NC0003875_Minor Mod_20160627

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Individual Permit Application Modification
Elementis Chromium
Castle Hayne, New Hanover County, North Carolina
May 2016
Prepared for:
Elementis Chromium
5408 Holly Shelter Rd
Castle Hayne, North Carolina 28429
Prepared by:
SCIENCE d ENGINEERING PICC
Coury Science & Engineering, PLLC
471 Royal Tern Drive
Hampstead, North Carolina 28443
JUN 0 2 2016
Water QUalit
Permitting Section

Elementis Chromium NPDES Permit Application
Section 1: Introduction ..................
Permit Request and Permit Fees
March 2016
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FacilityInformation...................................................................................................................................................4
DocumentOrganization............................................................................................................................................4
Section 2: Site Information
Site Location ...................
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Description of Manufacturing Process...................................................................................................................... 5
SiteMap.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Section3: Proposed Modification................................................................................................................................ 6
DescriptionProposed Change................................................................................................................................... 6
EstimatedEffluent Data............................................................................................................................................ 6
Section 4: Engineering Alternatives Analysis............................................................................................................... 7
Allowable Proposed Discharge................................................................................................................................. 7
Streamflow Restrictions....................................................................................................................................... 7
Receiving Stream Classification Restrictions........................................................................................................ 7
Zoning................................................................................................................................................................... 7
FlowProjections....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Technologically Feasible Alternatives....................................................................................................................... 8
Connection to Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant
Land Application
Wastewater Reuse....
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Surface Water Discharge Through NPDES Program.............................................................................................. 9
Combinationof Alternatives................................................................................................................................. 9
Economic Feasibility of Alternatives
Wastewater Reuse ....................................
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Surface Water Discharge Through NPDES Program.............................................................................................. 9
Results of Economic Feasibility Alternatives...................................................................................................... 30
Report Certification
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Section5: Application Form....................................................................................................................................... 11
Appendix1 Site Map............................................................................................................................................12
Appendix 2 Wastewater Flow Line Diagram...............................................................................................................13
Appendix 3 Priority Pollutant Analysis........................................................................................................................14
Appendix 4 Correspondance with USGS..................................................................................................................... 15
Appendix 5 Local Government Review Form.............................................................................................................. 16
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Appendix 6 USDA Soils Map — Spray Irrigation .............
Appendix 7 Economic alternative analysis cost details
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Elementis Chromium NPDES Permit Application March 2016
Elementis Chromium (Elementis) currently operates under the authorization of NPDES Permit Number NC0003875
located at 5408 Holly Shelter Rd, Castle Hayne, NC 28443. Elementis manufactures sodium dichromate, chromic
acid, sodium sulfate anhydrous, and salt cake at its Castle Hayne facility and is subject to 40 CFR 415.
The facility is proposing to add an outfall that consists of treated quarry water supernatant with a limit of 576,000
gallons per day.
PERMIT REQUEST AND PERMIT FEES
The purpose of this application is to modify NPDES Permit Number NC0003875. This application is intended to
satisfy all requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0105. In accordance with the North Carolina (NC) Division of Water
Resource (DWR) fee schedule, the fees associated with a major modification for Minor Individual NPDES permits is
$260, which is being submitted with this application. Included in this package is one original and two copies of the
application as required.
Elementis is not required to obtain an Authorization to Construct (ATC) following issuance of the NPDES permit by
the NC DWR. Session Law 2011-394, which became effective July 1, 2011, no longer requires ATC permits for
wastewater generated from manufacturing facilities.
FACILITY INFORMATION
The physical and mailing address for Elementis Chromium is as follows:
5408 Holly Shelter Rd
Castle Hayne, NC 28443
To facilitate review of this application, please contact the following individuals identified below.
Preparer's Contact Information:
Sean Coury, PE INC)
Partner
Coury Science & Engineering, PLLC
[phone]
[e-mail]
DOCUMENT ORGANIZATION
Facility's Contact Information:
Calvin Overcash
Regulatory Manager
Elementis Chromium
[phone]
[e-mail]
This permit application is divided into five sections and various appendices. Tables are included throughout the
document and are referenced in the table of contents. The seven sections and four appendices are as follows:
Section 1
Introduction
Section 2
Site Information
Section 3
Effluent Description and Treatment
Section 4
Engineering Alternatives Analysis
Section 5 Application Form
Refer to the table of contents for a detailed listing of tables and figures.
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This section provides information on the site location, surrounding terrain, and description of industrial activities.
SITE LOCATION
Elementis is located in Castle Hayne, New Hanover County, North Carolina. The approximate coordinates are
36022'34" N, 77051'55" W. Process wastewater is discharged through outfall 001 and consists of groundwater
remediation water, reject residue from the pH adjustment unit, stormwater from coal pile runoff, and recycle
residue. Treated domestic wastewater is discharged through outfall 002 to the Northeast Cape Fear River. Waste
sludge is disposed of as slurry and sent to a quarry permitted under non -discharge permit WQ0001492. The
domestic sludge is land applied under WQ000783.
The Northeast Cape Fear River is a class B; Swamp, PNA, HOW stream located in the Cape Fear River Basin. The
Northeast Cape Fear River is on the 303(d) (Impaired Waters) list for Mercury.
DESCRIPTION OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Elementis produces sodium dichromate, chromic acid, and sodium sulfate from chromite ore, soda ash, lime and
sulfuric acid. Chromite ore is first sent through a dryer and then pulverized to a powder in one (1) of four (4) on-
site ball mills. The pulverized ore is combined with lime, sodium carbonate (soda ash), and recycle residue prior to
being fed to one (1) of three (3) on-site kilns. The ore mixture is heated to approximately 2000 degrees Fahrenheit
in the kiln. This treatment oxidizes the chromite ore, converting the majority of the chromium in the ore from
trivalent to hexavalent chromium. The roasted mixture of pulverized ore, lime, recycled residue, and soda ash is
quenched and leached with water in tanks, producing a sodium chromate solution and solid ore residues.
After leaching, the mixture is sent through hydroclones to separate the sodium chromate solution from
unconverted ore residue. The unconverted ore (recycle residue and post leach ore residue) is sent to the recycle
residue process to be returned to the process to make up 50% of the initial kiln feed mixture.
After the hydroclones, the leached sodium chromate mixture is neutralized with sulfuric acid or chrome
contaminated acid generated from the chromic acid process from a 12 to 13 pH to a pH of 8.5. After
neutralization, the mixture is sent through a primary and secondary rotary reject filter to separate the sodium
chromate solution from the waste solid residue (reject residue or spent post neutralization ore residue). This
reject residue is sent directly to the #3 Repulp Tank which operates as a holding tank prior to being sent to the
wastewater treatment system.
The sodium chromate is then sent through a calcium precipitator, a filter, and an acidifier where sulfuric acid and
soda ash are added to reduce the pH to 5 and precipitate the remaining ore residues to convert the sodium
chromate solution to sodium dichromate. The sodium dichromate is evaporated after leaving the acidifier and
sent through a final filtering process.
The liquid sodium dichromate is either crystallized to form a sodium dichromate solid crystal product or remains as
liquid sodium dichromate and is piped to the chromic acid process to make chromic acid.
Chromic Acid
The sodium dichromate liquid, with an 85% concentration, is reacted with sulfuric acid to produce chromic acid.
After reacting, the chromic acid solution is filtered, melted, and rolled to produce the chromic acid in solid flake
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form. The air pollution control system in the chromic acid process is associated with the filtering, melting,
conveyancing, and packaging processes. The melting and filtering processing is connected to the Main Scrubber
and the conveyancing and packaging process is connected to the Packaging Scrubber. Both the Main Scrubber and
the Packaging Scrubber is connected to the Brownian Demister before being vented to the atmosphere. The
wastewater that exits the Packaging Scrubber is reused in the Neutralization square tank in the production of
sodium dichromate. The wastewater from the Main Scrubber is sent to the #3 Repulp tank prior to being sent to
the wastewater treatment system. There is a wastewater that is generated in the Brownian Demister Unit that is
sent to the #3 Repulp tank prior to being sent to the wastewater treatment system.
Sodium Sulfate
After the acidifier in the production of sodium dichromate, the product stream is evaporated and centrifuged to
separate sodium sulfate (saltcake) from the sodium dichromate solution. The sodium sulfate saltcake is sent to a
salt cake purification unit for purification and then sold as purified sodium sulfate anhydrous. The wastewater
residue from the saltcake purification unit is reinserted to the manufacturing process at the leach and filter unit.
SITE MAP
A site map depicting the facility and surrounding areas is located in Appendix 1. The quarry permitted under non -
discharge permit WQ0001492 has been outlined in red. The facility outfall location has been denoted with a red
star on the site map.
A line diagram of the waste treatment facility is included in Appendix 2.
This section describes the effluent that will be generated from the proposed quarry water return. The section also
details the proposed method of wastewater treatment and disposal.
DESCRIPTION PROPOSED CHANGE
Residual solids from the wastewater treatment facility are disposed of as slurry and sent to a quarry permitted
under non -discharge permit WQ0001492. In order to maintain freeboard in the surface disposal units (quarries),
Elementis returns water from the surface disposal units to the wastewater treatment facility. As the quarries fill
with solids, there is less room available for precipitation and river water used to slurry the residual solids to the
surface disposal units. Therefore, Elementis is requesting to create a third outfall (outfall 003) to discharge treated
supernatant from the surface disposal units in order to control freeboard as the surface disposal units are filled to
capacity.
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US EPA effluent limitations guidelines for Sodium Dichromate and Sodium Sulfate Production (40 CFR 429), Subpart
Q, establishes limits for total suspended solids (TSS), hexavalent chromium, chromium, and nickel in terms of
pounds per thousand pounds of production. The proposed new outfall (outfall 003) would not be subject to the
effluent limitation guidelines found in 40 CFR 429, Subpart Q. Samples were collected from the supernatant in
both Section 1 and Section 2 of the surface disposal unit and a priority pollutant analysis (PPA) was run on the
samples. The analytical results are included in Appendix 3.
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In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105, an Engineering Alternatives Analysis (EAA) is required for any new
wastewater discharge. This section contains the components of the engineering alternatives analysis including
determination if the proposed discharge will be allowed, flow projections, evaluation of technically feasible
alternatives, and evaluation of economically feasible alternatives.
ALLOWABLE PROPOSED DISCHARGE
Prior to evaluating alternatives, Elementis made the determination that the proposed wastewater discharge would
be allowed. The following sections detail the evaluation that was conducted in order to confirm that the proposed
wastewater would be an allowable discharge. The restrictions that could be imposed on a proposed wastewater
discharge to surface waters include zero flow stream restrictions, receiving stream classifications, NPDES
permitting strategies listed in the Basinwide Water Quality Plans, impaired water and Total Maximum Daily Load
(TMDL) classifications.
STREAM FLOW RESTRICTIONS
Specific stream restrictions are listed in 15A NCAC 2B .0206(d)(2) for oxygen -consuming wastewater in zero -flow
streams. In efforts to determine the 7Q10 flow at the proposed discharge location into the Northeast Cape Fear
River, Mr. Curtis Weaver, with United States Geological Services (USGS), was contacted. Mr. Weaver indicated a
check of the low -flow files at the USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC Raleigh office) indicates
previous estimates at several nearby locations on the Northeast Cape Fear River very near the point of interest,
based on the lat/long coordinates (34 22 34 N // 77 5155 W) provided. However, a note was also written on these
estimates saying "tidal effects may exist." Mr. Weaver went on to further state that the Water Quality Permitting
Section within the N.C. Division of Water Resources should be contacted to obtain further guidance concerning
your efforts to obtain an NPDES permit for a location in a tidally -affected stream. A copy of the September 2012 fact
sheet for NPDES permit development prepared by the NC Division of Water Resources indicates a 7Q10 of 25 cubic feet
per second. A copy of the correspondence with the USGS is included in Appendix 4.
RECEIVING STREAM CLASSIFICATION RESTRICTIONS
The stream classification for the Northeast Cape Fear River is C (Class C), which does not impose stricter treatment
standards than federal standards. The Northeast Cape Fear River is classified as swamp waters (Sw). Based on the
characteristics of the proposed wastewater stream, effluent nitrogen and phosphorus quantities will be well within
these specified limits.
The North East Cape Fear River is listed on the 303(d) list for Mercury. The proposed new outfall is not expected to
have mercury detections. The PPA conducted on the supernatant was non -detect for Mercury.
ZONING
The Elementis facility is zoned heavy industrial. A completed Local Government Review Form is included in
Appendix S.
FLOW PROJECTIONS
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The population projections are not applicable to industrial facilities, but instead apply to domestic wastewater
production for evaluation of an increase or decrease in population. The projected wastewater flows for Elementis
are only dependent on the manufacturing operation, and would not be affected by changes in population.
TECHNOLOGICALLY FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVES
The section includes the evaluation of other technologically feasible alternatives for wastewater discharge. As
listed in the NC Division of Water Resource's Engineering Alternatives Analysis (EAA) Guidance Document, the
determination includes the evaluation of the technological feasibility of the following:
1. Connecting to an existing wastewater treatment plant
2. Land application through spray irrigation
3. Reuse of wastewater
4. Surface water discharge through NPDES permitting
S. Combination of any of the alternatives
CONNECTION TO EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
The Elementis facility is located in an area that does not currently offer connection to a wastewater treatment
facility. The closest pump station to the facility is the Vision Software pump station located approximately 2.3
miles from the Elementis facility. It is not currently feasible to hook up to an existing wastewater treatment plant.
LAND APPLICATION
Elementis owns 323 acres of land located about 1 mile from the surface disposal units. Soil types in the Elementis
property were reviewed to evaluate the potential for disposing of the wastewater via land application (or spray
irrigation). The neighboring Elementis owned property consists of primarily the following soil types: Leon Sand
(Le), Murville Fine Sand (Mu), Johnston Soils (JO), and Stallings Fine Sand (St). Additionally, about 35 acres of the
property is classified as wetlands. According to the soils report obtained from USDA, these soil types are classified
as 'very limited' for disposal of wastewater by irrigation, meaning that the soils have at least one feature that make
them unfavorable for disposal of wastewater by irrigation. As described in the USDA soils report, 'very limited'
classifications typically means that "the limitations cannot be overcome without major soil reclamation, special
design, or expensive installation procedures" The poor performance can be attributed to soil characterizations
such as depth to saturated zone, filtering capacity, and high acidity. Appendix 6 includes a map from the USDA
Custom Soil Resource Report which depicts the various soil types and classification for wastewater disposal by
irrigation.
NCDENR non -discharge rules (15A NCAC 02T Sections 0.0100-0.1600) and the coastal waste Treatment Disposal
rules (15A NCAC 02H Section 0.0400) describe the limitations for land applications. The Elementis facility (New
Hanover County) is located in a designated coastal area (15A NCAC 02H Section 0.0403(3)).
Based on the USDA soils report, about 90% of the soils located at the Elementis property are classified as poorly
drained or worst.. For cost estimation purposes, it is assumed that the highest application rate for low -rate
application can be met in the soils located in the property adjacent to the facility. If the infiltration rate is lower,
then the costs to accomplish infiltration would be much higher.
The low -rate infiltration cutoff for designated coastal areas is 0.156 gallons per day per square foot (gpd/ft') (15A
NCAC 02T 0.0702(1)). Therefore, the application of 0.578 MGD would require at least 3,703,205 ftz of property (85
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acres). Assuming the adjacent property to the Elementis facility is suitable for land, approximately 2.7 miles of
piping would be required to transfer and apply the water over 85 acres.
Based on the aforementioned analysis, land application is not technically feasible due to the poor drainage and
very limited soil classification of the soils in the vicinity of the Elementis facility.
WASTEWATER REUSE
Water from surface disposal units is currently being reused. About 300 gallons per minute of supernatant is pulled
from the surface disposal units and used to slurry the residual solids before being discharged to the surface
disposal units. As previously discussed, required freeboard limitations are getting harder to manage as the life of
the quarry is reduced even with reuse of 300 gpm. Elementis has evaluated the possibility of using the water in
other portions of the process; however, the chloride content of the water is too high for use in the process. In
order to use in the process, a reverse osmosis system would need to be installed to treat the water.
SURFACE WATER DISCHARGE THROUGH NPDES PROGRAM
The Elementis facility operates a wastewater treatment facility that currently authorized under NPDES Permit
NC0003875 to discharge treated wastewater into the Northeast Cape Fear River. The water from the surface
disposal unit would be returned to the wastewater treatment facility with existing equipment and discharged into
the Northeast Cape Fear River under a newly defined outfall number, Outfall 003.
COMBINATION OF ALTERNATIVES
Water is currently already being reused, so each of the aforementioned alternatives includes reuse as part of the
alternative.
Discharge to surface waters is the least complicated option and will require the least amount of construction to
implement. Land application was not determined to be technically feasible, therefore is not included in the
combination of alternatives.
ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF ALTERNATIVES
This section addresses the economic feasibility of each of the technologically feasible engineering alternatives.
Those alternatives that were considered technologically feasible and evaluated in this section are wastewater
reuse and surface water discharge through the NPDES program. Each cost analysis includes the capital cost,
recurring cost, and lost opportunity costs. The cost estimates are determined assuming 20 years of operation. The
cost analyses are explained in detail below for each technologically feasible alternative.
WASTEWATER REUSE
Appendix 7-1 includes cost estimation details for wastewater reuse. The wastewater reuse option incudes costs
for the purchase of a reverse osmosis water treatment system, operation and maintenance of the system, and
sampling. The total present value cost analysis for wastewater resuse was found to be $472,236.
SURFACE WATER DISCHARGE THROUGH NPDES PROGRAM
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Appendix 7-2 includes cost estimation details for surface water discharge through the NPDES program. Discharge
through the NPDES program will require a new 20,000 gallon carbon steel tank and about 900 feet of 8" PVC pipe.
The total present value cost analysis for discharge through the NPDES program was found to be $151,682.
RESULTS OF ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY ALTERNATIVES
A summary the costs of each alternative considered are displayed in the table below.
Alternative
Total Cost
(assumes 20 years of operation)
Land Application
Not Technically Feasible
Wastewater Reuse
$472,236
Surface Water Discharge (NPDES)
$151,682
The alternative with the least economic impact is surface water discharge into the Northeast Cape Fear River. The
discharge alternative is less than a third of the cost of the next closest alternative (wastewater reuse).
REPORT CERTIFICATION
This report was prepared by Coury Science and Engineering, PLLC. Coury Science and Engineering is licensed to
practice engineering in the state of North Carolina (P-1120). I, Sean Coury, a North Carolina Professional Engineer
for Coury Science and Engineering certify that the information contained in this report is correct and accurate to
the best of my knowledge.
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INCO003875
Please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Elementis Chromium Inc
Facility Name
Elementis Chromium Castle Hayne Plant
Mailing Address
5408 Holly Shelter Rd
City
Castle Hayne
State / Zip Code
NC / 28429
Telephone Number
910-675-7229
Fax Number
910-675-7201
e-mail Address
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above
Street Address or State Road RF(:FIVFnMU`Dgmai WR
City
State / Zip Code
VR r Uuality
County Permitting Section
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Elementis Chromium
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑
5408 Holly Shelter Rd
Castle Hayne
NC /29429
910-675-7229
910-675-7201
State ❑ Private ® Public ❑
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Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
5. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s): 2819
6. Number of employees: 112
7. Describe the treatment system List all installed waste treatment components with capacities,
describe the processes that generate wastewaters. If the space provided is not sufficient attach a
separate sheet of paper with the system description.
See attachments titled narrative description of wastewater treatment plant and narrative
description of domestic wastewater treatment plant.
S. Is facility covered under federal effluent limitation guidelines? No ❑ Yes
If yes, specify the category? Sodium Dichromate and Sodium Sulfate Production Subcategory of
Inorganic Chemicals Manufacturing (40 CFR Part 415 Subpart OI
9. Principal product(s) produced: Sodium Dichromate, Chromic Acid, Sodium Sulfate Anydrous
Principal raw materials) consumed: Chromium Ore, Soda Ash, Lime and Sulfuric Acid
Briefly describe the manufacturing process(es):
Elementis produces sodium dichromate, chromic acid, and sodium sulfate from chromite ore, soda
ash, lime and sulfuric acid. Chromite ore is first sent through a dryer and then pulverized to a powder
in one (1) of four (4) on-site ball mills. The pulverized ore is combined with lime, sodium carbonate
(soda ash), and recycle residue prior to being fed to one (1) of three (3) on-site kilns. The ore mixture is
heated to approximately 2000 degrees Fahrenheit in the kiln. This treatment oxidizes the chromite
ore, converting the majority of the chromium in the ore from trivalent to hexavalent chromium. The
roasted mixture of pulverized ore, lime, recycled residue, and soda ash is quenched and leached with
water in tanks, producing a sodium chromate solution and solid ore residues.
After leaching, the mixture is sent through hydroclones to separate the sodium chromate solution from
unconverted ore residue. The unconverted ore (recycle residue and post leach ore residue) is sent to
the recycle residue process to be returned to the process to make up 50% of the initial kiln feed
mixture.
After the hydroclones, the leached sodium chromate mixture is neutralized with sulfuric acid or
chrome contaminated acid generated from the chromic acid process from a 12 to 13 pH to a pH of 8.5.
After neutralization, the mixture is sent through a primary and secondary rotary reject filter to
separate the sodium chromate solution from the waste solid residue (reject residue or spent post
neutralization ore residue). This reject residue is sent directly to the #3 Repulp Tank which operates
as a holding tank prior to being sent to the wastewater treatment system.
The sodium chromate is then sent through a calcium precipitator, a filter, and an acidifier where
sulfuric acid and soda ash are added to reduce the pH to 5 and precipitate the remaining ore residues
to convert the sodium chromate solution to sodium dichromate. The sodium dichromate is evaporated
after leaving the acidifier and sent through a final filtering process.
The liquid sodium dichromate is either crystallized to form a sodium dichromate solid crystal product
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or remains as liquid sodium dichromate and is piped to the chromic acid process to make chromic
acid.
Chromic Acid
The sodium dichromate liquid, with an 85% concentration, is reacted with sulfuric acid to produce
chromic acid. After reacting, the chromic acid solution is filtered, melted, and rolled to produce the
chromic acid in solid flake form. The air pollution control system in the chromic acid process is
associated with the filtering, melting, conveyancing, and packaging processes. The melting and
filtering processing is connected to the Main Scrubber and the conveyancing and packaging process is
connected to the Packaging Scrubber. Both the Main Scrubber and the Packaging Scrubber is
connected to the Brownian Demister before being vented to the atmosphere. The wastewater that exits
the Packaging Scrubber is reused in the Neutralization square tank in the production of sodium
dichromate. The wastewater from the Main Scrubber is sent to the #3 Repulp tank prior to being sent
to the wastewater treatment system. There is a wastewater that is generated in the Brownian Demister
Unit that is sent to the #3 Repulp tank prior to being sent to the wastewater treatment system.
Sodium Sulfate
After the acidifier in the production of sodium dichromate, the product stream is evaporated and
centrifuged to separate sodium sulfate (saltcake) from the sodium dichromate solution. The sodium
sulfate saltcake is sent to a salt cake purification unit for purification and then sold as purified sodium
sulfate anhydrous. The wastewater residue from the saltcake purification unit is reinserted to the
manufacturing process at the leach and filter unit.
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10. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed
(List specific amounts consumed and/or units of production over the last three years)
11. Frequency of discharge: Continuous
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs:
Intermittent ❑
Duration:
12. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only
Discharge
Sodium Dichromate Production
AVERAGE
Sodium Dichromate Production
PEAK
per Day
240 tons/day
375 tons/day
per Month
7300 tons/month
10,000 tons/month
per Year
87,500 tons/year
105,000 tons/year
11. Frequency of discharge: Continuous
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs:
Intermittent ❑
Duration:
12. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only
Discharge
Flow
GALLONS PER DAY
Sanitary - monthly average
4,500 (average flow 2007 - 2011)
Utility water, etc. - monthly average
Process water - monthly average
633,000 (average flow 2007 - 2011)
Stormwater - monthly average
Other - monthly average
Explain: Surface Disposal Unit
720,000 (proposed outfall 003)
Discharge
Monthly Average
total discharge (all types)
637,500 (average flow 2007 - 2011)
13. Number of separate discharge points: 3 Outfall Identification number(s) 001, 002,
003 (proposed new outfall)
14. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitudes
Northeast Cape Fear River flat - 34 dee 22 min 34 sec, lone - 77 deg 51 min, 55 sec
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15. Effluent Data [for new or proposed discharges]
Provide data for the parameters listed. Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all otherparameters 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.
NOTE: Permittees requesting renewal should complete the table ONLY for the parameters
currently monitored. Summarize the past 3 years of effluent data.
001 Out all May 2009 through May 2012
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS)
4
1.11
mg/1
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total Organic Carbon
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total Suspended Solids
134.5
31.1
lbs/day
Ammonia as N
7.42
3.15
mg/l
Temperature (Summer)
35
31.2
°C
Temperature (Winter)
30
19.75
°C
pH
8.18
7.07
Std units
Fecal Coliform Of sanitary waste is
present)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total Residual Chlorine (if chlorine is
used)
N/A
N/A
N/A
002 Outfall May 2009 through May 2012
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS)
33
1.95
mg/l
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total Organic Carbon
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total Suspended Solids
57.2
8.45
mg/1
Ammonia as N
10
0.57
mg/1
Temperature (Summer)
31.2
25.5
°C
Temperature (Winter)
28.8
15.8
°C
pH
7.85
6.76
Std units
Fecal Coliform Of sanitary waste is
present)
400
4.22
#/ 100 ml
Total Residual Chlorine (if chlorine is
used)
15150
3500
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
16. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply and provide permit
numbers or check none if not applicable/:
Type Permit Number Type Permit Number
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program (CAA)
NCDO57454670 NESHAPS (CAA)
N/A
N/A Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) N/A
NC0003875 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) N/A
3712900055 Other - Title V Air Permit 02937T36
N/A Other - NPDES Stormwater Permit NCS000003
17. List any chemicals that may be discharged (Please list and explain source and potential
amounts.) - Also see Priority Pollutant Analysis attached
Chromium - typical less than detection, max 0.265 lb/day - source chromium manufact.
Nickel - no detection in last 3 years - source chromite ore
Cadmium - no detection in last 3 years - source chromite ore
Copper - average 16.3 ug/1, max 46 ug/1- source chromite ore
Mercury - average 7.6 ng/1, max 20.2 ng/1- source chromite ore, river water, sulfuric acid
Lead - no detection last 3 years - source chromite ore
Silver - no detection last 3 years - source chromite ore
Zinc - average 7 ug/1, max 15 ug/l - source chromite ore
Fluoride - max 0.19 mg/1- source chromium manufacturing
Phosphorus - average 0.24 mg/1, max 2.2 mg/1
Sulfate - max 900 mg/1 - source chromium manufacturing
Aluminum - max 0.462 mg/1- source chromite ore
Iron - max 0.23 mg/1- source chromite ore
Magnesium - max 46 mg/1- source chromite ore
Manganese - max 0.03 mg/1- source chromite ore
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
18. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No ED
19. Applicant Certification
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.
Calvin Overcash Regulatory Manager
Printed name of Person Signing Title
05— 12 — 2—V11o,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $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.)
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Method
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Antimony
EPA 260.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Arsenic
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Beryllium
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Cadmium
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03111/2016
Chromium
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Lead
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Nickel
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Selenium
EPA200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Silver
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Thallium
EPA 2017
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03111/2016
Mercury
EPA 245.1
<0.0002 mg/L
0 3107/2 01 6
Cyanide
EPA 335.4
<0.005mg/L
03/17/2016
Alachlor
EPA608
<0.0002mg/L
03/09/2016
Aldrin
FPA 808
<0.0002mg/L
03/09/2016
Alpha - BHC
EPA 808
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Aroclor-1016
EPAso6
<0.0005 mg/L
03109/2016
Aroclor -1221
EPA 506
<0.0005 mg/L
03/09/2016
Aroclor -1232
EPA 608
<0.0005 mg/L
03/09/2016
Aroclor - 1242
EPA 608
<0.0005 mg/L
03/09/2016
Aroclor - 1248
EPA608
<0.0005 mg/L
03/09/2016
Aroclor - 1254
EPA 608
<0.0005 mg/L
03/09/2016
Aroclor - 1260
EPA 608
<0.0005 mg/L
03/09/2016
Beta -BHC
EPA 608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Butachlor
EPA 808
<0.008mg/L
03/09/2016
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DDE
Project ID:
Chlordane
EPA 608
<0.001 mg/L
03/09/2016
DDD
EPA 608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
DDE
EPA608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
DDT
EPA 608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Delta -BHC
EPA 608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Dieldrin
EPA 608
<0.0002 mg/L
03/09/2016
Endosulfan I
EPA 608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Endosulfan II
EPA 608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Endosulfan sulfate
EPA 608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Endrin
EPA 608
<0.0001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Endrin aldehyde
EPA 606
<0.00001 mg/L
03/0912016
Gamma -BHC
EPA600
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Heptachlor
EPA 696
<0.00004 mg/L
03/09/2016
Heptachlor epoxide
EPA 606
<0.00002 mg/L
03/09/2016
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
EPA 808
<0.0001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Methoxychlor
EPA 606
<0.0002 mg/L
03/09/2016
Metolachlor
EPA 608
<0.0008 mg/L
03/09/2016
Metribuzin
EPA608
<0.0008 mg/L
03/09/2016
Propachlor
EPA 608
<0.006 mg/L
03/09/2016
Simazine
EPA 606
<0.00007 mg/L
03/09/2016
Toxaphene
EPA 608
<0.001 mg/L
03/09/2016
1,1,1 -Trichloroethane
EPA 624
<0.5ug/L
03/10/2016
1,1,2,2 -Tetrachloroethane
EPA 624
<0.5pg/L
03/1012016
1,12 -Trichloroethane
EPA 624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
1,1-Dichloroethane
EPA 824
<0.5pg/L
0 3/1 012 01 6
1,1-Dichloroethene
EPA 624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
1,2 -Dichlorobenzene
EPA 624
<0.5 pg/L
03/10/2016
1,2-Dichloroethane
EPA 624
<0.5u9/L
03/10/2016
1,2-Dichloropropane
EPA 624
<0.5 u9/L
03/10/2016
1,3 -Dichlorobenzene
EPA 624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
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1,4 -Dichlorobenzene
EPA624
<0.5 pg/L
03/10/2016
Acrolein
EPA624
<5 pg/L
03/10/2016
Acrylonitrile
EPA624
<5 pg/L
03/10/2016
Benzene
EPA624
<0,5pg/L
03/10/2016
Bromodichloromethane
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Bromoform
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Bromomethane
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03110/2016
Carbon Tetrachloride
EPA624
<0.5 pg/L
03/10/2016
Chlorobenzene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Chloroethane
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
0 311 0/201 6
Chloroform
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Chloromethane
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03110/2016
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Dibromochloromethane
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Ethylbenzene
EPA 824
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
M+P Xylene
EPA 624
<1.0 pg/L
03110/2016
Methylene chloride
EPA624
<0.5 pg/L
03/10/2016
ortho-Xylene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Tetrachloroethene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Toluene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Trans-1,2-Dichloroethene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
EPA 824
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Trichloroethene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Trichlorofluoromethane
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Vinyl chloride
EPA 824
<0.5 pg/L
03/10/2016
2,4,6 -Trichlorophenol
EPA 625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
2,4-Dichlorophenol
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
2,4 -Dimethylphenol
EPA 625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
2,4-Dinitrophenol
EPA 625
<25.3 pg/L
03104/2016
2 -Chlorophenol
EPA 625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
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4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
Project ID:
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EPA625
<25.3pg/L
03/04/2016
2-Nitrophenol
EPA625
<25.3pg/L
03/04/2016
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
4-Nitrophenol
EPA625
<25.3pg1L
03/0412016
Pentachlorophenol
EPA625
<25.3pg/L
03/04/2016
Phenol
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
1,2 Diphenylhydrazine
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
1,2,4-Tdchlorobenzene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
1,2 -Dichlorobenzene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
1,3 -Dichlorobenzene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
1,4 -Dichlorobenzene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
1 -Methylnaphthalene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
EPA625
<5.05pgIL
03/04/2016
2,6-Dinitrotoluene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
2-Chloronaphthalene
EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
2 -Methylnaphthalene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
EPA625
<10.1 pg/L
03/04/2016
4-Bromophenyl phenyl ether
EPA 625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
4-Chlorophenyl phenyl ether
EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
Acenaphthene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Acenaphthylene
EPA 825
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Anthracene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Benzidine
EPA625
<10.1 pg/L
03/04/2016
Benzo [a]pyrene
EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
Benzo(a)anthracene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
EPA 626
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Senzo(k)fluoranthene
EPA625
<5.05pg1L
03/04/2016
Bis ( chloromethyl ) ether
EPA 825
<5.05 pg/L
03104/2016
Bis(2-Chloroethoxy)methane
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
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EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
Bis(2-Chloroisopropyl)ether
EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Butylbenzylphthalate
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Chrysene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Diethylphthalate
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Dimethylphthalate
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Di-n-Butylphthalate
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Di-n-Octylphthalate
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Fluoranthene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/0412016
Fluorene
EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
Hexachlorobenzene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Hexachlorobutadiene
EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
EPA 825
<25.3pg/L
03/04/2016
Hexachloroethane
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/0412016
Isophorone
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Naphthalene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Nitrobenzene
EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
N-nitroso-dimethylamine(NDMA)
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
N-Nitroso-di-n-propylamine
EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
N-Nitroso-diphenylamine
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/0412016
Phenanthrene
EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
Pyrene
FPA 625
<5.05 pg1L
03/04/2016
Residue Suspended (TSS)
SM 2540 0
<2.8 mg/L
03/08/2016
Chloride
SM 4500 CI E
95 mg/L
03/14/2016
Total Phosphorus
SM 4500 PF
< 0.04 mg/L
03/14/2016
BOD
SM 5210 a
<2 mg/L
03/09/2016
Total Nitrogen (Calc)
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Nitrate+Nitrite-N i troge n
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EPA 353.2
TOUT Nitrogen
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<0.5 mg/L
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Method
Results Date Analyzed
Antimony
EPA 2007
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Arsenic
EPA 2007
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Beryllium
EPA 2007
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Cadmium
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Chromium
EPA 200.7
0.026 mg/L
03/11/2016
Copper
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Lead
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Nickel
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Selenium
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Silver
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Thallium
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Zinc
EPA 200.7
<0.01 mg/L
03/11/2016
Mercury
EPA 246.1
<0.0002mg/L
03/07/2016
Cyanide
EPA 335A
< 0.005 mg/L
03/17/2016
Alachlor
EPA 608
<0.0002mg/L
03/09/2016
Aldrin
EPA 508
<0.0002mg/L
03/09/2016
Alpha - BHC
EPA 608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Aroclor -1016
EPA 606
<0.0005 mg/L
03/09/2016
Aroclor - 1221
EPA 608
<0.0005 mg/L
03/09/2016
Aroclor- 1232
EPA608
<0.0005 mg/L
03/09/2016
Aroclor - 1242
EPA 666
<0.0005 mg/L
03/09/2016
Aroclor -1248
EPA 608
<0.0005 mg/L
03/0912016
Aroclor-1254
EPA 608
<0.0005 mg/L
03/09/2016
Aroclor -1260
EPA 608
<0.0005 mg/L
03/09/2016
Beta -BHC
EPA 608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Butachlor
EPA 608
<0.008mg/L
03/09/2016
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EPA 608
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03/09/2016
DDD
EPA608
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03/09/2016
DDE
EPA608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
DDT
EPA 808
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Delta -BHC
EPA808
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Dieldrin
EPA 808
<0.0002 mg/L
03/09/2016
Endosulfan I
EPA608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Endosulfan II
EPA 608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2015
Endosulfan sulfate
EPA808
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Endrin
EPA 608
<0.0001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Endrin aldehyde
EPA 608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Gamma -BHC
EPA608
<0.00001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Heptachlor
EPA 808
<0.00004 mg/L
03/09/2016
Heptachlorepoxide
EPA 608
<0.00002 mg/L
03/09/2016
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
EPA 608
<0.0001 mg/L
03/09/2016
Methoxychlor
EPA608
<0.0002 mg/L
03/09/2016
Metolachlor
EPA 608
<0.0008mg/L
03/09/2016
Metribuzin
EPA60B
<0.0008 mg/L
03/09/2016
Propachlor
EPA 608
<0.006 mg/L
03/09/2016
Simazine
EPA 608
<0.00007 mg/L
03/09/2016
Toxaphene
EPA608
<0.001 mg/L
03/09/2016
1,1,1 -Trichloroethane
EPA 624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
1,1,2,2 -Tetrachloroethane
EPA 624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
1,1,2 -Trichloroethane
EPA 624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
1,1-Dichloroethane
EPA 624
<0.5u9/L
03/10/2016
1,1-Dichloroethene
EPA 624
<0.5 pg/L
03/10/2016
1,2 -Dichlorobenzene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
1,2-Dichloroethane
EPA 624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
1,2-Dichloropropane
EPA 824
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
1,3 -Dichlorobenzene
EPA 624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
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1,4 -Dichlorobenzene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Acrolein
EPA 624
<5 pg/L
0 311 0/2 01 6
Acrylonitrile
EPA624
<5pg/L
03/10/2016
Benzene
EPA 524
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Bromodichloromethane
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Bromoform
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Bromomethane
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Carbon Tetrachloride
EPA 624
<0.5 pg/L
03/10/2016
Chlorobenzene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Chloroethane
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03110/2016
Chloroform
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Chloromethane
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/1012016
Dibromochloromethane
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Ethylbenzene
EPA624
<0.5 pg/L
03/10/2016
M+P Xylene
EPA 624
<1.0 pg/L
03/10/2016
Methylene chloride
EPA 624
<0.5 pg/L
0 311 0/2 01 6
ortho-Xylene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Tetrachloroethene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Toluene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Trans-1,2-Dichloroethene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Trichloroethene
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Trichlorofluoromethane
EPA624
<0.5pg/L
03/10/2016
Vinyl chloride
EPA624
<0.5 pg/L
03/10/2016
2,4,6 -Trichlorophenol
EPA 625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
2,4-Dichlorophenol
EPA $25
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
2,4 -Dimethylphenol
EPA 625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
2,4-Dinitrophenol
EPA625
<25.3pg/L
03104/2016
2 -Chlorophenol
EPA 625
<5.05pg/L
03/0412016
Report%'.: 2016-02968
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Date of Report: Mar 22, 2016
Customer PO #:
Customer ID: 08110009
Report #: 2016-02966
Project ID:
2-Methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol
EPA625
<25.3ug/L
03/04/2016
2-Nitrophenol
EPA625
<25.3ug/L
03/04/2016
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
EPA625
<5.05ug/L
03/04/2015
4-Nitrophenol
EPA 626
<25.3ug/L
03/04t2016
Pentachlorophenol
EPA625
<25.3pg/L
03/04/2016
Phenol
EPA 625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
1,2 Diphenylhydrazine
EPA625
<5.05 ug/L
03/04/2016
1,2,4-Tdchlorobenzene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/0412016
1,2 -Dichlorobenzene
EPA625
<5.05ug/L
03/04/2016
1,3 -Dichlorobenzene
EPA 626
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
1,4 -Dichlorobenzene
EPA625
<5.05ug/L
03/04/2016
1-Methy1naphthalene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/0412016
2,6-Dinitrotoluene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
2-Chloronaphthalene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
2 -Methylnaphthalene
EPA626
<5.05ug/L
03/04/2016
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
EPA625
<10.1lig/L
03/04/2016
4-Bromophenyl phenyl ether
EPA 625
<5.05 pg/L
0310412016
4-Chlorophenyl phenyl ether
EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
Acenaphthene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Acenaphthylene
EPA625
<5.05u9/L
03/04/2016
Anthracene
EPA625
<5.05ug/L
03/04/2016
Benzidine
EPA625
<10.1 pg/L
03/04/2016
Benzo [a)pyrene
EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
Benzo(a)anthracene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Benzo(b)Fluoranthene
EPA 625
<5.05 ug/L
03/0412016
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
Bis ( chloromethyl ) ether
EPA625
<5.05 u9/L
03/04/2016
Bis(2-Chlorcethoxy)methane
EPA625
<5.05ug/L
03/04/2016
ReportJY: 2018-02966
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Customer ID: 08110009
Attention: Walt Greer
Report #: 2016-02966
Project ID:
Bis(2-Chloroethyl)ether
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Bis(2-Chloroisopropyl)ether
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Butylbenzylphthalate
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Chrysene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Diethylphthalate
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Dimethylphthalate
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Di-n-Butylphthalate
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Di-n-Octylphthalate
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Fluoranthene
EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
Fluorene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Hexachlorobenzene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Hexachlorobutadiene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/0412016
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
EPA 825
<25.3pg/L
03/04/2016
Hexachloroethane
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Isophorone
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Naphthalene
EPA 625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
Nitrobenzene
EPA625
<5.05 pg/L
03/04/2016
N-nitroso-dimethylamine(NDMA)
EPA 525
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
N-Nitroso-di-n-propylamine
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
N-Nitroso-diphenylamine
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Phenanthrene
EPA625
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Pyrene
EPA 626
<5.05pg/L
03/04/2016
Residue Suspended (TSS)
SM 2540 D
<2.B mg/L
03/08/2016
Chloride
SM 4500 CIE
181 mg/L
03/14/2016
Total Phosphorus
SM M500 P F
< 0.04 mg/L
03/14/2016
BOD
SM 521 D B
<2 mg/L
03/09/2016
Total Nitrogen (Calc)
Report A`: 2016-02966 Page 11 of 12

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Date of Report: Mar 22, 2016
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Customer PO M
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Customer ID: 08110009
Attention: Walt Greer
Report #: 2016-02966
Project ID:
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)
EPA 351.2 < 0.5 mg/L 03/12/2016
Nitrate+Nitrite-Nitrogen
EPA 3532 <0.02mg/L 03/09/2016
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Subject: Response from USGS concerning... Re: Flow Estimates - North Cape Fear River
From: "Weaver, John" <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, Feb 25, 2016 12:28 pm
To: Sean Coury <sea n.cou [e-mail]>
Cc: John Weaver <[e-mail]>
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In response to your inquiry about the low -flow characteristics for the Northeast Cape Fear River near Castle Hayne
(in vicinity of Wilmington) along the border between New Hanover and Pender Counties, the following information is
provided:
A check of the low -flow files here at the USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC Raleigh
office) indicates previous estimates at several nearby locations on the Northeast Cape Fear River very near the
point of interest, based on the lat/long coordinates (34 22 34 N // 77 51 55 W) provided in your email dated
February 18, 2016. However, a note was also written on these estimates saying "tidal effects may exist."
No USGS discharge records are known to exist for the point of interest.
A basin delineation completed using the USGS StreamStats application for North Carolina
(htto://water.usgs.gov/osw/streamstats/north carolina.htmll resulted in a drainage area at 1,490 sqmi.
In the absence of site-specific discharge records sufficient for a low -flow analysis, estimates of low -flow
characteristics at ungaged locations are determined by assessing a range in the low -flow yields (expressed as flow
per square mile drainage area, of cfsm) at one or more nearby site(s) where such estimates have previously been
determined.
Visual inspection of the topographical map suggests the stream location at the point of interest on the Northeast
Cape Fear River is affected by tides, further evidenced by the stage records collected at the active USGS
streamgage located upstream on the Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw in Pender County (station id
02108566, drainage area 920 sqmi). Remarks included with the 2015 water -year summary for the stage records at
this streamgage indicate the site being affected by astronomical and wind tides, with the astronomical tides
occurring at primary harmonic periods of 12.42 hours and 24.84 hours:
Please note the USGS SAWSC Raleigh office currently refrains from providing (or updating previously determined)
low -flow estimates for streams known or suspected of being tidally affected. There are currently no techniques that
allow for quantifying the effects of tides on low flows. Concerns that tides may possibly reduce low -flow discharges
(that is, relative to low -flow estimates for the same stream not tidally -affected) lead us to speculate that any such
estimates for these streams may be too high.
You will need to contact the Water Quality Permitting Section within the N.C. Division of Water Resources to obtain
further guidance concerning your efforts to obtain an NPDES permit for a location in a tidally -affected stream.
Hope this information is helpful in some manner.
Thank you.
Curtis Weaver
J. Curtis Weaver, Hydrologist, PE Email: [e-mail]
USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center Online: htta://nc. water. users. oov/
North Carolina - South Carolina - Georgia
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Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: [phone] // Fax: [phone]
On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 10:06 AM, Sean Coury <sean.coury(a)courvse.com> wrote:
Charles,
I am working on an NPDES modification and am looking to obtain flow information for the North East Cape Fear
'. River. The Lattitude is 34 deg 22'34" and the longitude is 77 deg 51'55". The USGS quad is Mooretown, NC. I am
specifically looking for the following information:
7Q10 summer
7Q10 winter
30Q2 flow
QA — average flow
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Sean Coury, PE
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910-685-3662 - cell
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d c oiscliarge expansion is NOT related to increase production capacity at the facility; rather, the project is being
c o 0 8mp ented to control freeboard from the onsite surface disposal units. As the surface disposal units approach
$ap ity, it is becoming more challenging to control freeboard, especially during extreme wet periods.
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:mentis facility is classified within the Intensive Manufacturing category listed in the New Hanover County
Ordinance. According to Section 44-1.1.1 of the New Hanover County Ordiance:
44-1.1.1: Modifications and/or Expansions of Existing Industrial Uses: For modifications and/or expansions of
existing industrial uses whose site conditions were in conformity with the requirements of this ordinance as of the
day prior to the date of adoption, the following conditions must be met. If these conditions are not met; or if the
existing industrial use is classified within the Intensive Manufacturing category, and the modification and/or
expansion change the particular use within that category, a special use permit will be required for the modification
and/or expansion.
A. Modifications and/or Expansions on the Same Parcel. Modifications and/or expansions of existing industrial
uses shall be allowed if fully contained on the tax parcel currently developed for and operating as such use and
provided the following:
1. If the expansion and/or modification is for the some existing industrial use that was in active operation and open
for business as of the day prior to the date of adoption of this section.
The proposed increase in wastewater discharge volume will not change the particular use within the existing
manufacturing category and the project is fully contained on the current tax parcel. Therefore, a special use permit is
not required. Please complete the attached form and return it to the following address:
Elementis Chromium
Attn: Sean Coury
5408 Holly Shelter Rd
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Elementis Chromium LP
5408 Holly Shelter Road
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]

CHROMIUM
Thank you for your efforts with this renewal. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact
me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Sean Coury
Enclosures — Local Government Review Form
Elementis Chromium IP
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How Soil Surveys Are Made..................................................................................5
SoilMap..................................................................................................................7
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MapUnit Legend................................................................................................10
MapUnit Descriptions........................................................................................10
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Ba--Bayboro loam......................................................................................12
Be—Baymeade fine sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes........................................13
JO—Johnston soils.....................................................................................14
Kr—Kureb sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes.......................................................15
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Ls—Lynchburg fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Atlantic Coast
Flatwoods..............................................................................................17
Ly—Lynn Haven fine sand..........................................................................19
Mu—Murville fine sand................................................................................20
Rm—Rimini sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes.....................................................21
St—Stallings fine sand................................................................................22
To—Torhunta loamy fine sand....................................................................24
W—Water....................................................................................................25
Wo—Woodington fine sandy loam..............................................................26
References............................................................................................................28
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Soil surveys are made to provide information about the soils and miscellaneous areas
in a specific area. They include a description of the soils and miscellaneous areas and
their location on the landscape and tables that show soil properties and limitations
affecting various uses. Soil scientists observed the steepness, length, and shape of
the slopes, the general pattern of drainage; the kinds of crops and native plants; and
the kinds of bedrock. They observed and described many soil profiles. A soil profile is
the sequence of natural layers, or horizons, in a soil. The profile extends from the
surface down into the unconsolidated material in which the soil formed or from the
surface down to bedrock. The unconsolidated material is devoid of roots and other
living organisms and has not been changed by other biological activity.
Currently, soils are mapped according to the boundaries of major land resource areas
(MLRAs). MLRAs are geographically associated land resource units that share
common characteristics related to physiography, geology, climate, water resources,
soils, biological resources, and land uses (USDA, 2006). Soil survey areas typically
consist of parts of one or more MLRA.
The soils and miscellaneous areas in a survey area occur in an orderly pattern that is
related to the geology, landforms, relief, climate, and natural vegetation of the area.
Each kind of soil and miscellaneous area is associated with a particular kind of
landform or with a segment of the landform. By observing the soils and miscellaneous
areas in the survey area and relating their position to specific segments of the
landform, a soil scientist develops a concept, or model, of how they were formed. Thus,
during mapping, this model enables the soil scientist to predict with a considerable
degree of accuracy the kind of soil or miscellaneous area at a specific location on the
landscape.
Commonly, individual soils on the landscape merge into one another as their
characteristics gradually change. To construct an accurate soil map, however, soil
scientists must determine the boundaries between the soils. They can observe only
a limited number of soil profiles. Nevertheless, these observations, supplemented by
an understanding of the soil -vegetation -landscape relationship, are sufficient to verify
predictions of the kinds of soil in an area and to determine the boundaries.
Soil scientists recorded the characteristics of the soil profiles that they studied. They
noted soil color, texture, size and shape of soil aggregates, kind and amount of rock
fragments, distribution of plant roots, reaction, and other features that enable them to
identify soils. After describing the soils in the survey area and determining their
properties, the soil scientists assigned the soils to taxonomic classes (units).
Taxonomic classes are concepts. Each taxonomic class has a set of soil
characteristics with precisely defined limits. The classes are used as a basis for
comparison to classify soils systematically. Soil taxonomy, the system of taxonomic
classification used in the United States, is based mainly on the kind and character of
soil properties and the arrangement of horizons within the profile. After the soil
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individual soils with similar soils in the same taxonomic class in other areas so that
they could confirm data and assemble additional data based on experience and
research.
The objective of soil mapping is not to delineate pure map unit components, the
objective is to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that have
similar use and management requirements. Each map unit is defined by a unique
combination of soil components and/or miscellaneous areas in predictable
proportions. Some components may be highly contrasting to the other components of
the map unit. The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes
the usefulness or accuracy of the data. The delineation of such landforms and
landform segments on the map provides sufficient information for the development of
resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, onsite investigation is
needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas.
Soil scientists make many field observations in the process of producing a soil map.
The frequency of observation is dependent upon several factors, including scale of
mapping, intensity of mapping, design of map units, complexity of the landscape, and
experience of the soil scientist. Observations are made to test and refine the soil -
landscape model and predictions and to verify the classification of the soils at specific
locations. Once the soil -landscape model is refined, a significantly smaller number of
measurements of individual soil properties are made and recorded. These
measurements may include field measurements, such as those for color, depth to
bedrock, and texture, and laboratory measurements, such as those for content of
sand, silt, clay, salt, and other components. Properties of each soil typically vary from
one point to another across the landscape.
Observations for map unit components are aggregated to develop ranges of
characteristics for the components. The aggregated values are presented. Direct
measurements do not exist for every property presented for every map unit
component. Values for some properties are estimated from combinations of other
properties.
While a soil survey is in progress, samples of some of the soils in the area generally
are collected for laboratory analyses and for engineering tests. Soil scientists interpret
the data from these analyses and tests as well as the field -observed characteristics
and the soil properties to determine the expected behavior of the soils under different
uses. Interpretations for all of the soils are field tested through observation of the soils
in different uses and under different levels of management. Some interpretations are
modified to ft local conditions, and some new interpretations are developed to meet
local needs. Data are assembled from other sources, such as research information,
production records, and field experience of specialists. For example, data on crop
yields under defined levels of management are assembled from farm records and from
field or plot experiments on the same kinds of soil.
Predictions about soil behavior are based not only on soil properties but also on such
variables as climate and biological activity. Soil conditions are predictable over long
periods of time, but they are not predictable from year to year. For example, soil
scientists can predict with a fairly high degree of accuracy that a given soil will have
a high water table within certain depths in most years, but they cannot predict that a
high water table will always be at a specific level in the soil on a specific date.
After soil scientists located and identified the significant natural bodies of soil in the
survey area, they drew the boundaries of these bodies on aerial photographs and
identified each as a specific map unit. Aerial photographs show trees, buildings, fields,
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map units on the map and extent of each map unit, and cartographic symbols
displayed on the map. Also presented are various metadata about data used to
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Map Unit Symbol
Map Unit Name
Acres In AOI
Percent of AOI
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Bayboro loam
Baymeade fine sand, 1 to 6
percent slopes
Johnston soils
2.1
0.5%
0.4
0.1%
JO
60.0
14.8%
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Le
Kureb sand, 1 to 8 percent
slopes
40.0
9.8%
30.1%
Leon sand
122.2
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Lynchburg fine sandy loam, 0 to
2 percent slopes, Atlantic
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Lynn Haven fine sand
4.4
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Murville fine sand
116.3
28.6%
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Rimini sand, 1 to 6 percent
slopes
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1.5%
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Stallings One sand
43.6
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10.7%
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Torhunta loamy fine sand
1.1%
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0.7%
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Map Unit Descriptions
The map units delineated on the detailed soil maps in a soil survey represent the soils
or miscellaneous areas in the survey area. The map unit descriptions, along with the
maps, can be used to determine the composition and properties of a unit.
A map unit delineation on a soil map represents an area dominated by one or more
major kinds of soil or miscellaneous areas. A map unit is identified and named
according to the taxonomic classification of the dominant soils. Within a taxonomic
class there are precisely defined limits for the properties of the soils. On the landscape,
however, the soils are natural phenomena, and they have the characteristic variability
of all natural phenomena. Thus, the range of some observed properties may extend
beyond the limits defined for a taxonomic class. Areas of soils of a single taxonomic
class rarely, if ever, can be mapped without including areas of other taxonomic
classes. Consequently, every map unit is made up of the soils or miscellaneous areas
for which it is named and some minor components that belong to taxonomic classes
other than those of the major soils.
Most minor soils have properties similar to those of the dominant soil or soils in the
map unit, and thus they do not affect use and management. These are called
noncontrasting, or similar, components. They may or may not be mentioned in a
particular map unit description. Other minor components, however, have properties
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and behavioral characteristics divergent enough to affect use or to require different
management. These are called contrasting, or dissimilar, components. They generally
are in small areas and could not be mapped separately because of the scale used.
Some small areas of strongly contrasting soils or miscellaneous areas are identified
by a special symbol on the maps. If included in the database for a given area, the
contrasting minor components are identified in the map unit descriptions along with
some characteristics of each. A few areas of minor components may not have been
observed, and consequently they are not mentioned in the descriptions, especially
where the pattern was so complex that it was impractical to make enough observations
to identify all the soils and miscellaneous areas on the landscape.
The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the usefulness
or accuracy of the data. The objective of mapping is not to delineate pure taxonomic
classes but rather to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that
have similar use and management requirements. The delineation of such segments
on the map provides sufficient information for the development of resource plans. If
intensive use of small areas is planned, however, onsite investigation is needed to
define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas.
An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name in the map unit descriptions. Each
description includes general facts about the unit and gives important soil properties
and qualities.
Soils that have profiles that are almost alike make up a soil series. Except for
differences in texture of the surface layer, all the soils of a series have major horizons
that are similar in composition, thickness, and arrangement.
Soils of one series can differ in texture of the surface layer, slope, stoniness, salinity,
degree of erosion, and other characteristics that affect their use. On the basis of such
differences, a soil series is divided into soil phases. Most of the areas shown on the
detailed soil maps are phases of soil series. The name of a soil phase commonly
indicates a feature that affects use or management. For example, Alpha silt loam, 0
to 2 percent slopes, is a phase of the Alpha series.
Some map units are made up of two or more major soils or miscellaneous areas.
These map units are complexes, associations, or undifferentiated groups.
A complex consists of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas in such an intricate
pattern or in such small areas that they cannot be shown separately on the maps. The
pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar in all
areas. Alpha -Beta complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes, is an example.
An association is made up of two or more geographically associated soils or
miscellaneous areas that are shown as one unit on the maps. Because of present or
anticipated uses of the map units in the survey area, it was not considered practical
or necessary to map the soils or miscellaneous areas separately. The pattern and
relative proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar. Alpha -
Beta association, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.
An undifferentiated group is made up of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas that
could be mapped individually but are mapped as one unit because similar
interpretations can be made for use and management. The pattern and proportion of
the soils or miscellaneous areas in a mapped area are not uniform. An area can be
made up of only one of the major soils or miscellaneous areas, or it can be made up
of all of them. Alpha and Beta soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.
Some surveys include miscellaneous areas. Such areas have little or no soil material
and support little or no vegetation. Rock outcrop is an example.
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Ba—Bayboro loam
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 3wgz
Elevation: 20 to 160 feet
Mean annual precipitation. 40 to 55 inches
Mean annual airtemperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period: 200 to 280 days
Farmland classification: Farmland of statewide importance
Map Unit Composition
Bayboro, ponded, and similar soils: 80 percent
Bayboro, drained, and similar soils: 10 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Bayboro, Ponded
Setting
Landform: Flats, depressions
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
Parent material., Clayey and loamy marine deposits
Typical profile
A - 0 to 13 inches: loam
Eg - 13 to 17 inches: loam
Btg - 17 to 80 inches: clay
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 1 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Very poorly drained
Runoff class: Negligible
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately low to
moderately high (0.06 to 0.20 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 0 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding. Frequent
Available water storage in profile: High (about 10.8 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 6w
Hydrologic Soil Group: C/D
Description of Bayboro, Drained
Setting
Landform: Depressions, flats
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
Parent material: Clayey and loamy marine deposits
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Typical profile
A - 0 to 13 inches: loam
Eg - 13 to 17 inches: loam
Btg - 17 to 80 inches: clay
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 1 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Very poorly drained
Runoff class: Very high
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately low to
moderately high (0.06 to 0.20 in/hr)
Depth to watertable: About 0 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available waterstorage in profile: High (about 10.8 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 3w
Hydrologic Soil Group: C/D
Be—Baymeade fine sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 3wr0
Elevation: 20 to 160 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 40 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period: 200 to 280 days
Farmland classification: Farmland of statewide importance
Map Unit Composition
Baymeade and similar soils: 90 percent
Minor components: 8 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Baymeade
Setting
Landform: Ridges on marine terraces
Landform position (two-dimensional): Shoulder, summit
Landform position (three-dimensional): Crest
Down-slope shape: Convex
Across -slope shape: Convex
Parent material: Loamy and sandy marine deposits
Typical profile
A - 0 to 2 inches: fine sand
E/Bh - 2 to 30 inches: fine sand
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Bt - 30 to 40 inches: fine sandy loam
C - 40 to 80 inches: loamy fine sand
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 6 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Well drained
Runoff class: Very low
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High (1.98 to 5.95 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 48 to 60 inches
Frequency of flooding.' None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water storage in profile: Low (about 3.6 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 3s
Hydrologic Soil Group: A
Minor Components
Leon
Percent of map unit:
2 percent
Landform: Flats on
marine terraces
Down-slope shape.
Linear
Across -slope shape:
Concave
Lynn haven, undrained
Percent of map unit.
2 percent
Landform: Flats on
marine terraces
Down-slope shape:
Linear
Across -slope shape:
Linear
Murville, undrained
Percent of map unit: 2 percent
Landform. Depressions on marine terraces, flats on marine terraces
Down-slope shape: Concave
Across -slope shape: Concave
Torhunta, undrained
Percent of map unit: 2 percent
Landform: Flats on marine terraces, carolina bays on marine terraces, depressions
on stream terraces
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
JO—Johnston soils
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol. 3wr5
Elevation: 20 to 160 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 40 to 55 inches
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Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period., 200 to 280 days
Farmland classification: Not prime farmland
Map Unit Composition
Johnston, undrained, and similar soils: 90 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Johnston, Undrained
Setting
Landform: Flood plains
Down-slope shape: Concave
Across -slope shape: Linear
Parent material., Sandy and loamy alluvium
Typical profile
A - 0 to 30 inches: mucky loam
Cgf - 30 to 34 inches: loamy fine sand
Cg2 - 34 to 80 inches: fine sandy loam
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 2 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Very poorly drained
Runoff class: Negligible
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High (1.98 to 5.95 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 0 inches
Frequency of flooding: Frequent
Frequency of ponding: Frequent
Available water storage in profile: High (about 9.4 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 7w
Hydrologic Soil Group: A/D
Kr—Kureb sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 3wr7
Elevation: 0 to 20 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 42 to 58 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 61 to 64 degrees F
Frost -free period: 190 to 270 days
Farmland classification: Not prime farmland
Map Unit Composition
Kureb and similar soils: 85 percent
Minor components: 5 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
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Description of Kureb
Setting
Landform: Rims on carolina bays, ridges on marine terraces
Landform position (two-dimensional): Summit, shoulder
Landform position (three-dimensional): Crest
Down-slope shape: Convex
Across -slope shape: Convex
Parent material., Eolian sands and/or sandy fluviomarine deposits
Typical profile
A - 0 to 3 inches: sand
E - 3 to 26 inches: sand
C/t3h - 26 to 89 inches: sand
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 6 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Excessively drained
Runoff class: Very low
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High to very high (5.95
to 19.98 in/hr)
Depth to water table: More than 80 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding. None
Available water storage in profile: Very low (about 1.8 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 7s
Hydrologic Soil Group: A
Minor Components
Leon
Percent of map unit: 5 percent
Landform: Flats on marine terraces
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Concave
Le—Leon sand
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol., 3wrb
Elevation: 20 to 160 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 40 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period., 200 to 280 days
Farmland classification: Farmland of unique importance
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Map Unit Composition
Leon and similar soils: 80 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Leon
Setting
Landform: Flats on marine terraces
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Concave
Parent material: Sandy fluviomarine deposits and/or eolian sands
Typical profile
A - 0 to 3 inches: sand
E - 3 to 15 inches: sand
Bh - 15 to 30 inches: fine sand
BE - 30 to 33 inches: fine sand
E'- 33 to 66 inches: fine sand
B'h - 66 to 80 inches: fine sand
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 2 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Poorly drained
Runoff class: Very low
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high
(0.20 to 1.98 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 0 to 12 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water storage in profile: Low (about 3.8 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 4w
Hydrologic Soil Group: A/D
Ls—Lynchburg fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Atlantic Coast
Flatwoods
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 2vx8k
Elevation: 0 to 100 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 40 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 64 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period. 200 to 310 days
Farmland classification: Prime farmland if drained
Map Unit Composition
Lynchburg and similar soils: 82 percent
Minor components: 18 percent
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Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Lynchburg
Setting
Landform: Marine terraces
Landform position (three-dimensional): Tread
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
Parent material. Loamy marine deposits
Typical profile
Ap - 0 to 6 inches: fine sandy loam
E - 6 to 13 inches: fine sandy loam
Bt - 13 to 21 inches: sandy clay loam
Big - 21 to 45 inches: sandy clay loam
BCg - 45 to 63 inches: sandy clay loam
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 2 percent
Depth to restrictive feature. More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high
(0.57 to 1.98 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 6 to 18 inches
Frequency of flooding. None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water storage in profile: Low (about 5.1 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 2w
Hydrologic Soil Group: B/D
Minor Components
Goldsboro
Percent of map unit: 8 percent
Landform: Flats on marine terraces, broad interstream divides on marine terraces
Landform position (three-dimensional): Talf
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
Rains, undrained
Percent of map unit: 5 percent
Landform: Carolina bays on marine terraces, flats on marine terraces, broad
interstream divides on marine terraces
Landform position (three-dimensional): Dip, talf
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
Rains, drained
Percent of map unit: 5 percent
Landform: Carolina bays on marine terraces, flats on marine terraces, broad
interstream divides on marine terraces
Landform position (three-dimensional): Dip, talf
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
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Ly—Lynn Haven fine sand
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 3wrf
Elevation: 20 to 160 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 40 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period: 200 to 280 days
Farmland classification: Farmland of unique importance
Map Unit Composition
Lynn haven, undrained, and similar soils: 85 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapund.
Description of Lynn Haven, Undrained
Setting
Landform: Flats on marine terraces
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
Parent material: Sandy fluviomarine deposits and/or eolian sands
Typical profile
A - 0 to 9 inches: sand
E - 9 to 12 inches: fine sand
Bh - 12 to 80 inches: sand
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 2 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Poorly drained
Runoff class: Very low
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high
(0.57 to 5.95 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 0 to 6 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Salinity, maximum in profile: Nonsaline to very slightly saline (0.0 to 2.0 mmhos/cm)
Available water storage in profile: Moderate (about 8.3 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 4w
Hydrologic Soil Group: A/D
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Mu—Murville fine sand
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 3wrh
Elevation: 20 to 160 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 40 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period: 200 to 280 days
Farmland classification: Farmland of unique importance
Map Unit Composition
Murville, undrained, and similar soils: 80 percent
Murville, drained, and similar soils: 10 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Murville, Undrained
Setting
Landform: Depressions on marine terraces, flats on marine terraces
Down-slope shape: Concave
Across -slope shape: Concave
Parent material. Sandy fluviomarine deposits and/or eolian sands
Typical profile
A - 0 to 8 inches: fine sand
Bh - 8 to 45 inches: fine sand
C - 45 to 80 inches: fine sand
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 2 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Very poorly drained
Runoff class: Negligible
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High (1.98 to 5.95 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 0 inches
Frequency offlooding: None
Frequency of ponding: Frequent
Available water storage in profile: Low (about 4.8 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 5w
Hydrologic Soil Group: A/D
Description of Murville, Drained
Setting
Landform: Depressions on marine terraces, flats on marine terraces
Down-slope shape: Concave
Across -slope shape: Concave
Parent material., Sandy fluviomarine deposits and/or eolian sands
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Typical profile
A - 0 to 8 inches: fine sand
Bh - 8 to 45 inches: fine sand
C - 45 to 80 inches: fine sand
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 2 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Very poorly drained
Runoff class: Negligible
Capacity of the most limiting layerto transmit water (Ksat): High (1.98 to 5.95 inthr)
Depth to water table: About 0 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water storage in profile: Low (about 4.8 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 3w
Hydrologic Soil Group: A/D
Rm—Rimini sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 3wrq
Elevation: 20 to 160 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 40 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period: 200 to 280 days
Farmland classification: Not prime farmland
Map Unit Composition
Rimini and similar soils: 90 percent
Minor components: 5 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunif.
Description of Rimini
Setting
Landform: Ridges on marine terraces, rims on carolina bays
Landform position (two-dimensional): Summit
Down-slope shape: Convex
Across -slope shape: Convex
Parent material: Eolian sands and/or sandy fluviomarine deposits
Typical profile
A - 0 to 4 inches: sand
E - 4 to 58 inches: sand
Bh - 58 to 80 inches: sand
C - 80 to 88 inches: sand
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Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 6 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Excessively drained
Runoff class: Negligible
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High to very high (5.95
to 19.98 in/hr)
Depth to water table: More than 80 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water storage in profile: Very low (about 2.4 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 6s
Hydrologic Soil Group: A
Minor Components
Leon
Percent of map unit., 5 percent
Landform: Flats on marine terraces
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Concave
St—Stallings fine sand
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol. 3wrt
Elevation: 20 to 330 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 38 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period., 200 to 280 days
Farmland classification: Farmland of statewide importance
Map Unit Composition
Stallings, drained, and similar soils: 80 percent
Stallings, undrained, and similar soils: 10 percent
Minor components: 7 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Stallings, Drained
Setting
Landform: Flats on marine terraces, broad interstream divides on marine terraces
Down-slope shape: Concave
Across -slope shape: Linear
Parent material: Loamy and sandy marine deposits
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Typical profile
A - 0 to 8 inches: loamy sand
E - 8 to 12 inches: loamy sand
Btg - 12 to 42 inches: sandy loam
BCg - 42 to 80 inches: loamy sand
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 2 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained
Runoff class: Very low
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High (1.98 to 5.95 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 12 to 30 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water storage in profile: Moderate (about 7.0 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 2w
Hydrologic Soil Group: A/D
Description of Stallings, Undrained
Setting
Landform: Flats on marine terraces, broad interstream divides on marine terraces
Down-slope shape: Concave
Across -slope shape: Linear
Parent material: Loamy and sandy marine deposits
Typical profile
A - 0 to 8 inches: loamy sand
E - 8 to 12 inches: loamy sand
B - 12 to 42 inches: sandy loam
BC - 42 to 80 inches: loamy sand
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 2 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained
Runoff class: Very low
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High (1.98 to 5.95 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 12 to 30 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water storage in profile: Moderate (about 7.0 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 3w
Hydrologic Soil Group: A/D
Minor Components
Woodington, undrained
Percent of map unit: 5 percent
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Landform: Flats on marine terraces, depressions on marine terraces, broad
interstream divides on marine terraces
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Concave
Rains, undrained
Percent of map unit., 2 percent
Landform: Flats on marine terraces, carolina bays on marine terraces, broad
interstream divides on marine terraces
Landform position (two-dimensional): Summit
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
To—Torhunta loamy fine sand
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 3wrw
Elevation: 20 to 160 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 40 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period: 200 to 280 days
Farmland classification: Prime farmland if drained
Map Unit Composition
Torhunta, drained, and similar soils: 80 percent
Torhunta, undrained, and similar soils: 10 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Torhunta, Drained
Setting
Landform: Flats on marine terraces, carolina bays on marine terraces, depressions
on stream terraces
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
Parent material: Sandy and loamy alluvium and/or fluviomarine deposits
Typical profile
Ap - 0 to 12 inches: mucky fine sandy loam
Bg - 12 to 37 inches: fine sandy loam
Cg - 37 to 80 inches: loamy sand
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 2 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Very poorly drained
Runoff class: Very high
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high
(0.57 to 5.95 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 0 to 12 inches
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Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water storage in profile: Low (about 5.5 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 3w
Hydrologic Soil Group: A/D
Description of Torhunta, Undrained
Setting
Landform: Flats on marine terraces, carolina bays on marine terraces, depressions
on stream terraces
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
Parent material: Sandy and loamy alluvium and/or fluviomarine deposits
Typical profile
A - 0 to 12 inches: mucky fine sandy loam
Bg - 12 to 37 inches: fine sandy loam
Cg - 37 to 80 inches: loamy sand
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 2 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Very poorly drained
Runoff class: Very high
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high
(0.57 to 5.95 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 0 to 12 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water storage in profile: Low (about 5.5 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 6w
Hydrologic Soil Group: A/D
W—Water
Map Unit Composition
Water: 100 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Water
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 8w
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Wo—Woodington fine sandy loam
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol., 3ws0
Elevation: 20 to 160 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 40 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period., 200 to 280 days
Farmland classification: Prime farmland if drained
Map Unit Composition
Woodington, drained, and similar soils: 80 percent
Woodington, undrained, and similar soils: 10 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Woodington, Drained
Setting
Landform: Flats on marine terraces, depressions on marine terraces, broad
interstream divides on marine terraces
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Concave
Parent material. Loamy marine deposits
Typical profile
Ap - 0 to 6 inches: fine sandy loam
E - 6 to 14 inches: fine sandy loam
Big - 14 to 74 inches: fine sandy loam
Cg - 74 to 85 inches: sandy loam
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 2 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Poorly drained
Runoff class: Very high
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High (1.98 to 5.95 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 0 to 12 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water storage in profile: Moderate (about 7.8 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 3w
Hydrologic Soil Group: A/D
Description of Woodington, Undrained
Setting
Landform: Flats on marine terraces, depressions on marine terraces, broad
interstream divides on marine terraces
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Concave
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Parent material: Loamy marine deposits
Typical profile
A - 0 to 6 inches: fine sandy loam
E - 6 to 14 inches: fine sandy loam
Btg - 14 to 74 inches: fine sandy loam
Cg - 74 to 85 inches: sandy loam
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 2 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Poorly drained
Runoff class: Very high
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High (1.98 to 5.95 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 0 to 12 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water storage in profile: Moderate (about 7.8 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated). None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 6w
Hydrologic Soil Group: A/D
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Appendix 7-1 Wastewater Reuse Alternative
Reverse Osmosis System
1500 gpm RO system $200,000 one time cost - capable of treating TDS from 500 ppm to 50 ppm
Set up and Install $30,000 one time cost
Total RO system Cost $230,000
Piping Cost
H Units Cost/unit Total Cost
4" Pipe 1000 ft $8.00 $8,000
Installation 1000 ft $3.00 $3,000
Total Piping/Pumping Cost $11,000
Total System Cost $241,000
wastewater neuste uperaoon ano maintenance 1-o5is
Pump Station
720,000 gpd
500 gpm
Friction Loss
1 ft per 100 ft
10 feet
Delivery Pressure
60 psi
139 feet
Elevation Head
8 ft
8 feet
Total
157 feet TDH
Pump Efficiency
70%
HP Required
26 HP
KW Required
20 KW
wer Cost
mping Rate
mping Cost
mp Cost/day
mp Cost/yr
0.73027809 kw-hr/1000 gal
$0.04 $/1000 gal
$31.55 $/day
$11,515.02 $/yr
Duke Energy

Pipe
O&M Cost
rresenc value Lost
800 $/yr
6240 $/yr $40/hr - 3 hrs/week - already staffed, additional 3 hrs per week
Present Value Costs
Costs incurred in present yr
$241,000
Costs incurred yearly
$18,555.02
ending life of facilty = 20
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Waste Treatment Modifications
# Units Cost/unit Total Cost
8" Pipe for New Outfall 900 ft $12.00 $10,800
Piping Installation 900 ft $5.00 $4,500
New Tank in Waste Treatment 20,000 gal $15,000
Pond Cost $30,300
Total Capital Cost of NPDES Discharge $30,300
Operation and Maintenance Costs
O&M Pipe 1000 $/yr
Operator 6240 $/yr $40/hr - 3 hrs/week - already staffed, additional 3 hrs i
Analytical Costs 2500 $/yr
Total O&M Cost $9,740.00 $/yr
Present Value Cost Analysis
Present Value Costs
Costs incurred in present yr
Costs incurred yearly
ending life of facilty = 20
current EPA discount rate
$151,681.93
$30,300
$9,740.00
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Waste Treatment Modifications
Total Capital Cost of NPDES Discharge $30,300
3peration and Maintenance Costs
D&M Pipe 1000 $/yr
Dperator 6240 $/yr $40/hr - 3 hrs/week - already staffed, additional 3 hrs per week
analytical Costs 2500 $/yr
Total O&M Cost $9,740.00 $/yr
Present Value Cost Analysis
PV
n
r
PV
Present Value Costs
Costs incurred in present yr
Costs incurred yearly
ending life of facilty = 20
current EPA discount rate
151,681.93
$30,300
$9,740.00
20
0.05
#
Units
Cost/unit Total Cost
8" Pipe for New Outfall
900
ft
$12.00 $10,800
Piping Installation
900
ft
$5.00 $4,500
New Tank in Waste Treatment
20,000
gal
$15,000
Total Pond Cost
$30,300
Total Capital Cost of NPDES Discharge $30,300
3peration and Maintenance Costs
D&M Pipe 1000 $/yr
Dperator 6240 $/yr $40/hr - 3 hrs/week - already staffed, additional 3 hrs per week
analytical Costs 2500 $/yr
Total O&M Cost $9,740.00 $/yr
Present Value Cost Analysis
PV
n
r
PV
Present Value Costs
Costs incurred in present yr
Costs incurred yearly
ending life of facilty = 20
current EPA discount rate
151,681.93
$30,300
$9,740.00
20
0.05