WQ0011260_Final Permit_19951009

'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
October 9, 1995
The Honorable Wayne Stafford
Town of Old Fort
P.O. Box 520
Old Fort, NC 28762
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0011260
Town of Old Fort
Distribution of Class A Wastewater Residuals
McDowell County
Dear Mayor Stafford:
In accordance with your application received on July 5, 1995, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0011260, dated October 9, 1995, to the Town of Old Fort for the construction and operation of a
wastewater residuals facility for the distribution of Class A residuals.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2000 and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the
monitoring and reporting requirements contained 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. Randy Kepler at [phone] ext. 544.
Sincerely,
A. Presto Howard, Jr., .E.
cc: McDowell County Health Department
McGill Associates, P.A.
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Asheville Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Rafeigh, 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
PERMIT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS
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
Town of Old Fort
McDowell County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a wastewater residuals facility for the distribution of Class A residuals
consisting of a package belt filter press with a one meter belt and capacity to handle 1,000 lbs of sludge per
hour, a residual pasteurization system consisting of lime storage silo, lime/residual mixer and conveying
equipment to handle 4,000 lbs material per hour, storage area for thirty days storage, all required piping,
valves, electrical fixtures and appurtenances required for compliance with 40 CFR 503 requirements for a
Class A material and the distribution of approximately 183 dry tons per year of residuals from the sources
listed in Condition 11 2, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received on July 5, 1995 and in conformity with the project pian, 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 September 30, 2000, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box
29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The Asheville Regional Office, phone no. 704-251-6208 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.
3. The distribution of Class A residuals program shall be effectively maintained and operated
as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the
operation of this program.

4. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the residuals program to
adequately protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and
groundwaters.
5. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this program.
6. In the event that the residuals program is not operated satisfactorily, including the creation
of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take any immediate corrective actions as may be
required by the Division.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated residuals or leachate from the residual treatment
facilities is prohibited.
8. All leachate must be reused as a wetting agent for the processing of residuals or routed to
the head of the treatment plant.
9. When wastewater residuals are sold or given away, one of the Class A pathogen
requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.32(a) and one of vector attraction reduction requirements
in 40 CFR Part 503.33 must be met. Additionally, an evaluation must be performed which
demonstrates the residuals ability to comply with this requirement. Upon request, a copy
of this evaluation must be submitted to the Assistant Chief, Technical Support Branch,
Division of Environmental Management, Post Office Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-
0535.
10. If the residual product does not meet Class A pathogen and vector attraction requirements
as stated in 40 CFR Part 503 it may be re -treated in the liming process to meet Class A
requirements or land applied according to Class B application requirements listed in land
application Permit No. WQ0005282 and held by the Town of Old Fort.
H. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The residuals treatment facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. No residuals other than the following are hereby approved for distribution in accordance
with this permit:
Permit Estimated Volume
Source County Number_ (Dr,YTons/Year)
Town of Old Fort WWTP McDowell NCO021229 183
3. All residuals shall be adequately stored to prevent leachate runoff until treated. The
finished product may be placed on a concrete pad, placed under shelter or covered until
such time as it is distributed to the buyer. If an alternate storage site is to be used, approval
must be obtained from the Division of Environmental Management.
4. No other residuals other than those specified under Condition 11 2 above may be
distributed. The Permittee shall request and obtain a permit amendment from the Division
of Environmental Management for each additional residual source prior to acceptance of
that residual.

5 . For a Class A residual to be sold or given away in bags or other container for application to
the land, the following must be satisfied:
The Ceiling Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis) and the Pollutant Monthly
Average Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis) must be maintained:
Ceiling Monthly Average
Concentrations Concentrations
Parameters mg/k2 mgt
Arsenic
75
41
Cadmium
85
39
Chromium
3,000
1,200
Copper
4,300
1,500
Lead
840
300
Mercury
57
17
Molybdenum
75
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Nickel
420
420
Selenium
100
36
Zinc
7,500
2,800
6. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified residuals operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the residuals
program. The operator must hold a certificate of the type classification assigned to the
residuals program by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type to comply with the conditions of Title
15A NCAC 8A, .0202.
7. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff from
conveying pollutants from the residuals treatment area onto the adjacent property or into
any surface waters.
A label shall be affixed to the bag or other container in which residuals that are sold or
given away for application to the land, or an information sheet shall be provided to the
person who receives the residuals sold or given away in an other container for application
to the land. The label or information sheet shall contain the following information:
a. The name and address of the person who prepared the residuals that is sold or given
away in a bag or other container for application to the land.
b . A statement that application of the residuals to the land is prohibited except in
accordance with the instructions on the label or information sheet.
c. Information on all applicable buffers including a 10 foot buffer between application site
and any public or private water supply source (including wells) and any stream, lake,
or river.
d. Residuals shall not be applied to any site that is flooded, frozen or snow-covered.
e Adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from carrying any
disposed or stored residuals into any surface waters.

III. MONITORING AND REPQRTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, residuals, soil, or plant tissue
analyses) deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
protection of the environment will be established and an acceptable sampling and reporting
schedule shall be followed.
2. Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking all residual activities. These
records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following information:
a. source, volume and analysis of each residuals
b. name of residuals' recipient, volume received, and intended use
3. A residual analysis shall be conducted annually from the date of permit issuance by the
Permittee. The results of all analysis shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a
minimum of five years. The residuals analysis shall include the following parameters:
Arsenic
Mercury
Cadmium
Molybdenum
Chromium
Nickel
Copper
Selenium
Lead
Zinc
Aluminum
pH
Ammonia -Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Calcium
Plant Available Nitrogen (by calculation)
Magnesium
Potassium
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen
Sodium
% Total Solids
TKN
4. A Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis shall be conducted by the
Permittee annually. The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters (please note
the regulatory level in mg/L in parentheses):
Arsenic (5.0)
Benzene (0.5)
Carbon tetrachloride (0.5)
Chlorobenzene (100.0)
Chromium (5.0)
m -Cresol (200.0)
Cresol (200.0)
1,4 -Dichlorobenzene (7.5)
1,1-Dichloroethylene (0.7)
Endrin (0.02)
Hexachlorobenzene (0.13)
Hexachloroethane (3.0)
Lindane (0.4)
Methoxychlor (10.0)
Nitrobenzene (2.0)
Pyridine (5.0)
Silver (5.0)
Toxaphene (0.5)
2,4,5 -Trichlorophenol (400.0)
2,4,5 -TP (Silvex) (1.0)
M
Barium (100.0)
Cadmium (1.0)
Chlordane (0.03)
Chloroform (6.0)
o -Cresol (200.0)
p -Cresol (200.0)
2,4-D (10.0)
1,2-Dichloroethane (0.5)
2,4-Dinitrotoluene (0.13)
Heptachlor (and its hydroxide) (0.008)
Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene (0.5)
Lead (5.0)
Mercury (0.2)
Methyl ethyl ketone (200.0)
Pentachlorophenol (1.00.0)
Selenium (1.0)
Tetrachloroethylene (0.7)
Trichloroethylene (0.5)
2,4,6 -Trichlorophenol (2.0)
Vinyl chloride (0.2)

5 . All residuals included in this permit must be monitored annually, from the date of permit
issuance, for compliance with condition 19 of this permit. Data to verify stabilization of
the residuals must be maintained by the Permittee. The required data is specific to the
stabilization process utilized, but should be sufficient to clearly demonstrate compliance
with the Class A pathogen requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.32(a) and the vector attraction
reduction requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.33. In addition, the EPA certification
statements concerning compliance with pathogen requirements, vector attraction reduction
requirements and management practices must be completed annually by the proper authority
or authorities if more than one is involved, either the person who generates the residuals or
the person who prepares the residuals to be sold or given away.
6. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in
conditions 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114, and I115 shall be submitted annually on or before March
1 of the following year to the following address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
7. 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 with the distribution program which results in the land application of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the distribution program resulting in a release of material to receiving
waters.
c. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with the conditions and limitations of this permit or the parameters on
which the system was designed.
d. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate residual treatment.
e. Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system during transportation of
residuals.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in
15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is
for the disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250
feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is
closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or
beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to
the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
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In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the
disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the
waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require
remediation action on the part of the permittee.
2. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
V . INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage, transport, and treatment
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which
may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to 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 five years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the
Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority, upon request.
2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the treatment site or facility at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that
must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
V1. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the distribution activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the manner
approved by this Division.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of residuals described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not automatically transferable. In the event that there is a desire for the
facilities to change ownership or a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an
application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as
may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may
or may not be approved.
4. 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).
5. 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 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
6. 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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7 . 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.
8. This permit may be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate any conditions,
limitations and monitoring requirements the Division of Environmental Management deems
necessary in order to adequately protect the environment and public health.
Permit issued this the Ninth day of October, 1995
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston ward, Jr., P.E., Pirector / ]
Division of rdhvironmental Management I
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission.
Permit Number WQ0011260
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Permit No. WQOo11260
October 9, 1995
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
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Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
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Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) 1 11 111 IV Total Points: 7- -
SUBS LlRFACE CLA-SS! FEAT)OfN
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2, pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
sand filters
5. grease trap/interceptor
fi. oil/water separators
7, gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal
SPRAY IRW-ATtCN CfASSiFiCATiON
(check all units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (derinhion no. 32 }
2.
lagoons
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6
sand filters
7 -grease
trapriinterceptor
8,
oft/water separators
9
disinfection
i0,
chemical addilion for nutrient/algae control
11.
spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above ciasslflcatlons, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shad
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMB,lT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I.cla.Wcaticn, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the lechnology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case-by-case basis: (Check N Appropriate)
1. OiUwater 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 lifters, 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 oil/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and disposal;
Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface waters;
Water Plant stodge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified if permitted after July i,
1993 or if upon inspection by the Division, it is found Thal the system is not being adequetefy operated or maintained_ Such
systems wilt be notified of the classification or reclassificalion by the Commission, in waling.

owing sca€e is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate points)
ITEM POINTS
1 Industrial Pretreatment Unhs or industrial Pratrealmara Program (see definition No. 33) ............ ........ ............................
( J
(2) DESIGN
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FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd [not applicable to non -contaminated caoring waters, siudpe handling facilities for
water purifica;ion plants, totally closed cycle systems(soo definition No. 11), and aacilhies consisting
only of item
(4)(d) or
Items (4)(d) and (I 1)(d)]
0 - 20.000...............................1111...........................1-11--.1 ..................
20.001 - 50,000.....................................................................................................................................2
50.001 t 00,000......................................................................................................................................3
1(X1.001 250.D00...................................................................................................................................4
................................................. ..............................................
250,001 500, 000 ....... ...................
500.001 - 1,D00,Dao............................................................ ....... ........ .................
I.........
........... ..................... .-1
1,000,001 - 2.Doo.000....................................................... ..... ..—............ ........
al for each 2.000 gpd capacity up to
2,000.001 (and up) rale 1pglnt addition00
............. ........ ............. .- a
a maximum of .................
Design Flow (gpd)/•.2,�r1111
(3) PRELIM74ARY UNIT 1PROCESSES (see definition Nc.32)
(a)
Bar Screens ................. ..................................... ............-.1111... ..............................................----..................7
(b)
or
Machanicaf Screens, Slallc Screens or Comminuting Devlaes...... .................... ............................................
..2
(c)
Grit Removal ............................................ .... ................--...................................................--•-....................
.
(d)
or
Mechantcaf or Aerated Grit Removal ........................
(a)
Flow MeasuringDevkw............................................................................................................................1111
(f)
or
Instrumented Flow Measurement .............................................. .............. ..........................
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C1= I ................... .............. .............................................................. ............ 5-25 Points
Classit ................................................. ........................................................ 26-5(1 Poinls
Ctasslll......................... ..•......... ......... ....................... ................................... 51-65 Points
ClassN................................................................................... ...66 -Up Poin(s
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FaciWos having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not requlre a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process wA be assigned a minimum ciasstflcallon of Class ll.
Facil Iles having treatment processes for the removal of mels) or cyanide w;ll be assigned a minimum classification of Class it.
Facilhies having lreatmerx processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a rrinlmum car- icalion of Class Ill.
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_0004 D EFINI i )ONS
The following definhtons shall apply throughout lhls Subchapler.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A phlyslcaVchemica[ method for reducing soluble organic malarial from wastewater effluert; The column -type beds used In this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square fool and may be either uptlow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the waslewaler treatment plant she;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which all solids are maintained in suspension and by which biological oxldallon or organic matter is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a clow -through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Inllmate contact between air or blah purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or dlfiuslon;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 18 houm-
(4) Agricuhuralfy managed site. Any site on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop Includes grasses, grains, frees, etc.);
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium ion Is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other slmllar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volallllze and oxidize the
absorbed Impurhles;
'i Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits;
Centrifuge. A mechanfcai device In which contrffugaf force fs used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different densGlas;
Chemical Additlon Systems- The addhion of dtomlcal(s) to wastewater ad an applkztlon point for purposes of improving solids removal, pH adjustment•
i lkalfnity control, etc.; the tapablhty to experiment with ddferem chemicals and ddlerent appiicalton points to achieve a spech1c result wilt be considered one
system; the capabllfty to add chemkal(s) to dual units wilt be rated as one system; capabiftty to add a chemkal at a dilferent application points for different
purposes wllf result In the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Condltlordng. 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 dewatering device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater contafning Irwganlc, non-toxlc materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other slmilar operations. Such cysiorns shall carry a maximum of Iwo points regardless of pumping facllitles or any other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Aomoval of Carbonaceous 600 and Nitrogenous Removai by Nitrifica(Ion- A shale stage system required to achieve permit effluent limits on 500
ar-1 amm.,.,t, nhronnn whNn the same bioloo;cal reactor.
(t)
Post Aeration - cascade ................... ..................... _...... ,..... ,......- ....... .......... .... ...... ........_0
dirfused or mechanical . ...................... ............... ---...... ...,. ...........
—2
(mi
Revorse Osmosis— ... ............... ........... ........... . ....... .... . ... .......................... ........ ... .... ... - '—
........ 5
t n I
Sand or N,i:od,Modia Fillers - low fate. ....................................................................................................2
highrate......................................................................5
(o)
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide ............. ......................................... ....... ..............
........t S
(p)
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide.. ......................... ..................
t S
(7 J
SLUDGE TREATMENT
(a)
Studge Digestion Tank - Healed (anaerobic)...............................................................................................10
Aerobic.......................................................................5
Unhealed (anaerobic).............................................................................................................................7
...
(b)
Sludge StabilizatIon (chemical or ihennal)...................................................................................................5
(c}
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity......................................................................................................................2
VacuumAssisted ................... ................................................ .......... ............... ........................
(d)
Sludge Elutdaian.............. ......•-.... ...................... ...................... .............. .................. ................................
(e)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical Or thermal)...........................^.............................................................._._......5
(t)
Sludge Thickener (gravity)........................................................................................................................5
(g)
D;ssohved Alt- Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit sated as(3)(i)).............................................................8
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas slomge)....... _.................................................................................
(I)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated..................................................................................._..............................5
Non-ae ral ed ..... .......... ......-_............. _...................................
2
(�)
Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration) ...............................................................
(k)
Vacuum Filter, Cen(Muge, or Ther Press or other similar dewatering devices.................................................1
(a)
RESIDUALS
UTILIZATIOWDISPOSAL (ndudng incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons.........................................................
......2
(b)
Land Appticalion (surface and subsurface) (sae definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
orlandfill pens h.............................................._..................._._............................2
(c)
Dedicated Landfilf(burlal) by the permittee of the wastewater treatment facility ........................ ._....................
5
(9 }
DSC
(a)
C N
Chlorination...-. ........................... .................................... ................... ...............................................
(b)
Dechloffnation .............................._.............._..........................
..5
(c)
Ozone......................................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Radiation.. ............................................................................._.................................._......................5
(10)
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. 9) (riot applicable to chemical addhlons rated as hem (3){]),
(5)(a)(xi)•
L)si
(B)(a), (6 O, (7)(b), (7)(e).{ga), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each;
-4 .... aP—F�.w..dit,pl�.i........................... ........ .................. ............................ I .............
...
.
................................I......._..........................................
.................................... ..............
5
................... ......................................................................................................
..........5
(1 1)
Ml.SCeJ ANEGUS UNfTWRDCESSES
(a)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic ItAwerials lodudtng wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen it phosphorus compounds In amounts significantly greater than is common
for domestic wastewater ......................... ._..........................-_............._......................_........4
(b)
Effluent Flow Equalization (rat applicable to storage basins which are Inherent In land applicatlon sys1ems)....--2
(c)
Stage Discharge (rot applicable to storage basins Inherent In land application systems) ................ .............
(d)
Pumps-- ..................................................................................... ....................................... ........
(e)
Stand -By Power Supply....................................................................................................................._.....5
(f)
Thermal PolMlon Contra[ Devlce..............................................................................................................
.3
TOTALPOINTS.........................................................................
;�
C1= I ................... .............. .............................................................. ............ 5-25 Points
Classit ................................................. ........................................................ 26-5(1 Poinls
Ctasslll......................... ..•......... ......... ....................... ................................... 51-65 Points
ClassN................................................................................... ...66 -Up Poin(s
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FaciWos having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not requlre a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process wA be assigned a minimum ciasstflcallon of Class ll.
Facil Iles having treatment processes for the removal of mels) or cyanide w;ll be assigned a minimum classification of Class it.
Facilhies having lreatmerx processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a rrinlmum car- icalion of Class Ill.
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_0004 D EFINI i )ONS
The following definhtons shall apply throughout lhls Subchapler.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A phlyslcaVchemica[ method for reducing soluble organic malarial from wastewater effluert; The column -type beds used In this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square fool and may be either uptlow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the waslewaler treatment plant she;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which all solids are maintained in suspension and by which biological oxldallon or organic matter is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a clow -through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Inllmate contact between air or blah purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or dlfiuslon;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 18 houm-
(4) Agricuhuralfy managed site. Any site on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop Includes grasses, grains, frees, etc.);
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium ion Is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other slmllar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volallllze and oxidize the
absorbed Impurhles;
'i Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits;
Centrifuge. A mechanfcai device In which contrffugaf force fs used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different densGlas;
Chemical Additlon Systems- The addhion of dtomlcal(s) to wastewater ad an applkztlon point for purposes of improving solids removal, pH adjustment•
i lkalfnity control, etc.; the tapablhty to experiment with ddferem chemicals and ddlerent appiicalton points to achieve a spech1c result wilt be considered one
system; the capabllfty to add chemkal(s) to dual units wilt be rated as one system; capabiftty to add a chemkal at a dilferent application points for different
purposes wllf result In the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Condltlordng. 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 dewatering device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater contafning Irwganlc, non-toxlc materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other slmilar operations. Such cysiorns shall carry a maximum of Iwo points regardless of pumping facllitles or any other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Aomoval of Carbonaceous 600 and Nitrogenous Removai by Nitrifica(Ion- A shale stage system required to achieve permit effluent limits on 500
ar-1 amm.,.,t, nhronnn whNn the same bioloo;cal reactor.