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Home My WebLink AboutNC0083925_Permit Issuance_20131223NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor Mr. Thomas J. Roberts Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 Mackenan Court Cary, North Carolina 27511 Dear Mr. Roberts: Division of Water Resources Water Quality Programs Thomas A. Reeder Director December 23, 2013 John E. Skvarla, III Secretary Subject: NPDES PERMIT ISSUANCE Permit Number NCO083925 Salem Glen Subdivision W WTP - Class II Davidson County Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached final NPDES discharge permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended). If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699- 6714). Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding. Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Resources or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local governmental permits which may be required. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Maureen Kinney of my staff at (919) 807-6388. Sine rely, Thomas A. Reeder cc: Central Files NPDES Unit Files Winston-Salem Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section 1617 Mail Service Center, Ralegh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 Fax: 919-807-6492 Internet:: wwvv.ncvvateroualitv.oro An Equal Oppo tunilyrAffinnalive Adon Employer Permit NCO083925 �f STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Aqua North Carolina, Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Salem Glen Subdivision WWTP Dock Davis Road Clemmons Davidson County to receiving waters designated as the Yadkin River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River in accordance with. effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, H, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective February 1, 2014. This permit and authorization 'to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2018. Signed this day December 23, 2013. Th A. Reeder, Director Di 'sion of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Page 1 of 7 Permit NC0083925 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. Aqua North Carolina, Inc. is hereby authorized to: 1. , Continue to operate an existing 0.10 MGD extended -aeration package wastewater treatment system with a discharge of treated domestic wastewater consisting of: • Effluent flow control chamber w/bar screen • Flow equalization tank • Two (2) 50,000 gallon aeration basins with coarse air bubblers • Two (2) rectangular clarifiers w/air sludge wasting and return • UV disinfection w/backup tablet chlorination/dechlorination • Effluent clear well • Effluent pump station • Flow measuring device • Stationary generator (backup) The facility is at the Salem Glen WWTP located on Dock Davis Road near Clemmons in Davidson County. 2. After receiving Authorization to Construct from the Division of Water Resources, expand the facility to a 0.20 MGD WWTP. 3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Yadkin River, classified as WS-1V waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. Page 2 of 7 Permit NCO083925 PART I . A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration or expansion above 0.10 MGD, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated domestic wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT LD41TS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS CHARACTERISTICS Monthly Daily Measuremeni Sample Sample Parameter Code Average Maximum Fre uenc nTe Location Flow 0.10 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent 50050 BOD5i 5-day, 20' 30.0 m 45.0 m WeeklyComposite p Effluent C0310 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent C0530 NH3 as N 2/Month Composite Effluent C0610 Temperature Weekly Grab Effluent 00010 Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Weekly Grab Effluent 31616 pH Not < 6.0 nor > 9.0 Weekly Grab Effluent 00400 Standard Units Total Residual Chlorine 28 µg/L 2/Month Grab Effluent 50060 Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN) Monthly Composite Effluent C0600 Total Phosphorus Monthly Composite Effluent C0600 Footnotes: 1. No later than 90 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A.(3.). 2. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) monitoring requirements and limits are applicable if chlorine compounds are used for disinfection. 3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/1 to be in compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/l. 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. Page 3 of 7 Permit NCO083925 A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Beginning upon authorized expansion above 0.10 MGD and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated domestic wastewater from outfa11001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below: EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING 'REQTJIREMENTS CHARACTERISTICS Monthly Daily. Measurement. Sample:: Sample Parameter Code Average Maximum Frequency Type, Location Flow 0.20 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent 50050 BOD5, 5-day, 20° 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent C0310 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent C0530 NH3 as N 2/Month Composite Effluent C0610 T emp Temperature 010 Weekly Grab Effluent Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Weekly Grab Effluent 31616 pH (6.0 — 9.0 s.u.) Weekly Grab Effluent 00400 Total Residual Chlorine2,3 28 ug/L 2/Month Grab Effluent 50060 Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN) C0600 Monthly Composite Effluent Total Phosphorus C0665 Monthly Composite Effluent Footnotes: 1. No later than 90 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A.(3.). 2. Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) monitoring requirements and limits are applicable if chlorine compounds are used for disinfection. 3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/l to be in compliance with the permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/l. 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. Page 4 of 7 Permit NCO083925 A. (3.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge, monitoring reports (DMRs) and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013. NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part H of this permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits): • Section B. (11.) • Section D. (2.) • Section D. (6.) • Section E. (5.) Signatory Requirements Reporting Records Retention Monitoring Reports 1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)l Beginning no later than 90 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application. Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the following address: NC DENR / DWR / Information Processing Unit ATTENTION: Central Files/eDMR 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above. Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary waiver by the Division. Page 5 of 7 Permit NCO083925 Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements is found on the following web page: http://portal.ncdenr.ox web/wq/admin/bo�pu/edmr Regardless of the submission method; the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. 2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)1 All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part H, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part H, Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes. For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page: http://portal.ncdenr.or web/wq/admin/bog�ipu/edmr Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22] . NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. " 3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)l The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. A. (4.) NUTRIENT REOPENER FOR HIGH ROCK LAKE This permit may be reopened and modified to implement nutrient requirements in accordance with any future TMDL and/or nutrient management strategy for High Rock Lake. Page 6 of 7 1 � / r OUTFALL 001 ti 4� " Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Salem Glen Subdivision WWTP County: Davidson Stream Class: WS-Iv Receiving Stream: Yadkin River Sub -Basin: 03-07-02 Latitude: 350 57' 57" Grid/Quad: Advance longitude: 800 23' 11" HUC M 03040101 Facility Location (not to scale) )NORTH NPDES Permit: NCO083925 42008346 J000456449 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA LEXINGTON, NC November 7, 2013 DAVIDSON COUNTY I, Lynn Bowers OF THE DISPATCH, A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE CITY OF LEXINGTON, COUNTYAND STATE AFORESAID, BEING DULY SWORN, SAYS THE FOREGOING LEGAL OF WHICH THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE COPY, WAS PUBLISHED IN SAID NEWSPAPER ONCE, BEGINNING THE 7th DAY OF November, 2013. PUBLICATION FEE: $ 88.80 &�eAA 1 (SEAL) S O N TO AND SUBSCRIBE BEFORE ME, THIS 7 DAY OF 412) MY COMMISSION EXPIRES Ad Copy: Public Notice North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES Wastewater Permit The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the person(s) listed below. Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30 days after the publish date of this notice. The Director of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public hearing should there be a significant degree of public interest. Please mail comments and/or information requests to DWR at the above address. Interested persons may visit the DWR at 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC to review information on file. Additional information on NPDES permits and this notice may be found on our website: http�/!portal. neden r. orgAveb/wo/ swp/ps/npdes/calendaror by calling (919) 807-6360 Aqua North Carolina, Inc, has applied for renewal of its discharge permit NCO083925 for Salem Glen Subdivision WVVTP. This facility discharges treated wastewater to the Yadkin River, Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. November 7, 2013 \\0 ON L flgyF� P� s Notary PUblla Dovldson County =1v1V Commission Expin=. Ht�O``\`\\ NOV - 7 Z913 /r �' NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Programs Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder Governor Director November 6, 2013 MEMORANDUM To: Lisa Edwards NC DENR / DWR / Regional Engineer Winston-Salem Regional Office From: Maureen Kinney Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit Subject: Review of Draft NPDES Permit NCO083925 Salem Glen Subdivision W ffP Davidson County John E. Skvarla, III Secretary Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the draft permit and return this form by December 1, 2013. If you have any questions on the draft permit, please contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed at the bottom of this page. RESPONSE: (Check one) Concur with the issuance of this permit provided the facility is operated and maintained properly, the stated effluent F-1 limits are met prior to discharge, and the discharge does not contravene the designated water quality standards. F-1 Concurs with issuance of the above permit, provided the following conditions are met: F-1 Opposes the issuance of the above permit, based on reasons stated below, or attached: P Signed Date: Nov. 5, 2013 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 807-6391 (fax) 919 807-6496 VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ HTTP://PORTAI.NCDENR.ORGMEB/wa Maureen.Kinney@ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper FACT SHEET FOR EXPEDITED PERMIT RENEWALS This form must be completed by Permit Writers for all expedited permits which do not require full Fact Sheets. Expedited permits are generally simple 100% domestics (e.g., schools, mobile home parks, etc) that can be administratively renewed with minor changes, but can include facilities with more complex issues (Special Conditions, 303(d) listed water, toxicity testing, instream monitoring, compliance concerns). Basic Information for Expedited Permit Renewals Permit Writer/Date Maureen Kinney 11 /4/2013 Permit Number NC0083925 Facility Name Salem Glen Subdivision WWTP Basin Name/Sub-basin number Yadkin -Pee Dee 03-07-02 Receiving Stream Yadkin River Stream Classification in Permit WS-IV Does permit need Daily Max NH3 limits? No Does permit need TRC limits/language? Yes No Does permit have toxicity testing? Yes No Does permit have Special Conditions? Yes No — Electronic Reporting Requirement Does permit have instream monitoring? Yes No Is the stream impaired (on 303(d) list)? For whatparameter? Yes No Any obvious compliance concerns? No Any permit mods since lastpermit? No Current expiration date 12/31 /2013 New expiration date 12/31 /2018 Comments received on Draft Permit? Please note the following modifications to this draft: • Parameter codes added to Section A.(l .) Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements. • A Fecal Coliform monitoring requirement has been added to Section A.(L) and A.(2.); it was not included in previous version of this permit due to oversight, but has been added during this renewal. • A Nutrient Re -opener has been added to all dischargers in sub -basins 03-07-01 thru 03-07- 07, see Special Condition A. (4.). • Lastly, a requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to this draft. [See Special Condition A. (3.)] For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page: hnp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wg/admin/boglipu/edmr. AOUA. � Aqua North Carolina, Inc. vvww.aquanorthcarolina.com 4163 Sinclair Street Denver, NC 28037 June 19, 2013 NCDENR / Division of Water Quality/ NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-0167 Re: Application for Permit Renewal Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Salem Glen Subdivision WWTP NPDES No. NC0083925 Davidson County Gentlemen: Enclosed are three (3) copies of the completed application Form D- WWTP. This submittal includes the necessary attachments for your office to renew the subject permit. If you need any additional information or assistance, please feel free to contact our Regional Compliance Manager, Michael A. Melton @ 704-489-9404 ext. 57238 or by e-mail at MAMelton@aquaamerica.com. Si erely, Thomas J. oberts President & COO Enc An Aqua America Company NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD Mail the complete application to: N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES Permit 000083925 If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up — down arrows to move from one field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type. 1. Contact Information: Owner Name AQUA NORTH CAROLINA, INC. Facility Name SALEM GLEN SUBDIVISION WWTP Mailing Address 202 MACKENAN COURT City CARY State / Zip Code NC 27511 Telephone Number (919) 653-5770 Fax Number (919)460-1788 e-mail Address tjroberts@aquaamerica.com 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above ❑ Street Address or State Road Dock Davis Road City CLEMMONS State / Zip Code NORTH CAROLINA County DAVIDSON 3. Operator Information: Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC) Name AQUA NORTH CAROLINA, INC Mailing Address 202 MACKENAN COURT City CARY State / Zip Code NORTH CAROLINA 27511 Telephone Number (919) 653-5770 Fax Number (919) 460-1788 1 of 3 Form-D 05/08 ' NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 4. Description of wastewater: Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply): Industrial ❑ Number of Employees Commercial ❑ Number of Employees Residential ® Number of Homes 303 School ❑ Number of Students/Staff Other ❑ Explain: Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.) : This system serves residential customers only. Population served: 770 S. Type of collection system ® Separate (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) 6. Outfall Information: Number of separate discharge points 1 Outfall Identification number(s) 001 Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ® No ?. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall): Yadkin River, classified class WS-IV waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin S. Frequency of Discharge: 19 If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: Continuous ❑ Intermittent Duration: 9. 10. Describe the treatment system List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a separate sheet of paper. The 0.10 MGD extended -aeration package WW plant consist of the following: • An effluent flow control chamber with bar screen • A flow equalization tank • Two (2) 50,000 gallon aeration basins with coarse air bubblers • Two (2) rectangular clarifiers with air sludge wasting and return • UV disinfection with backup tablet chlorination/ declorination • Effluent clear well • Effluent pump station • Flow measuring device • Stationary Generator at the plant for backup power 2 of 3 Form-D 05/08 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 11. Flow Information: Treatment Plant Design flow 0.10 MGD Annual Average daily flow 0.038 MGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily flow MGD (for the previous 3 years) 11. Is this facility located on Indian country? ❑ Yes ® No 12. Effluent Data Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum. Parameter Daily Maximum Monthly Average Units of Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS) 15.2 2.5 MG/L Fecal Coliform N/A N/A #/ 100ML Total Suspended Solids 15.0 6.0 MG/L Temperature (Summer) 28.0 23.4 'Celsius Temperature (Winter) 18.0 14.1 ° Celsius pH 7.1 N/A UNITS 13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications: Type Permit Number Type Hazardous Waste (RCRA) UIC (SDWA) NPDES NCO083925 PSD (CAA) Non -attainment program (CAA) 14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION NESHAPS (CAA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) Other Permit Number 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. Thomas J. Roberts President & Chief Operating Officer Printcftame of Person/Sign�4g _ Title , /1 Z 7 //_ Signature of Applifant - �uaie i North Carolina General SSStatute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: 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 $25,000, 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 $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) 3 of 3 Form-D 05108 �AO,UA North Carolina - SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN For Aqua North Carolina, Inc. No sludge will be treated on any wastewater treatment plant site operated by Aqua N.C., Western Division Where practical, sludge removed from a Aqua N.C., Western Division facility will be transported via a contract hauler to another Aqua N.C., Western Division facility for the purpose of "seeding" a new or under loaded plant. Unusable (or "dead") sludge will be removed by a contract hauler and properly disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1. Contract haulers used by Aqua N.C., Western Division will be required to report the quantity of sludge transported and identify the location of the proposed disposal site if the sludge is not taken to an existing plant operated by Aqua N.C., Western Division. Aqua N.C., Western Division has not entered into any agreement to accept sludge into its facilities from plants not owned by them. Aqua N.C., Western Division will keep records on the quantity of sludge removed from each facility, the name of the contract hauler, and the destination of the sludge (whether used in another plant or disposed of). The information will be kept on file and will be made available to any regulatory agency having jurisdiction over sludge treatment or disposal. Aqua N.C., Western Division includes all of the facilities under the jurisdiction of the Winston-Salem Regional Office.