WQ0005763_Application_20140714

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WATER QUALITY REGIONAL OPERATIONS SECTION
APPLICATION REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date: July 41 2014
To: ARO-WQROS: Chuck Cranford / Landon Davidson
From: Alice Wessner, Water Quality Permitting Section - Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Telephone: [phone] Fax. [phone] E-Mail: [e-mail]
A. Permit Number: WQ005763
B. Applicant: Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
C. Facility Name: TWSA Class A EQ Residuals Productioin Facility
D. Application:
Permit Type: Distribution of Residual Solids (503)
Project Type: Renewal
E. Comments/Other Information:
❑ I would like to accompany you on a site visit.
Attached, you will find all information submitted in support of the above -referenced application for your
review, comment, and/or action. Within 45 calendar days, please take the following actions:
® Return a completed WQROSARR Form.
❑ Attach a classification rating sheet.
❑ Attach Attachment B for Certification.
® Return a completed WQROSRSR Staff Report
❑ Attach Well Construction Data Sheet.
❑ Issue an Attachment B Certification.
When you receive this request form, please write your name and dates in the spaces below, make a copy
of this sheet, and return it to the appropriate Central Office Water Quality Permitting Section contact
person listed above.
RO-WQROS Reviewer: Date: 7116- l
Division of plater Resoui
JUt 15 2014
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Of +ce
FORM: WQROSARR 02-14 Page 1 of l

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
July 9, 2014
Stan Bryson — WWTP Superintendent
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
1246 West Main Street
Sylvia, NC 28779
Dear Mr. Bryson:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Subject: Acknowledgement of
Application No. WQ0005763
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer
Authority
Residuals Management System
Jackson County
The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting documentation received on June 26, 2014. Your application package has been assigned the
number listed above, and the primary reviewer is Alice Wessner.
Central and Asheville Regional Office staff will perform a detailed review of the provided
application, and may contact you with a request for additional information. To ensure maximum
efficiency in processing permit applications, the Division of Water Resources requests your assistance in
providing a timely and complete response to any additional information requests.
Please note that processing standard review permit applications may take as long as 60 to 90 days
after receipt of a complete application. ' If you have any questions, please contact
Alice Wessner at [phone] or [e-mail].
cc:
Sincerely,
Jon Risgaard, Supervisor
Division of Water Resources
File WQ0005763
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
Phone: [phone] Internet: htta://oortal.ncdenr.org/we
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Division of Water Resources
JUL 2 8 2014
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
July 9, 2014
Stan Bryson — WWTP. Superintendent
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
1246 West Main Street
Sylvia, NC 28779
Dear Mr. Bryson:
John. E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Subject: Acknowledgement of
Application No. WQ0005763
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer
Authority
Residuals Management System
Jackson County
The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting documentation received on June 26, 2014. Your application package has.been assigned the
number listed above, and the primary reviewer is Alice Wessner.
Central and Asheville Regional Office staff will perform a detailed review of the provided
application, and may contact you with a request for additional information. To ensure maximum
efficiency in processing permit applications, the Division of Water Resources requests your assistance in
providing a timely and complete response to any additional information requests.
Please note that processing standard review permit applications may take as long as 60 to 90 days.
after receipt of a complete application. If you have any questions, please contact i
Alice Wessner at [phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Jon Risgap� rvisor
Division of Water Resources
cc: Ashe it e-'-egio,a f c , Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Permit File WQ0005763
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Water Quality Regional Operations
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
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TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY
SERVING JACKSON COUNTY
1246 West Main Street
Sylva, NC 28779
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
June 23, 2014
Attn: NCDENR
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Permitting Section
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC, 27699-1636
RECEI VEME ROWR
JUN 2 6, Z014
VVater Qualuy
P131mitting Section
Subject: Permit No. WQ0005763
Class A EQ Residuals Production Facility & Distribution Program
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
Jackson County
Attn Non -Discharge Permitting Unit,
With this letter and completed application The Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
requests renewal of our Class A EQ Residuals Production Facility and Distribution
Permit. (Permit #WQ0005763) Please find attached the original and two copies of the
renewal application.
Please contact me with any questions or if you need any additional information. I can be
reached directly at ph. 828-586-9318 or e-mail at [e-mail]
Sincerely,
Stan Bryson
Wastewater Plant Operations Supt.
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Auth.
xc: Mr. Dan Harbaugh, Executive Director,
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority

Table of Contents
Application and Certification
Appendix A- Section D: Program Information
Utilization (Agreement
Appendix B- Operation and Maintenance Plan
Appendix C- Section IV: !Residuals Quality Information
Appendix D- Residuals Process Flow Schematic
Appendix E- Copy of Signatory Delegation Letter on File

s 'T'F State of North Carolina
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Division of Water Resources 15A NCAC 02T .1100 — DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS
FORM: DCAR 08-13
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1. Applicant's name: Tuckaseiaee Water and Sewer Authority
Applicant type Individual Q Corporation [ General Partnership Q Privately -Owned Public Utility
[] Federal j] State X Municipal Em County
Signature authority's name per 15A NCAC 02T .0106: Stan Bryson Title: WWTP Operations Supt.
Applicant's mailing address: 1246 West Main St
City: Sylva State: NC Zip: 28779
Telephone number: 828 586-9318 Email Address sbrysontwsa n,frontier.com ��C��y,�®�®��r®R
'2. Consultant's name: u` License Number (for P E ). V R!
Affiliation: On Staff [] Retained (Firm: )
Consultant's mailing address
City:. State = Zip -ESE
Telephone number: ('� ) MEmail Address
3. Fee submitted (See Instruction B)
II. PERMIT INFORMATION:
JUN 26 2014
Water Quality
Permitting Section
1. Application is for (check all that apply) E5 new, Q modified, X renewed permit
2. If this application is being submitted to renew or modify an existing permit, provide the following:
Permit number: W000005763
Date of most -recently issued permit: OCT 8,2010
Date of most -recently certified Attachment A (if different than the permit): Jun. 26,2012
III. FACILITY INFORMATION:
1. Narne of residuals processing facility: TWSA Wastewater Plant # 1
City: Sylva State: NC Zip: 28779
Coordinates: Latitude: 35.3491670 Longitude:-83.2380560
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Datum Level of accuracy ''`
Method of measurement
County where facility is located: Jackson
2. Facility contact (person familiar with residuals preparation):
Name: Stan Bryson Title: W WTP Operations Supt.
Mailing address: 1246 West Main St.
City: Syiva State: NC
Telephone number: 828) 586-9318
Zip: 28779
E-mail address: [e-mail]
FORM: DCAR 11-13 Page 1 of

3. Is the residual process facility also the generator? X Yes; [f No
If No, please specify delivery fi-equency and quantity of residual to be processed: ,
4. Length of residuals storage at facility: Ave 90 days
y (Note: the Division requires minimum 30 days storage in units that are
separate from treatment system, i.e. not in clarifiers, aeration basins, etc.)
IV. RESIDUALS QUALITY INFORMATION:
I. Specify how these residuals will be distributed:
X sold or given away in bags or other container's; [] lawn (bulls), Ej.'. home garden (bulk);
[] other (explain); ITj
Note: Bulls residuals shall mean residuals that are transported and not sold or giving away in a bag or other receptacles with a
load capacity of one metric ton or less.
2. Complete the following if residuals are to be mixed with other materials:
Type of Materials Amounts to be added
per 1.0 dry ton of residuals (dry ton)
No admixtures
3. Approximate amounts of the residuals received and processed at the facility: 256 dry tons per year.
4. Approximate amounts of the final product (processed residuals) to be distributed: 256 dry tons per year.
5. 'Provide a description of the onsite storage management plan for the treated residuals (including estimated average and
maximum storage times prior to distribution). V
6. Does the facility have a stormwater management plan? x Yes; No
Explain whether the treatment and storage areas are under roof or how stormwater runoff will be handled: See Ap ep ndix
V. RESIDUALS SOURCE INFORMATION: (Not required if no new, renewed, or modified residuals source)
Complete and submit the attached Residuals Source Certification and all associated documentation.
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Residuals Source
Certification
FORM: DCAR 11-13
Page 2 of 3

Professional Engineer's Certification: (Application Involving New or Changes to Treatment or Storage Units)
attest that this application for
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best of my knowledge
the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations. Although certain portions of this submittal
package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under imy signature and seal signifies that I
have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal, Signature, and Date:
Applicant's Certification:
The applicant or any affiliate has not been convicted of an environmental crime, has not abandoned a wastewater facility without
proper closure, does not have an outstanding civil penalty where all appeals have been exhausted or abandoned, are compliant with
any active compliance schedule, and do not have any overdue annual fees under Rule 15A NCAC 02T .0105.
X Yes No, Explain;
1, Stan Bryson WWTP Operations Supt
(Signature Authority's Name — PLEASE PRINT) (Title)
attest that this application for the TWSA Class A EQ Residuals Production Facility and Distribution Program (WO0005763)
(Facility Name)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the Division of Water
Resources may not conduct a technical review of this program and approval does not constitute a variance to any rules or statutes
unless specifically granted in the permit. Further, any discharge of residuals to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate
enforcement action, which may include civil penalties, injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against the
Division of Water Resources should a condition of this permit be violated. I also understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A and §143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any
false statement, representation, or certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine
not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
Signature: C�
Date:
FORM: DCAR 11-13
Page 3 of 3

Appendix (A
Section D. Program Information
Utilization .Agreement

D. Program Information
■ Materials handled and Transported
Residuals produced by the SBR process at the TWSA Plant #1 are piped into one of two aerobic
digestors. Aerobic digestor #1 has a capacity of 285,000 gals and digestor number two has a capacity of
345,000 gals. Residuals not produced at the TWSA Plant #1 facility are hauled to the facility by either a
contracted hauler or by TWSA employees using the Authority's own tanker truck.
■ Leachate Collection
Supernate from these co -mingled residuals and water from the sludge dewatered on the belt press is
returned to the head of the plant for treatment.
• Residuals Treated and Processed
Residuals are then dumped into one of the two aerobic digestors and mixed with the sludge generated
at the facility. The average detention time of sludge in these tanks is 89 days. Sludge from the aerobic
digestors is then dewatered on the Komline Sanderson belt press. After dewatering to about 18% solids,
residuals are stored in a feed hopper with a. capacity of 50 cubic yards, before being fed to the
dehydration chamber of the dryer. Residuals produced from the drying process meet requirements for
Class A sludge by meeting Class A PFRP Alternative (2) Heat drying and Class A PFRP Alternative (7)
Pastuerization. These residuals also meet the vector attraction reduction requirements of Option 8-
Moisture Reduction. Due to the low metals content in the sludge, residuals also meet the requirements
for EQ or Exceptional Quality Class A Residuals. Residuals dryed in the dryer are augered to the surge
mixer, residuals are then blown by positive displacement blowers to the residual storage silo. This silo
has a capacity of 55 tons and functions as both storage and truck load out equipment.
■ Distribution of Final Product
The final product is distributed to farmers in bulk for use as a soil amendment, generally on hayfields.
Users are required to sign a Utilization Agreement in order to accept the residuals. The utilization
agreement specifies all requirements to be met for the beneficial use of this product.
■ Nutrients
Users should not expect to meet the nitrogen requirements of any crop with these residuals but are
expected to us it as a slow release nitrogen supplement/soil admendment.
■ Labeling/User information
Users are required to read and sign a Utilization Agreement before taking delivery or land applying this
product. The Utilization Agreement details all restrictions and setbacks required to use the product.

Utilization Agreement
These bioresiduals are produced by the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority under the
authority of permit #WQ0005763 as issued by the NC Dept. of Environment and Natural
Resources. Info regarding the beneficial reuse of this residual, including application rates,
laboratory analysis and spill response procedures may be obtained at:
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority Contact: Stan Bryson
TWSA Plant #1 ph: 828-586-9318
1871 North River Rd.
Sylva NC 28779
a. By signature and agreeing to accept the bulk class A residuals it is recognized that the
application of Class A residuals is allowed under the conditions of this agreement. The
application of these Class A residuals is considered the beneficial reuse of a waste under 15A
NCAC 02T.I 100. The application of these Class A Residuals to the land has been deemed
permitted under 15A NCAC.1103(4) provided the conditions of this agreement are met. Any
action resulting in the damages to surface waters or groundwater caused by failure to follow
the conditions of the agreement is subject to enforcement action by the NC Division of Water
Quality.
b. The person or entity accepting the Class A residuals shall to the best of their knowledge meet
the following application requirements:
i. Application of the bulk residuals will stop if it becomes known that the
application adversely affects a threatened or endangered species listed under
section 4 of the Endangered Species Act or its designated critical habitat.
I Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur when the land is flooded, frozen, or
snow-covered or is otherwise in a- condition such that runoff of the residuals would
occur.
iii. Application of the bulk residuals within the 100 tear flood elevation unless the bulk
residuals are injected or incorporated within a 24-hour period following the residuals
land application event. Flood elevation information is available at
http:Hwww.ncfloodmaps com/default swf asp;
iv. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur during a measurable precipitation
event (i.e. > .01" per hour) or within 24 hours following a rainfall event of 0.5
inches or greater in a 24 hour period;
V. Residuals stockpiled for more than 14 days shall be covered.
vi. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur if the vertical separation of the
seasonal high water table and the bulk residuals application is less than one
foot.
vii. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur if the vertical separation of the depth
to bedrock and the depth of residuals application is less'than one foot.
viii. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 100 feet of a public or private
water supply source;
ix. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 100 feet of any well with the
exception of monitoring wells;
x. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 25 feet of surface waters.

xii. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur if the land fails to assimilate the bulk
residuals or the application causes the contravention of surface water or
groundwater standards.
xiii. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur if the slope for land is greater than 10
percent when bulk residuals are surface applied and if the slope of the land is
greater than 18 percent when the bulk residuals are injected or incorporated;
a
xiiii. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur if the pH is not maintained in the soil,
residuals, and lime mixture, greater than 6.0, on land application sites onto which
residuals are applied. Residuals may be applied to these sites provided that a
sufficient amount of lime is also applied to achieve a final pH of the soil mixture of
at least 6.0, or if an agronomist provides information indicating that the pH of the
soil, residuals, and lime mixture is suited for the specified crop type.
xv. If the land does not have an established vegetative cover in accordance with the
crop management plan outlined by the local Cooperative Extension Office, the
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Natural Resource
Conservation Service, 'or other agronomist unless the bulk residuals are
incorporated within a 24-hour period following the residuals application event or
injected.
c. The generator of the bulk residuals shall provide information on the proper use of the
residuals including information on the nutrient quantities within the residuals and
recommended application rates. A copy of the label or information sheet attached to bags or
other containers or residuals as specified in condition'III.9. will satisfy this condition.
d. The applicator or party receiving bulk residuals from the permitteeshall supply all third
parties receiving bulk residuals with documentation specifying that application shall occur
consistent with the agreement.
e. Instructions, including contact information . for key personnel, for the applicator or party
receiving bulk residuals in the event that requirements specified in the utilization agreement
are not met.
f. A copy of the utilization agreement shall be maintained at the land application sites when
bulk residuals are being applied.
g. An education program shall be developed and implemented to inform employees and
individuals accepting the residuals of the proper use of residuals. Educational materials shall
be provided to all individuals accepting the residuals. The educational material shall be made
available to the Division upon request.

h. A label shall be affixed should be affixed to the bag or other container in which residuals that
are sold or given away for application to the land, and or an information sheet shall be
provided to the person who receives the residuals sold or given away in other containers for
application to the land. The label or information sheet shall contain the following information:
• The name and address of the person who prepared the residuals that is sold or given
away in a bag or other container for application to the land.
• A statement that application of the residuals to the land is prohibited except in
accordance with the instructions on the label or information sheet.
• A statement which indentifies that this material shall be prevented from entering any
public or private water supply source (including wells) and any stream, lake, or river.
• A statement that the residuals shall be applied at agronomic rates and recommended
rates for intended uses.
Signed:
Date
Recipient Info:
Name:
Address:
City, State ,Zip
Signed:
Date
for Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority
for
ph:
Recipient

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Appendix (B)
Operation and Maintenance
Plan

TWSA
Operation and Maintenance Plan
For
Residual Operations
The residual operations at TWSA consist of the following main processes.
(a) Aerobic Digestion
When sludge is wasted from the sbrs it is routed to one of the two aerobic digestors. The upper digestor
(digestor #1) has a capacity of 285,000 gals. The lower digestor (digestor #2) has a capacity of 345,000
gals. The operator can route sludge flow to the digestors from the waste sludge pumps in the sbrs by
using the valves on the waste sludge line. The valves and associated sludge piping are shown on Sheet
C5 of the record drawings by McGill Assoc. dated 16/12/2012.
(b) Sludge Pump
The sludge pump for the belt press is a progressive cavity pump (type BN 52-6Ls/A1-C1-C6-F0-SA-X)
manufactured by Seepex Inc and rated for a pump rate of 100 gpm. The pump is located in the
basement of the sludge pump/reusewater pump building. The location of this building on the site is
shown on Sheet C3 of the record drawings by McGill Assoc. dated 10/12/2012. The details of the piping
are shown on Sheet M21 of the record drawings by McGill Assoc. dated 10/12/2012. All lubrication and
operation and maintenance of this equipment should adhere to the schedules set by Seepex Inc. These
procedures are documented in the operation and maintenance manual supplied to TWSA by Seepex and
dated September 2010.
(c) Belt Press
The belt press is a 1.0 meter capacity (model #GRS-1 Series III ) as manufactured by Komline-Sanderson.
The press is located in the bottom of the Lab/Dryer building. All lubrication and operation and
maintenance of this equipment should adhere to the schedules set by Komline-Sanderson. These
procedures are documented in the operation and maintenance manual supplied to TWSA by Komline-
Sanderson.
(d) Polymer System
The polymer system is a DynaBLEND model # L4S-1200-3P-13,3(Disc) supplied by Fluid Dynamics. The
pump is located in a corner of the dryer/press building adjacent to the belt press. All lubrication and
operation and maintenance of this equipment should adhere to the schedules set by Fluid Dynamics.
These procedures are documented in the operation and maintenance manual supplied to TWSA by Fluid
Dynamics.
(e) Sludge Conveyors
Information on screw conveyors and components can be found in the Fenton"Operation and
Maintenance Manual.

(f) Sludge Storage Hopper
The sludge storage hopper is located between the belt press and the sludge dryer and is used for storing
dewatered sludge in preparation for batching to the dryer.
(g) Burner
The thermal fluid heater is manufactured by Fulton and is located adjacent to the dryer in the
dryer/press building. Complete technical specifications and operation and maintenance information can
be found in Volume 4 of the owner manuals supplied by Fenton to TWSA.
(h) Dryer
The dryer is a Fenix 48/10 manufactured by Fenton Environmental Technologies and is located in the
dryer/press building. Complete operation and maintenance information can be found in the four (4)
volume set supplied to TWSA by Fenton Environmental Technologies.
(i) Silo and Baghouse system
The Silo and Baghouse were manufactured and supplied to Fenton Environmental by GMD
Environmental Technologies of Fort Worth, Texas. Complete operation and maintenance information
can be found in volume three (3) of the four (4) volume set supplied to TWSA by Fenton Environmental
Technologies.

Belt Press Operations
• The belt press augers should be turned on and allowed to run. Controls for these augers are
accessed through the Allen Bradley Panel View Plus 1000 touch screen dryer panel.
• Turn control power on at the belt press panel. After a delay the alarm will sound. Hit reset
button to silence the alarm. Pull on the washwater pump, hydraulic pump and belt switch in
that order. Confirm that all equipment is operating properly.
• Turn polymer pump on at the DynaFlow pump control panel. Speed of the pump will be
adjusted based upon observations made at the press.
• Turn sludge pump on by pulling the sludge pump button on the belt filter control panel. Pump
feed rate is adjusted at the SPACP.550 panel located on the concrete column adjacent to the
belt press. When the polymer begins to form a good floc in the sludge, close'valve on mixing
tank and write flow reading down on flow meter. Polymer feed rate and sludge feed rate should
be adjusted to contain all of the product in the pressure zone of the belt and to produce the
driest cake possible and still "turn loose" from the belt at the scraper above the auger.
• At the end of the shift, or days run, reverse the start up procedure to shut down the press. The
daily log sheet has spaces for recording the hours operated and gallons of sludge dewatered.
Care should be taken to properly fill out all information so operations can be properly tracked.
• When it becomes necessary to change out a drum of polymer it is important to note the change
and the flow reading on the daily sheet. This info is used to calculate dewatering costs.

Dryer Operation
Dryer controls are all contained in the Allen Bradley Panel View Plus 1000 panel . Each day the dryer is
operated a Dryer Operations Daily Record should be completed. Dryer operations should be conducted
as follows:
• Dryer should be set to auto on touch panel screen. Record start time. Burner will activate and
start building temperature. When a pre -determined temperature is reached fill cycle will start.
• Record fill cycle start time.
• After the timed fill cycle is complete, dry cycle will start. Record dry cycle start time.
• Dry cycle timer will be on zero at dry cycle start time. Record temperatures as outlined on Daily
Record at 50 min intervals until end of dry cycle. (Approx. 200 mins)
• At the end of the dry cycle, the discharge cycle will start. Discharge cycle will last approx. 10 min
and a new fill cycle will start.
• When the last batch of sludge to be dried for the day is in the dryer, set control mode to
Automatic Cool Down. This will prevent another batch from being.loaded to the dryer and at the
end of the cycle the dryer will go into cool down mode in preparation of'shutting down.
Silo and Baghouse Operation
The controls of the baghouse should be set to auto on the panel adjacent to the silo. When the dryer
discharges a batch to the silo the baghouse blower will automatically come on and keep dust from being
discharged to the atmosphere. Periodic cleaning of the dust bin on the baghouse is required, this is
accomplished by placing the backhoe bucket under the chute and opening the slide gate to allow dust
to slide into the bucket. Some tapping on the side of the hopper with a rubber mallet may be required
to loosen the accumulated dust.

Sampling Procedures
Daily sampling should be conducted in various points throughout the process to track and to verify
compliance with permitted values. Plant operators shall be responsible for taking samples at the proper
times and at the designated locations.
Daily
• At least once per day a sample of the raw sludge feed to the belt press should be taken. This
sample should be a composite of several samples taken at different times during the day. This
sample should be obtained from the sample port at the intake to the raw sludge pump in the
basement of the reuse water/sludge pump building. This sample should be kept in a container
with an air tight lid until analyzed to prevent evaporation.
At least once per day a sample of the dewatered sludge cake should be taken from the belt filter
press. This'sample should be a composite of several samples taken at different times during the
day. This sample should be kept in a container with an air tight lid until analyzed to prevent
evaporation.
Each batch of sludge discharged from the dryer should be sampled. This sample can be
obtained after the discharge of each batch from the sampling port on the side of the discharge
auger. This sample is hot when first.obtained from the auger and should be allowed to cool
before being bagged.
• All.of.the above samples should be weighed and dried overnight in order to obtain total % solids
values. Reference should be made to the laboratory SOP manual for proper procedures for
analysis for total % solids. Operators will be provided training in the proper procedures for
sampling, storage and analysis of samples before they are expected to conduct analysis.
Quarterly
Quarterly sampling should be conducted on a representative sample of the dried residuals. This sample
analysis is contracted with Pace Analytical of Asheville NC, and should be sampled, preserved and
delivered to them within their required parameters. The following analysis should be conducted on this
sample.
Aluminum (Al)
Mercury (Hg)
Arsenic (Ar)
'Molybdenum (MO)
Cadmium (Cd)
Nickel (Ni)
Calcium (Ca)
ph
Chromium (Cr)
Potassium (K)
Copper (Cu)
Sodium (Na)
Lead (Pb)
Selenium (Se)
Corrosivity
Fecal Coliform mpn/g/solid* Ignitability
Total Nitrogen (N) Reactivity
Total Phosphorous (P)
Ammonia Nitrogen (Nh3-N)
Plant available Nitrogen(PAN) (surface applied)
Calculated Sodium Adsor ti R t
total solids
Magnesium (Mg) Zinc (Zn) p on a e (SAR)
* A total of at least seven (7) coliform samples should be analyzed annually.

Annually
Annually, a TCLP(toxicity characteristic leaching procedure) should be conducted on a representative
sample of the dried residual. This sample analysis is also conducted by Pace Analytical.

Truck Loading Operations
Trucks to be loaded with bioresidual should pull through under the silo. Drivers will be responsible for
positioning of their trucks and plant operators will be responsible for loading operations. The storage
silo control panel is located at the top of the stairs on the silo. This should be switched to the on position
to enable the dust collector blower and chute controls to work. The valve on the green air piping to the
rotary valve dispenser on the silo should be in the open position during truck loading operations. The
operator should lower the end of the chute to the bed of the truck and then switch on the rotary valve
dispenser. The shorter distance residuals have to fall from the end of the chute to the bed of the truck
dramatically lessens the amount of dust escaping during the loading process.
Paperwork
All users of the bioresiduals must sign and date a Utilization Agreement before taking or
possessing the product. This agreement between TWSA and the end user must be signed and
dated within one year by both parties.
The hauler or transporter should be given a copy of the signed shipping manifest. The manifest
should include an estimated tonnage and should list contact info for the generator and the user
along with contact info on the trucking company with places for the generator, hauler and end
user to sign. Info as to the proper procedures and safeguards should an accident or spill occur
should be included on the manifest.

Appendix (C)
Section IV
Residuals Quality
Information

IV. Residuals Quality Information
1. Residuals are sold or given away in containers typically larger than 1 ton amounts.
2. Due to being dried to a low moisture content, residuals have no admixtures.
3,4.The approximate amount processed for distribution in calendar year 2013 was 256 dry tons.
5. The treated and dried residuals are blown into a storage/loadout silo with a capacity of about
55 tons. This results in a avg storage time of about 78.5 days. Maximum storage time varies by
the amount of residuals produced and usage of the final product.
6. The facility has a Stormwater Management Permit (NCG110111). The facility has an emergency
storage pad adjacent to the dryer building. This pad is only used in the event of a malfunction of
the dryer or storage silo. All of the drains from this pad drain back to the influent of the TWSA #1
treatment plant. (See attached Certificate of Coverage)

C;ertiticate of Coverage
Page 1 of 1
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT No. NCGI10000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCGI10111
STORMWATER
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, -
Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
TWSA Class A EQ Residuals Production Facility and Distribution Program
1871 N River Rd
Sylva
Jackson County
to receiving waters designated as Tuckasegee River, class C;Tr water(s) in the Little Tennessee River
Basin(s) in accordance with the stormwater pollution management requirements, monitoring and
reporting requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, H, III and IV of General Permit No.
NCG110000 as attached. -
This certificate of coverage shall become effective June 1, 2013.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain effective for the duration of the. General Permit.
Signed this day June 1, 2013.
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/permit-renewal 5/29/2013

Appendix (D)
Residuals Process
Flow Schematic

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Lz Meter Komllne-5snderson Belt Preis
BB DUYO HOPPER
DRY PRODUCTPO BIOWERs
Dryer
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Thermal Fluid
Heater

Appendix (E)
Signatory Delegation
Letter

1
Serving Jackson County
u c ka s e i ge a /� Chairman, J.C. Alexander Scott Hartbarger Ann F. Cabe
Wafer and Sewer Authority. Webster Dillsboro Sylva
Vice -Chairman, Roger Bartlett Dorris D. Beck Dan Schaeffer
Jackson County Jackson County Sylva
Jerry R. King
Executive Director
OCTOBER 24, 1995
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEHNR
P.O. BOX 29535
RALEIGH, N.C. 27626-09535
Alvin Stiles
Sylva
C.J. Carter
Western Carolina University
TUCKASEIGEE WATER AND SEATER AUTHORITY DOES HEREBY DELEGATE
PERMITTEE SIGNATORY AUTHORITY ON ALL TUCKASEIGEE WATER &
SEWER AUTHORITY OWNED WASTE TREATMENT PLANTS TO:
MR. STAN BRYSON
(PLANT OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT)
4KING,UTIVE
JERRY(�. DIRECTOR
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