NC0056618_Permit Issuance_20001011

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
October 11, 2000
Ms. Veronica J. Ellis
Carolina Pines Utility Company
390 Carolina Pines Boulevard
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
NCDENR
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO056618
Carolina Pines Estates WWTP
Craven County
Dear Ms. Ellis:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
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 May 9, 1994 (or as
subsequently amended).
Your facility discharges to waters within the Neuse River Basin. All streams within this basin have been
designated nutrient sensitive waters (NSW) as a result of environmental problems including algal blooms in the
estuary. The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission recently adopted rules establishing
the Neuse River Basin Nutrient -Sensitive Raters Management Strategy to reduce phosphorus and nitrogen inputs.
The related point source r7de (15A NCAC 2B.0234) intends to reduce, by 30%, total nitrogen (TN) discharges
by the year 2003. Because of this, revised nutrient limits have been imposed on facilities with NPDES
permits. The rule specifies that individual wastewater discharges to the Neuse River Basin, with 1995
permitted flows of 0.500 MGD or higher shall be allocated an annual mass load of total nitrogen. The
allocation for your facility is 5,632 pounds per year.
An annual TN limit of 5,632 pounds per year has been added to your permit's 0.5 MGD effluent
limitations. All facilities with permitted flows greater than or equal to 0.5 MGD are receiving a TN limit
for this permit cycle. Your facility is currently operating at a permitted flow of 0.125 MGD, with TN
monitoring (but no limit). However, if the permitted expansion to 0.5 MGD is undertaken your facility
must comply with the annual TN limit. The Division recommends that you evaluate the cost to install
nutrient removal equipment at your facility. The Division also recommends you evaluate alternative
discharge options such as wastewater reuse, spray irrigation, subsurface discharge systems, or connecting to
a larger regional system.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Visrr us ON THE rNTERNET @ hftp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES

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A public hearing was held May 4, 2000 in New Bern due to public interested generated as a result of the
renewal of this (and other) NPDES permits. This final permit incorporates some of the comments and
concerns raised during that hearing, as well as the recommendations of the Hearing Officer and the NPDES
Unit staff. The following changes were made:
• The permittee is required to complete a Wastewater Management Plan within 180 days of the effective date
of the permit. The completed plan must be submitted to the Division's NPDES Unit no later than
April 30, 2001. The details of the plan should include estimation of future flows, an evaluation of alternatives
to wastewater discharge, an assessment of the installed facility, a facility optimization plan and a biosolids
management plan. Please refer to the Wastewater Management Plan special condition (Part I. A. (4.)) in the
permit.
• In deference to fishing, swimming and boating activities near the discharge point, the Permittee shall install
and maintain a sign in proximity to Outfall 001 (see Part I. A. (5)).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings
(6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision
shall be final and binding.
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 questions concerning this permit, call Charles Weaver at [phone], extension 511.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED ly
1(ERR T. STF` `
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
\Vashington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPD
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
Technical Assistance & Certification Unit
Marion Smith, Neuse River Foundation (P.O. Box 15451, New Bern, NC 28561)
Donald Lawrence (803 East Main Street, Havelock, NC 28532)

Permit NCO056618
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
Carolina Pines Utility Company, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Carolina Pines Estates WWTP
NCSR 1176
north of Havelock
Craven County
to receiving waters designated as the Neuse River in the Neuse 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 November 1, 2000.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2003.
Signed this day October 11, 2000.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
KERR T. STEVENS
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit NCO056618
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Carolina Pines Utility Company, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.125 MGD wastewater treatment system with the following
components:
• Manual bar screen
• Dual 75,000-gallon aeration basins
• Dual clarifiers
• Tablet chlorination
• Sludge digester
• Effluent flow measurement/recorder
• Backup power supply
• Effluent pump station
• Submerged effluent diffuser
The facility is located north of Havelock at the Carolina Pines Estates WWTP at the end of NCSR 1176
in Craven County.
2. After receiving an additional Authorization to Construct from the Division, construct and operate a 0.50
MGD wastewater treatment system.
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Neuse
River, classified SB-NSW waters in the Neuse River Basin.

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Permit NCO056618
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expansion above 0.125 MGD, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the
Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
'CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
n Average
Daily'
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location
Flow
0.125 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
2001100 ml
400 / 100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (2C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)1
No Limit (mg/L)
No Limit (lb/month)
No Limit (lb/year)
Monthly
Monthly
Annually
Composite
Calculated
Calculated
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Total Phosphorus2
2.0 mg/L (quarterly average)
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
pHs
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. See Part I. A. (3.) for specific instructions.
2. The quarterly average for total phosphorus shall be the average of composite samples collected during each calendar quarter
Qanuary-March, April June, July -September, October -December).
3. The pH shall not be less than 6.8 standard units nor greater than 8.5 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO056618
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — DRAFT
During the period beginning after expansion above 0.125 MGD 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
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Samplelype
Sample Location
Flow
0.5 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (202C)
(April 1— October 31
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (202C)
(November 1 — March 31
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1 — October 31)
2.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(November 1 — March 31)
4.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygeni
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
200 / 100 ml
400 / 100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
13,ug/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (2C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN) 2
No Limit (mg/L)
No Limit (lb/month)
5,632lb/year
Monthly
Monthly
Annually
Composite
Calculated
Calculated
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Total Phosphorus3
2.0 mg/L (quarterly average)
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
pH4
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
2. See Part I. A. (3.) for specific instructions.
3. The quarterly average for total phosphorus shall be the average of composite samples collected during each calendar quarter
Qanuary-March, April June, July -September, October -December).
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.8 standard units nor greater than 8.5 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO056618
A. (3.) TOTAL NITROGEN MONITORING
The Permittee shall calculate the annual mass loading of total nitrogen as the sum of monthly loadings, according to
the following equations:
(1) Monthly Mass Loading (lb/month) = TN x Q x 8.34
where:
TN = the average total nitrogen concentration (mg/L) of the composite samples collected
during the month
Q = the total wastewater flow discharged during the month (MG/month)
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MG) to pounds
(2) Annual Mass Loading (lb/year) = E (Monthly Mass Loadings) for the calendar year
The Permittee shall report the total nitrogen concentration for each sample and the monthly mass loading in the
appropriate monthly self -monitoring report. The annual mass loading of total nitrogen shall be reported in the
December self -monitoring report.
A. (4.) WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
No later than 180 days after the effective date of this permit, the Permittee shall submit to the Division a wastewater
management plan. The plan shall include, at a minimum, the following elements:
• Future flows. Provide estimates of wastewater flows and characteristics for the next 10-20 years and the
basis for those estimates, including assumptions and calculations.
• Alternatives analysis. Conduct a technical and economic evaluation of wastewater disposal alternatives,
specifically including at least the following alternatives:
• connection to the New Bern wastewater collection system,
• conversion to a spray irrigation system
• implementation of a reuse program
• any combination of the above options
The analysis and report should be consistent with the EAA guidance document provided by the Division.
Facilities assessment. Describe deficiencies and operational difficulties in the existing collection and
treatment systems which affect performance or permit compliance. Identify potential improvements to
correct those deficiencies. At a minimum, evaluate the following considerations:
• inflow and infiltration,
• diversion of wasteloads during peak flows,
• equipment repairs and preventative maintenance,
• removal of accumulated solids, wastes, other debris
• Optimization plan. Develop a plan for optimization, rehabilitation, expansion and/or replacement of the
collection and treatment systems to achieve optimum performance. Identify specific measures and key
tasks, including those in'the above facilities assessment, and provide an estimated schedule for completion
of each.
• Biosolids management plan. Develop an operations plan to be used (and describe the procedures
currently used) for managing septage / biomass in the treatment system, including associated solids
wasting and disposal, to promote optimum treatment system performance. Identify operating parameters
to be used and target values or ranges of values where appropriate.

Permit NC0056618
A. (5.) WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
In deference to fishing, swimming and boating activities near the discharge point, the Permittee shall install
and maintain a sign in proximity to Outfall 001. This sign shall be two-sided, clearly visible to the public
from both the river and the riverbank. The sign is to be at least two feet by two feet (2ft x 2ft) in size with
one -inch black letters on a white background. The sign shall display, at a minimum, the following
information:
LOCATION OF TREATED WASTEWATER DISCHARGE
NPDES Permit NC0056618
Carolina Pines Estates WWTP
252 447-2000
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
252-546-6481

Carolina Pines WWTP
NC0056618
Summary and
Neuse River Basin Public Hearings
Recommendations May 4, 2000
Carolina Pines Utility Co.
Facilitv Description
At the time of the Hearing, this permittee contracted operation of its facility to Tarheel Water and Wastewater. At the
Hearing, Carolina water Service announced plans to assume operation of the facility by the end of June 2000.
Treatment consists of dual aeration basins, dual clarifiers, tablet chlorination, and sludge digestion.
Permit Summary
The permit contains phased effluent limits for discharge flows of 0.125 and 0.500 MGD to the Neuse River.
Until expansion above 0.125 MGD:
• BOD is limited at 30.0 mg/L (monthly average)
• Ammonia nitrogen and total residual chlorine are both monitored, but not limited
• Total Phosphorus is limited to a Quarterly Average of 2.0 mg/L.
After expansion above 0.125 MGD:
• BOD is limited at 5.0 mg/L & 10.0 mg/L (summer & winter monthly averages)
• Ammonia is limited at 2.0 mg/L & 4.0 mg/L (summer & winter monthly averages)
• Total Residual Chlorine is limited at 13 µg/L
• Total Nitrogen is limited to 5,632 pounds per year
• Total Phosphorus is limited to a Quarterly Average of 2.0 mg/L.
Public Comments
JoAnne Dove - NRF
• The NRF believes this facility has been dumping sludge into the river. They want a sludge production &
disposal analysis conducted for the past 5 years of operation. The NRF says local residents have complained
about odor and foaming.
• The permittee should submit an EAA by 12/31/00.
• The permittee should explore non -discharge means of wastewater disposal (reuse, irrigation, etc.).
• The permit renewal should require 5 & 2 limits at the current flow, as well as 5 mg/L TN and 2.0 mg/L TP.
Don Lawrence — Carolina Pines (attorney)
• No plans to expand to 0.5 MGD, and it's unlikely that additional capacity will be necessary.
• No POTW connection available, and none expected for several years. He also said that there was insufficient
land for a reuse/irrigation system.
Mr. Daniel — downstream neighbor
• Suggested that the outfall be moved an additional 450 feet into the river (for a total distance from shore of ca.
1200 feet). He also suggested that warning signs be placed near the outfall, as local residents are known to fish
and crab very close to the outfall.
• Effluent sampling should be done in the river (at the outfall).
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Carolina Pines WWTP
NC0056618
DWQ Response and Discussion
• On the date of the hearing, this facility looked like a victim of indifferent maintenance. There was a lot of
peeling paint, a small leak in a sludge return line and cloudy water in the clarifier. The plant is under -loaded,
with only one treatment train in operation. Effluent data show no violations (apart from one quarterly TP
violation in December 1998) largely because the plant doesn't discharge much effluent.
• When staff discussed the poor appearance of the facility with Jim Highly of Carolina Water Service, he
promised that those deficiencies would be addressed immediately when CWS took ownership of the facility.
• However, Mr. Highly wanted to retain the 0.5 MGD limit in the permit. The permittee and CWS need to
reach some decision on the future flow needs for this site. Elimination of the 0.5 MGD flow would greatly
please the NRF.
Recommended Action(s)
• Consider a TRC limit for the 0.125 MGD flow, pending further comment from the Washington Regional
Office on this issue.
• Require warning sign(s) at the outfall and consider requiring extension of the outfall line. However, the
potential hazard of a 1200-foot outfall line in water less than ten feet deep should be evaluated before such an
extension is suggested.
• Re -issue the permit with the following language to address other concerns:
A. (4.) WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
No later than 180 days after the effective date of this permit, the Permittee shall submit to the Division a
wastewater management plan. The plan shall include, at a minimum, the following elements:
• Future flows. Provide estimates of wastewater flows and characteristics for the next 10-20 years
and the basis for those estimates, including assumptions and calculations.
• Alternatives analysis. Conduct a technical and economic evaluation of wastewater disposal
alternatives, specifically including at least the following alternatives:
• connection to the New Bern wastewater collection system,
• conversion to a spray irrigation system
• implementation of a reuse program
• any combination of the above options
The analysis and report should be consistent with the FAA guidance document provided by the
Division.
Facilities assessment. Describe deficiencies and operational difficulties in the existing collection
and treatment systems which affect performance or permit compliance. Identify potential
improvements to correct those deficiencies. At a minimum, evaluate the following considerations:
• inflow and infiltration,
• diversion of wasteloads during peak flows,
• equipment repairs and preventative maintenance,
• removal of accumulated solids, wastes, other debris
• Optimization plan. Develop a plan for optimization, rehabilitation, expansion and/or replacement
of the collection and treatment systems to achieve optimum performance. Identify specific
measures and key tasks, including those in the above facilities assessment, and provide an estimated
schedule for completion of each.
• Biosolids management plan. Develop an operations plan to be used (and describe the procedures
currently used) for managing septage / biomass in the treatment system, including associated solids
wasting and disposal, to promote optimum treatment system performance. Identify operating
parameters to be used and target values or ranges of values where appropriate.
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PIPE--001
REPORT PERIOD:
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FACILITY--CAROLINA
PINES UTIL CO -ESTATES
DESIGN FLOW--
.1250
CLASS--2
:OCATION--HAVELOCK
REGION/COUNTY--07
CRAVEN
50050
00310
00530
00610
31616
50060
00010
00400
MONTH
Q/MGD
BOD
RES/TSS NH3+NH4-
FEC COLI
CHLORINE
TEMP
PH
LIMIT F
.1250 F
30.00
F 30.0
NOL
F 200.0
NOL
NOL
8.5 6.8
39/04
.0289
4.93
4.8
7.42
.4
.310
18.10
7.8-7.6
39/05
.0268
4.00
4.3
3.55
1.0
1.950
17.55
7.8-7.6
i9/06
.0224
6.68
4.8
7,26
1.0
.146,
18.85
7.8-7.6
)9/07
I
.0247
5.47
4.1
2.55
1.6
.150
22.38
7.8-7.5
19/08
.0216
13.50
8.2
12.70
.0
.140
21.47
7.8-7.5
)9/09
.0303
5.80
4.8
2.50
.0
.160
19.53
7.8-7.5
9/10
.0357
6.81
10.5
.20
2.0
.150
18.91
7.8-7.6
9/11
.0278
5.10
7.6
.43
1.5
230
17.68
7.8-7.5
9/12
.0267
5.33
11.7
.30
1.0
.150
16.57
7.8-7.5
0/01
.0282
6.28
11.2
.20
1.0
.150
14.86
7.8-7.6
0/02
.0319
7.57
9.1
.00
.0
.500
15.31
7.5-7.2
0/03
.0290
2.70
7.9
.10
2.5
.160
17.41
7.8-7.5
VERAGE
.0278
6.18
7.4
3.10
1.0
.349
18.21
AXIMUM
.0357
13.50
11.7
12.70
2.5
1.950
22.38
7.890
INIMUM
.0216
2.70
4.1
.00
.0
.140
14.86
7.250
NIT
MGD
MG/L
MG/L
MG/L
#/100ML
MG/L
DEG.0
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FACILITY--CAROLINA PINES UTIL CO -ESTATES DESIGN FLOW-- .1250
CLASS--2
LOCATION --HAVELOCK REGION/COUNTY--07 CRAVEN
00600
00665
MONTH TOTAL N
PHOS-TOT
LIMIT ,
NOL
39/04
.9820
)9/OS
1.0030
)9/06
.9860
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19/07
1.2750
)9/08
.9500
,IMIT NOL
NOL
�9/09 .020
.5520
'9/10
.2500
9/11 4.777
1.6980
9/12 1.310
.9000
0/01
.3630
0/02 5.200
.3600
0/03 6.100
1.2750
VERAGE 3.481
.8828
AXIMUM 6.100
1.6980
INIMUM .020
.2500
NIT MG/L
MG/L

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PIPE--001
REPORT
PERIOD:
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LOC
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FACILITY--CAROLINA
PINES
UTIL CO -ESTATES
DESIGN FLOW--
.1250
CLASS--2
LOCATION --HAVELOCK
REGION/COUNTY--07
CRAVEN
50050
00310
00530
00610
31616
50060
00010
00400
MONTH
Q/MGD
BOD
RES/TSS
NH3+NH4-
FEC COLI
CHLORINE
TEMP
PH
LIMIT F
.1250 F
30.00
F 30.0
NOL
F 200.0
NOL
NOL
8.5 6.8
99/01
.0264
4.06
3.7
1.99
1.0
.320
16.71
7.8-7.5
99/02
.0258
3.33
2.0
2.04
1.0
.340
16.60
7.8-7.5
99/03
.0252
6.46
12.0
1.10
1.0
.310
16.77
7.8-7.5
99/04
.0289
4.93
4.8
7.42
.4
.310
18.10
7.8-7.6 -3�, Z 1,511 76X
99/05
.0268
4.00
4.3
3.55
1.0
Es
17.55
7.8-7.6
99106
.0224
6.68
4.8
7.26
1.0
.146
18.85
7.8-7.6
99/07
.0247
5.47
4.1
2.55
1.6
.150
22.38
7.8-7.5
99/08
.0216
13.50
8.2
12.70
.0
.140
21.47
7.8-7.5
99/09
.0303
5.80
4.8
2.50
.0
.160
19.53
7.8-7.5
99/10
.0357
6.81
10.5
.20
2.0
.150
18.91
7.8-7.6
99/11
.0278
5.10
7.6
.43
1.5
.230
17.68
7.8-7.5
99/12
.0267
5.33
11.7
.30
1.0
.150
16.57
7.8-7.5
AVERAGE
.0268
5.95
6.5
3.50
.9
:363
18.42
MAXIMUM
.0357
13.50
12.0
12.70
2.0
1.950
22.38tS6
MINIMUM
.0216
3.33
2.0
.20
.0
.140
16.57
7.500
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FACILITY--CAROLINA PINES UTIL CO -ESTATES DESIGN FLOW-- .1250 CLASS--2
LOCATION --HAVELOCK REGION/COUNTY--07 CRAVEN
00600 00665
MONTH TOTAL N PHOS-TOT
LIMIT NOL
99/01 .6000
99/02
.5780
LIMIT
NOL
NOL
99/03
2.200
.3280
99/04
.9820
99/05
1.0030
99/06
.9860
99/07
1.2750
99/08
.9500
99/09
.020
.5520
99/10
.2500
99/11
4.777
1.6980
99/12
1.310
.9000
AVERAGE
2.076
.8418
MAXIMUM
4.777
1.6980
MINIMUM
.020
.2500
UNIT
MG/L
MG/L
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Buse — v 'ver Foundation., Inc-F ILE
• serving the river and a(( its trf6utaries •
P.O. Box 15451 Voice (252)'637.7972
New Bern, NC 28561 Fax (251) 514,0051
April 10, 2000
Mr. K. Tommy Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Tommy:
This letter is to confirm and briefly elaborate on our request for public hearings on the
following Neese River Basin NPDES Discharge Permit renewals:
.Permit # Facility Name Major Item/5 of Concern to NRF
NCO023841 Durham North Water Recta.
NCO020389
Benson WWTP
NCO056499
Mill Run MHP
NCO049662
Heater Utit/Hawthome Subdiv.
NCO038794
Riverview MHP
Nutrient Reduction, Durham
Service Area Issues
SOC & metals issues
Compliance/NMF typical problems
Compliance/Subdiv. Pkg. Plt. Issucs
Compliance/MHP typical problems
NCO064408 Neese Crossing/Whitewood Prop. Small Pkg. Plt. Oversight/Collection
Systems Inspection,
NCO063746 Ira D. Lee/Deerchase Subdiv
NCO060526 Pope Industrial Park 11, Ltd,
Small Pkg. Plt. Compliancc/Impact
On Toufs Creek
Compliance/Contract Operator
(above listed ponnits are for the May 1st Ralcigh Hearing)
NCO074837 Bridgeton WWTP Compliance/Opportunity to connect
With New Bern WWTP
301 Hancock $met • New Bern, North Carolina • email nrf@ceormect-net
Sponsor of the Neu se RIVERKEEPER®

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NCO056618 Carolina Pines Util. Co.
NCO025712 Hookerton WWTP
NCO021342 Trenton WWTP
NCO029904 W.Crav= Mid, Sch.
NCO021644 LaCJrange WWTP
NCO031828 Vanceboro WW1T
NCO020942 Snow Hill WWTP*
Small Pkg. Pit./Compliance/Contract
Operator
SOC, Nutrients, Experimented
Projects. Regional WW II
Opportunities
Compliance/Contract Operator
Supervision/Sludge Disposal
School waste treatment issues/
Cholrination Issues/alternatived
Technologies
Flow management/small municipal
Compliance issues
Flooding Risk, O &. M issues
Nutrient Control issues
*Although this one was on the list I requested, it was not included in the Notice for
Public Hearing.
(above are for New Bern Public Hearing, May 41)
I would also like to take this opportunity to commend Dave Goodrich and his staff and
the Enforcement Branch staff, along with the Raleigh and Washington Regional Office
personnel, who have been helpful as we have attempted to review the compliance
histories and other pertinent information on all of the permits that are currently up for
renewal. Through this process we have tried to take into account their professional
expertise and experience. This has been a real asset as we tried to reduce this hearing
request to only those facilities that we feel have significant problems and for whom we
saw no acceptable near term solution. In addition, we wanted this process to be useful in
highlighting what we see as significant and widespread problems in the permitting and
operating of discharge wastewater treatment facilities.
While some of the issues we will address cannot be rectified through any modification to
these particular permits, we must use this oppottmity to comment more fully on the
entire process since this is the only opportunity public interest groups have to raise these
concerns.
We also recognize, that many of these problems are exacerbated by the lack of adequate
resources provided for your division, we will also consistently identify these problems
and call attention to the legislature's responsibility to provide those resources if we are to
have effective clean water programs in North Carolina.

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I hope that you and other DWQ senior star will 'be able to attend these hearings., l?lewe
do not hesitate to let us know if you need additional information from us prior to these
bcarings.
rarely,
on Smith
Exe iv Dimetor
MS/nn
CC: Sec. Bill Holman
Greg Thome
Coleen Sullins
Dave Goodrich

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NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES Unit
FACT SHEET FOR PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
: Facility Information -
Facility:
Carolina Pines Utility Company / Carolina Pines Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit:
NCO056618
Permitted Flow:
0.5 MGD ultimate capacity; currently at 0.125 MGD
Facility Class:
II
Type of Waste:
1000 domestic
Permit Status:
Permit renewal
County:
Craven
Stream Characteristics .
Receiving Stream:
Neuse River
Stream Classification:
SB-NSW
Subbasin:
30410
Miscellaneous, -
Regional Office:
Washington
USGS Topo Quad:
Havelock (H31 NW
Summary
This first permit for this facility was issued on November 1, 1983. The facility received Authorizations to Construct
on July 19, 1984 and March 21, 1985. The installed treatment works began discharging in November 1987. The
facility's current treatment capacity is 0.125 MGD. The most recent permit renewal, issued on May 31, 1994, allows
for expansion to 0.5 MGD; to date, no Authorization to Construct (AtC) request for expansion above 0.125 MGD
has been submitted.
Compliance data for the years 1996-1999 were retrieved from SIPS for review. During that time period, no flow
violations were noted. One violation of the Total Phosphorus quarterly limit occurred in December 1998 (see
attached spreadsheet). No other violations occurred during the period reviewed.
The Washington Regional Office prepared a staff report for this facility on October 30, 1998. At that time the plant
was operating only one of the two installed treatment trains. The staff report recommended installation of a total
residual (TRC) chlorine limit to reduce the potential for chlorine toxicity in the receiving stream. The draft includes
the existing 13 µg/L TRC limit for the expanded flow, but does not have a TRC limit for the 0.125 MGD flow,
pending further input from the Regional Office and the Aquatic Toxicology Unit.
Note to WaRO: Please comment on any changes at the facility since the last staff report. Include any
additional information/recommendations for a chlorine limit at 0.125 MGD flow.
The Neuse River Foundation has requested a Public Hearing on several permits in the Neuse River basin, including
this permit. The request for Hearing was received prior to completion of the draft permit. The Hearing will be held
in New Bern on May 4, 2000. The permittee was notified by telephone on April 6, 2000. The permittee's attorney
contacted the NPDES Unit on April 7, 2000 to discuss the Hearing.
The Neuse River mainstem does not appear on the (Final draft) 2000 303(d) list. The draft permit includes an annual
Total Nitrogen (TN) limit of 5,632 pounds per year. The TN limit is a requirement for all NPDES permits with
permitted flows of 0.5 MGD or greater. Instructions for calculation of monthly and annual TN loadings are included
in the draft at Part I. A. (3.).
Proposed Schedule for Permit Issuance
Draft Permit to Public Hearing: May 4, 2000
Permit Scheduled to Issue: TBA
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NC DENR / DWg / NPDES Unit
FACT SHEET FOR PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
State Contact
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please contact Charles Weaver
at:
[phone], extension 511
[e-mail]
Copies of the following are attached to provide further information on the permit development:
➢ Draft Permit
➢ Calculated TP averages
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NPDES Recommendation by: *4W4 Date:
Regional Office Comments
Regional Recommendation by:
Reviewed By:
ate:
Regional Supervisor: Date:
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Permit NCO056618
TP averages
Month
TP (mg/L)
Rolling quarterly average (mg1L)
January-96
1.6200
February-96
1.6350
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March-96
1.2500
1.5017
April-96
0.7200
1.2017
May-96
1.4440
1.1380
June-96
1.3830
1.1823
July-96
0.4220
1.0830
August-96
1.2600
1.0217
September-96
0.9400
0.8740
October-96
2.4400
1.5467
November-96
0.7650
1.3817
December-96
0.9000
1.3683
January-97
1.2700
0.9783
February-97
0.1490
0.7730
March-97
1.2400
0.8863
April-97
1.1660
0.8517
May-97
1.0700
1.1587
June-97
0.5080
0.9147
July-97
0.6420
0.7400
August-97
1.3650
0.8383
September-97
1.1400
1.0490
October-97
1.6240
1.3763
November-97
1.6750
1.4797
December-97
1.1060
1.4683
January-98
1.4030
1.3947
February-98
0.1130
0.8740
March-98
0.4340
0.6500
April-98
0.4080
0.3183
May-98
0.3880
0.4100
June-98
0.1200
0.3053
July-98
0.4540
0.3207
August-98
1.3300
0.6347
September-98
1.2840
1.0227
October-98
2.5130
1.7090
November-98
2.1230
1.9733
December-98
2.2800
2.3053
January-99
0.6000
1.6677
February-99
0.5780
1.1527
March-99
0.3280
0.5020
April-99
0.9820
0.6293
May-99
1.0030
0.7710
June-99
0.9860
0.9903
July-99
1.2750
1.0880
August-99
0.9500
1.0703
September-99
0.5520
0.9257
October-99
0.2500
0.5840
November-99
1.6980
0.8333
December-99
0.9000
0.9493

Re; Carb(ina,Pines NCO056618
Subject: Re: Carolina Pines NCO056618
Date: Sun, 02 May 1999 16:47:00 -0400
From: Charles Weaver <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
Brad, right now we still have no definite timetable for reissuance of
the Neuse permits. We might be allowed to go forward in late June/early
July, but we can't be certain. Unless Dave can get some decent
candidates to interview, we may still have only 5 engineers writing
permits at that time... assuming we don't lose anyone else.
If you think Carolina Pines needs a change in limits or increased
monitoring, type up your recommendation and send it to me. I'll make
sure that the renewed version of NC0056618 incorporates your
suggestions. Or, if you'd rather, have the folks at Aquatic Tox provide
us with suggested permit language to reflect any changes in tox
testing/monitoring. We'll plan to implement your recommendations (or
those of the tox folks) when the permit is reissued. If you think a
change should be instituted before then, let me know.
Thanks for keeping me informed on this - let me know what else you
discover.
CHW
Carolina Pines NCO056618
Subject: Carolina Pines NCO056618
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 10:35:31 +1100
From: "Brad Shaver" <[e-mail]>
Organization: WaRO-DENR
To: [e-mail]
Charles,
I wanted to ask you a question about a facility which has
not been issued their renewal and the Region has found some
toxicity problems. I conducted a toxicity inspection because I was
under the impression that they were discharging very high levels of
chlorine. The results of the inspection was 28.3% chronic value.
The daphnia died at 40, 70, and 90% of effluent concentration.
I am conducting a second test under the advisement of Aquatic
Tox which will be based on their impressions of their projected tox
limits. If this test fails I would like to use this information to require
a chlorine residual limit.
Give me a call about this issue and lets discuss the possiblities.
Brad
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To: Permits and Engineering Unit SOC Priority Project: Yes No X
Water Quality Section If "Yes", SOC No.
Attn: Charles Weaver
Date: October 30, 1998
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOW4EENDATION
Craven County
Permit No. NCO056618
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Carolina Pines Estates WWTP
390 Carolina Pines Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28560
2. Date of Investigation: Site Visit -October 28-29, 1998
3. Report Prepared by: Brad Shaver
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4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Ms. Veronica Ellis �=
[phone]
5. Directions to Site: The facility is located near the end of NCSR 117-6 on
the south bank of the Neuse River.
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6. Discharge Point(s); List for all discharge points:
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Latitude: 34058'15"
Longitude: 76056105"
Attach USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
USGS Quad Name: Havelock
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? Yes _X_ No
If "No", explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included):
Approximately twenty-five feet above mean sea level.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: The closest dwelling is one half mile west
of the facility.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Neuse River
a. Classification: Class SB-NSW
b. River Basin and Sub -basin No. Neuse 030410
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
The receiving stream is used for boating, sport and commercial
fishing, swimming, and skiing.

PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater to be Permitted: .500 MGD (Ultimate Design
Capacity)
b. Current Permitted Capacity: .125 MGD
C. Actual Treatment Capacity: .125 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction allowed by Authorizations to Construct
issued past two years: N/A
e. Description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: a 125,000 GDP Wastewater Treatment Facility
consisting of manual bar screen, dual 75,000 GPD aeration basins,
clarifiers associated with each basin, tablet chlorination system,
sludge digestion, effluent flow measuring/recording device, back-
up generator and effluent pump station with an ultimate disposal
through a submerged effluent diffuser.
f. Description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities:
Future construction depends on the new limits issued in response
to the Neuse River Nitrogen Reduction Management Strategy.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
Chlorine
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
In development Approved
Should be required Not needed X_
2. Residuals Handling and Utilization Disposal Scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, specify DEM permit number:
Residuals Contractor: Garner Construction Company
Permit #: WQ000061
Telephone Number:
b. Residuals Stabilization: PSRP PFRP Other
C. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (specify):
3. Treatment Plant Classification (attach completed rating sheet): II
4. SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Code(s): Primary 01
Main Treatment Unit Code: 060 3
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are
any public monies involved (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests:

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3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates (indicate): N/A
Activity Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternatives Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all of the
non -discharge options available? Provide Regional perspective for each
option evaluated. N/A
Spray Irrigation:
Connection to Regional Sewer System:
Subsurface Disposal:
Other Disposal Options:
5. Other Special Items:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMENDATIONS
Carolina Pines Estates is a growing privately owned community, which is only
one-third developed to date. The average flow through the plant in the last
year was 25,000 GPD. Due to the low flow of wastewater the treatment facility
is only utilizing half of its treatment capacity by operating only one of the
dual 75,000-gallon trains.
The active permit needs to be modified to include the above description of the
existing facility. The permit as written has some inconsistencies with the
existing treatment works.
Carolina Pines will be considered in the new nutrient reduction strategy and
will likely have more restrictive limits. A consideration needs to be made to
place a chlorine limit on the effluent leaving the treatment plant. The waters
discharged to are recreational waters with both commercial and sport fishing.
Present chlorine levels averaging 30 ug/1 may have toxic effects to juvenile
fish species.
It is recommended that the permit be reissued considering the above comments.
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Version 10/92
Signature o report prep arer
v,,'Water Quality Regi&nal Supervisor
Date

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CAROLINA PINES UTILITY CO., INC.
390 CAROLINA PINES BLVD
NEW BERN, N.C. 28560
[phone]
[phone] FAX
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TO: NC DENR/DWQ/NPDES
P.O. BOX 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
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Attn: Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
Re: Renewal of NPDES Permit No. NCO056618
Carolina Pines Estates WWTP
Carolina Pines Utility Co., Inc.
Craven County, N.C.
87021
Dear Sir:
The Carolina Pines Utility Company, Inc., hereby request that the Division of Water
Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources renew the referenced
NPDES permit, authorizing
1) the continued operation of an existing 0.125 MGD wastewater treatment facility
consisting of a dual train extended aeration package plant with chlorination located at
Carolina Pines Estates, the end of NC SE 1176, North of Havelock, Craven County;
and
2) construction and operation of a 0.500 MGD wastewater treatment facility upon
receiving an authorization to construct from the Division of Environmental
Management; and,
3) the continued discharge from said treatment works at the existing location, as shown
on the attached map, into the Neuse River which is classified class SB-NSW waters
in the Neuse River Basin.
Enclosed herewith are the following items:
a. Two (2) copies of this cover letter.
b. The completed application form, one (1) original and two (2) copies.
c. The renewal fee in the amount of $ 250.00
d. The narrative description of the sludge management plan for this facility, one (1)
original, and two (2) copies.

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No changes have occurred at this facility since the issuance of the last permit. If you have
any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call me.
Sincerely
C/ronica
a Pines Ut' ' y Co., Inc.
J. Ell* . &'e� -
President
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CAROLINA PINES ESTATES WWTP
NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO056618
CAROLINA PINES UTILITY CO., INC.
CRAVEN COUNTY
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SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Excess sludge generated by the referenced WWTP is pumped to the waste -,..
sludge holding tanks as necessary. The sludge holding tanks are aerated and
cycle with the aeration of the main plant. Prior to reaching the capacity of.
the sludge holding tanks, the ph of the sludge is adjusted with the addition ofc"'
lime. Sludge is then pumped out of the sludge holding tanks into a tanker
truck and hauled offsite and land applied. The sludge hauling and land
application is provided by Garner Construction Company, Newport, N.C. an
independent contractor. Their land application permit number is WQ000061.