NC0080071_Permit Issuance_20000918

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
September 18, 2000
Ms. Carol C. Ipock
Town of Vanceboro
P.O. Box 506
Vanceboro, North Carolina 28586
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NC ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO080071
Vanceboro WTP
Craven County
Dear Ms. Ipock:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 145-215.1 and the Memorandum
of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May
9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This facility discharges in the Neuse River Basin (NRB). All streams in the NRB have been
designated as nutrient sensitive waters (NSW) as a result of algal bloom problems in the estuary.
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission recently adopted rules establishing
the Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy for the reduction of
phosphorus and nitrogen inputs. The point source rule (15A NCAC 2B.0254) is intended to reduce
total nitrogen (TN) discharges by 50% by 2005. It specifies that individually permitted wastewater
discharges to the NRB with permitted flows less than 0.5 MGD in 1995 shall be allocated a
collective annual mass TN load of 155,400 pounds/year. This is equivalent to an allocation in the
range of 5 - 10 mg/L TN for'each small facility. Although no TN limit appears in this permit, your
facility may be subject to nitrogen limits in the next permitting cycle. All facilities with permitted
flow greater than or equal to 0.5 MGD are receiving a TN limit in this permit cycle.
The Division recommends that you evaluate the cost of installation for nutrient removal facilities in
the event that a nutrient limit is imposed on your plant. It is also recommended that alternative
discharge options be evaluated such as such as spray irrigation, subsurface systems, wastewater
reuse, or connection to a larger regional system.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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 (50) 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
Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act
or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Christie Jackson at telephone
number [phone], extension 558.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
Washington Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit

Permit N00080071
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 provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the
Town of Vanceboro
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Vanceboro WTP
925 Farm Life Avenue
northeast of Vanceboro
Craven County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to ?4•tauls Swamp in the reuse River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, III, and IV hereof.
The permit shall become effective November 1, 2000
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on April 30, 2003
Signed this day September 18, 2000
original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit N00080071
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVED SHEET
The Town of Vanceboro is hereby authorized to:
l . Continue to discharge filter backwash water from the settling tanks in the raw water
treatment system.
This facility is located at the Vanceboro Water Treatment Plant at 9233 Farm Life Avenue,
northeast of Vanceboro in Craven County.
2. Discharge at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed tributary to Mauls
Swamp, classified C-Swamp-NSW waters in the Neuse River Basin.

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Permit NCO080071
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS — FINAL
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below for each outfall:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Fre uenc
Sample Type
Sample Location'
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/L
0.2 ml/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Turbidity2
Weekly
Grab
Upstream & Downstream
Iron
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen3
No Limit
No Limit (lb/month)
No limit
(mg/L)
:lb/year)
Monthly
Monthly
Annually
Grab
Calculated
Calculated
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. Upstream = at a fe.asible location above the discharge point. Downstream = at a feasible
location below the discharge point
2. The discharge shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed 50 NTU. If the
turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the discharge level cannot
cause the turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
3. See condition A. (2.) for detailed monitoring requirements.
All samples collected should be of a representative discharge.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NC0080071
A. (2.) TOTAL NITROGEN MONITORING
The Permittee shall calculate the annual mass loading of total nitrogen as the sum of monthly
loadings, according to the following equations:
(1) Monthly Mass Loading (lb/month) = TN x Q x 8.34
where:
TN = the average total nitrogen concentration (mg/L) of the grab samples
collected during the month
Q = the total wastewater flow discharged during the month (MGM/month)
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MG) to pounds
(2) Annual Mass Loading (lb/year) = E (Monthly Mass Loadings) for the calendar year
The Permittee shall report the total nitrogen concentration for each sample and the monthly mass loading
in the appropriate self -monitoring report. The annual mass loading of total nitrogen shall be reported in
the December self -monitoring report.

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Slate al North Carolina
Environmental Management
CommisNPDES Unit
1617 Mall Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 1i617 i
Notification of Intent to issue a
NPDES Wastewater Permit
On the basis of rhprtxgn sta(1 review
and application d NC General statue
14321. Publc law 92-500 and other
lawful standards and regulations,
the North Carotin Environmental
Maragemertt Co+rvntstion proposes
to issu0 a NaeorvJl Po4Aara Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES)
wastewaterdischargepennitto the �.
pamon(s) listed on the attached
papa effective 45 days from the
publish date of this notice.
Written comments regarding the
proposed permit will be accepted
until 30 days after the publish dale
of this mks. ARcommems received
it wr to that to ale considered in
the final detemlhlallons regarding
the proposed pemil. The Director of
the NC Division of Water Quality
may decide to hold a public meeting
fartne proposed permit OWld the
Division receive a signiricant degree
of.pt)bfk interest.
Copies of the draft permit and other
suppodlrg Information orr file used
to dgwine la canrfuorspresent in the
andppayme t of the
of
end. payment of the costs of
,prodrkyiort Mail comments and/or
requests for information to the NC
DW,110n 01 Water Quality al the above
address or call Ms. Christie Jackson
et-(91) 733-5083, extension 53B.
Please Include the NPDES permit
number (attached) in any
communication, Interested Persons
may also visit the Division of water
Quality at 512 N. Salisbury Street,
tialefgN NC 27604-1148 between the
hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm to
raviaw lnfarmatlon orl file.
NPDES Permit Number N000B0071,
Town of Vancebom, WTP, P.O. Box
306, Vanceborp,. NC 28586 has
gpplled fora permit renewal for a
facility located in Craven County
discharging untreated wastewater
into an unnamed tributary to Mauls
Swamp in the Neuse River Basin.
Currently no parameters are water
quality limited. This discharge may
affect future allocations in this portion
of the receiving stream:
I NPDES Permit Number NC0002917.
Havelock, City- WTP, P.O. Drawer
366, Havelock, NC 2a532 has applied
for a permit renewal for a facility
located in Craven County kfachartjng I
treated wastewater into Southwest
Prong of Slocum Creek in the Neuse
River Basin. Currently no parameters
are waterquality Fr" The discharge
may affect future allocafions in tNs
portion of the receiving stream.
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MAYOR: JIMMIE L MORRIS
CLERK: CAROL C. ]POCK
TELEPHONE: [phone]
September 16, 1998
gown of ` VanCF-90TO
P.LO.Box 306
VancEUO'CO, fAortfz I!2a2of(na 28586
The Town of Vanceboro requests renewal for NPDES NC0080071.
The Water Plant's pumping ability was increased from 150 GPM to
300 GPM.
ALDERMEN:
RICHARD BOWERS
SHIRLEY BYRAN
DAVID FILLINGAME
A. F. WHILEY
CLAYTON WRIGHT
The following new things have been added to our plant:
(1) Two 30 HP high service pumps
(2) Two 15 HP submersible well pumps, both rated at 300 GPM.
One for Well No. 1 and one for Well No. 2.
(3) A gas chlorination system, along with a booster pump.
(4) Two filters.
(5) Softner
(6) Total electrical upgrade, at plant and well sites.
(7) An alarm system.
Original high service and well pumps were abandoned as well as
original chlorine pump. Original filter was abandoned and existing
softner was refurbished.
No sludge is generated from this backwas water.
Sincerely,
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: YES NO_X_
YES, SOC NO.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attn: Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
Date: November 12, 1998
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Craven County
Permit No. NCO080071
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PART I — GENERAL INFORMATION
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1.
Facility and Address: Town of Vanceboro
W
Vanceboro WTP
Post Office Box 306
Vanceboro, North Carolina 28586
2.
Date of Investigation: November 51 1998
3.
Report Prepared by: Kimberly D. Hall
4.
Person(s) contacted and telephone number(s): Mr. Vernon Edwards
[phone]
5.
Directions to Site: From US 17 Business in Vanceboro, turn north onto Farm Life
Avenue, and go approximately 0.4 miles. The treatment plant is located on the
right after crossing the railroad tracks.
6.
Discharge Point:
Latitude: 350 18' 13" N Longitude: 770 08' 52" W
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge
point on map.
USGS Quad. No. USGS Quad Name: Vanceboro, NC
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
X Yes No If No, explain:

8. Topography (relationship to flood plain Included) : flat with the elevation being
approximately 26 feet above MSL; the site is above the flood plain of Mauls
Swamp.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: approximately 100 yards from discharge
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: a 2-foot wide man-made drainage
ditch that is tributary to Mauls Swamp.
a. Classification: C Swamp NSW
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 03-04-09
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
drainage; Mauls Swamp also supports fish propagation and provides
habitat for other wildlife
PART II —DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1.
a. Volume of Wastewater to be permitted: Approximately 15,000 gallons of
combined filter backwash and water softener regeneration is discharged
per backwash. The system is backwashed 3 times per week.
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater Treatment
faci 1 ity? 0.010 MGD
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)?
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to
Construct issued in the previous two years: NA. It is noted that the water
treatment plant was expanded without notifying DWQ. The effluent flow
has increased significantly since December 1997.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed
wastewater treatment facilities: None
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities:
None
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: Chloride levels averaging 2500
mg/L may have toxic impacts to the receiving waters.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: NA

a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DWQ permit
no.
Residuals Contractor
Telephone No.
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP Other.
C. Landfill: NA
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify): NA
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): None
4. SIC Code: 4941
Wastewater Code of actual wastewater, not particular facilities.
Primary_ Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 0 0 0 0
PART III —OTHER PERTINTENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public
monies involved? (municipals only) No
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: Due to high levels
of chlorides being discharged to a ditch that is a UT to Mauls Swamp, this
effluent is a toxicity concern.
3. Additional effluent limits requested: None
4. Other: NA
PART IV —EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION
The Washington Regional Office recommends that NPDES permit no. NCO080071 be
reissued.

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Signature o eport Preparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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