WQ0008035_Final Permit_19940118

}ate 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
January 18, 1994
Mr. Allen D. Aldridge, Partner
Ridgefield Partners
4 Hastings
Durham, North Carolina 27707-3643
Dear W. Aldridge:
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0008035
Ridgefield Lot IA
Single Family Residence
Spray Irrigation Facilities
Person County
In accordance with your application received June 15, 1993, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0008035 dated January 18, 1994, to Mr. Allen D. Aldridge, Ridgefield Partners for the
construction and operation of the subject three bedroom single family residence spray irrigation wastewater
treatment and disposal facilities. Please note condition no. V.3 of this permit shows this permit is not
transferrable and requires that a name change or change of ownership shall require submittal of a formal
permit request to the Division.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 1998, 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 faded with the Office of Administrative Hearings, PO. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please cont orTin Seymour at 919/ 733-5083.
Sincerely,
A. Pres; Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Person County Health Department
Raleigh Regional Office
Facilities Assessment Unit
John A. Edwards & Company
P.O. 'Box 29535, Raleigh, (North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SINGLE FAMILY SPRAY IRRIGATION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amender
and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Mr. Allen D. Aldridge
Person County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 360 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system
consisting of a 1,000 gallon septic tank, a 1,000 gallon pump tank with a 12 gpm pump, a 141 ft2
pressure dosed surface sand filter with cover (dual 70.5 ft2 tanks in parallel), an in pipe tablet chlorinator,
a 2,000 gallon combination chlorine contact and 5 day storage pump tank with 16.2 gpm capacity pump, a
11,730 ft2 spray irrigation area (minimum area required) with six 2.5 gpm sprinklers, and all associated
piping, valves, controls and appurtenances to serve the Ridgefield Lot IA Residence, with no discharge of
wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received June 15, 1993, 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 November 30, 1998, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted
facility has been installed in accordance with this permit and the approved plans and
specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, PO. Box 29535,
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The Raleigh Regional Office, phone no. 9191571-4700 shall be notified at least forty-eight
(48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in-place inspection
can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal
office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.

3. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters
which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to
perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the
irrigation area to adequately absorb the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate
corrective action to correct the problem, including those as may be required by the Division
of Environmental Management.
4. 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.
5. The sand media of the pressure loaded surface sand filter must comply with the Division's
specifications. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this
condition.
6. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any
exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24)
hours per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of
compliance with this condition.
7. If excavation into bedrock for the septic tank or sand filter installation is required, the pit
shall be lined with a 10 mil synthetic liner.
8. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
9. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
10. A protective support shall be installed for each sprinkler riser pipe.
11. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under
separate ownership,
b) 100 feet between wetted area and property lines,*
C) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells,
g) 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
* Please be advised that the property line buffer has been reduced from 150 feet,
by a waiver granted from the Division. At least 100 feet of property line buffer must
be maintained
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable vegetative cover of the spray area shall be maintained.
3. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
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4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
5. The average annual weekly application rate shall not exceed .346 inches at an instantaneous
application rate not to exceed .133 inches per hour.
6. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
7. No type of wastewater other than that from the three bedroom Ridgefield Lot 1A Residence
shall be sprayed onto the irrigation area.
8. In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter of 64 feet due to
obstructions, the obstructions shall be removed or the sprinkler heads shall be raised and
supported to such height that the design diameter is achieved.
9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
10. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and
disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items:
a. The septic tank shall be checked annually and pumped out as needed.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week. Tablets shall be added so as to
provide proper chlorination.
C. The storage, pump, and alarm systems shall be inspected weekly. The scum layer
shah be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The spray system shall be inspected weekly to make certain of the sprayers proper
operation, that the vegetative growth allows proper spray pattern, that the soil is
absorbing the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated.
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1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling
reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. The Permittee shall maintain records of all maintenance performed on the system and
irrigation area as required in Condition 11.10 for a minimum of five years. This
information shall be provided to the Division of Environmental Management upon request.
3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone no. 9191
571-4700 as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
day following the occurrence or first knowledge, of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, spray heads, etc.
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b. Any failure of a pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or
facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the disposal site 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.
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1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications, and other supporting data.
Z. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
4. Upon the availability of a municipal or regional sewerage collection system, the subject
wastewater treatment facilities shall be abandoned and all wastewater discharged into the
municipal or regional sewerage system.
5. The spray irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two strand wire fence.
6. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
7. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
8. This permit may be revoked if the Permittee fails to abide by the conditions of the operation
and maintenance agreement previously signed by the Permittee.
9. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
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10. 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 18th day of January, 1994
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Hward, Jr., P.EJ, Director ` J
Division of F34vironmental management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0008035
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Permit No. WQ0008035
January 18, 1994
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I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,
Project Name
Location
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Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of the approved plans and specifications.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
-S." i 9 93
DATE
Ridgefield Partners
4 Hastings
Durham, NC 27707-3643
Single Family Residence
Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation, Lot 1A Ridgefield Subdivision
Person County
I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
1. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and
disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items:
a. The septic tank shall be checked every six (6) months and pumped out as required.
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked every week until the actual usage rate is
established and thence on a monthly basis. Tablets shall be added so as to provide
proper chlorination.
C. The storage system, pump system, and alarm system shall be inspected monthly.
The scum layer shall be removed at the same interval as the septic
tank is cleaned out.
d. The spray system shall be inspected monthly to snake certain of the sprayers proper
operation, that the vegetative growth allows proper spray patterns, that the soil is
absorbing the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated.
2. Failure of the Permittee to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to $10,000
per day.
3. Failure to meet permit conditions or violation of the State's surface or groundwater
regulations will require cessation of occupancy of the residence.
I understand that failure to comply with these conditions along with the permit conditions may
result in voiding the permit.
Notary Scal and Signature
Signature of Ap' ant
For Ridgefield Par hers
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chorrical(s) to dcaat ur;ts will be rated as ono cystarn; capability to add a cha«7c4l at a dilwanl aWicalion pointsfordifferent puryvsas will resJt In 010 systems being
rated es saparafa systerms:
( 10) Chemical Sludge conditioning. The addition of n ckher6cal con-po—d Such as time, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to 15
applfcallon to a dewatering device;
(it) Closed cycle Systems- Use of holding ponds or hotdrig tanks for containment of wastewater contalrhng Inorganic, non-toxic materials Irom sand, gavel, crushed
stoma or other similar operations. Sw-h systems shall carry a maximum of two pants re9ardiess of pumping facilities or any other eppurlanartos:
(42) Combinod Removal of Carbonaceous 800 and Nitrogenous Plamoval by Nitrification. A single stage system required to acfieva permit etluenl limits on BOD and
emmenia ntragon within the same biological reaclor;
( t3) DecNocinallon, The partial or comptela reduction of residual cHw;m In a iigrid by any cherrical or physical process:
(14) Daritrificalion Pfr_eas- The conversion of nitrale-nitrogen to ri[rogen gas:
(15) Electrodalysts, Process nor removing ionized sails from water through the use of lorrsetecliva lorrexchange membranes;
(16) Filler Press. A process operated rneci'urlca}ly-W panial$y dewasering sludga;
(17) Foam separation, The plarrhod frolling of wastewater or wasiswaler of ord as a means o1 removing excessive arnwrils of detergent materials through the
lntroduclion of air in the form of fine bubbles; also1'alled foam fractionation;
( l8) Grit Removal. The process of removing grit and other heavy rrinoral matter from waslewarer; -
(19) Irriioff Tank. A deep Wo story waslewarer tank consisting of an upper sadirrwntation chamber and a lowor sludge digestion charnbac,
(20) Instrumented Flow MeasxxemorlL ti device which Indcates and records rate of bow;
(2l) ion Exchange. A chorricef process in which Ions from two dtlferanl molecules are exchanged;
(22) Land .tpplicaliaw
(a) Sludge Disposal, A final sludge disposal method by which wet sludge may be applied to land either by spraying on the suface a by subsurface IrjecSon (i.e.,
tKsol plow); (nal applicable for types of sludge described In (11) of this Rtls);
(b) Treated Effluent- The process 01 sf>raying treated waslewalor onto a land area or other methods of application of wastewater onto it land area as a maens of final
disposai or treatment;
(23) Microscreen. A low speed, continuously back•washod, rotating drun filler operating uhdar gravity conditions as a polishing method lot removing suspended solids
from •IM1venS;
{24) Nitrification Process. -The biochemical tonvorshen of unoxidzed nitrogen {Lmmonla and organic nitrogen) to oxidized nitrogen (usually nitrate);
(25) Nitrogenous Slags, A separate stage of waslewalor treatment designed fir the "cific purpose of converting ammonia ritrogan to nitrate,nitrogon;
(26) Phosphate Removal, 8idogical. The removal of phosphorus Irorn wastewalor by on oxic/anoxic process designed to enhance luxury uptake of phosphorus by the
mrcroorgan€ems;
(27) Polisting Pond. A hotdng pond follvwring secondary VealmorA with sufficient detention limo to allow ratting of firsely suspended solids;
(28) Post Motion. Aerailon follovring co veritionai secondary trealrrrsnl writs to Increase ellluonl D.O. of for any other purpose;
(29) Post Aeration. (Cascade) A porisKng method by which dissolved oxygen Is added to the efiuerst by a norxrhecharical, gravity means of Iloviing damn a series of
steps or weirs; The Paw occurring across the steps or wain moves in a Jairly t -in layer and the operation of the cascade requires no operator adiustment; thus. zero
paints are asslgnad even though this Is en ossential slop to mea5ng the lirrits of the discharge permit;
(30) Powdered to Granular Activaled.Cvbon Feed. A biophysical carbon process that uEizas.blologcal activity and organic absorption by using powdered or grarMar
ac5valed carbon; Virgin or regenerated carbon is Toed controlled into Vie system;
(31) Preawation, A lards constructed to provide aeration prior 10 primary Vealment;
(32) Preliminary Units, Unit operations in 11-o.trealment process, such as screening and conmirwtion. that prepare the liquor for subsequent major operations:
(33) Industrial Pretreatment.
(a) Pre-treatment Unit, Industrial, The condlioring of a waste at its source before dis.rharge, to remove or to neutralize substances injhrious to sewers and treatment
processes or to elfect a partial reduction In load on the treatment process which Is operated by rho same governing body as the wastewater treatment plan[ being
rated;
b) Pro-trealmanl Program, Industrial - must be a Slate or EPA required program to receive points on Vee rating shoot;
(3i) Primary Clarifiers. The brsl settling loris Ilrouugh which wastewater is passed In a treatment works for IN purpose of removing seltfoable and suspended solids and
BOD which Is associated with the solids;
(35) Pumps. All Inauerd, effluent and in -plant pumps:
(36) Radiation, Disinlection or sterilization process utilizing devices aritling ultraviolet or gamma rays;
(37) Reverse Osmosis. A treatment process In whIch a heavy conlammated ligsid Is pressurized through a membrane forming nearly puce liquid tree from suspended solids;
(38) Rotating Biological Contractors. A fixed biological growth process in which wastewater vows through tanks in which a series of paraaily submerged circular saxfacos
are rotated- -
(39) Sand Fillers:
(a) inWrrilterrl Biological. Fllration of affluent foifowing septic Larks, lagoons, or some other treatment process in which fulmar NodeeornposlLion Is expected to
produce desired eHlvonts; Hydrautic loadng rates on these filters are computed In gpdrac and have a resulting low gprnrsl (loss than one):
b) Recirculating biological - the'sama type of sand filter as defined in Subparagraph (39) (a) of this Rule with the added capability to recycle effluent back Ihniugh the
sand filler: .
(40) Sand or Mixod-Modis Fillers.A potishing process by winch eftuenl limits are acHaved through a hrther reduction of suspended solids;
(a) low rate -- gravity, hydraul€catty loaded filter wish loading rales In the one to throe Wn/sf range;
(b) high rale -- A prassuro, hydraulically loaded filler with loadng rates In tae rive gpmist range; Al any rate, the loading rate will exceed three gpayst:
(41) Secondary CiariM1ors- A tank which follows the biological unit of treatment plant and which has the purpose of removing sludges associated with Uro laiological
Irealmenl units:
(42) Separate Sludge Reaeration. A pan of the contact stabilization process where the activated sludge Is transierrsd to a tank and aefaled before rertXNN fl to the
contact basin;
(43) Soplic Tank. A singre-story settling tank In which settled sludge Is In contact with the waslawaler flowing through the tank- shall not be applicable for septic tank
sysloms serving single family residences having capacity of 2,000 gallons or less which discharge to a ritriftcation field;
(44) Sludge Digestion. The process by wtgch organic or voiatils maser and sludge is gasified, liquefied, mineralized a converted into more stable organic matter ttrough
the activity of living organisms, which includes aaraled holding tanks:
(45) Sludge Drying Beds. An area comprising natural or artihclai layers of porous materials upon which digested sewage sludge is dried by drainage and evaporation;
(46) Studge, Elutriation. A procass. of sludge condi orxng in which certain cons5luents are removed by successive washings with fresh water or plant el#tuanl;
(47) Sludge Gas Utilization, The process of using sewage gas for the purpose a1 hoating buildings, driving angnes, etc.;
(48) Sludge Holding Tank (Aerated and Nonaeraled). A lank utilized for small wastewater trealmonl plants rel conulring a dgesler'in which sludge may be kept frosh,
and supernatant wilM.rawn prior to a drying method 0,e, sludge drying bads); Tris may be done by adding a small ammxit of air singly to keep Lha sludge fresh, bsA not
necessarily an amoixd thal would be required to achieve stabilization of organic matter. A nonaerated hunt world simply be used to decant sludge prior to dewzlering and
would mol allow long periods (several days of delenWn) without resUling odor problems;
(49) Sfudgo incinaralws. A frnace designed to bum sludge and to remove all mdslsxo and comtwsEble malerials and reduce Ila sludge to a siarilo ash;
(50) Sludge Stabilization (Mwrnical or Thermal). A process to make treated sludge less odorous and puroscibie, and to re-duca the pathogenic orgarlsrn conlant; This may
be done by pH a4usznent, cNorins dosing, or by heal trealmeinl:
(51) Sludge Thickener, A type of sodimentation lankIn which the studge is peon-rtted to Santa and thicken Un and gravity:
agita4ogravity;
(52) SlaUi station Legoon. A typo of oxidation lagoon In which biological oxidation of orgaric matter is effected by natural transfer of oxygen to the water from Lir (rpt a
polishing pond);
(53) Sland-Dy Power Supply- Cin site or portable electrical generating egtlpm=n:: `
(54) Static Screens. A slalionary screen designed to rarnove solids, includng non•biodag:adable particilata (Aoatablo solids, suspended solids and 800 raducVon) from
municipal and inclustiai wastewater treatment systems;
(55) Tertiary Troa'ment. A stago of treatment following secondary which is primarily lot the purpose of ellluent polisNng; A setifing lagoon or sand or coal Aller night be
omroyed for this purpose;
(56) Thermal PollutiO n Control Oovica- ' A device providing for the translor of Fail from a 6uid Howling In tubas to another fluid csftde the tubes, or vice versa; a other
means of rogulating liquid temperatures; -
(57) Thermal Sludge Cendtionor. A conditioning process by which heal, is adder for a protracted period of lima to improve the doxatwabilily of sludga by the sGk`ibliizfng-
and hydraulizing of the smaller and Moro highly hydrated sludge parlictes;
(55) Toxic Matsidals. Those wastes or combinations of wastes, including disease -causing aganis which Olaf dscharge and upon uxposufo, ingestion. Inhalation Or
assindlalion Into any orgarlsm, either directly from the anvirunmenl or indfocay by Ingestion through food chains, will cause death, dtsoase, behavioral abnormal;ies•
ean:ur, gonotie mutations, physiological malfunctions (includng malfunctions in (eproduction) or physical delormations, in such organisms or (hair offspring; Toxic materials
Include, by way of illusliation and not linitation: lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, vana6wri arsenic, zinc, ortho4ilro-cNorobentona (ONCE), polychlorinaled biphenyls
(PCBs} and dichlorodphenyl trichloroethane (DDT); and any other materials Ihal have a may heroaher be determined to have toxic properties; _
(59) Trickling Frflor. A Utotogical treatrrronl unit consisting of a'maturial such as broken stone or rack over which wastewalor is dstributod; A high ;a:e trickling Haar is ono
wHch oporatod a1 botwoan io and 30 mod por acro. A low rale trickling filler is one winch is 6053wod to opurato al ono to lour mgd per acre; _
0,U) Trickling tui€tel (Packed Towur). F. plug Aow typo of operation in whch wastawetor doss down Vyough scr_cussivu layers of media of lilvalo malorinl; Crga'rlc malorial
Is removed conlinaall;' by uia activo bidoglcal fixed growth in' each succossivE layor. Tri_ method may produce -secondary' quality effluen€, or MAY,bo adapt=c to
proWce it rltrilied oNluonl: -
(51) Lacu.xn Iri;wr. C.an2ilugos, or Filler Presses. Duhicos vehich aro 63signec ronsova excuss wa!uf from ciehof 6gosiad a undgostud sludgu`p;3ar to dsp;:szf cr
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL. SYSTEMS
Name of Facility:
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Reviewed by: Health Dept, Telephone:
-Regional Office Telephone: -
Central Office Telephone:
ORC: Grade: Telephone:
Check Classification(s): Subsurface _," Spray Irrigation L.andAppfication_
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) 0 If Ill. IV Total Points: JZ
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2. pump tanks
3, siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand filters
S. grease traplinierceptor
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7. subsurface treatment and disposal:
gravity
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SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1. preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2. lagoons
3. ',/ septic tanks
4. 7J pump tanks
S. ✓ pumps
6. ✓ sand fillers
7. grease trapAnlerceplor
8, oillwater separators
9.- 7—disinfection
10, chemical addition for
nulrientlalgae control
ii,_L/_spray irrigation o1 wastewater
Pretreatment of wastewater In excess of -these components shall be rated using the point rating
system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
i. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is
unusualiy complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case-by-case basis; (Check if Appropriate)
1 Oillwaier 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 lifters, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical
lrealmenl for algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed-loop Recycle Systems;
5, Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinleclfon and
disposal;
6. Fish farms with discharge to sudace waters;
7. Waley Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal. r
9. Sing)e4amily discharging systems with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classilied if permitted afler
July 1, 1993 or it upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequateiy operated or
maintained. Such systems will be notilied of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

The following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (Circle appropriate
points)
ITEM POINTS
(1) Industrial Pretrealmenl Units or Industrial Pretreatment Program (see dellnitlon No. 3a) ...................................................4
(2) DF:`tGN FLOW OF PLANT IN gird [not applicable to rinn-contaminated cooling,waters, rludge handling "
fadittfes for water pur€fioatlon plants, totally closed cycle systems(see delWlion M. 11), and facilities
consisting only of hom (4)(d) or Items (4)(d) and (11)(d))
0 - 20.000 ......... ..................... ....................................................................................................... ........ ..,1
20,001 - 60.000...................................................................................:..................................................2
50,001 100,000 ...................................................1....................,............:.......,...................,.:...............3
100,001 - 250,000.................................................................. ............ ............. ......................................... 4
250,001 600,000 ...................................................................................................................................5
500,001 - 1,000.000_ ...................... I ............................................. I ..................................................
1,000,001 - 2,000.000...........................................................................................................................10
2,000,001 (and up) rale 1 point addiliona) for each 200,000 gird capacity up to a -
maxlmum of........................................................................30
Design Flow (gpd) �o
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS/PROGESSES (see definition N0.32) '
(a) BarScroorrs...............................................................................................................................................1
or
(b) Mechanical Screens, Stalls Screens or Comminuting Devices...........................................................................2
(c) Grit Removal..............................:...............................................................................................................1
or
(d) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removai............ ................................................ .................................................. 2
(e) Flow Measuring Device................................................................................................................................1
or
(f} Insirumenled Flow Measurement.....................................................................................:1111......................2
{g) Preaerallon.................................................:.............................................................................................2
(h) Influent Flow Equalization.... ....................................................................................... ............ .... ... -1 1 .... 2
(I) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity....:............................................................................................................2
Mechanical................................................................................................................................................ 3
DlssolvedAir Flotation................................................................................................................................a
(J) Prechlorinat€on..........................................................................................................................................5
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNI"17WROCESSES
(a) Septic Tank (see definition No. 43)................................................................:..........................................�
(b) Imhoff Tank...............................................................................................................................................5
(c) Primary Clariliers.................. o............................................................. ..........................................................5
(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 gern or gold mining)..................................................................:.....................................2
(5) SECONDARY TREATMENT LNfTS/PFOCESSi:S
(a) Carbonaceous Stage
(i) Aerallon-High Purity Oxygen System.................................:.............................................20
DiffusedAir Syslem...............................................................................................:.......1 0
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)............................................................. .... A
Separate Sludge ReaeraWn......................................................................... ...................3
(Ii) Trickling Eller
HighRate.......................................................................................................................7
SlandwdRate................................................................................................................5
PackedTower ........................... ........ ............................. .............................................. ...5
(ill) Biological AeralodFillerorAeraled
Biological Fiftor................................................................1111.. .......................................1 0
(iv) Aerated Lagoons..............................................................:...........................................i 0
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors......................................................................................10
(vi) Sand Filters -Intermittent biological.................................................................................4)
Recirculatingbiological.....................................................................................................3
(vii) Stabilization Lagoons.....................................................................................................5
(viii) Uarifier....................... .................................................................................................... 5
(jx) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nitrogenous '
removal by nitrification (see definition No. 12)(Points for this item have to be in
addition to items (5)(a)(i) through (5)(a)(viil),
utilizing the extended aera0on process (see definition No,3a)...........................................2
ulitizing other than the extended aeration process......-.. ....... ­­­­ ... 11-1 ... :1-1 ..................... a
(x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD removal...................................................1...111............5
(xi) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs')addition........................................................................5
(b) Nitrogenous Stage
(i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System..........................................:..................................20
DiffusedAir Syslem................................r......................................................................10
Mechanical Air System (Iixed, floaling or rotor) ............................................. .......... ..........A
SeparateSludge Reaeration.............................:............................................1111...............3
(ii) Trickling Filler -High Rate...................................................................................................7
StandardRale................................................................................................................5
PackedTower..-- .......... ...................................................................................................5
(iii) Biological Aerated Filler or Aerated Biological Fiiler.............................................................10
(Iv) Rotating Biological Contactors .................................................................:....................1 D
(v) Sand Filter - inierminenl biological ................ ............ .................................... ____ .--1111.-„ 2
Recirculatingbiological.....................................................................................................3
(vi) Clarif0f.......................
.............................. .................... ..................... 1 .......................... 5
(6) TERTIARY ORADVANCEDTREATMENT UNITSrPROCESSES
(a) Activated Carbon Beds -
without Carbon regeneration.............:%................:.....................................................................5
with carbon regeneration ... ............... ........... ........... ................................... 111.1 ..........
............-.15
(b) Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed-
- - without carbon regeneration..................................................................................................5
with carton regeneration......................................................................... .....,...................15
(c) Air svipping...................................................................... 5
(d) Denitrilicalion Process...........:..................................................... --....................................... .......10
(e)
Eloclrodiafysls .................................... .......................................................,............,:,.,, ...........:.........,........5
.
(f)
Foam Separation....................................................... ................................ ........................ 1111.................... .5
(g)
Ion Exchange............................................................................................................................................5
(h)
Land Application of Treated Effluent (see dofinitlon No. 22b) (not applicable for sand,
gravel, stone and other similar mining operations) by high rate Inhhradon......................................................4
(I)
Microscreens...........................................:..................................................................................................5
(J}
Pt)osphorous Removal by Biological Processes (See delinil€on No, 2s).........................................................20
(k)
Polishing Ponds - without aeration............................................................................................................2
withaeration .................................. :....................... a.................. ..............5
(1)
Post Aeration - cascade...................t........................................................................ .................................. 0
diffused or mechanical.........................................................................................2
(m)
Reverse Osmosis.........................................................................................................................................5
(n)
Sand or Mixed -Media Flltors - low rate..........................................................................................................2
highrale......................................................................5
(o)
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide...................................................................................1 5
(p)
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide..............................................15
(7) SLUDGETRE4TMENr
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated................................................................................................................10
Aerobic 5
Unheated 3
(b)
Sludge Siabillzation (chemical or ihermal)...................................................................................................5
(t)
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity.......................................................................................:..............................2
VacuumAssisted.......................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Sludge Elutdallon............................................................. ........,5
................................................................
(e)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal)..........................................................................................:..........5
(I)
Sludge Thickener (gravity).........................................................................................................................5
(g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(i)]............:................................................8
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (Including gas storage).............:.............................................................................:.2
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated....................................................................................................................5
Man-aaralad.............................................................................................................................................2
(J)
Sludge Incinerator (not Including aclivaled carbon ragenerallon).......................................................,........10
(k)
Vacuum Filler, Centrifuga, or Filter Press or other similar dewatering devices...................................................10
(B) RESIDUALS UTIL17ATIOWDISPOSAL (including Incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons..................................................................................................................................................2
(b)
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (sea definition 22a)
by conlracling to a land application operator or landfill operator Who holds the land
application permit or landfill permit..............................................................................................................2
(c)
Dedicated Landfifl(burial) by the permttoo of the waslewaisr ireatmenl facility...........................................:...5
(9) DtS�F>Wtixr)
(a)
Chlorination..............................................................:..............................................................................
(b)
Dochlorination....................................................................................................................•..,....,..............5
(c)
Ozone.................................................................................................................................................... ..5
(d)
Radiation...........................................................................................................:...................................5
...
(10) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( sea definition No. s) (not applicable to chemical additions sled as Item
(3)Q), (5)(a){xi),
(6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
List......................................................................................................................................5
'.....................................................I.........................1......
.......-- ..........5
....................................................................................................................... 5
(1 1) MISCEUANECUS
UNiTSrPROCESSES
(a)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Setiling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Including wastes
from mining operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds in amounts sigr%iIlcanliy
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. .......... _ ... ................................. .......................................................................... I .......................
(e)
Stand -By Power Supply.............................................................................................................................
(1)
Thermal Pollution Control Device............................:....................................................................................3
TOTALPOINTS.......................................................................... �—
CLASSIFICAT ON
..5-25 Points
Ca55 11 .................................................. ........... ......................................... ... 26-50 Points
ClassIIf..................... ................... ................................................ .......... ......51-65 Points
ClassIV ......................................................................:................................66-Up Points
Facilities having a raling of one through (our points, Inclusive, do not require a cenitied operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class Il.
Facilities having treatment processes
for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class ill.
.0009 O�FIMTIONS
The lollwgng deiir96ons shall apply throughout Hs Subchapter:
(t) Aclivated Carbon Bads. A physicalxchomicai method Iw reducing soluble organic malarial ban waMerwaler ellluenl; Ina column -type beds usad in ads method will have
a Ilow rate varying from two to eight gallons par mrnuta par square lool and may be either upituw or cf wnllovr carbon bads. Carbon may or may not be reganeralad on VIA
wastawaler Ireatmenl plan% site:
(2) Awaled Lagoons. A basin in which all solids are maintained in suspension and by wlvch biological oxidation or agenic mailer is reduced t rcogh arGAcially accelerated
transfer of oxygen on a flow-INough basis;
(3) Aeration, A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or high purily oxygen In a liquid by spraying, ag(allon or diftusfonl(3a) Extended Aeration. An
activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydratAic detention dma of le hours.
(4) Agdcl.4Lrally managed site. Any silo on which a crop is produced, rnanagad, and harvaslod (C(op includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.); -
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium ion Is first converted to dissofvod ammcte%fa (pH adjumnent) with the am -nor" then released to the atrnosphera by
physlcai means: or other similar processes which remove petroleum 'products such as benzene- Iduene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Regenerason. The regensra4on of exhausted carbon by 11Te use of a fu "<:o to provide extremely high lomperalu-os which volatilize and oxidize Ino absorbed
Impurili a s: _
(7) Carbortacoous Stage, A stage of waslewater vaalmant designed to achieve 'secondary, oMtiont Nmils;
(e) Canuituge. A mechanical device In wNch centrifugal forca is used to separalo solids from liquids or to separate tigrids at dillorent densities
(9) Chemical Add Con Systems. The addilion of chomicat(s) to wa$1—Mor At an application pant for purposes of improving sotids removal, pH adi�slmenl, afxairmy control,
elc.: the capability to exponmenl with diKerent chemicals and dflorenl application points to achieve a spocific' rasult will be considorad one &)=_ the caps Wlity to add