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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0023973_Permit (Issuance)_20221004DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHAM E. ROGERS, JR. NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality October 4, 2022 Mr. Kenneth Waldroup, Executive Director Cape Fear Public Utility Authority 235 Government Center Dr Wilmington, NC 28403 Subject: Final NPDES Permit Renewal Permit NCO023973 M'Kean Maffitt (Southside) WWTP New Hanover County Grade IV Biological WPCS SIC Code 4952 Dear Mr. Waldroup: Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES 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). No changes were made to the draft sent to you on August 9, 2022. This letter addresses the comments made by CPFUA on September 14, 2022: • Language in the second bullet pertaining to reduced monitoring frequencies has been corrected to match the permit (see below). Please note that Ammonia monitoring frequency was not reduced as there are no limits to evaluate effluent data against. • Dissolved Oxygen (DO) limit of < 5 mg/L added to the permit reflects the stream standard for Class SC tidal salt waters per 15A NCAC 02B .0220. Further, it was added in recognition that the receiving water is impaired for DO. This final permit maintains the following significant changes identified in the letter sent on August 9, 2022: • The system component list on the Supplement to Cover Sheet has been revised based on communication with facility staff, including the replacement of chlorination-dechlorination system with a UV disinfection system. • Based on your request and NPDES guidance regarding the reduction of monitoring frequencies in NPDES permits for exceptionally performing facilities, monitoring requirements for CBOD5, Total Suspended Solids and Enterococci will continue reduced at twice per week for the 12.0 MGD flow tier [See A. (1.)]. D E Q �/ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources v 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH nt of Em no 919.707.9000 Department M Envlronman�al Duali� DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 • Based on the reasonable potential analysis (RPA) showing no reasonable potential to violate state water quality standards using revised dilution factors from the 2018 JP-EFDC dilution model, the monitoring requirements for Total Phenolic Compounds, Total Copper (including limits) and Total Silver have been removed from the permit [see A. (L) — A. (4.)]. • Based on the removal of Total Copper limits and monitoring, the copper compliance schedule has been removed from the permit. • Based on the RPA showing reasonable potential to violate state water quality standards with a limited dataset (n < 8 samples), quarterly monitoring for Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate has been added to the permit at 16.0, 20.0 and 24.0 MGD expansion flow tiers [see A. (2.) — A. (4.)]. • Based on Mercury TMDL evaluation showing mercury detectable values reported at levels > 1 ng/L and since the permitted flow is greater than 2 MGD, the Mercury Minimization Plan special condition has been reworded toward its maintenance [see A. (7.)]. • Based on the facility treating industrial wastewater, conductivity effluent monitoring has been added to the permit. • Based on the results of the 2018 JP-EFDC dilution model results, the Chronic Toxicity test limits have been revised at all flow tiers [see A. (L) — A. (5.)]. • Some of the wording has changed in Special Condition A. (5.), Chronic Toxicity Permit Limit, please review each paragraph carefully. • Special Condition A. (6.) has been modified to include the specific three years in which the Effluent Pollutant Scan shall be performed (2023, 2024, and 2025). In addition, some of the wording in the 2nd species Toxicity Testing requirements section has been changed. Please read each paragraph carefully. • A notation was made concerning the Electronic Reporting Rule — NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule — Phase 2 Extension. EPA extended the Phase 2 deadline to December 21, 2025. • Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and program reports. The requirement to continue reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to your NPDES permit [See A. (10.)]. • Parameter codes have been added to the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements and Effluent Pollutant Scan [See A. (1.) — A. (4.) and A. (6.)]. • Regulatory citations have been added to the permit. Pretreatment updates in response to NPDES permit renewal: • On April 30, 2023, 180 days after the effective date of this NPDES permit renewal, the Town is required to submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated IWS/HWA-AT/L-LTMP, or documentation of why is not needed). This action may include revising, updating, or adding to the list of SIUs regardless of timeframe. o Submit the updated Long -Term Monitoring Plan (LTMP) ■ If there are new industries within the service area, submit an updated Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) ■ Review pollutants of concern (POCs) and update the LTMP to reflect pollutants in industrial user permits (IUPs) and sludge management permit. ■ Update the POC PQLs to recommended levels: • Cadmium (Cd) at 0.5 µg/L • Molybdenum (Mo) at 10.0 at µg/L D E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000 Depanmem of Envlmnmenml Dual DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 o As part of the local limits assessment, please submit the updated Headworks Analysis (HWA). The NPDES standard conditions (Parts II, III, and IV) that are a part of the permit are not included in this draft document (cover, map, and Part I). The conditions are the same as in your current permit except that agency and division names have been updated. The latest version is available at https://bit.ly/3k5NFaL and can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF file. 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. The NPDES standard conditions (Parts II, III, and IV) are the same as in your current permit except that agency and division names have been updated. The latest version is available at https://bit.ly/3k5NFaL and can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF file. 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 Resources or any other Federal, State, or Local governmental regulations. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Gary Perlmutter at (919) 707- 3611 or via email at gary.perlmutter@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, EAD,o'c'u.Siigneld by* `, • .�'w.'' ` UIM. I� , V WlAhJst h C464531431644FE... for Richard E. Rogers Jr., Director Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Hardeopy: NPDES Files eCopy: US EPA Region 4 DWR / Wilmington Regional Office / Water Quality / Morella S. King DWR / Wilmington Regional Office / Pretreatment / Helen Perez DWR / Operator Certification Program / Maureen Kinney DWR / Ecosystems Branch / Mark Vander Borgh DWR / Aquatic Toxicology Branch / Cindy Moore DWR / Municipal Permitting Unit / Pretreatment / Keyes McGee DWR / Basin Planning Branch / Nora Deamer CFPUA / Beth Eckert D E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000 Depanmem of Envlmnmenml Dual DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NCO021709 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES 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 Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the M'Kean Maffitt (Southside) WWTP 3436 River Road Wilmington, NC 28412 New Hanover County to receiving waters designated as Cape Fear River in the Cape Fear 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, 2022. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2026. Signed this day October 4, 2022. E ^^Do''c''ulISiwwgne''d byy:n w'^ In.' IAC�I ( YVW14kh1.h C464531431644FE... for Richard E. Rogers, Jr., Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NC0023973 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. The Cape Fear Public Authority is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 12.0 MGD wastewater treatment system consisting of the following: • Influent metering • Standby manual bar screens • Dual mechanical bar screens, each with grit removal and storage unit • Splitter box • Dual primary clarifiers • Dual trickling filters (180 feet diameter) • Short-term aeration basin • Splitter box • Three screw lift pumps • Dual secondary clarifiers • Return activated sludge pumping station • Dual UV chambers • Outfall structure with flow meter • Main plant backup generator • Lift -station generator, automatically activated (with backup generator) • Primary and waste -activated sludge pump stations • Two gravity -belt thickeners, two belt filter presses; four anaerobic digesters; covered storage area • Solids land application The facility is located at the M'Kean Maffitt (Southside) WWTP, 3436 River Road, Wilmington in New Hanover County. 2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division, construct and operate facilities giving the system a treatment capacity of 16.0 MGD; and 3. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division, construct and operate facilities giving the system a treatment capacity of 20.0 MGD; and 4. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from the Division, construct and operate facilities giving the system an ultimate treatment capacity of 24.0 MGD; and 5. Discharge from said treatment facility through Outfall 001 at the location specified on the attached map into the Cape Fear River, classified as a Class SC-PNA stream in the Cape Fear River Basin. Page 2 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NCO023973 PART I A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (12.0 MGD) [15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.] Grade IV Biological Water Pollution Control System [15A NCAC 08G .0302] a. During the period beginning on the effective date and lasting until expansion above 12.0 MGD (and receipt of the Engineer's Certification of completion), the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored 1 by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Weekly Daily Measurement Sample Sample Parameter Code Average Average Maximum Frequency Type Location 2 Flow 50050 12.0 MGD Continuous RecordingInfluent or Effluent CBOD, 5-day, 20°C 3 80082 25.0 mg/L 40.0 mg/L 2/Week 4 Composite Influent and Effluent Total Suspended Solids C0530 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mglL 2/Week 4 Composite Influent and (TSS) 3 Effluent Ammonia—N (NH3-N) (mg/L) C0610 Monitor and Report 3/Week Composite Effluent Enterococci 61211 (geometric mean) 35/100 mL 276/100 mL 2/Week 4 Grab Effluent Total Residual Chlorine 50060 13.0 IL µg Dail Y Grab Effluent (TRC) 5 Temperature (°C) 00010 Monitor and Report Daily Grab Effluent pH 00400 Between 6.8 and 8.5 Standard Units 3/Week Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 00300 Daily average >: 5.0 mg/L Daily Grab Effluent (mg/L) Conductivity (pmhos/cm) 00094 Monitor and Report Daily Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen (mg/L) 6 C0600 Monitor and Report Monthly Composite Effluent Total Phosphorus (mg/L) C0665 Monitor and Report Monthly Composite Effluent Chronic Toxicity 7 TGP3B Ceriodaphnia dubia Pass/Fail at 3.8% effluent Quarterly Composite Effluent Effluent Pollutant Scan NC01 Monitor and Report Footnote 8 Footnote 8 Effluent Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 00300 Monitor and Report p Variable 10 Grab Upstream, (mg/L) 9 Downstream Temperature (°C) 9 00010 Monitor and Report Variable 10 Grab Upstream, Downstream Conductivity (pmhos/cm) 9 00094 Monitor and Report Variable 10 Grab Upstream, Downstream Footnotes on next nape. Page 3 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NC0023973 Footnotes: 1. Submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system; see Special Condition A. (10.). 2. Upstream is at a point equidistant between the radio tower north of the WWTP and the northern end of the dredge spoil island immediately east of the outfall. Downstream is at a point equidistant between the mouth of Barnards Creek and the southern end of the dredge spoil island immediately east of the outfall. 3. The monthly average effluent CBOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal). 4. Twice per week sampling must occur on any two non-consecutive days during the calendar week. 5. The facility shall monitor TRC when using chlorination for disinfection. The Division shall consider all effluent total residual chlorine 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. 6. Total Nitrogen = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, where TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, NO3-N is Nitrate Nitrogen, and NOz- N is Nitrite Nitrogen. 7. Whole Effluent Toxicity shall be monitored using the Pass/Fail Chronic Toxicity test with Ceriodaphnia dubia at 3.8% effluent. Samples shall be taken in March, June, September & December; see Special Condition A. (5.). 8. The Permittee shall perform three Effluent Pollutant Scans during the term of this permit; see Special Condition A. (6.). 9. Instream monitoring for all parameters is provisionally waived considering the Permittee's participation in the Lower Cape Fear River Program. Instream monitoring shall be immediately reinstated, and the Division shall be notified immediately should the Permittee end its participation in the Program. 10. Stream samples shall be collected 3/week from June 1 through September 30, and collected weekly from October 1 through May 31. b. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Page 4 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NCO023973 A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (16.0 MGD) [15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.] Grade IV Biological Water Pollution Control System [15A NCAC 08G .0302] a. Beginning upon receipt of the Engineer's Certification of completion of the 16.0 MGD expansion and lasting until expansion above 16.0 MGD (and receipt of the Engineer's Certification of completion) or permit expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored 1 by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Weekly Daily Measurement Sample Sample Parameter Code Average Average Maximum Frequency Type Location 2 Flow 50050 16.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day, 20°C C0310 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mglL Daily Composite Influent and (Apr 1 — Oct 31) s Effluent BOD, 5-day, 20°C C0310 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L Daily Composite Influent and (Nov 1 — Mar 31) s Effluent Total Suspended Solids C0530 10.0 mglL 15.0 mglL Daily Composite Influent and (TSS) s Effluent NH3—N (Apr 1 — Oct 31) C0610 1.0 mg/L 3.0 mg/L Daily Composite Effluent NH3—N (Nov 1 — Mar 31) C0610 2.0 mg/L 6.0 mg/L Daily Composite Effluent Enterococci 61211 (geometric mean) 35/100 mL 276/100 mL Daily Grab Effluent Total Residual Chlorine 50060 13.0 /L µ9 Dail Y Grab Effluent (TRC) 4 Temperature (°C) 00010 Monitor and Report Daily Grab Effluent pH 00400 Between 6.8 and 8.5 Standard Units Daily Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 00300 Daily average >— 6.0 mg/L Daily Grab Effluent Conductivity (pmhoslcm) 00094 Monitor and Report Daily Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen (mg/L) 5 C0600 Monitor and Report Monthly Composite Effluent Total Phosphorus (mg/L) C0665 Monitor and Report Monthly Composite Effluent Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate 39100 Monitor and Report Quarterly Grab Effluent (p9/L) Chronic Toxicity 6 NC01 Ceriodaphnia dubia Pass/Fail at 4.5% effluent Quarterly Composite Effluent Effluent Pollutant Scan 00300 Monitor and Report Footnote 7 Footnote 7 Effluent Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 00010 Monitor and Report p Variable 9 Grab Upstream, (mg/L) 8 Downstream Temperature (°C) 8 00094 Monitor and Report Variable 9 Grab Upstream, Downstream Conductivity (pmhoslcm) 00094 Monitor and Report Variable 9 Grab Upstream, Downstream Footnotes on next naLe. Page 5 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NC0023973 Footnotes: 1. Submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system; see Special Condition A. (10.). 2. Upstream is at a point equidistant between the radio tower north of the WWTP and the northern end of the dredge spoil island immediately east of the outfall. Downstream is at a point equidistant between the mouth of Barnards Creek and the southern end of the dredge spoil island immediately east of the outfall. 3. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal). 4. The facility shall monitor TRC when using chlorination for disinfection. The Division shall consider all effluent total residual chlorine 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 jig/L. 5. Total Nitrogen = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, where TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, NO3-N is Nitrate Nitrogen, and NOz- N is Nitrite Nitrogen. 6. Whole Effluent Toxicity shall be monitored using the Pass/Fail Chronic Toxicity test with Ceriodaphnia dubia at 4.5% effluent. Samples shall be taken in March, June, September and December; see Special Condition A. (5.). 7. The Permittee shall perform three Effluent Pollutant Scans during the term of this permit; see Special Condition A. (6.). 8. Instream monitoring for all parameters is provisionally waived considering the Permittee's participation in the Lower Cape Fear River Program. Instream monitoring shall be immediately reinstated, and the Division shall be notified immediately should the Permittee end its participation in the Program. 9. Stream samples shall be collected 3/week from June 1 through September 30, and collected weekly from October 1 through May 31. b. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Page 6 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NCO023973 A. (3.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (20.0 MGD) [15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.] Grade IV Biological Water Pollution Control System [15A NCAC 08G .0302] a. Beginning upon receipt of the Engineer's Certification of completion of the 20.0 MGD expansion and lasting until expansion above 20.0 MGD (and receipt of the Engineer's Certification of completion) or permit expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored 1 by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Weekly Daily Measurement Sample Sample Parameter Code Average Average Maximum Frequency Type Location 2 Flow 50050 20.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day, 20°C C0310 5.0 mglL 7.5 mglL Daily Composite Influent and (Apr 1 — Oct 31) s Effluent BOD, 5-day, 20°C C0310 10.0 mglL 15.0 mglL Daily Composite Influent and (Nov 1 — Mar 31) s Effluent Total Suspended Solids C0530 10.0 mglL 15.0 mglL Daily Composite Influent and (TSS) s Effluent NH3—N (Apr 1 — Oct 31) C0610 1.0 mg/L 3.0 mg/L 3/Week Composite Effluent NH3—N (Nov 1 — Mar 31) C0610 2.0 mg/L 6.0 mg/L 3/Week Composite Effluent Enterococci 61211 (geometric mean) 35/100 mL 276/100 mL Daily Grab Effluent Total Residual Chlorine 50060 13.0 /L µ9 Dail Y Grab Effluent (TRC) 4 Temperature (°C) 00010 Monitor and Report Daily Grab Effluent pH 00400 Between 6.8 and 8.5 Standard Units Daily Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 00300 Daily average >— 6.0 mg/L Daily Grab Effluent Conductivity (pmhos/cm) 8 00094 Monitor and Report Daily Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen (mg/L) 5 C0600 Monitor and Report Monthly Composite Effluent Total Phosphorus (mg/L) C0665 Monitor and Report Monthly Composite Effluent Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate 39100 Monitor and Report Quarterly Grab Effluent (p9/L) Chronic Toxicity 6 00300 Ceriodaphnia dubia Pass/Fail at 5.1 % effluent Quarterly Composite Effluent Effluent Pollutant Scan 00010 Monitor and Report Footnote 7 Footnote 7 Effluent Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 00094 Monitor and Report p Variable Grab Upstream, (mg/L) 8 Downstream Temperature (°C) 8 50050 Monitor and Report Variable 9 Grab Upstream, Downstream Conductivity (pmhoslcm) a 00094 Monitor and Report Variable 9 Grab Upstream, Downstream Footnotes on next naLye. Page 7 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NC0023973 Footnotes: 1. Submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system; see Special Condition A. (10.). 2. Upstream is at a point equidistant between the radio tower north of the WWTP and the northern end of the dredge spoil island immediately east of the outfall. Downstream is at a point equidistant between the mouth of Barnards Creek and the southern end of the dredge spoil island immediately east of the outfall. 3. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal). 4. The facility shall monitor TRC when using chlorination for disinfection. The Division shall consider all effluent total residual chlorine 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 jig/L. 5. Total Nitrogen = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, where TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, NO3-N is Nitrate Nitrogen, and NOz- N is Nitrite Nitrogen. 6. Whole Effluent Toxicity will be monitored using the Pass/Fail Chronic Toxicity test with Ceriodaphnia dubia at 5.1% effluent. Samples shall be taken in March, June, September and December; see Special Condition A. (5.). 7. The Permittee shall perform three Effluent Pollutant Scans during the term of this permit; see Special Condition A. (6.). 8. Instream monitoring for all parameters is provisionally waived considering the Permittee's participation in the Lower Cape Fear River Program. Instream monitoring shall be immediately reinstated, and the Division shall be notified immediately should the Permittee end its participation in the Program. 9. Stream samples shall be collected 3/week from June 1 through September 30, and collected weekly from October 1 through May 31. b. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Page 8 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NCO023973 A. (4.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (24.0 MGD) [15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.] Grade IV Biological Water Pollution Control System [15A NCAC 08G .0302] a. Beginning upon receipt of the Engineer's Certification of completion of the 24.0 MGD expansion and lasting until or permit expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Weekly Daily Measurement Sample Sample Parameter Code Average Average Maximum Frequency Type Location 2 Flow 50050 24.0 MGD Continuous RecordingInfluent or Effluent BOD, 5-day, 200C (Summer: C0310 5.0 mglL 7.5 mg/L Daily Composite Influent and April 1 through October 31) 3 Effluent BOD, 5-day, 200C (Winter: Influent and November 1 through March 31) C0310 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L Daily Composite Effluent 3 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 3 C0530 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L Daily Composite Influent and Effluent NH3—N (Summer: April 1 C0610 1.0 mg/L 3.0 mg/L 3/Week Composite Effluent through October 31) NH3—N (Winter: November 1 C0610 2.0 mg/L 6.0 mg/L 3/Week Composite Effluent through March 31) Enterococci (geometric mean) 61211 35/100 mL 276/100 mL Daily Grab Effluent Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) 4 50060 13.0 µg/L Daily Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) 00010 Monitor and Report Daily Grab Effluent pH 00400 Between 6.8 and 8.5 Standard Units Daily Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 00300 Daily average >_ 6.0 mg/L Daily Grab Effluent Conductivity (pmhos/cm) 00094 Monitor and Report Daily Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen (mg/L) 5 C0600 Monitor and Report Monthly Composite Effluent Total Phosphorus (mg/L) C0665 Monitor and Report Monthly Composite Effluent Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate C0100 Monitor and Report Quarterly Grab Effluent (ug/L) Chronic Toxicity 6 00300 Ceriodaphnia dubia Pass/Fail at 5.7% Quarterly Composite Effluent effluent Effluent Pollutant Scan 00010 Monitor and Report Footnote 7 Footnote 7 Effluent Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 00094 Monitor and Report Variable 9 Grab Upstream, (mg/L) s Downstream Temperature (°C) 8 50050 Monitor and Report Variable 9 Grab Upstream, Downstream Conductivity (pmhos/cm) 8 00094 Monitor and Report Variable 9 Grab Upstream, Downstream Footnotes on next Mae. Page 9 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NC0023973 Footnotes: 1. Submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system; see Special Condition A. (10.). 2. Upstream is at a point equidistant between the radio tower north of the WWTP and the northern end of the dredge spoil island immediately east of the outfall. Downstream is at a point equidistant between the mouth of Barnards Creek and the southern end of the dredge spoil island immediately east of the outfall. 3. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal). 4. The facility shall monitor TRC when using chlorination for disinfection. The Division shall consider all effluent total residual chlorine 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. 5. Total Nitrogen = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, where TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, NO3-N is Nitrate Nitrogen, and NOz- N is Nitrite Nitrogen. 6. Whole Effluent Toxicity shall be monitored using the Pass/Fail Chronic Toxicity test with Ceriodaphnia dubia at 5.7% effluent. Samples shall be taken in March, June, September and December; see Special Condition A. (5.). 7. The Permittee shall perform three Effluent Pollutant Scans during the term of this permit; see Special Condition A. (6.). 8. Instream monitoring for all parameters is provisionally waived considering the Permittee's participation in the Lower Cape Fear River Program. Instream monitoring shall be immediately reinstated, and the Division shall be notified immediately should the Permittee end its participation in the Program. 9. Stream samples shall be collected 3/week from June 1 through September 30, and collected weekly from October 1 through May 31. b. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Page 10 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NC0023973 A. (5.) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (Quarterly) [15A NCAC 02B .0200 et seq.] The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 3.8% at 12 MGD; 4.5% at 16 MGD; 5.1% at 20 MGD; and 5.7% at 24 MGD. The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised December 2010, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised- December 2010) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of March, June, September and December. These months signify the first month of each three-month toxicity testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained during representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes. If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in each of the two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase 11 Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -December 2010) or subsequent versions. All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP311 for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWR Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address: Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section / Aquatic Toxicology Branch 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Or, results can be sent to the email, ATForms.ATBgncdenr.gov. Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream. Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the Permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Water Sciences Section at the address cited above. Should the Permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required during the following month. Assessment of toxicity compliance is based on the toxicity testing quarter, which is the three-month time interval that begins on the first day of the month in which toxicity testing is required by this permit and continues until the final day of the third month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. Page 11 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NC0023973 NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring. Page 12 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NC0023973 A. (6.) EFFLUENT POLLUTANT SCAN AND SECOND SPECIES TOXICITY TESTING (Municipal POTWs) [G.S. 143-215.l(b)] The Permittee shall perform a total of three (3) Effluent Pollutant Scans for all parameters listed below. One scan must be performed in each of the following years: 2023, 2024, and 2025. Analytical methods shall be in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136 and shall be sufficiently sensitive to determine whether parameters are present in concentrations greater than applicable standards and criteria. Samples should be collected with one quarterly toxicity test each year, and must represent seasonal variation [i.e., do not sample in the same quarter every year]. Unless otherwise indicated, metals shall be analyzed as "total recoverable." Ammonia (as N, NH3-N) Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether Chlorine (total residual, TRC) 1, 1 -dichloroethylene Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether Dissolved oxygen 1,2-dichloropropane Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Nitrate/Nitrite 1,3-dichloropropylene 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether Kjeldahl nitrogen Ethylbenzene Butyl benzyl phthalate Oil and grease Methyl bromide 2-chloronaphthalene Phosphorus Methyl chloride 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether Total dissolved solids Methylene chloride Chrysene Hardness 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Di-n-butyl phthalate Antimony Tetrachloroethylene Di-n-octyl phthalate Arsenic Toluene Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene Beryllium 1,1,1-tichloroethane 1,2-dichlorobenzene Cadmium 1,1,2-tichloroethane 1,3-dichlorobenzene Chromium Trichloroethylene 1,4-dichlorobenzene Copper Vinyl chloride 3,3-dichlorobenzidine Lead Acid -extractable compounds: Diethyl phthalate Mercury (EPA Method 1631E) P-chloro-m-cresol Dimethyl phthalate Nickel 2-chlorophenol 2,4-dinitrotoluene Selenium 2,4-dichlorophenol 2,6-dinitrotoluene Silver 2,4-dimethylphenol 1,2-diphenylhydrazine Thallium 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol Fluoranthene Zinc 2,4-dinitrophenol Fluorene Cyanide 2-nitrophenol Hexachlorobenzene Total phenolic compounds 4-nitrophenol Hexachlorobutadiene Volatile orzanic compounds: Pentachlorophenol Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene Acrolein Phenol Hexachloroethane Acrylonitrile 2,4,6-trichlorophenol Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene Benzene Base -neutral compounds: Isophorone Bromoform Acenaphthene Naphthalene Carbon tetrachloride Acenaphthylene Nitrobenzene Chlorobenzene Anthracene N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine Chlorodibromomethane Benzidine N-nitrosodimethylamine Chloroethane Benzo(a)anthracene N-nitrosodiphenylamine 2-chloroethylvinyl ether Benzo(a)pyrene Phenanthrene Chloroform 3,4 benzofluoranthene Pyrene Dichlorobromomethane Benzo(ghi)perylene 1,2,4-tichlorobenzene 1, 1 -dichloroethane Benzo(k)fluoranthene 1,2-dichloroethane Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane Reporting. Test results shall be reported electronically using the Division's eDMR system or on DWR Form DMR-PPA-1 (or on a form approved by the Director) by December 31st of each designated sampling year. The Page 13 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NC0023973 Permittee must at least report completion of the test in the eDMR system by entering "1" of "Y" for parameter code NCO1 - Annual Pollutant Scan. If utilizing the DWR Form submit to the following address: North Carolina Division of Water Resources NPDES Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Or the form may be uploaded at: hgps:Hedocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/NPDES_WW-EDMR-Supplemental-Form. Additional Toxicity Testing Requirements for Municipal Permit Renewal. Please note that Municipal facilities that are subject to the Effluent Pollutant Scan requirements listed above are also subject to additional toxicity testing requirements specified in Federal Regulation 40 CFR 122.210)(5). The US EPA requires four (4) toxicity tests for a test organism other than the test species currently required in this permit. The second species tests should be conducted either quarterly for a 12-month period prior to submittal of the permit renewal application, or four tests performed at least annually in the four and one-half year (4 %2) period prior to the application. Samples should be collected with one quarterly toxicity test each year, and must represent seasonal variation [i.e., do not sample in the same quarter every year]. These tests shall be performed for acute or chronic toxicity, whichever is specified in this permit. The multiple species toxicity test results shall be filed with the Aquatic Toxicology Branch at the following address: North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section / Aquatic Toxicology Branch 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Or results can be sent to the email: ATForms.ATBkncdenr.gov. Contact the Division's Aquatic Toxicology Branch at 919-743-8401 for guidance on conducting the additional toxicity tests and reporting requirements. Results should also be summarized in Part E (Toxicity Testing Data) of EPA Municipal Application Form 2A, when submitting the permit renewal application to the NPDES Permitting Unit. Page 14 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NC0023973 A. (7.) MERCURY MINIMIZATION PLAN (MMP) [G.S. 143-215.1 (b)] The Permittee shall continue implementing the mercury minimization plan during this permit term. The MMP should place emphasis on identification of mercury contributors and goals for reduction. Results shall be summarized and submitted with the next permit renewal. Performance of the Mercury Minimization Plan will meet the requirements of the TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) for mercury approved by USEPA on October 12, 2012, unless and until a Waste Load Allocation specific to this facility is developed and this NPDES permit is amended to require further actions to address the Waste Load Allocation. A. (8.) HISTORICAL PERMIT LIMITS [G.S. 143-215.1 (b)] The Division recognizes that prior to issuance of this permit, the M'Kean Maffitt (Southside) WWTP was permitted to discharge with secondary limits of 25.0 mg/L CBOD5, 30.0 mg/L TSS, and no limit for N113-N. At the permitted flow of 12.0 MGD, these limits translate approximately to mass loads of 457 tons per year (tpy) BOD5, 548 tpy TSS, and 365 tpy NH3-N (assuming 20 mg/L). The mass loads described in this paragraph will be one factor the Division considers when developing future wasteload allocations resulting from the TMDL process or when considering future expansion requests for the M'Kean Maffitt WWTP. A. (9.) ANTI -BACKSLIDING [G.S. 143-215.1 (b)] The BOD5 and NH3-N limits in this permit may be replaced with less stringent limits without violating state and Federal anti -backsliding provisions if- 1 . Material and substantial alterations or additions to the permitted facility occurred after permit issuance that justifies less stringent limits; 2. Events occurred beyond the Permittee's control for which there is no reasonably available remedy; 3. Permittee has properly installed and operated required treatment equipment that cannot achieve permit limits; or 4. New information (other than revised regulations, guidance, or test methods) is available that justifies less stringent limits; and provided that the Division deems such modification appropriate and consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Page 15 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NC0023973 A. (10.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF 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.) Signatory Requirements • Section D. (2.) Reporting • Section D. (6.) Records Retention • Section E. (5.) 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. Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and submitted monthly electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring data and submit monthly DMRs electronically using the internet. The eDMR system may be accessed at: htips:Hdeq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr. 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 following address: NC Division of Water Resources/Water Quality Permitting Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 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, 2025, 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). Page 16 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NC0023973 2. Electronic Submissions In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at the time of each electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website resources to identify the initial recipient for the electronic submission. Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means the entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the designated entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)]. EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as well. Information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule is found at: https://www.federalre ig ster.gov/documents/2Ol5/lO/22/2015-24954/national-pollutant-discharge- elimination-system-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements" section above. 3. 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 five (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 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: htip: //deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr 4. Signatory 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 II, 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: htt2://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/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: 7 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 Page 17 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NC0023973 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. " 5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)] 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 three (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]. Page 18 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8B2804-9E98-4172-9647-425AC77EC294 Permit NCO023973 V. Ix1 I I! 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