NC0072877_NPDES Permit_20011031

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Mayor Gerald Darden
Town of Newton Grove
P.O. Box 4
Newton Grove, North Carolina 28366
Michael F. Easley
Governor
NCDENR
Dear Mayor Darden:
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
October 31, 2001
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
NOV 8 2001
Subject: Issuance of,NPDES Permit NC0072877
Newton Giove WWTP
Sampson County
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 ofAgreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
Your facility's compliance problems during the last permit cycle are well; documented. However, the
Fayetteville Regional Office recommended that this permit renewal include no significant limit changes. That
recommendation was implemented to recognize improved operations and compliance with permit limits.
Accordingly, there have been no significant changes from your previous permit. !If the previous compliance problems
reappear, or if your facility's discharge is shown to be causing degradation of the receiving stream, the Division may
reopen this permit to include stricter limits or a compliance schedule for specific parameters.
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 thel Division. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act or any ;other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone number (919)
733-5083, extension 511.
cc: Central Files
MAtteviIle:Regional OTfice/Water Qualit} Section
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
Technical Assistance & Certification Unit
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet: h2o.enr,state.nc.us
Sincerely, •
ORIG N1 L S GNED BY
SUSAN A 1.1q_SO
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748

Permit NC0072877
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
.TO DISCHARGE WAS'TEWAl'iR UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYS'1hM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawfulstandards and regulations
promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, arid the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, as amended, the ! 1
Town of Newton Grove
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the l
Newton Grove WWTP
Pork Chop Hill Road
Sampson County -
to receiving waters designated as Beaverdam Swamp in the Cape Fear Ri ler 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 December 1, 2001.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 31, 2006.
Signed this day October 31, 2001.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
SUSAH WILSON
Gregory J. Thorpe, PhD., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0072877
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER
SHEET
The Town of Newton Grove is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.2 MGD wastewater treatment facility with the
following components:
• Manual bar screen
• Equalization basin
• . Circular one -rotor aerated oxidation ditch
• Clarifier
• Sludge pump station
• Tertiary filter with 18 individual cells
• Automatic backwash traveling bridge
• Ultraviolet disinfection
• Cascade post -aeration
• Ultrasonic open -channel flow meter with totalizer
• Aerobic sludge digester
This facility is located south of Newton Grove off Pork Chop Hill Road at the Newton
Grove WWTP in Sampson County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into
Beaverdam Swamp, classified C-Swamp waters in the Cape Fear River Basin.

Latitude: 35'13'30"
Longitude: 78'21'32"
Quad # G251\IE
Receiving Stream: Beaverdam Swamp,
Stream Class: C-Swamp
Subbasin: 30619
NC0072877
Newton Grove
WWTP
SCALE 1:24000

Permit NC0072877
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
MONITORING:REQUIREMENTS
-EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
,LIMITS ;_=
'-
Monthly :
Weekly
Average
:Daily
Maximum,.-,
Measurement
Frequency .
Sample Type
: =....-
- Sample Location1
Flow
0.2 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5 day (20°C)2
(April 1- October 31)
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
BOD, 5 day (20°C)2
(November 1 — March 31)
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Influent & Effluent
Total Suspended Residue2
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
I
Influent & Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 — October 31)
2.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
I
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1— March 31)
4.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen3
Weekly
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200/100 mi
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
I
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
Total Residual Chlorine4
25.0 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)
�
QuarterlyComl
P osite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Temperature (°C)
Week) Y
Grab
I
Effluent,
Upstream & Downstream
pH5
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = near the mouth of Beaverdam Swamp.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective
influent value (85% removal). i
3. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
4. Monitoring is required only if chlorine is used for disinfection.
5. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

PART I
(continued)
Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall' comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in accordance with
the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective,, date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the . above schedule of compliance, the
permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by
identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In Ithe latter case, the notice shall
include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and theprobability of meeting the next
schedule requirements.

PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority: The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
2. DEM or "the Division" Means the Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
3. EMC Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended,
33 USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by
adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number
of days the tests were reported. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided
by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic
mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by
the number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of the
permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If
only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant calculated from it is the "maximum
daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding
the weights of pollutants found each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the
tests were reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.
6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for fecal coliform
bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation
is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.

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6. b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week (Sunday/Saturday) on which daily
discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal
to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. ;The average weekly count for fecal
coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar week. This
limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If
only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the
"Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as "Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the
permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations
of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such year
(arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the
concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during thatcalendar day. The average yearly count for fecal coliform
bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a calendar year. This limitation is
identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of -the permit.,
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount of dissolved
oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged over a calendar day. If only one
dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the sample is considered to be the "daily average
concentration" for the discharge. It is identified as "daily average" in the, text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average ofall samples taken over a calendar quarter. It is
identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
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A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through
June, July through September, and October through December.
7. Other Measurements
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly. It is
determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the
sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flow from, the facility which occurs continually
without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually
except for the infrequent. times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the
flow device.
8. Types of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and
combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or

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8. a. (2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between
samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement
between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present
gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24;of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
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In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab 'samples shall be no greater than
once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no greater than once per hour
except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases,
effluent grab samples may be collected at time intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period which are
equal in number of hours to the detention time of the system in number of days. However, in no case
may the time interval between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6) hours nor the number of
samples Tess than four (4) during a 24-hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period 'of time not exceeding 15 minutes;
the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge or the
receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided
by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of the individual
values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog
of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric
mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each concentration times its
respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day: A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day.
However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day
may be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance: A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116
pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant:
Water Act.
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation
of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge, use or disposal established under
section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.

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1. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty
not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition
is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation,or imprisonment for not more than
1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of
$5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3'years, or both. Also, any person
who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per
violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C.
1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation may be assessed
against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a
permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are
not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class' I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000.
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2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the
environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability'
Except as provided in permit conditions' on "Bypassing" ,(Part II, C-4) and "Power Failures" (Part II, C-7),
nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties
for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude theinstitution of any legal action or relieve the permittee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the permittee is' responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any
exclusive privileges, . nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of any
provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other
circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.

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8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Permit.Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking arid reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determinecompliance with this permit: The permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
9. Duty to Reapply .
If the permittee wishes to continue anactivityregulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Expiration of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.- In order to receive automatic authorization
to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are
required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days. prior tothe expiration date. Any
permittee that has not -requested- renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have
a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the
permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC:1251 et. seq. , -
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11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: . -
(1) : For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means: (a). a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in
charge of a principal business function, or any other person whoperforms similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or
operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or
delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. •- - -
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by, a general partner or the proprietor; respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, orother public agency: by either a.principal executive officer or ranking
elected official.
b. _ All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a.duly
authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; -
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or
well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having
overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may
thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position); and •
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification. Any person signinga document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make 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 submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete: I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."

12. Permit Actions
.This permit may be modified, revoked arid reissued, or terminated for cause';
permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or,.. a
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay.any'permit condition.
13. Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
Theissuance of this permit does not prohibit :the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title, 40, Code of Federal, Regulations, Parts 122:. and 123; Title 15A of the. North' Carolina
.Administrative Code,, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute143-215.1 et. al.
14. Previous Permits
All .previous' National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Permits issued to this facility, whether for
operation or discharge, are hereby 'revoked by issuance of this permit. [The exclusive authority to operate this
facility arises under this permit.. The authority to operate the facility under previously issued permits bearing 'this
number is no longer effective. ] The, conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions, of this permit authorizing
discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
The
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filing of a request by the
notification ,of planned
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1., Certified Operator
Pursuant to . Chapter 90A-44. of North Carolina General Statutes,' and upon classification of the facility by the
Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant'operator in.
responsible charge, (ORC) of the wastewater treatment. facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the
grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Commission. The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type
and. any grade to comply with the conditions of .Title 15A NCAC Chapter 8G!'.0200. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility. at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, and must properlymanage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, NCAC Chapter 8G .0200. Once the facility is classified,
the permittee shall submit a letter to the -Certification Commission which designates the operatorin responsible
charge withinthirty days after.the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.
2. , Proper .Operation and'Maintenance .
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and, systems of treatment and control.
- (and related appurtenances) which are. installed or used by the permittp a to achieve compliance with the
conditions of ,this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls` and
appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision. requires. the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities
or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation isl necessary to achieve compliance
with- the, conditions -of the permit. �.
3: " 'Need to Halt -or Reduce not a Defense
It'shall not be. a'defense for 'a permittee in an enforcement=action' that. it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to'maintain compliance with the condition;of this permit.
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4. ,. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities • - I
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including
- the collection system, which is not a designedor established or operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage tot' property, 'damage to the treatment
facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources
which can- reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not
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4. b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior
notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;, including an evaluation of the
anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II,
E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a permittee
for bypass, unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. ofthis section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse affects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph
d. (1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Definition: "Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable
control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational
error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance,
or careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance
with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements:of paragraph c. of this condition
are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by
upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: A permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or
other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under PartiII, B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof: In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking' to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof.

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6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The permittee
shall comply with all existing federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of
40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Part 503.
The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage
Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to
incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in
its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM Regulation, Tide 15A,
North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the discharge of untreated or
inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means i of alternate power sources, standby
generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of
the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is
characteristic of the discharge over the entire period which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at
the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified; before the effluent joins or is
diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by
the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are
consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring
flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected
discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is :monitored by pump logs, or pump
hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be
subject to this requirement.

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4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to
NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to
Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR
136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR
503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements,
then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must
be used.
5. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any
monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or
by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this
paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation„ or by imprisonment of not more •
than 4 years, or both.
6. Records Retention 1
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years! (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance
records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports
required by this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or
application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record
the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses. _
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting
as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where
records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this
permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.

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SECTION E REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Change in Discharge .
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the, terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge
of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level iri excess of that authorized shall
constitute a violation of the permit.
2. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any plannedphysical alterations or additions
to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
• a.. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet "one of the; criteria for determining whether a
facility is a new, source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b);:or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the
permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1).
c. - The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's ;sludge use or disposal practices,
and such alternation, addition or change -may justify the application of permit'conditions that are different
from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use br disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to anapproved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance '
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity
which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
4. Transfers
.'This permit is not transferable to any .person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be
necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2 of this
permit)- or forms provided by the Director. for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal
practices.
b. If. the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit, using test procedures
specified in Part II, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved' under 40 CFR 503,
or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoring shall be included' in the calculation and reporting
of the data submitted in the DMR. . • • 1
c.. Calculations for all limitations which` require averaging of measurements ishall utilize an arithmetic mean
unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
Twenty-four Hour Reporting .
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which
may endanger health or the environment.. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the
• time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written'submission shall also be provided within 5
days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submissiori shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; -the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and
times, and -if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and
steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.

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6. b. The following shall be included as information,which must be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3), Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitationfor any of the pollutants listed by the Director in the -
permit to be reported within 24 hours; .
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under paragraph b. above of
this condition if the oral report has been received within.24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part.II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit, at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit.
8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit -any ;relevant facts in a permit application, or
submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information:
9. Noncompliance Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the
Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following -
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumpingof the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of -hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual
circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, thatrender the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-passdirectly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Personsreporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report. in letter form within 5 days
following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined:to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the -Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report mayresultin the imposition of criminal penalties as
provided for in NCGS 143-215.1 (b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any - false statement, representation, or
certification in any record- or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including
monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of
not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS;
A. Requirements for Control of Pollutants Attribute to Industrial Users.
1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from
industries using the municipal system may be present in the permittee's discharge. At such time as
sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be
revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140, degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees
Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21;
b. Pollutants which will cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case Discharges
with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed; to accommodate such Discharges;
c. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which will cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW
resulting in Interference;
d. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow
rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW;
e. Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in
no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C
(104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will
cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a
quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW.
3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the
permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to
ensure compliance by the permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the permittee
may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to !the municipal system.
4. The permittee shall require any industrial discharges into the permitted system to meet Federal
Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the permittee shall either develop and submit to the
Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify an existing
Pretreatment Program per 15A NCAC 2H .0907(b).
5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, toI incorporate or modify an approved
POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule, for the development of a POTW
Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
B. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment capacity or to
change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have
been submitted to the Division of Water Quality and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been
issued.
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
C. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Water Quality, conduct
groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of tliis NPDES permitted facility with
• the current groundwater standards.
D. Publicly Owned Treatment Works
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to
section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and
2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced into that POTW by a
source introducing pollutants into the POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of
effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality
of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
E. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally
sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with
the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit
a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action
within sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.
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PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compli
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this
revoke the permit.
ce monitoring fee within 30
he fee in a timely manner in
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RALPH SMITH
Town of Garland
P.O. Box 207
GARLAND, NC
Dear Permittee:
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March 29, 2001
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
, . piviisio of Water Quality
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Subject: Renewal Notice
NPDES Permit NC0025569
Garland WWTP
Sampson County'
The subject permit expires on October 31, 2001. North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) requires
that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If you have already
mailed your renewal application, you may disregard -this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than May 4, 2001.
Failure to request renewal of the perniit by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least $500.00. Larger penalties may be
assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
If any wastewater discharge will occur after October 31, 2001 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the current
permit must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1
and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
' If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Vanessa Manuel of the
Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 532. You may also contact the Fayetteville Regional
Office at NC0025569 to begin the rescission process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with
the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone number, fax number and e-mail
address are listed at the bottom of.this page.
Sincerely,
Valery Stephens
Point Source Branch
cc: Central Files
mlll e"l. I oa Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 91.9 733-5083,,extension 520,. (fax) 919 73370719
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET 03 http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES e-mail: [e-mail]

NPDES Permit NC0025569
Town of Garland
Sampson County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized. Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit)..,
❑ A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted ONLY by Industrial facilities discharging process
wastewater:
❑ Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D .to Title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40
CFR Part 122.21. If the PPA is not completed within one week of May 4, 2001, submit the application
package without the PPA. Submit the PPA as soon as possible after May 4, 2001.
The above requirement does NOT apply to municipal or nonindustrial facilities.
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PLEASE NO`1E:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
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Send the completed renewal package to:
Ms. Valery Stephens
NC DENR / Water Quality / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

MEMORANDUM
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 19, 2001.
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Fayetteville Regional Office
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Please find below regional comments for the subject minor permit renewal.
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Applicant is not requesting modification of facility or flow at thistime:
See attached rating sheet. No modifications were made to thisi facility during the::.
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previous permit cycle. I 1
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A review of compliance data revealed repetitive violations forBOD5 and Arninonia' _.
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Nitrogen. These violations were not specifically high, however, they were in excess of the
Permit parameter. Mr. Don Register, of this office, has been working with the Town's Operator.
to implement changes in operation methods to maintain compliance. iThe suggestions ,to the
Operator have been implemented and according to DMR. data, the WWT Plant appears to be
operating in compliance with all Permit parameters since April 2001. the improvements
included adding oxygen to the aeration basin and adjusting the weir in the primary clarifier to
achieve a consistent flow rate (see attached Compliance Evaluation Inspection).
The FRO has been advised by Town officials that the WWT Plant is now being operated
through a contractual agreement with Enviro Link, Inc. Hopefully, the suggestions provided by
this office and the new WWT Plant operation arrangement with Enviro Link, Inc., will improve ,
the compliance difficulties. Should compliance with Permit parameters continue, this office will
initiate the appropriate steps to achieve compliance. :
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June 19, 2001
Based on the last NPDES Compliance Inspection (see attached), there are no outstanding
repairs or modifications of the treatment works necessary at this time.
No special conditions, limitations or monitoring are suggested at this time.
Based on the above, the Fayetteville Regional Office recommends reissuance in keeping
with current basin wide strategy.
GD/bs
CC: LKAittyi ,ama (w/ application and rating sheet)
Central Files

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RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
FACILITY INFORMATION:
NAME OF FACILITY:
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RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please rpfer to pages 2-4)
PERMITTED FLOW: , 2 MGD BNR? ,YES
CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER: 1 2
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Classification of Biological Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade I Biological WPCS
Septic tank/sand filter systems
- Biological lagoon systems
Constructed wetlands and associated appurtenances
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- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permittedflow
less than or equal to 0.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
Grade III Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
of greater than 0.5 through 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
- Grade II systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction
Grade IV Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilizing an activated sludge or fixed growth p ocess with a permitted flow
of greater than 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd)
Grade III systems,that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction *
*Biological Nutrient Reduction -
The reduction of total nitrogen or total phosphorous by an activated
process as required bythe facilities permit.
sludge or fixed growth
Classification of Collection Water Pollution Control Systems:
(whichever provides lowest grade)
Same grade as biological water pollution control system. Gra
Based on population served:.
1,500. or Less = Grade I
1,501 to 15,000 = Grade II
15,001 to 50,000 = Grade III
50,001 or more = Grade IV
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Classification of Spray Irrigation Water Pollution Control Systems:
Systems'which utilize spray irrigation for the reuse or disposal of wasterwater.
These systems include: septic tanks, sand filter, oil/water seParators, lagoons,
storage basins, screening, sedimentation. Systems other than those listed above
shall be subject to additional classification.
Classification of Land Application of Residuals Systems:
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Systems permitted and dedicated for land application of residua s that are produced by a
water pollution control system or contaminated soils. •
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Classification of Physical/Chemical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade I Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily
physical process to treat wastewater.. This classification includes groundwater
remediation systems. **
Grade II Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control sykein that utilizes a primarily
chemical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes reverse osmosis,
electrodialysis, and ultrafiltration systems. **
** Any water pollution control system that utilizes a phyical/chemical process to enhance an
activated sludge or fixed growth process, shall not be subject to al dditional classification.
Classification of Subsurface Water Pollution Control Systems:
Systems which utilize the soil for subsurface treatment and disposal of wastewater
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and/or are required to have a certified operator under 15A NCAC 18A.1961. ***
*** Any subsurface system that has as part of its treatment process cz water pollution Control
systems that may be classified under Rules .0302 througk.0307 of this section shall be
subject to addional classification.
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Definitions
Activated Sludge - shall mean a biological wastewater treatment process in which predominantly
biodegradable polluntants in wastewater are absorbed, or adsorbed by living aerobic organisms and
bacteria.
Chemical Process - shall mean a wastewater pollution control system process consisting
exclusively of the addition of chemicals to treat wastewater.
Collection System - shall mean a continuous connections of pipelines, conduits, pumping
stations, and other related constructions used to conduct wastewater to the water pollution
control system.
Electrodialysis System - shall mean a system utlizing a selective separation of dissolved solids
process that is based on electrical charge and diffusion through a semipermeable membrane.
Physical Process - shall mean any water pollution control system process consisting of
electrodialysis, adsorption, absorption; air stripping, gravimetric sedimentation, floation, and
filtration as a means of treatment.
Reverse Osmosis System - shall mean a system which utilizes solutions and semipermable
membranes to separate and treat wastewater.
Ultrafiltration System - shall mean a system which utilizes a membrane filter to remove
pollutants from wastewater.
Water Pollution Control System - shall mean any system for the collection, treatment, or
disposal of wastewater and is classified under the provision of G.S. 90A-37.
Note: Please refer to G.S. 90A-37 for additional information and definitions.

North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Fayetteville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
January 25, 2001
The Honorable William Wilson
Mayor, Town of Newton Grove
POBox4 .
Newton Grove, NC 28366
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Newton Grove
Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No. NC0072877
Sampson County
Dear Mr. Wilson:
-17217
134:14
NCDENR
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted January 19, 2001.
As part of the inspection a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant was conducted. All observations
and recommendations are in Part D. Summary of Findings/Comments ofthis inspection report. The
priority of all wastewater treatment facilities should be complete compliance with the NPDES .permit
which will ensure the best. quality effluent discharged to our.receiving streams. To maintain
consistent compliance, "process control testing" is highly recommended.
Please review the attached report; If you or your staff have any questions
• do not hesitate to contact me at 910-486-1541.
Sincerely,
Don Register' t- ,
Environmental Technician IV
/bsh
Enclosures
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NPDES COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
' Fayetteville Regional Office
Section A. National Data System Coding •
Transaction Code: N. NPDES NO. NC0072877 Date: 010119 Inspection Type: C
Inspector: S Facility Type: 1 Reserved:
Facility Evaluation Rating: 4 BI: N QA: N Reserved:
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected:
Town of Newton Grove WWTP
Entry Time: 11:00am
Permit Effective Date: 960901
Exit Time/Date: 3:00pm/010119 Permit Expiration, Date: 010731
Name(s), Title(s) of On -Site Representative(s):
Jim Ballance (Certified Grade III) - "ORC"
Phone Number(s): [phone]
Name, Title and Address of Responsible Official
Mr. Williairi Wilson, Mayor
PO Box 4
Newton Grove, NC 28366
Contacted: no
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection
(S = Satisfactory, M = Marginal, U = Unsatisfactory, N = Not -Evaluated, N/A = Not Applicable)
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Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments:
1. The manual bar screen was operational. All screenings are disposed of through the county landfill.
2. The Equalization (EQ) Basin assists in stabilization of wastewater befor;'e it flows to the oxidation ditch.
Return sludge 'from the clarifier is added to the basin. A recommendation for the (EQ). basin pump
discharge box was to increase slots in the baffle plate to allow further adjustment to maintain a constant
flow 24 hours/day through the plant.
3. The oxidation ditch appeared to be adequately. treating the wastewater. The following parts for the brush
aerator are not on site: spare brush, bearing, gearbox or motor. A recommendation is to check the lead
time for replacement parts since this is the heart of the treatment process.
4. The clarifier appeared clear as it flowed over the weirs. The sludge depth appeared to be approximately
eight (8) feet with a tank depth of ten (10) feet.
5. The tertiary filters were observed to be operational with some grease balls floating on the surface: The
grease balls are skimmed from the water surface each day and properly disposed of.
6. Ultraviolet light is used as disinfection. `Ultraviolet light lamps are, cleaned every 2-3 weeks. An
intensity lamp indicator revealed a reading of three(3) with a range of 0-7. Zero (0) means no
disinfection occurring.
7. The effluent appeared to be free of solids.
8. - The effluent outfall was not easily accessible due to falling of trees from previous storms. The effluent
outfall should be accessible to monitor to assist with preserving our receiving stream.
9. The Aerobic Digester was observed to be operational. A quantity of up to 10,000 gallons of sludge is
wasted weekly. Sludge is land applied monthly to permitted land. An amount of 7 % acres surrounding
the wastewater facility is owned by the town and this area is used for sludge disposal. This facility has
a total of 44 'A acres permitted for land application of sludge. The "ORC" is responsible for
implementing the land application permit.
10. The effluent flow meter was calibrated September 2000 by Instrumentation Services, Inc. It is advisable
that the flow meter calibration document contain the % error before and after calibration in the future
by the technician.
11. The following NPDES permit required' parameters are analyzed on site by facility staff: pH,
Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen. All other required parameters are analyzed by a contract laboratory
"Vann Laboratories."
12. A compliance evaluation analysis report for the period January through December 2000 revealed
monthly violations. Monthly violations for BOD and Ammonia Nitrogen was noted for the months of
May - November 2000 and Notice of Violations were sent to the facility.
13. Laboratory records were reviewed for the months January through November 2000 and compared to
Discharge Monitoring Records. Data appeared to be correctly reported.
14. The NPDES permit was available upon request.

-continued -
As a reminder as per our Administrative Code Section: 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(3)(F)(i)-the date on
which collection of composite samples is commenced or data shall be entered onto the monitoring report
form on the date that has the greater number ,of hours in it. The following examples will assist you in
understanding the reporting date:
A. If the composite sample is started on Tuesday, January 2, 20'01 at 9:00AM and the sample is
withdrawn from the composite sampler on Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at 9:OOAM; the day
with the greater number of hours in it is Tuesday, January 2,, 2001.
lithe composite sample is started on Tuesday, January 2, 2001 at 6:OOPM and the sample is
withdrawn from the composite sampler on Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at 6:OOPM; the day.
with the greater number or hours in it is Wednesday, January 3, 2001.
Name and Signature of Inspector
•
Don Register
Agency/Office/Telephone
DENR/Fayetteville/(910)486-;1541
Date
Name and Signature of Reviewer • Agency/Office/Telephone Date
Q-Q1-1* 4'6/DENR/F ayetteville/(9 10)4 8 6- 15 4 1
Belinda Henson
Action Taken
Regulatory Office Use Only
Compliance Status
Noncompliance
_Compliance
j-'?5-01
Date

FACILITY SITE REVIEW
6
,. Treatment units.properly operated andmaintained. •
•
•
Standby power or other equivalent provision provided.
Adequate alarm system for power or equipment failure available.
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4. Sludge disposal procedures appropriate::-
11.
N/A • a. Disposal- of sludge according to regulations .
o N/A • b. State approval'for sludge .disposal received.
No• -N/A 5.. All treatment units other than backup units in service.
No N/A 6.. ` Sufficient sludge disposed of to maintain treatment process equilibrium.
•l • i
No N/A 7. Adequate number of qualified operators on staff.
NO N/A . 8. ' Established procedures available for training new employees.
1
es No N/A 9. Adequate spare parts and 'supplies inventory maintained.
i
. Yes. • eD N/A ' 10. a. Hydraulic overflows and/or organic overloads e cp.erienced
Yes . No QED, b. Untreated bypass discharge occurs during power failure .
Yes No • c.. ;Untreated overflows'occurred since last inspection.
i
No N/A 11. Plant has general safetystructures such as rails!around or covers over
tanks,. pits, or well's. •
No -N/A , . Plant is•generallYclean, free from open trash >as.

s : N/A.
No . `l
N/A
es N/A '
des .. N/A
tes No ILA
Yes No.
Yes' No
Yes No N/A
Yes No N/A 1(
Yes No NIA
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
® N/A
N/A
' N/A
Cj. N/As
OD N/A
(14'o) NIA
sEtD N/A
() N/A
N/A
Yes CaD N/A
• Yes N/A
Yes- (1 N/A
Yes` N/A
Yes Q4->N/A
• Yes N/A
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
'Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.8. Activated Sludge Basins/Oxidation Ditches: •
Dead spots
Failure of surface- aerators
Air rising in clumps •
Dark foam or bad color
Thick billows of white, sudsy foam
Air rising unevenly
Excessive air leaks in compressed air piping:
19.
20.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Page
b•
Stabilization Ponds/Lagoons: -
a. Excessive weeds including duckweed in stabilization ponds
b. Dead.fish or' aquatic organisms
. c: Buildup of.solids around influent pipe
d. Excessive scum on surface.
Secondary Clarifier: •
a. Excessive gas bubbles on surface
b. Unlevel overflow weirs
- c. • Weir blockage -
•d. Evidence of short circuiting
e. - Excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier
f. , Pin, floc in overflow ,
Ineffective scum rake •
h. Floating sludge on surface
I. Excessive high.sludge blanket
j. Clogged sludge withdrawal ports on secondary clarifier.
• 21. Filtration:
Filter surface clogging
Short filter run . -, •
Gravel displacement of filter media
Loss of filter media during back -washing
Recycled filter backwash water in excess:of 5 percent
a.
b.
c.
d.
• e.
f. Formation of mudballs in filter media:
22. Chlorination Unit:
,a. Sludge buildup in contact chamber
b. Gas bubbles
c. Floating scum and/or solids
d. Inadequate ventilation of,chlorine feeding room and storage area
e. NIOSH=approved 3b minute air pack •
• f; All, standing chlorine cylinders chained in place
f7: A11 personnel trained in the use of chlorine
h. Improper chlorine feed, storage, and reserve supply.
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Yes No(N/
Yes Not N/A
Yes No N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
( N/A
N/A
� N/A
No CO>
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
N/A
N/A
Yes No (MA_
Yes No N/ ?.
Yes No (N/A -
Yes No 'WA)
Yes No
Ns% No N/A
(Yes No N/A
Yes- No CND
Yes No N/A
Yes No NIA
Yes No N/A
Yes No
Yes No N/A
Yes - No N/A
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No N/A, 23. Ultraviolet radiation disinfection present and in iise."
24. Dechlorination
• a. _Improper storage of sulfir.diokide cylinders
b. Inadequate ventilation of sulfur dioxide feeding room
c. Automatic sulfur dioxide feed or feedback control not operating
properly.
25. Aerobic Digester:
"a. Excessive foanung in tank
b. "Noxious odor
c. Mechanical aeration failure
d. Clogging of diffusers.
26. Anaerobic Digester: -
a. , Floating cover tilting
b. Gas burner -inoperative
c. Supernatarit'has a sour odor.
27. :Sludge Drying and/or disposal:
a. • Poor sludge distribution on drying beds
b. Vegetation in drying beds
c. Dry sludge remaining in drying beds
d. Dry sludge stored on site
e. Filtrate from sludge drying beds,returned
f. Approved disposal site for the. sludge
g: Sludge land applied. -
to front of plant
282- Filter Press: ,
a. High level of solids in filtrate from filter liresses or vacuum filters
b. Thin filter cake caused by poor dewatering ,
c. Sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter; press .
d. Excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake.
- 29. ' Polishing Ponds or Tanks: ; ,
a. Objectionable odor, excessive foam, floating solids, or oil. sheens on
i
water surface _
b Solids or scum accumulations in tank or at side of -pond
c: Evidence of bypassed polishing ponds or tanks because of lbw
- capacity. J

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•
'aritEff1uent:
• Excessive suspended solids, turbidity,:foain, grease, scum, color; and.
other macroscopic particulate matter present
Potential toxicity (dead fish; -dead plant at discharge)
Outfall discharge line easily accessible.
Flow Measurement:
a. • Improper placement of flow measurement device
b. Flow totalizer not -calibrated f
Buildup of solids in flume or weir
d. Broken or cracked flume or weir .
e.. Improperly -functioning magnetic-flowmeter
£ Clogged or broken.stilling wells .
'N/A .g. Weir plate edge corroded or damaged: '
N/A - . h: System not capable of measuring maximum flow
o .;N/A I; Flow measurement error greater thaii +/- 10%.
32. • Sampling: . - - , ;
No N/A a. Sampling and analysis completed on paranieters specified by permit
•CG s 'No-. N/A • ' .b. • Samples refrigerated during compositing . e ;,�5_e Cf.- .
No N/A ' • c. ''Composite sample temperatures maintained at less than or equal to,4
- degrees Celsius duringsam lin • :
g p ,g..-.,,- /
No N/A •d, Contract laboratory used for�sample analysis. .
No N/A
No
RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING'
Records and reports maintained as required by rperpiit.
V ,
N/A 2. All required information'available, complete, and current.
No.'
o N/A 3 Records maintained for 3 years and all sludge records maiiitaiiicd.for 5
• years.
No N/A .. 4.- 'Analytical results consistent with data reported
No . N/A
No N/A
es No N/A
es� Nn N/A
No N/A
•
on DMVIRs.
5. 'Sampling and analyses 'data adequate and include:
a. Dates, times,- acid location of sampling
b. Name ofindividual performing sampling
c. Results of analyses arid calibration
d... Pnt s of misilys •
e. Name of person performing analyses.
•

o N/A
No N/A
No N/A
Yes No .N/A
Yes No ' N/A
No N/A
Yes No
Yes No (�f/A)
'es3 No N/A
Yes No N/A
Yes No N/A
61e)No N/A.
No N/A
Revised 10/1/99 ..
by Belinda Henson
Page 6
6. Monitoring records adequate and include:..'
a. Monitoring charts kept for .years
b. Flowmeter calibration records kept for 3years.
7: Laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance -records adequate.
I,
8. Plant records adequate and_include:
a. 0 & M Manual
b. "As. -built" engineering drawings
c. Schedules.and dates of equipment maintenance repairs
•
d: Equipment data, cards.
9. Pernnittee is meeting compliance schedule.• ; •
1.0. • DMRs complete and include all NPDES permit required parameters.
11. ORC visitation logs available and current •
12.. ORC certified at a level equal to or greater than the classification o[
the wastewater facility.
13. Current copy of the complete NPDES petmnit on site.
14. Facility description verified as contained in NPDES permit.

) INSPECTION REPORT
TE OPTION: TRX: 5IF. KEY: NC0072877INSCEI 010119
SG: ADFE191 *** NO MODIFICATIONS MADE TO SCREEN ***
1K3T--- NC0072877 REG/COUNTY-;;-;06 SAMPSON
ILITY-- NEWTON GROVE (TOWN) - WWTP LOC-- NEWTON GROVE
NS TYPE
CEI
NEXT PLANNED
KSPECTION .INSPECTED BY:
DATE: .010119 RD.
REPORT INSPECTION- DMR
DATE STATUS STATUS
010125 C C
COMMENTS:
RESPONSE RECEIVED:
DUE. DATE' DATEH.
J

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COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT
PERMITC 728 _7 ,PIPES 00s1,.
FACILITY- ;NEWTON GROVE; TOWN / WW.TP
LOCATION --NEWTON GROVE
MONTH
LIMIT
99/01
99/02
99/03
LIMIT • F .2000 'F
99/04 .0676.
99/05 .0505
99/06
99/07
99/08
99/09
99/10
LIMIT
99/11
50050
Q/MGD
F .2000 F
.0660
06/13/2001
PAGE 1
REPORT PERIOD : CA-9`01- 9912 }' LOC - -E
DESIGN FLOW- L2A0-0 CLASS -2
REGION/COUNTY--06; SAMPSON
00310 '00530. 00610 31616 i 50060
'BOD RES/TSS NH3+NH4- FEC COLI CHLORINE
10.00 F 30.0 F 4.00 F 200.0
4.47 3.1' .03 5.0
:0565 .6.00 4.8 .35 13.5
.0721 4.90 3.6 ' .30 5.4
5.00 F 30.0 F 2.00 F 200.0
2.72 2.7 .00 3.6
2.32 1.7 .35 2.3
.0461 2.90 1.6. .00 2.8
.0509 3.85 .8. .24 2.0
.0502 :,4.05 2.3 .77 4.1
.0769 2.90 2.2 .11 1.6
.0727 2.12 ,1.8 1,19 .0
F .2000 F 10.00 F 30.0 F 4.00 F 200.0
.2.1 .17 4.9
.0525- 3.72
99/12 .0502 , 2.40 •2.6 .09 1.0
AVERAGE
MAXIMUM
MINIMUM
UNIT'.
.0593 3.52 2.4 .30 3.8
.3166 12.00 8.0 3.71 570.0
.0119 LESSTHAN LESSTHAN LESSTHAN LESSTHAN
MGD MG/L MG/L- MG/L #/100ML
6.83
6.53
, 6.84
6.19
6.50
6.72
00300 00010
DO TEMP
NOL NOL
9.52 11.25
8.62 13.00,
7.76 13.06
NOL NOL
7:09 17.42
20.55
23.58
26.45
26.92
23.74
20.15
NOL NOL
6.63 17.42
7.21 13.52
7.20 18.92
10.00 -28.00
5.90 8.00
UG/L MG/L DEG.0

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PAGE • 2
PERMIT--NC0072877 PIPE--001 REPORT PERIOD: 9901-9912 LOC---E
FACILITY --NEWTON GROVE, TOWN / WWTP DESIGN FLOW-- .2000 CLASS--2
LOCATION --NEWTON GROVE REGION/COUNTY--06' SAMPSON
00095 00400 00600 00665
MONTH CNDUCTVY PH TOTAL'N PHOS-,TOT
LIMIT' NOL 9.0 6.0 NOL NOL
99/01 629.5 7.4-7.2 15.300 1.8800
99/02 659.7 7.4-7.2
99/03 641.2 7.4-7.3 -
LIMIT NOL 9.0 6.0 . NOL 'NOL
99/04 670.0^ 7.5-7.2 2.080 1.1300
99/05 682.0 7.6-7.3
99/06-. 701.2 7.6-7.2
99/07 678.7 7.5-7.3 1.210 3.0900
99/08 621.0 7.4-7.2.
99/09 507.4 7.5-7.2
99/10 606.0 7.5-7.3 5.310 2.6200
LIMIT NOL 9.0 6.0 NOL NOL
99/11 695.5 7.5-7.,3
99/12 662.0 7.6-7.3
AVERAGE 646-.1 5.975 2.1800
MAXIMUM 768.0 7.630 15.:300 3.0900
MINIMUM 313.0 7.200 1.210 1.1300
UNIT UMHOS/CM SU MG/L MG/L

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`COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT
PERMIT--N00072877 PIPE--001
FACILITY --NEWTON GROVE; TOWN / WWTP
LOCATION --NEWTON GROVE -
MONTH
LIMIT
00/01
00/0.2
00/03
LIMIT
00/04
00/05.
00/06 '
00/07
00/08
00/09
00/10
50050- 00310
Q/MGD
.2000 F
.0619
:0683
BOD
10.00
2.27
5.80
.0762 3.62
00530
RES/TSS
F 30.0
3..2
7.7
3.7
.2000 °F 5.00 F 30.0
.0784 . . 5.00 40
.0645
7.1'
.04672Fa 5.4
0527
.0646.
.0601
.0793
9 75'F 7.8
4.9
.4.5
3 0
LIMIT F .2000 F 10.00 F 3.0.0
00/11
00/12'
AVERAGE
MAXIMUM
MINIMUM
UNIT'
-.'0678 ,t12.377F' - 7.4
.0555 ,.7 30
.0646.. 6-.74
.6140- 15.80
.0037 LESSTHAN
. MGD . MG/L'
5.3
5.3
12.3
LESSTHAN.
MG/L
06/13/2001
PAGE 1
REPORT PERIOD: 001-0012 L-OC---E
DESIGN FLOW-'- ' .2000 CLASS--2
REGION/COUNTY-=06� SAMPSON
00610 31616 50060
NH3+NH4- FEC COLI CHLORINE
F 4.00 F 200.0
.07 . 2.6
3.52.
9.3
.99 9.0
F 2.00 F 200.0
Ati0163 .0
25.8
114.5
2� 7 5.2
1.17 8.5
F -4.60 F 200(.0
.5.01F 10.1
' 2.59
4.75
26.20
LESSTHAN
MG/L
5.2
16.7
3.900.0
LESSTHAN
#/100ML
UG/L
06300 0.0010
DO TEMP
NOL , NOL
8.21 10.90
8.01 10.20
.7.38 14.52
NOL - NOL
7.18 16.70
6.94 20.92
6.61 24.82
6.18 , 25.87
6.40 25-:80
6.85 23.62
7.40 ' 19.82
NOL
NOL
7.26 15.36
8 .-53
7.24
9.30
5.70
MG/L
9.20
18.14.
27.30
6.20
DEG.0

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I
PERMIT=-NC0072877 PIPE--001 . REPORT PERIOD: 00Q1-0012 LOC---E
FACILITY --NEWTON GROVE, TOWN / WWTP - DESIGN FLOW-- .200,0 CLASS--2.
LOCATION --NEWTON GROVE REGION/COUNTY--06 SAMPSON
00095
MONTH CNDUCTVY
00400 00600 00665
PH "TOTAL N PHOS-TOT
LIMIT NOL 9.0 6.0 NOL NOL
00/01 582.0 7.5-7.3 2.270 .3600
00/02 646.2 8.1-7.3
00/03 647.2 7.6-7.4
LIMIT NOL 9.0 6.0 NOL NOL
00/04 666.5 7.6-7.5 , 1.350 .8400
00/05 677.0 7.8-7.6
t
00/06 641.7 8.0-7.7
00/07 751.7 7.8-7.6 13.400 2.0100 --
00/08 728.2 7.8-7.4
00/09 723.7 7.8-7.6
00/10 718,.2 7.8-7.4 2-.670 .6300
LIMIT NOL 9.0.6.0 NOL NOL
00/11 759.0 7.7-7.2
00/12 874.0 7.6-7.2
AVERAGE 701.2 4.922 .9600
MAXIMUM 992.0 8.100 13.400 2.0100
MINIMUM 504.0 7.200 1.350 .3600
UNIT UMHOS'/CM SU . MG/L MG/L

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PERMIT--NC0072877 PIPE--.001 REPORT PERIOD: 0101-0104 LOC---E
FACILITY --NEWTON GROVE, TOWN / WWTP " DESIGN FLOW,,- .2000 CLASS--2
LOCATION --NEWTON GROVE ' REGION/COUNTY--06 SAMPSON
50050 00310,- 00530 00610 31616 50060 00300 00010
MONTH Q/MGD BOD RES/TSS NH3+NH4- FEC COLI CHLORINE DO TEMP
LIMIT F .2000 F 10A0 F 30.0 F 4.00 F 2,00.0 I NOL NOL
01/01 .0360 5.88 3.3 2.17 22.2 10.38 8.32
01/02 .0576 2.33 .0 .00 2.0 8.76 10.66
01/03 .0549 5.08 6.0 .42 19.1 ; 8.27 12.76
LIMIT F .2000 F 5.00 F 30.0 F 2.00 F 200.0 NOL NOL
01/04 -.0372 C54404 3...6 .21 1.6 7.97 16.22
`AVERAGE .0464 4.64 3.2 1.70 11.2 ! 8.84 11.9'9
MAXIMUM .0965 14.30 23.5 9.66 '6000.0 11.75 19.60-
MINIMUM .0170 1.40 LESSTHAN LESSTHAN LESSTHAN 7.10 5.80
UNIT MGD . MG/L - MG/L MG/L #/100ML UG/L MG/L .DEG.0

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PERMIT--NC0072877 ' PIPE--001 REPORT PERIOD: 0101-0104, LOC---E
FACILITY --NEWTON GROVE, TOWN / WWTP DESIGN.FLOW-'- .2000 CLASS--2
LOCATION --NEWTON GROVE REGION/COUNTY--06 SAMPSON
00095 00400 00600 00665
MONTH CNDUCTVY' ' PH TOTAL N PHOS-TOT
LIMIT NOL 9.0 6.0 NOL NOL
01/01 792.8 7.6-6.9 11.350 .6600 -
01/02 779.0- 6.8-6.4
01/03 684.2. 7.3-6.8
LIMIT NOL 9.0 6.0 NOL NOL
01/04 790.5' 7.1-6.9 25.500 4.7600
AVERAGE '7,61.6 18.425 2.7100
MAXIMUM 853.0 7.600 25.500 4.76'00
MINIMUM ' '660. 0- 6.400 ' 11.350 .6600'
UNIT UMHOS/CM SU MG/L MG/L

2' L
State of North Carolina
'Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
May 10, 2001
Mr. Gerald Darden - Mayor
Town of Newton Grove WWTP
PO Box 4
Newton Grove, North Carolina 28366
NCDENR
'NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
PONMEN ANDPNPSURA""` ESOURCES
p eS
MAY I 12uui
DWQ
Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit NC0072877
Town of Newton Grove WWTP
Sampson County
Dear Mr. Darden:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on May 2, 200{1.' Thank you for submitting this
package.
The permit, renewal for this facility has been assigned to Charles Weaver: This staff member will contact
you if further information is needed to complete the permit renewal. Please note that the NPDES Unit has
several vacant positions. This staff shortage has lasted for over a year and is delaying all permit renewals.
Our remaining permit writers are currently reviewing Authorizations to Construct, speculative limit requests,
major permit modifications and 201 plan updatesahead of permit renewals: This is necessary due to a
variety of factors, including mandatory deadlines in the statutes which govern our program.
If this staff shortage delays reissuance of NC0072877 the existing'requiremerits in your permit will remain
in effect untilthe permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action). IWe:: appreciate your patience and
understanding while we operate with a severely depleted staff. If you have any additional questions
concerning renewal 'of the subject permit, please contact Charles Weaver at [phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
Valery Stephens
Point Sourcei Unit
cc: t gatev 41 Regional Office, Water Quality Section {i
NPDES File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o,enr.state.nc.us/NPDES
919 733-5083, extension 520 (fax) 919 733-0719
Valery.Stephens @ ncmail.net

TOWN OF NEWTON GROVE
P.O. Box 4
NEWTON GROVE, N.C. 28366
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
April 24, 2001
Ms. Valery Stephens
NC DENR/Water Quality/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
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Dear Ms. Stephens:
Enclosed is the application and request for renewal. of NPDES Permit # NC0072877 for discharge of
treated wastewater to Beaverdam Swamp from the Town of Newton Grove, N CC. No changes have been
made to the plant since the issuance of the last permit. A narrative of the sludge management plan is also
If you have any questions, please call me directly at [phone].
enclosed.
Regards,
Gerald Darden, Mayor
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SLUDGE_ MANAGEMENT NARRATIVE
TOWN OF NEWTON GROVE
LAND APPLICATION PERMIT #00010470
Sludge is generated at the Town of Newton Grove's wastewater treatment plant by an
activated sludge process involving a circular oxidation ditch with center clarifier. Sludge is
wasted from the,ditch and pumped to a 54,000 gallon aerobic digester This digester has a
retention time of 90-120 days which allows stabilization of the biosolids before being land applied.
The Town of Newton Grove has 44.7 acres of permitted land on which to? apply sludge. The
primary site is 7.4 acres located adjacent to the treatment plant. Sludge is'tested according to
40CFR Part 503 rules and pumped onto the field utilizing a force main in the middle of the field
with distribution hydrants located along the force main. Sludge is evenly distributed evenly onto
the field using spray nozzles. All buffers and required limitations are strictly adhered to as
outlined in the Land Application Permit WQ#10470. The Town of Newton Grove also has 37.3
acres located off US Highway 13 and adjacent to I-40 that is a secondary'contigency site to be
used in the event the primary site is not sufficient for sludge application. No sludge has been
applied to this site in the past 4 years. Abruzzi rye grass is grown on the primary site during the
winter months and hull bermuda grass is grown during the summer months. 'The grass is
harvested by local farmers to be used for cattle feed. All sampling and monitoring of the site(s)
are maintained as per the permit requirements and results are kept on file in the Town Hall.
Annual reports of sludge application are also prepared and copies are kept on file at Town Hall.
Date

N. C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Division of Water Quality - NPDES
, APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT'FORM A
For municipal discharges <1 MGD (or similar privately owned discharges <1MGD)
NPDES Permit NC0072877
Please print or type
1. Name of applicant/permittee TOWN OF NF.WT(1N f,Rf1VF
2. Address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge:
A. Facility Name TOWN OF NEWTON GROVE WASTEWATER' TREATMENT PLANT
B. Mailing address of applicant / permittee:
1. Address P . 0 . BOX 4
2. City NEWTON GROVE 3. County SAMPSON
4. State NORTH CAROLINA 5. ZIP 28 3 6 6
6. Telephone#, (910) 594-08277. Fax# (910). 594-0877
8. e-Mail address:
C. Physical Location of facility to be permitted:
1. Street address PORK CHOP HILL ROAD. (off NC SR 1800)
2. City NEWTON GROVE 3. County i SAMPSON
4. State NORTH CAROLINA 5. Zip Code A 4 6 h
6. Telephone, # (910) 5 9 4 - 08 2 7 7. Fax# (910 )
594-0827
4. Type of wastewater treatment:
❑ None ❑ Primary ❑ Intermediate Q Secondary ❑ Advanced
5. Design flow of facility 0 . 125 MGD. Average monthly flow 0 . 0 5 4 MGD
6. Percent BOD removal .(actual):
❑ 0-29.9 ❑ 30-64 9,
❑ 65-84.9 ❑ 85-94.9
E] 95 or more
7. Population served: 1
i
❑ 1-199 ❑X 200-499 . ❑ 500-999 ❑ 1,000-4,999 ❑ 5,000-9,999 ❑ 10,000 or more
8. Number of separate discharge points:
® 1 ❑ 2 ❑,:3 ❑ 4 or more (give number)
9. Description of wastewater volume discharged to receiving stream.
Discharge per
operating day
Flow, MGD'(million gallons per operating day)
Volume treated before
discharging (percent)
10.0
Average
0. 05 4 •: MGD
Maximum
0.115 MGD
100%
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N. C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
. Division of Water Quality - NPDES
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM A
10. If any wastewater, treated or untreated, is discharged to places other than surface waters, check
below as applicable.
Wastewater is
discharged to
Flow, MGD (million gallons per operating day)
0-0.0099
0.01-
0.049
0.05-
0.099
0.1-0.49
0.5-0.99
1.0-4.9
5 or
more
Deep well
1
Evaporation lagoon
Subsurface percolation
system
Other, specify:
1
11. Is any sludge ultimately returned to a waterway?
El Yes
12. Do you receive industrial waste?
zi Yes D No
If yes, enter approximate number of industrial dischargers into system
13. Type of collection sewer system:
A. NI Separate sanitary
B. Combined sanitary and storm
C. Both separate and combined sewer systems
14. Name of receiving stream(s) BEAVERDAM SWAMP (inCAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN)
15. Does your discharge contain (or is it possible for your discharge to contain) any of the following
substances (circle all that apply):
cyanide aluminum beryllium cadmium chromium
mercury nickel • opper selenium zinc
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to tTzelest of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
GERALD DARDEN
MAYOR
Printed name of Person Signing
Signature of Applicant
Title
Date Application Signed
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation,
or certification in any application, record; report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or
regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or
regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar
offense.)
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NCDENR
Mayor W.E. Wilson
Town of Newton Grove
P.O. Box 4
NEWTON GROVE, NC 28366
Dear Permittee:
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
March 29, 2001
APR 22007
Subject: Renewa1.Notice
NPDES ,Permit NC0072877
NEWTON GROVE WW1?
Sampsori County
The subject permit expires on October 31, 2001. North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) requires
that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If you have already
mailed your renewal application, you may disregard this notice.
' To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than May 4, 2001.
Failure to request renewal of the permit by this date may result in a civil assessment of at,least $500.00. Larger penalties may be
assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. -
If any wastewater discharge will occur after October 31, 2001 (or if continuation of the permit is desired), the current
permit must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1
and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit, contact Vanessa Manuel of the
Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at [phone], extension 532. You may also contact the Fayetteville Regional
Office at NC0072877 to begin the rescission process.
Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with
the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me. My telephone number, fax number and e-mail
address are listed at the bottom of this page.
cc: Central Files
tteville Regional
NPDES File
fice, Water Quality Section
Sincerely,
cALLAil
Valery Stephens
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 733-5083, extension 520. (fax) 919 733-0719
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NPDES Permit NC0072877
Town of Newton Grove
Sampson County
The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages:
❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since
issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized
Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies.
❑ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares
the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any
such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit).
ED A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other
solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such
plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this' in writing. Submit one signed
original and two copies.
The following items must be submitted ONLY by Industrial facilities discharging process
wastewater:
❑ Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices AID to Title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40
Ct'K Part 122.21. If the PPA is not completed within one week of May 4, 2001, submit the application
package without the PPA. Submit the PPA as soon as possible after May 4, 2001.
The above requirement does NOT apply to municipal onion -industrial facilities.
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your
application package.
TUTTTIVETUrt
Send the completed renewal package to:
Ms. Valery Stephens
NC DENR / Water Quality / Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617