NC0062383_Permit Issuance_20050720

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Mr. Jim Highley
Senior Regional Manager
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC
P.O. Box 240908
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
July 20, 2005
Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
Permit Number NCO062383
Queens Harbor WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Highley:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final NPDES discharge permit. This permit is
issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or 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 (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
6714). Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. 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, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other
Federal or Local governmental permits which may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Maureen Crawford of my staff at [phone], extension 538.
Sincerely,
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
NPDES Unit Files
Mooresville Regional Office
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 - TELEPHONE [phone]/FAX [phone]
VISIT US ON THE WEB AT http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES

Permit NCO062383
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Queens Harbor Subdivision
Off Yachtsman Harbor Drive
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as the Catawba River (Lake Wylie) in the Catawba 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 September 1, 2005.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2010.
Signed this day July 20, 2005.
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., D;: ector
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0062383
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.
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of N.C., is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.150 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following
components:
♦ Bar Screen
♦ Dual aeration basins with clarification modules
♦ Dual chlorine contact tanks with tablet chlorinators
♦ Effluent pump station
♦ Aerobic digestor
The facility is located in Charlotte at Queens Harbor Subdivision on Pine Harbor Road in
Mecklenburg County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Catawba
River (Lake Wylie), classified WS-V and B waters in the Catawba River Basin.

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County: Mecklenburg Stream Class: WS-V & B
Receiving Stream: Catawba River (Lake Wylie) Sub -Basin: 030834
Latitude: 350 07' 15" Grid/ uad: G14SE
Longitude: 810 02' 00"

Permit NC0062383
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on September 1, 2005 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:
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CHARACTERISTICS
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BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
200/100 nil
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
28 µg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature CC)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
(NOZ+NO3+
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
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Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The limit for total residual chlorine will take effect March .1, 2007. Until then, the permittee shall monitor
TRC [with no effluent limit].
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS.
A. (2.) NUTRIENT CONDITION
This permit may be modified or revoked and reissued to include an effluent limitation on nutrients for this
discharge depending upon the following:
1. The findings of a study by the Division determines nutrient control is necessary.
2. Local actions do not successfully reduce the nutrient loading on the receiving waters.
3. The onset of problem conditions in the receiving waters.

CLASSIFIED/Vir Cbarfotte Vogt
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice
State of North Carolina
Environmental Management Commissi'Zn/ NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
that Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
rder Notification of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit
�ted.
the On the basis of thorough staff review and application of NC General statute
ctor 143.21, Public law 92-500 and other lawful standards and regulations, the
North Carolina 'Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue
a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater
permit to the person(s) listed below effective 45 days.from the publish date
of.this notice.
Written Comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30
days after the publish date of this notice. All co nts received prior to
that date are considered in the final detetminatio regarding the proposed
permit. The Director of the NC Division of ter Quality may decide to
L, hold a public meeting for the proposed p it should the Division receive
4 a significant degree of interest.
Copies of thedraft permit and other pporting information on file used to
determine conditions present in th draft permit are available upon request
and payment of the cost of rep duetion. Mail comments and/or requests.
for information to the N Divi n of Water Quality at the above address or
that call the Point Source an at 919-733-5083, extension 520. Please
der include the NPDES pe . number (attached). in any communication.
ed. Interested persons may also visit the Division of Water Quality at 512 N.
the Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604-1148 between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
for and 5:00 p.m, to review the information on file.
Carolina Water Service, -Inc. of NC, P.O. Box 240908, Charlotte North
aro ma 28224 has applied or renewal o penru 0595 or
its Emerald Point Subdivision. WWTP in Mecklenburg County. This
permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to the Catawba River (Lake
Wylie) in the Catawba River Basin. Currently, C$OD and ammonia
nitrogen are water quality limited. This discharge may -affect future
allocations in this portion of the watershed. .
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC; P.O. Box 240908, Charlotte, North
Carolina 28224 has applied for renewal of NPDES permit NCO062383 for
its Queens Harbor Subdivision WWTP in Mecklenburg Cou "Chis
permitted facility discharges treated wastewater to the Catawba Ri*(Lake
Wylie) in the Catawba River Basin. Currently, CBOD and ammonia
i'rty nitrogen. are water quality limited. This discharge may affect future
00 allocations in this portion of the watershed.
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as Carolina Water Service, Inc, of NC, P.O. Box 240908, Charlotte, North
se; Carolina 28224 has applied for renewal of NPDES permit NCO071242 for
its Riverpointe Subdivision WWTP in Mecklenburg County. This permitted
facility discharges treated wastewater to the Catawba River (Lake Wylie) in
the Catawba River. Basin. Currently, CBOD and ammonia nitrogen are
water quality limited. This discharge may affect future allocations t'n this
portion of. the watershed.
U-HAUL Co. of N.C.
Place of Sale: Ashley Road Rental
1503 Ashley Road
Charlotte, NC 28208
Date of Sale: 6116/05
Time of Sale: 11:00 AM
y Customer Name: Jessica Regina Adams
Last Known Address: 610 Concordia Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
P Room Number: 2334

& WA%` MOOrp . � ��� Michael F. Easley, Governor
State of North Carolina
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
MAY2 6 7 7- Department of Environment and Natural Resources
7 y Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
May 25, 2005
MEMORANDUM
To: Brett Setzer
NC DENR / DEH / Regional Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
From: Maureen Crawford \01
919-733-5083 x-538
NPDES Unit
Subject: Review of Draft NPDES Permit NCO062383
Queens Harbor WWTP
Mecklenburg County
3 2005
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10111 - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOu;.tCE BRANCH
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the draft permit and return this form by June 10, 2005.
If you have any questions on the draft permit, please feel free to contact me at the telephone number shown above.
RESPONSE: (Check one)
Concur with the issuance of this permit provided the facility is operated and maintained properly, the stated
effluent limits are met prior to discharge, and the discharge does not contravene the designated water quality
standards.
❑ Concurs with issuance of the above permit, provided the following conditions are met:
F-1
Opposes the issuance of the above permit, based on reasons stated below, or attached:
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 - TELEPHONE [phone]/FAX [phone]
VISIT US ON THE WEB AT http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes_ No X
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Carolyn Bryant
Date: October 25, 2004
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Mecklenburg
MRO# 04-92
Permit No. NCO062383
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Queens Harbor WWTP
c/o Carolina Water Service, Inc.
P.O Box 240908
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
2. Date of investigation: October 23, 2004
3. Report prepared by: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Env. Engineer.I
OCT 2 9 2004
DENR - WATP CUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
4. Persons contacted and telephone number: Mr. R. Adam James, ORC, [phone].
5. Directions to site: From the intersection of Carowinds Blvd. and I-77 just south of Charlotte,
travel west on Carowinds Blvd. 2.2 miles to York Road (Hwy 49). Turn left onto York Road
and travel 3.0 miles to Shopton Road. Turn right on Shopton Road and travel 2.2 miles to
Pine Harbor Road. From the intersection of Shopton Road and Pine Harbor Road, proceed
west on Pine Harbor Road approximately 0.8 miles. Turn right into the Queens Harbor
Condominium Complex. Proceed approximately 0.1 mile, the treatment plant is on the right,
at the end of a very steep access road.
6. Discharge point(s). List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35 ° 07' 15" Longitude: 81 ° 02' 00"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: G 14 SE USGS Name: Lake Wylie, SC -NC
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? There is very limited size for
expansion and upgrading.
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8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The facility is located in a smallvalleywith
a creek adjacent to the plant. The creek has a small drainage area. The facilities are not
located in the 100-year flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Approximately 500 feet from the WWTP site.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Lake Wylie (Catawba River).
a. Classification: WS-IV and B
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Catawba 03-08-34
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The wastewater
treatment plant discharges directly into Lake Wylie. Lake Wylie is used for
recreational purposes.
PART H - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: 0.150 MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? 0.150
MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? 0.150
MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct
issued in the previous two years: N/A.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: The existing wastewater treatment facilities consist of a bar
screen, dual aeration basins with clarification modules, dual chlorine contact tanks
with tablet chlorinators, effluent pump station and an aerobic digestor.
£ Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chlorine is added to the waste stream
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
Sludge is removed as necessary by Liquid Waste, Inc. and transported to a CMUD WWTP for
final disposal
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): Class R (no change ofrating,
no rating sheet attached).
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4. SIC Code(s): 4952 Wastewater Code(s): 05
Main Treatment Unit Code: 05007
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? N/A.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: TRC may need to be limited.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: There are no permit requirements at this time to evaluate
alternatives to wastewater discharges since the facility is not in substantial non-compliance.
5. Air quality and/or groundwater concerns or hazardous materials utilized at this facility that
may impact water quality, air quality or groundwater? No known air quality, groundwater
or hazardous materials concerns.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Permittee, Carolina Water Service, Inc., is applying for renewal of the facility's NPDES
permit to discharge treated domestic wastewater. A review of the past year's self -monitoring data,
from 09/2003 through 08/2004, revealed only one Fecal violation. However, the average effluent
TRC reported for the past year was 0.996 mg/l. Please note that a stream action level of 17 µg/l has
been established for TRC to protect the receiving stream against chronic toxicity effects and 28 µg/l
has been set as the maximum allowable effluent TRC concentration to protect against acute toxicity
effects.
Upon resolution of the TRC concern, it is recommended that the permit be renewed.
Signature of Report reparer
Water Quali Regional Supervisor
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Date
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CAROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC.
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Regional Office:
5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101
P.O. Box 240908
Charlotte, NC 28224
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
September 14, 2004
Mr. Charles H. Weaver
NC DENR/Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Notice of Renewal Intent
Queens Harbor WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO062383
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Weaver,
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC hereby requests renewal of the aforementioned permit. No
modifications have been made to this facility since the current permit was issued.
Enclosed are one original and two copies of this letter, the application, and the facility's sludge
management plan.
If you should need additional information regarding the permit renewal application, or if you have
questions about the information provided, please contact me at 704-525-7990.
Sincerely,
Tim Highley
Sr. Regional
Enclosures
CC: Carl Daniel
Martin Lashua

CAROLINA WATER SERVICE, INC.
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Regional Office:
5701 Westpark Dr., Suite 101
P.O. Box 240908
Charlotte, NC 28224
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
September 14, 2004
Mr. Charles H. Weaver
NC DENR/Water Quality/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Queens Harbor WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO062383
Sludge Management Plan
Dear Mr. Weaver,
Please be advised that sludge generated at the aforementioned facility is removed and disposed of by:
Liquid Waste, Inc.
9300 Steele Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28273
704-588-2392
Jim Highley
Senior Regional
BioTech, Inc.
PO Box 4569
W. Columbia, SC 29171
803-796-8925

FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED RENEWAL
Permit Number
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Facility Name
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Reviewer
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Basin/Sub-basin
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Receiving Stream
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Stream Classification in permit
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Stream Classification in BIMS
Is the stream impaired (listed on 303(d))?
Is stream monitoring required?
Do they need NH3 limit(s)?
Do they need TRC limit(s)?
Do they have whole -effluent toxicity testing?
Are there special conditions?
Any obvious compliance concerns?
Existing Expiration Date
Proposed Expiration Date
Miscellaneous Comments:
If expedited, is this' a simpler permit car a more difficult one?