WQ0013676_Final Permit_19970804

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Grady Fulcher, President
Beacons Reach Master Association
Post Office Box 989
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512
Dear Mr. Fulcher;
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August 4, 1997
Subject: Permit No. WQ0013676
Beacons Reach Master Association
West Pine Knoll Shores WWTP
Reclaimed Water Spray Irrigation
Carteret County
In accordance with your application received April 1, 1997, we are forwarding herewith Permit
Number. WQ0013676, dated August 4, 1997, to the Beacons Reach Master Association for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment plant expansion and conversion from a
subsurface disposal system to a reclaimed water spray irrigation facility.
Please be advised, this permit is being amended to allow for the addition of fifty-one (51) 3 and 4
bedroom single family units. However, no additional connections, besides the fifty-one units, shall be
allowed until such time that a revised flow rate has been established for the condominiums. Previously in
1984, the Division allowed a flow reduction from 200 GPD/unit as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0219 to
60 GPD/unit based on the facility providing 24 hours of flow equalization. This criteria is no longer being
provided. In addition, flow from the existing restaurant was not accounted for in the application_
Therefore, until justification is provided concerning the flow rates from the condominiums, no additional
units (except for the fifty-one [51] single family units) shall be allowed to tie into the treatment facility.
Please be advised of Permit Condition No. 19 which states, "Spray irrigation of reclaimed water
onto individual lots not owned by the Beacons Reach Master Association .(i.e. not common area) can not
occur until a contractual agreement has been obtained between the property owner and the Association [in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219 (k)(1)(C)(i)(III)] and submitted to the Division of Water Quality."
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 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.
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]
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One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at [phone] extension 54.7.
Sincere J
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Carteret County Health Department
Sungate Design Group, P.A.
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Wilmington 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 THE
Beacons Reach Master Association
Carteret County
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operation of a 135,000 GPD wastewater treatment and reclaimed water spray irrigation system. The
wastewater treatment facility shall consist of one existing 60,000 GPD facility, one existing 40,000 GPD
facility and a new 35,000 GPD facility.
The existing wastewater treatment facilities consists of an influent pump station, a 20,000 gallon flow
equalization basin with a manually cleaned bar screen, a 40,000 gallon flow equalization basin with a
manually cleaned bar screen, dual 94 GPM pumps, one (1) 60,000 GPD extended aeration tertiary
WWTP, one (1) 40,000 GPD extended aeration tertiary WWTP, one (1) 15,000 gallon sludge holding
tank, and a stand-by generator.
The proposed wastewater treatment facility shall consist of a 35,000 gallon extended aeration tertiary
WWTP consisting of one (1) 35,000 gallon fine bubble aeration basin, one (1) 5,833 gallon clarifier, one
(1) dual unit (28 square foot total) tertiary filter, two (2) 164 CFM blowers, a tablet chlorinator, a 1,010
gallon chlorine contact tank, three (3) turbidimeters (one for each WWTP), a flow meter, a 3,000 gallon
dosing tank with dual 82 GPM pumps, high water alarms, and 560 linear feet of 4-inch force main, and a
stand-by generator.
The proposed reclaimed water spray irrigation system shall consist of a 681,909 gallon lined 5-day
holding pond with a 110 GPM pump station with dual pumps, high water alarms, and 140 linear feet of 4-
inch force main, three (3) irrigation ponds (Egret Lake, Westport IV Pond, and Coral Pond) totaling
3,701,571 gallons of storage with a 130 GPM irrigation pump station located at Egret Lake which contains
dual pumps, high water alarms, and 2,920 linear feet of 4-inch force main, and approximately 12 acres of
spray irrigation area located throughout the development.
This facility will serve an existing one hundred and two (102)•room Ramada Inn, a restaurant, three
hundred and twenty-one (321) existing 2 and 3-bedroom condominiums, fifty-three (53) existing 3 and 4-
bedroom single family units, and fifty-one (51) proposed 3 and 4-bedroom single family units with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received April 1, 1997, 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 July 31, 2002, and shall 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 Wilmington 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. Spray irrigation of reclaimed water onto individual lots not owned by the Beacons Reach
Master Association (i.e. not common area) can not occur until a contractual agreement has
been obtained between the property owner and the Association [in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0219 (k)(1)(C)(i)(III)] and submitted to the Division of Water Quality.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained on the spray irrigation areas.
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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.
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 runoff from the spray areas.
6. 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 156.0 inches over any twelve
(12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.5 inches per dose.
No type of wastewater other than that from the Beacons Reach Master Association 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.
MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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 Dail Instantaneous Maximume
Flow 135,000 GPD
BOD5 (5-day, 20°C) 10 mg/1 15 mg/1
NH3 as N 4 mg/1 6 mg/1
TSS 5 mg/l 10 mg/1
Fecal Coliform 14 per 100 mlb 25 per 100 ml
Turbidity 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.
c 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 long term holding pond for the following parameters:
Parameter
SamplingSgMpling Point
Sampling Frequency
Type of Sam le
Flow
Influent or Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Turbidity
Effluent
Continuous
Recording
BOD5 (5-day, 20°C)
Effluent
2/Month
Composite
NH3 as N
Effluent
2/Month
Composite
TSS
Effluent
2/Month
Composite
Fecal Coliform
Effluent of first pond
*2/Month
Grab
Settleable Matter
Effluent
Daily
Grab
NO3
Effluent
* *Triannually
Grab
TDS
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
TOC
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
Chloride
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 Iimitations.
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.
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4. Three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition III 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-I
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 Wilmington 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.

IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
Within sixty (60) days of permit issuance, Monitoring Wells W-1, W-2A, W-2B, W-3A,
and W-3B (see Sheet 4 of Attachment A for location) shall be abandoned in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2C .0113 (Abandonment of Wells) in the 15A NCAC 2C .0100 Well
Construction Standards.
2. Within sixty (60) days of permit issuance, the well located near the office area (see Sheet 4
of Attachment A for location) shall be abandoned in accordance with 15A NCAC 2C .0113
(Abandonment of Wells) in the 15A NCAC 2C .0100 Well Construction Standards.
3. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
4. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY and REVIEW BOUNDARY for the disposal system is
specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. In
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(k)(1)(C)(i)(HI), the Compliance Boundary and the
Review Boundary for disposal systems using reclaimed domestic or municipal water are
both established at the property boundary. 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).
V . INSPECTIONS
I. 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.
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.
VI. 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.

3. 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 fourth day of August, 1997
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0013676

Permit No. WQ0013676
August 4, 1997
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
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CRATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility eACn L S R
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Present Classification: New Facility Existing Facility
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Rated by: �GY Telephone: Date:
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORC: Grade: Telephone:
Check Class ification(s): Subsurface Sp53Ly, Irrigation — Land Application
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SUBSURFACE CtASSIFiC'ATION
(check all units that apply)
1, septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand filters
5. grease trap/interceptor
6— oillwater separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and dsoosal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
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SPRAY IRRIGATLCN CiASSIF)CAMN
(check all units that apply)
1. preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2 lagoons
3. septic tanks
4—pump tanks
S.—Pumps
6. sand filters
7. grease trapinterceptor
8. oil/water separators
S_ disinfection
10. chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11. spray Irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shtsll
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIRCATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMEENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
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 d Appropriate)
1. Oil/waier Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic TanklSand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection
and dreg discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4, Closed -loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oii/waler separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and disposal;
6_ Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7_ water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
S.—Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified H permitted alter July 1.
1993 or if upon inspection by the Division, h is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing,

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The following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate points) `
ITEM poovru
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(,> trv�umnal Pretreatment UnAs or v-,d"sula/prev=nm°m oe(Inum"
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(u) DESIGN FLOW OF=LANT
water purtficafion Plants, totally closed cycle "ems(sas definition No. 11), and facilhiss consisting only of ham
50,001 ' 100.Dm
100/001' oso
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o�.�1 ' ����_____.____.___--- ____�-
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500,001 ' `,0m0,uou-_—_............. .......... -............ .................................................................. _�
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000/001
2.000.001 (and up) rate I poIrK additional for each 200.000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of
Design Flow (gpd)
p> PRELIM xwuRYuwnSIPPIx:saasy(see owm"mmwo.3s
(x)
o=ow=°nr_-_._._______-_.-_----_.—__----_.
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or --
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(»)
Mechanical ovre°=x. Static Screens or Comminuting Devices_'____-__--..-----__-____-u
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(c)
Grit Removal ............ ........ .......... ..................................... ............................................ -... -................ 1
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or
(d)
Mechanical or Aerated GrIt Removal ...... .......................................... .............................. ....................... z
'
(")
Flow w°="rirwDevice .................... ... _........................................ ............... .............. _..... ................
or
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mnuemrmw
(U
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_... �............................ ....................... __
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Dissolved Air Flotation ........... ............ .......... ....... ..................... ...................... ..... ................. ........
-
preohmnn°mon
(4) pnIMARYrns*zMswruwETuxPFIoussaES
aSeptic
Tank (x°o u°ouuw" No. *o>-'-__---'_... .................................................. --..... -'__.�
u
vnm,o Tank ...... ....... .............................. ....... .............................................. ______---_---'�
(")
Primary c/om/onu_-_--__'-----._----_-__._-_--_-_--_--_.__-_-__--�
(«)
u Materials (sludge handting facilhier. for water
n"mica`io" plardr, m=nd. gravel. stone, and other mining operations except recreational =a"xi*F. LU=*=gemor
m .m................................... ............. ........... .................. _..... -....... _.......................... �
(s) meCCammvnnamwENTUxnuPncC'sossS
(a)
C"nw"w^=otaw"
'
(/) Am 1-n h p"wn o, u
.......... ......��
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Mechanical Air ��
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(n) 7rkklIng Filter.
High "=°--'--
swandaru Rats ......
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Packed Tower ........ '.... -...................... ... _____.............. _................ '_--..�
.
- �� ~ Biological Aerated Rm.,mAerated Biological Filter __----_-''_--__-_--'__`n
a°m^ou *
(V) Rotating Biological n*m=ctvrs.................................. -............. ................ ........... 1u
(VV Sand Fix"rs-intermittent __.... ........... _-__-�
Recirculating�
(VW)
(IX)
.
=^~~�'' (see ~~~~~^No. '°x~~~^'o "is Item have °°~= addition = ^~~~
through
-
utilizing the amended aeration definition w"-'Aa)----------
utilizing other than The extended aeration
Nutrient udatam*wenhance BOO �m"~�'__-_-___-_-_--_____-___-�
elom«*W c*xwn (*Suno,00vs1uounon............... _—____--'____.......
,
(u)
witr*n***"
^�
(/) ^°"m/po ' HIgh Purity Oxygen
Diffused Arap*°m' ' . __--'_-_-____-'-_---_--'_'-______-�w
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w����A�n floating or
Separate S"a . . . .. . ... . ...............
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(o) rnuo/"o Flx"~mnh Rate ......... __-'---._--.... _.............. _-_'_-__.._.'-.''r
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.
m=a=m Rats ---...... _-....... ___---__---___'--'---_'-_-_-_--__-s
pavm"m Tower .
`
m Blow d Fihar or Aerated Biological Rx°c_'--____---___-_--___'.�o
~Y
(»4 Rotating Biological Contactors ...... __.____......... --o
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<.> Sand rmo,'om°"mm"mbiological -__.......... _..................... .... __'-__-_____z
n"a="uu/"v _'-_-_................. ............... ___-___'--'--__�.�
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wUc:mmar........ ..... --__--_-___'-_--_'_____----__-_-'�__-___�
(o) TERTIARY oRADVANCED naEAnweNTumnn?FoCcsSsS
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xcOva'edCarbon Beds '
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with —carbon '^ ---'----------------------'--'---'----''-
(W
Powdered *vGranular Activated Carbon Feed -
without carbon regeneration
^mxc=m"omv°"°�000._-_______-'__-_--_--_-�-__-______-'�s
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oaomrific2uonn
s/vci ro dim/yu*-__-,_'__---_'____'----___-__-_-_-___-__-_'_-__-__--___'5
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Foam Separation. ''--__-_'_-_--___-_...... .. ......
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(o)
Ion s=^h= 5
(h)
Lan, ApplicationmTreated Effluent *° definition No. for sand. mr'z.*L*Loo~
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and other vm,W rmm"n operations) by mvxL=u"
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wxcr*ocre ..... ..... ............ _-... '---_--__-____---s
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pm,spnvnmoRemoval urN"mvicalProcesses (See definition No. ze)........ ____-_----_----__�u
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(k)
p"o^hi"n pn"a" ' without --...... _.-__'--____-_�

(1)
Post Aeration - cascade ................................... .................... .._............................... ........... ............ ........... 0
dlttusedor mechanlcaL..................................................................................................__2
(m)
Reverse Osmosis ................................ ....................... ........................................... ........._....5
(n)
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters - low rate ...... .................... .........»....»..........................................................
highrate..................................................................
(a)
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide...................................................................................
(p)
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide...» .»».»». .»..».....».__....i 5
(7)
SLUDGETREATIVEW
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic).... ........................................... _. .�j
Aerobic..-..............................»......... ................ ................ ._................_................................1�
Unhealed (anaerobic) ..... ...............,.. ....... ... ............... ..........................................................._..........I------
.
(b)
Sludge SiabllIzation (chemical orthermal) ................. _................................................... ........................... co
e
( )
Siu e Drying Beds Gravity
d4 ry rag - y.......................................................................................».............................2
VacuumAssisted....................................................................................5
(d)
Sludge Elutdatlon ...........................................»...............................................5
e
Sludge Conditioner chemical or thermal .......................
(I)
Sludge Thickener (gravity).........................._..............._........................................_.............._...................5
(g)
Dissatved Air Flotation Unit knot applicable to a unit rated as(3)(1))...... ......... ....................... ............ ........... a
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) .................. ........... .......... ......... .......... ........._........._........2
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aeraied.......... ................ ............... .......... .................................................................
Non -aerated ................................................................................2
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Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................10
(k)
Vacuum Filer, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or other similar dewaterinp 1 0
(a)
RESIDUALS UTILtZATIONvDISPOSAL (including lncineraled ash)
(a)
Lagoons............................................................ ............................. ........................ ................................ 2
(b)
Land Apprication (surface and subsurface) (sae definhion 22a)
by contract ng to a rand application operator or landfill operator who holds the tans! application pem3it
or landfill permit .................. ....................... ............................................................................................ 2�
.
(c)
Dedicated Landfill(burial) by the permMse of the wastewater treatrnerK lachy...»......... .-_.r.._.__._._.-_._..5
(9)
DErfEi=N
(a)
Chlorination ........ ____ ............. .............. ...................... ........ ....................... .................................. Q
9
(b)
Dechlorination... _... ...«.....................«..,........................... ....................................................................
(c)
Ozone .. ........ ...................... ................ ..»...........»........»..................................... ..»....».........._.s
(d)
Radiation.......................................................................... _S
(10)
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEMS) ( see definition No. 9) [not applicable to chemical addhlons rated as hem (3)(j).
(5)(a)(xi).
(6)(A). (6)(b). (7)(b). (7)(e). (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points +aach:
List....................
.............. ............... .-..... ............. ...................... ......................... «.-.-............
..................................... .».................................. ................. _...................... _............... 5
................................... ......... ....... .............. ...... .................................. I .... I..................... S
.......................................................................... I..... ...............--......................5
(1 1)
Mf_SCELANECUS
Ul`, i-S RCCESSZ
(a)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials lnduding wastes from training
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds in amounts signMcaritly greater than Is common
for domestic wastewater ............ .......... ................. ............................. »....... ....... .-.................................... 4
(b)
Effluent Flow Equalization (rot applcable to storage basins which are inherent In rand a.ppfrcatlon systems) --- -2
(c)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins inherent In land application
(d)
Pumps .......... ............................... ......................».......................................---......................._........._ .
(e)
Stand -By Power Supply .................. _............ .............. -............... -.................. _...... .............. ............. .
(f)
v
Thermal Pollution Corol Device................................................................................................................
TOTALPant-S...................................... »..................................
- CLASSF)C,ATICN
ClassI..................................................•.............................._......................-.5-25 Poims
Class rt... ........... .................................. -.........._..... 26-50 Points
Ctam19...................................................... _........................ .... .................. 51-65 Paints
ClassrV ................................ ....... ....................... ............ ... ...................... 66-Up Points
Facilhi9s having a rating of one through four points, lncitrsi've, do not requlra a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum dassNlcaiion of Class IL
Faclitles having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classIfIcation of Crass IL
Faclitiss havlog treatment procasres for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classTKatton of Class 111.
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Z004 DEF]NrrlCNS
The following dafinfllons shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physicaVchomical method for reducing soluble orVanlc rnaferiai from wastewater effluent; The column-typa beds used In this
method vrill have a flaw two varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square loot and may be ehher upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may of
may not be regenerated on the wastewater lrealrnerit plant cite;
(2) Aerated Lagoons- A basin in wh;ch all solids are maintained In suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matlar Is reduced through artificially
accaleraied transfer of oxygen on a Clow -through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Inllmaia contact between alr or high purtty oxygen In a llquid by spraying, agnatlon or dltfuslon;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utitizN it minimum hydraulic detarrUon time of to hours-
(4) Agr;cuhuraliy managed site. Any she on which a crop Is produced, managed, and harvasfed (Crop includes Brasses. grains, Imes, etc.);
(5) Air Stripping. A pr=esa by which the ammonium Ion is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical meara; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xytene-
(6) Carbon Rogeneratlon. The regeneratlon of exhausted carbon by she use of a Iumam to provide extremey high tempermures which volatilize and oxidlzs the
absorbed tmpuritlea;
M Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achleve'secondary, effluent Ilmhs;
(8) Centrifuge. A mechanical device In which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of dfferent densr'as;
(9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addtllon of chemrcal(s) to wastewater at an appllcavon polrri for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH ad]ustment,
alkallnity control, etc.; the capab[14 to experiment with different chemicals and dlfferem application points to acf ieve a specft resuh will be considered one
system; the capability to add chemical(s) to dual unAc will be rated as one system; capability to add a dwmk:al at a different application points for different
purposes will result In the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addAlon of a chemical compound such as time, ferric chloride, or a potyrner to war sludge to coalesca the mass prior 10
Its appiicatlon to a dewatering device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems- Use of holding ponds or holding tactics for carnalnment of wastewater =ntalnlnq Inorganl�-_ norr-toxic materials from sand, gravnt,
crushed stone or other similar operations- Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facititlos or arry other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOO and NArogonous Removal by Nitrf4atbn- A singla stage system required to achieve permit affluent runhs on BOD
and amnxonia nilrogen whim the same biological reactor;
(13) Dechiorination. The partial or complete reduction of residua: chicidne In a flquid by arty chemical or physical procsss;
nfr� (14) DerihrAicatfon Process- The corrvarslon of nhrase-nftr000n in r@tronwn rap