WQ0011237_Final Permit_19950724

State bf North Carolina
bepartment 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
July 24, 1995
Mr. Gary C. McDowell, Vice President
Asheville Vault Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 446
Arden, NC 28704
Dear Mr. McDowell:
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0011237
Asheville Vault Service, Inc.
Wilbert Vault Service
Wastewater Recycle System
Buncombe County
In accordance with your application received June 27, 1995, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0011237, dated July 24, 1995, to the Asheville Vault Service, Incorporated, for the construction
and operation of the subject closed-loop wastewater recycle system. The system is to collect only the
wastewater generated by rinsing leftover concrete particles from the forms used in the construction of
concrete burial vaults.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2000, 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 is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Rdy Cox at [phone], ext. 549.
Sincerely,
A. Prest n Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Buncombe County Health Department
McGill Associates, P.A,
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
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
Asheville Vault Service, Incorporated
Buncombe County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 200 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of a trench drain, two (2)
1000 -gallon septic tanks in series, a 10 gpm pump to draw the recycled wastewater from the end of the
second septic tank for reuse, a Well-X-Trol WX 250 tank, and all associated piping and appurtenances to
serve the Wilbert Vault Service, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received June 27, 1995, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2000, and shall be subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations.
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of 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.
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 [phone], shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in-place
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during
the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday,
excluding State Holidays.
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)•
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.
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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
[phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any 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. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any
exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24)
hours per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of
compliance with this condition.
22. 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.
23. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the twenty-fourth day of July, 1995
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Prestor� oward, Jr., P ., Director
Division of nvironmentaI anagement
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0011237
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Permit No, WQOO11237
July 24, 1995
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
El
Registration No.

RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION
..O}F}-WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility: 1�r. 2 ` ( C ! �� L)Ic E
Owner or Contact Person: c- y,
Mailing Addre b
County: Telephone:
Present Classification: New Facility Existing Facility
NPDES Per. WNC Nondisc. Per. No.WQ /�z3 Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by: U�" Telephoner 0 2J -6, Date: -7-5-,95
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone: o(v-S5/-cW
Central Office Telephone: T_
ORC: Grade: Telephone:
Check Classifications}: Sub ace Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: {Circle On I it III 1V Total Po* ts:,____�
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SUBSURFACE CASSIF1CATiON
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2 _pump tanks
3._ siphon or pump -dosing systems
4_ sand filters
5. grease trapInterceptor
S _ oil/water separators
7_9ravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
B, pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
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SPRAY IPSMATION CtASaFICATICN
(check all units that apply)
1,
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 }
2.
lagoons
3.-,
septic tanks
4�_ --
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6—
sand filters
7` --
grease trapfinterceptor
8,
oil/water separators
9.
disinfection
10.
chemical addition for nuirientlatgae 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 an operator with an appropriate duet certification.
LANO APPLICATIONIRESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FAC UTY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unlo;i 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. OiVwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Sepfic Tank/Sand Fitter 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. Closed-loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oll/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and disposal_;
6._ Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7_Waier Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
B. Sealood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
S. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will b3 classified if permitted after July 1.
1993 or ff upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system Is not being adequately operatod or maintained. Such
sysloms witl be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, In writing.

The following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities-. (circle appropriate paints)
REM POSNTS
[ 1) Industrial
Pretreatmerx Unhs or Industrial Pretreatment Program (see deflnllion No, 33) .......................... ......................... a
(2) OESIGN
FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd [rot applicable to wrvcontamtnatsd cooing waters, sludge handling facilities for
water purification plants, totally closed cycle syslems(sae definition No. 11), and facilities consisting only at item
(4)(d) or Items (4)(d) and (11)(d))
0 - 20.000 ...................... -....................................... ........................... ........................ ..--............ .............. 1
20,001 - 50.000 ........................... ........ .......................................................... .....------------ •........................
50.001 - 100.000 ........ ...... _.................................................................................................... ............. ....3
100.001 - 250.000...................................................................••-•----•...---.................................................4
250.001 - 500,000 ......... ............................................................. .............................................................5
500.001 - 1.000,000 ............ ............................... ...................... ........ ................................ .- ................. ..2
1,000,001 - 2,400,D00............................................................. ».................................... ...................... 10
2,000,001 (and up) rate 1 point addlltonai for each 200.000 gpd capachy'-up to a maximum of
Design Row (gpd)
{ 3 } PRELIMINARY UNITSIPROCESSES (see definition No.32)
(a)
Barscroora...............................................................................................................................................1
(b)
or
Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices-- . ............ ............. ..................... .............. 2
(c)
Grit Removal.......................................................... .................................................................................. 1
(d)
or
MechanicaforAerated Grit Removal ...................................................................:.........................................2
(e)
Flow Measuring Devkcc__.._,.v....................................................................................................................1
(f)
of
Instrumented Flow Measurement .................................... ..... _........................................... ........................... 2
(9)
Preaeratlan...............................................................................................................................................2
(h)
Influent Flow Equallzation........................ ................................................................................................2
(i)
Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity............ ......... .......... ....................................... ....................................
Mechanical ............. ......„.-............................................ ............ ................................... ...........................
Dlssotved AIr FkAatlon................................................................................................................................8
{11
Prechlorinatbn... .......... ._................. ...................................... ............................................. .................... 5
(4) PRMARYTREA-rMEJT1NfTSIPROCESSES
(a)
Septic Tank (see definition No. 43) ................... _.... -................. .................................................................
(b)
Inlhoil Tank . .............. ...._................................................................ .......................................................
(c)
Primary C)ariflars............ -.......................................................... .................................................................5
(d)
Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non-taxk Materials (sludge ha KiIIN facilities for waier
purification plants, sand, gravel• stone, and other mIning operations except recreational activities such as gem
orgold mining) .............. ........................................ ............................................................................. ....2
{ S } SECONDARY TREATMENT T LUTSIPROCESSES
(a)
Carbonaceous Stage
(1) Aerat)on-High Purity Oxygen System. ............ ................................................................ 0
DiffusedAir System.......................................................................................................1 0
Mechanical Air System (fixed. floating or mtor).............. .............. .................. ..............8
SeparateSludge Reaeration ..........................................................................................e. 3
(11) Trickling Filter
HighRate ................................. --.... ....... ......-.... .... ................................................... 7
StandardRate ......................... _.......-......... ........-..................................... ......................
PackedTower.. ...... ..............................................................5
(111) B1ok'rglcal Aerated Flher or Aerated Bia)oglcat Filter_ „.10
(Iv) AeratedLagoons ................. ........--......................--................................................... .,.10
(v) Rotating Biological Contadors......................................................................................10
(vi) Sand Filters -Intermittent biological...................................................................................2
Recirculatingbiological.....................................................................................................3
(VII) Stabilization Lagoons ............................... ........ ............................................................5
(vill) Clairw................................ ........ ...... ......................................................... ................. 5
{Ix} Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal d BOD and nhrogenous removal by
nitrification (sea definition No. 12)(PoWs for this Kam have to be In addition to hems
(5)(a)(1) through
utilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a).......................................... 2
utilizing other than the extended aeration process......„....„ ..... ........... ........................ ._.8
(x} Nutrient additions to enhance 80D ramoval......................................................................5
(x1) Biological Culture (-Super Bugs')addttlon........................................................................5
(b)
Nitrogenous Stage
(f} Aeration - High Purity Oxygen Srstetn.„...._......................................... ..... ............... 20
Diffused Air System.......................................................................................................1 0
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)..................................................................8
Separate Siudge Reaeration............................................................................................3
(![} Trickling Filter -High Rate...................................................................................................7
Standard Rata................................................................................•..............................5
PackedTower ........................... ...... —........................................................................... 5
Blologfcal Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Filter.............................................................1 0
(Iv) Rotating Biological Contactors...-.---. . .........................................................................10
(v) Sand Flher- lrttermflent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculating biological ....................................................................................................
(VI) clarifier............................. .............................._.—..........................................................5
(6) TERTWW OR ADVANCED TREATMENT LNITSWIOCESSES
(a)
AclNated Carbon Beds -
without carbon regeneration..................................................................................................5
withcarbon regeneration........--................................„...........................................................t s
(b)
PowderedorGranular AdlvaladCarbon Feed-
1thout carbon regeneration .................................. ...... ................................. ._.....................5
with carbon regeneration .......................... ........................................................................... i 5
(e)
Air stripping........................................................... .... ............... ................................... ..........................
(d)
Denhriticatlon Pro=$..............................................................................................................................10
(e)
Elecirodlalysls............ .............................. ..................................._.......----.................................................5
(f)
Foam Separation ............................ .......................................................................................................... 5
(9)
Ion Exchange. ............................. . ...........................................................................................................
(h)
Land Application of Treated Effluent (see deflnitlon No. 22b) (not appllcable for sand, gravel, stone
and other similar mining operations) by high rate Inflltrailon....... ............. .............................. .... .............. 4
(1)
Mlcroscreens ..................................... ._....._........_.......................... ..._........................................................2
(l)
Phosphorous Removal by Biological Processes (See dellnlllon No. 26) ........................................................
(k)
Polishing Ponds - without aerallon............................................................................................................2

Class I ...................... ........ ............................................................................. 5-25 Points
Class 11.........................................................................................................26.50 Points
Class10 ................... ........... ......... ................. ............. 111.1..... ......................... 51-135 Points
ClassN....... .... ................. ......... ................................... ..... .......................... 66 -Up Points
Facilftles having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process win be assigned a minimum classification of Class ll.
Facilhles having treatment processes for the removal of meta( or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 11.
Facilities having.troalrrent processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class Ill.
=N DEFINITIONS
The following delinhlons shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physicaVchemlcal method for reducing soluble organic malarial 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 toot and may be either upflow or downffow 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 through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow -Through basls;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or diffusiorn;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic delanllon time of 19 hours -
(4) Agriculturalty managed site, Any site on which a crop Is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop Includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.);.
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium ion Is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH ad)usimont) with the ammonia then released to the
F'" sphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
rbon Regeneration. The Wenerallon of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
ed lmputfllea;
(1) carbonaceous Stage. A sCtge of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits;
(t3) Centrifuge. A mechanlcaf device In which centrifugal force Is used to sepaiale solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different denshlas;
(9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addition of chamlcal(s) to wastewater at an appllcatlont point for purposes of improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
aikalinhy control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chem[cals and different application points to achieve a spathic resuff will be considered one
system; the capabllhy to add chemlcal(s) to dual units wilt be rated as one system; capablltty to add a chemical at a different application points for different
purposes will result to the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Siudge Conditioning. The addhion of a chemical compound such as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
hs application to a dewalaring device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systema. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing Inorganic, non-foxlc materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other slmllar operations. Such ryslems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facllftles or any other appurtenances;
non ..-•.+ *n . 0--i by N'rrrificadbn- A slnnlo Mann syslam reoulted to achieve Lermh effluent lirnhs on 1301)
(t)
Post Aeration - cascade..... ................................................... ............ .................... .... ,........ ......... .0
ditlusod or mechanical..........................................................................................2
(mj
Reverse Osmosis....... .......... .. .____ ............... .......................... ........ ......... ...............................................
(n)
Sand or Mixed-Media Fibers - low rale ...... ...............9....................... ............... ...................... .................. ..-.-.2
highrate......................................................................5
(o)
Trealmarg processes dor removal of metal or cyanide............... .......................................................... I.... I.... 1 5
(p I
treatment processes lot removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide......... ............... .................... t 5
(7)
SLUDGE TREATMENT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Healed (anaerobic)...............................................................................................10
Aerobic..............................................................................................................................................5
Unheated(anaerobic).........................................-•-.............................................................................3
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal)...................................................................................................2
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity........................................... ...................---•--.................................................. 5
VacuumAssisted...................... ................................. ....................................................... ......------------------
(d)
Sludge Elulriation....................................................................................................................................
(e)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal).....................................................................................................5
(f)
Sludge Thickener (gravity)..................................................................:.......................................................5
(g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit [not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(i))....................................................... -....B
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) ....... ............... ............... ............ .................................. ..._--- 2
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated................................... ..... .............................................. ..................... .._..5
2
(�}
Non-aerated...........................................................................................................................................
Sludge Incinerator (not including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................10
(k)
Vacuum i after, Centrifuge, or Ther Press or other similar dewatering devices..........— ........... 4............. ......__.1 0
(8 j
RESIDUALS
UTIUZATION/DISPOSAL (Iricludng incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons..................................................................................................................................................2
(b)
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see detlnhion 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
or landfill permit..............................-•-..................---..................................................................................2
5
(c)
Dedicated Landfill(burial) by the permittee of the wastewater treatment facility......................... ....... ............
(9)
DIS7%FECT1CN
(a)
Chlorination..................•....................................................................................................._....................5
(b)
Dechlorination.............................................:.........._.....................•----...................................•....._...5
(c)
Ozone:.........:............................................................................................................................................5
5
(10)
(d) Radiation......................................... ................................................... .......................... ..................... -....
( e} elinhin No. ) (not addhlons rated as hem (3)(),
` }aMiCALAD
()(6
}TION }Y`TEM($) �cabletmloal
(B)(5points each
List........................
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(1 1)
MiSCE.LmEOLtS UNn-&V IDCESSES
(a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials indudng wastes from training
operatlons containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts slgniflcanliy greater than Is common
(b)
for domestic wastewater............................................................................................................................4
Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are Inherent in land application sys(9ms),..2
(c)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherert in land application systems) ------------- ...... .........5
(d)
Pumps. ................................................................................................................................3
(a)
Stand-Sy Power Supply...................................................................................................................3
(1)
Thermal PollutbnCortrol Device............................................................._............................,............_.....3
TOTALPOINTS.......................................................................
Class I ...................... ........ ............................................................................. 5-25 Points
Class 11.........................................................................................................26.50 Points
Class10 ................... ........... ......... ................. ............. 111.1..... ......................... 51-135 Points
ClassN....... .... ................. ......... ................................... ..... .......................... 66 -Up Points
Facilftles having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process win be assigned a minimum classification of Class ll.
Facilhles having treatment processes for the removal of meta( or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 11.
Facilities having.troalrrent processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class Ill.
=N DEFINITIONS
The following delinhlons shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physicaVchemlcal method for reducing soluble organic malarial 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 toot and may be either upflow or downffow 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 through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow -Through basls;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or diffusiorn;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic delanllon time of 19 hours -
(4) Agriculturalty managed site, Any site on which a crop Is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop Includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.);.
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium ion Is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH ad)usimont) with the ammonia then released to the
F'" sphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
rbon Regeneration. The Wenerallon of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
ed lmputfllea;
(1) carbonaceous Stage. A sCtge of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits;
(t3) Centrifuge. A mechanlcaf device In which centrifugal force Is used to sepaiale solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different denshlas;
(9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addition of chamlcal(s) to wastewater at an appllcatlont point for purposes of improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
aikalinhy control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chem[cals and different application points to achieve a spathic resuff will be considered one
system; the capabllhy to add chemlcal(s) to dual units wilt be rated as one system; capablltty to add a chemical at a different application points for different
purposes will result to the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Siudge Conditioning. The addhion of a chemical compound such as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
hs application to a dewalaring device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systema. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing Inorganic, non-foxlc materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other slmllar operations. Such ryslems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facllftles or any other appurtenances;
non ..-•.+ *n . 0--i by N'rrrificadbn- A slnnlo Mann syslam reoulted to achieve Lermh effluent lirnhs on 1301)

(15) Elecfrodialysls. Pd s
rocess for rernoving ionlzaahi from water ntrough Lho uSu of ion -selective Ion -exchange membranes;
(1b) Filter Press. A process operated mechaNcatl_y,lor ganlally dewalsring sludge;
(17) Foam Separation. The planned frothing oLwasrewlir or wastewater effluent as a means.af.romoving'exdessivo amrmunts of detergent materials through
the introduction of air In the form_ -ol line bubbles; also ca'lied foam fiacrionation;
(18) Grit Removal. The process at removing gra and,alhItar'heavy mineral retailer from wastewater;
(19) Imholf Tank, A deep two story wastewater 1anls:coft'sfsting of art upper sedimxtrxalion chamber and a lower sludge digestion chamber.
(20) Instrumented Flow Meazureme"ht. A devkex?vhicih.ItrjdEc-7los and rocotds rate of flow; _ . ..
(21) Ion Exchange. A chemical prvicesa fn wttich.lons tfD141 a sro ditierera-moisculas -re exchanged;
(22) Land application:
(a) Sludge Disposal. A final sludge disposal melFto ; Mhi__h wek+1llf fl-: � 1 applied to Land'either by spraying on the surface or by subsurface tnjaction
chisel plow); (not appllcaR"or-types of siud$e der�ribed In (t X, 4Y41s t-0-181;
(b) Treated'Eflluerx. The process at spraying orae a tand.area'or oilier m6thods r.P vpjicalion.of wartawalor onto a land area as a
means`al.finaI disposal or Ire4irfmdra¢:.
(23) Microscrean. A low speed. ca"r111rRrrxtFSly biclt;Weshed, rdlddlttg drum ftltar dporatirtg under gravity'cnddfr�ir�-d_ s 3 p rshing method ltt<.gemoving
suspended solids from ellioerx;'
(24) Nitriflcaliori Procea.s. The blocheml:al con�eraf�it of tt rb% rj Yltn��e l (arrlrr}onia arpi svrgattti sF igep)-Ap•:oxldzu.d nlstugart {uauaily rtttratej; .
(25) Nnmgon`ous &ago, A separaCo s�agsYpf -w' as�ftaler Redirfcen! dsslgrl�ei ta, ?Si�:iFpestlld Baurpgsti=�tt i:,-ortyertl@g, Ato.monix nitrogarn to Wfrats nitrogen;.
(26) Pha Shala'ttemovaf, Sfo16QIcal:irfhs-t rnfl fol_f>�iosptxrtusInsm:wb4jmalae 33y art z;i l a,tnxie-gree as+r�as1@r1ed;Ca sihartca"Luxury tjgraks:esf-.phosphorus
by the''mfcro6rganisms.
(27) A-1.1shing Pond. A &Jct{rig c {gfleta�tri Mara irr teeattrtera � ESB isred feisntlo'1151spa fir: a(low�dttfltrg Of i4ttoi , suspended sol6ds;
(28) Dost Aarailon Jleratlgrt'fbilpii rig•surxvenitGpaltaacoixtary_iraTtirwk oindid,3o `Fr 'ease esti sed't0. 0, or_for airty nater (urpose;
(29) Poste cafion.z ;Cage x ) A'p lgng.rtei 4 r�iahwntirsaYfradn�Cy�n Pr a�;t��dfo :�iiuerr.bya;Ftoftgl banl`ca# vitt''means of flowing dawn a
series of step�it�vJ it tEie tlbw�it urring.acoss tge st3¢lWr.-wbfrr> tnr?vx5,5� 3r 4alrty,141l14ay3tr enc! 1Ci raixarsl�ihp us. 'requirR6 no tupRtatot
adluilmant; thus,fo gsalpls`at�jrfe� �vQn.t3tlgK�P�s Sn res ervti3ir&sTa tG,4yjegllr>g .tits famHa•, t-t¢te dirxfiryte p9rm(S:
30 Powdered to Granular' Activamd C,a
{ . ,) n gra-reed b1 a17y�Fes`C' S irk C�3i t9rz�S 9Eke,t +jilil•£t3.L"bi)llagft:-al iZitlris f .TS3{t.S.1rr, ante 'mrbsorptian by using powderBd ar
gfanuiar activalkd-carttorl' Vlrfrl at tegsnta(atad c'at#tsr'er TYiEYo Teti?iffy the ?yytistadrt
(31).:Preasra1ioA,_A c_currsitt7o ta_p�rp�vitiiif{x&tiaticrt pridr'tit Isrirrrar;+ rrsafmc�rlt�
(3 } .Preliminary Units �irtii r�r [ist c 1-ihre -i 0.?'rn�artt {Sr6degs, such as ereenirig: arui cor€srWnulrbhmhat prepare fits fiqu©r for su4sar,;uant ma}o. operations;
(33� fnddsfrial' Preirsatperpl. - �^' �
(aj�re-treatment Uilltc ilatiu.7lfi,al._f 1,s. 4wxfitiontng of a tvimtra at _6satrrras'�r3fors ci,actizr�r�,'fp remove or to neutralize sutislarsoes iri(udrFue to sewers and
trealmenl processes of -to WVi df a:pan"fal reductkxV'P d btril'a trrgzEmeru pwr.3sa criSi�P1'✓w tspdrated by.lhe-lSlne povrRminc.body ag 10 4 wastrtwatef
'1realment plant bel4 rated, t',r
b) Pre-trealn-tent Program, dndusirial - must be a State of I=PA reculrod'pmgrarn io vactrve points on 11ho railing sbwt;
(34) Prirnary Cta#dlera. Tt`ia=ffrrt-asttltng ta{lits through_ which teartsvraier Is passed In a trewmsr0works for the purpose of removing settleable and suspended
solids and BOD which Is associawd.olUt tE aalids;
(35) Pumps. All Inlluant, effluent•and,ln-pjqrR pumps -.—
(36)
(36) Radiation DislnfecilWe� sledltzation process utilizing devices emitting sft avlo(et or y-arm-na rays;
(37) Reverse Osmosis, A treaimertt. propess In which -a hsavy contaminated liquid is parer-swriz:-d through a membrane taming nearly pure liquid Iree from
suspended -solids;
(38) Rotating Biological Contractors. A fixed bloiogical growth process In w lch wastevralor flows through tanks In which a series of partlally submerged circular
surfaces are related; . .
(39) Sand Fliters:
)aj InlsrmMent Blpfo ai. Fitratlon of atlluerx following septic tanks, lagdions, or some other iraaimerrl process In which lumber biodecolrrposttlon is
ekpscled to.produce fJ"-Ved effluents; F(ydraulic toading rates on these Titters are computed In gpd/ac and have a resulli6g low gpm/sf (less than -one);.
b) P.ecircu4d1ng�V!a0jic!r:'ttw same type of cartel Lifter as datined In Subparagraph (30) (a) of this Rule with ttltf added r,4pability to recycle efttuent back
through theisaf 11111 - .••,
(401 Sand or.-Mixed-Madfa'�(if0a.-, .hpolisii�ag process by'wWch efflueit'9mks-are acA- eyed through a furtherreductlon of suspended solids;
(af low rat's`- ,t ivffy, )tydraulicaiiy 1040dlllter with hos (69 rates in the one to thrge gpm/si range;
(b) high min -- a-pre"ssure, 4y4a.tfcally Eogded tiger with toad intp miss In TO liveQii
. arrVal ranje; At any rate, $le fondling rate w81 exceed three gpnvsf:
(4i)' :aiidary Cha) }ig{s' A tante wttieh tabors the blufooieal,unit of treatmem ,plant and which has the purpose of rrimovi sludges associated with the
bloioglc'al treafineM
(42) Separate Sludge Rs eratlon- A part of the contact ,sJxbtjtzation p;_ocoss whsle the activated stodge 1s transferred to a tank and aerated before retumtng It
to the contact basin; -
(43) Septic Tank. A singie-�a-tory settling Qank In which i*%liod sludge Is In contact with the wastewater flowing through the tank; shall not be applicable for
septic tank systems serving single family residences having capacity of 2,000 gallons or fess wNch discharge to a nitrification field;
(44) Sludge Digestion The pmeess by which organic or volatile matter and sludge Is gasified, liquefied, mineralized or converted Into more stable orgarrlc matter
through the activity of living organisms, which Includes aerated holding tanks;
(45) Sludge Drying Beds. An area comprising natural or ariliidal layers of porous m2lerials upon which digested sewage sludge I6 dried by drainage and
evaporation;
(46) Sludge Efuldation. A process of Oudge conditioning In which certain consthuertts are removed by successive washings with fresh water or pliant effluent;
(47) Sludge Gas WIlzatlon. The process of using sewage gas for the purpose of heating bulldings, drMng engines, ata;
(4B) Sludge Molcling Tank (Asraied and Nonaerated). A lank utilized for srrlall wastewater treatment plants not contafning a digester In which sludge may be
kept tr6sh, and supernatant withdrawn prior to a drying method (i.e. sludge drying beds); This may be done by adding a small amount of air tlmply to keep the
sludge fresh, but not necessarily an amount that would be required to achieve stabilization of organic matter. A rlonaeraiad tank would simply, be used to
decant sludge prior to dewatering and would not allow long periods (sevwal days of detention) without rasullIng odor problems;
(49) Sludge Incinerators. A fumace designed to bum sludge and to remove all moisture and combustible materials and reduce the sludge to it sterile ash;
(50) Sludge Staltllizadlon (Chemlcaf orTherm.4 A process to make treated sludge less odorous and putresclbfa, and to reduce the pathogenic orl;anism
content; This may be done by pH adjustment, chlorine dosing., or by heat treatment;
(51) Sludge Thickener. A type of sedlmeniatlon tank In which the sludge Is pormMed to settle and thicken through aghailon and gmvtty;
(52) Stabilization Lagoon A type of oxidation lagoon In which biological oxidation of organic matter Is effected by natural transfer of oxygen to the water from
air (not a pollshing pond);
(51) Stand -By Power Supply. On site or ponabie electrical generating equipment;
(54) Sla1lo Screens. A stztlonaty screen designed to remove solids, Including norrblodegradabfe particulate (floatabfe solids, suspended solids and 940
reduction) from municipal and Industrial wastowaler traalmert systems;
(55) Tertiary Trealment..A stage at Irsalment following secondary, which Is primarily for the purpose of effluent polishing; A settling lagoon or sand or coal tiger
might be employed for this purpose;
(56) Thermal Pollution Control Device. A devise providing for the transfer of heat from a fluid flowing In tubes to another fluid outside the tubes, or vice versa;
or other means of regulating liquid lernparalures,
(57) Thermal Sludge Condilionar. A conditioning process by which heat Is added for a protracted period of oma to knprove the dowaierablllty of sludge by the
sojubilizing and hydraullzing of the smatter and more highly hydrated sludge particles;
(56) Toxic Materials. Those wastes or combinations d wastes. Including dl", agerxs which aher discharge and upon exposure, Ingestion, Inhalation
or assimilation Into any organism, either dlreciiy from the environment or Indirectly by Ingestion through food chains, will cause death, disease, behavioral
abnorrta.Has. cancer, genetic mutations, physiological malfuncilons (Including mattfunc:tlens In reproduction) or physical deformations. In such organisms or their
oHspdng; Toxic malerlais Include, by way of Mustration and not limitation: lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, vanadium, arseric, zinc, oriho-rdtro-chlorobenzens
(ONCE), poiychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dlchlorodlphenyl trichloroethane (DDT); and any other materials that have or may herealler be determined to have
toxic propenles'
(59) Trickling After. A biological treatment unit cwnststing of At material such as broken stone or rock over which wastewater Is distributed; A high raja trickling
filter Is one which operated at between 10 and 30 mgd per acre. A low rate Irlckling filter Is one which is designed to operate a1 one to lour mgd per acre;
(60) Trickling Flher (Packed Tower). A plug flow type of operation In which wastewater flows down through successive layers of media or filtrate material:Orgaic
material Is removed corxlnualiy by the active biological fixed growth In each successive layer. This method may produce -secondary' quality effluent, or may be
adaplod to produce a nhrffled effluent;
(61) Vacuum Filtor, Canlrlfugas, or Flitter Presses. Dovicos which are designed to remove excess water from either digested or undlgosied sludge prior to disposal
Of lunher lreatntertl.