WQ0009266_Final Permit_19940926

Star 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
Mr. William Carter, President
Davie Oil Company
Route 2, Box. 54
Advance, North Carolina 27006
Dear Mr. Carter:
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September 26, 1994
Subject: Permit No. WQ{ 009266
Davie Oil Company
Hollar's Grocery
Groundwater Remediation Facilities
w Yadkin County
In accordance with your application received March 30, I994, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0009266 dated September 26, 1994 to Davie Oil Company for the constiuction and operation of
the subject groundwater remediation facility. Please note, no microbes, other than those indigenous to this
site, may be used in the bio-reactor, and only a low dose of nutrients will be allowed to be added to the
effluent. Please be advised of condition number II3 which states that 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. The Division acknowledocs that the alternative for a pump and haul
may be necessary in the case that the infiltration gallery cannot accomodate the flow. This is the only
alternative that can be exercised without first applying for and obtaining a permit to do anything else.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 1999, 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
rign thirty (30) days following receipt of
ht to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request withi
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contactyr. John Seymour at [phone].
411,
Sincerely,
A. Presto
cc: Yadkin County Health Department
Geo-Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Jack Floyd, Groundwater Section
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
Howard, Jr., F.E.

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
INFILTRATION GALLERY 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
Davie Oil Company
Yadkin County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 1,700 GPD groundwater remediation facility consisting of three recovery
wells with 8 GPM capacity pumps, a 10 GPM self purging oil/water separator with product recovery
drums, a 1,000 gallon flow control tank with recovery pump control float switches and high water alarms,
a 5 GPM capacity fixed film BIO-Reactor with influent control valves and Bio-recirculation line back to
flow control tank, dual two GPM reactor discharge pumps, a 14.7 foot by 6.8 foot by 5 foot deep rock
tilled 1,700 GPD capacity infiltration gallery with a liquid level control well rising gloat switches and high
water alarms, an emergency by-pass line with gate valves for loading wastewater into pump and haul
trucks, and all associated piping, valves, controls. flow meters, and appurtenances (including any
necessary line filters) to serve Hollar's Grocery with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received March 30, 1994, 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 August 31, 1999, and shall be subject
to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARD
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, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535. Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number 910f 896-7007 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 . This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately assimilate the wastes and
may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in a manner
which will protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and ground
waters.
4. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those
actions that may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
5. 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.
6. Any residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited,
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once
the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission
which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater
treatment facilities are 50% complete.
3. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
III, MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston Salem Regional. Office, telephone
number 9101 896-7007 as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the
next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of
the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as
file dumping of the contents of a basin or tank, file known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility. or any other unusual circumstances;
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b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, thhat tenders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.,
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to
such station or facility; or
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in compliance
with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
TV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
No microbes, other than those indigenous to this site, may be used in the
bio-reactor.
2. Monitor wells MW-A, MW-B, RC-1, RC-2, RC-3, SW -I, and SW-3 shall be sampled
initially after construction (and prior to v7aste disposal operation, :� and thereafter every
January, April, July, and October for the following parameters:
Water Level
Nitrates
EPA Method 602
The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on
the top of the casing.
The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to
provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well.
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section, Permits
and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535 on Form GW-59
[Compliance Monitoring Report Form] every February, May, August, and November.
3. The influent and effluent from the treatment system shall be samptcd once every two (2)
weeks for the first three (3) months and monthly thereafter for tl;e parameters specified
below:
EPA Method 602
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section, Permits
and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535 within 30 days of
sample collection.
4. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
5. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in
15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications. and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is
for the disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250
Meet from the waste disposal area. or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary. whichever is
closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or
beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to im mtdiate. remediation action in addition to
the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute t43-215.6A'a)(] ).
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In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the
disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the
waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shalt require
remediation action on the part of the permittee.
6. All components of the groundwater recovery, treatment, and disposal system shall be
properly weather -proofed to prevent freezing and failure of the system..
7. The groundwater recovery, treatment and disposal systean shall be inspected weekly. If it
is determined that the system is malfunctioning, all repairs should be made as soon as
possible and reported to the Winston-Salem Regional Office within 48 hours.
S. The groundwater treatment system shall consistently achieve at least a 95 io treatment
efficiency (i.e. remove 95% of the influent contaminants) prior to discharge to the
infiltration gallery. If the treatment system fails to consistently achieve this standard,
additional treatment units or changes in operational methods, may be required.
9. Isoconcentration (lines connecting points of equal concentration) maps in both the vertical
and horizontal directions shall be developed using the January groundwater monitoring data
for Benzene. A water level contour map must also be developed on a yearly basis. These
maps shall be submitted along with all other monitoring data for that period.
10. The permittee shall retain copies of records of all monitoring information, including all
calibration and maintenance records, all original strip chart recordings for continuous
monitoring instrumentation and copies of all reports required by this permit, for a period of
at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. Records
of this monitoring information shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. the date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements,
b . the individual who performed the sampling or measurements,
c. the date the analyses were performed,
d. the analytical techniques or methods used, and
e. the results of any such sampling, measurements, and analyses.
11. The permittee shall report any monitoring or other information which indicates that any
contaminant may cause an endangerment to an underground source of drinking water and
any noncompliance with a permit condition of malfunction of the injection system which
may cause fluid migration outside the injection zone or area. The information shall be
provided to the Winston-Salem Regional Office orally within 8 hours of the occurrence and
as a written submission within five days of the occurrence. The written submission shall
contain a description of the noncompliance and its cause. the period of noncompliance.
including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the
anticipated time it is expected to continue, and any steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
V . INSPECTIONS
Adequate inspection, maintenance and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the groundwater recovery and treatment
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which
may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to hurnan health. or a
nuisance. The Per-mittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least the
date and time of inspection, observations made. and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective
actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee
for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the
Division of Environmental Management or- other permitting authority, upon request.
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3. 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 or facility at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that
must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples
of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI, GENERAL CONDITIONS
Issuance of this permit does not constitute approval for reimbursement from the Leaking
Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Cieanup Funds (15A NCAC 2P).
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
data.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
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 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
7. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
8. 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.
9. 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 26th day of September, 1994
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston HJward, Jr., P.E.,JDirector /
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. N11Q0009266
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Permit No. WQ0009266
September 26, 1994
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
as a duly registered Professional Engineer° in the State of North
Carolina, raving been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,
Project Nance
Location
for the
Perrxaittee 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 this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials,
Signature
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORC: Grade: Telephone:
Check Classification(s): Subsu ace Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I� 11 III IV Total Points:_ 0
CONSIDERED WASTE TREAT ENT FOR THE Pt1RPD5E OF C[ASSIFMCAT)CN. ALSO SEPTIC TAN{ SYSiFCASCONS�IlWCtLY OF SEPTIC T4E
SUk SURFACE C LAS.SiFr—ATiON
(check all units that apply)
1. ^septic tanks
2. pump tanks
.A.. —siphon or pump -dosing systems
sand filters
grease traplinterceptor
$ oillwaler separators
7, ,_gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
t3. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRIGAT)ON CLASSiF)CAT)ON
(check all units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (definhion no. 32 )
2.
tagoons
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6—sand
filters
7.
grease trapriinterceptor
8.
oil/wafer separators
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disinfectlon
1D,
chemical addition for nuirient/afgae control
11. spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above cfassiflcatlons, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shall
be rated using the polnt rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certlf€cation.
LAND APPLiCAMN)RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATM R4T FACU Y CXASSIFiCATM
The following systems shall be assigned a Class i classification, unleZs 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. OiVwaler Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Fifter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand fillers, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed-foop Recycle Systems;
5.� X Groundwaler Remediation Systems consisting only of orl/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disintedion
and dispocail;
Aquaculiure operations with discharge to surface waters;
Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
cs. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Singfo-ran ry discharging systems, with tho exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be dass4ed it permitsod after Juty t,
1993 or if upon Inspection by the Division, it fs found that the system is not being adequately operatod or maintained. Such
systems wN be notified of the classification or reclassiiicalion by the Commission, in writing.

The following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate points)
ITEM POINTS
(1) tdustrtal Pratnalment Units or Industrial Pretrazirn o Program (sae detlnhlon No. 33).............. .----- _.......... ................. 4
(2) DESIGN
FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd [not applicabls to non contaminated cooing waters, sludge handino lectititfes for
ester purification plants, totally closed cycle systems(sas definklon No. I } and facilities Consisting only of ham
(4)(d) or hems (4)(d) and (11)(d)]
0 - 20,ODO........ _..•.......—,- ........... ............................... ... .....»..»............... ....... .»......... ..............
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20,001 - 50,000------- ».......»»»..».»».».»............................................... ._.» »... ................
1DO.001 - 250,O00..»..»,...._.._............ ...................................... ........... ».......­­........ ............ ....A
250,001 - 500,000...... .......... .».»..................... ...... .......................................... .. »...............�
sw,001 1,000,000.. ••..... »......................................................................_._..................... ,........ ........
1,000,001 - 2,000,000-..................... .............. __................................................... .............. .............. 10
2,000.001 (and up) rate j, Int additional for each 200 MOO gpd capacity up to • maximum of
Design Flow (gpd)
(3) PRELIMINARY
UNITSIPROCESSES (see deANtion No32)
(a)
Bar Screens_—.» ............ .................. ... ..._..».................. ......... ................ ............ ........... ................. 1
(b)
of
Mechanical Screens. Static Screens or Commiraning Devices ................... _................................ 2
(c)
Grit Rarrrivai.............. ___ ..... .---................... ....... ....................... ........... ............ ........................ 1
(d)
or
MachiLnkal or Aerated Grit }isrrro ai.._»_. »................................. »....... ,.............. .........- ........................2
(a)
Flow Mteaauriyg Davbe....•............... ......... .................................... »...................................... ............ .......... 1
(1)
or
instrumentad Flow Measurement....—.........•...» ...................... ..................................1--....--.................2
(g )
Preaeratlon...... ..............»»...».....•........................................._..........,...-.......................__.........................2
(h)
Influent Flow Equatfzatbn..... ............... .._»................................................................................................2
(1)
Grease or Oil Saparators -Gravity...___._........ ...._...».......»,»...._..._...._........_........................_J)
Mechanical.............. ....................».....................................3
Dissolved Air Rotation ................. -..»......—... ..»......................................................................................8
([)
Prochbr3nation,....».». .........» . » » ._..» »............» ... .....»....»_._ .......—................................
(4) PFU AFiY TREATMENT t NITSrPRJCFSSES
(a)Septic
Tank (sea deftnhlon No.............»
_............... ......... »............................. .,�2
(b)
imhott .......... ................. ...................................... ........ .5
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(c)
Primary Clarklers...................................................................................................................._.._................5
(d)
5enlIng Ponds or Sotiling Tankz for inorganic Norrloxlc Materials (sludge handling facilities for water
purification plants, sand, Gravel, stores, and other minfng operators except racraa]fonal acliY6Qt such a.s gem
or Gold minlno). .......................»..... .................. ,...................... ___ ..... .............. 2
(6) SECONOAXTY
TREATMENT UNiTSrPFgCE55ES
(a)
Carbonaceous Stage
(1) AeratblrHlgh Purify Oxygen System. ...... ». ... ».---�._...... ... ». ........._..... __....20
DfifusedAir System.............................................»...----............_................._...............10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor} .» ».. .»...».. .—..._......_. _...»...._. B
Separate Sludge Reaeraibn..... »................. .'»----.................. .................................3
(if) TrkkWog Filter
HighRate......__.. »»_»........... .»- ...».............�...__7
Standard Rai* .._........ ..»............ ...... ...... .... ................... .».•..6
Packed Tower.......................................................................... .......................................
qn) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filter —-------- 1 0
MAaraled Lagoons....................................................................................................... 10
(v) RDtating Biofo&zl Contadors............................. .......»......_..._.........--..........................10
(VI) Sand Fillers -intermittent biological. ............... »..... _................. .......... .„........... ............. 2
Recirculating blOoglcaf............................... ............_..._.............................._....._..........3
(wit) Siabillzallon Lagoons ........ »....... ................................................................................5
(vltl) tom+tar. ...........................................................................................................I..............5
(ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nillooenouS removal by
nitrification (see deflnition No. 12)(Points for this hem have to be in addition to (tams
(5)(a)(1) through (5)(a)(viil),
ulkizfng the extended aeration process (see deflnhion No.3a)..........................................2
utnlzing other than the exianded aeration Process .............. .--- ..... ........................... _..B
(x) Nutrient adcFaions to enhance BOO removal ................... ........ ... ........ _.......................... ...5
(xi) Biological Culture ('Super Sups-�d Iiion......... ..... ............... ..................................... ....5
(t,)
Nitrogenous Stage
(1) Aeration - High Purify Oxygen System. ....»...»....-...•»•.••_••..» .... .... ........_«.._......20
Offfused Alr Systam...................................................................___..............................1 0
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)........_...__,.... ............._ ..._...........A
Separate Sludge Rsaeradfon.................. ..........................................................................3
(11) Trickling Filter -High Rate ............................ _.................................................................... 7
Standard Rate ...... ».......... »......................................................................................5
Packed Tower ........... ».... .... ................... ................................................................... .....
PH) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Blolo&al FIN .10
(Iv) Rotaling Biological Contactors ...... ..»......................... .......... ..................................... -.10
(v) Sand Filter - ImermltioN biological ..... ...........................................................................2
Recirculating blologlcat.......... ..... .... .............................................. ._......... ................... 3
(VI) Ctalrior............................ ._.........»...........................................•--..................................5
.
(B) TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT UNlTS6>f1OCE5SES
(a)
ActNated Carbon Beds -
wkhout carbon regeneration. ......... ..................... ................................ ..........................
withcarbon regenerallon......... .............................---....»........................_......_.............._.......15
(b)
Powdered or Granular Activaled Carbon Feed -
without carbon regeneration...-. .............................»............................_,..................._.....». �
;with carbon regeneration ......................... ........................... .... __.................................... ....
(c)
Air stripping ............ ................ .... ................ _.............................. ......................................... ................. .5
(d)
Denhriiicatlon Process..............................................................................._.._.............. .............. ............... 10
(a)
Elect rodlafysls...................................................................».—......................._...........................................5
(f)
Foam Soparalion...........................................................................................................................I........._.5
(o)
Ion Exchange .......................................... ....................... ......................... .......... ........ ........................ ......... 5
(h)
Land Application of Treated Etfiuert (see definition No. 2211j) (not applicable for sand, gravel, stone
and other similar mining operations) by high rate Inlihratfon... ____ __-------- ..... _.................. ._..._............. A
(1)
Mllicroscreens.............................................................................................................................................5
(1)
Phosphoroue Removal by Blological Processes (See dennklon No. 26)........................................................20
(k)
Pdlshing Ponds � withoutaeration ............... _... ......... ....................... ....................... ...................... ........ ._2
with skomdon.......... ..................... »................. ...................... .................................... ,.._.6

(1)
Post Aeration - Cascade ...................... .......................... .............................................................................. 0
diffusedor mechanical........................................................................................................2
(m)
Reverse Osmosis........................................................................................................................................6
(n)
Sand or Mixed -Media Fitters - low rate.......................................................................................__.............2
highrate......................................................................5
(a)
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide...................................................................................1
5
( p )
treatment processes for removal of toxk: materials other than metal or cyanide.. ......... ..........._ ._
(7)
SUJDGE
TPZ-AT'MENT
(a)
Sludge Dlgadlon Tank - Heated (anaerobic)...............................................................................................10
Unhealed(anaeroblc)................................................................................................................................3
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical orthermal)...................................................................................................5
(c)
Sludge Drying Bods- Gravity....................................................._...__.............._..............._....,__._..__...............2
VacuumAssisted .............. ......................................................... ................................................. ......5
(d)
Sludge Elutriallon..........................................................•.._................................_......................... .........5
(0)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thosma!) ........ _..........................................................................................5
(t)
Sludge Thickener (gravity)..........................................................................................................................5
(g)
Dissolved Air Rotation Unit (not applIcablo to a unh rated as(3)(1)].............................................................a
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas slorage)........................................................................_........._.........2
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aeraled................................... ......._...._....._......-.....................__.............._...__........5
Non-aeraled..................................................................... ........... ...................................................... ......
2
O)
Sludge Incinerator (not including activated carbon regeneration). .................... ........................... ..............
10
(k)
Vacuum Flfter, Centrifuge, or Fifter Press or other similar dewatering devices...................................................10
(6)
RESIDUALS UTILI7ATiOWDISPOSAL (inducting incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons........................--.----........................................__.............2
(b)
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to at land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
orlandlil permit.............................._......................._.................................2
(c
Dedicated Lartdfill(burfal) by the psrmdtes of the wastewater treatment facility ..............................................
5
(a)
(a)
Chiorination............................................... ................................._.............................................................
(b)
Dechlor(nation................... ...................................................................................5
(c)
Ozone ....................................................... ...............................................................................................
5
(d)
Radial Ion............................................................. .._._......_.........................................................................5
(10)
CHEMiCAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. g) ]nat applicable to chemical addftlons rated as teem (3)(J),
(5)(a)(xl),
(6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (gal. (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
Llst.........................................................................
......................................................5
........................................ ,............................. �_..... ......... .._........................ ......... ......_..5
.............. ....................................... .............................................. I ............ ............ .....5
........................................ _............................ _. _............ I .......... ...._.................................
5
(1 1)
MiSCf31.ANeCUS UN7S/PRDCESSES
(a)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Including wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts significantly greater than is common
for domestic wastewater.. ......... .. . ........ _ .........................................___......................_............._....A
(b)
Effluent Flow Equallzallon (not applicable to storage basins which are inherem In land application systems) .....
.2
(c)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent In land application systems).._..._ ...... ...........
_5
(d)
Pumps....................................................................................................................................................
(0)
Stand -By Power Supply...........................................................................................................................
(i)
Thermal Pollulbn Control Device ................................................. .......................................................... ./... 3
TOTALPOINTS ..................................... .......... ...........................
E i1 1021
CtrsI...........................................................................................................5.25 Points
ClassII................................................................................................ ..26-50 Points
Class11........... ............................................................................................. 51-65 Points
GieseIV ............................. .......................................................................... 6b-Up Points
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Facilities having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do no! require a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process wN be assigned a minimum classlflcztion of Class It.
Facllltles having treatment processes forthe ramova) of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class It.
Facilities having treatment processes for the blologlcal removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class III.
A004 DEJINITKYJS
The following definhlons shall apply throughout this Subchapter,
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A phys;caVchemica I method for reduc€ng soluble organic maiegal from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used In this
method wfli have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per sgaare foot and may be etcher upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant she;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which all solids are maintained In suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter is reduced throuph artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow through basis;
(3) Aeration_ A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or high p�;dty oxygen In a tlquld by spraying, aghatlon or dlffuslon;(32) Extended
Aerallon. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic dolon0on time of 18 hours.
(4) Agricuhurally managed site. Any site on which a crop Is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.);
(5) Ail Stripping. A process by which the ammonium Ion is first converted to dissolved ammonla (pH adjustment) with the ammonia than released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xyiane;
(6) Carbon Reger*ratlom The regeneratlon of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to pravlde extremely high temperatures which voialllize and oxldlze the
absorbed Impuritlee;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed 10 achieve 'secondary' effluent Ilmhs;
(6) Centrifuge. A mechanical device In which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different donsclas;
(0' " iemlcal Addition Systems- The addhlon of chemlcal(s) to wastewater ai an appllcatlon point for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
+ ly control, etc.; the capability to experiment with drlferent chemicals and diferent "Ilcatlon points 10 achieve a specific result will be considered one
s (t; the capabiihy to add chemicals) to dual units will be rated as one systam; capability to add a chemicaf at a different application points for different
purposes will result In the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conciftloning. The addftion of a chemical compound such as time, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wel sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
As application to a dewalering device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for contalnmefil of wastewater containing inorganic, non-loxlc materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other similar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum o! „vo points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by NWcaiion­ A s.IN[a stage system required to achieve permit ellluent limits on BOD
and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reactor,
(13) Dechlorinallorr_ The partial or complete reduction of residual chlorine In a fiqud by any chemical or physic-M process;
(14) Denhriflcalton Process. The conversion of nh rate- n hrogen to nitrogen gaa;