NC0086029_Issuance of Permit_19991025

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment •
and Natural Resources Alp
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor ICDER
Bill Holman, Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Kerr T. Stevens, Director ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
October 25, 1999
Mr. Michael E. Dean
Hoke County Utilities Department
P.O. Box 240
Raeford, North Carolina 28376
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0086037
Arabia WTP
Hoke County
Dear Mr. Dean:
The Division received your application for a wastewater discharge permit on June 29, 1999.
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application. Accordingly, we are forwarding the
attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983, and as subsequently amended.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty
(30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. Unless such
demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the
Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles Weaver at telephone
number [phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
Fa etteville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone[phone] FAX[phone]
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Permit NC0086037
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the 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, the
County of Hoke
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Arabia WTP
NCSR 1432
Hoke County
to receiving waters designated as Little Marsh Swamp in the Lumber River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and W hereof.
This permit shall become effective December 1, 1999.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2004.
Signed this day October 25, 1999.
Original Signed By
David A Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0086037
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The County of Hoke is hereby authorized to:
1. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division of Water Quality,
construct and operate a water treatment plant with a discharge of filter
backwash. This facility will be located at the Arabia WI? on NCSR 1432 in Hoke
County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Little Marsh Swamp, classified C-Swamp waters in the Lumber River
Basin.

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Stream Gass: C-Swamp
Subbasin: 30753
Receiving Stream: Little Marsh Swamp
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Arabia WTP
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Permit NC0086037
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as
specified below:
EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Type Sample Locations
Average Maximum Frequency
Flow Weekly Estimate Influent or Effluent
Total Suspended Residue 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent
Settleable Solids 0.1 mVL 0.2 mVL Weekly Grab Effluent
Turbidity2 Weekly Grab Upstream&Downstream
Iron Weekly Grab Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine Weekly Grab Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream=at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall; Downstream=at least 50 feet downstream from the
outfall.
2. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

COUNTY OF HOKE
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J MICHAEL DEAN,DIRECTORc�`J''-= -= _ ,� Utilities Department POST OFFICE BOX 240
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June 24, 1999 [phone]
Mr. Charles H. Weaver,Jr. to
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RE: Permit NC0086037,Hoke County WTP-Arabia = -_ '
Permit NC0086045,Hoke County WTP-Antioch 9? ,=
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Dear Mr. Weaver:
Enclosed please find renewal applications for the above referenced permits. The Antioch
&Arabia WTPs are two well water treatment operations that are a part of the Hoke
County Regional Water System. The treatment processes at both sites are identical. The
Antioch site has two wells and the Arabia site has one well.
The treatment consists of aeration and filtration. The purpose is for iron removal at both
sites. In addition to aeration and filtration we also use sodium hydroxide, chlorine gas,
and AquaMag,which is a polyphosphate. Finished water from the elevated tanks is used
to backwash the filters. This backwash water is directed into an equalization basin before
being discharged into any receiving waters.
The Arabia filtration system was brought on line in February of this year and Antioch
was just started up in April. The numbers and information provided in the NPDES
renewal forms are based on data accumulated since these dates. I'm sure by the next
renewal date we will be able to provide more accurate numbers based upon longer
operation periods.
If I can provide any further information or if you have questions concerning these
applications,please contact me at(910) 875-6704.
Sincerely, ((,;1
Alleititei e.
.,
Michael E. Dean
ORC/Utilities Director
Enclosures

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DIVISION OF WATER QU• lu pUG 1 6 1999
August 11, 1999 po N IS URGE BRANCiER H
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dave Goodrich, Supervisor
Permitting and Engineering Unit /
THRU: Paul Rawls,Regional Water Quality Supervisor ' ►;
FROM: Belinda S. Henson, Environmental Chemist, FRO ` eL t4'1 )4'Q'i a nc e✓t)
SUBJECT: Renewal of NPDES Permit No.NC0086037
Hoke County Regional WTF -Arabia Site
Arabia, Hoke County
Please find enclosed the staff report and recommendations of the Fayetteville Regional
Office concerning the renewal of subject NPDES Permit.
If you have any questions or require any further information,please advise.
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Enclosure

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: YES_ NO X
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Permits and Engineering Unit
Date: August 11. 1999
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY: Hoke
Permit No.NC 00086037
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Hoke County Regional Water Treatment Facility
c/o County of Hoke
PO Box 266
Raeford,NC 28376
2. Date of Investigation: May 25, 1999
3. Report Prepared by: Belinda S. Henson,Environmental Chemist,FRO
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr.Michael Dean
919-875-6704
5. Directions to Site: The site is located on the west side of SR 1432 at an existing elevated
water tank, approximately 1200 feet south of the junction with SR 1003,
near Arabia in Hoke County.
6. Discharge Point(s),List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 34° 56'22" Longitude: 79° 08'03"
Attach a U.S.G.S.map extract and indicate facility site.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. H 22 NW U.S.G.S. Quad Name: Raeford.NC
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? N/A
8. Topography: (relationship to flood plain included): Relatively flat
9. Location of nearest dwelling: There are no houses within approximately 300 yards of
the discharge point.

PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION(continued)
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Little Marsh Swamp
a. Classification: C-Swamp
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 03-07-53
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
At the point of discharge,the stream is little more than a drainage ditch.
However,the stream and"flood plain"receives considerable agricultural
runoff and provides habitat for wildlife and amphibians.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF WASTES AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: .01 MGD(Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater Treatment facility? N/A
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility(current design capacity). N/A
d. Date(s)and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct
issued in the previous two(2)years. N/A
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities. N/A
f. Please provide a description of the proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
It is doubtful that any waste constituent would be discharged in toxic
quantities. However,iron oxides could possibly create an unsightly
residue in the receiving stream.
h. Pretreatment Program(POTWs only): N/A
In development Approved
Should be required Not needed
2. Residuals handling and utilizing/disposal scheme:
It is unlikely that residuals disposal will be required from a facility such as this.
However,should it ever becomes necessary,the permittee will be required to
satisfy requirements current at the time.

PART II - DESCRIPTION OF WASTES AND TREATMENT WORKS(continued)
a. If residuals are being land applied,please specify DWQ Permit No.
Residual Contractor N/A
Telephone N/A
b. Residuals stabilization:PSRP N/A PFRP N/A Other N/A
c. Landfill: N/A
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme(specify): N/A
3. Treatment plant classification(attach completed rating sheet): I
4. SIC Code(s): 4941
Wastewater Code(s)of actual wastewater,not particular facilities:
Primary 22 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 5 0 0 0
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved(municipals only)? Yes
2. Special monitoring or limitations(including toxicity)requests: None
3. Important SOC,JOC,or Compliance Schedule Dates(please attach):
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications N/A
Begin Construction N/A
Complete Construction N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all of the nondischarge options
available? Please provide regional perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation: Limited land available
Connection to Regional Sewer System: None available
Subsurface: Not practical for this volume
Other disposal options: None known
5. Other Special Items:

PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
It is the recommendation of the Fayetteville Regional Office that Permit No.NC00086037 be processed
and the appropriate permit issued.
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Regional Water Quality Supervisor
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Date

Classification of Biological Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems: Classification of Spray Irrigation Water Pollution Control Systems:
✓ Grade I Biological WPCS Systems which utilize spray irrigation for the reuse or disposal of wasterwater.
-Septic tank/sand filter systems These systems include: septic tanks, sand filter,oil/water separators, lagoons,
- Biological lagoon systems storage basins, screening, sedimentation. Systems other than those listed above
-Constructed wetlands and associated appurtenances shall be subject to additional classification.
Grade II Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow Classification of Land Application of Residuals Systems:
less than or equal to 0.5 million gallons per day(mgd)
Systems permitted and dedicated for land application of residuals that are produced by a
Grade III Biological WPCS water pollution control system or contaminated soils.
- Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow
of greater than 0.5 through 2.5 million gallons per day(mgd)
-Grade H systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction *
Classification of Physical/Chemical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems:
Grade IV Biological WPCS
- Systems that utilizing an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow Grade I Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily
of greater than 2.5 million gallons per day(mgd) physical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes groundwater
-Grade III systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction* remediation systems. **
Grade II Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily
*Biological Nutrient Reduction - chemical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes reverse osmosis,
The reduction of total nitrogen or total phosphorous by an activated sludge or fixed growth electrodialysis, and ultrafiltration systems. **
process as required by the facilities permit.
**Any water pollution control system that utilizes a phyical/chemical process to enhance an
Classification of Collection Water Pollution Control Systems: activated sludge or fixed growth process, shall not be subject to additional classification.
(whichever provides lowest grade)
Classification of Subsurface Water Pollution Control Systems:
Same grade as biological water pollution control system. Grade of system:
Systems which utilize the soil for subsurface treatment and disposal of wastewater
Based on population served: and/or are required to have a certified operator under 15A NCAC 18A.1961. ***
1,500 or Less=Grade I
1,501 to 15,000=Grade II ***Any subsurface system that has as part of its treatment process a water pollution control
15,001 to 50,000=Grade III systems that may be classified under Rules.0302 through.0307 of this section shall be
50,001 or more=Grade IV subject to addional classification.

Definitions WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATORS
CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
Activated Sludge- shall mean a biological wastewater treatment process in which predominantly CLASSIFICATION
biodegradable polluntants in wastewater are absorbed,or adsorbed by living aerobic organisms and RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
bacteria.
FACILITY INFORMATION:
Chemical Process- shall mean a wastewater pollution control system process consisting
exclusively of the addition of chemicals to treat wastewater. NAME OF FACILITY: H C Ic e C Q u ,n+ 1( L.'T! - A fa
Collection System - shall mean a continuous connections of pipelines,conduits,pumping MAILING ADDRESS: `Q R x L ( , e rd ) NC 2 5r.3 %7 L
stations,and other related constructions used to conduct wastewater to the water pollution
control system. COUNTY: ,-k-oKP
Electrodialysis System -shall mean a system utlizing a selective separation of dissolved solids CONTACT PERSON: Y:r1n ea k ea w TELEPHONE: 010 ) V76- 1, 7()
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process that is based on electrical charge and diffusion through a semipermeable membrane.
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Physical Process - shall mean any water pollution control system process consisting of
electrodialysis,adsorption,absorption,air stripping,gravimetric sedimentation, floation, and ORC: 'm:6)621 Deo ,l1 TELEPHONE: 010 g-7 5-G 7 0-)
filtration as a means of treatment.
RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section,please refer to pages 2-4)
Reverse Osmosis System - shall mean a system which utilizes solutions and semipermable
membranes to separate and treat wastewater. PERMITTED FLOW: Ai/ft MGD BNR? YES NO
Ultrafiltration System - shall mean a system which utilizes a membrane filter to remove CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER: 1 2 3 4
pollutants from wastewater.
COLLECTION: 1 2 3 4
Water Pollution Control System -shall mean any system for the collection,treatment, or
disposal of wastewater and is classified under the provision of G.S. 90A-37. SPRAY IRRIGATION SUBSURFACE LAND APPLICATION
PHYSICAIJCHEMICAL GRADE I GRADE II
Note: Please refer to G.S. 90A-37 for additional information and definitions. Q
RATED BY: CP 1;nda _ /en5on REGION: F(i O DATE: 99 OB/i
REGIONAL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: (Rl0 ) 4.810— l 5 I EXT: