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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0020214_Renewal Application_20170324Water kesources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY March 24, 2017 Mr. Stan Bryson, Operations Supt. Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority 1246 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Subject: Permit Renewal Application No. NCO020214 TWSA Plant#2 Jackson County Dear Permittee: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Acting Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges receipt of your permit application and supporting documentation received on March 24, 2017. The primary reviewer for this renewal application is Charles Weaver. The primary reviewer will review your application, and he will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Per G.S. 150B-3 your current permit does not expire until permit decision on the application is made. Continuation of the current permit is contingent on timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Charles Weaver at 919-807-6391 or Charles.Weaver@ncdenr.gov. cc: Central Files NPDES Asheville Regional Office Sincerely, Wren Thedford Wastewater Branch State ofNorth Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919-807-6300 TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY SERVING JACKSON COUNTY 1246 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Phone: (828) 586-5189 • Fax: (828) 631-9089 March 21, 2017 ATTN: Wren Thedford NCDENR/DWR NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1617 Subject: Permit Renewal, TWSA Plant #2 (NC0020214) Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Auth Jackson County Dear Ms Thedford, RECEIVEDINCDENWR N A:R 2 ,R Water Qual* Permitting Secti®n With this letter and completed application, the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority requests renewal of our NPDES Permit # NC 0020214, for the TWSA Plant #2 facility. I have attached the original and two copies of the Permit Renewal. Please contact me with any questions or comments. Sincerely, Stan Bryson Wastewater Plant Operations Supt. Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Auth. xc: Mr. Dan Harbaugh, Executive Director, Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority Mr. Ben Henson, ORC, TWSA Plant #2 FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: X0020214 PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN: Renewal I Little Tennessee FORM— - - — - — — - 2A NPDES FORMA 2A APPLICATION OVERVIEW NPDES APPLICATION OVERVIEW Form 2A has been developed in a modular format and consists of a "Basic Application Information" packet and a "Supplemental Application Information' packet. The Basic Application Information packet is divided into two parts. All applicants must complete Parts A and C. Applicants with a design flow greater than or equal to 0.1 mgd must also complete Part B. Some applicants must also complete the Supplemental Application Information packet. The following items explain which parts of Form 2A you must complete. BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION: A. Basic Application Information for all Applicants. All applicants must complete questions A.1 through A.8. A treatment works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States must also answer questions A.9 through A.12. B. Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow.-:! 0.1 mgd. All treatment works that have design flows greater than or equal to 0.1 million gallons per day must complete questions B.1 through B.6. C. Certification. All applicants must complete Part C (Certification). SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION: D. Expanded Effluent Testing Data. A treatment works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States and meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data): 1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd, 2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or 3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the information. E. Toxicity Testing Data. A treatment works that meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part E (Toxicity Testing Data): 1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd, 2. Is required to have a pretreatment program (or has one in place), or 3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to submit results of toxicity testing. F. Industrial User Discharges and RCRAICERCLA Wastes. A treatment works that accepts process wastewater from any significant industrial users (SIUs) or receives RCRA or CERCLA wastes must complete Part F (Industrial User Discharges and RCRAICERCLA Wastes). SIUs are defined as: 1. All industrial users subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 403.6 and 40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N (see instructions); and 2. Any other industrial user that: a. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the treatment works (with certain exclusions); or b. Contributes a process wastestream that makes up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic capacity of the treatment plant; or i C. Is designated as an SIU by the control authority. G. Combined Sewer Systems. A treatment works that has a combined sewer system must complete Part G (Combined Sewer Systems). ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE PART C (CERTIFICATION) EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 1 of 22 FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: TWSA #2, NCO020214 BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION PART A. BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS: All treatment works must complete questions AA through A.8 of this Basic Application Information Packet A.I. Facility Information. Facility Name Mailing Address Contact Person Title Telephone Number Facility Address 1246 West Main St. Wastewater Plant Operations Superintendent (828) 586-9318 114 East Hometown Place Rd. (not P.O. Box) Svlva NC 28779 A.2. Applicant information. If the applicant is different from the above, provide the following: Applicant Name Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority Mailing Address Same as above Contact Person Title Telephone Number i Is the applicant the owner or operator (or both) of the treatment works? X owner X operator Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant. ❑ facility X applicant A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment works (include state -issued permits). NPDES NC 0020214 PSD UIC Other RCRA Other A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of each entity and, If known, provide information on the type of collection system (combined vs. separate) and its ownership (municipal, private, etc.). Name Population Served Type of Collection System Ownership Tuckasedee Water & Sewer Auth. 2383 Separate Municipal Total population served 2383 EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 2 of 22 FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN: -�'vz> '� w . '.0020214 1 Renewal I Little Tennessee .5. Indian Country. a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country? Yes No b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from (and eventually flows through) Indian Country? Yes No A.S. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant (i.e., the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12 -month time period with the 12"' month of "this year" occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal. a. Design flow rate 0.500 mgd Two Years Ago Last Year This Year b. Annual average daily flow rate 0.141 mqd (1114-121141 0.152 mad [1115-121151 0.143 mad (1/16-12116) C. Maximum daily flow rate 0.401 mqd (41131141 0.572 mad 11212/151 0.442 mad (2141161 A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s) of collection system(s) used by the treatment plant Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent contribution (by miles) of each. Separate sanitary sewer 100 % Combined stone and sanitary sewer % A.8. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods. a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? Yes No If yes, list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses: L Discharges of treated effluent ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent iii. Combined sewer overflow points D- iv. Constructed emergency overflows (prior to the headworks) 0- v. Other -0- b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins, ponds, or other surface impoundments that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.? Yes X No If yes, provide the following for each surface impoundment: Location: Annual average daily volume discharge to surface impoundment(s) mgd Is discharge continuous or intermittent? C. Does the treatment works land -apply treated wastewater? ❑ Yes X No If yes, provide the following for each land application site: Location: Number of acres: Annual average daily volume applied to site: mgd Is land application continuous or intermittent? d. Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another treatment works? X Yes No EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 3 of 22 FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN: TWSA #2, NCO020214 Renewal Little Tennessee If yes, describe the mean(s) by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment works (e.g., tank truck, pipe). Digestor sludge is hauled via tank truck to TWSA Plant #1 for treatment and disposal If transport is by a party other than the applicant, provide: Transporter Name Mailing Address Contact Person Title Telephone Number For each treatment works that receives this discharge, provide the following: Name TWSA Plant #1 Mailing Address 1246 W. M S Iva NC 28779 Contact Person Title Wastewater Plant Operations Suet. Telephone Number If known, provide the NPDES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge NC 0039578 Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility. .0005 mgd e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included in A.8. through A.8.d above (e.g., underground percolation, well injection): ❑ Yes X No If yes, provide the following for each disposal method: Description of method (including location and size of site(s) if applicable): Annual daily volume disposed by this method: Is disposal through this method continuous or L intermittent? EPA For 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA fors 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 4 of 22 FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN: TWSA #2, NCO020214 Renewal Little Tennessee dWASTEWATER DISCHARGES: If you answered "Yes" to question A.8.a. complete questions A.9 through A.12 once for each outfall (including bypass points) through which effluent Is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. if you answered "No" to question A.8.a. go to Part B. "Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow Greater than or Equal to 0.1 mgd." A.9. Description of Outfall. a. Outfall number 001 b. Location Sylva (City or town, if applicable) (Zip Code) Jackson (County) (State) ^,r22'25" 14'29" (Latitude) (Longitude) C. Distance from shore (if applicable) ft. d. Depth below surface (if applicable) e. Average daily flow rate (2016'r 0.144 mgd f. Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a periodic discharge? i`' Yes No (go to A.9.g.) If yes, provide the following information: Number f times per year discharge occurs: Average duration of each discharge: Average flow per discharge: mgd Months in which discharge occurs: g. Is outfall equipped with a diffuser? Yes No A.10. Description of Receiving Waters. a. Name of receiving water Scott Creek b. Name of watershed (if known) Lower Little Tennessee Sub Basin United States Soil Conservation Service 14 -digit watershed code (if known): 0601023020010 C. Name of State ManagementlRiver Basin (if known): Kittle Tennessee United States Geological Survey 8 -digit hydrologic cataloging unit code (if known): 06010203 d. Critical low flow of receiving stream (if applicable) acute cis chronic cfs e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (if applicable): mgll of C8CO3 EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 5 of 22 FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN: TWSA Plant #2, NCO020214 Renewal Little Tennessee A.11. Description of Treatment a. What level of treatment are provided? Check all that apply. Primary Secondary Advanced Other. Describe: b. Indicate the following removal rates (as applicable): Design BOD5 removal or Design CBOD5 removal Design SS removal Design P removal Design N removal 85-90 % Other C. What type of disinfection is used for the effluent from this outfall? If disinfection varies by season, please describe: o� Chlorination If disinfection is by chlorination is dechlorination used for this outfall? X Yes ❑ No Does the treatment plant have post aeration? X Yes ❑ No A.12. Effluent Testing Information. All Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following Parameters, Provide the indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QAIQC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum, effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than four and one-half years apart. Outfall number. PARAMETER BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN BOD5 27,8 M911 6.0 mg/1 52 SM 5210-B 1.0 m 11 MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE CBOD5 AVERAGE DAILY VALUE Value Units Value Units Number of samples PH (Minimum) 5900 6.0 S.U. cfur//100 53 SM 9222-D 1cfu/100 ml Total Suspended Solids pH (Maximum) 6.9 S -u. (TSS) Flow Rate 4.5 .442 mgd SM 2540-D .143 m d 365 Temperature (writer) 21.5 °C 14,0 oC 26(Oct-Mar) Temperature (Summer) 25.4 °C —daily 21.6 °C 26 Apr -Sep) For PH please report a minimum and a maximum value MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE _ AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE POLLUTANT ANALYTICAL ML/MDL - Conc. Units — Conc. Units Number of METHOD Samples UUNVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN BOD5 27,8 M911 6.0 mg/1 52 SM 5210-B 1.0 m 11 DEMAND (Report one) CBOD5 FECAL COLIFORM 5900 cfW100 ml 6 cfur//100 53 SM 9222-D 1cfu/100 ml Total Suspended Solids f11.8 (TSS) mg/1 4.5 mg/I 52 SM 2540-D 1.0 mg/I END OF PART A. REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 8 of 22 FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN: TWSA Plant #2, NCO020214 I Renewal I Little Tennessee BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION PART B. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS WITH A DESIGN FLOW GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 0.1 MGD (100,000 gallons per day). All applicants with a design flow rate 2 0.1 mgd must answer questions B.1 through B.S. All others go to Part C (Certification). B.I. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration. Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize inflow and infiltration. Ongoing reventive maintenanc apfpqramby TWSA collections stem staff. 8.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility property boundaries. This map must show the outline of the facility and the following information. (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show the entire area.) a. The area surrounding the treatment plant, including all unit processes. b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping, if applicable. c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant is injected underground. d. Wells, springs, other surface water bodies, and drinking water wells that are: 1) within''/, mile of the property boundaries of the treatment works, and 2) listed in public record or otherwise known to the applicant. e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored, treated, or disposed. f. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by truck, rail, or special pipe, show on the map where the hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated, stored, and/or disposed. B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all backup power sources or redundancy in the system. Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units, including disinfection (e.g., chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance must show daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily flow rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram. B.4. Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractor(s). Are any operational or maintenance aspects (related to wastewater treatment and effluent quality) of the treatment works the responsibility of a contractor? Yes No If yes, list the name, address, telephone number, and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities (attach additional pages 9 necessary). Name: Mailing Address: Telephone Number. Responsibilities of Contractor. B.S. Scheduled improvements and Schedules of Implementation. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment, effluent quality, or design capacity of the treatment works. If the treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements, submit separate responses to question B.5 for each. (If none, go to question B.6.) List the outfall number (assigned in question A.9) for each outfall that is covered by this implementation schedule. No scheduled improvements at this time Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local, State, or Federal agencies. Yes No EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 7 of 22 FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: IJ TWSA #2, NCO020214 PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN: Renewal I Little Tennessee C. If the answer to 13.5.15 is "Yes," briefly describe, including new maximum daily inflow rate (f applicable). d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the implementation steps listed below, as applicable. For improvements planned independently of local, State, or Federal agencies, indicate planned or actual completion dates, as applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible. Schedule Actual Completion Implementation Stage MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY - Begin Construction - End Construction - Begin Discharge - Attain Operational Level e. Have appropriate permits/clearances concerning other Federal/State requirements been obtained? ❑ Yes ❑ No Describe briefly: B.S. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA (GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY). Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combine sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition, this data must comply with QAIQC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum effluent testing data must be based on at least three pollutant scans and must be no more than four and on -half years old. Outfall Number. 001 MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE POLLUTANT Conc. Units ANALYTICAL METHOD MLIMDL Conc. Units Number of Samples CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS AMMONIA (as N) 13.7 mg/I < 2.5 mg/I 34 SM 4500 NI -13-C 0.5 mg/l CHLORINE (TOTAL RESIDUAL, TRC) < 20 ug/I <20 ugll 104 SM 4500 CI -G 20 ug/I DISSOLVED OXYGEN 10.9 mg/I 8.9 mg/I 52 SM 4500 -OG 1.0 mgll TOTAL KJELDAHL NITROGEN (TKN) 21.1 mg/I 51 m /I g 9 EPA 351.2 0.50 m 9/l NITRATE PLUS NITRITE NITROGEN 17.8 mg/I 6.8 mg/I 9 EPA 353.2 0.10 mg/I OIL and GREASE PHOSPHORUS (Total) 7.4 mg/I 3.2 mg/I 9 EPA 365.1 .050 mg.l TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS) OTHER END OF PART B. REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 8 of 22 FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN: TWSA # 2, NC 0020214 1 Renewal I Little Tennessee BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION PART C. CERTIFICATION All applicants must complete the Certification Section. Refer to instructions to determine who is an officer for the purposes of this certification. All applicants must complete all applicable sections of Form 2A, as explained in the Application Overview. Indicate below which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting. By signing this certification statement, applicants confirm that they have reviewed Form 2A and have completed all sections that apply to the facility for which this application is submitted. Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting: Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet: E] Part D (Expanded Effluent Testing Data) ❑ Part E (Toxicity Testing: Biomonitoring Data) ❑ Part F (Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes) ❑ Part G (Combined Sewer Systems) ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION. I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Name and official title Signature Telephone number (8281586-9318 Date signed �1l, Upon request of the permitting authority, you must submit any other information necessary to assure wastewater treatment practices at the treatment works or identify appropriate permitting requirements. SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO: NCDENR/ DWR Attn: NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 EPA Form 3510-2A (Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA fortes 7550-6 & 7550-22. Page 9 of 22 Sylva plaza, USGS Sylva South (NQ Topo Map one Pro topographic maps, .aerial photos, street maps,. coordinate and elevation display UTM 17 296548E 39165371 -.E� .= �• ,� ..—w .�,gs- -3w- °�—n._.aq.^^-r* ;:Z7<'` 71 � � '3�1-�-�� rye � �; i�:� � � r` � i�� J�f' L `5 � �=� � - r!� � �•�� �f x� �.. �t� IONI S -wag 'EI^� ,L. r�l• � t r Y f ` �•F � � � 4 v 4 , � E �• rtl ��'r �L a ��� � � ii r� wt sl 13 _ r f 4t 0 At s .rr � t IL 44 tri i !ti - 4a.G. 12 0.� 1.5 4;rri T ILT SA Plant # 2 (NC0020214) Sludge Management Plai'i Tiltae emc e ed te e is stored i -i� aerobic, digestor (cap. 112,200 gals) befo.-it. beHig Jhaujed'a to rik truck to thee Aut ority's sludge hand ig facKity located at Tkj4 xt�� �tt �NT((i�ftip t Y I..J't 1 u�,Ll L, � 1' �1 L/ V' Ei .y ✓ l Li� 1 7 1 Noi dil Riv er Rd. Sylva NC 28779 The sludge `is mixed into this facile 's aerobic digestIor and dewatered through . thi e b.e1t press. Dewatered sludge is teen disposed of, either by hauliiig to a I al�d�1I or by de g treated o a, ss esidUaa der non discharge pen, -,it #