WQ0003782_Final Permit_19950407

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
April 7, 1995
Mr. Ronald D. Elks, Director of Water Resources
Greenville Utilities Commission
Post Office Box 1847
Greenville, North Carolina 27835-1847
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0003782
Greenville Utilities Commission
Water Treatment System
Infiltration/Recycle Lagoon
Pitt County
In accordance with your application received January 25, 1995, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0003782, dated April 7, 1995, to Greenville Utilities Commission for the continued operation of
the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2000, shall void Permit
No. WQ0003782 issued October 19, 1990, 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 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] ext. 554.
Sincerely,
A. Presto Howard, fX, P.E.
cc: Pitt County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
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
INFILTRATIONIRECYCLE 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
Greenville Utilities Commission
Pitt County
FOR THE
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continued operation of a 3,000 GPD sand settling system consisting of two influent pumps, a 27,000
gallon settling pond, overflow return pipe, associated piping, valves, fittings and appurtenance to serve the
raw water intake at the water infiltration plant for the Greenville Utilities Commission, with no discharge
of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received January 25, 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 March 31, 2000, shall void Permit
No. WQ0003782 issued October 19, 1990, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
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. T'he facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. 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 the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.

6. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those
actions that may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
7. 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,
8. 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.
3. 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.
10. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
11. Freeboard in the settling pond shall not be less than two feet at any time.
12. 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.
13. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
14. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle 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
three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the Division of
Environmental Management or other permitting authority, upon request.
15. 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 recycle system 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.
16. 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).
17. 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).
18. 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.
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19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone
number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the
next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of
the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as
the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank, 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 is not in 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.
20. 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 11,111, and TV 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.
21. 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 7th day of April, 1995
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A. Preston oward, Jr., P E., Director
Division o nvironmenta.l Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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Check Classification(s): Subsurface
Spray Irrigation
Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) 1
lI Ili IV
Total Points:
lNLB_ANIr PROCESSES AND RELATEp CQNTROL EQUIPMENT M+CH ARE AN -INTEGRAL PART OF INDUSTRIAL PROQUCTICN SHALL
NOT BE CC�*IDE,RED WASTE TREATMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION, ALSO SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS CQN51STtNG
ONLY OFSEPrIC SANK 6tAD GRAVITY NITRIFICATION LINES ARE EXEMPT FROM C1ASS]EICATION,
SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4._ sand fillers
5 grease traplsnterceplor
6, oil/waler separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal;
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal
SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASS 9CATION
(check all units that apply)
1,
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2.
lagoons
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6.
sand filters
7.
grease traprinterceptor
a.
oillwater separators
9.
disinfection
10.
chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11,
spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment cf wastewater in excess of these
components shall be rated using the point rating system end will require an operator with an
appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
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WASTEWATERTREATMENT FACILIT i CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I 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. Oiliwaler Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and'disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filler Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps.sand fillers, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinlection, necessary chemical
treatment for algae or nutrient control, and direcLdis arge;
4.� -Gexd-Iojp Recycle Systems; I-Z /*¢fj�',s7t;—
5. Groundwater Remedialion Sy ems consisting only of pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection and
disposal;
6. Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatmer'.;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classilied if permitted
alter 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 noli[ied of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

(n)
Lar1U nppl€cauurt ut rrnelbu crnuunt tree oeimmon r4o. YYo) (nol applicaDle for sand,
gravel, stone and other similar mining operations) by high rate Infiltration......................................................4
(i)
Microscreens.............................................................................................................................................5
(1)
Phosphorous Removal by Biological Processes (See definition No. 26).........................................................20
(k)
Polishing Ponds - wjlhoul aeration ............................................................................................................2
withaeration, .............................. ............................... .............................. 5
(1)
Post Aeration - caseade..............................................
dillusedor mechanical........................................................................................................2
(m)
Reverse Osmosis...........................................'.............................................................................................5
(nJ
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters - low rate..........................................................................................................2
highrate......................................................................5
(o)
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide...................................................................................1 5
(p)
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal of cyanide..............................................1 5
(7)
SLUOGE TREATMENT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic)................................................................................ ........10
Aerobic.............................................................................................................................................5
Unhealed (anaerobic)...............................................................................................................................3
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal)...................................................................................................5
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity....................................................................................
VacuumAssisted......................................................................................................................:.:..............5
(d)
Sludge Elulrlalion............................................................ ...5
(a)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal)....................................................................................................5
(€)
Sludge Thickener (gravity).......................................................................................
(g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit jnot applicable to a unit rated as(3)(1)).............................................................a
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (Including gas storage) .............................. :.............................................................. 2
(€)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated...................................................................................................................5
Norraeraled.............................................................................................................................................2
(j)
Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................10
(k)
Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or other similar dewalering devices...................................................1 0
(6)
RESIDUALS
UTiLl7ATIOWD35POSAL (including Incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons...................................................................................................................................................2
(b)
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land
applicationpermit or landfill permit..............................................................................................................2
(cam
Dedicated Landfill(burial) by the permitfee of the wastewater treatment facility ...............................................
(9)
(a)
Chlorination.............................................................................................................................................5
(b)
Dechlorinalion................... .............................................................................. ..........................................5
(c)
Ozone......................................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Radiation............................................................._..._...............................................................................J5
(1 0)
CHEMICAL
ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. 9) (not applicable to chemical additions rated as Item
(3)(j),
(5)(a)(xi), (6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(9), (ga), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:'
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(11)
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MISCELLANEOUS UNIT&PROCESSES
(a)
Hulding 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 for domestic wastewater.........................................................................................4
(b)
Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent in land application
systems).................................................................................... ............2
(c)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins inherent in land application systems)-. ................................ 5
(d)
Pumps........................................................................... ......3
(e)
Stand -By Power Supply.............................................................................................................................3
(f }
Thermal Pollution Control Device.................................................................................................................3
TOTAL POINTS ................. :.............. ............................ ,............ .
CLASSIFICATION
Class I....................................................................................................... 5-25 Points
Class11............................................................. .......... ........................ .......... 26-50 Points
C€@SSill....................... ....... .......................................................................... 51-65 Points
classlV............................................................... .............. .......................... 66-Up Points
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Facilities having a rating of one through four points. Inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class IL
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of meta3 or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class I).
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class III.
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.00DI DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply throughout ttis Subchapter,
(1) Activatad Carbon Beds. A physicallchemical method for reducing soluble organic malarial from wastewater ellluent; The columndype beds used in INs method wit[ have
a flow rate varying Irom two to eight gallons per minute per square loot and may be ehher uphow a downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or may not be regenerated on the
wastewater treatment plant site;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin in which all solids are maintained in suspension and by wNch biological oxidation or organic matter is reduced through artificially accelerated
transfer of oxygen on a flow -through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen in a liquid by spraying, agitation or diffusion;(3a) Extended Aeration, An
activated sludge process teilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours,
(4) Agrlc AJkrally managed site, Any size on which a crop Is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.); +
(5) k 'iping. A process by which the ammonium ion is first converted to dissolved ammonia (psi adjustment) wish the armoria then released to the atmosphere by
phys ins; or other sinilar processes wNch remove petrolaum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(a) C egengration, The regenaraEon of exhausted carbon by she use of a turnace to provide oxtremely high temperatures which volaLlizo and oxidize the absorbed
impuai.
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to acHove 'secondary- elauent limits:
(8) Centrifuge. A mochanical device in which centnWgaT force is usod to separate solids from lipids or to separate liquds of diMerent densities;
(9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addition of chemical(s) to wassawalor at an application point for purposes of improving solids removal, pH adjustmeni, alkalinity control
etc.; the capability to experiment with diilorent chemicals and 61ferant applrca4on points to achieve a specific result will be Considered one system; the capability to add