NC0057703_Fact Sheet_20231003

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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
Emily Phillips - 2021; Charles Weaver
10/3/2023
Permit Number
NCO057703
Facility Name
The Cape WWTP
Basin Name/Sub-basin number
Ca e Fear / 03-06-17; stream index 18- 71
Receiving Stream
Cape Fear River
Stream Classification in Permit
SC
Does permit need Daily Max NH3 limits?
Already resent in both flow phases.
Does permit need TRC limits/language?
Already resent
Does permit have toxicity testing?
No
Does permit have Special Conditions?
EAA requirement & permit re -opener
Does permit have instream monitoring?
No
Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)?
Yes. Copper exceeding criteria placed stream
For whatparameter?
se ment 18- 71 a6 on the list in 2008.
Any obvious compliance concerns?
Seven enforcements, twelve NOVs and two
NODs during the last permit cycle.
Any permit modifications since lastpermit?
None.
New expiration date
8/31/2028
Changes in Draft Permit
Emily Phillips drafted this permit and sent it
to Public Notice in 2021. Unfortunately, no
record of the Public Notice [affidavit] was
retained. Her draft fact sheet was not
uploaded to Laserfiche and is thus
unavailable. Her draft permit was uploaded
and was used as the basis for the draft permit.
• Updated eDMR text
• Changed expiration date to 8/31/2028
Changes in final permit?
• Updated flow phases to show current
facility status (deleted 0.26 MGD
phase)
• Updated facility components list

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Raleigh NC 27699
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
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Public Notice
North Carolina
Environmental Management
Commission/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue
NPDES Wastewater Permit
NCO057703 The Cape WWTP
The North Carolina Environ-
mental Management
Commission proposes to
issue a NPDES wastewater
discharge permit to the
person(s) listed below. Writ-
ten comments regarding the
proposed permit will be
accepted until 30 days after
the publish date of this
notice. The Director of the
NC Division of Water
Resources (DWR) may hold
a public hearing should there
be a significant degree of
public interest. Please mail
comments and/or informa-
tion requests to DWR at the
above address. Interested
persons may visit the DWR
at 512 N. Salisbury Street,
Raleigh, NC 27604 to review
the information on file. Addi-
tional information on NPDES
permits and this notice may
be found on our website:
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notices-heoringg, or by call-
ing [phone]. Aqua
North Carolina, Inc.
requested renewal of NPDES
permit NCO057703 for The
Cape WWTP located at 900
Cape Boulevard, Wilmington,
NC. This facility discharges
to the Cape Fear River in the
Cape Fear River Basin.
Currently, BOD, TSS, entero-
cocci, ammonia nitrogen,
dissolved oxygen, and total
residual chlorine are water
quality limited. This
discharge may affect future
allocations in this portion of
the receiving stream.
8/16/2023
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Weaver, Charles
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:35 AM
To: 'Berger, Amanda A'
Cc: Mingus, Joel A; Phillips, Emily
Subject: RE: [External] The Cape WWTP (NC0057703) Draft Permit - any other changes?
Amanda — thanks for that info. I've corrected the final permit accordingly.
I hope to issue this one soon. Please be aware that John Hennessy has left the Compliance & Expedited Unit for another
job in DWR. We are without a Supervisor in the short term. I don't expect this to delay getting final permits signed, but
it might.
Thanks again and have a great day.
Charles H. Weaver
Environmental Specialist II
Division of Water Resources
919-707-3616
charles.weaver(a)deg. nc. gov
(mailing address) 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Hi Charles —
Attached are Aqua's revisions.
Thank you,
Amanda
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Amanda Berger
Director, Environmental Compliance
Aqua North Carolina
202 Mackenan Court; Cary, NC 27511
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From: Weaver, Charles <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2023 12:51 PM
To: Berger, Amanda A <[e-mail]>
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Amanda — the revised permit is attached. Do I nee to make any other changes to the component list before the final is
issued?
Thanks for your help with this.
Charles H. Weaver
Environmental Specialist II
Division of Water Resources
919-707-3616
charles.weaver(a�deg. nc. gov
(mailing address) 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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<EPhil [e-mail]>; Pearce, Joseph R <[e-mail]>
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Hi Charles,

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Aqua received the draft Cape WWTF permit last Friday. Upon review, we noticed that the system components have not
been updated to reflect the facility upgrade that was completed in 2022. Aqua now operates under A. (2) effluent
limitations and requirements that include the following system components:
• 1, 0.10 MG and 2, 0.15 MG plants
• Digestor = 0.156 MG
• Tertiary treatment
• UV disinfection, with optional chlorine feed
• Generator upgrade
Can we get this revised? Any supporting information needed?
Thanks for your help Charles.
Thanks,
Amanda Berger
Director, Environmental Compliance
Aqua North Carolina
202 Mackenan Court; Cary, NC 27511
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Weaver, Charles
From: King, Morella s
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 1:22 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Cc: Tharrington, Tom; Benson, Tyler G
Subject: RE: compliance issues at The Cape WWTP / NC0057703?
Attachments: 20190404_NC0057703_INSPLTR.rtf.pdf, 20190404_NC0057703_INSP.pdf; ATC Form and Specs.pdf;
NC0057703_RESP_20211101.pdf
Hi Charles,
I apologize for the delay.
I inspected the facility in 2019, the next inspection would be in 2024. The summary in the inspection report reads as
indicated further below. I am enclosing the 2019 inspection report and inspection letter.
Regarding the future wastewater treatment capacity (80-90 rule), they provided the ATC form/specs (enclosed) and set
of drawings in 2020 (large file could not attach) with their plans for expansion.
Compliance status:
2021— 5 NOV for enterococci violations, some of these NOVs included flow violations. To the flow violations, AQUA
responded with the letter that is enclosed.
2022— 1 NOV for BOD violations
2023— None
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
31 NC0057703 I� 12I 19/04/04 17 18 LCI
Section 0: Summary of FindinglComments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and
Morello Sanchez King inspected the facility on April 04, 2019. The writer appreciatE
offered by AQUA staff during the inspection and for providing information as soon
• Operation and Maintenance: The facility appeared well operated and maintainE
are areas that require corrosion repairs due to the age of the plant. Electrical panel
replaced due to hurricane Florence damages.
• Solid Handling: Lewis Farms handles the solids in the facility.
• Record Review: ORC log book, DMRs, and sampling/chain of custody record's
and complete on inspection day.
Parameter Exceedances: The facility has a history of enterococci violations ani
assessments. ❑MR records show that the last NOV for enterococci violations was
2018 since then the facility has been in compliance with this parameter. The facilit,.
for TSS violations in December 2018.
• Future wastewater treatment capacity (80-90 rule): The facility is reaching 850)
of 260,000 gpd. Please provide an engineering narrative and schedule for installati
the plant's next phase.
• Effluent Appearance: On inspection day, the effluent was clear and odorless.
Remaining comments are located in the questions section of this report.
Morelia Sanchez King
Regional Supervisor
DEQ Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Section
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405
910 796 7218 1 [e-mail] I TEAMS (preferred)
From: Weaver, Charles <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 12:50 PM
To: King, Morella s <[e-mail]>
Cc: Tharrington, Tom <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: compliance issues at The Cape WWTP / NC0057703?
That's no problem. Let me know next week.
Charles H. Weaver
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Environmental Specialist II
Division of Water Resources
919-707-3616
charles.weaver@deg. nc. gov
(mailing address) 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Emait correspondence to and from this address is subject to Me North
Carobna PuNtc Records Uw and may be dtsabsed to thrrd parties,
From: King, Morella s <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 11:28 AM
To: Weaver, Charles <charles.weaver@deg. nc.gov>
Cc: Tharrington, Tom <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: compliance issues at The Cape WWTP / NC0057703?
Hi Charles,
I returned from vacation yesterday and catching up un e-mails. When do you need this information? Could you wait
until next week (Tuesday -Wednesday 08/09?)
Thanks!
Morella
Morella Sanchez King
Regional Supervisor
DEQ Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Section
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405
910 796 7218 1 [e-mail] I TEAMS (preferred)
From: Weaver, Charles <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 10:52 AM
To: King, Morella s <[e-mail]>
Cc: Tharrington, Tom <[e-mail]>
Subject: compliance issues at The Cape WWTP / NC0057703?
Morella — you did the last inspection in 2019. I'm drafting the renewal and wanted to know what their compliance
issues are. There were seven enforcements, twelve NOVs and two NODS during the last permit cycle. Is this one
problematic because it discharges to salt waters, or are there O&M issues at the site? I just need something for the fact
sheet.
The draft is attached FYI. I'd appreciate any info you could share.
Charles H. Weaver
Environmental Specialist II
Division of Water Resources

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919-707-3616
charles.weaver(a)deg.nc.gov
(mailing address) 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, INC 27699-1617
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NORTH CAROLINA 2022 303(D) LIST
Lower Cape Fear Cape Fear River Basin
AU Name AU Number Classification AU_LengthArea AU —Units
AU ID Description
CAPE FEAR RIVER 18-(71)a4 SC 372.9 S Acres
13733 From Barnards Creek to 0.6 miles downstream of Barnards Creek
PARAMETEMW IR CATEGORY CRITERIA STATUS REASON FOR RATING 303D YEAR
Dissolved Oxygen (5 mg/I, AL, SW) 115 lIExceeding Criteria 1998
CAPE FEAR RIVER
18-(71)a5 SC 2,183.7 S Acres
13734 From 0.6 miles downstream of Barnards Creek to 1.9 miles downstream of Mott Creek
tARAMETEM IR CATEGORY
CRITERIA STATUS REASON FOR RATING 303D YEAR
Dissolved Oxygen (5 mg/I, AL, SW) 5
Exceeding Criteria 1998
Copper (3 µg/I, AL, SW) 5
Exceeding Criteria Legacy Category 5 Total Metals 2008
Assessment
CAPE FEAR RIVER
18-(71)a6 SC 1,394.1 S Acres
13735 From 1.9 miles downstream of Mott
Creek to a line across the river Between Lilliput Creek and Snows
Cut
PARAMETER IR CATEGORY
CRITERIA STATUS REASON FOR RATING 303D YEAR
Copper (3 µg/I, AL, SW) 5
Exceeding Criteria Legacy Category 5 Total Metals 2008
Assessment
CAPE FEAR RIVER
18-(87.5)a SA;HQW 769.0 S Acres
4391 Prohibited area north of Southport
Restricted Area and west of ICWW in Cape Fear River
PARAMETER IR CATEGORY
CRITERIA STATUS _ REASON FOR RATING 303D YEAR
Shellfish Growing Area Status (Fecal, SH, SA) 5
Exceeding Criteria Prohibited Shellfish Growing Area 2008
CAPE FEAR RIVER
18-(87.5)b1b SI A,HQW 85.7 S Acres
13384 Prohibited area near Southport
PARAMETER IR CATEGORY
CRITERIA STATUS REASON FOR RATING 303D YEAR
Shellfish Growing Area Status (Fecal, SH, SA) 5
Exceeding Criteria Prohibited Shellfish Growing Area 2012
CAPE FEAR RIVER 18-(87.5)c
4393 Prohibited area south of Southport Restricted Area
PARAMETER IR CATEGORY CRITERIA STATUS
Shellfish Growing Area Status (Fecal, SH, SA) 5 Exceeding Criteria
SA;HQW
322.5 S Acres
REASON FOR RATING 303D YEAR
Prohibited Shellfish Growing Area 2006
CAPE FEAR RIVER 18-(87.5)d SA;HQW 17.7 S Acres
4394 Prohibited area east of ICWW in Cape Fear River
PARAMETER IR CATEGORY CRITERIA STATUS REASON FOR RATING 303D YEAR
Shellfish Growing Area Status (Fecal, SH, SA) 5 Exceeding Criteria Prohibited Shellfish Growing Area 2006
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