WQ0009368_Final Permit_19940623

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 23, 1994
James King, Plant Manager
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
P.O. Box 340
Marion, NC 28752
Dear Mr. King:
Subject: Permit No. WQ0009368
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Marion Kiln Drying Facility
Wastewater Recycle System
McDowell County
In accordance with your application received April 26, 1994, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0009368, dated June 23, 1994, to the Georgia-Pacific Corporation for the construction and
operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 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
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications.' einy forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Mr.: yr'ske III. [phone].
Sincerely,
k .aTtc
A. Pres Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: McDowell County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality
Richard H. Byrd, P.E., Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO THE
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
McDowell County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 35 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of a covered wash pad, a
450 gallon sump pit and settling chamber (2 ft x 3 ft x 10 ft) with a one-third (113) Hp Grundfos sump
pump, and an RGF Ultrasorb Model LD multi-component recycle system with a 550 gallon storage tank
and a 30 gallon pressure tank to serve the Georgia-Pacific Corporation's Marion Kiln Drying Facility, with
no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received April 26, 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 May 31, 1999, and shall be subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.

5. 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.
6. 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.
7. The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 7041251-6208, 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.
8. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
12. 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.
13. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
14. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The
Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by
the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of
three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the Division of
Environmental Management or other permitting authority, upon request.
15. 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 recycle system at any reasonable time for the purpose
of determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that must be
maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
16. 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).
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17. 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).
18. 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.
19. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
20. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number
704/251-6208, 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
the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank, the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual circumstances;
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.;
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to
such station or facility; or
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in compliance
with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 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.
21. 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.
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22. 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 23rd day of June, 1994
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
C��� /L -
A. Presto oward, Jr., PIE., Director
Division o nvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0009368
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Permit No. WQ0009368
June 23, 1994
ENGINEER'S CERTIFIC,4 ,TION
1, , 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 this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
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Registration No.

RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility: arLA;A
Owner or Contact Person:
Mailing Address:
County: �? I Telephone: 7ol- GSA ZL S_6 t
Present Classification: New Facility c—� Existing Facility
NPDES Per. No. NCOO Nondisc. Per. No.WQGbyS 3G Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by: (h <<- 4-IZ. �.�,L. _ Telephone: �o �S-1-t.Zof Date:.Vz
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
f-t - Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:7ral-�_�i-Grog
ORC: Grade: Telephone:
Check Class ification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle Oneo II III IV Total Points:
CONSIDER ED WASTE TREAIMUff EQB THE PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATQN. &.W $EPT)C TANK SYSTEMS CONESISTING ONLY OF SEPTIC TANK
--------------------------.
SLBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION
(deck all units that apply)
1_septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4_ sand filters
5. grease trapAnterceptor
6. oil/water separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 l
2,
lagoons
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6.
sand filters
7.
grease traplinterceptor
8.
oillwater separators
9,
__ disinfection
10.
chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11,
spray Irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shell
be rated using the point rating system and will require on operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology Is 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 Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, 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._jClosed-loop Recycle Systems;
S: Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oillwater separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and disposal;
6. Aquacufture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
P. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified If permitted after July 1,
1993 or if 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 reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

The following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (Circle appropriate points)
REM. POINTS
{ 1 } Industrial Pretreatment Units or industrial Pretreatment Program (see definition No. 33) ...................................................4
(2) DESIGN
FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd [rot applicable to non -contaminated cooling waters, sludge handling facilities for
water purification plants, totally closed cycle systems(see d0nition No. 11). and facilities consisting only of Item
(4)(d) or
Items (4)(d) and (I 1)(d)]
0 - 20.000................................................................................................I........................... .................... 1
2D.001 - 50,000......................................................................................................................................2
50,001 - 1 D0.000....................................................................................................................................3
100.001 - 250,000................................................................................................................................_A
250.001 - 500.000...................................................................................................................................5
500.001 - 11000,000 .......... .......................... ........ ............... ............ ............ ............................................ a
1,000,001 - 2.000,000...........................................................................................................................10
2.000,001 (and up) rate 1 point additional for each 200,000 gpd capacity up 10 a maximum of .................30
Design Row (gpd)
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS+PROCESSES (see deftnhion No.32)
(a)
Bar Screens...........................................................................................................................
or
(b)
Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices ................................................ _....................... 2
(c)
Grit Removal..............................................................................................................................................1
or
(d)
Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal.............................................................................................................2
(e)
Flow Measuring Device................................................................................................................................1
or
{f )
Instrumented Flow Measurement... .............. I .................... I ......................................................................... 2
(g)
Preaeraflon................................. ..............................................................................................................2
(h)
Influent Flow Equalization..........................................................................................................................2
(i)
Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity.................................................................................................................2
Mechanical................................................................................................................................................3
DissolvedAir Rotation................................................................................................................................a
([}
Prechlorination..........................................................................................................................................5
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT LNUWPROCESSES
(a)
Septic Tank (sea definition No. 43)............................................................................................................2
(b)
Imhoff Tank..............................................................................................................................................5
{C)
Primary Clarifier&.........................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Sealing Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non-toxic Materials (sludge h"ling facilities for water
purtfication plans. sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operations except recreational activities such as gem
orgold mining)......................................................................................................................................._2
(5) SECONDARYTREATMENT LNnwRDCESSES
(a)
Carbonaceous Stage
(1) Aeration -High Purity Oxygen System...............................................................................20
DiffusedAir System.......................................................................................................1 0
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) ..... ................... .......................................a
Separate Sludge Reaeradion............................................................................................3
(II) TrMftFilter
HighRate........................................................................................................._............7
StandardRate...............................................................................................................5
PackedTower................................................................................................................5
(til} Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Ffter..... ............................... ...... _,......... ...1 D
(Iv) Aerated Lagoons..........................................................................................................10
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors......................................................................................10
(VI) Sand Filters -intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculatingbiological....................................................................................................3
(v€I) Stablltzatlon Lagoons .....................................................................................................5
(vii!) gerlfier..........................................................................................................................5
(Ix) Single stage system for oombined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nitrogenous removal by
nitrification (see definition No. 12)(Points for this Item have to be In addition to kerns
(5)(a)(1) through (5}(a)(vili),
utilizing the extended aeration process (see definitlon N0.3a)..........................................2
utilizing other than the extended aeration process..........................„................................a
{x ) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD removal ..................................................................... .5
(xl) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs')addition........................................................................5
(b)
Nitrogenous Stage
{i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System. ...................................................... .............. 20
Diffused Air System.......................................................................................................10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating orrotor).................I...............................................8
SeparateSludge Reaeration............................................................................................3
(fl) Trickling Filter -High Rata...................................................................................................7
Standard Rate...............................................................................................................5
PackedTower.................................................................................................................5
{Ill) Biological Aerated Finer or Aerated Biological Filer.... ..... ... ..... ............... _............. _........... 10
{Iv) Rotating Biological Contactors......................................................................................10
(v) Sand Finer - intermittent bioioglcaf..................................................................................2
Recirculating biological ....................................................................................................3
(VI) Clarifier............................. ............................................................................................5
(6) TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT UNITSIPROCE5SES
(a)
Activated Carbon Beds -
with0ut carbon regeneration...................................................................................................5
withcarbon regeneration.......................................................................................................15
(b)
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Food -
without carbon regeneration ............................................. .............. ................................... ..5
whhCarbon regeneration.....................................................................................................15
(c)
Air stripping . .......... ............................................................................................................................
(d)
Dsnkrtficat�--r, Process ....... ................................ _...... ............................................................................. 10
(e)
Electrodlalysis..........................................................................................................................................5
(f )
Foam Separation.......................................................................................................................................5
(0)
......... ........... ....................................... ................ ..... ...... ......
ion Exchange... .... .... ... ..... ...... ...... .... ............5
(h)
Land Application of Treated Effluent (see definition No. 22b) (rot applicable for sand, gravel, stores
and other similar m€ning operations) by high rate infillratlon........... ....... ................................... .... ............. A
(1)
Mic►oscreens.............................................................................................................................................5
(1)
Phosphorous Removal by Sloioglcal Processes (See definition No. 26) ........................................................20
(k)
Polishing Ponds • withoutaetation............................................................................................................2
withaeration........ 1.: ..................... :.y. -i.,........... .:.�.......;...................................5

Tt7TALPOINTS..........................................................................
0.. __Ii. _ 1ii
ChasI................................................................................................... .5.25 Points
Class11.........................................................................................................26.50 Points
ClImIll.....................................................................................................51.65 Points
0"s IV .......................................................................................................66-Up Points
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Facilities having a rating of one through four pointe, Inclusive, do not require a cenfilad operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class If.
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class It.
Faciiitles having trealment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class ill.
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A004 DEFiNffIONS
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physlcallchemical method for reducing soluble organlc material from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used In this
method will have a flow rata varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square foot and may be shher upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant site;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin in which alf solids are maintalned in suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter Is reduced through artificially
a=.-slerated transfer of oxygen on a flow-through basis;
Aeration A process of bringing about Insimate contact between air or high puAy oxygen in a liquid by spraying, agriatfon or diffusion;{3a} Extended
A� cn. Ana nivated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 15 hours.
N, p -,culturally managed site. Any site on which a crop Is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.);
:r Stripping. A process by which the ammonium Ion is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
-:sera by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
( -.r Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
ttbn- ^€purities;
+ C. Nous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent Ihtttts;
^.en A mechanical device In which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of diffarsrd densl;las;
^ort. on Systems The addhlon o1 chemical(s) to wastewater at an application point for purposes of Impmving solids removal, pH ad)usiment,
Cr :the capabliriy to experimeril wish different chemlcals and d1larent applicaflon points to achieve a specific result will be considered one
a c. o add chem;cal(s) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for different
+rb- ' e F;. -slams being rated as separate systems;
Slu_, --c,1,wdng, The addition of a chemical compound such as time, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
a W"', "V device-
Sysie—s, Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing inorganic, non-toxrc materials from sand, gravel,
-liar similar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping lacilities or any other appurtenances;
,ai of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achieve permit effluent iiimits on SOD
within the same biological reactor,
e paniW or complete reduclion of residual chlorine In a ilqufd by any chemical or physical pro -,ass;
gess. The conversion of nitrate -nitrogen to nitrogen gas;
(1)
Post Aeration - cascade....................................................................................
diffusedor mechanical............................................................................................... ...2
(m)
Reverse Osmosis ....................................... ..................................................................................................5
(n)
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters - low rate..........................................................................................................2
highrate......................................................................5
(o)
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide...................................................................................i 5
(p)
treatment processes for ramovai of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide ..... ............... ......_................15
(7)
SLUDGE
TREATMENT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic)...............................................................................................1 0
Aerobic................................................................................................................................5
Unheated(anaerobic)............................. .................................................................................................3
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal)...................................................................................................5
(e }
Sludge Drying Beds -Gravily......................................................................................................................2
VacuumAssisted......................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Sludge Elutriation......................................................................................................................................5
(a)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) ........................................ ........b
(1)
Sludge Thickener (gravity).........................................................................................................................5
(g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit {nal applicable to a unit rated as(3)(1)).............................................................a
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (Including gas storage)........................................................................»...................2
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated....................................................................................................................5
Nor-aerated ........ ..................... ... .. ............................................................................_.....2
O)
Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)..............................................................--1 a
(k)
Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, or Fitter Press or other s€milar dawalering devices .............. _......... .......................... 10
(a)
RESIDUALS UTILIZATIOWDISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons. ....... .. ........................................................................2
(b)
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landtitl operator who holds the land application permit
orlandfill permit. ....... ...... ....... .... ..........................................2
(c)
Dedicated Landfill(burial) by the permittee of the wastewater treatment faclIlly..............»...............................5
[ 9 }
D1s�ECTtcrl
(a)
Chlorination..............................................................................................................................................5
(b)
Dechlorination..........................................................................................................................................3
(c)
Ozone......................................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Radiation. .... ...... ._. ........ .. 5
..................... ........................... ............ ........................ .......... ........................
(10)
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. 9) (rot applicable to chemical additions rated as Item (3)((),
(5)(a)(xi),
(8)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e). (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
List.....................................................................................................................................6
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..................................................................................................................................5
................ ........ ..... ........................................................................................................ 6
(1 1)
MISCi 1 LANECUS UNITS1PRDCESSES
(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
fordomestic wastewater...........................................................................................................................A
(b)
Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are Inherent In lard application systems).....2
(c)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent In land application systems)....__ .._ ......................5
(d)
Pumps......................... ............................................................................................................................3
(e)
Stand -By Power Supply..................................................................................................................3
(1)
Thermal Pollution Corarol Device............................... .................................................................................3
Tt7TALPOINTS..........................................................................
0.. __Ii. _ 1ii
ChasI................................................................................................... .5.25 Points
Class11.........................................................................................................26.50 Points
ClImIll.....................................................................................................51.65 Points
0"s IV .......................................................................................................66-Up Points
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Facilities having a rating of one through four pointe, Inclusive, do not require a cenfilad operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class If.
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class It.
Faciiitles having trealment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class ill.
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A004 DEFiNffIONS
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physlcallchemical method for reducing soluble organlc material from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used In this
method will have a flow rata varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square foot and may be shher upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant site;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin in which alf solids are maintalned in suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter Is reduced through artificially
a=.-slerated transfer of oxygen on a flow-through basis;
Aeration A process of bringing about Insimate contact between air or high puAy oxygen in a liquid by spraying, agriatfon or diffusion;{3a} Extended
A� cn. Ana nivated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 15 hours.
N, p -,culturally managed site. Any site on which a crop Is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.);
:r Stripping. A process by which the ammonium Ion is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
-:sera by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
( -.r Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
ttbn- ^€purities;
+ C. Nous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent Ihtttts;
^.en A mechanical device In which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of diffarsrd densl;las;
^ort. on Systems The addhlon o1 chemical(s) to wastewater at an application point for purposes of Impmving solids removal, pH ad)usiment,
Cr :the capabliriy to experimeril wish different chemlcals and d1larent applicaflon points to achieve a specific result will be considered one
a c. o add chem;cal(s) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for different
+rb- ' e F;. -slams being rated as separate systems;
Slu_, --c,1,wdng, The addition of a chemical compound such as time, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
a W"', "V device-
Sysie—s, Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing inorganic, non-toxrc materials from sand, gravel,
-liar similar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping lacilities or any other appurtenances;
,ai of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achieve permit effluent iiimits on SOD
within the same biological reactor,
e paniW or complete reduclion of residual chlorine In a ilqufd by any chemical or physical pro -,ass;
gess. The conversion of nitrate -nitrogen to nitrogen gas;

(15) Electrodialysis. Process for removing Ionized salts from water through the use of ion -selective lon-exchange membranes;
(16) Fitter Press. A process operated mechanically for partially dewatering sludge;
(17) Foam Separation. The planned frothing of wastewater or wastewater effluent as a means of removing excessive amounts of detergent materWs through
the introduction of air in the form of fine bubbles; also called foam iranionation;
(18) Grit Removal. The process of removing grit and other heavy mineral matter from wastewater;
(19) Imhoff Tank. A deep two story wastewater tank consisting of an upper sedimentation chamber and a lower sludge digestion chamber.
(20) Instrumented Flow Measurement. A device which indicates and records rate of flow;
(21) ion Exchange. A chemical process in which lots from two different molecules are exchanged;
(22) Land application:
(a) Sludge Disposal. A final sludge disposal method by which wet sludge may be applied to land either by spraying on the surface or by subsurface injection
(h.a., chisel plow); (not applicable for types of sludge described in (11) of this Rule);
(b) Treated Eitluert. The process of spraying treated wastewater onto a lard area or other methods of application of wastewater onto a land area as a
means of final disposal or treatment;
(23) Microscreen. A low speed, continuously back -washed, rotating drum filter operating under gravity conditions as a polishing method for removing
suspended solids from effluent;
(24) Nitrification Process. The biochemical conversion of unoxldized nitrogen (ammonia and organic nitrogen) to oxidized nitrogen (usually nitrate);
(25) Nitrogenous Stage. A separate stage of wastewater treatment designed for the specific purpose of converting ammonla nitrogen to nitrate nitrogen;
(26) Phosphate Removal, Bio44al. The removal of phosphorus from wastewater by an oxlGanoxic process designed to enhance luxury uptake of phosphorus
by the microorganisms;
(27) PollshIng Pond, A holding pond following secondary treatment with sufficient detention time to allow settling of finely suspended solids;
(28) Post Aeration. Aeration following conventional secondary treatment units to Increase effluent D.O. or for any other purpose;
(29) Post Aeration. (Cascade) A polishing method by which dissolved oxygen is added to the effluent by a nonmachanical, gravity means of flowing down a
&arias of steps or weirs; The flow occurring across the steps or weirs moves in a faidy thin layer and the operation of the cascade requires no operator
adjustment; thus, zero points are assigned even though this Is an essential stop to meeting the limits of the discharge permit;
(30) Powdered to Granular Activated Carbon Feed. A blophysloai carbon process that utilizes biological activity and organic absorption by using powdered or
granular activated carbon; Virgin or regenerated carbon is feed controlled Into the system;
(31) Prsaeration. A tank constructed to provide aeration prior to primary treatment;
(32) Preliminary Units. knit operations in the treatment process, such as screening and comminut€on, that prepare the liquor for subsequent major operations;
(33) Industrial Pretreatment.
(a) Pre-treatment Unit, indusidal. The conditioning of a waste at its source before discharge, to remove or to neutralize substances injurious to sewers and
treatment processes or to effect a partial reduction In bad on the treatment process which is operated by the same governing body as the wastewater
treatment plant being rated;
b) Pre-treatment Program, Industrial - must be a State or EPA required program to receive points on the rating sheet;
(34) Primary Clarifiers. The first settling tanks through which wastewater is passed in a treatment works for the purpose of removing settleable and suspended
solids and BOD which Is associated with the solids;
(35) Pumps. Ali influent, effluent and in -plant pumps;
(36) Radiation, Disinfection or sterilization process utilizing devices emitting ultraviolet or gamma rays;
(37) Reverse Osmosis. A treatment process In which a heavy contaminated liquid Is pressurized through a membrane forming nearly pure liquid free from
suspended sollds;
(38) Rotating Biological Contractors. A fixed biological growth process in which wastewater flows through tanks in which a series of partially submerged circular
surfaces are rotated;
(39) Sand Titers:
(a) intermittent Biological. Filtration of effluent following septic tanks, lagoons, or some other treatment process In which further blodecomposnlon is
expected to produce desired effluents; Hydraulic loading rates on these fillers are computed In gpd/ac and have a resufting low gprn/sf (less than one);
b) Recirculating biological - the same type of sand filter as defined in Subparagraph (39) (a) of this Rule with the added capability to recycle effluent back
through the sand finer;
(40) Sand or Mixed -Media Finers. A polishing process by which effluent limits are achieved through a further reduction of suspended solids;
(a) low rate — gravity, h ydrauitcalty loaded lifter with loading rates In the ono to three gpnM range;
(b) high rata -- a pressure, hydraulically loaded lister with loading rates In the five gprr✓s1 range; At any tate, the loading rete will exceed three gprMsf;
(4 t) Secondary Clarifiers. A tank which loilows the biological unit of treatment plant and which has the purpose of removing sludges associmad with the
biological treatment units;
(42) Separate Sludge Reaaral€on. A pan of the contact stabilization process where The activated sludge Is transferred to a tank and aerated before returning it
to the contact basin;
(43) Septic Tank. A single -story settling tank In which settled sludge Is in contact with the wastewater f"ng through the tank; &hail not be applicable for
septic tank'systems serving single family residences having capacity of 2,000 gallons or less which discharge to a nitrification field;
(44) Sludge Digastion. The process by which organic or volatile matter and sludge is gasified, tiquefied, mineralized or convened Into mora stable organic matter
through the acttvity of living organisms, which Includes aerated holding tanks;
(45) Sludge Drying Beds. An area comprising natural or artificial layers of porous materials upon which digested sewage sludge is dried by drainage olid
evaporation -
(46) Sludge Elutriation. A process of sludge conditioning in which certain constituents are removed by successive washings with fresh water or pians effluent;
(47) Sludge Gas Utilization. The process of using sewage gas for the purpose of heating buildings, driving engiries, etc.;
(48) Sludge Holding Tank (Aerated and Nonaerated). A tank utilized for email wastewater treatment plants not containing a digester in which sludge maybe
kept fresh, and supematant withdrawn prior to a drying method (i.e. sludge drying beds); This may be done by adding a small amount of air elmply to keep the
siudga fresh, bvt not necessarily an amount that would be required to achieve stabilization of organic matter. A nonaerated tank would &Imply be used to
decant sludge prior to dawatering and would not allow long periods (several days of detention) whhout resuh€ng odor problems;
(49) Sludge Incinerators. A furnace designed to bum sludge and to remove all moisture and combustible materials and reduce the sludge to a sterile ash;
(50) Sludge Stabilization (Chemical or Thermal}. A process to make treated sludge less odorous and pulmscble, and to reduce the pathogenic organism
content; This may be done by pH adjustment, chlorine dosing, or by heat treatment;
(51) Sludge Thickener. A type of sedimentation tank In which the sludge Is permitted to settle and thicken through agitation and gravity;
(52) Stabilization lagoon. A type of oxidation lagoon In which biological oxidation of organic matter Is affected by natural transfer of oxygen to the water from
air (not a polishing pond);
(53) Stand -fay Power Supply. On she or portable electrical generating equipment;
(54) Static Screens. A stationary screen designed to remove solids, including non -biodegradable particulate (fioatable solids, suspended solids and 1300
reduction) from municipal and Industrial wastewater trsatmert systems;
(55) Tertiary Treatment. A stage of treatment following secondary which Is primarily for the purpose of effluent polishing; A settling lagoon or sand or coal filter
might be employed for this purpose;
(56) Thermal Pollulion Control Device. A device providing for the transfer of heat from a fluid flowing in tubes to another livid outside the tubes, or vice versa;
or other means of regulating liquid temperatures;
(57) Thermal Sludge Conditioner. A oonclNoning process by which heal is added for a protracted period of time to Improve the dewaterabilny of sludge by the
solubillzing and hydraullzing of the smaller and more highly hydrated sludge panicles;
(56) Toxic Materials. Those wastes or combinations of wastes. Including disease -causing agents which after discharge and upon exposure, Ingestion, Inhalation
or assitnflafion into any organism, either directly from the environment or Indirectly by ingestion through food chains, will cause death, disease, behavioral
abnormaihies, cancer, genetic mutations, physiologi"l mallunctions (including malfunctions In reproduction) or physical deformations, In such organisms or their
offspring, Toxic materials Include, by way of Illustration and not Ilmltatlon: lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, vanadium, arsenic, zinc, onho-Ntro-chlorobenzene
(ONCE), potychhorfnated biphenyis (PCBs) and dichlorodiphenyl trichloroethane (DDT); and any other materials that have or may hereafter be determined to have
toxic properties•
(59) Trickling Ffter. A biological treatment unit consisting of a material such as broken stone or rock over which wastewater Is d;slnbuted; A high rate trickling
filter is one which operated of between 10 and 30 mgd per acre. A low rate trickling fitter Is one which is designed to operals at one to four mgd per acre;
(60) Trickling Fiifter (Packed Tower). A plug flow type of operation In which wastewater flows down through successive layers of media or filtrate material; Organic
malarial is removed cortlnualty, by the active biological fixed growth In each successive layer. This method may produce'secondary' quallty effluent, or may be
adapted to produce a nitr€l€ed affluent;
(61) Vacuum Finer, Centrifuges, or Fitter Presses. Devices which are designsd to remove excess water from either digested or undigested sludge prorto disposal
or further treatment.