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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0026441_LV-2024-0012_20240221ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Setrcrarp RICHARD E. ROGERS. JR. t)1rff r Certified Mail # 7017 2680 0000 2235 8618 Return Receipt Requested Hank Raper, Town Manager Town of Siler City PO Box 769 Siler City, NC 27344 9 P'�a SiA7t (y y'I. NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality February 21, 2024 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO026441 Town of Siler City Siler City WWTP Case No, LV-2024-0012 Chatham County Dear Permittee: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $4,016.36 ($3,910.00 civil penalty + $106.36 enforcement costs) against Town of Siler City. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) submitted by Town of Siler City for the month of May 2023. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0026441. The violations, which occurred in May 2023, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, i conclude as a matter of law that Town of Siler City violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO026441 and G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215. 1 (a). vnrin Grdnr o.wnowuatrnr�nr.�Q.,aNr� ol.:.�nMw.xer k.wa.nvc �E �� RaM+yh 0.ry'vrwlrM!kc W601W. IlUd— "! h. 1,1; C&,A—rA(W 914 NIAd Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, 1, Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of Siler City: $0.00 0 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NC0026441, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - Concentration 3 120.00 1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No. NCO026441, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - Concentration 0.00 0 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and Permit No. NCO026441, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - Concentration 790.00 1 of 2 violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and Permit No. NC0026441, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average for Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - Concentration 3 910.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY 106.36 Enforcement Costs 4 016.36 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.I (b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: (1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR (2) Submit a written request for remission, OR (3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not inchide waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearinl;, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirtX (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you. complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and;`or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows: Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel Department of Environmental Quality 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Cheng Zhang with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh Regional Office at (919) 791-4200 or via email at cheng.zhangirz!deq.nc.gov. Sincerely, Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: Laserfiche JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST Case Number: LV-2024-0012 Assessed Party: Town of Siler City Permit No.: NCO026441 County: Chatham Amount Assessed: $4,016.3b Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). _ (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty rill prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COUNTY OF CHATHAM IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS Town of Siler City ) Siler City WWTP ) PERMIT NO. NCO026441 } CASE NO. LV-2024-0012 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $4,Q16.36 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated February 21, 2024, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of ADDRESS TELEPHONE SIGNATURE c PERMIT: NCO026441 FACILITY: Slier City WWTP LIMIT VIOLATION(S) SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent Violation Report Date Month/Yr Parameter 5113/2023 5.2023 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - Concentration n13112023 5-2023 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg C) - Concentration 5/13/2023 5-2023 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - Concentration 5/20/2023 5-2023 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - Concentration 5131/2023 5-2023 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - Concentration ATTACHMENT A Town of Slier City CASE NUMBER: LV-2024-0012 REGION: Raleigh COUNTY: Chatham Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount 5 X week mg/I 7.50 8.54 13.9 Weekly $0.00 Average Exceeded 5 X week mg/l 5 5.05 0.9 Monthly $0.00 Average Exceeded 5 X week mgfl 3 4.06 35.3 Weekly $790.00 Average Exceeded 5 X week mg/I 3 3.44 14.7 Weekly $0.00 Average Exceeded 5 X week mg/I 1 1.94 94.3 Monthly $3,120.00 Average Exceeded DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT Violator: Town of Siler City Facility Name: Siler City WWTP Permit Number: NCO026441 County: Chatham Case Number: LV-2024-0012 ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1) 1)The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; No known damage to environment, public health or private property 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; One monthly average exceeded for ammonia (94% exceedance). One monthly average exceeded for BOD. Two weekly averages exceeded for ammonia and one weekly average exceeded for BOD. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; Not documented. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; Not documented. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; rlr►4r rti S �►�( dMw . Sav t;) I d e ,4 5• It is not believed that any money was saved by these violations. 0. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; It is not believed that the violations were committed intentionally. 7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and There have been three CPAs in the past year. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $106.36 0 WNm-, Date Vanessa E. 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NCDEQ/DWR/NPDES 'rhi5 letter is in response to the NOV & Intent fi» - Civil Penalty issues on July 24, 2023, for excecdini, the following parameters for IMay 2023: Sample Location Parameter Date Limit Value Reported L€rnit Tvpe of Violation 001 Effluent B011 5- Day 511 312023 T5 8.54 Weekly Average Exceedcd 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia 5/13/2023 3 4.06 Weekly Averatge Exceeded 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Aninionia 5/20/2023 3 3.44 Weekly Average Exceeded 001 Effluent BOO, 5-Day 5611202 3 5 5.05 Monthly Average Exceeded 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia 5/31/2023 1 1,94 Monthly Average Exceeded In looking back through the data, the only explanation, I have for the parameters being exceeded is that we are still receiving slug loads of Iron from the Towns WTP, which inhibit the biological treatment. We will continue to work with the WTP to resolve these issues to prevent these parameters from continuing to be violated. The WTP will soon have the actiflow unit online and we are hopeful that this will help with the slug loads we are currently seeing. We are also still working with Synagro to ensure that the solids are getting removed from the WTP's lagoon to help reduce th amount of Iron that gets released to the WWTP. Sincerely. Brittany York Wkk'TP Superintendent 7 OW11 of Siler City. Cc: Hank Raper — Town Manager, Chris McCorquodale — Utility Director Brittany York Brittany York WWTP Superintendent hyork@silercity.org PO Box 769. 311 N Second Avenue Phone: 9 t9-742-2939 Siler City, NC 27344.0769 www.silercity.org DocuSign Envelope ID- 17A8CODF-6487-4FF2-SE8F-D3596EOBFF7B ROY c(A)PER ELi7.AE3ETH S. RiS1:R RECii;SRDL ROURS IR NOR;HCAPOLINA e.,nr F.ntironm�rsrvl Qvallry Certified Mail # 7017 2680 0000 2237 3376 Return Receipt Reauested July 24, 2023 Hank Raper, Town Manager Town of Siler City PO Box 769 Siler City, NC 27344 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2023-LV-0505 Permit No. NCO026441 Siler City VA TP Chatham County Dear Permittee: A review of the May 2023 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below: Limit Exceedance Violation(s): Sample Limit Reported Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation 001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 5/13/2023 7.5 8.54 Weekly Average Exceeded Concentration (C0310) 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 5/13/2023 N) Concentration (C0610) 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 5/20/2023 N) - Concentration (C0610) 001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 5/31/2023 Concentration (C0310) 001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 5/31/2023 N) - Concentration (C0610) 3 4.06 Weekly Average Exceeded 3 3.44 Weekly Average Exceeded 5 5.05 Monthly Average Exceeded 1 1.94 Monthly Average Exceeded DocuSign Envelope ID: 17A8CODF-6487-4FF2-BE8F-D3596EOBFF7B A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc. If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Cheng Zhang of the Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200. Cc: Laserfiiche Sincerely, [DoCu4lgnad by, vain —SS& f. haww_.t*, 9C4FUECOESNA1. Vanessa E. 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ORC: Brittany Nicole York ORC HAS CHANGED: No VERSION: 10 CONTACT PHONE #: 9197424581 PERMIT STATUS: Active COUNTY: Chatham ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007288 STATUS: Submitted SUBMISSION DATE: 06129/2023 Electronically Certified by Brittany N York on 2023-06-29 14:29:44.402 0RC'Certifier Signature :Brittany N York Phone #:919-742-4581 Date 1 certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall be made as required by part 11.E.6 of the NPDES permit. Electronically Signed by Brittany N York on 2023-06-29 14:30:34.244 Perm ittee;'Submitter Signature: ***Brittany N York Phone #:919-742-4581 Date Permittee Address: 370 Waste Treatment Plant Rd Siler City NC 27344 Permit Expiration Date: 0531;'2027 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 managed 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. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. CERTIFIED LABORATORIES LAB NAME: Siler City W WTP, Mcritcch, Inc. CERTIFIED LAB #: 132,165 PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Dwayne Pamel, Hunter Crosby, Ben Smith, Bobbie Hill, Brittany York PARAMETER CODES Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by visiting hitps:;'.deq.nc.gov;abou ?divisions'water-resources`edmrruser-documentation. FOOTNOTES Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data- * No FlowlDischarge From Site- YES indicates that No Flow -Discharge occurred and, as a result, no data is reported for any parameter on the DMR for the entire monitoring period, ** ORC on Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204- *** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on rile with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(2)(D). Discharge Monitoring Report - Copy Of Record (COR NC0026441_Ver 1.0 5 2023.pd1) NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO026441 PERMIT VERSION: 6.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active FACILITY NAME: Siler City WWTP CLASS: WW-4, COUNTY: Chatham OWNER NAME: Town of Silcr City ORC: Brittany Nicole York ORC CERT NUMBER: 1007298 GRADE: W W-4 ORC HAS CHANGED: No eDMR PERIOD: 05-2023 (May 2023) VERSION: 1.0 STATUS: Submitted Report Comments: Exceeded Weekly limits on Week 2: BOD (7.5m ) is 8.54 m I and Ammonia (3.0 m 1) is 4.058m I. Exceeded Weekly limns on Week 3: Ammonia (3.0 m 1) is 3.44 mg/J. Exceeded month!y limit on BOD (5 m 1) is 5.045, and Ammonia (1 m 1) is 1.943. 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N O N O N O N 0 N a N > J > J > J 9 J U 4. > J > J > J > J > J > J > J X F > J fA (on- a M-5 -mi J J c� N n N D O M o N O O (fj N M co m co N r � m O 69 AY 3 a C CO Cp G N @ N I6 M in 64 R O n_ .0 rn v m 0- 3 F O N m M M a r a 0 U C Q� E `o c W o � O O 69 � o r co m Cl m M w c O 0 o E o Q r � of m csi C Cl) a o M o co N M a ro 0P N � O cm m N U 0 N {p J h DocuSign Envelope ID BE4649FO-FCB3-4935-8395-089BB43BA007 STATF OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES PERMIT TO DISCIIARGF WASTEWATER UNDER'nIE NATIONAL POLIXTAN7' DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the To%►n of Siler City is hereby anthori7ed to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Siler City WWTP 198 Utility Drive Siler City, NC 27344 Chatham County to receiving waters designated as Loves Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations. Monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in farts 1, 11, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective November I, 2022, This permit and authorization to disclarge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2027. Signed this day September 28, 2022, h Doe Signed by CaW53sa3i841FE _ inr Richard F. Rogers, Jr., Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission DOCCUSign brivelope io t3L4t34Jf•0-FCH3-493!t-8395-I)89B843BA001 Permit NC0026441 PART l A. (I.) EFF1,11E;NT IAMIT.ATI0NS AND NIO.N1"EOWNIC: REQUIREi11ENTS(4.011iGD) [ 15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 0213,0500 et seq.1 Grade INRiolol;iCal Water Polltltiott Control Svstem 115A N('AC; ()8(i .03021 #s. During the Period beginning on Ilie effeeIivc date oI'the perilliI and Iasi ing until expansion to 6.0 MG1) (and receipt of the 1'ngutecr's Centiicatc ofconlplefian) or taatiI expiration, the Penn iItcc is <uithorixed to discharge treated domestic and industrial wastewater froin Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and mon4ored 1 by the Permittee to specified below: EFF1,UF.N-T CIIARACI'IiRISI'ICS LIMITS MONITORING RVQU1RP;►1ENTS 'Weekly Daily \leacuremenl Sample 'Ivpe Sample Location Prfrurnrmr CodeA1o111111y Aver -age Awragtl Maximnnl Frequency Flow 56050 4.0 MGD C`41111nuo11C RecordingInfluent or i-sfilucnr Total Ivlonrhly Flow S22,20 Monilur and Report MonlhIN Recording Influent or (i\� G nlo) or Calculated F?I'tluent HOD, 5-day, 20`'C S.l) 111 %C 7.5 n1giL Dalla C:onlilusttc Influent lend A11rif ] — Uctobcr 31 C'c)310 ('ontpcl5itt f:ltlucnt Influent and BOD, 5-day. 21Y'C' ID.0n1g?L 15.11mg L, Daily' Novenlber I—,Marc•h 31 Hffluenl _ Total Suspended Solids ('0530 30.0 rtng)1. 45.0 ing11. ILION. C'onrpntiite Influent and (1 55) -. Effluent Ainnionin (NJ 1: as N) 1,1) ing/L 3.0 nigh. Daily Conrpostle F illuent April I — October 31 Cc1h1r) _ — Antnionia (NI I: as N) 2.0 rng,11- 6.0 Ing,L Daily Composite E-.ffltw111 Novenaher I — March 31 Fecal C'olifornt i 616 200!100 in[, 4001100 in Daily Grtb affluent (geonnetnc nlc•111) -Total Residual Chlorin 50050 17.I) }igfl_ Daily Grab 1;ft111en1 (,lac)_ Temperature(-C) 000)f0 4tonitorandReport Daily Grub liftlucnt Dissolved (yCVgV11 MO) 0000 Daily Average > 6.0 rngll. Daily Cirah Effluent pl I 00400 Bee-cen 6.0 and 9.0 Slandard Units i Daily Gral1 Gfthicnt Conductively {µmhoslein) 00094 'vloniiur anti Report Daily Grab tiftltleni i02-N • NON (olg%I.) 00631) 4lonilor and Report Meekly Composite Effluent TKN (in0') 00625 Motnifor and Report Weekh! ( omposite 1:1i1ucnt -Total Nitrogen (1 N), nlg'l.' C Ur)t10 Monitor and Report NVeckiv C aI(:Uhlted Ffthleut Q, 600 4lonitor load Ikeport tlbftno) (permit cycle) Nin»1111\' Ql600 182,64b tbrvr (eff, through 1213112022) Annually I-N Load ` ()160(1 146.117 1b'+•i (vff, 1f112023-121-11.12023)'' Annually Calculated Effluent OY600 11?.6781b`yr(elf, UU2024-1213112r1241t Annually ()1'60(1 54,800 lbrvr (eff. 1l1;2025) Annually Total Phosphorus t FITi C0665 0.5 rnv'I. (quarterly average) weekly C:ollipsit. EFfluent April I — Octobet 31 Total Phosphont. (Ti') C0665 2A nlgil. (quarterly average) -- —Weekly Composite Fftlucr.' Novcnibrr I — March 31 Tonal I lardness (as CaCOO, A 00400 Monitor and Report (;heartLrly^ (irab PEllucrit ntg1L io _ — Page 3 ot` 19 DoruSign t;nvelope tU 81:413491-0 Ff-;B.3 493h 8:195 089BU4,}t f)? Permit NC 002044I F'F 1,11ENT C11AK:1(:"I'F:RINTICS 1'ura+nrltr G,Ir I,fMll's MONITORING REQUIR1:111�,NTS Monthly ;Aterake WeekR Average Daily Maxitnunl Measurement Frequency Sample Type Sample Location To1111 C:tdnlnlnl {:ls Cdl I.h µnJl 10.2 11 1. %lontllh Composite rAluent 14.1]1ttenI I.-flluent Total Copper (as Cu) Total selemunt {as SO — 'focal Srlver (as Ag) Chloride (ns CI) Elf) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Monitorand Report '?3 mg 1— -- --- -- Ltonitor and Report N'lonnor anti Report Nlonnar and Report Ntonthl) Quarterly Quarterly. A onfllly C olrtpwsiIC C�orttla'sitc C omposite Effluent 11Q44U C Imp o"ite Comp ositc 1iftlttcnt 11f11ucrlt Total 7531e (as f11) 01091 39100 813,v'1+' k71!'ie111.S Quarterly Quarlerly His (2-csllylllexd) phthalate Gmb Grab Grah Ffiluent I:t'11t1cnt 1,4-1)ioxane °' PI'AS --- Chronic ToxEclt} r. Monthly footnote 12 1`ass�l�all Cerwilalrhma eheh+er at 90'.'b cfflnenl Nionttor and Report footnote 12 1:MUk:nt IGI',iN \'CYII Quarterly Composite k'.frluetu Effluent Pollutant Scan f=Ug31WEC 14 footnote 1-t _Fftluem Footnotes; L Submit dtscharge ntctnitaring reports elcetronically using; NC' DWR's eD.MR application system. See Section A. (15.). 2. The monthly average effluent I101), and 'I SS concentrations shall not exceed I Sl o oflhe respective influent value (85% rentoval), 3. Thc' tacilii): shall monitor I RC.' whet. u.utg chlofinatton for disinfectiort. 'l Ile Division shall cansidcr all eftluent total residual chlorine valucs reported below 50 µg-L to be in complimice with the permit. Hrnvcver. the Pcnnittee shall commue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including rield-certified), even ifthese values fall below 50 pg'l-. 4. Total Nitrogen (TN) is delisted as No, N4NO:-N - TKN, where NC),-N is nitrate nitrogen, NO,•N is nitrite m1rogen. and'FKN is total Kieldahl Nitrogen- 5. TN Load is the mass quantuy of'folal Nitrogen discharged in a given period oftitnc. See Section A. (7.). Calculation of Total Nitrogen Loads. it- Until to be; applied if -the facilily docS not complelc upgrade to 0.01N1GI3 by 12' 1,'2023. 7. Limit is fhc combined ntass of'1he interim load limit of 14b,117 lb'yr from l'1i2024-8-.;1m'2024 and final load limit of 58-800 lb.vt from 9�1/2024-12/31/2024, to be applied for calendar year 2024 only. S. The Perntitlec shall 1611ow the schedule to upgrade the facility to 6.0 MGI.), See A (Q. ). 9. Compliance: with the'lota) Phosphorus limils shall he based on a calendar -quarter average of weekly santples- 10. Gfllucnt Tolttf Ilardness sampling should be pertormed in conjunction %vilh testing for hardne.ti•dependent metals (cadmium, copper. lead. nickel. silver, and zinc). I I Samples mull be reported to a minintttm of l'QL :� I Ng!L using ETA Meth(xi 024 1. 12 See Special Condition A. (14.). 13. Whole Effluent Toxicity will he rnunilored using the 1'assiFad (AYiu(I(rphrud ilirbia at 90a efilucat Samples shall be taken nt Af(rrrh. Ame, Seprrurbrr and December. See Section A. (5.). 14 vic Pcnnittee -.;hall perform three lsttluent Pollutant Scans during the term of this perruil Scc Section A (6.) h, There shall be net discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Page 4 o f 19