WQ0002648_Final Permit_19950926

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources `
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor � �T
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 26,1995
Mr. Darius Luck, Plant Manager/ Vice President
Luck's, Inc.
Post Office Box 510
Seagrove, North Carolina 27341
Dear Mr. Luck:
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002648
Luck's Inc.
Wastewater Treatment and
Wastewater Spray Irrigation
Randolph County
In accordance with your application received May 2, 1995, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0002648 dated September 26, 1995, to Luck's Inc., for the continued operation of the subject
wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities and the construction of additional equalization facilities.
It is understood that should the existing wet weather pond be filled, the Luck's, Inc., Seagrove Plant has
agreed to shut down or slow down operations to prevent any over flow of the storage pond or runoff from
the spray field. This requirement must be met.
PIease note the most recent soil scientist report (by Toney C. Jacobs, dated January 12, 1995)
allows a loading rate of 38.4 inches/acre/year for the existing subject 40 acre spray irrigation field. The
300,000 GPD allowed in the previous wastewater permits far exceeds the 38.4 inches/acre/year loading
rate. The submitted application package indicates a total treatment capacity of 120,000 GPD from the
30,000 GPD sanitary package treatment plant, the 60,000 GPD process waste package treatment plant,
and the estimated 30,000 GPD of contact cooling water. This only allows approximately 5 days of
storage, for the 588,000 gallon capacity of the wet weather storage pond. By calculation for a 365 day
work year, the existing 40 acre spray field can handle an approximate average of 114,261 gallons per day.
By calculation, for the 120,000 GPD rate, the 38.4 inches/acre/year spray field loading rate could
accommodate approximately 346 work days per year. The Division has been assured the subject Luck's
Inc, plant will take all steps necessary to prevent any over flow of the storage pond or runoff from the
spray field. Therefore, this permit must reduce the previously allowed 300,000 GPD flow to the 120,000
GPD total treatment capacity. Luck's Inc. is cautioned that it would be a violation of this permit to allow
any over flow of the storage pond or runoff from the spray field.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2000, shall void Permit
No. WQ0002648 issued August 21, 1991, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to
establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result
in future compliance problems.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.U. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications, for the new equalization facilities is being forwarded
to you. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John Seymour at
[phone] ext. 546.
Sincerely,
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A. Prest rHowa rd, Jr., P.E.
cc: Randolph County Health Department
Land Design Engineering Services, Inc.
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Brian Wootton, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SPRAY IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Luck's, Inc.
Randolph County
FOR THE
construction and operation of new flow equalization facilities following the preliminary screening of the
Process Cooking and Canning and Clean-up operations, and prior to the existing DAF Unit, consisting of
a 30,000 gallon flow equalization tank with 80 cfm blower units and all associated pumps, piping,
controls, and appurtenances; and the continued operation of the existing 120,000 GPD spray irrigation
treatment and disposal facility, for combined sewage and industrial wastes, consisting of a 30,000 GPD
domestic wastewater package treatment plant (employees and floor washing) using aerobic digestion,
clarification and disinfection, a 60,000 GPD process cooking and canning and clean-up process
wastewater package treatment plant using aerobic digestion, clarification proceeded by preliminary
screening and preliminary diffused air floatation unit process, a non -contact cooling water & produce
washing wastewater screening facilities, a 588,000 gallon wet weather storage pond with irrigation pump
station, a 40 acre spray field area, and all associated piping, pumps, valves, controls and appurtenances to
serve Luck's Inc., Seagrove Plant with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received May 2, 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 be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2000, shall void Permit
No. WQ0002648 issued August 21, 1991, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the new equalization facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted new
equalization facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans
and specifications, and other supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Water
Quality Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that
there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which
will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to
perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the
irrigation area to adequately assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate
corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of
Environmental Management, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.

3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
4. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
6. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under
separate ownership,
b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells, and
g) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for
this waste treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or
prevent modifications, which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the
existing treatment facility. These buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the
treatment and disposal facilities which are for the purpose of increasing the flow that is
tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any expansion or modification of the
spray irrigation areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property would cause any
of the buffers now complied with, for the treatment and disposal facilities, to be violated.
The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will require a permit
modification.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once
the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission
which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater
treatment facilities are 50% complete.
3. A suitable vegetative cover over the spray irrigation field shall be maintained.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
6. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
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The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 38.4 inches over any twelve
(12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to allow any runoff from the
spray field.
8. No type of wastewater other than that from Luck's, Inc., Seagrove Plant, shall be sprayed
onto the irrigation area.
9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
10. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such
controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each
site.
11. Freeboard in the wet weather storage pond shall not be less than two feet at any time.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses)
deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure surface and
ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule
shall be followed.
2. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater
disposed. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following
information:
a. date of irrigation,
b. volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. field irrigated,
d . length of time field is irrigated,
e. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (incheslacre) loadings for each
field,
f. weather conditions, and
g. maintenance of cover crops.
3. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at the point prior
to irrigation every March, July, and November for the following parameters:
BOD5 TS S
Fecal Coliform pH
NH3 as N Sodium
Magnesium Calcium
Sodium Adsorption Ratio by Calculation
4. Three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition III 2) on
Form NDAR-1 shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. Three
(3) copies of all effluent monitoring data (as specified in condition III 3) on Form NDMR-1
shall be submitted on or before the last day of April, August, and December. All
information shall be submitted to the following address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535

5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone
number 910/ 771-4600 as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the
next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of
the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as
the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual circumstances;
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.;
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to
such station or facility; or
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 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.
I V . GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. The three (3) existing monitor wells (MW-1, MW-2, and MW-3) shall be sampled every
March, July, and November for the following parameters:
NO3 NO2
TDS (500) TOC
pH (6.5 -8.5 standard units) Water Level
Chloride (250) Sodium
SO4 (250)
Volatile Organic Compounds - In November only (by Method 1 or 2 below)
Method 1: Method 6230D (Capillary - Column), "Standard Methods For The
Examination of Water and Wastewater", 17th ed., 1989
Method 2: Method 502.2 "Methods For The Determination Of Organic Compounds
In Drinking Water", U.S. EPA-600/4-88/039
The spray irrigation field shall be tested once every four (4) months for sodium
content and the results submitted to the Division's Winston-Salem Regional Office.
The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on
the top of the casing.
The numbers in parentheses represent the maximum allowable concentrations in
groundwater for the various analytical parameters, as specified in 15 NCAC 2L
(Groundwater CIassifications and Standards). Unless otherwise noted, the concentrations
are given in parts per million.
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If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/1 are detected in any downgradient monitoring
well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the individual
constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in
the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to represent
the naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedarices of this naturally occurring
TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling
and analysis as described above.
If any volatile organic compounds are detected by Method 6230D, or the equivalent Method
502.2, then the Winston-Salem Regional Office Groundwater Supervisor, telephone
number 910/ 771-4600 must be contacted immediately for further instructions regarding
any additional follow-up analyses required. The results of all initial and follow-up analyses
must be submitted simultaneously.
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section, Permits
and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535 on Form GW-59
[Compliance Monitoring Report Form] every April, August, and December.
2. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
3. 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).
If the title to any property which may affect the location of the Compliance Boundary is
changed, the permittee shall notify the Division within 14 days. The Director shall then
establish a modified Compliance Boundary which will be done as a modification to the
Permit.
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.
4. No land application of waste activities shall be undertaken when the seasonal high water
table is less than three feet below the land surface.
V . INSPECTIONS
I. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities
to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause
or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance.
The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time
of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken
by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period
of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to
the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority.

3. 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 disposal site or facility at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that
must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples
of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
V I. GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of 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. 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).
5. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
7. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(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 15A NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
8. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 26th day of September, 1995
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston Ppward, Jr., P.H, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number W Q0002648
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Permit No. WQ0002648
September 26, 1995
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.

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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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1_saptic tanks
2 Pump tania
3- .siphon or pump -dosing systerns
4 aand Mors
5, grease trapfinterceplor
6 otl/wator separators
7 gravtty subsurface treatment and disposal:
8,T __pressure subsurface treatment and dispaaal:
GPf3AY IP S)GAT1Chi CLASSF1CAMN
(d,*ck tit units that apply)
1`X_prelimfv" treatment (definition no. 32 )
2-2L—lagoons
3.uptic tanks
4_pump tanks
5. A pimps
6. _sand floors
7, Zjgrease trapinterceptor
8� oZlwater separators
9, A disinfection
10. chemicat addition for nutrfenVaigae oorerol
11.--- 1� spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of Westewater In excess of these components shall
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with on appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICAT10f1/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to perms[ kidder)
1. Land application of bicxsolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TRE4TMB14T FACILITY CLASS FICATK) i
The following systems shaft be assigned a Class I cassltie-Wion, Unless the flow Is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require considera]ion by the Commission on a case -by -case basic; (Check 8 Appropriato)
1, Oiltwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand Fhers, d:slydectkn
and dived discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preriminary treatment, tagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and dreg dischargs:
4� C;osed-loop Recycle Systems;
5—Groundwater Remediat;on Systems consisting only of oiVwater separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinlec6on
and disposal'.
E. Aquacutlure operations with discharge to surface water:;
7_ Waler Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. _Sealood processing consisling of screening and disposal.
9. , -,_Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment !Snits, will be classified I permitted slier July 1.
1993 or V upon Inspection by the Division, It is found Thai the system is not being adequately opereiod or maintained. Such
systems will be notilied of the classification or recfassiiication by the Commission, In writing.

The fallowing scale Is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate points)
REM P+xrrs
(1)
industrial Pntroar art L"s or fndustrlal Pretroatmsm Program (ass cWWAion No. 33)...............---...------
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OF -SIGN FLOW OF PLANT tN Wd (not &pplicabk fro ron-cartarnr-atod Cooing water[, sludge landing faaAles far
Wwor pwfficatlon ptaras, Wa111 closed" eystome(sae darwguon No, 11}, and Sad"s oonaiatLV only of !torn
{4Xd) W karns (A)(d) and (11)[d)j
20,001 - 60,0W
60.001 - 100.D00.
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100,001 - 250,000
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250,001 =,000..
SW'001 - 1,000,000--
1,000.Oct - 2,01)0,000__-.
2.t]00.001 (and up) rate 1 polrt addkkwW for each 200.000 gpd cap, icy up to a esazirrrunr of
Design Flow (gN 000
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Pf 1hiARYUNITSMRDCEW (see biralonIo-1t)
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Bar screens
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(b)
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6Mdunkal Screars. StaUc Seams of ComrlrankV Dwkea
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(c)
Cbt PAMWal
(d)
or
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Fbw 1.feasurinp Oeviae
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(g)
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Septic Tank (sea clathtion No. 431
(b)
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Primary Clarlflers_
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(d)
S*ttflng Benda or SettlIng Tanks for kwgkrir Noroaxle lrtatorlals (&Judge handling f&CWLWM for enter
purflicstion plart&, sand, grave(, aeons, and other mining oparwiors except recraatronal aetivttioa such
as porn
or gold mining)
(a)
8 RYTRF-A7Me4 T LNTSIPFCCESSM
(A)
C&rbortaeaova stage
(i} Aeration -High Purity Oxygen Syatern .-
20
DMtussd AJr System............__
Uochanl a Air Syxiom rixod. GoWng or rotor}
Separate Sludge PA%aar !lion. —_-
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(6) Trl kAV lRtor
High Rata_
7
Standard Rate-
Packed Tower.. ---
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(EE} Biobglcal Aerated Filter or Aerated BiobgicaJ Mar ____
10
(N} Aerated Lapoona.
0
(r) Rotaling Biological
(ri) Sand Fillors •lidemtMard biologl
Recirculating blologlcal —
-2
(trH) 5tabntzalion Lagoon.......-�
{bt) Single stag* syriom for combined carbonacmous romwal or 300 and nkmganous remavai
nhrtll4ation (sot dofin6on No. 12XPoirua for this Rem have to be in addition 10 (tams
() through ()vi),
ulinzintta extended aeration proceaa (sea ddtnition No.3&) .. .....
utRlxing other than the extended &oration process.
(x) Hutriert adtSdions to enhamce SOD rtmOMa}...-.—...................— .....................---.S
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Slechankal Air System (Sired, Heating or rotor)
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(p) Trickling Pillar-hilgh Rate.
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Packed Tower —---—
Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filter.
10
(totaling Biological Cortaaors
----_. -..- .—--_---.10
Ik)
V) Sand Fitter- 11rderminett —mow _ �
Fteclrculaing Wologlcaf
(B)
TERWY A7MElfr�r TW
(a}
Activated Carbon Bade -
whhoul carbon regenoration..-..-..--«.......—
---�
vAtt carbon rrgenorat1on.—..—_
(b)
foundered or Granular Activated Carbon Food- .
without carbon toganaraiio�
trtth carbon regeneration_
(o)
Ric stripQing. ._ _ -. __ - .. _ .-
_ A
— ».........»..».......---- _
(d)
Nnhrifir�tbn
g
(f)
Foam Soparatlon— .. -.,— - ------ - --- -�- -- W----- ^^^
^•-
{9)
ion Exchange ........... _......---------- ... ........�
(h)
Blom
Lard Appncallon of Troalod Effluent (see deflnXion No. M) (nor appricablo for sand, grayo; alone
and ether similar mining oporalians) by high rate —
and
[I}
lbtcrasc ors.
r3
({�)
PMsptomva Rernoral 1?y Biological Processes [See dettnition Na. 26)H...-......20
r arno.... rote...._ S0..—.... ......_ _-...----�.-.
Pollshing Ponds - without aoratlon..
--2
wrath aeration»- .-.._ ...._..__ . _— ._.-.. r ---------.i

(m)
Reverse Osmosis ..............�__......».« .......,. ..»....._.---.5
(n)
Sand or Kxed-Media Filters low rate..
high isle
(0)
Trsatmerx pro m"as for removef of rfrtat or
(pSLJ)XOETF
processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyarrkd's-
(7)
ATMENITtreatmerri
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic ,_ _» 10
Aerobic
Unhealed
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (Owmical or llssm►a!}. ..... . , » . . _» __.. 5
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds - Grevhy.-.� »«»..._. ...... .. « ._..................._....................»_ __._2
VacuumAss€sled..............._,............._.—...».»_
(d)
Sludge
(a)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) S
(f }
Sludge Thickener
(g)
Dissolved Air fttation Drift (not applicable to a uM rated as
(h)
Sludge Gas uttf;zation (Including gu storage)., _-..2
(I)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated... ---
No rr as rat ed ........«. __�._. .......»..._-
())
Sludge kec{nerator (not including activated carbon regeneration). ».„ , _ _._ .,1 0
(k)
Vacuum Rher, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or other similar dewaisring devices,
(a)
RESDUALS LrTlLIZATIDWDISPCSkL (in iuding Incineralad ash)
(a)
Lagoons—.... ................................................. ...._...._._� _ _-- ��_ _ ». _».
(b )
Lard Application (surface and subsurface) (seo def€rrition 22a) �"`✓
by contracting to a land application operator or Lsndfiii operator who holds the land aW6--Rtion permit
(c)
or Landfill permit ...... .................... ..... ...... .... ._._.._.._
DedLcated landfill(buda!) by the pamrtMes of the wastewater treatment faclihy..r _ _ _%3�"��J
(fl1
(a)
Chlorination .
(b)
Der}tiprlriation__.._._._ .. N...» _.— ...............__....... ---- »»»
...............
_3
(d )
Radiation _.._._.._..... .. ......._. .....» . ....._. .. , ............ ».... _...�. _._ ... S
(10)
CHEMICAL ADDITIDN SYSTEM(S) ( sea definition No. ?) (not applicable is ehemicaf additions rated as Item (3)0),
(6)(a), (fil(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), ($a), (9)(b) or (6)(c) 6 points each.,
List
--------------------------------------------
_.........»_....___--_-__--...»....---____.......,..---_.......»-.._----.._..»---»_»..-5
(1 1)
............... ..»....
AL,CE-LANEC rc Lit ti 'PpOCESSF.S
(a)
Hotting ponds, Holding Tanks or SatT11% Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Irtelu&ng wastes from mining
operations containing nhrogen or phosphorus compounds in amounts significantly greater than is common
for domestic wastewater ........... ». - ....... .»... .......»._.__._..__............ _. » .. 4
(b)
Ef loont Flaw Equalization (net applicable to werags basins which are ktherant In !arid appt€catlon systems)-2
(c)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage baslrs Inherent in Land application systems). _ a
(a)
Ste By Power Supply _ ._ �.» �. _._ _ _ .. --�
�j
(1)
_
Therttul Pollution Control Device - __M..»..._.«.«.».»._....._.»_._._._».__ --3
TOTAL
cum........—.............__._— ..............--5-25 Points
Class i].— —_.......26.50 Points
Poims
Class TV SO- Lip Points
Fac3llt es having a raling of one through four points, kKdvs", do no require a certified operator.
FaciWe . having an ar-71va:ed sludge process wll be assigned a minirnum darsMcztbn of Claret IL
Facfthles halving treatment proms"% for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification d Craw IL
Faciiit os having trsalrrart prnaessaa for tha biological removal of phosphorus win be itslgr a minimum ciasstfKation of Class ff1.
J=4 DEFIN1110M
The following definNoris Wharf apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Acilvated Carbon Sods. A phys caVchemlcal melhod for reducing soluble organic rn;do al from wastewater eftfuert; The column-" beds used In this
method will have a flow We varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square toot and may be either upfiow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be rsgenerwod on the wastewater tr"tmert ptant she;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin in which all solids are malnsained In suspension arld by which biological oxidation or organic tastier Is reduced through artificially
accelsraied transfer of oxygen on a flaw -through basis;
(3) Aerat]crL A process of bringing about intimate contact between air or high purtty oxygen In a 1lquld by spraying, sgtlatlon or dlftusiong3s) Extended
Asratlon. An activated sludge process ufllizing a minlmum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours.
(A) AgAmhurary managed she. Any 0a on which a crop Is produced. manaped, and harvested (Crop includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.):
(5) Air Sirippinp. A process by which the ammonium Ion Is first comarted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) wish the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other sim tar processes which remove pelroteum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylerm;
(6) Carton Regeneration. The regsnerafion of sxhausied carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which votattlize and oxidiza ihrn
absorbed impurities;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A at-jpe of wastewater treatment designed to achieve "secondary' eltluom dmtts;
(8) Cerdrifuge, A mechanlcal rievlce In wNch camrliugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate Bquids of d 1ferent dsnsY'-as;
(9) Chemical Add lion Systems The addlslort of cttemk,ai(s) to wastewater id an application point for purposes of Impxovir+g sorids removal, pH adlusimem,
atkalinlly control, etc.; the capa.bllity to experiment with ddfarent chemicals and d'flerent application points to acNeva a specific result will be considered one
system; the capability to add chemicals) to dual units will be rated as one syslam; capability to add a chomical at a dllfersru application points for deersrd
purposes will result In the systems being rased as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Condklor>ing. The addition of a chemical compound such as Sms, faric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coaSsscs the mass prior b
As app4ailon to a dewatartng device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or hoUng tanks for cordainmerrt or wastewater mntalning Inorganic, noon-loxlc materials from sand, gravel,
crushed sione or other slmitar operations- Such systems shall carry a maxlmum of two polnfs ru-92rd ets or pumping faeilhias or any other appurtorl2nms:
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by NhrHlcatlon- A aingla stage system required to achievs permit effluent omits on 130D
And amrnonla nhrogen within the same biological reactor,
(13) Dechlwinatlon. The partial or complete reduce on of residual chlorine to a liquid by arty chennical or physical proses;
(14) Denbrificatlon Process. The conversion of nhrale•nbrogen to Nuogen gas;