HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0075027_Permit Issuance_20070614Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
June 14, 2007
Mr. Mike Harwood
Cains Way Homeowner's Association
202 MacKenan Drive
Cary, North Carolina 27511
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NCO075027
Cains Way Mobile Home Park W WTP
Forsyth County ffiw W /'
Dear Mr. Harwood:
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 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on March28,
2007. This permit includes a TRC limit that will take effect on January 1.2009. If you wish to install
dechlorination equipment, the Division has promulgated a simplified approval process for such projects.
Guidance for approval of dechlorination projects may be viewed online at
http://www.nccgl.net/news/ATCoverview.html.
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 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
Karen Rust at telephone number (919) 733-5083, extension 361.
Sincerely,
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4' (r Coleen H. Sulhns
cc: Central Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office/Surface Water Protection Section
INPDES Files
Nam° Carolina
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: (919) 733-7015 Customer Service
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An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Permit NCO075027
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
Cains Way Homeowners Association
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Cains Way Mobile Home Park WWTP
Pinehall Road
North of Walkertown
Forsyth County
to receiving waters designated as Ader Creek in the Roanoke 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 July 1, 2007.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 29, 2012.
Signed this day June 14, 2007.
4r . Coleen -.4 /- A - -
H. Sullins, Dir for
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit NCO075027
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or
discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued
permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority
to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions,
requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
The Cains Way Homeowners Association is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0432 MGD wastewater treatment system with
the following components:
♦ Aerated equalization basin
♦ Bar screen
♦ Splitter box
♦ Dual extended aeration basins
♦ Clarifier
♦ Tertiary filters
♦ Chlorinator `
The facility is located North of Walkertown at Cains Way Mobile Home Park on
Pinehall Road in Forsyth County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Ader Creek, classified C waters in the Roanoke River Basin.
Permit NC0075027
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Location'
Flow
0.0432 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or Effluent
BOD, 5-day (204C)
(April I —October 3l
11.0 mg/L
16.5 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
BOD, 5-day (200C)
November 1— March 31
22.0 mg/L
33.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1— October 31
2.0 mg/L
10.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N
November 1— March 31
6.0 mg1L
30.0 mg/L
Weekly
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
Effluent,
Upstream &
Downstream
Feral Coliform (geometric mean)
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine3
28 µg/L
2lWeek
Grab
Effluent
Temperature CC)
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature CC)
Weekly
Grab
Upstream &
Downstream
pH4
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 100 feet above discharge point; Downstream = at NCSR 1979.
2. The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/L.
3. The limit for total residual chlorine will take effect January 1, 2009, only if chlorine is
used.
4. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts
® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Richard B. Hamilton, Executive Director D
MEMORANDUM Ctt(_ I j) r-
TO: S Wilson NPDES Unit APR 2 0 2007
ivtsion of Water Quality
DERR - Y1+1'fZ'l QU.',LITY
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator POINT SOURCE
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: April 19, 2007
SUBJECT: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Permits — Dan/Roanoke River Basin
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed
NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) notices for the proposed issuance of WWTP permits for
potential impacts to fish and wildlife. Biologists with the NCWRC are familiar with habitat
values in the area. The NCWRC is authorized to comment and make recommendations which
relate to the impacts of this permit or project to fish and wildlife pursuant to Clean Water Act of
1977, North Carolina Environmental Policy Act, US National Environmental Policy Act,
Endangered Species Act (16 U. S. C. 1531-1543; 87 Stat 884), the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and/or Federal License of
Water Resource Project Act (Federal Power Act-16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.) as applicable.
DWQ is in the process of issuing and/or re -issuing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permits for several WWTPs that discharge into the Dan/Roanoke River basin.
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed
the location of these sites and have determined that additional scrutiny is appropriate for
ammonia, chlorine, and copper. The specific NPDES permits we have reviewed are:
• Cains Way Homeowners Association (NC0075027)
• Horizons Residential Care Center (NC0056791)
• Kobe Wieland Copper Products, Inc. (NC0035173)
• Stokes County Board of Education (NC0044954, NC0044962, NC0087980)
• Town of Danbury (NC0043290)
• Twin Lakes Mobile Home Park (NC0057720)
Chlorine & Ammonia Concerns -
Chlorine is acutely toxic to aquatic organisms and forms secondary compounds that are also
detrimental to aquatic life, especially eggs and juveniles. We also have concerns regarding daily
ammonia concentrations. Freshwater mussels are among the most sensitive aquatic organisms
tested for impacts from ammonia, and ammonia may be a significant limiting factor for unionids
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: (919) 707-0220 • Fax: (919) 707-0028
Dan River NPDES Permits -Page 2 -
April 19, 2007
(Augspurger et al:, 2003). Recent research by Augspurger et al. (2003) found that ammonia
concentrations which may be protective of freshwater mussels range from 0.3 to 1.0 mg/L total
ammonia as N at pH 8.
Copper Concerns -
Treated wastewater from Kobe Wieland Copper Products Inc. is discharged to an unnamed
tributary that flows into the lower portion of the Dan River, a Significant Aquatic Resource as
designated by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. The Dan River provides diverse
species habitats and harbors several State and Federally listed mussel and fish species, including
the James (River) Spiny Mussel, Pleurobema collina (State Endangered, Federal Endangered).
There are recent records (2001) for the Green floater, Lasmigona subviridis (State Endangered,
Federal Species of Concern) recorded in the NCWRC Aquatics Database. These records are
directly below the confluence of the aforementioned unnamed tributary to the Dan River.
Although the James (River) Spiny Mussel has not been reported in this lower section of the Dan
River, the possibility strongly exists since the Green Floater is a common species associate of the
James (River) Spiny Mussel in the Dan River. The discharge of copper to the unnamed tributary
is an immediate concern for both mussel species. In a 28-day chronic Copper toxicity
experiment, Wang et al. (in press) demonstrated that as little as 12-21 micrograms of copper per
liter of water (0.012-0.021 milligrams/liter) results in an LC-50 (concentration that kills 50% of
the animals in the sample; i.e., Lethal Concentration) for several species of native juvenile
freshwater mussels. This research suggests that mussels are more sensitive to copper pollutants
than other taxa (e.g., fish and microcrustaceans). Monitoring records indicate that on December
31 st, 2006 Kobe Wieland Copper Products Inc. discharged an average of 136 micrograms of
copper per liter of water (0.136 milliliter) from pipe 001 and 380 micrograms of copper
per liter of water (0.380 milligrams/liter) from pipe 003 (data extracted from E.P.A. Envirofacts
Data Warehouse). Those discharge concentrations are well above detrimental levels for juvenile
freshwater mussels according to recent research (Wang et al. in press).
The following recommendations should be evaluated and incorporated into these and other
NPDES permits as appropriate to avoid and reduce potential impacts to fish and wildlife
resources, especially in areas known to support listed and highly sensitive species:
1. Only non -chemical disinfection like ultraviolet or ozone should be permitted and used,
Chlorine should be expressly prohibited from any use (including emergency operations)
at the WWTP. This should provide the additional benefit of removing hazardous
materials from the environment and the workplace.
2: Ammonia limits should be reduced to the maximum extent practicable. Ammonia and
PH monitoring should be required daily. Daily composite sampling may be appropriate.
3. If not already in place, we recommend provision of automatic stand-by power generation
to prevent plant emergencies and upsets caused by power outages.
4. If publicly owned collection systems and treatment works (POTW) become available,
these facilities should be required to connect to the POTW without delay.
5. Kobe Wieland Copper Products, Inc. and any other NPDES permits with copper issues
should have reduced copper limits to avoid potential impacts to aquatic species,
especially where federally listed aquatic species are known within the watershed.
Although other factors may also contribute to aquatic habitat degradation, we believe the above
evaluations and prevention measures are appropriate. Limits should protect aquatic habitats
Dan River NPDES Permits -Page 3 - April 19, 2007
(water quality) and preclude acute or chronic issues from WWTP point source discharges. We
are especially concerned about maintaining aquatic habitat values in the Dan/Roanoke, River
basin and similar healthy watersheds. These high value habitats are usually undeveloped
watersheds that need proactive management strategies to preclude impairment from development
as well as from point and non -point issues.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input during the planning stages for this project. If we
can be of further assistance, please contact me at 336-769-9453. Mr. Robert Nichols, Aquatic
Wildlife Diversity Coordinator is very knowledgeable about the Dan/Roanoke basin's listed
aquatic species as well as the diversity of aquatic species present in the watershed. You may
contact Mr. Nichols at 919-786-1789. You may contact Tom Augspurger with the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service at 919-856-4520 for additional information concerning toxicity and federally
listed species.
Literature cited.•
Augspurger, T., A.E. Keller, M.C. Black, W.G. Cope and F.J. Dwyer. 2003. Water quality
guidance for protection of freshwater mussels (Unionidae) from ammonia exposure.
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 22: 2569-2575. (See attached file: Augspurger
et al. Mussel Ammonia Article.ET&C.Nov.2003.pdo
Wang, N., C.G. Ingersoll, E.I. Greer, D.K. Hardesty, C.D. Ivey, J.L. Kunz, F.J. Dwyer, A.D.
Roberts, T. Auspurger, C.M. Kane, R.J. Neves, and M.C. Barnhart. Assessing
cosensitivity of early life stages of freshwater mussels (Unionidae): Chronic
toxicity testing of juvenile freshwater mussels with copper and ammonia. Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry. In Press.
Wang, N., C.G. Ingersoll, D.k. Hardesty, C.D. Ivey, J.L. Kunz, T.W. May, F.J. Dwyer, A.D.
Roberts, T. Augspurger, C.M. Kane, R.J. Neves, and M.C. Barnhart. Assessing
contaminant sensitivity of early life stages of freshwater mussels (Unionidae): Acute
toxicity of copper, ammonia, and chlorine to glochidia and juvenile mussels.
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. In Press.
NORTH CAROLINA
FORSYTH COUNTY
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of said County and State, duly
commissioned, qualified, and authorized by law to administer oaths, personally
appeared D.H. Stanfield, who being duly sworn, deposes and says: that he is
Controller of the Winston-Salem Journal, engaged in the publishing of a newspaper
known as Winston-Salem Journal, published, issued and entered as second class mail
in the City of Winston-Salem, in said County and State: that he is authorized to
make this affidavit and sworn statement: that the notice or other legal advertisement,
a true copy of which is attached hereto, was published in Winston-Salem Journal on
the following dates:
March 31, 2007
and that the said newspaper in which such notice, paper document, or legal
advertisement was published was, at the time of each and every such publication, a
newspaper meeting all the requirements and qualifications of Section 1-597 of the
General Statutes of North Carolina and was a qualified newspaper within the
meaning of Section 1-597 of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
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September 1, 2006
NC DENR -- Division of Water Quality
Point -Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Attn: Carolyn Bryant
Michael J. Myers
Aqua North Carolina
202 MadCenan Ct.
Cary, North Carolina 27311
Compliance & Engineering Manager
T: 919.467.8712
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email: m_ m, ey rs@-aquanmerica.com
Re: NPDES Permit Renewal Application for NC0075027 Cams Way Mobile Home Park
Dear Ms. Bryant,
On behalf of the Cams Way Homeowners Association, Aqua North Carolina request renewal of the
NPDES Permit NC0075027 for the Cains Way Mobile Home Park.
If you have any questions please fee free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Michael J My
Aqua North Carolina
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100°Yo domestic wastewaters < 1.4 -
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
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1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Caine Way HomeoWner'a Association
Facility Name
RD Cain MHP
Mailing Address
202 MacKenan Ct
City
Cary
State / Zip Code
North Carolina 27511
Telephone Number
(919)467-8712
Fax Number
(919)460-1788
e-mail Address
mjmyers@aquaamerica.com
2. Location of facility producing discerge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road Pinehall Rd
City Walkertown
State / Zip Code North Carolina 27051
County Forsyth
3. Operator Information:
Name of the ,firm, public organization or other entity that operates the face. (Note that this is not
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Aqua North Carolina
Mailing Address 202 MacKenan Ct
City Cary
State / Zip Code North Carolina 27511
Telephone Number (919)467-8712
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Fax Number (919)460-1788
1 of 3 Form-01/06
NPDFMS5 APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% do:aestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
4. Description of wastewater:
Facility Geaeratfag Wastewater(check all that applyj:
Industrial
❑
Number of Employees
Commercial
❑
Number of Employees
Residential
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Number of Homes 120
School
0
Number of Students/Staff
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the sources) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Wastewater is generated by a residential mobile home park.
Population served; angro. imately 400
S. TMM of collection system
® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
6. Outfall Information:
Number of separate discharge points 1
Outfall Identification number(s) 001
Is the outfall equipped With a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No
7. Name of receiving streams) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall}:
Ader Creek
S. Frequency of Discharge: ® Continuous ❑ Iaterm�tttent
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
9. Describe the treatment system
List all installed components, including capacity, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and
phosphorus. If the space provided is not suffiden4 attach the description of the trea&nent system in a
separate sheet of paper.
This 0.0432 mgd wastewater treatment facility consists of flow equalization, a bar
screen, dual extended aeration basins, clarifier, tertiary filter and chlorination
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow 0.0432 MGD
Annual Average daily Bow 0.011 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.032 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
2 of 3 Form-D 1/66
FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED PERMIT RENEWALS
Basic Information to determine potential for expedited permit renewal
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Facility Name
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Miscellaneous Comments
YES This is a SIMPLE EXPEDITED permit renewal (administrative
renewal with no changes, or only minor changes such as TRC, NH3,
name/ownership changes). Include conventional WTPs in this group.
YES_ This is a MORE COMPLEX EXPEDITED permit renewal (includes
Special Conditions (such as EAA, Wastewater Management Plan), 303(d)
listed, toxicity testing, instream monitoring, compliance concerns, phased
limits). Basin Coordinator to make case -by -case decision.
YES_ This permit CANNOT BE EXPEDITED for one of the following reasons:
• Major Facility (municipal/industrial)
• Minor Municipals with pretreatment program
• Minor Industrials subject to Fed Effluent Guidelines (lb/day limits for BOD, TSS,
etc)
• Limits based on reasonable potential analysis (metals, GW remediation organics)
• Permitted flow > 0.5 MGD (requires full Fact Sheet)
• Permits determined by Basin Coordinator to be outside expedited process
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