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July 29, 2019
Radford L. Thomas
City of Lenoir
840 W Ave Nw
Lenoir, NC 28645
Subject: Permit Renewal
Application No. NC0023981
Lower Creek WWTP
Caldwell County
Dear Applicant:
The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges the July 29, 2019 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://deca.nc.gov/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.
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Wren Thedford
Administrative Assistant
Water Quality Permitting Section
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Lower Creek Wastewater Treatment
Public Utilities
PO Box 958
Lenoir,NC 28645
July 16, 2019
RECEIVED/NCDEQ/DWR
Teresa Rodriguez JUL 2 9 2019
NC DENR/Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center WatergSecti
Permitting Section
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SUBJECT: Permit Renewal Request for the Cityof Lenoir-Lower Creek Wastewater
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Treatment Plant NC0023981
Dear Ms. Rodriguez:
The City of Lenoir would like to request renewal of the NPDES wastewater
treatment discharge permit for the Lower Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
permit # NC0023981. The current permit expires 2/29/2020.
Within the application pages the current year's toxicity testing is included along
with the 2nd species testing. In an attachment I have included a table which
includes the last 4 1/2 year's data results for toxicity testing.
Enclosed are the application forms, MMP summary page, and the Sludge
Management plan. If you require any further additional information, please call
me at [phone], or email.
Thank you for your assistance
Sincerely,
Elisa Triplett, WWTP Superintendent
[e-mail]
(828) 757-4462
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Effluent permit limts assigned to Cu beginning September 1 2019 are
25.7 ug/I monthly average
33.0 ug/I daily maximum
The comparison for influent to effluent Cu results does show some Cu coming in.
If the more stringent effluent Cu permit requirements were in effect during this 5 1/2 year
period of compiled data results, only 3 out of 41 effluent samples analyzed would have
violated the permit limits.
Effluent permit limits assigned to Cd beginning Sept 1 2019 are
1.8 ug/I monthly average
9.9 ug/I daily maximum
In this 5 1/2 years of compiled data there are no significant amounts of Cd found in the
influent or the effluent
Stallergenes Greer Lab is the only CIU or SIU that discharges to the Lower Creek WWTP, it is
a pharmaceutical compounding type industry. Over the past 5 years of analyzed
testing there have been no hits of Cd, or Cu coming into the plant from their process.

Copper and Cadmium Comparisons
January 2014 -May 2019
Date Influent Effluent Influent Effluent
Cu Cu Cd Cd
1/2014 <0.2
2/2014 18 4 <0.2 <0.2
3/2014 <0.2
4/2014 11 x <0.2 x
5/2014 13 <0.2
6/2014 <0.2
7/2014 <0.2
8/2014 27 9 <0.2
9/2014 <0.2
10/2014 <0.2
11/2014 20 30 <0.2
12/2014 <0.2
1/2015 <0.2
2/2015 37 7 <0.2 <0.2
3/2015 <0.2
4/2015 <0.2
5/2015 49 6 0.3 3
6/2015 <0.2
7/2015 <0.2
8/2015 <1 <1 <0.2 <0.2
9/2015 <0.2
10/2015 <0.2
11/2015 <1 <1 <0.2 <0.2
12/2015 <0.2
1/2016 <0.2
2/2016 24 8 <0.2 <0.2
3/2016 <0.2
4/2016 <0.2
5/2016 18 <1 <0.2
6/2016 <0.2
7/2016 <0.2
8/2016 35 <1 <0.2 <0.2
9/2016 <0.2
10/2016 <0.2
11/2016 48 <1 <0.2 <0.2
12/2016 <0.2

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Date Influent Effluent Influent Effluent
Cu Cu Cd Cd
1/2017 <1 <0.2
2/207 16 13 <0.2 <0.2
3/2017 6 0.3
4/2017 2 <0.2
5/2017 15 257 <0.2 <0.2
6/2017 <1 <0.2
7/2017 19 <0.2
8/2017 92 15 <0.2 <0.2
9/2017 20 <0.2
10/2017 26 <0.2
11/2017 160 <1 <0.2 <0.2
12/2017 4 <0.2 _
1/2018 <1 <0.2
2/2018 <1 <1 <0.2 <0.2
3/2018 7 <0.2 I
4/2018 25 <0.2
5/2018 <1 <0.2 <0.2
6/2018 14 <0.2
7/2018 <1 <0.2
8/2018 10 2 <0.2 <0.2
9/2018 5 <0.2
10/2018 16 <0.2
11/2018 <1 <1 <0.2 <0.2
12/2018 9 <0.2
1/2019 12 <0.2
2/2019 3 <1 <0.2 <0.2
3/2019 12 <0.2
4/2019 23 <0.2
5/2019 1.8 20 <0.2 <0.2
Influent requirements for Cu and Cd per the permit are quarterly
Effluent requirements for Cd are monthly,
Effluent Cu was quarterly until 2017 when we began analyzing monthly
Influent Cu requirments are quarterly
Testing for the CIU for Cu and Cd is on an annual basis

I?ECEI VED/NCDEQ/DWR
A summary of the
JUL 2 9 1019
MMP for the City of Lenoir Lower Creek Wastewater Treatment PlaigkrQuality
Permitting Section
2019
The MMP has been established. A total of 21 Influent and effluent mercury data
samples have been collected quarterly over the past 5 years and are represented
in this summary.
Most of the influent results are <0.1 ug/I.
Over the 21 effluent results, 15 samples did show hits of Hg, with the highest
reading of 9.3 ug/I and the lowest hit being 0.0013 ug/I. The remaining 6 samples
have below detection limit.
The City of Lenoir has one (1) CIU: Stallergenes Greer Labs that the flow comes to
the Lower Creek WWTP. Mercury is analyzed annually. All of their results over
the past 5 years have been below detection limit of 0.1 ug/I.

Lower Creek WWTP
Sludge Management Plan
The sludge produced at the City of Lenoir Lower Creek Wastewater Treatment plant is pumped
to an onsite sludge holding tank where sludge that is hauled from the City of Lenoir Gunpowder
WWTP and the City of Lenoir WTP are introduced as well. At this time all sludges are mixed in
the holding tank with a surface mixer, pumped to the dewatering belt press and then hauled to
the Foothills Environmental Landfill in Caldwell County.
The end of this year (2019) beginning of next year (2020) the City of Lenoir Lower Creek WWTP
will begin the process of upgrading and installing a new sludge processing facility using dryer
technology . This project is funded by the(SRF) State revolving loan funds. The new dryer
system will produce Class A Bio-solids which will be land applied. This new dryer has already
been approved and we are awaiting installation.

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City of Lenoir Lower Creek WWTP
MUNICIPAL MERCURY MINIMIZATION PLAN
SECTION I-PURPOSE
The purpose of this Mercury Minimization Plan ("MMP") is to describe best management practices
through which the City of Lenoir will seek to reduce the amount of mercury discharged into its system
and,ultimately,to the environment.
The MMP compiles mercury reduction-related efforts to-date and potential future action items. It is
designed to be a working document to help guide City of Lenoir in its efforts to control mercury loadings
discharged into its Publicly-Owned Treatment Works(POTW)by users of the sewer system.
Such a reduction in loadings to the sewer system should translate to a reduction in the amount of mercury
which is discharged from the treatment plant. The management practices summarized below may also
help control some of the mercury reaching our storm sewer system as well.
SECTION II—FACILITY DESCRIPTION
The City of Lenoir operates a publicly owned treatment works (POTW), including a collection system
and wastewater treatment plant(WWTP),that serves Lenoir,North Carolina.
The Lower Creek WWTP is a 6 MGD design facility and treats a combination of industrial, commercial
and domestic wastewater.
The facility consists of:
• Mechanical bar screen
• Raw wastewater pumps
• Vortex grit removal
• Ultrasonic Parshall flume transmitter
• Two(2)clarifiers
• Chlorine contact basin and chlorine feed system
• Sulfur dioxide de-chlorination system
• Aeration system
• Ultrasonic effluent flow transmitter
• Blowers for diffused air in the aeration basin
• Sludge holding tank with a surface mixer
The sludge is pumped from the holding tank to a belt press dewatering process and then taken to the
regional landfill.
The State of NC permit requires that there be at least an 85% removal of conventional parameter of
Biochemical Oxygen Demand(BOD),Total Suspended Solids(TSS)and Ammonia(NH3asN).

The actual removal rates at the Lower Creek Wastewater Treatment facility for the conventional
parameters will show that the treatment process falls well above the required removal rates and are as
follows:
BOD,98.3%
TSS,96.3%
NH3 as N,97.9%
**Mercury is removed at a 99.9% rate, with the highest level at 0.009 ug/1 in the plant effluent from
2014-2019.
**Most municipal treatment plants are not designed to remove mercury and it is exceedingly
expensive to do so to very low levels. Incidental mercury removal occurs through typical municipal
treatment with trace levels of mercury(and other metals)ending up in solids removed from the raw
wastewater.
Mercury is not used in the treatment processes at the WWTP. Mercury may be introduced into the sewer
system through a variety of sources, such as from industrial users, laboratories, and other businesses.
Residual deposits of mercury are also possible in the sewer system from historic practices. Finally, trace
amounts from household products and atmospheric deposition (both wet and dry) contribute to sewer
system mercury loadings.
While there is typically some mercury contributed to public sewer systems statewide, it is usually in
minute quantities and comprises a tiny portion of the already insignificant statewide loading for all point
sources-just two percent of the annual mercury loadings to all State waters.
SECTION III—PROGRAM PLAN
A. EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL NON-DOMESTIC SOURCES CONTRIBUTING
MERCURY TO THE POTW
Within 24 months from the NPDES required 180-day period for development of an MMP, the City of
Lenoir will evaluate available information to assess the potential for non-domestic users of the sewer
system to contribute mercury to the system. The information to be reviewed may include:
(1)POTW influent and effluent mercury data and trends;
(2)Industrial user permits and associated mercury monitoring data;
(3)Toxics Release Inventory(TRI);
(4) State hazardous site registry and the National Priority List relating to mercury contamination; and
(5) Historical records of industrial sites which may have contributed mercury loadings to the sewer
system.
The City of Lenoir will also survey and evaluate the following common sources of mercury in its service
area:
(1)Dentist's offices;
(2)Hospitals;
(3)Laboratories;
(4)Auto recyclers;
(5)Other potential sources of mercury based on existing information.

The City of Lenoir will request that industrial users review mercury concentrations in high-volume
process chemicals and demonstrate that the mercury concentrations are below industry average. The City
of Lenoir will request that alternative sources for chemicals be explored if the mercury levels are
determined to be significantly higher than would normally be expected.
The evaluation of potential non-domestic sources of mercury to the sewer system will be updated every
five years,as warranted by prior sampling results and any additional new potentially significant sources to
the system.
B. ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES
This MMP identifies reasonable and cost-effective control measures to minimize mercury being
discharged into the POTW. Below is a listing of initial BMPs for this POTW.
Pollution Prevention
Substances used at the WWTP will be evaluated to determine if they contain mercury or mercury-based
compounds. Any such chemicals will be evaluated for substitution with non-mercury-containing
substances.
Houseceepin2, Spill Control and Collection,and Education
The City of Lenoir will develop procedures to minimize the possibility of any spill or release at the
WWTP involving mercury containing substances. City of Lenoir Gunpowder Creek WWTP will add
mercury identification and proper disposal to ongoing and future operator training procedures.
Public Outreach
City of Lenoir will make available educational information regarding sources of household mercury and
appropriate use/disposal practices. This information may be posted on the City of Lenoir website.
C. TRACKING AND MONITORING
In order to assess the implementation of the control measures, the City of Lenoir Lower Creek WWTP
proposes to undertake the following evaluations beginning after the first full year that this MMP is
implemented:
1. Survey at a minimum every 5 years at least ten percent(10%) of any non-domestic users
identified as possible significant sources of mercury to the POTW;
2. Track the implementation of the programs outlined above;
3. Monitor influent mercury at least annually. Require significant non-domestic sources of
mercury to monitor periodically,as warranted; and
4. Measure effluent mercury as required by the NPDES permit.

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These efforts will allow the City of Lenoir to establish a baseline of influent and effluent mercury levels
to assist in identifying any trends in mercury contributions from domestic and non-domestic users of the
sewer system. This baseline will be tracked annually.
SECTION IV —IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTROL MEASURES
The City of Lenoir will implement the control measures summarized in Section III over the permit term
and will update this MMP as warranted.
SECTION V-REPORTING
A summary of the MMP activities will be submitted as part of the NPDES permit renewal process.

TEST RESULT DATE TEST RESULT
2/12/14 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass 11/9/16 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass
5/14/14 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass 2/15/17 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass
8/13/14 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass 5/11/17 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass
11/5/14 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass 8/16/17 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass
2/11/15 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass 11/15/17 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass
5/13/15 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass 2/4/18 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass
8/12/15 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass 5/9/18 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass
2/10/16 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass 8/15/18 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass
5/11/16 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass 11/14/18 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass
8/11/16 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass 2/13/19 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass
Pass 5/15/19 Ceridodaphnia 44% Pass
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4/1/15 Fathead Mlnnowvzd >100%ChV
species permit renewal testing
5/20/15 Fathead Minnow(znd >100%ChV
species permit renewal testing
8/17/18 Fathead Minnow(znd >100%ChV
species permit renewal testing
11/15/18 Fathead Minnowiznd >100%ChV
species permit renewal testing
2/14/19 Fathead Minnow(znd >100%ChV
species permit renewal testing
LOWER CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT NC0023981
Percentages used for the Fathead minnow test were 11 %, 22%, 44%, 88%, and 100%

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED:
Lower Creek WTP, NC0023981 Renewal Catawba
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BASIC APPLICATION INFORMATION
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 Lower Creek VWVTP
Mailing Address PO Box 958
Lenoir,NC 28645 1 ECEIVED/NCDEQ/DWR
Contact Person Elise Triplett .JUt_ 2 9 1019
Title Plant Superintendent
Water Quality
Telephone Number [phone] Permitting Section
Facility Address 1905 Broadland Road
(not P.O.Box) Lenoir,NC 28645
A.2. Applicant Information. If the applicant is different from the above,provide the following:
Applicant Name City of Lenoir
Mailing Address PO Box 958
Lenoir, NC 28645
Contact Person Mr.Radford Thomas
Title Director of Public Utilities
Telephone Number [phone]
Is the applicant the owner or operator(or both)of the treatment works?
X❑ owner ❑ operator
Indicate whether correspondence regarding this permit should be directed to the facility or the applicant.
X❑ 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 NC0023981 PSD
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UIC Other
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
Lenoir 18,219 separate municipal
Gamewell 4,028 separate municipal
Total population served 22,245
EPA Form 3510-2A(Rev. 1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6&7550-22 Page 2 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Lower Creek WWTP, NC0023981 Renewal Catawba
A.5. Indian Country.
a. Is the treatment works located in Indian Country?
❑ Yes X❑ 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 X❑ 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 6.0 mgd
Two Years Ago(2017) Last Year(2018) This Year(1/2 20191
b. Annual average daily flow rate 2.678 3.055 2.848
c. Maximum daily flow rate 7.25 7.636_ 5.269
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.
X❑ Separate sanitary sewer 100
❑ 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.? X❑ 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 0
iii. Combined sewer overflow points 0
iv. Constructed emergency overflows(prior to the headworks) 0
v. Other 0
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 X❑ No
If yes,provide the following for each surface impoundment:
Location:
Annual average daily volume discharge to surface impoundment(s) mgd
Is discharge ❑ continuous or 0 intermittent?
c. Does the treatment works land-apply treated wastewater? ❑ Yes X❑ No
If yes,provide the following for each land application site:
Location:
Number of acres:
Annual average daily volume applied to site: mgd
Is land application 0 continuous or 0 intermittent?
d. Does the treatment works discharge or transport treated or untreated wastewater to another
treatment works? 0 Yes X❑ No
EPA Form 3510-2A(Rev.1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6&7550-22. Page 3 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Lower Creek VVV TP, NC0023981 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 NPDES 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): ❑ Yes X❑ 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 El continuous or ❑ intermittent?
EPA Form 3510-2A(Rev.1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6&7550-22. Page 4 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Lower Creek WWTP, NC0023981 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
b. Location Lenoir 28645
(City or town,if applicable) (Zip Code)
Caldwell NC
(County) (State)
35 52'55" -81 34'35"
(Latitude) (Longitude)
c. Distance from shore(if applicable) N/A ft.
d. Depth below surface(if applicable) N/A ft.
e. Average daily flow rate 2.771 mgd
f. Does this outfall have either an intermittent or a periodic discharge? ❑ Yes X❑ 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 X❑ No
A.10. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water Lower Creek
b. Name of watershed(if known)
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
EPA Form 3510-2A(Rev.1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6&7550-22. Page 5 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Lower Creek WWTP, NC0023981 Renewal Catawba
A.11. Description of Treatment
a. What level of treatment are provided? Check all that apply.
❑ Primary X❑ Secondary
X❑ Advanced ❑ Other. Describe:
b. Indicate the following removal rates(as applicable):
Design BOD5 removal or Design CBOD5 removal 95 yo
Design SS removal 95
Design P removal N/A %
Design N removal 85 %
Other %
c. What type of disinfection is used for the effluent from this outfall? If disinfection varies by season,please describe:
Chlorination using chlorine gas
If disinfection is by chlorination is dechlorination used for this outfall? X❑ Yes ❑ No
Does the treatment plant have post aeration? ❑ Yes X❑ 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
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MAXIMUM DAILY VALUE AVERAGE DAILY VALUE
PARAMETER
Value Units Value Units Number of Samples
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pH(Minimum) 6.0 s.u. V
pH(Maximum) 8.8 s.u. f
Flow Rate 7.77 MGD 2.771 MGD 1642
Temperature(Winter) 22.6 °C 11.3 °C 458
Temperature(Summer) 28.4 °C 21.1 °C 660
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 22.0 mg/I 4.1 mg/I 1118 SM 5210E-2001 2.0
(Hach LDO)
DEMAND(Report one)
CBOD5
FECAL COLIFORM 11,000 /100mi _ 11 /100m1 1118 SM 9222D-1997 1
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS(TSS) 280 mg/I 8.6 mg/I 1118 SM 2540D-1997 2.5
END OF PART A. i
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
L OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
EPA Form 3510-2A(Rev.1-99). Replaces EPA forms 7550-6&7550-22. Page 6 of 22

FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Lower Creek WWTP, NC0023981 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>_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.
105,000 gpd
Briefly explain any steps underway or planned to minimize inflow and infiltration.
Active inspection and repair program utilized by the City of Lenoir wastewater collections division
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 X❑ 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.5. Scheduled improvements and Schedules of Implementation. 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.
N/A
b. Indicate whether the planned improvements or implementation schedule are required by local,State,or Federal agencies.
❑ Yes X❑ No
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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? 0 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
1 based on at least three pollutant scans and must be no more than four and on-half years old.
Outfall Number: 001
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) 10.2 mg/I 0.68 mg/I 1118 SM 4500NH3 D- 0.25
1997
CHLORINE(TOTAL 50 Ng/I 13 <20 SM 4500CI G
RESIDUAL,TRC) ( ) pg/I 1118 2000 20
DISSOLVED OXYGEN 11.0 mg/I 8.5 mg/I 1118 SM 4500 O G 0.1
2001(Hach LDO)
TOTAL KJELDAHL SM 4500 Norg B
NITROGEN(TKN) 12.6 mg/I 4.98 mg/I 125 1997(NH3 D- 0.25
1997)
NITRATE PLUS NITRITE g 17 mg/I 4.5 mg/I 125 SM 4500NO3 D- 0.10
NITROGEN 1997
OIL and GREASE 1.6 mg/I <1.0 mg/I 3 SM 19th 5520E 1.0
PHOSPHORUS(Total) 9.05 mg/I 2.47 mg/I 125 SM 4500 P E 0.05
1999
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS 185 mg/I 86 mg/I 3 SM 19th 2540C 1
(TDS)
OTHER
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:
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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 sections that apply to the facility for which this application is submitted.
Indicate which parts of Form 2A you have completed and are submitting:
x❑ Basic Application Information packet Supplemental Application Information packet:
X❑ Part D(Expanded Effluent Testing Data)
X❑ Part E(Toxicity Testing: Biomonitoring Data)
X❑ 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 Radford L omas Director of Public Utilities City of Lenoir
Signature
Telephone number 18281757-2219 Date signed 144-1 /).._ 2. /9
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
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART D. EXPANDED EFFLUENT TESTING DATA
Refer to the directions on the cover page to determine whether this section applies to the treatment works.
Effluent Testing: 1.0 mgd and Pretreatment Works. If the treatment works has a design flow greater than or equal to 1.0 mgd or it has(or is required
to have)a pretreatment program,or is otherwise required by the permitting authority to provide the data,then provide effluent testing data for the following
pollutants. Provide the indicated effluent testing information and any other information 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 analyses conducted using 40 CFR Part 136 methods. In addition,these 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. Indicate in the blank rows provided below
any data you may have on pollutants not specifically listed in this form. At a minimum,effluent testing data must be based on at least three pollutant
scans and must be no more than four and one-half years old.
Outfall number: 001 (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT Number ANALYTICAL MUMDL
Conc. Units Mass Units Conc. Units Mass Units of METHOD
Samples
METALS(TOTAL RECOVERABLE),CYANIDE,PHENOLS,AND HARDNESS.
ANTIMONY <10 pg/I <10 pg/l 3 EPA 200.7 10
ARSENIC <10 PO <10 nil 15 EPA 200.7 10:1.0
EPA 200.8
BERYLLIUM <1 pg/I <1 pg/I 3 EPA 200.7 1
CADMIUM 5 pg/I <0.2 pg/I 55 EPA 200.7 0.2
CHROMIUM 4 pg/I <1 pg/I 18 EPA 200.7 1
COPPER 25 pg/I 5.5 pg/I 35 EPA 200.7 1
LEAD 1.9 pg/I <0.5 pg/I 15 EPA 200.7 0.5;1.0
EPA 200.8
MERCURY 9.4 pg/I 2.14 pg/I 17 EPA 1631 0.0010
NICKEL 0.5 pg/I 5 pg/I 35 EPA 200.7 1
SELENIUM <2 pg/I <1 pg/I 34 EPA 200.7 2;1
EPA 200.8
SILVER 5 pg/I 0.24 pg/I 33 EPA 200.7 1
THALLIUM <20 pg/I <7 pg/I 3 EPA 200.7 1 ;20
ZINC 161 pg/I 12 pg/I 17 EPA 200.7 1
CYANIDE 8 pg/I 1.5 pg/I 35 SM 19C 4500- 5
TOTAL PHENOLIC <10 pg/I <10 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
COMPOUNDS
HARDNESS(as CaCO3) 98.7 mg/I 45.0 mg/I 15 SM 19B 2340- 0.03
Use this space(or a separate sheet)to provide information on other metals requested by the permit writer
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Outfall number: 001 (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT Number ANALYTICAL MUMDL
Conc. Units Mass Units Conc. Units Mass Units of METHOD
Samples
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ACROLEIN <50 pg/I <50 pg/I 3 EPA 624 50
ACRYLONITRILE <50 pg/I <50 pg/I 3 EPA 624 50
BENZENE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
BROMOFORM <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
CARBON <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
TETRACHLORIDE
CHLOROBENZENE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
CHLORODIBROMO- <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
METHANE
CHLOROETHANE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
2-CHLOROETHYLVINYL <10 pg/I <10 pg/I 3 EPA 624 10
ETHER
CHLOROFORM <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
DICHLOROBROMO- <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
METHANE
1,1-DICHLOROETHANE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
1,2-DICHLOROETHANE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
TRANS-I,2-DICHLORO- <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
ETHYLENE
1,1-DICHLORO- <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
ETHYLENE
1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5 ,
1,3-DICHLORO- <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
PROPYLENE
ETHYLBENZENE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
METHYL BROMIDE 6.28 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
METHYL CHLORIDE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
METHYLENE CHLORIDE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
1,1,2,2-TETRA- <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
CHLOROETHANE
TETRACHLORO- <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
ETHYLENE
TOLUENE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
II
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Outfall number: 001 (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT Number ANALYTICAL ML/MDL
Conc. Units Mass Units Conc. Units Mass Units of METHOD
Samples
1,1,1 <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
TRICHLOROETHANE
1,1,2 <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
TRICHLOROETHANE
TRICHLOROETHYLENE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
VINYL CHLORIDE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 624 5
Use this space(or a separate sheet)to provide information on other volatile organic compounds requested by the permit writer
ACID-EXTRACTABLE COMPOUNDS
P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
2-CHLOROPHENOL <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
2,4-DICHLOROPHENOL <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
2,4-DIMETHYLPHENOL <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
4,6-DINITRO-O-CRESOL <74 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5:74
2,4-DINITROPHENOL <84 pg/I <26 pg/I 3 EPA 625 26;27;84
2-NITROPHENOL <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
4-NITROPHENOL <42 pg/I <17 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5:42
PENTACHLOROPHENOL <29 pg/I <26 pg/I 3 EPA 625 25;26;29
PHENOL <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
2,4,6- <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
TRICHLOROPHENOL
Use this space(or a separate sheet)to provide information on other acid-extractable compounds requested by the permit writer
BASE-NEUTRAL COMPOUNDS
<5
ACENAPHTHENE <5 pg/I pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
<5
ACENAPHTHYLENE <5 pg/I pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
<5
ANTHRACENE <5 pg/I pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
BENZIDINE <89 pg/I <33 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5;89
<5
BENZO(A)ANTHRACENE <5 pg/I pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
<5
BENZO(A)PYRENE <5 pg/I pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
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Outfall number: 001 (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT Number ANALYTICAL ML/MDL
Conc. Units Mass Units Conc. Units Mass Units of METHOD
Samples
3,4 BENZO- <10 pg/I <7 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5;5.4;10
FLUORANTHENE
BENZO(GHI)PERYLENE <16 pg/I 8.8 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5;16
BENZO(K) <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
FLUORANTHENE
BIS(2-CHLOROETHOXY) <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
METHANE
BIS(2-CHLOROETHYL)- <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
ETHER
BIS(2-CHLOROISO- <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5 I
PROPYL)ETHER I
BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL) <32 pg/I <32 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5;10;84
PHTHALATE
4-BROMOPHENYL <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
PHENYL ETHER
BUTYL BENZYL <10 pg/I <7 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5;10
PHTHALATE
2-CHLORO- <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
NAPHTHALENE
4-CHLORPHENYL <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
PHENYL ETHER
CHRYSENE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
DI-N-BUTYL PHTHALATE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE <32 pg/I <4 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5;32
DIBENZO(A,H) <53 pg/I <21 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5;53
ANTHRACENE
1,2-DICHLOROBENZENE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
1,3-DICHLOROBENZENE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
3,3-DICHLORO- <63 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5;63
BENZIDINE
DIETHYL PHTHALATE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
DIMETHYL PHTHALATE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
2,4-DINITROTOLUENE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
2,6-DINITROTOLUENE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
1,2-DIPH NYL- <21 pg/I <21 pg/I 3 EPA 625 21
HYDRAZINE
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FACILITY NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER: PERMIT ACTION REQUESTED: RIVER BASIN:
Lower Creek WWTP, NC0023981 Renewal Catawba
Outfall number: 001 (Complete once for each outfall discharging effluent to waters of the United States.)
MAXIMUM DAILY DISCHARGE AVERAGE DAILY DISCHARGE
POLLUTANT Number ANALYTICAL ML/MDL
Conc. Units Mass Units Conc. Units Mass Units of METHOD
Samples
FLUORANTHENE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
FLUORENE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
HEXACHLOROBENZENE <5 Ng/I <5 Ng/I 3 EPA 625 5
A -BUTADIENE <5 Ng/I <5 Ng/I 3 EPA 625 5
BUTDIENE
HEXACHLOROCYCLO-
PENTADIENE <5 Ng/I <35 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5;60
HEXACHLOROETHANE <5 pg/I <5 Ng/I 3 EPA 625 5
INDENO(1,2,3-CD) <5 pg/I <8 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5;15
PYRENE
ISOPHORONE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
NAPHTHALENE <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
NITROBENZENE <5 Ng/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
N-NITROSODI-N- <5 PO <5 PO 3 EPA 625 5
PROPYLAMINE
N-NITROSODI- <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
METHYLAMINE
N-NITROSODI- <5 pg/I <5 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5
PHENYLAMINE
PHENANTHRENE <5 PO <5.3 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5.1;5.3;
5.4
PYRENE <5 PO <5.3 pg/I 3 EPA 625 5.1;5.3;
5.4
1,2,4 <5 Ng/I <5 Ng/I 3 EPA 625 5
TRICHLOROBENZENE
Use this space(or a separate sheet)to provide information on other base-neutral compounds requested by the permit writer
Use this space(or a separate sheet)to provide information on other pollutants(e.g.,pesticides)requested by the permit writer
END OF PART D.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
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SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART E. TOXICITY TESTING DATA
POTWs meeting one or more of the following criteria must provide the results of whole effluent toxicity tests for acute or chronic toxicity for each of the
facility's discharge points: 1)POTWs with a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1.0 mgd;2)POTWs with a pretreatment program(or those that are
required to have one under 40 CFR Part 403);or 3)POTWs required by the permitting authority to submit data for these parameters.
• At a minimum,these results must include quarterly testing for a 12-month period within the past 1 year using multiple species(minimum of two
species),or the results from four tests performed at least annually in the four and one-half years prior to the application,provided the results
show no appreciable toxicity,and testing for acute and/or chronic toxicity,depending on the range of receiving water dilution. 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.
• In addition,submit the results of any other whole effluent toxicity tests from the past four and one-half years. If a whole effluent toxicity test
conducted during the past four and one-half years revealed toxicity,provide any information on the cause of the toxicity or any results of a
toxicity reduction evaluation,if one was conducted.
• If you have already submitted any of the information requested in Part E,you need not submit it again. Rather,provide the information
requested in question E.4 for previously submitted information. If EPA methods were not used,report the reasons for using alternate methods.
If test summaries are available that contain all of the information requested below,they may be submitted in place of Part E.
If no biomonitoring data is required,do not complete Part E. Refer to the Application Overview for directions on which other sections of the form to
complete.
E.1. Required Tests.
Indicate the number of whole effluent toxicity tests conducted in the past four and one-half years.
220 chronic ❑acute
E.2. Individual Test Data. Complete the following chart for each whole effluent toxicity test conducted in the last four and one-half years. Allow one
column per test(where each species constitutes a test). Copy this page if more than three tests are being reported.
Test number: 001 Test number: 002 Test number: 003
a. Test information.
Test Species&test method number Ceriodaphnia dubia/1002 Ceriodaphnia dubia/1002 Ceriodaphnia dubia/1002
Age at initiation of test <24 <24 <24
Outfall number 001 001 001
Dates sample collected 11/12, 14/2018 2/11 13/2019 5/13,14/2019
Date test started 11/14/2018 2/13/2019 5/14/2019
Duration 7 days 7 days 7 days
b. Give toxicity test methods followed.
Manual title EPA 821-R-02-013 EPA 821-R-02-013 EPA 821-R-02-013
Edition number and year of publication 4th Ed.2002 4th Ed. 2002 4th Ed.2002
Page number(s) 141-189 141-189 141-189
c. Give the sample collection method(s)used. For multiple grab samples,indicate the number of grab samples used.
24-Hour composite X X X
Grab
d. Indicate where the sample was taken in relation to disinfection. (Check all that apply for each.
Before disinfection
After disinfection
After dechlorination X X X
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Test number: 001 Test number: 002 Test number: 003
e. Describe the point in the treatment process at which the sample was collected.
Sample was collected: Final effluent Final effluent Final effluent
f. For each test,include whether the test was intended to assess chronic toxicity,acute toxicity,or both
Chronic toxicity X X X
Acute toxicity
g. Provide the type of test performed.
Static
Static-renewal X X X
Flow-through
h. Source of dilution water. If laboratory water,specify type;if receiving water,specify source.
Laboratory water Surface Water 48 hardness Surface Water 48 hardness Surface Water 48
hardness
Receiving water
i. Type of dilution water. If salt water,specify"natural"or type of artificial sea salts or brine used.
Fresh water X X X
Salt water
j. Give the percentage effluent used for all concentrations in the test series.
44 44 44
k. Parameters measured during the test. (State whether parameter meets test method specifications)
pH 7.6(yes) 7.6(yes) 7.7(yes)
Salinity
Temperature 25.0 (yes) 24.8(yes) 24.9(yes)
Ammonia
Dissolved oxygen 8.2(yes) 7.9(yes) 8.5(yes)
I. Test Results.
Acute:
Percent survival in 100% 0/0
effluent
LCso
95%C.I. % %
Control percent survival
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Chronic: Test number: 001 Test number: 002 Test number: 003
NOEC
IC25 cyo
Control percent survival 100% 100% 100%
Other(describe) Pass Pass Pass
m. Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
Is reference toxicant data available? Yes Yes Yes
•
Was reference toxicant test within Yes Yes Yes
acceptable bounds?
What date was reference toxicant test 11/05/2018 02/08/2019 05/03/2019
run(MM/DD/YYYY)?
Other(describe)
E.3. Toxicity Reduction Evaluation. Is the treatment works involved in a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation?
❑ Yes X❑ No If yes,describe:
E.4. Summary of Submitted Biomonitoring Test Information. If you have submitted biomonitoring test information,or information regarding the
cause of toxicity,within the past four and one-half years,provide the dates the information was submitted to the permitting authority and a summary
of the results.
Date submitted: / / (MM/DD/YYYY)
Summary of results: (see instructions)
END OF PART E.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE.
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SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART F.INDUSTRIAL USER DISCHARGES AND RCRA/CERCLA WASTES
All treatment works receiving discharges from significant industrial users or which receive RCRA,CERCLA,or other remedial wastes must
complete part F.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
F.1. Pretreatment program. Does the treatment works have,or is subject ot,an approved pretreatment program?
X❑ Yes ❑ No
F.2. Number of Significant Industrial Users(SIUs)and Categorical Industrial Users(Gills). Provide the number of each of the following types of
industrial users that discharge to the treatment works.
a. Number of non-categorical Sills. 1
b. Number of ClUs.
SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER INFORMATION:
Supply the following information for each SIU. If more than one SIU discharges to the treatment works,copy questions F.3 through F.8 and
provide the information requested for each SIU.
F.3. Significant Industrial User Information. Provide the name and address of each SIU discharging to the treatment works. Submit additional pages
as necessary.
Name: Stallergenes Greer Laboratories
Mailing Address: PO Box 800
Lenoir,NC 28645
F.4. Industrial Processes. Describe all the industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge.
Biotechnology pharmaceutical facility;manufacture and distribute protein extracts;vials
F.5. Principal Product(s)and Raw Material(s). Describe all of the principal processes and raw materials that affect or contribute to the SIU's
discharge.
Principal product(s): Allergenic extracts and associated intermediates,dilution vials,empty vials
Raw material(s): Acetone(closed loop system)ether allergen source materials(e.g.pollens)
F.6. Flow Rate.
a. Process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of process wastewater discharge into the collection system in gallons per
day(gpd)and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
5,300 gpd X continuous or intermittent)
b. Non-process wastewater flow rate. Indicate the average daily volume of non-process wastewater flow discharged into the collection system
in gallons per day(gpd)and whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent.
4,900 gpd (X continuous or intermittent)
F.7. Pretreatment Standards. Indicate whether the SIU is subject to the following:
a. Local limits X❑ Yes ❑ No
b. Categorical pretreatment standards XD Yes ❑ No
If subject to categorical pretreatment standards,which category and subcategory?
40CFR439.27 B(pharmaceutical manufacturing,extraction products)
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Lower Creek WWTP, NC0023981 Renewal Catawba
F.8. Problems at the Treatment Works Attributed to Waste Discharge by the SIU. Has the SIU caused or contributed to any problems(e.g.,
upsets,interference)at the treatment works in the past three years?
0 Yes X❑ No If yes,describe each episode.
RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE RECEIVED BY TRUCK, RAIL,OR DEDICATED PIPELINE:
F.9. RCRA Waste. Does the treatment works receive or has it in the past three years received RCRA hazardous waste by truck,rail or dedicated pipe?
❑ Yes X 0 No(go to F.12)
F.10. Waste transport Method by which RCRA waste is received(check all that apply):
0 Truck ❑ Rail 0 Dedicated Pipe
F.11. Waste Description. Give EPA hazardous waste number and amount(volume or mass,specify units).
EPA Hazardous Waste Number Amount Units
CERCLA(SUPERFUND)WASTEWATER, RCRA REMEDIATION/CORRECTIVE ACTION
WASTEWATER, AND OTHER REMEDIAL ACTIVITY WASTEWATER:
F.12. Remediation Waste. Does the treatment works currently(or has it been notified that it will)receive waste from remedial activities?
❑ Yes(complete F.13 through F.15.) X El No
F.13. Waste Origin. Describe the site and type of facility at which the CERCLA/RCRA/or other remedial waste originates(or is excepted to origniate in
the next five years).
F.14. Pollutants. List the hazardous constituents that are received(or are expected to be received). Include data on volume and concentration,if
known. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
F.15. Waste Treatment
a. Is this waste treated(or will be treated)prior to entering the treatment works?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes,describe the treatment(provide information about the removal efficiency):
b. Is the discharge(or will the discharge be)continuous or intermittent?
❑ Continuous ❑ Intermittent If intermittent,describe discharge schedule.
END OF PART F.
REFER TO THE APPLICATION OVERVIEW (PAGE 1) TO DETERMINE WHICH OTHER PARTS
OF FORM 2A YOU MUST COMPLETE
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SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
PART G. COMBINED SEWER SYSTEMS
If the treatment works has a combined sewer system,complete Part G.
G.1. System Map. Provide a map indicating the following: (may be included with Basic Application Information)
a. All CSO discharge points.
b. Sensitive use areas potentially affected by CSOs(e.g.,beaches,drinking water supplies,shellfish beds,sensitive aquatic ecosystems,and
outstanding natural resource waters).
c. Waters that support threatened and endangered species potentially affected by CSOs.
G.2. System Diagram. Provide a diagram,either in the map provided in G.1 or on a separate drawing,of the combined sewer collection system that
includes the following information.
a. Location of major sewer trunk lines,both combined and separate sanitary.
b. Locations of points where separate sanitary sewers feed into the combined sewer system.
c. Locations of in-line and off-line storage structures.
d. Locations of flow-regulating devices.
e. Locations of pump stations.
CSO OUTFALLS:
Complete questions G.3 through G.6 once for each CSO discharge point.
G.3. Description of Outfall.
a. Outfall number
b. Location
(City or town,if applicable) (Zip Code)
(County) (State)
(Latitude) (Longitude)
c. Distance from shore(if applicable) ft.
d. Depth below surface(if applicable) ft.
e. Which of the following were monitored during the last year for this CSO?
❑ Rainfall ❑ CSO pollutant concentrations ❑ CSO frequency
❑ CSO flow volume ❑ Receiving water quality
f. How many storm events were monitored during the last year?
G.4. CSO Events.
a. Give the number of CSO events in the last year.
events (0 actual or❑approx.)
b. Give the average duration per CSO event.
hours (❑actual or❑approx.)
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c. Give the average volume per CSO event.
million gallons(0 actual or❑approx.)
d. Give the minimum rainfall that caused a CSO event in the last year
Inches of rainfall
G.5. Description of Receiving Waters.
a. Name of receiving water:
b. Name of watershed/river/stream system:
United State Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code(if known):
c. Name of State Management/River Basin:
United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code(if known):
G.6. CSO Operations.
Describe any known water quality impacts on the receiving water caused by this CSO(e.g.,permanent or intermittent beach closings,permanent or
intermittent shell fish bed closings,fish kills,fish advisories,other recreational loss,or violation of any applicable State water quality standard).
END OF PART G.
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:
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PART E. TOXICITY TESTING DATA
POTWs meeting one or more of the following criteria must provide the results of whole effluent toxicity tests for acute or chronic toxicity for each of the
facility's discharge points: 1)POTWs with a design flow rate greater than or equal to 1.0 mgd;2)POTWs with a pretreatment program(or those that are
required to have one under 40 CFR Part 403);or 3)POTWs required by the permitting authority to submit data for these parameters.
• At a minimum,these results must include quarterly testing for a 12-month period within the past 1 year using multiple species(minimum of two
species),or the results from four tests performed at least annually in the four and one-half years prior to the application,provided the results
show no appreciable toxicity,and testing for acute and/or chronic toxicity,depending on the range of receiving water dilution. 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.
• In addition,submit the results of any other whole effluent toxicity tests from the past four and one-half years. If a whole effluent toxicity test
conducted during the past four and one-half years revealed toxicity,provide any information on the cause of the toxicity or any results of a
toxicity reduction evaluation,if one was conducted.
• If you have already submitted any of the information requested in Part E,you need not submit it again. Rather,provide the information
requested in question E.4 for previously submitted information. If EPA methods were not used,report the reasons for using alternate methods.
If test summaries are available that contain all of the information requested below,they may be submitted in place of Part E.
If no biomonitoring data is required,do not complete Part E. Refer to the Application Overview for directions on which other sections of the form to
complete.
E.1. Required Tests.
Indicate the number of whole effluent toxicity tests conducted in the past four and one-half years.
220 chronic ❑ acute
E.2. Individual Test Data. Complete the following chart for each whole effluent toxicity test conducted in the last four and one-half years. Allow one
column per test(where each species constitutes a test). Copy this page if more than three tests are being reported.
2nd species testing for permit renewal Test number: 004 Test number: 005 Test number: 006
a. Test information.
Fathead Minnow/1000(2nd Fathead Minnow/1000(2nd Fathead Minnow/1000
Test Species&test method number species testing) species testing) (2nd species testing)
Age at initiation of test <24 <24 <24
Outfall number 001 001 001
Dates sample collected 8/13,16,17/2018 11/12,14,15/2018 2/11,13,14/2019
Date test started 8/17//2018 11/15/2018 2/14/2019
Duration 7 days 7 days 7 days
b. Give toxicity test methods followed.
Manual title EPA 821-R-02-013 EPA 821-R-02-013 EPA 821-R-02-013
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Edition number and year of publication 4th Ed. 2002 4th Ed. 2002 4th Ed.2002
Page number(s) 141-189 141-189 141-189
c. Give the sample collection method(s)used. For multiple grab samples,indicate the number of grab samples used.
24-Hour composite X X X
Grab
d. Indicate where the sample was taken in relation to disinfection. (Check all that apply for each.
Before disinfection
After disinfection
After dechlorination X X X
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2od species testing for permit renewal Test number: 004 Test number: 005 Test number: 006
e. Describe the point in the treatment process at which the sample was collected.
Sample was collected: Final effluent Final effluent Final effluent
f. For each test,include whether the test was intended to assess chronic toxicity,acute toxicity,or both
Chronic toxicity X X X
Acute toxicity
g. Provide the type of test performed.
Static
Static-renewal X X X
Flow-through
h. Source of dilution water. If laboratory water,specify type;if receiving water,specify source.
Laboratory water Surface Water 48 hardness Surface Water 48 hardness Surface Water 48
hardness
Receiving water
i. Type of dilution water. If salt water,specify"natural"or type of artificial sea salts or brine used.
Fresh water X X X
Salt water
j. Give the percentage effluent used for all concentrations in the test series.
11,22,44,88,100 11,22,44,88,100 11,22,44,88,100
k. Parameters measured during the test. (State whether parameter meets test method specifications)
pH 6.4(yes) 7.0(yes) 7.2(yes)
Salinity
Temperature 25.0(yes) 25.1 (yes) 25.1 (yes)
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Ammonia
Dissolved oxygen 6.9(yes) 6.8(yes) 7.1 (yes)
I. Test Results.
Acute:
Percent survival in 100%
effluent
LC5o
95%C.I.
Control percent survival
Other(describe)
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Chronic:2nd Species for permit renewal
NOEC 100% 100% 100%
IC25 >100% >100% >100%
Control percent survival 97.5% 97.5% 97.5%
Other(describe)Chv >100% >100% >100%
m. Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
Is reference toxicant data available? Yes Yes Yes
Was reference toxicant test within Yes Yes Yes
acceptable bounds?
What date was reference toxicant test 08/14/2018 11/06,11/13/2018 02/06,02/13/2019
run(MM/DD/YYYY)?
Other(describe)
E.3. Toxicity Reduction Evaluation. Is the treatment works involved in a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation?
❑ Yes X❑ No If yes,describe:
E.4. Summary of Submitted Biomonitoring Test Information. If you have submitted biomonitoring test information,or information regarding the
cause of toxicity,within the past four and one-half years,provide the dates the information was submitted to the permitting authority and a summary
of the results.
Date submitted: / / (MM/DD/YYYY)
Summary of results: (see instructions)
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