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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0005075_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 8/28/2020State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, _Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director SAM GREENWOOD MACON CO BOC=BALING FAC/SOLID 5 WEST MAIN ST FRANKLIN, NC 28734 Dear Permittee: C4a August 25, 1998 In Subject: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONS PERMIT . NO. WQ0013715 MACON CO BOC-BALING FAC%SOLID ; MACON COUNTY On July _16, 1997 the Division of Environmental Management issued you the subject permit. One of the conditions of the subject permit read as follows: Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the requirements of this permit and the approved plans and specifications. Mail certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. 'Box 29535, Raleigh N.C., 27626-0535. To date, our records show that no certification has been received for the subject permit. If the permitted facility has been constructed and placed into operation please submit the required certification immediately. Operation of the treatment system prior to submission of the required certification is in violation of your permit and is subject to enforcement action. If you have any questions, please contact consulting engineer for this project, MCGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A. at (704)252-0575. If the facility has not been constructed, please contact the Asheville Regional Office at (704)251-6208, so that they can update their records. This forth must be completed by the appropriate DEAN regional office and included as a part of the project submittal information. INSTRUCTIONS TO NC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER: The classification of the downslope surface waters (the surface waters that any overflow from the facility would flow toward) in which these sewers will be constructed must be determined by the appropriate DEM regional office. Therefore, you are required, prior to submittal of the application package, to submit this form, with items 1 through 7 completed, to. the appropriate Division of Environmental Management Regional Water Quality Supervisor (see page 8 of 8). At a minimum, you must include an 8.5" by 11" copy of the portion of a 7.5 minute USGS Topographic Map which shows the location of these sewers and the downslope surface waters in which they will be located. Identify the closest downslope surface waters on the attached map copy. Once the regional office has completed the classification, reincorporate this completed page and the topographic map into the complete application form and submit the application package. 1. Applicant (specify name of the municipality, corporation, individual, etc.): Macon County Board of Commissioners. Macon county 2. Name & complete address of engineering firm: McGill ASsociates , P.A. P O Box 2259, Asheville, North Carolina 28802 Telephone number: ( 704 ) 252-0575 3. Projectname: Solid Waste Baling Facility, Franklin Landfill, Macon r,unfiy' North Qgrnl;na 4. Name of closest downslope surface waters: Unnamed tributary — Little Tennessee River 5. County(ies) where sewers and surface waters are located: Macon 6. Map name and date: Franklin, 1978 7. NC Professional Engineer's Seal, Signature, and Date: TO: REGIONAL WATER QUALITY SUPERVISOR Please provide me with the classification of the watershed where these sewers' will be constructed, as identified on the attached map segment: Dame of surface waters: t.) 'r 'f o L E N- -Fe c"-' c s S e e R � �v Classification (as established by the Environmental Management Commission): C . 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Co2ads Mill• 119 ° CTeC%C �.. ­i�o aoq .� o- ) ./�ar�,••�� 1 t /S o C _ \/•�.:�) �, foss 6o`. \ , , OAO/NO/ �, r e\ •.> • �\ i 1 • Vie• .b \ McGM A S S O C I A T E S February 13, 1997 Mr. Forest Westall North Carolina Department of Environment Health and Natural Resources 59 Woodfm Place Asheville, North Carolina. 28801 RE:, Stream Classification .Solid Waste Baling Facility Franklin Landfill Macon County, North Carolina Dear Forest: Please find enclosed, Page 5 of 8 of the Non -Discharge Permit for Gravity Sewer Extension, Pump Stations, and Pressure Sewers, for your completion. The nearest surface waters to the proposed sewer pump station is an unnamed tributary of the Little Tennessee River. A location map is included. In general, this project will provide sewer service to the proposed solid waste baling facility for Macon County. If you have any questions, or require additional information, do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A. Tlgjc 4azllt� T. DEAN HANEY Enclosures cc: Sam Greenwood storrow\96114\fw 13feb7. doc E n g i n e e r i n g P l a n n i n g F i n a n c e McGill Associates, P.A. • P.O. Box 2259, Asheville, NC 28802 • 55 Broad Street, Asheville, NC 28801 704-252-0575 • FAX 704-252-2518 • 0 January 21,1997 SAM K. GREENWOOD MACON CO-MACON CO. LANDFILL 5 WEST MAIN ST. FRANKLIN, NC 28734 SUBJECT: PERMIT NO. WQ0005075 MACON CO-MACON CO. LANDFILL MACON COUNTY Dear Permittee: 199Z Our files indicate that the subject permit issued on 12/10/92 expires on 10/31/97. We have not received a request for renewal from you as of this date. A renewal request shall consist of a letter requesting renewal and completion of the enclosed application, submitted in triplicate. A processing fee must be submitted with the request. Please find attached a copy -of the 15 NCAC 2H .0205(c) regulations. The processing fee for your facility is based on the design or permitted flow, whichever is appropriate, listed in the first four categories of facilities. Sludge renewals are based on total acres of land permitted. If the facility covered by this permit contains some type of treatment works, a narrative descripton of the sludge management plan that is in eff-.ct at the facility must be submitted with the application for renewal. The Environmental Management Commission adopted revised rules on October 1, 1990 (attached), requiring the payment of an annual fee for most permitted facilities. You will be billed separately for that fee (if applicable), after your permit is approved. Please be advised that this permit must not be allowed to expire. If the renewal request is not received within 180 days prior to the permit's expiration date as required by 15 NCAC 2H .0211, you will be assessed an automatic civil penalty. This civil penalty by North Carolina General Statute may be as much as $10,000 per day. If a permit renewal request is not received 180 days before permit expiration, a civil penalty of at least $250 will be assessed. Larger penalties may be assessed depending Page 2 on how late the request is made. In addition, any permit renewal request received after the permit's expiration date will be considered as a new application and will be required to pay the higher permit application fee. The letter requesting renewal, along with a completed Non -Discharge Permit application and appropriate standard fee, should be sent to: Permits and Engineering Unit Division of Water Quality P. 0. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 The check should be made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources (DEHNR). If you should have any questions or need any additional information regarding this matter, please contact me at (919) 733-5083. Sincerely, J4'80QCi Sign!9 ' Sy r9olho T, %aeuf? )our Carolyn McCaskill, Supervisor State Engineering Review Group cc: Asheville Regional Office Permits and Engineering Unit Central Files FACILITY COUNTY MAILING ADDRESS RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL TELEPHONE NO. WHERE LOCATED NPDES PERMIT NUMBER NC_ STATE FEDERAL DATE ISSUED EXPIRATION DATE STREAM: NAME CLASS 7Q10 SUB -BASIN CLASS FACILITY OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE CERT. NUMBER CLASS OTHER PERMIT NO. DATE ISSUED State of North Carolina ASHEVI Department of Environment, Health and NaturalResources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.. William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Acting Director December 10, 1992 Ms. Jerry T. Stewart, Board Chairman, Acting County Manager County of Macon 5 West Main Street Franklin, N.C. 28734 Subject: Permit No. WQ0005075 County of Macon Macon County Landfill Leachate Treatment & Transport Facilities Macon County Dear Ms. Stewart: In accordance with your application received September 10, 1992, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0005075, dated December 10, 1992, to the County of Macon for the continued operation of the subject landfill leachate collection and disposal facilities. This pernrit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 1997, shall void Permit No. WQ0005075 issued May 16, 1991 and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. Regional Offices Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh . Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem 704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/571-4700 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/896-7007 Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 4iv An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at (919) 733-5083. Sincerely, BY Won Pcot�i�j� `yy,eo vad»9 A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. cc: Macon County Health Department .0 h� R gional�ffic , WaterQuahwy-- Training and Certification Unit Facilities Assessment Unit NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH SPRAY IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO County of Macon Macon County FOR THE continued operation of a 6,000 GPD landfill leachate collection and disposal system which consists of a 480,000 gallon aerated lagoon, two (2) 7,400 gallon utility tanks for settling and remediation, approximately 456 linear feet of 4-inch diameter force main; pumps, valves, piping and other appurtenances to serve the Macon County landfill with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received September 10, 1992, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 1997, shall void Permit No. WQ0005075 issued May 16, 1991 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility. 2. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. 3. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 4. The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times. 5. The wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Franklin's Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged into the receiving stream 6. The facilities shall be protected from the 100-year flood. 7. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities. 8. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the County of Macon and the Town of Franklin for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. 9. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the County of Macon and the Town of Franklin for the operation of the leachate collection facilities on the Town of Franklin's property is in full force and effect. 10. At least two feet of freeboard shall be maintained in the lagoon at all times. 1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. 3. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility. III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, sludge, soil, or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure protection of the environment will be established and an acceptable; sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed. 2. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenace, the facility shall produce an effluent to be discharged to the Town of Franklin's Wastewater Treatment Facility in compliance with the following limitations and shall be monitored as follows: Parameter Effluent Limitation Sample Type Monitoring_Frequency Flow .006 MGD Continuous Recording Daily BOD5 250 mg/1 Composite Weekly TSS 250 mg/l Composite Weekly Fecal Coliform No Limit Grab Monthly pH 6-9 std. units Grab Weekly Samples for the preceding parameters shall be taken from the lagoon. Should there be concentrations in the lagoon which require treatment, or if the lagoon is not in use, (additional) samples shall be taken from the appropriate tank. 2 3. In addition to the definitions in the Town of Franklin's Sewer Use Ordinance, the following definitions apply: a. A "composite" sample, for monitoring regirements, is defined as the collection of a minimum of one grab sample per hour for each hour of discharge during the entire discharge period on the sampling day. For the purposes of this permit, if the facility is operated in the batch discharge mode, a grab sample from any properly mixed tank shall be considered a composite sample. b. A "daily" monitoring frequency shall mean each working day. c. A "grab" sample, for monitoring requirements, is defined as a single "dip and take" sample collected at a representative point in the discharge stream. d. An 'instantaneous" measurement, for monitoring requirements, is defined as a single reading, observation or measurement. 4. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at the point prior to discharge to the Town of Franklin for the following parameters. Should monitoring indicate results in excess of the indicated concentrations, the Town and the Division shall be notified immediately. The appropriate action shall be determined on a case by case basis. In no case will concentrations which could be detrimental to the Town of Franklin's Wastewater Treatment Facility be allowed Action Measurement Sample Parameter Concentrations Frequency Tune Cadmium 3.98 mg/l Quarterly Composite Chromium 3.79 mg/1 Quarterly Composite Copper 3.74 mg/1 Quarterly Composite Lead 0.20 mg/1 Quarterly Composite Mercury 0.40 mg/1 Quarterly Composite Nickel 3.90 mg/l Quarterly Composite Silver 1.00 mg/1 Quarterly Composite Zinc 1.00 mg/l Quarterly Composite Cyanide 0.23 mg/l Quarterly Composite Priority Pollutants Twice/Year* * The Permittee shall test for priority pollutants twice yearly in March and October at the effluent from the treatment facility. The discharge shall be evaluated for all volatile fractions, acid fractions, base/neutral fractions, and pesticide fractions listed in Table II of Appendix D of 40 CFR Part 122 and all metals, cyanide and phenols listed to Table III of Appendix D of CFR Part 122. The permittee shall test the effluent for any pollutants listed in Tables IV and V of Appendix D of 40 CFR Part 122, if a specfic to the above testing requirements, other significant levels of synthetic organic chemicals must be identified. For the purpose of implementing this requirement, the largest 10% of the GC/MS peaks other than the priority pollutants shall be identified. All tests shall be performed in accordance with the EPA Reference Methods listed in 40 CFR Part 136. 5. Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall be performed in accordance with the techniques prescribed in 40 CFR Part 136 and amendments thereto unless specified otherwise in the monitoring conditions of this permit. C • 6. Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification and prior written approval by this Division. 7. If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoringshall be submitted to the Division. The Division may require -` more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit by written notification. 8. Once the permit is modified to incorporate the monitoring wells and the appropriate monitoring and reporting, if groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with Groundwater Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and /or more restrictive limitations. 9. Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in conditions HI.2 and HIA) shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month to the following address: NC Division of Environmental Management Water Quality Section Facility Assessment Unit P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 10. In addition, one copy of the results of all of the monitoring shall be submitted to the Town of Franklin, 70 West Main Street, Franklin, North Carolina 28734. 11. No residuals shall be removed from the facility without the written approval from the Division of Environmental Management under the North Carolina General Statues and appropriate Administrative Code Sections. 12. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited to the following items: a. Visual observations of the facility and facility site. b. Record of preventative maintenance. 13. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone no. (704) 251-6208 as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. 4 1 C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer.line, or treatment facility resulting in a by- pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. IV.. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS 1. The Compliance Boundary for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15 NCAC 2L, Classifications and Water Quality Standards applicable to the groundwater of North Carolina. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A. The sale of property, by the Permittee, which is within or contiguous to the disposal system site may alter location of the Compliance Boundary. 2. For facilities permitted on or after December 30, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is established at the lesser of 250 feet from the treatment lagoon, or 50 feet within the property boundary. If the title to any property which may affect the location of the Compliance Boundary is changed, the permittee shall notify the Division Director within 14 days. The Director shall then establish a modified Compliance Boundary which will be done as a modification to the Permit. 3. The REVIEW BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15 NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. A REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. When the concentration of any substance equals or exceeds the maximum allowable concentration of that substance at the REVIE BOUNDARY, as determined by monitoring, the permittee shall either (i) demonstrate, through predictive calculations or modeling, that natural site conditions, facility design and operational controls will prevent a violation of standards at the Compliance Boundary; or, (ii) submit a plan for the alteration of existing site conditions, facility design or operational controls .that will prevent a violation of standards at the Compliance Boundary, and implement that plan upon its approval by the Director. 4. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided. V . INSPECTIONS 1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. 5 2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority. 3: Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate. ►_ ':.. I►W I► 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications, and other supporting data. 2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. 5. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. 6. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives full details of the materials applied at this site. 7. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of the project. 8. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4). 9. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. 0 Permit issued this the loth day of December, 1992 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION S'qned c t A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Acting Director ] vision of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0005075 Permit No. WQ0005075 November 23, 1992 Engineer's Certification I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Project Name Location Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. Signature Date 8 Registration No. MACON (.(D .5 MINUTE SERIEF POGRAPHIC) 167-NW 83'22'30- 25-' `82 P6 V7. Al 690.000 FEET 183 35 ' 15, . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... '03 H 590 1954 A. Mile 109 --2000- /* 00 j. T,W347 j- 966. N) j 0 0 0 3902 e 570.000 V,�—FEET p° I' i/ t = = ,j G ey'rov 0 lotla L v 1 5 m 21 4 C) Al. I -jj V U V 1901 -l3r P000 Silos -po Landipdstrip Mi,le. s % 3900 % H 79 --------- va 'D fil 4 X 3899 if G�Z -2072 If U) 12130' 0. L 2200 k V , b t 3898 ile 115 . \2 Oh 8 MS 7 J 2211 2200 Windy 4ap ram\om 10( R- ;c 4 r, S."...t v, Na Q pry State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 James G. Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary May 16, 1991 Mr. Scott Wood, County Engineer County of Macon 5 West Main Street Franklin, N. C. 28734. George T. Everett, Ph.D. Director Subject: Permit No. WQ0005075 County of.Macon Macon County Landfill Leachate Treatment & Transport Facilities Macon County Dear Mr. Wood: In accordance with your application received on May 16, 1991, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0005075, dated May 16, 1991, to the County of Macon for the construction and operation of the subject landfill leachate collection and disposal facilities. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 1993, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Carolyn McCaskill at 919/733-5083. Sincerely, George T. Everett cc: Macon County Health Departure Wlgy"RTte-� 'I eVg o al Office Groundwater Section Westinghouse Environmental Training and Certification Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Water Quality Section MAY 2 1 1991 ,Asheville Regional Obi► ,Asheville, North Carolina NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH LEACHATE TREATMENT AND TRANSPORT FACILITIES In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO County of Macon Macon County FOR THE construction and operation of a 6000 GPD landfill leachate collection and disposal system which consists of a 480,000 gallon aerated lagoon, two 7400 gallon utility tanks for settling and remediation, approximately 456 linear feet of 4-inch diameter force main, pumps, valves, piping, and other appurtenances to serve the Macon County landfill and the discharge of 6000 GPD of collected leachate into the Town of Franklin's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received on May 16, 1991, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 1993, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535. 2. The Asheville Regional Office, phone no. 704/251-6208, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. 3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility. 4. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. 5. Diversion or bypassing of the wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 6. The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times. 7. The wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Franklin's Wastewater Treatment Facility prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. 8. Construction of the facilities shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. 9. The facilities shall be protected from the 100-year flood. 10. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities. 11. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the County of Macon and the Town of Franklin for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. 12. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the County of Macon and the Town of Franklin for the construction and operation of the leachate collection facilities on the Town of Franklin's property is in full force and effect. 13. At least two feet of freeboard shall be maintained in the lagoon at all times. II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete. 3. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility. III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. K 2. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an effluent to be discharged to the Town of Franklin's Wastewater Treatment Facility in compliance with the following limitations and shall be monitored as follows: Parameter Effluent Limitation Flow .006 MGD BOD5 250 mg/1 TSS 250 mg/l Fecal Coliform No Limit pH 6-9 std.units Sample Type Continuous Recording Composite Composite Grab Grab Monitoring Frequency Daily Weekly Weekly Monthly Weekly Samples for the preceding parameters shall be taken from the lagoon. Should there be concentrations in the lagoon which require treatment,- or, if the lagoon is not in use, (additional) samples shall be taken from the appropriate tank. 3. In addition to the definitions_ in the Town of Franklin's Sewer Use Ordinance, the following definitions apply: - a. A "composite" sample, for monitoring requirements, is defined as the collection of a minimum of one grab sample per hour for each hour of discharge during the entire discharge period on the sampling day. For the purposes of this permit, if the facility is operated in the batch discharge mode, a grab sample from any properly mixed tank shall be considered a composite sample. b. A "daily" monitoring frequency shall mean each working day. c. A "grab" sample, for monitoring requirements, is defined as a single "dip and take" sample collected at a representative point in the discharge stream. d. An "instantaneous" measurement, for monitoring requirements, is defined as a single reading, observation, or measurement. 4. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at the point prior to discharge to the Town of Franklin for the following parameters. Should monitoring indicate results in excess of the indicated concentrations, the Town and the Division shall be notified immediately. The appropriate action shall be determined on a case by case basis. In no case will concentrations which could be detrimental to the Town of Franklin's wastewater treatment facility be allowed. Action Measurement Sample Parameter Concentration Frequency Twe Cadmium 3.98 mg/1 Quarterly Composite Chromium 3.79 mg/l Quarterly Composite Copper 3.74 mg/l Quarterly Composite Lead 0.20 mg/l Quarterly Composite Mercury 0.40 mg/1 Quarterly Composite Nickel 3.90 mg/1 Quarterly Composite Silver 1.00 mg/1 Quarterly Composite Zinc 1.00 mg/1 Quarterly Composite Cyanide 0.23 mg/1 Quarterly Composite Priority Pollutants Twice/Year* 3 *The permittee shall test for priority pollutants twice yearly in March and October at the effluent from the treatment facility. The discharge shall be evaluated for all volatile fractions, acid fractions, base/neutral fractions, and pesticide fractions listed in Table II of Appendix D of 40 CFR Part 122 and all metals, cyanide, and phenols listed in Table III of Appendix D of 40 CFR Part 122. The permittee shall test the effluent for any pollutants listed in Tables IV and V of Appendix D of 40 CFR Part 122, if a specific to the above testing requirements, other significant levels of synthetic organic chemicals must be identified. For the purpose of implementing this requirement, the largest 10 percent of the GC/MS peaks other than the priority pollutants shall be identified. All tests shall be performed in accordance with the EPA Reference Methods listed in 40 CFR Part 136. 5. Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall be performed in accordance with the techniques prescribed in 40 CFR Part 136 and amendments thereto unless specified otherwise in the monitoring conditions of this permit. .6. Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification and prior written approval by this Division. 7. If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring shall be submitted to the Division. The Division may require more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollutants not required in this permit by written notification. 8. Once the permit is modified to incorporate the monitoring wells and the appropriate monitoring and reporting, if groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with Groundwater Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or more restrictive limitations. 9. Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in condition 111.2 and IIIA) shall be submitted on or before of the last day of the following month to the following address: NC Division of Environmental Management Water Quality Section Facility Assessment Unit PO Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 10. In addition, one copy of the results of all of the monitoring shall be submitted to the Town of Franklin, 70 West Main Street, Franklin, North Carolina 28734. 11. No residuals shall be removed from the facility without the written approval from the Division of Environmental Management under the North Carolina General Statutes and appropriate Administrative Code Sections. 12. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited to the following items: a. Visual observations of the facility and facility site. b. Record of preventative maintenance. rd r 13. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone no. 704/251-6208, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, -compressors, etc. - c. Any failure of a -pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS 1. The Compliance Boundary for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15 NCAC 2L, Classifications and Water Quality Standards applicable to the groundwater of North Carolina. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6(1)a. The sale of property, by the Permittee, which is within or contiguous to the disposal system site may alter location of the Compliance Boundary. 2. For facilities permitted on or after December 30, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is established at the lesser of 250 feet from the treatment lagoon, or 50 feet within the property boundary. 3. The REVIEW BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15 NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. A REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. When the concentration of any substance equals or exceeds the maximum allowable concentration of that substance at the REVIEW BOUNDARY, as determined by monitoring, the pernuttee shall either (i) demonstrate, through predictive calculations or modeling, that natural site conditions, facility design and operational controls will prevent a violation of standards at the Compliance Boundary; or, (ii) submit a plan for the alteration of existing site conditions, facility design or operational controls that will prevent a violation of standards at the Compliance Boundary, and implement that plan upon its approval by the Director. 5 r 4. Any grounder quality monitoring as deemed Assary by the Division of Environmental Management shall be provided. V . INSPECTIONS 1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. 2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs,_ or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority. 3. Any duly authorized officer,- employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at any reasonable time -for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications, and other supporting data. 2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6. 5. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Pem-littee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. 6. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives full details of the materials applied at this site. 7. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of the project. r ` 8 . The annual :.,....inistering and compliance fee must b- -paid by the Permittee within thirty days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4). 9. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. 10. Within thirty days after issuance of this permit, the County of Macon shall provide three copies of the boring logs (for those borings near the lagoon) to the Division's Asheville Regional Office. 11. Within thirty days after issuance of this permit, the County of Macon shall provide evidence to the Division's Asheville Regional Office that. the owner/authority of the connecting sewer line- has obtained the appropriate permit(s) from this Division for relocation/construction of these sewers. 12. Within thirty days of issuance of this permit, the County of Macon shall request monitor well construction permits from the Division's Asheville Regional Office. Immediately upon receipt of those monitor well construction permits, the County of Macon shall make a formal request to the Division's Permits and Engineering Unit that this permit (Permit No. WQ0005075) be modified to incorporate the requirements for monitor wells, along with the appropriate requirements for sampling and analysis. Permit issued this the 16th day of May, 1991. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 4 � �_ George T. Everett, Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit No. WQ0005075 7 Permit No. WQ0005075 May 16, 1991 ' Engineer's Certification I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Project Name Location Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. Signature Registration No. Date TO: PERMITS AND ENG&RING UNIT WATER QUALITY SECTION DATE: December 2., 1991 NON -DISCHARGE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION COUNTY Macon PERMIT NUMBER WQ0005732 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and Address: Macon County Landfill Subsurface Disposal System 5 West Main Street Franklin, NC 28734 2. Date of Investigation: October 31,1.991 3. Report Prepared By: W.E.Anderson N 4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Charles Mashburn 704-524-6421 5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of US 441 Bus and NCSR 1324, travel north on NCSR 1324 1.1 mi. to the Macon County Landfill. 6. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): Repair area will be required. 7. Topography (relationship to 100 year flood plain included): Rolling, above flood plain Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate facility site. U.S.G.S. Quad No. 167-NW(G5NW)U.S.G.S. Quad Name Franklin _ Latitude: 350 12' 12" Longitude: 830 22' 42" 8. Location of nearest dwelling and wa.ter supply well: Greater than 100 feet 9. Watershed Stream Basin Information: a. Watershed Classification: N/A b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Little Tennessee 040401 C. Distance to surface water from disposal system: Approximately 200 feet Page 1 PART II - DESCRIPTL__, OF DISCHARGE AND TREATME] WORKS 1. Type of wastewater, sludge or contaminated soil: 100 % Domestic % Industrial a. Volume: 0.000,150 MGD (Design Capacity) b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: None C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: None d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A in development approved should be required not needed 2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds per day: N/a a. Highest month in the past 12 months: lbs/day b. Highest year in the past 5 years: lbs/day 3. Description of industrial process (for industries only) and applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N;A 4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing): Proposed septic tank/ drain.field 5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: Septage hauler 6. Treatment plant classification (a.tta,(-b completed rating sheet): No rating 7. SIC Code(s): Wastewater Code(s): Primary: 04 Secondary: Main Treatment Unit Code: 500--7 Page 2 ' PART III - OTHER POINENT INFORMATION 1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant funds (municipals only)? No 2. Special monitoring requests: None 3. Other: PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS area. This is an on site septic tank/drain field. The facilities appear to be adequate except that the site plan does not indicate a repair area. 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GE— \\ ;.!`{'.X -I \ (2113) 00 ,\,` r` ;� ..%. ^ r \\ !�,' ''` \.' �' • .Franklin' .SODS!+16 V � rRy �, 7 i.'f�ry ,r ,. ..=.. .I.� `; ,.. {,`_�,'��•,li1j vow GROIrt'NIZ._''V?HFER T11d :}EC ` 6 er'i t ��� State of North Carolina W4LEIGH, NC' Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources (e Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 James G. Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Mr. Charles S. Mashburn County of Macon 5 West Main Street Franklin, North Carolina 28734 Dear Mr. Mashburn: George T. Everett,Ph.D. Director December 20, 1991 Subject: Permit No. WQ0005732 County of Macon Landfill Septic System Subsurface Disposal System Macon County In accordance with your application received October 17, 1991, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0005732, dated December 20, 1991, to County of Macon for the construction and operation of a 150 GPD septic tank nitrification subsurface wastewater disposal system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in • the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional information concerning this matter, pjt-,,ase contact Mr. John Seymour at 919/ 733-5083. Y, George T cc: Macon County Health Department Ash,Itle l2egirtt�l'f } cep Groundwater Section Training and Certification Unit Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Asileviii°e r > 5it.r:1 0'ii . 'Asllevi:la, ir'cri^ Carciit Water QuaIiiy S titiuA JAN g - .iV91 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PERMIT In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO County of Macon Macon County FOR THE constructionand operation of a 150 GPD subsurface wastewater disposal system consisting of two (2) separate 1,000 gallon septic tanks, a 150 gallon pump tank with dual submersible 13 GPM pumps Viand high water alarms, approximately 974 feet of 11/2 inch force main, 150 feet of 4 inch nitrification line (dual 75 ft. lines at 9 feet O.C.), a 100% repair area for the subsurface disposal field, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances to serve the Macon County Landfill with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received October 17, 1991 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535. 2. The Asheville Regional Office, phone no. 704/ 251-6208, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of backfilling of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. 3. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. 4. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility. 5. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately absorb the wastes and may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in a manner which will protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and ground waters. 6. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the disposal area and prevent wastewater runoff from the subsurface disposal field. 7. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. 8. A usable reserve area shall be maintained for wastewater disposal. The reserve area shall have the capability of accommodating the average daily flow of the facility being served without exceeding the loading rates of the reserve area while meeting all required buffer requirements. 9. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 10. The following buffers shall be maintained: a) 100 feet between disposal area and any public or private water supply including wells b) 100 feet between disposal area and "SA and SB" classified surface waters c) 50 feet between disposal area and any stream, lake, river or natural drainageway d) 50 feet between disposal area and property lines e) 10 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions (upslope) f) 25 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions (downslope) and groundwater drainage systems. 11. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hour per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition. II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times 2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. 3. The application rates to the disposal field shall not exceed 0.4 GPD per square foot. 4. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility. 4 5. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed. III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed If Groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with Groundwater Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or more restrictive limitations. 2. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall include the name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed. 3. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone no. 704/ 251-6208, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENT 1. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management shall be provided. V . INSPECTIONS Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Pennittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. 3 2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority. 3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data. 2. This permit is effective only with respect to the -nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 4. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives full details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site. 5. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the applicant for the life of the project. 6. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 211.0205 (c)(4). 7. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. 8. The subject wastewater treatment and disposal facilities shall be connected to an operational publicly owned wastewater collection system within 180 days of its availability to the subject facilities, if the subject wastewater treatment or disposal facilities are in noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this non -discharge permit or the governing statutes or regulations. Prior to the initiation of these connection activities, appropriate approval must be received from this Division. 0 9. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. Permit issued this the 20th day of December, 1991 NOR'1\H CAROLINA ENVJRONjv1ENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION —George T. Ever t, Director Division of Env onmental M ge ent By Authority of Environ anagement Commission 5 Permit No. WQ000573,L December 20, 1991 Engineer's Certification 1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, , for the Project Name Location Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. Signature. Date Registration No. 9 [= yzn�'ia z00 Mile mow) �TS 1902 .- O ,•i 570.000 O _ tiPiney„'Grove •Gh.._FEET Iotla BM LHT:1 2200 l O l :BM M 2 \ / ' ./" 21 4(. . ` v\`� O, ,; ��, obi • � � • `• >:--�'/ �-_�� 3101 �..__. 20 Ir 9 _ �•• ',� _ — _ `:\ RIVER• ; . ° t Landing Strip - zoso mi 3900 --2072 o c i ';� ':ia�("v'.a _�\._ B //. • .�y, /tea• u - % I1. __ .v/— M A .I 12'30" 2200 �-- 7 l / � r - it • ,� � `_ 7898 He e 115 v 1 Win Gap Ch. 28r = u MS i o I.� /• /zzoo 1 01 dy :Wi ap = h � CI Monti JI/�6\STATE PRrdONFA MP ��� n FRA-NIKLIN � n� lYilr f =y�, Water Qumlity Scticp JAN 3 - 1991 State of North Carolina Astieyille Regional Off North Caroiit, Department of Environment, Health and Natural ResourccWWh0-yl" Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 James G. Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Mr. Charles S. Mashburn County of Macon 5 West Main Street Franklin, North Carolina 28734 Dear Mr. Mashburn: George T. Everett,Ph.D. Director December 20, 1991 Subject: Permit No. WQ0005732 County of Macon Landfill Septic System Subsurface Disposal System Macon County In accordance with your application received October 17, 1991, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0005732, dated December 20, 1991, to County of Macon for the construction and operation of a 150 GPD septic tank nitrification subsurface wastewater disposal system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an.adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John Seymour at 919/ 733-5083. George T cc: Macon County Health Department A*�h��r1I1e to a al �:ftce roundwater Section Training and Certification Unit Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer • NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PERMIT In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO County of Macon Macon County FOR THE construction and operation of a 150 GPD subsurface wastewater disposal system consisting of two (2) separate 1,000 gallon septic tanks, a 150 gallon pump tank with dual submersible 13 GPM pumps 'and high water alarms, approximately 974 feet of 11/2 inch force main, 150 feet of 4 inch nitrification line (dual 75 ft. lines at 9 feet O.C.), a 100% repair area for the subsurface disposal field, and all associated piping, valves, and appurtenances to serve the Macon County Landfill with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received October 17, 1991 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535. 2. The Asheville Regional Office, phone no. 704/ 251-6208, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of backfilling of the installed facilities so that an in -place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. 3. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. 4. The issuance, of this permit shall not relieve the Pernln«ce of the responsibility for damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility. 5. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately absorb the wastes and may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in a manner which will protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and ground waters. 6. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the disposal area and prevent wastewater runoff from the subsurface disposal field. 7. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. 8. A usable reserve area shall be maintained for wastewater disposal. The reserve area shall have the capability of accommodating the average daily flow of the facility being served without exceeding the loading rates of the reserve area while meeting all required buffer requirements. 9. . Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 10. . The following buffers shall be maintained: a) 100 feet between disposal area and any public or private water supply including wells b) 100 feet between disposal area and "SA and SB" classified surface waters c) 50 feet between disposal area and any stream, lake, river or natural drainageway d) 50 feet between disposal area and property lines e) 10 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions (upslope) f) 25 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions (downslope) and groundwater drainage systems. 11. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hour per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition. II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. 3. The application rates to the disposal field shall not exceed 0.4 GPD per square foot. 4. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility. 2 5. No traffic equipment shall be allowed on the a.sposal area except while installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed. III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. If Groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with Groundwater Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or more restrictive limitations. 2. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall include the name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed. : 3. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone no. 704/ 251-6208, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following: a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant amounts. of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances. b . Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc. C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS 1. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management shall be provided. V. INSPECTIONS 1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. 3 • 2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority. 3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data. 2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 4. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives full details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site. 5. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the applicant for the life of the project. 6. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 211.0205 (c)(4). 7. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. 8. The subject wastewater treatment and disposal facilities shall be connected to an operational publicly owned wastewater collection system within 180 days of its availability to the subject facilities, if the subject wastewater treatment or disposal facilities are in noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this non -discharge permit or the governing statutes or regulations. Prior to the initiation of these connection activities, appropriate approval must be received from this Division. L! 9. The issuanc_ _- this permit does not preclude the Pei :tee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. Permit issued this the 20th day of December, 1991 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION ------George T. E=onm t, Dikaor Division of entalM ge ent By Authority of Environ anagement Commission 5 Permit No. WQ000573_ December 20, 1991 Enp-ineer's Certification I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, , for the Project Name Location Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within _ substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. Signature Registration No. Date 0 J 113M(HI 1v34 . I 1 Fy, r k-r j ILI, 1102 570,000 °O - _ �Piney`Grove frh h` ! -. a FEET I •1 Iotla K ice_ x:8tv1 M 2' 8ty1 LHT A 2200 1 O j' f21 4, on 1 Si105 O0 Landing strip : 2aeo \ ✓ I rio - 11 o . 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