NC0083348_Permit Issuance_20030903

OF W A rF� Michael F. Easley
�s rJ ♦F�'n Governor
O4F William G. Ross. Jr., Secretary
1 1 l J ✓_ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.. Director
Division of Water Duality
September 3, 2003
Nfr. Gordon Watkins
Town of Smithfield
P.O. Box 761
Smithfield, North Carolina 27577
Subject: Issuance of NPDES Permit NC0083348
Smithfield \DTP
Johnston Counts
Dear Nit. Watkins:
Division pe?sonnet have reviewed and approved your applicarion for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are tonvarding 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 D.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated Nlay 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This final permit includes no major changes from the draft permit sent to you on July 16, 2003.
This permit includes a TRC limit that will take effect on April 1, 2005. If you wish to install dechlorination
equipment, the Division has promulgated a simplified approval process for such projects. Guidance for approval of
dechlorination projects is attached.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to
you, you have the right to an adjudicators hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days follo%ying receipt of
this letter. This rcqucst must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter I50B of the North Carolina
General Statutes, and tiled with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6-14 Mail Service Center, ftaci,,h, 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 obrain
other permits which may be required by the Division of %X'ater Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, the Coastal :\rea Nlanagement Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Charles \Weaver at (919) 73.3-508.3, extension
511
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Tom Belnick
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Raleigh Regional Office/Wirer Qualitc Section
NPDES Unit
N. C. Division of Water Quality I NPDES Unit Phone: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 tax: [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.stale.nc.us DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748

Permit NCO083348
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 Smithfield
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Smithfield WTP
515 North 2nd Street
Smithfield
Johnston County
to receiving waters designated as Buffalo Creek in the Neuse 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 October 1. 2003.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2008.
Signed this day September 3, 2003.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Tom Belnick
Alan W: Klimek, P.E.. Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0083348
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Al prc%-i()us N 11D I :5 l'crinits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge arc hcrcby rc%-Okcd. As of
Ellis hermit issuance, any previously- issued permit bearing this number is no l()ngcr cffccti%-e. Thercf0 re, the
cXcluSi\'c authe►rity to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditimis, reduircments,
terms, and previsions included herein.
The Town of Smithfield is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge treated filter backwash water from a water treatment
facility consisting of the following components:
• Reservoir for raw water storage
• Rapid mix chamber for alum and sodium hydroxide addition
• 4 flocculators
• 3 settling basins
• 3 multi -media filters
• Filter backwash tank
• Sludge holding basin
• Vacuum drum for sludge thickening
This facility is located in Smithfield at the Smithfield WTP off North 2nd Street in
Johnston County.
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached
map into Buffalo Creek, classified C-NSW waters in the Neuse River Basin.

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Permit NCO083348
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration. the Pennittee is
authorized to discharse filter backwash from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by
the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample Locations
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
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 Chlorine3
17 /jg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Aluminum
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Monthly Flow 4
Monitor & Report
milliongallons/month)
Monthly
Calculated
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (TN) 4
Monitor & Report (mg/L)
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Nitrate/Nitrite Nitrogen4
(NO2 + NO3)
Monitor & Report (mg/L)
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)4
Monitor & Report (mg/L)
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
TN load (pounds/month) 4
Monitor & Report
(pounds per month
Monthly
Calculated
Effluent
TN load (pounds/year) 4
Monitor & Report
(pounds per ear
Annually
Calculated
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Monitor & Report (mg/L)
Monthly
Grab
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. Upstream = at least 50 feet upstream from the outfall. Downstream = at least 50 feet downstream from the
outfall.
2. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If the
instream turbidity exceeds 50 NTU due to natural background conditions, the discharge cannot cause
turbidity to increase in the receiving stream.
3. Limit takes effect April 1, 2005. Until the limit takes effect, the permittee shall monitor TRC (with no
effluent limit).
4. See A. (2) for Total Nitrogen monitoring and reporting requirements.
All samples collected should be from a representative discharge event.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Permit NCO083348
A. (2) CALCULATION OF TOTAL NITROGEN LOADS
a. The Permittee shall calculate monthly and annual TN Loads as follows:
L Monthly TN Load (pounds/month) = TN x TMF x 8.34
where:
TN = the average TN concentration (mg/L) of the samples collected during the
month
TMF = the Total Monthly Flow of wastewater discharged during the month
(MG/month). If all discharges are not recorded at the facility,
document the calculation(s) used to determine total monthly flow
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MG) to pounds
ii. Annual TN Load (pounds/year) = Sum of the 12 Monthly TN Loads for the
calendar year
b. The Permittee shall report monthly Total Nitrogen results (mg/L and pounds/month)
in the discharge monitoring report for that month. The Permittee shall report each
year's annual results (pounds per year) in the December report for that year.

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No
If Yes, SOC No.
To: NPDES Permits Unit���,� ) C3
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date July 18, 2003
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County Johnston
Permit No. NC0083348
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Town of Smithfield Water
Treatment Plant
P.O. Box 761
515 North 2nd Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
��G✓i(3 ; 2. Date of In ti n: July 16, 2003
3. Report Prepared by: Ted Cashion, Environmental Chemist
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number:
Gordon Watkins - 919-934-2661
5. Directions to Site: Hwy 70 East to Downtown Smithfield.
Turn left on 2nd Street. Facility is at 515 N. 2nd Street.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 3 503 0 ' 58"
Longitude:78°20'53"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment
facility site and discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. E25SE U.S.G.S. Quad Name Selma, NC
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with
application ? NA
XXXX Yes No If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included):

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT:
If Yes, SOC No.
Yes No
relatively flat, appears to be located adjacent to flood
plain
9. Location of nearest dwelling: approximately 400 feet
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Buffalo
Creek
a. Classification: C-NSW
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.:03 04 02
C. Describe receiving stream features and
pertinent downstream uses: Neuse River is approximately a
quarter mile downstream from discharge.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater to be permitted: 90,000 gpd will be
discharged per application (Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Waste
Water Treatment facility? NA
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? NA
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorization to Construct issued in the previous two years:
na
e. Please provide a description of existing or
substantially constructed wastewater treatment facilities:
filter backwash tank, sludge holding basin, vacuum drum for
sludge thickening
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: NA
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: ammonia,
chlorine
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): NA
in development approved
should be required not needed

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT:
If Yes, SOC.No.
Yes No
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
permit no. NA
Residual Contractor
Telephone No.
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP
PFRP Other XXXX
C. Landfill: Dewatered sludge is taken to Johnston Co.
Landfill
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): Physical/Chemical Grade 1
4. SIC Code (s) :4941
Wastewater Codes) of actual wastewater, not particular
facilities i.e.., non -contact cooling water discharge from a
metal plating company would be 14, not 56.
Primary 21 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 510-1
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)?
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: none
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please
indicate) NA
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No
If Yes, SOC No.
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4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide
regional perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation: NA
Connection to Regional Sewer System: Could discharge to
Central Johnston WWTP.
Subsurface: NA
Other disposal options:
5. Other Special Items:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This staff report was performed in conjunction with a CEI.
The facility appears well operated and maintained. The sludge
dewatering unit is an excellent system for WTP's.
The facility was advised that a chlorine limit may be included in
the next permit, as well as possible other modifications.
We recommend that the permit be reissued in accordance with the
basin wide plan.
Signature o
1J Gl L. r.
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Subject: Re: Draft NPDES Permit NCO083348
From: Charles Weaver <[e-mail]>
Date: Ibu,14 Aug 200315:15:18 -0400
To: [e-mail]
Ms. Bateman:
1. Two total nitrogen (TN) components (NO2+NO3 and TKN) must be analyzed and
reported separately. TN and TP will continue to be monitored also. No TN or TP limit
is planned for your facility.
2. There will be no pH monitoring required in your final permit.
CHW
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Subject: Draft NPDES Permit NCO083348
From: "Judy Bateman'<[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 11:22:51 -0400
To: <Charles.Weaver@ncmaiLnet>
Mr Weaver,
The letter that we have received with our draft NPDES permit listed some
changes that were to take place. I just wanted to make sure I understand
what is required. The first change is the addition of monitoring for total
monthly flow, nitrogen and phosphorus. We are monitoring these parameters
already, and I wanted to know if we need to change the way we report the
results or the way we.monitor. The other change involved pH monitoring. I
just wanted to double check with you, pH monitoring is no longer required?
Thank you,
Judy Bateman
Chemist, Town of Smithfield Water Plant
1 of 1 8/14/2003 3:15 PM

MEMORANDUM
To:
Charles Weaver
From:
Kirk Stafford-RRO-
Through:
Randy Jones-RRO
Subject:
Draft NPDES Permit
NCO083348
Town of Smithfield
WTP
Johnston County
Eooa z t env
I have reviewed the subject draft permit with the following comments. The changes to the
current draft permit are detailed in the cover letter. The RRO supports those changes.
The latitude for the discharge point is listed as 35.314.07 and should read 35.31.07. In
addition, within part A.(2) of the permit it states that " 8.34 = conversion factor, from
(mg/LxMG) to pounds". It might be more clearly stated as "8.34 = conversion factor
from mg/1 and million gallons to pounds".

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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATI JUL 2 3 M
NORTH CAROLINA.
DENR-WATER OVAL"
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
Wake County. > Ss.
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Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of Johnston
PUBLIC NOTICE
County North Carolina, duly commissioned and authorized to
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIO MEI�MO�POES MANAUGEMENT
administer oaths, affirmations, etc., personally appeared Ivy
CONVA NIT
161] MAIL SERVICE CENTER
Marsch, who, being duly swom or affirmed, according to law,
RALEIGK NC TJHN1611
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO ISSUE
doth depose and say that she is Billing Manager -Legal
A NPDES WASTEWATER PERMIT
On the Cpsis at thorough staff review and aPPlication of NC
Advertising of The Smithfield Herald a corporation organized
General Statute 1d0.21. Public law 92-500 and other lawful
standards and regulations; the North Carolina Eaviron,
and doing business under the Laws of the State of North
mental Management Commission proposes to iuuea Notion-
al PollutantDischarge Elimination System. (NPDES)
Carolina, and publishing a newspaper known as The
wastewater discharge permit to, the person(S) listed below
offactme ss days from the Publish date of this notice.
Smithfield Herald, in the City of Smithfield, Johnston County
Written comments regarding the Proposed Permit will be
accepted until 0odaysoHert%publish date of this notice. All
and State aforesaid, the said newspaper in which such notice,
comments received Prior to that date are considered in the
final determinations regarding the Proposes Permit The
paper, document, or legal advertisement was published was, at
Director of. the NC Division of Water quality may decide to
hold a public meeting for the proposed Permit should the
the time of each and eve such publication, a newspaper
every P
Division receive a significant degree of Public interest.
Copies of the draft permit and oling supporting information
on file used to determine condif am present in the draft
meeting all of the requirements and qualifications of Section I-
Permit are available upon request and payment of lhecostsW
597 of the General Statutes of North Carolina and was a
reproduction. Mail comments and/or reaaests for info..
Lion to the NC Division of Water quality at the above address
er qualified newspaper within the meanie of Section 1-597 of
q P P g
or call Ms. Volery Stephens at (9191 iA508J. extension 520.
Please include the NPDES permit number(attached)in any
the General Statutes of North Carolina, and that as such she
communication. Interested persens may also visit the Divi-
siOnof Wmerqualihe1512 ours atSalisbury a.m. and 5:00Ral.m. to
between the hours of 8:00 p.m. ontl 5:00 P.m. to
makes this affidavit; that she is familiar with the books, files
review information on file.
review in
and business of said corporation and by reference to the files
Johnsiprt Caunh has applied for renewal of five NPDES
Permit NCgg9e»5 far the County `MP. This permitted
of said publication the attached advertisement for NC
facility tl�scharees tilterbvckRh wpstewater to an uo-
named tributarvto the Neuse Riverintne Neuse River Dasin.
Currently total residual chlorine is water avalifr limifetl.
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY was inserted in the
Rivmarottxtfulureallacationsinthisportionof
the Neuse River.
the
aforesaid newspaper on dates as follows: 07/18/03
The Town of Smithfield has applied for yen wal of NPDES
cemm} NC0087818 fir its WTP. This permi facility dis-
charges ftlteebackwash wastewale to euHo o Creek in the
Account Number: 73350831
July 18,
may
The above is correctly copied from the books and files of the aforesaid Corporation and publication.
Billing anager-Legal Advertising
Sworn or affirmed to, and subscribed before me, this
21 day of JULY , 2003 AD
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
and affixed my official seal, the day and year aforesaid.
_- _--
Notary Public
My commission expires 2nd day of July, 2005.

Town of Smithfield
North Carolina
919-934-1377
919-934-1688 (Fax)
November 20, 2002
Mrs. Valery Stephens
NCDENR
Div. of Water Quality/Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mrs. Stephens,
N * 230 Hospital Road
Post Office Box 761
Smithfield, NC27577
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I am writing this letter to request renewal of our NPDES Permit #NC0083348 for the Town of Smithfield
Water Treatment Facility. There have been no changes in our wastewater process since the last
renewal in 1998. We still use conventional methods for water treatment and a vacuum drum for sludge
thickening. Enclosed, you will find the NPDES Permit Application Short Form C and the required
copies. If you have any questions concerning the application, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Gordon Watkins
Water Plant Superintendent
Home of Ava Gardner Museum

NPDES PERAHT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C
For manufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge < 1 MGD (or WTPs)
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
North Carolina NPDES Permit Number NC00 -3,5 (19 _
Please print or type
1. Applicant and facility producing discharge
A. Name
B. Mailing address of applicant: Street address 51J /16241 7b 1g29X -76
City_ f e / County,
State Ao C Zip Code o?7
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Telephone Number ( Cl ( C4
Fax Number ( P 1C1) q3(4 "7Y)
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C. Location of facility: ,
Contact Person 4rcywY yx G �i
Street ''7'1-) . 9/_'C' n -
City_ /e�� County - �jr)
State Zip Code cp75_2'i
Telephone Number ( q i' t) 1 L/ - Ql' (� )
2. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s):
3. Number of employees: r(�"
4. Principal product(s) produced:
Principal raw material(s) consumed:
5. Principal process(es):
JA'�
6. Amount of principal product produced (or raw material consumed) /
(List snecific amounts consumed and/or units of nroduction)
Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed
AVERAGE
Emduct Produced or Raw Material Consumed
PEAK
per Da
.Q M j1 ! IOr? CC`�./1CY� '
, l &1 /Uv'�5
per Month
per Year
7. Check here if discharge occurs all year [%f , or
Circle the month(s) in which discharge occurs:
May June July August September
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January February March April
October November December
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C
For manufacturing or commercial facilities with a discharge <1 MGD (or WTPs)
Days per week discharge occurs: /.
NOTE: If the facility has separate discharge points
of wastewater flow at the facility.
or multiple Industrial processes, include a schematic diagram
8. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable).
Discharge per operating day
Flow
GALLONS PER OPERATING DAY(PERCENT)
Volume treated before discharging
Sanitary - daily average
Cooling water, etc. - daily average
Process water - daily average
Maximum per operating day for
total discharge (all types)
9. If any of the types of wastewater identified in item 8 (either treated or untreated) are discharged to places
other than surface waters, record the amount(s) discharged below:
A.
Municipal sewer system
gpd
B.
Underground well
gpd
C.
Septic tank
gpd
D.
Evaporation lagoon or pond
gpd
E.
Other, specify
gpd
10. Number of separate discharge points: /
11. Name of receiving stream(s): ZLZ c//) t /Yek
12. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain one or more of the following
substances added as a result of your operations, activities, or processes? Circle all that apply:
aluminum
ammonia
beryllium
copper
cyanide
lead
phenols
selenium
zinc
cadmium chromium c�(residua
mercury nickel oil and grease
None of the above
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature of Applicant Date
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6B (i) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record,
report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or
who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or
regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both.
(18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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