WQ0014306_Final Permit_19990305

State of North Carolina
'1epartment of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 5, 1999
Mr. Raymond Gottlieb, Manager
Sandler at Mill Run, L.C., a Limited Liability Company
448 Viking Drive — Suite 225
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NAruRAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0014306
Sandler at Mill Run, L.C., a Limited Liability Company
Eagle Creek Subdivision
Wastewater Treatment and Reclaimed Water Utilization System
Currituck County
Dear Mr. Gottlieb:
In accordance with your application received November 20, 1998, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0014306,
dated March 5, 1999, to Sandler at Mill Run, L.C., a Limited Liability Company for the construction and operation of the
subject wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization system. The permit has been modified to include the construction
and operation of a temporary 18,000-GPD extended -aeration treatment plant.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2002, shall void Permit No. WQ0014306
issued January 7, 1998, 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 150E 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.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you eed additions] information concerning
this matter, please contact ] ,Soni°Gardin at [phone] extension 509.
Sincerel ,
Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Currituck County Health Department
Bissell Professional Group
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Washington Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
PO Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND RECLAIMED WATER UTILIZATION 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
Sandler at Mill Run, L.C., a Limited Liability Company
Currituck County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 350,00-GPD wastewater treatment plant, a 18,000-GPD temporary wastewater
treatment plant, and reclaimed water utilization system. Wastewater flows shall be limited to 18,000 GPD until the
350,000-GPD wastewater treatment facility has been constructed and certified by the design engineer. Once the
350,000-GPD wastewater treatment facility is operational, wastewater flows shall be limited to 321,000 GPD due to
the available irrigation area.
The 350,000-GPD dual -path extended aeration wastewater treatment plant will consist of an 87,500-gallon flow -
equalization basin with dual 243-GPM pumps and a single 300-CFM blower, a manually -cleaned bar screen, a
flow-splitter box, two 228,00-gallon aeration basins with one basin consisting of a 45,000-gallon section and a
183,000-gallon section, one 148,250-gallon clarifier and one 28,220-gallon clarifier, one 32,100-gallon aerated
sludge -holding tank, two 2,000-CFM blowers, one 23-cell travelling -bridge filter with a total area of 348 square
feet, and all associated piping, valves and appurtenances.
The 18,000-GPD dual -path extended aeration wastewater treatment plant will consist of a manually -cleaned bar
screen, a 4,500-gallon flow equalization basin with dual 12.5-GPM pumps and a single 35-CFM blower, a flow-
splitter box, two 12,791-gallon aeration basins, one 3,837-gallon aerated sludge -holding tank, two 191-CFM
blowers, two 2,382-gallon clarifiers, two 7.0-square-foot tertiary filters, a 1,580-gallon clear well with two 105-
GPM backwash pumps, a 1,390-gallon backwash return tank with two 14-GPM pumps, one 12-CFM air -scour
blower, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances.
The treatment systems also consist of ultraviolet disinfection, one 30,080-gallon effluent -dosing tank with dual 608-
GPM pumps, high-water alarms, and approximately 450 linear feet of 10-inch force main, a gasoline -powered
stand-by generator with automatic transfer switch, a continuous monitoring and recording turbidometer, a
continuous monitoring and recording flow meter, and a 5.5-MG infiltration pond. The infiltration pond is in lieu of
a lined 5-day upset pond.
The 321,000-GPD reclaimed water spray irrigation system will consist of a 10.5-MG wet -weather storage and
irrigation pond and approximately 137.2 acres of irrigation area.

The wastewater treatment and reclaimed water spray irrigation system will serve the Eagle Creek Development off
of SR 1215 (36°29' N, 76°10' W) with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received November 20, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of
this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2002, shall void Permit No.
WQ0014306 issued January 7, 1998, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be
received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in
accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. If
this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to
track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall..provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge
Permitting Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The Washington 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.
The reclaimed water utilization 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 (Division), 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.
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 Division.
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 areas and water supply wells,
b) 100 feet between wetted areas and waters classified as SA,
c) 25 feet between wetted areas and surface waters not classified as SA,
d) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells,
e) 50 feet between reclaimed water storage/irrigation ponds and property lines, and
f) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
Public access to the irrigation 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 clubhouse showing these activities.
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11: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), 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 WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up
operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8A .0202. The
ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, 111, 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 15A NCAC 8A
.0202. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the WPCSOCC which
designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities
are 50% complete.
3. A suitable, year-round vegetative cover shall be maintained on the irrigation areas.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause runoff.
Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field or the infiltration
pond.
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.
The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 31.2 inches over anytwelve (12) month
period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.1 inches per dose.
No type of wastewater other than that from the Eagle Creek Development shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation area or disposed in the infiltration pond.
9. All wastewater shall be routed to the infiltration 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.
10. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while
normal maintenance is being performed.
11. Vegetative growth must be kept out of the infiltration pond at all times. All vegetation must be
removed manually so that minimal disturbance will occur to the disposal area.
12. The application of chemicals to the infiltration pond is expressly prohibited.
13. Proper depth shall be achieved in the drainage ditches surrounding the golf course or a propeller pump
shall be installed as proposed in the original application package to ensure that the elevation of the
drainage ditches allows the movement of groundwater off site. Permission shall be obtained from the
downstream property owners to deepen the ditches. Until such time that the County has established a
drainage district, the developer shall be responsible for maintaining the canals for positive drainage.

III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary
by the Division 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:
s c Parameter Monthly AverageDail (Instantaneous) Maximum
Flow 18,000 GPD
BOD5 (5-day, 20°C) 10 mg/l 15 mg/I
NH3 as N 4 mg/I 6 mg/1
TSS 5 mg/1 10 mg/1
b
Fecal Coliform 14 per 100 ml 25 per 100 ml
Turbidity 10 NTU
a
Monthly averages for all but fecal conform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples collected
during the reporting period.
b
Monthly average for fecal coliform shall be the geometric mean of all samples collected during the
reporting period.
Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting period.
The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored, by the Permittee, at the point prior to
discharge to the wet-weather/irrigation pond for the following parameters:
Parameter
Sampling Point
Sampling Frequency
Type of Sample
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
*2/Month
Grab
Settleable Matter
Effluent
Daily
Grab
NO3 as N
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 limitations.
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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 or infiltration,
b. volume of wastewater irrigated or infiltrated,
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 and
infiltration pond,
f. weather conditions, and
g. maintenance of cover crops and infiltration pond.
4. Three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in Condition 111. 3.) on Form
NDAR-1 shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. Three (3) copies of all
effluent monitoring data (as specified in Condition 111. 2.) on Form NDMR-1 shall be submitted on or
before the last day of the following month. All information shall be submitted to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Nan -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
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 oxygenin 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 Washington Regional Office, telephone number (252)
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. 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
1. Prior to beginning waste disposal operations, two monitor wells (MW-1 and MW-2) shall be installed
to monitor groundwater quality around the infiltration pond. The wells shall be constructed such that
the water level in the well is never above or below the screened (open) portion of the well at any time
during the year. The general location and name for each well is marked on Attachment A. Each
monitoring well shall be located at the review boundary, constructed in accordance with this permit,
and approved by the Washington Regional Office.
All wells that are constructed for purposes of groundwater monitoring shall be constructed in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2C .0108 (Standards of Construction of Wells Other than Water Supply)
and any other state and local laws and regulations pertaining to well construction.
The Washington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours prior to the construction of any monitoring well so that an inspection can be made of
the monitoring well location. Such notification to the regional groundwater 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.
4. Within thirty days of completion of all well construction activities, a certification must be received
from a professional engineer certifying that the monitoring wells are located and constructed in
accordance with the Well Construction Standards (15A NCAC 2C) and this permit. This certification
should be submitted with copies of the Well Completion Form (GW-1) for each well. Mail this
certification and the associated GW-1 forms to the Permits and Compliance Unit, Groundwater Section,
P.O. Box 29578, Raleigh, NC, 27626-0578.
Within sixty days of completion of all monitoring wells, thePermittee shall submit two original copies
of a scaled topographic map (scale no greater than 1":100') signed and sealed by a professional engineer
or a state licensed land surveyor that indicates all of the following information:
a. the location and identity of each monitoring well,
b. the location of all components of the waste disposal system,
c. the location of all property boundaries,
d. the latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument,
e. the relative elevation of the top of the well casing -(which shall be known as the "measuring point"),
and
f. the depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is established.

The survey shall be conducted using approved practices outlined in North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 89C and the North Carolina Administrative Code Title 21, Chapter 56. The surveyor shall
establish a horizontal control monument on the property of the waste disposal system and determine the
latitude and longitude of this horizontal control monument to a horizontal positional accuracy of +/- 10
feet. All other features listed in a. through e. above shall be surveyed relative to this horizontal control
monument. The positional accuracy of features listed in a. through e. above shall have a ratio of
precision not to exceed an error of closure of 1 foot per 10,000 feet of perimeter of the survey. Any
features located by the radial method will be located from a minimum of two points. Horizontal control
monument shall be installed in such a manner and made of such materials that the monument will not
be destroyed due to activities that may take place on the property. The map shall also be surveyed
using the North American Datum of 1983 coordinate system and shall indicate the datum on the map.
All bearings or azimuths shall be based on either the true or NAD 83 grid meridian. If a Global
Positioning System (GPS) is used to determine the latitude and longitude of the horizontal control
monument, a GPS receiver that has the capability to perform differential GPS shall be used and all data
collected by the GPS receiver will be differentially corrected.
The maps and any supporting documentation shall be sent to the Permits and Compliance Unit,
Groundwater Section, P.O. Box 29578, Raleigh, NC, 27626-0578.
For the initial sampling of the well as specified elsewhere in the permit, the Permittee shall submit a
copy of the GW-1 Form (Well Completion Form) with the Compliance Monitoring Form (GW-59) for
that well. Compliance Monitoring Forms that do not include copies of the GW-I form will be returned
to the Permittee without being processed. Failure to submit these forms as required by this permit may
result in the initiation of enforcement activities pursuant to NC General Statutes 143-215.6.
Monitor wells MW-I and MW-2 shall be sampled initially after construction (and prior to waste
disposal operations) and thereafter every March, July, and November for the following parameters:
Water Level pH
Chloride Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Fecal Coliform Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
Nitrate -Nitrogen (NO3-N) Total Ammonia
Total Phosphorous
The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining parameters. The
depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing.
The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the
relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well.
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/1 are detected in any downgradient monitoring well,
additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the individual constituents comprising
this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in the background monitor well
exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to represent the naturally occurring TOC
concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient
wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described above,
The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater Quality
Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section, Permits and Compliance Unit,
P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578 on or before the last working day of the month following
the sampling month.
8. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.

The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the reclaimed water disposal system (including the wastewater
treatment facility, the irrigation pond, and the spray fields) is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC
2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. For disposal systems using reclaimed water,
Regulation 15A 2H .0219 (k) specifies that both the Compliance Boundary and Review Boundary are
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).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal
systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area, Any
exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part of the
Permittee.
10. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the infiltration pond disposal system is specified by regulations
in 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is for the
disposal system individually permitted after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250 feet
from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the
waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance
Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to the penalty provisions applicable
under General Statute 143-215.6A (a) (1).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal
systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any
exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part of the
Permittee.
V. INSPECTIONS
I . Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
The Permittec 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 or other permitting authority.
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division 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
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
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 in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A
to 143-215.6C.
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.
A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for
the life of the project.
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.
9. The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is
incorporated herein by reference and is a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the
Operation Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this permit.
Permit issued this tWifth day of March, 1999
NORT7-OL71NAEN770TAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0014306
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Permit No. WQ0014306
March 5, 1999
ENGINEER`S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
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 Nanze
Location and County
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.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA r R A`:-,!.rPermit No. MO 14 30(o `
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COUNTY OF CURRITUCK
OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made pursuant to G.S.- 143-125.1(dl) and
entered into this --I �+ day of ��,�?, 199g, by and
between the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina,
hereinafter known as the COMMISSION; and Sandler at Mill
Run, L.C. a Limited Liability Company; hereinafter known as
the DEVELOPER; and Eagle Creek Owners Association,
hereinafter known. as OWNERS' ASSOCIATION; and Eagle Creek
Water and Sewer Association, Inc., hereinafter known as
WATER AND SEWER ASSOCIATION.
W I T N E S S E.T H
1- The DEVELOPER is or will become the owner of
certain lands lying in Currituck County, upon which it
is subdividing lots and erecting other improvements,
said development to be known as Eagle Creek Subdivision
(hereinafter the Development).
2. The DEVELOPER desires, to construct a wastewater
collection system with pumps, wastewater treatment
works and/or disposal facilities (hereinafter Disposal
System) to provide sanitary sewage disposal to serve
the Development on said lands.
3. The DEVELOPER has applied to the COMMISSION for
the issuance of a permit pursuant to G.S. 143-215.12 to
construct, maintain, and operate the Disposal System.
4. The DEVELOPER has created or shall create' a
subdivision pursuant to the Subdivision Ordinance of
Currituck County, North Carolina and a Declaration of
Covenants and Restrictions shall be filed with the
Currituck County Register of Deeds.
5. The DEVELOPER has caused to be formed or will
cause to be formed the Eagle Creek Owners' Association
and the Eagle Creek Water and Sewer Association, Inc.,
both non-profit corporations organized and existing

Association By -Laws and Articles of Incorporation for
the existing Association. ,E
3. In the event of a transfer by the Developer to the
Owners' Association of the Disposal System and
appurtenances thereto, the DEVELOPER shall provide in
the By -Laws that the Disposal System and appurtenances
thereto are part of the common elements. The Owners'
Association By -Laws shall identify the entire
wastewater treatment, collection and disposal system as
a common element which will receive the highest
priority for expenditures by the Owners' Association
except for Federal, State, and local taxes and
insurance.
4. In the event of a transfer by the Developer to the
Owners' Association of the Disposal System and
appurtenances thereto, the DEVELOPER shall provide in
the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions that the
Disposal System will be maintained through service fees
or charges and special assessments imposed upon the lot
owners by the Declaration of Covenants and
Restrictions. In order to assure that there shall be
funds readily available to repair, maintain or
construct the Disposal System, beyond the routine
operation and maintenance expenses, the Declaration of
Covenants and Restrictions shall provide that a fund be
created out of the assessments. Such funds be separate
from the routine maintenance allocated for the facility
and shall be part of the yearly budget.
5. In the event the common expense allocation and
separate funds are not adequate for the construction,
repair, and maintenance of the Disposal System, the
Declaration -of Covenants and Restrictions shall provide
for special assessments to cover such necessary costs.
There shall be no limit on the amount of such
assessments, and the Declaration of Covenants and
Restrictions shall provide that such special
assessments can be made as necessary at any time.
6. If a wastewater collection system and wastewater
treatments' and/or disposal facility provided by any
city, town, village, county, water and sewer
authorities, or other unit of govdrnment shall

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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility:. �c2L.�,.
Owner or Contact Person, 6-7`.L i T--- r�
Mailing Address: VIe;.,e-->< tD VE ) t / �1Gf•! i� ?C�}`"
County: Telephone: 757- — f f
Present Classification.' New Facility Existing Facility
NPDES Per. No. NC00 Nondisc. Per. No.WQd B6 Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by: ` Date: —
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central OffiGe Telephone:
OR -•= -• •
Check •n(s): Subsurface Spray•. • r A•• ■
Classification:Wastewater •ne) I III IV Total P• -------------------------------------------------------------
iti :•i PACCESSES ANQ BEI ATEED\Ila>• EQUIEMENI llr E■ . a :\ �, ►It,• :tl �► S I: s
r:• �• 1a3ALL NOT
w,\� r : r � y 1 1: : hi=►i ate: [■ i ::.+- �,. II..: 1�\ * �1, :►.. >` 1+u ��► YI►. �► + �1. :►.
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SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand filters
5. grease trapfinterceplor
6. _ oil/water separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
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SPRAY 1RRIGAMON CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1. preliminary treatment (definition
2. lagoons
3. septic tanks
4, pump tanks
5. pumps
6. - sand filters
7. grease traprtnterceplor
a. oil/water separators
no, 32 )
9_disinlection
10. chemioat addition for nutrienttalgae control
11. spray Irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shall
be _ rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate duel certification.
LAND APPLICATIONIRESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
---------------------------------------------
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, yolesn 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 if Appropriate)
1. Oilfwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand fillers, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed -loop Recycle Systems:
5. Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of ollfwater 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;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified If permitted after July 1,
1993 or if upon inspection by the Division, it 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.

The following scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate points)
ITEM POINTS
( 1 ) industrial Pretreatment Units or industrial Pretreatment Program (see definition No. 33)...................................................4
(2) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd (rat applicable to non -contaminated cooling waters, sludge handling facilities for
water purification plants, totally closed cycle systems(ses definition No. 11), and facilities consisting only of ham
(4)(d) or Items (4)(d) and (11)(d))
0 - 20,000......................................................................................................................................... .....
20,001 - 60,000...........................................................................,........................................,.................
60,001 - 100,000..................................................... ....................................... ............ ............ I .......... ..... 3
100.001 - 250,000.............. ................................................................................ ................................... A
250,001 - 600,000........................................................................................ ............5
500,001 '-1,000,000............................................................................................................................ B
1,000,001 - 2,DD0.D00...........................................................................................................................10
2,000,001 (and up) I add l nal for each 200,D0o gpd capacity up to a maximum of .._. ,.. ....30
Design Flow (gpd) v
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITSIPROCESSES(we fir"n .32)
(a) Bar Screens........................................................................:....................................................................Later
or
(b) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices .............................................. _......................... 2
(c) GO Removal..............................................................................................................................................1
or
(d) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal ...........................................................................................................
(a) Flow Measuring Dwice......................................................................................................................... 1
or
(f) Instrumented Flow Measurement................................................................................................................2
(g) Preaeratlon............................................................................................................................................
(h) Influent Flow Equalization.........................................................................................................................
(1) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity.......................................................... .............. ........................ .......... ...
Mechanical..................._-._........,..........................................................................................................3
DissolvedAlr Flotation................................................................................................................................a
fl) Prechlorination..................................................................................................................5
(4) PR1MARYTREADAENTLNrrS/PFlOCESSFS
(a) Sepilc Tank (see deffnlllon No. 43)......................................... ..................................... ........... ................... 2
(b) Imhoff Tank..............................................................................................................................................5
(c) Primary Clarifiers................................................... .......................5
(d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Norrioxic Materials (sludge handling facilities for water
purification plants, sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operations except recmaiiona[ activities such as gem
orgold mining) ............................................ ............ .................. ...................................... I.......... I.-........2
(5) SECONakRYTREATMENT tI ITTSIPROCESSES
(a) Carbonaceous Stage
(1) Aeration -High Purity Oxygen System.............................................................................
DiffusedAir System.........................................................._....................................
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)........... .......... ................
:_..._... _....._...
SeparateSludge Reaeration............................................................................................3
(li) Trickling Filter
HighRate.......................................................................................................................7
StandardRate ............................................. ................................................................... 6
PackedTower.................................................................................................................5
(111) Blologicar Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Fiher ... .. .............. ... ». ........_ .10
(IV) Aerated Lagoons..........................................................................................................10
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors......................................................................................10
(vi) Sand Fillers -intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculatingb[oiaglcal....................................................................................................3
(vll) Stabtfizalion Lagoons....................................................................................................
(will) clarifier .................................................................................................................... ..S
(Ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal d BOD and nitrogenous romav
nitrification (sea definition No. 12)(Poinls for this hem have to be in addition to hems
(5)(a)(1) through (5)(a)(viil),
utilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a)..........................................2
utulzing other than the extended aeration procsss............................... ..........................0
(x) Nutrient additions to enhance 801) removal......................................................................5
(x1) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs')addhion.......................................................................5
(b) Nitrogenous Stage
(1) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System ....... .......................... ................ .................. 20
DlifusedAir System ............. .._...............................................................10
Mechanical Air System (fixed. floating or rotor).................................................................2
Separate Sludge Reaeratlon.............................................................................................3
(II) Trtdcling Fitter -High Rats ...... ...................................................... ..... .. .............................. 7
Standard Rats...............................................................................................................5
PackedTower.. ..... ...................... ....................... .................. .... . .............5
(111) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated Biological Miter........0
(Iv) Rotating Bloioglcal Contaclom......................................................................................10
(v) Sand Filter - Intermittent biological...................................................................................2
Recirculating biological....................................................................................................3
(VI) tlarrier...........................................................................................................................5
(6) TERTIARY OR ADVANCEDTREATMENT UNITS/PROCESSES
(a) Activated Carbon Beds -
without carbon regeneration...................................................................................................6
wtth carbon regeneration............................................................................................15
(b) Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed-
vAlhoutcarbon regeneration..................................................................................................5
-with carbon regeneration .............. ........ .................. .......................................................... A 5
(c) Air stripping. ........... .............................. ..................... ........ .............................................................
(d) Denhrillcation Process ................................... —-...................................................».........-......................1 0
(0) Electrodlalysis........................................................................................ ........................................ .5
(1) Foam Separation ......................................................................................................................................5
(g) Ion Exchange... ......................................... ..................5
(h) Land Application of Treated Effluent (see definition No. 22b) (riot applicable for sand, gravel, stone
and other similar mining operations) by high rate...
([) Microscreens.......... ......... .....................................................
{)) Phosphorous Removal by Biological Processes (Sae dellnnion No. 26)........................................................2 D
(k) Polishing Ponds - without aeration...............................................................:...........»...............................2
withaeration............................................................... ..... ...................... ... .................. 5

Aeration cascace......... .................... ..
.„.................................
............. :.
diffused or mochanlcZ...„................. .•-................„..„........».._..._..............„........._......2
(m} Reverse Osmosis_ .................. .................. „... ............................. __................. ............. .................... ..........
In) Sand or Mixed -Media Fliters - low rate ............. ................................... „............ ............. .._................ .
highrate.. ..................... . . ...... . ............... I .................
( o) Trsatment processes for removal of metal or cy"o..........................„...„.„.»............................................7 5
(p) treatment processes for removal o1 toxic materials other than metal of
(7) SUJOGETREATMENT
(a) Sludge Digestion Tank -Pleated (anaerobic)....................................................„...„..............._............_......10
Aerobic............ ..................................................... ......................... ............................... ...... I............
Unhealed(anaerobic)................................................................................................................................3
(b) Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) ...... «............................................................................................6
(c) SludgeDryingBodo- Gravity...........................................„..........................................„.......„....................2
Vacuum Assisted..................„..................................................................................................................5
(d) Sludge Buirlallon...................................................................................................................................... 5
(e) Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal)...................................................................................................5
(1) Sludge Thickener (gravity) ................ ........................... ............................................................5
(g) Dissolved Air Flotation Unit [not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(1))............... ........................................ .....
f!
( h ) Sludge Gas Utilization (Including gas storage) ....... «..................... .................... _................................
(1) Sludge Holding Tank Aerated ................................. ........ _........ ............................................. .............
Non -aerated................................. ... .........................................................................
([} Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................10
(k) Vacuum Fiher, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or other similar dawaiering devices...................................................10
(s) RESIDUALS UTILIZATIOWDISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
{a} Lagoons, ..........................................................................2
{b} Land Application (surface and subsurface) (sea definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
orlandfill permit.......:........................................................................................................................ ....{ 2
(c) Dedicated Landfill(budal) by the permhtes of the wastewater treatment facillty.... ....... „.............. ........._.....
(9) D1sr�cricN
(a) Chlorination.............................................................................................................................................5
(b) Dechlodnation...........................................................................................................................................6
(e) Ozone..................................................................„...........................................................................:.
(d) Radiation.......................................................................................................................„.................
(10) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( sae definition No. 9) [riot applicable to chemical addhions rated as hem (3)0),
(6)(a)(xl). (6)(a), (6)(b). (7)(b), (7)(s). (9a). (o)(b) or (0)(c) 5 points each-
List..................................„................................................................................................5
..................................................................................................................................5
.............................................. „....... ..................................... ......................... ,..............
......................................................................................................................................5
(1 1) MISCBIANEOUS UNITSWIOCES S.
(a) holding Ponds, Holding Tanks of Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Including wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds in amounts significantly greater than Is common
fordomesllc wastewater............................................................................................................................4
(b) Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are Inherent in land application systems).....2
(c) Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent In land application
(d) Pumps................................................................................................................................................
(a) Stand -By Power Supply...........................................................................................................
(f) Thermal Pollution Control Device.............. ....................................... ......... ........................................
TOTAL POINTS.......................................................................
CLASSiFMTI N
............................................................................................5.25 Points
ass II ......» ..................... .................. .......................................... —26.50 Points
...... .................... .................. ....................................................... 51-85 Points
C3M N....„...............................................................................................„66-Up Points
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Facllhl-3s having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not require a cerfilled operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minlmum classification of Class 11.
Facilhles having treatment processes forihe removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class It.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classtricatlon o1 Class III.
.DM4 DEFZNrrIONS
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter,
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physical/chamicaf method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater efiluerri; The column -type beds used in this
method will have a liaw rate varying from two to eight gallons per rninule per square foot and may be either upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regoneraled on the wastewater treatmert plant she;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which all solids are maintained In suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a lfow-through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Intimais contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or diffuslon;(3a) Extended
Aerallon. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 18 hours.
(4) Agriculturally managed site. Any she on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop Includes grasses, grains, bees, sic.);
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium Ion Is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Reganerallon. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a lurnace to provide exlrentety high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed impurities;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits;
(8) Centrifuge. A mechanical device In which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different densr'as;
(8) Chemical Addhion Systems- The addition of chemlcal(s) to wastewater at an application point for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjustment.
alkalinity control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and different application points to achieve a specific result will be considered one
system; the capability to add chamical(s} to dual unfts will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a ditterent application points for ditfsrenl
purposes Wit result in the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addition of it chemlral compound such as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
its application to a dewatering device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing Inorganic, iron-Ioxlc materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other similar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two paints regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurlersances;
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achieve permit efiiuert limits on BOD
and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reactor,
(13) Dechforinallon. The partial or complete reduction of residual chiorins In a liquid by any chemical or physical process;
(14) Denhriflcation Process. The conversion of nttrale-nitrogen to nitrogen gas;

RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility:
Owner or Contact Person:
Mailing Address: F� V
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County�uy�Z4 Yu e ' r- Telephone:._7'77
Present Classification: New Facility L misting Facility
NPDES Per No. NC00 Nondisc. Per. No.WQ3 ealth Dept.Per No.
Hated by: Telephone: # Date: t'
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
Regional Office Telephone:
Central Office Telephone:
ORC: Grade: Telephone:
Check Classif!cation (s): Subsurface pray Irrigation Land App'cation
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One) I i! III !V Total Points:
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SUBSURFACE CLASSfFlCAT1CN
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand filters
S. grease trapAnterceptor
6. oillwater separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSiF)CATICN
(check all units that apply)
I. -preliminary
treatment (definition no. 32 )
2.
lagoons
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6.
sand filters
7.
grease traptinterceptor
S.
oillwater separators
9.
disinfection
10.
chemlcal addition for nutrient/algae control
it.
spray Irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components sholl
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, untp,&g 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 if Appropriate)
1. Oil/water Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Fitter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed -loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oillwater separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and dispoF,J;
6. Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. Sealood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
g. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified ii permitted after 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.

The fallowing scale is used for rating wastewater treatment facilities: (circle appropriate paints)
ITEM POINTS
(1) Industrial Pretreatment Units or industrial Pretreatment Program (sea ddinitlon No. 33)...................................................4
(2) DESIGN
FLOW OF PLANT iN gpd [rot applicable to non -contaminated cooing waters, sludge handling facithles for
water purtficatlon plants, totally dosed cycle systems(ses definition No. 11)• and facilities cwnslsling only of Item
(4)(d) or
Items (4)(d) and (11)(d)] _
0 - 20,000......................................................................................................................................1
20,001 - 50, ...................................._..........._............................................................................2
50.001 - 100.000....................................................................................................................................3
1 DO,001 250,D00....................................................................................................................................44
250,001 - 500 D00..-....:................................................................................................-................4r+�
500.001 - 1,000.000....................................................................................................................
1.D00.D01 - 2,DOD,000...........................................................................................................................10
2,000,DO1 (and up) a rr Ig�l tar each 200.D00 gpd capachy up to a maximum of ..�. ........30
Design Flow (gpd) �]
(3) PRELIMINARY UNRSJPRDCESSE (see der. ion 32)
(a) Bar Scroers.............................._....._...........................:................--.................................................
or
(b)
Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices ...... ........................... ........ ............. ........... 2
(c)
Grit RemovW.....................................................................................................
or
(d)
(a)
Mechanica€ or Aerated Grit Removal.............................................................................................................2
Flow Measuring Device ...... .............................................................. .....................................................
��,1
or
(f)
Instrumented Flow Measurement....................................................................................................._..........2
WPraaeratlon
................................................. ..........................................................................................
(h)
Influent Flow Equalization......................................................................................................I.............. ..
(1)
Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity_ ............... __ ................................. ......... . ..............................................
Mechanical.................................................................................................................................................3
Dissolved AIr Flotation .................................... _.................................................. ........................................
(1)
Prechlorinallon............. ............................................................................................................................. 5
(4) PRIMP.RYTREATMENTUJfrS+PROCESSES i I -_ .
(a)
Septic Tank (see datinfilon No. 43).............................................................................................................2
(b)
Imholf Tank.... ............... ..._...............-........................_......
(c)
................................
. '
Primary Clarifiers.......................5
(d)
Setifing Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non-loxlc Materials (sludge handling facilities for water -
purtficatlon plants, sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operafiors except recreational activities such az gem
orgold mining)................................................................................................................................2
(5) SECONDARY TREATMENT LUTS+PF10CESSES
(a)
Carbonaceous Stage
(1) Aeratlon-High Purity Oxygen System............................................................................
DiffusedAir System................................................................................................ 10
Mechanical Air System (fixed. floating or rotor) ........... ............ ............ .:............_--......
SeparateSludge Reaeratlon.............................................................................................3
(11) Trk*ling Firer
HighRate.................................................................................».........:...:........I.............7
StandardRate..............................................................................................................5
PackedTower.................................................................................................................5
(ill) Bioiogtcar Aerated Flher or Aerated Biological Filter _ ... ......_ ..._ .„.._. .„_.1 0
(tv} Aerated Lagoons..........................................................................................................10
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors.....................................................................................10
(VI) Sand Filters -intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculatingbiological ................. ................... ............................................. ....................
(vll) Stabilization Lagoons...................................................................................................
(vIU) Clan♦ller..................................................................................................................... ...5
(Ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of SOD and nitrogenous remov
nhrifitatlon (see definition No. 12)(Polnts for this hem have to be In addition to items ,
(5)(a)(1) through (5)(a)(vill),
ullltzing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a)..........................................2
ulllizIngother than the extended aeration process...................................,..._.....................a
(x) Nutrfsrt additions to enhance BOD removal...................................................................5
(xl) Biological Culture ("Super Bugs')addh€on........................................................................5
(b)
Nitrogenous Stage
(1) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System ........ .......................................... .................. 20
DlHusedAir System.......................................................................................................10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rofar}_ .._._..._,.�__._...... ...�... .,.__.. ......fi
Separate Sludge Reaeratlon............................................................................................3
(11) Trickling Filter -High Rate...................................................................................................7
Standard Rate ................ _................................................................................. ........... 4 ..
PackedTower................................................................................................................5
pit) Biological Aerated Fitter or Aerated Slological F3ilar..._. ... _. _._...» .... ...1 0
(Iv) Rotating Biological Contadors................ ............... ...................... ...«...... ................... 10
(v) Sand Fliter- Intarmittent bktiogical............................... .............:....................... ............ 2
Recirculating biological....................................................................................................3
(VI) Clarlfsr............................. .............................................................................................5
(s) TERTIARY OR ADVANCED7REA71VIENT UVITSIPROCESSES
(a)
Activated Carbon Beds -
without carbon regeneration.. .............._................. .... ..................................... ......... .........
withcarbon regeneration ......... .... ... ............................................................................ ....... 1 5
(b)
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed -
;without carbon regeneration ... ..... .................................................................... _................ 5
:with carbon regeneration.......................................................................................... ........1 5
(c)
Air stripping...............................................«...................................................................................S
(d)
Donflrtficatlon Process...«........................................................................................................................1 0
is)
Electrodlalysis.......................................................................................................................... ...S
(f)
Foam Separation .................................... ....................................................................... ....... ................. .... 5
(g)
Ion Exchange... ... .... ... ....... ...». ...... ....................s
(h)
Land Application of Treated Effluent (sea definition No. 22b) (riot applicable for sand, gravel, stone
and other similar mining operations) by high rate lnllltratlon._..._...._.._......... .............................
(1)
ML-roscreens.............................. ................. ......................................................... .......... ......................... .
(1)
Phosphorous Removal by Biological Processes (See deflnhlon No. 26).......................................................20
(k)
Polishing Ponds - without aeration ............... ...................... ................ ........... ................ ...................... 2
withaeration.................................................................................................................5

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diffusedor mechanlcal................................................... »........... ».......................... ........... 2
(m) Reverse Osmosis..............................................................................................................».....5
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(n) Sand or Mixed -Media Fitters - low rate ....................... ..... ................... .............. ....................................
high{rate.........................processes..............
o} Treatment for removal of meta........................l or cyanide ... .•..............................................1 5
(p) treatment processea for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide..._-»...»......»». »........»....1 5
(7) SUJDGETREATMENT
(a) Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic) ........................ ................... _.................... .............. _..............
10
Aerobic..........I ... ............... ........................................................................................................
Unheated(anaerobic). . .................................................................................................
(b) Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thernud)..................................................................................................5
(c) Sludge Drying Bedc - Gravity.................................................................................................................2
VacuumAssisted........»...........................................................................................................................5
(d) Sludge Eluldatfon.. ... ................................................................................................5
(e) Sludge Condhioner (chemical or thermal) ....... ........................................ .... ................. ......... ................... 5
(1) Sludge Thickener (gravity)........ ........ ............................................ ».... ............................ 5
(g) Dissolved Air Flotation Unit jnot applicable to a unit rated as(3)(1)j....................:........................................a
(h) Sludge Gas Utll€zatlon (including gas storage) ............................ .»...................... ......... ,......... ................... 2
(1) Sludge Holding Tank Aerated....................................................................................................................5
Non -aerated........ ..............»............................................................. 2
O) Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................1 D
(k) Vacuum Fiber, Centrifuge, or Flher Press or other similar dewatering devices ..»...............................................10
(6) RESIDUALS UTILIZATIONIDISPOSAL (including Incinerated ash)
(a) Lagoons.. ....... .. .....................................................................2
.................. .......... ............. ........................
(b) Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the Sand application permit
orlandfill permit...................................................................................................................................
(g) (c) Dedicated Landflll(burlal) by the parmhtae of the wastewater treatment facility .......................... ..... ......
...,.
(a) Chlorination........................................................................................................................................5
(b) Dechlorinalion................................. ........................................................................................
5
(c) Ozone.............................................................................................................................................
(d) Radiation............................................................................................................................m.........,.. ,. S
(1 0) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see detinhion No. 9) Snot appllcabta to chemical addttions rated as he(3 a),
(5)(2)(0), (6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
List..................................................................................................................................5
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{1 t) M1SCSIMEC UNfTS FiOCE65E5.........................................................................................................................5
(a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Induding wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts significantly greater than Is common
fordomestic wastewater............................................................................................................................4
(b) Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent In land appllcallon systems) ..... 2
(c) Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent in land application systems}....._ .... .... ...
(d) .Pumps............................ »... ........................................ ................................ ........................
(e) Stand -By Power Supply..................»...........................................................»....................:..........
(f) Thermal Pollutlon Control Dev[ce.......... .................... .......................
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TOTALPOINTS.......................................................................
CLASSIFICATION
.........»........................................................................... .5-25 Points
lassI!. ....... . ....................................................................................26-50 Points
ClassIV ........................................................................................... I ........... 61-65 Points
.......... ....... _..... ............. ,,....... ,......... 66•Up Points
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Facllltles having a rating of One through tour points, Inclusive, do not require a certified operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 11.
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 11,
Facilities having treatment processes lot the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a rrdnlmum cla"Meatlon of Class III.
A0C34 DEFiNfflC)IVS ^-------...._......
The following deflnhions shall apply throughout this Subchaptar.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physlcal/chemical method for reducing soluble organic malarial from wastewater efffuerd; The cotumn-type beds used In this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square toot and may be either upflow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant site;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin In which alf solids are rnafntalnod In suspension and by which biological oxldatlon or organic matter is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow -through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or ditluslon;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 16 hours.
(4) Agriculturally managed sha. Any she on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses, grains, trees, etc.);
(5) Air Slripping. A process by which the ammonium ]on is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means, or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed Impurities;
V) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits;
(8) Centrifuge. A mechanical device In which centrifugal force Is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different densi',las;
(9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addition of chemkal(s) to wastewater at an application point for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
alkalinity control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and different application points to achieve a specific result will be considered one
system; the capability to add chemical(s) to dua! units will be rated as one system; capabilty to add a chemical at a different application points for dMorant
purposes will result in the systems being rated as separate sysfams;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addhion of a chemical compound such as llme, tannic ch$orlde, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
Its appFcation to a dewalering device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing Inorganic, non Toxic materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other similar operallonc. Such systama shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOD and Nhrogerous Removal by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achieve pemdt onluertt limits on BOD
and ammonla nitrogen within the same biological reactor,
(13) Dechlodrratlon. The parita! or complete reduction of residual chlorin In a liquid by any chemical or physical process;
(14) Denhrtficatlon Process. The conversion of nitrate-nitrogen to nitrogen gas;