WQ0001664_Final Permit_19970121

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, „N
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
j
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary p C H N
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Carl Daniel, Vice President
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC
Post Office Box 240705
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
Dear Mr. Daniel:
January 21, 1997
Subject: Permit No. WQ0001664
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC
Belvedere Plantation
Wastewater Spray Irrigation
Pender County
In accordance with your application received April 25, 1996, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No., WQ0001664, dated January 21, 1997, to Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC for the construction
and operation of the subject wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
This permit has been limited to a maximum of I10,000 GPD because the proposed wastewater
treatment system does not have dual clarifiers sized to meet the originally proposed 150,000 GPD. One
clarifier has been sized (40,606 gallons) for the increased flow, however, the back-up clarifier is only
10,000 gallons therefore the wastewater treatment capacity shall remain at 110,000 GPD until the permit
has been amended and plans submitted to increase the volume of the clarifier.
The existing Division of Environmental Health (DEH) subsurface system was not considered part
of the review of the proposed spray irrigation system. Issuance of this permit does not authorize operation
of the existing subsurface permit. If Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC would like to maintain the
existing subsurface system as a back-up to the proposed system, it will be the company's responsibility to
maintain that subsurface disposal permit through DEH.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2001, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the
monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and
maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. 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, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at [phone] extension 547.
Sincerely,
JZ Cf-rels`tonl� ward, Jr., P.E.
cc: Pender County Health Department
Stroud Engineering, P.A.
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Wilmington Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SPRAY IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC
Pender County
Ia 1:0 1`I
construction and operation of a 110,000 GPD wastewater treatment facility consisting of:
a 75,000 gallon influent surge tank with dual 160 GPM pumps, two (2) 91,000 gallon fine bubble
aeration basins, a mechanically cleaned static bar screen, one (1) 40,606 gallon clarifier, one (1)
10,000 gallon back-up clarifier, a 5,486 chlorine contact basin with liquid hypochlorite
disinfection, one (1) 125.1 square foot traveling bridge filter with twenty-eight cells, one (1)
aerated sludge holding tank, a pump tank with dual 175 GPM pumps and high water alarms,
continuous on-line monitoring and recording for turbidity, continuous on-line monitoring and
recording for flow, a 260 GPM effluent pump station with dual pumps and high water alarms, a
100 kW stand-by generator with an automatic transfer switch, and;
a spray irrigation system consisting of:
a 750,000 gallon 5-day holding tank, one (1) 2,665,000 gallon irrigation pond, one (1) 635,000
gallon irrigation pond, an irrigation pump station with dual 300 GPM pumps, and approximately
30 acres of spray irrigation area, to serve;
the Belvedere Plantation, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received April 25, 1996, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2001, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted
facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.

2. The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -
place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made
during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday,
excluding State Holidays.
3. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that
there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which
will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to
perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the
irrigation area to adequately assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate
corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of Water
Quality, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and
disposal facilities.
4. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
5. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality.
6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
7. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between wetted area and water supply wells,
b) 100 feet between wetted area and waters classified as SA,
c) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells,
d) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines, and
e) 25 feet between wetted area and surface waters not classified as SA.
8. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such
controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each
site_ A sign shall be posted in plain sight in the club house showing these activities.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once
the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a Ietter to the Certification Commission
which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater
treatment facilities are 50% complete.
3. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained on the spray irrigation areas
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4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
6. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
7. The application rate shall not exceed the following cumulative loadings over any twelve
(12) month period:
234 inches per year on Fairways 1 *, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 18
(*consisting of Baymeade, Autryville, and/or Pactolus soils)
78 inches per year on Fairways 1*, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and the driving range
(*consisting of Foreston and/or Leon soils)
The instantaneous application rate shall not exceed 0.4 inches per dose.
8. No type of wastewater other than that from Belvedere Plantation shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation area.
9. All wastewater shall be routed to the five-day holding tank should the limit for fecal
coliform (daily maximum concentration of 25 per 100 ml) or turbidity (instantaneous
maximum of 10 NTU) be exceeded, until such time that the problems associated with the
treatment capability of the wastewater treatment plant have been corrected. The wastewater
in the five-day holding tank shall be pumped back to the treatment plant for retreatment or
treated in the five-day pond prior to discharge to the irrigation pond.
MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
I . Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses)
deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality to insure surface and ground water
protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be
followed.
2. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an effluent
in compliance with the following limitations:
Parameter Monthly Avera ea Daily (Instantaneous) Maximums
Flow
BOD5 (5-day, 20°C)
NH3 as N
TSS
Fecal Coliform
Turbidity
10 mg/l
4 mg/l
5 mg/l
14 per 100 mlb
110,000 GPD
15 mg/l
6 mg/l
10 mg/l
25 per 100 ml
10 NTU
a Monthly averages for all but fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples
collected during the reporting period.
b Monthly average for fecal coliform shall be the geometric mean of all samples collected
during the reporting period.
c Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting
period.

The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored, by the Permittee, at the point
prior to discharge to the irrigation pond for the following parameters:
Parameter Sampling Point Sampling F
je-quency Typt of Sample
Flow
Turbidity
BOD5 (5-day, 20°C)
NH3 as N
TSS
Fecal Coliform
Settleable Matter
NO3
TDS
TOC
Chloride
Influent or Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Effluent of first pond
*2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Effluent
**Triannuaily
Grab
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
Effluent
"Triannually
Grab
The effluent pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard
units.
* 2/Month sampling frequency only during the months of April through October. During
the remainder of the year, these parameters shall be monitored monthly.
** Triannualiy sampling shall be conducted during March, July and November.
If Groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with
Groundwater Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or more
restrictive limitations.
3. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater
disposed. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following
information:
a. date and time of irrigation,
b. volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. zone irrigated,
d . length of time zone is irrigated,
e. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (incheslacre) loadings for each
zone,
f. weather conditions, and
g. maintenance of cover crops.
4. Three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition II13) on
Form NDAR-1 shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. Three
(3) copies of all effluent monitoring data (as specified in condition III 2) on Form NDMR-1
shall be submitted on or before the last day of April, August, and December. All
information shall be submitted to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
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5 . A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall
include the name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a
municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of
residuals removed.
6. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited to the
following items:
a. Daily sampling results including residual chlorine, settleable matter, and dissolved
oxygen in the aeration basin and at the clarifier weir.
b. Visual observations of the plant and plant site.
c. Record of preventative maintenance (changing of filters, adjusting belt tensions, alarm
testing, diffuser inspections and cleanings, etc.).
d. Date of calibration of flow measurement device and turbidimeter.
e. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply.
7. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permitwe shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone
number [phone], 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 wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment 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
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to
such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must
outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
2. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in
15A NCAC 2H .0200, Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters, is established at the
property boundary. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the
Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to the penalty
provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
V . INSPECTIONS
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.

2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities
to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause
or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance.
The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time
of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken
by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period
of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to
the Division of Water Quality or other permitting authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality
may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on
or related to the disposal site or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of
determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be
maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Water Quality accompanied by an application fee,
documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
4. FaiIure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
5. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
7. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the
Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
8. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
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Permit issued this the twenty-first day of January, 1997
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston i4v rd,'Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Wbter Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0001664

Permit No. WQ0001664
January 21, 1997
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full tune) the construction of the
project, ,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.

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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name o-
Owner c
Mailing
County:
Present Classification: New Facility Existing Facility
NPDES Per. No. NG00 Nondisc. Per, No.Wfl Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by: Telephone: _
Reviewed by: Health Dept.
Regional Office
Central Office
Date:
Telephone:
Telephone:
Telephone:
ORC: Grade: Telephone:
Check Classification(s): Subsurface ✓ SgAK irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I Il III IV Total Points: { y
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s: ► I
SUBSURFACE C1ASStF)CAT)ON
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump dosing systems
4. sand filters
S. grease trapfinterceptor
6. oillwater separators -
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
B. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal;
SPRAY IRRIGAT)CN CLASSIF3CATV4
(check all units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 }
2.
lagoons
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
S.-Pumps
6.
sand filters
7.
grease trap/nlerceptor
B.-oil/water
separators
9.
disinfection
10.
chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11.
spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shall
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with en appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICA710WRESiOUALS CLASWICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITYC.ASSIFCAT)CN ' '
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I dassificafion, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a casa by-caase b sis: (Check if Appropriate)
1. Oii/wafer Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic TanklSarid Flier Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfeCion, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed -loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remediaticn Systems consisting only of oil/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and dispor--J;
6. Aquacufture operations wfth discharge to surface wafers;
7. Water Mant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
a. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Llnhs, will be classified if permitted after July 1.
1993 or H upon inspection by the Division, ft is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

The following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate points) .'
REM POINTS
( t ) Industrial
PreirsalmorK Units or industrial 12mireatment Program (see definition No. 33)........................ .....» ....«.. ....4
(2) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd (not applicable to non-contarrnated coaling waters, sludge handling facilities for
water purification plants, totally closed cycle syslams(see definition No. 11), and facilities consisting only of Kern
(4)(d) or
Items (4)(d) and (11)(d))
0 - 20,000....... ..... .................. ............ _....»........... ........ ........................................... .... »....1
20,001 - 50,a00..»......................................... ............. .„............................... ................... ... ....... 2
50,001 100,000.............................. ............................ -......... ........................................... -.---..........
100,001 - 250,000.............. .._.-....... »...„_..... ................ ........ ............ ........... ............... ..... .I ............ .. 4
250.001 5C0.000... ........................... ........ ................. .„................................. ........ ........ ».......»..
500,001 1,000,000....................... ............................--.......................................... _ ......._.«_...... B
1,000.001 - 2.000.000.......... _._.......... ..»........................ ... ».................................................... ....... _....10
2,000.001 (and up) rate 1�ioind adional for each 200.000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of
Design Flow {gpd}
(3) PRELIMINARY
UNRSIPROCESSES (sae Znition No.32)
(a)
Bar Screers.-.................•......................._........................-....-- ---------- .................... » _„ ....... «.... 1
(b)
or
Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices »__._.._ ».»..------............... 2
(c)
Grk Removal _....»...-........... ...............................................—-------------------------------- ------------ ....... 1
(d)
or
MseharvealorAerated Grit Removal ............ ............................... ».........---------- ._......... »..2
(a)
Flow Maasurrplkvics.»........... „---- »........................... „__.... r......... ............... ................ .....
(1)
or
Instrumented Flow Measurement ..... »-......_.._............... ».»..»-..... ....................... ............. _.-..... »»
(g)
Preaeratfan....... ». .»...»......»..».... ......_....................» .„..—--- —--------------------------------------- ------ --
(h)
Influerl Flow Equalization ......................... ........................•....--•--........................._...__........._•-•--.._...
(i)
Grease or Oil Separators •Gravity._.—_�.».».»_......._.__�_._..........._.„_----..._. _„. -- ---..2
Mechanical ....... ........_............ ..._........... „..................... .......... _„_--- ------------------------------------------ -•-•—.3
Dissolved Air Flotation .................... .......... .......................... -„„»..................................... ....... ..» ....».» 8
{1)
Prschtorinaticn.»....... ............ » ... .._........»....-------- ..—-------- -••-----------------.-----..--»- »».....5
(4) PRIMARYTRFATMe4TL
17SIPRDCESSES
(a)
Septic Tank (see definition No. 43J.__._.»_....._....._»»...»._._�................................................... .... 2
(b)
Imhoff Tank ..__ .. ».. ........._....... ».......---•--.....•_.........................................................................5
(c)
Primary Clariflers_.r „. ..-...._..„._.......»»................»......-_.....r...........................__........................_...__5
(d)
Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non-tox1c; Materials (sludge handling facilities for water
purification plants, sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operatiarm except recreational activities such as gem
or go)d mining) »..». »._...»._...........».._..»........ ........ ...»._.»............_..._. .„.......... ... ....2
(5) SECONDARY Ti:ATMENTUh1 WROCESSES
(a)
Carbonaceous Stage
(i) Aeration -High Purity Oxygen
Diffused Air System._..__ .»...........». __ _....._._».„__. ... ...
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or
Separate Sludge Reaer�lon.._. .. ......». „. » ..»... .. ..... ».»» .....». .„. ...3
(If) Trickling Etter
High Rate. ..............................
Standard ....._.-.-....-...5
PackedTower.. ... ». » .»...... „ ....» . _ 5
(ill) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Mar
(iv) Aerated Lagoons..... . . 0
{v) Rotating Biological
(vi) Sand Filters -Intermittent
Recirculating
(vil} Stabilization Lagoons»..........»....»...»..»»........................«..........„»...
' (VISI Ct uftr.......»....».«-......»............ ..... ............ ......—............... ».................. ............ ........
(Ix) Single stage system for combinad carbonaceous removal of BCD and nitrogenous removal by
nhff"tion (see definition No. 12)(Points for this item have to be in addition to hams
(5)(a)(q through (5)(a)(vril).
definhion No.3a)J
utlltzing the extended aeration process (see ..............................„.....
utilizing other than the extended aeration process. .... .................................... ...._-.....e
{x) Nutrient add'lions to enhance BOO removal »......».».».... .............................................
(xi) Biological Culture (Super Bugs')addition.«.... ___ ........................... .... . „.„ 5
(b)
Nitrogenous Stage
(1) Aeration - high Purity Oxygen
DMused Air System ........ ».._ . _....... .» ._-r_..„................................. ................10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)_.._.......»,,.__ .„_.....-r.... -...8
SeparateSludga Reaeration........ ................ ................................................................3
(11) Trickling Filler -High Rata............._.„..»........................................... ............ .»....... 7
Standard Rate ..... ......... _ »....._.»._-.-............................................... .....»...5
PackedTower .... ._... .. »„-•-...„....»_................. ........................... .„..... ........ ..5
011) Biological Aerated Fitter or Aerated Biological » _.1 0
(IV) Rotating Biological CoMa=m................ ..... ........_................. ................. ...........».10
(v) Sand Filler- lydermittent biological ......... ......... »»..................... ........ ....... .......... ....»..2
Recirculating blelogleal.».......... „................... ..._..................... »
............................ ......
(v[j Cia;for.._..»..............._.»..._._.......»_...............................
(6) TI5UTARYORADVANCED TREATMENT LINIl ROCESSES
(a)
Azivated Carbon Bads -
without carbon regeneratIon..»... ..................... ..................... ............... _........ ............... ........
withcarbon regeneration....... » ».......... ..»......... ....»........................ .......... 15
(b)
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed-
Nilhout carbon regeneration ..... .......................... » „»............„..._ .»..... »..............» ..»..5
with carbon regeneraiIon........... .......................... --«.......... ......................... .......... ..... 15
{c)
Air stripping.........„ ........ ............................. .............. ........ .... .„.................... „.......................... .........5
(d)
Denftrflf=llan Process ... _......................... „.».......................... ..»......... ........... ................ ........ ....»».»t 0
(a)
Electrndialysls..•...»... ............................ ..................---•........._.....».......„..............................................5
(f)
Foam Separation. .... .»..... ............................. .................... ................. ......................... ._............. .......
(g}
Ion Exct=ange.... ................................... ».................. ._.......... .»....... .................. ................... ».5
(h)
Land Appil=tion of Treated Eftluert (see definition No. 22b) (not applicable for Land, gravel, done
and other similar mining operations) by high rate {nfilsratlon ..._ .�............ ........... ..._...�.. ..- »..4
{I)
Microscreens.............................................. „»......... »....... __.......... ._......... ................................. I ...... ..
O}
Phosphorous Removal by Siologicat Processes (See definhlon No. 26)...................................................„....20
(k)
Polishing Ponds - vrlthout aeration ............ »._......................... ............................................ ._........ .......... 2
withaeration .... _.... _...... --....................................... _-........................................._..»...5

: (I)
w
Post Aeration - cascade.. .............................. I .............................................. " ...................... I ...................
diffused or mechanical ...... ................................................... .»............................ ..............
(m)
Reverse Osmosis.....................................................................-----............................................................._S
(n)
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters - low rate .... ............................ „ _._.._._...._..............._.................
highrate
(a)
...................................................................
Treatment processes for removal o1 metal or cyanide...................................................................................1
(p)
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide..„„, .__._ . ......_._ ..1 5
(7) SLUDGETREATMENT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic) ....... ...... ........... ____ ............... ....._._.............. Q-,
Aerobic........................................................................................................................................
(b)
.Xr'/
Unheated(anaerobic)...............................................................................................................................g
Sludge Stabilization (chemical thermal)
(c)
or .................................................................................................
Sludge Drying Beds- Gravity ..................
VacuumAssisted .................. .......................................... ......................................... ... .........................._.5
(d)
Sludge Elutriation......................................... .... „................................ ........................................ ... _......5
(e)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal)..--..„— .................... -... ......................................... ...................
(f)
Sludge Thickener (gravity) .......................... ................................ --•................................................. .... ...5
(g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit [not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(1))...................................... .......... ........
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage).. ............ .....................................•••....._._ ......................-2
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated .............. ................... .... .... ................ ............ ................................... 5
Ncn-aerated................... ..„........ -............................................ ......... ............................. -.............. ..... ..2
(f)
Sludge Incinerator (not including activated carbon regeneration) ............... ............................................. .1 0
(k)
Vacuum Fifter, Canlrifuge, or Filter Press or other similar dewatering 0
{8} RESIDUALS UTILIZATION/DISPOSAL (snducling incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons..._..„.................................................... _................................................................ ................... 2
(b)
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator at landfill operator who holds the Land application permit
orlandfill pemui......................................................................„............................................................_43�
(c)
Dedicated LandfMpurial) by the permittee of the wastewater treatment facility _......................... .. 5
9
( )
(a)
Chlorination ............................................... ..... ....... ............... ...... ............................. ............................ �
(b)
Dechlorination............................................. ..... ..................... ....... ......... .................................. .......... 5
(c)
Ozone.............................................................................. ............... _.__...__....._... ... S
(d)
Radiation .................... ..................................... ,......................... ..................................... ........ .......... S
(10) CHEMICAL ADDITION! SYSTEM($) ( see definition No. 9) (not applicable to chemical additions rated as hem t3)U),
(5)(2)(xi),
(6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
List.....................
_............. _...... ............. .................................... „....5
................................ .......-............................. ......................... ......... ............. „5
....................... ...................... -.................................................................................. .5
..............................................................•--•--............................................,...... 5
(11) MtSCELANECUS UNrr &'PAOC=SsES
(a)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Indudng wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts significantly greater than is common
fordomestic wastewater ............................. ---............ ............................. .. .....„ ....„. 4
(b)
Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent In land application systems)_ 2
(0)
(d)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins inherent In land application systems)_
Pumps ....... ............ _._.._..._,............ ....-.._................... ...... _„__
(a)
Stand -By Power Sunply....... ,...... ........ ...... _.... -.............................. .........
(1)
Thermal Pollution Cortirol Device ....................... -...».................. ............ ...... .
TOTAL POINTS ........... ..... .._.,...„.__._
r
CLASSFCATiCN
Cass1................................................................................... .„ „ ....5-25 Points
Class II .................................................... .... -._„...„.......„............. .......-.-..26.50 Points
Classflt.......................................... ............ „... „... .......................... ..-....».....5f-65 Points
t: ass fV................... .....................................„ _, „„...._.........._....... BB -Up Points
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Facilities having a rating of one through
four points, Inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Facilities haying an -az,vaad sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of C:aass IL
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide wilf be assigned a minimum classification of Class U.
Facilities having trearrnenrt processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 111.
DM4 DEFLNMONS
The following delWlions shall appfy throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Eads. A physlcallchemical method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used In this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square foot and may be either upfiow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regener;ced on the wastewater traatmer7 plant site;
(2) Aerated Lagoons A basin in which all solids are maintained In suspension and by which biolcgfcaf oxidation or organic matter Is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow -through basis;
(3) Asratlon. A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen in a [lquid by spraying, aghatfon or dlffuslon;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 16 hours-
(4) Agricuhuraily managed site. Any site on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop Includes grassas, grains, trees, etc.);
(5) Air Slrpping. A process by which the ammonium ion is first converted to dfssofved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylere;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed impurttlea-
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent Umits;
(8) Centrifuge. A ma&.anicaJ device In which csntrfugai force is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of d'fereni densc;as;
(9) Chemlczi Addition Systems- The add'ilon of chemica!fs) to wastewater at an appilcat!on point for purposes of improving solids removal, pH adjustment.
alkalinity control, etc-; the capabllffy to experiment with dtarern chemicals and dtferem application points to achieve a specific resuh will be considared one
system; the capability to add chamicaf(s) to dual units will be rated as one system; Capability to add a chemical at a dilterer:t appllcation points for different
purposes will result in the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chotm!al Sludge Condltloning, The addition of a charnical compound such as time, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass pr"or to
Its application to a dewatering device;
(11) C!osad Cycle Systems Use of holding ponds or hcldng tanks for contafnment of wastewaler containing Inorganic, non -toxic materials from sand, gravel,
crushed store or other similar oper colons. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilifies or any other appurtanancus;
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous 600 and Nerogerous Removal by NriHicalfonr A single stage system required to achieve pemmt elfluer4 1'vnits on BCD
and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reactor,
(13) Dechlornallort The partial or complete reduction of residual chlorine In a liquid try any chemical or physical process;
(14) Denhritiration Process. The conversion of nhra:a-nrrcrnn in niirnnnn mac