WQ0001105_Final Permit_19960715

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 15, 1996
Mr. William T. Cooper, Jr.,
Vice -President / General Manager Phosphate Production
PCS Phosphate Company, Inc.
Post Office Box 48
Aurora, North Carolina 27806
Dear Mr. Cooper:
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C)EHNR
Subject: Permit No, WQ0001105
PCS Phosphate Company, Inc.
Aurora, N.C. Phosphate Facility
Cooling Ponds No. 1 & 2
Wastewater Recycle System
Beaufort County
In accordance with your application received March 15, 1996, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0001105 dated, July 15, 1996, to PCS Phosphate Company, Inc. (formerly Texasgulf
Incorporated) for the continued operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2001, shall void Permit No.
WQ0001105 issued May 22, 1992, 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 nearing 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 Mr. John Seymour at
[phone] extension 546.
Sincerely,
A. Presto oward, Jr., .E.
Beaufort County Health Department
x,it Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, [forth Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE 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
PCS Phosphate Company, Inc.
Beaufort County
FOR THE
continued operation of a dual pond 180 million GPD recirculating system which consists of a 120 acre
pond (pond No.1), a 60 acre pond (Pond No. 2), bentonite slurry walls on the perimeter of Cooling
Ponds No. 1 and No. 2 to prevent migration of groundwater contaminants, and all associated
appurtenances for the recirculating system of cooling and recirculating water from the gypsum stacks, the
acid plant, the fertilizer plant, the purified acid plant , the super phosphoric acid plant and the shipping area
(acid tank farm and acid tanks and rail cars), to serve the PCS Phosphate Company, Inc. Aurora, N.C.
Facility with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received March 15,
1996, 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 June 30, 2001, shall void Permit No.
WQ0001105 issued May 22, 1992, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
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. The 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 Water Quality 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. 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.

6. 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
Water Quality.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10. Freeboard in the two (2) recycle ponds shall not be less than two feet at any time.
11. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality to insure surface and
ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule
shall be followed.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
13. 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
Water Quality or other permitting authority, upon request.
14. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality
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.
15. 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).
16. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
17. 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.
18. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone
number 919/ 9466481 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:
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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 five (5) 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.
19. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, 111, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202.
20. The twenty one (21) existing monitor wells (MW 1-3A, MW 1-3B, MW 1-4A, MW 1-4B,
MW 1-5A, MW I -5B, MW 1-6A, MW 1-6B, MW I -7A, MW 1-7B, MW I-8A, and MW 1-8B
surrounding the recycle cooling pond No. 1, and MW2-IAR, MW2-IBR, MW2-3A,
MW2-3B, MW2-4A, MW2-4B, MW24C, MW2-5B, and MW2-5C surrounding recycle
pond No. 2) must be sampled every May and November for the following parameters:
Sulphate (SO4 } Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Fluoride (F) pH
Chloride (Cl) Water Level
Total Phosphorous Sodium (Na)
The following parameters shall be monitored for in November only:
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
Heavy Metals (by Inductively Coupled Plasma -Method 200.7)
Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC) Using Method 6230D (Capillary - Column),
"Standard Methods For The Examination of Water
and Wastewater", 17th ed., 1989'
The measurement of water level must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters.

The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to
provide relative elevations of the measuring point for each of the monitoring wells.
The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater
Quality Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section, Permits and
Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578 on or before the last
working day of every June and December.
21. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
22. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in
15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is
for the disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250
feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is
closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or
beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to
the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY_ is established around the
disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the
waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require
remediation action on the part of the pemiittee.
23. 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 15th day of July, 1996
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.JDirector / }
Division of ter Quality 1
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0001105
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MATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION *F WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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Name of Facility: _ ._S �'j. .L 1:.:: r �T ' 1 ' { r r _!; ! " j
. o Owner or Contact Person:.-
'3 Mailing Address: I r s .� _� ti.r r �, �4 s� ,c; f
County:. * Telephone: '
Present Ciassificatlon: :1 New Facility Existing Facility 1•
NFDES Per. No. NCoo Nondisc. Per. No, ;;� . : Health Dept. Per, Na
Rated by: Telephone: Dale:
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORC: Grade: Telephone:
Check Ciassification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation LandApplication
"'astewater Classification: (Circle One) I I of IV Total Points:— �L
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SPPkYIRRGAT)ONCLASS1FKATK:)N
(click a' units Thal apply)
(sheds
all units that apply)
1-septic tanks
1_preliminary
treatment (definition no. 32 )
2 pump tanks
2-lagoons
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
3_
,_ septic tanks
sand fillers
4�
__pump tanks
5 orease lfaprinlerceptor
5.
pumps
5 di3w2',er separators
&
sand fillers
7-subsurface treatment and dispose:
7
grease tra.pAnlerceplor
gravity
8-oil/water
separators
nresswe
9.
disinleclion
113.
chemimr addition for
nulrient/algae control
11.
Spray irrigation of wastewater
Pretreetrr.ent of westewater In excess of these components shell be noted using the point rating
system and will require an operator with on appropriate dual eertificetion.
LAND APP,lCA70N.rPESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Apples only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
1'4'ASTBYA7ERTREATMENT FACUTY CLASSIFICATICN
The following systems shall be assigned a Class t eJasslricalion, nos the flow is of a signific,anl quantily w the technology is
u%,,straliy eC"plex, is regvire consideralion by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check If Appropriate)
1 O;:'wa:er Separator Syslems consislinc only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic TankdSand Filler Syslems consisting only of septic tanks, dosino apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection
and direct discharge:
3 Le,-oon Systems consisting only of preliminary irealmenl, lagoons, pumps, disinleclion, necessary chemical
irea'.rnenl for algae or nulrienl conhoi, and direct discharge;
A. Cicset-loot. Recycle Systems;
5. Grovr,dwater Remediation Systems consisting only of pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disintection and
disposal.:
6-Fish farms wilh discharge is surface wafers:
7. V,*er Pant stodge ha-idunc and b2cl-wash water treatment;
$ 5ea'oD'' pro`essinb consisting d'. screening and disposal.
9 S694-12n-.ily discharging systems with the exception of Aerobic Treatment units, will be classified if permilled suer
July 1, 1993 or it upon inspection by the Division, it is found final the system is not being adequalety operated or
rnamlained. Such systems wit: be notified of the classification or reciassilicslionj�y the Commission. in writing.

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The following scale is uoad Yorrating wastewater trea<mon\ facl|ihas� (circle appropriate '
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Land Apptieasion or Traated Eflivenl (see derlMion W. t2b) trot applicable kw sand.
pravtI alone and other SIMUf iNrilrq apseratiorat) by high nab (nriiration.«._..._..........._.,_._.........__�...t
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Ph0aph0MVS Removal by 60010g nl Prosaasee (See delinkion No,
(k)
Poliahinp Ponds - without asriellon._ -3
witharrubrL.....___......�.....�._..._._. _._.__�..._._.S
(1)
Post Aentlon - Caacads...-»____—_
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6" or "xad-Modia FNtus - tow
Nph eau
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Treatmara propusax Tor ►emwat or natal or
(F)
tMar.menl procetses Ior rwvnovW or toxic rrlalariala other than Instal ar cyanid*
(7)
S LCGETRchTMEN7
(a)
6ludpe Digestion Tank - Haatsd.__ 0
Aambic S
Unhaaisd 3
(b)
6ludge Stabilization (ctrmkal or thomxal) _ . -��� ,__�__... » -----------••5
(o)
51ud2a Drying Be* -Gnrhy..-,_..______...._____
Vacuum Aatluad._
(d)
Sludge
(a)
Sludge Condhionar (chemical or "rmai)� •5
(1)
Sludge TNckenat
(g)
Dissolved Air Fbtalion Unh [no] app1ic4b4 to a unk rated at
(h)
Sludpt Gas U11zallon (ncludinp gas aloraps). 2
(1)
.6
Slvdps Holding Tank - Aareled.. --.6
No n as rat ad.. ... ................�_...._..._._......._.«..._............... ...,2
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Sludge Inclneirellor no; indumng activated carbon reps...__.1 D
(k)
Vacuum F•o , Wilriiuge, or Finer Press or olha, airniiar dswatsrting derkst.
(E)
RESOJASLrTLRATIOVDISPOSAL(naixinptrtlairm,wmdash)
(a)
Lagoons.
(b)
Lane Application (surface and subturface) (tie* derlMlon 22a)
by contraclinp to a land application operator or landfill opomlor who hoidi tine kid
apple Cation parmh or landlil! permlt....... ............ —_......... —.......... .._.__._......2
(c)
D►d4aled Larld!iii;buffs!} by the permhles of the wasiawalor troatmeni lacky_.___
(G)
Dd��rCTS;7v'
(b)
Dip chic rirYlVOR.._..........._..............«.....•«......___._..._._..._......__....._�...�.�_._.,». ---S
(0)
Radiation ....... ........ ................. ............ ...... ....................... ... _.... .......
(t C)
CHEWICA. ADD.TIO `' SYSTEAd(S) ( "a dohrnion No. 9) Enos 1116Ppkcabia to chemical seddllions rated as ham
($)(se). (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(s), (pa), (9)(6) or (9)(c) 6 points Ii
( 1 I ]
M'.SCB.L ECUS LW7S.1PF0CESSES�
(a)
HDldinp Ponds, Holdinc Tar%U or Smiting Ponds for Organ(e or Toxic Malelials tneluding wastes
from mining aparalions cortainlnt nilraper or pheLphervs compounds In amovnls slQNlicarttly
prsau' Inan is common lot domestic waslawaiar._......... ............... _....... _�_—.....�
(b)
V.weni Flo- Equaliza!ien (no: appl,cable to worap* basins which am inharow In lard application
sysisms)...... -........... ............... ........... .......... ».......................................... ...... ... _...... ... _._.2
{c)
Slaps gls"rpa (not appSlcabls to slortpe basirn Inharora In land applicatioh
(C)
Pumps ....... -........................................._......._...._................_... ... _ ..._... ... __
(a;
Sland By Paws' Supply...............• .._....»_ . ..... ......... . �.....«..._. . _.«_ «. _.»........
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(!)
Tna'ma: PolitnDn Gareml Device ............... ........ ......... ........... .......... ._... .............. _ _ _.......... ....... _ 3
Gsss6.25 Palms
Class .. _ _ .._._ _r __...._.. ..« .« ._ .•.».. .. 26-51) Points
..................___..._. .....
......._.... ... ...._...... ._......_.....61.65 P01ma
CIus N... » _..._...... _ _. .....__..._.......__.._...»........._._.....................56•Up Polnls
fatlih;ies havinE a rati. of one trrovptt foul points. Wusive, do nor requirs a canftad operator.
Fa:':;ies having ar, a; Iva:a: ssudpe prouss wIF be auipzeC A minimum clessFia;ien of Ctaas 11.
F&6:.l,*s hav,n; Ireatman: processes 10, the rerrnval of rrival or cyanide wiYbe assigrasd a minimum dassilicalion of Class IL
Faciio.as having IraalmeM P-Dcesses 1w the biDlogical n smDval at pI as horns will bs assigned a minimum Nassiliation at Class 111.
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VS 1114' C' C-y; a'- e.. a fLp- 11T t4h bawls;
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1*'yLr. ".It a elLna -• g W.M.1 .fit.% nme-1 petera.m pe5.Ctl such is barvl'V, levant, erne Irana;
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(71 C.^_racrv.a Su iy A al. pr o' ..stAall. eel:,,mm dsa+;rd le arhtrs '"tt Ndarr^ eie„ent W%%s;
IE r,.-: 1. pr A +Sar••s n•u' Dance 1n .nc�h tom.".q1' fVtO is v.fC 1r t•q.`als Iv,dt Go+, LQ.a Os er u lapa•rn tautly al d�Hr Ml tlansilss;
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sdaem>lrat(s) to dust mks b1N be rated as am o$ystorr4 capability to Odd a ifarricd at a 6100renl spp imatiah paints fait Wolter% pepodes aaQl reaUl In she syslerrts bwng I
rated as sapuaoe spleens; _
(to) 01aniral SAdge C"14 eing. the ad6eiah of a a vorriead --pound pxh as time, ferric chloride, w a polyseaT so caret asdgs to eowst-ce M mats Fdor so is
applica Len !o a des.eiring device;
(t1) doted Cyds Sysdwrs. Use 0f holdng pond) M hofdnp lanky for trsabhmort Or wastswatr ersalirsp Inorganic, non -lark rratwials from surd, gravel, pvsesed
pas Or Ofw Aram spwo►o a. Such $Totems shot Carry a muxirra.m of tune points repsrdlets of pumping tstatss or any ocher appvnsyracts:
(17) Canbime Rrrova' of Garbcinaceow BOD and llrrogenim RerrtovJ by Mmlicaficrr A alive SUP gtlosh m4irsd to achers po.nil NIlhas'nl limits on 600 and
atsnmYhla fft-9W, aeilin the Sarno biologie.sl sorter;
(tl) Dodirinatiar. The porial a eonplole roduelion of reek ail d-josiu In a 14AO by any d»mfeal M physical Process;
(M. DoiriAcaGwt Riess, The ewwwalon of rilrns-rslrogln to rivoga) gat; a .
(F) Floevolel lyale. Process la removing lattxse sahs tar wales 9hrwugti f)$ use of kwao(aciivs larriorcteSnge membranes:
(19) Fier Pratt. A procssr opwalve moCaricaly for par€lally dewatering aivcgs;
(IT) Four tepwaton. The pfarned toL'ing of w" walor or wastewater alluart as a meat Of fongrSRg oximislve amiousas of delorgert msaWalt Mvgh ve
biamdrdom 0f art in the farm o! line bubbles; also canoe loam baciomaion;
(tot) Gtk Rarhovai The prMVSi of Ientg111"S gri; and otrw Navy rrinra many horn wastewater;
(raj krflcC Tm%k A doer 4wC story waflewsur tank eorait6ng or an upper esd'y7arta60n dumber Who a 10A sludgt digestion ahamtb►r.
(2'C; Irarurrarrlee Row MIANramenL A dtritt Mich indcalss and facorcit rot$ of low;
(2t) bn Exdhanps, A dsamitil process In which lord from bit* d4larinl mohodat are ardunged;
(27j Land alpp4a6on:
(a) tbadya DrSPOSAL A bra' sludp$ dsppss! rrlaVsod by wNch wet sludge ray be applied to Land Nttw by sptty$rsg on fN aulace ar by s6ftsurface tr>jeclion (i.e.,
nisei pies.'); (ere: appbcatkt for types o! studgo dstcribod in is 1) of this Rule);
(b) Treated EnkarL The process OJ epreyL% ratted waslOwalw ado a land area is; olnw matsods Of Sppikalitan of watlewatst ionic a land arts as a troosna of final
fspesat or rshrnar6;
(73) IdiesaowL A (ow speed, se"n euely backllrattsad, routing bs.rm Hut epralkV tinder gravity csrtditione at a Wiislirsp maAad for remror1ng wSpando4 solids
$torn ♦l nra;
(24) FiviAeafan Process. The b)optsmical converskn of Istsexidxed rilrogen (wrwrortla and agaric Mropen) to caMiiaed rivapen (usually rrirals):
(25) kbtagranola Ssago. A separale slope el wastewater rea►TIOW 603:9ned for tN Specific plrpott of corr►rtfng ammoria rirogen to rirele n1vog9n:
(26; Phcnpfww Rwnesral, bciogica:. The removal ei phosphorus bran waclowsar by an oxk/araxie prutsis Oecigned b arllanev harry uptake of photphorus by the
rr c ocro arils rm ;
(27) PcC &Lsimp Pand. A hddng pond IobewGsg $ecandAry faalmamt wish MAioera dolenton tims to allow "IlAp of irsely suspended "us.,
(21) Pas! Astsfm Awition fo3iowing tomentonal "card✓y rsatmenl Writs to inrraaw effluent 0.0. or for any oltir purpose;
M; Pot! Aerafo.% (Cascade) A pK&Krig mehod by Vrhich dissalved oxygen Is added to the sfivrs by a ronrnoehanlcal, trsvity meant of AOwing doom a Wes of
slops or wins; The how occrrinr, across To slept Or wsirs revs, in a Lsirly tin i/yof and Ora aporaton of the cascade recF7lrss no 0persker a4virnonl: riot, zero
points art au;rele gran riw j. iris It on @tsantal step to roomy the LtNtx Cl its d.scharge pomlit; -
(WC Powdwed to Grander ArwAled Carbon Fesd. A bophyslcal carbon proceu final trtllzes biological activity grid organic absorption by VAIN powdered Or gr"&,
scivalve carton; Won Or orgens!stod corbon Is hse corrvtlll$d into fa system;
(31) Praaratib; A lank coraruelse to provide srstion pizr to primary Vestment;
(Xj :vr# rsisvry Urils, tlni: operator" it. va ►oAlmani process, such at screening and coer mlrSJiok Vial pupate to figwr for "socrufrt major opersions; r
(33; lydimc-4: ProVwrrvr4, -
(a) llro•voarrten: Unit. Inelvit al. The enndhieting or A weal$ At he source befort ditdhsrpe, 10 rtrnovs or to raurali=e substances Lnljuioue to sewers amid ratrnMl
Processes ion No then s panda: rod,,csion In load can the taornoM process which Is cp$raad by Ter Sarno gowning body as rie wastrwstat raarmorrL plant being
rated;
b) Pronrostrran! Propra n, tnduslriat . musl bt a Stale or EPA rocIdisd prig am to receive pout" on cis raing Sheol;
(34) Primary CJAAWrt. Tint aril sonfing lank$ Vrolgh wtictl wasl►walr is passed in a ftaat-nor% works tar IN Purpose of tarnoving setloabls and Suspended Solids and
DOD which Is associated eicn the acids:
(25l Pimps. AS inkuwr.• srtun; are "Prom prmps:
(36, Radalo, DWs laceon or slr.i1,13Gm process Wili2ing de -Acts erring utslvielef or gamma rays;
(37,1 R"orsa Dvrosis. A utatnen: pcocoss In wh;eh a Navy corrurinaled;gSd Is peoswilse enough a rnlembrano forming nearly pars igtid use from unp►ndld actids;
(3t; Rcutn; Elolpgicol C,orwsctorx. A iced Itiolnica! growth process In witich wattewater low$ rvarah tanks In whirls a aeries of parildy urbmwg►d eiic+ioir sarfocss
We 1`0111e6; ,
(31f Sand Rlhrs-
(a) Jnlwrrintn 6ologlea!- Filuaton of elrl:ent WIDWAN $spec sinks, tapoens, or aemo alhr troatmloni proses& M which Isa7ar tiedscomposltisn It expected to
prbduce deL)rld offlvl.Ttt- Hydlau,c Icadnp riles on %hose fillet are cornW4d In glpCrac and hive a raudiing low gpMsl (less then era);
b) AG&CUeinp tinogical - one cannot lyps or sand Me, as d linoc in SsCParepfaph (39) (a) of this Ruff wirn this added capability So rasyde tfhwml back Orough the
Salt (ihr;
(4t)) Sand or Ubr*e•MOdill Filters. A potlsrtinp peocots by winch elf,Vrhl firriis we acheved slough a kmef rsWC6on of suspen6ad solids;
(A) few fate •• g•av',ty, tlydrauucal'y lo2ds6 It;;$, with leasing rant in vat one to three gprv/l rsngo;
(b) Hph role • a wasstrs, hydr■utr:ally looded R1tor with loadinj rsisi In too five gprwsl rahga: At any rate, the loadng rate will sieved three gpowsl;
(At) Sscerdsry Clorihs s. A Lank Much Icliows Flo bicicloca! aril of tr■arnW6 p'artc and winch hse one purpose of Wrewrrr sksdpo$ associated vtf1 ow Welicip4ai
Lfteivn M! LWu11:
(47) Saperals Wilgo RstoraDpn. A par, or the cr1Lac1 alabilizAgon pocass wtlero the setvaled Jvdge Is ramafemed to a tank and awslsd btforo re uring li to lea
cr,1eC: sasin
(43) Saplic Tark A singio-slory slhfing lank In wrYCrl Satl4d sludps It in eoh:40 w(lh fN waxlwaur Rowing f exigh lint Lank; ahaT not be applicable for Sepik lank
ayllrrt ssrving ikv4 Iariry ros-dsncot harng eapieily of 2,000 goons or late which d,srharge to a ri6il6eaton, bold;
(4.4) ShOr Drges6on. Tho p'ocoss by wliCh o'gorfc 0: roiatils mahr and aludgr It gallRod, liquoiae, mineralized ce convened Into more stable vganic Mihr. !tough
In' acuity of Lrinj c porisri, vnich Lncludos owtted hoicf r% lanks;
(45) &udge Drying 6e94. An ayes ctrrprising rascal or "RClaI layws of par" materials Lyon which diposlod sewage sludge Is dried by si'oinag$ end wapaation;
(46) Syudpe ElvtiAl;on, A process of sludge ceryStaring In which Sorkin corattluonlf ore rsncrad b7 succ$i She wothingi VAIn fee tin wall. or plant aniuenl;
(47) Sludge Go, Utalalim. The prccets or WsFr.; &@wag# gas for ell purpose of hottnp buildngs, drhin; sngines, ek.;
(At) 510" HciEnS Tarok (As:alfe end honaoralecr). A WA 66Ua6 for smat! w891ewall1l UsAlm►:!! plants roc: conLairing a dpeslw In which slvdpv may be keel roar$,
and sups:naunt withd'awn prior to a trying mottod (ins, aludpo drying bods); T!'is may be done by adding s aril: amafil of oil; sirftply to keep rw iJudge fresh. b11. no!
f%cissA!4 am Amotn: net woJe be rocru;iod Ic action$ a:ahlixation of orgaTic msnw. A noelsorsted Lank would almpp.y be used to decant w6xsge prior to de iloring snd
wCu1d sal Ili Pw Ion; periods )so:ara' Ctys of dtioedvn) w;Mou! roadiing Oder problems;
449j Sr13-,9 In{wyata's A krnaco cos-gntd to bdm sJod94 and to sorrc+t or rndslui ane ttrnbux6at mvterials and reduce the, sludge to a atorlio ash;
(50) Si,,.sis Sub.raem. (Cho -+'cal a Tnem-.at). A process to moke trosite 47u6go less 06=6`3 ane psi-tscibla, Intl to red•ca Oa pathogenic agariarn content, This rosy
ba dpne by pt; Id:tTent. Storms dosing. or by Ms! matron;:
(51) 31009e Trickon►'. A type c! sed.:non'!atm unk In which roe dodge Is po•'ihsd to sonle arid Sickon ftcwgh agilason aril privity;
(62) Stabiiitelidrn Lapoon A type or oti6■lion lagoon ire whch bidog W oxiealion of aporic Maher is etlKl$C by rootsl ransfat of oxygen to the wear torn a
po•,d); k (roof a
paliihirhg
(53) S:ar+9-6y Forcer Supply, Or•. Jla ce pwubls rocrical gen►•aing oglipmlersi:
(54) State Snsom. A Slariml'y senor- cksigned to tumour Soils. inclveing nan•biod►grsdable ParLicUltie (ecolabis Solids, suspended toli6s.and DOD ro6vclion) from
mlrnicipa' ale irYsttiai wisl►wi%, teatntnl eyahoms:
(55) 70"t11Y 7r01:n4,--: A sage o: Isal mill 16:0rring secondary winch is pirnardy cor rot pupose el onivem poiithnsg; A ssfsing lagoon of tend or coal Ally migrhl W
smp'orad la ri'rs purpose,
(56) The'ms' Fdkrerr Centrpl Device. A device pfvAcl,ng lot the sansfr 01 hsil born a Avid flowing In tubes to $nodlr. dud MASICIe In* lubts, Ce vita vita: rr othe!
""S el. (4;6J8tng Wquie lomparlwras;
(57) Thr^.ral Sludge Co!16ton/,- A cDr4ripn;ng ploCess bT wrNch haa% it add✓_ Tor a prbtretled POA06 or lime 10-lrrCevve to dlwalersblily of Owelpe by rir szubifit.iN
end hrydaltilinhg O'sho smal.o' and mus h94) hyda:td tludpo panicles;
(55) TDLIC UIW( 111. 7hot1 w'o5loi 0, tomlb;rdtens el w'iite7. Inciudrhg 04ras4-9kUsi:lg agehls w!Vch allot dicrtarg$ Arid upon exposure. Ingestion, knNalltim or
astinilat;cin Inip ant organam., e:ihtr 6lratty Rom via en'iiia"anl or indrwr) b) inposiim r11009i1 IDDd chain[, will Calf$ dtalh. sisals, bsh"Iciea! abnamoWus,
Cavan, gonelk m✓it;Qnt, phr$ tOog'csl mllrurc Wens (nel,sd.np riwrtunciora fro req psi sic Lori) or phyeical daformatms, in such wtarisms at ihait 0irspring: Tonic Rulorials
inbF lo, by way a' Kail:ston and rot Wm:alips. toad, ca_rivm, ctvoenlVm, rlwtvey, rana6urr, ortanc, tine, critio rivo-cHOpobenierro foNC$), polythlovinaled bipMnyls
("CES) 8V dch;nedp'tenw 6rMcro4thant (DDT), and any othr mutant?t "I have ce may holaalul be cisleymined to have totit proparios;
(59} 7ncLbny FJin• r• iiC: a-44A Lcatmonl Wni conmso sirenp Dr a a10941 on as b-tA.amot. n ad$ or roDPP whim w
wvsiole, is 6sribuled; P. kgh :::e trickling IL16- is Ora
..•rich o;c:aloC 1; bc--can iC and X mp: pw acre_ A low tale bitklinj Wier it arc WHch is dosigned le pprralo AT ores Io four mgd Per sell;
(!-z) 7nc1.Lr1j rerr, (Fsclve Tc-D,) f p' , fm- type or opwal;m in vr.,'ch wss:e wear hors ftwn lhayn s.uccoss've layort of m/ds of WIJD(e mAlrit', C gj,,e mAtr.11
is 'Vrw.ed co"rv,• . Ly Inc act•o v:oe+, ca: Flo- grD-�.n in oath wccrairt it)-er Ins m9nW may podlr:o ''asccnW)' tiva'i!y HSvrII, Or mey bo oCApit' to
p�C Wdf 2 t'+l'i�KS a':n�n:lt
(6!) t'advatr F«:•;, Csztd,�gDt, a fito PrresD: Do.i[oa wilcrt us cWsiglf: senor$ rrcrss was• !rent OiC,N dgsclt•d C, unSgafud ttu6po prior aD 6ap.Ca1 r
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