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ROY COOPER i �`•i.
Governor `'
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary °n""" F`'
LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
June 28, 2019
David Odom, Town Manager
Town of Taylorsville
204 Main Ave Dr
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Subject: Permit Renewal
Application No. NC0026271
Taylorsville WWTP
Alexander County
Dear Applicant:
The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges the June 26, 2018 receipt of your permit renewal application and
supporting documentation. Your application will be assigned to a permit writer within the Section's NPDES WW permitting
branch. Per G.S. 150E-3 your current permit does not expire until permit decision on the application is made.
Continuation of the current permit is contingent on timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit. The
permit writer will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Please respond in a
timely manner to requests for additional information necessary to allow a complete review of the application and renewal
of the permit.
Information regarding the status of your renewal application can be found online using the Department of Environmental
Quality's Environmental Application Tracker at:
https://deq.nc.go>v permits-regulations/permit-guidance/environmental-application-tracker
If you have any additional questions about the permit, please contact the primary reviewer of the application using the
links available within the Application Tracker.
Sincerely,
Wren Thedford
Administrative Assistant
Water Quality Permitting Section
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D_E Q North Caro•na Department of Envronrrenta Qc.a t; I D vtsor of 1W;ater Resources
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Town of Taylors vile
"The Brushy Mountain Gateway"
67 Main Avenue Drive
Taylorsville,North Carolina 28681
828.632.2218(Phone)•828.632.7964(Fax)
www.taylorsvillenc.com
June 20, 2019
RECEIVED/NCDEQ/DWR
Mr. John Hennessy JUN 2 6 2Q19
NC DENR\DWR\NPDES
Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center Permitting Section
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
Re: Town of Taylorsville
NPDES Permit Renewal
NC0026271
Dear Mr. Hennessy:
The Town of Taylorsville requests a renewal of its NPDES permit that expires March 31, 2020.
Since the last permit renewal, improvements to the WWTP have been completed (A to C No.
026271A030. This included headworks improvements as well as the construction of a 500,000-
gallon aerobic sludge digester. No changes have been made to the primary processes.
The following are enclosed:
• NPDES Form 2A
• USGS topographic maps
• WWTP process schematic
• land application showing land application sites
Please contact myself at [phone], or Benjie Thomas, PE of West Consultants, PLLC at
[phone] with any questions.
Thank you,
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David Odom, Town Manager
The Town of Taylorsville does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,national origin,
sex,religion,age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Town of Taylorsville WVVT'P, NC0026271 Renewal Catawba
FORM
2A NPDES FORM 2A APPLICATION OVERVIEW
NPDES
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Form 2A has been developed in a modular format and consists of a "Basic Application Information" packet
and a "Supplemental Application Information" packet. The Basic Application Information packet is divided
into two parts. All applicants must complete Parts A and C. Applicants with a design flow greater than or
equal to 0.1 mgd must also complete Part B. Some applicants must also complete the Supplemental
Application Information packet. The following items explain which parts of Form 2A you must complete.
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION:
A. Basic Application Information for all Applicants. All applicants must complete questions A.1 through A.8. A treatment works
that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States must also answer questions A.9 through A.12.
B. Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow z 0.1 mgd. All treatment works that have design flows
greater than or equal to 0.1 million gallons per day must complete questions B.1 through B.6.
C. Certification. All applicants must complete Part C(Certification).
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
D. Expanded Effluent Testing Data. A treatment works that discharges effluent to surface waters of the United States and meets
one or more of the following criteria must complete Part D(Expanded Effluent Testing Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program(or has one in place),or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the information.
E. Toxicity Testing Data. A treatment works that meets one or more of the following criteria must complete Part E(Toxicity Testing
Data):
1. Has a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1 mgd,
2. Is required to have a pretreatment program(or has one in place),or
3. Is otherwise required by the permitting authority to submit results of toxicity testing.
F. Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes. A treatment works that accepts process wastewater from any
significant industrial users(SIUs)or receives RCRA or CERCLA wastes must complete Part F(Industrial User Discharges
and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes). Sills are defined as:
1. All industrial users subject to Categorical Pretreatment Standards under 40 Code of Federal Regulations(CFR)403.6 and
40 CFR Chapter I,Subchapter N(see instructions);and
2. Any other industrial user that:
a. Discharges an average of 25,000 gallons per day or more of process wastewater to the treatment works(with certain
exclusions);or
b. Contributes a process wastestream that makes up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic
capacity of the treatment plant;or
c. Is designated as an SIU by the control authority.
G. Combined Sewer Systems. A treatment works that has a combined sewer system must complete Part G(Combined Sewer
Systems).
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE PART C (CERTIFICATION)
EPA Form 3510-2A(Rev.1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6&7550-22. Page 1 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Town of Taylorsville WM/VfP, NC0026271 Renewal Catawba
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
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PART A. BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
All treatment works must complete questions A.1 through A.8 of this Basic Application Information Packet.
A.1. Facility Information.
Facility Name Town of Tavlorsville WWTP
Mailing Address Town of Tavlorsville
67 Main Avenue Drivejaylorsyille,NC 28681
Contact Person Brian Eades
Title ORC
Telephone Number [phone]
Facility Address 344 Minnigan Lane Taylorsville,NC
(not P.O. Box)
A.2. Applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above,provide the following:
Applicant Name Same as Above
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number ( )
Is the applicant the owner or operator(or both)of the treatment works?
owner ® operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
❑ facility ® applicant
A.3. Existing Environmental Permits. Provide the permit number of any existing environmental permits that have been issued to the treatment works
(include state-issued permits).
NPDES NC0026271 PSD
UIC Other Land Application—W00006906
RCRA Other
A.4. Collection System Information. Provide information on municipalities and areas served by the facility. Provide the name and population of each
entity and,if known,provide information on the type of collection system(combined vs.separate)and its ownership(municipal,private,etc.).
Name Population Served Type of Collection System Ownership
Town of Tavlorsville 2098 Separate Town of Tavlorsville
Alexander County Prison 1000 Separate State of NC
Total population served 3Q98
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Town of Taylorsville VWVfP, NC0026271 Renewal Catawba
A.5. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
b. Does the treatment works discharge to a receiving water that is either in Indian Country or that is upstream from(and eventually flows
through)Indian Country?
❑ Yes ® No
A.6. Flow. Indicate the design flow rate of the treatment plant(i.e.,the wastewater flow rate that the plant was built to handle). Also provide the
average daily flow rate and maximum daily flow rate for each of the last three years. Each year's data must be based on a 12-month time period
with the 12th month of"this year"occurring no more than three months prior to this application submittal.
a. Design flow rate 0.83 mgd
Two Years Ago Last Year This Year
b. Annual average daily flow rate 0.404 0.411 0.47
c. Maximum daily flow rate 1.402 1.224 1.671
A.7. Collection System. Indicate the type(s)of collection system(s)used by the treatment plant. Check all that apply. Also estimate the percent
contribution(by miles)of each.
® Separate sanitary sewer 100
0 Combined storm and sanitary sewer
A.8. Discharges and Other Disposal Methods.
a. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to waters of the U.S.? ® Yes 0 No
If yes,list how many of each of the following types of discharge points the treatment works uses:
i. Discharges of treated effluent 1
ii. Discharges of untreated or partially treated effluent
iii. Combined sewer overflow points
iv. Constructed emergency overflows(prior to the headworks)
v. Other .
b. Does the treatment works discharge effluent to basins,ponds,or other surface impoundments
that do not have outlets for discharge to waters of the U.S.? 0 Yes ® No
If yes,provide the following for each surface impoundment
Location:
Annual average daily volume discharge to surface impoundment(s) mgd
Is discharge 0 continuous or ❑ intermittent?
c. Does the treatment works land-apply treated wastewater? ® Yes 0 No
If yes,provide the following for each land application site:
Location: See Attached
Number of acres: 97.1
Annual average daily volume applied to site: 0.0022 mgd
• Is land application 0 continuous or ® intermittent?
d. Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works? 0 Yes ® No
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Town of Taylorsville VWVfP, NC0026271 Renewal Catawba
If yes,describe the mean(s)by which the wastewater from the treatment works is discharged or transported to the other treatment works
(e.g.,tank truck,pipe).
If transport is by a party other than the applicant, provide:
Transporter Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number (
For each treatment works that receives this discharge,provide the following:
Name
Mailing Address
Contact Person
Title
Telephone Number (
If known,provide the NPD ES permit number of the treatment works that receives this discharge
Provide the average daily flow rate from the treatment works into the receiving facility. mgd
e. Does the treatment works discharge or dispose of its wastewater in a manner not included
in A.8.through A.8.d above(e.g., underground percolation,well injection): 0 Yes ® No
If yes,provide the following for each disposal method:
Description of method (including location and size of site(s)if applicable):
Annual daily volume disposed by this method:
Is disposal through this method ❑ continuous or 0 intermittent?
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Town of Taylorsville WWTP, NC0026271 Renewal Catawba
WASTEWATER DISCHARGES:
If you answered"Yes"to question A.8.a,complete questions A.9 through A.12 once for each outfall(including bypass points)through
which effluent is discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. If you answered"No"to question
A.8.a go to Part B,"Additional Application Information for Applicants with a Design Flow Greater than or Equal to 0.1 mgd."
A.9. Description of Outfall.
a. Outfall number 001 Along Stirewalt Creek
b. Location Taylorsville 28681
(City or town,if applicable) (Zip Code)
Alexander NC
(County) (State)
-35 52'02" 81 11'44"
(Latitude) (Longitude)
c. Distance from shore(if applicable) ft.
d. Depth below surface(if applicable) ft.
e. Average daily flow rate 0.47 mgd
f. Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a periodic discharge? ❑ Yes ® No (go to A.9.g.)
If yes,provide the following information:
Number f times per year discharge occurs:
Average duration of each discharge:
Average flow per discharge: mgd
Months in which discharge occurs:
g. Is outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes Z No
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water Lower Little River
b. Name of watershed(if known) Stirewalt Creek-Lower Little River HUC 030501011003
United States Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code(if known):
c. Name of State Management/River Basin(if known):Catawba River Basin
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code(if known):
d. Critical low flow of receiving stream(if applicable)
acute cfs chronic cfs
e. Total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow(if applicable): mg/I of CaCO3
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Town of Taylorsville VVVVTP, NC0026271 Renewal Catawba
A.11. Description of Treatment
a. What level of treatment are provided? Check all that apply.
® Primary ® Secondary
❑ Advanced ❑ Other. Describe:
b. Indicate the following removal rates(as applicable):
Design BOD5 removal or Design CBOD5 removal 94 %
Design SS removal 94
Design P removal %
Design N removal 95
Other
c. What type of disinfection is used for the effluent from this outfall? If disinfection varies by season,please describe.
Chlorination
If disinfection is by chlorination is dechlorination used for this outfall? ® Yes 0 No
Does the treatment plant have post aeration? ❑ Yes Z No
A.12. Effluent Testing Information. All Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following
parameters. Provide the indicated effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is
discharged. Do not include information on combined sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data
collected through analysis conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition,this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of
40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a
minimum,effluent testing data must be based on at least three samples and must be no more than four and one-half years apart.
Outfall number 001
MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE AVERAGE DAILY VALUE
PARAMETER Value Units Value Units Number of Samples
pH(Minimum) 6 s.u.
pH(Maximum) 7.6 s.u.
Flow Rate 1.67 mgd 0.47 mgd 154
Temperature(Winter) 19 C 14.03 C 154
Temperature(Summer) 28 C 23.08 C 154
For pH please report a minimum and a maximum daily value
MAXIMUM DAILY AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE ANALYTICAL
POLLUTANT METHOD ML/MDL
Conc. Units Conc. Units Number of
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN BOD5 17.5 mg/I 3.5 mg/I 154
DEMAND(Report one) CBOD5
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FECAL COLIFORM 360 #/100m1 10.82 #/100mI 154
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS(TSS) 42 mg/I 8.99 mg/I 154
' ` END OF PART A
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Town of Taylorsville WWTP, NC0026271 Renewal Catawba
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART B. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS WITH A DESIGN FLOW GREATER THAN OR
EQUAL TO 0.1 MGD(100,000 gallons per day).
All applicants with a design flow rate 2 0.1 mgd must answer questions B.1 through B.6. All others go to Part C(Certification).
B.1. Inflow and Infiltration. Estimate the average number of gallons per day that flow into the treatment works from inflow and/or infiltration.
730 gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize inflow and infiltration.
A collection system rehabilitation project was recently been completed in May 2019. The work included approx. 15'000 of
CIPP, 810 LF of sewer line replacement,various spot repairs(pipe replacement)of different lengths,various MH rehab&
repairs including cementitious lining of 13 manholes, and installing 34 manhole inserts
B.2. Topographic Map. Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending at least one mile beyond facility property boundaries. This
map must show the outline of the facility and the following information. (You may submit more than one map if one map does not show the entire
area.)
a. The area surrounding the treatment plant,including all unit processes.
b. The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment works and the pipes or other structures through which
treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping,if applicable.
c. Each well where wastewater from the treatment plant is injected underground.
d. Wells,springs,other surface water bodies,and drinking water wells that are: 1)within'/.mile of the property boundaries of the treatment
works,and 2) listed in public record or otherwise known to the applicant.
e. Any areas where the sewage sludge produced by the treatment works is stored,treated,or disposed.
f. If the treatment works receives waste that is classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA)by truck,rail,
or special pipe,show on the map where the hazardous waste enters the treatment works and where it is treated,stored,and/or disposed.
B.3. Process Flow Diagram or Schematic. Provide a diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant,including all bypass piping and all
backup power sources or redunancy in the system. Also provide a water balance showing all treatment units,including disinfection(e.g.,
chlorination and dechlorination). The water balance must show daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points and approximate daily flow
rates between treatment units. Include a brief narrative description of the diagram.
B.4. Operation/Maintenance Performed by Contractor(s).
Are any operational or maintenance aspects(related to wastewater treatment and effluent quality)of the treatment works the responsibility of a
contractor? ❑ Yes ® No
If yes,list the name,address,telephone number,and status of each contractor and describe the contractor's responsibilities(attach additional
pages if necessary).
Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: ( )
Responsibilities of Contractor:
B.S. Scheduled improvements and Schedules of Implementat ion. Provide information on any uncompleted implementation schedule or
uncompleted plans for improvements that will affect the wastewater treatment,effluent quality,or design capacity of the treatment works. If the
treatment works has several different implementation schedules or is planning several improvements,submit separate responses to question B.5
for each. (If none,go to question B.6.)
a. List the outfall number(assigned in question A.9)for each outfall that is covered by this implementation schedule.
None
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local,State,or Federal agencies.
❑ Yes ❑ No
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Town of Taylorsville WWTP, NC0026271 Renewal Catawba
c. If the answer to B.5.b is"Yes,"briefly describe,including new maximum daily inflow rate(if applicable).
d. Provide dates imposed by any compliance schedule or any actual dates of completion for the implementation steps listed below,as
applicable. For improvements planned independently of local,State,or Federal agencies,indicate planned or actual completion dates,as
applicable. Indicate dates as accurately as possible.
Schedule Actual Completion
Implementation Stage MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY
-Begin Construction / /
-End Construction
-Begin Discharge / / / /
-Attain Operational Level / / / /
e. Have appropriate permits/clearances concerning other Federal/State requirements been obtained? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Describe briefly:
B.6. EFFLUENT TESTING DATA(GREATER THAN 0.1 MGD ONLY).
Applicants that discharge to waters of the US must provide effluent testing data for the following parameters. Provide the indicated
effluent testing required by the permitting authority for each outfall through which effluent is discharged. Do not include information
on combine sewer overflows in this section. All information reported must be based on data collected through analysis conducted
using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition,this data must comply with QA/QC requirements of 40 CFR Part 136 and other appropriate
QA/QC requirements for standard methods for analytes not addressed by 40 CFR Part 136. At a minimum effluent testing data must be
based on at least three pollutant scans and must be no more than four and on-half years old.
Outfall Number:
MAXIMUM DAILY AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE ANALYTICAL
POLLUTANT METHOD ML/MDL
Conc. Units Conc. Units Number of
Samples
CONVENTIONAL AND NON CONVENTIONAL COMPOUNDS
AMMONIA(as N) 1.33 mg/I 0.318 mg/I 93
CHLORINE(TOTAL <25 ug/I <25 ug/I 154
RESIDUAL,TRC)
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
TOTAL KJELDAHL
NITROGEN(TKN)
NITRATE PLUS NITRITE
NITROGEN
OIL and GREASE
PHOSPHORUS(Total)
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS
(TDS)
OTHER
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END OF PART B.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Town of Taylorsville, VVWTP Renewal Catawba
BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART C. CERTIFICATION
All applicants must complete the Certification Section. Refer to instructions to determine who is an officer for the purposes of this
certification. All applicants must complete all applicable sections of Form 2A,as explained in the Application Overview. Indicate below which
parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting. By signing this certification statement,applicants confirm that they have reviewed
Form 2A and have completed all sect ions that apply to the facility for which this application is submitted.
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
❑ Part D(Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
❑ Part E(Toxicity Testing: Biomonitoring Data)
❑ Part F(Industrial User Discharges and RCRA/CERCLA Wastes)
❑ Part G(Combined Sewer Systems)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION.
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who
manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the information is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,
accurate,and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,including the possibility of fine and imprisonment
for knowing violations.
Name and official title David Odom,Tow anager�J c.� � �
Signature l LcyliL
Telephone number [phone] 1
Date signed 6 d rJ - ca—a /
Upon request of the permitting authority,you must submit any other information necessary to assure wastewater treatment practices at the treatment
works or identify appropriate permitting requirements.
SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO:
NCDENR/ DWQ
Attn: NPDES Unit
C\N. 1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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B. INFLUENT PUMP STATION I. AEROBIC DIGESTER NO. 1 P. RECYCLE PUMPING STATION NO. 2
C. GRIT REMOVER J. AEROBIC DIGESTER NO. 2 Q. SCUM PUMPING STATION NO. 1
D. FLOW SPLITTER BOX K. AEROBIC DIGESTER NO. 3 R. SCUM PUMPING STATION NO. 2
E. AERATION BASIN NO. 1 L. AEROBIC DIGESTER NO. 4 S. SLUDGE DECANT PUMPING STATION
F. AERATION BASIN NO.2 M. CHLORINE CONTACT CHAMBER T. LIME SLURRY SYSTEM
G. CLARIFIER NO. 1 N. DECHLORINATION CHAMBER U. 200 KW STANDBY GENERATOR
V. WAS PS
W. SLUDGE HOLDING TANK
SCHEMATIC DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVATED SLUDGE SYSTEM:
1. INFLUENT DISCHARGES TO HEADWORK SCREENING PROCESS,
2. THEN FLOWS TO INFLUENT PS THAT PUMPS FLOW TO GRIT REMOVAL SYSTEM,
3. THEN FLOW GOES TO SPLITTER BOX THAT DIVIDES FLOW TO THE TWO WWTP TRAINS,
4. FLOW IS DIRECTED TO EXTENDED AERATION, THEN TO CLARIFIER, THEN TO DISINFECTION,
5. FLOW IS CHLORINATED, THEN DECHLORINATED, AND DISCHARGED TO OUTFALL
6. PROCESS INCLUDES RAS & WAS AS SHOWN IN DIAGRAM
7. SLUDGE FROM AEROBIC DIGESTERS (I, J, K, L) IS LAND APPLIED
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RALEIGH
LAND APPLICATION OF CLASS B RESIDUALS PERMIT(NON-DEDICATED)
In accordance with the provisions of Article 2.1 of Chapter 143,General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended,and other applicable Laws,Rules,and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Town of Taylorsville •
Alexander County •
FOR THE
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continued operation of a residuals management program for Town of Taylorsville and consisting of the
land application of Class B residuals generated by the approved facilities listed in Attachment to the
approved sites listed in Attachment B with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the
application,received January 8, 2016,and subsequent additional information received by the Division of
Water Resources, and in conformity with other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit.The use and disposal of residuals
are regulated under Title 40 Code of Federal Regtilations Part 503. This pertnit does not exempt the
Permittee from complying with the federal regulations.. . - •
This permit shall be effective from July 1,2016,until June 30,2021,shall void Permit No.WQ000006906
issued March 23, 2015,aria shall be subject to thefollowing'specified coriditioni and limitations:
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I. ,SCHEDULES
1. NO later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit,the Permit-tee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division. forms. Upon'receipt of the request;the Division will review' the
adequacy of the facilities described therein,and if warranted,will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A.
NCAC 02T 0105(d)requires'an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal application.
[15A NCAC 02T'.0108(bx2),02T.0105(d),02T.0109]
H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS • .
1. The subject residuals management program shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of prolonged
nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance,the Permittee shall immediately cease
land applying residuals to the site, contact the Mooresville regional office supervisor, and take any
immediate corrective actions. [G.S. 143-215.1]
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2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of responsibility for damages to groundwater or surface "
water resulting from the operation of this residuals management program. [15A NCAC 02B .0200,
02L.0100]
3. Only residuals generated by the facilities listed in Attachment A are approved for land application in
accordance with this permit. [G.S. 143-215.1]
4. Only the sites listed in Attachment B are approved for residuals land application. [G.S. 143-215.1]
5. Pollutant concentrations in residuals applied to land application sites listed in Attachment B.shall not
exceed the following Ceiling Concentrations (i.e., dry weight basis) or Cumulative' Pollutant
Loading Rates(CPLRs):
• Ceiling Concentration CPLR
Parameter (milligrams per kitogram) (pounds per acre)
Arsenic 75 36
Cadmium' 85 34
Copper ' 4,300 1,338
Lead 840 267
Mercury 57 15
Molybdenum 75 n/a
' Nickel 420 374 •
Selenium 100 • 89
Zinc 7,SOQ...: 2,4518. .: :
ThePermittee shall determine compliance with the.C1 L1s using one of the following inethods:
a. By calculating the existing cumulative level of pollutants using actual.analytical data .from all
historical land application events of residuals,or
b. For[and where residuals application have notoccurred or for whiohtle required data is mcomplete,
by determining background concentrations through representative:soil sampling.
[15ANCAC 02T.1105] ..
6. Residuals that are land applied;shall meet Class B pathogen reduction requirements,in 1.5A NCAC 02T
1106(a)and(c). ,Exceptions to this.requirement.shall,be specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T
7. Biological residuals'(i:e: residuals generated during the treatment of domestic or animal:processing
wastewater, or the biological treatment.of induptrial wastewater, and as identified in.Attachinent A)
that are land applied shall meet one of the vector attraction reduction alternatives in 15A NCAC 02T
.1107(a). Exceptions to this requirement shall be specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T.1107]`
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8. Setbacks for Class Bland application sites shall be as follows:
Setback by application type
(feet)
Setback Description Vehicular Irrigation
Surface Surface • Injection
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Application Application Incorporation
Habitable residence or place of public assembly -
under separate ownership or not to be maintained as 400 • 400 200
part of the project site
Habitable residence or places of public,assembly,
• owned by the Permittee,the.owner of the land,or the 0 200 0
lessee/operator of the land to be maintained as part
of the project site - •
Property lines 50 150 50
Public right of way 50 50 50
Private or public water supply 100 100 100
Surface waters(streams-intermittent and perennial, 100 100 50
perennial waterbodies,and wetlands) •
Surface Water diversions(ephemeral streams, 25 100 . . 25
waterways,ditches)
•
Groundwater lowering ditches(where the bottom of 25 100 25
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the:ditch intersects the SHWT). . .. :
Subsurface groundwater lowering system 0 100 .0
Wells with exception to monitoring wells 100. 100 . 100
Bedrock outcrops 25 .25 25
Top
Top of slope.embankments or cuts of two feet or 15 '15 15
more in vertical height
Building foundations or basements 0 15 0
Water lines 0 10 0
Swimming pools 100 100 F • . • 100
Nitrification fields 0 20. 0
This setback distance may be reduced to a minimum of 100 feet upon written'consent'of the owner
and approval from the Water Quality Regional Operations Section of the appropriate Division's
regional office in Attachment B of this permit.
[15A NCAC 02T•.1108]. .
9. Land application areas shall be clearly marked on each site prior to and during anyresiduals application
event. [15A NCAC 02T.0108(bXl)] •
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10. Bulk residuals and other sources of Plant Available Nitrogen(PAN)shall not be applied in exceedance
of_agronomic, rates. Appropriate agronomic rates shall be calculated using expected nitrogen.
requirements based on the determined Realistic Yield Expectations(RYE)using any of the following
methods:
a. Division's pre-approved site specific historical data for specific crop or soil types by calculating
the mean of the best three yields of the last five consecutive crop harvests for each field,
b. North Carolina Historical Data for specific crop and soil types as,provided by North Carolina State
University Department of Soil Science'(http://nutrients.soil.ncsu.edu/yields/indeLphp)..A copy
shall be kept on file and reprinted every five years in accordance with Condition IV';5.
c. If the RYE cannot be determined using methods(a)or(b)above, the Permittee may use the RYE
and appropriate nutrient application rates reported in'ally of the following documents:
i. Crop management plan as outlined by the local Cooperative Extension Office, the North
Carolina Department. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Natural Resource
Conservation Service,or other agronomist.
ii. Waste Utilization.Plan as outlined by the Senate Bill 1217 Interagency Group - Guidance
Document: Chapter 1
(http://www.ncagr.gov/SWC/tech/doauments/9th Guidance Doc 100109.p'd0,
• iii. Certified Nutrient Management Plan as outlined by the Natural Resources Conservation
Services (NRCS). These plans must meet the USDA-NRCS 590 Nutrient.:Management
' Standards(ftp://ftp-fc.sc.egov.usda.gov/NHQ/practice-standards/standards/590.pdh:
d. If the RYE and appropriate nutrient.application rates cannot be-detertined, the Permittee shall
contact the Division to determine necessary action. . . .
[:15A NCAC 02T.1109(bxl)(k)] •
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11. When residuals are land applied to..grazed.pasture, hay crop Tealistic nitrogen rate shall be reduced by
25% in accordance with the USDA-NRCS 590 Nutrient Management Stanidards:' [15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)(1)]
12. If land application sites are to be over-seeded or-double-cropped(e.g., bermuda grass.in the summer
and rye grass in the winter with both.crops to.receive residuals),,then the secondcrop'can receive an
application of PAN at a rate not to exceed 50 pounds per acre per year(rbs/ac/yr). This.practice may
be allowed as long as the second crop is to be harvested or grazed. If the•second crop is to be planted
for erosion control only and is to be tilled into the soil,then no additional PAN shall be applied. [15A
NCAC 02T.O108(b)(1)]
• 13. Prior to land application of residuals containing a sodium.adsorption ratio.(SAR)of 1a:or.higher,the
Permittee shall obtain and implement recommendations from at least one of the following:the local
Cooperative Extension Office; the Department of Agriculture. and Consumer Services; the Natural
• Resource Conservation-Service; a North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist; or an agronomist. The
recommendations shall address the sodium..application..rate,soil amendments(e.g.,gypsum, etc),or a
mechanism for maintaining site integrity and conditions conducive to crop growth. The Permittee shall
maintain written records of these recommendations and details of their implementation.
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• 14. These residuals land application sites were individually permitted on or after December 30, 1983;
therefore,the compliance boundary is established at either 250 feet from the residual land application
area,or 50 feet within the property boundary,whichever is closest to the residual land application area.
An exceedance of groundwater standards .at or beyond the compliance boundary is subject to
remediation action according to 15A NCAC 02L .0106(dx2) as well as enforcement actions in
accordance.with,North Carolina General Statute .143-215.6A through 1.43-2.15.6C. Any approved
relocation of the COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY.will be noted in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02L
.0107(a)]
15. The review boundary shall be established midway between the compliance boundary and the residual
land application area. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at the review boundary shall require
action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L.0106. [15A NCAC 02L.0108]
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
• 1. The residuals management program shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
program shall be effectively maintaine l and operated as a non-discharge system to prevent any
contravention of surface water or groundwater standards. [15A NCAC 02T.1110]
2. The Mooresyille Regional Office, telephone number [phone],. and the appropriate.:local
government official(i.e,,county:manager;city Manager,or'health director)shall be notified at least 48
hours prior to the initial residuals land application to any new land application site. Notification to the
regional supervisor shall be made from 8:00 a.m.until 5:00 p.m.on Monday through Friday,excluding
State Holidays. [15A NCAC 02T.0108(bX1)]
3. The Mooresville Regional Office shall.be notified via email or telephone,[phone],at least 24
hours prior to conducting any land application activity. Such notification shall indicate,at a minimum,,
the anticipated application times, field IDs, and location of land application activities. If it becomes
necessary to apply to additional fields due to unforeseen events,the Regional Office shall be notified
prior to commencing the application to those.fields. [15A NCAC 02T.,0108(b)(1)]
4. `The Pennittee shall maintain an approved Operation and Maintenance Plan(O&M Plan).Modifications
to the O&M Plan shall be approved by the Division prior to utilization'of the new plan.The O&M Plan,
at the minimum,shall include:.
a. Operational functions; f
b. Maintenance schedules;..
c. Safety measures;
d. Spill response plan; .
e. Inspection plan including the following information: .
i. Names and/or titles of personnel responsible for conducting the:inspections;
ii. Frequency and location of inspections;:including those to be conducted by the.ORC,, and
procedures to assure that the selected location(s)And:inspection.frequency are representative
of the residuals management program;
iii. Detailed description of inspection procedures including record keeping and actions to be taken
by the inspector in the event that noncompliance is observed pursuant to the noncompliance
notification requirements under the monitoring and reporting section of the permit;
f. Sampling and monitoring plan including the following information:
I. Names and/or titles of personnel responsible for conducting the sampling and monitoring;
ii. Detailed description of monitoring procedures including parameters to be monitored;
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iii. Sampling frequency and procedures to assure that representative samples are being collected.
Fluctuation in temperature, flow, and otter operating conditions can affect the quality of the
residuals gathered during a particular sampling event.The sampling plan shall account for any
foreseen fluctuations in residuals quality and indicate'the those limiting times for residuals to
• meet pathogen and vector,attraction reduction'requirements.(e:g.;facilities that land apply
multiple times per year but have an annual sampling frequency, may`need to sample during
winter months when pathogen reduction is most likely to be negatively affected by cold
temperatures).
[15A NCAC 02T.:1100] '
5. Upon the Water •Pollution Control System Operators certification Commission's.(WPCSOCC)
classification of the facility,the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible
charge(ORC)and one or more certified operators as back-up ORCs in.accordance with 15A NCAC
08G.0201.The ORC or his back-up shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G.0204,
or as specified in the most recently approved O&M plan(i.e., see Condition III,4.),and shall comply
with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G,0204. For'More information regarding classification and
• designation requirements,please contact the Division of Water Resources'Protection and Enforcement
Branch at(919)707-9105. [15A NCAC 02T.01I7]
6. When'the Pertnittee land applies bulk residuals,a copy of this permit and a copy of O&M Plan shall be
maintained at the land application sites during land application activities. [15A NCAC '02T
.0108(bX1)]
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7. .When the Permittee transports or land applies bulk residuals, the spill control provisions "shall be
maintained in all residuals transport and application vehicles, [15A.NCAC 02T..1110]
8: Residuals shall not be stored at any land application site,unlesswritten approval has been requested
and received from the Division. .[G.S. 143 215.1]
9, When the Permittee land applies.bulk-residuals,adequate measures shall be taken to preiient wind
,erosion and surface runoff from conveying residuals from the land application sites,onto adjacent
properties or into surface Waters.; [G.S.143-215.11
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10. When the Pennittee land applies bulk residuals,a suitable vegetative cover shall tie maintained On land
application sites onto which residuals are applied,or application shall be in accordance with the crop
management plan outlined by the local Cooperative Extension Office,the Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services,the Natural Resource Conservation Service,or an agrenorriist and is approved
by the Division. [15A NCAC 02T.1109(b)(l)]
11. Bulk residuals shall not be land applied under the following conditions:
• a. If the residuals are likely to adversely affect a threatened or endangered species listed under section
4 of the Endangered Species Act or its designated critical habitat;
b... If the application causes prolonged nuisance conditions;
c. Ifthe land fails to assimilate bulk residuals or the application the contravention of surface
water or groundwater standards;
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d; If the land is flooded;frozen or snow-coverdd,or is otherwise in a condition such that runoff of the
residuals would occur;
e. Within the 100-year flood elevation,unless the bulk residuals are injected or incorporated within a
24-hour period following a residuals-land application event;
f. During a measurable precipitation event(i.e.,greater than 0.01 inch per hour),or within 24 hours
following a rainfall event of 0,5 inches.or greater in a.24-hour period; -
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g. If the slope is greater than 10%for surface applied liquid residuals, or if the slope is greater than
18%for injected or incorporated bulk liquid residuals;
h. If the soil pH is not maintained at 6.0 or greater, unless sufficient amounts of lime are applied to
achieve a final soil pH of at least 6.0;or if an agronomist provides information indicating that the
pH of the soil,residuals and lime mixture is suitable for the specified crop. Any approved variations
to the acceptable soil pH(6.0)will be noted in this permit;
i. If the land does not have an established vegetative cover unless the residuals are incorporated or
injected within a 24-hour period following a residuals land application event.Any field that in a
• USDA no-till program shall be exempted from meeting this vegetative cover requirement;
• j. If the vertical' separation between the seasonal high water table and the depth.of residuals
application is less than one foot; •
k. If the vertical separation of bedrock and the depth of residuals application is less.thati one foot;
I. Application exceeds agronomic rates.
[15A NCAC 02T.1109]
12. The following public access restrictions apply to residual land application sites:
a. Public access to public contact sites(e.g.,golf courses,parks,ball fields,etc.)shall be restricted
for 365 days after a.residuals land application event; .
b. Public access to,non-public contact sites shall be restricted,for 30 days after a residuals land
application event.
[15A NCAC 02T.1109(bx2)] •
1,3. Public access controls shall include the posting of signs:with a minimum area of 3 square feet(e.g.,
1.5'x 2'). Each sign shall indicate the activities conducted at-each site,permit nu tber,and name and
contact information,including the Permittee or.applicator's.telephone number. Signs-shall be posted
in a clearly visible and conspicuous manner at the.entrance to each land application site during a land
application event, and for as long as the public access restrictions required under Condition I1I.12.
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apply. [15A NCAC 02T.0108(bxl)]
14. The following harvesting and grazing restrictions apply to residual land application sites after each
land application event:
Harvestingand Grazin Descri lion Restricted
p • Duration
Animals shall not be allowed to graze during land application activities and'
restricted period Sites that are to be used.for grazing shall have fencing to. 30 days
prevent access after each land-application event. •
Food crops,feed crops and fiber crops;shallnot be harvested for: 30 days
Turf grown on land where residuals have been applied shall not be harvested for: 12 months
Food crops with harvested parts thattouch'the residual%soil mixture and are '
• .totally above the land surface(e.g.,tobacco,melons,,cucumbers,squash,etc.) 14 months
shall not be harvested for: •
When the residuals remain on the land surface for four months or longer prior to
incorporation into the soil,food crops with harvested parts below the land.
surface(e.g.,root crops such as potatoes,carrots;radishes,etc.)shall not be . 20 months
harvested for:
When the residuals remain on the land surface for less than four months prior to
incorporation into the soil,food crops with harvested parts below the land 38 months
surface shall not be harvested for: .
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[15A NCAC 02T.1109(b)(3)]
15. The Permittee shall.acquire from each landowner-or lessee/operator a statement detailing the volume
of other nutrient sources(i.e.,manufactured fertilizers,manures;or other animal waste products)that
have been applied.to the site,and a copy of the most recent Nutrient Management Plan(NMP)for those
operations where a NMP is required by the US:Department of Agriculture National Resources
Conservation Service(NRCS)or other State Agencies.The Permittee shall calculate allowable nutrient
loading rates based on the provided information and use appropriate reductions.
For the purpose of this permit condition, a Crop Management Plan (CMP), Waste Utilization Plan
(WUP) or Certified Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP) shall ,also be considered a Nutrient
• Management Plan. [15A NCAC 02T;0108(bx1),02T:1104(c)(4)]
16. No residuals shall be land applied.unless the submitted Land Owner Agreement Attachment(LOAA)
between the Permittee and landowners or lessees/operators of the land application site is in full force
and effect. These agreements shall be considered expired concurrent with the permit expiration date,
and shall be renewed during the permit renewal process. [15A NCAC 02T.1104(c)(4)]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any Division-required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue,:soil and .surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater.and surface water protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sample reporting schedule shall be followed. [1SA NCAC 02T.0108(c)] '
2. Residuals shall be analyzed to demonstrate they are non-hazardous under the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act(RCRA). Residuals that tests or is classified as a hazardous or toxic waste under 40
CFR Part 261 shall not.be used or disposed under this permit The analyses fcorrosivity,ignitability,
reactivity, and toxicity characteristic leaching.procedure (TCLP)] shall be.performed at'the
frequency specified in Attachment A;and.the Permittee.shallmaintain these results for a minimum of
five years. Any exceptions from the requirements in this condition shall be specified in Attachment A.
The TCLP analysis sis shall include'the arameters'(the regulatory level.in milli` arms per liter
y followingP , rYb'T P
is in parentheses): •
Arsenic(5.0) • '1,4-Dichlorobenzene(7 5) Nitrobenzene(2.0)
Barium(100.0) 1,2-Dichloroethane(0.5) Pentachlorophenel(100.0)
Benzene(0.5) 1,1-Dichloroethylene"(0.7) Pyridine(5.0)
Cadmium(1.0) 2,4-Dinitrptoluene(0.13) , Selenium(.1.0)
Carbon tetrachloride'(0.5) Endrin(0.02) Silver(5.0)
Chlordane(0.03) Hexachlorobenzene(0:13) Tetrachloroethylene(0.7)
Heptachlor(and its:hydroxide)' `
Chlorobenzene(100.0) Toxaphene(0.5)
(0.008)
Chloroform(6.0) . Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene:(0.5). :. ,Trichloroethylene(0.5)
Chromium(5.0) Hexachloroethane(3.0) .2,4,5-Triehloroophenol(400.0)
m-Cresol(200.0) Lead(5.0) 2,4,6-Trichlorophennol(2.0)
o-Cresol(200.0) Lindane(0.4) 2,4,5-TP:(S)lvex).(1.0)
p-Cresol(200.0). 'Mercury(0.2) Vinyl chloride(0.2)
Cresol(200.0) Methoxychlor(10.0) -
2,4-D(10.0) Methyl ethyl ketone(200..0).
[15A NCAC 13A.0102(b),02T.1101,-02T.1105]
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3. An analysis shall be conducted on,residuals. from each source generating facility at the frequency
specified in Attachment A,and the Permittee shall maintain the results for a minimum of five years.
The analysis shall include the following parameters:
Aluminum Mercury Potassium
Ammonia-Nitrogen Molybdenum Selenium
Arsenic Nickel Sodium
Cadmium Nitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen Sodium Adsorption Ratio
(SAR).
Calcium Percent Total Solids ; TKN
Copper pH • Zinc
Lead Phosphorus.
Magnesium Plant Available Nitrogen
(by calculation)
• [15A NCAC 02T.1101] ..
4. Residuals shall be monitored for compliance with pathogen and vector attraction reduction
requirements at the frequency specified in Attachment A,and at the time indicated in the sarnpling"and
monitoring sections of the approved O&M plan.The required data shall be specific'fo the stabilization
process .utilized, and sufficient to demonstrate compliance,with the Class B pathogen reduction
requirements in 15A NCAC 02T.1106 (a)and(c),and one vector attraction reduction requirement in
15A NCAC 02T .1107(a)shall be met. Any exceptions from the requirements in,this condition shall
be specified in Attachment A. [15A IV-CAC 02T.1106,02T.1107;02T.1111(c)]
5. An annual representative soils analysis (Le:;. Standard Sail.Fertility Analysis) shall be.conducted on
each land application site listed in Attachment B on which a residuals land application event-will occur
in the respective calendar year. This analysis shall be in accordance with the "Guidance on Soil
Sampling" located in the Sampling :Instructions :section of:the NC.De p pattment:ofAgriculture &
Consumer Services'website(http://www.ncagr.gov/agiOnortii/pubs.htm),The Permittee shall maintain
these results and a description of the sampling methodologies used to determine soil fertility for a period
of no less than five years,and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a Minimum,the
Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include the following:parameters:
Acidity •txehangeatle Sodium Percentage Phosphorus ;.
Base Saturation(by calculation).' Magnesium •• Potassium :.
• Mangan ''' ::. ..
Cation Exchange Capacity Percent Humc Matter Zinc
Copper pH
[15A NCAC 02T.1111(d)]
6. Laboratory parameter analyses shall be performed on the residuals as they are land applied, and shall
be in accordance with the monitoring requirements in 15A NCAC 02B.0505. [15A NCAC 02B.0505]
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7. The Permittee shall maintain records tracking all residual land application events., At a niininum;'these
records shall include the following:
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a. Source of residuals;
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b. Date of land application; •
c. Location of land application(i.e.,site,field,or zone number as listed in Attachment B);
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d. Approximate areas applied to(acres); •
e. Method of land application;
f. Weather conditions(e.g.,sunny,•cloudy,raining,etc.);
g. Predominant Soil Mapping Unit(e.g.,CbB2); '
h. Soil conditions(e.g.,dry;wet,frozen,etc.);. .: •
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' i. Type of crop or crops to be grown on field; • •
j. Nitrogen Application Rate based on RYEs (if using data obtained from the North Carolina State
University Department of Soil Science Website,the printout page shall be kept on file and reprinted
every five years);
k. Volume of residuals land applied'in gallons per acre,cubic yard per:acre,dry tons per acre,or wet
• ton per acre;
1. Volume of animal Waste or other nutrient source applied in gallons•per acre, dry ton per.acre, or
wet tons per acre;
• m. Volume'Of soil amendments(e.g:,lime• ,gypsum etc:)applied in gallons per acre,dry ton'per acre,
or wet tons per acre;and•
n. Annual and cumulative totals in dry tons per.acre of residuals as well,as animal waste and other
•sources of nutrients(e.g.,if applicable);annual and cumulative pounds:per acre of each heavy metal
(e.g.,:shall include,. but .shall.not•be limited-to,,;arsenic, cadmium, copper,, lead; mercury,
molybdenum,nickel,selenium, and zinc),annual pounds per acre of PAN,and annual pounds per
acre of phosphorus,applied to•each,field... .
[15A NCAC int.0I09(a)] .
8. Three copies of an annual report shall be bmitted on or beforo March la; The'annual`repiirt shall
meet the requirements described in the Instructions for Residuals Application Annual"Reporting Forms.
Instructions for - reporting 'a annual report forms -'ate available at
http//portal.ncdenr.org/web/wa/apsllau/repoiling, or .can .be obtained by Contacting the Land
Application Unit directly. The annual,report shall be submitted to the followirg address:
Divisron,pf,;Water Resources .
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
[15A NCAC 02T.1111(a)]
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9. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number(704)
663-1699,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. Land application of residuals abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the land application program resulting in a release of material to surface waters.
c. Any time self-monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its..permit
limitations.
d: Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, rendering the facility incapable of
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• adequate residual treatment
e. Any spill or discharge from a vehicle or piping system during residuals transportation.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting(e.g., discharges to surface waters,imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.)outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number(800)662-7956,[phone],.or(919)733-3300.Persons
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reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five days
following first knowledge of the occurrence: This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to
be taken to ensure that the problem'does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(1),02T.0108(bxl)]
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
subject facilities and shall be in accordance with the approved O&M Plan. [15A NCAC 02T.0108(b)]
2. Prior to each bulk residuals land application event, the Permittee or his designee shall inspect the
residuals storage,transport and application facilities to prevent malfunctions,facility deterioration and
operator errors resulting in discharges,which may cause the release of wastes to the environment, a
threat to human health or a public nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that
includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance,
repairs,or corrective actions taken. The Permittee shall maintain thin:inspection log for.a;period of five
years from the date of inspection, and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request.
[15A NCAC 02T.0108(b)]
3. Any duly authorized Division representative may; upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property,premises or place on or related to the land application sites or facilities permitted herein
at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit;may inspect or-copy
any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may collect
groundwater,surface water or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-215.3(ax2)]
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A to
143-215.6C. [G.S. 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C]
2. This permit shall become voidable if the residuals land application events are not carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of residuals described in the permit
application and other supporting documentation. [G.S. 143-215.1]
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4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules,regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional government agencies
(e.g.,local,state,and,federal). Of particular concern to.the Division are applicable river buffer rules in
15A NCAC 02B .0200;.erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and
under the Division's General Permit NCG010000;any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A
NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H.0500;and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of Chapter
143 of the General Statutes. [15A NCAC 02T.0105(c)(6)] ..
5. In-the event the'residuals program'changes ownership or the Permittee changes his name, a formal
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate documentation from the parties involved and other
supporting documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for
maintaining and operating the residuals program permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new
owner. [15A NCAC 02T:0104]
6. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 607day notice from the.Division
Director,in whole or part for the:requirements listed in 1.5A NCAC 02T.0110. [15A NCAC 02T.0.110]
7. Unless the Division Director grants a variance,expansion of the permitted residuals program contained
herein shall not be granted if the.Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T.0120(b).
[15A NCAC 02T.0120]
8. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division: Failure to pay-
the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(e)(3)] r,. ..
Permit issued this the 611h day of April 2016
NORTHCAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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S.Jay Zimmerman,P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of.the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ000696
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ATTACHMENT B-Approved Land Application Sites Certification Date:April 6,2016 .
Town of Taylorsville Permit Number: WQ0006906 Version:4.0
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Fiield/Site Owner Lessee County Latitude Longitude Net Acreage Dominant Soil Series Footnotes
NC-AL-08-01 Isenhour,Owen Alexander 35.872808° -81.103147° 19.3 CeB2-Cecil 1
NC-AL-08-02 Isenhour,Owen Alexander 35.876914° -81.100089° 10.3 CeB2-Cecil 1
NC-AL-08-04 Shannon,Matthew&Shannon,Jeanie M. Alexander 35.872331° -81.099786° 13.1 CeB2-Cecil 2
NC-AL-CH-01 Hendren,Clyde Levem&Hendren,Marlene Alexander 35.903900° -81.150394° 23.4 PcB2-Pacolet 3,6,7,8
NC-AL-CH-02 Hendren,Clyde Levem&Hendren,Marlene Alexander 35.903392° -81.147119° 93 CeB2-Cecil 3,6,7,8
NC-AL-CP-01 Price,Carol Alexander 35.904631° -81.153139° 7.0 FeB2-Fairview 4
NC-AL-PH-01 Hoover,Phillip Alexander 35.899917° -81.150542° 14.7 PcB2-Pacolet 5
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6. A reduced setback from a residence under separate ownership has been approved for this land application site. Residuals may be land applied within 100 feet of the residence owned by David&
Linda Odom at 1078 Boston Road and 1100 Boston Road,Taylorsville,NC 28681,regardless of whether a surface or a subsurface application method is used
7. A reduced setback from a residence under separate ownership has been approved for this land application site. Residuals may be land applied within 100 feet of the residence owned by Phillip
Allen Hoover at 318 Boston Branch,Taylorsville,NC 28681,regardless of whether a surface or a subsurface application method is used.
8. A reduced setback from a residence under separate ownership has been approved for this land application site. Residuals may be land applied within 100 feet of the residence owned by Michael
Todd Hoover at 378 Boston Branch,Taylorsville,NC 28681,regardless of whether a surface or a subsurface application method is used.
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ATTACHMENT A-Approved Residual Sources Certification Date:April 6,2016
Town of Taylorsville Permit Number: WQ0006906 Version: 4.0
Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring
Permit Biological MaximumFrequency for Frequency for
DryFrequency for Approved
Owner Facility Name County Dry Tons Pathogen& Mineralization
Number Residuals Per Year' Non-hazardous Metals and Vector Attraction Rate
Characteristics 2 Nutrients 3 Reductions'
Town of Taylorsville Taylorsville WWTP Alexander NC0026271 Yes 300 Once clepemut Annually Annually 0.3
cyTotal 300
1. Maximum Dry Tons per Year is the amount of residuals approved for land application from each permitted facility.
2. Analyses to demonstrate that residuals are non-hazardous(i_e.,TCLP,ignitability,reactivity,and corrosivity)as stipulated under permit Condition W.2.
3. Testing of metals and nutrients as stipulated under permit Condition IV3.
4. Analyses of pathogen and vector attraction reductions as stipulated under permit Condition IV.4.
If no land application events occur during a required sampling period(e.g.no land application occur during an entire year when annual monitoring is required),then no
sampling data is required during the period of inactivity.The annual report shall include an explanation for missing sampling data.Those required to submit the annual
report to EPA may be required to make up the missed sampling,contact the EPA for additional information and clarification.
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