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yy� Michael F. Easley
Uil w,lt���Q�l�� Governor -
SEP 19 2005
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
DENR - FAYETEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE p' Division of Water Quality
September 12, 2005
Mr. M. Alan Thornton, Town Manager
P.O. Box 459
Erwin, North Carolina 28339. !(
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit •
Permit No. NC0001406.
Former' Swift Textile WWTP
Harnett County
Dear. Mr. Thornton:.
Division personnel have.. reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we areforwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit.:. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General 'Statute 143-215.1.:and the
Memorandum of Agreement 'between North Carolina and the. U.S.. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994. (orr as subsequently amended)..
In response to your letter. of August 25,. 2005 the Division offers the following response:
• Since the permitted flow is 0.08 MGD the corresponding classification of the WWTP is
a Grade. II...
The expiration date on the permit corresponds . to the expiration date for all the
permits in subbasin 03-06-13 in the Cape Fear Basin.. Regarding the reissuance of the
permit upon the next permit renewal cycle, the Division;: cannot guarantee that the.
permit will have the samelimits and conditions as the current permit. At the time of
permit renewal, the. Division will consider the most current policies and guidelines.
Changes in the use or operation of the facility could translate into modifications to the
permit.
• The addition of flow to the Town of Erwin's WWTP, cannot be addressed through this
permit.. In order to add flow to a facility that has reached j90 % of its flow capacity an
SOC has to be approved by the Division.
• If the town recruits and industry the permit will need to be modified. A permit
modification request is not reviewed in the same way as a new permit application..
Condition A. (2) in the permit explains the process and 'information requirements to.
obtain a permit modification. If an industry wants to use the WWTP, the permit will
have to be evaluated according to the specific type and characteristics of the proposed
discharge.
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.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone]
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Permit No. NC0001406
Town of Erwin
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Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The
Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit.. This permit
does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the.
Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal
Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Teresa Rodriguez. at
telephone number [phone], extension 553.
Sincerely,
g- : Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Cc: NPDES•Files
Central Files
(Eayefteville Regional -Office -Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit

Permit No.. NC0001406
. . STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND `NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE. WASTEWATER UNDER THE.
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the, North Carolina Environmental Management -
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Town of Erwin
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located -at
Former Swift. Textiles WWTP
200 North }Burlington Avenue & West "E" Street
Erwin
Harnett County ,
to receiving waters designated as the Cape Fear River in the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations; monitoring requirements, and other conditions set fortli in. Parts I, II, III, and IV
hereof.
The permit shall become effective November 1, 2005.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30,2006.
Signed this day September 12, 2005,
4r.
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality - F
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NC0001406
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued tothis facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked.
As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective.
Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
Town of Erwin
is hereby authorized to:
1.. Continue to operate an existing 2.5 MGD wastewater treatment facility, at a monthly.
average flow not exceeding 0.08 MGD, located at the former Swift Textile facility, 200 North
Burlington Avenue & "E" Street, Erwin, Harnett County, and consisting of the following
wastewater treatment components: .
■ . Mechanical bar screen
• Mechanical grit chamber
■ Influent recording flow measurement
• Influent pH adjustment
• Parallel aeration basins
• Polymer feed system
• Dual clarifiers.
• Effluent Flow Meter
• Sludge storage tank
■ Sludge mixing/thickening tank
• Belt filter press
2. Discharge from said treatment works, through outfall 001, into Cape Fear River, a Class
WS-V water in the Cape Fear River Basin, at the location specified on the attached map.

Permit No. NC0001406. • .
A. (2.) CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP .OR USE OF. THE FACILITY
In the event that the facility changes ownership or a change in use of the facility is anticipated,. the
permittee shall submit a request for permit modification including the following documentation at least
180. days prior. `to thestart of operations:.
1. If manufacturing or --other activities -are resumed at the site, a description of the manufacturing
processes or activities, products, and expected annual production..
2. Flow,diagram indicating process and wastewater flow volumes.
3. . Proposed treatment and characteristics of the wastewater too be discharged.
4.. Description of any planned expansions or upgrades to the treatment facilities.
.
5. Engineering Alternatives Analysis of wastewater disposal alternatives including a flow justification,
the connection toan existing municipal waste treatment facility and jnon-discharge alternatives.,
6. If the facility is sold a name ownership change form and required documentation shall be submitted
to the Division...
No additional discharge is authorized until the effective date of the
permit modification.

Receiving Stream: Cape Fear River
Stream Class: WS-V
Latitude: 78° 42' 00" N
Longitude: 35° 19' 02" W
Drainage Basin: Cape Fear River
Sub -Basin: 03-06-13
Facility Location
not to scale
NPDES Permit No. NC0001406
Harnett County

Permit No. NC0001406
A (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Beginning on the effective date of this,permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the
Permittee as specified below:
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Continuous
Recording
I or E
BOD5
30 mg/1
45 mg/1
Weekly
Composite
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TotalSuspended Solids2
30 mg/1
45 mg/1
Weekly
Composite
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NH3N
2/Month
Composite
E
Total Residual Chlorine3
28 µg/1
2/week
Grab
E
Fecal Coliform (geometric
mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
E
pH4
Weekly
Grab
E
Dissolved Oxygen5
Weekly
Grab
E
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
E
Total Nitrogen
(NO2N + NO3N '+ TKN)
Monthly
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus
Monthly
Composite
E
Dissolved Oxygen6
3/Week6
Grab
U, D
Temperature (OC)6
3/Week6
Grab
U, D
Notes:
1. Sample locations: E- Effluent, I- Influent, U — at least 100 yards upstream of the outfall, D- Cape Fear River at
Highway 217. -
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent
value (85% removal). -
3. Total Residual Chlorine requirements shall apply only if chlorine is added to the effluent. The limit will take
effect 18 months after the effective date of the final permit.
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
5. The daily effluent dissolved' oxygen concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/1.
6. Instream sampling (U, D) is waived as long as permittee retains membership in the Middle Cape Fear River
Basin Association (MCFRBA), which is conducting a coordinated instream monitoring effort. If the permittee
leaves the MCFRBA, instream monitoring shall begin immediately according to the requirements above, with
instream samples collected 3/Week (June -Sept.) and 1/Week (Oct. -May).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events.
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days.
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily'discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility
is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility.
including the collection system, which
Calendar Day
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.
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hourperiod by continuous sampling or combining grab sainples of at least 100 ml in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number andsize of aliquots necessary, the time
interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically.
Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods:
(1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow.
(2) Constant time/variable volume: 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
(3) .Variable time/constant volume: 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
totali?er, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the
expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or
(4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at
a constant time interval. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary
less than 15 percent. The grab samples shallbe taken at intervals! of no greater than 20 minutes apart
during any 24-hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method
requires prior approval by the Director.
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In accordance with' (4) above, influent grab samples" shall not be collected:rnore than, once per hour.
Effluent grab samples shall not be collected more than once per hourexcept at wastewater treatment systems
having a detention time of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, .effluent grab samples may be collected at
intervals evenly spaced over the 24-hour period" that are equal in number of hours to the detention time of the
system in number of days. However; the interval between effluent grab samples may not` exceed six hours nor
the number of samples less than four during a 24-hour sampling: period.
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating, hours of the facility. Flowshall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent times when theremay be -no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities On the flow device.
Daily Discharge •
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably representsthe
calendar day for purposes, of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass;the "daily discharge" is calculated as
,the total mass of the pollutant -discharged over the day. The '"daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean
concentration, for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic, mean of all
grab samples collected during that period.'(40 CFR 122.3)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month:
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit.. The Division expects that sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other
disniptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling.. If sampling is required for all severidays of the week
for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s)..
DWQ or -"the Division"
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Facility Closure,
The cessation of wastewater treatment at a permitted facility,_ or the cessation of all activities that requirecoverage
under the NPDES. Completion of facility closure will allow,this permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean .
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the :number ofindividual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level].") shall be considered .=1..
Grab: Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. .,Grab "samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or thereceiving stream, for iristream
samples).
Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
Instantaneous flow measurement
A measure of flow taken at the tithe of sampling, when both the sample` and flow will be representative'of the total
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Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Quarterly Average (concentration limit)
The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to 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 excludes economic loss caused by delays in p Induction.
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does Inot include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly, designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such -discharges.
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 [40 CFR 122.411i,
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.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the_
Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section
402, or any requirement imposed in, a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8)
of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day;for each violation. [40 CFR 122.41 (a)
(2)]
c. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or
405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section
402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2;500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
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d. Any person who knosvingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations 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. In
the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both.
[40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 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,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious
bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not
more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment
violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than
30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined
up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)]
f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 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. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such
sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this 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. [40 CFR
122.41 (a) (3)]
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
[40 CFR 122.41 (d)].
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) 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 the institution 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 [40 CFR 122.41 (g)].
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.
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7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of thi
permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainde
of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23].
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 and reissuing, or
terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)].
1.
9 Duty to Reapply I'
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activityregulated by this permi.permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)]. 1
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 to the expiration date.
p.
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.
11. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified
[40 CFR 122.41 (k)].
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 who performs similar policy or decision
making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or
operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the
operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or, implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long
term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that
the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements; and where 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, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b.. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a. 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 [40 CFR 122.22]
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c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate
because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new
authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must,be submitted to the Director
prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized
representative [40 CFR 122.22]
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]:
"1 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. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonmentfor knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (f)].
13: Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance 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 Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the .annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (b) (4)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. • Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Certified Operator
Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a
certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution
control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
" classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The
Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up .ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the
type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade
of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201].
The ORC of each Class I facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must:
➢ Visit the facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204.
Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the
operator in responsible charge:
a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into a new system
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b. Within 120 calendar days of:
➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the. system requiring the designation of a
new ORC and back-up ORC
> A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing
facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times-properly;oper' ate and maintain all facilities and
systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are 1.installed or used by the Permittee 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 Permittee to install
and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)]. I'
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it iiwould have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41
(c)] • I'
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)]
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 b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m)' (3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the Perm ittee 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 effect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II. E. 6. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass 'I
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility 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 t. of this section.
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
permit associated with the treatment facility.
(3)
The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section.
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action
brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of
paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
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noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action
subject to judicial review.
b. 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 Part II. B. 2. of this permit.
d. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
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 503. The
Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 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 15A NCAC 2H.0124 —
Reliability) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures
either by means 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 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 [40 CFR 122.41 (j)].
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 (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the 28th 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
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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 is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected sha11 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. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device.
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation.
Once -through condenser cooling water flow 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.
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 Actl(as Amended), and 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 [40 CFR 122.41].
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 [40 CFR 122.41].
6. Records Retention
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
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained 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 [40 CFR
122.41].
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record
the following information [40 CFR 122.41]:
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;
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e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
8. Inspection and Entry
The Pernittee 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 asotherwise
authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (i)].
-Section E' Reporting Requirements
1. 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 in 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 planned . physical alterations or
addition's to ,the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 (1)]. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a: permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
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 subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 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 or disposal sites not reported
during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to 'the Director of any planned changes to the permitted, facility or other
activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (2)].
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 permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action
may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (3)]. .
5. ' Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)].
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II: D. 2) 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 this permit, the results of such
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR.
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6. Twenty-four hIour Reporting
a. The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliancethat
potentially` threatens public 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
submission 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 [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (6)].
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to' the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
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 thei;information listed in Part II. E. 6. of
this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (7)].
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 J the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (8)]."
9. Noncompliance Notification
The Perittee 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 or , 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 ''dumping of 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, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumpsL aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving
waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
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Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report 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)t'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 may result in 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 documentsubmittedor 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
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not more than $25,000 per, violation,or by imprisonment for not more _ than two years per violation, or by both
[40 CFR 122.41].
•Annual Performance Reports
Permittees'who own or operate facilities that collect or treat 'municipal "or domestic waste shall provide an annual
report to the Permit Issuing Authority -and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS.143-215.1C).
The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which
the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality.
Thereport' shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal:year, depending upon
which anrival'period is used for evaluation:
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
T'he.Pernuttee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es)'utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit.. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for
the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permit'tee and approved' by -the Division.
Section B. 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 this NPDES permitted facility with the current •
groundwater standards.
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The .Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon, as it knows or has reason to believe (40„CFR 122.42):
That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the -discharge, on a routine or frequent
basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the •
following "notification levels";
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(1) One hundred micrograms per bier (100 µg/L)
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L for' acrolein and acrylorile; five hundred micrograms
' per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and fornit
2-methyl-4:6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter
(1_mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Five -times the maxtrnum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or, will occur' which would result in any discharge; on a non -routine 'or
infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is: knot limited' in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the ..
highest of the. following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred Micrograms per liter (500 µg/L);
(2) One milligram per liter (1 Mg/L) -for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.,
Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives
The Pernuttee shall'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 arid a plan of action within 60 days of
notification by the Division.
Section E. Facility Closure Requirements
The.Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system
covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent.
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adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any'activities requiring this permit
continue at the permitted facility. !li j
PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONSFOR MUNCIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following. I
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 by an indirect discharger
as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the perinit. !
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.
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Section B. Municipal Control of Pollutants from 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 -Jo specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best
practicable technology or water quality standards.
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2. Under no circumstances shall the . Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste
treatment system: I -
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;ii • ,
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 of struction 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 PIOTW 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; • . li . I
Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases,' vapo!rs, 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.
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4. The, Permittee shall require any industrial discharges sending influent',to the' permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section1307(b) of the Act. Prior to accepting
wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Permittee shall ieither develop and submit tothe
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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, to 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.
Section C. Pretreatment Programs
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Under authority of sections 307(b) and'(c) and 402,(b)(8) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40
CFR Part 403, North Carolina Generale Statute 143-215.3 (14) arid implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H
'.0900, arid ,in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and
referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an -enforceable part of this permit.
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment prograrn in accordance with Section 402(6)(8) of the'Clean
Water Act, the Federal Pretreatment Regulations 40 CFR Part403, the State Pretreatment_:Regulations 15A
NCAC 2H '.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures; and financial provisions contained in its
pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications there of Such operation shall include
but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements:,
1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement itsapproved pretreatment program.
2. _ Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall update its` Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) to include all users of the sewer collection
system at least once every fiveyears.
3. Monitoring Plan • - ;
The Permittee shall implement a Division approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific
data to:,be usedin a wastewater treatment. plant Headworks Analysis '(HWA), for the development of
specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required
by Part II, Section D, and Section E.5.).
4' Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The, Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a Headworks Analysis (FHA) at least once every five
years,- and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any
subsequent permit; modification) the Permittee shall submit to the. Division .a written technical evaluation
of the need to revise local bruits (i.e.; an updated HWA or' documentation of why one is not needed) [40
CFR 122.42]. The Permittee shall develop, in accord ance with 40 'CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 2H .0909,
specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403`.5(a) arid (b) and 15A NCAC 2H
.0909..
5.. Industrial User PretreatmentPerniits (IUP) &'Allocation Tables
In accordance with-NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee'shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for
-operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Perrriittee's treatment works. These permits
shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, 'reporting requirements, ''appropriate standard and special.
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control
technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and
requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT)- which summarizes the results
of the `Headworks Analysis (HWA) and the :limits, from all Industrial User Pretreatment Permits • (IUP).
Permitted IUP loadings for each,: parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
determined by the HWA.
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6. Authorization to Construct (A to C)
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable
industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of
an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to
comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations.
7. POW Inspection & Monitoring of their SIUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial
users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. The Permittee must:
a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per 'calendar year; and
b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -
limited pollutants, once during the period from' January 1 I through June 30 and once during the
period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled
once per calendar year;
8. SIU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit,
or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908.
9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to -section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive
discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations.
All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the
Division.
10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting
annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be
required to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements
and other pretreatment implementation issues.
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual
Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the
following address:
NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the
following
a.) Narrative
A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Significant Industrial
Users (SIUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC);
b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forms approved by the Division;
c.) Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
The nature of the violations and the actions taken or 'proposed to correct the violations on
specific forms approved by. the Division;
d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF)
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Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial
User (SIU). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms
(IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division;
Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules,
public notice of SIUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the
opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment
implementation requirements of this permit;
11. Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that were in Significant
Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division approved Sewer Use Ordinance with
applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list
shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period.
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along
with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact
on the POTW.
13. Funding and Financial Report
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its
approved pretreatment program.
14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits
modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan
modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and
15A NCAC 2H .0907.
Version 6/20/2003

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Michael F. Easley
Governor.
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
July 20, 2005
Mr. M. Alan Thornton, Town Manager
P.O. Box 459
Erwin, North Carolina 28339
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RECEIVED
JUL 21 2005:
DENR-FAYE1 TEVIl1E REGIOVALOFFICE
Subject:NPDES Draft Permit
Permit No. NC0001406
Former Swift Textile WWTP
Harnett County
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Dear Mr. Thornton:
Please find enclosed the DRAFT permit for the subject wastewater treatment plant
for your review and comment. The permit was modified to, reflect the current use of the
facility. The previous permit had limits based on effluent guidelines for a textile facility.
The proposed permit has limits that correspond to secondary treatment of domestic
wastewater. The following modifications are included in the draft permit:
• Effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for Outfall 002 were eliminated
since the water treatment plant is no longer in operation.
• The flow limit was reduced to 0.08 MGD. Due to the ceas'sation of operations of the
textile facility the flow tributary to the treatment system was reduced substantially.
Historical data indicate that the maximum expected flow is around 0.08 MGD.
■ BOD and TSS limits were modified to 30 mg/L monthly average and 45 mg/L weekly
average. These are secondary treatment standards limits.
• Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) daily maximum limit of 28 pg/L. The Environmental
Management Commission adopted 'a new standard for Total Residual Chlorine and
all facilities that didn't have TRC limits will get limits at permit renewal time. A
footnote was added to the Effluent Limits and Monitoring Requirements clarifying
that monitoring for Total Residual Chlorine is only required if chlorine is used for
disinfection. , '
• Monitoring for Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, and Temperature were included in
the permit. These are requirements for facilities discharging domestic wastewater.
• Limits for COD, Phenols, Sulfides, and Total Chromium,! were eliminated from .the
effluent limitations and monitoring requirements. These limits were developed as per
effluent guidelines for the dyeing operations for Swift Denim. ,
• Chronic toxicity monitoring was eliminated from the permit.
• Instream monitoring is waived as long as the town is a member of the Cape Fear
Basin Association..
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Permit No: NC0001406
Town of Erwin
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■. A special condition is .included . in the permit describing requirements to bed
completed in the event that, the facility resumes manufacturing, changes itsuse or
changes ownership.
Please provide any comments you have regarding the draft permit to this office
i • by August 25, 2005 At this time, the Division is also publishing a notice in the
newsphapers of; general circulation in Harnett County, inviting public comment on the
draft- permit: Following the 30-day comment period, we 'will review all pertinent
comments received and take appropriate action on the permit renewal.
•
If you have- any questions concerning the draft permit or the other requirements for
your facility, please call me at [phone], extension 553.
Sincerely,
Teresa Rodriguez, P.E.
NPDES Unit
Cc: NPDES Files
(Fayetteville Regional Office,_ Water Quality-j
Fayetteville Regional office, Division of -Environmental Health

Permit No. NC0001406
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
it
Town of Erwin
is• hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Former Swift Textiles WWTP �;
200 North Burlington Avenue & West "E" Street
Erwin
Harnett County
it
to receiving waters designated as the Cape Fear River in the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, and IV
hereof. 1
The permit shall become effective.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
Signed this day.
DRAFT
on September 30, 2006.
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental iManagement Commission

Permit No. NC0001406
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked.
As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective.
Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit
conditions, requirements, terms,and provisions included herein.
Town of Erwin
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 2.5 MGD wastewater treatment facility, at a monthly
average flow not exceeding 0.08 MGD, located at the former Swift Textile facility, 200 North
Burlington Avenue & "E" Street, Erwin, Harnett County, and consisting of the following
wastewater treatment components:
• Mechanical bar screen
■. Mechanical grit chamber
• Influent recording flow measurement
■ Influent pH adjustment
■ Parallel aeration basins
■ Polymer feed system
■. Dual clarifiers
• Effluent Flow Meter
• Sludge storage tank
■ Sludge mixing/thickening tank
• Belt filter press
2. Discharge from said treatment works, through outfall 001, into Cape Fear River, a Class
WS-V water in the Cape Fear River Basin, at the location specified on the attached map.

Receiving Stream: Cape Fear River
Stream Class: WS-V
Latitude: 78° 42' 00" N
Longitude: 35° 19' 02" W
Drainage Basin: Cape Fear River
Sub -Basin: 03-06-13
Porter
Chapel
NPDES. Permit No. NC0001406
Harnett County

Permit No. NC0001406
A (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to
discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the
Permittee as specified below:
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1. Sample locations: E- Effluent, I- Influent, U — at least 100 yards upstream of the outfall, D- Cape Fear River at
Highway 217.
2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent
value (85% removal).
3. Total Residual Chlorine requirements shall apply only if chlorine is added to the effluent. The limit will take
effect 18 months after the effective date of the final permit.
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
5. The daily effluent dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be less than 5.0 ing/1.
6. Instream sampling (U, D) is waived as long as permittee retains membership in the Middle Cape Fear River
Basin Association (MCFRBA), which is conducting a coordinated instream monitoring effort. If the permittee
leaves the MCFRBA, instream monitoring shall begin immediately according to the requirements above, with
instream samples collected 3/Week (June -Sept.) and 1/Week (Oct. -May).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit No. NC0001406
A. (2.) CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THE FACILITY
In the event that the facility changes' ownership or a change in use of the facility is anticipated, the
permittee shall submit a request for permit modification including the following documentation at least
180 days prior to the start of operations:,
1. If manufacturing or other activities are resumed at the site, a description of the manufacturing
processes or activities, products, and expected annual production.
2. Flow diagram indicating process and wastewater flow volumes.
3. Proposed treatment and characteristics of the wastewater to be discharged.
4. Description of any planned expansions or upgrades to the treatment facilities.
5. Engineering Alternatives Analysis of wastewater disposal alternatives including a flow justification,
the connection to an existing municipal waste treatment facility and non -discharge alternatives.
6. If the facility is sold a name ownership change form and required documentation shall be submitted
to the Division. i
No additional discharge is authorized until theeffective date of thepermit modification..

DENR / DWQ / NPDES Unit
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
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• Summary This permit renewal inclUdes a name/ownership, 'changelrOin Swift Textiles, Inc
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to the Town of Erwin. The Swift Denitn-thgnufacturing.facilfty. ceI'esed the. denim dyeing
operations. in December 2000. In .2001 the: Town of Erwin 'begannegOtiafignsto. purchase.
• the facility. from Swift Denim, which included the water treatment plant, water pump. station
• and wastewater treatment plant.. The purchase. was. completed in 2004. The curient•ownei-
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of the facility is. the. Town of Erwin. • •
The permit included two. outfalls, outfall 001. covered the discharge from the. WWTP, and.
outfall. 002 . covered the. discharge of backwash from the. WTP. The town is operating the
WWTP. The plant receives domestic wastewater from approximately 15. homes. in the old
• mill village part of the. Town. of Erwin. The WTP. is. not in operatiOn. !The town is now in
negotiations. with Harnett County to sell its utility infrastructure, including the. Swift facility.
• .!
The existing limits. on the. Swift Textile permit were basedon. efflu'frit guidelines for textile
• .. facilities. Since the. town is only using the WWTP. to, treat domestic wastewaters the permit is
being modified to. eliminate. limits associated with the textile facility. and . include limits
representing secondary treatment of domestic wastewater. ,1•'; • • . -
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• Facility Description The wastewater treatment'plant has a capacitytof'2.5 MGD. and
consists of a mechanical bar screen, mechanical grit chamber, influent recording flow
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measurement, influent pH adjustment, parallel aeration basins, polymer feed system, dual
clarifiers, effluent flow meter,. sludge storage tank, digester and belt filter press.
Basin Plan —. The Cape. Fear River is. impaired form Grays Creek to Lock and Dam #3
because of chlorophyll -a violations. A permitting strategy is in place to implement nutrient
controls for new and expanding discharges:
> New discharges: (summer limits) TN = 6 mg/L, TP = 2 mg/L
• Expanding discharges: the greater of either a) freezing current nutrient mass
loadings using actual flows and actual nutrient concentration; or b) mass nutrient
loadings based on permitted expansion flow and concentrations of TN = 6 mg/L and.
TP = 2 mg/L... ..
For other oxygen consuming wastes the. permitting strategy recommends the following:.....
➢. New or expanding. municipal discharges
> 1. MGD - BOD5 = 5 mg/Li NH3-N. =.1 mg/L
<.1. MGD. -. BOD5 = 12 mg/L,. NH3-N = 2 mg/L
New industrial discharges
>.1 MGD. - BOD5. = 5. mg/L, NH3-N = 1 mg/L
<.1 MGD,_ BOD5. = 5 mg/L,. NH3-N =. 2 mg/L
• Expanding industrial discharges: Specific best available technology or BOD5 = 5
mg/L and NH3-N. =. 2 mg/L.
A TMDL will be developed which may require further reductions in nutrients from permitted.
facilities upstream of the. dam...
The. Swift facility is not expanding at the. moment and. is not considered a new facility
therefore. the strategy will not apply at this permit renewal.. This strategy or a subsequently
approved TMDL may be implemented. upon permit renewal. .
Facility classification - The. Swift Textile. WWTP was classified as a major industrial
facility. A reclassification was done following the EPA NPDES permit rating worksheet, the.
permit was reclassified. to a minor municipal. The. system was.aiso. reclassified according to.
15A NCAC 8G 0.0302,. Classification of Biological Water Pollution Control Treatment.
Systems.. An. activated. sludge treatment system with a flow. Tess than 0.5. MGD. is given a
Class II classification.
Compliance Review. - Monthly DMR data show compliance with the current permit limits.
Permit
Condition.
Changes.
Comments
BOD
Monthly average 30 mg/L
Weekly average . 45 mg/L
Secondary treatment standards
TSS
Monthly average 30 mg/L
Weekly average 45 mg/L
Secondary treatment standards
TRC
Daily maximum 28 pg/L
TRC policy
Flow
Monthly average 0.08 MGD
The current use of the WWTP is for the treatment of
domestic wastewater from residences. It also receives
substantial I/1. From historical records, the maximum
expected flow is approximately 0.08 MGD.
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Fecal Coliform
Monthly average 200/100 ml
Weekly average 400/100 ml
Requirement for facilities discharging domestic
wastewater I .
TN, TP
Monitor
Requirement for facilities discharging domestic
wastewater
DO, temp
Monitor
Requirement for facilities discharging domestic
wastewater
COD, Phenols,
Sulfide, Total
Chromium
Eliminate limits
These limits were based on effluent
facilities.
guideline for textile
Instream
monitoring
Eliminate monitoring for -
conductivity, waive instream
monitoring
Conductivity monitoring is not required for domestic
wastewater. As members of the Cape Fear River
Associations the facility will not have to monitor instream.
Chronic Toxicity
Eliminate limit
As a minor facility with no complex wastewater, they don't
need to do toxicity testing. l
Monitoring
Frequencies
According to Class
The facility was re-classified to a' Grade II, sampling
frequencies are being implemented accordingly.
Outfall 002 -. This outfall covered the discharge. from the water filters' backwash. The WTP is.
no longer in operation therefore. theoutfall. will be eliminated from the permit..
Draft Permit to. Public Notice:
Permit Scheduled to. Issue:. July 20, 2005
September 1�2, 2005.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF ISSUANCE
NPDES UNIT CONTACT
If you havequestions regarding any of theabove information or on 'the. attached permit,
please contact Teresa Rodriguez at (919). 733-5083 ext. 553. i; , '
NAME:. Y✓�-�-; . . DATE:. 1'9/Ic/03
Regional, Office. Comments
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NAME:. DATE:
NPDES SUPERVISOR: DATE:.
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