WQ0002081_Final Permit_19940909

State of North Carolina
Deparkment of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E,, Director
September 9, 1994
Mr. Samuel W. Misenheimer Town Manager
Town of Stanley
Post Office Box 279
Stanley, North Carolina 28164
Dear Mr. Misenheimen
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0002081
Town of Stanley
Land Application of Wastewater Residuals
Gaston County
In accordance with your application received on March 2, 1994, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0002081, dated September 9, 1994, to the Town of Stanley for the continued operation of
a wastewater residuals land application program. This permit renewal consists of the renewal of the Lee
Sroupe property (33.0 acres) and the addition of 10.0 acres from the Fred Payne property.
This permit shall void Permit No. WQ0002081 issued September 22, 1989 and shall be effective
from the date of issuance until August 31, 1999, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring and reporting requirements contained 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 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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Angela Y. Griffin at
[phone].
Sincerely,
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A. Prcsa Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Gaston County Health Department
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Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Mooresville Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Jack Floyd, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.Q. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RESIDUALS LAND APPLICATION 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
Town of Stanley
Gaston County
FOR THE
continued operation of a wastewater residuals land application program consisting of the application of
approximately 200 dry tons per year of residuals from the Town of Stanley wastewater treatment facility to
approximately 43 acres of land in Gaston County with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received on March 2, 1994 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 void Permit No. WQ0002081 issued September 22, 1989 and shall be effective
from the date of issuance until August 31, 1999, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions
and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], and the appropriate
local governmental official (county manager/city manager) shall be notified at least twenty-
four (24) hours prior to the initial application of the residuals to a site so that an inspection
can be made of the application sites and application method. 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. In addition, the Gaston
County Manager's office must be notified prior to the initial application so that they will be
aware that the operation has commenced.
2. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately assimilate the wastes and
may be rescinded unless the sites are maintained and operated in a manner which will
protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and ground waters.
3. The land application program shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -
discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the operation of this
program.

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 program.
5. In the event that the land application program is not operated satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease applying residuals to the sites and
take any immediate corrective actions as may be required by the Division.
6. Some of the buffers specified below may not have been included in previous permits for
this land application operation. However, any sites or fields that are included in this
permit, but were approved with different applicable buffers shall be reflagged to comply
with the below buffers. The following buffer zones shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet from residences or places of public assembly under separate ownership for
surface application method; however, the buffer zone requirement may be reduced to a
minimum of 100 feet upon written consent of the owner and approval from the
appropriate DEM regional office,
b) 200 feet from residences or places of public assembly under separate ownership for
subsurface residual injection method; however, the buffer zone requirement may be
reduced to a minimum of 100 feet upon written consent of the owner and the
appropriate DEM regional office,
c) 100 feet from any public or private water supply source, waters classified as SA or SB,
and any Class I or Class H impounded reservoir used as a source of drinking water for
both methods,
d) 100 feet from any streams classified as WS or B, any other stream, canal, marsh or
coastal waters and any other lake or impoundment for surface application,
e) 50 feet from any streams classified as WS or B, any other stream, canal, marsh or
coastal waters and any other lake or impoundment for subsurface application,
f) 100 feet from property lines for both surface and subsurface application methods on
Lee Stroupe property;
g) 50 feet from property lines for both surface and subsurface application methods on
Fred Payne property;
h) 50 feet from public right of ways for both application methods,
i) 10 feet from upslope interceptor drains and surface water diversions for both
application methods,
j) 25 feet from downslope interceptor drains, surface water diversions, groundwater
drainage systems and surface drainage ditches for both application methods.
7. A copy of this permit shall be maintained at the land application site when residuals are
being applied during the life of this permit. A spill prevention and control plan shall be
maintained in all residuals transport and application vehicles.
8. Specific residual application area boundaries shall be clearly marked on each site prior to
and during application.
9. No residuals at any time shall be stored at any application site, unless approval has been
requested and obtained from the Division of Environmental Management.
10. Maximum slope for residual application shall be 10% for surface application and 18% for
subsurface applications.
11. When wastewater residuals are applied, the Class A pathogen requirements and site
restrictions in 40 CFR Part 503.32(a) or the Class B pathogen requirements and site
restrictions in 40 CFR Part 503.32(b), and one of vector attraction reduction requirements
in 40 CFR Part 503.33 must be met. Additionally, an evaluation must be performed which
demonstrates the residuals ability to comply with this requirement. Upon request, a copy
of this evaluation must be submitted including all test results and calculations.
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II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE_ REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities and application sites shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable vegetative cover, as listed in condition 114, shall be maintained in accordance
with the crop management plan outlined by the local Extension Office of the Department of
Agriculture, or the Soil Conservation Service, or other agronomist, and approved by this
Division.
3. An acceptable pH must be maintained in the soil, residual and lime mixture, greater than
6.0, on all land application sites to insure optimum yield for the crop(s) specified below.
The agronomist shall provide information on the pH best suited for the specified crop and
the soil type.
4. The application rates shall not exceed the following for the specified crops:
Crop - PAN (lb./acre/yr.)
Alfalfa
200
Bermuda Grass (Hay, Pasture)
220
Blue Grass
120
Corn (Grain)
160
Corn (Silage)
200
Cotton
70
Fescue
250
Forest (Hardwood & Softwood)
75
Milo
100
Small Grain (Wheat, barley, oats)
100
Sorghum, Sudex (Pasture)
180
Sorghum, Sudex (Silage)
220
Soybeans
200
Timothy, Orchard, & Rye Grass
200
5. No residuals other than the following are hereby approved for land application in
accordance with this permit:
Permit Estimated
Source County Number Volume (dU tona/ygg)
Town of Stanley WWTP Gaston NCO020036 200
6. The metal loading rates shall not exceed the following Cumulative Pollutant loading rates:
Kilograms Pounds
Paramelgrs per Hectare per Acre
Arsenic
41
36
Cadmium
39
34
Chromium
3,000
2,677
Copper
1,500
1,338
Lead
300
267
Mercury
17
15
Molybdenum
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Nickel
420
374
Selenium
100
89
Zinc
2,800
2,498
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7. The pollutant concentrations in the residuals which will be applied to the land shall not
exceed the following Ceiling Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis):
Parameters m
Arsenic
75
Cadmium
85
Chromium
3,000
Copper
4,300
Lead
840
Mercury
57
Molybdenum
75
Nickel
420
Selenium
100
Zinc
7,500
8. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified land application/residuals operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the land application program. The operator must hold a certificate of the type classification
assigned to the land application program by the Certification Commission. The Permittee
must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type to comply with the
conditions of Title 15A NCAC 8A, .0202.
9. Adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from carrying any
disposed or stored residuals into any surface waters.
10. Surface applied residuals will be plowed or disced within twenty-four (24) hours after
application on lands with no cover crop established.
11. For areas that are prone to flooding or within the 100-year flood elevation, residuals may
be applied only during periods of dry weather. The residuals must be incorporated into the
soil within twenty-four (24) hours after application.
12. Appropriate measures must be taken to control public access to the land application sites
during active site use and for the 12-month period following the last residual application
event. Such controls may include the posting of signs indicating the activities being
conducted at each site.
13. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff from
conveying pollutants from the residuals application area onto the adjacent property or into
any surface waters.
14. Residuals shall not be applied in inclement weather or until 24 hours following a rainfall
event of 1/2-inch or greater in 24 hours. Any emergency residuals disposal measures must
first be approved by the Division of Environmental Management.
15. Residuals shall not be applied to any land application site that is flooded, frozen or snow-
covered.
16. Residuals shall not be applied at rates greater than agronomic rates, unless authorized by
the Division.
17. Animals shall not be grazed on an application site for 30 days after residuals application.
Application sites that are to be used for grazing shall have fencing that will be used to
prevent access after each application.
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18. Food crops, feed crops and fiber crops that do not come in contact with the residues shall
not be harvested for 30 days after residuals application.
19. Food crops with harvested parts that touch the residual/soil mixture and are totally above
the land surface (ex. tobacco, melons, cucumbers, squash, etc.) shall not be harvested for
14 months after residuals application.
20. Food crops with harvested parts below the surface of the land (root crops such as potatoes,
carrots, radishes, etc.) shall not be harvested for 20 months after application of residuals
when the residuals remain on the land surface for four (4) months or longer prior to
incorporation into the soil.
21. Food crops with harvested parts below the surface of the land shall not be harvested for 38
months after application of residuals when the residuals remain on the land surface for less
than four (4) months prior to incorporation into the soil.
22. Turf shall not be harvested for 1 year after residuals application if the turf is to be placed on
land with a high potential for public exposure.
MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
i . Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, residuals, soil, or plant tissue
analyses) deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
protection of the environment will be established and an acceptable sampling and reporting
schedule shall be followed.
2. Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking all application activities.
These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following information:
a) source of residuals
b) date of residual application
c) location of residual application (site, field, or zone #)
d) method of application
e) weather conditions (sunny, cloudy, raining, etc.)
f) soil conditions
g) type of crop or crops to be grown on field
h) volume of residuals applied in gallons/acre, dry tons/acre or kilograms/hectare
i) annual and cumulative totals of dry tons/acre of residuals, annual and cumulative
pounds/acre of each heavy metal (which shall include, but not be limited to arsenic,
cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium and zinc),
annual pounds/acre of plant available nitrogen (PAN), and annual pounds/acre of
phosphorus applied to each field.
3. A representative annual soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted
of each site receiving residuals in the respective calendar year and the results maintained on
file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years.
The Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the
following parameters:
Acidity
Calcium
Copper
Magnesium
Base Saturation (by calculation)
Cation Exchange Capacity
Manganese Potassium
Percent Humic Matter Sodium
pH Zinc
Phosphorus
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The Standard Soil Fertility Analysis (see above) and an analysis for the following metals
shall be conducted once prior to permit renewal on soils from each site which has received
sludge during the permit cycle.
Arsenic
Cadmium
Chromium
Lead Nickel
Mercury Selenium
Molybdenum
4. A residuals analysis will be conducted annually from the date of permit issuance by the
Permittee and the results maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years.
If land application occurs at a frequency less than annually, a residuals analysis will be
required for each instance of land application.
The residuals analysis shall include but is not necessarily limited to the following
parameters:
Arsenic
Aluminum
Cadmium
Ammonia -Nitrogen
Chromium
Calcium
Copper
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen
Lead
% Total Solids
Mercury
pH
Molybdenum
Phosphorus
Nickel
Plant Available Nitrogen (by calculation)
Selenium
Potassium
Zinc
Sodium
Magnesium
TKN
After the residuals have been monitored for two years at the above frequency, the Permittee
may submit a request to the Division for a permit modification for the reduction of the
frequency of monitoring for pollutant concentrations and for the pathogen density
requirements, but in no case shall the frequency of monitoring be less than once per year
when residuals are applied to the land.
5. A Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis shall be conducted by the
Permittee annually. The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters (please note
the regulatory level in mg/L in parentheses):
Arsenic (5.0)
Benzene (0.5)
Carbon tetrachloride (0.5)
Chlorobenzene (100.0)
Chromium (5.0)
m-Cresol (200.0)
Cresol (200.0)
1,4-Dichlorobenzene (7.5)
1,1-Dichloroethylene (0.7)
Endrin (0.02)
Hexachlorobenzene (0.13)
Hexachloroethane (3.0)
Lindane (0.4)
Methoxychlor (10.0)
Nitrobenzene (2.0)
Pyridine (5.0)
Silver (5.0)
Toxaphene (0.5)
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (400.0)
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Barium (100.0)
Cadmium (1.0)
Chlordane (0.03)
Chloroform (6.0)
o-Cresol (200.0)
p-Cresol (200.0)
2,4-D (10.0)
1,2-Dichloroethane (0.5)
2,4-Dinitrotoluene (0.13)
Heptachlor (and its hydroxide) (0.008)
Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene (0.5)
Lead (5.0)
Mercury (0.2)
Methyl ethyl ketone (200.0)
Pentachlorophenol (100.0)
Selenium (1.0)
Tetrachloroethylene (0.7)
Trichloroethylene (0.5)
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (2.0)

2,4,5-TP (Silvex) (1.0) Vinyl chloride (0.2)
6. All residuals included in this permit must be monitored annually, from the date of permit
issuance, for compliance with condition 111 of this permit. Data to verify stabilization and
vector attraction reduction of the residuals must be maintained by the Permittee. The
required data is specific to the stabilization process utilized, but should be sufficient to
clearly demonstrate compliance the Class A pathogen requirements in 40 CFR Part
503.32(a) or with the Class B pathogen requirements and site restrictions in 40 CFR Part
503.32(b), and one of vector attraction reduction requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.33. In
addition, the EPA certification statements concerning compliance with pathogen
requirements, vector attraction reduction requirements and management practices must be
completed annually by the proper authority or authorities if more than one is involved,
either the person who prepares the residuals, the person who derives the material, or the
person who applies the residuals.
After the residuals have been monitored for two years at the above frequency, the Permittee
may request a permit modification for the reduction of the frequency of monitoring for
pollutant concentrations and for the pathogen density requirements, but in no case shall the
frequency of monitoring be less than once per year when residuals are applied to the land.
7. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in
conditions III 1, III 2, III 3, III 4, III 5 and III 6 shall be submitted annually on or before
March 1 of the following year to the following address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
8. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville 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 with the land application program which results in the land application
of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the land application program resulting in a release of material to receiving
waters.
c. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with the conditions and limitations of this permit or the parameters on
which the system was designed.
d. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate residual treatment.
e. Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system transporting residuals to the
application site.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
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IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in
15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is
for the disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250
feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is
closest to the waste disposal area. 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).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the
disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the
waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require
remediation action on the part of the Permittee.
2. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
3. No land application of waste activities shall be undertaken when the seasonal high water
table is less than three feet below land surface.
V . INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage, transport, and application
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 maintain 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 five years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the
Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority, upon request.
2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the application 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 kept 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 land application activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the manner
approved by this Division.
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 automatically transferable. In the event that there is a desire for the
facilities to change ownership or a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management 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. The following are approved sites for residuals application (see attached map(s)):
Application Area [acres]
Site -No. wner s e x l inbuffers)
05-01 Lee Stroupe 20.0
05-02 9.5
05-03a 3.5
06-01 Fred Payne 10.0
TOTAL AVAILABLE ACRES 43.0
a A rock outcrop is located at the northwest side of this field, therefore no sludge shall be
applied to this area of the field.
5. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
6. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) 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).
7. 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.
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.
9. This permit may be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate any conditions,
limitations and monitoring requirements the Division of Environmental Management deems
necessary in order to adequately protect the environment and public health.
10. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreements between the Permittee and the
landowners/lessees are in full force and effect. The land owner agreements are considered
expired concurrent with the expiration date of the permit and must be renewed at the same
time the permit is renewed.
Permit issued this the 9th day of September, 1994
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Division of Vnvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) 1 11 111 IV Total Points: "---
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1. aeptic tanks
2. pump tanks
I. siphon or pump -dosing systems
sand fitters
grease trapCnterceplor
6. oil/water teparators
7-. __gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
S. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
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2.
lagoons
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septic tanks
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pump tanks
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pumps
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chemlcal ad&ion for mNienllalgae control
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In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shnli
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with on appropriate duel certification.
LAND APPLICAT10WREst DUALS CLAS-SIFICATK)N (App4as only to permit kidder)
1. i( Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated Me.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT T FA04UTY CiAS&RCAT)CN
The fottowing systems shall be assigned a Class t ciasM;r-ation, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
cornp4ex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Chalk V ApproprWe)
1. OWwaier Separalof Systems consisting onty of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2_ ,w Septic Tank/Sand Filler Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand fifteen, disinfection
and dared discharge;
3. t-agoon Systems consisting only of preliminary lreatmenl, lagoons, pumps, disinfection. necessary chemical treatment for
&;gae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. C 0ssed400p Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater fRemeTialion Systems consisting only of oWwater separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and sal;
Aquacuhure operations with discharge to surface waters;
Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and dam.
4. 5i1gi®-fa:,fly d'scharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, wO be dasj?Vc-d after Juf;- 1,
1993 or if upon trrspedion by the Division, it Is found that the system is not being sdoqusfeiy operated or maintairted. Such
systerns will be not -died of the classification a radassYrcaiion by the Commission, in wrtt].N.

The following scale is used for rating wastewater 1noa1rnen1 facilities: (circle appropriate points)
rrsw POINTS
<I) Industrial PrWroximers Unha or *xu°nal pm` mmmmv No. 3-+
(o) DESIGN FLOW opPLANT o« gpd (not &Wlic� to non-contarninaled cooing VWers, Sludge handing fa4iihiac for
water purf5oallon plants, totally ciose-d cycle syvt#r*s*# definhion No. I I � and lacilftler conaisfirg only of hem
- ~`_.................... -----.................................................. ...... ......... ....................................... �
20,001 ' ao.0oo...................................................... .......................... ---.................. '-_.---..-z
60.001 ' 1nm/mu.......... ............................................ ............................ -.-....... ................... ...........
100,001 ' cs0,000......................................................................... ............ ............. ................ -_'x
250/001 ' mmoowo.................... .............. ........... ................... -'-_-_--'-_--------o
500/001 ' 1/mn000............................................................................. ..................... _'----_.o
1/>00oo1 �o
Design Flow (gpd)
(x) PRELIM
pmnvmvnSIP PIs:suSso(see u*mmmnw*um
(*)
Bar »cr"=rs........... .......................... -`-............... .............................................................. ............. 1
nr
(u)
Mochanical Scmens, Sistic Screens or Comminuting n".we"......................................... ....... ....................... 2
(c)
Grit Removal ......................... _---,...................... ......................... _-------...... ........ .`
or
(*)
w°"ha"k�W""Aerated Grit n°m°vw............................................. --__-----_--_____�
(°)
Flow u°=wmVm=ce........ .............................................................................................. ........................ 1
or
/
mmwmou Flow Measurement .----_-...-.',--,.--._--_---'------_---'�
n)
pre"wmu/mn .--'_^--_----------.----.~--~----_.------'_--_--.----.z
(h)
Influent Flow . 2
(4) pmMAR/TRemesWmvTToxNFOCsumES
_.~
owllc Tank (=w uw/mmio" No. ^x).... ....... ..... ................... ........ ....................... .--^--------2
uImhoff
Tmn�......... .............................. ......................................................................................... -_s
(*)
pmmxry Clarifiers ............................. ......................................................... .................... -.------^..�
(u)
n" (sludge a-�:Ilhio* for water
vmn--ation plants. Landgravel, stone, " other mining "pvralmnsexcept re=id"/"wivu;4"such u°gem
orm mining) ..---._-_,~~--^__--_----_----------.-'. 2
(a) aezzomomWnRE/oms1,4TuvnnPRDxzmmES
(a)
Cunbon=****emge '
V> *wrauv" o
<NTe6dkV Filter
HighRate ............ ............ .................. 7
nnwnu"rd Rate ........ .............. .................. .................... ..............................................
puowwTower --------------_---.......................................... -... b
Blol� Aerated Filter or Aerated B50109m I'llier u
h1 Rotating WologicjU Conlactorz '--'--'---'----_-'____--'_'---,o
NO wunu pmom '/m"mIn°m um/oo/^al ....................... -............................ ........................... 2
nwcmu/w/ _-_--'-_-~.-_--._-----_---_.. 3
mmuoizmion Lago*n"-......................... ................ .......... ........ ........... .......... ---'�
ciarr~--_...... ... ........................... ................................................ ............................
(u) rem".muy
MrIfication ("t c6fInIllon No. 12)(Polnlz for this Item hays to be In addition to hems
urtlilzing the wxlendeuw°plloo deowftnwu.3a4 ...........................................0
w:tzing "ow, mwme extended °°ra:"" process- ..........................«
) wvm^rx"duwiom/o oox=`w DOD renm.al............. ....................................................... 5
0 om�" Cultury (Super avuv^�zuuMmn........................................................... ............ n
(u)
wx"ogo"vus
(oAtrallon - H)gh Purity Oxygen System .. .... »
(m Txowmo nxw,mn n .................................... ---.r
Standard nm°.............. -............ ...................................................... ........................ 5
Packed Towex_-_____-____-__----5
Slological Aerated Filter orAerated EM,wmicalFilter ---------------------------------------vo
(*) Roi^mnammnkal C�omm*om..... .... -----................... ... ..... ....................... .1n
h) Sand pm° ' *^.""m°ntoxiow"I...... ........................... ...................... ..... _____�
RocLrcu/"«"o »iol"oic"-................................. ................. ... -'........ .... ................... z
owmw......... -............... ............. .............. .................. ..... .................. ................ 5
(o) naRIwmYoe*Dwow:enTREATMENT ovnSpRxosSSss
(m)
^"Ov^mdCarbon Sods '
~l(ho*/
<»>
p*"nmmmranvkar^d*mi4Carbon Fo=d-
wfthoul carbon
wftxcarbon wwen°ra«=................... ..................... --__-____----...... ....... `^
«*
e _'�

(i)
Post Aeration - cascade ........................ .......................................... .............................
d4luaedor mechanical........................................................................................................2
(m)
Reverse Osmosi&.........................................................................................................................................5
(n)
Sand or t.(ixad-Mocha Fifters - low rate...........................................................................................................2
highrate......................................................................5
(0)
Treatment prooa&Sft for removal of metal or cyanide........................................................I..........................1
5
(p)
treatmend processes for rwnoval of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide..............................................1
5
(7)
SLUCG E TREATMB rT'
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated(anaorc6c)...................................................................-.........................
1 0
Aerobic. .............. ..............................................................................................................................5
Unhealedanaerobfc..................................................................................................................3
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thennal)...•.................................................................................... ...........S
(c)
Sludge Drying Bads - Gravhy......................................................................................................................2
VacuumAssisted......................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Sludge Elvvlatlon....................................................................................................................................5
(e)
Sludge Condhloner (chemical or thermal) ..... ...................................................... -.................................. ...,..5
(f)
Sludge Thickener (gravity)..........................................................................................................................5
(g)
Dissolved Air Rotation Unit (not applicable to a unit raled as(3)(1)).............................................................a
(h)
Sludge Gas Utllizalion (including gas storage) .................. _............................ ........................................ .....2
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aeraled.......................................... ........................................................... .............5
Non-aerated.............................................................................................................................................2
(�)
Sludge In6narator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................10
(k)
Vacuum Rher, Centrifuge, or Fifer Press or other similar dewalaring devices...................................................1
0
(8)
RESIDUALS LITILI2ATKCYDiSPOSAL (ndudng incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons ....................................... ........ .................. ........................................ ............................
(b)
Lard Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land applicxticn operator or landfill operator who holds the land appllcation permit
orlandfill permh........................................................................-......................................-..2 .......................
(c)
Dedicated Landflll(burial) by the permlttas of the wastewater treatment laciihy........................._...........
s
(g)
��
(a)
Chlorination ..........................................................................................,....,.5
(b)
Dechlorinalion...........................................................................--.............
(c)
Ozone ......................................
S
(d)
Radiation .................................................... ............................................................................................5
.
(1 0)
CHEMICAL
ADM7014 SYSTEM(S) ( see definition Plc. 9) (not applicable to chemical additions rated as Item (3)0),
(6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
Ust....................................................................................................................................5
..................................................... ........ ........ ,.................. ... .................,5
..................................................................................................................... I........ I .....
5
...........................................................................................................................5
(1 1)
IIRBIAN SCECULIP71T S SIPROCESSES
(a)
Hoidfng Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts slgnhicant}y greater than bs common
fordomesilc wastewater ........ .............. I ...... ..-..-........... .........-............................................................. ..—A
(b)
Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basin which are Inherent In land application systems).....2
(c)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to sfarage basins inherent In land app5cation systems}..-•---_-•--••--•-•-•__5
(d)
Pumps .......... ................................................................................... ......................... ................................
3
(e)
Stand -By Power Supply .............................................. ......... .............. ................. ....................... "I" ...... .....3
(f)
Thermal Ponutlon Control Device................................................................................................................3
TOTALPaNTS .............................-.-.........................................
CiamI................................................................... .....5-25 Points
ClassII.........................................................................................................26.50 Points
Cass11........................... ............................................... ......... L...-1.1.......... ...51-65 Points
CWSS1V......................... ................... .................... ................ ....... ................ 66-Up Points
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FacilUss having a rating of one through four points, fndusNs, do not require a certified operator.
Facilhlet having an sludge process will be assigned it minimum ciazzlik, Son of Ciaaa ill.
Faeilhies having treatmenl processes for the removal lief metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum cfassMcatien of Class 11.
Facihies having traalrnent proposes for the blok4cal removal of phoephoru& wig be aaalgned a minimum classlricaiion of Class III,
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D004 D EF1Nn -K)NS
The following deflnhfons rhall apply throughout Oils Svbchapler.
(i) ActNated Carbon Beds. A physlcaVchamicaf method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used In this
method will have a flow rate varying from Iwo to eight gallons per minute per square foot and may be eithw upflow or downflow carbon bed&. Carbon may or
may ran( be rvganeraled on the wastewater tmaiment plant the;
(2) Aerated lagoons A basin in which all solids are n-aintained fn suspension and by which biological` oxidation or orgark matter Is reduced through artHicialty
accelerated tnrtsfer of oxygen on a flow -through basis;
(3) AenOom A process of bringing about Intimate cont&cl between air or high purtty axygen in a liquid by spraying, aghat$on or cnuWon�3a) Extended
Aeration. An activalsd &lodge process LrUlzing a rnlrnlrnum hydraulic detention time of 18 hour=,
(4) Agricufturaffy managed she. Any she on which it crop k produced, managed. and harvested (Crop lrcludet gasses, grains, tress, etc.);
(5) Air SlrtQping. A process by which the ammonium ion Is fIrS1 cerrreried to dissolved ammonia (pH ad}usiment) wish the wmonla then released to the
almosPhere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove pe(rdeum Products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Flegenemtlo% The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the u&e of a furnace to provide extremely high lempertlures w ch vol&tillze and oxtdlzs the
-haorbed knpurttleat;
Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of waslewaler tre&trr*rf designed to achieve 'xw- rldstry' effluwu llmhz;
J Centrifuge. A mechankmi oevice in which cerrlrifugaf force Is used to saparzis solids from liquids or to separzte Iiqu)ds of crerent densl'.as;
t-9) Chemk4i Addition Systems-' The addilon of chemk�jl(s) to wastewater at an applicatton point for purposas of improving solids removal, PH ad)uvrnem,
aikarhhy control, etc.; ifw t-_ a Rity to experiment with different cl-*mSca}s aid &1fsrsrrt application poims io achieve a specffic result wilt be considered one
&ysism; the capa-bllhy to add chemicals) 10 dual unhs *9 be rated as one "t*m; capability to add a chemical at a dtffarem appllcaskxs points for different
purPosset will resuh in the sysierns being raied as separate systwnx;
(10) Chemkal Sludge Condhloring. The addlSlon of a chemical compound such as Ilme, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce IN mass Prior to
ks appfScatlon to a dewxiartng device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems, Use of hwtding ponds or hoidrng larks for corrtatrY-,*ni of wastewater conta lnk:g Inorgantc, norrwzle rnaleriais from —red, gravel,
crushed stone or other almllar oporwki rrL Such syzierns &half carry a mxxlmum of two Wets regardless of pumping faciNles or any oiler appunsnancet;
(12) CornNreed Removal of Carbonaceous BCD and Nhroganout Removal try PRr: i-_atlon- A single stage System required to achieve perrn>'t arluenl Tx-nhs on BC;)
And arnrnanta nitrogen within the same bloiogicat reacior,
(13) Dechloriratlort The partial or corrpfete reduction of resf6jat 04or1ne to a scud by any chen-kaf or phySk;2J proaes>s;
11l\ Prvrc. rti,. ....,.,a.-c inn of .rw-Y. ,.. ­__ _-..

(15) Ehectrodatysls. Pmcesz for removing lontzed salts from water through the use of ion -selective ion -exchange membranes;
(16) Finer Press. A process operated mechanically for partially dewatering sludge;
(17) Foam Separation. The punned frothing of wastewater or wastewater effluent as a means of removing excesaiva amounts of detergent materials through
the introduction of air In the forth of fine bubbles; also called foam fractionation;
(l8) Grit Removal. The process of removing grit and other heavy mineral matter from wastewater;
(19) Imhoff Tank. A deep two story wastewater lank consisting of an upper sedimentation chamber and a lower sludge digestion chamber.
(20) Instrumented Flow Measurer -rent. A devloe which indicates and recorcls rate of flow;
(21) Ion Exchange. A chornica{ process In which "from two different tnolamles aria exchanged;
(22) Land applicatlon:
(a) Sludge Disposal. A final sludge disposal method by which wet siudga may be applied to land either by spraying on the surface or by subsurface injection
(i.e., chisel plow}; (not applicable for types of sludge described In (11) of this Rule);
(b) Traated Effluent. The process of spraying treated wastewater onto it Land area or other methods of application of wastewater.onto a land area as a
means of final disposal or treatmeri;
(23) MJcros.creen. A low "ad, continuously back -washed, rotating drum finer operating under gravity conditions as a polishing method for removing
suspended sohdr from effluent;
(24) Nitrfficalion Process. The biochemical cortversSon of unoxldized nitrogen (ammonia and organic nitrogen) to oxldrzed nitrogen (usually nkrale);
(25) Nitrogenous Stage. A separate stage of wastewater treatment designed for the specific purpose of converting ammonia nitrogen to nrtralg rvtrogen:
(26} Phosphate Removal, Biological, The removal of phosphorus from wastewater by an oxWanoxic process designed to enhance luxury uptake of phosphorus
by the microorganisms;
(27) Pollsh Ing Pond. A holding pond following secondary Veatmen( with sufflcloni detention time io allow settling of finely suspended raids:
(28) Post Aeration. Aeration Io3ovAng cornventional secondary treatment units to incxease effluent D.Q. or for any other purpose;
(29) post Aeration. (Cascade) A polishing method by which dissolved oxygen Is added to the effluent by a nonmechanical, gravity means of flowing down a
serkw of steps a weirs; The flow occurring across (he steps or weirs roves in a fairly th;n Layer and the operation of the cascade requires no operator
adjustment; thus, zero points are assigned even though this Is an essential step to meeting the fimfts of the discharge permit;
(30) Powdered to Granular ActJvated Carbon Feed. A biophysical carbon process that ufniaes blo{oglcal activity and organs absorpffon by using powdered or
granular activated carbon; Virgin or regenerated carbon Is feed controlled Jntc the system;
(31) Preaeralion. A tank constructed to provide aeration prior to primary vealmeni,
(32) Preliminary Units. Unh operations In the treatment process, such as screening and comminution, that prepare the liquor for subsequent ma)or operations;
(23) industrial Pretreatment.
(a) Pre-treatmem Unh, Industrial. The conditioning of a waste at Its source before discharge, to remove or to neutrafiaa substances In)urfous to sewers and
treatment processes or to a ad a partial reduction In had on the treatment process which Ls opamlad by the sarna governing body as the wastewater
treatrnenf plant being rated;
b) Pre-lrsalment Program, Industrial - must be a Stale or EPA required program to receive points ors the rating sheet;
(34) Primary Clarifiers. The ikv settling tanks through which wastewater Is passed in a treatment works for the purpose of removing settleable and suspended
solids and 1300 which Is associated with the solids;
(35) Pumps. Alt Influent, effluent and implant pumps;
(36} Radiation. Disinfection or sterilization process utf{izing devices emining ultraviolet or gamma rays;
(37) Reverse Osmosis, A treatment process In which a heavy costa rinatad liquid is pressurized through a membrane forming nearly pure liquid free from
suspended solids,,
(38) Rotating Biological CorAractors. A fixed biological growth process In which wastewater flows through tanks In which a series of partially submergad circular
surfaces are rotated;
(39) Sand Filters:
(a) Intermittent Sfolog4c . Filtration of effluent following septic tanks, lagoons, or some other treatment process to which further bbdecomposnlon Is
expected to produce desired effluents; Hydraulic loading rates on these filters are computed In gpolac and have a resulting low gpnVsl (less than one);
b) RecirculwIng biologicaf - ttw sane type of sand finer as defined In Subparagraph (39) (a) of this Rule with the added capability to recycle effluani back
through the sand finer,
(40) Sand or Mixed-MocAa Fitters. A polishing process by which effluent limns are achieved through a further reductkoh of suspended sol ds;
(a) low rate — gravity. hydraulically loaded liner wish loading rates In the one to three gpm+st range;
(b) high rate — a pressure, hydraulically loaded finer with loading rates In the We gprrVs( range; At arry rate, the loading rats will exceed three gprnvsd;
(41) Secondary CiarifLers. A tank which loliows the blogical unit d treatment plant and which has the purpose of removing sludges associated with the
biological treatment units;
(42) Separate Sludge Reaerailor. A part of the contact stabtllzallon process where the act)ated sludge Is transferred to a lank and aerated before returning n
to the Contact basin;
(43) Septic Tank A single -story settling tank In which sallied sfudga Is in contact with the wastewater flowing through the tank; shall not be applicable for
septic tank systems serving single family residencas having capacity of 2,000 gallons or less which discharge to a nkrtfical'nn field;
(44) Sludge Digestlor. The process by which organic or volatile matter and sludge is gasified, 5quefied, mineraftzed or conNerted into more stable orgark mailer
through the activity of Ruing organlsms, which Incfudos aerated holing tanks;
(46) Sludge Drying Beck. An area oornprising natural or anff!c l layers of porous materials upon whlch digested sewage nudge Is dried by drainage and
evaporation;
(4-6) Sludge Elutriafion. A process of sludge conditioning In whlch certain constituents are removed by successive washings with fresh water or plant effluent;
(47) Sludge Gas Utlllzailor. The process of using sewage gas for the purpose of healing bulkfings, driving angiries, etc.;
(48) Sludge Holding Tank (Aerated and Nonnaerated). A tank utlllzed for small wastewater treatment plants to conria)ning it digester In which sludge may be
kept fresh, and supematani withdrawn prior to it drying method (I,e, sludge drying beds); This may be done by adding a small amount of air simply to keep the
sludge fresh, but riot necessarily an amount thad would be required to achieve stabflizatlon of organic matter. A nonaerated tank would simply be used to
decant sludge prior to dewalering and would not allow long periods (several days of detention) without resulffog odor problems;
(49) Sludge lnc{neratora. A furnace designed to bum sludge and to remove all moisture and cornbu,tA ble materials and reduce the sludge to a steriie ash;
(50) Sludge Stabilization (Chemical or Thermal} A process to make treated sludge less odorous and pertrescbla, and to reduce the pathogenic organism
content; This may be done by pH adjustment, chlorine dosing, or by heat treatment;
(51) Sludge Thickener. A type of sedimentation tank In which the sludge Is permltled to settle and thicken through agnallon and gravity;
(52) Stabilization Lagoon. A type of oxidation Lagoon in which blobglcal oxidation of orpank: matter Is effected by natural transfer of oxygen to the water from
air (rot a polishing pond);
(53) Stand -By Power Supply. On site or portable electrical generating equipment;
(541 Static Scream A stationary screen designed to remove solids, Including r)onrblodegradable particulate (naaiab;a solids, suspended solids and BOD
reduction) from munLcipaf and Industrial wastewater Imairrient systems;
(55) Tertiary Treatment. A. stage of treatment following secondary which is primarily for the purpose of affluent polishing; A settling lagoon or sand or coal finer
mlgh be employed for this purpose;
(56) Thermal Pollutlon Control Device. A device pmvlding for the transfer of heat from a fluid flowing In tubes to another fluid outside the tubas, or visa versa;
or other means of regulating liquld tantpsrwurac;
(57) Thermal Sludge Condtlorw. A conditioning process by whlc�h heal Is added for a protracted period of time to Irnprove the dewaierabllny of sludge by the
solubtitzdng and hydrayfizing of the smaller and more highly hydrated sludge panicies;
(58) Toxic Materials, Tixxs wastes or combinations of wastes, including dhsoasa-causing agents which ahsr cJlscharge and upon exposrvra, ktgestian, Jnhalalion
or a"mflatlon Into any organisms either directly from thr envLroon wit or #ndirectfy by igestlon through food clime, will cause death, cfinease, behavioral
abormalnies, cancer, genetic mutallom. physbioglcal maliunctbns (Including maffunct;om In reproduction) or physical deformwk)nz. In such organisms or their
otfspdWn Toxic materials Include, by way of Illustratlon and not Ilmhailom load, cadmium, chromium, mercury, vanadium;, arsenic, zinc, onho-nhro-cWrobe nzane
(ONCE), pohychlodriale f biphw" (PCBs) and dicinlorodlphenyi tnichioroefhane (DDT); and any other materials that have or may hereafter be determined to have
toxic properties;
(59) Trickling Flier. A bbiogkal trealmart unit mnslsting of a material such at broken atones or rock over wNdG wastewatar Is distributed; A high rate trickling
finer Is orna which operated at between 10 and 30 mgd per acre. A Low rate Irickllng finer Is one whlch Is designed to oporate at are to four rngd per acre;
(60) Trlckiing Filter (Packed Tower). A plug Lbw type of operallon Ln which wastawa;er fkws down through success}va layers of media or ffftrato material; Organic
materfaf Is removed corthualty by d-+s zcllve biological fixed growth In each successive tayar. This method may produce "seconday- quality effluent, or may be
adapted to produce a rku-ff ed effluent;
(61) Vacuum Flftw, Canirtfuges, cr Fikar Presses. Devices which are deslgnad to rerve excess water from either digested or undigesiad sludga prior to disposal
or furthar 1-matrnant-