WQ0002081_Final Permit_19950307

State of North Carolina
Department 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
Mr. Gary Parker, Town Manager
Town of Stanley
Post Office Box 279
Stanley, North Carolina 28164
Dear Mr. Parker:
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April 7, 1995
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002081
Town of Stanley
Land Application of Wastewater Residuals
Gaston County
In accordance with your application received on February 3, 1995, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0002081, dated April 7, 1995, to the Town of Stanley for the continued operation of a
wastewater residuals land application program. This permit renewal consists of at the Towns request the
deletion of Field 06-1 owned by Fred Payne (approximately 10 acres) because of complaints from
neighbors due to odor and nuisance conditions, the deletion of Field 07-01 as originally requested in this
submittal because of changes in site conditions since the original site visit by AMSCO, and the addition of
approximately 50 acres to the land application program.
This permit shall void Permit No. WQ0002081 issued September 9, 1994 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] extension 554.
cc:
Sincerely,
A. Pre st Howard, J ., P.E.
Gaston County Health Department
AMSCO, incorporated
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.O. 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
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continued operation of a wastewater residuals land application program consisting of the application of
approximately 368 dry tons per year of residuals from the Town of Stanley wastewater treatment facility to
approximately 83 acres of land in Gaston and Lincoln Counties with no discharge of wastes to the surface
waters, pursuant to the application received on Fegruary 3, 1995 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 9, 1994 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 TANDARD
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 II 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;
h) 50 feet from public right of ways for both application methods,
i) 10 feet from upsiope 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
l . 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:
Sip _ _ _ PAN (lb./acre/yrj
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„ (drjQn&/year)
- „YQlume
Town of Stanley WWTP Gaston
NCO020036 368
6. The metal loading rates shall not exceed the following Cumulative Pollutant loading rates:
Kilograms
. Pounds.
Parameters 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 ----
----
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 z/kg
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 (QRC) 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 rQMe in cDntactwith-the residuals 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 I year after residuals application if the turf is to be placed on
land with a high potential for public exposure.
MONITORING AND REP RTINRE UIREMENTS
1. 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
Mercury
Molybdenum
Nickel
Selenium
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 (2A)
Pyridine (5.0)
Silver (5.0)
Toxaphene (0.5)
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (400.0)
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)
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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, 1113, 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
The CQMPLIANCE BQUNDARY 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]
i No. Qwner/L essee (excluding buffers)
05-01
Lee Stroupe
20.0
05-02
9.5
05-03a
3.5
07-02
Joseph B. Ferebee
11.5
08-01b
Ricky A. Britton
10.0
09-01
Ricky L. Helderman
5.0
09-02
19.5
10-01
Jeffrey Hager
4.0
TOTAL AVAILABLE ACRES
83.0
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.
b An additional buffer is required from the drainageway located north of the pond.
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.
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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 7th day of April, 1995
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Division oMhvironmental anagement
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility: jo..rs o,: LTAZtt_L',/ L.4N;� A,�,��,cgr�cy�-r,
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Present Classification:" New Facility Existing Facility
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Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORC: Grade: —. Telephone:
Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I I! III , IV Total Points: —
St 3SLJRFACE CXASSIF1C kTON
(deck all units that apply)
1. �aeptic tanks
2. pump tanks
I. siphon or pump -dosing systems
sand filters
o. grease trap/interceptor
6. oil/water x"rators
7_ _gravity subsurface treatment and d€sposaf:
B.-pressure subsurface lreatment and dispc a1:
SPRAY IRPJCAT)CN C FIG4TICN
(check all units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2.
iagoons
3.
esepl€c tanks
4.
pump tanks
5,
pumps
6.
sand filters
;s 7.
_.grease trapinterceplor
a.
oil/water separators
9,
disinfection
1O.
chemical addition for nutrienUalgae control
11.
spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the ■boy• clesslllcatlons, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these •components shall
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate "dual certification.
LAND APPLICATIONJRESIDUALS CL4SSIFICATiON (Appbes only to permit kidder)
1, )C Land applicalk n of biosofids, residuals or conlaminated soils on a designated site.
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WAST>=WATER TREATMENT FAC DUTY CL4SSlF1CATK)N
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I dassi6cat€ors, unlesa the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check k Appropri:de)
1. OWwaier Separator Systems misting only of physical separation, pumps and dispcaai;
2�_ ,_Septic TankG&M Filter Syslems consisting only of seplic tanks, dosing apWatus, pumps,&" Mors, disirdedion
and carect discharge;
3, Lagoon Systems consCstinq only of preliminary treatment, tagoorts, pumps, disintectko, necessary chemical treatment for
ajgae or nutrient conlroi, " direct discharge;
A. Cksed400p ReGycie Systems;
5. Groundwater Remedation Systems oonsist€ng only of oWwatw separators, pumps, 0-stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and dcsposal;
Aquacuhure operations with discharge to surface wafers;
_Water Piant sludge handling arsd back -wash wales treatment;
8. Seafood processing consisting d screening and dispose#.
4. Single-farnity dhscharyinQ sysiams, with the exception d Aerobic Trealment Units, va ba ease-iod y re•rmitteta haler Jul-,, 1.
1993 or X upon [nspedon by the Div on, k is foursd lhal the sys:ern is not teing adequalety oWaied or maintained. Sucfi
ay -stems will be nolifi&d of the c:assification or re<dass9nccalfon by the Commission, In wrlikV.

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rots nu o , .
diflusedor rtechanical........................................................................................................2
` (m)
Ptyame Osmosis...................................................................................................................................5
(n)
Sand or nixed -Media Fitters - low rate ................................. ........................................................................2
Hghrate......................................................................5
(o)
Tmatmert pnoaasses for rernoval of metal or cyanide...................................................................................1 5
(p)
treatment proeesset for removal of toxic rnalarlais other than metal or cyanide ................ ............ ......... ...... 1 5
�' (7) SLLOG E TREATMB4T
(a)
Sludge Dlgadlon Tank - nested (anaerobic) .............. ............................_-.._...............................,..............5 0
Aerobic.............. .......................... _........ ............................... ,......... -................................................. 5
Unheated(anaeroblc)................................................................................................................................3
(b)
Sludge Stablitzatlon (ctwmlcal or themW)....................................................................................................5
(c)
SludgeDryingBeds- Gravity...........................................................................................•_......_..................2
VacuumAssisted .................................................... ........... ................ ,........................................................
{d}
Sludge Eiusriatbn..................................................................................................................................... 5 i i
(a)
Sludge CondMoner (chemical or thermal)......... .......... ................................................... _............................5
(r}
Sludge Thickener (gravity).................................................................•------•..............._........_............_...........5
(g}
Dissolved Alt Flotation Unit (no[ applicable to a unit rated as(3)(1))...... ........... ....... .................. I ....... I .......... 8
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) .................. ...................... .................. ._ .............................. 2
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank - Asraied....................................................................................................................5
Nor- ae rat ad..........................................................................................................................................2
O)
Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon rsgar»rat'ion)................................................................1 0
(k)
Vacuum Fiher, Conlrlluge, or Filter Pre" or other similar dawatering devices...................................................10
(8) RESIDUALS UTUZAT€OWDISPOSP.L (including incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons.......................... ............ ........ ........ :............... ....................................... .....2
(b)
Lard Application (surface and subsurface) (sae definition 22a)
by contracting to a Land applcaiion operator or lar4ill operator wh9-h0146 the Land application permit
orLandril parmit........................................................................................................................................2
(c)
Dedicated Landfill(burial) by the permhtaa of the wastewater treatment facility..............................................5
(9)
(a)
Chlorination................................................................................................. ................... ............... 5
(b)
Dechlorlration .......................................,...............-,.........................................._.-...............5
WOzone
......................... ...................._........................................................................................_......5
(d)
Radiation................................................................................................................................................. 5
(1 0) CHEMICAL AODITi )N SYSTEM(S) ( see defirftton No. 9) (hot applJeabfe to ehemhoal addhlorts rated its hem (3)0),
(6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(s), (9a). (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 polms each:
List.............
................................... ........................................ .................. ....._................. . 5
........................................................................... .......... ...........................5
............. ........ ............................................................................ I ................ I ......... —5
.......................................................................................................................5
(1 1) M-SCE-1-MEGUS LINT WPOCESSES
(a)
Hoidng Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Mxerials ktciucing wastes from mining
operalions containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts slgnlficartty greater than Is common
fordomestic wallawater...........................................................................................................................A
(b)
Etiluont Flow Equa kzation (not app4cu to storage basins which are In wom In lard application sys4sms).....2
(c)
Stage Discharge (riot app5calare to storage basins Inharert in land applcation
(d)
Pumps ......... ......................................................:........................................................... I ......................... 3
(a)
Stand -By Power Suppiy...........................:............................... ......-._.---3
(f)
Themul Ponutktn Corttrot Devica................................................................................................................3
TOTAL. POINTS ............................ _..........................................
'•' k"AJLSS F ICATEN
MEGI...........................................................................................................5.25 Poirt:s
ClassII ....................................... ........................... - ............................... .26.50 Points
cuss 11............................................................................................... ........51-65 Points
.
CJmaIV .................... ........ ...................... .......... .................... .............. ...-.66-Up Points
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Fadihles having a ratlnrg of one through four points, ktdushvs, do not require a artlfled operator.
racilhies having an actkzted sludge
prpcau veil be as.slgnwd a trtlnimum rla.>alikzron of Class tl.
Fa lft" hewing trsa.tmom pro asses for the removal of petal or cyanide will be sssgned a mlNmum eittt: I)mtlon of Claw 11.
Faclttres having trawmart procee"t for the blologlr.ar removal d phosphorus WK be assigned a rrtinlmurm cUmi.Ticalhon of C[aaa Ill.
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AC04 DEFNITUNS
7'-�a following deflnhlons shall apply througfloul this Subdupter,
(1) Acttvatad Carbon Beds- A physkaVca`wmical method for raduckrl soluble or;panSc material from wastewater effluent; 71» oolumn-type beds used in this
method will have a flow we Yarying irons two to eight gafions par minute per sgvans fool and may be etthef upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
tray trot be regener-reed on the wastewaer trsatrthant plant sha;
(2) Aaraled Lagoorss. A basin h which all solids " rnalnWned In suspension and by which bbloglcal oxidation or orgaric mutter is reduced through artificially
acaoiarwvd Varttder of oxygen on A Pow -through basis;
(3) Aaralhon. A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or high purtty oxygen In a 6quld by spraying, agitation a d11'fu0on43a) Extended
Aeration. An a.ctivalted sludge procom utllizing a minimum hydraulic desamlon i€rre of le tours.
(A) Agrlcvlturafly managed she. Any she on which a crop Is produced, managed. and harvested (Crop €rrefudas Vassal, prLUv, Veer, etc.);
(5) Alr Slrippin, A process by which the ammonlum Son Is first cormortsd to dssofved anunonia (pH ad(vurnam) with the arn=nta then released to the
umospt a try phy,rJca1 moans; or other sJmllw prccesses which remote peimisum products such as benzene, toluene, and xyierr;
(6) Carbon P49oneraborL The rlrgenerakri of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to prvvlde extremeFy, high tarrparalw-as which volatll€zs and oxkilzs the
-'eorbed IrtpvrKI*s:
Carbonao oue Stage. A stage of waslewtUr treatrrwrx desJgned to acHevs'secondary' effluent In fts;
ntrHuge. A rne�ka! oavlas In wiskh artMugaJ force Is used to saparate solids from liiquIcls or to separate rlquicis of dffsrer'nt densll-as:
( Arnica] Addidon Sroorra The addtion d dhemkW(s) to waztewalor ax an appkatton point for purpos.&% of Improving sorkis removal, pH ad)ustr►ern,
a-r"rnhy control, emc.; the anabllt'ty to axperimerK with dhrferern &wmicala area C.I.imm application pdms to amlave a spetrrrc result WU be cortsldered one
system,; the capabflhy io add chamical(s) to dual ;trths wSQ be rated xi one ryvam; ca,�abiitty to add a chemk o at a dr`fereen applica:Lort poLnta for Mararn
pu,-,xs..as veftl resuh in the systems being rated as se¢a zte "emc;
(1c) ChamJcal Sludge Ccrd ning. The add?llon of a chem3-W compound such as rtrr}s, ferric ahbride, or a pohlmar to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prlar to
kg appritatlon to ■ dewaterirq device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systamm, Liss of rofdtng panda or iwtdng tarots for conL1rv7,,oM of wastewater ocrtiaining lnorpansc, nor-:oxic rruteriala from sand, gnu -el,
c shad stone or ether %Jm(tar opera bnc Such cyrisrrs shah carry a mWenurr. at two points regardless or pumping fadMles or any other a.ppvnananas;
r'zj CornNr •d Removal of Carbonaceous BOO and Nitrtgemus Removal bi NLrcatian- A sJrgie stage system required to achieve per-nA aflluart Crlril an a00
a'Ttrrunta nitro-4- wt;h'n the same btolo k=J reactor