WQ0012669_Final Permit_19970228

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Dr. Harold M. Reed, Owner
The Reed Centre
1111 Kane Concourse
Bay Harbour Islands, Florida 33154
Dear Dr. Reed:
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February 28, 1997
Subject: Permit No. WQ0012669
Dr. Harold M. Reed, Owner
Dr. Harold M. Reed Property
Wastewater Spray Irrigation
Henderson County
In accordance with your application received July 12, 1996, we are forwarding herewith Permit
Number WQ0012669, dated February 28, 1997, to Dr. Harold M. Reed for the construction and operation
of the subject wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
Please be advised of Permit Condition Nos. 1.9 - I.15 which outline additional information to be
provided in the Engineer's Certification upon completion of the subject wastewater treatment and disposal
facility or provided to the Asheville Regional Office prior to construction.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 2002, 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.
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. This includes the installation of steps, hand rails, and grating
as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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 the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX[phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. if you need additional
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information concerning this matter, please contact . Michael D. Allen at [phone] extension 547.
Sincerely,
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. Preston ward, Jr., P.E.
M. Henderson County Health Department
William G. Lapsley and 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

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SPRAY IRRIGATION 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
Dr. Harold M. Reed
Henderson County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 15,000 GPD wastewater treatment and reclaimed water spray irrigation
system. The wastewater treatment facility shall consist of the following:
a 50 GPM influent lift station with dual pumps, high water alarms, and approximately 1,080 linear feet of
3 -inch force main, a 3,750 gallon flow equalization tank with dual 28 GPM pumps and one (1) 16 CFM
blower, a manually cleaned bar screen, flow splitter box, two (2) 7,500 gallon aeration basins with dual
44 CFM blowers, two (2) 1,535 gallon clarifiers, two (2) 1,400 gallon aerated sludge holding tanks, a 12
total square foot dual bed teritary filtration units with a 16 CFM blower, a tablet chlorinator with a 520
chlorine contact chamber, continuous on-line monitoring and recording for turbidity, continuous on-line
monitoring and recording for flow, and a 50 kW stand-by generator. The spray irrigation system shall
consist of the following:
a 100 GPM irrigation pump station, a 75,000 gallon 5 -day effluent pond, a 450,000 gallon irrigation
holding pond, and a 2.88 acre spray irrigation area, to serve;
a forty-two (42) unit hotel, restaurant, bar, and wine bottling operation on the Dr. Harold M. Reed
Property in Henderson County with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received July 12, 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 January 31, 2002, and small be subject
to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted
facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.

2. The 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.
3. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that
there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which
will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to
perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the
irrigation area to adequately assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate
corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of Water
Quality, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and
disposal facilities.
4. 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.
5. 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
Water Quality.
6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
7. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between wetted area and water supply wells,
b) 100 feet between wetted area and waters classified as SA,
c) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells,
d) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines, and
e) 25 feet between wetted area and surface waters not classified as SA.
8. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such
controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each
site. A sign shall be posted in plain sight in the club house showing these activities.
9. A permanently mounted staff gauge shall be installed where it can be viewed to calibrate
and spot check the flow meter and recorder. In addition, the flow meter and recorder shall
be easily accessible. The engineer's certification will serve as evidence that this condition
has been met.
10. The baffles in the chlorine contact chamber shall be installed as to prevent short circuiting
of the wastewater. In addition, access to the tablet chlorinator shall be provided. The
engineer's certification will serve as evidence that this condition has been met.
11. A grease trap shall be provided for the restaurant. The grease trap to be installed for the
proposed restaurant shall be designed in accordance with North Carolina Building Code.
The engineer's certification will serve as evidence that this condition has been met.
12. Due to the proposed wastewater treatment facility being at an elevated position, backflow
prevention shall be required. The engineer's certification will serve as evidence that this
condition has been met.
13. Clean -outs shall be required on the sludge return lines. The engineer's certification will
serve as evidence that this condition has been met.

14. The crest details, the vertical drop, the vertical height, and other dimensions of the weir
needed to determine which flow formula is applicable shall be provided to the Asheville
Regional Office, Water Quality Section prior to construction of the wastewater treatment
facility.
15. The following information shall be provided to the Asheville Regional Office, Water
Quality Section prior to construction of the teritary filters:
a. The details of the air scour arrangement.
b. The material of construction of the filter nozzles.
c. The backwash controls shall be described. The filter should be able to be controlled to
backwash during periods of low flow. In addition, the backwash pipe shall be routed
to the equalization basin.
d. A provision for isolating each filter cell.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE_ REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. Once
the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission
which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater
treatment facilities are 50% complete.
3. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained on the spray irrigation areas.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
5. 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.
7. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 83.2 inches over any twelve
(12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to cause surface run-off.
8. No type of wastewater other than that from the Dr. Harold M. Reed Property shall be
sprayed onto the irrigation area.
9. All wastewater shall be routed to the five-day holding pond should the limit for fecal
coliform (daily maximum concentration of 25 per 100 ml) or turbidity (instantaneous
maximum of 10 NTU) be exceeded, until such time that the problems associated with the
treatment capability of the wastewater treatment plant have been corrected. The wastewater
in the five-day holding pond shall be pumped back to the treatment plant for retreatment or
treated in the five-day pond prior to discharge to the storage pond.

III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses)
deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality to insure surface and ground water
protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be
followed.
2. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an effluent
in compliance with the following limitations:
Parameter Monthly Averagea Daily (Instantaneous) Maximumc
Flow
BODS (5 -day, 20°C)
NH3 as N
TSS
Fecal Coliform
Turbidity
10 mg/1
4 mg/l
5 mg/l
14 per 100 mlb
15,000 GPD
15 mg/I
6 mg/I
10 mg/l
25 per 100 ml
10 NTU
a Monthly averages for all but fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples
collected during the reporting period.
b Monthly average for fecal coliform shall be the geometric mean of all samples collected
during the reporting period.
Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting
period.
The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored, by the Permittee, at the point
prior to discharge to the irrigation pond for the following parameters:
Parameter Sampling Point Sampling FrequencyELequency Typ& of Sample
Flow
Turbidity
BODS (5 -day, 20°C)
NH3 as N
TSS
Fecal Coliform
Settleable Matter
NO3
TDS
TOC
Chloride
Influent or Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
2/Month
Composite
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Effluent
*2/Month
Composite
Effluent of first pond
*2/Month
Grab
Effluent
Daily
Grab
Effluent
* *Triannually
Grab
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
Effluent
* *Triannually
Grab
The effluent pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard
units.
2/Month sampling frequency only during the months of April through October. During
the remainder of the year, these parameters shall be monitored monthly.
** Triannually sampling shall be conducted during March, July, and November.
If Groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with
Groundwater Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or more
restrictive limitations.
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3 . Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater
disposed. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following
information:
a. date and time of irrigation,
b . volume of wastewater irrigated,
c . zone irrigated,
d . length of time zone is irrigated,
e. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each
zone,
f. weather conditions, and
g . maintenance of cover crops.
4. Three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition 111 3) on
Form NDAR-1 shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. Three
(3) copies of all effluent monitoring data (as specified in condition III 2) on Form NDMR-1
shall be submitted on or before the last day of April, August, and December. All
information shall be submitted to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
5. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall
include the name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a
municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of
residuals removed.
6. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited to the
following items:
a. Daily sampling results including residual chlorine, settleable matter, and dissolved
oxygen in the aeration basin and at the clarifier weir.
b . Visual observations of the plant and plant site.
c. Record of preventative maintenance (changing of filters, adjusting belt tensions, alarm
testing, diffuser inspections and cleanings, etc.).
d . Date of calibration of flow measurement device.
e. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply.
7. 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 sludge digester; 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 render 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.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
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.
I V . GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. The interior surfaces of the 5 -day effluent pond shall be completely lined with a 40 -mil
thick liner. Following installation and inspection of the lagoon liner, and prior to waste
disposal operations, certification of the liner's compliance with approved construction
specifications and the liner's integrity must be provided to the Division of Water Quality,
Groundwater Section, by the project engineer.
2. 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).
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. The Review Boundary for a system such as this is the property
boundary. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation
action on the part of the permittee.
3. No land application of waste activities shall be undertaken when the seasonal high water
table is less than three feet below land surface.
4. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal 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 keep 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 upon request to
the Division of Water Quality or other permitting authority.
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3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality
may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on
or related to the disposal site or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of
determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be
maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
V1. GENERAL CONDITIONS
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.
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 Water Quality 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 Water Quality in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
5. 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.
6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
7. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
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).
8. 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-eighth day of February, 1997
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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LPreston ard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0012669

Permit No. WQ0012669
February 28, 1997
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this .permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
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Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I i! III IV
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1. septic tanks
2.—.—pump tanks
3. _siphon or pump -dosing systems
4- -_sand fillers
5. grease trapfinterceptor
6_oil/water separators
7— gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
Telephone:
_ Land Application
Total Points:��
SPRAY IRf"TM CtASSI FtCATM
(check all units that apply)
1., K preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2. tagoons
3. _ _ _septic tanks
4. pump tanks
5. 7 pumps
s sand filters
7—grease grease traptnlerceplor
8. oil/water separators
9, dlsinfectfon
10. chemical addition for nutrienUalgae 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 dual certlfication.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Appries only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soits on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLA.SSIFICAT}ON
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case-by-case basis: (Check H Appropriate)
i. OiUwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic TanWSand Filter Systems consisting only of seplic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand litters, 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. Groundwaler Remediation Systems consisting only of oll/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfedlon
and disposal;
6._ _Aquacufiture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
6. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
q. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified if permitled after July 1,
1993 or if upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequately operaled or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, In writing.

The following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate points)
GEM POINTS
f
(2)
Industrial Pretreatment Units or Industrial Pretreatment Program see e1 n Ion . 33)-- ..... .......... ............... ....4
()
OESIGN
FLOW OF PLANT IN rot Mable 10 nor -contaminated cook waters, skid han0in ilhi
gpd [ spp ng ge g acilities for
water purification plants, totally closed cycle systems(see definition No. 11), and facilities consisting only of hem
(4)(d) or
Items (4)(d) and (I 1)(d]]
0 - 20.000 ............................ ........... ........................................ .._.-............... ....-•--•--•.............. .-...........
...
20.001 - 50.000.--•-•...................................................................................................I..............--.-.-..-..-..
50.001 - 100.000 ............... ............ ......................................................................... ....................
.......... 3
100.001 - 250.000...................................................................................................................................4
250,001 - 500.000..................................................................................................................................5
500.001 - 1.000.000............................................................................................•--....._........__.._...._.........a
1.000.001 - 2,000.000 ............................................. .................. .............................................. ............. 10
2.000.001 (and up) rate 1 point additlonal for each 200.000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of ....
.- »....30
Design Flow (gpd)
(3 }
PRELIM74ARY LINrrS/PROCESSES (see deRnklon No.32)
(a)
Bar Screens ................ ... ......................................... _.............,..........................................._... _ f
(b)
or
Mechanical Screens. Static Screens or Comminuting Devices .........................................................
_--_-......2
(c)
GrkRemoval ................... .............................................................................. ............................................. i
(d)
or
MectwicalorAerated Grit Removal ............ ...................._..................................•......»................----._.......
Z
(a)
Flow Measuring Dwlce............................................ _........................................... ............ ...--- ...............
...1
(f )
or
Instrumented Flow Measurement ................................. ».-............................ ........... ..................................
2
(g)
PreaeratIon.................... —.......................................... --......._._.......»...................................................__
(h)
influent Flow Equalization ....................................... _.................... ............................... ..........................
V
(I)
Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity. ................... . . . .......... ...................... .............................
4.....
Mechanical................... _.._................................... ._.-........... ........................................ ........ ..............
3
Olssolved AIr Fkxatlon.»...»................................... »._»..._...._.__._».................. .... ..................
......... .8
tl)
Prechlorinalion............ -•—........ ...................... ......,......... ..................... .................... ,..... .._.............
(4)
PRIMARYTREATMENT t NfrSrPRt'10ESSES
(a)
Septic Tank (see definition No. 43) .................... ................ »....-.».................. ......................... ,.........
.......
(b)
Imhoff Tank .......... »... »...........................................».................................................
(c)
Primary Clarfilers.......... ......................................... .......... .... .......»-.................................... ........ - .._.._.........5
(d)
Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks lot Inorganic Norrtaxia Materials (sludge handling facilities for water
purUlcalion plants, sand, gravel• stone, and other mining operations except recreational activities such
as gem
orgold mining) .............. ............................. ........ ._,._....... .... ................................ ......................... 2
(5)
SECONDARY TREATMENT SES
(a)
Carbonaceous Stage
(1) Aeration- 4gh Purify Oxygen Systerr4.-_......... .................................,....................._.....•
t?j)-k
Oftfused Air System ..................... »-.---............. ...................................... ............... ........ (']$OJ
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor}_._._......_._._-,.. ..... ...»..._..._.
Separate Sludge Reaeration........»,».....». ..... .... ........ ........................... .... ... ........ 3
(If) Trki&p Filter
HighRate .. ............................. .. ... ». «. ....._.......».» „........................7
StandardRate ..... ......... ........ ».._..........«... ..._.......... »......... ,_.... ..............................
PackedTower.. ...... ,.... .................. .•...............
5
(ill) Blologloal Aerated Finer or Aerated Biological Filter
».10
(iv) Aerated Lagoons ............................................».».........................................................t
0
(v) Rotating Biological CorrtacSorx......»..».»... ».».. »...,. ........1 0
(VI) Sand Fliers -Intermittent blofogfcal....•.-..__—......_..........................»....».......................2
Recirculating blotoglcal..»........... .....«.._....... .... ..... ».....................................__................3
(VII) Slabitizallon Lagoons .....................»..«...............»................................................----
(v111} CL-NVW....................................... _..... ....... ».......................... .................... ............
.
.5
(Iz) ShVIa stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nitrogenous removal by
nhrificatlon (see definition No. 12)(Points for this hem have to be In addition fo kerns
(5)(8)(1) Ihmugh (5)(a)(VIII),
utlazing the extended aeration process (see defirthion No.3a)............... .......................
5,2 1
utlilzkV other than the extended aeration process ............................................
... .."'.444"'
(z) Nutdorll additions to enhance BOD removal .......... ........................................ _.....
........... 5
(x1) Biological culture ('Super Bugs')addition.............. »......................................................
S
(b)
Nitrogenous Stage
(I) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System .-..---..»..... ........
_ 20
DlffusedAlrSyvIem ..................... ..._.....-...... .............................................
10
Mechanical Air System (lixed, floating or rotor)_...» ..................... -._-..._......-...8
Separate Sludge Reaeration..............................................................................................9
(Il) Trlcklirng I--liter-High Rata..__......_-......_.............................................»..........7
StandardRate ......................... _ ............ ........................ ................................ .5
PackedTower...................»............................................... .............
(111) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated BfologIcaE Filler. _........ . ». »..- ..,._» ..10
(Iv) Rotating Blologlcaf Contaclors.....-..._...... ».».».»......................................... »........10
(v) Sand FlIter. latermittent bloioglcaf » »...— .».»..»».................. ........... ..................... 2
Recirculating blological.._»...-.....,.._......... .r . .......................... .........................
......... a
(VI) Clarirer... ..................................................... ..._.......... 5
(6)
TERTIARY OH AOYANCED TFEATMENT (NrrSrF'ROC>=5S ES
(a)
Activated Carbon Beds -
withoul carbon regeneration .._.._.« ._ » »« ..««,..,..-............................... ..5
withcarbon regeneration ..................... ........ .»........ ...... ........................................
i 5
(b)
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed•
aithoutcarbon regeneration ..»........ ............... ....._........................ ..... ....._..........._........... 5
with carbon rogerneratfon.........__...._..».-........ .......... ...................................................»1
5
(c)
Air stripping......................................................»..»._.............._......._..........-•-•-............_............_......•1
(d)
Denitrtifcatlon Proaas9 ...... .-.».................». - _. »».......................... ............. ........
.......0
(e)
Electrodlafyslz............ .....'.......... ...................... ,...-............. ._._,._._....»......... ......................................
(1)
Foam Separatlom..........................................................................».»»..............................•.................5
(g)
Ion Exchange......................................................... ... ........ ...»................... ........................................... 5
(h)
Lard Application o1 Treated Effluent (sae deflaMon No. 22b) (not appticabls for sand, gravel, storw
and other similar mining operalions) by high rate Wlltration..... .......... ............................................ 4
(1)
Microccreens..................... .................................. ......... ................... -................................................ ......5
(])
Phosphorous Removal by Blolcgfcal Processes (Sea defIrMlon No. 26) ...................................... .....
..........
(k)
.. .....................
Polishing Ponds - wllhoutaeradon............... ..........•..».....................................................
2
.2
withaeralton.............................•-•..-................_»-...»...................................................

Class I ....................................................... ,.............................................._ -.5-25 Points
ClassII.........................................................................................................26-50 Points
Classit ..................... ............................................................................. .51.65 Points
ClassN ........................................ .......................... .................... ............... ..66 -Up Points
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Facllilies having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive. do not require a ceriffied openillor.
Facilities having an activated sludge process wfl be assigned a minimurn classhIcatlon of Class 11.
Facdhles having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 11.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Claris LII.
4004 DEFYVfrlON,S
The following definhlons shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physlcaVchemical method far reducing soluble organic malarial from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used In this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square loot and may be either upffow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewaler irealmont plant aha;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which all solids are matnlalned in suspension and by which blological oxldalion or organic matter is reduced through artificlally
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow-through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or dlfluslon;(3a) Extended
Aerallon. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 16 hours,
(d) Agr;cvlturafly managed site. Any sire on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop Includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.);
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonlum lion Is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the amonla then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other simllar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
'arbon Regeneration The ttageneratlon of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extramely high lemporafures which vofatfilze and oxidize the
bed Impuritlee;
t., --arbonaceous. Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'EscondW effluaM IImMs;
(8) Centrifuge, A mechanical device In which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to saparale liquids of different denst..as;
(9) Chemical Addhlon Systems- The addition of chemical(s) to wastewater of an application polm for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
alkalinity control, etc.; the capability to experimorn with cNfwarrt chemicals and ctfferent application polnis to achieve a speclik result w11f be considered one
system; the capability to add chemlcW(s) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chomlcal at a different application points for clMorant
purposes will resuh In the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning- The addhion of a chamlcaf compound such as Ilme, ferric chioride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
its application to a dewalerfng device;
(11) Closed Cycie Systems Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for conialnrnent or wastewater containing inorganic, non-IOXi[ materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other similar ennratlons. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two polnis regardless of pumping lacit111ns or any other appurtenances;
02) Combined Removal M r-, ,r- -:s 1300 and Nitrogenous Romoval by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achiove porrrlt ettluerc 1'rnfts on BOD
..,..r....,.., ._..ani
(I)
Post Aeration cascade....................................... ....................................................................................... 0
dllfusedOr mechanical........................................................................................................2
(!n)
Raverse Osmosis........................................................................................................................................ p.
Sand or Mixed-Media FRtens - tow rate.......................... .. _ ........................................ _................. _........ _ .2
(n)
high rate ........................................... ........................ ...
(o)
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide................... ........... ........... ......................................... 1 5
(p)
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metas or cyanide....._....-_---.._..._---.----»-.-._.15
(7)
SLUCG E T REATMCNT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Healed (anaerobic).......................... .............. ............ »....................................... _10
Aerobic............................................................................................................................5
Unheated(anaerobic)...............................................................................................................................3
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal)...................................................................................................
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity......................................................................................................................2
VacuumAssisted... .................................................................................................................................... 5
(d)
Sluoge Elufrlallon.................................................................................................................................._.S
(9)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal)................................ ..... ......................................... _.............. _..5
(I)
Sludge Thickener (gravity)............................................. ».................................................................... �.5
(g)
Dissolyed Air Flotation Unit [not applicable to a unK rated as(3)(I))................................. I..................... _..J!
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) ....... ......... ............................... ...................................
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated.........................................._............................................................... .5
rated........ ..................................... ...................................................................................__..
Norse ........
([)
Sludge Incinerator (not Including ac�fvated carbon regeneration)............................................................ —.10
(k)
Vacuum Fitter, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or other dmilar dowalering ....__.10
(e)
RESIDUALS LMLIZATK>VDISPOSAL (nduding Incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons..................................................................................................................................I...............2
(b)
Land Application (surface and zubsuitace) (sae delinition 22a)
by contracting to a Land application operator or landfill operator who holds the Land application permit
orlar df it permit....................... ...................... ,......... .............. .............................. ........... ................. .... O
(c)
Dedicated Landflll(burlal) by the permftteo of the wastewater Iffiatmern facility .......... .............. _..... ...... , _..5
(9)
DWECTUN
(a)
Chlorination....._................................................................................................................................ 5
(b)
Oechlorination........... ....................... .................................. ».».......... ................................................... .
(c)
Ozone......- . .......................................................................................................................................
(d)
Radiation. ......................... ........................................................ ....................................... „..5
(10)
CHEMICAL
ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definhlon No. 9) [not applicable to chemkat addhlons rated as item (3)(j),
(5)(a)(xl),
(6)(a), (6)(b). (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
Usi.................................................................................................................................5
............................................................. ................ ................ .................................... _..5
................................... 1-1-1 ....... I .......................... I ............................................... ­.'s
.............. ............................................................................................................. ...........5
(1 1)
MISCELLANEOUS UNrr&PFK)CESSFS
(a)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Including wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts significantly greater than Is common
for domesllc wastewater................................................................... .._........................ ..._A
......... ............._
(b)
Effluent Plow Equakrallon (not applicabta to storage basins which are inherent In Land application systerna)_ 2
(c)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage baslrrs Inherert In land application sysierns)...._
(d)
Pumps......................................................................._...-..................................................... _ .......
(e)
-
Stand-By Power Supply—, ...................................................«.............................................................
(1)
Thermal Pollution Control Device............................................................».. ....-...............................
TOTAL PCXNTS .......................... .. ..... ... ........... .... .
CLA55fPiCATION
Class I ....................................................... ,.............................................._ -.5-25 Points
ClassII.........................................................................................................26-50 Points
Classit ..................... ............................................................................. .51.65 Points
ClassN ........................................ .......................... .................... ............... ..66 -Up Points
----------------------------------------
Facllilies having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive. do not require a ceriffied openillor.
Facilities having an activated sludge process wfl be assigned a minimurn classhIcatlon of Class 11.
Facdhles having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 11.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Claris LII.
4004 DEFYVfrlON,S
The following definhlons shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physlcaVchemical method far reducing soluble organic malarial from wastewater effluent; The column -type beds used In this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square loot and may be either upffow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewaler irealmont plant aha;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which all solids are matnlalned in suspension and by which blological oxldalion or organic matter is reduced through artificlally
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow-through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or dlfluslon;(3a) Extended
Aerallon. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 16 hours,
(d) Agr;cvlturafly managed site. Any sire on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop Includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.);
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonlum lion Is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the amonla then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other simllar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
'arbon Regeneration The ttageneratlon of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extramely high lemporafures which vofatfilze and oxidize the
bed Impuritlee;
t., --arbonaceous. Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'EscondW effluaM IImMs;
(8) Centrifuge, A mechanical device In which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to saparale liquids of different denst..as;
(9) Chemical Addhlon Systems- The addition of chemical(s) to wastewater of an application polm for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
alkalinity control, etc.; the capability to experimorn with cNfwarrt chemicals and ctfferent application polnis to achieve a speclik result w11f be considered one
system; the capability to add chemlcW(s) to dual units will be rated as one system; capability to add a chomlcal at a different application points for clMorant
purposes will resuh In the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning- The addhion of a chamlcaf compound such as Ilme, ferric chioride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
its application to a dewalerfng device;
(11) Closed Cycie Systems Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for conialnrnent or wastewater containing inorganic, non-IOXi[ materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other similar ennratlons. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two polnis regardless of pumping lacit111ns or any other appurtenances;
02) Combined Removal M r-, ,r- -:s 1300 and Nitrogenous Romoval by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achiove porrrlt ettluerc 1'rnfts on BOD
..,..r....,.., ._..ani