WQ0012366_Final Permit_19960618

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 18, 1996
Mr. Ira Thomas, CEO
Thomas & Thomas Gift Enterprises, Inc.
683 Commons Shopping center
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
Subject: Permit No. WQ0012366
Thomas & Thomas Gift Enterprises, Inc.
Blue Ridge Gem and Mineral Center
(Tourist Gem Mine)
Wastewater Recycle System
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Thomas:
In accordance with your application received May 2, 1996, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0012366 dated June 18, 1996, to Thomas & Thomas Gift Enterprises, Inc. for the construction and
operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2001, 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. John Seymour at [phone] extension 546.
Sincerely,
A. Preston oward, Jr., P.E.
cc: Mitchell County Health Department
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
Thomas & Thomas Gift Enterprises, Inc.
Mitchell County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 1,200 GPD wastewater closed loop recycle system consisting of a 1,200
gallon baffled concrete settling tank, three feeder pumps with 2 inch force mains (one serving each flume),
three wooden flumes (numbered 1, 2, and 3), a hot water heater for the indoor flume (flume no. 2), a 4
inch return line from each flume to the same settling tank above, and all associated valves, controls,
fittings, and appurtenances to serve Thomas & Thomas Gift Enterprises, Inc.at the Blue Ridge Gem and
Mineral Center (Tourist Gem Mine) with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received May 2, 1996, 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, 2001, 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.
5. 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.

6. The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 7041 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.
7. 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.
8. The issuance of this permit shalt not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
9. 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.
10. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
11. 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.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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).
16. 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).
17. 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.
18. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.

19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number
7041 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 five (5) 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.
20. A leakage test shall be performed on the settling 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.
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.
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 18th day of June, 1996
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., RE), Director
Division of Bhvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0012366

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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility: 1. TI7.
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Owner or Contact Person.
Mailing Address: / '
County: { - Telephone:
Present Classification: New Facility 1 Existing Facility
N?DES Per, No. NC00 NDndisc. Per. No.'-•' - - Health Dept. Per. No
Rated by: .-7,i _ !Telephone:
Reviewed by. Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORO: Grade: Telephone:
Check Classification(s); Subsurface Spray Irrigation LandApplication
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) CC Il 111 IV Total Points: ,
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S'JF.S'JRPA--E CLS RPC4T10N
(rhea. a.' units Ina: apply,
1 seplic tanks
2 pump lanks
3, s'lphon or pump -dosing systems
&and filters
5 urease traplrlerceptor
E. oi:!wa!er separators
7 subsv,,',ace treatment and disposes
oravily
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SPRAY IRA)GATICN CLASSIFICATION
(check
atl units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (definilion no 32 }
2
lagoons
3,, „_�seplic
tanks
4„„!_pump
lanks
S -pumps
5.
sand filters
7
grease 1rapAnlerceplor
B
oil/water separators
9.
disinfeclion
113.
chemioa! addition for
nulrientiaigae oonlrol
11.
fpfay Irrigation of wastewater
Fre:reelment of wEstewater in excess of these components shall be rated using the point rating
system End iAM require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAN: APP? ISA7iOWRESIDUA_S CLASSIFICATION (Apples only to permit holder)
1. ` Lana appli:a!ion of biosolyds, residuals or contaminated soils on a designaled site.
WAETEI'�RTEFTSSATIO.ih''TFA„ A.fTYCLASS,'PCATICN
The 10owing, sys!ems shat! be assigned a Class 1 dassificalion,n� le` -s the Ilow is of a s;gnif;canl quantity or the technology is
unk!sua!-y co -.pier. to require consic'eralio by the Commission on a case-by-case basis: (Check f! Appropriate;
1 O:."wz:er Separate- Systems cons!sling only of physical separation, pumps and disposal:
c Septi: Tank'Sand Fitter Systems consisting only of sept;.- tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection
a-,' d'recl disc.large:
3-L 22oc!-, 5yslems consisting only o' preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical
_ Irea'r,eni for algae or nulrienl conlio!, and direct discharge;
< V C��sed•loop Recycle 5yslems,
S Grc,rcwa,er Feme�liarion Systems consisting only of pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfe;iron and
e-spcsai,
6 -Fish 'alas with discharge to surlace waters;
7. V:a'er Rani slj:!ge hand,,nc and bacJk,wash wale+ treatment;
6 Sca'o-e processing =nsmling e. screening and disposal.
S Stnc'•e•la oisy discharging systems with the a)!ception o! Aerobic Treatment Units, will be dassilied i! permitted alter
July 1, 1453 or V upon inspection by the Division, iI is found that the system is not being adequale'y operated or
rna•n'.a:nec+. Such systems will be nolitied of the classification or reclassiGcationby the Commission, in writing,

The following scale is used for-ratinqwastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate
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CIasU..„_--.-„...__._..._.-.„««..-...__-.._...-....„... .__„.._.....6t.65 Potnls
Csass N...._— . _......—_. ._ „.... . __.__.-..._„._._..........- .....66 -Lip Poinis
Faa:iss hayia; a ra:ir4' of one LWauph lout prints, hriusive. de no: require a e rtVaid operator.
Fac, -,::.es ha viiiic an aaaa:e: sludge process wit be auipm: o nrnimum elassili=;on of Class it.
Faci:n.ta having trainmen! processes for this removal of metal' or Lyanidt will be ass'Qvd a minimurn Classifleafion o! Class IL
Facun,as having lrsairrss processrs for the biologies rsmt7val of phosphorus wi:: be assigned a minimum classiliulion of Class Ill.
.time DEFIMTIOWS _
TM Ie,Y''S 0411R2ent Shill JWY NO410La Wit aNbatilatir.
(4) Art—sg Cesv fiats A p',rs,es'rc he mica' nrr-ot to ns►—c sol -le eryanic rrissw a' ►em wa%In.-'&le• leltwv5r. The ealvtrr+ltq bade uat0 n Ws mr Med vie hove
& 1.0i, eels .A -,L% 41c^'. MC It sy.: pataru Pe' nsn.A* PO' se -'are let: arC trial tr ►iriw vetow r ea,.napw earbai 6001 Carbon mit a nwt no: be reperw:e44 on Enc
wn�*+s•s• 1ve�em• prem a,ra:
(2, A*z&t6::&;oats A tav- or, rh:r^ at, sods ate ritawtv-er ii solapvlalm 4119 by rh& ia."ical e-1Ee10h or wes-lit "no, k re.d.rae r own. erli4uPt octetaraNd
Lit -die, e' as ,r. o.. a F*m lhroX,`. b6ais-
(3, Art:.v A process C. btmp-; obe.r int'lito coma”" Mo.ar. a'• a hr 9.rrty actpn n a l,q.nd bt ap,yi.iS, aplebtn cur Erialder: Aerator. An
set.arr_ f-.r_}t t•ttest va.t,nf a comm: hyaa.r.c Datrtior. ime 11r is hart.
(a A4-.c✓.✓a'; nntier I'll An. alt. v r..ic a COOP u pr11d cot. narapa[- en! ha•.nle$ (CJtF lnrA eel Wastes, q -tits, Wats, etc,):
is, At SIm,-pry A p'otnt ti ampler, ns arn.Isiyr. lam as 4s! e[r+vf'teC 1e tsftb'•et ■mri,rn:a (Prj a6,etr41el anise 1.0 areerlpni& Mn Tao as, It palt►*nprwe by
of-F&Ca ria -s a cr+r L% A, pv*ssas a"Ilt remove estor&.An pc6.ce Sign 66 Da -teens, tsiuone. AC tune;
it; C&,bv R*Se'W&tor The lossnaratci or as-rvslK terb em by Wel sill of a Wraoce it revisal esh6m11'y hph lampwo4wfi tAf+rA vbtasLte one W.9.1t to "ll.7ba0
(), cs-e Itrt,s Supe A &logo 11:+-&t:e_ete: real. -d r, vot"t s atNilva "9et11rtda'f olavant Mott:
{F- C•a`:'r-s A rnet”"ca' Davits r. i'sc,­ ctr..- 41' lata is Wire It sq&'ale ■gnat true Lwds Or W io=PH& bq,;ds as d-ee•enl faeafus,
[i, L•e•m:e e:a�a• S-Itt-I The &Cos -v. e' thoa ,til!&) k .&steal@• a' i-, 810'C*Wr pen• 10- WPCeel C• rm7onnj 61140% te•rteva', Pail aCi,sM•K &halMlYr t11nuot,
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ion E:chartpt..
(h)
land AWkalion of Treated EfHuert (see, definhlon No. 22b) (nol apptioable lar sand.
Ppr�ivet, bora and Ot►rr alrrfYar n*LL g eperaWns) by high fail ►tfAration.�__ -_- . „. --.-- «... A
())
Photphotoua wrtle,r.l by f3ioloQiinl Proeesaet (ser d.firlhion +'�. 2i) __..�..._..—_____.„__.
(it)
Polishing Ponds i erithoui earaliorL...
w11h
(1)
Poll Aeration - cascade
sl"UNd or archarllcal_----._,.._..__-__._._---_____.._.___-.-2
(m)
Reverse
Ir.)
Sane or ltbred•ktedta FLters - iew rale
Nphrail
(c)
Trsatmert procassea for mrrrval of rRetat or eyaride.....
(F)
frsairrien: processes for amoral of logic nsaI"Iii Other than rnalaf or cyanide ___—«.15
(a)
Stur3pa D1pesWn Tank - Heated.__ _____ _„.___ _ »__10
Aerobic fi
URhaaled , -
(b)
Sludge &AbMation (ehsmkal or lhema)j
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds - SWAY-____ --..._„.-..-__-_-
Vacuum Aaatsted._..r-.._...—____—
(c')
Sludpe
{e)
Sludpe Condhioner (chemical or thermal) _ 5
(f)
Sludge TNekeMr
{p)
Dissolved Air Fiolatior, Unit, [slot apptk&No to a unk fated ac-(3j(Ijj-..
(t+)
Sludge Gas U112afion (Including gas atorige)..,_
fl)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aeralad..�
Nonaerated.. _..........--___...-.__.�....__...._._—......._ .2
([}
Sludge LnOraralor (no! lrtduding; acsivated rArbbR fags MreftOR).........___.—.--.--....--.-......�...... _.� Q
(k)
Vacuum Finer, C mdfuge, or Rhar Preu or other simliu dewalerov flevices..
(6)
RESIDUALS U7iLQATKXVD15POSAL(irdodcrlplrrciraroedash)
(b)
LarC Application (turlaa and ssbsudace) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operasor or landfill operator who holds ft lard
app6gtion parent or landfill pemsl:..„...„._......... ..._......... _... ...._._-----_...______
(C)
Dadrtated landldl(buriat) by the perms ies o1 tM waafewaler VaatMon: IaCQity_.__ .....5
{ s)
DLSWECTLT
(a)
Ch1crir%a6Pn„_.__...._—._—...._»—•_—____--.......-.__.___—.........—........--..----5
(b)
(t)
(d)
Rst'vion.„ ...
(T C)
CHIEW ICAL ADDr71ON' SYSTEM,$) ( see defini'lion W. 0; [not appicabls to chomirW addiliors fated as ham
(3)1,j•
(5)(i)(gl). (6)(a). (6)(b). (7)(b)- (y)(a). (0a). (g)(b) or (0)(c) 5 paints each:
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MISCELLANEWS Lit,177TWIPROCESSESW
(e)
Hald,ng Ponds, Mold rig Tanks or Seefing Pords lot Organic or Tetic W.woriels hlduding wastes
frem mining operations corsaining nilrop►n or phosphorus compounds in amounts algrllllearaly
grealer than k common for domestic was Iawatv._-.__- „.„..-...-..._.....„M- _—„._._-....___ ....1
(b)
Er.,,nnt Flow Equaliza'ion (no' applicable to storape basins which are lntareni in land application
systems). _.................. .. ..... ..
{c]
Sage Discharge (not applicable to storape basins inherent fn land application eyalems)_
Pumps
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(f)
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TOIAL
CLM I ..... ___.—_„ _ ... ».....«.« «« _. .-. _. 6.25 Points
Class (I_..._.. ,..- ..-._..—_. ... _-.. .. „... _._ ... ........2f 5C Pointe
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Faa:iss hayia; a ra:ir4' of one LWauph lout prints, hriusive. de no: require a e rtVaid operator.
Fac, -,::.es ha viiiic an aaaa:e: sludge process wit be auipm: o nrnimum elassili=;on of Class it.
Faci:n.ta having trainmen! processes for this removal of metal' or Lyanidt will be ass'Qvd a minimurn Classifleafion o! Class IL
Facun,as having lrsairrss processrs for the biologies rsmt7val of phosphorus wi:: be assigned a minimum classiliulion of Class Ill.
.time DEFIMTIOWS _
TM Ie,Y''S 0411R2ent Shill JWY NO410La Wit aNbatilatir.
(4) Art—sg Cesv fiats A p',rs,es'rc he mica' nrr-ot to ns►—c sol -le eryanic rrissw a' ►em wa%In.-'&le• leltwv5r. The ealvtrr+ltq bade uat0 n Ws mr Med vie hove
& 1.0i, eels .A -,L% 41c^'. MC It sy.: pataru Pe' nsn.A* PO' se -'are let: arC trial tr ►iriw vetow r ea,.napw earbai 6001 Carbon mit a nwt no: be reperw:e44 on Enc
wn�*+s•s• 1ve�em• prem a,ra:
(2, A*z&t6::&;oats A tav- or, rh:r^ at, sods ate ritawtv-er ii solapvlalm 4119 by rh& ia."ical e-1Ee10h or wes-lit "no, k re.d.rae r own. erli4uPt octetaraNd
Lit -die, e' as ,r. o.. a F*m lhroX,`. b6ais-
(3, Art:.v A process C. btmp-; obe.r int'lito coma”" Mo.ar. a'• a hr 9.rrty actpn n a l,q.nd bt ap,yi.iS, aplebtn cur Erialder: Aerator. An
set.arr_ f-.r_}t t•ttest va.t,nf a comm: hyaa.r.c Datrtior. ime 11r is hart.
(a A4-.c✓.✓a'; nntier I'll An. alt. v r..ic a COOP u pr11d cot. narapa[- en! ha•.nle$ (CJtF lnrA eel Wastes, q -tits, Wats, etc,):
is, At SIm,-pry A p'otnt ti ampler, ns arn.Isiyr. lam as 4s! e[r+vf'teC 1e tsftb'•et ■mri,rn:a (Prj a6,etr41el anise 1.0 areerlpni& Mn Tao as, It palt►*nprwe by
of-F&Ca ria -s a cr+r L% A, pv*ssas a"Ilt remove estor&.An pc6.ce Sign 66 Da -teens, tsiuone. AC tune;
it; C&,bv R*Se'W&tor The lossnaratci or as-rvslK terb em by Wel sill of a Wraoce it revisal esh6m11'y hph lampwo4wfi tAf+rA vbtasLte one W.9.1t to "ll.7ba0
(), cs-e Itrt,s Supe A &logo 11:+-&t:e_ete: real. -d r, vot"t s atNilva "9et11rtda'f olavant Mott:
{F- C•a`:'r-s A rnet”"ca' Davits r. i'sc,­ ctr..- 41' lata is Wire It sq&'ale ■gnat true Lwds Or W io=PH& bq,;ds as d-ee•enl faeafus,
[i, L•e•m:e e:a�a• S-Itt-I The &Cos -v. e' thoa ,til!&) k .&steal@• a' i-, 810'C*Wr pen• 10- WPCeel C• rm7onnj 61140% te•rteva', Pail aCi,sM•K &halMlYr t11nuot,
V >
a'.: _ + ci:i% O.Pe•.mvm' .far anVoll th*mci•s ahs 01414th: exp -cath^ pores 10 ach,"s a apoc-6t r*wb .r be co i&.deiat " 61-91”. rid tepsb�rp IC 000

rwad as eapa•eb 4glwm:
(10) 17hemir+' ismrsy1 Cand►ering. The Addlfimh of a dialrit) sIrrpolyd rreh as lona. 1wrs�'dh6ida, ar a polyerrer so awl dodge is 000lesea he mate pier b Ia
&pplrtauen 10 $ dmtntering devote:
(11) Oesed Cydie Spla s. Use or holding pundit or holding bw*s lw eortahnnrtl of wastswair eonesseefnp trorgaric, feon•task wrtrlsls ern a". gravel, pushed
aver r spew alrr+ie+ "ail Such sysWnt asset carni• a tnacimiam of two points ►el lass el p,mrping Im ages or any ohw oprm nsnancot:
(12) ermbirwe Rwrev: of Carbreeeo6e MOD and fllregacsam Isomlval by KAA6caGa+ A single slate system np.+red to aehifre pemtl, edlhanl llmiu on BOD and
Ammotla negnagen.elfin Vis sans biolol rsottor:
(13) Dochmineucr\ lira portal r complete redracti,on ter nsidil diaries In i iiprld by any chemical of phiralcal pretest;
(st; 13e'itlical en hetet$. The c raelge on of mirela•rhlvill 1A titrogi n gig;
(1Sj 6octe"aryslr. }rents for removing kinhad &ahs tram water Wauth ns taw of fonaetotairt immiatherope rnarrbrsner;
(lq file Prssi. A precast gaper stied rrseyrricady for penally dewsWMg a)Vtlil
(17) Four. Separation The }lamed Irc%mg W wasl4l Or wasAwatri *"wait 03 a r'nearas M f4mo lrtg e&nsgMa armee Or d$lwpere ""Mill TV*wg* ve
lseedr6on of d In the farm o.' One bobbles, also celled loam il&csonafon,
(I1) Grl RArnv+s: The process of Perroving tri: and oirw• heavy ffl l mabw Ort=n wastewater;
jig; Irfhet Teak A deaf Mc salt wassemata: lank eernis&ng of an upper aedmars4fon ehambat and a tower aludgs d.geslw, chambw-
W, frsrimwrase linos &teuere not A device wfich Inrl1l and records rate at Saw;
42 t) ion sedsu,ga A efwn'ical prwwgs h which fors from bra dilrons smalanles are eashenped;
(22j Lane App;utron:
(a) !tidos pipssa A ten' aludpe hsposa: ewthod by V"ch wet sk4l may be applied to land sihw by Waft am Ihs aul m by subsurface lrjecien (.a..
eKNO pill {fill: appguble Ia. lypres e! sludge d■s.cribet in (h t) of fns I'll.
(b) Troslee Edman; T1s ;reeves or saying Wasted wostawahw ants a lane arms a onw ereltreds N application of westi ler Ma a lard arae at a meas o' ane2
fiapoas) r Vo&fmara:
(73) miueereo't A lane speed, eorlfnmuay badws0oed, Willing dhrn Our apsil under grarlty sandiliofs as a pofiihng reined Im romovk'ng auaptrded solids
frorn afl6rrA:
(21) fiviFc ton Process. The tinochol l crwwslon of arnoiidted rivwpsn (am mal and sell dtropen) to asldted ri►epen (ksrdly nista);
(25) ebsrop,eram
Slats. A separate sUge of waslewaler Wssenmerl Aftfitred Ice the specific purpose of eoranring amml tiropon to esirele niropen,
(26; Phosphate RAIL 1, ltological. Tina Iamovel Or phosphorus Oran wa0swaler by an otklarmixic process designed to enharwo leaury uptake or phosphorus by tint
,Iso Borg rtlsr►e : '
(2r Pd:&hing Pared. A holding pond loao..ing secondary tealrrrrl, with ".Alder$ delenlan til to show salting e1 finmry sueywrsMd **Ads;
421) Pool Amrall Awaton lotmvving eorwrNonol sscorsday Westmrwhl wris to $finesse erouoni D.O, of Ir any one purpose;
(n) Pot: Aerafo-L (Cs■cado! A pcc&h•ng method by ve idh dissolved oxygen 11 added to rim efluri by a nermadrricaf, gravity snow of dowinp all a antes of
simpa or wets; The stow Occurring;
across ti slaps Or weirs moves in s l0ij fin layer and he oporatfan of fie small nq ivas no opraty a§ustmol goat, =aro
poirru are teas:grrd even !lough. tre't Is an sssnlal stop to en"VAI; Ve !eels of the dr&charp feamdt;
(Sc) Powdered to GisnUar Ar uvitad Cerbm Food. A biophysical carbon procou ri41 sriutat biological scil ley and orytrrlic ob&o'pl on by usirt powdered or granular
&coveted ssrbon: Won or regerw•aled carbon Is hod candied dna the ayslem;
(3t) PraawaVor. A lank corsrunad to provide aeration prior to primary Vestmersl:
(32; Pirl4tiery ueits, Uri: operaiaru nth Ve raavran) plots$, Audi as averting arsd otrrmdnrfoq fel prepare fr ll far uAsas)verti rna)r aparalisru:
(33) [ndwtris; Provesvnert. '
(t) Pre•vmamen, Ill Induehlar. The conditioning of l ween at he sauce bolos disraharil so remo+•r or to rerse&!it► subtleness In)6riovt to sawsla and Wesfnent
processes or al slot! s pan:&' ted csion In load ar fu Wasime A process winch Is operated by from same go.wrin; body as he wa$tawale, fealmerr.. plant btirV
eased.
b) Pr&•Wamimenr Progam. b*MLrial . rust be a Stall ar EPA raf4red program 10 receive paints on he rating sheet;
04) Primary Gaffers The firs! smelling tusks Wetugft which wastewater Is posed h a Wealmal ►ranks War Ina purpose of removing ownsil le tend suspended &aids and
600 rNch It ssacaa:ee rent- the adds:
(35) Fre-:ps. At inbusrr., ebur., and Irspiera pvnpt;
(3&) Rodllcr: Gsi,isnon or slr.;l.t&ton process vbTitFng devices smiting 01rarialtt or gamma rays;
(31) Rrvegse Osmosis. A Ntarnn! process In which a heavy eorrumtnatse lil is pratuxitsO frwgh t membeano brm)n; roomy pkre fiqud lea from suapendsd sol+ds;
(3f; Routing, El C.CrI afire. A Use biologicsl grovel process In wench wastewater flows VVVA1% finks in which a swill of paitallr subrroll cirnAa asrleces
are routed'
(3s) Sand FtGe:r -
(a) ln,wmiregr bologicrL lnihratix or eMosm! !osmosing septic tarll lagoons, or sane tone VaaVnemi process In wtich lusher biodecomposiiion is aspected to
pfed.ic@ dea)16e ed.uenli: Mrbra:lit I01Ent rotas on slate fdlwi are eernpr,md In gpcnc and have a r&Wong ivy. gPTIV61 (Bess fun en$);
b) AoclicUiing biaogics! . he same type e! sand Ahr as trial in ihs•+paegraph (35) (a) of Itis We wirh on added capability to recycle orfiuonl back ewwph 1M
gore tine•
(40; Sand or Slisad•11eda ll A pol&hing process by wfieh ON.ueml lirrila tae adieved htouph a krl hos rodreion of suspended salidr
(a) low rets .. g•sr.:y, hyrailicaPi larged lulr with loading Was In Vo one so fu&& gmennl rants;
(b) high rate -• a proiw&, hyde&ul.cbuy loaded finer r.1h lolling taus In he fns gpN&f ramp.; Ar any rale, he jolting rate sig @acted Wee gpiwif;
(61) Secondary Geri.swi, A Sank wihith loliow& IN biological ani, or lraerne7 print are which has fie purpose Of rarrevinr, ski5taa tessod&ted with M kiDlogic61
treatment units;.
(42) Separate Swdge Reforoll A pan o: M contact &sabiGtagon process when@ the sell aludps Is fanahmed to a wink are ar&ud before recurring h se the
ser:tee basin:
(63) Sepl Tal A lingie-gory canter, tank Jr. w+.hich "Filed sludge It in con:aet with ti weaslowaler flowing Tvaligh he Laski shad rot be applicable for septic tank
tyslams seneml; singts Ear•) rasidencei luvii-ns capacity of 2,000 sellers or lou vouch drschage to a rivifie&ion. field,
44a) Sheets Drgasihn. The process by w!hcn ceppic or reefaGle manor are Owdge [a gasified, litliolee, mineralized or errvoned into more stable vporeic matter. frsuph
he it".1y o: Lvin; cepgrisrrs• M.hich ihrludet trilled holding links;
(65) Sludge Ill beds. An area corrprisir'rg naLrat r sill layers of porous materials igen whirr dill sewage sludge Is died by bsinage tele evaporation;
(a6) S'uete 61irialion. A process o! arvdsa conditioning in whicih aeAsin ges4ts0nta ala rumored by a;.rccaavv& wealinpt with fresh water of plant spiwenl;
(«) Swett Gas UCaViag•. The proce&t at vans sewage gas for he p6il of haling buildngs, driving eAll •Ill.:
(46; Sludge Notel Tan: (At:atee and fionawalod)_ A tank unsold toe arrow wastewater V@&~! plants aro; conuiring a diff&sK in wficfh all ray be keg kash,
and suprruun: wi:trdlawn prior to a Brim; maned (i.e. stodge dry(-st beds): Tris rl bs dears by add.ng a (mar smc nl of ate: em ly so keep Ire sluops fresh. Els no:
ewcens ,?y an amu n: that woore be m9i4te to aclitvt slati,italinn of organic manes. A han&ented lank wDud aim;y be used to doc&n, afudps prior to dewatering one
was+le rot allow long prioes (u.era' eap or detention) aithoui reultirg color problems;
Ods) UwdS& Indrrratrt A t.rmts des:grr►d It bum sradper and to serene or ma&lura and combustible metY.1als "loll fe th9pe to a sterse ■sh:
(5.-) Sloop Sub.satr• (Chanicat of Thous) A piocasi a make limited 1lu0p test odorous and pts: estiNs, and to reduce to pathogenic ergari&•n cr•,U:I, Ttis may
M done Cy p~ ad_s:ren:, chorins doing, ce b) hoa: saatmwn,;
(51) Sludga Tricks,✓. A ype el std.-o::.ton tank In which fns &IudS1 it pe­ittsd to Sallie and Iticken trougih ag!l&Fon and gravily:
(52) Ststi,itslicn Lopoon A typo or ovdalo- Isgoon in wtich biaogtal atidll,On of agaric manor it alfbtleA by natral tanslu of try pan 10 the water corn oil (rot a
PC0&%L6g pond).
(93) Skald ET Fvwlr Supply. Or%. sits Or ponable erecwic&l g elwging actu ►n::
Ileo) Sutc St-sons. A s4: it acres- des;p•.rd u remove solids• including fix- lWo9radable pmnicslels (host&blr all "pondee ►obds araC 1306 rmdrevD-) horn
rnun:dpe' and i-eistia' wsSI"4141 Irsacnonr syisems;
155) Tota rr Tio►rhsvh: A lute o' oevrnenl 1c;*,ins secondary which is primarily lr hs purpose of mfliWht pal isKr•,fi, A golfing lopoon o• sand a coal &fir might tis
tgrpny►L Ir N3 purpose.
(&6) Thermo' Folxr.✓h Crh',rol Derive A device F*oridmg Jul Ire e&nsl✓ 0111611 ham A Fuld hewing In Istat to anafher bud laAbide he tiaboc, or ria east; a other
corals or rogJai•,S I.q..in: twnpesekess:
(57) The- -*, Sl,.epe Go•csta-.e•. A c"iti iny process by which five, is add*: for a prolrotwd period of time to irhprove fw dewaorabairy of slud,pt by Y.1 st.jbiissing
te-t hyeiJi).e1g a' rM s.ma:.a• 3140 mor6 hpY) hiars.00 sludge panicles;
(S!) Tasic Stat✓isle. Those wears o• tomo'+:ons o: wastes, incsudrnS disrals•causinp &gents which &Sur discharge and upon ecposvrs, ingsihon, inhatarien or
etti,rreGen Into ay rganam._ ei:h&. drracly from he envirormerh, or ind,Ki1 b) Ingestion Ill food chains• wit: taus& death, Cl behavlra' abnrmteilrot,
to Kar, tent:,$ res-&:.n3. phyi-citti I m•glyntlrDn& (utct.fdng manorc►ors in r%Vo&x ion) or phraical OefOrmaimi, In such wparilmi r Inei, 0tpring,: Toric of leri@la
rcl.dr• by we, e' 1"Ji•rakan and root rrnasion slat• geemumh, ctrrn;vm, mrtury, varrdum, miseric, tint• art1D nYUD-cNarobtnaeM (DttCB). polychlr"isd Liphoil It
(FLS.) are: drKrcd;'xn)? t�clro,cellr n6 (DDT). ■rhe any other mllonars Ha: have Or mor hersahel be determined to have took propene$;
(St) Tnt►4_ne, ll I Vot.,S rat 1,camom unt co�sntng D: s rrJu;ar loth as ta'd-en $lone or fork lice, which weSlo-alw 1$ dist fbuwd; f. high :::s tritk&ng lou• is one
-hch e,-c r•oc 1: bice-te- Ir ars X rope pr Al A Iry rate rickhn; h!ter a aha wtich is designed It eylralo &f ona to Ick& ntgd par erre;
Iso, Tntki.ng rd.r (Sgpee To-Q.) p reu; Aow lips or cpwaiian In wS'ch was:ewiter uows onln Iro-tn s6netsa've layers o! nhade o: Matto relation: Ortega retreat
h tremolo! ell :vvr :: the e:t.c a.o o;•c e' #11'T g,o..� in oseh sutresuve iayar Trill menw mos padws -s&eenday' rua!,y annum!_ r may be aeyle. ID
predstf t nvirs...;.,,rat
W! tytvaa F.:c,. Ce::,l..tai. r rats• f rases Dcl wlvth are wwgnee :* t9evv6 c.evtl wait. Isom tri w dgoitAd a r.nsp slo. aluago prior I: 61p:•241 C.
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