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January 14, 2003
Dear Mr. Hill:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Based upon the above facts, 1 conclude as a matter of law that Durham Triangle WWTP
violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NC0026051 and N.C.G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in
accordance with the maximums established by N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2).
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount
of $295.27 ($250.00 civil penalty + $45.27 enforcement costs) against the Durham Triangle
WWTP.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the
discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the Durham Triangle WWTP for the month of
August 2002 for the Durham Triangle WWTP. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit
NC0026051. The violation which occurred in August 2002 is summarized in Attachment A to
this letter.
Mr. Chuck Hill
County of Durham --------- -----—--------—
120 East Parrish St., Law Building, Suite 100
Durham, NC 27701
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation andTAssessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of N.C. General Statute 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NC0026051
Durham Triangle WWTP
Case No. LV 03-011
Durham County
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
State of North C^olina
Department of Environment
ana Natural Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
45.27 Enforcement costs.
$.TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Durham Triangle WW’
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TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY authorized by G.S. 143-
215.6A.—
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Kenneth Schuster P.E., Division of Water Quality
Regional Supervisor for the Raleigh Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Durham Triangle WWTP:
For / of the _1 violation of G.S. 143-
215.1(a)(6) andNPDES Permit No. NC0026051, by
discharging waste into the waters of the State in
violation of permit daily m-iYimnin effluent limit for
Mercury.
(1)
(8)
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1.
OR
2.
(a)
(b)
Durham Triangle WWTP
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Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations;
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
(c)
(d)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken
into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b), which are:
Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed
justification for such request:
The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health,
or to private property resulting from the violation;
The duration and gravity of the violation;
The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The cost of rectifying the damage;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
Whether the violntion vvas committed willfully nr intentionally;
The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness
of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of
any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a
waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or
legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and
stipulation form and a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether:
(e)
Please submit this information to the attention of:
OR
3.Submit a written request for an administrative hearing:
File your original petition with the
and
Mail or hand-deliver a copy of the petition to
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date
stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter
Please note that all information presented in support of a request for remission
must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review the
information during a bimonthly enforcement conference and inform you of his decision in the
matter of the remission request. His response will provide details regarding case status,
directions for payment and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental
Management Commission’s Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions. Please be advised that
the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request
considered by the Director and therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
Durham Triangle WW1
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payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions.
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714
Mr. Dan Oakley, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request
an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written
petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter
150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must
Ms. Coleen Sullins
Water Quality Section Chief
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh North Carolina 77699-1617
I
ATTACHMENTS
Durham Triangle WWTP
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being referred to the Attorney General’s Office with a request to initiate a civil action to
collect the penalty.
cc: Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
Please be advised that any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new
enforcement action, including an additional penalty. If you have any questions about this
civil penalty assessment, please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Regional
Office at 919-571-4700.
Kenneth Sehuster-P.-&---------------
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Region
Division of Water Quality
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STATE OF NORTH
COUNTY OF DURHAM
PERMIT NO. NC0026051
FIT F NO I V fH-fll 1
This the day of 20.
BY
ADDRESS
PHONE
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WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
C^DLINA
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling for violation(s) as set
forth in the assessment document of the Water Quality Regional Supervisor dated
, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the
facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all
evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director
of the Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new
evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
DURHAM COUNTY TRIANGLE WWTP )
)
)
)
depWtment of
ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
I
August 2002
Daily Maximum Limit Violation
Durham Triangle WWTP
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Attachment A
Durham Triangle WWTP
0.3*
Parameter
Mercury
Date
8/26/02
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ug/1
T imit
0.012
* = Limit violations that were assessed a civil penalty.
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February 11, 2003
I ? 2003
Re:
Dear Mr. Schuster:
111 MacKenan Drive i Cary, North Carolina 27511 1 tel: [phone] fax: [phone] www.withersravenel.com
Mr. Ken Schuster
NC DENR - Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Withers & Ravenel (W&R), Inc. has prepared this letter to report the results of
samples collected from the clay liner of the west lagoon at the above referenced site.
W&R was contracted by Woodard and Curran, the operators of the plant, to collect
three composite samples from the lagoon’s clay liner. The sampling activities were
completed concurrent with the dredging of sludge from the lagoon by another
subcontractor.
W&R used a boat to mobilize to six different locations in the lagoon on December 19,
2002. The lagoon contained approximately 4 to 5 feet of water. Woodard and Curran
requested that three composite samples of the clay liner be collected from the
lagoon. For the purposes of establishing sampling locations the lagoon was divided
into three segments. A core sampler was used to collect samples of the top six-
inches of clay at two locations within each segment of the lagoon. At each sample
location, a six to twelve-inch layer of sludge was present over the clay liner.
The results of the analyses suggests that concentrations of TCLP metals, volatiles
and semivolatiles were below practical quantitation limits (PQL) of the EPAtest
methods for each of the three composite samples with exception to barium, which
The samples of clay liner from each location were placed in clean sample jars
prepared by the laboratory, labeled with time, date and location, and transported in
a cooler with ice to Chemical & Environmental Technology (CET) in Cary, North
Carolina for analyses. The lab was instructed to composite the two grab samples
from each of the three segments of the lagoon and analyze the samples forTCLP
volatiles, semivolatiles and metals. The chain of custody is attached. Figure 1 is a
drawing that shows the configuration of the lagoon and the approximate sampling
locations. The drawing was digitized from an April 1966 drawing of the “Waste
Stabilization Lagoons” prepared by W.M. Piatt and Company and provided by
Woodard & Curran. The drawing depicts the approximate locations of the samples
and is not intended to reflect an as-built drawing of the lagoon limits.
West Lagoon Closure at Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No. NC 0026051 - Durham County
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ERS RAVENEL
ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I SURVEYORS
WITHERS RAV EL
DATE JOB NO.202352
PHONE#
RE:
TO:
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AttachedWE ARE SENDING YOU
COPIES NO.
1
PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US20
REMARKS:
A copy of the attached letter is provided at the request of Woodard & Curran.
Jerry Rimmer, Woodard & CurranCOPY TO:
WSM1TTAL
Shop Drawings
Copy of Letter
Prints
Change order
Resubmit
Submit
Return
copies for approval
copies for distribution
corrected prints
111 MacKenan Drive
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA, 27511
[phone]
FAX [phone]
the following items:
Specifications
Approved as submitted
Approved as noted
Returned for corrections

NCDENR - Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC
DATE
2/11/03
DESCRIPTION
Letter describing analyses of clay liner sampling
to support lagoon closure activities
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below:
For approval
For your use
IZ1 As requested
For review and comment
FOR BIDS DUE
Under separate cover via
Plans Samples
Diskette
SIGNED:Qj)\l
If enclosures are not as noted, kindly notify us at once.
ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I SURVEYORS
Triangle Wastewater Plant - Lagoon Closure
Durham NG—“ ?
2/12/2003________
ATTENTI0N Ken Schuster
5714700
Sincerely,
WITHERS & RAVENEL, INC.
Enclosures
was identified in the leachate of each sample at concentrations of 0.24 to 0.35 mg/l,
and less than the 15A NCAC Subchapter 2L Groundwater Standard of 2.0 mg/l. A
copy of the laboratory report is attached.
C. Chan Bryant, P.E.
Project Engineer
Mr. Jerry Rimmer, of Woodard & Curran, should be contacted with questions or
comments concerning the lagoon closure.
• & *
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Cc: Jerry Rimmer, Woodard & Curran
NCDENR - Raleigh Regional^^ce
February 11, 2003
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Chemical ^Environmental TECi^bLOGY, Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL SERVICES
FINAL REPORT OF ANALYSES
REPORT DATE: 01/07/03
1 OfPage 2 PROJECT NAME : LAGOON
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS METHOD BY RESULT UNITS PQL
12/26/02 JCF 01/06/03 JBR
EPA 1311 01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JBRTCLP VOLATILES
BENZENE
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
CHLOROBENZENE
CHLOROFORM
1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE
1,2-DICHLOROETHANE
1,1-DICHLOROETHENE
TETRACHLOROETHENE
P.O. Box 12298 • Research Triangle Park. NC 27709
Telephone [phone]
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
Shipping: 102-A Woodwinds Industrial Court • Cary, NC 27511
Fax [phone]
TCLP-SEMI VOLATILES
o-CRESOL
m,p-CRESOL
2,4-DINITROTOLUENE
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE
HEXACHLOROETHANE
.NITROBENZENE
PENTACHLOROPHENOL
PYRIDINE
2.4.5- TRICHLOROPHENOL
2.4.6- TRICHLOROPHENOL
10
20
10
10
10
10
10
5 0
10
10
10
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
SAMPLE PREP
DATE BY DATE
1311/8270 8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
WOODARD L CURRAN
Attn: TYRONE BATTLE
5926 HWY 55 EAST
DURHAM, NC 27713-
< 5.0 ug/L
<5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 20 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 50 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
SAMPLE MATRIX- SO
TIME SAMPLED- 1220
RECEIVED BY- ALT
SAMPLE NUMBER- 203131
DATE SAMPLED- 12/19/02
DATE RECEIVED- 12/19/02 SAMPLER- CHAN BRYANT
TIME RECEIVED- 1430 DELIVERED BY- CHAN BRYANT
SAMPLE ID- 01-450 A&B COMPOSITE
Chemical <i^Environmental Tece logy, Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL SERVICES
2 ofPage 2 PROJECT NAME : LAGOON
CONTINUATION OF DATA FOR SAMPLE NUMBER 203131
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS METHOD BY RESULT UNITS PQL
NC DENR CERTIFICATIONS:DWQ 37724
LABORATORY DIRECTOR
I
01/02/03 JCF 01/07/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
dry weight basis as required
Wet Weight Concentration =
Shipping: 102-A Woodwinds Industrial Court • Cary. NC 27511
Fax [phone]
5.0
5.0
50
0.002
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.05
0.01
0.01
0.05
P.O. Box 12298 • Research Triangle Park. NC 27709
Telephone [phone]
Z7Z
TRICHLOROETHENE
VINYL CHLORIDE
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
TCLP MERCURY
TCLP ARSENIC
TCLP BARIUM
TCLP CADMIUM
TCLP CHROMIUM
TCLP LEAD
TCLP SELENIUM
TCLP SILVER
SAMPLE PREP
DATE BY DATE
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
7471
6020
6020
6020
6020
6020
6020
6020
PQL = Practical Quantitation Limit
Results followed by the letter J are estimated concentrations.
All results for soil and sludge samples are reported on a
by the NC DEM Laboratory Certification Section,
(dry weight cone.)(percent solids)/100.
96; PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
<5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 50 ug/L
< 0.002 mg/L
< 0.01 mg/L
0.35 mg/L
< 0.01 mg/L
< 0.05 mg/L
< 0.01 mg/L
< 0.01 mg/L
< 0.05 mg/L
Chemical ^Environmental Teci^^logy, Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL SERVICES
FINAL REPORT OF ANALYSES
REPORT DATE: 01/07/03
SAMPLE ID- 01-451 A&B COMPOSITE
1 ofPage 2 PROJECT NAME :LAGOON
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS METHOD BY RESULT UNITS PQL
12/26/02 JCF 01/06/03 JBR
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JBREPA 1311TCLP VOLATILES
BENZENE
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
CHLOROBENZENE
CHLOROFORM
1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE
1,2-DICHLOROETHANE
1,1 - DICHLOROETHENE
TETRACHLOROETHENE
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
Shipping: 102-A Woodwinds Industrial Court • Cary, NC 27511
Fax [phone]
SAMPLE MATRIX- SO
TIME SAMPLED- 1250
RECEIVED BY- ALT
5 . C
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
10
20
10
10
10
10
10
50
10
10
10
TCLP-SEMI VOLATILES
o-CRESOL
m,p-CRESOL
2,4-DINITROTOLUENE
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE
HEXACHLOROETHANE
NITROBENZENE
PENTACHLOROPHENOL
PYRIDINE
2.4.5- TRICHLOROPHENOL
2.4.6- TRICHLOROPHENOL
P.O. Box 12298 • Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Telephone [phone]
SAMPLE PREP
DATE BY DATE
1311/8270 8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
WOODARD & CURRAN
AC tn: TYRONE BATTLE
5926 HWY 55 EAST
DURHAM, NC 27713-
< 5.0 ug/L
<5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 20 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 50 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
SAMPLE NUMBER- 203132
DATE SAMPLED- 12/19/02
DATE RECEIVED- 12/19/02 SAMPLER- CHAN BRYANT
TIME RECEIVED- 1430 DELIVERED BY- CHAN BRYANT
Chemical ^Bnyironmental Tece logy, Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL SERVICES
2 ofPage 2 PROJECT NAME : LAGOON
CONTINUATION OF DATA FOR SAMPLE NUMBER 203132
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS METHOD BY RESULT UNITS PQL
NC DENR CERTIFICATIONS:DWQ 37724
LABORATORY DIRECTOR
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 50 ug/L
0.002 mg/L
0.01 mg/L
0.24 mg/L
0.01 mg/L
0.05 mg/L
0.01 mg/L
0.01 mg/L
0.05 mg/L
P.O. Box 12298 • Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Telephone [phone]
01/02/03 JCF 01/07/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
Shipping: 102-A Woodwinds Industrial Court • Cary. NC 27511
Fax [phone]
5.0
5.0
50
0.002
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.05
0.01
0.01
0.05
by the NC DEM Laboratory Certification Section,
(dry weight cone.)(percent solids)/100.
TRICHLOROETHENE
VINYL CHLORIDE
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
TCLP MERCURY
TCLP ARSENIC
TCLP BARIUM
TCLP CADMIUM
TCLP CHROMIUM
TCLP LEAD
TCLP SELENIUM
TCLP SILVER
SAMPLE PREP
DATE BY DATE
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
7471
6020
6020
6020
6020
6020
6020
6020
PQL = Practical Quantitation Limit
Results followed by the letter J are estimated concentrations.
All results for soil and sludge samples are reported on a dry weight basis as required
Wet Weight Concentration =
96; PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
Chemical ^Environmental Teci^dlogy, Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL SERVICES
FINAL REPORT OF ANALYSES
REPORT DATE: 01/07/03
SAMPLE ID- 01-452 A&S COMPOSITE
1 ofPage 2 PROJECT NAME :LAGOON
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS METHOD BY RESULT UNITS PQL
12/26/02 JCF 01/06/03 JBR
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JBREPA 1311TCLP VOLATILES
BENZENE
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
CHLOROBENZENE
CHLOROFORM
1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE
1,2-DICHLOROETHANE
1,1-DICHLOROETHENE
TETRACHLOROETHENE
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
TCLP-SEMI VOLATILES
o-CRESOL
m,p-CRESOL
2,4-DINITROTOLUENE
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE
HEXACHLOROETHANE
NITROBENZENE
PENTACHLOROPHENOL
PYRIDINE
2.4.5- TRICHLOROPHENOL
2.4.6- TRICHLOROPHENOL
P.O. Box 12298 • Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Telephone [phone]
Shipping: 102-A Woodwinds Industrial Court • Cary, NC 27511
Fax [phone]
10
20
10
10
10
10
10
50
10
10
10
SAMPLE PREP
DATE BY DATE
10 ug/L
20 ug/L
10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
10 ug/L
10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 50 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
< 10 ug/L
10 ug/L
1311/8270 8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
8270
SAMPLE MATRIX- SO
TIME SAMPLED- 1310
RECEIVED BY- ALT
WOODARD & CURRAN
Attn: TYRONE BATTLE
5926 HWY 55 EAST
DURHAM, NC 27713-
SAMPLE NUMBER- 203133
DATE SAMPLED- 12/19/02
DATE RECEIVED- 12/19/02 SAMPLER- CHAN BRYANT
TIME RECEIVED- 1430 DELIVERED BY- CHAN BRYANT
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
<5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
<5.0 ug/L
Chemical ^Environmental Tece logy, Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL SERVICES
2 ofPage 2 PROJECT NAME : LAGOON
CONTINUATION OF DATA FOR SAMPLE NUMBER 203133
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS METHOD BY RESULT UNITS PQL
NC DENR CERTIFICATIONS:DWQ 37724
LABORATORY DIRECTOR
01/02/03 JCF 01/07/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
01/02/03 JCF 01/06/03 JCF
Shipping: 102-A Woodwinds Industrial Court • Cary. NC 27511
Fax [phone]
P.O. Box 12298 • Research Triangle Park. NC 27709
Telephone [phone]
5.0
5.0
50
0.002
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.05
0.01
0.01
0.05
by the NC DEM Laboratory Certification Section,
(dry weight cone.)(percent solids)/100.
TRICHLOROETHENE
VINYL CHLORIDE
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
TCLP MERCURY
TCLP ARSENIC
TCLP BARIUM
TCLP CADMIUM
TCLP CHROMIUM
TCLP LEAD
TCLP SELENIUM
TCLP SILVER
8015/8021
8015/8021
8015/8021
7471
6020
6020
6020
6020
6020
6020
6020
SAMPLE PREP
DATE BY DATE
PQL = Practical Quantitation Limit
Results followed by the letter J are estimated concentrations.
All results for soil and sludge samples are reported on a dry weight basis as required
by the NC DEM Laboratory Certification Section. Wet Weight Concentration =
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< 5.0 ug/L
< 5.0 ug/L
< 50 ug/L
0.002 mg/L
< 0.01 mg/L
0.24 mg/L
< 0.01 mg/L
< 0.05 mg/L
< 0.01 mg/L
< 0.01 mg/L
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February 11, 2003
Dear Mr. Stafford:
Sincerely,
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This situation has not caused any permit parameter non-compliance and is being monitored
closely. The east filter bridge will be repaired as soon as the new bearings are received. A
notification will be sent as soon as repair is completed.
Jerry F. Rimmer, QEP
Plant Manager
cc: Chuck Hill, Durham County
Scott Lewis, Woodard & Curran
Triangle Wastewater Treatment Facility i 5926 Highway 55 East i Durham, North Carolina 27713
919-544-8280 i 919-544-8590 (Fax) i www.woodardcurran.com
CORPORATE OFFICES: Maine, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, Connecticut, Illinois, Florida
Operational offices throughout the U.S.
Mr. Kirk Stafford
NCDENR- Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Re: Durham County Triangle WWTP
Permit # NC0026051
Sandfilter Maintenance
WOODARD &CURR AN
Engineering • Science • Operations
This is to inform you of temporary shutdown of the east sand-filter sweeper bridge at the
Durham County Triangle WWTP due to bearing failure. The bearings on the bridge trolley
failed and the bridge dropped and can not be moved. The bearings have to be fabricated and are
scheduled to be delivered by Friday, February 14, 2003. The entire plant flow has been diverted
to the west filter. This filter cleaning is set to run continuous until the east bridge can be
repaired.
Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty/Case No. LV03-011Re:
Dear Sir:
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Enclosure
cc:
CH/jld
Glen E. Whisler, P.E., County Engineer
Jerry Rimmer, Plant Manager - Woodard & Curran
Kenneth Schuster, P.E., Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Central Files
Chuck Hill, P.E.
Utility Division Manager
120 E. Parrish Street, Law Bldg., 1st Floor, Durham, N.C. 27701 [phone] Fax [phone]
Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer
COUNTY OF DURHAM
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Payment of Case No. LV03-011 for violation of the discharge limitations and/or
monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0026051 is enclosed. Durham
County is committed to NPDES permit compliance and a healthy environment.
VO.1' ® ••Zvr
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February 21, 2003^.
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Point Source Compliance/Enforcement
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
200 EAST MAIN STREET, DURHAM, N.C. 27701 00699681
AMOUNT OF INVOICE DEDUCTIONS
295. 27
This check void if not cashed within 90 days.
566000372 699681 O 219 2 O O 3 5 -M- 295. 2 7 ;
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S1015Client#:
- COLLECTION INFORMSAN02-01979ATEL Lab#:
6/19/2002Date Received:
7/2/02
Collection Time: 12:00 PM
V. Cozart1979Client PO#:
Other/Undefine1978Client Project #:
OtherSample Source:
Result UnitsTest Group Test Method Analysis Date Analyst WS#
160.3 19724TS
mg/L 06/24/2002Residue, Total (Total Solids)36600 KAB
19638160.1TDS
06/24/2002mg/LResidue, Filterable (Dissolved Solids)660 KAB
19628160.3TS-%
06/25/20024.0 %MAJResidue, Total (Total Solids)
196421NORG-MAR
07/09/2002 LSSInorganic Analysis To Marion
19723ORG-MEL
07/23/2002 LSSOrganic Analysis To Melmore
19620SM9221EFCOLI-MPN-S
06/19/2002 MAJ<2 MPN/lOOmL
06/19/2002 MAJ50MPN/G
North Carolina Certifications: NCDWQ #332 / NCDEH #37742
Lab Number 5.4X02-01979:Page 1
Date Logged-In:
Quote #:
5926 NC HWY 55 EAST
DURHAM, NC 27705-
Coliform, Fecal. Wet Weight
Coliform, Fecal. Dry Weight
936 N. HORNER BLVD. • SANFORD, NC 27330
PHONE [phone] • 1-800-522-2832 • FAX [phone]
Collected By:
Matrix:
- CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS -
CAROLYN HINTON
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Sample ID: West Lagoon
Collection Date: 06/18/2002
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on-Disoharge Compliance Enf.
Report Date: 23-Jul-02
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Lab Number SAN02-01979 -Continuedfrom Previous Page
Test Group Test Method Units Analysis Date Analyst WS#Result
160.4TVS 19632
Residue, Total Volatile mg/L 06/25/200256 MAJ
SM9221Efec-mpn-s-2 19659
<2 MPN/lOOmL 06/19/2002 MAJ
MPN/G 06/19/2002 MAJ
SM9221E 19659fec-mpn-s-3
<2 MPN/lOOmL 06/19/2002 MAJ
MPN/G 06/19/2002 MAJ
SM9221E 19659FEC-MPN-S4
<2 MPN/lOOmL 06/19/2002 MAJ
MPN/G 06/19/2002 MAJ
SM9221E 19659FEC-MPN-S-5
<2 MPN/lOOmL 06/19/2002 MAJ
06/19/2002MPN/G MAJ
SM9221E 19659FEC-MPN-S-6
<2 MPN/lOOmL 06/19/2002 MAJ
MPN/G 06/19/2002 MAJ
19659SM9221Efec-mpn-s-7
<2 MPN/lOOmL 06/19/2002 MAJ
06/19/2002MPN/G MAJ
End of ReportReport Approved By:
North Carolina Certifications: NCDWQ #332 / NCDEH #37742
Lab Number SAN02-01979:Page 2
Coliform. Fecal, Wet Weight
Coliform. Fecal, Dry Weight
Coliform, Fecal, Wet Weight
Coliform, Fecal. Dry Weight
Coliform, Fecal, Wet Weight
Coliform. Fecal, Dry Weight
Coliform, Fecal, Wet Weight
Coliform. Fecal, Dry Weight
Coliform, Fecal, Wet Weight
Coliform, Fecal, Dry Weight
Coliform, Fecal, Wet Weight
Coliform, Fecal, Dry Weight
936 N. HORNER BLVD. • SANFORD. NO 27330
PHONE [phone] • 1-800-522-2832 • FAX [phone]
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- CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS -
Client#: S1015 Report Date: 16-Jul-02
Woodard & Curran
5926 NC Hwy 55 East
Durham. NC 27705-Ext:
Our Lab#: MEL02-07365 Your Sample ID:West Lagoon
Date Logged In: 6/21/02 Sample Source:TCLP Extract
6/20/2002 PO#: 1978
- COLLECTION INFORMATION -
Date/Time/By:6/18/02 12:00 PM Victor Cozart
EPA Method Prep Date
8260
CAS Number Parameter Result
71-43-2 Benzene
56-23-5 Carbon tetrachloride 0.005
108-90-7 Chlorobenzene 0.005
0.00567-66-3 Chloroform
1,2-Dichloroethane 0.005107-06-2
0.00575-35-4 1,1-Dichloroethene
0.0578-93-3
0.005127-18-4
0.005Trichloroethenc79-01-6
0.0175-01-4
EPA Method
8270BNAC
ResultCAS Number Parameter
1,4-Dichlorobenzene106-46-7
0.042,4-Dinitrotoluenc121-14-2
0.02Hexachlorobenzcne118-74-1
0.03Hexachlorobutadiene87-68-3
0.03Hexachloroethanc67-72-1
0.195-48-7
0.2108394 106
0.187-86-5
Lab Number MEL02-07365Your Sample ID: West Lagoon
Sample Type: Soil/Sludge
Project#: 1979
6878 S. STATE ROUTE 100 • P.O. BOX 76 • MELMORE. OH 44845-9999
PHONE [phone] • 1-800-858-8869 • FAX [phone]
2-M ethylphenol
3 & 4-Methylphenol
Pentachlorophenol
Methyl ethyl ketone
Tetrachloroethene
Client Project #:
Date Submitted to Lab:
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Analysis Date
7/3/02
Analyst
TMB
Analyst
SCH
Typical Report Limit
0.02
Typical Report Limit
0.005< 0.025 mg/1
< 0.025 mg/1
< 0.025 mg/1
< 0.025 mg/1
< 0.025 mg/1
< 0.025 mg/1
< 0.25 mg/1
< 0.025 mg/1
< 0.025 mg/1
< 0.050 mg/1
<0.02 mg I
<0.04 mg/1
< 0.02 mg/1
< 0.03 mg 1
< 0.03 mg/1
< 0.10 mg I
< 0.20 mg/1
<0.10 mg/1
Attn: Carolyn E Hinton
Vinyl chloride
Prep Date Analysis Date
6/25/02 7/2/02
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- CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS -
Typical Report LimitCAS Number Parameter Result
0.0298-95-3 Nitrobenzene
0.1110-86-1
0.195-95-4
0.0388-06-2
EPA Method
8081
CAS Number Parameter Result
57-74-9
0.00272-20-8
0.000876-44-8
0.0031024-57-3
0.00358-89-9
0.0172-43-5
0.058001-35-2
EPA Method
8151
ResultCAS Number
94-75-7
0.0493-72-1
Lab Number MEL02-07365Your Sample ID: West Lagoon
6878 S. STATE ROUTE 100 • P.O. BOX 76 • MELMORE. OH 44845-9999
PHONE [phone] • 1-800-858-8869 • FAX [phone]
Chlordane(Total)
Endrin
< 0.04 mgd
< 0.04 mg/1
< 0.02 mg/1
< 0.10 mg/1
<0.10 mg/1
<0.03 mg/1
Analyst
SH
Heptachlor
Heptachlor epoxide
gamma-BHC (Lindane)
Methoxychlor
Toxaphene
Prep Date
6/24/02
Analysis Date
6/28/02
Analyst
DAW
Pyridine
2.4.5- Trichlorophenol
2.4.6- Trichlorophenol
Prep Date Analysis Date
6/25/02 7/3/02
Typical Report Limit
0.04
Typical Report Limit
0.002< 0.002 mg/1
< 0.002 mg/1
< 0.0008 mg/1
< 0.003 mg/1
< 0.003 mg/1
<0.01 mg/1
< 0.05 mg/1
Parameter
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D)
Silvex
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- CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS ■
— Surrogate Recoveries —
QC Lab#EPA Method Surrogate Name Percent Recovery
MEL02-07365 8081 94 %R 15020
MEL02-07365 8081 107 %R 13040
MEL02-07365 8151 106 %R 14619
MEL02-07365 8260 104 %R 11586
MEL02-07365 8260 101 %R 11886
MEL02-07365 8260 101 %R 11088
MEL02-07365 8270BNAC 94 %R 12310
MEL02-07365 8270BNAc 81 %R 11643
MEL02-07365 8270BNAc 80 %R 10021
MEL02-07365 8270BNAc 87 %R 14133
MEL02-07365 8270BNAC 76 %R 11435
MEL02-07365 8270BNAc 71 %R 9410
End of Report
Report Approved By:
Lab Number MEL02-07365Your Sample ID: West Lagoon
6878 S. STATE ROUTE 100 • P.O. BOX 76 • MELMORE. OH 44845-9999
PHONE [phone] • 1-800-858-8869 • FAX [phone]
Lower
Limit
Decachlorobiphenyl (Suit)
Tetrachloro-m-xylene (Suit)
DCAA (Suit)
Bromofluorobenzene (BFB) (Suit)
Dibromofluoromethane (Suit)
Toluene-d8 (Suit)
2,4,6-Tribromophenol (Suit)
2-Fluorobiphenyl (Suit)
2-Fluorophenol (Sum)
d!4-Terphenyl (Sum)
d5-Nitrobenzene (Sum)
d6-Phenol (Sum)
Upper
Limit
Wade T. DeLong
This report shall not he reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written approval of the laboratory. The results presented on this Certificate of Analysis
only reflect those parameters that were requested by the client on the chain of custody or other documentation received with the sample(s). The results relate
only to the individual samples tested. Certifications: AZ0117, OH4054, NC39701.
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- CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS -
SI015Client Report Date: 03-Jul-02
Woodard & Curran
Ext:
Attn: Victor Cozart
Our Lab #:MAR02-I 1675
PO#: 1979
Project #:
- COLLECTION INFORMATION -
6/18/02 12:00 PM Victor CozartDate/Time/By:
Analyst VVS#Test Group TestEPA Method Result Units
ALK SM 2320B 37400 MG/KG 6/26/02 LGE 30307
AL-ICP-S 6010B 29700 RM/SW 30299MG/KG 6/25/02
AS-MS-S Arsenic. As200.8'6020 2.1 MG/KG 6/24/02 30276RCM
AS-ICP-L 6010B Arsenic, As, TCLP 0.75 MG/L 303306/27/02 SPM
BA-ICP-S Barium, Ba6010B 257 MG/KG 6/25/02 RM/SW 30299
BA-1CP-L Barium, Ba, TCLP6010B < 1.0 MG/L 303306/27/02 SPM
CD-ICP-S Cadmium, Cd <2200.7/6010B RM/SW 30299MG/KG 6/25/02
CD-ICP-L <0.256010B SPM 30330MG/L 6/27/02
CR-ICP-S 26 RM/SW 30299200.7/6010B MG/KG 6/25/02
CR-1CP-L Chromium, Cr, TCLP <0.25 3033060I0B6/27/02 SPMMG/L
CLJ-ICP-S 169 RM/SW 30299200.7/6010B MG/KG 6/25/02
CN-S 7.90 MDO 30338335.4/9012 6/2 8'02MG/KG
RM/SW 30299PB-ICP-S 18200.7/6010B MG/KG 6/25/02
PB-ICP-L 30330Lead, Pb, TCLP <0.50 SPM6010BMG/L 6/27/02
MG-ICP-S RM/SW 30299Magnesium, Mg 1440 6/25/026010BMG/KG
30300HG-S 1.27 SPMMG/KG 6/24/027471A
30359HG-L <0.0020 7/1/02 RJA7470AMG/L
MO-MS-S 3027626RCM6/24/026020MG/KG
Nl-ICP-S RM/SW 3029914200.7/6010B 6/25/02MG/KG
30327NH3-S Nitrogen. Ammonia. N 7270 TLL6/27/02350.1 MG/KG
Lab Xumber MAR02-116~5:Pag,c ICl R ril'ICATIONS: NCDWQ263.NCDEI 139700.AZ0071.OH4053.NY 11071 .A2LA102325
Date Logged-In:
Matrix:
1776 MARION-WALDO RD. • RO. BOX 436 • MARION, OH 43301-0436
PHONE [phone] • 1-800-873-2835 • FAX [phone]
Cadmium, Cd, TCLP
Chromium, Cr
Copper, Cu
Cyanide. Total. CN
Lead, Pb
Alkalinity, Total
Aluminum. Al
Mercury, Hg
Mercury, Hg, TCLP
Molybdenum. Mo
Nickel. Ni
Your Sample ID: West Lagoon
Sample Source: RCRA
Client Project #:
Date Submitted to Lab: 6/20/2002
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Analysis
Date
5926 NC HWY 55 East
Durham, NC 27705-
6/21/02
Sludge
1979
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Lab Number MAR02-11675 -Continuedfrom Previous Page
Analyst WS#EPA Method Test UnitsTest Group Result
NO3+NO2-S 353.2/9200 <9 MG/KG 6/24/02 TLL 30283
N-TOTAL Calculation 39400 MG/KG 0
TKN-S 351.2 39400 MG/KG 6/25/02 KVS 30292
NPDES 0
PH-LAB 150.1/9040 6.84 S.U.6/21/02 KVS 30297
P-S SM4500-P-E2 19600 MG/KG 6/27/02 JEL 30324
K-1CP-S 6010B 1070 MG/KG 6/25/02 RM/SW 30299
RCRA RCRA Metals Series 0
TVS Residue. Total Volatile 54 %6/24/02 LGE 30275
TS-%Residue, Total, TS 5.70160.3 %6/24/02 LGE 30275
SE-ICP-L Selenium. Se. TCLP6010B <0.75 MG/L 6/27/02 SPM 30330
AG-ICP-S 6010B 42 MG/KG 6/25/02 RM/SW 30299
AG-ICP-L 60I0B 0.50 MG/L 6/27/02 SPM 30330
NA-ICP-S 24506010B MG/KG 6/25/02 RM/SW 30299
TCLP-EXT TCLP Extraction1311 6/25/02 30291MDO
ZN-ICP-S 200.7/6010B Zinc, Zn 665 6/25/02 RM/SW 30299MG/KG
Report Approved By:
Lab Number MAR02-1Z675 Page 2CERTIFICATIONS NCDWQ263.NCDEH39700.AZ0071,Ol 14053,NY 11071,A2LA102325
1776 MARION-WALDO RD. • P.O. BOX 436 • MARION. OH 43301-0436
PHONE [phone] • 1-800-873-2835 • FAX [phone]
pH, Lab
Phosphorus, P
Potassium. K
Analysis
Date
Nitrogen, Nitrate + Nitrite (as N)
Nitrogen. Total
Nitrogen. Total Kjeldahl, TKN
NPDES Metals
Silver. Ag
Silver, Ag, TCLP
Sodium, Na
a
this report shall not he reproduced, except in its entirety, without the written approval of the laboratory. The results presented on this Certificate of
\nal\sis only reflect those parameters that were requested by the client on the chain of custody or other documentation received with the sample(s).
End of Report
Deborah K. Johnson f /
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— QC Related To Samples —
7/3/02
Result - QC Calculations -<- QC Calculations -Test ID\VS#QC Lab#
QC1 QC2
30299 MAR02-II675 AG 41.9563699 MG/KGD 0 %D 20
.00765 MG/L30330 M.ARO2-1I675 D AG 200 %D *(<5 x MDL)20
30299 MAR02-II675 D AL 29103.6125 MG/KG 2 %D 20
30276 MAR02-II675 AS 2.00022687 MG/KGI)5 %D (<5 x MDL)20
0 MG/L30330 MAR02-II675 D AS 0 %D (<5 x MDL)20
.1114 MG/L30330 MAR02-11675 D BA 200 %D *(<5 x MDL)20
253.226876 MG/KG30299 MAR02-1I675 D BA 2 %D 20
0 MG/L30330 MAR02-11675 D CD 200 %D * (<5 x MDL)20
1.10296684 MG/KG30299 MAR02-II675 D CD 20 %D (<5 x MDL)20
30330 MAR02-I1675 D CR 0 MG/L 0 %D (<5 x MDL)20
30299 MAR02-II675 D CR 25.1186736 MG/KG 3 %D 20
167.773123 MG/KG30299 MAR02-11675 D CU 1 %D 20
.00001 MG/L 200 %D *30359 MAR02-11675 D HG (<5 x MDL)20
FIG 5.35652173 MG/KG 3.48 12530300 MAR02-11675 M 117 %R:5 %RPD 75
S HG .0189 MG/L 0.02 95 %R:15030359 MAR02-1I675 50
5.61739130 MG/KG 3.4830300 MAR02-11675 S HG 125 %R:75 125
30299 MAR02-11675 MG 1381.46945 MG/KG 20D4 %D
30276 MAR02-1I675 D MO 23.8980104 MG/KG 9 %D (<5 x MDL)20
2443.28097 MG/KG 2030299 MAR02-II675 D NA 0 %D
2014.9930191 MG/KG 4 %D (<5 x MDL)30299 \1 ARO2-11675 D Nl
2025.0349040 MG/KG 32 %D *(<5 x MDL)30299 MAR02-11675 D PB
20.004 MG/L 200 %D *(<5 x MDL)30330 MAR02-11675 D PB
20.2926 MG/L 11 %D (<5 x MDL)SE30330 MAR02-11675 D
20TCLP-E %D30291 MAR02-11675 D
20%5 %D30275 MAR02-I1675 TS-%5.436D
2055.713 %3 %D30275 MAR02-II675 TVSD
20665.816753 MG/KG 0 %D30299 MAR02-11675 D ZN
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1776 MARION-WALDO RD. • P.O. BOX 436 • MARION, OH 43301-0436
PHONE [phone] • 1-800-873-2835 • FAX [phone]
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Aqua Tech Environmental Labs, Inc.
936 N. I lorncr Blvd • Sanford, NC 27330
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
Revived by________
Processed
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Method of
Shipment:
Rec'd on Ice:
Yes NO Temp:
Name: Victor Cozart
company: Woodard & Curran
_________Sample Information
Sample ID
West Lagoon
II
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N/P
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N/P
Date
5926 NC Hwy 55
city, state, zip: Durham, NC 27713
Date
bbsfa.
Type
GL
PL
TS & Volatile Solids
_______ TS____________
TPS, Alkalinity_______
_______CN____________
2 Al, Ag, As, Ba, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg,
;K, Mg, Mo, Ni, Pb, Zn, Na
Total Phosphorus, Total Nitrogen
TKN, NQ2/NQ3, NH3
____________pH __________
% Stdins
Laboratory Use Only
Date/Time:
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Client ID: S1015
Time
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A tel Lab #
TimeDate
NAOH$- 1
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Size
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150 ml
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Analyses Requested
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Dear Mr. Hill:
On March 3, 2003, Mr. Kirk Stafford of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a
Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) of the subject facility accompanied by Mr. Jerry
Rimmer, Plant Manager for Woodard & Currin who is the contract operator. His assistance and
cooperation was helpful and appreciated. As a result of the inspection, the following items were
noted.
1) The facility has a Class IV rating and according to Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Victor Cozart is Operator •
in Responsible Charge (ORC) and he has a current Class IV certification. The Technical
Assistance and Certification Unit of the Division of Water Quality has Mr. Ronald Ketterman
listed as ORC and Mr. Jerry Rimmer as Backup ORC. Please contact that unit at 919-733-0026
to confirm the ORC and Backup ORC.
2) The facility consists of a bar screen, grit removal, dual train extended aeration, dual clarifiers,
UV disinfection, tertiary filtration, and two sludge storage lagoons. It is noted that the plant is
scheduled for major upgrade due to be accomplished in three phases. Phase I, which started
March 1, 2002, consists of new influent head works with bar screens and grit removal, new UV
disinfection system, and new post aeration. Phase II will consist of a new five stage Kruger BNR
system, new tertiary filters, and four new circular clarifiers. Phase III will consist of a new
biosolids handling train. It is noted that construction is finished on the new effluent pump station,
the new UV system with post aeration, new electric switch room, and new 1000 kw generator. In
1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Mr. Chuck Hill
Division Manager
County of Durham
120 East Parrish St.
Durham, N.C. 27701
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant
NPDES Permit No. NC0026051
Durham County
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addition, construction has begun on the new headworks.
7) The influent sampler was at 4.0 degrees C. and the effluent sampler was at 2.5 degrees C.
8) Screenings are removed from the bar screens and taken to the landfill by BFI Inc.
9) Flow proportional sampling is being conducted for composite samples.
If you have any questions concerning this correspondence please me at 919-571-4700.
Sincerely,
10) A review of the toxicity testing summary database for the period February 2002 through
November 2002 showed compliance for all four tests run
3) Sludge has been substantially removed from the west lagoon in preparation for construction of
the Kruger system. This sludge was belt pressed onsite and hauled to landfills in Rougemount
North Carolina and Lawrenceville Virginia. The removal was done as per the requirements of the
Ground Water Section and the Water Quality Section of the Division of Water Quality.
4) A review of laboratory data and self monitoring data revealed consistent reporting of results.
Some inconsistencies were noticed during the cast CEI and those appear to have been resolved.
Durham Triangle WWTP
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Kirk Stafford
Environmental Chemist
5) An ORC log and a daily calibration log are kept in accordance with the requirements of 15A
NCAC 2B .0506 c(3).
6) The effluent was slightly cloudy at the time of inspection due to I&I in the system according
to Mr. Rimmer. It is requested that an updated detailed infiltration and inflow update be
submitted detailing the progress on identifying the sources and the progress made to repair same
since the last inspection.
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finished construction.
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lab data and DMR showed consistent reporting of results.
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April 24, 2003
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Hill:
1.
2.
3.
4.
In addition, this correspondence contains important information on the Division’s Copper and
Zinc Action Level Policy which is triggered by two or more toxicity limit violations that occur during
the toxicity testing calendar quarter specified by the toxicity testing special condition of your NPDES
Permit. Attachments addressing policy implementation and a copy of the Division’s Toxicity Reduction
Guidance have been included with this Notice of Violation.
You should initiate follow-up toxicity testing upon a single WET test failure which occurs
during the toxicity testing calendar quarter.
Instream measurements of dissolved metal during low flow conditions that demonstrate
compliance with the Action Level standard
A revision of the prospective permit limit using improved inputs that in concert with
existing or additional monitoring data demonstrates compliance with the Action Level
standard
Toxicity Identification Evaluation (TIE) results that definitively rule out copper and/or zinc
as causes of effluent toxicity
Demonstration by an alternative method approved by the Division and EPA that copper
and/or zinc is not the cause of toxicity
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing
Copper and Zinc Action Level Policy
NPDES Permit No. NC0026051
Durham County Triangle WWTP
Durham County
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Charles N. Hill, Jr.
Durham County Triangle WWTP
120 East Parrish Street
Suite 100_________ ______
Durham, North Carolina 27701
Your facility is currently monitoring for copper and/or zinc and the data indicate that the levels
of copper/zinc in your effluent have the potential to cause an exceedance of the NC water quality action
level for this (these) parameter(s) in your receiving stream during low stream flow conditions. The
policy states that whenever a facility experiences two or more toxicity limit violations during a toxicity
testing calendar quarter, the NPDES Permit will be modified to include numeric limits for copper and/or
zinc UNLESS the permittee provides one or more of the following:
This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self-monitoring report form for the month of
February 2003 indicates a violation of the toxicity limitation specified in your NPDES Permit. You
should undertake necessary actions to eliminate or reduce effluent toxicity to acceptable levels.
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Sincerely,
ATTACHMENTS
cc:
Ken Schuster, P.E.
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
If you have any questions concerning this correspondence, please contact me at [phone]
or Mr. Matt Matthews, Supervisor of the Aquatic Toxicology Unit at [phone].
Raleigh Regional Office (no attachments)
Susan Wilson-NPDES Unit (no attachments)
Pretreatment Unit (no attachments)
Madolyn Dominy-USEPA Region IV, Atlanta Federal Center, 61 Forsyth St., SW, Atlanta, GA
30303 (no attachments)
Central Files (no attachments)
Aquatic Toxicology Unit Files (no attachments)
You may consider entering into a Special Order by Consent (SOC) with DWQ. A SOC provides
regulatory relief for specific NPDES permit limit violations and, if signed, will contain a requirement to
conduct a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation The SOC will contain a compliance schedule, stipulated
penalties for failing to meet milestone activity dates and may contain upfront penalties to settle past
permit limit violations.
If the effluent is toxic, then we expect work to commence immediately with toxic effluent
samples. Failure to initiate work with toxic effluent samples during the study period is unacceptable and
will be considered a failure to make acceptable demonstration as cited above. We recommend a
minimum of three separate sampling events during the nine month period to definitively rule out copper
and/or zinc as causative effluent toxicants.
Additional information regarding the Division’s copper and/or zinc action level policy can be
found at the following web site - http://www.esb.enr.state.nc.us. Click on the “Aquatic
Toxicology” Unit and go to the prompt “DOWNLOADS” located at the bottom of the page. This web
site also contains EPA’s “Toxicity Reduction Evaluation Guidance for Municipal Wastewater Treatment
Plants.” Section 4 of this document contains pertinent information on Toxicity Identification
Evaluations.
Also note that the WET limit will remain in your NPDES permit regardless of whether metals
are the source of effluent toxicity. The data resulting from your actions to disprove copper and/or zinc as
sources of effluent toxicity will determine whether NPDES Permit limits will be assigned for these
parameters. You are responsible for initiating actions to address these issues.
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NORTH C^QLINA ACTION LEVEL WyMKR QUALITY
STANDARDS BRIEF W
In 1984, North Carolina adopted Action
Level water quality standards for copper,
zinc, iron, and silver. These standards were
developed to prevent the State from having
to adopt the EP A criteria for metals, which
at the time were overly restrictive.
Action Level water quality standards are
a special category of surface water quality
standards, which are flexible, instream
criteria established for certain substances
that meet the following conditions:
=— * The chemical must— he
bioaccumulative (BCF<100);
■ The chemical must have variable
toxicity due to its chemical form,
solubility, affinity for other ligands,
or other characteristics; and
■ The aquatic species used for whole
effluent toxicity (WET) testing must
be among the most sensitive biota to
that particular chemical, based on
available toxicity data.
In the early 1980’s EPA was just
discovering the mechanisms that made these
metals toxic. One of the things that was
clear was that, in most waters, only a portion
of the total metal concentration is
bioavailable. At the time, the best method
for determining the bioavailable portion of
the metal was WET testing. Thus the
standard was written to allow a facility to
calculate a more site-specific metals limit
using a measure of bioavailability and was
implemented using WET testing.
Under the Clean Water Act, EPA must
approve all state standards and
reclassifications. In 1985, 1986 and 1990
when EPA reviewed the action level water
quality standards they only conditionally
approved them. They had concerns related
to the fate and transport of the metals in
natural systems. In order to get the
conditional approval, which prevented EPA
from promulgating standards for North
Carolina, the Division committed to
conducting fate and transport studies on
selected metals, including copper and zinc,
contingent on adequate funding. Several
study plans were developed and presented to
EPA for funding,
available.
When these standards were adopted,
..EPA. requested -information- on how -the -
Action Level standards would be
implemented. The implementation
procedure presented to EPA involved
establishing WET testing limits and
monitoring for discharges with copper or
zinc in their effluent. No permit limits for
the metals were to be given if the facility
-continued to pass their~WET limits-or-if
upon failure of the WET testing an action
level parameter was not found to be a
causative factor.
EPA was uncomfortable with this
process and, when other states began asking
about using a similar approach, they became
even more uncomfortable.
While North Carolina was
action level standards, EPA was
with metals criteria. The original national
criteria were so low that some pristine
streams had higher background
concentrations of copper and/or zinc and
would have been considered impaired. In
recent years, EPA has developed equations
and procedures for determining site-specific
metals criteria and for measuring more
precisely the bioavailable metals.
During the last Triennial Review, North
Carolina agreed to modify the action level
language to reference EPA’s guidance on
developing site-specific metals criteria and
to provide a detailed Implementation
Procedure for action level standards. Had
North Carolina not taken these actions, EPA
was ready to promulgate straight standards
for metals for North Carolina based on
perceived successes in other states. This
action would have resulted in permit limits
for copper and zinc in most NPDES permits.
The Implementation Procedure that the
Division is beginning to implement was
reviewed by EPA and reworked by the
Division several times during 1999 and 2000
before EPA finally approved it in October
2000.
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Purpose
The purpose of this policy paper is to clarify the Division’s implementation policy
and procedures for controlling levels of copper and zinc in point source discharges.
Background
During the adoption of the National Toxics Rule in 1992, EP A did not mandate
that North Carolina promulgate new numeric criteria for copper and zinc. The Agency
recognized the extremely variable nature of the toxic effects caused by these pollutants.
North Carolina was allowed to use an action level approach to these toxicants as a result
of an extensive set of biological data, implementation of aggressive, systematic whole-
effluent toxicity (WET) testing firNPDES permits, and the overall quality of tfie^
program.
Representatives of EPA Region IV, EPA Headquarters, and North Carolina
Division of Water Quality (Division) met in Atlanta on June 2, 1998. In this meeting,
EPA stated their need to make a decision regarding the acceptability of the Division’s
approach to the use of action levels for copper and zinc. The two major concerns were:
- Understanding the Division’s implementation process, especially in terms of
permitting decisions.
- Prompt progress on toxicity identification evaluations (TIEs) and toxicity
reduction evaluations (TREs).
Implementation of Action Levels for Copper and Zinc in NPDES Permits
October 25,2000
Current Control Methodologies
Control of copper and zinc is achieved by promoting pollution prevention,
pretreatment requirements, and through the Division’s whole-effluent toxicity testing
program. It should also be noted that limits for total residual chlorine (another action
level standard) are routinely placed in NPDES permits.
North Carolina continues to promote pollution prevention, recycle, and reuse as
positive/proactive approaches to control pollution. Emphasis has been so great in North
Carolina that a separate non-regulatory Division, the Division of Pollution Prevention and
Environmental Assistance (DPPEA), was created. DPPEA provides free consulting in the
area of waste reduction to industrial and municipal dischargers. Furthermore, the
Division of Water Quality routinely requires new and expanding discharges to assess
pollution prevention and waste minimization approaches in engineering alternatives
analyses performed to support the need for their projects.
Pretreatment permits issued by municipalities with industrial users routinely
contain restrictions on the discharge of copper and zinc. These limits are imposed to
protect inhibition of biological treatment at the wastewater treatment plant, to control
toxicity of sludge, or to control whole effluent toxicity.
Toxicity testing limits exist in over 450 permits in North Carolina. The
compliance rate of these facilities not under Special Order by Consent (SOC) is greater
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY REDUCTION GUIDANCE Rev. 10/01
This document has been prepared by the N.C. Water Quality Section’s Aquatic Toxicology Unit
to aid NPDES permittees, their consultants, and state regulatory staff with the development of
whole effluent toxicity identification and reduction plans. As has been the operating strategy of
the Water Quality Section in the past, this document will not attempt to presenta strictly defined
procedure to accomplish toxicity reduction, as such defined processes limit the ability to design
programs custom fitted to the situation of each discharge. Rather, this document will attempt to
present a series of logical steps that can be initiated to help track effluent toxicity sources, trends,
and investigate possible avenues of toxicity reduction. Nearly all steps presented herein have
originally been described by documents published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
including:
United States Environmental Protection Agency. 1991. Methods for Aquatic Toxicity Identification Evaluations:
Phase I. Toxicity Characterization Procedures. 2nd Edition. EPA-600-6-91-003. National Effluent Toxicity
Assessment Center, Duluth, MN.
United States Environmental Protection Agency. Toxicity Identification Evaluation: Characterization of Chronically
Toxic Effluents, Phase I. EPA/600/6-91/005F. May 1992. National Effluent Toxicity Assessment Center, Duluth,
MN.
United States Environmental Protection Agency. 1993. Methods for Aquatic Toxicity Identification Evaluations-
Phase II Toxicity Identification Procedures for Samples Exhibiting Acute and Chronic Toxicity. EPA-600-R-92-
080. National Effluent Toxicity Assessment Center, Duluth, MN.
United States Environmental Protection Agency. 1993. Methods for Aquatic Toxicity Identification Evaluations-
Phase III Toxicity Confirmation Procedures for Samples Exhibiting Acute and Chronic Toxicity. EPA-600-R-92-
081. National Effluent Toxicity Assessment Center, Duluth, MN.
United States Environmental Protection Agency. 1996. Marine Toxicity Identification Evaluation (TIE): Phase I
Guidance Document. EPA/600/R-96-054. National Health and Environmental Effects Laboratory, Narragansett,
RI.
United States Environmental Protection Agency. Toxicity Reduction Evaluation Guidance for Municipal
Wastewater Treatment Plants. EPA-833B-99-002. Office of Water, Washington, D.C.
United States Environmental Protection Agency. 1989. Generalized Methodology for Conducting Industrial Toxicity
Reduction Evaluations. EPA-600-2-88-070. Office of Research and Development, Cincinnati, OH.
United States Environmental Protection Agency. “Clarifications Regarding Toxicity Reduction and Identification
Evaluations in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program.” March 27, 2001. Office of
Waste water Management, Washington, D.C.
These documents should be available from:
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Rd.
Springfield Va. 22161
[phone]
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July 3. 2003
Subject:
Dear Mr. Swoboda:
An Equal Opportunity Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post-consumer paper
Internet http://www.enr.state.nc.us/regionaloffices/offices/raleigh.html
Mr. Charles M. Swoboda
Chief Executive Officer & President
Cree, Inc.
4600 Silicon Drive
Durham. N.C. 27703
This pumping and hauling shall be performed in accordance with the description, terms, and
conditions specified in this document to allow up to 300 gallons per day (GPD) of industrial wastewater
to be pumped and hauled to the Dupont Waste Treatment Plant at Chambers Works in Salem County.
New Jersey, and shall be in effect until June 30. 2004. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained
in this approval are unacceptable, please provide a written response to Mr. Randy Jones, of my staff,
within thirty days after receipt of this approval, describing your concerns.
Approval for Pump and Haul
Cree. Inc.
Temporary Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment
Waste water Pump and Haul
Durham County
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Raleigh Regional Office
Water Quality Section
1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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In accordance with the request received on June 24. 2003. by the Division of Water Quality 's
Raleigh Regional Office, we hereby grant approval for the pumping and hauling of industrial wastewater
from a pretreatment process at Cree. Inc. in Durham County. Spent process reagent from on-site
treatment for ammonium ion will be pumped from a 1200 gallon tank and hauled to the Dupont Waste
Treatment Plant at Chambers Works in Salem County. New Jersey for final treatment.
cc:
file: h:\p&h\cree.p&h
Durham County' Health Depanment
Jeff Hightower (RMF Engineering, 4309 Emperor Blvd.. Suite 325. Durham. NC 27703)
Mr. Charles M. Swoboda
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July 3, 2003
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Jones ot this
Office at 919/571-4700.
Sincerely.
X-w
‘'Kenneth Schuster. P. E.
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
FOR THE
1.
2.
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all limes.
4.
Cree, Inc.
Durham County
This approval shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried
out in a manner that has been approved by this Division.
This approval is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
This approval is not transferable. In the event that there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal request must be submitted to
the Division of Water Quality.
Cree, Inc.
July 3, 2003
operation of a wastewater pump and haul activity which will consist of the pumping and hauling
of 300 gallons per day of industrial wastewater from a pretreatment process at Cree. Inc. in Durham
County; spent process reagent from on-site treatment for ammonium ion will be pumped from a 1200
gallon tank and hauled to the Dupont Waste Treatment Plant at Chambers Works in Salem County, New-
Jersey for final treatment, pursuant to the request received on June 24. 2003.
This approval shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations, and shall be
in effect until June 30, 2004:
11. Cree, Inc. or its designee shall inspect the pump and haul collection facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and discharges that may cause or lead to the
release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance.
12. Cree. Inc. shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by
the Permittee.
13. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality­
may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on
or related to the pump and haul collection facilities at any reasonable time for the purpose of
determining compliance with the Division's approval; may inspect or copy any records that
must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this approval; and may obtain samples.
These records shall be submitted monthly (by the 10th of the following month) to
the Raleigh Regional Water Quality Supervisor, Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh. NC 27699-1628.
Cree, Inc.
July 3, 2003
Page 2
6. This approval shall be voided unless the agreement between Cree. Inc., Dupont, and Freehold
Carthage, Inc. for the collection, transportation, and ultimate disposal of the wastewater is in
full force and effect.
8. The wastewater collected by this system shall be properly treated in the Dupont Waste
Treatment Plant at Chambers Works in Salem County, New Jersey.
10. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by Cree. Inc. to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
5. No type of wastewater other than the pumped and hauled wastewater from a pretreatment
process at Cree, Inc. in Durham County, whereby spent process reagent from on-site treatment tor
ammonium ion will be pumped from a 1200 gallon tank and hauled to the Dupont Waste Treatment
Plant at Chambers Works in Salem County, New Jersey for final treatment, shall be included in
these pump and haul activities.
9. Cree. Inc. is liable for any damages caused by
operations.
7. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, Cree, Inc. shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities and take such
immediate corrective actions as may be required by this Division.
a spill or failure of the pump and haul
17. Noncompliance Notification:
a.
b.
15. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this approval may subject
Cree, Inc. to appropriate enforcement actions available to the Division of Water Quality.
16. The granting of this approval does not preclude Cree, Inc. from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
.Amy failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc., resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
18. The facilities associated with the pump and haul activities shall be inspected and pumped as
often as necessary to prevent malfunctions, overflows, or nuisances.
Cree, Inc.
July 3,2003
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a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
date wastewater is removed from the facility,
name of facility from which wastewater is removed,
name of facility receiving wastewater,
volume of wastewater removed, and
brief explanation why pump and haul was used.
14. An accurate record of the monthly pump and haul activities must be maintained by Cree.
Inc., indicating:
These records shall be submitted monthly (by the 10th of the following
month) to the Raleigh Regional Water Quality Supervisor, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
NC 27699-1628.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within fifteen (15) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must
outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur
.Amy 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.
Cree. Inc. shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no. 919/571-
4700. as soon as possible, but in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
Approval granted this the 3rd day of July, 2003.
Kenneth Schuster. P. E.
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
Cree, Inc.
July 3, 2003
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20. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation ot these pump and haul
activities, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that
the facilities associated with the pump and haul operation have been installed in
accordance with this permit and the submitted information. Mail the certification to
the Raleigh Regional Water Quality Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office, Department
of Environment and Natural Resources, 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh. NC 27699-
1628.
19. When these pump and haul activities are no longer necessary, please send written notification
to the Division's Raleigh Regional Water Quality Supervisor.
NORTH CAROLINA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATION
Signature, Seal, and Date
Mail this Engineer’s Certification to:
Cree, Inc.
Julv 3, 2003
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Cree, Inc.
July 3, 2003
I, ___________, as duly registered Professional Engineer in the
State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the
facilities associated with the pump and haul activities that will serve Cree, Inc. located in
Durham County hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in
the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of this approval and the supporting information.
Raleigh Regional Water Quality Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
MEMORANDUM
Ken SchusterTo:
From:Randy Jones
Subject:
is the P&H approval that I have prepared for Cree, Inc. in Durham County.
If you wish to discuss this matter, please contact me at 571-4700, ext. 255.
Attachment
H: \p&h\cree.me
The P&H submittal indicates that 300 GPD of wastewater will be collected in a 1200
gallon tank with HWA and hauled to the Dupont Waste Treatment Plant at Chambers
Works in Salem County, New Jersey.
As you will recall, it the Division’s general policy not to require a permit for P&H of
industrial wastewater, but to issue an approval, if appropriate. They have asked and I
have set the approval to expire on June 30, 2004.
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE
June 30, 2003
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Approval for Industrial Pump and Haul
Cree, Inc.
Wastewater Pump and Haul
Durham County
Attached
Please recall me telling you that Myrl, Tyrone Battle (Durham County Triangle WWTF
Pretreatment Coordinator), and I met with Cree folks and their consultants several weeks
ago. They wish to P&H a wastewater that the Durham County Triangle WWTF does not
want coming to the WWTP.
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RE:Notice of Closure
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County of Durham. Engineering Department
120 E. Parrish Street. Law Bldg.. 1st Floor
Durham. NC 27701
Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant. West Lagoon
5926 NC Highway 55
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GROUNDWATER SECTION
July 14. 2003
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Please note that this closure letter is for the requirements sei for.- me
Section only and do nor arriv ro any requirements concerning the Water Cmam- m.
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Should you have any questions, please contact Eric Rice at the Raiemh Reuional Office a;
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Environmental Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
This closure letter is based upon information mat has been submitte-c :o c.
file, me Section reserves the right to reopen its investigation should information ?ec; me a’m:.„me
which indicates that the cleanup at this sue does not meet regulator.’ requirements for ::e closure.
The Division of Water Quality. Groundwater Section receiveu mion
Withers £ Ravenel inc., on the behalf of the County of Durham, on Februar.
miormation submined was regarding the closure of the West Lasoon at me Tm
'frearment Plant located in Durham. N.C.. A review of the report and the 'amm
’.hat the requirements for closure of the west iauoon have been met.
North Carolina Department'
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August 13, 2003
Subject:
Dear Mr. Hill:
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RRO Groundwater Sectioncc:
file: h:\miscella\trianglesludge.let
Mr. Chuck Hill, Engineering Department
County of Durham
120 E. Parrish Street. Law Building, Tl Floor
Durham, North Carolina 27701
County of Durham
Triangle WWTF-West Lagoon
Durham County
Michael F. Easiey, Governor
k William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
Ivironment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek. P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
I am aware that you recently received a letter from the Raleigh Regional Office Groundwater
Section regarding the closure of the west lagoon at the Durham County Triangle Wastewater Treatment
Facility (WWTF). This letter stated that the Groundwater Section was acknowledging that the closure
requirements for the west lagoon had been met. Please accept this letter trom the Water Quaiiw Section
acknowledging that the same.
This acknowledgment is based upon information that has been submitted to date. The Water
Quality Section reserves the right to reopen its investigation if information becomes available to indicate
this need.
Raleigh Regional Office
Water Quality Section
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Customer Service: 1-800-623-7748
An Equal Opportunity Action Employer
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Kenneth Scnusier.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact Kirk Stafford or me at
919/571-4700.
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Dear Mr. Hill:
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Please find enclosed the DRAFT Major Modification for the subject wastewater treatment plant for your
review and comment. The draft permit modification includes the following items:
If you have any questions concerning the draft permit or the other requirements for your facility, please
call me at [phone]. extension 543.
N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.. Director
Division of Water Quality
Chuck Hill. Engineering Dept
Durham County
120 Parrish St, Law Bldg.
Durham, North Carolina 27701
Phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748
NPDES Draft Permit Modification
Permit No. NC0026051
Durham County Triangle WWTP
Durham County
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DWQ Raleigh Region. Water Quality (Draft + Fact Sheet)
US EPA, Region 4 (Draft + Fact Sheet + Request Letter]
NPDES File (Draft + Fact Sheet)
DEH, Raleigh (Draft + Fact Sheet)
Bryan Blake, McKim & Creed, 5625 Dillard Drive. Suite 117.Cary.NC 27511 (Draft)
Sincere;
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NPDES Unit
Please provide any comments you have regarding this draft permit modification to this office by
JANUARY 23, 2004. At this time, the Division is also publishing a notice in the newspapers of general
circulation in Durham County, inviting public comment on the draft permit. Following the 30-day
comment period, we will review all pertinent comments received and take appropriate action on the
permit renewal.
Change the effective date for annual mass limits for total nitrogen (100,452 lbs/yr) and total
phosphorus (10,204 Ibs/yr) from January 1, 2005 to May 1, 2005. As discussed in your letter
dated 10/27/2003, this additional time is needed to complete the Phase II construction, which
has been delayed several months due to wet weather and sludge removal problems. The Phase II
construction will include the installation of the biological nutrient removal facility. The TN
annual load limits were supposed to become effective 1/1/2003 based on House Bill 515
requirements: therefore, this additional 4-month compliance period puts the total compliance
schedule at 28 months. Please note that this facility must continue to comply with the current TP
concentration limits of 0.5 mg/1 (summer) and 2 mg/1 (winter).
Addition of weekly average ammonia limits to Effluent Sheets A( 1) and A(2), in addition to the
current monthly average limits. Both limits are necessary to comply with 40 CFR 122.45(d). The
weekly average limits are based on a review of performance data for several municipalities, and a
multiplier of 3 was used to derive the weekly average limit. All permits with monthly average
ammonia limits will be subject to this implementation policy. With the addition of these limits.
Special Condition A.(7)- Ammonia Reopener- has been deleted.
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EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Sample Location
Influent or Effluent6.0 MGD Continuous Recording
Influent and Effluent5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L Daily Composite
Influent and Effluent10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L Daily Composite
30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L Daily Composite Influent and Effluent
1.0 mg/L 3.0 mg/1 Daily Composite Effluent
1.8 mg/L 5.4 mg/1 Daily Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2 Daily Grab Effluent
Chloroform2 2/Month Grab Effluent
Bromodichloromethane2 1-8 Mg/L Weekly Grab Effluent
1-3/zg/L Weekly Grab Effluent
200/100 ml 400/100 ml Dally Grab Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen3 Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
PH4 Grab Effluent
Weekly Composite Effluent
2.0 mg/L6 Weekly Composite Effluent
Chronic Toxicity7 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Mercury8 0.012 Mg/L Weekly Composite8 Effluent
Total Copper Monthly Composite Effluent
Total Zinc Monthly Composite Effluent
Chloride 250 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent
1.
6.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
7.
8.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration or expansion beyond 6.0 MGD. the
Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS
No Limit (mg/L)
No Limit (pounds/month)
Annual Limit: 100.452 pounds/year5
0.5 mg/L6
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Measurement
Frequency
Composite
Calculated
Calculate
Sample
Type
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2 + NO3 + TKN)5
Permit NC0026051
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (6.0 MGD)
Daily
Maximum
Total Phosphorus
(April 1 - October 31)6
Total Phosphorus
(November 1 - March 31)6
Total Suspended Solids1
NHs as N
(April 1 - October 31)
NHs as N
(November 1 - March 31)
Djbromochloromethane2
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Annual
Notes:
The monthly average effluent BODS and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respeebve influent value (85%
removal).
Limit and/or monitoring applies only when chlorine added to treatment system.
The daily effluent dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
Refer to Special Condition A (4) for Total Nitrogen Loading Calculation. The TN annual mass limit becomes effeebve May 1
2005.
Compliance shall be based on a quarterly average of weekly samples. Winter Quarters = Jan-Mar. and Oct.-Dec., while
Summer Quarters = Apr.-June and July-Sept.
Chronic Toxicity (Ceriociaphnia) at 90%: Feb., May, Aug., and Nov.: refer to Special Condition A (5).
Mercury samples subject to EPA Method 1631 analysis (beginning 9/ 1/03) shall be collected as single grab samples.
Flow
BOD. 5-day, 20°C
(April 1 - October 31)1
BOD. 5-day, 20°C
(November 1 - March 31)1
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Permit NC0026051
A. (2) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (12.0 MGD)
EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
12.0 MGDFlow Continuous Recording
5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L Daily Composite
10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L Dally Composite
30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/LTotal Suspended Solids'Daily Composite
1.0 mg/L 3.0 mg/1 Daily Composite
1.8 mg/L 5.4 mg/1 Daily Composite Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2 17 Mg/L Daily Grab Effluent
Chloroform2 2/Month Grab Effluent
Bromodichloromethane2 1.8 Mg/L Weekly Grab Effluent
Dibromochloromethane2 1.3 Mg/L Weekly Grab Effluent
200/100 ml 400/100 ml Daily Grab Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen3 Daily Grab Effluent
Temperature Daily Grab Effluent
PH4 Grab
Total Nitrogen
(NO2+NO3+TKN)5
Total Phosphorus5
Chronic Toxicity6 Quarterly Composite Effluent
Total Mercury7 0.012 Mg/L Weekly Composite7 Effluent
Total Copper Monthly Composite Effluent
Total Zinc Monthly Composite Effluent
Chloride 250 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent
1.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
Beginning upon receipt of Engineer’s Certificate for completion of expansion above 6.0 MGD and lasting until
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall
be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
2.
3.
4.
5.
EFFLUENT
CHARACTERISTICS Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Influent and
Effluent
Sample
Location1
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Daily
Maximum
6.
7.
NH3 as N (Apnl 1- October 31)
NH3 as N
(November 1 - March 31)
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
Composite
Calculated
Calculated
Composite
Calculated
Calculated
Influent or
Effluent
Influent and
Effluent
Influent and
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
Effluent
No Limit (mg/L)
No Limit (pounds/month)
Annual Limit: 100,452 pounds/year5
No Limit (mg/L)
No Limit (pounds/month)
Annual Limit: 10,204 pounds/year5
BOD.S-day, 20°C
(April 1- October 31)'
BOD.S-day. 20°C
(November 1 - March 31)'
Notes:
The monthly average effluent BODS and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15°/o of the respeebve influent value (85%
removal).
Limit and/or monitoring applies only when chlorine added to treatment system.
The daily effluent dissolved oxygen concentraUon shall not be less than 6.0 mg/L.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
Refer to Special Condition A (4) for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Loading Calculations. The TN and TP annual
mass limits become effeebve May 1, 2005.
Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) at 90%; Feb., May, Aug., and Nov.: refer to Special Condition A (5).
Mercury samples subject to EPA Method 1631 analysis (beginning 9/1/03) shall be collected as single grab samples.
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Facility Information
6 MGD Durham
Existing
(5.) Permit Status:Existing
Stream Characteristics
Northeast Creek
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PS 100
Conditions Incorporated into DRAFT NPDES Major Modification
Proposed Conditions Parameters Affected Basis for Condition(s)
Effluent- TP. TN The current pennit sets an effective
dale of 1/1/2005 for TN and TP
annual mass limits, which provided
a 24-month compliance schedule lo
meet the House Bill 515
requirements. Facility has faced
construction delays due to wet
weather and sludge removal
problems, and is requesting an
additional 4-nionlhs to the
compliance schedule to ensure the
BNR facility is completed on time.
Proposed compliance extension puts
total compliance schedule at 28
months. Facility must continue to
comply with current TP
concentration limits of 0.5 mg/1
summer. 2 mg/1 winter.
NCDENR / DWQ
Major Modification
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
Change permit effective date from
1 / 1/2005 to 5/1 /2005 for TN and
TP annual mass limits.
Durham County
NPDES No. NC0026051
(1.) Facility Name:
(2.) Permitted Flow.MGD:
(3.) Facility Class:
(4.) Facility Status:
Durham County Triangle WWTP
(6.) County:
(1.) Receiving Stream:
(2.) Subbasin:
(7.) Regional Office:
(8.) USGS Topo Quad:
16-41-l-17-(0.7)
WS-IV NSW
(3.) Index No.:
(4.) Stream Class:
(5.) 303(d) Listed:
(6.) 305(b) Status:
(7.) Use Support:
12 MGD (phased)
IV Raleigh
D23NW
(SE Durham)
(8.) Drainage Area (mi^):
(9.) Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
(10.) Winter 7Q1O (cfs):
(11.) 30Q2 (cfs):
(12.) Average Flow (cfs):
(13.) IWC (%):
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Effluent- NH3
Proposed Schedule for Issuance of Permit Modification
State Contact
NPDES Recommendation by:
Regional Office Comments
Signature Date
Reviewed and accepted by:
Regional Supervisor:
Signature Date
Draft Mod to Public Notice:
Mod Scheduled to Issue:
Copies of the following are attached to provide further information on the permit
development:
• Modified Effluent Sheets
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached
permit, please contact Tom Belnick at [phone], extension 543.
Add weekly average limits in
addition to existing monthly average
limits.
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Version: December 16, 2003
12/24/03
02/09/04
Per 40 CFR 122.45(d). ammonia
limits should be expressed as both
monthly average as well as weekly
average limits. With reopening of
permit, weekly average limits have
been added in accordance with the
NPDES Ammonia Implementation
Policy dated 10/15/2002. A
multiplier of 3 is used to derive
weekly average limits from monthly
average values. Delete Special
Condition A(7)- Ammonia Reopener-
since it is no longer necessary.
NPDES PERMIT FACT SHEET
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Durham County
NPDES No. NC0026051
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Regional Recommendation
by:
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• SAMPLE 01-450 A
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WEST LAGOON EAST LAGOON
• SAMPLE 01-451 A
• SAMPLE 01-451 B
• SAMPLE 01-452 A
• SAMPLE 01-452 B
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NOTE: ALL SAMPLE LOCATIONS ARE APPROXIMATE. SAMPLES TAKEN ON 12/19/02.
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