NC0057703_Permit Issuance_20170605

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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 5, 2017
Mr. Shannon Becker
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
202 Mackenan Court
Cary, North Carolina 27511
Goren:or
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secrermy
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE
Permit Number NCO057703
The Cape WTP
Grade 2
New Hanover County
Dear Permittee:
Director
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 October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently
amended).
The final permit includes the following significant changes from the existing permit:
➢ Section A. (6) has been added to require electronic submission of effluent data. Federal regulations
require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs).
➢ Regulatory citations have been added to the permit.
➢ Total suspended solids limits in Section A. (2) have been changed.
➢ Components list has been updated.
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 any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permit that may be required.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
919 807 6300 919-807-6389 FAX
https:lldeq.nc.govlaboutldivisionslwater-resourceslwater-resources-permitslwastewater-branchlnpdes-wastewater-permits

If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Brianna
Young of my staff at [phone] or via e-mail [[e-mail]].
,;
;rely,
S. Jay Zimmerman,
cc: NPDES Files
Central Files
Wilmington Regional Office

Permit NC0057703
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
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,
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
The Cape WWTP
900 Cape Boulevard
Wilmington
New Hanover County
to receiving waters designated as the Cape Fear' River in the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, III and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 1, 2017.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2021.
Signed this day June 5, 2017.
ay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0057703
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
Aqua North Carolina, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.260 MGD wastewater treatment system that includes the following
components:
♦ 2 — 30,000 gallon package plants
♦ 2—100,000 gallon package plants
♦ Influent pump station
♦ Bar screen
♦ Flow splitting device
♦ 56,000 gallon sludge digester/storage tank
♦ Chlorination (Liquid)
♦ Chlorine contact chamber
♦ Dechlorination (Liquid)
♦ Recording flow meter
e Effluent pump station
♦ Eight -inch force main (approximately 7750 feet)
♦ 275 kW standby generator with manual transfer switch
♦ 100,000 surge tank and headworks
The facility is located at 900 The Cape Boulevard, Wilmington in New Hanover County.
2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct permit from the Division, expand the wastewater
treatment plant capacity to 0.40 MGD, and
3. After receiving an Authorization to Construct permit from the Division, expand the wastewater
treatment plant capacity to up to 0.75 MGD, and
4. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Cape Fear
River, currently classified SC (PNA) waters in sub -basin 03-06-17 of the Cape Fear River Basin.
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Permit NCO057703
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion above 0.260
MGD or expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored 1 by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
LIIVIITS
MONITORING -REQUIREMENTS - .
CHARACTERISTICS :
Monthly -
_
Daily -
Measurement
Sample
Sample •
Parameter.Code
•:: •Average •
Maximum '
.'..Frequency' -:
L Type
Location
Flow
0.260 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5-day (20°C)
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
C0310
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
C0530
NH3 as N
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
C0610
Enterococci (geometric mean)
351100 ml
276/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
61211
Total Residual Chlorine 2
13 µg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
50060
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
C0600
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
C0665
pH
Not < 6.5 nor > 8.5
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00400
Standard Units
Footnote:
1. Permittee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using the Division's eDMR application
system [see A. (6)].
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE
AMOUNTS
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Permit NCO057703
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning after approval is granted for plant expansion above 0.260 MGD and lasting until
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored 1 by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
_ LIMITS
MONITORING;REQUIREIVIENTS
CHARACTERISTICS _
Montlily
Daily
Measurement
-Sample
Sample
Parameter Code
Average - .
Maximum.
Frequency
Type_ .
Location
Flow
0.40 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
50050
5-day (20°C) —Summer*
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
C0310
C031
BOD, 5-day (20°C) — Winter*
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
C0310
Total Suspended Solids
10 mg/L
15 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
C0530
NH3 as N — Summer*
2.0 mg/L:
10.0 mg/L
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
C0610
NH3 as N — Winter*
4.0 mg/L
20.0 mg/L
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
C0610
Enterococci (geometric mean)
35/100 ml
276/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
61211
Total Residual Chlorine 2
13 µg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
50060
Dissolved Oxygen
Daily average > 6.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00300
—
Temperature (°C)
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00010
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
C0600
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
C0665
pH
Not < 6.5 nor > 8.5
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
00400
Standard Units
*Summer. April 1 — October 31
*Winter: November 1 — March 31
Footnotes:
1. Permittee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using the Division's eDMR application
system [see A. (6)].
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE
AMOUNTS
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Permit NCO057703
A. (3.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning upon expansion above 0.400 MGD and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored 1
by the Permittee as specified below:
, 1 -'. ", ,
LIMITS. =
MONITORINGREQ-UJREl�,'IENTS
-CHARACTERISTICS.
1'
1VIonthly
Daily"
Measurement
Sample
Sample -
aranefer. Code, . -
Average ""
MaximumFrequency
;
'Type
Location. .
Flow
0.750 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
50050
BOD, 5-day (20°C) — Summer*
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
3/week
Composite
Effluent
C0310
BOD, 5-day (20°C) — Winter*
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
3/week
Composite
Effluent
C0310
Total Suspended Solids
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
3/week
Composite
Effluent
C0530
NH3 as N— Summer*
2.0 mg/L
10.0 mg/L
3/week
Composite
Effluent
C0610
NH3 as N — Winter*
4.0 mg/L
20.0 mg/L
3/week
Composite
Effluent
C0610
Enterococci (geometric mean)
35/100 ml
276/100 ml
3/week
Grab
Effluent
61211
Total Residual Chlorine 2
13 µg/L
3/week
Grab
Effluent
50060
Dissolved Oxygen
Daily average >_ 6.0 mg/L
3/week
Grab
Effluent
00300
Temperature (°C)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
00010
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
C0600
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
1C0665
pH
Not < 6.5 nor > 8.5
3/week
Grab
Effluent
00400
Standard Units
*Summer: April 1 — October 31
*Winter: November 1 — March 31
Footnotes:
1. Permittee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using the Division's eDNM application
system [see A. (6)].
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE
AMOUNTS
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Permit NC0057703 '
A. (4.) ENGINEERING ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS REQUIREMENT
[15A NCAC 02H .0105]
Prior to expansion stages, the permittee shall submit a detailed analysis of all available means to dispose
of this facility's wastewater. This Engineering Alternatives Analysis (EAA) shall be prepared in
compliance with the Division's guidance document for EAAs.
If no EAA is submitted, the Division may reopen and modify this permit to increase monitoring
frequencies or change the effluent limits as necessary to protect the receiving stream.
A. (5.) PERMIT RE -OPENER: SUPPLEMENTARY NUTRIENT MONITORINGITMDL
IMPLEMENTATION
[G. S. 143-215.1(b)]
Pursuant to N.C. General Statutes Section 143-215.1 and the implementing rules found in the North
Carolina Administrative Code at 15A NCAC 2H.0112 (b) (1) and 2H.0114 (a) and Part H sections B-12
and B-13 of this permit, the Director of DWQ may reopen this permit to require supplemental nutrient
monitoring of the discharge. The purpose of the additional monitoring will be to support water quality
modeling efforts within the Cape Fear River Basin and shall be consistent with a monitoring plan
developed jointly by the Division and affected stakeholders. In addition, the results of water quality
modeling may require that limits for total nitrogen and total phosphorus be imposed in this permit upon
renewal.
The Division may, upon written notification to the Permittee, re -open this Permit in order to incorporate
or modify effluent limitations, monitoring and reporting requirements, and other permit conditions when
it deems such action is necessary to implement TMDL(s) approved by the USEPA.
A. (6) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and program
reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December
21, 2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.)
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Signatory Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
The permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic
Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
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Permit NCO057703
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to'enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's
eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility
being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband
access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted
and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above. See "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the following compliance
monitoring data and reports, when applicable:
Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and
Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports.
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to Request a
Waiver from Electronic Reporting'? section below).
2. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an
electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to
the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing to
the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be
required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a
temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data
and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is
granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic reporting
waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request may
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Permit NCO057703
submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved
reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on
the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.or web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
3. Sisnatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II,
Section B. (I 1.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part H,
Section B. (I 1.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
the following web page:
http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make
the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
WILL BE ACCEPTED:
V certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,
the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I
am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the
possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
4. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)l
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions. These
records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This period
may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41 ].
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Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
The Cape WWTP
County: New Hanover Stream Class: SC (FINA)
(not to scale)
Receiving Stream: Cape Fear River Sub -Basin: 03-06-17
Latitude: 34' 04'34" Grid/Quad: Carolina Beach
Longitude: 77'55'36" HUM 03030005
NORTH NPDES Permit No. NC0057703
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FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED PERMIT RENEWALS
This form must be completed by Permit Writers for all expedited permits which do not require
full Fact Sheets. Expedited permits are generally simple 100% domestics (e.g., schools, mobile
home parks, etc) that can be administratively renewed with minor changes, but can include
facilities with more complex issues (Special Conditions, 303(d) listed water, toxicity testing,
instream monitoring, compliance concerns).
Basic Information for Expedited Permit Renewals
Permit Writer/Date
Sonia Gregory 11/10/16; Brianna Young
5/12/17
Permit Number
NC0057703
Facility Name
The Cape WWTP
Basin Name/Sub-basin number
03-06-17 stream index: 18-(71)
Receiving Stream
Cape Fear River
Stream Classification in Permit
SC
Does permit need Daily Max NH3 limits?
No
Does permit need TRC limits/language?
No — already present
Does permit have toxicity testing?
No
Does permit have Special Conditions?
Yes, EAA requirement & permit re -opener
Does permit have instream monitoring?
No
Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)?
For what parameter?
Yes, Copper
Any obvious compliance concerns?
None
Any permit modifications since lastpermit?
None.
New expiration date
12/31/2021
Comments on Draft Permit
Yes — see below
• eDMR requirements added
• Added regulatory citations
• TSS limits in A(2) changed from 19.5 mg/L chronic and 44.6 mg/L acute to 10
mg/L chronic and 15 mg/L acute
• Components list updated
o Gallon trains to gallon package plants
o Removed Four extended aeration package treatment plants
o Aerated sludge holding tank updated to 56,000 gallon sludge
digester/storage tank
o Chlorination changed from tablet to liquid
o Dechlornatiion specified to be liquid
o Clarified standby generator has manual transfer switch
Most Commonly Used Expedited Language:
• 303(d) language for Draft/Final Cover Letters: "Please note that the receiving stream
is listed as an impaired waterbody on the North Carolina 303(d) Impaired Waters List.
Addressing impaired waters is a high priority with the Division, and instream data will
continue to be evaluated. If there is noncompliance with permitted effluent limits and
stream impairment can be attributed to your facility, then mitigative measures may be
required".
This page has been printed on scrap paper to save money and reduce our
program's environmental impact. Disregard any content on the back of
this page.

• TRC language for Compliance Level for Cover Letters/Effluent Sheet Footnote: The
Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µgd to be in
compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit
all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified),
even if these values fall below 50 µg/1.
Regional comments from Dean Hunkele:
"Looks fine except I would indicate the generator has a manual transfer switch plus the
chlorination and dechlorination systems are liquid."
• Response: Updated components list to clarify chlorination and dichlorination are
liquid; specified that generator has a manual transfer switch
This page has been printed on scrap paper to save money and reduce our
program's environmental impact. Disregard any content on the back of
this page.

Young, Brianna A
From: Hunkele, Dean
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 10:45 AM
To: Gregson, Jim; Young, Brianna A
Subject: RE: Draft NPDES permit out to public notice
Looks fine except I would indicate the generator has a manual transfer switch plus the chlorination and dechlorination
systems are liquid
Dean Hunkele
Senior Environmental Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
910.796.7215 Reception Desk
910.796.7380 Direct
910.350.2004 Fax
[e-mail]
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Ext
Wilmington, NC 28405
NC. "Nothing Compares--,._
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The goal of the Fast Track sewer permit program is to issue a permit in no more than 30 business days from receipt of a complete application and if
no additional information has to be requested upon full review. Please use the Department's Permit Application Tracker to determine the official
application receipt date to allow you to estimate a date for issuance and find the reviewer's name. Once issued, the record stays on the site for 30
days.
For previously issued sewer permit info or to check on sewer certification receipt status, please use the Division's Sewer Extension Permit
Tracker. Using the Issue Date on top of the Engineer Certification Form is best way to ensure getting what you want especially for multi -version
permits; using today's date only gives info on the latest permit version. Confirmation using this method will replace letters and emails; it is
recommended that confirmation be printed and/or saved.
Links to both trackers can be found on the sewer permitting site here: https://deo.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-
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Subscribe to Collection System Updates listserve to receive automatic alerts for changes to applications, policies, regulations, etc.
From: Gregson, Jim
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:44 AM
To: Hunkele, Dean <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: Draft NPDES permit out to public notice

Jim Gregson
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
910.796.7215 Reception Desk
910.796.7386 Direct
910.350.2004 Fax
Jim. gregson(iOcdenr.gov
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Ext
Wilmington, NC 28405
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Young, Brianna A
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:28 AM
To: Gregson, Jim <[e-mail]>
Subject: Draft NPDES permit out to public notice
Good morning Jim,
Please find attached a draft permit (NC0057703) that went out to public notice. Please provide any comments by May
15L, 2017.
Regards,
Brianna Young
Environmental Specialist
Division of Water Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
Office: 919-807-6333
Brianna.Young(cDncdenr.Qov
Mailing address:
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental
Management Comm ISe Centerter Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of Said County and State,
Unit 1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES
Wastewater Permit Jarimy Springer
The North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission proposes
to issue a NPDES wastewater dis-
ht rgeb permit to the person(s) Who, being duly sworn or affirmed, according to the law, says that he/she is
I;
s e e ow. Wntten comments re-
garding the proposed permit will be
accepted until 30 days after the
publish date of this notice. The Di-
Accounting Specialist
rector of the INC Division of Water
Resources (DWR) may hold a public
hearing should there be a signifi-
of CA North Carolina Holdings, Inc., a corporation organized and doing business under the Laws
degreecant en"/or-Pleaseail comments
of the State of North Carolina, and publishing a newspaper known as StarNews in the City of
formation requests to DWR at the
above address. Interested persons
Wilmington
may visit the DWR at 512 N. Salis-
bury Street, Raleigh, NC to review
Public Notice North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit 1617
information on file. Additional in -
formation on NPDES permits and
Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater
this notice may be found on our
website:
Permit The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a NPD
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/
water-resources/water-resou rces-
perm its/wastewater-bra nc h/n pdes-
wastewater/public-notices,
or by calling [phone].
Aqua North Carolina, Inc. requested
renewal of permit NCO057703 for
The Caein New Hanovr
Coun%;t hisNWTP permitted discharge es
was inserted in the aforesaid newspaper in space, and on dates as follows:
treated wastewater to the Cape
Fear River; Cape Fear River Basin,
31241x
And at the time of such publication Star -News was a newspaper meeting all the requirements and
qualifications prescribed by Sec. No. 1-597 G.S. of N.C.
7
Title. Accounting Specialist
Sworn or affirmed to, and subscribed before me this 42 day of
o r- (J% , A.D., A O)
In Testirpony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the day and
year
TANYA V WRIGHT
NOTARY PUBLIC
V v NEW HANOVER
MY COMM. EXP.
My commission expires day of 1W , 20
Upon reading the aforegoing affidavit with the advertisement thereto annexed it is adjudged by the Court that the said
publication was duly and properly made and that the summons has been duly and legally served on the defendant(s).
This day of ,
Clerk of Superior Court
MAIL TO:

FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED PERNHT RENEWALS
This form must be completed by Permit Writers for all expedited permits which do not require
full Fact Sheets. Expedited permits are generally simple 100% domestics (e.g., schools, mobile
home parks, etc) that can be administratively renewed with minor changes, but can include
facilities with more complex issues (Special Conditions, 303(d) listed water, toxicity testing,
instream monitoring, compliance concerns).
Racie information for Expedited Permit Renewals
Permit Writer/Date
Sonia Gregory 11/10/16; Brianna Young
3/3/17
Permit Number
NCO057703
Facility Name
The Cape WWTP
Basin Name/Sub-basin number
03-06-17 stream index: 18-(71)
Receiving Stream
Cape Fear River
Stream Classification in Permit
SC
Does permit need Daily Max NH3 limits?
No
Does permit need TRC limits/language?
No — already present
Does permit have toxicity testing?
No
Does permit have Special Conditions?
Yes, EAA requirement & permit re -opener
Does permit have instream monitoring?
No
Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)?
For what parameter?
Yes, Copper
Any obvious compliance concerns?
None
Any permit modifications since lastpermit?
None.
New expiration date
12/31/2021
Comments on Draft Permit
• eDMR requirements added
• Added regulatory citations
• TSS limits in A(2) changed from 19.5 mg/L chronic and 44.6 mg/L acute to 10
mg/L chronic and 15 mg/L acute
• Components list updated
o Gallon trains to gallon package plants
o Removed Four extended aeration package treatment plants
o Aerated sludge holding tank updated to 56,000 gallon sludge
digester/storage tank
Most Commonly Used Expedited Language:
• 303(d) language for Draft/Final Cover Letters: "Please note that the receiving stream
is listed as an impaired waterbody on the North Carolina 303(d) Impaired Waters List.
Addressing impaired waters is a high priority with the Division, and instream data will
continue to be evaluated. If there is noncompliance with permitted effluent limits and
stream impairment can be attributed to your facility, them mitigative measures may be
required".
• TRCIanguage for Compliance Level for Cover Letters/Effluent Sheet Footnote: The
Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/l to be in
compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit
This page has been printed on scrap paper to save money and reduce our
program's environmental impact. Disregard any content on the back of
this page.

all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified),
even if these values fall below 50 µg/1.
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program's environmental impact. Disregard any content on the back of
this page.

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Shannon V. Becker, President
0:919.653.5770 • F:919.460.1788 • [e-mail]
February 28, 2017
Mr. S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Request for Additional Information
NPDES Permit Application Request
The Cape WWTP, New Hanover County
NPDES Permit NCO057703
Dear Mr. Zimmerman:
i MAR
2 2011
ViVISiON OF WATER RESbufiGEs
Aqua North Carolina, Inc. (Aqua) offers the following response to the above -referenced Request for
Additional Information for The Cape WWTP permit application request:
NCDENR Comments:
1. Do you wish to keep the permitted flow limits of 0.4 MGD and 0.75 MGD? Your current flow is ca.
70% of the permitted flow. An expansion plan must be submitted to the Division when the current flow
reaches 80% of the permitted flow.
2. Has the outfall been relocated? If so, where is the new outfall? Please submit a map. If not, do you
expect to relocate the outfall?
3. Due to enterococci compliance issues, are you planning to upgrade the existing components? The
Wilmington Regional Office has suggested the secondary clarifiers have their weirs replaced to allow
for adjustment and leveling.
Response for comment Number 1: Yes. Aqua wishes to keep the permitted flow limits of 0.4 MGD
and 0.75 MGD. Aqua has already drafted an expansion plan to 0.4 MGD and the first phase of this
plan is permitted with NCDEQ and is under construction. Under the first phase a new 100,000 gallon
equalization basin is being constructed, which is scheduled to start up in March 2017.
Response for comment Number 2: Based on conversations with the Regional Office Staff, the outfall
will not be relocated at this time.
Response for comment Number 3: The new equalization basin will shave off any peak flow to the
plant, thus maintaining consistency in the treatment process without any sudden upsets to the plant. As
part of the future expansion of the plant, a tertiary filter and improved disinfection facilities will be
incorporated into the existing wastewater treatment system for better solids removal and disinfection.
202 MacKenan Court, Cary, NC 27511 • AquaAmerica.com

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Mr. S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
January 31, 2017
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Mr. S. Jay Zimmerman
February 28, 2017
If you need further information please do not hesitate to contact Moses Thompson at 919-653-6964.
Sincerely,
Shannon V. Becker
President, Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
cc: Michael Melton
Mike Poulios
Moses Thompson

Shannon V. Becker, President
0:919.653.5770 • F:919A60.1788 • [e-mail]
February 28, 2017
Mr. S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Request for Additional Information
NPDES Permit Application Request
The Cape WWTP, New Hanover County
NPDES Permit NCO057703
Dear Mr. Zimmerman:
Aqua North Carolina, Inc. (Aqua) offers the following response to the above -referenced Request for
Additional Information for The Cape WWTP permit application request:
NCDENR Comments:
1. Do you wish to keep the permitted flow limits of 0.4 MGD and 0.75 MOD? Your current flow is ca.
70% of the pemutted flow. An expansion plan must be submitted to the Division when the current flow
reaches 80% of the permitted flow.
2. Has the outfall been relocated?. If so, where is the new outfall? Please submit a map. If not, do you
expect to relocate the outs 7
3. Due to enterococci compliance issues, are you planning to upgrade the existing components? The
Wilmington Regional Office has suggested the secondary clarifiers have their weirs replaced to allow
for adjustment and leveling.
Response for comment Number 1: Yes. Aqua wishes to keep the permitted flow limits of 0.4 MGD
and 0.75 MGD. Aqua has already drafted an expansion plan to 0.4 MGD and the first phase of this
plan is permitted with NCDEQ and is under construction. Under the first phase a new 100,000 gallon
equalization basin is being constructed, which is scheduled to start up in March 2017.
Response for comment Number 2: Based on conversations with the Regional Office Staff, the outfall
will not be relocated at this time.
Response for comment Number 3: The new equalization basin will shave off any peak flow to the
plant, thus maintaining consistency in the treatment process without any sudden upsets to the plant. As
part of the future expansion of the plant, a tertiary filter and improved disinfection facilities will be
incorporated into the existing wastewater treatment system for better solids removal and disinfection.
202 MacKenan Court, Cary, NC 27511 • AquaAmerica.com

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Mr. S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
January 31, 2017
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Mr. S. Jay Zimmerman
February 28, 2017
If you need further information please do not hesitate to contact Moses Thompson at 919-653-6964.
Sincerely,
�r 4
Shannon V. Becker
President, Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
cc: Michael Melton
Mike Poulios
Moses Thompson

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 21, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 2780 0003 4825 8353
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Shannon Becker, President
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
202 Mackenan Court
Cary, NC 27511
Dear Mr. Becker:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Subject: Request for Additional Information
NPDES Permit Application Request
The Cape WWTP
NPDES permit NCO057703
New Hanover County
The Division has reviewed your renewal application, received on July 7, 2016, of NPDES permit
NC0057703. To enable us to complete our review in accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-215.1 and 15A NCAC
21-1.0105, please provide additional or revised information to address the following comments:
1. Do you wish to keep the permitted flow limits of 0.4 MGD and 0.75 MGD? Your current flow is ca.
70% of the permitted flow. An expansion plan must be submitted to the Division when the current flow
reaches 80% of the permitted flow.
2. Has the outfall been relocated? If so, where is the new outfall? Please submit a map. If not, do you
expect to relocate the outfall?
3. Due to enterococci compliance issues, are you planning to upgrade the existing components? The
Wilmington Regional Office has suggested the secondary clarifiers have their weirs replaced to allow
for adjustment and leveling.
If no response is received within 60 calendar days [per 15A NCAC 2H.0107(b)], the permit application will
be renewed without the benefit of this additional information. If you have any questions, please contact
Brianna Young at 919-807-6388 or email at brianna.young_Ancdenngov.
cc: NPDES Permit Files
Central Files
DWR/WiRO/WQROS
Sincerely,
S. Jay Zimmerman, ., Director
Division of Water Resources, DEQ
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 806 6300

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State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Environmental Staff Report
Quality
To: ® NPDES Unit ❑ Non -Discharge Unit Application No.: NCO057703
Attn: Sonia Gregory Facility name: The Cape WWTP
From: Dean Hunkele
Wilmin on Regional Office
Note: This form has been adapted from the non -discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non -
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ❑ Yes or ® No
a. Date of site visit: 9-20-16 recon and 1-24-14 compliance
b. Site visit conducted by: Dean Hunkele and others
c. Inspection report attached? ❑ Yes or ® No See BIMS
d. Person contacted: and their contact information: �)
e. Driving directions:
2. Discharge Point(s):
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters:
Classification:
River Basin and Subbasin No.
- ext.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If no, explain:
3. Are site conditions (soils, depth to water table, etc) consistent with the submitted reports? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Pagel of 5

6. Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) acceptable? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If yes, attach list of sites with restrictions (Certification B)
Describe the residuals handling and utilization scheme:
10. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
11. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
III. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
ORC: Certificate #: Backup ORC: Certificate #:
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ❑ Yes or ® No
If no, please explain: Facility has design issues that have surfaced as the flow has increased over the years
(see inspection reports). Also all the dary clarifiers need to have their weirs replaced so they can be
adjusted and leveled to avoid short-circuiting & solids oss.
Description of existing facilities:
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership,
etc.)
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ❑ Yes or ® No
If no, please explain: The treatment trains number & size should be listed as package plants and remove
later reference to package plant. The new EQ basin & headworks under construction should be
referenced.
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 2 of 5

11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please complete the following (ex and table if necessary):
Monitoring Well
Latitude
Longitude
O I n
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O r n
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12. Has a review of all self -monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? ® Yes or ❑ No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: Facility design issues is beginning to cause issues
with meeting bacti limits at times.
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
❑ No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
® Notice(s) of violation ❑ Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.) See
BIMS record
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place? New EQ and headworks should help, but a
hydraulic expansion is needed
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑ Yes ® No ❑ N/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 3 of 5

IV. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non -Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item
Reason
Outfall Relocation
Aqua has inquired with region about relocating their discharge line and
perhaps outfall, but hasn't gone any further. An inquiry should be made
Expansion
Supposedly looking at expansion again but with different flow levels than
limits have been granted for. Perhaps we should inquire as now would be
the time to add different limits for different flow values while permit is
open.
3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition
Reason
�6
Not sure if they submitted this, but expansion plans were pulled in the
middle of an A-to-C process back in 7-2007 and have never been acted
upon again. Adding Dolphin Bay (NC0055107) flow (-40K) will only add
to stress on current plant hydraulically. Supposedly looking at expansion
a ain but with different flow levels than limits have been granted for.
A4
Does this apply if we have already granted limits?
4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition
Reason
Clarifier Weirs
Need to put schedule to correct them so that they can be properly adjusted;
per ha s 6 months
5. Recommendation: ❑ Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
❑ Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
® Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
❑ Issue
❑ Deny (Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date:
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 4 of 5

V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
All hydraulic expansions need to carry the lower TSS limits since discharge is into a PNA; currently only listed
on the 0.75 MGD limits
Given their issues with bacti, it is recommended that the Enterococci monitoring be increased on their current
limits to at least 2x/week to match TRC
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 5 of 5

AQUA
July 5, 2016
Aqua North Carolina, Inc. www.aquanorthcarolina.com
4163 Sinclair Street
Denver, NC 28037
John Hennessy
Supervisor, Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
Division of Water Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: The Cape WWTP
Permit Renewal Application
Permit # NCO057703
New Hanover County
RECE�UEDINC�EQI
JUt 0 7 20t6
W ater cae►ct►on
pecr6g,ng
Enclosed please find our application for renewal of our NPDES Permit and required
documentation.
Aqua North Carolina, Inc. requests the renewal of the current limitations for this facility as
recorded on the previous permit set to expire on December 31, 2016. Aqua is formalizing its
plan to add an equalization basin and begin further upgrades of the existing facility. As part of
these upgrades, Dolphin Bay will be abandoned and flow diverted to the Cape WWTP for
treatment. Aqua has made the request to meet with the Wilmington Regional office to discuss
these plans and a timeline. If you have questions feel free to contact me at [phone],
Extension 57238.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Melton
Regional Manager of Compliance
Aqua North Carolina, Inc.
Cc: Jim Gregson, Environmental Program, Supervisor III
An Aqua America Company

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit CO057703
If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one
field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name THOMAS J. ROBERTS, PRESIDENT, AQUA NC, INC
Facility Name THE CAPE WWTP
Mailing Address 202 MACKENAN COURT
City CARY ocr+En EDiNGE- / t/VR
State / Zip Code NC, 27511
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone] Water Quality
Permitting Section
e-mail Address [e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 900 THE CAPE
City
State / Zip Code
County
WILMINGTON
NC, 28412
NEW HANOVER
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name AQUA NORTH CAROLINA, INC
Mailing Address 202 MACKENAN COURT
City CARY
State / Zip Code NC, 27511
Telephone Number [phone]
Fax Number [phone]
e-mail Address [e-mail]
1 of 4 Form-D 11/12

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply):
Industrial
❑
Number of Employees
Commercial
®
Number of Employees 53
Residential
®
Number of Homes 264
School
❑
Number of Students/Staff
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Number of persons served: 657
5. Type of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points one
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
7. Name of receiving stream(s) (NEW applicants: Provide a map showing the exact location of each
outfall):
CAPE FEAR RIVER
S. Frequency of Discharge:
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs_
Continuous ❑ Intermittent
Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a
separate sheet of paper.
*2-30,000 gallon trains
*2-100,000 gallon trains
*Influent pump station
*Bar Screen
*Flow splitting device
*Four extended aeration package treatment plants
*Aerated sludge holding tank
*Chlorination (Tablet)
*Chlorine contact chamber
2 of Form-D 11/12

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
*Dechlorination
*Recording flow meter
*Effluent pump station
*Eight -inch force main (approximately 7750 feet)
*275 kW standby generator
3 of 4 Form-D 11/12

NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately -owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.260 MGD
Annual Average daily flow 0.170 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.382 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Indian country?
❑ Yes
//
12. Effluent Data
NEW APPLICANTS: Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab
samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported,
report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
.RENEWAL APPLICANTS: Provide the highest single reading (Daily Maximum) and Monthly Average over
the past 36 months for parameters currently in your permit. Mark other parameters "N/A".
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS)
53.0
7.5
MG/L
Fecal Coliform
2420.0
13.4
#/ 100ML
Total Suspended Solids
26.8
2.2
MG/L
Temperature (Summer)
32.0
26.5
CELSIUS
Temperature (Winter)
24.0
19.4
CELSIUS
pH
8.4
7.76
UNITS
13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications:
Type Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES NCO057703
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
Permit Number
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Person Signing/ // Title
North Carolina General `Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
4 of 4 Form-D 11112

AQUA
COASTAL REGION RESIDUALS PLAN
Sludge hauling from the Coastal WWTPs is handled through an agreement with
Lewis Farms and Liquid Waste Inc. During normal operation, waste solids are
wasted to the solids holding tank to be thickened by settling & decanting.
Thickened sludge is tested to determine when it reaches approximately 2% solids
content before hauling. Class B residuals generated by Aqua's Coastal Plants are
picked up Lewis Farms and hauled for a land application as referenced in Permit
No. WQ0000455. In accordance with Section IV Monitoring and Reporting
Requirements of this permit, Lewis Farms is responsible for analyses of
corrosivity, ignitability, reactivity, and toxicity characteristic leaching procedure
(TCLP) at the frequency specified. Lewis Farms shall maintain these results for a
minimum of five years. Attached to this plan is the Operation and Maintenance
Plan as submitted by Lewis Farms and Liquid Waste Inc.

LEWIS FARMS AND LIQUID WASTE, INC.
BIOSOLIDS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
I. Purpose
To put into place a plan that implements the requirements of North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources — Division of Water Quality (NCDENR-DWQ)
Permit # WQ0000455 for Lewis Farms and Liquid Waste, Inc. (Lewis Farms).
Requirements are included for the industrial and municipal biosolid sources (WWTP's)
and Lewis Farms (land application contractor). All biosolid sources are listed within the
permit.
H. Operational Functions
The operational functions of this program involve hauling biosolids from the respective
WWTP's to the land application sites currently permitted under Permit # WQ0000455
and land applying the biosolids in accordance with regulatory requirements. Residuals
will be land applied at or below agronomic rates that are determined using the Realistic
Yield Expectations (RYE) as outlined in the permit. Lewis Farms will also account for
any nutrient sources the landowner/lessee has applied. Some sources will be land applied
as a liquid material utilizing either pumper trucks, vacuum trucks, tractor and pull tank,
and/or a traveling reel system. Some sources will be land applied as a cake material
utilizing a tractor and box spreader. In some instances, biosolids may have to be injected
or surface applied with incorporation depending upon the pathogen and vector attraction
reduction methods employed by the respective WWTP. Whichever method is utilized to
land apply the biosolids, Lewis Farms will spread evenly and at consistent rates.
Biosolids will be land applied on fields that are used for hay production, grazing, or
harvested for animal feed. In the case where biosolids are land applied on fields utilized
for grazing, applications rates will be reduced by 25% in accordance with USDA-NRCS
590 Nutrient Management Standards. Grazed fields will be determined by Lewis Farms
Operations Manager on site.
III. Maintenance Schedules
Lewis Farms will follow the maintenance schedule as recommended by the manufacturer
for the equipment utilized to complete the job within the limits of the permit.
IV. Safety Measures
Lewis Farms takes pride in operating a safety conscious manner. Employees participate
in regular safety training that is designed to help employees recognize safety issues and
take steps to prevent potential accidents from occurring. Lewis Farms employees have
the authority to stop operations if they think any aspect of the operation is going to lead
to the cause of an environmental or personal accident.
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V. Spill Response Plan
• Halt the source of the spill: Such as a ruptured line or valve, or damaged transportation
unit.
• Contain spill: Use straw bales to form a barrier. Straw or hay bales can be obtained
from several sources for this purpose. Soil near the site can also be used to form a barrier
for containment.
• Clean up: Use biosolids application equipment to recover as much of the material as
possible. After the application equipment has recovered as much material as possible, it
will be land applied as per the management plan. A temporary sump pit may be dug in
the containment area and spilled material washed into it to enhance recovery.
• Final Clean up: The ultimate goal will be to restore the spill area to its original
condition if possible.
• Notification: As soon as possible after a spill occurs notify:
• Lewis Farms — Wesley Wooten
• WMSS, PLLC — Martin Mabe
• Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
[phone] Cell
[phone] Office
[phone] Cell
[phone] Office
• Fire Department if assistance is required for wash down
Management of clean-up efforts: The field superintendent shall take immediate charge
of the clean-up activities. Additional labor will be requested from Lewis Farms as
needed.
VI. Reporting: Within 24 hours of a spill the field superintendent shall present a written report
detailing the cause of the spill and all action taken in response to the spill. Lewis Farms will
notify the Wilmington regional office as soon as possible, but not more than 24 hours after,
or on the next working day following the occurrence
VII. Inspection Plan
Inspections for the land application of biosolids will be conducted at a minimum of a
weekly at the land application site during land application events. Inspections will consist
of inspecting the current field(s) that are being applied on as well as inspecting random
fields that have previously received biosolids applications. Inspections will be performed
by Lewis Farms personnel on a rotational basis to ensure that all employees are familiar
with the inspection processes. At a minimum, these inspections will consist of the
following:
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• Verify that a residuals analysis has been collected prior to land application
activities being performed and that it meets the criteria for land application.
• Verify that pathogen and vector attraction reduction data has been collected for the
source to be land applied and that it meets the criteria for land application.
• Verify the crop that is planted or is to be planted on the respective field(s).
• Confirm that the correct amount of biosolids are being land applied.
• Confirm that manned equipment has a copy of the permit and the operations and
maintenance plan.
• Check that the field has been properly flagged and that buffers are adhered to.
• Check that proper signage is posted.
• Confirm that records are turned in at the end of each business day.
Inspections will also be conducted by the respective employees of the biosolids
generating facilities (at the source generating facility). Lewis Farms is not responsible
for inspections at the source generating facilities. These inspections should be
conducted by the respective ORC of each facility and should fall under their own
Operations and Maintenance Plans.
VIII. Sampling and Monitoring Plan
• Sampling for this project consists of sampling the soils of the fields in the respective
permit in order to document that the fields are suitable for land application.
• Biosolids samples are to be collected by the ORC at the respective source generating
facility. This may include nutrient and metal, pathogen, vector attraction reduction,
and TCLP samples. Samples should be provided to Lewis Farms prior to any land
application activities being performed in order to verify that samples meet regulatory
requirements set forth in the permit. Samples should be collected at the frequency
specified in permit # WQ0000455.
Lewis Farms may perform alkaline stabilization of biosolids at some of the respective
source generating facilities. However, it the responsibility of the ORC at each facility
to provide documentation of times, temperatures, and pH of the biosolids for the lime
stabilization events. Each ORC at the respective source generating facility must be
certified by the NCDEQ-Lab Certification Unit before collecting this data. Lewis
Farms only provides the alkaline stabilization materials and personnel to
perform this operation and is not responsible for the documentation that the
biosolids have passed the alkaline stabilization process.
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From: Belnick, Tom
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 2:22 PM
To: 'Ray Cox'
Subject: RE: Conversion to liquid chlorination from tablet
Ray- that is correct. There is no permit modification necessary at this time, as there is no change to permit limits and/or
monitoring frequency. DWQ will update the description of the wastewater treatment components at the next permit
renewal.
Tom Belnick
Supervisor, Complex NPDES Permitting Unit
NC DENR/Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
[phone]; fax [phone]
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From: Ray Cox Lmailto:[e-mail]
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 2:13 PM
To: Belnick, Tom
Subject: Conversion to liquid chlorination from tablet
Hi Tom,
As we discussed, AQUA NC wishes to convert two of their plants here in New Hanover County from tablet (calcium
hypochlorite) to liquid (sodium hypochlorite) chlorination for disinfection. The plants are Beau Rivage WWTP
(NC0065480) and The Cape WWTP (NC0057703). Per discussions with you, and with Seth Roberts of IFS, we are going to
proceed with requesting ATCs for these changes without modifying the NPDES permits at this time. AQUA NC will note
the changes at the next permit renewal cycle so that the new permits will reflect the disinfection change.
Please respond with a quick note to confirm that I have characterized our conversation accurately. Thanks for your
assistance!
Sincerely,
Ray Cox
J. Ray Cox, PE
Highfill Infrastructure Engineering, P.C. 1 3804 Park Avenue, Unit A, Wilmington, NC 28403
Ph 910-313-1516 Fax [phone] Mob 910-233-8095 1 rcox(ftiepc.com I www.hiepc.com
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