WQ0003976_Final Permit_19951127

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
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November 27, 1995
COMMANDING GENERAL
ATTEN: AC/S (EMD)
MARINE CORP BASE
PSC BOX 20004
CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28542-0004
Subject: Rescission of Permit No. WQ0003976
MCB-CLNC WTP Sludge Dispos
Onslow County
Dear Permittee:
Reference is made toward rescission of the subject Land Application Permit. Staff of
the Wilmington Regional Office have confirmed that this NonDischarge Permit is no
longer required, as the system has never been utilized. Therefore, State Permit No.
WQ0003976 is rescinded, effective immediately.
If in the future you wish to again operate under a nondischarge wastewater treatment
system, you must first apply for and receive a new State Permit. Operating without a
valid State Permit will subject the facility to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day.
If it would be helpful to discuss this matter further, I would suggest that you contact
Dave Adkins, Water Quality Regional Supervisor, Wilmington Regional Office at
9101395-3900.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc. Onslow County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office
Permits & Engineering Unit - Carolyn McCaskill - w/attachments
Fran McPherson, DEM Budget Office
Operator Training and Certification
Facilities Assessment Unit - Robert Farmer - w/attachments
Facilities Assessment - Non Discharge Unit - Lou Polletta - w/attachments
Central Files - w/attachments
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEM[E T
October 24, 1995
To: Bob Sledge
From: Ed Beck
Through: Dave Adkins
Subject: Rescission of Permit No. WQ0003976
USMC Camp Lejune
Land Application of Water Plant Sludge
Onslow County
The Marine Corps Base has held the subject permit since 1991
for the land application of lime -alum residual from three water
treatment plants on the base. Solids were to be applied to land on
the base at agronomic rates. No groundwater monitoring was
required.
The base states that attempts to carry out the activity in
1991 were not satisfactory. The solids tended to settle out in the
tanker truck before they could be pumped out on the disposal site.
The activity has not been attempted since 1991. It has been
determined that the backwash can be discharged directly to the
sanitary sewers, thus eliminating the use of the settling basins.
The base is currently testing the suitability of mixing settled
solids with yard waste in a composting pilot project which has been
approved by the Division of Solid Waste. It is hoped that this
will be a means of disposal for solids accumulated in the settling
basins.
Since the Marine Base appears to have alternatives to land
application, it is recommended that the permit be rescinded as
requested. No long term site monitoring should be necessary.
EB: WQ3976.105
CC: Wilmington Regional Files
Central Files

State of North Carolina I',
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
T
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor A± M�lk
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ED E_= PA Flo
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
November 1, 1995
COMMANDING GENERAL
ATTEN: AC/S (EMD)
MARINE CORP BASE
PSC BOX 20004
CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28542-0004
Subject: Rescission of Permit No. WQ0003976
MCB-CLNC WTP Sludge Dispos
Onslow County
Dear Permittee:
Reference is made toward rescission of the subject Land Application PenTdt. Staff of
the Wilmington Regional Office have confirmed that this NonDischarge Permit is no
longer required, as the system has never been utilized. Therefore, State Permit No.
WQ0003976 is rescinded, effective immediately.
If in the future you wish to again operate under a nondischarge wastewater treatment
system, you must first apply for and receive a new State Permit. Operating without a
valid State Permit will subject the facility to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day.
If it would be helpful to discuss this matter further, I would suggest that you contact
Dave Adkins, Water Quality Regional Supervisor, Wilmington Regional Office at
9101395-3900.
Sincerely,
O� A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Onslow County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office
Permits &. Engineering Unit - Carolyn McCaskill �- w/attachments
Fran McPherson, DEM Budget Office
Operator Training and Certification
Facilities Assessment Unit - Robert Farmer - w/attachments
Facilities Assessment - Non Discharge Unit - Lou Polletta - w/attachments
Central Files - w/attachments
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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DIVISION OF ENVTRONMBN`,L"ATL MANAGEKENT
October 24, 1995
To: Bob Sledge
From: Ed Beck 5--P 111 W r5�
Through: Dave Adkin
Subject: RescissiorA.OT Permit No. WQ0003976
USMC Camp Lejune
Land Application of Water Plant Sludge
Onslow County
The Marine Corps Base has held the subject permit since 1991
for the land- application of lime -alum residual from three water
treatment plants on the base. Solids were to be applied to land on
the base at agronomic rates. No groundwater monitoring was
required.
The base states that attempts to carry out the activity in
1991 were not satisfactory. The solids tended to settle out in the
tanker truck before they could be pumped out on the disposal site.
The activity has not been attempted since 1991. It has been
determined that the backwash can be discharged directly to the
sanitary sewers, thus eliminating the use of the settling basins.
The base is currently testing the suitability of miming settled
solids with yard waste in a composting pilot project which has been
approved by the Division of Solid Waste. It is hoped that this
will be a means of disposal for solids accumulated in the settling
basins.
Since the Marine Base appears to have alternatives to land
application, it is recommended that the permit be rescinded as
requested. No long term site monitoring should be necessary.
EB: WQ3976.105
cc: Wilmington Regional Files
Central Files

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of EnvironmenLil Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Ja►ncs G. Martin, Governor
Williann W. Cobcy, Jr., Secretary
B.W. Elston
Deputy AC/S Facilities
AC/S Facilities Building #1
Marine Corps Base
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina 28542
Dear Mr. Elston:
George T. Everett, Ph,D,
Director
June 14, 1991
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003976
Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base
Water Treatment Plant
Lime -Alum Residual Disposal
Onslow County
In accordance with your application received August 9, 1990, we are forwardin, herewith
Permit No. WQ0003976, dated June 14, 1991, to the U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base
Camp Lejeune for the subject lime -alum residual disposal program.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 1996, 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 to you,
you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 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. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be canal and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Dana Bolden
at 919/ 733-5083.
cc
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eorg
Onslow County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office
Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates, P.A.
Groundwater Section
Ken Webb, Four Seasons Industrial Services, Inc.
Facilities Assessment Unit
Polhaion Prevention Pays
P.Q. Box 29535, Raleigh, ]`north Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]

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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
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
U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Onslow County
operation of a lime -alum residual disposal program consisting of lagoon treated lime -alum residual
being loaded, hauled and spread by a conimercial disposal contractor on soils according to proper
agronomic principles within regulatory guidelines to serve the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Water Treatment Plant with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received August 9, 1990 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 pernuit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 1996, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
I . This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the disposal program to
adequately protect the assigned water duality standards of the surface waters and
groundwaters.
2. The sludge program facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a
non -discharge system to prevent discharge of any wastes resulting from the operation of
this program.
3. The issuance of this perrnit shall not relieve the PeiYaLittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility or distribution of the
subject lime -alum material.
4. In the event that the distribution program is not operated satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as
may be required by this Department, including the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the residual or drainage wastewater from the facilities is
prohibited.
6. Lime -alum residual should not be used in areas of intense public use (schools,

playgrounds, etc.).
7. This permit is for the land application of lime -alum residuals from the Marine Corps Base
Camp Lejeune water treatment plant only.
8. No sludge shall be stockpiled in any location at any time.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities and disposal sites shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. The distribution operation must be conducted under the supervision of the certified
wastewater treatment plant operator required by the Certification Commission for operation
of the Water Treatment Plant Lime -Alum Residual Distribution Program.
�. The subject lime -alum residuals shall only be applied at agronomic rates. Initial application
rate shall be no greater than one ton per acre and may be increased to a maximum of four
tons per acre with the written consent of the Wilmington Regional Water Quality
Supervisor.
4. The following buffers zones shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet from "SA, SB and WS" classified waters and public surface water
supplies.
b) 100 feet from streams, creeks, lakes, rivers, and surface water drainage ways.
c) 50 feet from public right of ways.
d) 100 feet from property lines.
e) 25 feet from downslope interceptor drains, surface water diversions,
groundwater drainage systems and surface drainage ditches.
5. Land applied lime -alum residual shall be incorporated within 24 hours of land application.
6. The lime -alum residual shall not be mixed with any other materials for land application.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, residual, soil, or plant tissue
analyses) deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
protection of the environment will be established and an acceptable sampling and reporting
schedule shall be followed.
2. A analysis the lime -alum residual shall be made every six (6) months and TCLP analysis
every twelve (12) months with the results recorded prior to any sludge being removed from
the water treatment facilities or sludge storage lagoons. The sludge analysis shall include
but is not necessarily limited to the following parameters:
% total solids
Magnesium
Chlorides
Sulfate
Phosphorus
Potassium
Lead
Zinc
Copper
Nickel
Cadmium
Chromium
Sodium
Calcium
Total Nitrogen
Ammonia Nitrogen
Nitrate/Nitrite Nitrogen
pH
Plant Available Nitrogen (by calculation)
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CaCO3 Equivalent (calculation)
The TCLP analysis s 7 ltinclude the following parameters:
Arsenic
Barium
Benzene
Cadmium
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlordane
Chlorobenzene
Chloroform
ChI'omium
o -Cresol
m -Cresol
p -Cresol
Cresol
2,4-D
1,4 -Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,l-Dichloroethylene
2,4--Dinitrotoluene
Endrin
Heptachlor (and its hydroxide)
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachloro- 1,3 -butadiene
Hexachloroethane
Lead
Lindane
Mercury
Methoxychlor
Methyl ethyl ketone
Nitrobenzene
Pentachlorophenol
Pyridine
Selenium
Silver
Tetrachloroethylene
Toxaphene
Trichloroethylene
2,4,5 -Trichlorophenol
2,4,6 -Trichlorophenol
2,4,5 -TP (Silvex)
Vinyl chloride
3. The Permittee shall maintain records including, but not limited to the following:
a. volume and analysis of residual
b. date, location and amount of lime -alum residual distributed
c. name of lime -alum residual recipient, volume received, and intended use
These records shall be available at the water treatment facility for inspection and review by
the Division.
4. The lime -alum residual shall only be applied at agronomic rates as judged by a soil scientist
or local extension agent and only within the confines of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
A map indicating the disposal site shall be mailed to the appropriate Regional Office
Supervisor prior to any disposal activities.
.5. An Annual Summary Report shall be submitted to the Regional Supervisor of the
Division's Washington Regional Office on or before March 1 of each year, which
summarizes the information required for recording including the residual analysis and
TCLP reports.
6. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone no.
[phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence with the disposal program which results in the disposal of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the composting program resulting in a discharge of wastes to receiving
waters.
C. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with the conditions and limitations of this permit or the parameters on
which the system was designed.
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d. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate sludge treatment.
e. Any leakage or spillage that occurs during the transfer or transport of the line -alum
material.
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. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. Any ground%xater quality nmonitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental �•Ianagement shall be provided.
2. No land application of lime -alum residual shall be undertaken where the water table is less
than three (3) feet below the land surface.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the lime -alum storage, transport, 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 Iog 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 by the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
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 composting facility and facility at any reasonable time
for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any
records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain
samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the land application activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit and in the manner approved by this Division.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership or a name change of the Permittee, a formal pernmit 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.
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4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may stect the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Managemenit
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
5. 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 ilia), cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this pemiit as specified by 15 NCA C- 2H .0205
(c)(4).
6. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, roles, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
7. A set of approved documents for the subject project must be retained by the applicant for
the life of the project.
S. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
9. This permit may be modified or reissued to incorporate any conditions, limitations and
monitoring requirements the Division of Environmental Management deems necessary in
order to adequately protect the environment and public health.
Permit issued this the 14th day of June, 1991
TH CAROLINA
George Everett, D' �ec(or
Division of Envi amental
By Authority of th nvir
Permit No. WQ0003976
AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
tal Management Commission
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County: Telephone: 1Z yfl- 3e34~
NPDES Permit No, NCOO Nondisc. Per. No.- w 373:�
IssueDate: d// / Expiration Date:!!//
Existing Facility New Facility
Rated By: %krq Date: 49/Q6_r_/�
Reviewed (Train. & Cert.) Reg. Office
Reviewed (Train. & Cert.) Central Office
ORC Grade_
C�Q 5
ITEM POINTS ITEM
(1) Industrial Pretreatment Units and/or
Bar Screens ................................ 1
Industrial Pretreatment Program
or
(see-defini(ion No. 33)
4
(2) DESK FLOW OF PLANT IN GPD
Comminuting Devices ........... ............. 2
(not applicabie to non -contaminated cooling
Grit Removal ............................... 1
waters, sludge handling facilities for water
or
purification plants, totally closed cycle
Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal ........... 2
systems (def. No. 11), and facilities
Flow Measuring Device ....................... 1
consisling only of Item (4) (d) or Items (4) (d)
or
and (11) (d))
Instrumented Flow Measurement .............. 2
0 - 20,000 ..........................
1
20,001 50,000 ..........................
2
50,001 100,000 ..........................
3
100,001 250,000 ..........................
4
250,001 500,000 ..........................
5
500,001 --1,000,000 ..........................
8
1,000,001 -- 2,000,000 .................. I ......
10
2,000,001 (and up) - rate 1 point additional for each
200,000 gpd capacity up to a
maximum of 30
Design Flow (gpd) :
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS (see delinition no. 32)
(a)
Bar Screens ................................ 1
or
(b)
Mechanical Screens, Slalic Screens or
Comminuting Devices ........... ............. 2
(c)
Grit Removal ............................... 1
or
(d)
Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal ........... 2
(e)
Flow Measuring Device ....................... 1
or
(f)
Instrumented Flow Measurement .............. 2
(g)
Preaeralion .......................... . ..... 2
LI)
Inliuenl Flow Equalizalicn ................... .... 2
Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity .......... 2
Mechanical.......... 3
Dissolved Air Flotalion. 8
(i)
Prechiorination .............................. 5
POINTS
(4) PRIMARY -TREATMENT UNITS
(a) Seplic Tank (see definition no. 43) ..............
(b) Imhoff Tank ..................................
(c) Primary Clarifiers ........................... .
(d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic
Non-toxic Materials (sludge handling facilities
for water purification plants, sand, gravel,
stone, and other mining operations except
recreational activities such as gem or gold
mining)............ ..........................
(5) SEGONDARY TREATMENT UNITS
(a) Carbonaceous Stage
a
(i)Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System .... ,
Diffused Air System ...........
Mechanical Air System (fixed,
floating or rotor) ..............
Separate Sludge Reaeration .... .
(ii) Trickling Filler
High Rate... ................
Standard Bale ...............
Packed Tower ...............
(iii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated
Biological Filter ..................... .
(iv) Aerated Lagoons ..................... .
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors ......... .
(vi) Sand Filters -
intermittent biological .. .
recirculating biological .
(vii) Stabilization Lagoons ...................
(viii)Clarifier ..............................
(ix) Single stage system for combined
carbonaceous removal of BOD and
nitrogenous removal by nitrilicalion
(see def. No. 12) (Points for this item
have to be in addition to ilems (5) (a)
(i) through (5) (a) (viii) ................ .
(x) Nutrient addilions to enhance ROD
removal ..............................
(x i) Biological Culture ("Super Bugs") addition
to enhance organic compound removal .... .
2
5
5
N
20
10
8
3
7
5
5
10
10
10
2
3
5
5
8
5
5

4ilrogenous Stage
10
i} Aeration - High Purily Oxygen System
20
DIf used Air System ...........
10
franicaf Air System (fixed,
15
floating, or rotor) ...... ......
8
Separate Sludge Reaeration iiia.
3
(ji) Trickling Filter -
15
High Rate ..............7
5
Standard Rale .............
5
Packed Tower............
5
(iii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated
5
Biological Filler .........................
1 0
(iv) Rotating Biological Conlactors .......... - .
10
(v) Sand Filler -
(d) Radiation ..........................
intermittent biological . .. .. ...
2
recirculating biological ..... ...
3
(vi) Clarifier ................................
5
IARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT UNiT
10
ctivated Carbons Beds -
5
without carbon regeneration ..................
5
with carbon regeneration ..............iiia _ -
15
owdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed
2
without carbon regeneration .................
5
with carbon regeneration ...................
15
Air Stripping .............................
5
Denitrification Process (separate process) . ... .
10
electrodialysis ..............................
5
Foam Separation .............................
5
Ion Exchange. ...............................
5
Land Application of Treated Effluent
(c) Ozone ..............................
(see definition nD. 22b) (not applicable for
(d) Radiation ..........................
sand, gravel, stone and other similar mining
(10) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM (S) (See definition No. 9)
operations)
(not applicable to chemical additions rated as item
on agriculturally managed sites (See def.
(3) 0), (5) (a) (xi), (6) (a), (6) (b), (7) (b), (7) (e),
,(i)
No.4)...................................
10
(ii) by high rale infiltration on non -agriculturally
a esytng method (;,a, xlus;e dey;ny gees: This may be done by addog a Lir.29 amount of air simply to
managed sites (includes rotary distributors
keep the sfudge fresh, tat not nocetsvpy in amount that would be loquirid to achieve st3bdi2xtion of
and similar fixed nozzle systems) ...........
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(iii) by subsurface disposal (includes low pressure
simply be vled to dream sludq. price 10 dawal.r;ng xnd would not allow long par;odt (tenor Af days 01
pipe systems and gravity systems except at
d.tanlian) without rasult;ng odor pm?ems:
plants consisting of septic lank and nilri€ica-
(49)Slvdpe lncina+ator,, A lurnxco designed to burn sludgo and to remove Aa moisture and combust"Ua
fion lines only) .............................
4
Microscreens..................................
5
Phosphorus Removal by Biological Processes
pulr,ser;bla, and to reds she pan.op.nic orpanism eon"Al: This may be done by pH adjust-.nl
(See dei. No. 26) .............................
20
Polishing Ponds - without aeration .......
2
with aeration ..........
5
Post Aeration - cascade ..............
0
diffused or mechanical ...
5
Reverse Osmosis ...............................
5
Sand or Mixed -Media Fillers - low rate ...........
2
high rate ..........
5
Treatment processes for removal of metal or
willswa teeu. almint system:
cyanide....................................
15
Treatment processes for removal of toxic
of allium[ polishing; A sit' ng I2goon or sand of toll faller nrghl be omplared for Wt purpose.
materials other than metal or cyanide .........
15
)GE TREATMENT
:iludge Digestion Tank - Healed ...............
10
Aerobic ...............
5
Unhealed ...... .......
3
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) . . . . . . .
5
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity .................
2
Vacuum Assisted _ , ,
5
Sludge Elulrialion .............................
5
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) . . . .. . . .
5
Sludge Thickener (gravity) ......................
5
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit
(9) DISINFECTION
,not applicable to a unit rales as (3) (i}
(a) Chlorination ..............................
kludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage)
2
(i) Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated ........... 5
Non-aeraled ............ 2
(j) Sludge Incinerator - (not including activated
carbon regeneration) ..... 10
(k) Vacuum Filler, Centrifuge or Filler Press or other
similar dewatering devices .................... 10
(8) SLUDGE DISPOSAL. (including incinerated ash)
(47)S.eonda,y ClA litter., A lank whieh folawe the biological unit of a unlrnanl plan[ and which has
(a)Lagoons........................................
2
(b) Land Application (surface and subsurface)
I42JS•js at. Sludge Rea01st;0n, A pan ar N. contact statsNZ-1iln process where the activated O.dg.
(see definition 22a)
-where the facility holds the land app. permit ..
is Ir+rul.sred Ic a lank and aerated War, returning tt 10 the basin:
-by contracting to a land application operator h�
Ii515aplic Tank. A single.ala,y uucM tank In which s.tttad studg. [a in contact with the waasowvr
holds the land application permit ............. .
.. 2
-land application of sludge by a contractor who does
soad,smix having a capacily cl 2or/s phone of Int which dcchuge to a ";vil;cayon field;
not hold the permit for the wastewater treatment
lacilily where the sludge is generated iiia.. - ..
10
(c) Landfilled (burial) ..iiia ............. . .........
5
(9) DISINFECTION
includes glass.,, prs;nt, boos, etc); '
(a) Chlorination ..............................
5
(b) Dechlorination ........................
5
(c) Ozone ..............................
5
(d) Radiation ..........................
5
(10) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM (S) (See definition No. 9)
ea lr.m.ly high la mpanlvrei which volxlitia• and osWz- the Absorbed irnpurili.,;
(not applicable to chemical additions rated as item
I7JCarbonaceaus Supe, A Sligo of W311aw2br b,a:m,nl d.t;gnad to achieve bocondiry- oflluotn
(3) 0), (5) (a) (xi), (6) (a), (6) (b), (7) (b), (7) (e),
simile.
(9) (a), (9) (b), or (9) (c) 5 points each: List:
(a)Conl,ifuga. A methane.[ davit- in which canvifv921 felt. Is used Id separate solids Irom liquids
5
(11) MISCELLANEOUS UNITS
(a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds
for Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes
from mining operations containing nitrogen and/or
phosphorous 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
Class 11 ........................................................ 26- 50 Points
Class 111 ....................................................... 51- 65 Points
Class iV........................................................ 66- Up Points
Facilities having a raling of one through four points, inclusive,
do not require a certified operator. Classification of all other
facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible
charge.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned
a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having Irealmenl processes for the removal of metal
or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II
Facilities having Irealmenl processes for the biological removal
of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class`
Ill.
�FFINITIQ'I$ a51�
(I)Aetivatad C.afbon Bade. A phrueatreh,miest r..ahotl Jia Ndueing "[.lit. organic malarial Elam
(47)S.eonda,y ClA litter., A lank whieh folawe the biological unit of a unlrnanl plan[ and which has
wislrwal•r afflu.nl: the column." bids used n this method will have a flow rite varying from two
the pipe- of removing sW96 al,eciat.d wilh the biofog;eaf veatmen[ unil,.
to .ighi gallon par miinul. par Sgwr. Jeal and map ba .;Ilwl upllow ce downllow carbon bads. Carbon
I42JS•js at. Sludge Rea01st;0n, A pan ar N. contact statsNZ-1iln process where the activated O.dg.
may w mar not be 1ag,n.rAl•d on the wasl.ralar Vsatmanl plant ail,,
is Ir+rul.sred Ic a lank and aerated War, returning tt 10 the basin:
I2 )A.en.d Upden., A blain In which a4 solids sea maim+;n.d n sutp.nafon and by which hioiog;cal
Ii515aplic Tank. A single.ala,y uucM tank In which s.tttad studg. [a in contact with the waasowvr
asiJa Ge! �snk nuu-r is r.d.c.d 0-,,h at lircWFf scc.laral.d I,a—r.r oI eeyp on on A now.
Ilo.dng through the tank: shall nm be apple+b;, lar sepl;c link sysl.mt solving a➢npta lamitr
lhreupt
soad,smix having a capacily cl 2or/s phone of Int which dcchuge to a ";vil;cayon field;
I3JA-t. ac.s, of bring;np about inirml. crvtlacl balw,.n Aar w high purity osyyon ;n A liquid
(4i)SIo49• W9.Won, Tho pf-.0 by wtkh woanie of va611• mall -:.M +Ivdg. is gAtir,.d, Ilqu.ticd,
by apex, ration diflu,;an:
minorst;t• f or eonvoll.d into men stable wganle -211.0 Ihrough the activity of tiring argerisms,
(c)AprfcuIl--Xr managed Sita. Any silo on whkh a e,ep h produced. managed, and harrostad (Crop
which includes aeral.d Lc:e;ng lanL;
includes glass.,, prs;nt, boos, etc); '
(45)Skedpa Drying Bods, An aids ean;wising nlivrat or ariihcfal [area at porous materials upon which
(5)AI, 5u;ppZrv. A peaces. by which the anvnani— ion it Iiw converted to dissolved ammon;a IpH
clipssud sewigr aWdgs is dried by eninsyd aM evaporation;
advstmenlJ with the ammonia than f•1 -led to Ne strraspher. by physical -ions; or other aim;lar
(16)51udg. E1.04lion. A preens at avdg. conditioning in which certain canslilvand, std removed by
processes which remove p-voaurn pfoductr such as banlena, lolue ns, and xy:an%
svccessive washings with fresh wsldr at plant ellluanl;
(6)Cirbon R•yenuairon. Th• ragenaration or ethivrtad rl,bon by the use o: k furnace to provide
(47)Sludo. Gas Util;salicr.. The process or wing sow]ge gas lot the putposb or hailing buildings,
ea lr.m.ly high la mpanlvrei which volxlitia• and osWz- the Absorbed irnpurili.,;
oar;cep anginas, Ste.;
I7JCarbonaceaus Supe, A Sligo of W311aw2br b,a:m,nl d.t;gnad to achieve bocondiry- oflluotn
(46)Stvdge Holding tan:. [Aerated aAe Iran+,riled). A lank utilized for small wdal•watol leostmanl
simile.
prams not clanIAIniao a r:;g-aur In wnkh ,ludo, ntay tau kupl trach, and sup-rnatam w;I danwn prior to
(a)Conl,ifuga. A methane.[ davit- in which canvifv921 felt. Is used Id separate solids Irom liquids
a esytng method (;,a, xlus;e dey;ny gees: This may be done by addog a Lir.29 amount of air simply to
,rarer la tepees. liquids of dilrwenl dansili-t;
keep the sfudge fresh, tat not nocetsvpy in amount that would be loquirid to achieve st3bdi2xtion of
(g)Ch..1k.1 kdd;l;on Systems - Tl,e Addt;en of (f1 10 wasl.wilor al in apptical;on point rot
organic matter. A noncan: -d tank wasdd s;rnplr be .sad to decant sludge prior to dow.[.rirq and would
purposes of improving solids umoval, pH sdjustm.m, xlkalioity eonliol, ate.; the capability to
simply be vled to dream sludq. price 10 dawal.r;ng xnd would not allow long par;odt (tenor Af days 01
oaparimenl with d;ll.00nl deeneie Al; and ditloranl oppe::don points to aeh;ore a apec;rie result wit be
d.tanlian) without rasult;ng odor pm?ems:
cone;dared *no system: Ilia eapAbslity to add chonical (s) to dual unlit will be rated as onu sy'lum;
(49)Slvdpe lncina+ator,, A lurnxco designed to burn sludgo and to remove Aa moisture and combust"Ua
cApabisily le add a ch.m;cat at diilerence apprmahca p.W1 foo d;ffennr purposes will exult in the
mater;als and reduce the :W9. t- A x10. ash;
sy-l.ms being axle As t.pafa. agile-.
(S0)Slvd9e Slabililalion (Chemical at Thermal). A process to make haled sludge lou adarow and
a
(10)chmical sludge Cood;ironing. The addition of a c++s.;cal compound such as lime, hrrie chloride, w
pulr,ser;bla, and to reds she pan.op.nic orpanism eon"Al: This may be done by pH adjust-.nl
a pofym.r to w.i sludge to coalesce the miss prior to ilea appGeal'ron to a dewaleetng d.riee-
chlorine lasing, of by hen vealmenl:
(11)Closed Cycle Sysloms. Use of holding ponds ar holeing lank• Ilse containment of wsriow3I.r
(51)Siudoe Thickener. A type of sa'-imrosxtion tank in which N. thedge Is parmilted 10 settle and
containing inorgan;c, non -logic materials from sand, gravel, crushed stone or other similar eparatiens,
thfck.n through agilalion and gravity;
from which there is no dacharga to the surfacesuch syslems shall carry s maximum of two
(52)5lab;6ulien t,agoan. A type of oi,idation Ispoon In which b;ohp;c]I ei;de Gen o1 wganie matter Is
points r.ga dl.s: of pumping focilit;dt or any oltin ap-7vnenaneas:
-4-cl-d by natural transfer of oa79ua a the watof Item lie (not 2 polishing pond);
112)Combired Removal of C]fbonaceovs BOD Ind Ksvo;inays Removal by Nitrirrcotion - A sinal. stage
(53)5tand-By Paws( Supp:y On sits or portable eloctdcal 9.nesa6n4 agvipmanq
rysfam'dadgnad' to xch;.va %dvAncod' porn',[ slPi4m runts an BOD and ammonia nilrogon within
(St) Sialic Screens, A sti4aNry screen deigned to randy. solids including non•biod.gradabt*
the same biological matter,
particul;ta (floAtabl. solids, suspended iortd: And Boo reduction) Iron municipal and indvsvial
(13)Ds-ehlennasion, Th. pirilap of eumplalr leducaen d residual chlorinii in a liquid by any ehamie2l
willswa teeu. almint system:
C-1 physical pr.coas:
(551Terlia lr Troahnonl. ), stage of kallm.nl Johovring secondary which ;s primarily for the purpose
t1e)D.n;tfifieati0n Pfoeasi, The eonvusien at n;valt-rdvagdn Io reinogen ga;•
of allium[ polishing; A sit' ng I2goon or sand of toll faller nrghl be omplared for Wt purpose.
(15JE1. Brod;alytis, Precast for removing fon;a.d + tls tram wafer through the tet. of Aeries otedlive
I56JTMemal pollution Come] Der;m. A advice psovidinp for [tae uinr6r of hail from a Iluitl 11ow',ng
ion...ehang■ memban.._
in tubas to Another fluid outside the Ivbes• of vice versa: or, other means of rsqulating
(l6)FAlef Press. A prod -45 opefmted mKbIrtiutly foe parlilly d.walsling sludge;
liquid limpitllures:
(17)Foam S#paaauon. The planned frothing al w+,f.water of wistowalef effluent at a moans at
(s7)Thefmal Sludge Cora6donor, A eom;6ordng perste-t. by which heat Is add.d for a prnuaet•d pariod
removing +ae.ssive amounts of daluponl malarias vuwSh Chi initoduetlon of air In the form of fine
of time to Improve Ihe dowaterabglty, of sludge by the setubaiting and hydrsu,14ing at the sm]llar 2nd
Chabot, s• also ce dol foam Iractionalion•
mer. highly hydrated slut,-. pr;dc ., ,
[16)Gtit A. moral, Tha process of removing peii And o1Mr heavy rrainoral matter wa stew;[. r;
ISa}Toric Idamriala, Those wisue or combinstMAI or writ.; including disaxss-cauiaag agents which
(t9)rmhon Tank, A deep Iwo ]lery waslew]lef Nnk cons;st'usg of an upper s.dime Milton chambdt and
altar discharge and upon 0spolur., ingestion, inhalation or xJsimll2lion into any ofganiim 0111101
a lower sl,Mg. digut;on ehimboe'
directly from the .nVifonmanf or indvecily by Ingestion through food chains, welt cavi. death, disoaso,
t20P"uummled Flew Measurement. A device wNch iiuricitas andlor f•cords rile of Bow;
behavioral 2bnarmahl;s3, cancer, penetic mutations, physiological maSJuncfions (including maUunclions
W filen Es' •e. A chemical process in whlch ;ons hon Iwo dilforenS molecules ars exchanged;
in raproducl;on) of physical dslolnsbons, in such organisms or th.il aRspring• Toxic malarials
(22)Ian nn; (a) Sludge Disposal, A Gnat'?rdg, disposal method by which sludge may be
include, by way ilfuslf stion and not Ilm;tel)an: load, cadrrum, chram;um, msfcury, vaned;um, ,
sppl;.d :u by spraying on Aho surface or by subsurface inieclion (L.-, eh;tel plow): [not
Anenle, lint, ortho•n;l(e-cslorabdnun- (ONCB polyehlorinalad biphenyls (PCBs) and 11khlorcdiph.nyl
Applicib, res of sludge dserb.d in (1t) of :4s Rule): (b)Traabd Effluent. Th. process of -
lrichtwoethane (DDT): and any olho. nnatials shat hard or may hsr.illet be dowmined to have logic
splaying fr..ud wa uewalor onto A land area or .that method& of application of wastewater onto a
properties;
find area a a means at fall disposal and/or In]lma,4:
Pa
(SgJTriekling tilSrr, A b'solagipl Ir031mens unit consisting of milwlsl such as brekon or tock
(27)rd;crescrnn, A low spud, continuously bicl.wuhed, rotating drum filter operating undef
scone
ovu which wittawaler is distributed; A Nish lila uiekling Alar is one which is
9uv;sr conditions as a polishing method rsmov;ny ivspn:ed solicit Gam e8fuent'
operatea"AI'b0:W5en
10 and 90 mgd per acre, A law rale ukkl;n9 Idler is one which is designed to operate at on. etc four
[2;JN;rdhcaE;lsn Process. Tha b',ochemical canvass ion of unosidiud nitreg,n (ammonia and otpanic
mgd par act.•
riiu.g,nJ le ox;d;s.d niuogen (usually Qlasot:
t25)Nilro9enew Stage. A s.parm. stag, of wasuwalef uetlment designed for the sp.c;fic
(60)Tdekl;n9 Filler (Packed Tower). A plug flow typo of operation in which wastewater [tows down
Ihrough
purpose of
c.nv.raing ammonia nitrogen 10 A;ual. rlteogdn:
succ.ssfve layers or media or filtrate material; Organic mlledal is fernovid eontihua_y by
(26)Phosph21- nonoral Biological. The removal el p.`niphorus from w2ttawalel by an oxielanoalc
active b;olop;e]I fixed growth in each succ.ss;vs latest. This method may produce 't.eonda,y' eudTly
effluent, or ba
process daitgnad to tnhanc• luxury uptake of phosphorve by Iha, microofginlams; a
may adapled to psodvu i 4vsnod dinu+nl'
161)V2cuum FAlsrs, C.nlfirus1% FBIu
[2)IP061h;n9 Paced, A holding pond Johow;ng f ecordary Irealmenl with tulrtei.nl dil,mion to allow for i
or Plosns. Dev;eas which are d.s;glrad to t.meva neves
water from .;]her digested Cr undigulad sludgo to disposal lVlthlr
the sosiGnp of !;rely suspended solids;
prior Of treatment.
(26)Past Atrsfion. A.rat;on following conv*1160rlat feccEary Ir.2lm.At units to incnasa effluent 0.0.
or lot any ether pd,post:
(29)Po91 Aera4dn. (Carcade) A polishing method by which d;csolr.d oxygen is added to she arnuonl by
x rwrvnechan;cA gravity moans or Mowing down A saris, of stops or wain: The now occurring setas;
1M steps or wain m _ in a fairly thin layer am the .i,.nllan of the eascade r.qu;las no agar aloe
a610110, -Ar Nus, 2610 poienr as. 21s;gn,d win ]hough %";, l; An .Xiong2l step to misting Chi t;mills of
the d;schilg. p.fndl;
(JO)pcwderad or Gnnuur Ael;valtd Carbon Fest, A da��yriUl carbon process that utilise; biological
Activity and organ;[ absorption by using powdered or granular actNat.d carbon; V7rpin andros
tep.neutod carbon n lead eenl,otl.d Into th. tytlem:
00PI'a.r Alton, A t.nt corurvctad to provide aeriiK,-, prior 10 primary tr.almans:
(52)1`164,nin]ry Will. Unit operalions in the uutm.nl Woc.ss, such as screening and comnunut;on.
that pr,pua the 6gi.o1 for subsegvanl major opera done:
(33)lndurlA3l Ptllf.Alm.n L' (i)Pr.•haumant Unit, ineu.trist, The condilian;ng aJ a waste at its
source before d;uhasga, Id remove or to MVlr st;l. subIllncts Injurious to sewres and uratmenl
,
p"'es"'t or to elr,el a partial r.duel;on in laid on a usam.cel pfocesi which h opaeated by the same
gevarn;np body ss the waelew alor tr.umani plant bat•, rae,d; (b)Pr.-Ir.atmens Program, IndusWif -
mwl b. A Sult dr fpA raquind program to nu;vi pe; -a on N.-II649 thiel;
(]gPrimary Chr;riui. Tha Ju+l a.11rnq links Ihroug% which wanowator Is pasa.d in A bo Alm.nt
works lot Ih. purpat, of r.-.,ipg a.ld.abls and surp.nc.d solids And BOD which is aa,oc;]S.d with [he
solidt;
(35)Pumps. Alf inllven], .Irlu. cel, And impi., pumps:
(361Radislioll, Dilinl.u;on andfor sl,rlitition Proust sliiinq daviva emitting uliriv;olal at gamma
rays:
pT)R.vers. otnaalil. A uoalmanl praeast in which a heavy contim;naiad liquid if pressw;rod
through a membrane forming nearly pw. liquid it.. Gori l r p,nd.d solids:
IJ6)R""I;n9 D;dog;cal Contactors, A lia.d b;eloglt.: ptowlh precise in which w ,i ,waiar flows
Ihrough tanks .h a of parially aubm ugad r. molar s Hato, are rout -o'
11g15antl Fie sm;ti•nl Biological. Filualion 0.Itlu.nl following epGc lank:, lagoon] ar
cpm. olh.r ptecas, in which funher bi.d. mpe.it;or is •sp.ct.d .o pradvc. d.slr.d
•Idu.nt s: try .d;ng rata on Iha,. (iMacs are semput.d In spathe and have a rasull:ng low
gprnrel (,ala sh- .,): Ib)Rsei,eutating b;oao;:at . In. lam. lyp. of sand filler as darned in (a) with
the added cap,biWy to recycle alnu.nl pick Ihrough the card filler:
(40)51nd o, l•Gs•d.tl.dia F;lta n. A pofilhinq plc.' r by wh;eh +Irlvnl I;mica aeaah;eved through A
withal r.duet;on of susp,ndsd oaf;da:j%)bw Ill, -. q;-47. hydraulically loaded fiber w;ih [oxding
ra]rr in In, o . io the.. 09-111 rang.:Ib)h;gh eau .. a pins hyd,avdcslly laad.d rill., with los tl;req
1u.a in the f • gycvaf rang.: At any rel., th, Jo]d;rnn at. will •stood the.. gpm0s l;