NC0026921_Permit Issuance_19941206

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management.
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan iB. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Dan C. Webb
P. O. Box-55
Parkton, NC 28371
Dear Mr. Webb:
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December 6, 1994
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A DEC it g 1994
FAYETTEViLLE
Subject: Permit NO. NC0026921 W Town of Parkton WTP
Robeson ;County
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In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on April 4, 1994, we
are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .I and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
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, Post Office. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part. H, EA.: addresses the requirements.
to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the. legal requirements to obtain of permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits',required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal, or Local governmental
permit -that may be required.
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If you have any questions concerning this 'permit, please; contact Susan Wilson at
telephone number 9191733-5083.
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Fayetteville Regional Office
P.O. Box 29535,.Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Sincerely,
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D vid %odrigh
A: �restoAn owar , Jr., P. E.
Telephone -919-733-7015, FAX [phone]
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Permit No., NCO026921
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND:NATURAL RESOURCES .
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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.
Town of Parkton
is hereby -authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Parkton Wastewater Treatment Plant
NCSR 1724
southeast of Parkton
Robeson County
to receiving waters designated as Dunns Marsh in the Lumber River Basin r ;
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, H, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective January 1, 1995
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31,1999
Signed this day .December 6, 1994
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Original Signed BY,
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., 'Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCO026921
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Town of Parkton
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.2 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of manual bar
screen, two (2) oxidation ditches operated in parallel, two (2) clarifiers, post chlorination, step
down post aeration, sludge drying beds and an aerobic sludge digester located at Parkton
Wastewater Treatment Plant, NCSR 1724, southeast of Parkton, Robeson County (See Part III
of this Permit), and
2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the,attached map into Dunns
Marsh which is classified Class C-Swamp waters in the Lumber River Basin.
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A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit'No. NCO02692 l
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
BOD, 5 Day, 20 'C "
Total Suspended Residue "
NH3 as N
Dissolved Oxygen '**
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Total Residual Chlorine
Temperature
Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3. + TKN)
Total Phosphorus
Conductivity
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg.
0.200 MGD
15.0 mg/1 22.5 mg/I
30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1
5.0 mg/1
200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Monitoring
Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*Sample
Daily Max Frequency
Tyne
Location
Continuous
Recording
I or E
Weekly
Composite
E,I
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
2/Week
Grab
E
Daily
Grab
E, U, D
Quarterly
Composite
E
Quarterly
Composite
E
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above discharge point at Dunn's Marsh at NCSR 1725, D - Downstream below
discharge point at Little Marsh Swamp at Highway 301.
Instreatn samples shall be grab samples and shall be conducted once per week.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent values
(8.5% removal).
*** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l.
**** Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 90%, October, January, April and July, See Part III, Condition E.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample.'
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
CONTINUED........

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SUMMER (April 1 - October 31) Permit No. NCO026921
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outfall(s) serial number 001. (Continued)
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
Units - specify) Measurement Sample *$ampig
Monthly Avg, Weekly Avg. Daily Max Freauency Type Location
Chronic Toxicity "" Quarterly Composite E

A. (). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING.REQUIREMENTS WINTER (November 11- March 31) Permit No. NCO026921
During the period beginning on.the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from '
outfall(s) serial number 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below: '
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations
_Monitoring Requirements
Measurement
Sample
*:jam lie
Monthly Avg,, Weekly Avg_ Daily Max
Frequency
TY2e
Location
Flow _ 0.200 MGD
Continuous
Recording
I or E
BOD,. 5 Day, 20 °C " 24.0 mg/I 36.0 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
E,I
Total Suspended Residue " 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/I
Weekly
Composite
E,I
NH3 as N 9.0 mg/1
Weekly
Composite
E
Dissolved Oxygen "*
Weekly
Grab
E, U, D
recal Coliform (geometric mean) 200.0 /100 ml 400.0 /100 ml
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
Total Residual Chlorine
2/Week .
Grab
E
Temperature
Daily
Grab
E, U, D
Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Quarterly
Composite
E
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Composite
E
Conductivity
Weekly
Grab
E,U,D
* Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream above discharge point at Dunn's Marsh
at NCSR 1725, D--
Downstream below
discharge point at Little Marsh Swamp at Highway 301.
Instream samples shall be grab samples and shall be conducted once per week.
** The monthly average effluent BOD5 and Total Suspended Residue concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent
values
o removal -
*** The daily average dissolved oxygen effluent concentration shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l.
**** Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F at 90%, October, January, April and July, See Part III, Condition E.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9:0 standard units and shall be monitored weekly at the effluent by grab
sample. ,
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
CONTINUED:.......

A. O. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS WINTER_ (November -I - March 31) Permit,No. NC0026921
During the period beginning on the effective date.ofthe permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge from
outf'all(s) serial number 00 L (Continued)
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requlreriients
Units Lspe9UNI _Measurement Sampi •_Sample
MonthlyAvg,, Weekly Avg, 0-ai_ly—M-6x Freouencx Type Location
Chronic Toxicity—* Quarterly Composite E
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Section B. Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply- with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effectiv6 date of the permit unless
specified below:
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance, necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a. date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates," a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken,, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
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SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuink Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management. i
2. DEM or Division
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Means the Division of Environmental Management; Department of 8nvironment, Health and
Natural Resources.
3. EMS
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined, as the total mass of'all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which°daily discharges are sampled
and measured; divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during
such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days
the tests were reported. The limitation is -identified as "Monthly Average in Part I of the
permit.
b'. The "weekly average discharge" -is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled,.
and/or measured during the calendar week (Sunday - Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by .the
number of days the tests were reported: This limitation is identified as ."Weekly Average"
in Part I of the permit.
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c. The "maximum daily discharge" .is the total mass (weight) o£ a pollutant discharged during
a calendar day. If only one sample is takenduring any calendar day the weight of pollutant,
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as "Daily
Maximum," -in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during -the calendar. year on which daily! discharges are sampled and.
measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found
each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported. This limitation is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit.

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6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily discharges, are. sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration_ value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
b. The "average weekly concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily. discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of
the daily concentration values): The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of -the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If, only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration -of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
"Daily Maximum" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the.sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a.
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average yearly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric" mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
e. The "daily average concentration" (for dissolved oxygen) is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar. day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average" in .the text of Part I.
f. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the.permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as 'one of the following distinct periods: January through
March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.

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7 Other Measurements ;
a. Flow,.(MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is, the 24 hours average flow, -
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of:thei total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month..
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement" is a measure of flow taken at the time; of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of .the total j discharge.
c. A "continuous flow measurement" is a measure of discharge flON from the facility which
occurs continually 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.
8. Types of Samples _
a. 'Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) 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 lmeasured at the time of
individual sample collection, or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a, 24jhour 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 present gallon interval between sample .
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period 'proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influeni grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no
greaterthan once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. , In such cases, effluent grab samples! may be collected- at, time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equaliin number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However, in,;no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater, than six (6) hours nor the number of samples less
than four (4) during a 24 hour sampling period.
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b. Grab. Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected 'over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually;. Grab -samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
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a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values, is the summation of the.,
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is: the' Nth root.of .the product of
the :individual values where N is -equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic'mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean;, values of zero (0) shall be
considered to be one (1).

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c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by. the summation of the respective flows.
10. Calendar Day
A calendar day is defined as 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.
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A hazardous substance means any substancedesignated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12. Toxic Pollutant
A toxic pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The permittee must'comply with all conditions of this permit.. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act -and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, -revocation and reissuance, or' modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for,toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act 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 Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation.. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is. subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per, day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year; or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions 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. Also,
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 . of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)]
c. Under, state law, a- civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10;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. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ .143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed ran administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 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: Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation,
with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000.

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Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000,per, day for each day during
which, the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed $125,000.
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 which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting.
human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
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Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II, C-4), 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 -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. E=cM 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 or4ocal laws or regulations.
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. - Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and 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.
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, of terminating this permit or', to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish td .the Permit Issuing Authority. upon
request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.

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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.
10. E2Wiration.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 to
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 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 l Quirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
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
employing more than 250 persons or having -gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if .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.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described 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. .

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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a: or b. of this section
shall -make the following certification:
"I 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 person°s directly responsible for
gathering the information,. the, information submitted is, to the best of -my- knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I 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.
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 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. J
14. Previous Permi
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to.this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuanceof this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit: The authority to operate the
facility under previously 'issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The
conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges fiom this facility.
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, andupon classification of the
facility by the. Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification -assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of 'the °appropriate type: and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202, The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays; and' must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all, other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A .0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which- designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.

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I •• 90- I• •
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 operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when- the -operation is necessary to .achieve compliance with .the
conditions of the permit.
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.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass" means 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.
(2) "Severe property damage" means 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 does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
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 c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(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 affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit -notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II, E. 6. of this "permit. (24 hour notice).
d. - Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass 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

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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 c. of this section. .
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing, Authority determines ,that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section:_
5: Upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional, incident in which there is unintentional and temporary -
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
'beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does riot include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed. treatment facilities,
inadequate. treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless .or improper
operation.
b. _Effect of an upset.'
An upset constitutes an .affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
ouch technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph-c.-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 subjectao judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permitted 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 caus (s) of the upset;
(2) The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
u (3) The permittee submitted, notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 6. (b) (B) of this
permit. s
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(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required, under Part II, B. 2. of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
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 permitted shall comply with all existing federal

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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 .
reopened and modified, or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at -40
CFR Part 503. The permittee shall. comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 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 DEM
Regulation, Title 15A, North.'Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, .
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.
1. 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 betaken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which 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.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Report(DMR) Form (DEM No. MR 1,1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director, DEM, postmarked no later than the 30th day
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
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files .
Post Office Box 29535 .
Raleigh, North Carolina.27626-0535
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 are 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

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discharge volumes. Once -through condenser cooling water flow which is 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 s
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 4314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 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.
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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.
nalties for Tampgrin
The ,Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies,; taj
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required; to
permit shall, upon conviction, be .punished by a fine of not more ,,thz
by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by
person is for a violation committed after afirst conviction'of such pE
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation,
more than 4 vears_ or both.
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Except for records of monitoring information required by this pe
sewage_ sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retains
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permitter
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenanc
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, coj
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Dv
pers with, or knowingly
)e maintained under this
. $10,000 per.violation; or
oth. If a conviction of a
son under this paragraph,
r by imprisonment of not
related to the permittee's'
r,a period of at least five
91 retain records of all
ords and all original strip "
A all reports required by
pie, measurement, report
r at any time.
7. Recording Results
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Fof each measurement or sample -taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information: j
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.

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8. Inspection and Entil
The penmittee 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;
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 Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location.
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 permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of 'the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 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 which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1)•
c. The -alteration or addition results in a significant change in the pernittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, 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 in the permitted
facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.

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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the, intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II.
D. 2 of this permit) 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 the permit, using
test procedures specified in Part II, D. 4.-of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting ;of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twen -four Hour. Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger 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. °
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within'24 hours
tinder this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours. ;
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case- basis ,for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been"received within 24 hours.
7.. Other Noncompliance '
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reportedl under Part II. 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.
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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.
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
directly to receiving waters 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 in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
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 of Environmental Management. 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 Clean Water Act 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 $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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 ali of such. other pollutants in
accordance with best practicable technology or water quality standards.
2. Under no circumstances shall the permittee allow introduction of the following wastes in the
waste treatment system: i
a. 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 a
40 CFR 261.21; 1
b. Pollutants which will 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; !
c. Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts .which will cause obstruction to the flow in the
POTW resulting in Interference;
d. - Any pollutant, including oxygen, demanding pollutants (BOD, etc.) released in a
Discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which will cause4hterference with
the POTW;
e. 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 40°C (104°F) unless the Division, upon request of the POTW,
approves alternate temperature limits;
f. Petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oil,, or products of mineral oil origin in .
amounts that will cause interference or pass through; {
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g. - Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or furries within the
POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the
POTW.
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 CM,
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 ofithe� industries discharging to
the municipal system..

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Part III
4. The permittee shall require any industrial discharges into the permitted system to meet
Federal Pretreatment Standards promulgated in response to Section 307(b) of the Act. Prior to
accepting wastewater from any, significant industrial user, the permittee shall either develop and
submit to the Division a Pretreatment Program for approval per 15 NCAC 2H .0907(a) or modify
an existing Pretreatment Program per 15 NCAC 2H .0907(b).
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 Clean
Water Actand implementing regulations or by the requirements of the approved State
pretreatment.program, as appropriate.
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the planes treatment.
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
C. Groundwater Monitoring
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
D. Publicly Owned Treatment Works
All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger 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 into that
POTW by a source introducing pollutants into the 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. of the.
change on the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.
E. Requirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharees
The permittee shall continually 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 sixty (60) days of
notification by the Division.

` Part.flI Permit No. NCO026921
F. CHRONIC TOXICITY PASS/FAEL PERMIT LIMIT (QRTRLY)
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit chronic toxicity using test procedures outlined in:
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1.) The North Carolina Ceriodaphnia chronic effluent bioassay procedure (North Carolina Chronic
Bioassay Procedure - Revised *September 1989) or subsequent versions.
The effluent concentration at which there may, be.no observable: inhibition of reproduction or.
significant mortality is 90% (defined as treatment two in the North Carolina procedure document).
The permit holder shall perform quarterly monitoring using this procedure to establish compliance
with the permit.condition. The first test will be performed after thuriy days from the effective date
of this permit during the months- of October, January, April, :and July. Effluent sampling for this
testing shall.be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment
processes:.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B. Additionally, DEM Form AT-1(original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention:
Environmental Sciences Branch !
North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management
4401-Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607 ,
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual
chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for
disinfection of the waste stream.
Should any single quarterly monitoring indicate a failure to meett'specified limits, then monthly
monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this
monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified: above.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests peiformed'by the North Carolina
Division of 'Environmental Management 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 and appropriate environmental controls; shall constitute an invalid test
and will require immediate retesting(within 30 days of initial monitoring event). Failure to submit
suitable test results will constitute noncompliance with monitoring requirements.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONTTORING'FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to
revoke the permit.
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'
April 19, 1994
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dave Goodrich, Unit Supervisor
Permitting and Yg,.—,ring Unit
FROM: r►q��sSteVeffs, Regional Supervisor
yetteville Regional Office
SUBJECT: NPDES Permit Renewal
Town_of.:P_ar_k.ton`WWTP` �.
NPDE-S Permit No. [NCOO2 92- __ j
Robeson County
Please find enclosed the -staff report and recommendations of the
Fayetteville Regional Office concerning the reissuance,of�subject existing
NPDES Permit.
If you have any questions or require any further'information, please
advise.
KTS/AKK/akk
Enclosure
cc: Technical Support Branch

SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes _ No
If yes, SOC No.
To: Attention: Susan Wilson
Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
April 19, 1994
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County Robeson
Permit No. NC0026921
PART I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Town of Parkton WWTP
P.O. Box 55
Parkton, N.C. 28371
2.. Date of Investigation: April 15, 1994
3. Report Prepared By: Kitty Kramer, Environmental:,Technician U
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4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number:- Dan Webb [phone]
5. Directions to Site: The treatment plant is-locatedsoutheast of Parkton
off of SR 1724.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all points:
Outfall 001 - Latitude: 34 52' 55" Longitude: 78 59' 59"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment -facility site and
discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No.: H 23 NW USGS Quad Name: Hope Mills, N.C.
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with, application?
X Yes No If no, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Flat to gently
rolling.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 1,000,feet.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Dunn's Marsh..
a. Classification: "C-Swamp"
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 030753
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent down stream use:
Dunn's Marsh is a slow moving swamp which is frequently occupied by
beavers. The Town's discharge is located downstream of Cates
Pickle Company, which now operates a.nondischarge spray irrigation
system. Also, there are two ponds located between'Cates Pickle Co.
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PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT.WORKS
1_. a. Volume of Wastewater to be permitted: 0.2 MGD;(Ultimate Design
Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater Treatment
facility? 0.2 MGD j
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design
capacity): 0.2 MGD
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by,previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two (2) years.
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e. Please provide -a description of existing or'substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities:
This is an exiting facility consisting of a'manual bar screen, dual
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drying beos ano stano-by power.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: N A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
None expected, this treatment plant receives 160% domestic
wastewater from a population of approximately 357 people and one
elementary school.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
In,development Approved
Should be required Not Needed X j
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:,
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a. If residuals are being land applied, ,please specify DEM Permit Not:
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Residual Contractor:
Telephone No.:
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP Other
C. Landfill: The Town of Parkton can still dispose of their dried
sludge in the Robeson County landfill.
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify): N/A
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j 3. Treatment plant classification: (attach completed ;rating sheet):
j This facility is a class II facility.
SIC Code(s): 4952
Wastewater Codes) of actual wastewater, not particular facilities;
Primary Ol Secondary _
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Main Treatment Unit Codes: 10001
'PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMiATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds or are
any public monies involved (municipals only)? This facility is not
presently involved with any construction, but when it was built is was
with grant monies.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including -Toxicity) requests:
None requested.
3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates,(please, indicate): None
Date
Submission of Plans and Specification . . . .I . .
Begin Construction . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete Construction . . . . . . . . .
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all of the
nondischarge options available. Please provide regional perspective for
each option evaluated.
This facility is not increasing it's design flow or -install any new
treatment unit, therefore this section is N/A.
Sray Irrigation: N/A
j Connection to Regional Sewer System: N A
Subsurface: N A
Other Disposal Options: NLA
5. Other Special Items: None

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PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION
It is the recommendation of the Fayetteville Regional Office that
subject NPDES Permit No. NC0026921 be reissued.
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ROAD CLASSIFICATION Produced by the United States Geological Survey
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hard surface .......... ____ improved surface__.. -Natural Resources and Community Development
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility-: own of -ParL-6r, L1 onO
Owner, or Contact Person: -DG,^ 1 1Pb6
Mailing Address: P.O. 811k
County: 90A efni Telephone:
Present ClassificatioI.n: ?L. New.,- Facility Ezisting'Facility �c
NPDES Per.. No. NC002L 5.2 Nondisc. Per. No.WQ Health,Dept.Per No. dzA
Rated by: 4;4t. Telephone: gild- g�-.15 -I "bate:�4
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORC Leo r►c;rdl Gree..t Grade: TIT7 Telephone:
Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray .Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I ' it III IV Total Points: _ Z
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UBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATION
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( e all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. -siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand filters
5. grease trapinterceptor
6. oil/water separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
(check all units that apply) i
1. preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2. lagoons
3. septic tanks
4. pump tanks_.
5. pumps
6. sand filters
7. grease trapinterceptor
8, oil/water separators
9. disinfection
10. chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11. spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shall
be rated using the point •rating system and will require an operator with. -an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. 1 Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, uunlessthe flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission' on'a case -by -case basis: (Check1 Appropriate)
1. Oil/water'Separator Systems consisting only of physical.sgwation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic _Tahk/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection
j and direct discharge;
3. I Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection,.'necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and directdischarge;
4. Closed -loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oiUwater separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and dispos,^J:.
Aquaculture operations with discharge. to surface waters;
Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
Seafood processing consisting of screening:and disposal.
Single-family discharging systems, with the, exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified if permitted after July 1,
1993 or if upon .inspection by the Division, it. is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will lie notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

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(15) Electrodlalysls. Process for removing Ionized salts from water through the use of Ion -selective Ion -exchange membranes;
(16) Filter Press. A process operated mechanically for partially dewatering sludge;
(17) Foam Separation. The planned frothing of wastewater or wastewater effluent as a means of removing excessive amounts of detergent materials through
the introduction of air in the form of fine bubbles; also called foam fractionation;
(18) Grit Removal. The process of removing grit and other heavy mineral matter from wastewater-
(19) Imhoff Tank. A deep two story wastewater tank consisting of an upper sedimentation chamber and a lower sludge digestion chamber.
(20) Instrumented Flow Measurement. A device which Indicates and records rate of flow;
(21) Ion Exchange. A chemical process in which Ions from two different molecules are exchanged;
(22) Land application:
(a).Sludge Disposal. A final sludge disposal method by which wet sludge may be applied to land either by spraying on the surface or by subsurface injection
(I.e., chisel plow); [not applicable for types of sludge described in (11) of this Rule];
(b) Treated Effluent. The process of spraying treated wastewater onto a land area or other methods of application of wastewater onto a land area as a
means of final disposal or treatment;
(23) Microscreen A low speed, continuously back -washed, rotating drum filter operating under gravity conditions as a polishing method for removing
suspended solids from effluent;
(24) Nitrification Process. The biochemical conversion of unoxidlzed nitrogen (ammonia and organic nitrogen) to oxidized nitrogen (usually nitrate);
(25) Nitrogenous Stage. A separate stage of wastewater treatment designed for the specific purpose of converting ammonia nitrogen to nitrate nitrogen;
(26) Phosphate Removal, Biological. The removal of phosphorus from wastewater by an oxidanoxic process designed to enhance luxury uptake of phosphorus
by the microorganisms;
(27) Polishing Pond. A holding pond following secondary treatment with sufficient detention time to allow settling of finely suspended solids;
(28) Post Aeratlon. Aeration following conventional secondary treatment units to Increase effluent D.O. or for any other purpose;
(29) Post Aeration. (Cascade) A polishing method by which dissolved oxygen is added to the effluent by a nonmechanical, gravity means of flowing down a
series of steps or weirs; The flow occurring across the steps or weirs moves in a fairly thin layer and the operation of the cascade requires no operator
adjustment- thus, zero points are assigned even though this is an essential step to meeting the limits of the discharge permit;
(30) Powdered to Granular Activated Carbon Feed. A biophysical carbon process that utilizes biological activity and organic absorption by using powdered or
granular activated carbon- Virgin or regenerated carbon 1s feed controlled Into the system;
(31) Preaeration A tank constructed to provide aeration prior to primary treatment;
(32) Preliminary Units. Unit operations in the treatment process, such as screening and comminution, that prepare the liquor for subsequent major operations;
(33) Industrial Pretreatment.
(a) Pre-treatment Unit, Industrial. The conditioning of a waste at its source before discharge, to remove or to neutralize substances Injurious to sewers and
treatment processes or to effect a partial reduction in load an the treatment process which is operated by the same -governing body as the wastewater
treatment plant being rated;
b) Pre-treatment Program, Industrial - must be a State or EPA required program to receive points on the rating. sheet;
(34) Primary Clarifiers. The first settling tanks through which wastewater is passed in a treatment works for the purpose of removing settleable and suspended
solids and BOD which Is associated with the solids;
(35) Pumps. All influent, effluent and in -plant pumps;
(36) Radiation. Disinfection or sterilization process utilizing devices emitting ultraviolet or gamma rays;
(37) Reverse Osmosis. A treatment process In which a heavy contaminated liquid is pressurized through a membrane forming nearly pure liquid free from
suspended solids;
(38) Rotating Biological Contractors. A fixed biological growth process in which wastewater flows through tanks in which a series of partially submerged circular
surfaces are rotated;
(39) Sand Filters:
(a) Intermittent Biological. Filtration of effluent following septic tanks, lagoons, or some other treatment process in which further blodecomposkion Is
expected to produce desired effluents; Hydraulic loading rates on these filters are computed in gpd/ac and have a resulting low gpm/sf (less than one);
b) Recirculating biological - the same type of sand filter as defined in Subparagraph (39) (a) of this Rule with the added capabilfty=lo recycle effluent back
through the sand fitter,
(40) Sand or Mixed -Media Fitters. A polishing process by which effluent limits are achieved through a further reduction of suspended solids;
(a) low rate — gravity, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates In the one to three gprrVsf range;
(b) high rate — a pressure, hydraulically loaded filter with loading rates, in the five gprrVsf range- At any rate, the loading rate will exceed three gprrVsf;
(41) Secondary Clarifiers. A tank which follows the biological unit of treatment plant and which has the purpose of removing sludges associated with the
biological treatment units;
(42) Separate Sludge Reaeratiom A part of the contact stabilization process where the activated sludge Is transferred to a tank and aerated before returning it
to the contact basin;
(43) Septic Tank A single -story settling tank in which settled sludge Is in contact with the wastewater flowing through the tank; shall not be applicable for
septic tank systems serving single family residences having capacity of 2,000 gallons or less which discharge to a nitrification field;
(44) Sludge Digestion The process by which organic or volatile matter and sludge is gasified, liquefied, mineralized or converted into more stable organic matter
through the activity of living organisms, which Includes, aerated holding tanks;
(45) Sludge Drying Beds. An area comprising natural or artificial layers of porous materials upon which digested sewage sludge Is dried by drainage and
evaporation-
(46) Sludge evaporation;
A process of sludge conditioning in which certain constituents are removed by successive washings with fresh water or plant effluent;
(47) Sludge Gas Utllizatlon The process of using sewage gas for the purpose of heating buildings, driving engir(es, etc.;
(48) Sludge Holding Tank (Aerated and Nonaerated). A tank utilized for small wastewater treatment plants not containing a digester In which sludge may be
kept fresh, and supernatant withdrawn prior to a drying method (i.e, sludge drying beds); This may be done by adding a small amount of air simply to keep the
sludge fresh, but not necessarily an amount that would be required to achieve stabilization of organic matter. A nonaerated tank would simply be used to
decant sludge prior to dewatering and would not allow long periods (several days of detention) without resulting odor problems;
(49) Sludge Incinerators. A furnace designed to bum sludge and to remove all moisture and combustible materials and reduce the sludge to a sterile ash;
(50) Sludge Stabilization (Chemical or Thermal). A process to make treated sludge less odorous and putrescible, and to reduce the pathogenic organism
content; This may be done by pH adjustment, chlorine dosing, or by hear treatment;
(51) Sludge Thickener. A type of sedimentation tank In which the sludge is permitted to settle and thicken through agitation and gravity-
(52) Stabilization Lagoon A type of oxidation lagoon in which biological oxidation of organic matter Is effected by natural transfer of oxygen to the water from
air (not a polishing pond);
(53) Stand -By Power Supply. On site or portable electrical generating equipment;
(54) Static Screens. A stationary screen designed to remove solids, including non -biodegradable particulate (floalable solids, suspended solids and BOD
reduction) from municipal and industrial wastewater treatment systems;
(55) Tertiary Treatment. A stage of treatment following secondary which is primarily for the purpose of effluent polishing; A settling lagoon or sand or coal fitter
might be employed for this purpose;
(56) Thernal,Pollution Control Device. A device providing for the transfer of heat from a fluid flowing in tubes to another fluid outside the tubes, or vice versa;
or other means of regulating liquid temperatures;
(57) Thermal Sludge Conditioner. A conditioning process by which heat Is added for a protracted.period of time to improve the dewaterabtlfty of sludge by the
solubilizing and hydraulizing of the smaller and more highly hydrated sludge. particles;
(58) Toxic Materials. Those wastes or combinations of wastes, Including disease -causing agoras which after discharge and upon exposure, Ingestion. Inhalation
or assimilation Into arty organism, either directly from the environment or indirectly by ingestion through food chairs, will cause death, disease, behavioral
abnormalities, cancer, genetic mutations, physlological--malfunctions (Including malfunctions In reproduction) or physical deformations, In such organisms or their
offspring; Toxic materials Include, by way of illustration and not limitation: lead, cadmium, -chromium, mercury, vanadium, arsenic, zinc, ortho-nhro-cNorobenzene
(ONC.B), polychiorfriated blphenyls (PCBs) and dichlorodlphenyl trichloroethane (DDT); and any other materials that have or may hereafter be determined to have
toxic properties-
(59) Trickling Filter. A biological. treatment unit consisting of a material.such as. broken stone:or rock over which wastewater is distributed; A high rate trickling
filter is one which operated at between 10 and 30 migd per acre. A low rate trickling filter is one which is designed to operate at one to four mgd per acre;
(60) Trickling Filter (Packed Tower). A plug flow type of operation in which wastewater flows down through successive layers of media or filtrate material; Organic
material Is removed continually by the active biological fixed growth.in each successive layer. This method may produce *secondary' quality effluent, or may be
adapted to produce a nitrified effluent;
(61) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuges, or Filter Presses. 'Devices which are designed to remove excess water from either digested or undigested sludge prior to disposal
or further treatment.