NC0026352_Permit (Issuance)_20110504

NPDES DOCIMENT !MANNINO COVER SHEET
NPDES Permit:
NC0026352
Bladenboro WWTP
Document Type:
ermit Issuance '
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File - Historical
Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
Staff Report
Instream Assessment (67b)
Speculative Limits
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Document Date:
May 4, 2011
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Govemor Director Secretary
May 4, 2011
Mr. Delane Jackson
Town Manager
Town of Bladenboro
P.O. Box 455
Bladenboro, NC 28320
Subject: Renewal NPDES Permit
NC0026352
Bladenboro WWTP
Bladen County
Facility Class WW II
Dear Mr. Jackson:
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Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
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This permit renewal has the following differences from your current permit:
> The Supplement to Cover Sheet has been revised to list the current equipment at your facility.
➢ The TRC footnote has been changed on A.(1) in accordance with our Permitting Strategy. Because
there are interferences sometimes in measuring low levels of TRC in wastewater, The Division accepts
any analysis reported by a certified laboratory of less than 50 ug/ L to be in compliance with the permit
limit.
> A new limit of 12.0 ng/ L for mercury, monthly average, has been added to this permit as a result of
Reasonable Potential evaluation. The daily maximum limit is 36 ng/ L. Sample frequency has been
changed to monthly for mercury per our permitting strategy for metals and toxicants. This facility
discharges to the Lumber River, which has been specifically identified on the 303(d) list for mercury -
impaired fish tissue. If the facility reports mercury values below 12 ng/ L for one year (12 data points),
the facility may request a reduction in monitoring frequency to quarterly. This change will be
considered to be a minor modification to the permit, and will not require public notice.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer
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> 'The limit and monitoring for oil and grease have been removed as they are no longer required.•
> Minor formatting changes were made to page A.(1.) to move pH and Dissolved Oxygen limits into the
table from footnotes.
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 Jim McKay at telephone number
[phone].
Sincerely,
oleen H. Sullins, Director
Oh( Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
Fayetteville Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
Aquatic Toxicology/ Susan Meadows - via email with fact sheet
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer
NorthCarolina
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Permit Number: NC0026352
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 Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Town of Bladenboro
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Bladenboro WWTP
258 West Bladen Street
Bladenboro
Bladen County
to receiving waters designated as Bryant Swamp in the Lumber River Basin in accordance with effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective June 1, 2011.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2014.
Signed this day May 4, 2011.
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€dleen H. Sullins, Director
ez4/ Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit Number: NC0026352
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of
this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the
exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions included herein.
Town of Bladenboro
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue operation of an existing 0.5 MGD wastewater treatment system, consisting of the following
treatment units:
• Influent pump station
• Bar screen
• Automatic mechanical fine screening device with grit and grease removal
• Dual aeration basins with fixed aerators
• Dual primary clarifiers
• Single 42 foot diameter secondary clarifier
• 0.36 acre polishing pond
• 1.0 MGD down flow effluent tertiary filter
• Effluent totalizing flow recorder
• Chlorination/Dechlorination equipment
• 67,000 gallon capacity aerobic digester
• 0.17 acre aerated sludge holding basin
• Manual switchover backup generator
2. Facility is equipped with a 140,000 GPD effluent spray irrigation system consisting of:
• Effluent holding tank
• Spray irrigation pumps
• Reel type land application equipment.
Facility is located at the Bladenboro WWTP, West Bladen Street, Bladenboro, Bladen County.
3. Discharge treated wastewater from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map
through outfall 001 into Bryant Swamp, which is classified C-Swamp water, in the Lumber River Basin.

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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 treated domestic wastewater from outfall(s) 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
Locationl
Flow
0.5 MGD
Continuous
Recording
I or E
BOD 5-day, 20°C
(April 1-October 31)2
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
I, E
BOD 5-day, 20°C
(November 1-March 31)2
20.0 mg/L
30.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
I, E
Total Suspended Solids 2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
I, E
NH3-N (April 1-October 31)
4.0 mg/L
12.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
E _
NH3-N (November 1-March 31)
8.0 mg/L
24.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
E
Fecal Coliform3
200/100 mL
400/100 mL
Weekly
Grab
E
pH
6.0 — 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Residual Chlorine4
17 µg/L
2/Week
Grab
E
Chronic Toxicity5
Quarterly
Composite
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E
Total Nitrogen (TN)
TN = TKN + (NO2 N + NO3-N)
Monitor and Report (mg/L)
Monthly
Composite
E
Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)
Monitor and Report (mg/L)
Monthly
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus
Monitor and Report (mgL)
Monthly
Composite
E
Mercury6
12.0 ng/ L 1
36.0 ng/ L
Monthly
Composite
E
Dissolved Oxygen
Daily average not less than 5.0 mg/L
Weekly .
Grab
E
Dissolved Oxygen
Variable'
Grab
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Temperature
Daily
Grab
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Grab
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Footnotes:
1. Sample Location: E — Effluent, I — Influent, U — Upstream 100 feet from outfall 001, D — Downstream at NCSR
1178.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the
respective influent value (85 % removal).
3. Fecal Coliform shall be calculated using the geometric mean, according to the procedure detailed in Part II.
Section A.
4. Total Residual Chlorine compliance is required for chlorine or chlorine derivative used for disinfection. The
Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 ug/1 to be in compliance with the permit.
However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified
laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 ug/1.
5. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 90%: February, May, August, November (see Part I. A. (2.)).
6. Low level mercury analysis using EPA Method 1631E for all effluent mercury sampling is required. This limit
will become effective on the permit effective date. The facility may request a reduction in monitoring
frequency to quarterly following 12 consecutive months with mercury values below 12 ng/ L.
7. Sample collected three times per week during June 1 through September 30 and once per week October 1
through May 31.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit Number: NC0026352
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 February, May, August, and November. 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: Environmental Sciences Section
North Carolina Division of
Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Section 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 Section 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.

DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NC0026352
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Bladenboro WWTP
Applicant Address:
P.O. Box 455, Bladenboro, NC
Facility Address:
West Bladen Street; Bladenboro
Permitted Flow
0.5 MGD
Type of Waste:
Domestic
Facility/Permit Status/ Class:
Renewal/ Class WW-2
County:
Bladen County
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
Bryant Swamp
Regional Office:
Fayetteville
River Basin:
Lumber
State Grid/ USGS Topo Quad:
I 23 SE/ Bladenboro
Stream Classification:
C-Swamp
Permit Writer:
Jim McKay
303(d) Listed?:
No
Date:
May 2, 2011
Subbasin:
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Drainage Area (mi2):
18 mi2
Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
0
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
1.21
Average Flow (cfs):
0
IWC (%):
100
Primary SIC Code:
4952
SUMMARY
Bladenboro WWTP is a minor municipal facility (flow <1 MGD) that receives 100% domestic
waste. The treatment plant is located on West Bladen Street in Bladenboro, North Carolina, in
Bladen County. The design capacity of the treatment system is 0.5 MGD. The facility maintains
one outfall, which discharges into Bryant Swamp, a zero -flow stream classified Class C-Swamp
waters in the Lumber River Basin. Bryant Swamp is not listed as impaired on the 2010 303d list.
However, Big Swamp, located just below Bryant Swamp, is listed as impaired due to a fish
advisory for mercury.
DMR Data Review
DMR data from January 2008 through August 2010 were reviewed. These data are summarized
in Table 1.
Max
Min
Limit
Flow Temp DO BOD TSS Fecal NH3-N TRC TN TP
(i\IGD) ("C) (mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) (#/100 (mg/L) (µg/1) (mg/L) (mg/L)
mL)
0.371
0.997
0.004
0.5
19.1
28.6
8.1
9.3
11.9
8.2
5.0
4
8
<2
10
2.8
4
<2
30
3
11
2
200
.4
3
0.1
4
10.2
12
5
17
10
19.7
0.5
2
11.9
0.19
Table 1. NC0026352 DMR Data (January 2008-August 2010)
TOXICITY TESTING
Current Requirement: Quarterly P/F Ceriodaphnia at 90%
Recommended Requirement: Quarterly P/F Ceriodaphnia at 90%
The facility has passed all 11 of the recent tests.
Fact Sheet
NPDES Renewal NC0026352
Page 1

INSTREAM MONITORING
Instream monitoring is done for temperature and dissolved oxygen. The downstream DO levels
(monthly averages) were lower than upstream 15 times with a maximum difference of 58%,
while downstream values were higher than upstream 17 times with a maximum difference of
60%. Effluent D.O. had a minimum value of 5.32, so the effluent never violated the D.O.
standard of 5.0 mg/ L. The Swamp secondary classification of the stream indicates naturally
occurring low D.O. In 12 of 32 samples (38%), both upstream and downstream D.O. was less
than 5.0 mg/ L.
COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
BIMS (2008-2010) indicate that the facility received eight NOV's during the time frame. Four
were for high BOD, one each for exceeding fecal coliform weekly average limits, low pH, High
TSS, and for exceeding the monthly average flow limit. Compliance Evaluation Inspections
noted no serious problems in the operation and maintenance of the facility. All toxicity tests
since Feb-06 have been passed. There was one invalid test in Feb-08, but the retest passed.
Excessive Inflow and Infiltration continues to be a problem. The plant is working on correcting
this situation, and is seeking funding for I/I rehabilitation projects.
Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA)
The Division conducted EPA -recommended analyses to determine the reasonable potential for
toxicants discharged by this facility to exceed water quality standards, based on DMR data from
2008 to August 2010. Mercury does have reasonable potential based upon DMR data. In
keeping with EPA guidance, the receiving water is assumed to have no assimilative capacity
since it is impaired for mercury through fish consumption advisories. An end of pipe limit of
12.0 ng/ L will be added to the permit without any dilution as a monthly average. A daily
maximum limit of 36 ng/ L will be added. The facility can petition the Division to reduce
mercury monitoring to quarterly from monthly after 12 consecutive months of mercury data
below 12 ug/ L. This will be considered to be a Minor Modification, not requiring public notice.
PROPOSED CHANGES
In keeping with Division practice, the following will be incorporated into the permit:
• New monthly average mercury limit set at the WQ standard of 12 ng/ L as discharge is to a
zero flow stream with no dilution available.
• New daily maximum mercury limit of 36 ng/ L (set at 3 times the WQ standard of 12 ng/ L).
• A review of oil and grease data from DMRs showed that O&G is not a problem at the plant.
There used to be a livestock slaughtering operation in town several years ago that is no longer
there, so the limit and monitoring have been removed from the permit.
• Other format changes were made to A.(1.) in compliance with the WQ basin plan.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE
Draft Permit to Public Notice: March 16, 2011
Permit Scheduled to Issue: May, 2011
Fact Sheet
NPDES Renewal NC0026352
Page 2

STATE CONTACT
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please
contact Jim McKay at [phone].
NAME: c %'�Ciy DATE: 5 - 3 - 2(% //
NPDES SUPERVISOR
NAME: DATE:
REGIONAL OFFICE COMMENT
NAME: DATE:
Fact Sheet
NPDES Renewal NC0026352
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Freshwater RPA
Table 1. Project Information
Facility Name
WWTP/WTP Grade
NPDES Permit
Outfall
Flow, Qw (MGD)
Receiving Stream
Stream Class
7Q10s (cfs)
7Q10w (cfs)
30Q2 (cfs)
QA (cfs)
1Q10s (cfs)
Data Source(s)
❑ CHECK for MODEL
❑ CHECK if HQW or ORW only
Bladenboro WWTP
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NC0026352
001
0.500
Bryant Swamp
C-Sw
0.00
1.21
0.00
Follow directions for data entry. In some cases a
comment menu list the available choices or a
dropdown menu will provide a fist you may select
from. Error message occur if data entry does not
meet input criteria.
REQUIRED DATA ENTRY
Table 2. Parameters of Concern
Par01
Par02
Paro3
Par04
Par05
Par06
Par07
ParOB
Par09
Par10
Par11
Par12
Par13
Par14
Par15
Par16
Par17
Par18
Par19
Par20
Par21
Par22
Name
Type Chronic Modifier Acute
PQL Units
Arsenic
C
50
FW
ug/L
Arsenic
C
10
HH/WS
ug/L
Beryllium
NC
6.5
FW
ug/L
Cadmium
NC
2
FW
15
ug/L
Chlorides (AL)
NC
230,000
FW
ug/L
Chlorinated Phenolic Compounds
NC
1
A
ug/L
Total Phenolic Compounds
NC
300
A
ug/L
Chromium
NC
50
FW
1,022
ug/L
Copper (AL)
NC
7
FW
7.3
ug/L
Cyanide
NC
5
FW
22
10
ug/L
Fluoride
NC
1,800
FW
ug/L
Lead
NC
25
FW
33.8
ug/L
Mercury
NC
12
FW
0.5
ngiL
Molybdenum
NC
160
WS
ug/L
Nickel
NC
25
WS
261
ug/L
Selenium
NC
5
FW
56
ug/L
Silver (AL)
NC
0.06
FW
1.23
ug/L
Zinc (AL)
NC
50
FW
67
ug/L
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Mercury
Data BDL=1/2DL Results
1 < 1 0.5 Std Dev. 1.5459
2 2.95 2.95 Mean 1.7442
3 6.10 6.1 C.V. 0.8863
4 2.10 2.1 n 12
5 1.14 1.14
6 1.00 1 MuIt Factor = 4.11
7 1.56 1.56 Max. Value 6.1 ng/L
8 1.04 1.04 Max. Pred Cw 25.1 ng/L
9 1.79 1.79
10 1.33 1.33
11 < 0.5 0.25
12 1.17 1.17
SPECIAL -
Values' WITH
"COPY".
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Bladenboro WWTP
NC0026352
Qw (MGD) _
IQIOS (cfs) =
7QIOS (cfs) =
7Q1OW (cfs) =
30Q2 (cfs) =
Avg. Stream Flow, QA (cfs) =
Receiving Stream:
REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
0.50
0.00
0.00
1.21
NO 30Q2 DATA
NO QA DATA
Bryant Swamp
WWTP/WTP Class: 11
IWC @ 1Q1OS = 100.00%
IWC @ 7Q 1 OS = 100.00%
IWC @ 7Q1OW = 39.04%
IWC @30Q2= NIA
IWC@QA= NIA
Stream Class: C-Sw
Outfall 001
Qw=0.5MGD .
PARAMETER
TYPE
(1)
STANDARDS & CRITERIA (2)
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co
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL RESULTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION
NC WQS /
Chronic
Applied
Standard
Y2 FAV /
Acute
n
# Det. Max Pred Allowable Cw
Cw
Mercury
NC
12
FW(7Q10s)
0.5
ng/L
12
10
25.1
Acute: NO WQS
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Chronic: 12.0
No value > Allowable Cw
RPA for non -AL - apply Monthly Monitoring with 12
_-__-_-___-___ ng/LmonthlyLimit
RPA for non -AL - apply Monthly Monitoring with 36
ng/ L daily max Limit
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
NORTH CAROLINA
Cumberland County
Public Notice
North Carolina
Environmental Management
Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a
NPDES Wastewater Permit
The North Carolina Environ -
mental Management Com -
mission proposes to Issue a
NPDES wastewater dis-
charge permit to the
person(s) listed below.
Written comments regarding
the proposed permit will be
accepted until 30 days after
the publish date of dos no-
tice. The Director of the NC
Division of Water Quality
(DWQ) may hold a public
hearing should them be a
significant degree of public
interest Please mail com -
mcnts and/or information re-
quests to DWQ at the above
address. Interested persons
may visit the DWQ at 512 N.
Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC
to review information on file.
Additional information on
NPDES permits and this no -
tice may be found on our
websnc:
h tip: Np ortal.nc d enr.org/webl
wq/swp/ps/n pdes/calendar.
or by calling [phone].
The Town of Bladenboro has
applied for renewal of
NPDES permit NC0026352
for its Bladenboro WWTP in
Bladen County. This permit -
tad facility discharges 0.5
MOD treated dontestic
wastewater to Bryant
Swamp in the Lumber River
Basin.
Wheels Estates of Spring
Lake LLC has requested re-
newal of permit NC0022489
for Dillon Mobile Home Park
WWTP in Cumberland Coun -
ty. This permitted facility
discharges treated wastewa -
ter to Little River in the Cape
Pear River Basin.
Notix of Intent to Issue a
NPDES Wastewater Permit
3/19 31791.18
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said County and state, duly
commissioned and authorized to administer oaths, affirmations, etc.,
personally appeared. CINDY L. OROZCO
Who, being duly sworn or affirmed, according to law, doth depose and say
that he/she is LEGAL SECRETARY
of THE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLISHING COMPANY, a corporation organizec
and doing business under the Laws of the State of North Carolina, and
publishing a newspaper known as the FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER, in the
City of Fayetteville, County and State aforesaid, and that as such he/she
makes this affidavit; that he/she is familiar with the books, files and
business of said Corporation and by reference to the files of said publicatio(
the attached advertisement of CL Legal Line
INTENT TO ISSUE A NPDES WASTEWATER DISCH
of NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
was inserted in the aforesaid newspaper in space, and on dates as follows:
3/19/2011
and at the time of such publication The Fayetteville Observer was a
newspaper meeting all the requirements and qualifications prescribed by
Sec. No. 1-597 G.S. of N.C.
The above is correctly copied from the books and files of the aforesaid
corporation and publication.
LEGAL SECRETARY
Title
Cumberland County, North Carolina
Sworn or affirmed to, and subscribed before me, this 21 day
of March, A.D., 2011.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my
official seal, the day and year aforesaid.
Ja YL
Pamela H. Walters, Notary Public
My commission expires 5th day of December, 2015.
MAIL TO: NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-00001617
0003179148

Mckay, James
From: Rawls, Paul
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 12:45 PM
To: Mckay, James
Cc: Henson, Belinda; Brantley, Mark
Subject: Town of Bladenboro NPDES Permit NC0026352
Jim:
I have discussed the Town of Bladenboro draft permit with Belinda Henson (my supervisor) and Mark Brantley (our Env.
Chemist and overall compliance GURU) and we feel there is no reason why the Oil & Grease Limit or Monitoring should
remain in the NPDES Permit.
I believe that this is a legacy condition carried over from a time that a goat processing facility was
located in the town (+/- 10 years ago).
If for any reason you feel that the limit and monitoring cannot be dropped please call me at 910.433.3303.
As always thanks for the help.
Wa er •
the esunce ollAe t uCII ty
L�essenoecCidpeople
Paul E. Rawls
NCDENR-DWQ
Fayetteville Regional Office
910-433-3303 voice
910-486-0707 fax
To report environmental emergencies such as Sanitary Sewer Overflows, Petroleum/Chemical Spills or Fish Kills
before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, Weekends or Holidays please call 800.858.0368.
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
may be disclosed to third parties.
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Mckay, James
From: Henson, Belinda
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 4:13 PM
To: Mckay, James
Cc: Rawls, Paul; Brantley, Mark
Subject: FW: Draft renewal Bladenboro WWTP, NC0026352
James,
The following info is our comments from the region. Thank you.
Belinda
From: Rawls, Paul
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 2:21 PM
To: Henson, Belinda
Subject: RE: Draft renewal Bladenboro WWTP, NC0026352
Per our discussion with Tom today I offer the following:
1. Re-evaluate reasonable potential to make sure data is correct.
2. Mercury reopener may need to be reworded.
3. Permit info. indicates that a 2 year compliance schedule can be granted if the permittee request it during the
comment period. Not sure permittee will want a compliance schedule.
4. All Lumber River permits should have a basic mercury identification and reduction plan that the Towns can
perform themselves in order to show DWQ is making progress addressing mercury.
From: Henson, Belinda
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:44 AM
To: Brantley, Mark; Allen, Trent; Rawls, Paul; Lopez, Dale; White, Hughie
Subject: FW: Draft renewal Bladenboro WWTP, NC0026352
Staff,
Please review and any comments please forward to me by Friday 2/11/11. Thank you.
Belinda
From: Mckay, James
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:39 AM
To: Henson, Belinda; Reid, Steve; Meadows, Susan
Subject: Draft renewal Bladenboro WWTP, NC0026352
Attached is a PDF copy of the draft renewal permit for Bladenboro. It should go to Public Notice and draft review next
Wednesday. Please send any questions or comments to me.
Thank you!
Jim McKay, Environmental Engineer
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection Section
Point Source Branch
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
919/807-6404 (work); 919/807-6495 (fax)
**Please note, my email address has changed to [e-mail]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records law and may be
disclosed to third parties.
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NC 2010 Integrated Report Categories 4 and 5 Impaired Waters
All13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due io statuwide fish consumption advice for several fish species
AU_Number AU Name AU Description LengthArea AU Units Classification
Category Parameter Reason for Rating Use Category Collection Year 303(d)year
Cape Fear River Basin
Cape Fear River Basin
Cape Fear River Basin
Q 18-(63)a
CAPE FEAR RIVER
5 Ecological/biological Integrity Bcnthos
Hood Creek -Cape Fear River Watershed 0303000504
Cape Fear River Subbasin 03030005
Hood Creek -Cape Fear River Watershed 0303000504
From raw water supply intake at Federal
Paper Board corporation (Riegelwood) to
Bryant Mill Creek
Fair Bioclassification Aquatic Life
3.8 FW Miles C;Sw
1998 1998
Cape Fear River Basin
Q 18-77
Brunswick River
5 Low Dissolved Oxygen
Brunswick River -Cape Fear River Watershed 0303000505
From source to Cape Fear River 743.7 S Acres SC
Standard Violation Aquatic Life 2008 2006
Cape Fear River Basin
Q 18-(71)a
5 Copper
CAPE FEAR RIVER
Liliput Creek -Cape Fear River Watershed 0303000507
From upstream mouth of Toomers Cr. to a
line across the river Between Lilliput Creek
and Snows Cut
5,616.7 5 Acres SC
Standard Violation Aquatic Life 2008 2008
5 Low Dissolved Oxygen
Standard Violation Aquatic Life 2008 1998
5 Low pH
Standard Violation Aquatic Life 2008 2006
5 Turbidity
Standard Violation Aquatic Life 2008 2008
Cape Fear River Basin
Q 18-88-8-4
Bald Head Creek
Walden Creek -Cape Fear River Watershed 0303000508
From source to Cape Fear River 79.9 S Acres SA;HQW
5 Shellfish Growing Area -Conditionally Appr Loss of Use
Shellfish Harvesting 2008 2006
Q 18-88-9-1-(1.5) Beaverdam Creek
From mouth of Polly Gully Creek to 11.3 5 Acres SA;HQW
Intracoastal Waterway
5 Shellfish (;rowing Area -Prohibited Loss of Use Shellfish Harvesting 2006 2006
Q 18-(71)b CAPE FEAR RIVER From a line across the river between Lilliput 7,856.7 S Acres SC
Creek and Snows Cut to a line across the
river from Walden Creek to the Basin
5 Arsenic Standard Violation Aquatic Life 2008 2008
5 Copper Standard Violation Aquatic Life 2008 2008
5 Nickel Standard Violation Aquatic Life 2008 2008
Q 18-(87.5)a CAPE FEAR RIVER Prohibited area north of Southport 769.2 S Acres SA;HQW
Restricted Area and west of ICWW in Cape
Fear River
5 Arsenic Standard Violation Aquatic Life 2008 2008
5 Copper Standard Violation Aquatic Life 2008 2008
5 Nickel Standard Violation Aquatic Life 2008 2008
5 Shellfish Growing Area -Prohibited Loss of Use Shellfish Harvesting 2006 2008
NC 2010 Integrated Report Category 4 and 5 303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 201 9/20/2010 Page 16 of 145

Removal Rate Calculations
Sample Date
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removal Rate
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4) Formulas In
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hensive Guide
HWA Chapter,
Section E,
page 1.
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Removal Rates
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NC0026352
Bladenboro WWTP DMR Data Review
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
MEMORANDUM
To:
Through:
Fayettev Regional Office
From:
Gill Vinzani, Supervisor
Eastern NPDES Unit
March 12, 2009
Belinda Henson, Surface Water Protection Section Regional Supervisor
Paul RE i vironmental Program Consultant
Fayette - Regional Office
SUBJECT: Minor NPDES Permit Renewal
Town of Bladenboro WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC 00
Bladen County
4/44:143211641"")
Please find below, Fayetteville Regional Office comments for the subject minor permit renewal for the
Town of Bladenboro (Town).
Applicant is not requesting modification of the facility or increasing flow at this time.
A rating sheet is not attached as no modifications were made to this facility during the previous permit
cycle that would affect the rating. Please note the description of treatment works has changed (outlined
later in this report).
A review of compliance data for the period 12/227—12-2008 revealed nine (9) violations, BIMS
summary attached. While significant these violations have been addressed but entirely not resolved by
facility upgrades and operational changes during periods of high flow. The Fayetteville Regional Office
is concerned that the application indicated a Maximum Daily Flow Rate of 890,000 gpd (0.89 mgd)
with a permit limit of 500,000 (0.500 mgd.). This value represents 307% of the reported average
daily flow rate and 178% of the permitted flow. During a meeting held with the permittee 3/11/2009
it was learned that the Town completed an I/I study during 2007. The Town has indicated that some
limited I/I work has been ongoing, such as repair of missing or broken cleanouts.
The Town has stated in the permit application that there is an estimated 80,000 gallons per day of
infiltration/inflow. A review of effluent DMR data as well as facility flow charts reveals that the Town
has a significant INFLOW problem. This is based on flow data indicating dramatic increases in flow in a
very short period of time and the applicant acknowledgement of the problem. The Town is currently
seeking additional funds for I/I related rehabilitation projects. i `hCarolina
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Town of Bladenboro WWTP, NPDES Permit No. NC 0026352
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Operation of the facility was discussed during the visit and the ORC indicated that he expects to have to
bypass the new tertiary filters during periods of high flow to prevent blinding. Reporting requirements
for bypassing treatment units was discussed with permittee
As noted above, the description of treatment units has changed from the current permit; the following
represents the treatment process as observed 3/11/2009:
Influent pump station with manual (course) bar screen
Automatic mechanical fine screening device with grit and grease removal
Dual aeration basins with fixed aerators
Dual primary clarifiers
Single 42 ft. diameter final (secondary) clarifier
0.36 acre polishing pond
1.0 MGD down flow effluent tertiary filter
Effluent totalizing flow recorder
Chlorination/Dechlorination equipment
67,000-gallon capacity aerobic digester
0.17 acre aerated sludge holding basin
Manual switchover backup generator
Note: Facility is equipped with 140,000 gpd (0.140 mgd) effluent spay irrigation system consisting of:
Effluent holding tank
Spray irrigation pumps
Reel type land application equipment.
The facility is equipped with an effluent diffuser originally designed to spread flow over an adjacent
wetland prior to discharge to the receiving waters. Over the years this diffuser has been taken out of
service by removing the end plate. Currently effluent travels through the diffuser into a "feature" that
can be categorized as an effluent channel. Effluent travels approximately 100 to 150 yards to the
receiving waters. No change permit conditions are thought to be warranted due to this change.
The Town should be urged to expedite I/I work and to work closely with the design engineer to develop
an operational SOP for days of excessive I/I. This is based on the writer's expectations that during
periods of high I/I solids may blind the filters and be released to the receiving waters.
A NPDES Compliance Inspection was conducted as part of the visit; there are no outstanding repairs or
modifications of the treatment works necessary at this time.
No special conditions, limitations, or monitoring is suggested at this time.
Based on the above information, the Fayetteville Regional Office recommends reissuance in keeping
with the current basin wide strategy.
Cc: Central Files
FRO Files

Town of 'Iladenboro
February 5, 2009
Ms. Dina Sprinkle
NC DENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Waste Water Treatment Plant Renewal
Town of Bladenboro
NPDES Permit NC0026352
Dear Ms. Sprinkle:
Attached are the following items:
RECEIVED
FEB 1 0 2002
DENR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
1. One (1) signed original and two (2) copies of the application to renew
our operating permit for the waste water treatment plant.
2. One (1) original and two (2) copies of a schematic of the treatment
plant.
3. One (1) original and two (2) copies of a description of the treatment
plant facilities.
4. One (1) original and two (2) copies of a map showing the location of
the discharge point.
Please note that we are in the final stages of adding the following equipment
to our treatment plant:
1. A new headworks device that contains an automated fine screen, a grit
washer, and grease removal.
2. A 1,000,000 gallon per day rated tertiary sand filter.
3. A new pump station to serve the filter.
4. Extensions of piping to allow the use of two new spray fields.
All of the major equipment is installed, but is still in the final stages of testing.
We expect to have this equipment in operation no later than March 31, 2009.
The addition of this equipment should serve to greatly improve the quality of
our effluent, and also increase the amount of water we can apply to the spray
fields during dry weather. The addition of these new facilities is covered in the
renewal package. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Sincerel
Delane Jacckksson,
Town Manager
305 South Main Street * Post Office Box 455 * Bladenboro, NC 28320
Phone [phone] * Fax [phone]

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Bladenboro WWTP, NC0026352
FORM
2A
NPDES
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Form 2A has been developed in a modular format and consists of a "Basic Application Information" packet
and a "Supplemental Application Information" packet. The Basic Application Information packet is divided
into two parts. All applicants must complete Parts A and C. Applicants with a design flow greater than or
equal to 0.1 mgd must also complete Part B. Some applicants must also complete the Supplemental
Application Information packet. The following items explain which parts of Form 2A you must complete.
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION:
A. Basic Application Information for all Applicants. All applicants must com•lete .u-sti A. o iverueDworks
thatdischarges effluent to surface waters of the United States must also a =? est' s ro
Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow 0. t a n flows
greater than or equal to 0.1 million gallons per day must complete questions B.1 through B.6.
Certification. All applicants must complete Part C (Certification). F E B 1 0 2009
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
DENR - WATER QUALITY
D. Expanded Effluent Testing Data. A treatment works that discharges effluent o meat p ryt��,$�t (q$-a�pc�meets
one or more of the following criteria must complete Part D (Expanded Efflue ^ aa:JU IC [5`�H'V l.j'j
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the information.
Toxicity Testing Data. A treatment works that meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part E (Toxicity Testing
Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to submit results of toxicity testing.
Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes. A treatment works that accepts process wastewater from any
significant industrial users (SIUs) or receives RCRA or CERCLA wastes must complete Part F (Industrial User Discharges
and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes). SlUs are defined as:
1. All industrial users subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 403.6 and
40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N (see instructions); and
2. Any other industrial user that:
a. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the treatment works (with certain
exclusions); or
b. Contributes a process wastestream that makes up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic
capacity of the treatment plant; or
c. Is designated as an SIU by the control authority.
. Combined Sewer Systems. A treatment works that has a combined sewer system must complete Part G (Combined Sewer
Systems).
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE PART C (CERTIFICATION)
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 1 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Bladenboro WWTP, NC0026352
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Lumber River
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART A. BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
All treatment works must complete questions A.1 through A.8 of this Basic Application Information Packet.
A.1. Facility Information.
Facility Name Bladenboro WWTP
Mailing Address P.O. Box 455
Bladenboro, NC 28320
Contact Person Delane Jackson
Title Administrator
Telephone Number [phone]
Facility Address 258 West Bladen Street
(not P.O. Box) Bladenboro, NC 28320
A.2. Applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above, provide the following:
Applicant Name Same as above
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number ( )
Is the applicant the owner or operator (or both) of the treatment works?
X owner X operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
X facility 0 applicant
A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment works
(include state -issued permits).
NPDES NC0026352 PSD
UIC Other WQ0021311
RCRA Other
A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of each
entity and, if known, provide information on the type of collection system (combined vs. separate) and its ownership (municipal, private, etc.).
Name Population Served Type of Collection System Ownership
Bladenboro 1703 Gravity Town
Total population served
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 2 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Bladenboro WWTP, NC0026352
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Lumber River
A.S. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
❑ Yes XNo
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from (and eventually flows
through) Indian Country?
❑ Yes XNo
A.6. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (Le., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12-month time period
with the 12th month of "this yearn occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate 0-500 mgd
Two Years Ago Last Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate 253.000 328.000
c. Maximum daily flow rate
890.000 880.000
This Year
225.000
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection system(s) used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution (by miles) of each.
X Separate sanitary sewer 100
❑ Combined storm and sanitary sewer
A.8. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? X Yes ❑ No
If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
i. Discharges of treated effluent
ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent
Combined sewer overflow points
iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks)
v. Other
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface impoundments
that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.? ❑ Yes
If yes, provide the following for each surface impoundment:
Location:
100%
X No
Annual average daily volume discharge to surface impoundment(s) mgd
Is discharge ❑ continuous or 0 intermittent?
c. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater? X Yes 0 No
If yes, provide the following for each land application site:
Location: Adiacent to treatment plant
Number of acres: 62.78 total active
Annual average daily volume applied to site:
140.900 mgd
Is land application ❑ continuous or X intermittent?
d. Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works?
❑ Yes XNo
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 3 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Bladenboro WWTP, NC0026352
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Lumber
If yes, describe the mean(s) by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment works
(e.g., tank truck, pipe).
N/A
If transport is by a party other than the applicant, provide:
Transporter Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number !
For each treatment works that receives this discharge, provide the following:
Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number ( )
If known, provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility. mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included
in A.8. through A.8.d above (e.g., underground percolation, well injection): ❑ Yes X No
If yes, provide the following for each disposal method:
Description of method (including location and size of site(s) if applicable):
Annual daily volume disposed by this method:
Is disposal through this method ❑ continuous . or 0 intermittent?
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 4 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Bladenboro WWTP, NC0026352
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Lumber River
WASTEWATER DISCHARGES:
If you answered "Yes" to question A.8.a, complete questions A.9 through A.12 once for each outfall (including bypass points) through
which effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. If you answered "No" to question
A.8.a, go to Part B, "Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow Greater than or Equal to 0.1 mgd."
A.9. Description of Outfall.
a. Outfail number 1
b. Location Bladenboro 28320
(City or town, if applicable)
Bladen
(Zip Code)
NC
(County)
34° 32' 17"
(State)
78° 48' 00"
(Latitude) (Longitude)
c. Distance from shore (if applicable) N/A ft.
d. Depth below surface (if applicable) N/A ft.
e. Average daily flow rate 0.200 mgd
f. Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a periodic discharge? ❑ Yes X No (go to A.9.g.)
If yes, provide the following information:
Number f times per year discharge occurs:
Average duration of each discharge:
Average flow per discharge: mgd
Months in which discharge occurs:
g. Is outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes X No
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water Bryant Swamp
b. Name of watershed (if known) Lumber River Basin
United States Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code (if known):
c. Name of State Management/River Basin (if known):Lumber River
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known): Unknown
d. Critical !ow flow of receiving stream (if applicable) (for closest found — Big Swamp near Tarheel)
acute Min (1986) 81 cfs chronic 20th % 131 cfs
e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (if applicable): Unknown mg/I of CaCO3
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 5 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Bladenboro WWTP, NC0026352
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Lumber River
A.11. Description of Treatment
a. What level of treatment
X Primary
X Advanced
b. Indicate the following
Design BOD5
Design SS
Design P
Design N
Other
c. What type of disinfection
Chlorination
are provided? Check all that apply.
X Secondary
❑ Other. Describe:
removal rates (as applicable):
removal or Design CBOD5 removal
removal
removal
removal
outfall? If
disinfection
95 °/0
95
90
80
is used for the effluent from this
varies by season, please describe:
If disinfection is by chlorination is dechlorination used for this outfall? X Yes ❑ No
Does the treatment plant have post aeration? X Yes 0 No
A.12. Effluent Testing Information.
parameters. Provide
discharged. Do not
All Applicants
the indicated effluent testing
include information on combined
conducted using
other appropriate QA/QC
data must be based
that discharge to waters of the US must provide
required by the permitting authority
sewer overflows in this section.
40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this
requirements for standard methods for
on at least three samples and must be no
effluent testing data for the following
for each outfall through which effluent is
All information reported must be based on data
data must comply with QA/QC requirements of
analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a
more than four and one-half years apart.
collected through analysis
40 CFR Part 136 and
minimum, effluent testing
Outfall number: 1
PARAMETER
MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE
AVERAGE DAILY VALUE
Value
Units
Value
Units
Number of Samples
pH (Minimum)
6.08
s.u.
6.48
s.u.
pH (Maximum)
8.22
s.u.
6.96
s.u.
%
Flow Rate
890,000
gpd
0.289
gpd
690
Temperature (Winter)
9
°C
23.02
°C
690
Temperature (Summer)
29.7
°C
16.93
°C
690
• For pH please report a minimum and a maximum daily value
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY
DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
METHOD
MUMDL
Conc.
Units
Conc.
Units
Number of
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN
DEMAND (Report one)
BOD5
17
mg/I
6.67
mg/I
92
5210-B
<2
CBOD5
FECAL COLIFORM
760,000
mpn
94.9
mpn
92
9222-D
<1
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS)
46
mg/I
11.55
mg/I
92
2540-D
<0.1
END OF PART A.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
Page 6 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Bladenboro WWTP, NC0026352
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Lumber River
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All applicants with a design flow rate a 0.1 mgd must answer questions B.1 through B.6. All others go to Part C (Certification).
B.1. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average
80.000 gpd
number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration.
to minimize inflow and infiltration.
Plannina to seek additional funds for repair projects.
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned
An I&I study was recently completed. Town
•
B.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application
map must show the outline of the facility and the
area.)
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant,
b. The major pipes or other structures through
treated wastewater is discharged from the
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment
d. Wells, springs, other surface water bodies,
works, and 2) listed in public record or otherwise
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced
f. If the treatment works receives waste that
or special pipe, show on the map where the
B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide
backup power sources or redunancy in the system.
chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance
rates between treatment units. Include a brief
B.4. Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractor(s).
Are any operational or maintenance aspects (related
a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility property boundaries. This
following information. (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show the entire
including all unit processes.
which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which
treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping, if applicable.
plant is injected underground.
and drinking water wells that are: 1) within'Y4 mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
known to the applicant.
by the treatment works is stored, treated, or disposed.
is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by truck, rail,
hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated, stored, and/or disposed.
a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all
Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units, including disinfection (e.g.,
must show daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily flow
narrative description of the diagram.
to wastewater treatment and effluent quality) of the treatment works the responsibility of a
X No
and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities (attach additional
contractor? • Yes
If yes, list the name, address, telephone number,
pages if necessary).
Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number. ( )
Responsibilities of Contractor:
B.5: Scheduled improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or •
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment, effluent quality, or design capacity of the treatment works. If the
treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements, submit separate responses to question B.5
for each. (If none, go to question B.6.)
a. List the outfall number (assigned in question A.9) for each outfall that is covered by this implementation schedule.
1
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements
or implementation schedule are required by local, State, or Federal agencies.
■ Yes X No
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Bladenboro WWTP, NC0026352
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Lumber River
c. If the answer to B.5.b is "Yes,' briefly describe, including new maximum daily inflow rate (if applicable .
N/A — Same as before
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the implementation steps listed below, as
applicable. For improvements planned independently of local, State, or Federal agencies, indicate planned or actual completion dates, as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
Implementation Stage MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
- Begin Construction / / 06/30/2008
- End Construction / / 02/28/2009
- Begin Discharge / / 03/30/2009
- Attain Operational Level / / 04/30/2009
e. Have appropriate permits/clearances concerning other Federal/State requirements been obtained? X Yes ❑ No
Describe briefly: Addition of new headworks with fine screen grit and grease removal, addition of tertiary
sand filter, and expansion of spray field.
B.6. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA (GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the indicated
effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is discharged. Do not include information
on combine sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate
QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum effluent testing data must be
based on at least three pollutant scans and must be no more than four and on -half years old.
Outfall Number: 1
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY
DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
METHOD
ML/MDL
Conc.
Units
Conc.
Units
Number of
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
AMMONIA (as N)
2.3
mg/I
0.37
mg/I
92
4500-H
0.1
CHLORINE (TOTAL
RESIDUAL, TRC)
N/A
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
12.44
mg/I
8.44
mg/I
460
4500-0
0.2
TOTAL KJELDAHL
NITROGEN (TKN)
3.2
mg/I
1.96
mg/I
6
4500
0.2
NITRATE PLUS NITRITE
NITROGEN
9.52
mg/I
5.57
mg/I
3
4500-F
0.1
OIL and GREASE
14
mg/I
6.37
mg/I
11
EPA 1664-RA
5
PHOSPHORUS (Total)
4.13
mg/I
2.02
mg/I
14
4500-P+F
0.02
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS
(TDS)
N/A
OTHER Mercury
6.1
mg/I
2.45
mg/I
8
EPA 245.1
<0.1
END OF PART B.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22.
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
Bladenboro WWTP, NC0026352
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Renewal
RIVER BASIN:
Lumber River
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART C. CERTIFICATION '
All applicants must complete the Certification Section. Refer to instructions to determine who is an officer for the purposes of this
certification. All applicants must complete all applicable sections of Form 2A, as explained in the Application Overview. Indicate below which
parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting. By signing this certification statement, applicants confirm that they have reviewed
Form 2A and have completed all sections that apply to the facility for which this application is submitted.
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
X Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
0 Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
❑ Part E (Toxicity Testing: Biomonitoring Data)
❑ Part F (Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes)
❑ Part G (Combined Sewer Systems)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION.
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 gathering the information, the information 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 and imprisonment
for knowing violations.
Name and official title Deln. A ' 'strator
Signature
Telephone number [phone]
Date signed — 6 - 0 7
Upon request of the permitting authority, you must submit any other information necessary to assure
works or identify appropriate permitting requirements.
to ter
tm t racti s e eat
SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO:
F E B 1 0 2009
DENR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
NCDENR/ DWQ
Attn: NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 9 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER:
,
PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
RIVER BASIN:
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART D. EXPANDED EFFLUENT TESTING DATA
Refer to the directions on the cover page to determine whether this section applies to the treatment works.
Effluent Testing: 1.0 mgd
to have) a pretreatment program,
pollutants. Provide the indicated
effluent is discharged. Do
and Pretreatment Works. If the treatment works has a design flow greater than or equal to
or is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the data, then provide effluent
effluent testing information and any other information required by the permitting authority
not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, these data must comply with QA/QC requirements
requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. Indicate in
pollutants not specifically listed in this form. At a minimum, effluent testing data must be based
than four and one-half years old.
(Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United
1.0 mgd or it has (or is required
testing data for the following
for each outfall through which
be based on data collected
of 40 CFR Part 136 and
the blank rows provided below
on at least three pollutant
States.)
through analyses conducted
other appropriate QA/QC
any data you may have on
scans and must be no more
Outfall number:
POLLUTANT
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE
AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
ANALYTICAL
METHOD
MUMDL
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Conc.
Units
Mass
Units
Number
of
Samples
METALS (TOTAL RECOVERABLE), CYANIDE, PHENOLS, AND HARDNESS.
ANTIMONY
ARSENIC
BERYLLIUM
CADMIUM
CHROMIUM
COPPER
LEAD
MERCURY
NICKEL
SELENIUM
SILVER
THALLIUM
ZINC
CYANIDE
TOTAL PHENOLIC
COMPOUNDS
HARDNESS (as CaCO3)
Use this space (or a separate sheet) to provide information on other metals requested by the permit writer
EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550.6 & 7550-22.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE BLADENBORO
WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
January 22, 2009
The waste water treatment plant for the Town of Bladenboro is currently permitted to
flow up to 500,000 gallons per day. The treatment sequence now consists of the follows
stages:
• An influent static bar screen, which consists of a series of fixed vertical bars set in
a concrete frame.
• Influent pumps that direct the influent to an automatic fine screen system that
includes grease and grit removal.
• A splitter box that directs flow equally to two (2) primary aeration basins. These
basins are mixed and aerated using two (2) floating aerators for each basin.
• Two (2) secondary clarifiers that accept flow in line with the two (2) primary
aeration basins.
• A third clarifier, which accepts flow in combination from the two (2) secondary
clarifiers.
• A tertiary sand filter.
• Disinfection and post -aeration tanks to kill bacteria and provide an adequate level
of dissolved oxygen in the effluent.
• An existing gravity outlet to a surface water discharge, and also an effluent
pumping system to direct water to a spray field for additional treatment within the
soil profile.
• The spray field is being expanded such that the town can increase the amount of
flow directed to the spray fields when weather and soil conditions permit.
• Sludge digestion and storage.
• An emergency generator in place that can run the necessary equipment
indefinitely during power outages.
• A land application contract with the company Synagro to apply treated sludge to
land.
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