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NPDES Permit No. NCOO78158
Permit Writer/Email Contact Emily Phillips/Siying Chen
Date: December 9, 2021
Division/Branch: NC Division of Water Resources/NPDES Complex Permitting
Fact Sheet Template: Version 09Jan2017
Permitting Action:
❑X Renewal
❑ Renewal with Expansion
❑ New Discharge
❑ Modification (Fact Sheet should be tailored to mod request)
Note: A complete application should include the following:
• For New Dischargers, EPA Form 2A or 2D requirements, Engineering Alternatives Analysis, Fee
• For Existing Dischargers (POTW), EPA Form 2A, 3 effluent pollutant scans, 4 2nd species WET
tests.
• For Existing Dischargers (Non-POTW), EPA Form 2C with correct analytical requirements based
on industry category.
Complete applicable sections below. If not applicable, enter NA.
1. Basic Facility Information
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Aqua of NC/ Old Beau Golf Club WWTP
Applicant Address:
202 MacKenan Drive, Cary NC 27511
Facility Address:
917 County Downs Avenue, Glade Valley NC
Permitted Flow:
0.02 MGD
Facility Type/Waste:
Minor Municipal; 100% domestic
Facility Class:
Class II
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Treatment Units:
• Bar screen
• Flow splitter box
• Equalization basin
• Dual Aeration basins
• Dual secondary clarifiers
• Dual aerated sludge holding tanks
• Single tablet chlorinator
• Chlorine contact chamber
• Tablet dechlorination unit
• Stevens flow meter
• Effluent pumps, and
• On -site generator
Pretreatment Program (Y/N)
N
County:
Alleghany
Region
Winston-Salem
Briefly describe the proposed permitting action and facility background: Old Beau Golf Club WWTP
has applied for an NPDES permit renewal at 0.02 MGD. The facility has a single Outfall 001.
2. Receiving Waterbodv Information:
Outfalls/Receiving Stream(s):
Outfall 001— UT to Laurel
Creek
Stream Segment:
10-9-10-2
Stream Classification:
C-Trout
303(d) listed/parameter:
N/A
Basin/Sub-basin:
New River Basin/05-07-03
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3. Effluent Data Summary
Table. Effluent Data Summary Outfall 001
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Code
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
Flow 50050
0.020 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5-day, (20°C) C0310
*Summer
20.0 mg/L
30.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
BOD, 5-day, (20°C) *Winter C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N — *Summer C0610
3.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N — *Winter C0610
6.0 mg/L
30.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform 31616
(geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 3 50060
28 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
pH 00400
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Oil and Grease 00556
30.0 mg/L
60.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C) 00010
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C) 00010
Weekly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream 2
Dissolved Oxygen 00300
Daily average > 5.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 00300
Weekly
Grab
Upstream &2
Downstream
4. Instream Data Summary
Instream monitoring may be required in certain situations, for example: 1) to verify model predictions
when model results for instream DO are within 1 mg/1 of instream standard at full permitted flow; 2) to
verify model predictions for outfall diffuser; 3) to provide data for future TMDL; 4) based on other
instream concerns. Instream monitoring may be conducted by the Permittee, and there are also
Monitoring Coalitions established in several basins that conduct instream sampling for the Permittee (in
which case instream monitoring is waived in the permit as long as coalition membership is maintained).
If applicable, summarize any instream data and what instream monitoring will be proposed for this
permit action: The current permit requires instream monitoring for Temperature and DO. Review of
instream data for the past three years indicates that the dissolved oxygen standard of 5 mg/1 was
maintained.
Is this facility a member of a Monitoring Coalition with waived instream monitoring (Y/N): NO
Name of Monitoring Coalition: N/A
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5. Compliance Summary
Summarize the compliance record with permit effluent limits (past 5 years): Limit violations for daily
maximum for TSS and BOD in 2020, and monthly average exceeded for Flow in 2016.
No major activities or problems with this facility.
Summarize the compliance record with aquatic toxicity test limits and any second species test results
(past 5 years): N/A
Summarize the results from the most recent compliance inspection: Last inspection occurred June 12
2019, but no summary provided in BIMS.
6. Water Quality -Based Effluent Limitations (WQBELs)
Dilution and Mixing Zones
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2B.0206, the following stream flows are used for dilution considerations
for development of WQBELs: 1 Q 10 streamflow (acute Aquatic Life); 7Q10 streamflow (chronic Aquatic
Life; non -carcinogen HH); 30Q2 streamflow (aesthetics); annual average flow (carcinogen, HH).
If applicable, describe any other dilution factors considered (e.g., based on CORMIX model results): NA
If applicable, describe any mixing zones established in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B. 0204(b): NA
Oxygen -Consuming Waste Limitations
Limitations for oxygen -consuming waste (e.g., BOD) are generally based on water quality modeling to
ensure protection of the instream dissolved oxygen (DO) water quality standard. Secondary TBEL limits
(e.g., BOD= 30 mg/1 for Municipals) may be appropriate if deemed more stringent based on dilution and
model results.
If permit limits are more stringent than TBELs, describe how limits were developed: NA
Ammonia and Total Residual Chlorine Limitations
Limitations for ammonia are based on protection of aquatic life utilizing an ammonia chronic criterion of
1.0 mg/1 (summer) and 1.8 mg/1 (winter). Acute ammonia limits are derived from chronic criteria,
utilizing a multiplication factor of 3 for Municipals and a multiplication factor of 5 for Non -Municipals.
Limitations for Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) are based on the NC water quality standard for protection
of aquatic life (17 ug/1) and capped at 28 ug/1 (acute impacts). Due to analytical issues, all TRC values
reported below 50 ug/1 are considered compliant with their permit limit.
Describe any proposed changes to ammonia and/or TRC limits for this permit renewal: Winter values
were updated in the effluent table, per 15A NCAC 02B .0404 and the 2016 ammonia policy.
(c) For the purpose of determining seasonal effluent limitations, the year shall consist of a summer
and a winter discharge period. The summer period shall begin April 1 and extend through October 31.
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The winter period shall begin November 1 and extend through March 31. The summer oxygen consuming
wasteload allocation shall be developed using the flow criteria specified in 15A NCAC 02B .0206. The
winter oxygen consuming wasteload allocation shall not exceed two times the summer oxygen consuming
wasteload limitations nor shall it be less restrictive than minimum treatment requirements.
Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA) for Toxicants NA
If applicable, conduct RPA analysis and complete information below.
The need for toxicant limits is based upon a demonstration of reasonable potential to exceed water quality
standards, a statistical evaluation that is conducted during every permit renewal utilizing the most recent
effluent data for each outfall. The RPA is conducted in accordance with 40 CFR 122.44 (d) (i). The NC
RPA procedure utilizes the following: 1) 95% Confidence Level/95% Probability; 2) assumption of zero
background; 3) use of/2 detection limit for "less than" values; and 4) stream flows used for dilution
consideration based on 15A NCAC 2B.0206. Effective April 6, 2016, NC began implementation of
dissolved metals criteria in the RPA process in accordance with guidance titled NPDES Implementation of
Instream Dissolved Metals Standards, dated June 10, 2016.
A reasonable potential analysis was conducted on effluent toxicant data collected between NA. Pollutants
of concern included toxicants with positive detections and associated water quality standards/criteria.
Based on this analysis, the following permitting actions are proposed for this permit:
• Effluent Limit with Monitoring. The following parameters will receive a water quality -based
effluent limit (WQBEL) since they demonstrated a reasonable potential to exceed applicable
water quality standards/criteria: NA
• Monitoring Only. The following parameters will receive a monitor -only requirement since they
did not demonstrate reasonable potential to exceed applicable water quality standards/criteria,
but the maximum predicted concentration was >50% of the allowable concentration: NA
• No Limit or Monitoring: The following parameters will not receive a limit or monitoring, since
they did not demonstrate reasonable potential to exceed applicable water quality
standards/criteria and the maximum predicted concentration was <50% of the allowable
concentration: NA
• POTW Effluent Pollutant Scan Review: Three effluent pollutant scans were evaluated for
additional pollutants of concern.
o The following parameter(s) will receive a water quality -based effluent limit (WQBEL)
with monitoring, since as part of a limited data set, two samples exceeded the allowable
discharge concentration: NA
o The following parameter(s) will receive a monitor -only requirement, since as part of a
limited data set, one sample exceeded the allowable discharge concentration: NA
If applicable, attach a spreadsheet of the RPA results as well as a copy of the Dissolved Metals
Implementation Fact Sheet for freshwater/saltwater to this Fact Sheet. Include a printout of the RPA
Dissolved to Total Metal Calculator sheet if this is a Municipality with a Pretreatment Program.
Toxicity Testing Limitations
Permit limits and monitoring requirements for Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) have been established in
accordance with Division guidance (per WET Memo, 8/2/1999). Per WET guidance, all NPDES permits
issued to Major facilities or any facility discharging "complex" wastewater (contains anything other than
domestic waste) will contain appropriate WET limits and monitoring requirements, with several
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exceptions. The State has received prior EPA approval to use an Alternative WET Test Procedure in
NPDES permits, using single concentration screening tests, with multiple dilution follow-up upon a test
failure.
Describe proposed toxicity test requirement: NA
Mercury Statewide TMDL Evaluation
There is a statewide TMDL for mercury approved by EPA in 2012. The TMDL target was to comply
with EPA's mercury fish tissue criteria (0.3 mg/kg) for human health protection. The TMDL established a
wasteload allocation for point sources of 37 kg/year (81 lb/year), and is applicable to municipals and
industrial facilities with known mercury discharges. Given the small contribution of mercury from point
sources (-2% of total load), the TMDL emphasizes mercury minimization plans (MMPs) for point source
control. Municipal facilities > 2 MGD and discharging quantifiable levels of mercury (>1 ng/1) will
receive an MMP requirement. Industrials are evaluated on a case -by -case basis, depending if mercury is a
pollutant of concern. Effluent limits may also be added if annual average effluent concentrations exceed
the WQBEL value (based on the NC WQS of 12 ng/1) and/or if any individual value exceeds a TBEL
value of 47 ng/1
NA Table. Mercury Effluent Data Summary
# of Samples
Annual Average Conc. ng/L
Maximum Conc., ng/L
TBEL, ng/L
WQBEL, ng/L
Describe proposed permit actions based on mercury evaluation: NA
Other TMDL/Nutrient Management Strategy Considerations
If applicable, describe any other TMDLs/Nutrient Management Strategies and their implementation
within this permit: NA
Other WQBEL Considerations
If applicable, describe any other parameters of concern evaluated for WQBELs: NA
If applicable, describe any special actions (HQW or ORW) this receiving stream and classification shall
comply with in order to protect the designated waterbody: NA
If applicable, describe any compliance schedules proposed for this permit renewal in accordance with
15A NCAC 2H 0107(c)(2)(B), 40CFR 122.47, and EPA May 2007 Memo: NA
If applicable, describe any water quality standards variances proposed in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.3(e) and 15A NCAC 2B.0226 for this permit renewal: NA
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7. Technology -Based Effluent Limitations (TBELs)
Municipals (if not applicable, delete and skip to Industrials)
Are concentration limits in the permit at least as stringent as secondary treatment requirements (30 mg/l
BOD5/TSS for Monthly Average, and 45 mg/l for BOD5/TSS for Weekly Average). N/A
If NO, provide a justification for alternative limitations (e.g., waste stabilization pond). NA
Are 85% removal requirements for BOD5/TSS included in the permit? NA
If NO, provide a justification (e.g., waste stabilization pond). NA
Industrials (if not applicable, delete and skip to next Section) NA
Describe what this facility produces:
List the federal effluent limitations guideline (ELG) for this facility:
If the ELG is based on production or flow, document how the average production/flow value was
calculated:
For ELG limits, document the calculations used to develop TBEL limits:
Table. TBEL Development per NA
Pollutant
Daily Maximum
Daily Maximum
Monthly Average
BPT/BAT
(lb/1000 lb)
Monthly Average
Limit
(Ib/d)
BPT/BAT
(lb/1000 lb)
Limit
(lb /d)
If any limits are based on best professional judgement (BPJ), describe development: NA
Document any TBELs that are more stringent than WQBELs: NA
Document any TBELs that are less stringent than previous permit: NA
8. Antidegradation Review (New/Expanding Discharge):
The objective of an anti -degradation review is to ensure that a new or increased pollutant loading will not
degrade water quality. Permitting actions for new or expanding discharges require an anti -degradation
review in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B.0201. Each applicant for a new/expanding NPDES permit
must document an effort to consider non -discharge alternatives per 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (c)(2). In all
cases, existing instream water uses and the level of water quality necessary to protect the existing use is
maintained and protected.
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If applicable, describe the results of the antidegradation review, including the Engineering Alternatives
Analysis (EAA) and any water quality modeling results: NA
9. Antibacksliding Review:
Sections 402(o)(2) and 303(d)(4) of the CWA and federal regulations at 40 CFR 122.44(1) prohibit
backsliding of effluent limitations in NPDES permits. These provisions require effluent limitations in a
reissued permit to be as stringent as those in the previous permit, with some exceptions where limitations
may be relaxed (e.g., based on new information, increases in production may warrant less stringent TBEL
limits, or WQBELs may be less stringent based on updated RPA or dilution).
Are any effluent limitations less stringent than previous permit (YES/NO): NO
If YES, confirm that antibacksliding provisions are not violated: NA
10. Monitoring Requirements
Monitoring frequencies for NPDES permitting are established in accordance with the following
regulations and guidance: 1) State Regulation for Surface Water Monitoring, 15A NCAC 2B.0500; 2)
NPDES Guidance, Monitoring Frequency for Toxic Substances (7/15/2010 Memo); 3) NPDES Guidance,
Reduced Monitoring Frequencies for Facilities with Superior Compliance (10/22/2012 Memo); 4) Best
Professional Judgement (BPJ). Per US EPA (Interim Guidance, 1996), monitoring requirements are not
considered effluent limitations under Section 402(o) of the Clean Water Act, and therefore anti -
backsliding prohibitions would not be triggered by reductions in monitoring frequencies.
For instream monitoring, refer to Section 4.
11. Electronic Reporting Requirements
The US EPA NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was finalized on December 21, 2015. Effective
December 21, 2016, NPDES regulated facilities are required to submit Discharge Monitoring Reports
(DMRs) electronically. Effective December 21, 2020, NPDES regulated facilities will be required to
submit additional NPDES reports electronically. This permit contains the requirements for electronic
reporting, consistent with Federal requirements.
12.Summary of Proposed Permitting Actions:
A. Table. Current Permit Conditions and Proposed Changes NA
Parameter
Current Permit
Proposed Change
Basis for Condition/Change
NA
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MGD — Million gallons per day, MA - Monthly Average, WA — Weekly Average, DM — Daily Max
B. Table. it Conditions and Proposed Changes NA
MGD — Million gallons per day, MA - Monthly Average, WA — Weekly Average, DM — Daily Max
13. Public Notice Schedule:
Permit to Public Notice: 10/07/21
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0109 & .0111, The Division will receive comments for a period of 30 days following
the publication date of the public notice. Any request for a public hearing shall be submitted to the
Director within the 30 days comment period indicating the interest of the party filing such request and the
reasons why a hearing is warranted.
14. Fact Sheet Addendum (if applicable):
Were there any changes made since the Draft Permit was public noticed (Yes/No): Yes
If Yes, list changes and their basis below:
• Permit has been reassigned to Siying Chen after public notice.
• Winter ammonia nitrogen monthly average limit has been changed to 6.0 mg/L based on 15A
NCAC 02B .0404 and the 2016 ammonia policy (See item 6 in this fact sheet for exact language).
The winter ammonia nitrogen monthly average limit calculated by the WLA worksheet is 6.9
mg/L, but in 15A NCAC 02B .0404 it states that "the winter oxygen consuming wasteload
allocation shall not exceed two times the summer oxygen consuming wasteload limitations nor
shall it be less restrictive than minimum treatment requirements". As a result, the winter ammonia
nitrogen limits have been updated to double the summer limits, the summer limits were calculated
using the WLA worksheet.
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Public Notice North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Notice
of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit NC0078158 Olde Beau Golf Club WWTP The North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission proposes to issue a NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the
proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR)
may hold a public hearing should there be a significant degree of public interest. Please mail comments and/or information requests to DWR
at the above address. Interested persons may visit the DWR at 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 to review information on file.
Additional information on NPDES permits and this notice may be found on our website: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-
resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branch/npdes-wastewater/public-notices, or by calling (919) 707-3601. Aqua North Carolina,
Inc. (202 Mackenan Court, Cary, NC 27511) has requested renewal of NPDES permit NC0078158 for the Old Beau Golf Club WWTP in
Alleghany County. This permitted facility discharges treated domestic wastewater to an unnamed tributary to Laurel Branch in the New River
Basin. Currently, BOD, ammonia nitrogen, total residual chlorine, DO, and fecal coliform are water quality limited, which may affect future
wasteload allocation in this portion of the New River Basin.
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NH3/TRC WLA Calculations
Facility: Old Beau Golf Club WWTP
Permit #: NC0078158
Prepared By: Emily Phillips
Enter Design Flow (MGD):
Enter s7Q10 (cfs):
Enter w7Q10 (cfs):
0.02
0.078
0.1
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Daily Maximum Limit (ug/I)
s7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (UG/L)
Upstream Bkgd (ug/I)
IWC (%)
Allowable Conc. (ug/I)
Fecal Coliform
Monthly Average Limit:
(If DF >331; Monitor)
(If DF<331; Limit)
Dilution Factor (DF)
0.078
0.02
0.031
17.0
0
28.44
60
Ammonia (Summer)
Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/I)
s7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
Upstream Bkgd (mg/I)
IWC (%)
Allowable Conc. (mg/I)
Ammonia (Winter)
Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/I)
w7Q10 (CFS)
200/100m1 DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
3.52 Upstream Bkgd (mg/I)
IWC (%)
Allowable Conc. (mg/I)
Total Residual Chlorine
1. Cap Daily Max limit at 28 ug/I to protect for acute toxicity
Ammonia (as NH3-N)
1. If Allowable Conc > 35 mg/I, Monitor Only
2. Monthly Avg limit x 3 = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals)
3. Monthly Avg limit x 5 = Daily Max limit (Non-Munis)
If the allowable ammonia concentration is > 35 mg/L, no limit shall be imposed
0.078
0.02
0.031
1.0
0.22
28.44
3.0
0.1
0.02
0.031
1.8
0.22
23.66
6.9
Fecal Coliform
1. Monthly Avg limit x 2 = 400/100 ml = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals) = Daily Max limit (Non -Muni)
15A NCAC 02B .0404 WATER QUALITY BASED EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
(a) Effluent limitations shall be developed by the staff for all existing or proposed discharges to the surface waters
of the state. Water quality based effluent limitations shall be established for discharges that are found, through
mathematical modeling of water quality impacts, statistical analysis of stream characteristics and effluent data or
other appropriate means, to have a reasonable potential to cause or contribute to exceedance of applicable water
quality standards; except that, if the discharge is subject to both technology based and water quality based effluent
limitations for a parameter, the more stringent limit shall apply.
(b) The staff may on a case -by -case basis develop seasonal limitations on the discharge of oxygen -consuming
wastes when a treatment facility complies with applicable limitations on these wastes in the summer season but does
not consistently comply in the winter season due to the effects of cooler temperatures or other seasonal factors
beyond its control. A discharger may request seasonal effluent limitations by submitting a written request to the
Director with justification for such limitations. In no case shall seasonal limitations cause or be expected to cause a
receiving water body to violate applicable water quality standards.
(c) For the purpose of determining seasonal effluent limitations, the year shall consist of a summer and a winter
discharge period. The summer period shall begin April 1 and extend through October 31. The winter period shall
begin November 1 and extend through March 31. The summer oxygen -consuming wasteload allocation shall be
developed using the flow criteria specified in 15A NCAC 02B .0206. The winter oxygen -consuming wasteload
allocation shall not exceed two times the summer oxygen -consuming wasteload limitations nor shall it be less
restrictive than minimum treatment requirements.
(d) No domestic sewage regardless of the treatment proposed and no other wastes that could adversely affect the
taking of shellfish for market purposes shall be discharged into water classified "SA", into unnamed waters tributary
to "SA" waters classified "C" or "SC" in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0301(i)(1)(B) and (C), or into other
waters in such close proximity as to adversely affect such "SA" waters. Wastes discharged into other waters
tributary to waters classified "SA" shall be treated in such manner as to assure that no impairment of water quality in
the "SA" segments shall occur. No permits shall be issued for discharges into waters classified "SA" unless Shellfish
Sanitation, Division of Marine Fisheries, Department of Environmental Quality, provides written concurrence that
the discharge would not adversely affect shellfish water quality or the propagation of shellfish.
(e) The discharge of wastewaters to the Atlantic Ocean shall follow the guidelines and requirements set forth in 40
CFR Part 125, Subpart M, Ocean Discharge Criteria.
History Note:
Authority G.S. 143-214.2(c); 143-215; 143-215.1; 143-215.3(a)(1);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. August 12, 1979;
Readopted Eff. May 1, 2020.
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Memorandum
To: NPDES Complex Unit
From: Tom Belnick
Date: July 20, 2016
Subject: NPDES Permitting Guidance
NPDES Implementation of Ammonia Criteria- Update
secrermry
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
NC has still not adopted an ammonia standard, though it is on our WQS Triennial List for next
round. NC did establish ammonia chronic criteria for use in NPDES permitting back in 1989/90,
which was based on EPA's 1986 criteria development document that factored in pH/Temp across
three regions of the State (see attached). This evaluation resulted in ammonia chronic criteria of
1.0 mg/1 NH3-N (summer) and 1.8 mg/1 NH3-N (winter) for use in permitting purposes. NC
implements these chronic criteria as Monthly Averages limits utilizing instream dilution. In
2002, NC developed procedures for complimentary acute permit limits (discussed below).
The current ammonia permitting procedures should be as follows:
• The NH3/TRC Wasteload Allocation (WLA) spreadsheet automatically calculates
appropriate ammonia Monthly Average limits for summer and winter. The spreadsheet
assumes a background ammonia concentration of 0.22 mg/1.
• For any permit (new/renewal), always run the NH3/TRC WLA spreadsheet to verify
appropriate Monthly Average Ammonia Limits for protection of aquatic life.
• If the allowable ammonia concentration is greater than 35 mg/1, no limit should be
imposed.
• If the allowable concentration is less than 35 mg/1, then the allowable limit is needed and
the spreadsheet will automatically calculate it.
• For Municipal facilities, the acute limit will be expressed as a Weekly Average, and is
based on multiplying the Monthly Average limit by a factor of 3.
• For non -Municipal facilities, the acute limit will be expressed as a Daily Maximum, and
is based on multiplying the Monthly Average limit by a factor of 5.
• If a new more stringent ammonia limit is required, discuss the need for a Compliance
Schedule with senior staff and then with the Permittee.
• There is no RPA procedure used for ammonia; it is implemented strictly based on WLA
spreadsheet results (similar to TRC).
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 707 9000
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• A sample NH3/TRC WLA is attached. In this example, the spreadsheet indicates that
Monthly Average ammonia limits of 3.2 mg/1 and 12.7 mg/1 should be imposed for
summer and winter, respectively, in order to protect for NC's chronic ammonia criteria.
Some additional considerations:
• This guidance will need to be revisited after NC formally adopts an ammonia standard for
both chronic and acute aquatic life protection.
• In the past, some ammonia limits were based strictly on protection of our DO standard
rather than ammonia toxicity, and that is why the permit writer should always verify the
correct ammonia limit with any permit renewal using the WLA spreadsheet.
• In the past, some practices allowed for maintaining a less stringent ammonia limit if the
facility was consistently passing the WET test (i.e., biology trumps chemistry). This is
no longer a valid approach and EPA would object. In April 2016 EPA expressly stated
that NC cannot use biology to override chemical results. EPA also disallowed the use of
Action Levels in permitting, in which toxicity test results (if passing) were used to
override the need for permit limits for copper/zinc/silver/iron/chloride.
AMMONIA CRITERIA TABLES (NH3 as N)
Based on EPA recommended 4-day maximum average concentration criteria
and Trout 'Waters
pH
6.8
7.5
TEMPERATURE
12°C 23°C .
1.8084 1.0028
1..8084 1.0111
Total Ammonia
(mg/I NH3 as N)
Piedmont Freshwaters
pH
2 6 °C %`
046 t�� .,0044 n^Iona ed'
. J44 .,. `� 0414
TEMPERATURE
14°C 26°C
6.8
7.5 •
1.8084 1.1344
1.8084 1.1541
Total Ammonia
(mg/1 NH3 as N)
Coast:alj Plain and Sandhills Freshwaters
•pH
6.8
7.5
TEMPERATURE
16°C • 28°C
1.7920 0.9700
1.7920 0.9864
•
(Un�� ifr�riit% �o���ia
fmgV1/N?,'a
Total Ammonia
(mg/1 •NH3 as N)
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10/19/89
1.8 mil/
NH3/TRC WLA Calculations
Facility: Anywhere USA
NC00
Prepared By: Tom Belnick
Enter Design Flow (MGD):
Enter s7Q10 (cfs):
Enterw7Q10 (cfs):
0.03
0.13
0.32
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Daily Maximum Limit (ug/I)
s7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (UG/L)
Upstream Bkgd (ug/I)
IWC (%)
Allowable Conc. (ug/I)
Fecal Coliform
Monthly Average Limit:
(If DF >331; Monitor)
(If DF<331; Limit)
Dilution Factor (DF)
0.13
0.03
0.0465
17.0
0
26.35
65
Ammonia (Summer)
Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/I)
s7Q10 (CFS)
DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
Upstream Bkgd (mg/I)
IWC (%)
Allowable Conc. (mg/I)
Ammonia (Winter)
Monthly Average Limit (mg NH3-N/I)
w7Q10 (CFS)
200/100m1 DESIGN FLOW (MGD)
DESIGN FLOW (CFS)
STREAM STD (MG/L)
3.80 Upstream Bkgd (mg/I)
IWC (%)
Allowable Conc. (mg/I)
Total Residual Chlorine
1. Cap Daily Max limit at 28 ug/I to protect for acute toxicity
Ammonia (as NH3-N)
1. If Allowable Conc > 35 mg/I, Monitor Only
2. Monthly Avg limit x 3 = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals); capped at 35 mg/I
3. Monthly Avg limit x 5 = Daily Max limit (Non-Munis); capped at 35 mg/I
0.13
0.03
0.0465
1.0
0.22
26.35
3.2
0.32
0.03
0.0465
1.8
0.22
12.69
12.7
Fecal Coliform
1. Monthly Avg limit x 2 = 400/100 ml = Weekly Avg limit (Municipals) = Daily Max limit (Non -Muni)
From: Berger, Amanda A
To: Chen, Siying
Cc: Graznak, Jenny; Snider Lon; Weaver, Charles; Pearce. Joseph R; Lambeth, Robyn E; Ison Laurie T; Simmons
Randy L
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: NPDES Permit Issuance - Old Beau Golf Club WWTP NC0078158
Date: Monday, September 19, 2022 10:29:31 AM
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Charles <charles.weaver@ncdenr.gov>; Pearce, Joseph R <JRPearce@aquaamerica.com>; Lambeth,
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Hi Amanda,
Please see the attached fact sheet for the documents referenced in the permit, including the
ammonia policy and the public notice record from ncnotices.com. You can find the draft permit on
our website here.
Thank you and let me know if you have any other questions!
Siying (Sylvia) Chen (She/Her/Hers)
Environmental Specialist, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: (919) 707-3619
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Good morning Siying,
Aqua has received the Olde Beau Golf Club WWTP permit as outlined in the attach. Aqua cannot
locate any documentation that it received the draft permit referenced in the permit, nor can we locate
the draft public notice. Can you please forward this documentation/information?
Also, please be sure to copy Joe Pearce and Robyn Lambeth on documentation to ensure redundancy
for electronic communication. They are copied on this email.
Thank you,
Amanda
AQUA.
Amanda Berger
Director, Environmental Compliance
Aqua North Carolina
202 Mackenan Court; Cary, NC 27511
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Hi Ms. Berger,
Sorry about the error in the last email, this is for Old Beau Golf Club WWTP NC0078158. The permit
will be effective on November 1, 2022.
Please respond to this email confirming that you received the attached document, were able to
open and view the document and have saved/printed a copy for your records.
Sorry about the confusion and thank you!
Siying (Sylvia) Chen (She/Her/Hers)
Environmental Specialist
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Email: siying.chenPncdenr.gov
Phone: 919-707-3619 (Office)
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Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance - Elk River WWTP NC0078158
Hi Ms. Berger,
Attached is the final NPDES permit renewal for Elk River WWTP (NC0078158). The permit will be
effective on November 1, 2022.
Please respond to this email confirming that you received the attached document, were able to
open and view the document and have saved/printed a copy for your records.
Thank you!
Siying (Sylvia) Chen (She/Her/Hers)
Environmental Specialist
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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Phone: 919-707-3619 (Office)
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October 26, 2020
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
NPDES Compliance and Expedited Permitting
Attn: John Hennessy
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Application for Permit Renewal
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
Olde Beau
NPDES NC0078158
Alleghany County
Mr. Hennessy:
RECEIVED
NOV 2 2020
NCDEQ/DWR/NPDE
Enclosed are three (3) copies of the completed application Form D- WWTP. This
submittal includes the necessary attachments for your office to renew the subject
permit.
With this permit renewal application, we are requesting that the Weekly Effluent
sampling for oil and grease be eliminated. Based on the past eight (8) years of sample
history there has been no detection of either constituent. We appreciate your
consideration of this request.
Should you need any additional information or assistance, please feel free to contact
me (919) 653-6965 or by e-mail at AABerger@aquaamerica.com
Sincerely,
cQc,C-6ou
Amanda Berger
Director, Environmental Compliance
Aqua North Carolina
Enc: NPDES Application, Form D
Olde Beau NPDES Permit
202 MacKenan Court, Cary, NC, 27511 • 919.467.8712 • AquaAmerica.com
NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
NC DEQ / DWR / NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit
INC0078158
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
AQUA NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
OLD BEAU GOLF CLUB WWTP
202 MACKENAN COURT
CARY
NORTH CAROLINA 27511
(919) 653-5770
(919) 460-1788
aaberger@aquaamerica.com
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road Near 917 County Downs Avenue
City
State / Zip Code
County
Glade Valley
NORTH CAROLINA,
Allegheny
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
AQUA NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
202 MACKENAN COURT
CARY
NORTH CAROLINA 27511
(919) 653-5770
(919) 460-1788
aaberger@aquaamerica.com
1 of 4 Form-D 6/2017
NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply):
Industrial El Number of Employees
Commercial ❑ Number of Employees
Residential ® Number of Homes
School ❑ Number of Students/Staff
Other ® Explain:
84
Club
Facilities
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Number of persons served:
5. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW applicants: Provide a map showing the exact location of each
outfall):
To receiving waters designated as Unnamed Tributary to Laurel Branch, classified C-Trout
waters in the New River Basin (see attached map).
8. Frequency of Discharge: ® Continuous ❑ Intermittent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
2 of 4 Form-D 6/2017
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretory
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Aqua North Carolina Inc
Attn: Amanda Berger
202 Mackenan Crt
Cary, NC 27511
Subject: Permit Renewal
Application No. NC0078158
Olde Beau Golf Club WWTP
Alleghany County
Dear Applicant:
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NORTH CAROL.INA
Environmental Quality
November 02, 2020
The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges the October 26, 2020 receipt of your permit renewal application and
supporting documentation. Your application will be assigned to a permit writer within the Section's NPDES WW permitting
branch. Per G.S. 150B-3 your current permit does not expire until permit decision on the application is made.
Continuation of the current permit is contingent on timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit. The
permit writer will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Please respond in a
timely manner to requests for additional information necessary to allow a complete review of the application and renewal
of the permit.
Information regarding the status of your renewal application can be found online using the Department of Environmental
Quality's Environmental Application Tracker at:
https://deq. nc.gov/permits-regulations/permit-guidance/environmental-application-tracker
If you have any additional questions about the permit, please contact the primary reviewer of the application using the
links available within the Application Tracker.
Sincerely,
1101 V28
Wren Thedford
Administrative Assistant
Water Quality Permitting Section
cc: Central Files w/application
ec: WQPS Laserfiche File w/application
North Cara Arta Department of Ervronmental Quality I Division of Water Resou roes
W nstonSs ern Reg c rs Off De 1450 West Henes AAa Road, Suite 3?D I V rston.a ism, North Caro • ra 1710E
336 776-9800
NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
The 0.020 MGD package plant consist of the following:
• Bar screen
• Flow splitter box
• Equalization basin
• Dual Aeration basins
• Dual secondary clarifiers
• Dual aerated sludge holding tanks
• Single tablet chlorinator
• Chlorine contact chamber
• Tablet dechlor unit
• Flow meter
• Effluent pumps
• On -site generator
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.020 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.004 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.025 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes ® No
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS: Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab
samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported,
report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average
over the past 36 months for parameters currently in your permit. Mark other parameters °`N/A".
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
49.4
11.91
MG/L
Fecal Coliform
510.0
4.8
#/ 100 ML
Total Suspended Solids
36.0
9.5
MG/L
Temperature (Summer)
21.0
9.9
° Celsius
Temperature (Winter)
25.0
17.0
° Celsius
pH
8.4
N/A
UNITS
3 of 4
Form-D 6/2017
NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES NC0078158 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
PSD (CAA) Other
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Amanda Berger
Director, Environmental Compliance
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature of Applicant
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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 knowingly 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 $25,000, 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 $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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County: Alleghany HUC: 0505000104
Receiving Stream: Laurel Branch (Laurel Creek)
SCALE
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SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
For
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
No sludge will be treated on any wastewater treatment plant site operated
by Aqua N.C., Western Division
Where practical, sludge removed from a Aqua N.C., Western Division
facility will be transported via a contract hauler to another Aqua N.C.,
Western Division facility for the purpose of "seeding" a new or under
loaded plant.
Unusable (or "dead") sludge will be removed by a contract hauler and
properly disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1. Contract
haulers used by Aqua N.C., Western Division will be required to
report the quantity of sludge transported and identify the location of
the proposed disposal site if the sludge is not taken to an existing
plant operated by Aqua N.C., Western Division. Aqua N.C., Western
Division has not entered into any agreement to accept sludge into its
facilities from plants not owned by them.
Aqua N.C., Western Division will keep records on the quantity of sludge
removed from each facility, the name of the contract hauler, and the
destination of the sludge (whether used in another plant or disposed of).
The information will be kept on file and will be made available to any
regulatory agency having jurisdiction over sludge treatment or disposal.
Aqua N.C., Western Division includes all of the facilities under the
jurisdiction of the Winston-Salem Regional Office.
202 MacKenan Court, Cary, NC, 27511 • 919.467.8712 • AquaAmerica.com
Olde Beau
Sep-19
Oct-19
Nov-19
Dec-19
Jan-20
Feb-20
Mar-20
Apr-20
May-20
Jun-20
Jul-20
Aug-20
12 rrtth Ave.
3-mth
Season. Ave.
FINAL 12
MONTH AVE
UnitSMeasurement
Alleghany County
NC0078158
(Aye.) 10/2020
800
8.6
1.7
9.6
36.4
21.8
7.6
14.0
10.8
13.3
8.7
7.1
3.4
11.91
11.9
MG/L
Fecal Coliform
1.0
1.0
4.1
19.1
10.2
1.0
2.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
3.6
3.6
#/100ML
TSS
10.0
1.9
6.2
28.0
13.0
6.6
21.9
5.2
6.3
10.2
2.9
<1
10.2
;
10.2
MG/L
Temp (Winter)
Temp (Summer)
(Max.)
�sM
19.6
14.8
9.6
7.4
5.8
6.9
7.6
10.6
12.3
17.6
20.6
20.3
Max
9.7
9.7
° Celsius
17.0
Max
17.0
MAX
° Celsius
Units measurement
BOD
26.7
4.1
21.2
49.4
32.7
11.3
22.4
24.2
19.7
14.8
12.9
6.4
49.4
1
49.4
MG/L
Fecal Coliform
<1
<1
270.0
510.0
360.0
<1
41.0
<1
<1
<1
<1
<1
510.0
510.0
#/100ML
TSS
8.5
5.4
20.0
34.0
35.0
11.7
29.0
8.8
10.8
36.0
14.5
<1
36.0
36.0
MG/L
TempSummer
Temp (Winter)
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21.0
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14.0
11.7
13.0
11.0
13.0
13.D
16.0
21.0
23.0
21.0
21.0
21.0
° Celsius
7.8
8.1
8.4
8.2
7.4
7.5
7.5
25.0
25.0
° Celsius
pH
7.2
7.3
7.7
7.5
7.4
8.4
8.4
UNITS
Annual Ave Flow:
0.003
0.003
0.004
0.003
0.002
0.002
0.001
0.003
0.004
0.005
0.004
0.005
0.003
0.003
Annual Ave Flow:
Max Flow :
0.005
0.006
0.009
0.007
0.007
0.006
0.018
0.007
0.008
0.025
0.003
0.015
0.515
0.025
Max Flow :
PAT MCCRORY
Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Uireefor
June 20, 2016
Mr. Thomas J. Roberts
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
202 Mackenan Court
Cary, NC 27511
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0078158
Olde Beau Golf Club WWTP
Class WW-2
Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Roberts:
The Division of Water Resources (the Division) hereby issues the attached NPDES permit for the
subject facility. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007, or as subsequently amended.
We have made the following updates to your previous permit:
➢ Section A. (2) has been added to require electronic submission of effluent data. Federal
regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs), effective
December 21, 2016.
➢ Regulatory citations have been added to the permit.
> An updated outfall map has been included.
We have made the following updates since the draft permit:
> A correction in section A. (1) has been made for the daily average dissolved oxygen effluent
concentration. The daily average for effluent concentration of dissolved oxygen shall not be
less than 5.0 mg/L.
➢ In section A. (1) upstream and downstream monitoring for fecal coliform has been removed
as requested by Ms. Laurie Ison on June 3, 2016. However, monitoring for temperature and
dissolved oxygen for effluent, upstream, and downstream sample locations remains
unchanged [per 15A NCAC 02B .0508(d)].
Starting on December 21, 2016, federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge
monitoring reports (DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such
submittals, then permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on
December 21, 2015.
The requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to your final
NPDES permit. [See A. (2)] For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and obtaining an
eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6300
For more information on EPA's final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following
web site:
http://www2.epa.gov/compliance/final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-
electronic-reporting-rule.
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing, upon written request submitted within
thirty (30) days after receiving this letter. Your request must take the form of a written petition
conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and you must file it with the Office
of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless
such a demand is made, this permit shall remain final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Resources or
any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permits that may be required.
If you have questions, or if we can be of further service, please contact Jennifer Busam at
[jennifer.busam@ncdenr.gov] or call (919) 807-6393.
dXX
.Jay Zimmerman, P.G.,
Division of Water Resources,
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0078158 (Issuance Final)
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Permit NC0078158
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision 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,
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Olde Beau Golf Club WWTP
Near 917 Country Downs Avenue
Glade Valley
Alleghany County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Laurel Branch (Laurel Creek) in
subbasin 05-07-03 of the New River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations,
monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2016.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on March 31, 2021.
Signed this day June 20, 2016.
S. J9:y"Zimmerman, P.G., Dire
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are
hereby revoked, and as of this 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.
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.02 MGD extended aeration wastewater
treatment system with the following components:
• Bar screen
• Flow splitter box
• Equalization basin
• Dual Aeration basins
• Dual secondary clarifiers
• Dual aerated sludge holding tanks
• Single tablet chlorinator
• Chlorine contact chamber
• Tablet dechlorination unit
• Stevens flow meter
• Effluent pumps, and
• On -site generator
This facility is located at the Olde Beau Golf Club, (near 917 County Downs
Avenue, Glade Valley) in Alleghany County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works via Outfall 001, at the location specified
on the attached map into an unnamed tributary to Laurel Branch (Laurel
Creek) [10-9-10-2)] currently classified C-Trout waters in subbasin 05-07-03
[HUC: 0505000104] of the New River Basin.
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Permit NC0078158
Part I
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 15A NCAC 02B.0500 et seq.]
Beginning with the permit effective date and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge treated domestic wastewater from Outfall 001. Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored) by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Code
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
Flow 50050
0.020 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5-day, (20°C) *Summer C0310
20.0 mg/L
30.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
BOD, 5-day, (20°C) *Winter C0310
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N - *Summer C0610
3.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N - *Winter C0610
6.9 mg/L
34.5 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform 31616
(geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 3 50060
28 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
pH 00400
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Oil and Grease 00556
30.0 mg/L
60.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C) 00010
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C) 00010
Weekly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream 2
Dissolved Oxygen 00300
Daily average > 5.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 00300
Weekly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream 2
*Summer. April 1 - October 31
*Winter. November 1 - March 31
Footnotes:
1. No later than December 21, 2016, the permittee shall begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using the NC DWR's eDMR application system [see A. (2)].
2. Upstream= approximately 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream= at the mouth of
the unnamed tributary.
3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 pg/L to be in
compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all
values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these
values fall below 50 pg/L.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN
TRACE AMOUNTS.
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A. (2) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF MONITORING REPORTS
[NCGS 143-215.1 (b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports
(DMRs) and program reports and specify that, if a state does not establish a system
to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit monitoring data and reports
electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The final NPDES
Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December 21, 2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections
within Part II of this permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D. (2.) Reporting
• Section D. (6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
Effective December 21, 2016, the permittee shall report discharge monitoring data
electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR)
internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for
each month and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows
permitted facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using
the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR application is compliant with
EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be
required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using
eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing,
and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or
due to the facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of
the households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES
electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may
be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by
the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address
above. See "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
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Regardless of the submission method, 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.
Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the
following compliance monitoring data and reports, when applicable:
• Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
• Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and
• Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports.
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to
Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below).
2. Electronic Submissions
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1) (9), the permittee must identify the initial
recipient at the time of each electronic submission. The permittee should use the
EPA's website resources to identify the initial recipient for the electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities
means the entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES
program) that is the designated entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40
CFR 127.2(b)].
EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic
reporting tool for each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions
on how to access and use the appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as
well. Information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule is found at:
http: / /www2.epa.gov/ compliance/ final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-
system-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule.
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting
Requirements" section above.
3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To
obtain an electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic
reporting waiver request to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting
waivers must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least
sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to
begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver
shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data
and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re-
applies for and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the
Division. Approved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only
permittees with an approved reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data
and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved reporting waiver
request is effective.
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Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver
are found on the following web page:
http: / / deq.nc.gov/ about/ divisions/water-resources/ edmr
4. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes
Section B. (11.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person
described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that
person as described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must
be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an
eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more
information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an
eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http: / / deq.nc.gov/ about/ divisions / water -resources/ edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR
system shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER
STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"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."
5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (641
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including
eDMR submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at
least 3 years from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of
the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41].
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Stream Segment: 10-9-10-2 Stream Class: C-Trout
River Basin: New Sub -Basin #: 05-07-03
County: Alleghany HUC: 0505000104
Receiving Stream: Laurel Branch (Laurel Creek)
SCALE
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Facility Location #`,
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4110
36.412778° ,-80.996389°
USGS Quad: Roaring Gap