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y 1 / 14 r 4+� a$. FACILITY CITY: COUNTY faif&C � e- PERMIT NUMBER IUCQ7,�D�OUS Permit Information that needs to be Incorporated into Future Permit Revisions DATE COMMENTS PAT MCCRORY Cra (mremor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART ' Nftrerory S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Water Resources Director ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY February 1, 2016 Mr. Alan Thornton, Town Manager 0 Town of Tarboro m P.O. Box 220 ) Z I Tarboro, North Carolina 27886 d fJ Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance (too , Permit NCO020605 ro Tarboro WWTP Edgecombe County Class IV Facility ; Dear Mr. Thornton: 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). The final permit contains the following changes from your previous permit: • As a result of a Reasonable Potential Analysis monitoring for nickel, copper and zinc was eliminated from the permit. • Individual limits for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus were added to the permit according to the Tar -Pamlico River Basin 2015 Permitting Strategy. Special Conditions A. (3), A. (4), and A. (5) describe how to calculate nutrient loads and establish how compliance will be determined. • Sampling frequency for the effluent pollutant scan was modified to three times during the permit cycle. See Special Condition A.(7). This condition also includes requirements for 2nd species toxicity tests. • A mercury evaluation was conducted in accordance with the Permitting Guidance developed for the implementation of the statewide Mercury TMDL to determine the need for a limit and Mercury Minimization Plan (MMP). The annual averages for mercury were less than the allowable concentrations therefore quarterly monitoring was eliminated from your monitoring requirements. Since there were detections for mercury in your quarterly samples, you have to develop a MMP. See Special Condition A.(9). A special condition was added to the permit to address the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPArs) pending requirement for you to provide electronically -submitted Discharge Monitoring Reports (eDMRs). The Division intends to fully implement the State of North Camlina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 1617 Marl Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 919 907 6300 Mr. Allan Thornton February 1, 2016 eDMR program as soon as practicable. See Condition A.(8) in permit. For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/adn-tin/bog/ipu/ednir. For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following web site: http://www2.epa.gov/compliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699- 6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Resources or any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permits that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Teresa Rodriguez at telephone number (919) 807-6387 or at email Teresa.rodriguez@ncdenr.gov. S' erelY,^ jay Zimmerman, Director �/ Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ cc: NPDES Files Central Files EPA Region 4 (e-copy) Raleigh Regional Office / Water Quality Program Aquatic Toxicology Branch, Susan Meadows (e-copy) Ecosystems Branch, Carrie Ruhlman (e-copy) remit No. NCO020605 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 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 Town of Tarboro is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Tarboro WWTP Hwy 64 & Service Road 268 Tarboro Edgecombe County to receiving waters designated as Tar River in the Tar -Pamlico Rivet Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This pemvt shall become effective March 1, 2016. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2019. Signed this day February 1, 2016. 0 Slay Zimmerman, P.G. Director, Division of Water Resources By Authority of Environmental Management Commission Page 1 of 14 Permit No. NC0020605 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. Town of Tarboro is hereby authorized to: Continue to operate an existing 5.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility located at the Junction of Service Road 268 and Hwy 64, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, and consisting of • Automatic and manual bar screen • Influent lift station • Aerated grit chamber • Three ptimaty clarifiers • Two trickling filters • Two aeration basins • Four secondary clarifiers Anaerobic/Aerobic sludge digesters Aerated sludge holding basin • Chlorination/dual contact basin • Effluent flow measurement Dechlorination • Cascade Aerator • Standby power • Sand filter drying beds; and 2. Discharge from said treatment works, through Outfall 001, into the Tar River, a Class C- NSW water in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin, at the location specified on the attached map. Page 2 of 14 Permit No. NCO020605 PART A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.] Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting permit expiration, the_Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitore&' by the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETER EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Average g Weekly Avera e g Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency q y Sample Type Sample Location 1 Flow (MGD) 5.0 1 Continuous Recording I or E Total Monthly Flow (MG) Monitor & Report Monthly Recorded or Calculated I or E BOD5 2 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Daily Composite I, E Total Suspended Solids' 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Daily Composite I, E NH3 as N (Summer)' 9.0 mg/L 27.0 mg/L Daily Composite E NH3 as N (Winter)' 18.0 mg/L 35.0 mg/L Daily Composite E Dissolved Oxygen Daily averages nnot less than 5.0 mgL Daily Grab E Fecal Coliform 200/100 400/100 Daily Grab E Total Residual Chlorine4 28 µg/L 3/Week Grab E Temperature Cq Daily Grab E TKN /1 Monitor and Report Weekly Composite E NO2-N+ NO3-N m /1 Monitor and Report Weekly Composite E TN /15 Monitor and Report Weekly Composite E TN Loa& Monitor and Report (lb/mo) 71,307lb/ effective 1/1/2016' Monthly Annually Calculated Calculated E TP (mg/1) Monitor and Report Weekly Composite E TPLoad e Monitor and Report (ib/mo) 12,8871b/yr (effective 1/1/2016)' Monthly Annually Calculated Calculated E PH Between 6.0 and 9.0 Standard Units Daily Grab E Chronic Toxicitys Quarterly Composite E Effluent Pollutant Scan Monitor and Report Footnote 9 Footnote 9 E Footnotes: 1. I: Influent E: Effluent See condition A. (2) of this permit for instrearn monitoring requirements. 2. The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal]. 3. Summer shall be defined as April 1 — October 31 with winter defined as the balance of the year. Page 3 of 14 Permit No. NCO020605 4. The Division received EPA approval to allow a 50 ug/L TRC compliance level. You must report actual results on DMR submittals, but for compliance purposes, all TRC valued below 50 ug/L will be deemed compliant. 5. For a given wastewater sample, TN = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, where TN is Total Nitrogen, TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and NO3-N and NOT-N are Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen, respectively. TP is Total Phosphorus. 6. TN or TP Load is the mass quantity of Total Nitrogen or Total Phosphorus discharged in a given period of time. See Special Condition A.(3) Calculation of TN or TP Loads. 7. Compliance with mass limits shall be determined in accordance with Special Condition A.(4) Annual Limits for Total Nitrogen or Total Phosphorus. 8. Chronic Toxicity (Cedodaphnia) @ 8 %, January, April, July and October; see special condition A. (6) of this permit 9. See Special Condition A. (7) Effluent Pollutant Scan. 10. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A.(8). THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS. A. (2) INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [15A NC —AC 02B .0500 et seq.] Instream monitoring is required for the following parameters at the locations specified: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS Measurement Frequency Sample Type Sample Location i Dissolved Oxygen June -Sept 3/week Grab U D October -May 1/week Temperature June -Sept 3/week Grab U D October -May 1/week Conductivity June -Sept 3/week Grab U, D October -May 1/week Footnotes: I. U -Upstream at Highway 44, D- Downstream at Highway 42. Instream monitoring requirements are waived as long as the Permittee maintains membership in the Tar -Pamlico Basin Association. If Pemvttee ceases membership, then all instream monitoring requirements specified in this permit are immediately reinstated. A. (3) CALCULATION OF TOTAL NITROGEN AND TOTAL PHOSPHORUS LOADS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] (a) The Permittee shall calculate monthly and annual TN Loads as follows: Page 4 of 14 Permit No. NC0020605 (i.) Monthly TN (or TP) Load (lb/mo) = TN (or TP) x TMF x 8.34 where: TN or TP = the average Total Nitrogen or Total Phosphorus concentration (mg/L) of the composite samples collected during the month TMF = the Total Monthly Flow of wastewater discharged during the month (MG/mo) 8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MG) to pounds (ii.) Annual TN (or TP) Load (lb/yr) = Sum of the 12 Monthly TN (or TP) Loads for the calendar year (b) The Permittee shallreport monthly Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus results (mg/L and lb/mo) in the appropriate discharge monitoring report for each month and shall report each calendar year's results (lb/yr) with the December report for that year. A. (4) ANNUAL LIMITS FOR TOTAL NITROGEN OR TOTAL PHOSPHORUS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] (a) Total Nitrogen (IN) and Total Phosphorus (IT) allocations and load limits for NPDES dischargers in the Tar -Pamlico River basin are annual limits and apply on a calendar year basis. (b) For any given calendar year, the Permittee shall be in compliance with the annual TN (or TP) Load limit in this Permit if. (i.) the Permittee's annual TN (or TP) Load is less than or equal to the effective limit, or (ii) the Permittee is a Co-Permittee Member of a compliance association. (c.) If the Permittee is not a co-permittee member of a compliance association and the Permittee's cumulative annual TN (or TP) discharge exceeds the effective TN (or TP) Load limit in this permit at any point during the calendar year, the Permittee is in violation of its TN (or TP) Load limit for the remainder of the calendar year, and each day of continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation. Compliance with annual limits shall be determined separately for each calendar year, and an exceedance in one year does not carry forward to subsequent years. (d.) The TN (or TP) Load limit in this Permit (if any) may be modified as the result of allowable changes in the Permittee's allocations. (i.) Allowable changes include those resulting from purchase of TN (or TP) allocation from an authorized mitigation banker, the Ecosystem Enhancement Program, or other source allowed under applicable regulations; purchase, sale, trade, or lease of allocation between the Permittee and other dischargers; and other transactions approved by the Division and consistent with the Tar -Pamlico River Basin Association Agreement, as revised. (ii) The Permittee may request a modification of the TN (or TP) Load limit in this Permit to reflect allowable changes in its allocation(s). Upon receipt of timely and proper application, the Division will modify the permit as appropriate and in accordance with state and federal program requirements. Page 5 of 14 Permit No. NC0020605 (iii) Changes in TN (or TP) limits become effective on January 1 of the year following permit modification. The Division must receive application no later than August 31 for changes proposed for the following calendar year. (iv) Application shall be sent to: NCDWR / Wastewater Permits Branch Attn: Tat -Pamlico River Basin Coordinator 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (e.) If the Pennittee is a member and co-permittee of an approved compliance association on January 1 of a given year, its TN and TP discharges during that year are governed by that association's group NPDES permit and the limits therein. (i.) The Petmittee shall be considered a Co-Permittee Member for any given calendar year in which it is identified as such in Appendix A of the association's group NPDES permit. (ii) Association roster(s) and members' TN and TP allocations will be updated annually and in accordance with state and federal program requirements. (iii.) If the Petmittee intends to join or leave a compliance association, the Division must be notified of the proposed action in accordance with the procedures defined in the association's NPDES permit (A) Upon receipt of timely and proper notification, the Division will modify the permit as appropriate and in accordance with state and federal program requirements. (B) Membership changes in a compliance association become effective on January 1 of the year following modification of the association's permit (f.) The TN and TP monitoring and reporting requirements in this Permit remain in effect throughout the term of the Permit and are not affected by the Permittee's membership in a compliance association. A. (5) NUTRIENT ALLOCATIONS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] (a.) Total Nitrogen (ITSD and Total Phosphorus (TT) allocations represent -the maximum TN and TP loads that a discharger or group of dischargers is potentially allowed under the Tar - Pamlico nutrient management strategy. Allocations are not enforceable limits but are the basis for TN and TP limits established in individual or group NPDES permits. (b.) The allocations originally assigned to the Tat -Pamlico Basin Association members total 889,274lb/yr (404,274 kg/yr) TN and 160,3721b/yr (73,060 kg/yr) TP. These group allocations have been divided among the members in proportion to the maximum permitted flow in each member's permit; that is, Individual Allocation (TP or TN) = Individual Permitted Flow (MGD) Total Permitted Flow, TPBA (MGD) x Group Allocation, TPBA (TN or TP) Page 6 of 14 Yemvt No. NCO020605 For the purposes of this distribution, individual permitted flows for the Association members are those in effect as of July 2014 and result in a Total Permitted Flow of 62.495 MGD. (c.) The following table lists, for information purposes only, the TN and TP allocations assigned to, acquired by, or transferred to the Pemrittee in accordance with the Tat -Pamlico Rivet Basin Phase IV Agreement Applicable TN or TP limits are established in the Effluent Limitations conditions of this permit or in the NPDES permit of a compliance association of which the Permittee is a Co-Permittee Member. ALLOCATION SOURCE DATE ALLOCATION AMOUNT(') STATUS TYPE (lb/yr) (kg/yr) Tar -Pamlico River Total Nitrogen Basin Phase rV 7/9/2015 71,307 32,344 Active Agreement Tar -Pamlico River Total Phosphorus Basin Phase IV 7/9/2015 12,887 5,845 Active Agreement (d) Any addition, deletion, or modification of the listed allocation(s) (other than to correct. typographical errors) or any change from Reserve to Active status of any of the listed allocations shall be considered a major modification of this permit and shall be subject to the public review process afforded such modifications under state and federal rules. Page 7 of 14 Permit No. NC0020605 A. (6) 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 Cadodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 8%. The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, uarter monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina Ceriodapbuia 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 January, April, July and October. 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 II 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 THP3B 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 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623 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 Page 8 of 14 rermit No. NC0020605 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. 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 9 of 14 Permit No. NCO020605 A. (7) EFFLUENT POLLUTANT SCAN [G.S. 143-215.1(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: 2016, 2017, and 2018. 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) Chlorine (total residual, TRC) Dissolved oxygen Nitrate/Nitrite Kjeldahl nitrogen Oil and grease Phosphorus Total dissolved solids Hardness Antimony Arsenic Beryllium Cadmium Chromium Copper Lead Mercury (EPA Method 1631E) Nickel Selenium Silver Thallium Zinc Cyanide Total phenolic compounds Volatile organic compounds: Acrolein Acrylomtrile Benzene Bromoform Carbon tetrachloride Chlorobenzene Chlorodibromomethane Chloroethane 2-chloroethylvinyl ether Chloroform Dichlorobromomethane 1,1-dichloroethane 1,2-dichloroethane Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene 1,1-dichlomethylme 1,2-dichloropropane 1,3-dichloropropylene Ethylbenzene Methyl bromide Methyl chloride Methylene chloride 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Tetrachloroethylme Toluene 1,1,1-tdchloroethane 1,1,2-trichloroethme Trichloroethylme Vinyl chloride Acid -extractable compounds• P-chloro-m-cresol 2-chlorophenol 2,4-dichlomphenol 2,4-dimethylphmol 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol 2,4-dinittophenol 2-nitrophenol 4-nitrophenol Pentachlorophenol Phenol 2,4,6-trichlomphenol Base-neutrW compounds: Acenaphthme Acmaphthylme Anthracme Benzidine Benzo(a)anthracene Benzo(a)pyrme 3,4 benzofluoranthene Benzo&)perylene Benzo(k)fluoranthene Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether Butyl benzyl phthalate 2-chloronaphthalene 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether Chrysene Di-n-butyl phthalate Di-n-octyl phthalate Dibenzo (a,h) anthracme 1,2dichlorobenzme 1,3-dichlorobmzene 1,4-dichlorobenzene 3,3-dichlorobenzidine Diethyl phthalate Dimethyl phthalate 2,4-dinitrotolume 2,6-dinitrotoluene 1,2-diphmy1hydrazine Fluoranthene Fluorine Hexachloroberzme Hexachlorobutadiene Hexachlorocyclo-pentadime Hexachloroethane Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene Isophorone Naphthalene Nitrobenzene N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine N-nitrosodimethylamine N-nitrosodiphenylamine Phenanthrene Pyrene 1,2,4-tdchlorobenzene Page 10 of 14 remrit No. NC0020605 Reporting. Test results shall be reported on DWR Form -A MR-PPAl (or in a form approved by the Director) by December 31' of each designated sampling year. The report shall be submitted to the following address: NC DEQ / DWR / Central Files,1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617. 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 multiple 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 period prior to the application. 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 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623 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. A. (8) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013. NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this permit (Standard ConditionsforNPDES Permits): • Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements • Section D. (2) Reporting • Section D. (6) Records Retention • Section E. (5) Monitoring Reports Page 11 of 14 Pemtit No. NC0020605 1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5) (a)l Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin reporting 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 electronically using eDMR The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), petmittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the following address: NC DENR / DWR / Information Processing Unit ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above. Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements 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 using eDMR Temporary waivers shall be valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary waiver by the Division. Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements is found on the following web page: htip: / /12ortal.ncdenr.o&g/web /wq/adrnin/bog/ipu/edmr 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. Page 12 of 14 . .,,ut No. NC0020605 R All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II, Section B. (11)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(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: hap•//portal ncdenr org/web/wq/adtnin/bog/ipu/edtnr 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: "I certify, underpenalty of law, that this document and all attachments wereprepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a ystem designed to assure tbat qualified -personnel pVerlygather and evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of theperson orperrons who manage the system, or those persons &reajresponfibleforgathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowkdge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there aresignicantpenalties for submitting false information, including the possibility offrnes and imprironmentfor knowing violations." 3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6 )] The pemvttee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. A. (9) MERCURY MINIMIZATION PLAN [G.S. 143-215.1 (b)] The perrnittee shall develop and implement a mercury minimization plan during this permit term. The MMP shall be developed within 180 days of the NPDES Permit Effective Date, and shall be available for inspection on -site. A sample MMP was developed through a stakeholder review process and has been placed on the Division website for guidance i1jap://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/nT/ps/npdes, under Model Mercury Minimization Plan). 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. Page 13 of 14 Town ofTarboro -Tarboro WWTP State Grid/Ouad: D28NP/rarboro Latitude: 35° 52' S9" N Drainage Basin: Tar -Pamlico Longitude: 77" 32' 19" W Receivine Stream: Tar River 8-Digit RDC: 03020103 Stream Class: CNSW Sub -Basin: 03-03-03 Page 14 of 14 Facility Location (not to scale) N 04f- Vp NPDES Permit N00020605 - Edgecombe County N i Permit Standard Conditions Page 1 of 18 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS Section A. Definitions 2/Month Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period- 3/Week Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. Annual Average The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Arithmetic Mean The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. Bypass The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. Calendar Day The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. Calendar Week The period from Sunday through the following Saturday. Calendar Quarter One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Composite Sample A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods: (1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow. (2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1 /24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 2 of 18 (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply: ➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters ➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period. ➢ Pemtittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Daily Discharge The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2; see also "Composite Sample," above.) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month. Daily Sampling Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the permit. Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DWR or "the Division' The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Effluent Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source whether treated or untreated. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission EPA The United States Environmental Protection Agency Facility Closure Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit. Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded. Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of"0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered = 1. Grab Sample Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream samples). Version 1110912011.1 N i Permit Standard Conditions Page 3 of 18 Hazardous Substance Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA. Instantaneous flow measurement The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in that instance. To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge during that sampling period. Monthly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges. Permit Issuinp, Authority The Director of the Division of Water Resources. Quarterly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. Severe Property damage Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production. Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA. Upset An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. Weekly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges. Section B. General Conditions 1. Duty to Comply The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.41]. a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(ax3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 4 of 18 imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. (33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] , e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308,318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)] f. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)] 2. Duty to Mitigate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41(d)]. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures" (Part ❑.C.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143- 215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)]. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. Version 11/092011.1 NI Permit Standard Conditions Page 5 of 18 7. Severabilty The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23]. 8. Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)]. 9. Duty to Reapply If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)]. 10. Exmiration of Permit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless permission for a later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)] Any Permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41(k)]. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures . (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.221. b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: (1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; (2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and (3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221 Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 6 of 18 c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22] d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. orb. of this section shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: 17 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significantpenaluesfor submitting false information, including the possibility offines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)]. 13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title I SA of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143.215.1 et. al. 14. Annual Administering; and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls 1. Certified Operator Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201 ]: a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the type and grade of the system; b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation requirements are twice per year; and c. submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission (or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC): (1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system; or (2) within 120 calendar days following: ➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC) of the proper type and grade; or ➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC). Version 1110912011.1 NI Permit Standard Conditions Page 7 of 18 (3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating at least one of the responsibilities. The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least weekly ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. The ORC of each Class 11, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays ➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G .0204. 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permince to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)]. NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff. 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)]. 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)] The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.4t(m)(3)] (1) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part H.E.6.(24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section. (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 8 of 18 (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. (1) of this section. 5. Upsets a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part H.E.6.(b) of this permit. (4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part ILB.2. of this permit. c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. 6. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge; 40 CFR Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0124) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. Section D. Monitorine and Records 1. Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the discharge for the period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41(j)]. 2. Reporting Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alterative forms approved by the Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period. 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. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: Version 1110912011.1 N i Permit Standard Conditions Page 9 of 18 NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 3. Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specked in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information regarding laboratory certifications. Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field parameter laboratory certifications. Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the C WA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.411. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampering The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a fust conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.41 ]. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Pemmittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including: ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit ➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.411. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 10 of 18 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.41 ]: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c. The date(s) analyses were performed; d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses; e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and f. The results of such analyses. 8. Inspection and Entry The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)]. Section E Reporting Requirements I. Change in Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. 2. Planned Changes The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.410)]. Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR 122.29(b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(ax1); or c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittec's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(I)(2)]. 4. Transfers This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in particular NCGS 143-215. 1 (b)(4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(I)(3), 122.611 or state statute. Version 1110912011.1 N. Permit Standard Conditions Page 1 l of 18 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41(lx4)]. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.D.2) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR. 6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting a. 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 Pemtittee 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 contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR 122.41(1)(6)]. b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. 7. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part 1I.E.5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II.E.6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(Ix7)]. 8. Other Information Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41(1)(8)]. 9. Noncompliance Notification The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or fast knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following fast knowledge of the occurrence. Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part W.C.2.c. of this permit. 10. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143- 215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 12 of 18 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41 ]. 12. Annual Performance Reports Permiuees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.IC). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for evaluation. The report shall be sent to: NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Version 1110912011.1 N: 1 Permit Standard Conditions Page 13 of 18 PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section A. Construction a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the planes treatment capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements under Item b. of this Section. b. In accordance with NCGS 143-215.l(a5) [SL 2011-3941, no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct, treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a permit issued for the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State. Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation. c. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division. Section B. Groundwater Monitorine The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L) for 2,4-dinitmphenol and for 2-methyl4,64nitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on anon -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels'; (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L); (2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony; (3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. Section D. Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the permitted facility. Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 14 of 18 PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Definitions In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities: Indirect Dischar¢e or Industrial User Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section 307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(l 1)] interference Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(14)] Pass Throueh A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of the Pemrittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)] Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization. This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T .0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)] "Significant Industrial User" or "SIU" An Industrial User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(33)]: 1. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters); or 2. Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant. In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS and ammonia; or 3. Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403.6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or 4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options; 5. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting the criteria in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this definition above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and conditions in its NPDES or nondischarge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a Significant Industrial User (SIU); or 6. Subject to approval under ISA NCAC 02H .0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting the criteria in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403.3(v)(2) and thus is a non -significant categorical industrial User. Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) Version 1110912011.1 N i Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 of 18 All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42(b)]: 1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and 2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit. 3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users. l . Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards. 2. Prohibited Discharges a. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5(a)(1)] b. The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5(b)]: (1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; (2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges; (3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in Interference; (4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW; (5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 400C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits; (6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause Interference or Pass Through; (7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; or (8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW. c. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or the operation of the POTW. The Permittee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office. 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 contain a description of the discharge; the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance, Version 11/09/2011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 16 of 18 3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system. 4. The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from any Significant Industrial User (SIU), the Permittee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H .0907(a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.440)(2)] 5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate. Section D. Pretreatment Programs Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.446)(2)] The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H .0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403.3. 1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(32), .0905 and .0906(b)(1); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403.9(b)(1) and (2)] 2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) The Permitter: shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(i-iii) and 15A NCAC 02H .0905 [also 40 CFR 122.440)(1)], including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users meeting the definition of SIU. Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph C.2.c. of this Part. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2) and 403.91 3. Monitoring Plan The Pemrittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts II.D and II.E.5.). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905] 4. Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H .0909. Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are Version 1110912011.1 N 3 Permit Standard Conditions Page 17 of 18 enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403.3(1). [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(10), .0905, and .0906(b)(4)] 5. Industrial User Pretreatment Pemtits (IUP) & Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Pemmittee's collection system or treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Permittee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(6), .0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8(f)(1)(iii); NCGS 143-215.67(a)] 6. Authorization to Construct WC) The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable Industrial Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; NCGS 143- 215.1(a)(8)] 7. POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs The Pemrittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 02H .0908(e); 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2xv)] The Permittee must: a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year; b. Sample all Significant Industrial User; (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC .0908(e); and c. At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non -significant categorical Industrial User for compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403.3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non- significant. 8. IU Self Monitoring and Reporting The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A NCAC 02H .0908. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(5) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(iii); 40 CFR 122.44( )(2) and 40 CFR 403.12] 9. Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 02H .0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment requirements. All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [I5A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(7), .0906(b)(8) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(5)] 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR) The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues. For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following address: Version 1110912011.1 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions' Page 18 of 18 NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following: a. Narrative A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non- compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements; b. Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS) A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on forms or in a format provided by the Division; c. Significant Non-Comnliance Report (SNCR) A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division; d. Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Fortis (IDSF) or on other forms or in a format provided by the Division; e. Other Information Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for IUs that are not considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit; 11. Public Notice The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC) as defined in the Pemtittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. [15A NCAC 02H .0903(bx34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)] 12. Record Keeping The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H .0908(f). [15A NCAC 02H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)] 13. Pretreatment Program Resources The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved pretreatment program. and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection. [15A NCAC 02H .0906(b)(9) and (10) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)] 14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (S1Us), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403.18, 15 NCAC 02H .0114 and 15A NCAC 02H .0907. Version 1110912011.1 A A. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 19, 2010 Mr. Samuel W. Noble, Jr. Town Manager Town of Tarboro P. O. Box 220 Tarboro, NC 27886-0220 MAR I - 2010 Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO020605 Town of Tarboro WWTP Edgecombe County Dear Mr. Noble: The Division of Water Quality (Division) personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. It 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. There are two notable changes from the draft permit sent to you on July 29, 2009. The first concerns revised special condition A. (3) for nutrient reduction. This change has been made in the permit renewals for each member of the Tar -Pamlico Association. It includes the Phase III nutrient caps as enforceable permit limits in each members' individual permit. These limits, like the caps, apply to the aggregate discharge of nitrogen and phosphorus by the Association members as a group. Additionally, monitoring for TKN and Nitrite/Nitrate, the two components of total nitrogen, were added. This was done in accordance with the strategy for renewals of all permits of Tar -Pamlico Association members. If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days after receiving this letter. Your request must take the form of a written petition conforming t9 Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such demand is made, this permit remains final and binding. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919.807.6300 \ FAX: 919-801-6495 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6746 Internet: http:l/ h2o.stale.nc.us! Nne orthCarolina AaturallJ An Epual Oppurtundy 1 Affinalne Acton Employer This permit is not transferable except after notifying the Division of Water Quality. The Division may modify and re -issue, or revoke this permit. Please notice that this permit does not affect your legal obligation to obtain other permits required by the Division of Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or other federal or local governments. If you have questions, or if we can be of further service, please contact Gil Vinzani at fcil.vinzani @ncdenr govl or call (919) 807-6395. Sincerely, �d Coleen H. Sullins Enclosure: NPDES Permit FINAL NC0020605 cc: Raleigh Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Section NPDES Permit File Central Files Aquatic Toxicology Unit, Susan Meadows (E-mail copy) EPA Region 4, Marshall Hyatt Pamlico -Tar River Foundation, Heather Jacobs Deck (E-mail copy) Permit No, N00020605 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the 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 Town of Tarboro is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Tarboro WWTP Hwy 64 & Service Road 268 Tarboro Edgecombe County to receiving waters designated as Tar River in the Tar -Pamlico 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 April 1, 2010. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2014. Signed this day February 19, 2010. --------------- Coledsh Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of Environmental Management Commission Permit No. NC0020605 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. Town of Tarboro is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate an existing 5.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility located at the Junction of Service Road 268 and Hwy 64, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, and consisting of: Automatic and manual bar screen Influent lift station Aerated grit chamber Three primary clarifiers Two trickling filters Two aeration basins Four secondary clarifiers Anaerobic/Aerobic sludge digesters Aerated sludge holding basin Chlorination/dual contact basin Effluent flow measurement Dechlorination Cascade Aerator Standby power Sand filter drying beds; and 2. Discharge from said treatment works, through Outfall 001, into the Tar River, a Class C- NSW water in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin, at the location specified on the attached map. Town of Tarboro WWTP State age Basin : D28NFJfarbom Latitude: 35°52'59"N Drainage Basin: Tar -Pamlico Longitude: 77°32' 19" W Facility Location not to scale NPDES. Permit No. NC0020605 Edgecombe County Receiving Stream: Tar River 8-Digit HCC 03020103 Stream Class: CNSW Sun -Basin: 03-03-03 North Pcrmit No. NC0020611.; A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting permit expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Ouffall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETER EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Average Weekly Average Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type Sample Locationl Flow (MGD) 5.0 Continuous Recording I or E BODs' 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Daily Composite I, E Total Suspended Solids' 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Daily Composite 1, E NH3 as N (Summer)3 9.0 mg/L 27.0 mg/L Daily Composite E NH3 as N (Winter)3 18.0 mg/L 35.0 mg/L Daily Composite E Dissolved Oxygen Daily average not less than 5.0 mg/L Daily Grab E Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Daily Grab E Total Residual Chlorine 28Ng/L 3/Week Grab E Temperature Daily Grab E Total Nitrogen (TN) TN=TKN+ NO2-N + NO3-N Monitor and Report (mg/L) Monthly Calculated E Kjeldahl Nitrogen TKN Monitor and Report (mg/L) MonthlyComposite E Nitrate/Nitrate Nitrogen NO -N+ NO -N Monitor and Report (mg/L) Monthly Composite E Total Phosphoruss Weekly Composite E pH Between 6.0 and 9.0 Standard Units Daily Grab E Total Nickel Quarterly Composite E Total Mercury (Method 1631 E) Quarterly Grab E Total Copper Monthly Composite E Total Zinc Monthly Composite E Chronic Toxicity6 Quarterly Composite E Footnotes: 1. I: Influent. E: Effluent. See condition A. (2) of this permit for instream monitoring requirements. 2. The monthly average BODS and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal). 3. Summer shall be defined as April 1 — October 31 with winter defined as the balance of the year. 4. The Division received EPA approval to allow a 50 ug/L TRC compliance level. You must report actual results on DMR submittals, but for compliance purposes, all TRC valued below 50 ug/L will be deemed compliant. 5. See condition A. (3.) for nutrient special condition, 6. Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) @ g %, January, April, July and October; see special condition A. (4.) of this permit. THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS OR VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS. Permit No. NC0Q20605 A. (2) INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS In stream monitoring is required for the following parameters at the locations specified: EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS Measurement Frequency Sample Type Sample Locationl June -Sept 3/week Dissolved Oxygen Grab U, D October -May 1/week June -Sept 3/week Temperature Grab U, D October -May 1/week June -Sept 3/week Conductivity Grab U, D October -May 1/week Footnotes: 1. U - Upstream at Highway 44, D- Downstream at Highway 42. Upon initiation of stream sampling by the Tar -Pamlico Basin Association, the instream monitoring requirements as stated above are waived. Should your membership in the Association be terminated, you shall notify the Division immediately and the instream monitoring requirements specified in your permit shall be reinstated. 1'emin No. N00020605 A. (3) NUTRIENT REDUCTION (1) Point source dischargers in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin are subject to the terms and conditions of the Tar -Pamlico Nutrient Sensitive Waters Implementation Strategy: Phase III (the "Agreement'), agreed to on April 14, 2005; and the nutrient TMDL for the Basin, approved by the USEPA on August 10, 1995. (2) The Permittee is a member of the Tar -Pamlico Basin Association, which consists of the following fifteen facilities: Membership of Tar -Pamlico Basin Association Permit Owner Facility NCO030317 City of Rocky Mount Tar River Regional WWTP NCO023931 Greenville Utilities Commission GUC WWTP NCO020605 Town of Tarboro Tarboro WWTP NCO025054 City of Oxford Oxford WWTP NCO020648 City of Washington Washington WWTP NCO069311 Franklin County Franklin County WWTP NCO020834 Town of Warrenton Warrenton WWTP NCO026042 Town of Robersonville Robersonville WWTP NCO020231 Town of Louisburg Louisburg WWTP NCO026492 Town of Belhaven Belhaven WWTP NCO025402 Town of Enfield Enfield WWTP NCO023337 Town of Scotland Neck Scotland Neck WWTP NCO020061 Town of Spring Hope Spring Hope WWTP NCO020435 Town of Pinetops Pinetops WWTP NC0042269 Town of Bunn Bunn WWTP (3) The Agreement defines nitrogen and phosphorus caps for the Association as follows: Phase III Nutrient Caps — Tar -Pamlico Basin Association' Total Nitrogen Total Phosphorus (Ib/yr) (kg/yr) (Ibtyr) (kg/yr) 891,272 404,274 161,070 73,060 1) Includes allowed adjustment to the 1991 baseline The Agreement also specifies that the Association has properly accrued and banked nitrogen offset credits in the following amounts: r Perrgit No. NCO020605 Nitrogen Offset Credits — Tar -Pamlico Basin Association Nitrogen Credits Timeframe (lb) (kg) Phase 1 10,138 4,608 Phase II 30,276 13,762 Phase III 10,564 4,802 (4) Consistent with TMDL requirements of 40 C.F.R. 122.44(d)(1), 122.44(d)(1)(vii)(A) and (B), and Section 301(b)(1)(C) of the federal Clean Water Act, the Phase III nutrient caps and applied credits are hereby incorporated into this permit as enforceable limitations on the aggregate discharge of nitrogen and phosphorus by the Association, as follows: Nutrient Load Limits — Tar -Pamlico Basin Association Total Nitrogen Total Phosphorus (Ib✓yr) (kgfyr) (Ibtyr) (kgfyr) Nutrient Caps 891,272 404,274 161,070 73,060 Applied Credits 0 0 N/A N/A Effective Load Limits 891,272 404,274 161,070 73,060 (5) In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Phase III Agreement, the Association may apply additional nitrogen offset credits in anticipation of future exceedances. Application of credits shall be made through modification of the members' NPDES permits. (6) The Division reserves the right to reopen this permit and make appropriate modifications in the event that: a. The current Agreement is revised to add or modify the nutrient caps, reporting requirements, or other requirements relevant to this permit. b. The terms of the Agreement are violated, in which case the Division will implement the strategy in Section X. of the Agreement, Violation of Terms of this Agreement. c. The Director determines that additional requirements, including effluent limitations, are necessary to prevent localized adverse impacts to water quality. (7) No later than March 1 of each year, the Association shall prepare an annual report of its performance for the previous calendar year to the Division at the following address: Division of Water Quality, Point Source Branch Attn: Tar -Pamlico NPDES Coordinator 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 The report shall include each member's monthly mass loadings and the Association's aggregate annual loadings for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus for the subject calendar year. Pcrmit Noy NC002060i A. (4) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY) The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 8 %. The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, ug arterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised February 1998, or subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of January, April, July and October. Effluent sampling for this testing 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 II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure' (Revised -February 1998) or subsequent versions. The chronic value for multiple concentration tests will be determined using the geometric mean of the highest concentration having no detectable impairment of reproduction or survival and the lowest concentration that does have a detectable impairment of reproduction or survival. The definition of "detectable impairment," collection methods, exposure regimes, and further statistical methods are specified in the "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure' (Revised -February 1998) 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 THP36 for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DW Q Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address: Attention: NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina' 27699-1621 Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental 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 Environmental 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. r Permit No. NCO020605 Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. 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. A. (5) EFFLUENT POLLUTANT SCAN The permittee shall perform an annual Effluent Pollutant Scan for all pbrameters listed in the table below (in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136). The annual effluent pollutant scan samples shall represent seasonal (summer, winter, fall, spring) variations over the 5-year permit cycle. Unless otherwise indicated, metals shall be analyzed as "total recoverable." Additionally, the method detection level and the minimum level shall be the most sensitive as provided by the appropriate analytical procedure. Ammonia (as N) Chlorine (total residual, Dissolved oxygen Nitrate/Nitrite Total Kjeldahl nitrogen Oil and grease Total Phosphorus Total dissolved solids Hardness Antimony Arsenic Beryllium Cadmium Chromium Trans-1,2-dich loroethylene TRC) 1,1-dichloroethylene 1,2-dichloropropane 1,3-dichloropropylene Ethylbenzene Methyl bromide Copper Lead Mercury (Method 1631-E) Nickel Selenium Silver Thallium Zinc Cyanide Total phenolic compounds Volatile oraanic compounds: Acrolein Acrylonitrile Benzene Bromoform Carbon tetrachloride Chlorobenzene Chlorodibromomethane Chloroethane 2-chloroethylvinyl ether Chloroform Dichlorobromomethane 1,1-dichloroethane 1,2-dichloroethane Methyl chloride Methylene chloride 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Tetrachloroethylene Toluene 1,1,1-trichloroethane 1,1,2-trichloroethane Trichloroethylene Vinyl chloride Acid -extractable compounds: P-chloro-m-cresol 2-chlorophenol 2,4-dichlorophenol 2,4-dimethylphenol 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol 2,4-dinitrophenol 2-nitrophenol 4-nitrophenol Pentachlorophenol Phenol 2,4,6-trichlorophenol Base -neutral compounds. Acenaphthene Acenaphthylene Anthracene Benzidine Benzo(a)anthracene Benzo(a)pyrene 3,4 benzofluoranthene Benzo(ghi)perylene Benzo(k)fluoranthene Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane Permit No. NCO020605 Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether Butyl benzyl phthalate 2-chloronaphthalene 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether Chrysene Di-n-butyl phthalate Di-n-octyl phthalate Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 1,2-dichlorobenzene 1,3-dichlorobenzene 1,4-dichlorobenzene 3,3-dichlorobenzidine Diethyl phthalate Dimethyl phthalate 2,4-dinitrotoluene 2,6-dinitrotoluene 1,2-diphenylhydrazine Fluoranthene Fluorene Hexachlorobenzene Hexachlorobutadiene Hexachlorocyclo-pentadi ene Hexachloroethane Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene Isophorone Naphthalene Nitrobenzene N-nitrosodi-n-p ropylamine N-nitrosodimethylamine N-nitrosodiphenylamine Phenanthrene Pyrene 1,2,4-tichlorobenzene Test results shall. be reported to the Division in DWQ Form- DMR-PPA1 or in a form approved by the Director, within 90 days of sampling. A copy of the report shall be submitted to Central Files to the following address: Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617. NPL)I±S Permit Standard Conditions Page t of 18 PART II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS Section A. Definitions 2/Month Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. 3/Wee Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period. Act or "the Act" The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. Annual Avera¢e The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Arithmetic Mean The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. Bvoass The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility. Calendar Dav The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the neat day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling. Calendar Week The period from Sunday through the following Saturday. Calendar Quarter One of the following distinct periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December. Composite Sample A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 ml in such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. The Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval between grab samples, etc.) on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite samples may be obtained by the following methods: (1) Continuous: a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow. (2) Constant time/variable volume: a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (3) Variable time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period -with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 2 of 18 totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (4) Constant time/constant volume: a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply: ➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters ➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period. ➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling period. Continuous flow measurement Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device. Da4 Discharee The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. The "daily discharge" concentration comprises the mean concentration for a 24-hour sampling period as either a composite sample concentration or the arithmetic mean of all grab samples collected during that period. (40 CFR 122.2) Daily Maximum The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month. Daily Sampli�r Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the permit Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations prevent weekday sampling. If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Page(s). DWQ or "the Division" The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. EPA The United States Environmental Protection Agency Facility Closure Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit Completion of facility closure will allow this permit to be rescinded. Geometric Mean The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]') shall be considered = L Version 712009 NPLra Permit Standard Conditions Page 3 of 18 Grab Sample Individual samples of at least 100 nil collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream samples). Hazardous Substance Any substance designated trader 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA. Instantaneous flow measurement A measure of flow taken at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge. Monthly Average (concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Water Quality. Quarterly Averagg (concentration limit) The average of all samples taken over a calendar quarter. Severe property damne Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production. Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(l) of the CWA. L4= An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements. An upset does not include noncompliance caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. Weekly Averag(concentration limit) The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week. In the case of fecal coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges. Section B. General Conditions 1. Duty to Comply The Pemuttee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122.411. a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 4 of 18 b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402 (a) (3) or 402 (b) (8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319 (d) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (1) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] d. Any person who knozdngl violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. [33 USC 1319 (c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(1it) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122.41 (a) (2)] Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A] g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $37,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC 1219 (g (2) and 40 CFR 122.41 (a) (3)] 2. Duty to Mitieate The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41 (d)]. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part H. C. 4), "Upsets" (Part II. C. 5) and "Power Failures" (Part II. C. 7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 5 of 18 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permitter from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143- 215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permitter is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41 (g)]. 6. Onshore or Offshore Construction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. 7. Sever b' The provisions of this permit are severable. If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 150B-23]. 8. Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The Permittee shall also famish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (h)]. 9. Duty to Reapply If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41 (b)]. 10. Expiration of Permit The Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the Permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any Permitter that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 11. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41 (k)]. a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows: m For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long Version 72009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 6 of 18 term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency. by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22]. b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: 1. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; 2. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and 3. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22] c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22] d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section 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 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. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 12. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122.41 (�]. 13. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance or Termination The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifying the pertriit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, Hiles, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 21-1.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. a]. 14. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0105 (b) (2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Version 7/2009 NFLnS Permit Standard Conditions Page 7 of 18 Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls Certified Operator Upon classification of the permitted facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified water pollution control treatment system operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the water pollution control treatment system. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the water pollution control treatment system by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ one or more certified Back-up ORCs who possess a currently valid certificate of the type of the system. Back-up ORCs must possess a grade equal to (or no more than one grade less than) the grade of the system [15A NCAC 8G.0201]. The ORC of each Class I facility must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least weekly ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. The ORC of each Class II, III and IV facility must: ➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays ➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility ➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G.0204. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee shall submit a letter to the Certification Commission designating the operator in responsible charge: a. Within 60 calendar days prior to wastewater being introduced into anew system b. Within 120 calendar days of.. ➢ Receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new ORC and back-up ORC ➢ A vacancy in the position of ORC or back-up ORC. 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance The Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance resources necessary to operate the existing facilities at optimum efficiency. The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (e)]. NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a member of the Permittee's staff 3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (c)]• 4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (2)] Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 8 of 18 The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section. b. Notice [40 CFR 122.41 (m) (3)] p) Anticipated bypass. If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. (2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part II. E. 6. (24-hour notice). c. Prohibition of Bypass (1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for bypass, unless: (A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (C) The Permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section. (2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system permit associated with the treatment facility. (3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority detemunes that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c. 0) of this section. 5. Upsets a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review. b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that: (1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset; (2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and (3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Par II. E. 6. (b) of this permit. (4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II. B. 2. of this permit. c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41 (n) (4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding. 6. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. The Permittee shall comply with all existing Federal regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503, any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be Version 712009 NPL)hS Permit Standard Conditions Page 9 of 18 reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR 503. The Permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices. 7. Power Failures The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0124) to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent. Section D. Monitoring and Records Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.41 (j ]. 2. BQBl�18g Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form (MR I, L1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period. 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. Duplicate signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: NC DENR / Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 3. Flow Measurements Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation. Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement. 4. Test Procedures Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lab/cert.htm) for information regarding laboratory certifications. Version 7/2009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 10 of 18 Personnel conducting testing of field -certified parameters must hold the appropriate field parameter certifications. Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136; or in the case of sludge use or disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit [40 CFR 122.41]. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. 5. Penalties for Tampere The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both [40 CFR 122.411. 6. Records Retention Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including. ➢ all calibration and maintenance records ➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation ➢ copies of all reports required by this permit ➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. 7. Recording Results For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.41]: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c. The date(s) analyses were performed; d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses; e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and f. The results of such analyses. 8. Inspection and Entry The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; a. Enter upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; Nl-tjxsS Permit Standard Conditions rage 11 of 19 b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this Pit; c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41 (tt]. Section E Reporting Requirements 1. Change in Discharge All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit 2. Planned Changes The Pemuttee shall give notice to the Director as additions to the permitted facility [40 CFR 122.41 q)]. soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or Notice is required only when: a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR 122.29 (b); or b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42 (a) T. c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan. 3. Anticipated Noncompliance The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes to the permitted facility or other activities that might result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41 (I) (2)]. 4. Transfers This perms is not transferable to any person without approval from the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change of ownership. Any such action may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 1"Al (l) (3)]. 5. Monitoring Reports Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122.41 (1) (4)]. a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II. D. 2) or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. b. If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted on the DMR. 6. Twenty-four Hour RVortine a. 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 contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40 CFR 122.410) (6)]. NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 12 of 18 b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. Other Noncompliance The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part II. E. 5 and 6. of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitfd. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. 6. of this permit [40 CFR 122.410) (7)]. 8. Other Information Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41 (I) (8)]. 9. Noncompliance Notification The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. 10. Availability of f Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 11. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41). 12. Annual Performance Reports Pennittees who own or operate facilities that collect or treat municipal or domestic waste shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C). The report shall summarize the performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality. Version 7/M NPDF«S Permit Standard Conditions Page 13 of 18 The report shall be provided no later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for evaluation. The report shall be sent to: NC DENR / DWQ / Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 PART III OTHER REQUIREMENTS Section A. Construction The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the planes treatment capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless the Division has issued an Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit. Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been submitted by the Permittee and approved by the Division. Section B. Groundwater Monitotin_g The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards. Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122.42): a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels'; p) One hundred micrograms per liter 000 µg/L); (2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L) for 2.4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (l mg/L) for antimony; (3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels"; (1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L); (2) One milligram per liter P mg/L) for antimony; (3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application. Section D. Evaluation of Wastewater Discharge Alternatives The Permittee shall evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit or governing rules, regulations or laws, the Permittee shall submit a report in such form and detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within 60 days of notification by the Division. Section E. Facility Closure Requirements The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent Verson 72009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 14 of 18 adverse impacts to waters of the State. This permit cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the permitted facility. PART IV SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Section A. Definitions In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities: Indirect Discharge or Industrial User Any non -domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section 307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA. [40 CFR 403.3 (b) (i) and �)] Interference Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes; operations; or its sludge process, use, or disposal which causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the POTWs NPDES Permit or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (13)] Pass Throueh A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of the POTWs NPDES permit, or of an instream water quality standard. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (23)] Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWj A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, owned by a State or local government entity. This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they convey wastewater to a POTW. The term also means the local government entity, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges to and the discharges from such a treatment works. [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (27)] "Significant Industrial User" or "SIU" An industrial user that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 2H.0903 (b) (34)]: (a) discharges an average of 25,000 gallons or more per day of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters) or, (b) contributes more than 5 percent of the design flow of the POTW treatment plant or more than 5 percent of the maximum allowable headworks loading of the POTW treatment plant for any pollutant of concern, or; (c) is required to meet a national categorical pretreatment standard, or, (d) is, regardless of Parts (a), (b), and (c) of this definition, otherwise determined by the POTW, the Division, or the EPA to have a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTWs operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement or POTWs receiving stream standard, or to limit the POTWs sludge disposal options. Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) All POTWs are required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will interfere with the operation of the POTW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge, or pass through the treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such treatment works. [40 CFR 403.21 All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122.42 (b)]: Version 712009 /$ NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 15 of 18 1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, including pump and hauled waste, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and 2. Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit. 3. For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW. Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users, 1. Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from industries using the municipal system may be present in the Permittee's discharge. At such time as sufficient information becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards. 2. Prohibited Discharges a. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0900 and 40 CFR 403. [40 CFR 403.5 (a) (1)] b. Under no circumstances shall the Permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403.5 (b)]: 1. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; 2. Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with PH lower than 5.0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges; 3. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in Interference; 4. Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a Discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW; 5. Heat in amounts which will may inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits; 6. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause interference or pass through; 7. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems; 8. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW. C. The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the W WTP, including slug loads and other unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the permittee's Pretreatment Program and/or the operation of the WWTP. The Petmittee shall report such discharges into the W WTP to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office. 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 contain a description of the discharge, the investigation into possible sources; the period of the discharge, including exact dates Version 712009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 16 of 18 and times; and if the discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance, 3. With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permit, it may be necessary for the Permittee to supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations. Such actions by the Permittee may be necessary regarding some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system. 4. The Permittee shall require any industrial discharger sending its effluent to the permitted system to meet Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and locally derived limits and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from any significant industrial user, the Pemuttee shall either develop and submit to the Division a new Pretreatment Program or a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 21-1.0907 (a) and (b). [40 CFR 122.44 0) (2)] 5. This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program as required under Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate. Section D. Pretreatment Programs Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402 (b) (8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403, North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3 (14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 2H.0900, and in accordance with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the Pretreatment Program Submittal are an enforceable part of this permit. [40 CFR 122.44 () (2)] The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402 (b) (8) of the CWA, 40 CFR 403, 15A NCAC 21-1.0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in its pretreatment program submission and Division approved modifications thereof. Such operation shall include but is not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements. Terms not defined in Part II or Part IV of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 2H.0903 and 40 CFR 403.3. 1. Sewer Use Ordinance (SUOI The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A NCAC 2H.0905 and .0906; 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) and 403.9 (1), (2)] 2. Industrial Waste Survey(IWS) The permitter: shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW, as required by 40 CFR 403.8 (i) (2) (-iit) and 15A NCAC 2H.0905 [also 40 CFR 122.44 0) (1)], including identification of all industrial users and the character and amount of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these industrial users and identification of those industrial users meeting the definition of SIU. The Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under paragraph B, 2, c, of this Part. 3. Monitoring Plan The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment local limits. Effluent data from the Plan shall be reported on the DMRs (as required by Part II, Section D, and Section E.S.). [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (2) and .0905] 4. Headworks Analysis (FMA) and Local Limits The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the Division. Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the Verson 712009 NPI Petnrit Standard Conditions Page 17 of 18 Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits Ci.e., an updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44]. The Permittee shall develop, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.5 (c) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions listed in 40 CFR 403.5 (a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 2H.0909. 5. Industrial User Pretreatment Permits WM & Allocation Tables In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, the Pemuttee shall issue to all significant industrial users, permits for operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Permittee's treatment works. These permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The Pemvttee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits from all IUPs. Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as determined by the HWA. [15A NCAC 2H.0909, .0916, and .0917; 40 CFR 403.5, 403.8 (0 (1) (tu); NCGS 143- 215.67 (a)] 6. Authorization to Construct (AtQ The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtC) is issued to all applicable industrial users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations. [15A NCAC 2H.0906 (b) (6) and .0905; NCGS 143- 215.1 (a) (8)] POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by industrial users, compliance with applicable pretreatment standards. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(d); 40 CFR 403.8(0(2)(v)] The Permittee must: a. Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year, and b. Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least twice per calendar year for all permit -limited pollutants, once during the period from January 1 through June 30 and once during the period from July 1 through December 31, except for organic compounds which shall be sampled at least once per calendar year; For the purposes of this paragraph, "organic compounds" means the types of compounds listed in 40 CFR 136.3(a), Tables IC, ID, and IF, as amended. 8. IU Self Monitoring and Rcporting The Permittee shall require all industrial users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A NCAC 2H .0908. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(4) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(th); 40 CFR 122.44(7(2)] 9. Enforcement Response Plan (E= The Permittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 405 et. seq.), prohibitive discharge standards as set forth in 40 CFR 403.5 and 15A NCAC 2H .0909, and specific local limitations. All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) approved by the Division. [15A NCAC 2H .0906(b)(7) and .0905; 40 CFR 4038(0(5)] 10. Pretreatment Annual Reports (PART The Pemuttee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908. In lieu of submitting annual reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 2H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues. Version 7/2009 NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Page 18 of 18 For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall submit two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous twelve months to the Division at the following address: NC DENR / DWQ / Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems Unit (PERCS) 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 These reports shall be submitted according to a schedule established by the Director and shall contain the following. a.) Narrative A brief discussion of reasons for, status of, and actions taken for all Industrial Users jUs) in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC); b.) Pretreatment Program Summary (PPS) A pretreatment program summary (PPS) on specific forts approved by the Division; c.) Sienificant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR) The nature of the violations and the actions taken or proposed to correct the violations on specific forms approved by the Division; d.) Industrial Data Summary Forms (II�SF) Monitoring data from samples collected by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial User (SIU) and any monitoring data for other Industrial Users (IUs) in SNC. These analytical results must be reported on Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or other specific format approved by the Division; e.) Other Information Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of IUs in SNC, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this pert; 11. Public Notice The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC) as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements and standards during the previous twelve month period. This list shall be published within four months of the applicable twelve-month period. (15A NCAC 2H 0903UO5) 0908U(5) and 0905 and 40 CFR 403. (2)(vitll 12. Record K=in The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the POTW. [15A NCAC 2H .0908(f); 40 CFR 403.12(o)] 13. Funding and Financial Report The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing levels to accomplish the objectives of its approved pretreatment program. (I5A NCAC 2H .0906(a) and .0905; 40 CFR 403.8(f)(3), 403.9(b)(3)] 14. Modification to Pretreatment Programs Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local Emits modifications, POTW monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a permit modification and shall be governed by 15 NCAC 2H .0114 and 15A NCAC 2H .0907. Version 712009 Town of Tarboro Public Works Dept. Wastewater Treatment Division PO Box 220, Tarboro, NC 27886 Telephone (252)641-4235 www.tarboro-nc.com Jason Robinson, P.E. Raleigh Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations NC Division of Water Resources, DEQ 919-7914200 Re: Compliance Evaluation inspections of Tarboro WWTP; NPDES Permit No. NC0020605; Edgecombe County Dear Mr. Robinson: This letter is in response to your compliance evaluation inspection of the Town of Tarboro Wastewater Treatment Plant of 1/6/22. 7. The report submitted in October was my quarterly WET toxicity (Bioassay) and not my annual effluent pollutant scan. I reached out to Jason Robinson to acknowledge the mix- up. 9. The bar screen & grit removal unit is currently being discussed in town budget to be replaced possibly as early as this summer to end of the year. The aerobic digesters have been repaired and are currently back in service. It was determined that one mixer had a faulty starter and the other had an electrical issue. I hope this explains the items of concern in the inspection letter, sections 7 & 9. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions please call Kevin Peaden at 252-641-4251 Sincerely, Kevin Peaden WWTP Superviser cc: Troy Lewis DOCUSdn Envelope ID: 03C79DF5-DF24-41B ROY COOPER ELIZABETH S. BISER S. DANIEL SMITH pve. mr Troy R. Lewis, Town Manager Town of Tarboro P.O. Box 220 Tarboro, NC 27886 Dear Mr. Lewis: 3-3E6E3E685E1E Environmental Quality February 1, 2022 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Tarboro WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO020605 Edgecombe County On Thursday, January 6, 2022, Jason Robinson of the NC Division of Water Resource's Raleigh Regional Office (FRO) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the Tarboro Wastewater Treatment Plant (Service Road 268; Sewer Plant Rd.) The purpose of this inspection was to ensure compliance with the subject NPDES permit. During the inspection, the presence and cooperation by Mr. Kevin Peaden, Operator in Responsible Charge was appreciated. The NPDES Compliance evaluation inspection consisted of the following: • Review of the NPDES permit • Review of the Owner/facility information • Review of January 2020-November 2021 Violations • Review of January 2020-November 2021 Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reports (eDMR) and associated lab bench sheets, chain of custodies, etc. • Cursory Inspection of Tarboro WWTP on -site analytical lab • On -site inspection of the water treatment units; and • On -site inspection of the discharge outf all Findings during the pre -inspection file review were as follows: 1. The most recent permit became effective August 1, 2020 and expires on September 30, 2024. 2. The facility is a Grade IV Biological Water Pollution Control Treatment System with a permitted and as -built flow of 5.0 MGD that treats domestic and industrial wastewater and discharges through outfall 001 to the Tar River, a waterbody currently classified C, Nutrient Sensitive Waters within the Tar -River Basin. The plant is part of the Tar -Pamlico Basin Association. p E Q/�/om, , ' 1 „, h 4 _ "N;91Ad11 ' DocuSitn Envelope ID: 03C79DF5-DF2441BI 3-3E6E3E6B5E1E 3. Mr. Kevin Peaden is designated as the primary Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and is a certified WW-4 operator. Mr. Melvin Farmer and Jacob Parisher are designated back-up Operators (bORCs) and are both certified WW-4 operators. 4. For the review period January 2020 —November 2021, the following DMR violation(s) occurred: • Fecal Coliform —Weekly Geometric Mean exceed by 2.9% in November 2020. Findings during the inspection were as follows: 5. A hard —copy of an operators's log book was available for review, and all past log books are kept on -site (required to keep at least three years). The permittee is reminded to update the log books daily with conditions at the plant and any issues or maintenance that occurs. 6. As required by North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1C(a), the City prepared a wastewater annual report for the fiscal year 2020-2021. The facility is reminded this report should be done annually, and the report should be submitted to the DWR RRO and made available to all customers. Bench sheets, chain of custody and lab results for June and October 2021 were reviewed and found to be complete. June and October 2021 bench sheet values were compared to the Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reports (eDMR) submitted by the permittee and no discrepancies were found. Past laboratory documents are kept on site (required to keep at least five years). It was observed that what was may have been an Annual Pollutant Scan was performed in October 2021, but was not reported on the eDMR and may not have been submitted to the Division. Special Condition A.(7) of the current permit requires the permittee to perform an Effluent Pollutant Scan during the calendar years 2020, 2021 and 2022, and to notify this on the appropriate eDMR and submit the results to the Division. Please see Condition A.(7) of your permit and confirm these requirements are met. This may require modifying and resubmitting you October eDMR and mailing the results to the address listed in the permit. 8. The on -site laboratory (Certification #159) is certified for and self -reports monitoring data for most of the permit -required parameters. Nutrients are analyzed by Environment 1, Inc. in Greenville. A cursory inspection of the on -site lab was done, including observing meter calibration logs, buffer expiration dates and incubator and storage temperatures. The thermometers used in the facility's self -monitoring program are NIST certified or checked against the NIST certified thermometers. No issues with the laboratory or record -keeping was observed during the cursory inspection. 9. The inspector performed a walk-thru of the plant with the assistance of the operator. The following is a list of treatment units, with comments: Influent pump station; Automatic & manual bar screen & grit removal — This unit is old and rusty and repair/replacement should be considered in the future (this was mentioned in the previous inspection report from January 2019); Influent Flow Meter — Calibrated quarterly, last calibrated on 10/20/21 and is done quarterly (effluent meter is used for reporting flows); DocuSign Envelope ID: 03C79DF5-DF24-41E 3-3UEX685E1E • Influent Samper - Temperature <4" C • Three primary clarifiers — The uncovered weirs are typically cleaned weekly; • Two trickling filters —Only one is typically used, although the other one can be used during large flow events; • Four secondary clarifiers — Covered weirs are cleaned two/three times a year. The sludge blankets are kept at 2-3 feet; • Two aeration basins in series — older has mechanical air, newer has diffused air; • Two chlorine contact basins (chlorine gas); and liquid de -chlorination (sulfite); • Cascade aeration into the Tar River — Effluent appeared clear with no foaming; • Sludge drying beds — Have not been used in years; • Two anaerobic digesters; • Three aerobic digesters - Two of the mixers were down at the time of the inspection. The facility is currently trying to get them repaired. Based on the most recent correspondence with the operator, an electrician came out to repair them but had the wrong parts and is re- ordering new parts. The mixers should be repaired as soon as the parts arrive. Please provide a written response on the status of this; • Aerated sludge holding lagoon and truck loading area - Sludge is applied to nearby farm in Tarboro and the field beside the treatment plant by Granville Farms under Land Application Permit W00002047; • Effluent Sampler — Temperature <4` C; • Effluent Flow Meter — Last calibrated on 10/20/21 and is done quarterly. This is used for reporting flows; and • On -site generator — Tested and serviced regularly by the Town's Garage Department Thanks again for your cooperation with this inspection. Within 30 days, please submit a formal written response addressing the bolded Item in Section 7 and the two bolded Items in Section 9, and any other items you'd like to discuss. If you have any questions regarding the attached reports or any of the findings, please contact Jason Robinson at Jason.t.robinson@ncdenr.eov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: avut ssa. f. haty d Ev�B?916EQAB32144F Vanessa Manue, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ AT,mcmMENTS • Compliance Inspection Report • Schematic of the Facility (Previously provided by the permittee) Cc: Raleigh Regional Office and Laserfiche Kevin Peaden, ORC: kevinpeaden@tarboro-nc.com v' DocuSi§n Envelope ID: 03C79DF5-DF2441E 3-3E6E3E665E1E MpddWnlM$ Town of Tarboro Wastewater Treatment Plant =rocess Flow Diapr- Pinar, _irdws Anapwoa D;e9ers �'__. t �� Tn[kling Fglers �0 eftN Secondary fiar,fies 3..,eye C;mq 5pn �! Duinretl�on actr area Suage 1 Aprdror' nds�5 ° ♦� Aaooi<Digeslen �° s AerMed Sludge noiorng Lagoon 'as a:- OocuSit n Envelope 10. 6B3B5122-3215413t-FF7E1A304776 United Stales Enveonmental Protection Agency Form Approved. E PA Washington D C 2046` OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8.31.98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e.. PCS) Transaction Code NPDES y0moiday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN ( 2 15 I 3 I NCO020605 I11 121 2210146 117 18UC 191 � 1 201 21111111 11111111111 I II 1111 I I 11111 111111111 I I �6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating BI CA ---Reserved----- 67L ......... j 70L_j 71 U 72 (� ( 73ILI iJ174 75� I I L I I I I80 l " l Section 8: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industnal Users discharging to POTW. also Include EntryTime/Date Permit Effective Dale POTW name and NPDES oermit Number) 01:00PM 22/01/06 20108/01 Tarboro W WTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date US Hwy 64 Bypass Tarboro NC 27886 03.00PM 22/01/06 24!09/30 Name(s) of Onsite RepresentauvefskTilles(sVPhone and Fax Numbers) Other Facility Data W Kevin Ray Peaden/ORC/252-641-42531 Name. Address of Responsible Official/ritlerPhone and Fax Number Contacted Kevin Ray Peaden,305 Hall St Tarboro NC 27886/1252-64142531 Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement operations & Mainlenar 0 Records/Reports ERluenUReceiving Wate 0 Laboratory Section DSummary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Names) and Signatures) of Inspectors) Agency,Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Jason T Robinson Dmusyn.d ay. OWR/RRO W01919-79142001 Cfl�,� ak�N 2/1/2022 aFsaa,4c,Ee,4As Signature of Management O A Reviewer Agency/Office!Phone and Fax Numbers Date omusign" by: 2/1/2022 EPA �oimat-'(Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSi§n Envelope ID: 6B385122-3215-4138OFF7EM304776 i NPDES yomolday 3I NCO020605 I11 1 22/01/06 17 Inspection Type 18iioLJ (Cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On Thursday, January 6, 2022, Jason Robinson of the NC Division of Water Resource's Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the Tarboro Wastewater Treatment Plant (Service Road 268; Sewer Plant Rd.) The purpose of this inspection was to ensure compliance with the subject NPDES permit. During the inspection, the presence and cooperation by Mr. Kevin Peaden, Operator in Responsible Charge was appreciated. The NPDES Compliance evaluation inspection consisted of the following: Review of the NPDES permit Review of the Owner/facility information Review of January 2020-November 2021 Violations • Review of January 2020-November 2021 Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reports (eDMR) and associated lab bench sheets, chain of custodies, etc. • Cursory Inspection of Tarboro WWTP on -site analytical lab • On -site inspection of the water treatment units; and • On -site inspection of the discharge outfall Findings during the pre -inspection file review were as follows: 1. The most recent permit became effective August 1, 2020 and expires on September 30, 2024. 2. The facility is a Grade IV Biological Water Pollution Control Treatment System with a permitted and as -built flow of 5.0 MGD that treats domestic and industrial wastewater and discharges through outfall 001 to the Tar River, a waterbody currently classified C, Nutrient Sensitive Waters within the Tar -River Basin. The plant is part of the Tar -Pamlico Basin Association. 3. Mr. Kevin Peaden is designated as the primary Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and is a certified WW-4 operator. Mr. Melvin Farmer and Jacob Parisher are designated back-up Operators (bORCs) and are both certified WW-4 operators. 4. For the review period January 2020 — November 2021, the following DMR violation(s) occurred: • Fecal Coliform — Weekly Geometric Mean exceed by 2.9% in November 2020. Findings during the inspection were as follows: 5. A hard —copy of an operators's log book was available for review, and all past log books are kept on -site (required to keep at least three years). The permittee is reminded to update the log books daily with conditions at the plant and any issues or maintenance that occurs. 6. As required by North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1 C(a), the City prepared a wastewater annual report for the fiscal year 2020-2021. The facility is reminded this report should be done annually, and the report should be submitted to the DWR RRO and made available to all customers. 7. Bench sheets, chain of custody and lab results for June and October 2021 were reviewed and found to be complete. June and October 2021 bench sheet values were compared to the Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reports (eDMR) submitted by the permittee and no discrepancies were found. Past laboratory documents are kept on site (required to keep at least five years). • It was observed that what was may have been an Annual Pollutant Scan was performed in October 2021, but was not reported on the eDMR and may not have been submitted to the Division. Special Condition A.(7) of the current permit requires the permittee to perform an Effluent Pollutant Scan during the calendar years 2020, 2021 and 2022, and to notify this on the appropriate eDMR Page# DocuSij n Envelope ID 6B385122-3215413t -FF7EtA304776 Permit: NC0020605 Inspection Date: O V06,2022 Owner -Facility: Tarboro WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation and submit the results to the Division. Please see Condition A.(7) of your permit and confirm these requirements are met. This may require modifying and resubmitting you October eDMR and mailing the results to the address listed in the permit. 8. The on -site laboratory (Certification #159) is certified for and self -reports monitoring data for most of the permit -required parameters. Nutrients are analyzed by Environment 1, Inc. in Greenville. A cursory inspection of the on -site lab was done, including observing meter calibration logs, buffer expiration dates and incubator and storage temperatures. The thermometers used in the facility's self -monitoring program are NIST certfied or checked against the NIST certified thermometers. No issues with the laboratory or record -keeping was observed during the cursory inspection. 9. The inspector performed a walk-thru of the plant with the assistance of the operator. The following is a list of treatment units, with comments: • Influent pump station; • Automatic & manual bar screen & grit removal — This unit is old and rusty and repair/replacement should be considered in the future (this was mentioned in the previous inspection report from January 2019); Influent Flow Meter — Calibrated quarterly, last calibrated on 10/20/21 and is done quarterly (effluent meter is used for reporting flows); • Influent Samper - Temperature <4° C • Three primary clarifiers — The uncovered weirs are typically cleaned weekly; • Two trickling filters — Only one is typically used, although the other one can be used during large flow events; Four secondary clarifiers — Covered weirs are cleaned two/three times a year. The sludge blankets are kept at 2-3 feet; Two aeration basins in series — older has mechanical air, newer has diffused air; • Two chlorine contact basins (chlorine gas); and liquid de -chlorination (sulfite); Cascade aeration into the Tar River — Effluent appeared clear with no foaming; Sludge drying beds — Have not been used in years; Two anaerobic digesters: • Three aerobic digesters - Two of the mixers were down at the time of the inspection. The facility is currently trying to get them repaired. Based on the most recent correspondence with the operator, an electrician came out to repair them but had the wrong parts and is re -ordering new parts. The mixers should be repaired as soon as the parts arrive. Please provide a written response on the status of this: • Aerated sludge holding lagoon and truck loading area - Sludge is applied to nearby farm in Tarboro and the field beside the treatment plant by Granville Farms under Land Application Permit WQ0002047; Effluent Sampler — Temperature <40 C; Effluent Flow Meter — Last calibrated on 10/20/21 and is done quarterly. This is used for reporting flows; and • On -site generator — Tested and serviced regularly by the Town's Garage Department Page# 1 DocuSibn Envelope ID: 6B3B5122-3215-413f FF7EIA304776 Permit: NCO020605 Owner • Facility: Tarboro WwTP Inspection Date: 011062022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling ❑ Name of individual performing the sampling ❑ Results of analysis and calibration ❑ Dates of analysis ❑ Name of person performing analyses ❑ Transported COCs ❑ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ operator on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ classification? Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6133B5122-3215-413t -FF7E1A304776 Permit: NCO020605 Inspection Date: 011062022 Owner - Facility: Tarboro AWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Float controls operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical ■ Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Comment: Unit is very old and rusty and repair/replacement should be considered Page# 5 DowSlgn Envelope ID: 6B3B5122-32154131-FF7EtA304776 Permit: NC0020605 inspection Date: 01 1062022 Owner - Facility: Tarboro WNlTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evalhation Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical ■ Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the grit free of excessive odor? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is disposal of grit in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Primary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y. of the sidewall depth) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Trickling Filter Yes No NA NE Is the filter free of ponding? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of leaks at the center column of filter's distribution arms? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the distribution of flow even from the distribution arms? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of uneven or discolored growth? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of sloughing of excessive growth? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the filter's distribution arms orifices free of clogging? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of excessive filter flies, worms or snails? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Page# 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6B3B5122-3215-4131 FF7EIA304776 Permit: NCO020605 Owner - Facility: Tarboro wM/TP Inspection Date: 011062022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: 2 aeration basin in series One is mechanical air, one diffused. Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin Floc? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y. of the sidewall depth) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? IN ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 7782-50-5)? Page# 7 DocuSlgn Envelope ID: 6B3B5122-32154131-FF7ElA304776 Permit: NCO020605 Owner - Facility: Tarboro "VITP Inspection Date: 011062022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-_-_) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ 0 Cl Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE Are pumps in place? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ t�I] i17� -Mi Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the ouffall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 8 DowSgn Envelope ID: 6B365122-32154131-FF7E1A304776 Permit: NG0020605 Owner -Facility: Tarboro WPJTP Inspection Date: OV0612022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Standby Power Yes No NA NE Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up M ❑ ❑ ❑ power? Is the generator fuel level monitored? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? N ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Payea 9 From: Mike Allen [mailto:mallen@Tarb IC.com] Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 1:36 PM To: Manuel, Vanessa <vanessa.manuel@ncdenr.gov> Subject: [External] Sludge Hauling CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify. Send all suspicious email as an attachment to Report Spam. Hello Vanessa, Michael Allen has retired as the O.R.C. of the town of Tarboro wastewater plant. I am replacing him as O.R.0 of the treatment plant. My name is Kevin Peaden and I have served as back up O.R.C. during Mike's tenure. I wanted to say hello and to inform you we will be hauling sludge starting next week to be land applied to our town farm. I am currently being integrated into our system (email, telephone, etc.) and will update you as soon as I can. I can be reached through this email address or at (252)-641-4251 if you have any questions. Thank you and I look forward to working with you . Thanks, Kevin Peaden Manuel, Vanessa From: Mike Allen <mallen@Tarboro-NC.com> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 7:27 AM To: Manuel, Vanessa Subject: RE: [External] Sludge Hauling CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify. Send all suspicious email as an attachment to Report Spam. Hey Vanessa, The permit number is NC0020605. We are currently working on the designation form and should be sent very soon. Sorry for the delay. From: Manuel, Vanessa[mailto:vanessa.manuel@ncdenr.gov] Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 3:36 PM To: Mike Allen Subject: RE: [External] Sludge Hauling Hi Kevin, Thanks for the introduction. Please provide me with the permit number associated with the permitted facility, and I will make a note to our files. Has the permittee sent in the appropriate forms to the Division designating you as the new ORC and designating a new BU, if applicable? If you have questions or if I can be of assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Vanessa E. Manuel Assistant Regional Supervisor Division of Water Resources — Raleigh Regional Office Department of Environmental Quality 919 791-4232 Office vanessa. manuelCo)ncdenr.gov Physical: 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 Mailing: 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. ROY COOPER li✓mrnx MICHAEL S. REGAN Se�rsrvn S. DANIEL SMITH Dlratar Troy R Lewis Town of Tarboro PO Box 220 Tarboro, NC 27886-0220 swc.% r . NOR H CAROUNA Environmental Quality January 7, 2021 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Tracking Number: NOD-2021-LV-0003 Permit No. NCO020605 Tarboro WWTP Edgecombe County Dear Permittee: tl r A review of the November 2020 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the denciency(s) indicated below: Limit Exceedance Deficiencvfsl• Sample Location Parameter Limit Date Value Reported Value Type of Deficiency 001 Effluent Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 11/14/2020 400 411.61 Weekly Geometric Mean Exceeded 44.5 C (31616) Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of Water Resources for these and any additional violations of State law. The Raleigh Regional Office encourages you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance. R If you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, please contact Jason Robinson of the Raleigh Regional Office at Jason.T.Robinson@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, y Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File DWR-Laserfiche D QY�- Robinson, Jason From: Robinson, Jason Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 5:01 PM To: Mike Allen Subject: RE: Tarboro WWTP Hi Mike, I received your voicemail about approximately 7.3 MGD on 10/13, 6.4MGD on 6/14, 6.2 on 6/15, and 5.6 MGD on 11/16. Thanks! ------------ Jason T. Robinson, P.E. Raleigh Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations NC Division of Water Resources, DEQ 919-791-4200 "Subscribe to Collection System & Sewer Permitting Updates" E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Environmental Quality has adjusted operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or are on staggered shifts. To accommodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to appointments only. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle your requests by phone or email. We appreciate your patience as we continue to serve the public during this challenging time. From: Robinson, Jason Sent: Friday, November 13, 20201:03 PM To: Mike Allen <mallen@Tarboro-NC.com> Cc: Robinson, Jason <jason.t.robinson@ncdenr.gov> Subject: Tarboro W WTP Hi Mike, I received your voicemail concerning the 8.9 MGD flow at the plan on yesterday (11/12). Glad to hear there were no bypasses/spills. I'll put a note in the file. Thanks for notifying me. Have a good weekend! -Jason ------------ Jason T. Robinson, P.E. Raleigh Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations NC Division of Water Resources, DEQ 919-791-4200 "Subscribe to Collection System & Sewer Permitting Updates" E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Low and may be disclosed to third parties. Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Environmental Quality has adjusted operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or are on staggered shifts. To accommodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to appointments only. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle your requests by phone or email. We appreciate your patience as we continue to serve the public during this challenging time. Robinson, Jason From: Robinson, Jason Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 3:57 PM To: Mike Allen Subject: Tarboro WWTP Hi Mike, I got your voicemail about the plant exceeding flow requirements on 6/21 & possibly 6/22. Thanks for the notification. -Jason ------------ Jason T. Robinson, P.E. Raleigh Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations NC Division of Water Resources, DEQ 919-791-4200 "Subscribe to Collection System & Sewer Permitting Updates" E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Environmental Quality has adjusted operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or are on staggered shifts. To accommodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to appointments only. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle your requests by phone or email. We appreciate your patience as we continue to serve the public during this challenging time. ,0 Robinson, Jason From: Robinson, Jason Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 1:51 PM To: Mike Allen Cc: Manuel, Vanessa Subject: Tarboro WWTP Flow Hi Mike, Hope you're doing well. I got your voicemail concerning the plant receiving 6.467 MGD on Friday 2/7 (the plant's flow limit is 5 MGD). I'll make a note of it in the file. Thanks Jason ------------ Jason T. Robinson, P.E. Raleigh Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations NC Division of Water Resources, DEQ 919-791-4200 "Subscribe to Collection System & Sewer Permitting Updates" E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. 1 • ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 6, 2019 Troy R. Lewis, Town Manager Town of Tarboro P.O. Box 220 Tarboro, NC 27886 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Tarboro WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO020605 Edgecombe County Dear Mr. Allen: L/ T DWR Staff Jason Robinson and Josh Brigham of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted the subject inspection on December 5, 2019. Staffs' assistance with this inspection was appreciated. Below is a list of findings developed from the inspection and review of the permit: 1. The most recent permit became effective March 1, 2016 and expired on September 30, 2019. The Town submitted a renewal application on May 22, 2019. A draft permit was issued on October 30, 2019. 2. The plant is permitted for 5.0 MGD and is classified as a WW-4 wastewater facility. Mr. Mike Allen is designated as the primary Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and is a WW-4. Mr. Kevin Peaden (WW-4) is the designated backup operator (bORC). Daily operation log books were available for review. 3. The following is a list of units, with comments: a. Influent pump station b. Automatic & manual bar screen & grit removal — This unit is rusty and should be repaired/replaced in the future. c. Three primary clarifiers d. Two trickling filters — Only one in use e. Four secondary clarifiers — Covered weirs are cleaned annually, sludge blanket kept at 2-3 feet. f. Chlorine gas disinfection, chlorine contact tank; liquid dechlorination (sulfite); g. Cascade aeration into Tar River — Effluent appeared clear with no foaming h. Two aeration basins — older has mechanical air, newer has diffused air I. Sludge drying beds - Not in use j. Two anaerobic digesters; k. Three aerobic digesters Division of Water Resources, Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Operations Section wvvw.newaterquality.org 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone: (919) 791-4200 Location: 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax: (919) 788-7159 I. Aerated sludge holding lagoon — Recently installed BlueFrog aerators m. Sludge truck loading station — Sludge is applied to field beside treatment plan and by Granville Farms under Land Application Permit WQ0002047 n. On -site generator —Tested weekly 4. The laboratory was checked in a cursory manner. All instruments, meters, probes, photometric cells are maintained in good condition. Temperatures on all equipment are checked against an NIST thermometer. The influent sampler box was 4.5 degrees C and the effluent sampler box was 5 degrees C. The sample fridge was approximately 2.4 degrees C. The fecal coliform bath was 44.5 degrees C and the BOD incubator was 20.0 degrees C. All standards, reagents and consumables used are within expiration dates. Instruments are calibrated daily. A calibration log for all meters is kept up to date. Flow meters are calibrated once a quarter. 5. Commercial lab results, chain of custody records, and bench sheets were compared with data submitted on the DMR for June and March 2019. No discrepancies were noted. Tarboro WWTP laboratory analyzes fecal coliform, pH, total suspended solids, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, TRC, BOD, COD, and settleable solids. Environment One analyses TP, TKN, NO2-N + NO3-N, and metals. Pace Analytical analyzes toxicity and the annual pollutant scan. I want to thank you again for your assistance with this inspection. If you have any questions about this letter or the inspection, please contact Jason Robinson at Jason.T.Robinson@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Scott Vinson, Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS • Schematic of the Facility (Provided by Tarboro) • Compliance Inspection Report Cc: Central Files w/attachments Raleigh Regional Office and Laserfiche — Il��}°ate Michael Allen, WWTP Supervisor/ORC: mallen@Tarboro-NC.com 2of3 Town of Tarboro Wastewater Treatment Plant P�ocess F o;, Diagram k \ �, F+eadwcrks Anaerobic Digesters /e\ _ Tnctl ing Filters Siudge Dying Eecs .I I i Aerobic Digesters Aerated Siudge bolding _agoor (Included in Tarboro's permit renewal package) Se:crsa,;; :;arrfie,s Dismreoon Cascade Aeia!wn Aclr.ated Sludge \eratbn Bas rs p a I� s 3of3 United Sates Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D C.20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fee Type 1 IN ( 2 Ic I 3 I NCO020605 J11 121 19/12,05 I17 18 Lr j 19 1 c I 20I 21IIIIIUI IIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIII r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating Bi CA Reserved 67I I 70 I I 71 U 72 M1" 1 731 I 174 75I I I I I I I I80 LJ I 1 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10:OOAM 19/12/05 16/03/01 Tarboro W WTP US Hwy 64 Bypass Exit TmelDate Permit Expiration Date Tarboro NC 27886 12:30PM 19/12/05 19/09/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(srilles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data 1/1 Name. Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Michael AIIen,PO Box 220 Tarboro NC 278860220/252.641-4251/2526414230 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records. Reports EfFluent/Receiving Waters 0 Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Names) and Signatures) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date oe (/GjZ() x � Jason TRobinson DWR/RRO WO/919-791-4200/ ��>^� Joshua S Brigham / -7— i�/a DWR/RRO WO/919-7914200/ Signature of Mana lament O A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 11612,D EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPOES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) 31 NCO020605 12 19/12/05 117 18 ICI U Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) 1. The most recent permit became effective March 1, 2016 and expired on September 30, 2019. The Town submitted a renewal application on May 22, 2019. A draft permit was issued on October 30, 2019. 2. The plant is permitted for 5.0 MGD and is classified as a WW-4 wastewater facility. Mr. Mike Allen is designated as the primary Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and is a WW-4. Mr. Kevin Peaden (WW-4) is the designated backup operator (bORC). Daily operation log books were available for review. 3. The following is a list of units, with comments: a. Influent pump station b. Automatic & manual bar screen & grit removal — This unit is rusty and should be repaired/replaced in the future. c. Three primary clarifiers d. Two trickling filters — Only one in use e. Four secondary clarifiers — Covered weirs are cleaned annually, sludge blanket kept at 2-3 feet. f. Chlorine gas disinfection, chlorine contact tank; liquid dechlorination (sulfite); g. Cascade aeration into Tar River — Effluent appeared clear with no foaming h. Two aeration basins — older has mechanical air, newer has diffused air I. Sludge drying beds - Not in use j. Two anaerobic digesters; k. Three aerobic digesters I. Aerated sludge holding lagoon — Recently installed BlueFrog aerators m. Sludge truck loading station — Sludge is applied to field beside treatment plan by Granville Farms under Land Application Permit WO0002047 In. On -site generator — Tested weekly 4. The laboratory was checked in a cursory manner. All instruments, meters, probes, photometric cells are maintained in good condition. Temperatures on all equipment are checked against an NIST thermometer. The influent sampler box was 4.5 degrees C and the effluent sampler box was 5 degrees C. The sample fridge was approximately 2.4 degrees C. The fecal coliform bath was 44.5 degrees C and the BOD incubator was 20.0 degrees C. All standards, reagents and consumables used are within expiration dates. Instruments are calibrated daily. A calibration log for all meters is kept up to date. Flow meters are calibrated once a quarter. 5. Commercial lab results, chain of custody records, and bench sheets were compared with data submitted on the DMR for June and March 2019. No discrepancies were noted. Tarboro WWTP laboratory analyses fecal colifonn, pH, total suspended solids, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, TRC, BOD, COD, and settleable solids. Environment One analyses TP, TKN, NO2-N + NO3-N, and metals. Pace Analytical analyses toxicity and the annual pollutant scan. Page# Permit: NCO020605 Owner • Facility: Ta,wiu rdwTP Inspection Date: 12/052019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ M ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? N ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees N ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/_ 1.0 degrees? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ tR 7 iluL_Ta II Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable M ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCO020605 Owner -Facility: Tarboro WWTP Inspection Dale: 12/05/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the wet well free of excessive grease? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NCOO20605 Owner• Facility: Tarboro WWTP Inspection Dale. 12/05/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ❑ N ❑ ❑ Comment: Bar Screen and Grit Remover unit needs repair/replacement Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the grit free of excessive odor? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is disposal of grit in compliance? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Primary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) M ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 Permit: NC0020605 Inspection Date: 12/05/2019 Owner -Facility: Tarboro WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Primary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Comment: Trickling Filter Yes No NA NE Is the filter free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of leaks at the center column of filters distribution arms? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the distribution of flow even from the distribution arms? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of uneven or discolored growth? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of sloughing of excessive growth? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the filter's distribution arms orifices free of clogging? S Cl ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of excessive filter flies, worms or snails? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately 1/< of the sidewall depth) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? No ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 6 Permit: NCOC20605 Inspection Date: 12/05/2019 Owner -Facility: Tarooro WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ [ • u�ZMMM040 Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ ❑ If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Uquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE Are pumps in place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 7 Permit: NG0020605 Owner -Facility: Tarboro WWTP Inspection Date: 12/05/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? N ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page# 8 Mike Allen (ORC) called on 8/6/19 to say that they had failed their toxicity analysis. They will be doing it again this week, and have another scheduled for the week of September 9th. -JR A 54 rl I)L / ?-I d . d fGl,A -/ n l ?o — Equipment Service / Calibration PO Box 580 Indian Trail NC 28079 Phone (800)947-0852 Fax (704)821-6466 w .cleamaterinc.net WNN Job Date 05/29/2018 Customer Site Location City of rocky Mount Rocky Mount Address City 3031 Treatnment plant rd Rocky mount State Zip Nc 27801 Contact Name Email Address William Bone William.bone@rockymountnc.gov Phone Number Fax Number 252-9721408 Job Type • Calibration PO or SO Number Service Number 18053017294231 Technician Technician Phone Technician Email Micah Brewington 910-337-3952 micah@dearwaterinc.net Salesman Salesman Phone Salesman Email Vinnie Bryant 910-337-3951 vinnie@dearwaterinc.net -A Water Resources Emin,nmernal Qu ility February 19, 2018 Michael Allen, Tarboro WWTP Supervisor Town of Tarboro P.O. Box 220 Tarboro, NC 27886 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Tarboro WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO020605 Edgecombe County Dear Mr. Allen: ROY COOPER Gore MICHAEL S. REGAN sectC' LINDA CUITEPPER Mitch Hayes of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted the subject inspection on February 15, 2018. Your assistance with this inspection was appreciated. Below is a list of findings developed from the inspection and review of the permit: 1. The subject permit became effective March 1, 2016 and will expire September 30, 2019. Permit renewal is required within six months of permit expiration date. 2. The 5.0 MGD WWTP is composed of the following units: influent pump station; manual bar screen; mechanical grit removal; splitter box; three primary clarifiers; two (2) trickling filters; four (4) secondary clarifiers; chlorine gas disinfection; chlorine contact tank; liquid dechlorination; cascade aeration; two (2) mechanical aeration sludge basins; an anoxic zone sludge basin; a diffused aeration sludge basin; sludge aeration holding lagoon; twelve (12) sludge drying beds; three (3) anaerobic digesters; three (3) aerobic digesters; sludge truck loading station; and an on -site generator. 3. At the time of inspection, one primary clarifier was not in operation due to repairs being made to a bent scum trough. One mixer was out of service in the aerobic digester and aerated sludge holding basin. One trickling filter was being operated due to low inflow. Sludge blankets in the secondary clarifiers are kept at two feet in the two smaller clarifiers and three feet in the larger clarifiers. Effluent appeared clear with no foaming at the cascade aerator. Class B biosolids are land applied by Granville Farms under Land Application permit WQ0002047. There was no sludge in the drying beds. The on -site generator is operated once a week under load. 4. The laboratory was checked in a cursory manner. All instruments, meters, probes, photometric cells are maintained in good condition. Temperatures on all equipment are checked against an NIST thermometer. All standards, reagents and consumables used are within expiration dates. The influent sampler box was 4.5 degrees C and the effluent sampler box was 5 degrees C. The.fecal coliform bath was 44.5 degrees C and the BOD incubator was 20.0 degrees C. A calibration log for all meters is kept up to date. Flow meters are calibrated once a quarter. The last calibration was done January 31, 2018. -'"Nothing Compares -,-- Division of Water Resources, Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Operations Section http:!iportal.ncdetir.org/web/wq/aps 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone: (919) 7914200 Location: 3800 Barren Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax: (919) 788-7159 5. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR's) for the period August 2015 through December 2017 were reviewed for compliance with permit limit and monitoring requirements. There were no violations for the period. 6. Commercial lab results, chain of custody records, and bench sheets were compared with data submitted on the DMR for December 2017. No discrepancies were noted. Tarboro WWTP laboratory analyses fecal coliform, pH, total suspended solids, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, TRC, BOD, COD, and settleable solids. Environment One analyses TP, TKN, NO2-N + NO3-N, and metals. Pace Analytical analyses toxicity and the annual pollutant scan. I want to thank you again for your assistance with this inspection. If you have any questions about this letter or the inspection, please contact Mitch Hayes at 919.791.4261 or by email at mitch.haves(a)ncdenr.gov Sincerely, i �Qnn v al Supervisor Danny Smith, egion Raleigh Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NC DEQ cc: permit, central files Cited stales Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington. D.C. 20480 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCs) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector F_ I,r,. 1 IN I 2 15 _I 3 I NC0020605 I11 12L I 18/02/t5 17 181,-I 19� 20I I ul 211 f5 Inspecbon Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA----Reservetl 671 I 701, I 711 I 72 pl 731 I 174 75I I I I I I I I 1 LJ L I I80 Section B: FacilityData Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10.30AM 18/02/1 E 16/03/01 Tarboro WWFP US Hwy 64 Bypass Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Tarboro NC 27886 1130AM 18/02/15 19/09130 Names) of Onsite Representative(s)rritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /if Kevin Ray Peaden/ORC/252-641-4253/ Michael Allen//252-641-0251 / Michael Glenn Allen/ORC/252-641.42511 Name. Address of Responsible Otficiall-ritlelPhone and Fax Number Contacted Michael AIIen,PO Box 220 Tarboro NC 278860220//252-641-4251/2526414230 Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit E Flow Measurement - Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Stgnature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Ds e Mitchell S Hayes PRO WOI/919-791-4200/ /i 4 q/Z_ ` S- natu of Management eviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers / Date VGU S / 0 i/ sJ i� EPA Form 60-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPOES _ Ida, Inspection Type (Cont.) 31 NCo020605 I11 12 18,02n5 17 18 LI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The 5.0 MGD WWTP is composed of the following units: influent pump station; manual bar screen; mechanical grit removal; splitter box; three primary clarifiers; two (2) trickling filters, four (4) secondary clarifiers; chlorine gas disinfection; chlorine contact tank; liquid dechlorination; cascade aeration; two (2) mechanical aeration sludge basins; an anoxic zone sludge basin; a diffused aeration sludge basin; sludge aeration holding lagoon; twelve (12) sludge drying beds; three (3) anaerobic digesters; three (3) aerobic digesters; sludge truck loading station; and an on -site generator. At the time of inspection, one primary clarifier was not in operation due to repairs being made to a bent scum trough. One mixer was out of service in the aerobic digester and aerated sludge holding basin. One trickling filter was being operated due to low inflow. Sludge blankets in the secondary clarifiers are kept at two feet in the two smaller clarifiers and three feet in the larger clarifiers. Effluent appeared clear with no foaming at the cascade aerator. Class B biosolids are land applied by Granville Farms under Land Application permit WO0002047. There was no sludge in the drying beds. The on -site generator is operated once a week under load. The laboratory was checked in a cursory manner. All instruments, meters, probes, photometric cells are maintained in good condition. Temperatures on all equipment are checked against an NIST thermometer. All standards, reagents and consumables used are within expiration dates. The influent sampler box was 4.5 degrees C and the effluent sampler box was 5 degrees C. The fecal coliform bath was 44.5 degrees C and the BOD incubator was 20.0 degrees C. A calibration log for all meters is kept up to date. Flow meters are calibrated once a quarter. The last calibration was done January 31, 2018. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR's) for the period August 2015 through December 2017 were reviewed for compliance with permit limit and monitoring requirements. There were no violations for the period. Commercial lab results, chain of custody records, and bench sheets were compared with data submitted on the DMR for December 2017. No discrepancies were noted. Tarboro WWfP laboratory analyses fecal coliform, pH, total suspended solids, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, TRC, BOD, COD, and settleable solids. Environment One analyses TP, TKN, NO2-N + NO3-N, and metals. Pace Analytical analyses toxicity and the annual pollutant scan. Page# 2 Permit: NCO020605 Inspection Date: 02/15/2018 Owner - Facility: �orc P Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable M ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ M ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: There are no special conditions. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling ■ Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? i ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ! ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCO020605 Owner• Facility: Tai W Inspection Date: C2115/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous years Annual Report on file for review? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: December 2017 data checked and found no descripances in data transcription. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Effluent appeared clear with no foam entering the Tar River. Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Flow meter is calibrated quarterly. Last calibration was 01.31.2018. Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ # Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Flow meter is calibrated quarterly. Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the capacity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mixing adequate? Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the odor acceptable? # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: One mixer was not in service. Anaerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Fixed cover Page# 4 Permit: NC0020605 Owner - Facility pon rP Inspection Date: 02I75/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Eialuation Anaerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is gas stored on site? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the digester(s) free of tilting covers? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Is the gas burner operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the digester heated? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the temperature maintained constantly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Digesters are operating at ambient temperatures. Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Is there adequate drying bed space? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are the drying beds free of vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? E ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ # Is the sludge land applied? E ❑ ❑ ❑ (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Class B Sludge is land applied by Granville Farms Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the wet well free of excessive grease? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? 0 ❑ M ❑ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen Page# 5 Permit: NG0020605 Inspection Date: C2115/2018 Owner -Facility: To W Inspection TypeComphanse Evaluation Bar Screens Yes No NA NE a.Manual M b.Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? E ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? Comment: Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical M Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the grit free of excessive odor? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is disposal of grit in compliance? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Primary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? M ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? Is the site free of weir blockage? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y< of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 6 Permit: NCO020605 Inspection Date: 02115/2018 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: om P Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Are weirs level? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Yn of the sidewall depth) E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: weirs are covered preventing inspection. Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1 000__) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Powdered Sodium metabisulphite is made into a solution and stored into two large vessels. Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Number of tubes in use? Page# 7 t Permit: NCO02C505 Owner -Facility: Ta M Inspection Dale: 021t 92'- i d Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Comment. Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ❑ N ❑ ❑ Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? Comment: Generator is operated under load once a week. Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps in place? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Are pumps operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? Comment: One out of three pumps were operational. Yes No NA NE Laboratory Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ El El Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment. Tarboro WWTP laboratory analyses fecal coliform pH total suspended solids dissolved oxygen, ammonia TRC BOD COD and settleable solids Environment One analyses TP. TKN NO2 N + NO3 N and metals Pace Analytical analyses toxicity and the annual pollutant scan. Disinfection -Liquid Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ❑ ❑ M ❑ (Sodium Hypochlorile) Is pump feed system operational? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) N ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 8 Permit: NC0020605 Owner - Facility. )or( P Inspection Date: 02115/2018 Inspection Type: Cemchance E.al,aeon Disinfection -Liquid Yes No NA NE Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Chlorine gas is used for disinfection. Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE # Is composite sampling flow proportional? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected above side streams? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? 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Jy' r i Water Resources tNY1RONMENTAL WALITY June 28, 2017 Mr. Michael Allen WWTP Supervisor Town of Tarboro P.O. Box 220 Tarboro, NC 27886-0220 Subject: Bioassay Compliance Evaluation Inspection Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Tarboro WWTP NPDES Permit No: NCO020605/001 Edgecombe County Dear Mr. Allen: ROY COOPER GaLrmor MICHAEL S. REGAN seerewy S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Dirraor Whole Effluent samples were collected from Tarboro WWTP on April 18 and April 20, 2017 by Cheng Zhang of Division of Water Resource (DWR), Raleigh Regional Office. These samples were for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass -fail toxicity test, which was performed by the staff at DWR Aquatic Toxicity Branch. This test passed for the toxicity inspection. Toxicity test information follows. Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia chronic pass fail Test Concentration 8% Test Result Pass (for Toxicity Inspection) If you have any questions regarding the attached report or any of the findings, please contact Cheng Zhang at: (919) 7914200 (or email: cheng zhangAa ncdenr.Qovl. S' cer y, Dannyy Smt !mi Water Qua Ity Regional Supervisor Raleigh Regional Office Attachments: Compliance Inspection Report Cc: Central Files w/attachment Raleigh Regional Office w/attachment Division of Water Resources, Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Operations Section http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone: (919) 791-4200 Location: 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax: (919) 788-7159 United States Environmemal Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires B-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e.. PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fee Type 1 IN I 2 15 3 I NCO020605 I11 12 17/04/18 17 18 1 B I 19 ICI 20I I 2111111111111111111111111111111111111111111I f6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 CIA Reserved 671 1 7072 L 731 174 75I I 1 SO I J 70LJ 71 Iit y1 Section B: Facility Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also Include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09:30AM 17/04/18 16/03/01 Tarboro WWiP Exit Tima/Date Pannk Expiration Date US Hwy 64 Bypass 10:00AM 17/04/18 19/09/30 Tarboro NC 27886 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Rities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Date /// Michael Glenn P41en/ORC/252-641-4251/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Titie/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Michael AIIen,PO Box 220 Tarboro NC 278860220//252-641-4251/2526414230 �IZSNQ- Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Other Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signatures) of Inspec oqs) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Chang Zhang� �p� (//��—/✓ RRO WO//919-791-4200//�/�J / gna re of Manageme A Revi Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 4/—y 1cl - t. .1 EPA Formj(6i3-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Pai NPDES yr/mo/dey Inspection Type 31 NCO020605 I11 12 17/04/18 17 18 I B I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Two 24-hour composite effluent samples were collected on April 18, and April 20,2016,respectively. Ceriodaphnia dubia chronic pass/fail test was performed at Division of Water Resources'Aquatic Toxicity Branch, the result of the test was PASS. Page# Town of Tarbor P.O. Box 220 - 500 Main Street Tarboro, NC 27886-0220 Telephone (252) 6414200 Fax (252)641-4286 www.tarboro-nc.com January 18, 2017 Jason Robinson 3800 Barrett Dr. 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Dear Mr. Robinson: ,,,mod J, ,A+ JAN 2 3 2017 `"ij NC DFNR Raleigh Regional Of`i�f Our effluent pH dropped below our permit level of 6.0 on January 6, 2017. The lowest it dropped was 4.8 and stayed between 5.1 and 5.6 the rest of the day. On Saturday, January 7`h the pH was up to 6.1 after we applied six 50 lb. bags of lime during the day on Friday. The reason for the drop in pH was determined to be a 4.2 pH flow coming from Glenoit Mills. I had them raise their pH and issued them a NOV. They were resampled on January 12, 2017 and their pH was 6.7. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call me at 252-641-4251. Sincerely, Michael Allen ORC Town of Tarboro Waste Water Treatment Plant MA/dw Vg £ S MAL z .. ofT� Town of Tarborc. P.O. Box 220 - 500 Main Street 17 60 I Tarboro, NC 27886-0220 2 r Telephone (252) 6414200 0 1 r4 c.t° Fax (252) 641-4286 www.tarboro-ne.com Certified Mail Glenoit Fabrics )TT) Corporation Attn: Mr. George Freeman 3001 N. Main St. Tarboro, North Carolina 27886 Dear Mr. Freeman: January 18, 2017 NOTICE !'.► `-,�` --"'-„� y„ �--�' ` -`, JAN 2 3 2017 NC DENR Raleigh Regional Office Glenoit Fabrics Corporation effluent analyses for January 2017 is listed below. There is a NOV for your pH of 4.2 on January 6, 2017. The low pH created a low pH in the Town of Tarboro's W WTP effluent which had to be reported to the state. The pH was resampled on January 12th and was 6.7. Suspended Ammonia .,u nnn r'r)n Cnliric Nitrnnen 4.2 1/6/17 --- 6.7 1/12/17 109.4 m /I 522 m /I 13 m /I 123.7 m /I If I may provide any additional information to you, please let me know. My telephone number is 641-4251. Sincerely, wy� Michael Allen Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor LAL" C Troy R. Lewis, Town Manager John K. Moore, Director of Public Works 1/9/2016 Mike Allen of Tarrboro WN/TP called to notify us that industrial User Glenoit dumped a slug of low pH wastewater in the system, causing the pH at the plant to drop to about 4.8. They will be issuing an NOV to the industry. Mr. Allen will send a brief explanation of the issue, as well as the NOV to the industrial user to us in the next week or two. JTR 10/12/2016 11:45 2526414230 PUBLIC WORKS PAGE 02/03 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources PO'k,-- �Moslen M water Resources Print or Permittee: ►' `1a00 I A[Ieyl r Permit Number: NeQoVow5 Facility Name OWVt Q(ar17,0rr) WWI? County: Gopibe- Incident Started: Date: 10- I I-' I (e Time: 3'. Q r) 14 N1 Incident Ended: Date: Cale-1 InU[I h� Time: Level of Treatment: None ✓Primary Treatment Secondary Treatment _Chlorination/Disinfection Only 'g20,55, gGlvh✓ ✓ CA, all vl llioyo Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass Jwl fl I V1 Q a Ve (must be given even if it is a rough estimate) Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? V Yes _No If yes, please list the following: _ Volume Reaching Surface Waters: Surface Water Name: �� Je Did the SpillBypass result in a Fish Kill? _Yes No Q Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? Y/Yes_No v41 I Iooc� rn��na SGPI'j, Were samples taken during event? _Yes ✓ No Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit): 1 n J 4 {�r1c, CIGr. ,'e / �j-C'0V Cla 4� .er5 Okt-'d Ck.la�ine eemiaCt C lnawt bPrS Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass: q l��rl�rlcahe 1'`'1a�-�het� i loo��nJ Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken: 51jatu3A�an4 Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August 2014) 10/12/2016 11:45 2526414230 PUBLIC WDRKS PAGE 03/03 WWTp Upset, Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form Page 2 Action Taken to Contain S ill Clean UID and Remediate the Site if a licable : Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences: f�1a Additional Comments About the Event: I- LAJ a I"rr r ��� rv,o�or5 �� +%i5 b�✓lT are �v� �� W� � �� n n�(iC�ly, r��edes ��s�oJl� P. be C''� e_ +0 ye Ufa � 24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources V Emergency Management Contact Name' ;Chae r q) Ito^ Date' Time: J o © A M Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc). Person Reporting Event: MI GC W � A Phone Number: g -3— C,9'1 50 Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? __Yes _No If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed: Spill/Bypass Reporting Form (August2014) PAT MCCRORY Umernnr NT_ 5 DONALD R. VAN DER VAART S'ecMiary Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY December 15, 2015 Michael Allen, Tarboro WWTP Supervisor Town of Tarboro P.O. Box 220 Tarboro, NC 27886 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Tarboro WWTP Permit No. NCO020605 Edgecombe County Dear Mr. Allen: S. JAY ZIMMERMAN ]),,,wr Mitch Hayes, of the Raleigh Region Office conducted the compliance evaluation inspection on December 11, 2015. Your assistance with this inspection was greatly appreciated. Below is a list of findings developed from the inspection: 1. Tarboro WWTP is permitted to discharge a monthly average flow of 5.0 MGD to the Tar River, Class C-Nutrient Sensitive Waters in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin. 2. The 5.0 MGD WWTP is composed of the following units: influent pump station; bar screen; mechanical grit removal; splitter box; three primary clarifiers; 2 trickling filters; 4 secondary clarifiers; chlorine gas disinfection; chlorine contact tank; liquid dechlorination; cascade aeration; 2 mechanical aeration sludge basins; 1 anoxic zone sludge basin; sed raeratiera-sludge basin 1 sludge aeration holding lagoon; 12 sludge dryin beds; .3 anaerobic digesters; aerobic digesters; 1 sludge truck loading station; 1 on - site generator. rt 3. At the time of inspection 2 out of 3 influent pumps were in service; 3 out of 4 aeration / mixers were in service in the aerated sludge holding lagoon. All other units were operational. One sludge drying bed was being used for pump station wet well pump outs. There was no sludge in the other drying beds. Class B biosolids are land applied by Granville Farms under Land Application permit W00002047. Effluent appeared clear at the cascade aerator with minimum foaming entering the Tar River. 4. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR's) for the period May 2014 through July 2015 were reviewed for compliance with permit limit and monitoring requirements. Numerous frequency violations were noted for the review period all due to not recording "Holiday' during holiday events throughout the year. Please begin recording "Holiday" during holiday events. There were no other discrepancies or violations noted. Commercial lab results, chain of custody records, and bench sheets were compared with data submitted on the Division of Water Resources, Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Operations Section http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/aps 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone: (919) 791-4200 Location: 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax: (919) 788-7159 DMR for October 2015. No discrepancies were noted. Tarboro WWTP laboratory analyzes the following parameters: COD, BOD, TRC, pH, temperature, and DO. Environment One and Pace Analytical analyzes all other parameters. If you have any questions about this letter or the inspection, please contact Mitch Hayes at 919.791.4261. Please find attached the Water C liance Inspection R ort. Sincerel , y Danny Smith, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office cc: Mr. Alan Thornton, Town Manager Town of Tarboro P.O. Box 220 Tarboro, NC 27886 Permit files, Central files United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.0 20480 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCs) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1[ l 2 u 3 I NC0020605 111 121 ls/12/11 17 18 Ld 19 1 � I 20 LJ 21111111 111111111111111111 1 111111 11111111111 166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 OA --- ---Reserved---- 67) I 70 I, 1 71 I I l72 L2J 73 I I 174 75I I I I I I80 I� LJ I I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES oernit Number) 10:OOAM 15/12/11 10/04/01 Tarboro WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date US Hwy 64 Bypass 11:15AM 15/12H1 14/09/30 Tarboro NC 27886 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)ITides(s)/Phone and Fax Numbags) Other Facility Data Alan Thomton/Manager Tmn/252-6414250/ Kevin Ray Peaden/ORC/252-641-4253/ Michael Glenn Allen//252-641-4253 / Michael Glenn Ailen/ORC252-641-4253/ Name, Address of Responsible Official?Ne/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Michael Allen,PO Box 220 Tarboro NC 278860220//252-641-4251/2526414230 Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations 8 Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program N Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Eff uent/Reoeiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Mitchell S Hayes RRO WO//919-791-4200/ Vnatu of Manage 0 A Review, a It and Fax N hers Date lG/,)k Sri-� EPA Forth 3 0-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are o eta. Page# NPDES yr/mdday Inspection Type (Cont.) 31 Nco020606 I11 12 tsnvtt 17 181=1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The 5.0 MGD WVVfP is composed of the following units: influent pump station; bar screen; mechanical grit removal; splitter box; three primary clarifiers; 2 trickling filters; 4 secondary clarifiers; chlorine gas disinfection; chlorine contact tank; liquid dechlorination; cascade aeration; 2 mechanical aeration sludge basins; 1 anoxic zone sludge basin; 1 diffused aeration sludge basin; 1 sludge aeration holding lagoon; 12 sludge drying beds; 3 anaerobic digesters; 3 aerobic digesters; 1 sludge truck loading station; 1 on - site generator. At the time of inspection 2 out of 3 influent pumps were in service; 3 out of 4 aeration / mixers were in service in the aerated sludge holding lagoon. All other units were operational. One sludge drying bed was being used for pump station wet well pump outs. There was no sludge in the other drying beds. Class B biosolids are land applied by Granville Farms under Land Application permit W00002047. Effluent appeared clear at the cascade aerator with minimum foaming entering the Tar River. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR's) for the period May 2014 through July 2015 were reviewed for compliance with permit limit and monitoring requirements. Numerous frequency violations were noted for the review period all due to not recording "Holiday" during holiday events throughout the year. Please begin recording "Holiday" during holiday events. There were no other discrepancies or violations noted. Commercial lab results, chain of custody records, and bench sheets were compared with data submitted on the DMR for October 2015. No discrepancies were noted. Tarboro VVWTP laboratory analyzes the following parameters: COD, BOO, TRC, pH, temperature, and DO. Environment One and Pace Analytical analyzes all other parameters. Page# Pernib NCO020605 Owner -Facility: Tarboro VrWfP Inspection Date: 12/11/2015 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ E ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: No special conditions. Record Keepina Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCO020605 Owner -Facility: Tarboro WVVTP Inspection Date: 1211112015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? IN ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: October DMR checked for compliance. No descripances noted. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Effluent appeared clear at the cascade aerator. Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: flow meter was last calibrated by Chadwick Instruements November 2015. Aerobic Diaester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the odor acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? i ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: No problems noted Anaerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Fixed cover Is the capacity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is gas stored on site? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the digesters) free of tilting covers? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the gas burner operational? ❑ ❑0 ❑ Is the digester heated? ❑ ❑N ❑ Is the temperature maintained constantly? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit NCO020605 Owner - Facility: Tarboro wwfP Inspection Date: 12/11/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Anaerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Comment: Anaerobic digesters operate in ambient temperatures. Dryina Beds Yes No NA NE Is there adequate drying bed space? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Are the drying beds free of vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? E ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sludge land applied? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: pump station wet well Dump outs are dried on one sludge drying bed Once dry, the solids are landfilled. Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the wet well free of excessive grease? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ E Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? 0 ❑ ❑ Cl Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: 2 out of 3 pumps were operational Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? a ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 Pennit: NC0020605 Owner -facility: Tarboro WWrP Inspection Date: 12/11/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Comment: mechanical bar screens are located at Dump stations. Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the grit free of excessive odor? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is disposal of grit in compliance? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: aerated grit removal process. Primary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/. of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: No problems with primary clarifiers Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 6 Permit: NCO020605 owner -Facility: TartiOrowwrP Inspection Date: 12)11/2015 Inspection Type: ComplianceEvaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ❑ ❑ ❑ E Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Weirs are covered preventing inspection. Effluent appeared clear with no pin floc. Trickling Filter Yes No NA NE Is the filter free of pending? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of leaks at the center column of filter's distribution arms? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the distribution of flow even from the distribution arms? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of uneven or discolored growth? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of sloughing of excessive growth? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the filter's distribution arms orifices free of clogging? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of excessive filter flies, worms or snails? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Only 1 out of 2 trickling filters were being operated. Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Surface Is the basin free of dead spots? ❑ N ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(t0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: 1 aerator / mixer was not in operation. A new aerator / mixer will be installed later in the week. Nutrient Removal Yes No NA NE # Is total nitrogen removal required? E ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is total phosphorous removal required? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Type # Is chemical feed required to sustain process? Is nutrient removal process operating properly? Biological ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 7 Permit• NCO020605 Owner-Facillty: TarboroywVTP Inspection Date: 12/1112015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Nutrient Removal Yes No NA NE Comment: The Town of Tarboro is a member of the Tar -Pamlico Basin Association. Permit contains nutrient caps for the Tar -Pam Basin. Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-= __—) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Facility does not store more than 2500 pounds of Chlorine gas. De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ' ❑ Comment: Facility uses Sodium Metabisulfite. Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 8 Perri NC0020fi05 Inspection Date: 12.'.12015 Standby Power Owner- Facility: Tarboro VVVyTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? Is the generator fuel level monitored? Comment: Generator is operated weekly. Pumps-RAS-WAS Are pumps in place? Are pumps operational? Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? Comment: Laboratory Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? # Is the facility using a contract lab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +(- 1.0 degrees? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Facility uses Environment One and Pace Analytical to ananlzv paramenters for which they are not certified. Page# 9 Regione spectors' Checklist for Fie arameters Facility Name: cz,l- 1- Regional Plant Inspector: i f NPDES #: N C- O 5 Re ional Inspector Contact #: Field Lab Certification #: Region: Lab Contact: e il Date: 1 ICheck the parameterm s) perfored�this site for reporting purposes. iTotal Residual Chlorine (TRC) [�T mperature (TEMP) ❑Specific Conductivity (SC) 9TpH . Lssolved Oxygen (DO) ❑ Settleable Residue (SETT) II. General Laboratory note any exceptions in section XI Are instruments, meters, probes, photometric cells, etc. maintained in good condition? Yes No Are standards, reagents and consumables used within manufacturer expiration dates. es No RC gel standard is exempt.) Are the following items documented . where a licable Item TRC " H TEMP DO SC SETT - Date of sample collection' ✓ ✓ Time of sample collection' `� ✓ Sample collector's initials or signature �' v ✓ ✓ V Date of sample analysis' V ✓ ✓ Time of sample analysis* ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Analyst initials or signature ✓ ✓ Sam le location �/ ✓ '� 'Date and time of sample collection and analysis may be the same Tor to situ or on -site measurements. ToW ReWdual Chlorine . t Total Residual Chlorine meter make and model: 2$ G Is a check standard analyzed each day of use? Circle one: gel or i uid tandar Mes Lj No What is the assigned/observed value of the daily check standard? Is a 5-point calibration verificationperformed? Note date of last verific RYes No Alternatively, does the lab construct a linear regression, using 5 stanclar results? Note date of last calibration curve constructed: Lj Yes Lj No True values: pg/L Lj mg/L 5-n _I 0/Lp 2G� Obtained values: pg/L L mg/L What program are samples analyzed on? Are results reported in proper units? Check one: /L m /L M Yes No Are results reported between the facility's permit limit and the compliance limit of 50 pg/L? If value is less than the low standard, report as "<x", where x=low standard conc. es No Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection? Yes No IV. pH pH meter make and model: Is the pH meter calibrated with at least 2 bu, ers per mfg's instructions each day of use? Note buffers used: Li, 6 I O t D Is the pH meter calibration checked with an additional buffer each day of usJ Note check buffer used: 21 o I es ❑ No es ❑ No Does the check buffer read within 0.1 S.U. of the known value? Are the following items documented: Meter calibration? as UesNo Check buffer reading? Are sam les anal zed within 15 minutes of, collection? Are sam le results re orted to 0.1 H units? V. Temperature What instrument(s) is used to meas smperature? Check all that apply: �.. meter ErDO meter Conductivity meter ❑ Digital thermometer Dtlass thermometer Is the instrument/thermometer calibration checked at least annually against a NIST traceable or NIST certified thermometer? ffYes ❑ No Are temperature corrections even if zeroposted on the instrumenttthermometer? es ❑ No Are samples measured in situ or on -site? [REQUIRED - there is no holding time for temperature] ❑ Yes ❑ No Are sample results reported in degrees C? es ❑ No VI. Dissolved Ox en DO meter make and model: Is the air calibration of the DO meter performed each day of use? 01-Yes No Are the following items documented: Meter calibration? es No Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection? D'Yes No Are results reported in m /L? es No VII. Conductivity Conductivity meter make and model: Is the meter calibrated daily according to the manufacturer's instructions? Note standard used this is generally a one -point calibration): Yes ❑ No Is a daily check standard analyzed? Note value: 7 Yes ❑ No Are the following items documented: Meter calibration? ❑ Yes No Are samples analyzed within 28 days of collection? Yes El No Are results reported in mhos/cm some meters display equivalent S/cm units)? ❑ Yes ❑ No Vill. Settleable Residue;,;. 'r" Does the laboratory have an Imhoff Cone in good condition? es ❑ No Is the sample settled for 1 hour? es Er No Is the sample aitated after 45 minutes? es ❑ No Are the following items documented: Volume of sample analyzed? Note volume analyzed: Imes No Date and time of sample analysis(settling start time)? es ❑ No Time of agitation after 45 minutes of settling? es No Sample analysis completion(settling end time)? Yes No Are samples. analyzed within 48 hours of collection? es ❑ No Are results reported in ml/L? M Yes ❑ No IX. Was a paper trail (comparing contract Iab nd on -sit data to MR), performed? If so; list months reviewed: C_+6 ei1� S es ❑ No X. Is follow-up by the Laboratory Certification program recommended? ❑.Yes, " [B'No.' XI. Additional comments: Please submit a copy of this completed form to the Laboratory Certification program at: DWQ Lab Certification, Chemistry Lab, Courier # 52-01-01 Electronic copies may be emailed to Iinda.chavisCcbncdenr.gov. Revision 04/20/2012 NCDENR a North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor Mr. Alan Thornton, Town Manager Town of Tarboro P. O.220 Tarboro, NC 27886 Subject: Dear Mr. Thornton: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Tarboro WWTP NCO020605 Edgecombe County John E. Skvarla, III Secretary On July 23, 2014, Autumn Romanski of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the Tarboro Wastewater Treatment Plant. The assistance of Mr. Michael Allen, ORC, the Town Public Works Department, and Facility Staff was greatly appreciated. Observations during the inspection are summarized below. Inspection checklists are attached for your records. Treatment Units/Permit Renewal All treatment units and components in use the day of the inspection were in working order and the facility appeared to have adequate capacity, storage, and redundancy built into the facility. The plant was well -maintained with regards to housekeeping. The facility appeared to be operating as permitted. The permit expires on September 30, 2014. The permit renewal application was received by the Division of Water Resources on March 10, 2014 as required. Please continue to operate under your current permit until the new permit is issued. Records/Limit and Frequency Monitoring Compliance A review of the facility's recordkeeping and daily monitoring reports for the past year show consistent compliance with record keeping and monitoring frequency requirements. The facility had one Notice of Deficiency and one Notice of Violation for minimum pH (limit) in the last twelve months of operations. The facility has not been issued any Civil Penalties during this time. Wne � atllC h North Carolina Division of Water Resources 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone (919) 791.4200 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org location: 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Feat (919) 788-7159 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% RerycleNlO% Post Consumer Paper Laboratory Tarboro holds 2014 issued Field Lab Parameter Certification #159. The facility also uses Environment One and Pace Analytical for additional parameters for which the laboratory is not certified. The BOD incubator and Fecal Coliform incubator were showing temperatures in the required range the day of the inspection. If you have questions about this inspection, please contact Autumn Romanski at 919-791-4255. 7y m Danny Sinith Raleigh Regional Operations Supervisor Attachment cc: RRO-SWP File Central Files Mr. Troy Lewis, Public Works Director Town of Tarboro P. O.220 Tarboro, NC 27886 Mr. Michael Allen, ORC Town of Tarboro P. O.220 Tarboro, NC 27886 21Page United Slates Envimnmental Protacton Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D C 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/m/day Inspection Type Inspector Fee Type 1 IN I 2 15 I 3 I NC0020605 I11 12 14/07123 17 t8 LQj 19 L S I 20I 21111111 111111111 1111111 1 1 11111 11111111/1 166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitonng Evaluation Rating B1 OA Reserved 72 u 73I 174 75I I I80 67 I� 7071 LJ Section B: FacilityDate Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry TimsfDats Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 08 OOAM 14/07/23 10/04/01 Tarboro WNlrP US Hwy 64 Bypass Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Tarboro NC 27888 11 OOAM 14/07/23 14/09/30 Names) of Onsite Representative(s)ifi ies(s)/Phone and Fax Number(a) Other Facility Data w Michael Glenn Allen/ORC/252-0414253r Name, Address of Responsible Of iciaUTille/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Michael AIII Box 220 Tarboro NC 278860220//252-6414251/2526414230 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance ReoordslReports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) n Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Autumn H Romanski RRO WD//919-7914247/ --- •°� / i3 nature Manageme A Ravi er Agency/Olfice/Ph send "Numbers Date �X? e;wi 2?- EPA Form 3 3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editio s are oosolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NCO020605 I11 12I 14/07J23 117 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The facility was compliant with the permit requirements reviewed the day of this inspection. Page# B Permit NCO020605 Owner -Facility: TarborowWrP Inspecton Dale: 07/23/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Application for permit renewal was received from Alan Thornton, Town Manager on March 10, 2014. The permit expires September 30, 2014. Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Influent flow composite and/or crab semolina for DH. Temp, BOD. NH3. and TSS, and sometimes COD is conducted monthly to facilitate process control monitoring of influent. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility should be commended for its use of process control parameters throughout operations. Influent flow composite and/or grab sampling for oH, Temp. BOD. NH3, and TSS, and sometimes COD is conducted monthly to facilitate process control monitoring of influent. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit NC0020605 Owner -Facility: Tarboro WWiP Inspection Data: 07/23/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Is disposal of screening in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the grit free of excessive odor? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is disposal of grit in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Grease Removal Yes No NA NE # Is automatic grease removal present? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is grease removal operating properly? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Comment: Grease preventative placed in the collection system. Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Is the basin free of excessive grease? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Are all pumps present? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Are all pumps operable? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Are float controls operable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are audible and visual alarms operable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is basin size/volume adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Splitter Box receives flow and transports to aeration basins. Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 PerrniC NCO020605 Owner -Facility: Tarooro VVV✓rP Inspection Dab: 0723/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Are surface aerators and mixers operational? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mgA) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: One mixer was out of service for repairs, the day of the inspection. Activated Sludge aeration basin contains aerobic zones with surface mixers and anoxic zone basin with diffused air. Primary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/4 of the sidewall depth) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Flow is pumped (redundant pumps) and split to three primary clarifiers, one clarifier can be used for additional detention, if needed. Anaerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Is the capacity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is gas stored on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the digester(s) free of tilting covers? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is the gas burner operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the digester heated? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the temperature maintained constantly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: One digester appeared to be out of service operation of the anaerobic digester(s) was not reviewed the day of this inspection. Page# 5 Permit NC0020605 Owner -Facility: TarborowWfP Inspection Date: 07/23/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Anaerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solidstpin floc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/. of the sidewall depth) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Weirs are covered to prevent algal growth and checked annually. Sludge fudge is used for process control and the blanket level was in acceptable range the day of this inspection. Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mixing adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the odor acceptable? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Pumps-RAS-WAS Are pumps in place? Are pumps operational? Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? Comment: Facility reported/noted two new pumps for transferring sludge to digesters. Dryina Beds Is there adequate drying bed space? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 6 Permit NCO020605 Impaction Dab: 07/23/2014 Drying Beds Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? Are the drying beds free of vegetation? Owner-Facllity: Tar mVJwrP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? # Is the sludge land applied? (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? Comment: Drying beds were free of sludge, available for use iftwhen needed. Solids Handling Equipment Is the equipment operational? Is the chemical feed equipment operational? Is storage adequate? Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? The facility has an approved sludge management plan? Comment: Dewatering takes place by decanting the digesters. Portable pump is used. Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ E ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ Anaerobic and aerobic stablized sludge is pumped to the aerated sludge basin for storage. The facility holds non -discharge permit W00002047 for land application of stabilized sludge meeting Class B pathogen reduction The facility has also applied for land application permit for using a field near the facility to gain additional area for future application as needed. Trickling Filter Yes No NA NE Is the filter free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of leaks at the center column of filter's distribution arms? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the distribution of flow even from the distribution arms? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of uneven or discolored growth? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of sloughing of excessive growth? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the filter's distribution arms orifices free of clogging? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter free of excessive filter flies, worths or snails? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Some filter flies were present at the filter. Page# 7 Permit NCO020605 Inspection Date: 0712312014 Owner • Facility: Tarboro VVWTP inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Is the filter media present? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Is the filter surface free of clogging? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the filter free of growth? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: This facility did not have tertiary filtration. Chemical Feed Yes No NA NE Is containment adequate? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is storage adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are backup pumps available? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive leaking? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Nutrient Removal Yes No NA NE # Is total nitrogen removal required? ❑ Cl ❑ # Is total phosphorous removal required? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Type # Is chemical feed required to sustain process? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is nutrient removal process operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: This facility is a modified Biological Nutrient Reduction (BNR) plant. The permit issued 2/19/2010 contains Nutrient Reduction Special Condition A 3. that is currently satisfied through the membership in the Tar -Pamlico Basin Association (nitrogen and phosphorus caps). Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 8 Permit NC0020605 Inspection Date: 07/23/2014 Disinfection -Gas Owner -Facility: TarbomwwrP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000 ___) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The facility uses sodium metabisulfite (make-up day tanks of liquid) for dechlorina_tion. Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: Pump Station - Effluent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are all pumps present? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Are all pumps operable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are float controls operable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Effluent flows by gravity to outfall. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Cascade step aeration Page# 9 Permit NCO020605 Inspection Date: 07/23/2014 Owner -Facility: TaMoroVMTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The facility uses Milltronics (magnetic/still well) flow meter. The meter was last calibrated on 3/11/2014 Chadwick Contracting checks maintains, and calibrates the meter. Effluent Samolina Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type M ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: Sampler was set for fixed time -fixed volume (120 ml every 20 minutes). The thermometer is checked against NIST in June annually. Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and M ❑ ❑ ❑ sampling location)? Comment: The facilitv satifies the upstream/downstream monitorina with membership in Tar -Pam Basin Association. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees M ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/_ 1.0 degrees? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 10 Permit: �=20EC5 Inspection Data: B7'23,2014 Laboratory Owner -Facility: Tarboro WwTP Inspection Type: ComplianceEvaluation Yes No NA NE Comment. The facility holds 2014 DWR Field Lab Certifcation #159 for BOD TSS NH3-N Fecal DO and pH. The facility also uses Environment One and Pace, NC certifed labs. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator N ❑ ❑ ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous years Annual Report on file for review? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The ORC is Michael Allen (Grade 4 - WW). The BORC is Kevin Peaden. The ORC signs the DMRs for the Town Manager(Town Official, Alan Thornton and Troy Lewis Director of Public Works The BIMS system has recorded a delegation of signature authority for the DMR signature as required and a hardcopy signed by Troy Lewis is in the FRO file. Page# 11 NCDEE R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor April 15, 2014 CERTIFIED MAIL 7012 1640 0001 9606 4094 RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED M Alan Thornton, Manager Town Town of Tarboro 500 Main St Tarboro NC 278860220 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Permit No. NCO020605 Tarboro WWTP Case No. NOV-2014-LV-0180 Edgecombe County Dear Mr Thornton, Manager Town: John E. Skvada, III Secretary The Division of Water Resources has reviewed Tarboro W WTP's monitoring report for July 2013 and we noted the followingviolations ,had been reported: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type pH 07/27/13 6 su 4.9 su Daily Minimum Not Reached pH 07/28/13 6 su 5.3 su Daily Minimum Not Reached Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. It is the duty of every permitted facility to meet permit limits. We urge you to avoid future occurrences. By doing so, you will prevent further action by the State regarding the problems this month while protecting our lakes, rivers and streams. If you have any questions regar ' g this notice, ase co ct Mack Wiggins at 919-791-4200. 1'6�/ inc rely, Giri"' rno Danny 'th, Supervisor Division of Water Resources, NCDENR xc: Central Files RRO SWP files l�e Carolina North Carolina Division of Water Resources 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone (919) 791-4200 Customer service Internet: www ncwateraualitv.ore Location: 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax (919) 788-7159 1-977623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycledl10% Post Consumer Paper STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE ALPOLIIITdnirnin,., .-- 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 Town of Tarboro is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Tarboro WWTP Hwy 64 & Service Road 268 Tarboro Edgecombe County to receiving waters designated as Tar River in the Tar -Pamlico 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 April 1, 201o. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2014. Signed this day February 19, 2010. i A. Coleirl Sullins Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of Environmental Management Commission NPDES PERMIT NO. FACILITY NAME OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (t) Plant Lab CHICK WxVO W� Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY ATTN'. CENTRAL FILES DMSION OF WATER QUALITY 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, N.C. 27699-1617 EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO. O MONTH JULY YEAR 2013 CLASS IV COUNTY Edgecombe Michael Allen GRADE IV PHONE 252-641-4251 (2) Environment I SAMPLES Plant 0 erators A �c^ R PERSONS) COLLECTING _I'S �)r 6J AUVG 08 201 X A CENTRAL FILIS (SIGNAT RE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DWOBOG BY T SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE DARG 2 9. 2013 50050 0=0 00400 1 5OW 1 00310 W610 x 30 31616 00.9W 00500 00665 01047 1 01092 1 71900 101or o g E D FLOW EFF C7 �1 mU hSH w = - SW 2 W GOpa 8 NO wrc a i F OILI Ei U§E w ZZ u xo > S W O 0 f 0 1-Qt"2a' ENTER PARAMETER CODE ABOVE NAME AND UNITS BELOW vn a e 2N .RS HRS YM NGC c TS U3L VGIL MJL #100ML MGIL llilL MGIL LGIL UGIL N31L UG/L t (700 24 Y 3.137 25 6.5 <25 4.2 <5.0 14.5 91.0 6.3 2 0700 24 Y 3.323 25 6.3 3.9 <5.0 21.5 84.0 8.3 3 0700 24 Y 4.535 26 6.2 <25 6.5 <5.0 25.5 1 52.0 8.2 4 0700 24 Y 4.858 25 6.3 7.4 H 10.5 >600 8.6 5 0700 24 Y 3.693 25 6.2 <25 7.0 <5.0 21.5 198.0 7.2 0.9 6 30 2.3 <5.0 6 0700 24 N 3.254 25 6.2 5.0 17.5 34.0 8.1 7 0700 24 N 3.025 26 6.3 10.4 14.0 28.0 8.0 8 0700 24 Y 3.113 1 25 6.5 <25 6.1 <5.0 17.0 31.0 7.7 9 0700 24 Y 2.701 25 6.4 5.9 <5.0 20.5 57.0 7.4 10 0700 24 Y 2.418 26 6.5 <25 3.1 <5.0 21.5 10.0 7.7 11 0700 24 Y 2.482 26 6.5 3.4 <5.0 13.5 16.0 7.6 0.30 12 0700 24 Y 4.165 25 6.4 <25 5.1 <5.0 18.0 39.0 7.6 13 0700 24 N 3.456 26 6.4 5.5 8.0 27.pS'. 8.2 14 0700 24 N 3.120 25 6.5 6.9 20.0 44.0 7.8 m 15 0700 24 Y 2.904 26 6.6 <25 6.4 <5.0 25.5 11.0 7.6 16 0700 24 Y 3.074 26 6.6 6.2 <5.0 22.5 55.0 7.3 a.. 17 0700 24 Y 4.300 26 6.3 4.7 <5.0 29.0 >600 7.1 18 0700 24 Y 2.993 26 6.5 <25 7.1 <5.0 31.5 65.0 7.2 19 0700 24 Y 2.62 1 27 6.7 <25 6.8 <5.0 7.5 60.0 8.6 0.27 20 0700 24 N 2.394 26 6.6 7.8 12.0 53.0 7.3 21 0700 24 N 2.265 28 6.5 4.0 12.0 10.0 7.3 22 0700 24 Y 2.091 27 6.6 <25 5.0 <5.0 13.0 14.0 7.2 23 0700 24 Y 2.085 26 6.8 3.9 <5.0 13.0 13.0 7.5 24 0700 24 Y 1.894 27 6.0 <25 4.0 <5.0 17.0 8.0 7.4 251 07001 24 Y 1.934 26 6.1 3.2 <5.0 8.0 5.0 7.5 0.33 26 0700 24 Y 1.866 25 1 6.0 <25 5.2 6.4 13.5 45.0 27 0700 24 N 1.698 25 4.9 2.8 14.5 21.0 28 0700 24 N 1.612 25 5.3 7.8 15.0 <1.0 29 0700 24 Y 1.616 26" 6.0 32 3.6 <5.0 13.0 25.0` 30 0700 24 Y 1.64 26 6.3 3.2 <5.0 13.5 12.0 31 0700 24 Y 1.685 26 6.4 <25 3.2 <5.0 15.0 14.0AVERAGE %jfl 2.773 26 <25 5.3 <5.0 16.7 307 ,45 8 30 2.3 <5.0 MAXIMUM 4.858 27 6.8 32 10.4 6.4 31.5 >60090 6 30 2.3 <MINIMUM 1.612 25 4.9<25 2.8 <5.0 75 <1.0.27 8 30 2.3 <5.0Com . (C) Grab (G) G G G C C C G C C C G C Monthly Limit 30 9 30 200 OEM FOM MRa (12193) *2 NCDETIR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura Resources Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III Governor Secretary April I ;, 2014 CERTIFIED MAIL 7012 1640 00019606 3462 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED M Alan Thornton, Manager Town Town of Tarboro 500 Main St Tarboro NC 278860220 Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Permit No. NCO020605 Tarboro WWTP Case No. NOD-2014-LV-0033 Edgecombe County Dear Mr Thornton, Manager Town: The Division of Water Resources has reviewed Tarboro WWTP's monitoring report for January 2014 and we noted the followinR violations had been reported. Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type pH 01/30/14 6 su 5.8 su Daily Minimum Not Reached Remedial actions should be taken to correct the cause(s) of this violation. above should be abated immediately and properly resolved. The violations described Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the violations as described above be properly resolved. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of civil penalties. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Mack Wiggins at or myself at 919-791-4200. Sjffftrely, / �+Y�J A-)'Kl Division of Water Resources, NCDENR xc: Central Files RRO SWP files Nye Carolina Vtu1b North Carolina Division of Water Resources 1628 Mail service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phme (919) 791-4200 Customer Service Internet: www nmateraualitv.ore Location: 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Fmt (919) 788-7159 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer —50%Reqtded110% Post Consumer Pier STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA _i DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE AL Prll I I ITA KlT - - _ In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful rth Carolina Environmental standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the No Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the Town of Tarboro is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Tarboro WWTP Hwy 64 & Service Road 268 Tarboro Edgecombe County to receiving waters designated as Tar River in the Tar -Pamlico 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 April 1, 2010. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2014. Signed this day February 19. 2010. i Cola e i s, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of Environmental Management Commission A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting 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 LIMITATIONS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PARAMETER Monthly Weekly Daily Measurement Sample Sample Average Average Maximum Frequency Type Locationl Flow (MGD) 5.0 Continuous Recording I or E BODS Z 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Daily Composite I, E Total Suspended Solids2 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Daily Composite I, E NH3 as N (Summer)3 9.0 mg/L 27.0 mg/L Daily Composite E NH3 as N (W inter)3 18.0 mg/L 35.0 mg/L Daily Composite E Dissolved Oxygen Daily average not less than 5.0 mg/L Daily Grab E Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Daily Grab E Total Residual Chlorine° 28 Ng/L 3�N Grab E Daillyy Grab E Temperature Total Nitrogen (TN) Monitor and Report (mg/L) Monthly Calculated E TN=TKN+ NO2-N + NO3-N TKN Monitor and Report m Month] Com osite E K'eldahl Nitro en Nitrate/Nitrate Nitrogen Monitor and Report (mg/L) Monthly Composite E NO -N+ NO3-N Weekly Composite E Total Phosphorus Between 6.0 and 9.0 Standard Units Daily Grab E pH Quarterly Composite E Total Nickel Total Mercury (Method Quarterly Grab E 1631 E) Monthly Composite E Total Copper Monthly Composite E Total zinc Quarterly Composite E Chronic Toxicity" Footnotes: 1. I: Influent. E: Effluent. See condition A. (2) of this permit for instream monitoring requirements. 2. The monthly average BOD5 and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal). 3. Summer shall be defined as April 1 — October 31 with winter defined as the balance of the year. ance level. You 4 Division received EA DMR submtals,'but for al to llcompliance /purp purposes, all lTRC valued belowureportst The 50ug/L will be deemed compliant. 5. See condtion A. (3.) for nutrient special condition, 6. Chronic Tbxicity (Ceriodaphnia) @ Y %, January, April, July and October; see special condition A. (4.) of this permit. THERE SHALL BE NO DISCHARGE OF FLOATING SOLIDS 08 VISIBLE FOAM IN OTHER THAN TRACE AMOUNTS. EFFLUENT .r NPDES PERMIT NO. NCO020605 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH JANUARY YEAR 2014 FACILITY NAME Town of Tarboro CLASS IV COUNTY Edgecombe OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Michael Allen GRADE IV PHONE 252-641-4251 CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) Plant Lab (2) Environment I CHECK eoK IF ORC RAP cNA W PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Plant Operators Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COptE to: �q, �I_ ATTN: CENTRAL FILES 1�1 I1 p4 y'� DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY dl V 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER FEB 18 2014 RALEIGH, N.C. 27699-1617 Gr; I<HL FILES (2a, a - (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) ' t971'rE" BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS _ �L apt ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE F �� 50050 W400 50080 W310 00610 00530 31616 1 00300 00600 00865 01042 1 01p 71WO 1010n Q E E U 4y4 HA @ 0 No` E E @ 0 UO FLOW ¢� 1n LU K N dU F I n Z o U < o W Ir U $ O m W x Z 2 2 ¢ W w w H O �K a O .-. �_ J 0 E a E LL W x D 0 -'Jo N o 0 0 0 a 0 �N O m ENTER PARAMETER CODE ABOVE NAME AND UNITS BELOW EFF O ww 6 U N m y ¢~ e 4a HRS I HRS Yr. VG9 'G UNITS UGIL MGIL MG/L MGPL a100ML NG)L_ i1G.'L MG& Ur'_ _GIL NGIL UGIL 1 1 07001 24 1 N 3.383 15 6.9 <25 4.2 H 2.8 7.0 9.3 2 0700 24 Y 3.735 12 6.3 3.7 <5.0 4.5 11.0 9.6 0.13 3 0700 24 Y 4.208 11 6.3 <25 2.6 <5.0 12.5 24.0 8.5 4 0700 24 N 3.947 10 6.2 11.8 12.0 14.0 10.8 5 0700 24 N 3.495 11 6.2 6.8 5.0 35.0 10.4 6 0700 24 Y 2.561 13 6.1 <25 5.0 <5.0 6.0 255.0 10.3 7 0700 24 Y t 2.358 1 15 8.2 7.2 <5.0 6.0 4.0 11.2 8 0700 24 Y 2.318 10 6.4 <25 4.6 <5.0 4.0 5.0 11.9 9 0700 24 Y 2.28 11 6.7 4.4 <5.0 <2.5 63.0 11.7 10 0700 24 Y 2.129 12 6.8 <25 5.6 <5.0 <2.5 64.0 10.1 4.79 0.09 2 24 <1.0 <5.0 11 0700 24 N 4.039 19 6.9 3.4 3.5 300.0 9.6 12 0700 24 N 3.251 17 7.1 8.1 9.5 <1.0 10.2 13 0700 24 Y 3.057 13 6.7 <25 4.2 <5.0 5.0 3.0 10.7 14 0700 24 Y 3.065 13 6.5 2.6 <5.0 <2.5 6.0 10.4 15 0700 24 Y 3.021 13 6.3 <25 4.6 <5.0 3.0 7.0 10.6 16 0700 24 Y 3.069 13 6.6 5.8 <5.0 3.0 2.0 10.0 0.13 17 0700 24 Y 2.613 13 6.6 <25 4.4 <5.0 5.0 1.0 10.9 18 0700 24 N 2.466 13 6.8 5.4 <2.5 <1.0 10.3 19 0700 24 N 2.318 11 6.9 4.6 <2.5 4.0 10.5 20 0700 24 N 2.257 13 6.8 <25 2.6 H <2.5 1.0 10.1 21 0700 24 Y 2.354 13 6.8 5.8 <5.0 <2.5 4.0 10.2 22 0700 24 Y 2.212 11 7.0 <25 7.0 <5.0 5.5 <1.0 10.9 23 0700 24 Y 2.133 10 7.0 7.8 <5.0 6.5 9.0 11.9 0.12 24 0700 24 Y 2.075 9 6.5 <25 6.8 <5.0 4.5 6.0 11.2 25 0700 24 N 2.229 9 1 6.6 <2.0 <2.5 42.0 12.3 26 0700 24 N 2.224 10 6.4 <2.0 2.8 12.0 11.3 27 0700 24 Y 2.017 11 6.5 <25 3.6 <5.0 <2.5 8.0 10.9 28 0700 24 Y 2.078 10 6.5 5.4 <5.0 7.0 8.0 11.0 29 0700 24 Y 1.940 8 6.5 <25 3.6 <5.0 4.5 1.0 11.5 30 0700 24 Y 2.021 8 5.8 <2.0 <5.0 <2.5 1.0 11.5 31 0700 24 Y 2.282 10 6.1 <25 2.8 <5.0 <2.5 3.0 11.2 0.09 AVERAGE 2.682 12 125 4.7 <5.0 3.6 6.9 10.7 4.79 0.11 2 24 <1.0 <5.0 MAXIMUM 4208. 19 7.1 <25 11.8 <5.0 12.5 300.0 12.3 4.79 0.13 2 24 <1.0 <5.0 MINIMUM 1.940 B 5.8 <25 <2.0 <5.0 <2 5 <1.0 8.5 4.79 0.09 2 24 <1 0 <5.0 Comp. (C) Grab (G) G G G C C C G G C C C C G C Monthly Limit 1 30 9 30 200 5 Ucm roan MK-i ( icas) Town of Tarbolo P.O. Box 220 — 500 Main Street Tarboro, NC 27886-0220 Telephone (252) 6414200 Fax (252) 6414286 www.tarboro-ne.com January 9, 2012 Point Source Branch Surface Water Protection Section Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Subject: Delegation of Signature Authority Town of Tarboro W WTP NPDES No. NC 0020605 To Whom It May Concern: By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority to each of the following individuals for all permit applications, discharge monitoring reports, and other information relating to the operations at the Town of Tarboro W WTP as required by all applicable federal, state, and local environmental agencies specifically with the requirements for signatory authority as specified in 15A NCAC 2B.0506. Michael G. Allen WWTP SupervisoF If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at (252)6414229. JAN 10 2012 Sincerely �� roy R. Lewis Director of Public Works cc: Raleigh Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit �t" Town of Tarboro (17 6! P.O. Box 220 — 500 Main Street ors cc Tarboro, NC 27886-0220 Telephone (252) 6414200 Fax (252) 6414286 www.tarboro-nc.com January 9, 2012 Point Source Branch Surface Water Protection Section Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Subject: Delegation of Signature Authority Town of Tarboro W WTP NPDES No. NC 0020605 To Whom It May Concern: DJAN 10 2012 NC DENR R�h�ah IaPnnal Mice By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority to each of the following individuals for all permit applications, discharge monitoring reports, and other information relating to the operations at the Town of Tarboro W WTP as required by all applicable federal, state, and local environmental agencies specifically with the requirements for signatory authority as specified in 15A NCAC 2B.0506. Michael G. Allen WWTP Supervisor If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at (252)641-4229. Sincerely �� �roy R. Lewis Director of Public Works cc: Raleigh Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit X sw"Y . � ' e •t^+!i vI fi a .' -i s +. ,y-i_h-.., /a Pik or yl `}r F `$Y ;: - to .r�� '~, - - �- '', '�..' J �•� ' a A ,a 1� - < e 1 ° - .;ems` f • �W � '' °r' � :`"e •: � ,. tt�, •Lf IW1z a%iy ,' } ��Y .+ ;+i��E��''aM 4� � ri ' s. e a - f ,.' ' i � '�✓ � r i ,grip f t r...+ .T }a^' Fit it ^, f"i` "2 r `.9Ra L �f..s�'k' S't•,W'`.. w �"jy�.w �e �;rye •f la�� :2 . - - •�3-'r�''_..Ya� 7+�* Wit, i. _ ..a. 'k-.R- r It- K is s- . �`4Era -_ a 4 [a +a.° � �� ,'�.: � f ti'• { tyY -� F d 1 _ ,} F�. a:��ri �p'' t:a S .Yy Pal �i2 sa � „ �s.6 ;�• :^� 'J- It -"Tr. a: # a yi f * Sv3 t ,a5 ar � `" �.! ak_,"'S Pn '� ' i � n ti `N' ,;••d , Y�13? k _ _ s e� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary December 20, 2011 Mr. Troy Lewis, Director of Public Works / Town of Tarboro P.O. 220 v Tarboro, NC 27886 V Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Tarboro WWTP NCO020605 Edgecombe County Dear Mr. Lewis: On December 1, 2011, Mandy Hall of the Raleigh Regional Office visited the subject facility. The assistance Mr. Hubert Whitehead, ORC and yourself was greatly appreciated. The Tarboro WWTP is permitted to discharge a monthly average flow of 5.0 MGD to the Tar River, Class C-Nutrient Sensitive Waters in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin. Components located at the facility and operated by the Town of Tarboro include: manual barscreen, grit removal, primary and secondary clarifiers, trickling filters, aeration basins, cascade aeration, sludge holding/treatment, standby power, laboratory facilities, etc. Treatment Units All treatment units and components were in good working order and the facility is very well -maintained with regards to housekeeping. All components were in place and operational as required in the permit. None of the previously noted issues from the 2009 Compliance Evaluation Inspection were occurring at the time of the inspection. Records A review of the facility's recordkeeping and daily monitoring reports for the past year show a pattern of compliance with permit requirements. Tarboro uses Environment One and Pace Analytical for additional parameters for which the laboratory is not certified. The BOD incubator and Fecal bath were showing temperatures in the required range. North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone (919) 791-4200 Customer Service Internet: w ncwaterquality.org 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh. NC 27699-1628 FAX (919) 788-7159 877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50 % Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Page 2 Town of Tarboro WWfP 12/20/2011 As Mr. Whitehead is planning retirement at the end of 2011, please be sure to designate an appropriate Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up ORC when his position is vacated. The Division appreciates the many years of service from Mr. Whitehead. Class B Biosolids are being land applied by Granville Farms on a farm near Tarboro off Highway 258. The corresponding permit is WQ0002047. If you should have questions, please contact Mandy Hall, Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant at 919-791-4254. Please find attached the Water Compliance Inspection Report. Sincerely, Danny Smith, Supervisor Surface Water Protection Raleigh Regional Office Attachment cc: RRO-SWP File Central Files United States Environmental Protection Agency Farm Approved. EPA Washington, D C 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 2 151 3I NCO020605 I11 12I 11/12/01 117 181cI 191cI 201 I U LJ U IJ IJ Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 CA -- ---Reserved--------- 671 169 70 u 71 1li1 72 73I I 174 75I I I I I I I 180 L t� l�� Section 8: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 01:10 PM 11/12/01 10/04/01 Tarboro WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date US Hwy 64 Bypass Tarboro NC 27886 02:30 PM 11/12/01 14/09/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Douglas Hams/ORC/252-641-4253/ Hubert Leon Whitehead/ORC/252-641-4253/ Name, Address of Responsible OfficialTtle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Samuel W Noble, PO Box 220 Tarboro NC 278860220//252-641-4200/2526414286 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Sludge Handling Disposal N Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signatures) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Mandy Hall RRO WO//919-791-4200/ 2-/30// / Si a re of Manage t O A Revi er Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Dale �l/- ql q EPA Form 343 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO020605 1 11 12I 11/12/01 1 17 1aI^I (cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments {Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) All treatment units and components were in good working order and the facility is very well -maintained with regards to housekeeping. All components were in place and operational as required in the permit. None of the previously noted issues from the 2009 Compliance Evaluation Inspection were occurring at the time of the inspection. A review of the facility's recordkeeping and daily monitoring reports for the past year show a pattern of compliance with permit requirements. Tarboro uses Environment One and Pace Analytical for additional parameters for which the laboratory is not certified. The BOD incubator and Fecal bath were showing temperatures in the required range. As Mr. Whitehead is planning retirement at the end of 2011, please be sure to designate an appropriate Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up ORC when his position is vacated. The Division appreciates the many years of service from Mr. Whitehead. Class B Biosolids are being land applied by Granville Farms on a farm near Tarboro off Highway 258. The corresponding permit is WQ0002047. Page # 2 Permit: NCO020605 Owner • Facility: Tarboro WWTP Inspection Date: 12/01/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ Cl ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Permit copy was provided during inspection. Biological nutrient removal capability should be added to treatment unit description in the permit. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Facility is well -maintained and the grounds were neat and orderly. Mr. Whitehead indicated they perform several process control analyses including settlometer, D.O., MLSS, etc. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ Cl ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Main bar screen is at pump station in collection system. Facility has secondary barscreen that is in good condition. Waste Industries is contracted to remove the screenings. Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical ■ Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the grit free of excessive odor? ■ ❑ ❑ Cl Page # 3 Permit: NCO020605 Inspection Date: 12 O112011 Grit Removal Owner - Facility: Tarboro wwTP Inspection Type: compliance Evaluation # Is disposal of grit in compliance? Comment: Aerated grit removal process. Grit is removed from site by Waste Industries. Primary Clarifier Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? Are weirs level? Is the site free of weir blockage? Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? Is scum removal adequate? Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? Is the drive unit operational? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y. of the sidewall depth) Comment: No problems with primary clarifiers. Trickling Filter Is the filter free of ponding? Is the filter free of leaks at the center column of fiilter's distribution anus? Is the distribution of flow even from the distribution arms? Is the filter free of uneven or discolored growth? Is the filler free of sloughing of excessive growth? Are the filter's distribution arms orifices free of clogging? Is the filter free of excessive filter flies, worms or snails? Comment: Trickling filter was operational at the time of the inspection. Filters are being utilized as "roughing filters" prior to activated sludge treatment process. Aeration Basins Mode of operation Type of aeration system Is the basin free of dead spots? Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Yes No NA NE ■ O ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE Surface ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ Page # 4 Permit: N00020605 Inspection Date: 12/0112011 Owner - Facility: Tarboro WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Are the diffusers operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The process consists of biological nutrient removal for nitrogen and phosphorus reduction. Mechanical and diffused aeration. Nutrient Removal Yes No NA NE # Is total nitrogen removal required? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is total phosphorous removal required? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Type Biological # Is chemical feed required to sustain process? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is nutrient removal process operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The Town of Tarboro is a member of the Tar -Pamlico Basin Association (permit contains nutrient caps for Tar -Pam basin). Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately V. of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: Clarifier weirs are covered to prevent the buildup of algae. Mr. Whitehead explained the weirs are periodically checked and cleaned as needed. Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE Page # 5 Permit: NC0020605 Owner -Facility: Tarboro WWTP Inspection Date: 12/01/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE Are pumps in place? ■ n n n Are pumps operational? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? ■ n n n Comment: No problems noted. Anaerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Fixed cover Is the capacity adequate? ■ p n n # Is gas stored on site? n n ■ n Is the digester(s) free of tilting covers? ■ Q Q Is the gas burner operational? n n ■ Q Is the digester heated? 0 0 ■ Is the temperature maintained constantly? n n ■ n Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? ■ ❑ D ❑ Comment: Digesters are operating in the range of psychrophilic to mesophilic. (whatever the ambient temperature is). Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? ■ n n 0 Is the mixing adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? ■ n n n # Is the odor acceptable? ■ n n ❑ # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? ■ Q D D Comment: No problems noted. Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Is there adequate drying bed space? ■ 0 O Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? n n ■ n Are the drying beds free of vegetation? ■ n n n # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? ■ Q ❑ Q Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? ■ ❑ rl Q Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? n n ■ n # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? n n ■ n Page # 6 Permit: NCO020605 Owner - Facility: Tarboro WWTP Inspection Date: 12/0112011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Drying Beds Yes No NA NE # Is the sludge land applied? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Drying beds are being well -maintained and are free of vegetation; however, facility no longer uses them. Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-= _) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Contact chamber is well -maintained. De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Gas Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: No problems noted. Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: N/A Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ■ 0 ❑ ❑ Page # 7 Permit: NCO020605 Owner -Facility: Tarboro WWTP Inspection Date: 12/01/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Last calibrated by Chadwick Instrumentation Service in September 2011. Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ In Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Generator is checked at least weekly. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? In ❑ ❑ ❑ Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? Is ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Facility uses Environment One and Pace Analytical to analyze parameters for which they are not certified. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the oulfall properly maintained? ■ 0 ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Effluent was free and clear of solids. There is a cascade aerator just prior to the outfall at the Tar River. Page # 8 4��- NC ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director Dee Freeman Secretary September 23, 2011 Mr. Hubert Whitehead WWTP Supervisor Town of Tarboro PO Box 220 Tarboro, NC 27866-0220 Subject: Pretreatment Compliance Inspection Town of Tarboro NPDES Permit No. NCO020605 Edgecombe County Dear Mr. Whitehead: On September 9, 2011, I, Cheng Zhang of the Raleigh Regional Office, Division of Water Quality (D WQ), conducted a Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) of the program at Town of Tarboro. Your assistance was greatly appreciated. The inspection report is attached. Findings during the inspection were as follows: 1. There are 4 Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), 1 of which is also a Categorical Industrial User (CIU). It was noted that there were no SIUs in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC) for the last two semi-annual periods 2. A review of the files containing the pretreatment program elements was conducted. These files were available and well organized. 3. The review of Long Term Monitoring Plan (LTMP) data indicated the following findings: Arsenic at anaerobic digester was not analyzed in the 4`s quarter of 2010; Monitoring frequency for effluent mercury and nickel was changed to quarterly to reflect the new NPDES permit monitoring frequency change, as requested in the last inspection letter. However, the POTW failed to submit the LTMP modification to the PERCS Unit for approval. This LTMP update must be submitted to the Division within 30 days of receipt of this letter. 4. The IUP file review included Air System Components (Permit No. 006), Glenoit Mills (Permit No. 002) and Sara Lee (Permit No. 010). All IUPs were current. All files were available and well organized. Air System Components and Gleniot Mills were in compliance in the most recent semi-annual period. Sara Lee experienced a TSS limit violation in January 2010. The POTW issued a Notice of Violation to Sara Lee and took one additional TSS sample, as required by the Enforcement Response Plan. �P`'hcarolma atura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office ,Surface Water Protection Phone (919) 791-4200 Customer service Internet www.nmaterquality.org 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh. NC 27699-1628 FAX (919)571-4719 1-8777-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Regded/10% Post Consumer Paper Town of Tarboro NPDES Permit No. NC0020605 Pretreatment Compliance Inspection You are meeting the pretreatment program goals for the Town of Tarboro. Thank you for your continued support of the Pretreatment Program. If you have any questions or comments, please call Cheng Zhang at (919) 791-4200 (or email: cheng.zhang@ncdenr.gov). Sincerely, Cheng Zhang Environmental Specialist Enclosure: 2011 Town of Tarboro PCI Inspection Form CC: Sarah Morrison, DWQ - FPERCS Unit Cheng Zhang - RRO Central Files N _ __rH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PRETREATMENT COMPLIANCE INSPECTION (PCI) REPORT BACKGROUND INFORMATION IComolete Prior To PCI,• Review Program Info Database Sheet(s)l I. Control Authority (POTW) Name: City of Tarboro 2. Control Authority Representative(s): Hubert Whitehead 3. Title(s): WWTPSupervisor 4. Last Inspection Date: 08/16/2010 Inspection Type (Check One): ❑ PCI ® Audit 5. Has Program Completed All Requirements from the Previous Inspection and Program Info Sheet(s)? ® YES ❑ NO 6. Is POTW under an Order That Includes Pretreatment Conditions? ❑ YES ®NO Order Type, Number, Parameters: Are Milestone Dates Being Met? ❑ YES ❑ NO PCS CODING Trans.Code Main Program Permit Number MM/DD/YY I I I NIC101012101610151 1091091111 fn1 TA\ Inspec.Type Inspector I P I I S I Fac. Type I I I 7. Current Number Of Significant Industrial Users SIUS ? lr rrtl (INSP (FAC( 8. Current Number Of Categorical Industrial Users CIUs? I— ® SIUS E SIUS 9. Number of SIUS Not Inspected B W POTin the Last Calendar Year? V�� 10. Number of S[Us Not Sampled B POTW in the Last Calendar Year? -- 11. Enter the Higher Number of 9 or 10 0 NOIN 12. Number of SIUS With No IUP, or With an Expired IUP 0 � NOCM 13. Number of SIUS in SNC for Either Reporting or Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 0 Semi -Annual Periods Total Number of SIUs in SN] C) C PSNC 14. Number of SIUS in SNC For Reporting During Either of the Last 2 SemtAnnual Periods 0 MSNC 15. Number of SIUS In SNC For Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 SemFAnnual Periods 0 SNPS 16. Number of SIUS In SNC For Both Reporting and Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 0 1 - Semi-annual Periods II II POTW INTERVIEW 17. Since the Last PCI, has the POTW had any NPDES Limits Violations? ❑ YES ® NO If Yes, What are the Parameters and How are these Problems Being Addressed? 18. Since the Last PCI, has the POTW had any Problems Related to an Industrial ❑YES ®NO Discharge (Interference, Pass -Through, Blockage, Citizens' Complaints, Increased Sludge Production, Etc.)? If Yes, How are these Problems Being Addressed? 19. Which Industries have been in SNC for Limits or Reporting during SNC for Limits: None either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods? Not Been Published for SNC for Reporting: None Public Notice?(May refer to PAR if Excessive SIUS in SNC) Not Published: None 20. Which Industries are on Compliance Schedules or Orders? For all SIUS on an Order, Has a Signed Copy of the Order been sent to the Division? None 21. Are Any Permits Or Civil Penalties Currently Under Adjudication? If Yes, Which ❑ YES ®NO Ones? LTMP/STMP FILE REVIEW: 22. Is LTMP/STMP Monitoring Being Conducted at Appropriate Locations and Frequencies? ❑ YES ® NO 23. Are Correct Detection Levels being used forall LTMP/STMP Monitoring? ® YES ❑ NO 24. Is LTMP/STMP Data Maintained in a Table or Equivalent? ® YES ❑ NO Is Table Adequate? ® YES ❑ NO 25. All LTMP/STMP efiluentdata reported on Discharge Monitoring Report? ® YES ❑ NO DWQ Inspector, please verifyyourselfl 26. If NO to 23 - 26, list violations Anaerobic digester arsenic was not analyzed for a quarter of')O 10 27. Should any Pollutants of Concern be Eliminated from or Added to LTMP/STMP? ❑ YES ® NO If yes, which ones? Eliminated: Added: NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form Updated 7/25/07 Page 1 28. PRETREATMENT PROGRAM ELEMENTS REVIEW - Please review POTW files, verity POTW has copy of Program Element in their files, complete with sunnortin9 dneume.nrc and ,nnv nF PCnrF A.......,..d 1 _»-- _-A J____ - --------------- Program Element —•— -- �• • �••�� �. ....a, Last Submittal Ucuc,, a,w uams consistent wrm Pro Last Approval in Into: Date Next Due, Date In file? Date In file If Applicable Headworks Anal sis HWA 11/07/2008 Yes No 02/0S/2009 M Yes ❑ No 11/01/2013 Industrial Waste Surve IWS 09/24/2009 ®Yes ❑ No 05/10/2010 M Yes No 11/0l/2014 Sewer Use Ordinance SUO 06/01/2007 M Yes ❑ No 06/06/2007 M Yes No Enforcement Res onse Plan ERP 09 4/2008 M Yes ❑ No 11/24/2008 Yes No Long Term Monitoring Plan (LTMP) 10/30/2009 M Yes ❑ No 12/29/2009 M Yes No INDUSTRIAL USER PERMIT (IUP) FILE REVIEW (3 IUP FILE REVIEWS OR I F 29. User Name I. Air System Components ILE REVIEW �. Glenoit bolls AND I IU INSPLCIION) 3. Sara Lee 30. IUP Number 31. Does File Contain Current Permit? 32. Permit Expiration Date 006 M Yes ❑ No 002 M Yes ❑ No 010 M Yes ❑ No 06/24/2013 12/31/2011 12/31/2011 33. Categorical Standard Applied I.E. 40 CFR, Etc. Or N/A 34. Does File Contain Permit Application Completed Within One Year Prior to Permit Issue Date? 433.17 M Yes ❑ No N/A M Yes ❑ No N/A M Yes ❑ No 35. Does File Contain an Inspection Completed Within Last Calendar Year? 36. a. Does the File Contain a Slug/Spill Control Plan? b. If No, is One Needed? See Inspection Form from POTW) 37. For 40 CFR 4l3 and 433 TTO Certification, Does File Contain a Toxic Organic Management Plan TOMP ? M Yes ❑ No a. ®Yes ❑No b. ❑Yes ❑No NYesONOON/A M Yes ❑ No a. ®Yes ❑No b. []Yes ❑No M Yes ❑ No a. ®Yes ❑No b. []Yes []No ❑YesONo®N/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A 38. a. Does File Contain Original Permit Review Letter from the Division? b. All Issues Resolved? 39. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Complete its Sampling as Required by IUP, including flow? a. ®Yes ❑No b OYesONo®N/A a. ®Yes ❑No b OYesONo®N/A a. ®Yes []No b.OYesONo®N/A M Yes ❑ No M Yes ❑ No M Yes ❑ No 40. Does File Contain POTW Sampling ChairrOf-CustodyForms? 41. During the Most Recent SemfAnnual Period, Did the S[U Complete its Sampling❑Yes❑No®N/A as Required b IUP, includingflow? M Yes ❑ No EM Yes ❑ No M Yes ❑ No ❑Yes❑NoON/A ❑YesONoN/A 41 b. During the Most Recent SemfAnnual Period, Did SIU submit all reports on time? ❑Yes❑N'oON/A ❑Yes[]No®N/A ®YesONoON/A 42a. For categorical IUs with Combined Wastestream Formula (CWF), does file include process/dilution flows as Required b IUP? ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A 42b. For categorical IUs with Production based limits, does file include production rates and/or flows as Required by IUP? ❑YesONo®N/A ❑Yes❑NOON/A ❑YesONoON/A 43a. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Identify All Limits Non -Compliance from Both POTW and SIU Sam lin ? 43b. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Identify All Reporting: Non -Compliance from SIU Sam lin ? ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑NOON/A ❑Yes❑NoON/A ❑Yes❑NOON/A ®Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A 44. a. Was the POTW Notified by SIU (Within 24 Hours) of All Self- Monitoring Violations? a.OYcsONo®N,A a.OYesONoON/A a.OYesONo®N/A b. Did Industry Resample and submit results to POTW Within 30 Days? c. If applicable, Did POTW resample within 30 days of becoming aware of SIU limit violations in the POTW's sam2ling of the SIU? 46. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Was the SIU in SNC? 47. During the Most Recent SemfAnnual Period, Was Enforcement Taken as Specified in the POTW's ERP OVs, Penalties, timing, etc.)? b OYesONoONIA b OYesONoON/A c OYesONo®N/A c.OYesONoON/A ❑ Yes M No ❑ Yes M No ❑Ycs❑No®N/A ❑Ycs❑No®N/A b OYesONo®N/A c ®YesONoON/A ❑ Yes M No ®Yes❑No❑N/A 48. Does the File Contain Penalty Assessment Notices? ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑YesONo®N/A ❑Yes❑NoON/A 49. Does The File Contain Proof Of Penal Collection? ❑1'es❑No®Ni:� ❑YesONo®N/A 50. a. Does the File Contain Any Current Enforcement Orders? b. Is SIU in Compliance with Order? 51. Did the POTW Representative Have Difficulty in Obtaining Any of This Requested Information For You? a.OYcsOS„®N t a.OYesONoON/A b 01 cspko®Nrn b OYesONo®N/A ❑ Yes M No El Yes M No a.OYesONo®N/A b OYesONo®N/A [I Yes M No NC D WQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form Updated 7/25/07 Page 2 FILE REVIEW COMMENTS: #43—Sara Lee had a TSS daily maximum limit violation in January 2011. The POTW collected and analyzed an additional sample and the result was compliant .nvam r m i ul Drat, t ION Yt:J CODING: Trans.Code Main Program Permit Number MM/DD/YY Inspec.Type Inspector Fac. Type I NJ I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I S 1 1 2 1 (DTIA) (TYPI) (INSP) (FACC) 1. Industry Inspected: 2. Industry Address: 3. Type of Industry/Product: 4. Industry Contact:_ Titter. 5. Does the POTW Use the Division Model Inspection Form or Equivalent? ❑ YES ❑ NO 6. Did the POTW Contact Conduct the Following Parts of the Industrial Inspection Thoroughly? Comments: A. Initial Interview ❑ YES ❑ NO B. Plant Tour [:]YES []NO C. Pretreatment Tour ❑ YES ❑ NO D. Sampling Review ❑ YES ❑ NO E. Exit Interview ❑ YES ❑ NO Industrial Inspection Comments: OVERALL SUMMARY AND COMMENTS: Comments: Requirements: Recommendations: NOD: ❑ YES ® NO NOV: ❑ YES ® NO QNCR: ❑ YES ® NO POTW Ratine: Satisfactory. X Marginal UnSatisfactory PCI COMPLETED BY: Cheng Zhamr DATE: September 9. 2011 NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form Updated 7/25/07 Page 3 .f bf Town of Tarboro P.O. Box 220 - 500 Main Street I17 60) Tarboro, NC 27886-0220 S cs� Telephone (252) 641-4200 Fax (252) 641-4286 December 15, 2010 Point Source Branch Surface Water Piutecliou Section Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Subject: Delegation of Signature Authority Town of Tarboro WWTP NPDES No. NC 0020605 To Whom It May Concern: DECEIVED DEC 17 2010 NC DENT: Raleigh Regional Offic, By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority to each of the following individuals for all permit applications, discharge monitoring reports, and other information relating to the operations at the Town of Tarboro WWTP as required by all applicable federal, state, and local environmental agencies specifically with the requirements for signatory authority as specified in I SA NCAC 213.0506. Hubert Whitehead WWTP Supervisor If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at (252) 641-4229. Sincerely, �4 J� J- David L. Cashwell Director of Public Works cc: Raleigh Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit a> Town of Tarboro 1'Z 6b P.O. Box 220 - 500 Main Street Tarboro, NC 27886-0220 Telephone (252) 641-4200 Fax (252) 641-4286 December 15, 2010 Point.Source Branch Surface 'Water Protection Section Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Subject: Delegation of Signature Authority Town of Tarboro W WTP NPDES No. NC 0020605 To Whom It May Concern: By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority to each of the, following individuals for all permit applications, discharge monitoring reports, and other information relating to the operations at the Town of Tarboro W WTP as required by all applicable federal, state, and local environmental agencies specifically with the requirements for signatory authority as specified in 15A NCAC 2B.0506. Hubert Whitehead WWTP Supervisor If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at (252) 641-4229. 20 Sincerely, (D'Ju t4"k David L. Cashwell Director of Public Works Raleigh Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit zooz JAN HHOM DPIHRd OCZtTt9ZSZ YVd OZ:CT OTOZ/ST/ZT Pubkc Worla Depatywt POW otrme Oox 220 Tarboro. Norm Caroina 27886-02' Telephor ; 252-641-4235 Fa 252�414230 1 LTown of Tarboro Data .Z. $' 0 Re: cc, ❑ Urgent ❑ For Reylew ❑ Please Comment 0 Please Reply TOOIZ id3Q muohi oimici OCZYMUZ %V3 OZ:CT OTOZ/4T/ZT Town of Tarboro P.O. Box 220 - 500 Main Street Tarboro, NC 27886-0220 Telephone (252) 641-4200 Fax (252) 641-4286 November 12, 2010 Dina Sprinkle DWQ Point Source Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Re: Permit No. NCO020605 Dear Ms. Sprinkle: //, p I am retiring on December 31, 2010 of this year. Please remove my name as pemritee and replace with Hubert Whitehead, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (252) 641- 4229. DLC: ab Sincerely, Dj -: � [V'4 t L David L. Cashwell Director of Public Works N 0 V 152010 :ova NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director August 17, 2010 Mr. Hubert Whitehead WWTP Supervisor Town of Tarboro PO Box 220 Tarboro, NC 27866-0220 Subject: Pretreatment Compliance Inspection Town of Tarboro NPDES Permit No. NCO020605 Edgecombe County Dear Mr. Whitehead: Dee Freeman Secretary On August 16, 2010, Cheng Zhang of the Raleigh Regional Office, Division of Water Quality (DWQ), conducted a Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) of the program at Town of Tarboro. Your assistance was greatly appreciated. The inspection report is attached. Findings during the inspection were as follows: There are 4 Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), 1 of which is also a Categorical Industrial User (CIU). It was noted that there were no SIUs in Significant Non -Compliance (SNC) for the last two semi-annual periods 2. A review of the files containing the pretreatment program elements was conducted. These files were available and well organized. 3. The review of Long Term Monitoring Plan (LTMP) data indicated the following findings: The POTW did not sample and analyze effluent mercury in May and June 2010; The POTW did not sample and analyze silver and cyanide at anaerobic digester, primary clarifier effluent, and mixed liquor. Since the last LTMP update, the POTW was issued a new NPDES permit, monitoring frequencies for mercury and nickel were changed to quarterly, please modify the LTMP to reflect the changes accordingly. Although silver was not required to be monitored in the new NPDES permit, it is still a limited parameter in the Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) of Air System Components, which is a CIU, and therefore, needed to be monitored at the sampling locations specified in the current LTMP, in order to complete the Headworks Analysis (HWA). 4. The ]UP file review included Air System Components (Permit No. 006), Glenoit Mills (Permit No. 002) and Mayo Knitting Mill (Permit No. 003). All IUPs were current. Mr. Whitehead could not locate the original IUP review letters from PERCS unit. All other files were available and well organized. All three SIUs were in compliance in the most recent semi-annual period. N'o��nCarolina /vatura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office surface Water Protection Phone (919)791—M1200 Customer Service Internet www.ncwa*rquality.org 1628 Mail service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX (919) 571-4718 1.977-623-6749 An Equal Opportunity/Affinnative Action Employer-50% Reeydeo/10% Post Consumer Paper Town of Tarboro NPDES Permit No. NC0020605 Pretreatment Compliance Inspection You are doing an adequate job to meet the pretreatment program goals for the Town of Fuquay-Varina. Thank you for your continued support of the Pretreatment Program. If you have any questions or comments, please call Cheng Zhang at (919) 791-4200 (or email: cheng.zhang@ncdenr.gov). Sincerely, C�"Okuu� Cheng Zhang Environmental Specialist Enclosure: 2010 Town of Tarboro PCI Inspection Form CC: 1Sarah Morrison, DWQ - FPERCS Unit "Ormg Zhang - RRO Central Files P TH CAROLINA DIVISION OF W a i ER QUALITY PRETREATMENT COMPLIANCE INSPECTION (PCI) REPORT BACKGROUND INFORMATION IComolete Prior To PCh Review Program Info Database Sheet(s)1 1. Control Authority (POTW) Name: City of Tarboro 2. Control Authority Representative(s): Hubert Whitehead 3. Title(s): WWTPSupervisor 4. Last Inspection Date: 09/29 00009 Inspection Type (Check One): ❑ PCI ® Audit 5. Has Program Completed All Requirements from the Previous Inspection and Program Info Sheet(s)? ® YES ❑ NO 6. Is POTW under an Order That Includes Pretreatment Conditions? ❑ YES ®NO Order Type, Number, Parameters: PCS CODING Trans.Code Main Program Permit Number L NJ I NIC1010 2101610151 Are Milestone Dates Being Met? ❑ YES [:]NO MM/DD/YY Inspec.Type Inspector Fac. Type 108116 110J I P I I S I U ��•�/ tt rrtl(1NSP) 7. Current Number Of Si cant Industrial Users SIUs ? (FAC( 8. Current Number Of Categorical Industrial Users CIUs ? O SIUS 9. Number of SIUs Not Inspected By POTW in the Last Calendar Year? 0 CIUS 10. Number of SIUs Not S led By POTW in the Last Calendar Year? t 0 11. Enter the Higher Number of 9 or 10 f 0 NOIN 12. Number of SIUs With No IUP, or With an Expired IUP 0 NOCM 13. Number of SIUs in SNC for Either Reporting or Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 0 Semi -Annual Periods Total Number of SIUs in SNC L— I PSNC 14. Number of SIUs in SNC For Reporting During Either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods 0 MSNC 15. Number of SIUs In SNC For Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods 0 16. Number of SIUs In SNC For Both Reporting and Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 SNPS 0 Semi-annual Periods II II POTW INTERVIEW ®YES ❑ NO 17. Since the Last PCI, has the POTW had any NPDES Limits Violations? If Yes, What are the Parameters and How are these Problems Being Addressed. TSS (1 / l o) , DO (11 / 0 9 ) 18. Since the Last PCI, has the POTW had any Problems Related to an Industrial ❑YES ®NO Discharge (Interference, Pass-Througb, Blockage, Citizens' Complaints, Increased Sludge Production, Etc.)? If Yes, How are these Problems Being Addressed? 19. Which Industries have been in SNC for Limits or Reporting during SNC for Limits: None either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods? Not Been Published for SNC for Reporting: None Public Notice?(May refer to PAR if Excessive SIUs in SNC) Not Published: None 20. Which Industries are on Compliance Schedules or Orders? For all SIUs on an Order, Has a Signed Copy of the Order been sent to the Division? 'NoE 21. Are Any Permits Or Civil Penalties Currently Under Adjudication? If Yes, Which ❑ YES ® NO Ones? LTMP/STMP FILE REVIEW; 22. Is LTMP/STMP Monitoring Being Conducted at Appropriate Locations and Frequencies? ❑ YES ® NO 23. Are Correct Detection Levels being used for all LTMP/STMP Monitoring? ® YES ❑ NO 24. Is LTMP/STMP Data Maintained in a Table or Equivalent? ® YES ❑ NO Is Table Adequate? ® YES ❑ NO 25. All LTMP/STMP effluent data reported on Discharge Monitoring Report? ❑ YES ® NO DWQ Inspector, please verify yourself! 26. If NO to 23 - 26, list violations H2 (05110, 06/10): At and CN at (MSLL primary clarifier, and digester) 27. Should any Pollutants of Concern be Eliminated from or Added to LTMP/STMP? ❑ YES ® NO If yes, which ones? Eliminated: Added: NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form Updated 7/25/07 Page I 29. PRETREATMENT PROGRAM ELEN fS REVIEW - Please review POTW tiles, verity POTW has copy of Program Element in their files, complete with sunnnrtino dn... w.te n..d ^,...., , rnan ro . - --- Program Element �. nPpluvm Last Submittal Letter, and dates consistent with Pro Info: Last Approval Date Next Due, Headworks Anal sis HWA Date 11/07/2008 In file? Yes No Date 02/05/2009 In file ® Yes No If Applicable industrial Waste Surve IWS 09/24/2009 Yes No 05/10/2010 Yes ❑ No 11/01/2013 11/01/2014 Sewer Use Ordinance SUO 06/01/2007 Yes No 06/06/2007 Yes ❑ No Enforcement Res onse Plan ERP 09/24/2008 Yes No 11/24/2008 Yes No Long Term Monitoring Plan (LTMP) 10/30/2009 Yes No 12/29/2009 Yes ❑ No INDUSTRIAL USER PERMIT OUP FiLE REVIEW (3 iUP FiLE REV User Name I. Air System Components IEWSOR I FiLEREVILW 2. Glenoit Mills AND I lUINSPECTION) 3. Mayo Knitting Mill 30. 30. IUP Number 006 002 003 31. Does File Contain Current Permit? ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No 32. Permit Expiration Date 06/24/2013 12/31/2011 12/31/2011 33. Categorical Standard Applied I.E. 40 CFR, Etc. Or N/A 433.17 N/A N/A 34. Does File Contain Permit Application Completed Within One Year Prior ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No to Permit Issue Date? 35. Does File Contain an inspection Co leted Within Last Calendar Year'? ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ do 36. a. Does the File Contain a Slug/Spill Control Plan? b. If No, is One Needed? See Inspection Form from POTW a. ®Yes ❑No a. ®Yes pNo a. ®Yes ❑No 37. For 40 CFR 413 and 433 TTO Certification, Does File Contain a Toxic b. ❑Yes ❑No b. []Yes ❑No b. ❑Yes ❑No ®YesONOI]N/A 11Yes0No®N/A Organic Mans ement Plan TOMP ? ❑Yes❑No®N/A 38. a. Does File Contain Original Permit Review Letter from the Division? b. All Issues Resolved? a. ❑Yes ®No a. ❑Yes ®No a. []Yes ®No 39. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Complete b.o YesCNO®N q b.pYes❑No SNiA b.pYes❑No®N/A ® Yes ❑ No ® its Sampling as Required b IUP, includingflow? Yes ❑ No ®Yes ❑ No 40. Does File Contain POTW Sampling Chain -Of-Custod Forms? 41. ® Yes ❑ No ®Yes ❑ No ®Yes ❑ No During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the SIIJ Complete its ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A Sampling as Required by IUP, including flow? 41b. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did SIU submit all reports ❑YespNo®N/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A on time? 42a. For categorical IUs with Combined Wastestream Formula (CWF), does ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A file include rocess/dflution flows as Required by IUP? ❑YespNoON/A 42b. For categorical fUs with Production based limits, does file include production rates and/or flows ❑YespNo®N/A ❑YespNo®N/A ❑YespNo®N/A as Required by IUP? 43a. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Identify All Limits Non -Compliance from Both POTW and SIU S lin ? ❑YespNo®N/A ❑YespNo®N/A ❑YespNo®N/A 43b. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Identify All Reportingon-Compliance from ❑YesONo®N/A ❑YesoNo®N/A ❑Yes❑NoON/A SIU S lin ? 44. a. Was the POTW Notified by SIU (Within 24 Hours) of All Self- Monitoring Violations? az YesMo®N/A a-MesONo®N/A az YmONo®N/A b. Did Industry Resample and submit results to POTW Within 30 Days? c. If applicable, Did POTW resample within 30 days of be bXlYes0No0N/A h 0Ym0No3N/A b.13Y"ONo®N/A aware of SIU limit violations in the POTW's s lin of the SIU? c.CYesONo®N/A c.p Yesl]No®N/A c.pYesONOON/A 46. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Was the SIU in SNC? ❑ Yes ®No El Yes ® No ❑Yes ®No 47. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Was Enforcement Taken as Specified in the POTW's ERP OVs, Penalties, ❑Yes❑No®Iv'/A ❑Yes❑NO®N/A ❑Yes0No0N/A timing, etc. ? 48. Does the File Contain Penalty Assessment Notices? 49. ❑Ycs❑No®N/A ❑YespNo NN/A ❑YespNo®N/A Does The File Contain Proof Of Penal Collection? 50. ❑Ycs❑NoON/A ❑Yesp No®N/q ❑YespNo®N/A a. Does the File Contain Any Current Enforcement Orders? b. Is SIU in Co fiance with Order? a.❑YcsONo®NA a.OYes❑No®N..q a.OYespNo®NIA 51. Did the POTW Representative Have Difficulty in Obta ining Any of This b.oyespNo®N ;t b oYesoN.,®sn b-❑vespNo®wA ❑Yes ® No ❑Yes ®No ❑Yes ®No Requested Information For You? NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form Updated 7/25/07 Page 2 FILE REVIEW COMMENTS: #38 — Industrial Permit review letters from PERCS were not available for review. #41 — Industrial users are not required to sample and report. INDUSTRY INSPECTION PCS CODING: Trans.Code Main Program Permit Number I NJ I I I I I I I 1. Industry 2. Industry 3. Type of 4. Industry MM/DD/YY Inspec.Type Inspector Fac. Type f 1 I I I I I I S 1 1 2 1 (DTIA) (TYPI) (INSP) (FACC) 5. Does the POTW Use the Division Model Inspection Form or Equivalent? ❑ YES ❑ NO 6. Did the POTW Contact Conduct the Following Parts of the Industrial Inspection Thoroughly? Comments: A. Initial Interview ❑YES ❑ NO B. Plant Tour ❑ YES ❑ NO C. Pretreatment Tour ❑ YES [:]NO D. Sampling Review ❑ YES ❑ NO E. Exit Interview ❑ YES ❑ NO Industrial Inspection Comments: OVERALL SUMMARY AND COMMENTS: Comments: Requirements: Recommendations: NOD: ❑ YES ® NO NOV: ❑ YES ®NO QNCR: ❑ YES ® NO POTW Rating: SatisfactoryX Marginal UnSatisfactory PCI COMPLETED BY: Cheng Zhang DATE: August 16.2010 NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form Updated 7/25107 Page 3 07/12/2010 14:39 FAX 2526414230 PUBLIC WORK DEPT ill Z 002 L��ldOPO�[�IC��iI� Flo D�c�oQ��c�Qe4�d PO. BOX 7085. 114 OAKMONT DRIVE. PHONE GREENVILLE. N.C. 27835-7085 FAX TOWN O`er ORO (I & E) MR. ROEERT WRITEBSAD P.O. Box 220 TARBORO ,NC 27666 PARAMETERS "�o-I"a l N�-Frog en Total KjeldWd Nitrogen as N,mg4 Nitrate -Nitrite as N, mg/l Total Phosphorus as P, mg/1 Total Cyanide, mg/1 Total Cyanide, mg/1 Arsenic, ug4 Cadmium, ug4 Copper, ug4 Total Chromium, ug/1 Lead, ug4 Mercury, ug4 Molybdenum, ug4 Nickel, ug/l Selenium, ug4 Silver, ug4 Zinc, ug4 ID*: 304 PO*10-1518 DATE COLLECTED: 04/08/10 DATE REPORTED i 04/26/10 influent Effluent Analysis Method fH' -f— 7, 0 L� Date Analyst Code 14.32 1.41 04/12/10 ANO EPA351.2 0.09 5.63 04/09/10 TWA EPA353.2 1.20 0.05 04/12/10 TWA EPA365.4 <0.005 04/22/10 SEJ SM4500 CN-E <0.005 04/13/10 SFJ SM45M CN-E <5.0 <5.0 04/22/10 CMF SM3113B <1.0 <1.0 04/20110 CMF SM3113B 7 4 04/19/10 LFJ EPA200.7 <5.0 <5.0 04/16/10 LFJ EPA200.7 <5.0 <5.0 04/21/10 CMF SM3113B <0.2 04/20/10 ADD EPA245.1 < 30 < 10 OQ16110 LFJ EPA200.7 < 10 < 10 04/16/10 LFJ EPA200.7 < 30 < 10 04/23/10 CMF SM3113B <5.0 <5.0 04/16/10 LFJ EPA200.7 38 17 04/21n0 ADD SM3111B 07/12/2010 14:40 FAX 2526414230 PUBLIC WORK DEPT P.O. BOX 7085, 114 OAKMONT DRIVE GREENVILLE, N.C. 27835-7085 TOWN OF TARBORO (I a E) MR. RIMERT WHITEHEAD P.O. SOX 220 TARBORO ,NC 27886 1-0+ct l ►Y1+-r-g9-n Total Neldahl Nitrogen as N,mg/l Nitrate -Nitrite as N, mg/1 Total Phosphorus as P, mg/1 Nickel, ugfl Effluent Analysis Method .q r7 Date Analyst Code 1.52 04/19/10 A:NO EPA351.2 6.25 04/16/10 TWA EPA353.2 0.27 04119/10 TWA EPA365.4 < 10 04/16/10 LFJ EPA200.7 Z 00's PHONE (252) 756-6208 FAX (252) 756-0633 ID#: 304 DATE COLLECT $D; 04/15/10 DATE REPORTED 04/21/10 07/12/2010 14:40 FAX 2526414230 PUBLIC WORK DEPT 004 GREENVILLE, N.C: 27835.7085 TOWN OF TARBORO (I 6 E) MR. EIIBERT WHITEHEAD P.O. BOX 220 TARBORO ,NC 27886 -ra -I ni+rog'� Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N,mg/1 Nitrate Nitrite as N, mg/1 Total Phosphorus as P, mg/1 Nickel, ugh E111uent Analysa Method t'J'' jL, Date .Analyst Code 1.43 04/26/10 ANO EPA351.2 5.71 04/23/10 TWA EPA353,2 0.11 04/26/10 TWA EPA365,4 < 10 93/06/10 LFJ EPA200.7 FAX (252) 756-0633 ID#: 304 POOIO-1592 DATE COLLECTED: 04/22/10 DATE REPORTED ; 05/10/10 07/12/2010 14:41 FAX 2526414230 PUBLIC WORK DEPT P.O. BOX 7.085, 114 OAKMONT DRFVE GREENVILLE, N.G. 27835.-7085 TOWN OF TARBORO (I & E) mR. HIIBERT WHITEHEAD P.O. BOX 220 TARBORO ,NC 27806 Emuent Analysis Method PARAMETERS f Dm Analyst Code To4a-I N,4-ro3erl , (O Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N,mg/l 2.10 05103f10 TWA EPA351.2 Nitrate -Nitrite as N, mg/1 5.46 04130/10 TWA EPA353.2 Total Phosphorus as P, 111911 0.11 05/03/10 TWA EPA365.4 Nickel, ug/i c 10 05/05/10 LFJ EPA200.7 ID#: 304 PO#10-1636 DATE COLLECTED: 04/29/10 DATE REPORTED : 05/06/10 _, REVIEWBD BY: 07/12/2010 14:41 F.a% 2526414230 PUBLIC WORK DEPT x - 0006 Ji 4 P.O. BOX 7085, 114 OAKMONT DRIVE GREENVILLE, N.C. 27835-7086 TOWN OF TARBORO (I & W MR. HUBERT WHZTEHEAD P.O. BOX 220 TARBORO ,NC 27886 PARAMETERS Yo 1 ,y Q. I i +-K6 3 4<il Total Kjeldald Nitrogen as N,mg/l Nitrate -Nitrite as N, mgA Total Phosphorus as P, mg/l Total Cyanide, mg/l Arsenic, ug/l Cadmium, ug/l Copper, ug/l Total Chromium, ugA lead, ug/1 Mercury, ug/1 Molybdenum, ug/l Nickel, ugll Selenium, ug/1 Silver, ug/1 Zinc, ugA Influent 32.89 0.05 4.04 <0.005 <5.0 <1.0 40 61 6 0.34 < 10 < 10 < 10 <5.0 151 PHONE (252) iM-6208 FAX (252) 756-0633 ID#: 304 PO# 10-1670 DATE COLLECTED: 05/06/10 1 DATE REPORTED : 05/19/10 -_RSlr2EWRD Etiluenl Analysis Method 7, /_E Date Analyst Code �1.79 05/10/10 ANO EPA351.2 5.86 05/07/10 TWA EPA353.2 0.09 05/10/10 TWA EPA365.4 <0,005 05/14/10 SEJ SM4500 CN-E <5.0 05/17/10 CMF SM3113B <1.0 05/13/10 CMF SM3113B 5 05/12110 LFJ EPA200.7 <5.0 05/11/10 LFJ EPA200.7 <5.0 05/12/10 CMF SWI13H OS119110 ADD EPA245.1 < 10 05/12/10 LFJ EPA200.7 < 10 05/11/10 LFJ EPA200.7 < 10 05/14/10 CMF SM3113B <5.0 05/11/10 LFJ EPA200.7 15 05/12/10 ADD SM3111B 07/12/2010 14:42 FAX 2326414230 PUBLIC WORK DEPT Z 007 C�w.1Qo��c��� Flo uw�op[?oQe4�d p. P.O. BOX 7085. 114 OAKMONT DRIVE GRE_ENVILLE. N.C. 27835-7085 TOWN OF TARBORO (1 & E) MR. BUBERT WHITEHEAD P.O. BOX 220 TARBORO ,NC 27886 Effluent Analysis Method PARAMETERS Q' 10 Date Analyst Code 1"otk l K7+-rage-n Q Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N,mg/l 2.14 05/17/10 ANO EPA351.2 Nitrate -Nitrite as N, mg/1 6.84 05/14/10 ANO EPA353.2 Total Phosphorus ac P. mg/1 0.15 05/17/10 ANO EPA365.4 Nickel, ug/l < 10 05/17/10 LFJ EPA200.7 PHONE (252) 7;56-6208 FAX (252) 756-0633 ID#: 304 PO#10-1717 DATE COLLECTED: OS/13/10 DATE REPORTED : 05/20/10 REVIMMP BY-- 07/12/2010 14:42 FAX 2526414230 PUBLIC WORK DEPT � Roos l��doQo��c��� Flo u�c�op[�oQ�at�c�� ID#: 304 TOWN OF TARBORO (I & E) PO#10-1754 MR. HUBERT WHITEHEAD P.O. BOX 220 DATE COLLECTED: 05/20/10 TARBORO ,NC 27886 DATE REPORTED : 05/25/10 RBVIMM BY: RAINEETERS 'roi"[i. wiro e-n Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N,mg/l Nitrate -Nitrite as N, mg/f Total Phosphorus as P, mg/l Nickel, ug/l Effluent Analysis Method I L� O Date Analyst Code 1.62 05/24/10 ANO EPA351.2 2.78 05/21/10 ANO EPA353,2 0.14 05/Z4/10 TWA EPA365.4 < 10 05/21/10 LPJ EPA200.7