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RECEIVED
filYISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANA6EMEN1
OCT 17 1989
MOORESVILLE
$EGIONAI .QEl1G�
State of North Carolina
Cy Department of Natural, Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary _ Director
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Randall F. Andrews, President
Alchem, Inc.
Route 2, Box 521-C
Red Springs, NC 28377
Subject: rQj cf �e� turn ;( �Qa�t 1_i_9'i�7jt
Alchem, Inc.
Industrial Recycle
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Andrews:
This is in reference to your application received July 3, 1989, for a Non -Discharge permit
for the subject facility.
In a letter dated July 31, 1989, you were advised to provide additional technical information
within sixty (60) days to make the application package complete or your application package
would be returned as incomplete. Since this sixty (60) day requirement elapsed on September
29, 1989, the Division of Environmental Management must return your application and support
documents as incomplete, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1. The
documents are being forwarded to you under separate cover.
When you have obtained the requested information which is needed to make your application
complete, you may submit a new application package and permit processing fee.
If you have any question concerning this matter, please contact Mr. William Barlow,
telephone no. 919/733-5083.
sincerely,
R. Paul Wilms
cc. rn o re vs ille�Regi.onalOfficeE
vironmental Hydrogeological Consultants, Inc.
Bill Reid, Groundwater Section
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

ALCHEM, INC.
'8135 Red Road
ROCKWELL, NORTH CAROLINA 28138
[phone]
September 8, 19$9
Mr. J. William Reid,
Environmental Supervisor,
Permits Group
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and
Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr., Reid:
SUBJECT: Recycle Lagoon, Rowan County, 0001987/GW89300
Thank you for your letter of September 1 concerning our permit number 0001987/
GW89300. I have included a copy of analytical work done on the liquid fraction
of the sand slurry. All three perimeters are on the two sheets of paper. I have
circled the perimeters in which you are interested. Oxford Laboratories did some
other analytical work for me at the same time and this is included also, however,
it has nothing whatsoever to do with our plant in Rockwell.
We have, at Rockwell, two water supply wells. The well within 60 feet of the
lagoon is for process water only. This water would be used for no other pur—
pose than the manufacture of Aluminum Sulfate. The other well, which is 140 feet
from our lagoon site, is the only well used for drinking water and other office
uses. I have included in the permit application information stowing that our
hydraulic conductivity of the floor is no greater than 1 x 10 centimeters per
second. These readings are on an uncompounded basis.
The lagoon is lined with naturally occurring clay which seems to
40 feet in thickness. Would there be any other details of liner
which you would need? Please feel free to contact me if you have
Very truly yours,
ALCHEM, INC.
ciao--da'd Ccm"-�
Randall F. Andrews
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enclosures
cc William E. Bright
Jesse Wells
Bill Barlow
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DATE EHC TITLEALCHEM, INC.
May 18, 1959 ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROGROLOGICAL CONSULTANTS 813S Red Road
JOB. NO. Rockwell, NC
HYDROLOGY s GEOLOGY • EXPLORATION 9 ANALYTIrAI

Oxford Laboratories, Inc.
INDUSTRIAL AGRI CHEMICALS
RT.2 BOX 521-C
RED SPRINGS , N.C. 28377
ATTENTION: RANDALL ANDREWS
Analytical and Consulting Chemists
DATE RECEIVED 2-8-89 1316 South Fifth Street .
DATE REPORTED 2-10-89 Wilmington, N.C. 28401,
8 9W4 6 6 6 [phone]
PAGE 1 OF 2
P.O. #
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION: ZINC-444P-SULFURIC ACID BAUXITE
1. SAMPLE ZINC FROM W.HA EITON l�l. �{� eel 4c)V
2. 444P
3. SULFURIC ACID INSOLUBLE MATERIAL FROM BAUXITE
RESULTS
1
2
3
Zinc , as Zn %
28.1
17.0
X
Manganese , as Mn , %
X.
4.81
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Boron , as B , %
X
1.46
X
Aluminum , as Al , %
X
X
.19*
Sulfate Gravimetric-, as SO4 PPM
X
X
<20
Results on Leachate
Arsenic , as As , PPM
X
X
<.005
Barium , as Ba , PPM
X
X
.400
Cadmium , as Cd PPM
X
X
<.010
Lead , as Pb , PPM
X
X
<.010
Chromium , as Cr , PPM
X
X
<.010
Mercury as Hg PPM
X
X
<.0005
Selenium , as Se , PPM
X
X
<.005

Oxford Laboratories, Inc'.. Analytical and Consulting Chemists
DATE RECEIVED, 2-8-89 1316 South Mfth Street
DATE REPORTED 2-10-89 Wilmington, N.C. 28401
8 9W4 6 6 6 [phone]
PAGE 2 OF 2
INDUSTRIAL AGRI CHEMICALS P.O. #
RT.2 BOX 521-C
RED SPRINGS , N.C. 28371
ATTENTION: RANDALL ANDREWS
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION: ZINC-444P-SULFURIC ACID BAUXITE
1. SAMPLE ZINC FROM W.HA EITON
2. 444P
3. SULFURIC ACID INSOLUBLE MATERIAL FROM BAUXITE
RESULTS
1 2 3
Silver , as Ag , PPM X X < . 0 0 5
Initial pH X X 8.0
NOTE: * SAMPLE SUBJECTED TO ACID DIGESTION (AQUA REGIA). DOES NOT
SEEM TO DIGEST VERY WELL.
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February-�3 ;�-1�988
ALCHEM, INC.
ROUTE 3 BOX 215-A
ROCKWELL, NORTH CAROLINA 28138
[phone]
Mr. Robert P. Teulings,
Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Division of Environmental Management/
Water Quality Section
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
I did not realize that our Non -Discharge Permit was being held. We
decided to put in a sand filter enclosed in a tank. This filter
is diagramed for you by an accompanying diagram of both the plant
layout and the sand filter.
If we at some future time feel that we need to exceed this sand
filter, then we will probably make an application and change to
a pressure filter. Please let me know if you have..problems with
any of this.
Very truly yours,
Randall F. Andrews
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cc Thurmond Horne
Monty D. Payne

ALCHEM, INC.
Route 3,.Box 215-A Rockwell, NC 28138,
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM TO: Len Bramble
THROUGH: Ron McMilla
FROM: Jesse Wells
SUBJECT: Alchem, Inc.
APNO07633/GW8680
The Mooresville Regional Groundwater Staff has reviewed the application
package concerning the construction of a tank spill containment area and
sand filter recovery system at Alchem Inc. The comments provided by meffi-
orandum on January 8, 1986, would still be applicable. The proposed systems
appear to be designed.to prevent any groundwater contamination from occurring
during future operation. However, the company has operated since 1981 without
any permit from DEM or DHR, and without any apparent means to prevent or
monitor subsurface contamination.
It is the recommendation of this Office that Alchem Inc., be required
to conduct a thorough investigation of the present subsurface conditions
at this site prior to issuance of a permit.
JWW:bb

GROUNDWATER SECTION
DIVISION OF ENYIRO"ENTAL KA AGEMENT
RECORD OF WASTE DISPOSAL PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
REVIEW BY: Jesse W. Wells
FIELD'INVESTIGATION BY: DATE: 9/3e86-
FACILITY DATE:
NAME: Alchem, Inc.
TOWN: _Rockwell
LOCATION COUNTY: Rowan
• -a_15 m1_ 9 of SR 2319 01! the E. side of SR 2323
TYPE OF DISPOSAL SYSTEM (LANDFILL, LAGOON, ETC): Tank spill containment &
sandfilter recovery system
DESIGNED CAPACITY (GPO):
WASTE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC:
Recovery of Aluminum Sulfate
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY: -
CHEMICAL ANALYSES AND OTHER DATA AVAILABLE: (CHECK THOSE APPLICABLE AND ATTACH COPIES:
D AMBIENT GROUNDWATER QUALITY (WATER TABLE) RAW WASTE )
C]AMBIENT GROUNDWATER QUALITY (ARTESIAN) Q TREATED WASTE OTHER �ZrFv-
NAME OF NEAREST STREAM:
DISTANCE TO NEAREST WELL: DISTANCE:
2 on site DEPTH:' PUMPING RATE:
PROPOSED METHOD FOR PREVENTING GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION:
Con rete holding area for
storage tanks sandfilter is to be lined with geotech fiber & 2 layers
STRUCTURE, LITHOLOGY AND PERMEABILITY OF SURFICIAL MATERIALS:
HYDRAULIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WATER TABLE AND ARTESIAN AQUIFERS! The water table
aqulf— 4 Inn 1-0
the fracture s stem in the bedrock
DEPTH TO BEDROCK:. t 1201 DEPTH TO SEASONAL HIGH WATER TABLE: 25-30 feet
MONITORING FACILITIES NEEDED__ _i1TTACH..SKETCN):_ - - -
RECOMMENDED SAMPLING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETER REQUIRED:
REMARKS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
c Pm Tne be rea+ired to conduct
a thorough investigation of the present subsurface conditions at this site
prior to issuance of a permit
GW 48
Revised 7/84

WO
Wgio ENVI"VIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
16 N34 GROUNDWATER SECTION
M06RESVILLE
September 12, 1986
MEMORANDUM
TO: Arthur Mouberry
THROUGH: Bob Cheek
FROM: Len Bramble
SUBJECT: Non -Discharge Permit Application Review
Alchem, Inc. - Rockwell Plant
Recirculating Sand Filter Bed System
Rowan County
APN007633/GW86080
(Bob Teulings: DEM SERG Review Engineer)
The Groundwater Section has reviewed the subject permit
application and recommends issuance of the permit with the fol-
lowing conditions:
(1) The sand filter bed, as proposed by the applicant,
must be lined with a geotech fiber and two layers of
6 mil (12 mil total) synthetic liner.
(2) Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed
necessary by the Department, shall be provided.
LB/ls/86080C.
cc: Ron -McMillan) -Bill Crawford,
Central Files
Permit Issuance Files

Attention: Bob Teulings
APN 005232
WATER QUALITY STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I - INSPECTION OF PROPOSED/EXISTING NON -DISCHARGE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
1. a. Place visited: Alchem, Inc.
b. Mailing Address: Post Office Box 171
Rockwell, North Carolina
Rowan County
2. Date of Investigation:' 1FRanda�'ll
Date of Report: 1/3/86
3. By: J . Thurman Horne, P .E.�/a/�
4. a. Person contacted:MrAndrews
b. Phone No.: 704/279-7
5. Directions to site: From the intersection of Highway 52 and S. R. 2325,
travel west on S. R. 2325 approximately 0.3 mile, turn right on S. R.
2323, travel approximately 0.4 mile.- Alchem is.on the right (east)
side of S. R. 2323.
6. USGS Quad No.: E17SW (see attached map)
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): The entire site
encompasses approximately 5 acres. There is adequate land available
to construct the proposed facilities and for future modifications,
if necessary.
8. Topography: Mildly rolling; slopes are generally less than 10%.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet.
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED/EXISTING TREATMENT FACILITIES
1. Existing Facilities: The applicant has two (2) existing lagoons
which receive settled and recycled wastes from the production of
aluminum sulfate. These lagoons are not permitted by either DEM
or DHR. Both DEM and DHR have conducted investigations of reported
groundwater contamination resulting from lagoon seepage and storm
runoff. As a result of these investigations, Alchem has replaced
one offsite contaminated well, cleaned areas affected by runoff and
is in the process of removing all liquid from the existing lagoons
with the intention of removing the lagoons (excavating and removing
contaminated soil) from the facility.
2. Proposed Facilities: The applicant proposes to construct a new
treatment and recycle system to handle waste by-products resulting
from the production of aluminum sulfate. The applicant is presently
using aluminum hydroxide as a principal ingredient, but will now
primarily be using bauxite.

4146 1 Page Two
Production of aluminum sulfate will involve mixing bauxite, sulfuric
acid and water in a reactor. From the reactor the material will be
pumped to cooling vessels. From the cooling vessels the material will
be pumped into a settling tank. In this settling tank, the material
will be separated into aluminum sulfate, which will be pumped to
storage tanks for sale, and waste residues.
The waste residues (by telephone conversation with Mr. Randall
Andrews on 1/3/86, these residues will be a pH of between 2..0-2.5
s.u.) will then be pumped to the proposed non -discharge -recycle
wastewater treatment facilities.
These facilities will consist of a wash tank, a wash water storage
tank and a retention pond with pH adjustment (lime). During the
site investigation, Mr. Andrews stated that the wash tank and wash
water storage tank would be fiberglass and the retention pond would
be earthen with a compacted red clay liner.
Residues from the settling tank will,be pumped to the wash tank
where the material will be washed to dissolve aluminum sulfate, which
is then pumped to the wash water storage tank. This material is then
used as make-up water in the reactor vessel. Residuals from the wash
tank will be pumped to the retention pond where lime will be added
to raise the pH to 6 s.u. After settling, liquid from the retention
pond will be pumped to the wash water storage tank. The applicant
proposes to dispose of solids in the county landfill.
Part III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENATIONS
1. Performance Evaluation: The proposed treatment concept appears to
provide a reasonable approach to recycling waste by-products. However,
the submittal documents lack sufficient detail to allow an evaluation
of the design adequacy with respect to protecting the surrounding
environment. The applicant has failed to submit acceptable detailed
engineering plans and specifications as requested in Bob Teulings
letter of January 30, 1985. To date, we have only received process
flow diagrams and general sketches of the system layout. Mr. Andrews
was advised by the investigator at the time of inspection that the
sketches and other submittal documents were inadequate and lacking
sufficient detail. Mr. Andrews was advised that he should seek the
services of a Professional Engineer to assist in the preparation of
acceptable plans and specifications.
2. Recommendations and/or Special Conditions: Considering the past
history of this facility and the nature of the proposed recycle system,
it is imperative that a thorough evaluation be made prior to permit
issuance. Whereas acceptable detailed plans and specifications have
not yet been submitted, such an evaluation is not possible. Therefore,
the applicant should be advised by letter, as he was during the
investigation, that he should seek the assistance of a Professional
Engineer in preparing plans and specifications.

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The groundwater section should be advised of the past history of this
facility and asked to provide their comments and suggestions. The
proposed recycle system should be considered as having a significant
possibility of causing groundwater contamination if not properly
designed and constructed. For this reason, the groundwater section
may wish to,consider requiring soil borings in the area of the proposed
retention pond and a proposal on installing and maintaining a network
of groundwater monitoring wells.
Whereas this company has installed and operated an unpermitted recycle
system for some years without approval of either DEM or DHR, it should
be required that the Company demonstrate that there is not already
groundwater contamination as a result of these previous actions. If
the groundwater section does not feel that there exists a valid
concern to warrant this requirement, then of course, it should be
waived. However, it appears that there is sufficient reason to warrant
such concern and, if so, then it would seem reasonable to require
such demonstration as a condition to consideration of permit issuance.
It is recommended that permit issuance be withheld until satisfactory
resolution of the aforementioned inadequacies. Further evaluation
should be withheld until receipt of detailed plans and specifications.
cc: Monty Payne
,,Jesse Wells

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Lay 16.t9$6 Director
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Mr. Randall F. Andrews, President MAY 2 71986
Alchem, Incorporated
Route 3, Box 215-A GROUND WATER SECTION
Rockwell, N. C. 28138 RALEIGH, N. C.
4.
SUBJECT:. Non -Discharge Permit Application
Alchem, Inc.
Sludge Settling Pond for Proposed
Aluminum Sulfate Plant
Rowan County
(Application APN005232)
Dear Mr. Andrews:
Reference is made to your application received January 30, 1985, for
a non -discharge permit.
In a meeting with Mr. Robert Teulings on April 15, 1986, you were
advised that the specific technical data, including groundwater information,
previously requested by the Permits and Engineering Unit must be. submitted
within thirty (30) days or the application package would be returned as
incomplete. Since this thirty day requirement has elapsed, the Division
of Environmental Management must return your application and support
documents as incomplete, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute
143-215. I. The documents are being forwarded by this cover.
When you have obtained the necessary technical data, the subject
project application and plan documents can be resubmitted for review action.
If there are any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr.
Robert Teulings, at telephone No. 919/733-5083, ext. ext. 121.
Sincerely yours,
��' 4,
�R. Paul Wilms
cc: Mr. Dennis Ramsey
Mooresville Regional office Pollution Prevention pays
Groundwater PO. Banc 27697 Raleigh Norte Carolina 27611-7697 Telephone [phone]
Section

D-IVI'SRO-N OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GROUNDWATER SECTION
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Bill Crawford
FROM: Len Bramble
SUBJECT: Application for Renewal/Amendment of Existing Permit
X New Permit
Facility Name : Alchem, Inc. - Rockwell Plant
County : Rowan
Type of Project : Tank Spill & Containment and Sand Filter System
Applicable Permit Numbers : APN 007633
GW 8680
We have received a copy of the above referenced application,
which was sent to your regional office for comment on or about
May 12, 1986.
You should review the application package for completeness
and adequacy of relevant information and submit your request for
additional information to me (via telephone or memo) by May 21,
1986 so that all required information can be requested from the
applicant at one time. A copy of our formal request to the ap-
plicant for additional information will be provided to you.
If you do not require additional information from the appli-
cant to complete your evaluation of the project, you should re-
view the application package and submit your comments to me by
June 4, 1986.
If a copy of the application package has not been made
available to your office, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
cc: Permit Issuance Files
LB/ls/RONOTIF

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GROUNDWATER SECTION
MEMORANDUM ,L,r
TO: Bill Crawford
r
FROM: Len Bramble
SUBJECT: Application for Renewal/Amendment of Existing Permit
X New Permit
Facility Name : Alchem, Inc.
County : Rowan
Type of Project : Sludge Lagoon
Applicable Permit Numbers : APN 005232
GW 85197
We have received a copy of the above'referenced application,
which was sent to your regional office for comment on or about
December 31, 1985.
You should review the application package for completeness
and adequacy of relevant information and submit your request
for additional information to me (via telephone or memo) by
January 10, 1986 so that all required information can be
requested from the applicant at one time. A copy of our formal
request to the applicant for additional information will be
provided to you.
If you do not require additional information from the
applicant to complete your evaluation of the project, you should
review the application package and submit your comments to me by
January 24, 1986.
If a copy of the application package has not been made
available to your office, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
cc: Permit Issuance Files
LB/lb/RONOTIF

ALCHEM, INC.
P. 0. BOX 171
ROCKWELL, NORTH CAROLINA 28138
[phone]
June 17, 1986
Addendum to "No -discharge Permit"
Application Number APN 007633
The enclosed drawing shows a leaching basin which Alchem
would propose to use to separate our tank bottoms which
primarily consist of polymer, dirt, and sand, with small
quantities of entrapped Aluminum Sulfate solution. We
would like to spread these tank.bottoms over the sand filter
of our leaching basin and allow the Aluminum Sulfate to
leach through the sand. Aluminum Sulfate solution would
be pumped back into our process. Polymer, dirt, and sand
would be fully washed clean of any Aluminum Sulfate and
the contents would be placed in the Rowan County landfill.
Alchem also proposes to place into this leaching basin
some of the dirt that is now contaminated with Aluminum
Sulfate from our containment pond. Aluminum Sulfate solu-
tion would be leached from the dirt and the dirt which is
free of Aluminum Sulfate would.be placed in the Rowan County
landfill.

ALCHEM, INC.
P. O. BOX 171
ROCKWELL. NORTH CAROLINA 28138
[phone]
June 17, 1986
Mr. Robert Teulings
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management/
Water Quality Section
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Teulings:
As you have requested, please find enclosed a check for $50.00
and two more copies of our plans. We would like to place an
addendum to our file and it is enclosed also. Please let me
know if you have further questions.
Very truly yours,
ALCHEM, INC.
Randall F.Andrews
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"MOO L -"am State -of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street e Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor Jffanuaryr 1. _ 198'8
R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
Mr. Randall Andrews
Alchem, Inc.
Rt. 3, Box 215-A
Rockwell, N.C. 28138
Subject: Project Return APNO07633
ALCHEM, Inc.
Rockwell Plant
Recycle System
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Andrews:
This is in reference to your application received May 7, 1986, for a
Non -.Discharge Permit for the subject facility.
In a letter dated September 16, 1986, you indicated that you would advise this
office of your plans within four (4) weeks. Since this four (4) week period elapsed on
October 16, 1986, the Division of Environmental Management must return your
application and support documents as incomplete, in accordance with North. Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1. The documents are being forwarded to you under separate
cover.
When you have obtained the requested information which is needed to make your
application complete, you may submit a new application package and permit processing
fee.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mrs. Babette
McKemie, telephone No. 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
R. Paul Wilms J
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
J. D. Williamson
Mecklenburg County Health Department
Pollution Prevention Pays
PD. Box 27697, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Tdephonc 919-733-7015

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Attention: Bob Teulin s
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WATER QUALITY STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I - INSPECTION OF PROPOSED/EXISTING NON -DISCHARGE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
1.
a.
Place visited: Alchem, Inc.
b.
Mailing Address: Post Office Box 171
Rockwell, North Carolina
Rowan County
2.
Date of Investigation: 11/25/85,---) �f�Date of
Report: _1./>3./_8'.6
3.
By:
J . Thurman Horne, P . E . r�
�
4.
a.
Person contacted: Mr, Randall Andrews
b.
Phone No.: 704/279-7�08--"
5. Directions to site: From the intersection of Highway 52 and S. R. 2325,
travel west on S. R. 2325 approximately 0.3 mile, turn right on S. R.
2323, travel approximately 0.4 mile.- Alchem is -on the right (east)
side of S. R. 2323.
6. USGS Quad No.: E17SW (see attached map)
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): The entire site
encompasses approximately 5 acres. There is adequate land available
to construct the proposed facilities and for future modifications,
if necessary.
8. Topography: Mildly rolling; slopes are generally less than 10%.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet.
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED/EXISTING TREATMENT FACILITIES
1. Existing Facilities: The applicant has two (2) existing lagoons
which receive settled and recycled wastes from the production of
aluminum sulfate. These lagoons are not permitted by either DEM
or DHR. Both DEM and DHR have conducted investigations of reported
groundwater contamination resulting from lagoon seepage and storm
runoff. As a result of these investigations, Alchem has�replace�d!
one vkf_fs�i�te-ceint°a _b tan e�TI, cleaned areas affected by runoff and
is in the process of removing all liquid from the existing lagoons
with the intention of removing the lagoons (excavating and removing
contaminated soil) from the facility.
2. Proposed Facilities: The applicant proposes to construct a new
treatment and recycle system to handle waste by-products resulting
from the production of aluminum sulfate. The applicant is presently
using aluminum hydroxide as a principal ingredient, but will now
primarily be using bauxite.

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Production of aluminum sulfate will involve mixing bauxite, sulfuric
acid and water in a reactor. From the reactor the material will be
pumped to cooling vessels. From the cooling vessels the material will
be pumped into a settling tank. In this settling tank, the material
will be separated into aluminum sulfate, which will be pumped to
storage tanks for sale, and waste residues.
--
�he wo,ste-.resrd es (by te-lephone conversat-ion with -:Mr. Ran_rlallr�
A rewsA6n�1.1" these residues will be a pH of between 2..0-2.5
s.u.) will then be pumped to the proposed non -discharge -recycle
wastewater treatment facilities.
These facilities will consist of a wash tank, a wash water storage
tank and a retention pond with pH adjustment (lime). During the
site investigation, Mr. Andrews stated that the wash tank and wash
water storage tank would be fiberglass and the retention pond would
be earthen with a compacted red clay liner.
Residues from the settling tank will,be pumped to the wash tank
where the material will be washed to dissolve aluminum sulfate, which
is then pumped to the wash water storage tank This material is then
used as make-up water in the reactor vessel,,. ReiduaS,ls 'fMom_the. wash,
tin raise @hTe P_)HWtOw6 u. After settling, liquid from the retenti
pond will be pumped to the wash water storage tank. The applicant
proposes to dispose of solids in the county landfill.
Part III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENATIONS
1. Performance Evaluation: The proposed treatment concept appears to
provide a reasonable approach to recycling waste by-products. However,
the submittal documents lack sufficient detail to _allow an evaluation
of the design adequacy with respect to protecting the surrounding
environment. The applicant has failed to submit acceptable detailed
engineering plans and specifications as requested in Bob Teulings
letter of January 30, 1985. To date, we have only received process
flow diagrams and general sketches of the system layout. Mr. Andrews
was advised by the investigator at the time of inspection that the
sketches and other submittal documents were inadequate and lacking
sufficient detail. Mr. Andrews was advised that he should seek the
services of a Professional Engineer to assist in the preparation of
acceptable plans and specifications.
2. Recommendations and/or Special Conditions: Considering the past
history of this facility and the nature of the proposed recycle system,
it is imperative that a thorough evaluation be made prior to permit
issuance. Whereas acceptable detailed plans and specifications have
not yet been submitted, such anevaluation is not possible. Therefore,
the applicant should be advised by letter, as he was during the
investigation, that he should seek the assistance of a Professional
Engineer in preparing plans and specifications.

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Page Three
The groundwater section should be advised of the past history of this
facility and asked to provide their comments and suggestions. The
proposed recycle system should be considered as having a significant
possibility of causing groundwater contamination if not properly
designed and constructed. For this reason, the groundwater section
may wish to,consider requiring soil borings in the area of the proposed
retention pond and a'proposal on installing and maintaining a network
of groundwater monitoring wells.
Whereas this company has installed and operated an unpermitted recycle
system for some years without approval of either DEM or DHR, it should
be required that the Company demonstrate that there is not already
groundwater contamination as a result of these previous actions. If
the groundwater section does not feel that there exists a valid
concern to warrant this requirement,'then of course, it should be
waived. However, it appears that there is sufficient reason to warrant
such concern and, if so, then it would seem reasonable to require
such demonstration as a condition to consideration of permit issuance.
It is recommended that permit issuance be withheld until satisfactory
resolution of the aforementioned inadequacies. Further evaluation
should be withheld until receipt of detailed plans and specifications.
cc: Monty Payne
/Jesse Wells
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Mr. Randall Andrews
Alchem, Inc.
Post Office Box 171
Rockwell, North Carolina 28138
Subject: Opeartion of an Unpermitted
Non -Discharge Waste Treatment
System
Alchem, Inc.
Rowan County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Andrews:
On ,lanuary 7,ling was held at Alchem, Inc. in Rockwell.
a
Present at the meeting were Julian Foscue and Rick Doby of the Department
of Human Resources, Monty Payne of the Division of Environmental Management
and yourself. During the meeting, it was pointed out that Alchem, Inc. was
operating a non -discharge wastewater system without a permit from this agency.
It was advised that Alchem obtain a Professional Engineer and have him draft
plans for controlling waste from the tank farm (including the corrective
measures discussed for this area) and the lagoons (including protective measures
needed to prevent groundwater contamination).
Ot March 18, 198- Mr. Payne returned to Alchem on a follow-up visit and
found that not ing had been done to correct the problems. As you are aware,
operation of an unpermitted non -discharge wastewater system is a violation of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1. The operation of this system needs
to be ceased until a non -discharge Permit is obtained and adequate treatment
facilities are installed. If the operation of this system continues an
enforcement recommendation may be considered. North Carolina General Statute
143-215.6 provides for penalties of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
day that the violation continues.
When Mr. Payne checked the stream below Alchem on March 18, 1986, he
found it to still have an alum sludge covering on the bottom. This Office
recommends that Alchem contract a professional waste recovery business and
have then clean up the stream.
919 North Main Strret, P.O. Box 950, Moorewillc, N.C. 28115-0950 . Telephone [phone]
:fin Fnu,d 0)IN)mwir: Atimnlmv `161

Mr. Randall Andrews
Page Two
April 10, 1986
It is requested a written response be submitted to this Office by no
later than April 25, 1986, explaining the delay in submitting a non -discharge
application and what actions are going to be taken to clean up the stream.
In responding, please direct your comments to the attention of Mr. Monty
Payne.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate
to contact Mr. Payne or me.
Sincerely,
Ronald L. McMillan
Regional Supervisor
cc: Rowan County Health Department
Mr. Julian Foscue
Western Area Supervisor, DEM

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
January 8, 1986
MEMORANDUM TO: Len Bramble THROUGH: Ron McMillan J/��4'z
FROM: Jesse Well`
SUBJECT: Alchem Inc.
Sludge Lagoon
APN 005232
The Mooresville Regional Groundwater Staff has reviewed the application.package
concerning the construction of a sludge lagoon at Alchem, Inc., in Rowan County.
This plant has been operating since the fall of 1981 to the best of our knowledge
without any permit. Their operation. consisted of treating aluminum hydrate with
sulfuric acid to produce-al-u�fo'r�use in water treatment. This Office began receiving
complaints from locaesidence during November 1984 concerning a run-off of aluminum
hydrate and possible o des substances onto adjoining property and drainage into a
stream below Alchem. I have attached a report of the work that has been conducted at
this site up to September 9, 1985.
Alchem, Inc., has replaced one well in the area due to the run-off incident
previously referred to in this memo. The well owned by Ms. Patricia Poole was
a 49' bored well. Water samples from the well indicated high levels of aluminum
(1200 ug/1) manganese 8200 mg/1 and pH 5.8. Expected background levels in the
Rockwell area for aluminum is <100-200 ug/l range..'The contamination of this
well may have occurred as a result.of faulty construction. This Office has also
sampled two 2 inch well off -site which did not indicate any contamination. Two
6V drilled wells on the Alchem property have been checked and they indicated no
contamination as a result of their operation. I have attached the drilling logs
for these wells. As can be noted, the saprolite thickness is deep, requiring
casing of 135 feet and 127 feet in each well.
It is the recommendation of this Office that Alchem, Inc.,.be required to
conduct a thorough investigation of the present subsurface conditions at this site
prior to issuance of a permit. This investigation should include but not be limited
to the following:. (1) directional flow and gradient.of the groundwater (2)
lithologic description and determination of the hydraulic conductivity of the
soil (3) sampling of the saturated zone (Parameters Specific Conductance, pH,
Fe, Ca, Na, Mn, Cl, SO4).
. I additional information is needed; please advise.
cc. Thurman Horne

ALCHEM, INC.
P. O. BOX 171
ROCKWELL, NORTH CAROLINA 28138
[phone]
May 5, 1986
Mr. Robert P. Teulings,
Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Division of Environmental Management/
Water Quality Section
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC .27611
Dear Bob:
I am enclosing a diagram for our plant at Rockwell, North
Carolina. There are.two parts --one for a tank spill and
containment area, and the other part is for the sand filter.
The sand filter will allow us•to dig the containment soil
from the unlined lagoon, place it in the sand filter, and
then allow rainwater to leach the Aluminum Sulfate from
the contaminated soil. We would also like to use this sand
filter to place our polymer and allow any residual Aluminum
Sulfate contained in the polymer to be washed free of Alu-
minum Sulfate.
I am enclosing a check for'$50.00 although I did not see
on the permit application that this was needed. If it is
not needed, please return our $50.00.check. I will plan
to come to Raleigh the week of May 12 and discuss our plans
with you.
Very truly yours,
AL HEM, INC.
Randall F. Andrews
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enclosures
cc Mr. Monty D. Payne
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'D E M USE ONLY
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Permit Number:.,'
Environmental Management Commission
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County:
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in accordance with N.C. General Statutes Chapter 143, Article 21
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Applicant (name of board, individual, or others):
Application Date:
Alchem, Inc.
Project (name of city, village, town, sanitary district, establishment):
FOR:
Brief Project Description:
Non -Discharge Treatment/Disposal Facilities
❑ Pretreatment Facilities
See attachment
❑ Sewer Collection System (private)
❑ Extend Sewer and Sewer Systems (public)
NATURE OF WASTEWATER:
Sewage
Sludge/Industrial Waste
Other Waste — spills, etc.
From (sewers, pretreatment facilities, treatment plants): Serving (city, institution, industry):
tanks and pumps Alchem Inc.
Into (name of treatment plant): Tributary To (name of water course):
At (location of treatment plant):
Name and Complete Address of Engineering Firm: Zip Code: Telephone No.
Treatment Works Capacity to Serve (name of project): For (no. yrs.) Average Daily Gallons Sewage or Waste Flow:
t t
Affect'Overall Reduction in Pollution (not applicable for sewer projects):
Estimated Costs:
Toxic Materials (specify % each, add pages if needed)
B. 0. D. (5-day 2(i C) 07,
0 %
Sewers ;
Pumping
Suspended Solids 0 %
0 %
Station ;
Treatment
TOTAL SOLIDS 070.
0 %
Plant ;
Other (specify)
$10 000.00
Estimated Completion Date:
Coliform Bacteria 0%
TOTAL TOXIC MATERIALS 0 %
Applicant assures that proposed works will be constructed, supervised, operated and maintained in accordance with approved plans and
specifications or approved changes thereto.
Print Name: Title: Mailing Address: Zip Code.
Rand F. Andrews President Rt. 3, Box 215-A Rockwell, NC 28138
Telephone No. / /
Signature: 919 843-2121
41AV
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Fill-in ALL spaces. If not applicable, enter N/A.
2. Secure appropriate signature (mayor/city manager for municipality; chairman for sanitary district board; owner/proper official of corporation;
or legally constituted board or commission in charge of proposed works). A letter of authorization is required from proper official if
design engineer or other agent. signs application.
3. Submit to N.C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, Environmental Management, Raleigh, NC, the
original and first copy of application, 2-sets of finalized plans, specifications and other supporting data as required by Commission Rules.
NOTE: Application reviews are scheduled on receipt of COMPLETE information. Generally, 30 days are required for pollution abatement projects; 90 days
for other projects
For Assistance, call the State Central Office 919/733-5083, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C. or:
*Asheville [phone] 'Mooresville [phone] 'Washington [phone] *Winston-Salem [phone]
159 Woodfin Street 919 North Main Street 1502 North Market Street 8003 Silas Creek Parkway Extension
Asheville, NC 28801 Mooresville, NC 28115 Washington, NC 27889 Winston-Salem, NC 27106
*Fayetteville [phone] *Raleigh [phone] *Wilmington [phone]
Suite 714 Wachovia Building Box 27687 7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28301 Raleigh, NC 27611 Wilmington, NC 28403

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ALCHEMY INC.
P. 0. BOX 171
ROCKWELL, NORTH CAROLINA 28138
[phone]
NON -DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION
ATTACHMENT
Brief Project Description:
Alchem plans to cover the area of its reactors and storage
tanks with concrete. A holding .tank capable of storing
the contents of the largest storage tank will be construct-
ed down grade from the storage tanks. A sump and sump
pump is to be constructed into the holding tank. A con-
taining wall is to be put around the.concrete area. Any
spills will be pumped back into the process itself.

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. Steven Daniels
Medium Drive
Rockwell, N. C. 28138
Dear Mr. Daniels:
Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
June 2, 19$-6-,
Subject: Complaint Investigation
Alchem
Rowan County, North Carolina
Enclosed please find a copy of the Complaint Investigation Report for
the investigation conducted on May 30, 1986 by Mr. Monty Payne and Ms. Tana
Fryer of this Office. The Report should be self-explanatory.
If you should have any questions concerning this matter or require
additional information, please do nothestiate to contact Mr. Payne or me.
,jerely,
Ronald L. McMillan
Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Rowan County Health Department
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919 North Main Sheet, P.O. Box 950, Mooresville, N.C. 28115.0950 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
POST OFFICE BOX 950
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
REPORT OF Complaint Investigation: Alchem
PLACE VISITED Alchem
ADDRESS
BY WHOM Monty Payne, Tana Fryer 6k
PERSONS CONTACTED
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REASON FOR VISIT Complaint Investigation
DATE 5/30/86
RIVER BASIN Yadkin
TIME SPENT 2 hours
COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department
REPORT: On May 29, 1986, this Office received a complaint concerning a black
plastic pipe from the Alchem plant in Rockwell _ :.going into a nearby creek.
On May'30, 1986, Mr. Monty Payne and Ms. Tana Fryer of this Office investigated.
The investigators found the pipe leading from the plant to the creek and a white
liquid substance in the pipe. Next the investigators went to the plant and
talked wih the plant manager who explained that the pipe was being used to clean
out the .creek. They were using a portable__pump.__(and the plastic -pipe) -to -pomp---__
the m sludge th
plant.
at has accumulated on the bottom of the creek back up to the
.
This appears to be what is happening, -for there was no alum sludge on the
creek bottom where the plant manager stated they had been working; sludge was
still present downstream of this area.
Alchem is in the process of cleaning out the creek as requested by this
Office; therefore this Office will monitor the situation until the clean-up
is complete.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
GROUNDWATER SECTION -
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Jartuai1y 30 ti:�t�$;5 rLSO'JRCLs'S T
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FL®P1i�NT
Mr. Randall Andrews, V.P. j98s
Alchem, Incorporated
PO Box 171 G'1SIiJ;, CF r,
Rockwell, NC 28138 E''V ,;"J 1!
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SUBJECT:Non-Discharge Permit Application
Sludge Retention Pond
Alchem, Incorporated
Rowan County
APN005232/GW85197
Dear Mr. Andrews:
As part of the Division of Environmental Management's com-
prehensive approach in addressing the impact of waste treat-
ment, storage, or disposal projects on the environment, your
permit application has been forwarded to us for assessment of
the potential impact of the project on groundwater quality.
Our initial review indicates that the data submitted is
not sufficient to make this assessment.
Before your application can be processed therefore, you
are requested to submit the following information to the
Groundwater Section:
(1) A general location map, showing orientation of the
facility with reference to at least two (2) geographic
references (numbered roads, named streams/rivers, etc.).
(2) A site -specific map, with topographic contours (contour
interval should not exceed 10 feet or 25 percent of total
site relief, whichever is less), showing all
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O Box 27697, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7697 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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facility -related structures within the property boundary
and the location of all wells, springs, lakes, ponds, or
other surface drainage features within 500 feet of the
principal waste treatment/disposal site(s). Wells should
be labeled as to their primary usage (drinking water, pro-
cess water, monitoring, etc.)
Jq%or;te k1--,ialrr f3 Z reddero, VDVOWeser G. i))P �icccQ rock
(3) A soil evaluation, to the depth of the "C horizon",
defining:
(a) morphology (texture, porosity, and color)
(b) percolation rate (in minutes/inch) and field capacity
(c) total thickness
(d) restrictive horizons(type, thickness, and depth)
(e) Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR)--rsf
S.d" u," is &AS0,'6ae0 .S�R = N�
(4) Hydrogeologic profile, via h� "ancTMW powered soil auger
borings, to a depth of 20 feet or auger refusal, whichever
is less. The number should be sufficient to define:
(a) the major types of lithologic strata underlying the
site
(b) the estimated vertical hydraulic conductivity of the
consolidated thickness of total strata encountered
(c) the depth, thickness, hydraulic conductivity and
coefficient of permeability of the major lithologic
units encountered to the total boring depth
(d) depth of the mean seasonal high water table (if
definable from soil morphology or from evaluation of
other applicable available data)
NOTE: In the event the permitted facility will utilize
several separate disposal fields overlying -
different major soil types, at least one (1)
hydrogeologic profile should be established for
each of the major soil types.
NOTE: In the event that the surficial (water table)
aquifer is less than 20 feet the hydraulic
relationship (rate and direction of groundwater
flow) between this unit and the underlying
artesian or semi -confined aquifer unit must be
determined.
(5) The borehole(s) described in the previous item should be
temporarily cased, and groundwater samples should be taken
and analyzed for the following parameters:
pH Aluminum
Calcium Sodium
Manganese Chloride
SO4 Total,Dissolved Solids
(6) A generalized subsurface cross-section, parallel to the
major estimated groundwater flow direction, showing
relationship between geologic strata, water table, and the
relevant parts of the waste treatment/disposal facility.

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Please feel free to contact the Groundwater Section, at
[phone], if clarification or information is required.
Sincerely,
Len Bramble, Leader
Permits and Registration Group
LB/ls/127C.
cc: Ron Mcmillan
Bill Crawford
Bob Teulings
Central Files
Permit Issuance Files

I Files
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
January 8, 1986
MEMORANDUM TO: Len Bramble
THROUGH: Ron McMillan
FROM: Jesse Wellsp
SUBJECT: Alchem Inc.
Sludge Lagoon
ABN 005232
The Mooresville Regional Groundwater Staff has reviewed the application.package
concerning the construction of a sludge lagoon at Alchem, Inc., in Rowan County.
This plant has been operating since the fall of 1981 to the best of ourknowledge
without any permit. Their operation. consisted of treating aluminum hydrate with
sulfuric acid to produce alum for use in water treatment. This Office began receiving
complaints from local residence during November 1984 concerning a run-off of aluminum
hydrate and possible other substances onto adjoining property and drainage into a
stream below Alchem. I have attached a report of the work that has been conducted at
this site up to September 9,:1985.
Alchem, Inc., has replaced one well in the area due to the run-off incident
previously referred to in this memo. The well owned by Ms. Patricia Poole was
a 49' bored well. Water samples from the well indicated high levels of aluminum
(1200 ug/1) manganese 8200 mg/Land pH 5.8. Expected background levels in the
Rockwell area for aluminum is. <100-200 ug/1 range.. The contamination of this
well may have occurred as a result.of faulty construction. This Office has also
sampled two 2 inch well off -site which did not indicate any contamination. Two
64" drilled wells on the Alchem property have been checked and they indicated no
contamination as a resu t,of their operation. I have attached the drilling logs
for these wells. As can -be noted, the saprolite thickness is deep, requiring
casing of 135 feet and 127 feet in each well.
It is the recommendation of this Office that Alchem, Inc., -be required to
conduct a thorough investigation of the present subsurface conditions at this site
prior to issuance of a permit. This investigation should include but not be limited
to the following:. (1) directional flow and gradient.of the groundwater (2)
lithologic description and determination of the hydraulic conductivity of the
soil (3) sampling of the saturated zone (Parameters Specific Conductance, pH,
Fe, Ca, Na, Mn, Cl, SO4).
If additional information is needed; please advise.
cc: Thurman Horne
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
POST OFFICE BOX 950
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
REPORT OF Complaint Investigation: Alchem Inc.
PLACE VISITED Alchem Inc. Rockwell
DATE &ep a=r DMill- 'g:
ADDRESS P. 0. Box 171 Rockwell RIVER BASIN Yadkin
BY WHOM Mr. Monty Payne, Ms. Tana Fryer, Mr. Rex 'Dr' TIME SPENT
Gleason, Mr. Jesse Wells
PERSONS CONTACTED Mr. Randall Andrews, Mr. Keith Andrews, Co -Owners
REASON FOR VISIT Complaint Investigation
COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department
Jesse Wells
REPORT: On November 15, 1984, this Office received.a complaint concerning runoff
from Alchem, Inc. The complaint was about material stockpiled at the site running
off onto adjoining property and washing into a nearby stream as a result of rainfall
runoff.
On November 30, 1984, Mr. Monty Payne of this Office investigated. The
investigator observed where rain water and spillage entered a makeshift catch basin,
from which it had overflowed onto adjacent property. Mr. Keith Andrews, Co-owner,
was contacted at this time and he explained how an excessive amount of rain fall had
caused the basin to overflow,.and they (Alchem) were planning to recycle the water
in the basin back to the plant, remove the contaminated soil in the field and build
a larger basin to prevent future runoff.
Mr. Andrews also explained that the material stored behind the plant was
their raw product, aluminum hydrate. Which they combined with concentrated sulfric
acid to made a high grade alum. The aluminum hydrate in the contaminated soil and
rainwater could be used in their process after some of the impurities were removed.
Checking the pH with litmus paper before collecting samples, the investigator
found that the pH was not greater than 2.0 standard units at the catch basin and in

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the adjacent field where the runoff had accumulated. The metals sample obtained
at the same locations showed a high concentration of aluminum, iron, sodium and zinc.
The stream below Alchem was checked by Mr. Payne at the bridge on SR 2340, but
nothing abnormal was observed, although the metals sample taken did show a slightly
elevated concentration of aluminum and iron.
On December 6, 1984, this Office received a complaint from the City of
Rockwell's maintenance department concerning a white coloration to an unnamed
tributary to Second Creek. On December 7, 1984, Mr. Payne investigated. He'found
no discoloration to the creek, but the sample obtained did show a high
concentration of aluminum.
On January 2, 1985, Mr. Jesse Wells, of this Office, and Mr. Payne returned
to the Alchem area to sample wells at adjacent residences for possible contamination.
Neither of the wells sampled showed contamination but a stream sample obtained
showed very high concentrations of aluminum, iron, zinc and manganese. On
January 7, 1985, stream samples were again obtained and again they showed extremely
high concentrations of aluminum, iron and zinc.
During the time of mid December through early January, the stream bottom
became covered with a dirty -white floc. This floc appeared to start where a small
underground spring, or tributary, entered the creek. It is believed that this spring
or tributary was contaminated from material leashing through the soil at Alchem.
On February 28, 1985, stream samples were again obtained and they also showed
high levels of aluminum, iron and manganese in the creek.
On March 26, 1985, this Office received another complaint from a resident in
the Alchem area about possible well water contamination. The complainant was
concerned about his/her well water being contaminated because it had a brownish
color, bad taste, and left a residue on anything that was exposed to continuous
water contact.
The following day, March 27, Ms. Tana Fryer,.of this Office, and Mr. Payne
investigated. Because of the excessive amount of disturbance in this area the
(the area was being cleared and the brush burned) the investigators did not find
the runoff complained about, for they were under the impression that the runoff
had just occurred. But on a return investigation on April 1, 1985, they found the
runoff complained about, which appeared to have occurred sometime before the complaint.
Soil and well water samples were taken at the complainant's residence during
these visits. The soil samples showed a high concentration of aluminum, iron
and magnesium; the well water sample showed high concentrations of aluminum and
manganese. Stream samples were also taken. The samples upstream of the small
underground tributary did not show the high concentrations of aluminum, iron,
manganese, iron and zinc as the downstream sample did.
The final discovery from these visits, was a path that the runoff had followed
toward the stream. Although the path stopped 100-150 ft. from the stream, it
was still very pronounced.
Stream samples obtained on June 11, 1985, showed a high concentration of
aluminum, iron and manganese downstream of the small tributary. Upstream of the
tributary these concentrations were higher than expected, but nowhere near the
level of the downstream sample. Bioassay samples were also taken at this time.

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The downstream sample had a LC50 of 27%; the upstream sample had a LC50 of
zero, no toxicity. The Aquatic Toxicology Group who performs bioassay testing for
the State, reported that what appeared to kill the test organisms was a low pH.
In July more stream samples were obtained, The tributary was again used
as the dividing point to separate upstream and downstream. Next the stream
was vertically divided into an upper and lower zone, providing four areas to
consider. The top zones, both upstream and downstream, showed no problems with metal
concentrations or pH, but the bottom zones showed a vast difference. The upstream
bottom zone showed a high concentration of aluminum, iron and zinc, but no pH
problem. The downstream bottom zone showed high concentrations of aluminum, iron
chromium, copper, manganese and zinc; it also had a low pH.
On August 8, 1985, a meeting was held at Alchem, Inc. with Mr. Randall
Andrews, Co-owner of Alchem Inc., Mr. Richard Doby and Mr. Mack Henderson of
Solid & Hazardous Waste, Mr. Jesse Wells, Mr. Rex Gleason and Mr. Monty Payne
of the Division of Environmental Management. The meeting dealt with what
impact Alchem was having on the environment and a walk through the plant.
During the tour, the pH was taken at several points and a pH below 2.0 units was
found at several points, which classified the material as hazardous. Therefore,
the clean-up of this facility comes under the jurisdiction of Solid & Hazardous Waste.
On September 9,. 1985, another meeting was held, in Raleigh, with Representatives
from Alchem, Solid & Hazardous Waste and this Department to determine what actions
need to be taken for the clean-up. It was determined that the ponds need to be
emptied and the contaminated soil be removed and if the lagoon was continued to be
used it had to be lined. Secondly the contaminated soil has to be neutralized or
removed. Thirdly, the contaminated well would have to be cleaned or a new well
put in. Last, there was an excessive amount of spillage throughout the plant
which had to be controlled.
Summary: The samples obtained over the year show that.an excessive amount of aluminum
and possibly sulfric acid has escaped from the facility, which has apparently caused
surface and ground water contamination. Alchem has begun clean-up procedures in
conjunction with Solid & Hazardous Waste and Division of Environmental Management.
They have removed some of the soil around the contaminated well and replaced this
well. They have also submitted an application for a non -discharge permit to
construct an additional storage lagoon, which is being evaluated by this Office.
This Office will keep abreast of the clean-up at Alchem until it is completed.

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
May ' 9s; fiJ.
MEMORANDUM TO: Bill Jeter
THROUGH: Ron McMillan
FROM: Monty Payne/Jesse Wells
On November 15, 1984'this Office received a complaint from Mrs. Carol McCombs
about Alchem and runoff from their property onto other -people's land. Mr. Payne
of the Water Quality Section investigated on November 30, 1984. Mr. Payne found
that the runoff from Alchem had ponded up on other people's land. He took samples
of the water and the pH was below 2 standard units, colormetic paper. The results
showed a high concentration of Al, Fe, Na, and Zn, see results.
In early December this Office got a complaint about a white creek near Alchem.
Mr. Payne took samples where the creek crosses under Highway 52 and these samples
showed a high concentration of Al, Fe, and Mn.
Two follow-up investigations was conducted in January, 1985 and all stream
samples showed a heavy concentration of Al, Fe, and Zn. During this time a small
tributary was found going into the creek and sampled, the -.results showed a high
concentration of Al and Fe. Groundwater contamination was found at this time and
Jesse Wells of the Groundwater Section was called in. Mr. Wells sampled two wells
for contamination and the results showed no contamination.
On March 26, 1985, Ms. Patricia Poole called this Office and was concerned about
her well being contaminated. Tana Fryer and Monty Payne investigated and found where
runoff from Alchem had gotten onto her land and ran within 40 feet of her well.
Samples of the well showed a high concentration of Al and Mn. They also checked the
stream below Alchem and it had a yellowish -brown billowy substrate. This was
believed to be alum that has settled out from the contamination. Secondly, they
found a path that the runoff had followed to within 100 feet of the stream. Soil
samples were obtained of the runoff to the stream and Ms. Poole's land, and the
results showed a high concentration of Al and Fe. Stream.samples were also obtained
above and below the tributary, which showed a heavy concentration downstream of
the tributary and very little contamination upstream of the tributary.
On May 2, 1985, Jesse Wells visited the Poole residence. Mrs. Poole's well is
a 24" bored well, 49 feet total depth. Mrs. Poole had a water analysis report from
the Rowan County Health Department. (Attachment #1). Mr. Wells took a pH and
Specific Conductance sample. The pH was analyzed as 5.3 and specific conductance
was 410.
Mr. Payne is to have a joint meeting with Keith AndiRws.,.owner, Jesse Wells,
Groundwater Section, Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional Engineer, and Ron McMillan,
Regional Supervisor.
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Sulfide 745 m /I
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-M rcur 0 .� /) u /I
Alkalinilv to oH 0 3 415 m /I
Specific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm
Li - Lithium 1132 u /
Special Analysis Specifically
-Alkalinity
to PH 4 5 410 m /I
Biomass: Dr 2 Wt. 573 /M
Mg -Magnesium 927 %i r m /I
TOC 680In /I
2
Biomass: Peri Ash Free 572 9/M
/
Mn-Manganese 1055 i) u /I
Scan Acid Herbicides
Turbidity 7 NTU
Chl a: Peri Fluro 82547 mg/ 2
No - Sodium 929 / (1 m /I
Scan Puc eobles
Sampling Point
PT %
63 2
S•cchi (Meters)
78
1 Hr So ilea •
Malt•r(ml/111`1
50086
Water Temperature(°C)
10
Air T•mperalure('C)
20
Dead FishTurbidity
Severity
1340
D.O.
300
D.O.% Saturation
301
Severity
1350
pH
400
Salinity%.
480
Odor:Almosp ere
Severit Y
1330
Conductance
at 25'C
94 '
Algae: Floating Mats
Severity
1325
Stream Flow
Severity
Y
1351
AI alinity
pH 8.3 pH 4.5
82244 431
Precipitation(in/Day) Cloud Cover;%
45 32
Detergent Su s Oi -Grease
Severity Severity
1305 11300
Acidity
pH 4.5 PH 8.3
82243 82242
Wind Direclion(Deg.) Win Force
Beaufort
36 37
Floating Debris Sludge Severity
Severity
11345 11315

N.C. � ?T. OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMUITY
L DEVELOPMENT
RIVER BASIN: YfirO^/•cI/ DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
REPORT TO: ARO, FRO. R RRO. WoRO WiRO, WSRO. TS
Other . 1 5 b/WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1)
Shipped by: B�Z_57_ie
!Other SAMPLE TYPE
COLLECTORIS): i_ G,; 1• `'_•AMBIENT EMERGENCY SPLIT
BOD RANGE: SEED...... _STATION LOCATION: •�.- rd �< „gf
CHLORINATED:
REMARKS
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DATE REPORT D: -
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COUNTY D�E1i0PMENT LAB NUMBER 00008:
RIVER BASIN: ��!% ,:cJ t,r�DJ�IISIQN OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DATER IE E Time
REPORT TO: ARO, FRO. R . RRO. WoRO -WiRO
;'aIVAYER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (OM1) d b : From: Bus— ur' r Other
Other Zl• `, �r
-,tiv=� SAMPLE TYPE DATA ENTRY BY: - CK:
Shipped by: Bus, �ourie, Other - ;. �QQ1ak '-' r
QAMBIENT EMERGENCY ❑SPLIT aCOMPLIANCE DATE REPORTED:
COIIECTOR(Sh �y�� r1:- J
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BOD RANGE: SEED' --STATIC) ' LO( MION:
CHLORINATED: 11Y6 .c�:';�? C';•�.\LREw1ARK5
Station Number
Do R' 0gtn yy/mm/ 7
Time Begin
Dale En
cT 7 /;
Time En ID@plhDM
DB DBM
Va ue Type
A H L
Composite
T S B
Sample Ty`pe
C 4f,) GNXX
BODS 310 m /I
Chloride94 m /IJJ
X
NH I as N 610 i Q m /I
Ni -Nickel 1067 -' �J .i u /
COD High 40 m /
Arsenic: Tot u /I
!�
TKN as N 625 (/ •' mg/Img/I
Pb- Load 1051 v v u /
COD:Low 335 mg/l
Chi a: Tri 32217 a /I
NO +NO3 as N 630 m /I
$ - Antimony 1097 u /l
Coliform:MF Fecal 3116 /loom
Chi o:Corr 32209 u /1
PO4 as P 70507 m /I
- Selenium 1147l u I
Colilor :MF Total 31SO4 /IOOml
Ph o h tin a 32213 u 'il
P: Total as D 665 r m /I
Zn- Zinc 109 f ' �J u /l
Colilorm:Tube Fecol3l 15 /1 Oml
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
P'-Dissolved as P666 m /I
C Iiform:Tube Total 31505 /100ml
Chromium: Hex.1032 u• /I
A -Silver 1077 u /I
Pesti i ific ll
Residue Total 500 m /I
Cyanide 720 m/I
At - Aluminum 1105 %• u /I
Volatile 505 m /I
FI ide9 1
Be— Bei Ilium1012 /I
Stan Or onochlorine
Fixed 10 m /I
Formaldeh 71880 '71
Ca - Calcium 916 m /I
$Con Or an0 has horns
Residue: nded 530 mg/Img/I
Grease and Oils 556 m /I
Cd- Cadmium 1027 % u /
Volatile 535 m /I
Hardness:Total 900 m /I
Co- Cobalt 1037 uq/I
Or onics SLwifically
Foxed 540 m /1
MBAS 38260 m (l
7Q.
Chromium: tat 1034 `^ u /
H 403 units
Phenols 32730 u /I
Cu- Copper 1042 :L7 U u /I
Scan Base / Neutral Extractables
-Acidify
to PH 4.5 436 m /I
Sulfale 945 m /I
Fe- Iron 1045 T 1, U v u /I
Scan Acid Extractables
Acidify to PH 8 3 435 m /I
Sulfide 745 m /I
H-Mercur 0 u /I
Alkalinity to PH a 3 415 m /I
I
Specific Cond.95 uMhos/cm
Li - Lithium 1132 ug/I
Special Analysis $ ecifically
Alkalinity to PH 4 5 410 m /I
2
Biomass: Dry Wt. 573 g/M
M -Magnesium 927 m /I
TOC 680ing/I
2
Biomass: Peri Ash Free 572 g/M
Mn -Manganese 1055 u /I
Scan Acid Herbicides
.Turbidity
76 NTU
2
Chl a: Peri Fluro 82547 mg/M
K
No- Sodium 929 7 m /l
Scan Pur eo6les
Sampling Point
PT ^
Water Temperature(°C)
D.O.
pH
f . !V j
Conductance
a125°C
Alkalinity
PH 8.3 PH 4.5
Acidity
PH 4.5 pH 8.3
63 2
Secchi(Meters)
I
Air Temperature(•C)
300
D.O.% Saturation
400 ',' r1 i t- r'+�
Salinity%.
94
Algae: Floating
Severity
82244 431
Preciptlotion(in/Day) CloudCover:R
82243 82242
Win Direction(Deg.) Win Force
Beaufort
78
1 Hr S";t1leaglit
Matter(ml/l/Hr.l
20
Deod Fis
Severity
301
Turbidity Severity
480
Odor:Almosp ere
Severil Y
11330
1325
Stream Flow
Severity
Y
11351
45 32
Detergent Su s Oil -Grease
Seventy Severity
36 37
Floating Debris Sludge Severity
Severity
50086
11340
11350
1305 1300
1345 1315

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INITY
-.:�% "„tt! DEVELOPMENT
COUNTY:
RIVER BASIN: ;y /: ( i' , ;rj' • tt' ... *t:; J A;Y,A
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 0
REPORT TO: ARO, FRO, f�tIRO`. L OC pR0•,'W1 OT VM6. TS
Other / WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (OM1)
Shipped by: Bus,�c rie Other L1u. SAMPLE TYPE
l�/J
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LAB NUMBER 00008:
DATE R IEV D I_� )/�f // �� r (. Time
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DATA ENTRY BY: : r CK: A
CO1lECTOR(5): h'�<rr��BIENT EMERGENCY DSPLIT ❑COMPLIANCE DATE REPORTED:
BOD RANGE SEED S.i�`;1:` `;`i': STATIONLOCATION:
CHLORINATED: ^16 � t'�yc �.ja``L:
tee �tti. REMARKS: _
Station Number
Date Begin yy/mm/ ,
Time Begin
Dale End
Time End
Dept DM DB DBM
Va ue Type
Composite
Sample Type
A H L
T S B
C GNXX
BODi Jiom /I
Chloride94 m /I
f.
,^
NH as N 610 V m /I
tx
Ni - Nickel 1067 L' U
COD Hi h 340 mg/Img/I
Arsenic: Tote u /I
X
-r
TKN as N 625 - r mg/I
u /
Pb- Load 1051 J /
u
COD Low 335 mg/I
Chi a: Tri 32217 L /I
IN02 #NO3 as N 630 m /I
S - Antimony 1097 /I
Colilorm:MF Fecal 3l 1 /100ml
Chi a:Corr 32209 u /I
PO4 as P 70507 m /I
u
- Selenium I
Colifor :MF Total 31504 /100ml
Ph o h tin a 32213 ug /I
Y
P: Total as P 665
u
Zn- Zinc 109 ''i�%J
u /1
Coliform:Tube Feca131615 /100m1
I
Color: True 80 PI -Co
P`.Dissolved as P666 m /I
C Iiform:Tube Total 31505 /100m1
Chromium: Hex.1032 u /I
A -Silver 1077 u /I
Pesticides ific 11
Residue Total 500 m /I
.l,
C anide 720 m /I
%S
At - Aluminum1105 Z1/L/ u /•I
Volatile 505 m /I
1FIuoride9SI
Be - Beryllium 1012 /I
Scan Or anochlorine
Fixed 510 m /I
Formaldehyde 71880 mq/I
�'
Co- Calcium 916 j, �./Y/ m /I
Scan Or ano hos horns
Residue:Suspended 530 mg/I
Grease and Oils 556 m /I
Cd- Cadmium 1027 ^ u /
Volatile 535 m /I
Hardness:Total goo m /I
Co- Cobalt 1037 ug/l,
Organics Specifically
Foxed 540 m /I
MBAS 38260 m /I
x
Chramiumjotal 1034 u /
H 403 units
Phenols 32730 u /I
ly_
Cu-Co er 1042 u /I
Scan Base / Neutral Extractables
Acidity to PH 4.5 436 m /I
Sulfate 945 m /I
X
Fe- Iron 1045 u /I
Scan Acid Extractables
Acidity to PH 8 3 435 m /I
Sulfide 745 m /I
H-Mercur 0 u /I
Alkalinity to PH 9 3 415 m /I
Specific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm
Li - Lithium 1132 ug/j,
Special Analysis Specifically
Alkalinity 19 PH 4 5 410 m /I
Biomass: Dr 2 Wt. 573 g/M
M -Magnesium 927 m /I
T C 680 m /I I
z
Biomass: Peri Ash Free 572 g/M
JMn-Manganese 1055 u /I
Scan Acid Herbicides
Turbidit 76 Will
2
Chl a: Peri Fluro 82547 mg/t
/�,
No - Sodium 929 m /I
Scan Pur eables
Sampling Point
Water Temperature('C)
D-0
PH
Conductance
Alkalinity
PT L
at 25°C
IPH 8.3 PH 4.5
Acidity
pH 4.5 PH 8.3
63 2
Secchi(Motors)
10
Air Temperature('C)
300
D.O.%Saturation
400 0V L
Salinity%.
94
Algae:FloatingMats
82244 431
Precipitation Cloud Cover:%
82243 82242
Wind Direction(Deg.) Win Force
Severity
Beaufort
78
1 Hr Settleable
Maller(ml/I/H!I
20
Dead ;is
y
301
Turbidity Severity
480
Odor;Atmosp ere
1325
Stream Flow
45 32
Detergent Suds Oil -Grease
36 37
Floating Debris Sludge Severity
11350
SeveritySeverity
11330
Y
11351
Seventy Severity
Severity
50086
1340
1305 11300
1345 1315
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COUNTY: /*� <-- ,r/•� D VE[OPMENT
RIVER BASIN: /���C//✓ ,
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 0
REPORT TO: ARO, FRO. RO RRO, WeRO ,WiRO, WSRO-._T$ WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1)
Other iv ,� •'� ~
Shipped by: Bus, une Other iU''f ; :` .� SAMPLE TYPE
A tIENT EMERGENCY SPLIT ❑COMPLIANCE
COLLECTOR(S): 1 "" 'r �} ` ��
BOD RANGE SEED' „c _'r„6-.;�`STeTlnr.l IrtrAT,,.:
� - f
StationNumber
Date Begin yy/mm/ 1
Time Begin
Date End
Time End
Dept DM DB DBM
Va ue•Type
Composite
SompleType
YY �/
�J'Jy�i
A H l
T S B
C (� GNXX
BOD5 31om /I
Chloride 940 mctfl
INHI as N 610 _3.33 m /I
Ni — Nickel 1067 4" (J u /
COD High 340 mg/l
Arsenic: Totaluq/Il
as N 625
!
1 u /
COD Low 335 mg/Img/I
Chl a: Tri 32217 u /I
r
NO *NO3 as N 630 m /I
Sb— Antimony 1097 u /I
Colilorm:MF Fe o131 1 /100ml
Chi a:Corr 32209 u /I
PO4 as P 70507 m /I
— Selenium u I
Colilor :MF Total 31504 /100ml
Ph o h tin a 32213 u /1
P: Total as P 665
Zn— Zin 109 6 `�U u /l
Coliform:Tube Feco131615 /100ml
Color:True 80 Pt —Co
P:Dissolved as P666 m /I
C Iilorm:Tube Total 31505 /100ml
Chromium: Hex.1032 u /1
A — Silver 1077 v u /I
Specifically
Residue Total 500 m /I
Cyanide 720 niry /I
AI — Aluminum 1105 o0 u /I
—Pesticides
Volatile 505 m /I
Fltjoride951 I
Be— Beryllium 1012 /I
Scan Or anochlorine
Fixed 510 m /I
Formaldehyde 71880 /I
!
/`
�/
C. Calcium 916 o t. , rng/I
Scan Or ano hos horus
Residuejuspencled 530 m /l
Grease and Oils 556 m /I
Cd— Cadmium 1027 ? U u /
Volatile 535 m /I
ordness:Total 900 m /I
Co— Cobalt 1037 ug/I
Or anics S iflcall
Fixed 540 m /I
MBAS 38260 m /I
Chromium:Total 1034 u /
PH403 units
Phenols 32730 u /I
Cu—CovDer 1042 2 3 i✓u /I
Scan Base / Neutral Extractables
Acidity to PH 4,5 436 m /I
Sullate 945 m /I
�(x
Fe— Iron 1045 7 :•. 0 i %vJ u /I
Scan Acid Extractables
Acidity to PH 8 3 435 m /l
Sulfide 745 m /I
H —M rcur 0 u /I
Alkalinity to PH 8.3 415 mg/I,
Specific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm
Li — lithium 1132 ug/l,
Special Analysis Specifically
—Alkalinity
to PH 4 5 410 m /I
Biomass: Dry Wt. 573 g/ 2
M —Magnesium 927 m /I
,2
TOC 680m /I
Biomass: Peri Ash Free 572 g/M
Mn —Manganese 1055 u /I
Scan Acid Herbicides
7
mNurbidit
Na—Sodi m929 �,L)o m /
Scan Pur eobles
Sampling Point
Water Temperature(°C)
D.O.
pH
Conductance
Alkalinity
Acidic
PT S
Z G
at25°C
PH 8.3 PH 4.5
PH 4.5 PH 8.3
63 2
1
300
400 r. :.. 1`
94
82244 431
82243 82242
Secchi(Meters)
Air Temperature(°C)
D.O.% Saturation
Salinity L,
Algae:FloatingMats
Precipitation(in/Day) Cloud —Cover,
Win Direction(Deg.) Win Force
Severity
Beaufort
78
20
301
480
1325
45 32
36 37
1 Hr. Settleable
MalSeverity
Dead FishTurbidity
Severity
O or:Atmc sphere
Severity
Stream Flow
Severity
Detergent Suds 0-1--Grease
Severity Severity
Floating Debris Sludge Severity
11350
Severity
50086
_ .... _ , — , .1
1340
1330
1351
1305 1300
1345 1315
6 4

ALCHEM, INC.
P. O. BOX 171
ROCKWELL, NORTH CAROLINA 28138
[phone]
eptembe-r-1.6-, 891 --
Mr. Thurmond Horne
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and Community
Development
Division of Environmental Management
919 N. Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dear Mr. Horne:
RECEIVED
01VISIDN Of fNt'teOr. 'FATAL MANMEMS9
MOORESVILLE
As I indicated to you last week, the chances are excellent
that we will purchase.a vacuum filter to filter the small
amount of solids which are present in our Aluminum Sulfate.
I should know for sure within no later than three weeks
exactly what we plan to do. I will be in touch with you
by that time.
Very truly yours,
ALCM, INC.
Randall F. Andrews
le- f,��c`inh �,..�. ��� oa 7e-33
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor ,f� a:=- -t l f I ;'r' S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
J/ - -
12
,- ,
Dear
We acknowledge receipt of the following documents: 19
i* permit application - APN IrA zi
ii engineering plans
specifications
r
Your project has been assigned to ' �`�yA�"`''� �` �J'�' ` r! ' ' .l for a detailed engineering review.
All project documents will be reviewed with respect to the proposed wastewater facilities. This review will not commit
this Division to approving any expansion of these treatment facilities or increase of flowrate in the future.
Prior to the issuance of the permit, you will be advised of the recommendations any comments of this Division.
You will also be informed of any matter which needs to be resolved.
Our reviews are scheduled based on receipt date of complete informations. The items checked below are needed
before your project can be reviewed.
permit application (copies enclosed)
gineering plans (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
specifications (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
other additional information detailed on attachment
The above checked information is needed by s Y'� 1 �` '=' If not received, your application
package will be returned as incomplete. Please be aware that the Division's 't 1" , • / t Regional Office
must provide RECOMMENDATIONS from the Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project,
prior to final action by the Division.
If you have any questions, please call the review engineer at this telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
cc:
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

w�
ALCHEM, INC.
P. 0. BOX 171
ROCKWELL. NORTH CAROLINA 28138
[phone]
4aY^L
May 5, 1986 /
Mr. Robert P. Teulings,
Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Division of Environmental Management/
Water Quality Section
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Bob:
1986
I am enclosing a diagram for our plant at Rockwell, North
Carolina. There are two parts --one for a tank spill and
containment area, and the other part is for the sand filter.
The sand filter will allow us to dig the containment soil
from the unlined lagoon, place it in the sand filter, and
then allow rainwater to leach the Aluminum Sulfate from
the contaminated soil. We would also like to use this sand
filter to place our polymer and allow any residuar Aluminum
Sulfate contained in the polymer to be washed free of Alu-
minum Sulfate.
I am enclosing a check for $50.00 although I did not see
on the permit application that this was needed. If it is
not needed, please return our $50.00 check. I will plan
to come to Raleigh the week of May 12 and discuss our plans
with you.
Very truly yours,
AL M, INC. -
Randall F. Andrews
sj
enclosures
cc Mr. Monty D. Payne

ATTACHMENT
Before a permit can bje issued the following itemsshould be addressed:
b&ls..,, c c 0141LC 0-1 :..
1� A $ $D�° permit processing fee 'should be submitted to this Division.
The check should be made payable to the North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development.
It should be mailed to:
Mr. Gil Vinzani, Supervisor
State Engineering Review Group
Division of Environmental Management
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Please identify the project for which the payment is being made by putting the
OVVMm ." 4)W- 007G,?3. or project description on the check. Include
only one project fee on each check.
In order to avoid sending more than one payment, the engineer or other parties
should consult with the applicant concerning payment.
0, cc, yam,,

ALCHEM, INC.
P. 0. BOX 171
ROCKWELL, NORTH CAROLINA 28138
[phone]
NON -DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION
ATTACHMENT
Brief Project Description:
Alchem plans to cover the area of its reactors and storage
tanks with concrete. A holding tank capable of storing
the contents of the largest storage tank will be construct-
ed down grade from the storage tanks. A sump and sump
pump is to be constructed into the holding tank. A con-
taining wall is to be put around the concrete area. Any
spills will be pumped back into the process itself.

DEM US>; ONLY
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources And Community Development permit Nuinberx iy t
Ert
nvironmental Manegement_Commission
-NON=DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION•
County.
• in accordance with N.C. General Statutes Chapter: 1U Article
Appliearlf am* of board indiv(dual,ior others) "Y, , �' flpplieaMion Dot• t
��'Chem I'fic. _s ; r«� S s f ?kF ,i'^' x' x+' f �,"s t-'�� td s d tir.. �a aE. Sc�a 1.: i, r. , R y
Proi•et (name of city, villager town, sanitary district, eitoblishmeni)
_ F! .. M 1�!�(ft.Ij� C nip' t•Jt+rl 'r- 4''
FOR:
Brie
Project Description
Non -Discharge Treatmeat/Dispot3el Facilities
=- -
i{ Sfr e `attaehrlli;nt
Pretreatment Facilities
❑ Sewer Collection System (private)
Exiend's$ewer: and Sewer Syetems (ppblic)
r
NATURC. OF,WASTEWATER
r
Sewagt
&lunge/Inddetnxl Waste
t er Waste - ills BtC.
From (sewers, pretreatment fac(lities, treatmen9 plants) S•rvino (city, instl7ution, Industry)
h. =:rksP aratl ' rri
'' i Into (name of tnatm•nt plont) Tributary' -,-To (name of woter course)
�j
At -(location -:,of tnatmont plant) s_ r
-- Name and Complete A.ddnss of Eifoineenng Firm zip, Cotle Telephone No '.
9,4
Treatment Works Capar ity to Serve (nan».of project) For`(ne irs:) Average Daily Gallons Sewao• br Wastp Flow:
1 t
Affeet'Ovioll.:Redtictian in"_Pollutionr(not applieable.16t sewer`projocta) J Estimated>Corts.
Toxic Materiels (specify R each, add paces 1f needed)
l B O D {5-day 2 C) _ 0'�:: Q `O Sewers _
If Pumping.
Sys »,den
Pe �.. D,% Station
wi
Treatment
TOTAIr SOLIDS ;;D % Plant ; .
Other (specify)
l7A_
Q.
0 00[j00
Estimated Completion Date:form )3acteHe' % TOTAL TOXIC .MATERIALS 0 �-1986
Aur
I just
nt assures that proposed w. rks,will by constructed, supervised, operated and maintained in accordance with approved plans and
specifications or approved changes ti! r, + . (r
Print Name: r '_ _' Title: " 1`' . -' Mailing Address : Zip Code.
Rand ll F. Andrews' President Rt. 3,, Box 215-A RockW� 11, N-C 28138
Telephone No
Signature o
919 •. 83 2'� 21
INSTRON
UCTIS
I e L spans If not applicable, enter N/A: 1• Fill to AL
pP
2 Sicur p ropnate;�Ionature lmayot/eitysman000r';fro► munitipglity,; ehaivtnan forsxonitary:"dfetr(e'Yboard,;own•r/proper oFficial corporglion
e '= or'legolly conlfitufsd bod'r8 or eoiri'mission;Fn Shb`rpe of proposed lyarks). A lector of au7hori;atl:on Is r�gwred.from proper o4Fieia) ifz
n' e d
NO?E cAppliati4loA ntii�wfs an {sehedulad, on roleslpt ofaCOMiPLXTEs M406igtiott ('nnNolly; 30 goys oftt tiqu t.d for pollution abotemen prpl•ers,' 90 doya. >
or other proiaerf. , t v ?rR as c ' s r at
Fqr Assistance; call
the:State Central Of�icer�Z9/733 5083, P.O. Box
27687fcRaleigh, N.C. or
' 'Ashville [phone]
'Mooresville [phone] ': 'Yfoshitiyton.(91.9) 9I6�/81
+W'intiton-Safrini'(919j 761=�351Y
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM TO: Len Bramble
THROUGH: Ron McMilla
FROM: Jesse Well spq
SUBJECT: Alchem, Inc.
APN007633/GW8680
The Mooresville Regional Groundwater Staff has reviewed the application
package concerning the construction of a tank spill containment area and
sand filter recovery system at Alchem Inc. The comments provided by mem-
orandum on January 8, 1986, would still be applicable. The proposed systems
appear to be designed.to prevent any groundwater contamination from occurring
during future operation. However, the company has operated since 1981 without
any permit from DEM or DHR, and without any apparent means to prevent or
monitor subsurface contamination.
It is the recommendation of this Office that Alchem Inc., be required
to conduct a thorough investigation of the present subsurface conditions
at this site prior to issuance of a permit.
J :bb
Thifi'/r1gn //ame.

GROUNDWATER SECTION
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
RECORD OF WASTE DISPOSAL PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
REVIEW BY: Jesse W. Wells
FIELD INVESTIGATION BY:
FACILITY NAME: Alchem,
Inc.
DATE: 9/3/86
DATE:
TOWN: ockwell
COUNTY: Rowan
LOCATION: _0_35 mi. S of SR 2319 oll the E. side of SR 2323
TYPE OF DISPOSAL SYSTEM (LANDFILL, LAGOON, ETC): Tank spill containment &
sandfilter recovery system DESIGNED CAPACITY (GPD):
WASTE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC: Recovery of Aluminum Sulfate
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY:'
CHEMICAL ANALYSES AND OTHER DATA AVAILABLE: (CHECK THOSE APPLICABLE AND ATTACH COPIES):
�] AMBIENT GROUNDWATER QUALITY (WATER TABLE) Q RAW WASTE M OTHER
Q AMBIENT GROUNDWATER QUALITY (ARTESIAN) Q TREATED WASTESPECIFYT-
NAME OF NEAREST STREAM: DISTANCE:
DISTANCE TO NEAREST WELL: 2 on site DEPTH:�6 PUMPING RATE:
PROPOSED METHOD FOR PREVENTING GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION: Concrete holding area for
xparfor-s and storage tanks, sandfilter is to be lined with geotech fiber & 2 layers
STRUCTURE, LITHOLOGY AND PERMEABILITY OF SURFICIAL MATERIALS:
HYDRAULIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WATER TABLE AND ARTESIAN AQUIFERS' The water table
aquifer Is rnnnontpd to the artac;an agu fer by the fracture system in the bedrock
DEPTH TO BEDROCK: . t 120' DEPTH TO SEASONAL HIGH WATER TABLE: 25-30 feet
MONITORING FACILITIES NEEDED.__ _.(ATTACH -SKETCH): =_...
RECOMMENDED SAMPLING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETER REQUIRED:
REMARKS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Rarnmmend that Alrb em Tnn be required to conduct
a thorough investigation of the present subsurface conditions at this site .
-prior to issuance of a permit.
GW 48
Revised 7/84