NC0024937_Final Permit_20170817

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ROY COOPER
Govei uoi
MICHAEL S REGAN
Seci elan
S JAY ZIMMERMAN
Du ectoi
August 17, 2017
Ms. Jacqueline A. Jarrell, P.E.
Operations Chief
Environmental Management Division
Charlotte Water
5100 Brookshire Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28216-3371
Subject: Final NPDES Permit Renewal
Permit NCO024937
Sugar Creek WWTP
Mecklenburg County
Facility Class IV
SIC Code 4952
Dear Ms. Jarrell:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated O'ctober 15, 2007
(or as subsequently amended).
The following changes were made to the draft permit sent to you on May 31, 2017:
• Footnote 7 in Section A. (1) and footnote 6 in Section A. (2) concerning effluent hardness
samples coinciding with sampling for metals has been removed. Charlotte Water samples
at a frequency that provides ample hardness data needed to evaluate the new dissolved
metals standards.
• The mercury minimization plan (MMP) in Section A. (8) shall be developed by March
30, 2018 and the condition has been updated to reflect that date and the current website
link.
• A technical correction has been made to remove the statement "there shall be no
discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts" from the draft
Special Conditions A. (1) and A. (2).
• Instream total copper monitoring has been reduced to a quarterly frequency for Little
Sugar Creek. This parameter was at levels below the instream allowable concentration.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6300

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The changes to Charlotte Water's instream monitoring frequencies are reflected within
the permit renewal for McAlpine Creek WWMF, which contains the instream monitoring
requirements for Sugar Creek WWTP.
The final permit maintains the following significant changes identified in the letter sent on
May 31, 2017:
The NC 2007-2014 Water Quality Standard (WQS) Triennial Review was approved by the
NC Environmental Management Committee (EMC) on November 13, 2014. The US EPA
subsequently approved the WQS revisions on April 6, 2016 with some exceptions. The NC
Division of Water Resources NPDES Permitting Unit is required to implement the new
dissolved metal standards in all permits public noticed after April 6, 2016. The new
standards for most metals include acute standards. Further, the freshwater standards for
several metals are expressed as the dissolved form of the metals, and seven metals have
hardness -dependent equations. As a result, the NPDES Permitting Unit will need site-
specific effluent hardness data and instream hardness data, upstream of the discharge, for
each facility monitoring these metals in order to calculate permit limitations. Effluent
hardness sampling has been added to this permit at a monitoring frequency of quarterly.
See Special Condition A. (1) and A. (2) Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
for effluent sampling requirements. Instream hardness sampling, upstream of the discharge
at Little Sugar Creek station LSC1 has been added to special condition A. (5) Little Sugar
Creek Instream Monitoring Requirements in McAlpine Creek WWMF's (NC0024970)
permit renewal.
• Instream monitoring requirements for Little Sugar Creek have been removed from this
permit to simplify instream monitoring in this permit renewal. Instream monitoring for
this stream will be maintained in the permit renewal for McAlpine Creek WWMF
(NC0024970). All instream monitoring requirements for stations LSC1 and LSC3 will
continue to be submitted on McAlpine Creek WWMF's discharge monitoring reports.
See Special Condition A. (3).
• The limits and monitoring for total phenolic compounds have been removed based on RPA
results showing no reasonable potential to exceed water quality standards.
• The limit for nickel has been removed, and monitoring frequency changed from monthly
to quarterly in Section A. (1) and A. (2) based on the reasonable potential analysis.
• The limits for copper have been removed based on no reasonable potential to exceed water
quality standards. Quarterly monitoring, instead of monthly monitoring, remains due to the
receiving stream's listing for copper impairment on the 2014 303(d) list.
• Footnote 3 in Special Condition A. (1) has been included regarding the reduction of
monitoring frequencies for CBOD5, TSS, NH3-N, and fecal coliform.
• Special Condition A. (8) has been added to require a Mercury Minimization Plan (MMP)
based on the statewide mercurt TMDL approved by EPA in 2012.
• Parameter characteristic codes have been added in Special Condition A. (1) and A. (2).
• An updated outfall map has been included with updated coordinates for proposed Outfall
002.

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• Quarterly silver monitoring has been included in section A. (1) and A. (2) and should be
sampled at the Practical Quantitation Limit (PQL) of 1.0 µg/L. This metal is currently
reported at levels less than 5 µg/1 but the allowable discharge concentration for your
facility is 0.067 µg/L. Therefore, the best your facility can do is sample silver down to the
lower reporting level of the procedure which is < 1.0 µg/L. If sampling and reporting do
not show silver concentrations consistently < 1 µg/L, a limit will be added to the permit
during the next renewal.
• Instream monitoring requirements for zinc have been removed for Little Sugar Creek.
Review of instream data shows that instream values for zinc are consistently below the
water quality standard [see Special Condition A. (5) in McAlpine Creek WWMF's
(NC0024970) permit renewal].
• Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports
(DMRs) and program reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted
and became effective on December 21, 2015. The requirement to begin reporting
discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge
Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to your final NPDES
permit [see Special Condition A. (9)].
For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account,
please visit the following web page: httv:Hdeq.nc..gov/about/divisions/water-
resources/edmr.
For more information on EPA's final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the
following web site: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/22/2015-
24954/national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-s st�pdes-electronic-reporting-rule
Please note that the receiving stream is listed as impaired for copper on the North Carolina 2014
303(d) Impaired Waters List. Addressing impaired waters is a high priority with the Division, and
instream data will continue to be evaluated. If there is noncompliance with permitted effluent
limits and stream impairment can be attributed to your facility, then mitigative measures may be
required.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within
thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the
Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect
the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water
Resources or any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permits that may be required.

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If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Jennifer Busam at [phone]
or via email at [e-mail]
Sincerely,
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Hardcopy: NPDES Files
Central Files
DWR/Mooresville Regional Office / Water Quality/ Corey Basinger
Ecopy: US EPA Region 4
DWR/PERCS/Deborah Gore
DWR/Aquatic Toxicology Branch/Susan Meadows
Mecklenburg County/Richard Farmer
SCDHEC/ Water Facilities Permitting Director/Jeff deBessonet
Charlotte Water/Water Quality Program Administrator/Shannon Sypolt

Permit NC0024937
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PRR MTT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Charlotte Water
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
5301 Closeburn Road
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as Little Sugar Creek in the Catawba River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV
hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 2017.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2022.
Signed this day August 17, 2017.
7,64,4-6—
JW.'
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NCO024937
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked, and as
of this issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive
authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions included herein.
Charlotte Water
is hereby authorized to:
Continue to operate and maintain the 20.0 MGD wastewater treatment plant with a discharge through Outfall
001, consisting of the following components:
• Four mechanical bar screens (with 200 MGD peak capacity)
• One 130 MGD grit removal facility with dual vortex grit collectors
• Dual 250 GPM grit pumps
• Screw Conveyor System
• Influent sampling station
• Influent pump station (with four low head pumps with 70 MGD peak capacity and seven high head pumps
with 120 MGD peak capacity)
• Three FMC bar screens (rated at 35 MGD each)
• Two Pista grit removal (rated at 50 MGD)
• Two grit classifiers
• Belt conveyor system
• Main lift pumps (3 150 hp and 1 — 100 hp variable frequency drive pumps)
• Four primary clarifiers
• Pnmary/raw sludge pump station (pumps primary sludge to McAlpine Creek WWTP)
• Six aeration basins (diffused air)
• Three blowers (two multistage centrifugal blowers and one single stage centrifugal blower)
• pH adjustment
• Six secondary clarifiers
• RAS pump station (Eight 25 hp pumps and three 50 hp pumps)
• WAS pump station (Two 60 hp pumps that pump to McAlpine Creek WWTP)
• One 40 MGD (peak flow) open channel, low pressure ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system
• Ten deep bed filters using anthracite
• Four effluent filter pumps
• Effluent flow measurement
• Cascade aeration
• Three (3) 2,200 kW stand-by generators
• Two (2) 20 MG flow equalization basins
• Two wet odor scrubber units
• One dry odor scrubber unit
This facility is located at the Sugar Creek WWTP, 5301 Closeburn Road, Charlotte, in Mecklenburg County.
2. Upon receipt of an Authorization to Construct from the Division of Water Resources, construct facilities
necessary to treat up to 8 MGD of municipal wastewater and discharge from proposed outfall 002.
3 Discharge from said treatment works via Outfall 001, at the location specified on the attached map into Little
Sugar Creek currently classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin.
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Permit NCO024937
Part I
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS- 20 MGD
[15A NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 15A NCAC 02B.0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee
is authorized to discharge treated municipal and industrial wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Parameter Code
Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow 50050
20 0 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or
Effluent
CBOD5, (20°C) 2
80082
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
2/Week 3
Composite
Influent and
(April 1 -October 31)
Effluent
CBOD5, (20°C) 2 80082
10 0 mg/L
15 0 mg/L
2/Week 3
Composite
Influent and
(November 1- March 31)
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 2 C0530
30 0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Week 3
Composite
Influent and
Effluent
NH3 as N
(Apel 1 -October 31) C0610
10 mg/L
3 0 mg/L
2/Week 3
Composite
Effluent
NH3 as N C0610
(November 1- March 31)
2 0 mg/L
6 0 mg/L
2/Week 3
Composite
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 00300
Daily Average > 6 0 mg/L
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform 31616
(geometric mean)
200/100 mL
400/100 mL
1000/100 mL
2/Week 3
Grab
Effluent
pH 00400
Between 6 0 and 9 0 standard units
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C) 00010
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Conductivity (Nmhos/cm) 00094
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN)
00600
(mg/L)
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Total Phosphorus (mg/L) C0665
See special condition A (5) and A (6)
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Total Nickel (Ng/L) 01067
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Copper 4 (Ng/L) 01042
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Silver 5 (Ng/L) 01077
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity 6 TGP3B
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Hardness- Total as [CaCO3or
00900
(Ca + Mg)] (mg/L)
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Effluent Pollutant Scan NC01
Monitor and Report
Footnote 7
Footnote 7
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The permittee shall begin submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically using the NC
DWR's eDMR application system [see A. (9)].
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Pemut NC0024937
2. The monthly average effluent CBODs and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent value (85%) removal.
3. Twice per week monitoring for CBOD5 and TSS for influent and effluent samples and effluent
samples for fecal coliform and NH3-N must occur on any two non-consecutive days during the
calendar week (Sunday through Saturday).
4. If Charlotte Water decides to develop site-specific standards, the proposed course of action should be
consistent with "Interim Guidance on Determination and Use of Water -Effect Ratios for Metals"
EPA -823-B-94-001, February 1994. The Division and EPA will review the proposed course of
action and may provide comments.
5. Total silver shall be reported down to the practical quantitation limit of 1.0 µg/L.
6. Whole effluent toxicity shall be evaluated using Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F test at 90%
during the months of February, May, August, and November [See A. (4)].
7. The permittee shall preform three Effluent Pollutant Scans during the term of this permit [see A. (7)].
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Permit NCO024937
A. (2) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS- 8 MGD
[15A NCAC 02B.0400 et seq., 15A NCAC 02B.0500 et seq.]
During the period beginning on expansion above 20 MGD into outfall 001 and lasting until expiration,
the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated municipal and industrial wastewater from outfall 002.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Parameter Code
Average
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow 50050
8.0 MGD
Continuous
Recording
Influent or
Effluent
CBOD5, (20°C) 2 80082
5 0 mg/L
7 5 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent and
(April 1 -October 31)
Effluent
CBOD5, (20°C) 2 80082
10 0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent and
(November 1- March 31)
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 2 C0530
30 0 mg/L
45 0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Influent and
Effluent
NH3 as N C0610
10 mg/L
3 0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Effluent
(April 1 -October 31)
NH3 as N C0610
2 0 mg/L
6 0 mg/L
Daily
Composite
Effluent
(November 1- March 31)
Dissolved Oxygen 00300
Daily Average > 6.0 mg/L
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
31616
200/100 mL
400/100 mL
1000/100 mL
Daily
Grab
Effluent
(geometric mean)
pH 00400
Between 6 0 and 9.0 standard units
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature (°C) 00010
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Conductivity (Nmhos/cm) 00094
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (NO2+NO3+TKN) C0600
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
(mg/L)
Total Phosphorus (mg/L) C0665
See Special Condition A (5) and A. (6)
Monthly
Composite
Effluent
Total Nickel (Ng/L) 01067
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Copper 3 (Ng/L) 01042
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Total Silver 4 (Ng/L) 01077
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Chronic Toxicity 5 TGP38
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
Hardness -Total as [CaCO3or 00900
Quarterly
Composite
Effluent
(Ca + Mg)] (mg/L)
Effluent Pollutant Scan NC01
Monitor and Report
Footnote 6
Footnote 6
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The permittee shall begin submitting discharge monitoring reports electronically using the NC
DWR's eDMR application system [see A. (9)].
2. The monthly average effluent CBODS and Total Suspended Solids concentrations shall not exceed
15% of the respective influent value (85%) removal.
3. If Charlotte Water decides to develop site-specific standards, the proposed course of action should be
consistent with "Interim Guidance on Determination and Use of Water -Effect Ratios for Metals"
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Permit NCO024937
EPA -823-B-94-001, February 1994. The Division and EPA will review the proposed course of
action and may provide comments.
4. Total silver shall be reported down to :he practical quantitation limit of 1.0 gg/L.
5. Whole effluent toxicity shall be evaluated using Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia) P/F test at 90%
during the months of February, May, August, and November [See A. (4)].
6. The permittee shall preform three Effluent Pollutant Scans during the term of this permit [see A. (7)].
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Permit NCO024937
A. (3) INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[15A NCAC 02B.0500 et seq.]
Instream monitoring requirements for Sugar Creek WWTP's receiving stream, Little Sugar Creek, shall
be maintained in McAlpine Creek WWMF's permit (NC0024970). Instream monitoring and reporting
requirements for Little Sugar Creek will be identified in McAlpine Creek WWMF's permit
(NC0024970) and shall continue to be submitted on McAlpine Creek WWMF's electronic discharge
monitoring reports.
A. (4) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY)- 20 MGD (OUTFALL 001)
AND 8 MGD (OUTFALL 002)
[ 15A NCAC 02B.0200]
The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observable inhibition of reproduction or significant
mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 90 %.
The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in
the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised December 2010, or
subsequent versions or "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure"
(Revised- December 2010) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of
February, May, August and November. These months signify the first month of each three-month
toxicity testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained
during representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent
discharge below all treatment processes.
If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV
below the permit limit, then multiple -concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum, in
each of the two following months as described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole
Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised -December 2010) or subsequent versions.
All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent
Discharge Monitoring Form (MR -1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter
code TGP3B for the pass/fail results and THP311 for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWR Form AT -
3 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than 30
days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all
concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate
signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if
chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
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Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is
required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test
form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report
with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the
Water Sciences Section at the address cited above.
Should the permittee fail to monitor during, a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring
will be required during the following month. Assessment of toxicity compliance is based on the toxicity
testing quarter, which is the three month time interval that begins on the first day of the month in which
toxicity testing is required by this permit and continues until the final day of the third month.
Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division
of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and
modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival, minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls,
shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later
than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.
A. (5) TOTAL PHOSPHORUS LIMIT
[NCGS 143-215.1 (b)]
As stipulated by the 2002 Settlement Agreement between Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities (CMU), the
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) and the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality (NC-DWQ), now North Carolina Division of Water Resources, Charlotte
Water's McAlpine Creek WWMF, Sugar Creek WWTP and Irwin Creek WWTP must comply with a
combined 12 month rolling average limit of 826.0 lbs/day as of February 28, 2006. This limit is defined
as an effluent limit for total phosphorus from the total combined discharge from the three referenced
Charlotte Water wastewater treatment plants (based on a 12 -month rolling average). The methodology
for calculating the annual average is described in special condition A. (6).
A. (6) TOTAL PHOSPHORUS MONITORING
[NCGS 143-215.1 (b)]
The Permittee shall calculate a 12 -month rolling average mass loading as the sum of monthly loadings,
according to the following equations:
a) Monthly Average (lbs./day) = TP x Qv, x 8.34
where:
TP = the arithmetic average of total phosphorus concentrations (mg/L) obtained via
composite samples (either daily, weekly, or monthly average values) collected during the
month
Qw = the average daily waste flow (MGD) for the month
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Permit NCO024937
8.34 = conversion factor, from (mg/L x MGD) to pounds
The 12 -month rolling average mass loading is defined as the sum of the monthly average loadings for the
previous 12 months inclusive of the reporting month:
b) 12 -Month Mass Loading (lbs./day)=
where:
12
TPma =12 (inclusive of reporting month)
TPma is defined as the total phosphorus monthly average mass loading (calculated above).
The monthly average and 12 -month average mass loadings shall be reported and submitted with the
discharge monitoring report for McAlpine Creek WWMF (NC0024970). The total phosphorus monthly
average mass loadings should be reported on the discharge monitoring report for the respective facility.
The Permittee shall report the total phosphorus concentration for each sample on the appropriate
discharge monitoring report for each facility. Reporting of and compliance with the phosphorus limit
shall be done on a monthly basis.
A. (7) EFFLUENT POLLUTANT SCAN
[NCGS 143-215.1 (b)]
The Permittee shall perform a total of three (3) Effluent Pollutant Scans for all parameters listed below.
One scan must be performed in each of the following years: 2018, 2020, and 2021. Analytical methods
shall be in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136 and shall be sufficiently sensitive to determine whether
parameters are present in concentrations greater than applicable standards and criteria. Samples should
be collected with one quarterly toxicity test each year, and must represent seasonal variation [i.e., do not
sample in the same quarter every year]. Unless otherwise indicated, metals shall be analyzed as "total
recoverable."
Ammonia (as N)
C0610
1,2-dichloroethane
32103
Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane
34278
Chlorine (total residual, TRC)
50060
Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene
34546
Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether
34273
Dissolved oxygen
00300
1,1-dichloroethylene
34501
Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether
34283
Nitrate
00620
1,2-dichloropropane
34541
Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
39100
Nitnte
00615
1,3-dichloropropylene
77163
4-bromophenyl phenyl ether
34636
Kjeldahl nitrogen
00625
Ethylbenzene
34371
Butyl benzyl phthalate
34292
Oil and grease
00556
Methyl bromide
34413
2-chloronaphthalene
34581
Phosphorus
C0665
Methyl chloride
34418
4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether
34641
Total dissolved solids
70295
Methylene chloride
34423
Chrysene
34320
Hardness
00900
1,1,2,2 -tetrachloroethane
81549
Di -n -butyl phthalate
39110
Antimony
01097
Tetrachloroethylene
34475
Di-n-octyl phthalate
34596
Arsenic
01002
Toluene
34010
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
34556
Beryllium
01012
1,1,1-tnchloroethane
34506
1,2 -dichlorobenzene
34536
Cadmium
01027
1,1,2 -trichloroethane
34511
1,3 -dichlorobenzene
34566
Chromium
01034
Tnchloroethylene
39180
1,4 -dichlorobenzene
34571
Copper
01042
Vinyl chloride
39175
3,3-dichlorobenzidine
34631
Lead
01051
Acid -extractable compounds
Diethyl phthalate
34336
Mercury (Method 1631E)
COMER
P -chloro -m -cresol
34452
Dimethyl phthalate
34341
Nickel
01067
2 -chlorophenol
34586
2,4-dimtrotoluene
34611
Selenium
01147
2,4-dichlorophenol
34601
2,6-dmitrotoluene
C0626
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Silver
01077
2,4 -dimethylphenol
34606
1,2-diphenylhydrazme
34346
Thallium
01059
4,6-dinitro-o-cresol
34657
Fluoranthene
C0376
Zinc
01092
2,4-dinitrophenol
34616
Fluorene
34381
Cyanide
00720
2-nitrophenol
34591
Hexachlorobenzene
C0700
Total phenolic compounds
32730
4-mtrophenol
34646
Hexachlorobutadiene
39702
Volatile organic compounds
Pentachlorophenol
39032
Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene
34386
Acrolem
34210
Phenol
34694
Hexachloroethane
34396
Acrylonitrile
34215
2,4,6-tnchlorophenol
34621
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
34403
Benzene
34030
Base -neutral compounds
Isophorone
34408
Bromoform
32104
Acenaphthene
34205
Naphthalene
34696
Carbon tetrachloride
32102
Acenaphthylene
34200
Nitrobenzene
34447
Chlorobenzene
34301
Anthracene
CO220
N-mtrosodi-n-propylamme
34428
Chlorodibromomethane
34306
Benzidme
39120
N-nitrosodimethylamine
34438
Chloroethane
85811
Benzo(a)anthracene
34526
N-nitrosodiphenylamme
34433
2-chloroethyl vinyl ether
34576
Benzo(a)pyrene
34247
Phenanthrene
34461
Chloroform
32106
3,4 benzofluoranthene
34230
Pyrene
34469
Dichlorobromomethane
32101
Benzo(ghi)perylene
34521
1,2,4-tnchlorobenzene
34551
1,1-dichloroethane
34496
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
34242
Reporting. Test results shall be reported electronically via eDMR or on DWR Form — DMR -PPA -1 (or
on a form approved by the Director) by December 311t of each designated sampling year. The report
shall be submitted to the following address:
NC DEQ / DWR / Central Files, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.
Additional Toxicity Testing Requirements for Municipal Permit Renewal. Please note that
Municipal facilities that are subject to the Effluent Pollutant Scan requirements listed above are also
subject to additional toxicity testing requirements specified in Federal Regulation 40 CFR 122.210)(5)
and EPA Municipal Application Form 2A. The US EPA requires four (4) toxicity tests for a test
organism other than the test species currently required in this permit. The second species tests should be
conducted either quarterly for a 12 -month period prior to submittal of the permit renewal application, or
four tests performed at least annually in the four and one half year period prior to the application. The
second species tests must be multiple concentration (5 concentrations plus the control). These tests shall
be performed for acute or chronic toxicity, whichever is specified in this permit. POTWs performing
NPDES chronic Ceriodaphnia testing should perform chronic Fathead minnow testing. POTWs
performing NPDES acute Fathead Minnow testing should perform acute Ceriodaphnia testing. POTWs
performing NPDES chronic Mysid shrimp testing should perform chronic Silverside Minnow testing.
The second species toxicity test results shall be filed with the Aquatic Toxicology Branch at the
following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Contact the Division's Aquatic Toxicology Branch at 919-743-8401 for guidance on conducting the
additional toxicity tests and reporting requirements. Results should also be summarized in Part E
(Toxicity Testing Data) of EPA Municipal Application Form 2A, when submitting the permit renewal
application to the NPDES Permitting Unit.
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A. (8) MERCURY MINIMIZATION PLAN (MMP)
[NCGS 143-215.1 (b)]
The permittee shall develop and implement a mercury minimization plan during this permit term. The
MMP shall be developed by March 30, 2018, and shall be available for inspection on-site. A sample
MMP was developed through a stakeholder review process and has been placed on the Division website
for guidance (http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-
branch/npdes-wastewater-permits, under Model Mercury Minimization Plan). The MMP should place
emphasis on identification of mercury contributors and goals for reduction. Results shall be summarized
and submitted with the next permit renewal. Performance of the Mercury Minimization Plan will meet
the requirements of the TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) for mercury approved by USEPA on
October 12, 2012, unless and until a Waste Load Allocation specific to this facility is developed and this
NPDES permit is amended to require further actions to address the Waste Load Allocation.
A. (9) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF MONITORING REPORTS
[NCGS 143-215.1 (b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and program
reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December
21, 2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.)
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Signatory Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
The permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic
Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's
eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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If a permittee is unable to use the eDTAR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility
being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband
access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted
and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3) or
alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above. See "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the following compliance
monitoring data and reports, when applicable:
Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and
Clean Water Act (CWA) Section -3 16(b) Annual Reports.
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to Request a
Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below).
2. Electronic Submissions
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at the time
of each electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website resources to identify the
initial recipient for the electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means the entity
(EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the designated entity
for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)].
EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for
each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the
appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as well. Information on EPA's NPDES
Electronic Reporting Rule is found at: https //www.federalregister gov/documents/2015/10/22/2015-
24954/nationalTollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements" section above.
3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Renortin�
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an
electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to
the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing to
the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be
required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a
temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data
and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is
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granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic reporting
waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request may
submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved
reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on
the following web page:
htti):Hdeq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
4. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)1
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II,
Section B. (I 1.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II,
Section B. (I 1.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
the following web page:
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make
the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION
WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,
the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I
am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the
possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the
date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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Sugar Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO024937
Stream Segment: 11-137-8 Stream Class: C
River Basin: Catawba Sub -Basin #: 03-08-34
County: Mecklenburg HUC: 0305010301
Receiving Stream: Little Sugar Creek
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
Section A. Definitions
2/Month
Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events These samples shall be
representative of the wastewater discharged during the sample period
3/Week
Samples are collected three times per week on three separate calendar days. These samples shall be representative of
the wastewater discharged during the sample period
Act or "the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et
seq
Annual Average
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar year. In the case of fecal
coliform, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Arithmetic Mean
The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values
Bypass
The known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is
not a designed or established or operating mode for the facility
Calendar Day
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day However, for purposes of this pernut, any
consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling
Calendar Week
The period from Sunday through the following Saturday
Calendar Quarter
One of the following distinct periods January through March, April through June, July through September, and
October through December.
Composite Sample
A sample collected over a 24-hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples of at least 100 mL in
such a manner as to result in a total sample representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period The
Director may designate the most appropriate method (specific number and size of aliquots necessary, the time interval
between grab samples, etc ) on a case-by-case basis Samples may be collected manually or automatically. Composite
samples may be obtained by the following methods
(1) Continuous a single, continuous sample collected over a 24-hour period proportional to the rate of flow
(2) Constant time/vanable volume a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period
of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample
collection, or
(3) Variable time/constant volume a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with
the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point Flow
measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the
preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at
the treatment system, or
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(4) Constant tune/constant volume a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24-hour period at a
constant time interval. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. This method may only be
used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The following restrictions also apply
➢ Influent and effluent grab samples shall be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters
➢ Influent samples shall not be collected more than once per hour.
➢ Perrmttees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention time < 24 hours shall collect effluent grab
samples at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24-hour period.
➢ Permittees with wastewater treatment systems whose detention tune exceeds 24 hours shall collect effluent
grab samples at least every six hours; there must be a minimum of four samples during a 24-hour sampling
period
Continuous flow measurement
Flow monitoring that occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow shall be
monitored continually except for the infrequent tunes when there may be no flow or for infrequent maintenance
activities on the flow device.
Daily Discharge
The discharge of a pollutant measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants measured in units of mass, the "daily discharge" is calculated as
the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants expressed in other units of measurement, the
"daily discharge" is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day. (40 CFR 122.2, see also
"Composite Sample," above)
Daily Maximum
The highest "daily discharge" during the calendar month
Daily Sampling
Parameters requiring daily sampling shall be sampled 5 out of every 7 days per week unless otherwise specified in the
permit Sampling shall be conducted on weekdays except where holidays or other disruptions of normal operations
prevent weekday sampling If sampling is required for all seven days of the week for any permit parameter(s), that
requirement will be so noted on the Effluent Lunitations and Monitoring Page(s)
DWR or "the Division"
The Division of Water Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Effluent
Wastewater discharged following all treatment processes from a water pollution control facility or other point source
whether treated or untreated.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility Closure
Cessation of all activities that require coverage under this NPDES permit Completion of facility closure will allow this
permit to be rescinded.
Geometric Mean
The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N = the number of individual values. For purposes of
calculating the geometric mean, values of "0" (or "< [detection level]") shall be considered =1
Grab Sample
Individual samples of at least 100 mL collected over a period of tune not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be
collected manually. Grab samples must be representative of the discharge (or the receiving stream, for instream
samples).
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Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the CWA.
Instantaneous flow measurement
The flow measured during the minimum time required for the flow measuring device or method to produce a result in
that instance To the extent practical, instantaneous flow measurements coincide with the collection of any grab
samples required for the same sampling period so that together the samples and flow are representative of the discharge
during that sampling period
Monthly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar month In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges
Permit Issuing_Authonty
The Director of the Division of Water Resources
Quarterly Average (concentration lirmt)
The arithmetic mean of all samples taken over a calendar quarter.
Severe property damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or
substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass Severe property damage excludes economic loss caused by delays in production
Toxic Pollutant:
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the CWA
Upset
An incident beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee causing unintentional and temporary noncompliance with
permit effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements An upset does not include noncompliance caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or unproper operation
Weekly Average (concentration limit)
The arithmetic mean of all "daily discharges" of a pollutant measured during the calendar week In the case of fecal
coliform or other bacterial parameters or indicators, the geometric mean of such discharges.
Section B. General Conditions
1 Duty to Comply
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of
the CWA and is grounds for enforcement action, for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a permit renewal application [40 CFR 122 411
a. The Permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the
CWA for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section
405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or
standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement
b The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or
any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued minder section 402, or any
requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR
122 41(a)(2)]
c The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of
the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402
of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or
402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
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imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent
violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by
imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
d Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal
penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both In the
case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal
penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both
[33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR 122 41(a)(2)]
e Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementmg any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and
who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in mumnent danger of death or serious bodily
mjury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or inprisonment of not more than
15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a
person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating
the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to
$2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CFR 122 41(a)(2)]
f Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a perrmt. [North
Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302,
306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections
in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $16,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$37,500 Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $16,000 per day for each day during which the
violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $177,500. [33 USC
1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]
2 Dgt_y Dg,to Mitigate
The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in
violation of this permit with a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40
CFR 122 41(d)]
3 Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II.C.4), "Upsets" (Part II.C.5) and "Power Failures"
(Part ILC.7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,
or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215 3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the
responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended
4 Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Perrmttee
from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Pernuttee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-
215 75 et seq or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321. Furthermore, the Permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges, nor does it authorize any mjury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any
mfrmgement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122 41(g)].
6 Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or
facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
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7 Severability
The provisions of this penult are severable If any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of
this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23]
8. Duty to Provide Information
The Permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable tune, any information which the
Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
termmating this penult or to determine compliance with this permit The Permittee shall also furnish to the Permit
Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required by this permit [40 CFR 122 41(h)]
9 Duty to Reapply
If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this penult, the
Permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122 41(b)]
10 Expiration of Permit
The Penmttee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date In order to receive automatic authorization to
discharge beyond the expiration date, the Penmttee shall subnut such information, forms, and fees as are required
by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date unless perimssion for a
later date has been granted by the Director (The Director shall not grant penrussion for applications to be
submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit) [40 CFR 122 21(d)] Any Permittee that has not
requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any Penmttee that does not have a permt after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will subject the Perruttee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11 Si ng atory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Perrot Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40
CFR 122 41(k)]
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer For the purpose of this Section, a responsible
corporate officer means (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge
of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making
functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating
facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation
of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making mayor capital investment
recommendations, and mitiatmg and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term
environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations, the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit
application requirements, and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the
manager in accordance with corporate procedures
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively, or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22].
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed by a person described in paragraph a above or by a duly authorized representative of that person A
person is a duly authorized representative only if -
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above,
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation
of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.), and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122 22]
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c Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because
a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization
satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or
together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR
122.22]
d. Certification Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b of this section shall make the following
certification [40 CFR 122 22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED
7 cert, 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 qual f ed personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility offines and imprisonment for knowing violations "
12 Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the
Permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes
or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition [40 CFR 122 41(f)]
13. Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and modifymg the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123, Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 02H 0100, and North Carolina General Statute 143.215 1 et al
14 Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being
billed by the Division Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105(b)(2)
may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
Section C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1 Certified Operator
Owners of classified water pollution control systems must designate operators, certified by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), of the appropriate type and grade for the
system, and, for each classification must [T15A NCAC 08G .0201].
a. designate one Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC) who possesses a valid certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the type and grade of the system,
b. designate one or more Back-up Operator(s) in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORCs) who possesses a valid
certificate of the type of the system and no more than one grade less than the grade of the system, with the
exception of no backup operator in responsible charge is required for systems whose minimum visitation
requirements are twice per year; and
c submit a signed completed "Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form" to the Commission
(or to the local health department for owners of subsurface systems) countersigned by the designated certified
operators, designating the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and the Back-up Operator in Responsible
Charge (Back-up ORC):
(1) 60 calendar days prior to wastewater or residuals being introduced into a new system, or
(2) within 120 calendar days following.
➢ receiving notification of a change in the classification of the system requiring the designation of a new
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
of the proper type and grade, or
➢ a vacancy in the position of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up Operator in
Responsible Charge (Back-up ORC)
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(3) within seven calendar days of vacancies in both ORC and Back-up ORC positions replacing or designating
at least one of the responsibilities
The ORC of each Class I facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least weekly
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G.0204.
The ORC of each Class H, III and IV facility (or the Back-up ORC, when acting as surrogate for the ORC) must:
➢ Visit the facility as often as is necessary to insure proper operation of the treatment system; the treatment
facility must be visited at least five days per week, excluding holidays
➢ Properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility
➢ Comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G 0204.
2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Penmttee to achieve compliance with the conditions
of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures This provision requires the Permittee to install and operate backup or auxiliary facilities only
when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the penmt [40 CFR 122 41(e)]
NOTE: Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance
of the facility, and all documentation required thereof, whether acting as a contract operator [subcontractor] or a
member of the Penruttee's staff
3 Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a Penmttee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or
reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit [40 CFR 122 41(c)].
4 Bypassmg of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations [40 CFR 122.41(m)(2)]
The Permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but
only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation These bypasses are not subject to the
provisions of Paragraphs b and c. of this section
b Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]
(1) Anticipated bypass If the Permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice,
if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass, including an evaluation of the anticipated quality
and effect of the bypass
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The Permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Part
II E 6 (24-hour notice)
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass from the treatment facility is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for bypass, unless -
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage,
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,
retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal penods of equipment downtime This
condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of
reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal pends of
equipment downtime or preventive maintenance, and
(C) The Penmttee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section
(2) Bypass from the collection system is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement
action against a Permittee for a bypass as provided in any current or future system -wide collection system
penmit associated with the treatment facility
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(3) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.
(1) of this section
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CFR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for
noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of
this condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was
caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial
review.
b Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Pernuttee who wishes to establish the affirmative
defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant
evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset,
(2) The Permittee facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II E.6 (b) of this permit
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II B.2. of this permit.
c. Burden of proof [40 CFR 122.41(n)(4)]: The Permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has
the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding
6 Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters
shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant
from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States except as permitted
by the Commission. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable state and Federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge, including 40 CFR 503, Standards for the Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge, 40 CFR
Part 258, Criteria For Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, and 15A NCAC Subchapter 2T, Waste Not Discharged To
Surface Waters. The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issumg Authority of any significant change in its sludge use
or disposal practices
7 Power Failures
The Permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards (as required by 15A NCAC 02H 0124) to
prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by means
of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
Section D. Monitorine and Records
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be representative of the penmtted discharge
Samples collected at a frequency less than daily shall be taken on a day and time that is representative of the
discharge for the period the sample represents All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this
permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Pernut
Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.410].
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported on a
monthly Discharge Monitoring Report (DMP.) Form (MR 1, 1 1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the
Director, postmarked no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new
facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Duplicate signed copies of these,
and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected
and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges The
devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent
with the accepted capability of that type of device Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge
volumes Flow measurement devices shall be accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device
The Director shall approve the flow measurement device and monitoring location prior to installation
Once -through condenser cooling water flow monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of
this permit and based on the manufacturer's pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement
4 Test Procedures
Laboratories used for sample analysis must be certified by the Division. Permittees should contact the Division's
Laboratory Certification Section (919 733-3908 or http //portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/cert) for information
regarding laboratory certifications.
Facilities whose personnel are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field
parameter laboratory certifications.
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations (published pursuant to NCGS
143-215 63 et seq.), the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section
304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the CWA (as amended), and 40 CFR 136, or in the case of sludge use or disposal,
approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR 503, unless other test procedures have been
specified in this permit [40 CFR 122 41]
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection
and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down
to the mmimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure If no approved methods are determined
capable of achieving mmimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most
sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
Penalties for Tampenng
The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring
device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years,
or both [40 CFR 122.41]
6 Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the Penmttee's sewage sludge use
and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by 40 CFR
503), the Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including
➢ all calibration and maintenance records
➢ all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation
➢ copies of all reports required by this permit
➢ copies of all data used to complete the application for this permit
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample,
measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
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7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the Perrmttee shall record the
following information [40 CFR 122.41]
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements,
b The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements,
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d The mdividual(s) who performed the analyses,
e. The analytical techniques or methods used, and
f. The results of such analyses
8 Inspection and Entry
The Permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as
a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by
law, to,
a Enter, at reasonable times, upon the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this perrmt,
c Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices,
or operations regulated or required under this permit, and
d Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise
authorized by the CWA, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(1)]
Section E Reporting Requirements
1 Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit The discharge of
any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute
a violation of the permit
2. Planned Changes
The Permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the penmtted facility [40 CFR 122 41(1)] Notice is required only when
a The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for new sources at 40 CFR
122 29(b), or
b The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification applies to pollutants subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR 122.42(a)(1), or
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the Permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and
such alteration, addition or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or
absent in the existing permit, mcludmg notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the
permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan
3 Anticipated Noncompliance
The Permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planed changes to the permitted facility or other
activities that imght result in noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122 41(1)(2)].
4 Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in
accordance with 40 CFR 122 61 The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in
particular NCGS 143-215 1(b)(4)b.2 , and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or
a minor modification, to identify the new perrmttee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122 41(1)(3), 122 61] or state statute.
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5 Monitoring Reports
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit [40 CFR 122 41(1)(4)]
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) (See Part II D 2) or forms
provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices
b If the Permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this permit using test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this permit or other appropriate
instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted on the DMR
6 Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a The Permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that
potentially threatens public health or the environment Any information shall be provided orally within 24
hours from the time the Perrmttee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes aware of the circumstances The written submission
shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact
dates and tunes, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to
continue, and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance [40
CFR 122 41(1)(6)]
b The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under this section if the oral
report has been received within 24 hours
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response
personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone]
7. Other Noncompliance
The Permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part 11 E.5 and 6 of this permit at the
time monitoring reports are submitted The reports shall contain the information listed in Part II E 6 of this permit
[40 CFR 122 41(1)(7)]
8 Other Information
Where the Permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or
information [40 CFR 122 41(1)(8)]
9 Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office of the Division
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following
a Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of significant amounts of
wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge
digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual
circumstances
b Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate
wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc
c Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass without treatment of all
or any portion of the influent to such station or facility
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report within 5 days following first
knowledge of the occurrence Also see reporting requirements for municipalities in Part IV C 2 c of this permit.
10 Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3 (a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices
of the Division As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-
215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of the Federal Act
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11 Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in
any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring
reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$25,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122 41]
12 Annual Performance Reports
Permittees who own or operate facilities that primarily collect or treat municipal or domestic wastewater and have
an average annual flow greater than 200,000 gallons per day shall provide an annual report to the Permit Issuing
Authority and to the users/customers served by the Permittee (NCGS 143-215.1C) The report shall summarize the
performance of the collection or treatment system, as well as the extent to which the facility was compliant with
applicable Federal or State laws, regulations and rules pertaining to water quality The report shall be provided no
later than sixty days after the end of the calendar or fiscal year, depending upon which annual period is used for
evaluation.
The report shall be sent to
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Section A. Construction
a. The Permittee shall not commence construction of wastewater treatment facilities, nor add to the plant's treatment
capacity, nor change the treatment process(es) utilized at the treatment plant unless (1) the Division has issued an
Authorization to Construct (AtC) permit or (2) the Permittee is exempted from such AtC permit requirements
under Item b of this Section
b In accordance with NCGS 143-215 1(a5) [SL 2011-394], no permit shall be required to enter into a contract for the
construction, installation, or alteration of any treatment work or disposal system or to construct, install, or alter any
treatment works or disposal system within the State when the system's or work's principle function is to conduct,
treat, equalize, neutralize, stabilize, recycle, or dispose of industrial waste or sewage from an industrial facility and
the discharge of the industrial waste or sewage is authorized under a penult issued for the discharge of the
industrial waste or sewage into the waters of the State Notwithstanding the above, the permit issued for the
discharge may be modified if required by federal regulation
c Issuance of an AtC will not occur until Final Plans and Specifications for the proposed construction have been
submitted by the Pernuttee and approved by the Division
Section B. Groundwater Monitoring
The Permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to
determine the compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards
Section C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The Permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to believe (40 CFR 122 42).
a That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of
any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following
"notification levels",
(1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/L),
(2) Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/L) for acrolein and acrylonitrile, five hundred micrograms per liter
(500 gg/L) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol, and one nulhgram per liter (1 mg/L) for
antimony,
(3) Five times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application
b That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non -routine or infrequent
basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the
following "notification levels";
(1) Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/L),
(2) One milligram per liter (1 mg/L) for antimony;
(3) Ten times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application.
Section D. Facility Closure Requirements
The Permittee must notify the Division at least 90 days prior to the closure of any wastewater treatment system covered
by this permit. The Division may require specific measures during deactivation of the system to prevent adverse
impacts to waters of the State. This penult cannot be rescinded while any activities requiring this permit continue at the
permitted facility.
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PART IV
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Section A. Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Part II of this permit, the following definitions apply to municipal facilities.
Indirect Discharge or Industrial User
Any non-domestic source that discharges wastewater containing pollutants into a POTW regulated under section
307(b), (c) or (d) of the CWA [40 CFR 403 3 (i) and 0) and 15A NCAC 02H 0903(b)(11)]
Interference
Inhibition or disruption of the POTW treatment processes, operations, or its sludge process, use, or disposal which
causes or contributes to a violation of any requirement of the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's if different from the
Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge penult or prevents sewage sludge use or disposal in
compliance with specified applicable State and Federal statutes, regulations, or permits [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(14)]
Pass Through
A discharge which exits the POTW into waters of the State in quantities or concentrations which, alone or with
discharges from other sources, causes a violation, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation, of
the Permittee's (or any satellite POTW's, if different from the Permittee) NPDES, collection system, or non -discharge
permit [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(23)]
Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, which is owned by a State or local government organization.
This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes the collection system, as defined in 15A NCAC 2T
.0402, only if it conveys wastewater to a POTW treatment plant. The term also means the local government
organization, or municipality, as defined in section 502(4) of the CWA, which has jurisdiction over indirect discharges
to and the discharges from such a treatment works. In this context, the organization may be the owner of the POTW
treatment plant or the owner of the collection system into which an indirect discharger discharges. This second type of
POTW may be referred to as a "satellite POTW organization." [15A NCAC 02H .0903(b)(26)]
"Significant Industrial User" or "SIU"
An Industnal User that discharges wastewater into a publicly owned treatment works and that [15A NCAC 02H
.0903(b)(33)]:
I Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per cay or more of process wastewater to the POTW (excluding sanitary,
noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewaters), or
2 Contributes process wastewater which makes up five percent or more of the NPDES or non -discharge permitted
flow limit or organic capacity of the POTW treatment plant In this context, organic capacity refers to BOD, TSS
and ammonia, or
3 Is subject to categorical standards under 40 CFR Part 403 6 and 40 CFR Parts 405-471; or
4. Is designated as such by the Permittee on the basis that the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely
affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement, or the POTW's effluent
limitations and conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options;
5 Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H 0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the cntena in paragraphs 1 or 2 of this defmiti:)n above has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the
POTW's operation or for violating any pretrea-mnent standard or requirement, the POTW's effluent limitations and
conditions in its NPDES or non -discharge permit, or to limit the POTW's sludge disposal options, and thus is not a
Significant Industrial User (SIU); or
6. Subject to approval under 15A NCAC 02H 0907(b), the Permittee may determine that an Industrial User meeting
the cntena in paragraph 3 of this definition above meets the requirements of 40 CFR Part 403 3(v)(2) and thus is a
non-significant categorical Industrial User
Section B. Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
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All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following [40 CFR 122 42(b)].
1. Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger, regardless of the means of
transport, which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants,
and
2 Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced by an indirect discharger as
influent to that POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.
3 For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on (1) the quality and quantity of effluent
introduced into the POTW, and (2) any anticipated impact that may result from the change of the quantity or
quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW
Section C. Municipal Control of Pollutants from Industrial Users.
1 Effluent limitations are listed in Part I of this permit. Other pollutants attributable to inputs from Industrial Users
discharging to the POTW may be present in the Permittee's discharge At such time as sufficient information
becomes available to establish limitations for such pollutants, this permit may be revised to specify effluent
limitations for any or all of such other pollutants in accordance with best practicable technology or water quality
standards
2 Prohibited Discharges
a The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibition against the
introduction of pollutants or discharges into the waste treatment system or waste collection system which
cause or contribute to Pass Through or Interference as defined in 15A NCAC 02H 0900 and 40 CFR 403 [40
CFR 403 5(a)(1)]
b The Permittee shall develop and enforce their Pretreatment Program to implement the prohibitions against the
introduction of the following wastes in the waste treatment or waste collection system [40 CFR 403 5(b)]
(1) Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to,
wastestreams with a closed cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade
using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 2612 1,
(2) Pollutants which cause corrosive structural damage to the POTW, but in no case discharges with pH lower
than 5 0, unless the works is specifically designed to accommodate such discharges,
(3) Solid or viscous pollutants in amounts which cause obstruction to the flow in the POTW resulting in
Interference,
(4) Any pollutant, including oxygen demanding pollutants (BOD, etc ) released in a Discharge at a flow rate
and/or pollutant concentration which will cause Interference with the POTW,
(5) Heat in amounts which will inhibit biological activity in the POTW resulting in Interference, but in no
case heat in such quantities that the temperature at the POTW Treatment Plant exceeds 40°C (104°F)
unless the Division, upon request of the POTW, approves alternate temperature limits,
(6) Petroleum oil, non -biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin in amounts that will cause
Interference or Pass Through,
(7) Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that
may cause acute worker health and safety problems, or
(8) Any trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the POTW
c The Permittee shall investigate the source of all discharges into the POTW, including slug loads and other
unusual discharges, which have the potential to adversely impact the Permmttee's Pretreatment Program and/or
the operation of the POTW
The Pennmttee shall report such discharges into the POTW to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office
Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the Permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the Permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances The written submission shall contain a description of the discharge, the
investigation into possible sources, the period of the discharge, including exact dates and times; if the
discharge has not ceased, the anticipated time it is expected to continue, and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance,
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3 With regard to the effluent requirements listed in Part I of this permmt, it may be necessary for the Permittee to
supplement the requirements of the Federal Pretreatment Standards (40 CFR, Part 403) to ensure compliance by
the Permittee with all applicable effluent limitations Such actions by the Penmttee may be necessary regarding
some or all of the industries discharging to the municipal system.
4 The Permittee shall require any Industrial User (IU) discharging to the POTW to meet Federal Pretreatment
Standards developed under Section 307(b) of the Act as amended (which includes categorical standards and
specific local limits, best management practices and narrative requirements). Prior to accepting wastewater from
any Significant Industrial User (SLU), the Perrmttee shall either develop and subnut to the Division a new
Pretreatment Program or, as necessary, a modification of an existing Pretreatment Program, for approval as
required under section D below as well as 15A NCAC 02H 0907(a) and (b) [40 CFR 122 440(2)]
5 This permit shall be modified, or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to incorporate or modify an approved POTW
Pretreatment Program or to include a compliance schedule for the development of a POTW Pretreatment Program
as required under Section 402 (b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations or by the requirements of the
approved State pretreatment program, as appropriate.
Section D. Pretreatment Programs
Under authority of sections 307 (b) and (c) and 402(b)(8) of the CWA and implementing regulations 40 CFR 403,
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3(14) and implementing regulations 15A NCAC 02H.0900, and in accordance
with the approved pretreatment program, all provisions and regulations contained and referenced in the pretreatment
program submittal are an enforceable part of this permit [40 CFR 122 440(2)]
The Permittee shall operate its approved pretreatment program in accordance with Section 402(b)(8) of the CWA, 40
CFR 403, 15A NCAC 02H 0900, and the legal authorities, policies, procedures, and financial provisions contained in
its pretreatment program subrmssion and Division approved modifications thereof Such operation shall include but is
not limited to the implementation of the following conditions and requirements Terms not defined in Part Il or Part IV
of this permit are as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .0903 and 40 CFR 403 3.
1 Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
The Permittee shall maintain adequate legal authority to implement its approved pretreatment program. [15A
NCAC 02H 0903(b)(32), 0905 and .0906(b;(1), 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1) and 403 9(b)(1) and (2)]
2. Industrial Waste Survey (IWS)
The Permittee shall implement an IWS consisting of the survey of users of the POTW collection system or
treatment plant, as required by 40 CFR 403 8(f)(2)(1-111) and 15A NCAC 02H 0905 [also 40 CFR 122 440(1)],
including identification of all Industrial Users that may have an impact on the POTW and the character and amount
of pollutants contributed to the POTW by these Industrial Users and identification of those Industrial Users
meeting the definition of SIU Where the Permittee accepts wastewater from one or more satellite POTWs, the
IWS for the Permittee shall address all satellite POTW services areas, unless the pretreatment program in those
satellite service areas is administered by a separate Permittee with an approved Pretreatment Program. The
Permittee shall submit a summary of its IWS activities to the Division at least once every five years, and as
required by the Division. The IWS submission shall include a summary of any investigations conducted under
paragraph C.2 c of this Part [15A NCAC 02H 0903(b)(13), .0905 and .0906(b)(2); 40 CFR 403 8(f)(2) and 403 9]
3. Monitoring Plan
The Permittee shall implement a Division -approved Monitoring Plan for the collection of facility specific data to
be used in a wastewater treatment plant Headworks Analysis (HWA) for the development of specific pretreatment
local limits Effluent data from the Plan shall'oe reported on the DMRs (as required by Parts 11 D and II E 5 ) [15A
NCAC 02H .0903(b)(16), .0906(b)(3) and .0905]
4 Headworks Analysis (HWA) and Local Limits
The Permittee shall obtain Division approval of a HWA at least once every five years, and as required by the
Division Within 180 days of the effective date of this permit (or any subsequent permit modification) the
Permittee shall submit to the Division a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits (i.e , an
updated HWA or documentation of why one is not needed) [40 CFR 122.44] The Pennmttee shall develop, in
accordance with 40 CFR 403 5(c) and 15A NCAC 02H 0909, specific Local Limits to implement the prohibitions
listed in 40 CFR 403 5(a) and (b) and 15A NCAC 02H 0909 Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.5, local limits are
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enforceable Pretreatment Standards as defined by 40 CFR 403 3(1) [15A NCAC 02H 0903(b)(10),.0905, and
0906(b)(4)]
Industrial User Pretreatment Permits (IUP) & Allocation Tables
In accordance with NCGS 143-215 1, the Permittee shall issue to all Significant Industrial Users, permits for
operation of pretreatment equipment and discharge to the Penmttee's collection system or treatment works These
permits shall contain limitations, sampling protocols, reporting requirements, appropriate standard and special
conditions, and compliance schedules as necessary for the installation of treatment and control technologies to
assure that their wastewater discharge will meet all applicable pretreatment standards and requirements The
Perimttee shall maintain a current Allocation Table (AT) which summarizes the results of the HWA and the limits
from all IUPs Permitted IUP loadings for each parameter cannot exceed the treatment capacity of the POTW as
detennmed by the HWA [15A NCAC 02H 0906(b)(6), 0909, 0916, and 0917, 40 CFR 403 5, 403 8(f)(1)(ru),
NCGS 143-215 67(a)]
Authorization to Construct (AtQ
The Permittee shall ensure that an Authorization to Construct permit (AtQ is issued to all applicable Industrial
Users for the construction or modification of any pretreatment facility. Prior to the issuance of an AtC, the
proposed pretreatment facility and treatment process must be evaluated for its capacity to comply with all
Industrial User Pretreatment Permit (IUP) limitations [15A NCAC 02H 0906(b)(7) and 0905, NCGS 143-
215 l(a)(8)]
POTW Inspection & Monitoring of their IUs
The Permittee shall conduct inspection, surveillance, and monitoring activities as described in its Division
approved pretreatment program in order to determine, independent of information supplied by Industrial Users,
compliance with applicable pretreatment standards [15A NCAC 02H 0908(e); 40 CFR 403 8(f)(2)(v)] The
Permittee must
a Inspect all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year,
b Sample all Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) at least once per calendar year for all SIU permit -limited
parameters including flow except as allowed under 15A NCAC 0908(e), and
c At least once per year, document an evaluation of any non-significant categorical Industrial User for
compliance with the requirements in 40 CFR 403 3(v)(2), and either continue or revoke the designation as non-
significant
8 IU Self Monitoring and Reporting
The Permittee shall require all Industrial Users to comply with the applicable monitoring and reporting
requirements outlined in the Division -approved pretreatment program, the industry's pretreatment permit, or in 15A
NCAC 02H 0908 [15A NCAC 02H 0906(b)(5) and 0905, 40 CFR 403 8(f)(1)(v) and (2)(111), 40 CFR
122 440(2) and 40 CFR 403 12]
Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
The Pennittee shall enforce and obtain appropriate remedies for violations of all pretreatment standards
promulgated pursuant to section 307(b) and (c) of the CWA (40 CFR 405 et seq ), prohibitive discharge standards
as set forth in 40 CFR 403 5 and 15A NCAC 02H 0909, specific local limitations, and other pretreatment
requirements All remedies, enforcement actions and other, shall be consistent with the Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP) approved by the Division [15A NCAC 02H 0903(b)(7), 0906(b)(8) and .0905, 40 CFR 403 8(f)(5)]
10 Pretreatment Annual Reports (PAR)
The Permittee shall report to the Division in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H 0908 In lieu of submitting annual
reports, Modified Pretreatment Programs developed under 15A NCAC 02H .0904 (b) may be required to submit a
partial annual report or to meet with Division personnel periodically to discuss enforcement of pretreatment
requirements and other pretreatment implementation issues
For all other active pretreatment programs, the Permittee shall subnut two copies of a Pretreatment Annual Report
(PAR) describing its pretreatment activities over the previous calendar year to the Division at the following
address
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NC DENR / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
Pretreatment, Emergency Response, and Collection Systems (PERCS) Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
These reports shall be submitted by March 1 of each year and shall contain the following
a. Narrative
A narrative summary detailing actions taken, or proposed, by the Permittee to correct significant non-
compliance and to ensure compliance with pretreatment requirements,
b Pretreatment Program Summar(PPS)
A pretreatment program summary (PPS; on forms or m a format provided by the Division,
c. Significant Non -Compliance Report (SNCR)
A list of Industrial Users (IUs) in significant noncompliance (SNC) with pretreatment requirements, and the
nature of the violations on forms or in a format provided by the Division,
d Industrial Data Summary Forms (IDSF);,
Monitoring data from samples collected°by both the POTW and the Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). These
analytical results must be reported on In3ustnal Data Summary Forms (IDSF) or on other forms or in a fonnat
provided by the Division,
Other Information
Copies of the POTW's allocation table, new or modified enforcement compliance schedules, public notice of
IUs in SNC, a summary of data or other information related to significant noncompliance determinations for
IUs that are not considered SIUs, and any other information, upon request, which in the opinion of the Director
is needed to determine compliance with the pretreatment implementation requirements of this permit,
11 Public Notice
The Permittee shall publish annually a list of Industrial Users (IUs) that were in significant noncompliance (SNC)
as defined in the Permittee's Division -approved Sewer Use Ordinance with applicable pretreatment requirements
and standards during the previous twelve month period This list shall be published within four months of the
applicable twelve-month period [15A NCAC 02H 0903(b)(34), .0908(b)(5) and .0905 and 40 CFR
403.8(f)(2)(vnl)]
12. Record Keeping
The Permittee shall retain for a minimum of three years records of monitoring activities and results, along with
support information including general records, water quality records, and records of industrial impact on the
POTW and shall retain all other Pretreatment Program records as required by 15A NCAC 02H 0908(f). [15A
NCAC 02H .0908(f), 40 CFR 403 12(o)]
13 Pretreatment Program Resources
The Permittee shall maintain adequate funding and qualified personnel to accomplish the objectives of its approved
pretreatment program and retain a written description of those current levels of inspection [15A NCAC 02H
0906(b)(9) and (10) and 0905, 40 CFR 403'8(f)(3), 403 9(b)(3)]
14 Modification to Pretreatment Programs
Modifications to the approved pretreatment program including but not limited to local limits modifications, POTW
monitoring of their Significant Industrial Users (SIUs), and Monitoring Plan modifications, shall be considered a
permit modification and shall be governed by 40 CFR 403 18, 15 NCAC 02H.01 14 and 15A NCAC 02H.0907.
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