WQ0012913_Final Permit_19961219

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 •
Division of Water Quality a
James B. Hunt, Jr,, Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ID FE H N F1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 19, I996
Mr. Rex Sasser, Manager
N.C. Department of Agriculture
Cherry Farm Unit, Box 33, Cherry Hospital
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Subject: Permit No. WQ0012913
NCDA, Cherry Farm Unit
Land Application of Animal Wastes
Wayne County
Dear Mr. Sasser:
In accordance with your application received on September 19, 1996, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0012913, dated December 19, 1996, to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture,
Cherry Farm Unit (Farm No. 96-087) authorizing the operation of an animal waste collection, treatment,
storage, and land application system in accordance with this permit and the farm's certified animal waste
management plan.
This permit is also for the construction and operation of an innovative animal waste management
system. The AWASH system has been approved for operation at this facility. Please note condition VI, 3
requiring a certified operator for this system and condition III, 5 requiring an evaluation of the AWASH
system by N.C. State University and an influent flow meter be installed after the drum screens.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 2001 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. Any increase in flow or increase in stocked animals above the listed values in this permit will
require a modification to this permit and shall be completed prior to actual increase in either flow or
number of animals.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this pemtit 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.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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One set of plans and specifications are being forwarded to you. If you need additional information
concerning this matter, please contact I Randy Kepler. at [phone] ext. 544.
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cc: Wayne County Health Department
John D. Grady, Jr., Contractors & Engineers Services, Inc.
Don McCracken, AWASH, LLC
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Washington Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Groundwater Section, Central Office
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
Wayne County Natural Resource Conservation Service
Maurice A. Weaver, Deputy Commissioner, NCDA
Paton H. Kelley, Director of Research Stations, NCDA
Donald L. Safrit, P.E., Assistant Chief, Technical Support Branch
Steve W. Tedder, Chief, Water Quality Section
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
ANIMAL WASTE OPERATION 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
NC Department of Agriculture
Wayne County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 40,000 GPD innovative animal waste treatment system (AWASH system)
consisting of a 3,723 gallon equalization basin; two, 100 gpm roller screen solids presses; a 35,288 gallon
aeration basin; three clarifiers with a total volume of 9,830 gallons; a 4,474 gallon sludge holding tank;
two, 36 URAF Rotary Blowers each with a capacity of 280 CFM each; a 4,474 gallon effluent pump tank;
a concrete pad providing 30 days of storage for solids; and all necessary pumps, piping, valves, electrical
equipment and appurtenances required for proper operation; and
the construction and operation of two, 850 hog finishing houses each with dual 450 gallon flush tanks and
appurtenances needed for proper operation; and
continued operation of a liquid animal waste management system consisting of four existing houses (one
house with a continuous flush system, two houses each with one 850 gallon flush tank and one house
with dual 850 gallon flush tanks), a 559,706 gallon anaerobic lagoon/holding pond and the land
application of approximately 2,365,930 gallons per year of animal waste (this flow includes the two
additional houses listed above) from NCDA's Cherry Farm Unit with an animal design capacity of 315
sow farrow to feeder operation plus the addition of 1,740 hog finishing operation (two additional houses).
The Cherry Farm animal waste unit is approved for application to approximately 250.16 acres of land in
Wayne County with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters.
This permit is being issued pursuant to the application received on September 19, 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. Any
increase in flow or increase in stocked animals above the listed values in this permit will require a
modification to this permit and shall be completed prior to actual increase in either flow or number of
animals.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 2001 and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:

I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The animal waste collection, treatment, storage and transmission system permitted herein
shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the
discharge of pollutants to surface waters, wetlands, or ditches. If the Cherry Farm Unit is
in compliance with their Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) and this
permit, and unintentionally discharges as a result of a storm event greater than the 25 year,
24 hour storm, such action will not be considered a violation of this permit.
2. The CAWMP shall be considered part of this permit. New or expanding farms are required
to be certified prior to the stocking of animals. The CAWMP must be consistent with all
applicable statutes, rules and standards in affect at the time of siting, design and
certification of the facility. Any violation of the Plan shall be considered a violation of this
permit and subject to enforcement actions. Such a violation may require the Permittee to
cease applying animal waste to the sites and take any immediate corrective actions as may
be require by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ).
3. This facility may not be expanded unless the CAWMP is first modified and re -certified by a
technical specialist to reflect this expansion and this permit is amended. Additional animals
may not be stocked until all applicable parts of the plan have been re -certified and the permit
modified to reflect the additions. A copy of the complete modified CAWMP and the new
certification must be submitted to the local Soil and Water Conservation District Office and
to the DWQ. The additional animals and the solids application fields (25C through 30C)
need to be added to the CAWMP prior to stocking animals or application of waste on the
fields.
4. A copy of this permit, certification forms, and the CAWMP shall be maintained at the farm
where animal waste activities are being conducted for the life of this permit. These
documents shall be kept in good condition and records shall be maintained in an orderly
fashion.
5. For all new and expanding operations, no collection or storage facilities may be constructed
which could be inundated by a 100 year flood. In addition to protection from inundation,
the facility shall be designed in order to minimize potential harm to or within the floodplain.
6. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately assimilate the wastes and
may be rescinded unless the sites are maintained and operated in a manner which will
protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and ground waters.
7. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the AWASH facility, a
certification (attached) must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the
AWASH 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.
8. The Washington Regional Office, telephone number 919-946-6481, shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed AWASH 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.
9. Prior to operation of the AWASH system, the NCDA Cherry Farm Unit shall construct
adequate storage for the solids from the drum screen to allow for 30 days of storage.
Approval of this storage pad shall be requested to the Division's Washington Regional
Office Water Quality Section prior to construction to insure the design will provide 30 days
storage.

I1. OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
The collection, treatment, and storage facilities, Iand application equipment and sites shall
be properly maintained and operated at all times.
Lagoon Requirements
2. Lagoon animal waste levels;
a. Begin pump -out of the lagoon no later than when fluid level reaches an elevation 1.58
feet below the low point of the lagoon birm.
b . The above level including the freeboard level shall be marked with permanent markers
prior to operation of the animal waste system (AWASH system) and lagoon. Failure to
do so will cause the Permittee to be violation of this permit.
3. Lagoons and other uncovered waste containment structures must maintain a maximum
operating level to provide adequate storage for the 25 year, 24 hour storm event in addition
to the mandatory one foot freeboard. The maximum level of lagoon liquid shall not exceed
that specified in the Cherry Farm Unit's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
4. Domestic and/or industrial wastewater from showers, toilets, sinks, etc. shall not be
discharged into the animal waste collection, treatment, storage and transmission system_
Washdown of stock trailers, owned by and used to transport animals from this farm only,
will be permissible as Iong as system design accommodates the additional flow and as long
as detergents and disinfectants, which are labeled by the manufacturer as readily
biodegradable, are utilized.
5. All uncontaminated stormwater runoff from the surrounding property and buildings shall
be diverted away from the animal waste lagoons and storage ponds to prevent any
unnecessary addition to the liquid volume in the structures.
6. A protective vegetative cover will be established on all disturbed areas (Iagoon
embankments, berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, etc.). Emerging vegetation such as
trees, shrubs, and other woody species shall not be allowed to grow on the lagoon dikes or
sideslopes. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
7. Disposal of the sludge shall be in accordance with the CAWMP. When removal of sludge
from the lagoon is necessary, provisions must be taken to prevent damage to lagoon dikes
and liners.
8. Solid materials including, but not limited to, bottles, light bulbs, gloves, syringes or any
other solid waste from the animal waste operation shall be prevented from entering the
treatment system or storage lagoon and shall be disposed of properly.

Land Application Site Requirements
9. The following are approved sites for animal waste application (see attached map(s)):
Application Area [acres]
Field No. Owner e(excluding buffers
Field 35
NCDA / Cherry Farm Unit
28.3
Field 36
NCDA / Cherry Farm Unit
26.5
Field 37
NCDA / Cherry Farm Unit
25.6
Field 38
NCDA / Cherry Farm Unit
44.4
Field 25
NCDA / Cherry Farm Unit
35.2
Field 26
NCDA / Cherry Farm Unit
9.0
Field 27
NCDA / Cherry Farm Unit
24.3
Field 28
NCDA / Cherry Farm Unit
7.4
Field 29
NCDA / Cherry Farm Unit
5.0
Field 30
NCDA / Cherry Farm Unit
44.5
TOTAL AVAILABLE ACRES
250.2
10. In the event that the land application program is not operated satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease applying animal waste to the sites
and take any immediate corrective actions as may be required by the DWQ.
11. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained on all land application sites and buffers in
accordance with the CAWMP. No waste may be applied upon fields not approved by or
prepared in accordance with the CAWMP.
12. An acceptable pH of the soil shall be maintained on all land application sites to insure
optimum yield for the crop(s) being grown.
13. The Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) application rates and hydraulic loading rates, identified
in the CAWMP, shall not be exceeded.
14. Application of animal waste onto land which is used to grow crops for direct human
consumption (e.g., strawberries, melons, lettuce, cabbage, apples, etc.) shall not occur
within 30 days prior to or during the planting of the crop or at any time during the growing
season, or in the case of fruit bearing trees, 30 days prior to breaking dormancy. Fiber and
food crops for direct human consumption that undergo further processing, application of
animal wastes shall not occur within 30 days of harvesting. If waste is to be applied on
bare soil, the waste shall be incorporated into the soil within twenty-four (24) hours after
application on the land.
15. Disposal of dead animals shall be done in accordance with the North Carolina Department
of Agriculture (NCDA) regulations and the CAWMP.
16. Grazing animals on an application site shall be controlled in accordance with Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Standards.
17. The facility must have either adequate animal waste application and handling equipment on
site, a lease for the use of the necessary equipment, a contract with a third party applicator
or a contract for the purchase of the equipment. In all cases, the equipment must be capable
of land applying the waste on the sites specified in the CAWMP in compliance with both
the agronomic and hydraulic loading rates for the sites.
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18. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed (i.e. application of waste,
machinery repair, harvesting of crop, etc.)
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Waste collection, treatment, storage and transmission structures (i.e. piping, pumps, reels,
etc.), under the control of the owner/operator shall be inspected weekly. Treatment
structures, lagoon berms, storage ponds, and other structures should be inspected for
evidence of erosion, leakage, animal damage or discharge. A written chronological record
of maintenance and repairs shall be kept on the farm and readily available for inspection.
All repairs shall be approved by a technical specialist prior to initiation and completed
promptly.
2. If not already installed at this facility, a level gauge shall be installed within 60 days of
issuance of this permit to monitor lagoon levels. This gauge shall have readily visible
permanent markings indicating the maximum lagoon levels at which pump -out must begin
and freeboard elevations. Caution must be taken not to damage the integrity of the liner
when installing the gauge. Waste lagoon levels shall be recorded weekly.
3. A representative Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall be conducted annually on each
application site receiving animal waste. The results of these tests shall be maintained on file
by the Permittee for a minimum of three years and shall be made available to the DWQ
upon request.
4. An analysis of the liquid animal waste from the lagoon shall be conducted initially after
issuance of the permit and thereafter as close to the time of waste application as practical.
This test shall be conducted as close to the time of application as practical and at least within
60 days of the date of application. This analysis shall include the following parameters:
Ammonia -Nitrogen Zinc
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen Copper
TKN pH
Total Phosphorous
5. Within 90 days of permit issuance, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture shall
submit to the Division of Water Quality a proposal for evaluation of the AWASH system as
developed by the N.0 State University's Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Department. NCDA-Cherry Farm Unit shall monitor the animal waste operation in
accordance with the NC State University's system evaluation approved by the Division of
Water Quality. This evaluation shall include, at a minimum, daily measurement of influent
and effluent flow volumes, weekly monitoring of total nitrogen, monthly influent and
effluent monitoring of BOD, TKN, NO2 +NO3, and ammonia nitrogen, monthly effluent
monitoring of total phosphorus, zinc, and copper, and dissolved oxygen shall be monitored
in the aeration basin to evaluate suitability of the aeration system. An influent flow meter
shall be installed after the drum screens but prior to the aeration basin to obtain the influent
flow. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in
this evaluation shall be submitted monthly to the following address for review: SERG
Supervisor, NC Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, Permits and
Engineering Unit, PO Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.

6. An analysis of the solids from the AWASH system shall be conducted initially after start up
of the AWASH system when the material is available and monthly thereafter. This analysis
shall include the following parameters:
Ammonia -Nitrogen Zinc
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen Copper
TKN pH
Total Phosphorous % Total Solids
After the solids have been monitored for one year at the above frequency, the Permittee
may submit a request to the Division for a permit modification for the reduction of the
frequency of monitoring for pollutant concentrations, but in no case shall the frequency of
monitoring be less than once per year.
7. Proper records shall be maintained on site and in chronological and legible form for a
minimum of three years by the Permittee. These records shall be maintained on forms
provided by the DWQ and shall be readily available for inspection.
8. Regional Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office (telephone 919-
946-6481) 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. Failure of any component of the animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land
application system resulting in a discharge to surface waters.
b . Any failure of the animal waste treatment and disposal program that renders the facility
incapable of adequately receiving, treating or storing the animal waste and/or sludge.
c. Spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system transporting animal waste or
sludge to the application sites which results in, or may result in, a discharge to surface
waters.
d . Any deterioration or leak in a lagoon system or storage pond that poses an immediate
threat to the environment.
e. Failure to maintain adequate storage capacity in a lagoon or storage pond that poses an
immediate threat to public health or the environment.
f. Overspraying animal waste either in excess of the limits set out in the CAWMP or
where runoff enters waters of the State.
g . Any discharge that bypasses a lagoon system or storage pond.
For any emergency which requires immediate reporting after normal
business hours, please contact the Division of Emergency Management at
1-800-858-0368.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence, unless waived by the
Regional Office. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to
ensure that the problem does not recur.
IV. GROUNDWATER RE UIREMENTS
The Groundwater Compliance Boundary for the disposal system constructed after
December 31, 1983, is established at either (1) 250 feet from the waste structures and from
the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to
the waste structures and the waste disposal area. if this facility was constructed prior to
December 31, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is established at either (1) 500 feet from
the waste disposal area, or (2) at 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 the North Carolina General Statutes.
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2. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
V . INSPECTIONS
The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the animal waste treatment, storage, and
application 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 DWQ or other permitting authority, upon request.
2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the DWQ may, upon
presentation of credentials and in accordance with reasonable and appropriate biosecurity
measures, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the collection,
treatment, storage and land application system at any reasonable time for the purpose of
determining compliance with this permit; may inspect and obtain a copy of any records that
must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples of the
wastewater, groundwater, or surface water.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface waters or ground waters resulting from the operation of this program.
2. The Permittee shall designate and employ a certified animal waste management system
operator to be in charge (OIC) of the animal waste management system. No animal waste
management system shall be operated unless supervised by the OIC.
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 AWASH wastewater treatment facility. 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 11, Ill, 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.
4. The operating level of lagoons and other uncovered waste containment structures must not
exceed the level that provides adequate storage to contain at a minimum a 25 year, 24 hour
storm event plus an additional 1 foot of freeboard. The maximum waste level shall not
exceed that specified in the CAWMP.
5. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, sludge, soil or plant tissue) as
deemed necessary by the DWQ to insure the protection of the environment will be
established and an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed.
6. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the DWQ in accordance with North Carolina General
Statutes and may include the addition of land application sites or may subject the facility to
enforcement actions up to and including voiding of this permit by the DWQ in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).

7. The issuance of this permit does not relieve the Permittee from the obligation to comply
with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by this
and other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
8. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution, erosion, and the potential for injury and shall
be in accordance with NRCS lagoon closure standards in effect when the closure plan is
developed and implemented. Closure shall also include notifying the DWQ.
9. The annual permit fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being
invoiced by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to
initiate action to revoke this permit.
10. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of animal wastes
described in this permit. No animal waste other than from the NCDA - Cherry Farm Unit
is approved for application under this permit.
11. This permit may be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate any conditions,
limitations and monitoring requirements with appropriate frequencies the DWQ deems
necessary in order to adequately protect the environment and public health.
12. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified animal waste application/residuals operator to be in charge (OTC) of the
animal waste application program. The operator must hold a certificate of the type
classification assigned to the animal waste application 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.
13. 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 DWQ 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.
14. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being billed by the DWQ. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
DWQ to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
15. 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.
16. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the AWASH system, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the AWASH
system has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality
Section, Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.

Permit issued this the Ninteenth day of December, 1996
CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Preston Howard, JY, P.q., ir�ctor 1
Division of Water Quality v
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0012913

Permit No. WQ0012913
December 19, 1996
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project, ,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.

RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTiON CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility.
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County: _ W IPiNNE _ Telephone: 21q -131 - 320
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SUBSURFACE Ct_AS&FY'.ATfON
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3, siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand fillers
S.-grease trapintercep;or
6. oil/water separators
7. subsurface treatment and disposal
gravity
pressure
SPRAY IRRtGATiaN C;I.SSIFICATlION �Tc
(check all units that apply)�
1. preliminary treatment (definition no, 32)
2. - lagoons
3, septic tanks
4. pump lanhs
5. pumps
6_sand filters
7, grease trapAnterceptor
a. oil/water separators
9. disinfection
10. chemicat addition for
nulrienValoae control
'it V­ spray irrigalion of wastewater
Pretreatment of wastewater in excess of these 'components shall be rated using the point rating
system, end will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATIONVRESIDUAL S CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. _ Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a desionvec site.
WASTEV.ATER TREATMENT FACILITY CIASSIFICATICN
The W'o,:ino systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, nor less the flow is o'. a sionHicani quantily or the technCogy is
unusual:y complex, to require cons;dera!ion by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: ',Check it Appropriate)
Gil/wa,er Separalcr Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Sep;ic Tank/Sand Filter Syslems consisting only of septic tanks, cosing apparatus, pumps,sand fillers• disir'ection
and dlrecl discharge;
Lacocn Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lanoon:, pumps, disinleciion, necessary chemical
Irea,ment for aloae or nutrienl control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed -loop Recycle Systems;
5 Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of pumps, air-strippinp, carbcr adsorption, disinlec:ion and
disposal:
6. Fish fc-,ms with discharge to surface wafers:
V.'ater Pian: s'udoe hand:inc and back. -wash water treatmen;;
e, Sea'cv processing consisting of screening and disposal.
t Sinate-farnily discharging systems wiih the exception of Aerobic TTeatmen� Uniis, will be classified rf permitted after
July 9 1993 or it vi:Dn :-.specrton L; it& Division, it is lose a Lai the sys'_ is not be+inc adequwe'y ope.atec ;.
. - z ned Such s),stem.s v% J be n3;i!tce c' the classi!:ca:•c.. or rec c-: '.Zaloc- by Fhe Commissi: n, t:, v:rii�--

The iollov,ing scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities; (circla appropriate
points)
ITEM
POINTS
( 1) industrial Prelraa:merA Lfnlis or Indusldal Prolrealmani Program (sea definition No. 33).......................__.........................<
(2) DE: iGN FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd (not applicable '.o wn-contaminated 000ling waters, sludge her ing
lauiiities for water purification plants, totally closed cycle cystsms(see &Iinklon No. 11), and facilities
consisling only of item (4)(d) or Items (4)(d) and (11)(d))
0 - 20,000................................................................................................................................................
20,60E - 50,000.....40.+fin --- GR A.F.ut-?........-..............................................._................_..........._....
50,001 - 100,000.......... ....--•...... .................. ,,......... .................... ..-....................... .... ....................
..........
100.001 - 250,000...................................................................................................................................4
250.001 - 500,000...................................................................................................................................5
....................... 50D,001 - 1,000,000............................................,.....,.............................................8
.........
1,000,001 - 2,000.000...........................................................................................................................10
2,000.001 (and up) rate 1 paint additional for each 200,000 gpd capacity up to a
rrtaxirnumof........................................................................3
0
Design Flow (gpd) 4D, DOO
(3) PRELIMINARY I.J ITSrPROCESS ES isee derini ion No.32)
(a} Bar Screans...................................................................................1
of
(b) Mechanical Screens, Sialic Screens or Commfnuling Devices ......... ..................................................
....----
(c) Grit Removal ......................................................... ......................... .........................................................T
T
or
(d) Mechanical orAerated Grit Removal.............................................................................................................2
(e} FlowMeasuring Device.................................................................._...................................--......................0
or
Ir1Instrumented Flow Measurement................................................................................................................2
(g) Preaerallon...............................................................................................................................................2
(h) Influard Flow Equalization.........................................................................................................................0
(1) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity ............................................ _...................................................................
2
Mechanical...............................................................................................................3
OlssolvedAir Rwalion................................... :....................................................... ...................................
8
(11 Prech'.orinatton................. ................-.........................................................................5
(4) PR;MAR`YTRFAT),AENr L.Nr[WAOCESSES
(a) Septic Tank (see definition No. 43)............................................................................................................2
(b) Imhafl Tank--........................................................................................................................5
(c) Primary Clarifiers ........................................................._....................-_....._..................................5
(d) Selti;ng Ponds or Settling Tanks lot Inorganic Non-laxic Materials (sludge handling facilities for
wa;ar purlicalion plants, sand, glaval, stone, and other raining operations except recreational
aclivi:ies such as gam or gold mining)........................................................................................................2
(5) SECONDARY TRFgTMEXTLNrrSJPFIOCES5ES
(a) Ca,,bonaceous Stage
(i) Aeration -High Purity Oxygen System ....................... ......................................................
.20
Diffused Air System .............. ........... ................. ............................ ......•.....................
..
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) .....................................................
............. a
Separate Sludge Raaaralion.............................................................................................3
(fi) TridahngFrder
HighRate.......................................................................................................................7
StandardRate ........................................ ................................................. .....................
5
PackedTower.............................................................................................................._.5
(tii) Biobgical Aeralad Filter orAoraled
Biobgical Filter................................................................ ..................
(iv) Aerated Lagoons ......... t.....................................................................................
..
(v) Rotating Biological C=adors......................................................... .......................
...._I0
Sand Fillers -Intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Reclrcviating blological....--•..............................................................................................3
(vii) Slabilizal)cn Lagoons.....................................................................................................5
(viii) CLariiier...........................................^............................................................................©
(ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BOD and nitrogenous
removal by nivilicalion (see deRnhion No. 12)(Points for this heM. have 10 be in
addition to Items (5)(a)(i) Through (5)(a)(vid),
utilizing the extended aeration process (sae dalinilion No.3a)...........................................2
utilizing other than (he extended aeration process ................. ,..........................................
a
( ) Nuirlarr additions to enhance BOO removal.—...................................................................5
(xi) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs')addilion........................................................................5
(b) Nitro,anous Slags
(i) Aerafion - High Purity Oxygen System.............................................................................20
DiffusedAir System ..................... ......... ................... ............... ............ ...............
,........... 1 0
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) ...................................... ............
............... a
Saparate, Sludge Reaeration..................................................... ------.................................3
(ii) Trickling Filler -High Rate .................. ................................. ...................... -.........
___ .......... 7
StandardRate................................................................................................................5
PackedTower.................................................................................................................5
(i ii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated &alogicaf Filter ................ ...,.................. ..........
........ ..... 10
(iv) Rotating Biological Conlactors.....................................................................................10
(v) Sand Filter. intermittent biological.................................................................................2
Recirculating biological..................................................................................
................ 3
(vi) Ctar er.......................................•---....................................--- ----.................................,5
(6) TERi-n^nYORADV::4CEOTREATMENT LNrrs?A0CESSES
(a) Acl.,alad Carbon Beds -
wi:houl carbon regeneralion....................................................................... ........................5
wdh carbon regenera`ion.......................................................... ......... .-..... ................
15
I b) Powos: ad or Granular Acovafed Carbon Fead-
wrihoul carbon ragenera0on.................................................. ....... .................
5-
wi:h car5o., regenoralion....................................................... .,..... ...............----
t 5
(c) =:: s:::;�peng....... ........... ........... ..........................
. ...... 5
f d i . �... _a,mn Pro:oss.. ........... ............. .. ............... .._ .. .
.. ..... i C

t
(e)
Eleclrodialysls....................................................... .......................................... ...........................................
.5
(f )
Foam Separation......................................................... ..............................................................................
.a
(g)
Ion Exchange............................................................-----........................................._................................5
(h)
Lard Application of Treated Effiuont (sae definiion No. 22b) (rot applicable for sand,
gravel, sterna and other similar mining operations) by high rate Infihralion.................... .-................................
A
: (1)
Microscreens............................................. ......... ......................................................................
I ............ I..5
( ())
PhospYprous Removal by Blological Processes (See dafinhlion No. 26).......... .:.............................................
20
(k)
Polishing Ponds - withoul aeration ................................... .._...............................................................
...... 2
withaeralion................................. »............................................................
(I)
Post Aeration - cascade ...... .....................................................:.........._.............................................. ........0
diffused or mechanical.........................................................................................2
(m)
Reverse Osmosis........................................................................................................................................6
(n)
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters - low rate..........................................................................................................2
' high rate..... ............... q ............................................
_...5
(0)
Trealmerl processes for removal of metal or cyartide...................................................................................1
5
{p)
Irealmenl processes for removal of toxic mal"Is other than metal or cyarilde ...........................
.........1 5
(7) SLL=ETREATMEN7
(a)
Sludge Digeslian Tank - Heated................................................................................................................10
Aerobic 5
-
Unheated 3
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal)...................................................................................................5
(c}
Sludge Drying Bads - Gravhy.............................................................................................6........................2
Vacuum Asslsled.......................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Sludge Elutdation......................................................................._.......--..............................5
(a)
Sludge Condilloner (chemical or thermal).....................................................................................................5
(1)
Sludge Thickener (gravity).........................................................................................................................4
(g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(1)).............. ....................................... - ....... a
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (Including gas slorage)............... ........... .................... .................................... .........
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated...................................................................................................................0
Norraerated......................................................................................................................... ..................2
(()
Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................10
(k)
Vacuum Filter, Cenrrifuga, or Filer Press or other similar dewalering devices...................................................10
(8) RESIDUALS UTILIZATIONQSPOSAL (nduding Incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons ............................ ............................................................... ................................. ......................
(h)
Lard Application (surface and eubsurfaca) (sea defiriion22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land
application permit or landfill parmll............................................................................................................9
(C)
Dedicated Landlill(burial) by the permittee o; the wa$lewaiar Irea.lmenl laciiiiy................................................5
(a)
Chforinalion.................................. ....................... .............. -'-­­---.......... .......
(b)
Dechlorinalion .........................................................................................---....................6...6....................
(c)
Ozone..................................................................................................................................._.._...............5
(d)
Radialian.................................................................................................................................................5
(it) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( sea definition No. 9) jno, applicable to chemical additions rated as Item
(3)6), (5)(a)(:%l),
(6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) S points each:
List
........... ............................................................ ........................................ I ............ ........... 5
.......................................... -..... -........................................... _._..--......................--... 5
.........................................--...........................................-...................I.....................5
....................................................I..........................-................................ . .... S
(1 1) MISCELUANECUS UN.rT&PrRXESSES
(a)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials inctuding wastes
from mining operalions containing nilrogen or phosphorus compounds in amounts significantly
greater than Is common for domaslic wastewater.......................................................................................9
(b)
Er:lvaw Flow Equalization (not applicable to slorake basins which are Inherent in land application
systems) .................................................................................................................................................n
(c)
Stage Discharge {not applicable to storage basins inherern In land application systems).................I.......1......�,
(d)
Pumps ................................................. %..4....... ................ ,...... .............. ..............,...................................
Q
(e)
Stand -By Power Supply............................................................................................................................2
{f]
Thermal Pollution Control Device.............................................................................................................
..3
TOTIiPOINITS......................--.-......_............,.............................�!
CLASSIFICATION
Class 1-L.-I" ... I...'..'.." ...... 1.1 ........ ..................................... .... ....................
.........................................................................•-----......................... 5-25 P0inLS
Class ..................................................... 26-StS Foin:s
Glass........................................................................................................51.65 r, finis
GassrV .......................................................................................................6E-Up Points
Fac:;.ties having a Drying of one
through four points, Inclusive, do not require a cenihen oparalor.
FaciNies having an activated sludge process wil' be assigned a minimam clzssilica:ior o! Gass if.
Faci:::'sss having Irea:meni processes for lta removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a m41mum-classilicauon of Class, It.
Facii.lies having lrea:men; prawsses
for the biOlogiCal remOVal o! phosphorus wi.; be ass Y'+hd a rninimvm ctassil;calion o! Gass N.
o>x OERNMOr[s
Trsr Win .nq eshnYans shao Apply rvaughout ns Subehaplsi,
(s) Aevva;ed Carbon Bsas A pby4Ca11tha CA maCvt IW rad.cing sels,prs aryanic materia: ken-aslawaltr tnauv..:. Ths, corn—trpf bads usle rn -vs n,ehd7 w have
a l.e rasa wryirsg morn rwa la eigR gallons p6• ninedr p.: squa,. too: and may bs nit ar vprA 1 a downLv. Carbo-. beds Caton may o, -r rot as segtneraltz on aw
waslt.ra;t: Treat,-sm plans site;
;2; Ae:a:6d Lasoens. A. basin In which Ali solids are maintained in susp",m and by wtvch b;atoq tal oa,ta YOn v vganic malts is rrds .ee r1•o,>. a9-8ctalty Acca!v[led
kanarrr o! csygen an a fl4.v•t!ravgh basis,
(3; A.wal,M A poetess a: bmggng abaln fnamatt CONIC' bar+ree, a,' d hgh pint, oayraan in a f.q:ard by sprayN a012601 or didusiena Sal E•tr.',daC A.ra Yon M
.rr.alfe stutlge Process wn619 A Milirnum hyo3-_bC drlenaol ►-a o: It h:nrs
(ai A;+•.c✓:✓any managsd via Any sk. on .%kh A Crop is proc..ctd, r A-"C, and hen►stt[ {.'.•ap inclubas gasses_ yra'ins, rest. aw 1
(SI it ' SL p>ng A p'octss by winch Cia, ammdni✓n ion is Lis: co-snso no dstertd Ar, nia (P- adze=+rKl -:' -m an+, C-a Cwr r6r[asr< tc rw aanmsp.'we C•
p�ys:ca: means. a C:,v son al prmessrs w:vch 1smalrt p.rov✓s pred.,cs ssrr. as berrsna, lBw�e, are
it; Ca. -bon l irr Pf.Ma:D ThP legenera Yon olt.hawled coition by vw use of a Ivnacs to pro,-,m 6016TTty h9r. [tnps:ahrac wt1 Ch YPit :a an: o)-d;a6 " absorbed
s7'7"'.Z 6s:
.G �Mrroays Stage /. vice o' + asl..rats- raatmsnl das,%+$e tC acht�r •vtconda't` tirVM'•n.. . 1:S;
e Ck'='%J�t A rtC:'in,'.- as p .-. r'act. :t^:111r A' narC6 IS A•S=C l- ya 1'0- Lo/;; ,: lb tepa,ali :f.rt Cl d .'ent at'.. :sr
t$r G^c^_a kcd nrt $ u-S The ae'1:'o.^ C. ClV_ca S, W-as-S-Vr' A�'p_SFs .a aL -.: re'=,a" tit' is :-.•^: a:. 3:.M:r [Y:rcJ
r, ;-e [a3a;..: 6a'01-1 F :. d:'rta" cr;:n:ors and otlfi'an; •a?r[ar:' a �. a:1,t.t a Sp!•: •�: -5. .. Ls CCU 113gt:C dnr. S,S i• . s [ar i:flt:r So A00

chamicalis) to d.sat urns ,FiE be riled as arw system; capability to add a chenicol •I a dlieenl ■pp!icslion points lot dit1wanl purposes Q1 rasJI In the syslomt being
rated as separate cyslemhs;
(I0) Ctwrricat Sfudgg Condiaoring. The addition of a chemical corr5pouM &arch as time, lenic chloride, u a polymer to wet sJddgg to coalesce he mass prior to Its
applicalfen to a dowsloring device;
(it) Closed Cycle SySIeC:IS, Use of hcld:rq poncit or hddng tankc for coettainmortl of wislewalw conlalring Inorganic, non-loslc msakofials ham Land, gravel, crusswd
slur or other similar opt<alons- Such systems shalt carry a maximum of two proms regardless of purrtoinq facilities or any otivs appunerunces;
(t2) Combined Removal at Carbonaceous BOO and llbogehous Rornoval by kibirrcal"eon• A sinsra stage sytlorn twc?jred to achieve pemrit eflluonl limits on BOO and
amrr 001. rilragon wit. in 111.e soma biological reaclor;
{S3) DxHorEruliors. Tha Partial I corrOet' fod"r70on of residual chorirse In a liquid by any chanicaf or physical process;
{SAS) Doritrifcalion Procecs, The convorsIo_n of nibafe•nivogen to riuogon gas;
(15) EloctfodAlys.lc" process for removfnsq Ionized s4hr (ram water through the use of lots-setacWo Io!raxehange mamhbrarwt;
(s6) Filtet Press. A protest operated mwcharicafly lor'parttally devrat*Mg slutlga;
(17) Faam Sops raEon. Ths p firma: frothing of wastewater tr wastewater ekluent as a means of remtrving ezcessfva amounts of do(efgenl malerials through !!w
InvotSuclfon of air In the lam of line bubblos; also tailed loam (ractiomlicn:
(I0) Grit Rm vWal, Tyhe process of rerroving grit and aliher Iwavy rhirwal marlef from wastewater;
(19) Irrholf Tank A deep hvo story wastewater tank cansic6ng of an cpPaf "dimerhtalion rhartiher and a Iowa s3Udge diggsfon cheroot,
(2o) Inslrurrleniod,pow kdaastxernerlt. A device r+'iich Indicates and recordt We of Fow;
(21) ion Exchange. A dhgmical process In which Ions from two d!(leronl molocdes are exchanged;
(22) Land.appNcalion:
(a) Sludge Disposal, A final sludge crl&?osaf method by which wet sludge msy be applied to land tither by s-praying on Ilia surlace or by subsurface IryecEon (i.e„
ch'set plow); )not appficabrg for lypes o1 sludge dtscrsbed In (11) of his Rue);
(b) 'Treated Eti€uent. Trig process of spraying trealad wastawAll" onto a land area of otter methods of appifc1600 of waalewalef only a land area as A manna of Anal
disposal or trtabent;
(23) Microscrean. A low apsed, eontir,Laously bick•washed, rola6rxg drLm filter opera Ung Ln&r Sri" conditions as a polishing method for ssrntrvirg aus.panded solids
(Tom glnuenl:
(24) htitrificafon Process. The biochemical conversion Of unoxicfzed KLrogan (amn=la aril orgark nluogert) to Oxidized ritroggn (usually nita(a); -
(25) HJ Jrog9rous Stage. A saparale stage of waslowalar treatment designed la the :.pacific pLeposo of converting ■mmoria nitrogen 10 nitrate nitrogen;
(2a) Phospluso Romovsi, aoiogical. The removal of phosphorsts harp wastewater by an oxicranoalc process dosignod 10 eshthanca luxury uptake of phosphorus by the
mirroorganlsms-
(27) Polishing Pond, A holding pared lofloking secondary trealmwrri with "Aciont delentian time to allow setting of finoly suspended solicit;
(26) Post Aeration. kv&Con iollov+ing corwvn6orui secondary troatro-ml. vH13 to Increase affluent 0.0. or la any other purpose;
M) post A.&ra6orl. (Cascade) A pta'is}ing method by which ditsoMed osygm Is added to the effiuerd by a norrnedhanicsl, gravity means at Ilowing dorm a series of
stepc or wesra: The florr mclxrirrl across tee slaps or wr.rs moves in c fairly tin layer and tht operalon or he cascade reglires no opera(cr ac3ustrnonl; h5.a- zero
points are assigwd everl 1"yig`7 tFis is an essen Sal step to matting the Wilt of the discharge perm:(;
(30) Powdered to GranJlr Acrivatbd,Carbon Feed. A biophysical carbon procosa that utilizes bidogcal activity and organic absorption by using powdofed or "ry-slar
activated carbon; Virgin cc regenerated carbon is read cordrdled Into ore sytl6rrl;
(31) Preaeratio,,, A lank, coraV0"10d to plov:de aeration prior 10 primary Irsalmenl:
(32) Preliminary U'lls. Uri( operate- in the vsalrwnl process, such as scraenithg and com-ninution, that prepare tha liquor for subsequent major operatioeu;
(33) Industial PfetfeatmerT:.
(a) Pre"lreas:,ent Urea, tndusl•ial, The condlioting of a weSte at its sauce betore discharge• to remhove at 10 neub'afize wbskancas Injuicos to sewers and treatrnmi
processes of to erfaC a partial reduction IT, load Da the treatrnwit process which Is oporaled by fie same goverring body as the wastewater treatment plant being
rated:
b) pfe-tealrhonl Proo'.-. Induslrial - must be a State or EPA regcjrod program to receive points on the rating sheel;
(M) Pf!mary Clarifiers. T`,a firs; se1:Ii,ng Iznks Urcrgh which w!aslowalef is passod 1n A treatment wory.s for the purpose of remo6ng seideable and suspended solids and
BOD which Is associated w'.") no sdids:
05) Puxnps. AS Innuere. rr'uenl anal IrwP4M pups;
(36) Radation. Dlwnfettcn or slen:2allen process utTizing devices errilrng uihavidel or gamma rays;
(37) Reverse Osmosis. A. veatment process In vh'ch a heavy con`.aninatod liquid is presstxized trough a membrane forming nearly pLra liquid free Item suspended sdids;
(36) Rotating € 010,'ical Ccntraelotz. A filed biological growth process in which wastewater rows through tanks in which a series of partally subrrWQad eirc ia! tulaees
are totaled;. ,
(35) 52nd Fillers;
(a) i'rlerm6i5er-. Siolp:;cat, Rrlvaton or erivanl 10110wtrag septic tarycs, lagoons, err some other traatmani process in which fu"her biodecomposilion Is expected to
produce doslrod efftuon's: PydrzUic loafing fates on Chase liners are cornp.red In gpdrac and have a reciting low gprrvsl (less than one);
b) Reci,va29ng 6ac-C:ca! - tis sam,0 type pf sand htief as defined in Ss.ispuagraph (39) (a) of this Rate wih no added capability to recycle eifuan: back t-ecugh tha
sand line!:
({o) Sand or }/iaeC-il.ed:a Giitors. A polishing process by which erf.venl lirrits are acHovgd though a kr-nw rebucbon of suspended sdids:
(a) to, rate •• g•av:ty, hpd'autical!v Iwdad I61:er with loafing rates In the ono is Vireg gp,Nsl tango;
(b) h`g` tali a press.re, hydrl- ik-ITy loaded filter with loadng rates in Chi rare gp,rdsl range; At any rate, the loading rale wall exceed Brea gpmtlsl;
(41} Se'andar}' cjvr t Hs. A tank which Wows no biological inil of treatment plant and which :has he purpose or romcffing sludges associated with t-se UGIOCICal
traa Lmen! Units; . ' ` \
(42) S-8 pate lB Sludr,,a Reacratiorh. A part of the cmtacl SSabili2alipn process w!'Mfe like acEYatnd sledge is tdnafem lid IO a nark and aef died before f90.xf`iflg I; la IYl9
corhlacl basin:
(431, bap:Ic Teri+.. A sinp"a-story s0'.5rsg lank In -hich sot:led studga Is in contact with lAe waslowiler !lowing through the tank; s)iai! not fag applicable lot ssplic lank
syslgrrss serving sir+gla le:-i,; lesidt-nces hat^.ng capac:iy of 2,000 gallvra v 16" which discharge 10 a rilri6ealion held:
(44) SILOg-h Disestiort. Tht: process by rAich cgatic or volatile maioer and sludge Is gasified, lique6gd, mineralized or converted into more stable organic matter trough
:.h6 acevity of iiv�.ng o gazs•'n s, which includes te'aled holding larhks;
(-t5) Sludge Dryi:r_ beds A.n area coriorising nat',ral or arti5claf layers or poteus materials upon which digested sewaga sludgs is dried by drainage and evaporation;
(46) Sudgo Eiutiatim. A p!ocesc of sludge con36aring in which cariain constituents are removed by successive washings sets Iresh water or plant elfluenl:
(47) SILJV+ Gas Ut!:ia;:.^. The process of using sewage gas lot dhe purpose of hoabna buildngs, rdMng ong:nos,
(A-B) Sludsa Hod..-.; Tanl- :;!.sralod and konaeraied). A lariat utilized nor unalT wastewater L•eairne-ni plants no! containing a dgeslor in which sludge may be kept hpsh,
and supernatant ++-"',Ft-a w'^ prior Io a drying mzh:-? (i.e- s•'••Jdge dry4v3 beds): This may be dorw by adding a small amount of air simply to keep 9w Judge Ira s..- bv; not
nocossarily arr•r. r:,�Lrh; na' weJd be rfigJired is achieve sla b!lizalion of Organic matte-:. A nonaerated lark world sirnply be used 10 decant sludga prior to dew'atedng anal
wr,v:d nag chow 1c c pv!zcs (sover2! days of sie:enton) wr,thoul rasufhir f odor froblemrs:
(49) Srutyo fncir.aralo:: I. lanac6 designed to b3m slucigo and to ferrrrre all mcislura and comous Wo mala'i[ak and teduca t+e sludge to a slerils ash;
(5C) Sludge Slab, G' Thom 41). A process 10 make Ireaied s}ulge less O'—:Ous and puaascibio, and so foduce t-a pathc,2onic Organism content: This may
ba done by pit ;Gus one^; th'orinc dosing, or b, treat tottmont:
(5t) Sludge Thickenu% A type of sodirswNation unk !n which Lne sfurrge Is perm=led to saate " thicken trouo apilaton and eraYiry:
(52) SlaWi;alipr•. Ltgac+r A typo al oxidation lagoon in v'h'ch biological olida!ion of orgaric mailer is enacted by nahral bansler of ax)'gon. to the water horn air (rhol a
poii,ing petrol);
(53) Stan -By Pcu•eu Su, ; On srle o' porlabte eloctrirat genoratng 6gaiprr asnl:
(S.$) State Sc:sans. A sta''anar}' scretn Ge Sionpd to rarnova sdids, incivdng non -biodegradable panicUzle (Aoataole solids, sursper,dod solids and BOO red,rclit ) from
msn,Cipa! And _'J3 alai ++a SleNalet i eztment sys errs;
(55) Tviary Tioz,-men! A slago Ott L•621mans so'conddly %•Beth Is primarily lW the pVpate or efilwnf pd:sNrvg: A setdinq lagoon of sand a' coal Aloe! rngh( Ira
armployed for ells pvrpcsr.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources • •
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary C> E N
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
January 5, 1998
Mr. E.F. Wiggins, P.E.
NC Department of Agriculture
Research Stations Division
P.O. Box 27647
Raleigh, NC 27611
Subject: Permit No. WQQ012913
NCDA, Cherry Farm Unit
Land Application of Animal Waste
Wayne County
Dear Mr. Wiggins:
The Division of Water Quality (Division) has reviewed the plans and specifications submitted by
you on October 15, 1997 for the construction of two finishing buildings at the Cherry Farm Unit covered
under Permit No. WQ0012913. This review included a site visit to the Cherry Farm site on December 3,
1997. After review, the Division has no concerns with the proposal. No action will be taken in regards to
the non -discharge permit because, as you stated in your letter, the addition of these two buildings have
previously been included in the description language of the permit.
Please note, construction and operation shall be completed in accordance with the conditions of the
subject permit and the approved plans and specifications. At no time should the number of animals at this
facility exceed the approved volume listed in the permit.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications are being forwarded to you. If you have any
questions, please call Mr. $Andy Kepler at [phone] extension 544.
Sincerel
Kim Colson, P.E., Supervisor
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
cc: Washington Regional Office, Water Quality
Mr. Rex Sasser, Manager, NCDA Cherry Farm Unit
Central Files - File No. WQ0012913
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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