WQ0008270_Final Permit_19931115

Sfdte 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
Clyde L. Warren, Jr., Owner
2214 Sandy Cross Road
Burlington, North Carolina 27261
Dear Mr. Warren:
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November 15, 1993
Subject: Permit No. WQ0008270
Warren Single Family Residence
Spray Irrigation Facilities
Alamance County
In accordance with your application received August 3, 1993, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0008270, dated November 15, 1993, to Mr. Clyde L. Warren, Jr. for the construction and
operation of the subject single family residence spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal
facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 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, 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, 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 contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at [phone].
Sincerely,
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A. Pres Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Alamance County Health Department
Alley, Williams, Carmen & King, Inc.
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality
Facilities Assessment Unit
Training and Certification Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-9535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SINGLE FAMILY SPRAY IRRIGATION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Clyde L. Warren, Jr.
Alamance County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 360 GPD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system
consisting of a 2,030 gallon baffled septic tank, a 315 ftz subsurface sand filter, a tablet chlorinator, a
2,108 gallon storage/pump tank with a 10 GPM simplex pump and audible and visual alarms, and a
14,100 ftz spray irrigation area to serve the Warren Residence, with no discharge of wastes to the surface
waters, pursuant to the application received August 3, 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 October 31, 1998 and shall be subject
to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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 Winston-Salem Regional Office, phone no. [phone], 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 subsurface 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. The following buffers shall be maintained;
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under
separate ownership,
b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells,
g) 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable vegetative cover of fescue shall be maintained.
3. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
5. The application rate shall not exceed 0.3 inches per week.
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 Warren Residence shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation area.
In the event that the sprinkler heads fail to achieve the design diameter of 67 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 shall
be removed at the same interval as the septic tank is cleaned out.
d. The spray system shall be inspected weekly to make certain of the sprayers proper
operation, that the vegetative growth allows proper spray pattern, that the soil is
absorbing the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING -REQUIREMENTS
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 11.14 for a minimum of five years. This
information shall be provided to the Division of Environmental Management upon request.
3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone
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 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.
b. Any failure of a pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or
facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
IV. INSPECTIONS
I. 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.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
4. Upon the availability of a municipal or regional sewerage collection system, the subject
wastewater treatment facilities shall be abandoned and all wastewater discharged into the
municipal or regional sewerage system.
5. The spray irrigation field shall be fenced with at least a two strand wire fence.
6. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A 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.
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 15th day of November, 1993
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston 4ward, Jr., Pl., Director
Division of Ehvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0008270

Permit No. WQ0008270
November 15, 1993
Engineer's Certification
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
for the
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.
Signature
Date
Registration No.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Mr. Clyde L. Warren, Jr.
2214 Sandy Cross Road
Burlington, North Carolina 27261
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
Final Disposal by Spray Irrigation
Permit No. WQ0008270 3
Alamance County
I agree to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system as follows:
1, The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and
disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items:
a. The septic tank shall be checked every six (6) months and pumped out as rea.uired,�
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 make 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.
Signature:�'& Date: "� F J
Mr. Clyde,.. Warren, Jr.
Notary Sea!
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DECLINATION AT CENTER OF SHEET--

RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name -of Facility: , C���� L Wa R-9zu lSfw
Owner or Contact Person: 54LmF
Mailing Address: -22-14 r'D Gyeu NK, Ttiq„SNC 2726vI
County:
Telephone:
2 -lagoons
Present Classification:
New Facility ✓
Existing Facility
NPDES Per. No. NC00 Nondisc. Per.
No.wobogz7o Health Dept. Per. Na
Rated by: µlcue.T- &LLeoJ
Telephone: `73;� - 5083 Date: fl toh�
Reviewed by:
Health Dept.
Telephone:
S.
Regional Office
Telephone:
disinfection
Central Office
Telephone:
ORC:
Grade:
Telephone:
Check Classification(s): Subsurface
✓ Spray Irrigation
LandApplication
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) 1
11 III IV
Total Points:
►i• •�>,. .71 1: lu 1 ate' 1■ :'•� • r, 1 .� � 4 mar• 'y 71 u. ��►. 51►
SUIBSURFACE C _A F"1CAT1dN
(check alt units that apply)
I _septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3, siphon or pump dosing systems
4. sand filters
5. grease trapinterceptor
6. oil/water separators
7. subsurface treatment and disposal:
gravity
pressure
SPRAY tR 1r_%kTlON CLASSIFICATK)N
(check all units that apply)
1-
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 }
2 -lagoons
3. ✓
septic tanks
4pump tanks
S. ✓
pumps
6 ✓
sand filters
7-
grease trapftntereeptor
S.
oillwater separators
9.
disinfection
10. chemical addition for
11. ✓nutrient/algae control
spray irrigation of wastewater
Pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shell be rated using the point rating
system and will require en operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. ` Land application of bfosolids, residuals or contaminated solls on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACiL.rrY cLAsaFICATtw
The following systems shall be assigned a Class l classification,nu less the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is
unusually complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case-by-case basis: (Check if Appropriate)
1 Oil/water 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 tillers, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatmenZ, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical
treafinenl for algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed-loop Recycle Systems-,
5. Groundwater Remedialion Systems consisting only of pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection and
disposal;
6. Fish farms wish discharge to surface waters;
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
S. Sealood paocessing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified ii permitted alter
July 1, 1993 or it upon inspection by the Division, it is found that The system is not being adequately operated or
maintained, Such systems will be notified of the classification or reclassilication.,�y the Commission, in writing.

The following scale is ue,-ad for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate
paints)
ITEM POINTS
(1) Industrial Pretresimarit Unfts or Industrial Pretreatment Program (sae definition No. 33}.... .._.»..»».».....».. » „ .....4
(2) IJF,�;GN FLOW OF PLA14T IN gpd (rot applicable to non-conlaminatod cooling waters, sludge handling
iaasilies for water purification plants, totally closed cycle systems(&" definition No, ii), and faciiiliss
consisting only of item (4)(d) or Items (4)(d) and (11)(d))
0 - 20,000............ . .........................................» ... » „. » » ......1
20,001 - 50,000.. ....................................... »_...... ......................... .....2
50,001 - 1111,00D..... �. _..... ........»............... ..... ...... ..... .....»..3
100,001 - 250,000-..--.»..�...................................... ....._.............................. ...........�....._...................4
250.001 - Boo,ODO.. _.,.. .......... ..... ................ ....... ............ .....................5
500,001 - 1, DOC.
000......._...w.........»»».»........._....................._...............»..................................8
1.000,001 - 2,1X10,000....._..» ...... ....... ..... ..... ...... ....................... ....... ». 10
2.000,001 (and up) rate 1 point additional for each 200,OD0 gpd capacity up to a
maximum of .»... .. » »..».......... ....».......» ..» _».36
Design Flow (gpd)
(3) PREL.IMKARYUNITSIPROCEssEs(caedermeionW.32)
(a) Barsemens........ ...
�._. ., .».......» ». .._...........».._. .....1
or
(b) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Deviees_.—
(c) GA Removal ......... _ . l .»»..�_._.-.- --._......__._,... - ....- _...»...».....1
or
(d) A& thanicalorAeraladCv#Remwal. _........_...... .................. ...... .... ................................2
(e)
Flow WasuringDevice .......... .-»._.._..»._.»..._�.............. ...................................... ..........1
or
( f ) Instrumented Flow Measurement.._ -- - ...»........v» ................... .. .............. ....».....2
(g) Preaeratlon....... ..__....--
............ .....»... ....�.. .. ... ..................... .....2
(h) inlluen! Flaw Equalization ...............-- �._.»._.,_...- ........ ...»._... ... .......__....»........».......»..._»_._2
(I) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity., » _
Mechanical ............. _.......... ....._..._-......... -... .............. ....................
...»_......_............_..._........_._...............3
DissolvedAir Flotation- .... ... .... ............. .........................................._...._.................._......._........».....»... B
(() PrechlorinatIon............... .......... ..... ................ ................ ._................... ........ _........................ _._...........
(4) PRIMARY7REA7MENT Lr4rrsrpt; ocESSE5
(a) Septic Tank (see definition No. 43) ................
(b) Imhoff Tank ......... ..».._....._... »................................_.............._..._........_...._...._............................5
(c) Primary Clarifiers ............. ...... ............................. ................................. ..................... ................ ...............
(d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non-toxic Materials (sludge handling lacil€ties tot
water purification plants, sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operations except recreational
activities such as gem or gold mining) ........... __................................ ......... _...................... ............... .........
(5) SECONDARY TREATMENTLNrfS?FDcESSES
(a) Carbonaceous Stage
{€} Aeration -High Purity Oxygen System... ........................... ........... 4 ....................... . . . .... 20
M1lused Air System .......... ........................................ _..................... _...........................
1 0
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) ........................................................
Separate Sludge Reaeral€on....................... .................. _..... ......... ...................................
Trickling Filter
HighRate. ........................................................... ...................... . .................... ............. 7
StandardRate...............................................................................................................5
Packed Tower......................................................... 5
SiologicalAeraledFiharorAerated
Biological Filler............................................................................................................ 1 0
(iv) Aerated Lagoons .................. .................................. _................................................... 10
(v} Rotating Biological Contactors......................................................................................10
(vi) Sand Filters •intarmiueni biological. ................ ....... ............ ........... ................................ 2
Recirculating biological .............. ....... ........... _.................................................................. .3
(vii) Stabilization Lagoons....................................................................................................5
(viii) ctar£ier....... .........................................
(ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nitrogenous
removal by nitrification (see definition No. 12)(Poinls lot this item have to be in
addition to items (5)(a)(i) through (5)(a)(viii),
ulilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a)..........................................2
utilizing other than the extended aeration process ............ ..............................................a
{x) hlutriatc additions to enhance BOD removal ......................................................................5
(xi) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs')addition........................................................................5
(b) Nitrogenous stage
(i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System ................... ................... .......................... ......... .20
DiffusedAir Syslem.......................................................................................................1 0
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor).... ................................................... .... . - Z
Separate Sludge Reaeration.....................................................•..............................- ....3
(ill Trickling Filler -High Fiala ....................................................... ............
StandardRate......................................:........................................................................5
PackedTower.............................................................................-.._.......-.......-...............5
(till Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filter .............................................................1 0
(iv) Rotating Biological Contactors.................................................................................. .10
{v) Sand Fitter- intatmMenl biological...................................................................................2
Recirculating biological .......................... ........... .........3
(vi) Clarifar.......................................................•--................................................................5
{6J TERTiARYORADVANCEDTRE.STMEWLNITSTROCESSES
(a) Activated Carbon Beds -
wfihout carbon regeneration........................................................•---..................-.....................5
with carbon rageneralion............ -..........................:............................................ .................15
(b) Powdered or Granular Ani✓aiad Carbon Food -
without carbon regeneration .................... s .................................................... ........................ 5
with carton reganeralion..................................................................................................... 15
(c) Air suipping.................................................................................................................. ...5
(d) Denitrification Process ........ -....................................................................................................................10

2__ 1
Clam( ........ ......... ........ ............... ..... .......................................................... 5.25 Points
Class II ....... _................................................................................................26.50 Points
C615s19................. ....... ..-...»......................... I .......................................... .... 51.55 Points
ClassN .............................................. ...... ......... ........................................ 66-W Points
Facilities having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process wit be assigned a minimum class(llait5on of Class If.
Facilitiss having treatment processes for the remove# of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum ciassifirailon of Class If.
Facilities having froalmem processes for the biological removal of phosphorus witl be assigned a minimum ciassiliration of Class ill.
.0004 DEFtNMONS
The rd}O.ring del,rvbOrls SNU apply tsau9hou1 ems Subchapter.
(1) Acl;Med Canon Bads. A physicallchemicai "ltd for red'ein9 soltAra erpnie maleriat trap waslewolw effluent; The eofurm•type beds used in this method wit have
a rlow rale varying from two to eight 94lfonz per nrnula per sq,are soot and nmy be either uptow or downtow carbon beds. Carbon may or may hot be regenerated on ft
waslewalsr u -amen( plant site;
(2) Aerated Lagwns. A basin In whish 441 sdids are mainatined in suspension and by rrtich biefogieal exid.1" or agenic maser is reduced enough arliRcially ecsvivoled
translar of oxygen an a 11"41hrough basis• _
(3) Aeralion. A process of txingng about Intimate contact bahreen au or Nqh purity oxygen in a Ilgrid by sprayieV, agitation or dint lcn�31) Extended Aerabon. M
actvaled slvogv process utilizing a rhrirn,,m hyd•aklic d.IMLon lime of to ki lj.
(4) AgricJt,x ally managed silo. My silo m which a crop is peodtsed, ros,,rged, and harvested icrop includes gasses. grains. Tees, els.);
(5) Air Stripping A process by .1%ch em anx:ao:,m int is eml coewvdod sc dss a,ad arrrnonis (pH a4usenara) wrath sae anmoria ewn released to ro, atmosphere by
physical means. or octan ortv:ar processes wN<h renter• pobyovm prodxts such as benzene, tduene• and vylbnt:
(o) La•bon Rcg ens atim The reg ante Son of exl austad carbon by she use of a hrnace W provide exlrerrwly nigh lemperatues which volati to and oxidize the absorbed
impvilies;
(7) Carbo acodta stage. A sago of waslewater boslmerd designed to acNeve -secondary^ allluent trnulls:
(s) 011,10,9c A, mechanical ocvice in Mich corrrilugal lace is used to separate sdms 4oa. Pods or to separate squds of dirfe,enl dansioes;
(5) Chemical Addsion Sysipms. The ao6jion of <hemisat(s} to wade„rater al an appticatlon po;nf for Wposes or impfc, N solids removal, pH adj:rs Lmsn% alkalinity control
etc ; the capab sty 10 osperfrraent wits d,tlwonl charnrals and dfleront appMabon points to athfeve a specific resuh will be considurad we system, the capabfisly to add
(e)
EleciradalysFt..�P.�.—..�..»..�_._........._..........._....»_...........�—r.....................................5
(1)
Foam
(0)
Ion Exchange.........»...-...»_ ».»....—........»»...------.... -- __S
(h)
Land Application of Treated Effluent (see derinklon No. 22b) (rot applicable for sand.
gravel, stone and other Similar mining operations) by high rata
(1)
Microscreens............. ........... .................-.�....................................»... ----------- ........
(( 7
Phosphlorous Removal by Biological Processes (See definition No. 26)... ..... _ ...._.. ._.»..._ _._... 20
(k)
Polishing Ponds - wilhoul aeration........��.„-
with
(1)
Post Aeration - cascade ..................
c9tiusad or rrwthar9cal...» » «...__.._......»_ ........ ...._ .... 2
(m)
Reverse Osmosis ....................................... ...... .. ... » ..�...». _» . ._ .�._...» .. 5
(n)
Sand or Mired -Media Miters - low
High rale .. .. __. ....... ....... —.» ........., .. 5
(o)
Treatmert processes for removal of metal or cyanide ...... ...... .............................. ....................................1 5
(p)
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide...__..._. -._.___..._.M.—......._,15
(7)
SUJDGETREATMENT
(a)
Siudge Digestion Tank - 0
Aerobic 5
Unheated 3
(b)
Sludge StabR¢ation (chemical orthemial)
(c)
Siudge Drying Beds -
Vacuum Assisted.._..»� »...... ..... ........ .. _. .... �— _ .... »»........5
(d)
Sludge Etutrlalion....................................... ......................»..».... ..»... ._._.._—»._......_............_..S
(e)
Sludge Conditioner {chemical or Ihermal)........_.»-----------------»M..........................�.-----.....__._.—�.._.__..S
(f)
Sludge Thickener (gravity) ........................ ......... ...-..... --S
(g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(f)).......... ......... .............. ...................... 8
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) ...... ................ _..._ .....»............. ,...... ... 2
(I)
Sludge Holding Tank - Mraled.........»..».._..... »....» .. _..—.._....._��.�---�`
Norrasraled.................... ...................................... »......... --.-............................................
{)}
Sludge Indreralor (not including activated carbon regeneration) .................. ......... t 0
(k)
Vacuum Filter, Centriiugs, or Filter Press or other similar dewalering devices --- ------------- ....._____...10
(a)
RESIDUALS UT ILQA7KWDISi?0SAL (including Inc'vteraued ash)
(a)
Lagoons .................................... .......... ......».................................... .......................................... _..2
(b)
lanai Application (surface and subsurface) (sae defiMlon 22a)
by contracting 10 a land applicalion operator or Landfill operator who holds the lard
application permh or landfill permit ..................................... ......................._..-..........—........---•-•............,.2
{c)
Dedicated Landlill(burial) by the permittee of the wastewater treatment laeilily_....._._.._..—_.._._.._........_..S
(a)
DStsFEMr_N
(a)
Chlorination...........................................................................................................................................5
(b)
Dechlorination .... ................................................ ..... ............................... ..... »..... .......... .-... _-................... 5
(c)
Ozone ......... ....... .............. ......... ..................................................... ............. ... ........ ..-............... .....
(d)
Radiation .... »............ ................... ..............»............................................_......................................»._.5
(1 a)
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( so dofirulion No, 0) final applicable to chemical additions rated as Ilam
(3)01, (5)(a)(xl). (6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
List.......
. ...... ........._................ ................................................. _. ............ ..............._..S
. ........... ............—.......................................... I _......... _.._.... I...._....._..........-..._.. S
.................................................... _......................... _.......... .................................
................. .................. ............................ ._.............. ........ ....... ................ .............. S
(1 1)
MISCELLANEWs UN TWFOCESSES
(a)
Holding Porids, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Malerials includng wastes
from mining operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts significantly
greater than Is common for domestic wastewater.........................................................................................4
(b)
Effluent Flow Egliafizalioh (not applicable to storage basins which are Inherent In land application
systems) ....... _.........................................................................................................................................2
(c)
Slags Discharge (not applicable to storage basins inherent In land application
(d).
Pumps .......................... _.......................................... _..............................................................................
(e)
Sland-ay Power Supply.............................................................................................................................3
(1)
Thermal Pollution Control Device................................................................................................................2
TOTAL POINTS ................ ......... _............................... .......... .
2__ 1
Clam( ........ ......... ........ ............... ..... .......................................................... 5.25 Points
Class II ....... _................................................................................................26.50 Points
C615s19................. ....... ..-...»......................... I .......................................... .... 51.55 Points
ClassN .............................................. ...... ......... ........................................ 66-W Points
Facilities having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process wit be assigned a minimum class(llait5on of Class If.
Facilitiss having treatment processes for the remove# of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum ciassifirailon of Class If.
Facilities having froalmem processes for the biological removal of phosphorus witl be assigned a minimum ciassiliration of Class ill.
.0004 DEFtNMONS
The rd}O.ring del,rvbOrls SNU apply tsau9hou1 ems Subchapter.
(1) Acl;Med Canon Bads. A physicallchemicai "ltd for red'ein9 soltAra erpnie maleriat trap waslewolw effluent; The eofurm•type beds used in this method wit have
a rlow rale varying from two to eight 94lfonz per nrnula per sq,are soot and nmy be either uptow or downtow carbon beds. Carbon may or may hot be regenerated on ft
waslewalsr u -amen( plant site;
(2) Aerated Lagwns. A basin In whish 441 sdids are mainatined in suspension and by rrtich biefogieal exid.1" or agenic maser is reduced enough arliRcially ecsvivoled
translar of oxygen an a 11"41hrough basis• _
(3) Aeralion. A process of txingng about Intimate contact bahreen au or Nqh purity oxygen in a Ilgrid by sprayieV, agitation or dint lcn�31) Extended Aerabon. M
actvaled slvogv process utilizing a rhrirn,,m hyd•aklic d.IMLon lime of to ki lj.
(4) AgricJt,x ally managed silo. My silo m which a crop is peodtsed, ros,,rged, and harvested icrop includes gasses. grains. Tees, els.);
(5) Air Stripping A process by .1%ch em anx:ao:,m int is eml coewvdod sc dss a,ad arrrnonis (pH a4usenara) wrath sae anmoria ewn released to ro, atmosphere by
physical means. or octan ortv:ar processes wN<h renter• pobyovm prodxts such as benzene, tduene• and vylbnt:
(o) La•bon Rcg ens atim The reg ante Son of exl austad carbon by she use of a hrnace W provide exlrerrwly nigh lemperatues which volati to and oxidize the absorbed
impvilies;
(7) Carbo acodta stage. A sago of waslewater boslmerd designed to acNeve -secondary^ allluent trnulls:
(s) 011,10,9c A, mechanical ocvice in Mich corrrilugal lace is used to separate sdms 4oa. Pods or to separate squds of dirfe,enl dansioes;
(5) Chemical Addsion Sysipms. The ao6jion of <hemisat(s} to wade„rater al an appticatlon po;nf for Wposes or impfc, N solids removal, pH adj:rs Lmsn% alkalinity control
etc ; the capab sty 10 osperfrraent wits d,tlwonl charnrals and dfleront appMabon points to athfeve a specific resuh will be considurad we system, the capabfisly to add

dwdcat(s) to dual arils will be rated as ore system capability to add a chemical at a tttlerartt nprtir,rirn points for d'ifferanl purposes vAl rvvJL In the systems being
rated s -swito rats systems:
(to) Chorrical Sksdge Gonddw*V. The addtion of a demica3 car pound such at Brno, lerric ohlarfde, Or a Polymer to wet A494 I* coalesce the mass prior to Its
apprication to a &watering device;
(It) Gloved Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or heading tenor for cordalnmorg of wasiswaly corttavinig Inorgaric, non-toxic materials from sand, gravel, crushed
store or other slmdar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless or purnong Facilities or any other appurtenances:
(IL) Combined Removal of Garbonscoovs BOD and i erogwvvs Flomoval by Nitrifscaliorr A sinje stage system raq Trod to *Blore# permit effluent limits on BOD end
anunonla ritrngert within the same biological reactor;
(tor) Deehforirullon. The portal or corrpteip reduction of eeslduaf dicrino in a I" by any eherrical or physical process;
(ti) Deritriication Process. The convocslon of rivale-111tregan to rilrogen gas: -
(15) fdactrodialysle. Process ft* removing Ionized salts from water through he vsa of IorrstiocWe lon.exch,ange inembranss;
(16) fuer Press. A process operated mechanically for partially dewawring sludge;
(17) Foam SeporollorL The pfamed tralhing of wastewater or wasteweler effluent as a means of removing excessive amounts of delorgeni materials through the
introduction of air In the form of line bubbles; also called (earn Iractionalions
(18) Grit Removal. The process of rsrnvring grit end other heavy mirwal matter from wastewater;
(19) If hAll Tank. A deep two &wry waslrrwalsr Lank cornistirg of an upper sedimor0tion chamiber and a lower sludge crmgesion chamber.
(20) Innslrurrenled Ran Meauremont- A device which Indicates and records rats of pow;
(21) ton Exchange. A charrcal process In which lora from two different mdecules are exchanged:
(22) Land application:
(a) Slsrdge Disposd- A final sludge disposal method by which wet sludge may be applied to lard shhar by Waying an 1M surfsce or by subsurface injection (i.e-,
cYisat plow); enol applicable for types of stodge described In (11) of his Rule);
(b) Treated Effluent- Tho process of spraying treated wastowidw onto a land area or otter methods of application of waslrwaler onto a land ares as a meas of final
disposal or trvalmorrl; .
(23} Microsicreea A low speed, r-oninrously back-washed, totaling drum filter operating under gravity condition as a polishing mehod for removing suspended solids
Irom altiuent:
(24) fdtriCrcation Process. The biochonkal corrvarsion of unoxldizod nitrogen (ammlonla and crparic ritrogen) to Oxidized nitrogen (usually nitrate);
(25) Nitrogenous Stage, A separate stage of wastewater treatment designed for the specific perposs of converting ammonia nitrogen to nitrsla hitrogen:
(26) Phosphate Ramovsl, Bdogical. The removal of phosphonu Iran wastewater by at; oxlclarodc process doslgn4d to sinhancs Iuacry uptake of phosphorus by"
microorgardsmu;
(27) Potishwng Pond. A holdng pond Following secondary trealrrerd with sufficient &tenion time Lo allow settling of irefy suspended solids;
(28) Fail Aeratioru Aeration following corwentiorul secondary treaurvtnl units to Increasa alituanl D.D. or for any other purpose;
(29) Post Aeration. (Gascsde) A poGsh'ng method by which dissolved oxygen Is added to the slhuerd by a norrmcherical, gravity mooru of (lowing down a series of
steps or writs: The flan ocnrring across to steps or weirs moves In a fairly tin layer and he operation of the cascade requires no operator adiustment; thus, 2010
poirdt are assigr*d even though this is an essential step to meeting the Wits of the discharge permit;
(30) Powdered to Gransiar Arlivatsd Carbon Food. A biophysical carbon process that uilfzos bioiogcar activity and organic absorption by using powdered or granular
activated carbon. Virgin or regenerated carbon is lead controlled Into the system:
(3f) Prsseralion, A tank coratrucled to provide aeration prior to primary treatment;
(32) Pre&,mhnary Units. Unit operations In the treasm0nl process, such as screening and conmiruion, Cul prepare the liquor for subsequent major operations;
(33) Industrial Pntreatmont- .
(a) Pra-lreatrnerN L1ri1, Irtduslrlal. The conditioning of a waste at its source before discharge, to remove or to neutralize substances irhjtrious to sewers and treahrm
processes or b effect a partial reduclion In Load an the treatment process which is operated by the same goverring body as the wastewater breatmerd plant losing
rated;
b) Pro-treatment Program, Industrial - must be a State or EPA requited program to receive points on the rating sheat;
(34) Primary Garifiers. The first soltling tanks through wtich wastowaler Is passed In a treatment works lot the purpose of mrnodirg settleable and suspended solids and
000 which IS 11406ated with the solids;
(35) Pssnps. All Inhuorit• 0tfluenl and it-plant pcunps;
(36) Radafan. Disinfection or stwMzallm process utllizin9 devices omitting ultaviolsi ar gamma rays;
(37) Reverse Osmosis. A t.reatrnanl process In which a heavy con1wrinaled fir.7..id Is prtssurhzed trough a membrana Farming nearly pure Liquid tree from suspertdod solids;
(38) Roliting BiologlcO Contractors. A fixed biological growth process In which wastewater flows through tanks In which a series of partially submerged circular surfaces
are related; _
(39) Send Fillers;
(a) Inlernritsw Biological. Filtration of eMuenl Miowing septic taxies, lagoons, or some other Lratimont process in which fairer tuiodacornposilion Is expected to
practice doOrod effluents; Hydraulic loading rates on these fillers are compried In gpolac and have a resetting torr gpmisl Gess than one);
b) Recirculating biological - the same type of sand (alter as defined in Subparagraph (39) (a) of this Rete with rte added capability to rocyce album( back (trough the
sand Filler;
(40} Sand or Mixed-Media Fillers, A polishing process by whish efRwnl fimils are achieved through a krther reduction of suspended souds;
(a) low rata -- gravity, hydraulically loaded fiilw with loading rates in the one to three gprn/sl range;
(b) high rate -• a presvxv, hFdrxulicalTy loaded Filler vith loading rates In the rive gprvsl range; At any rate, the loading rata *rill eiceed three gprvsl;
(41) Secondary G910ors. A Sane which follows the biological urtil of lreatmerrt piard and which has the purpose of removing sludges associated with the biological
treatment writs:
(42) Separate Sludge Reaeration, A part al the contact stabilization process what$ the activated sludge Is transferred to a tank and aerated before retuning IL to the
Cerlterl basin;
(43) Sepllc Tank. A singe-story sehling tank In which sattiad sludge Is in contact with to wastewater fivwing through he Lank; shall not be applicable for septic lank
systems serving skvle farrily residences having capacity of 2,000 gallons ar Isu which d4chw9i to a rit6ficaion held;
(44) Sludge Digeslion. The process by winch orgaric or volatile motser and sludge It gasified, fiquahsd, mineralized or converted into more s4bla organic matter troughs
Via acsvity 07 living organisms, which'sntWos awaked holding tanks;
(45) Sludge Drying Beds. M area comprising nalwal or ar0clal layers of porous materials capon which digested sewage sludge is dried by drainage and evaporation;
(46) Sludge Elutriation. A process of sludge coryStioring In which certain Confluens are removed by successrva washings with fresh wafer or plant atllueni;
(47) Sludge Gas L)tilizition. The process or using sewage gas for the purpose of hooting buiidmgs, rkihing 0ngnes, ate,;
(4E) Sludge Holding Tank (Aerated and Nonaeraled). A lank utilized for small waslewaler treatment plants not Containing a t5gesler in which sludge may be kept fresh,
and SuMnstanl 5rithd•awn prior to a drying method (i.e, sludgg drying beds): Tlis may be done by uidng a small amount of air Limply to keep the sludge Iresh, but not
necessarily an amount that woad be required to achieve stabilization of orgaric matter, A nonaeraled tank would simply be used to decant sludge prior to dewatering and
would not allow long parlods (several days of detention) without reis.fling odor problems; -
(49) SFudge In6neralors. A furnace designed to bum sludge ■red to remove ali mofslue and combustible materials and reduce rte sludge to a sherile ash:
(50) Sludge Subilizspon (Chemical or Thermal). A process to make treated sludge lass odorous and putrsscible, and to reduce the pathogenic orgarism content: This may
be Bono by pH aguS%mvnt• chlorine dosing, or by Mal treatment;
(511 Sludge Thickoner. A type of sedimentation tank In which the sludge is por.mined to settle and thicken through agitation and gravity;
(52) Sliblizalion Lagoon. A type of Oxidation lagoon in wh'ch biologcal o0dalion or orgaric matter is effected by nabuvai transfer or oxygen to the wase; from air (not a
polishing pond).
(53) Slan6•By Power Supply. On site or portable electrical genereting oquipmant:
(54) Static Screens. A stationary screen designed to remove solids, including non-blodegradable panictlelt (Acatabla solids, suspended solids end BOB reductiD n) From
mtxlicipLi and WwStrial waslewaler treatmenl systems;
(55) Tertiary Treatment. A Sligo of traalnwnl tdlowing secondary which Is prinntrily la the purpose of atlluerd pdishtng; A setting lagoon or sand or coal Mer might ba
0mptoysd for tris purpose;
(56) Thormal PorlaSon Conirof oovira. A device providing for the transfer of heal from a ruid Flowing in tubes to snoth0r bud outside the tubes, or vice versa: Or other
means at raguraling liquid te,nperata.ues:
(57) Thermal Sludgo COr4donbf. A condtioning pwcass by which haat is addec for a provacled period or time to improve the dawaterability of sludgs by the se:�biliziN
It'd hydrailizimg Of the smaror and more Ngh'y ? rF&atsd trudge particles;
(59) Toric MaLerials. Those wastes or combinations or -asses. including disexsa•saysirhg agents whkh atter dschargo and upon exposure, ingestion, inhalation Or
assimilation Into any orgarism, eilhw dinecty Prom the arrirorrnenl or indractly by ingestion through food chains, wilt cause death, disease, behavlwal abnormalities,
cancer- yone:c mutations, physiological msrunclions (including mz1hinctions in reproduction) or physical deformations„ In such orgarisms rex their 0114pring: Tasir materials
include, by way of illustration and not Iirn4alion:load, cadrfum, chromium, mvcury, vanadurn, wseic, zinc, ortno-retro-c hiorobe ni erre (ONCS), polychlorinsled biphenyls
(PCBs) and dichlor06phenyl Irictioroelhtane (DOT), and any cthor materials that have or may horeaftor be delerrnined to have toxic properlios;
(59} Trfckfing Fdtnt. A biological lroatrrnonl unit consisting of a rnatoriil such as broken stone or Loch over which waslexater is dstibuled; A. high ave trickling Nior is ora
wTiCh operalod e1 be],-Gen 10 and 30 mgd foot auo. A low rata tr;cklirn; Nier is opo which is dosighod La operate of one to lour mgd por acre:
0.3; Trickling Filter (Packod Toxon). A p!ug now type of operation in wSch wzs:ewaler llo'-s down lhra+gh ZLx Co Ssfwe layars of media or filvafo material; Orgar(c matw.'al
fs rumovod confirually by the ectivu biological hood growh In each successive layer. Tris method may p'oduce -secondary- quality elhuerit, oc may be adaple_^ to
preWce a r:4iliod clflvonl:
(tit) Vacuum Hiner, Con6ilugo5, oe Filter Pnessos Do•:icos wNth are 6�signec io romovo excoss water from o'rhu dgosted e• untfgostod sludgu prior to dspral c:
lurdnen IrealrPent. .