WQ0003269_Final Permit_19950131

State of North Carolina
Depahment 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
January 31, 1995
Mr. Steven Jordan, Owner
Post Office Box 306
Elon College, North Carolina 27244
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0003269
Jordan Residence
Single Family Wastewater
Spray Irrigation Facility
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Jordan:
In accordance with your application received September 26, 1994, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0003269, dated January 31, 1995, to Mr. Steve Jordan for the continued operation of the
subject single family wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
This permit shall void Permit No. WQ0003269 issued May 7, 1990 and shall be effective from the
date of issuance until December 31, 1999, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to
establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result
in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Angela Y. Griffin at
[phone].
Sincerely,
A. PrestoJraJr., P.E.
cc: Alamance County Health Department
Winston Regional Office, Water Quality Section
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
SINGLE FAMILY SPRAY IRRIGATION 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
Mr. Steve Jordan
Alamance County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 240 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system consisting of
a 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank, a 261 ft2 subsurface sand filter, a tablet chlorinator, a 1,600 gallon
storage/pump tank, a 6 gpm submersible pump with highwater alarm, and a 3,296 ft2 spray irrigation area
to serve the Steve Jordan Residence (two bedrooms), with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received September 26, 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. WQ0003269 issued May 7, 1990 and shall be effective from the
date of issuance until December 31, 1999, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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.
2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
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3. The sand media of the 261 ft2 subsurface sand filter must comply with the Division's sand
specifications.
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 treatment/storage units and any wells, and
g) 50 feet between treatment units and property fines.
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. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained.
3. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
5. Ire average weekly application rate shall not exceed 52 inches per year at an instantaneous
application rate not to exceed 0.30 inches per hour.
6. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
7. No type of wastewater other than that from the Steve, Jordan Residence shall be sprayed
onto the irrigation area.
8. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter due to obstructions,
the obstructions shall be removed or the sprinkler heads shall be raised and supported to
such height that the design diameter is achieved.
g. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
10. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and
disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items:
a. The septic tank shall be checked annually and pumped out as needed.
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b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added so as to
provide proper chlorination.
c. The storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected weekly. The scum layer shall
be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The spray system shall be inspected weekly to make certain of the sprayers proper
operation, that the vegetative growth allows a proper spray pattern, that the soil is
assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated.
III. MONITORINQ AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
I . Any monitoring 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. The Permittee shall maintain records of all maintenance performed on the system and
irrigation area, as required in Condition II 10 for a minimum of five years. This
information shall be provided to the Division of Environmental Management upon request.
3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem 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 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, spray heads, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station 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.
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.
IV. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
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 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 ter us and conditions of this pertnit, and may obtain s?mples
of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
data.

2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of 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. Upon the availability of a municipal or regional sewerage collection system, the subject
wastewater treatment facilities shall be abandoned and all wastewater discharged into the
municipal or regional sewerage system.
5. The spray irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two strand wire fence.
6. 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).
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.
S. This permit may be revoked if the Permittee fails to abide by the conditions of the
"Operation and Maintenance Agreement" previously signed by the Permittee.
9. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
10. A dike shall be maintained around the spray field to prevent runoff.
11. 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 31st day of January, 1995
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Division of vironmental Management
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Steve Jordan Owner
Post Office Box 306
Elon College, North Carolina 27244
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Pen -nit No- WQ0003269
Alamance County
I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
I. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and
disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items:
a. The septic tank shall be checked annually and pumped out as needed.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added so as to
provide proper chlorination.
c. The storage, pump, and alarm systerns shall be inspected weekly. The scum laver shall
be. removed at the same. interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The spray system shall be inspected weekly to make certain of the sprayers proper
operation, that the vegetative growth allows a proper spray pattern, that the soil is
assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated.
2. Failure of the Permittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to $ 10.()(x)
per day.
3. Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater
regulations will require cessation of occupancy of the residence.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit conditions may result in
voiding the permit.
Signature: Date: 1 `
'91e4 Jordan
Notary Sea]
Notary Signature: Date: ��

OPERATION AND MAIN'T'ENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Steve Jordan Owner
Post Office Box 306
Elon College, North Carolina 27244
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No. WQ0003269
Alamance County
I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
1. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and
disposal system including, but not limited to, the following itenls:
a. The septic tank shall be checked annually and pumped out as needed.
Y b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added so as to
provide proper chlorination.
c. Tile storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected �ve.ekly, The scum laver shall
be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The spray system shall be inspected weekly to make certain of the sprayers proper
operation, that the vegetative growth allows a proper spray pattern, that the soil is
assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated.
2. Failure of the Permittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to .$10.0(()
per day.
3. Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of (lie State's surface or groundwater
regulations will require cessation of occupancy of the residence.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the pe►-init conditions may result in
voiding the permit.
Signature: Date: 2 2ls`l
tev Jordan
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility: ✓', s� r S� �r l
)weer or Contact Person:
Mailing Address: ,f 6'. a tv,U a7zyy
County: Telephone: 4 -�' ) i�
Present Classification: - New Facility Existing Facility �
NPDES Per. No. NCOO Nondisc. Per. No.WOCoc�3 ac: � Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by: 91 L-�T-1_ --- Telephone: 0,--'7V6 Date:-(¢
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORC: Grade: Telephone:
Check Classification(s): Subsurface V Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) V 11 111 N Total Points:
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SUBSU r`ACE CLJL551FCATCN
(check all units that apply)
1_ aeptic tanks
2 -pump tanks
3- siphon or pump -dosing "ems
4 -sand filters
grease trap/interceptor
,. o1f/water separators
7- gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8- pressure subsurface treatment and disposal.
SPRAY IPP)GAMCIN CL ASS1FtCATK)N
(check all units that apply)
1_ preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2 Iagoons
3 septic tanks
4 pump tanks
5 pumps
6%and fitters
7. grease trapAnterceptor
0 o€l/wafer separators
.9 disinfection
10. chemical addition for nuirlent/algae control
11. 1Z spray irrigallon of wastewater
In addition to the above c€sash€catic-iis, Y,etrot:tme.n.t of wulstewater In excess of these components shell
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with on appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPUCATIOWRESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Appres only to permit holder)
1. Land application of b€osolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFIC1TiCN
The following systems shaft be assigned a Class 1 classification, unless 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 if Appropriate)
1. Oillwater 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 fihers, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3- --Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nulrient control: and direct discharge;
4 Closed -coop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remedial€on Systems consisting only of oNwater separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and dispo W;
6. Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7_Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water trealment;
Seafood processing consist€ng of screening and disposal.
'4 _-_sincJle-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified if permitted after July 1,
1993 or If upon inspection by the Division, It Is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the cla9silication or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

Tf,-% following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate points) ,
REM POINTS
{ 1) Industrial Pretreatment UnU or Industrial Pretreatment Program (see definition No. 33}..... ......._» «.. » _. .. 4
(2) DESIGN FLAW OF PLANT IN gpd (not applicable to non -contaminated cooing waters, sludge handing fadgtiva for
water purification plants, locally closed tyle systems(see defunitlon No. 1ij and Willies consisting only Of item
(4xd) or Items (4)(d) and (I1)(d))
0 - 20.000. ..................................................................._».._................--- 1
20,001 - 6D.DDO. ............ .. ....«» ........_ _» »�_.._..».. » . « .. _ _ 2
150.001 - 100.000.._.:.........».....»..............................-—...._................... •-•..••........_........3
100,001 - 250,000»«..»....._........_._..»_ ._._............ .» » ». ..._._» .__... _ _ .. 4
250,001 -800,000.. .....»_......»...» ... » «. » .» .... _.............._».... __ _ ._ .5
1500,001 - 5.000.D00.. «»«. .. __.. ..... _._.._.... » ........_»....__.« . « ..�
1,000 DOi - 2.000.000 ._. _ .... ... ...« ».. ... .. _._.......10
2.000.001 (and up) rate I point additional for each 200.000 gpd capaahy tap to a maximum of _ ..._30
Design Flow (gpd)
(2) PREL MARY LArrs/PADCESSES (see deAnitdon No32)
(a) Bar Szreeri _ ._ ». .... .. ».. ._ ....... .. » ..»... ............_»»....... .»_ .......t
- or
(b) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Deices
Grk
or
(d) Mochw4cal orAended grit Removal
(a) Flow AAsasuring Device.........._.................».»..»_».....»..._.__..._.....
(1)
or
Instrumented Flow Measurement
(g}
Preaerottan.__ _. »»» » »«»« ... .. »..»... ».. .« .. .»... ... .. ..2
(h)
Influent Flow
(i)
Grease or Oil Separators Gravity
Mechanical.. ... _ .» . » _ .. .».._.._ .. ... » .. .»..3
Dissolved Air Flatatdon..._....................__ ... ._ _. ` . .... »...._» ...» . .. »..� . , ....»......... S
Pnchlorinatbn........__»— — ..... » ..... . . ._ ... . «.» ... .. ... ........ . _....'S
(4) PPAAAWTREATMENT L.NITSIPRDCESS65
(a) Septic Tank (see delinatlon No. 43) ».. _ » » • -- -» 3
MImhof!
Tinit . . »._ ..... r... _�Y ... ....»«. .._ ... ..... ...
(c)
Primary ClarMlers .. . .» ... .. » ..... »..« _.... ....__.........»....»...... .. ........... _........».........5
(d)
Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non-toxic Materials (aiudge handling families for water
purH Callon plants. sand, gravel, stone, and otter mining operalions except recreational activities such as gem
orgold mining) �� ...._.... ..» .».... ...».» . .... _ .» .. .»_.. ._.2
(8) SC{Y»RYTREATMi3dr�W
(a)
Carbonaceous Stage
(l) Aeration•1­119h Purity Oxygen System.... . »«.... _......«.....M _. - »»«-«- • 20
Diffused Air System.... .. _.. .... ... _ . _...10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rolor)~ .Y.._. _ .5
Separate Sludge 3
Ili} TAckfirq Filter
High Rate.»..... _ .»»« ... _..... .._ ..7
Standard Rate....... - ...»...........��..... .....»»»».... ..... .. ..5
Pecked Tower.. ........... ... _ .. »» » ..... .5
Illi} Slologicai Aerated fitter or Aerated Biological Filter
(H) Aerated Lagoons.. ... .... ».... .. ..... .......».. .. . 7 D
{v) Rotating Biological
(tri) Sand Fillers-Iniormitleni bbtoptcal.....�
Recirculaling blological.«._._„«... ..�. ....... .... ».»
(vfl) Stabilization
(vif) CEarlflsr................ .......... ................................................................ ..._,.
Sha) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous ramwal of BOD and nitrogenous removal by
riWicat'ron (see definition No. 12)(Poirfs for this Rem have to be in addition to Urn
(5)(a)(I) through
utilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a)
utilizing other than the extended aeration process. _» ».... .._... ». «•.•b
(x) Nutrtert addMions to enhance BOD
(xi) Biological Cuhure ('Super Bugs')&Milian. ... » .» » . ....»». ...«..» ....».».. -. -5
(b)
Nitrogenous Stage
(1) Aeration - High Purhy oxygen System... ..».»...._».._»._.........._...._... 20
Diffused Air Syctem......... ... .. .....».»...».._.»».....»» 10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotorj_ _»_»M.. »..»»,... ».».•»»•»••--•d
S"rale Sludge
(fl) Trickling Fifter-High Rate.—.—._ »- ».»..... ..._... ...... - »»--.7
Standard Rate... .. .. ... ...».»»».. .. ».... ».» ........ ». S
Standard
Packed
fR Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological RRer.» . .. __.__._»_» ,• -- »-•- - •t 0
Rotating BiologiraE
IIv)
v) Saeid Filter - Imermttiert biological�� ----2
Recirculating
.» �»» � »•�..»_...�•»»•» »•» » . •�... �».»..�»•~ ».. » •• ^.•5
(8) 7FN71AFiY03(ADVHAICEQTREA7}rartror......SPRDCESSFS
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�:' :tad r.,t.,,� P_ .
without carbon ngeneratlen. . ».._... »» ... .. »....»......» »« . - -- .»»•».»»-•»• .a
with carbon
(b)
Powdered orGranutarAcWaledCarbon Feedl•
fthout carbon reg one ». ... _ .....»_ » .»».».. -. »----»»».•-».•-»»
with carbon 6
c)
d)
AI strapping. ..•a
Denilrtficatlon
e)
Electrodialysis. ....»..... �«......».............»..... ».�...�.�....».»....».........».�»..........,.....»,,.....»..._......_....:..5
Foam Separailom.... _» ..«�.............»»..».....__ ....5
(l)
(g)
.............. .»..». »._ _«.».«.....»..».._......._.._
Ion Exchange ............ ................. ...... ............ ................ ...._.......................................... _».........3
(h)
Land Application of Treated Eltiuert (sea dellnition No. 22b) (not appticable for sand. gravel. done
and other similar mining operations) by high rate Inflltratton.» ._» »__.»». ».«... », -...- •-•» :X
(i)
Mtcroccreens............................................... .......
phosphorous Removal by Bloiogical Processes (See deflrthton No.
((}
(�)
Polishing Ponds - without aeration....« ....»»..» _»_ ..»... ».»-.• ». »..•»..»-.. .... ..• •....__..2
With aeration ...»»_....... ...»... » »«».._». ».... _»..».».._.....»_......»»....»».8

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Facllltles having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not require a certffied operator.
€.:0111;aaa having az rctINWid sludge prr cess w1. be a"Igr rad e m riMDUrn "G atlozr of Class IL
Facilities having treatment processes forthe removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum class[t;cation of Class IL
Fac9;fiar. h«ving treatmard procassaa for t€e bWogioal rarroval of phosphorus wily W a”;gmad a rrinfnum ctassTicatlon of Class 111.
D004 DEFNITIO S
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physicallchemlcal method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used in this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallon per minute per square toot and may be either upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant she;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which all solids are maintained In suspenslon and by which biological oxidation or organic rnatter Is reduced through arlirwJafiy
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow-through basis;
(3) Aerattom A process of bringing about intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or diffuslon;(3s) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a m;nlmum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours_
(4) Agrlcuhuraily managed site. Any she on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop lnclu los grasses, grains, traas, etc.);
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium ion Is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed lmpuritiss;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to'achieva 'secondary' effluent limits;
(8) Centrifuge. A mechanical device In which cardrifuga€ force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of cMferent denshfas,
(9) Chernkcaf Addition Systems- The adcWon of chemlcal(s) to wastawater at an application point for purposes of improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
alkalinity control, etc.; the capability to experiment with d'dforent chemicals and ditfereal application points to achieve a speciflc result will be considered one
system; the capability to add chemicals) to dual units will! be rated as one system; capability to add a chomlcat at a different application points for different
• oosas will result In the systems being rated as separate systems;
Chemlcat Sludge Conciftlorilng. The addhion of a themlca; compound such as rime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
ppilcatlon to a dewatering device;
Closed Cycle Systems_ Use of holding ponds or hok rng tanks for containment or wastewater containing Inorganic, non-toxic materials from sand, gravel,
ushed stone or other afmilar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless or pumping faclfftles or any other appurianances:
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nhrffication- A single stage system required to achieve permh effluent limits on SOD
and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reactor,
(13) Dechlorination. The partial or complete reduction of residual chlorine in a liquid by any chemical or physical process;
(14) Denitrification Procass. The conversion of nitrate -nitrogen to Htrogen gas;
(m)
Ravres Osmosis...........................................:...........................................................................................5
(n)
Sand or Mixed-Medla Fillers - low rate .....».....................„.........„..........»..........»...........................2
(o )
- high rate......................................................................5
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide ...................... :......... ................. .................._.........,_..1 5
(7 ]
(p) treatment processes for removal of toxo mials aterother than metal or cyanide... „.»... ._ _. ..1 5
SLUDGE TREATMB ff
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaarabic}..„.»......._.._........................... ................................ 10
Aerobic.............. ..._..,............ »_.»..»............,..».................. „... ......._........._...._........... 5
Unheated(anaerobic).....................................................................»......................................._.................3
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chomical or thermal) ............. „.._....................... ................................. ........................
(c)
Sludge Drying Seds -Gravity .................... ............. .......... ........ ____ ............... .................................
.2
VacuumAssisted ... .... ... ....................... .......................»................_............................... ..........._.....5
(d)
Sludge Eiutriatlon......................................„................».....,......»......................»»......._...........
(a)
..6
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal .
(f)
Sludge Thickener (gravity) ....................... »........... »................................. ................................. ._.._........5
(g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applCable to a unit rated as (3)(1)1 ........ —_.......... „.... ......... ........................ g
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage).......„ .. ...... ............ .............................. .......... .......... 2
(i)
........
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated ............... ......................».»............_......................................................_...5
No r} ae rad ed ................................. _............. .._...................................... .._... »........................_ _.._.......... _..2
(j)
Sludge lroainerator (not including activated carbon regeneration) ................ ».................. ».......................... 1 0
(k)
Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, or Fher Press or other similar dewatering devices ---------------- 10
(8)
RESIDUALS UTILIZATIOWDISK*AL (including Incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons ........ ...................... ..... ............................................ .......................... ....................................
(b)
...2
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who hokfs the land application permit
orlandfill permit.....................................................................................................................................
(c)
.2
Dedicated Landrlil(burlal) by the permittee of the wastewater treatment facility .................................... 5
(g)
(a)
Chlorination .......... ...... ........ ....... ........................ .................. ..........
(b)
....... .. .�
Dechlorination ..... -..»............... —......... ................ ».... »..................
(c)
_..................................--.................
Ozone ....... .......»«.............. »-.».............. ................................... ............. ....-._.....................
(d)
Radiation....................................................:............................................................................................5
(10)
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. 9) [not applicable to chemical additions rated as tram (3)0},
(5)(a)(xl),
(6)(a). (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e). (Sa), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 pointe each:
Usl.....»
.....................».....»......».................,.............»...........».......__........ ................._..S
....................»..........._........... ........ ......... ......... ........ ........................ ............................ 5
..."...,......»„».......»..»... ............. _........................._......._..,.........»»..................._.... 5
{ 11 }
Cba5C@ LANEflUS i 1Nf1'SrPiCESSFS............».»........................................»... ............. »..,..............................-„.......5
(a)
Hong Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Including wastes from mining
Operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts significantly greater than is common
fordomestle wastawater..............................................»..................................................................._.......A
(b)
Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are Inherent In land application systems) ---
(c)
Stage Discharge (rot applicable to storage basins inherent In I” application systems)..„...„._....._._____....5
(d)
(e)
Pumps.....................„.................»»............................................... ... „.
Stand -By Power Supply
(f)
.............. ” ............. .„»......,.„».....»
Thermal Pollution Control Device .......................... ......„.»..................................... ... ............. ._........ �
TOTAL
CLASSFICAT14N
GaI..... .............. .... ........... ........ ....................... __....... _..... ...... .. „.„... ..5 25 Polrrls
Class H__. Points
Cbss12..................... ........................»............................... ................ 51-65 Polyds
Cliciv ............. .........................»...............,...............................»............66-Up Points
---
Facllltles having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not require a certffied operator.
€.:0111;aaa having az rctINWid sludge prr cess w1. be a"Igr rad e m riMDUrn "G atlozr of Class IL
Facilities having treatment processes forthe removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum class[t;cation of Class IL
Fac9;fiar. h«ving treatmard procassaa for t€e bWogioal rarroval of phosphorus wily W a”;gmad a rrinfnum ctassTicatlon of Class 111.
D004 DEFNITIO S
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physicallchemlcal method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used in this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallon per minute per square toot and may be either upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant she;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which all solids are maintained In suspenslon and by which biological oxidation or organic rnatter Is reduced through arlirwJafiy
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow-through basis;
(3) Aerattom A process of bringing about intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or diffuslon;(3s) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a m;nlmum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours_
(4) Agrlcuhuraily managed site. Any she on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop lnclu los grasses, grains, traas, etc.);
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium ion Is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed lmpuritiss;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to'achieva 'secondary' effluent limits;
(8) Centrifuge. A mechanical device In which cardrifuga€ force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of cMferent denshfas,
(9) Chernkcaf Addition Systems- The adcWon of chemlcal(s) to wastawater at an application point for purposes of improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
alkalinity control, etc.; the capability to experiment with d'dforent chemicals and ditfereal application points to achieve a speciflc result will be considered one
system; the capability to add chemicals) to dual units will! be rated as one system; capability to add a chomlcat at a different application points for different
• oosas will result In the systems being rated as separate systems;
Chemlcat Sludge Conciftlorilng. The addhion of a themlca; compound such as rime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
ppilcatlon to a dewatering device;
Closed Cycle Systems_ Use of holding ponds or hok rng tanks for containment or wastewater containing Inorganic, non-toxic materials from sand, gravel,
ushed stone or other afmilar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless or pumping faclfftles or any other appurianances:
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nhrffication- A single stage system required to achieve permh effluent limits on SOD
and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reactor,
(13) Dechlorination. The partial or complete reduction of residual chlorine in a liquid by any chemical or physical process;
(14) Denitrification Procass. The conversion of nitrate -nitrogen to Htrogen gas;