACT:
If you have questions concerning the above or the attached documents, please contact Bradley Bennett at
bradley.bennettOncdenr.gov or [phone].
Melbille Heights WWTP Fact Sheet
NPDES Renewal 2021 — November 23, 2021
Page 4

NCDENR/DWO/NPDES
ATTN: WREN THEDFORD
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 276991617
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, RANDOLPH COUNTY
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify the advertisement attached hereto has been
published in COURIER -TRIBUNE 1 time(s) in issues dated:
December 15, 2021
the last day of said publication being the
15th day of December, 2021
sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence by this the
15th day of December, 2021
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Proof Of Publication in
COURIER -TRIBUNE
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental
M magement Commisslon/
NPDES Utdt
1617 Mail Service Center
Rale[gh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES
Wastewater Permit NCO050792
Melbille Heights WWTP The North
Carolina Environmental Manage.
ment Commission proposes to Is-
sue a NPDES wastewater dis-
charge permit to the Person(s)
listed below. Written comments
regarding the Proposed permit
will be accepted until 30 days af-
ter the publish date of this notice.
The Director of the NC Division of
Water Resources (DWR) may hold
a public hearing should there be a
significant degree of Public inter-
est Please mail comments and/or
Information requests to DWR at
the above address. Interested Per-
sons may, visit the DWR at 512 N.
Salisbury Street. Raleigh, NC 27604
to review Information on file. Ad.
ditional information on NPDES
permits and this notice may be
found on our websfte:
http✓/deq.nc.gov/aboutidivisions
/water - resources/water-
resou rces-Perm its/wastewater
branch/node s-wastewater/
Public-notices.or by calling (919)
707-3601. Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
[202 Mackenan Court. Cary. NC
275111 has requested renewal of
NPDES Permit 1400050792 for
Melbille Heights W WTP, located in
Randolph County. This Permitted
facility discharges 100% domestic
wastewater to Muddy Creek, a
class WS-IV: CA water in the Cape
Fear River aasin. some of the Pa.
rameters In the Permit are water
quality limited. This discharge
may affect future allocations in
this segment of Muddy Creek.
It: 12/15/21
AMY KOKOTT
Notary Public
State of Wisconsin
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Bennett, Bradley
From: Berger, Amanda A <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 8:38 AM
To: Bennett, Bradley
Cc: Pearce, Joseph R; Lambeth, Robyn E
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Draft Permit for Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792)
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Good morning Bradley— Draft permit has been received.
Thank you,
Amanda
AQUA
Amanda Berger
Director, Environmental Compliance
Aqua North Carolina
202 Mackenan Court; Cary, NC 27511
0:919.653.6965 M:910.773.0406
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From: Bennett, Bradley <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 8:28 AM
To: Berger, Amanda A <[e-mail]>
Cc: Pearce, Joseph R <[e-mail]>; Lambeth, Robyn E <[e-mail]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Draft Permit for Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792)
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Ms. Berger,
Attached is the draft permit for the Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792). Proposed changes are outlined in
the cover letter. Please take a look and let me know if you have any comments/questions. The permit will be
going to public notice this week.
Please respond to this email to verify that you received the draft and were able to download, read and print
the file for your records.
Thanks
Bradley Bennett

ROY COOPER
Govelylor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Setret�ry
S. DANIEL SMITH
MEMORANDUM
NORTH CAROLINA
Eadrantnental Q"ality
December 14, 2021
To: Eric Hudson
NC DEQ / DWR / Public Water Supply
Winston- Salem Regional Office
From: Bradley Bennett BS
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
Subject: Review of Draft NPDES Permit NCO050792
Melbille Heights WWTP
Randolph County
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the draft permit and
return this form by January 14, 2022. If you have any questions on the draft permit,
please contact me via e-mail [[e-mail]].
RESPONSE: (Check one)
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.
F-1
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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Bennett, Bradley
From: Kirby, Ben
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 10:18 AM
To: Bennett, Bradley
Cc: Hudson, Eric
Subject: RE: Draft Permit for Melbille Heights WWTP - NCO050792
Attachments: NCO050792 PWS Memo_2021 Signed-Melbille Heights WWTP.pdf; NCO050792-Draft
Permit and Cover Ltr_2021.pdf, NCO050792-Fact Sheet Binder_2021.pdf
Bradley,
Please see the attached signed memo from the Public Water Supply Section regarding the subject permit.
Thanks,
Ben Kirby, E.I.
Assistant Regional Engineer
Public Water Supply Section
NC Dept. of Environmental Quality
Winston-Salem Regional Office
450 W Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Office: 336-776-9668
Work Cell: 336-403-1090
Ben. Kirbv @ncdenr.aov
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From: Hudson, Eric <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 9:23 AM
To: Kirby, Ben <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: Draft Permit for Melbille Heights WWTP - NC0050792
From: Bennett, Bradley <bradley. ben [e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 8:39 AM
To: Hudson, Eric <[e-mail]>
Subject: Draft Permit for Melbille Heights WWTP - NC0050792
Hi Eric,
Attached is another draft NPDES permit for your review. This one is for Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792)
in Randolph County. It drains to Muddy Creek, a WS-IV classified water. I have attached the memo, draft
permit and Fact Sheet for your review. Let me know if you have any comments or concerns on this one. If you
would rather get the memo in a different format (word, Docusign, etc.) let me know.
Thanks for your help!

Bennett, Bradley
From: Berger, Amanda A <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 8:38 AM
To: Bennett, Bradley
Cc: Pearce, Joseph R; Lambeth, Robyn E
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Good morning Bradley— Draft permit has been received.
Thank you,
Amanda
AQUA
Amanda Berger
Director, Environmental Compliance
Aqua North Carolina
202 Mackenan Court; Cary, NC 27511
0:919.653.6965 M:910.773.0406
00
From: Bennett, Bradley <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 8:28 AM
To: Berger, Amanda A <[e-mail]>
Cc: Pearce, Joseph R <[e-mail]>; Lambeth, Robyn E <[e-mail]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Draft Permit for Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792)
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sender and know the content is safe.
Ms. Berger,
Attached is the draft permit for the Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792). Proposed changes are outlined in
the cover letter. Please take a look and let me know if you have any comments/questions. The permit will be
going to public notice this week.
Please respond to this email to verify that you received the draft and were able to download, read and print
the file for your records.
Thanks
Bradley Bennett

Bennett, Bradley
From: Bennett, Bradley
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 8:44 AM
To: Kinney, Maureen
Subject: Draft Permit for Melbille Heights WWTP - NCOO5O792
Attachments: NCOO5O792_Fact Sheet Binder_2O21.pdf; NCOO5O792_Draft Permit and Cover Ltr_
2O21.pdf
Hey Maureen,
I hope you are doing okay. I have attached another draft permit for your review - Melbille Heights WWTP
(NCOO5O792). Let me know if you have any comments. This one will be going to notice this week.
Thanks
Bradley Bennett
Compliance and Expedited Permitting
NC Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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Bennett, Bradley
From: Carpenter, Sydney
Sent: Thursday, December 9, 2021 2:23 PM
To: Bennett, Bradley
Subject: RE: Draft Permit for Review - Melbille Heights WWTP - NCO050792
Hey Bradley,
I only found a few things!
• The stream segment is different on the fact sheet and map compared to BIMs
• The arrow pointing out the outfall is missing from the map
• Ammonia winter limits are still 5 mg/L (MA) and 25 mg/L (DM) instead of the updated 4 mg/L (MA) and 20 mg/L
(DM)
• The TRC footnote is in there twice
Everything else looks good! Sorry again for the delay!
Sydney Carpenter
Environmental Specialist
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
Division of Water Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
Office: 919-707-3712
[e-mail]
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Bennett, Bradley <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 5:25 PM
To: Carpenter, Sydney <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Draft Permit for Review - Melbille Heights WWTP - NCO050792
Thanks Sydney!
Have a good evening!
Bradley Bennett
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Phone: [phone]
NC Division of Water Resources

1617 Mail Service Center Email: bradley.ben nett()ncdenr.gov
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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From: Carpenter, Sydney <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 5:21 PM
To: Bennett, Bradley <bradley. ben [e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Draft Permit for Review - Melbille Heights WWTP - NCO050792
Hey Bradley,
Sorry for not responding to you sooner — I keep getting distracted with other things! I was able to review a part of it
today and should finish my review tomorrow morning so that you can have it ready for notice next week!
Sydney Carpenter
Environmental Specialist)
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
Division of Water Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
Office: 919-707-3712
[e-mail]
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Bennett, Bradley <bradley. ben [e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 5:16 PM
To: Carpenter, Sydney <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Draft Permit for Review - Melbille Heights WWTP - NCO050792
Hey Sydney,
Just wanted to touch base and see if you thought you would be able to review this one for public notice next
week. I know things are really busy so if you can't, that is no problem.
Hope you are doing well!
Thanks
Bradley Bennett
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Phone: [phone]

NC Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center Email: [e-mail]
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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From: Bennett, Bradley
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 7:47 AM
To: Carpenter, Sydney <[e-mail]>
Subject: Draft Permit for Review - Melbille Heights WWTP - NCO050792
Hey Sydney,
Hope you are doing okay. I have another draft permit for review in the shared folder on my OneDrive. It is for
and Aqua NC facility in Randolph County - Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792). The link to the folder is
below. When you get a chance, take a look and let me know if you have any comments.
7INCO050792 - Melbille Heights WWTP
Thanks
Bradley Bennett
Compliance and Expedited Permitting
NC Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to public records laws

Bennett, Bradley
From: Bennett, Bradley
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 7:55 AM
To: Graznak, Jenny
Subject: Draft permit - Melbille Heights WWTP - NCO050792
Attachments: NC0050792_Fact Sheet Binder_2021.pdf; NC0050792_Draft Permit and Cover Ltr_
2021.pdf
Hey Jenny,
Just wanted to pass along the draft permit for Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792). I have also passed this
one along for internal review here in the central office. Our next public notice schedule is for a 12/14 so it will
be a couple of weeks before it heads to notice. When you get a chance please take a look and let me know if
you have any comments. The application is in Laserfiche if you want to look at that.
Thanks
12- V
Bradley Bennett
Compliance and Expedited Permitting
NC Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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Bennett, Bradley
From: Berger, Amanda A <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 9:08 AM
To: Bennett, Bradley
Cc: Lambeth, Robyn E; Pearce, Joseph R
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Permit Renewal for Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792)
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Hi Bradley —
Thank you for the update on the Melbille Heights NPDES permit.
Aqua does accept electronic transmittal of draft and final permits. Please be sure to copy Robyn Lambeth and Joe Pearce
on the communication. This was discussed and agreed upon with John Hennessey last year.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Thank you,
Amanda
AQUA
Amanda Berger
Director, Environmental Compliance
Aqua North Carolina
202 Mackenan Court; Cary, NC 27511
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From: Bennett, Bradley <bradley. [e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:57 PM
To: Berger, Amanda A <[e-mail]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Permit Renewal for Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792)
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Ms. Berger,
I am currently working on the the draft permit renewal for the Melbille Height WWTP NPDES permit renewal
(NC0050792). I hope to have the draft ready for public notice and for your review soon. As part of our review
process I wanted to touch base about electronic submittal of documents.

In order to provide more convenience, control, and security to our permittees and assist them in processing their
transactions, The Division of Water Resources is currently transitioning towards electronic correspondence. This will
hopefully provide more efficient service to our permittees and other partners and will allow us to more effectively
process and track documents. We are writing to ask you for your approval of the transmittal of documents related to
your permitting and related activities with the Division in an electronic format. Documents will be emailed to the
appropriate contact person(s) in your organization in a PDF format.
Please respond to me through email with verification that transmittal of your documents in an electronic manner is
acceptable to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Bradley Bennett
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Phone: [phone]
NC Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center Email: bradley.ben nett()ncdenr.gov
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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11/23/21, 2:47 PM
Mail - Bennett, Bradley - Outlook
Melbille Heights WWTP - NCO050792 Permit Renewal
Bennett, Bradley <[e-mail]>
Mon 11/22/2021 2:02 PM
To: Graznak, Jenny <[e-mail]>
Hey Jenny,
Just wanted to give you a heads up that I am working on this permit renewal. If you guys have any comments on the renewal
please let me know. It doesn't look like there have been any issues with this one - violations with actions or enforcements over
the permit cycle. So, the permit draft should be very similar to what they have today and I's expect that I will have the draft
ready pretty soon. The application is available in Laserfiche.
Thanks
BB
Bradley Bennett
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Phone: [phone]
NC Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center Email: [e-mail]
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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RE: [EXTERNAL] Melbille Heights WWTP Renewal - NCO050792
Berger, Amanda A <[e-mail]>
Mon 10/18/2021 8:46 AM
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Good morning Brad —
Apologies on the late response. I was headed out on vacation the day you sent this and failed to reply upon my return.
I appreciate you following up regarding the EPA forms and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me anytime.
Thank you,
Amanda
AQUA.
Amanda Berger
Director, Environmental Compliance
Aqua North Carolina
202 Mackenan Court; Cary, NC 27511
0: 919.653.6965 M:910.773.0406
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From: Bennett, Bradley <bradley. ben [e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, October 4, 2021 11:07 AM
To: Berger, Amanda A <[e-mail]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Melbille Heights WWTP Renewal - NCO050792
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Ms. Berger,
I just wanted to touch base on this permit renewal. Brianna Young had been in touch with you about this one previously.
Brianna has taken a job in another Division in DEQ and I have been reassigned the review of this renewal. I know that there
were some discussions previously about the new EPA application forms. After talking with John Hennessy about some
discussions you have had he relayed to me that this renewal can move forward utilizing the forms that you have previously
submitted. I will be starting the review and will let you know if any other questions arise.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. At this point the best form of contact is through an email at this email
address.
Thanks
Bradley Bennett
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Phone: [phone]
NC Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center Email: [e-mail]
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Melbille Heights WWTP Renewal (NCOO5O792)
Bennett, Bradley <[e-mail]>
Mon 10/4/2021 11:12 AM
To: Graznak, Jenny <[e-mail]>
Hey Jenny,
Just wanted to give you a heads up that I will be starting the review on this renewal soon. You may have heard from Brianna on
this one previously but it has been reassigned to me now.
We were waiting for them to send in the new EPA forms, but John has talked with Aqua staff and for this one we are going to
move forward with the renewal based on the old forms already submitted. The renewal is in Laserfiche.
Please let me know if you have any issues that need to be addressed in the draft and I will take a look at them. Let me know if
you want to set up a meeting to discuss anything about this one. Once I get into the file review, I'll let you know if I have any
questions for you guys.
Thanks
M.-
Bradley Bennett
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Phone: [phone]
NC Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center Email: [e-mail]
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Re: Aqua Permit - In Case You Need This
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Hennessy, John <[e-mail]>
Mon 9/27/2021 2:41 PM
To: Bennett, Bradley <bradley. ben [e-mail]>
Yes, please contact them and tell them we are processing it.
John E. Hennessy
Environmental Supervisor II
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
NC DEQ/ Division of Water Resources
john.hennessy ncdenrgov
919-707-3615 (office)
Mailing address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
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From: Bennett, Bradley <bradley. ben [e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 1:56 PM
To: Hennessy, John <john.hen [e-mail]>
Subject: Aqua Permit - In Case You Need This
Hey John,
I know you indicated that I should go ahead with the old application on this Aqua permit but just wanted to pass along the info
on it in case you needed it.
NCO050792 - Aqua North Carolina, inc. - Melbille Heights WWTP
App Received 4/27/2021; Expired - 8/31/2021
Add Info requesting the new Apps through email - 7/7/2021 (Brianna)
Do I need to contact them and let them know we are moving forward with their previous application and they can disregard the
request for the new apps or do they know that from your discussions with their rep? I just don't want them to get confused
and think they don't have to send in the new apps for any. Sounded like you worked a deal where they will still provide for
some of their renewals?
BB
Bradley Bennett
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Phone: [phone]
NC Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center Email: [e-mail]
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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FW: [EXTERNAL] Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792)
Young, Brianna A <[e-mail]>
Tue 8/31/2021 8:45 AM
To: Bennett, Bradley <brad ley.bennett@ ncdenr.gov >
This is the email chain on NC0050792. John continued talking with Amanda after this (I was not involved — he just told me they were going
back and forth) so he might have more information for you.
Brianna Young, MS (she/her)
Environmental Program Consultant
Industrial Individual Permits Coordinator
Stormwater Program
NC DEQ/ Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
Brianna.YoungL ncdenr.gov (e-mail preferred during State of Emergency)
919-707-3647 (office)
Mailing address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina
Public Records law and may be disclosed to third parties.
Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Environmental Quality has adjusted operations to protect the
health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or are on staggered shifts. To accommodate these staffing changes, all
DEQ office locations are limiting public access to appointments only. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able
to handle your requests by phone or email. We appreciate your patience as we continue to serve the public during this challenging time.
From: Young, Brianna A
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 3:31 PM
To: Berger, Amanda A <[e-mail]>
Cc: Hennessy, John <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792)
Hello Amanda,
Last year the Division began using EPA Forms for permit applications. For 100% domestic facilities like this one, the Division modified EPA's
Form 2A and posted the new form on the website in mid -late March of 20211 believe. This question came up a few weeks ago from
another staff member and I believe John stated that we would look at these on a per -permit basis for applications submitted before/around
this time as the website kept being updated as decisions were made. However, I would definitely say that anything submitted since April
2021 will likely need to be resubmitted on the new forms as our website had been completely updated by then. Please feel free to reach
out to John or myself if you have any questions.
Brianna Young, MS (she/her)
Environmental Specialist II
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
NC DEQ/ Division of Water Resources
[e-mail] (e-mail preferred during State of Emergency)
919-707-3619 (office)
Mailing address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, INC 27699-1617
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
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health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or are on staggered shifts. To accommodate these staffing changes, all
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From: Berger, Amanda A <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 3:18 PM
To: Young, Brianna A <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792)
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Hi Brianna — When did the form change? I have submitted several this year with this type of form, am I to presume I need to re -do them all?
From: Young, Brianna A <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 2:42 PM
To: Berger, Amanda A <[e-mail]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792)
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Good afternoon,
I am reviewing the permit renewal application for the Melbille Heights WWTP (NC0050792). The request for renewal was submitted using
NC Form D, however, the required permit application form for this type of facility is the Modified EPA Form 2A found on our website at
httpsiLdeq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water- uality par mittingLnpdes-wastewater/npdes-permitting-process. In order for
review of the permit renewal to proceed, Modified EPA Form 2A must be submitted. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Brianna Young, MS (she/her)
Environmental Specialist II
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
NC DEQ/ Division of Water Resources
[e-mail] (e-mail preferred during State of Emergency)
919-707-3619 (office)
Mailing address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Physical address: 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina
Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Environmental Quality has adjusted operations to protect the
health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or are on staggered shifts. To accommodate these staffing changes, all
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NH3/TRC WLA Calculations
Facility: Melbille Heights WWTP
Permit No. NC0050792
Prepared By: Bradley Bennett
Enter Design Flow (MGD): 0.0315 <= Permitted Flow if Different from Design
Enter s7Q10 (cfs): 0
Enter w7Q10 (cfs): 0.44
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Ammonia (Summer)
Daily Maximum Limit (ug/1)
Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/1)
Design Permitted
Design Permitted
s7Q10 (CFS)
0
s7Q10 (CFS)
0
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
0.0315
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
0.0315
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
0.048825
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
0.04883
STREAM STD (UG/L)
17.0
STREAM STD (MG/L)
1.0
Upstream Bkgd (ug/1)
0
Upstream Bkgd (mg/1)
0.22
IWC (%)
100.00
IWC (%)
100.00
Allowable Conc. (ug/1)
17
Allowable Conc. (mg/1)
1.0
< 1 MGD Policy Applies
Ammonia (Winter)
Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/1)
Design Permitted
Design Permitted
Fecal Coliform
w7Q10 (CFS)
0.44
Monthly Average Limit:
200n00m! #VALUE!
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
0.0315
(If DF >331; Monitor)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
0.04883
(If DF<331; Limit)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
1.8
Dilution Factor (DF)
1.00 € #VALUE!
Upstream Bkgd (mg/1)
0.22
IWC (%)
9.99
Allowable Conc. (mg/1)
16.0
'213 .0404 (c) Applies
Total Residual Chlorine
1. Cap Daily Max limit at 28 ug/I to protect for acute toxicity
Ammonia (as NH3-N)
1. If Allowable Conc > 35 mg/l, Monitor Only
2. Monthly Avg limit x 3 = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals)
3. Monthly Avg limit x 5 = Daily Max limit (Non-Munis)
If the allowable ammonia concentration is > 35 mg/L, no limit shall be imposed
* By Policy dischargers < 1 MGD get limits no lower than 2 & 4 due to BAT
" From 2B .0404(c) - Winter Limits can be no less stringent than 2 times the summer limits
Fecal Coliform
1. Monthly Avg limit x 2 = 400/100 ml = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals) = Daily Max limit (Non -Muni)