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GROUNDUATER POLLUTION SOURCE EVALUATION
RANKING CRITERIA
THREAT TO GROUNDWATER
THREAT TO PEOPLE OR ECONOMY
THREAT OF POLLUTANTS
Probability of Groundwater Violations
3 Violations documented or highly probable
0 Default
Violations unlikely
Extent of Groundwater Contamination
3 Mappable, migrating plume
0 Default
1 Insignificant contamination expected
Seriousness of Groundwater Threat
3 One of most serious in DEM region
Default
Not considered a serious problem
Ae.
FEASIBILITY FOR TAKING ACTION
How Hazardous to Health/Economy
3 People or business advised of contamination,
Default
1 No expected impacts or, people or business
Number of People at Risk
3 4 or more family units, or $10,000 loss
0 Default
1 No people or other interests at risk
Seriousness of People Threat
3 Strong DEM concern over threat to people
Default
1 No threat to people or economy
How Toxic are Pollutants (use Sax
3 High vaiue
Mod value
1 Low or None value
quantity of Pollutants in Ground
3 Reportable quantityof hazardous material
(CERCLA def.) or quantity of real concern
6) Default
1 Not of concern to regional office
Seriousness of Pollutant. Threat
3 One of most serious in DEM region
Default
1 Not a serious threat
FEASIBILITY OF RECLASSIFYING GROUNDWATER
RANK SCORE:
Feasibility for Remedial Action
3 Remedial action both feasible and desirable
(7) Default
1 No remedial action recommended
Desirability of Remedial Action
3 One of top regional office priorities
0 Default
Not a priority incident
Need to Reclassify Croundwater
3 Groundwater should be relassified RS or GC
Default
1 No reclass. nor remedial action recommended
Desirability of Reclassification
3 One of top reclassification priorities
6) Default
1 Not a priority incident
Source Name; Krilargfiese_
Control Number:
County:
Ranker:
Date:

GR0UN0t°! ;TEP PO} h,[l IdN is Lkh?
RANK I N t CRITERIA
THREAT TO.. GrTL30ATEA:
Probability of Groundwater Violations
Violatluns
ocumented iTr` tauyhly pTobati
n
an expected
sness of Groundwater Threat
in I!r:M r.4a1CP
Not considered a ser1ou pr30le,nl
Feasibi
ITY FOR TAKING ACTION
nii;EAT TO PEOPLE 011 EC NOM
ardous to Health/Economy
pes`p1e or busin
Nu;llber of People at Risk
Ge fa Lr l t
No people or other
Seriousness of People T
bb) threat to people or Feuer "r.r
FEASIBILITY Of 3ECLASS1ErING GROUNDWATER
Remedial Action Need to Reclassifyotlrlrlt:rrm,
a't both feasibls, and desirable ;f Groundwater should be relas;iiiea KS or GC
�.� Default
:tT r3 r-econrrenderl 1 No reclass, roe r'eltred;sl a t33rw rer.onsn nde
ability of Remedial Action lability of Reclassification
top rey oval office. priorities
1 Nota1rtstrity In
3 Due of top reel .a tJica
EVRE0ATON
1A.I Il I e,
or Norte value
ouantity of Pollutants in Ground
ortaol arrtihy of nazardoof`,lato
1uERCLA df 1t7 rar a "rl ,rr`.r
less of Sro1 l�r pan
County:
Ranker:
Date
thre t,
RANK GCDRE:

ntscrl Numbe
1 Facility
2 Highway
3 Railroad
4 Waterway
5 Pipeline
6 Dumpsite
7 Other
GROUNDWATER PQLLUTIQN SOURCE INVENTQRY
OPERATTYPE
1 Municipal
2 Industrial
3 Agricultural
4 Oil and gas
5 Mining
6 Other Source
1 In use
STATUS OF SOURCE: 2 Inactive
3 Other
POTENTIAL SOURCE OF GROUNDWATER POLLUTION
TYPE OF WASTE
1 Gas©line/diesel
2 Other oil
3 Solvents
4 Corrosives
5 Other chemical
6 Sewage/septage
7 Sludge
8 Leachate
9 Other solids
1O Gas
11 Pest/herbicides
12 Fertilizers
DISPOSAL FACILITY
1 Lagoon, etc.
2 Landfill-contro.
3 Landfill-uncont.
eeD Land application
5 Abandoned site
6 Sewer system
7 Septic tank
8 injection well
9 Disposal well
my Nu
1 Private
2 Municipal
3 County
4 State
5 Federai
6 M i l i to ry
OTHER SOURCE
1 Agricultural Activity
2 Salt water intrusion
3 Chemical stock pile
4 River infiltration
5 Mine drainage
6 Intentional dump
7 Spill
8 Leak --above ground
9 Leak --underground
WASTE:
POLLUTION STATUS AND CROSS-REFERENCES
GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FACILITY PERMITTED: Yes No
1 Confirmed 1 Rank 1 NPOES
Potential 2 Tabulate No.
1 Nc monitoring
State has data
3 Data at facility
4 Status unknown
ATABASE CROSS-REFERENCE
1 ERRIS (CERCLA) list
ID:
2 Surface irnp
ID:
not (IA
3 GW Pollution Source Inv.
Date:
4 Other DEM investiogat on
Date:
2 DEM Nondischarge
No:
3 Well Construction
No:
4 Capacity Use
No:
5 UIC
No:
6 Mining
No:
7 Hazardous Waste (RC
Nu:
8 Solid Waste (Landfill)
No:
9 Oil Terminal Registration
No:
ality
Date:

GROUNVD..r:4AT R SEC
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North Carolina Depar ment of Natura
Resources &Community Development
Jarnes B kunr,Jr „G °Ye InOr
Mr. William E. Ross, Engineering
Fiber Industries, Incorporated
P. 0. Box 87
Shelby, North Carolina 28150
Dear Mr. Ross:
jost:,!ph G r SeC re7.A r
October 12,
Superintendent
SUBJECT:
ECEJVED
Water Quatity Mvislon
OCT 14
Western Regional Offic
Asheville, North Carolina
Permit No. 7241R
Fiber Industries, incorporated
Sludge Land Application
Cleveland County
CHv op
EEGv1RONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
RobirtE.Heli
Tetect,o,,E, :919 733,7015
In accordance with your letter of request received September 14, 1983,
we are forwarding herewith Permit No. 7241R, dated October 12, 1983, to Fiber
industries, Incorporatedfor the operation of the subject non --discharge type
sludge disposal facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until. DeceMber
31, 1986, shall. be subject to the. conditions and limitations. as specified
therein, and shall void Permit No. 7241, dated MLrch 18, 1982.
If aay parts, requirements, or limitations contained in thispermit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon. writtendemand to the Director within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to be.
contended. Unless suchdemand is, made, this permit shall be final and bindi
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning
this matter, please contact Mr. Richard. R. Rohrbaugh, telephone. No. 919/
733-5083, ext. 103.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms
cc: Cleveland County Health Department
MX, Forrest R. Westall
Asheville Regional Supervisor
Asheville. Regional Manager
RRR/ajb
POLLUTION PREVENTION PAYS
P 0, Box 276E7 Raetc,,,E, N. C. 2 76 11. '7682

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRON=AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENTOF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
E R
For the Discharge of Sewage. Industrial Wastes, or Other Was:es
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General
Statutes of North Carolina asamended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and
Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Fiber industries, incorporated
Cleveland County
FOR. THE
operation of a non -discharging type sludge land application facility for the disposal
of approximately 1.6 MG per year of digested sludge from Fiber Industries, Incorporated
Cleveland County Plant to a 21 acre site owned by Fiber industries, Incorporated to be
incorporated with no, discharge to the surface waters of the State.
pursuant to the letter of request received September 14, 1983, and in conformity. with
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data, subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Natural Resources. and Community Development and
considered a part of this permit -
This permit shall be effective from. the date of issuance until December 31, 1986,
shall void Permit No. 7241, dated March 18, 1982, and shall be. subject to the following
conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall. become voidable un]es-, the facilities are operated in accordat
with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data.
This permit is effective only with respect to the nature. and volume of wastes
described inthe application and other supporting data.
3, The facilities . hall be properly maantained and operated at all times.
4. This permit • not transferable.
5. This permit shall become voidable in. the event of failure of the soil to
adequately absorb the wastes, and may be rescinded unless the facilities are
maintained and operated in a manner which will protect the assigned water quality
standards of the surface waters, and. prevent any contamination of the groundwaters
which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use.

6. In event the facilities fail to perform satisfac'toriiy including the creation
of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective
action as may be required by this Department.
The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge
system to prevent the discharge of any sludge into the surface waters of the
State.
The issuance of this permit shall, not relieve Fiber industries, Incorporated of
the responsibility of damages to surface or groundwater `resulting from the
operation of this facility,
9 Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion.and surface runoff
from. conveying pollutants from the sludge application area onto the adjacent
property and/or surface waters.
10. Sludge shall not be applied in ix clement weather or until 24 h.ours following a
rainfall event of 1/2-inch or greater in 24 hours. Emergency sludge di,sposa:L
measures shall be approved by the Division of Environmental Management.
13.
No type of sludge other than that from the Fiber Industries, Incorporated
Cleveland County Plant shall be placed on the disposal site.
A 100-foot buffer shall be maintained between Fiber Industries, Incorporated
property line. and any applied sludge.
e shall be adequately limed to a soil pH of 6,5 prior to sludge application.
14. 'o rout or leaf crops for public consumption shall be raised on the si
15. . y monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management
to insure surface and groundwater protection will be established and an
acceptable. sampling reporting schedule shall, be. followed.
16. Maximum shape for sludge application shall be 10% for surface application and
18% for subsurface applications.
17. No Liquid sludge will be applied in the form. of surface application within a
100-foot buffer zone of any water course
surface drainage area.
18. Application rates shall not exceed:
a) One (1) :inch/acre/week of sludge, uniformly applied so as to avoid
runoff, ponding or erosion.
b) 300 lbs. (,N)plant available Nitrogen/acre/yr
19. Surface applied sludge will be plowed or disced in immediately after application
on lands with no cover crop established.

emit No. 7241R
'age Three
20. 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 indicated, will
extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions andlimitations
as it may deem appropriate -
Permit issued this the 12th day of October, 1983.
NORTH CAROLINA EN 'Tt RONMENT MANAGEMENT COI,MISSION
Original Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit NO. 7241R

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FIBER INDUSTRIES INC.
FIBER INDUSTRIES
CLEVELAND COUNTY
PO. BOX 87 • SHELBY., N.0 28150 • [phone]
March 18, 1981
Mr, Ogden Gerald
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development'
Western Field Office
P. O. Box 370
Asheville, NC 28802
Dear Mr. Gerald,
Enclosed are results of the
wells located on the sludge
Shelby Plant —
RECEIVE
V12,tcr cr,,r!!y Division
MAR 'Z'D
381
Wcstern Reg inal Office
Ashevlle, N.o:th Carolina
analysis of water taken from the two deep
land farm at the Fiber Industries, Inc,
Please feel free to offer any comments.
Sincerely,
Bob J. Earls
Utilities Assistant
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X7 1V l:::a 1"`rX) -. :i: C:;
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
POST OFFICE DRAWER 428
GREENWOOD., SOUTH CAROLINA 29646
LABORATORY ANALYSIS
FUR: FIBER INDUSTRIES INC.
LOCATION: SHELBY NC
JOB NUMBER : 1939-2 71
PARAMETER
COLOR
SPECIFIC CONDUCTANCE
ALKALINITY —TOTAL
ALKALINITY (AS CAC03)
ALKALINITY —BICARBONATE
SOLIDS —DISSOLVED
SOLIDS —TOTAL.
BOD-5
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND
NITROGEN—KJELDAHL
NITROGEN —AMMONIA
NITROGEN —NITRATE
PHOSPHORUS —TOTAL (AS P )
PHENOLS
SAMPLE DATE:
REPORT DATE:
WELL ANALYSIS —PAGE 1 OF
EAST 1 WEST
25.000 (5
850.00O 55.000
237.000 19.000
0,000 0.000
237.000 14.000
578.000 72.000
592.000 72.000
2.800 1.500
13.000 9.000
1.220 1.680
.050 (.05
40.000 1.020
.010 .020
(.001 (.001
NOTES
1. ALL ANALYSES ARE IN MG/L UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
2. pH IS IN pH UNITS,
3, COLOR IS EXPRESSED IN COLOR UNITS.
4. CONDUCTIVITY RESULTS ARE IN MICROMHOS/CENTIMETER,
5. FOR ANALYSES HAVING THE LESS THAN (<) NOTATION THE VALUE PRESENTED
IS THE LOWER LIMIT OF DETECTION FOR THE METHOD AND/OR INSTRUMENT.
SAMPLED BY FII—SHELBY
ANALYSIS BY MPG
CHECKED
APPROVED BY
E. CAR L BURRELL
16

SULFATE
CHLORIDE
SODIUM
POTASSIUM
NICKEL
IRON
MANGANESE
COPPER
ZINC
MERCURY
CHROMIUM (TOTAL)
CADMIUM
LEAD
ANTIMONY
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
POST OFFICE DRAWER 428
GREENWOOD, SOUTH CARC)LINA 29646
LABORATORY ANALYSIS
FOR; FIBER INDUSTRIES INC,
LOCATION: SHELBY NC
SOB NUMBER 1939-271
SAMPLE DATE
REPORT DATE:
WELL ANALYSIS —PAGE. 2 OF 2
ARAMETER �. EAST 1 WEST
_2_.
9.800 1,100
26.40E 2,760
7.300 1,570
.060 4.02
.310 (.02
4,600 4,005
4 , 01 4 , 01
1108 ,273
4,2 4.2
4.01 <. 01.
(.005 4 , 005
4.05 4,05
(.2 4,2
NOTES
1. ALL ANALYSES ARE IN MG/L UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
pH IS IN H UNITS.
COLOR IS EXPRESSED IN COLOR UNITS.
CONDUCTIVITY RESULTS ARE IN MICROMHOS/CENTIMETER,
tea. MERCURY IS IN MICROGRAMS/LITER.
6, FOR ANALYSES HAVING THE LESS THAN (4) NOTATION THE VALUE PRESENTED
IS THE LOWER LIMIT OF DETECTION FOR THE METHOD AND/OR INSTRUMENT.
SAMPLED BY FiI—SHELBY
ANALYSIS BY MPG
APPROVED BY
E.CARLBURRELLLJR ,
7

Groundwater Section
CENTRAL LABORATORY REPORT
Date Collected T
Location or site.
Description of Sampling Point+_:
Remarks
(Pumping Time, Air Temperature, etc.)
YSIS
Spec. Cond.
Temp.
PLEASE TEST FOR CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES AS
lIt7RAI.EICH, .N.C. ....
Odor
County
Grid Loca
Serial Number
Appearance
CC
Alkalinity (As CaCO3)
to pU 8.3..........
to p .5...,....
Aluminum..
17-1 Licarbunate..........
BOD, 5-.Eay....... < .
Carbonate.......... » .
Carbon Dioxid.e.......
Chloride.............
{--1 Conform (Total MY) ...__
Elg-Copper.
Cyanide..
Dissolved Solids...
" luoride...........
Hardness as CaCO..
Uardness,
Non Carbonate...
Can... ..... «........
d...................
thium.............•
tangauese.........
Mercury...........
Taste
GATED. REPORT ANALYSIS TO: CHIEF
ug/1
ug/1
mg/1
rs/ 1
fig/ 1
mg/1.
/1OOm1
ug/1
mg/1
mg/1
01
mK/l
sag/1
ug/i
/0 a ug/1
ug/1
ug/1
`.� ug/1
Nitrogen
Kjeldahl........».
Nitrate & Nitrite.
pH Value (When analyzed
Phenol..............
Phosphorus, Total..
Potassium............
Specific Conductcnce
(micromhos at 25°C)..
Silica.............
Sodtun.............
Sulfate..
Zinc...............
Calcium..
Magnesium.........
Remarks:
•OR
Samples In
Log en t
SE
Date Reported

Croundwater Section
CENTRAL LABORkTORY REPORT
Date Collected
Location or site
Description of Samp
Remarks
Pumping Time, Air Temperature, etc.
FIELD ANALYSIS
PH
Spec. Cond.
oc
Temp.
PLEASE TEST FOR CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES AS INDICATED, REPORT ANALYS
GROUNDWATER SECTION O N.C.
Le County
Grid Location
Serial Number
Appearance
Taste
TO: CHIEF,
Alkalinity (As CaCO
to pR
F1•Alu.inumv............
fArsenic ..............
r44,
mg11
Nitrogen
mg
Nitrate & Nitrite- mg
ugil pH Value CWhe analyzed
ug/1 . Phenol...............
FT] Bicarbonate----.. 01
_n01
nO1
BOD, 5-Day— • • 4,
Carbonate- • • • • . • • • ..
Carbon Dioxide- • • • • • •
ElChloride. • • • II • • • • • • M •
Colifonn (Total
Copper........:.... —
ElCyanide... • . • • • . • • • .
Dissolved
Fluoride.............
Hardness as CaCO
3....
Hardness,
Non Carbonate.--
iO0ti1
iQ jugil
/1
mg/1
mg/I
On**14,44,0,.044,....*W04414440
Lead4O0*0.10,0444404.,..44.44
ithiu.n..............
:Ilianganese. ..• • . •
irkercury—
FOP INTERLAB USE
Samples In 7'1` kc
Log ent. ck.
20
..e7
mg/1
ugil
ugh
ug/I
e
ug11
u/1
Phosphorus, Total....
POtaSSiUM4,000,41441411,1101.0
Specific Conductance
(micrombos t 25°C
Sulfate..............
Zinc.................
Calciam.............Mag
Remarks:
Date Reported
mg11
m01
ing/1
pe pg/1
5 mg/I
/ mg/I

REVIEW BY: D
D PA;TMMT CIF = TR L PESOU CCU\NUNI lY DE EMP, E T
DIVISION OF EN IRON E YI'AI. iAN IC iE`iI
GROUND WATER SECTION
in
FIELD INVESTIGATION BY:
TO„y; : Shelby
�'AS°IT1 TER PERMIT AI'PI ICAT:
d'
LOCATION (SKETW ON BACK
DATE: 9/14/76
DATE:
cowry:
OF FACILITY OR INSTAL I T.ION: Fiber Indistries, Inc.
TYPE OF WASTE:
TEA\ TEP SYSTEM (LAND FILL, LAGOON, ETC
a
CITE II C I ANALYSES AND OTHER DATA AVAI IAB]
ST STRE:A` is urn
DISTANCE TO IIEA ST WELL:
AVG. DISCIIARai R.t+'IE one acre
LESCRIPTIO'? OF FACILITY (SKIT•
,e attachment)
tributary'
> 100 ft.
per wee
gh heavy metals
Cleveland
sludge dls
Creek D
e atta clmen
STANCE
ECTANCE OF FACILITY 1 apPli-
of 4 million gallons
PRO'OSTD DIET iDI) FOR PIEVENTING GROI" L A . R CONTN, L .TION:
'AND PFR` FABI LITY CIF
T
TIONaIIP BETWEEN WATER TABLE
the artesian aquifer by way of
DEPTH TO BLDBDCK:
MONITORING FACILIT.
WATER TABLE:

RECOE0AT IONS:
It is my opinion that the sludge disposal site not be approved for the
following reasons:
1. The letter from Joseph A. Phillips, Extension Soils Specialist,
stated "Based on the rough calculations that we made, it appears
there would be no problems as far as heavy metals are concerned,
and if it was applied at the recomended rates as far as the fescue
we discussed, I . . believe that you would be able to dispose of
all of the sludge on 35 acres." This implies to me that this is a
marginal situation even on 35 acres and not practica3 an the 21 acres
proposed. Also, I assume that the conclusions of Mr. Phillips' letter
of July 20, 1978, is based on the attached chemical analysis of the
sludge dated July 17, 1978, and not on the analysis included in the
engineers report which showed higher concentrations of metals.
2. Homes in the vicinity of the disposal site are supplied by groundwater
and could be contaminated by the land application of the sludge. If
this happens, there are no public water supplies nearby to obtain
a safe water supply.
3. If the land application method is used and is found to contaminate
the groundwater, there is little that can be done to remedy the
situation.
In conclusion, I think that the sludge should be left in the lagoons since
the lagoons are probably sealed off adequately against leakage by the clogging
of soil particles through the years by percolation of the wastewater. Since
the area is probably already contaminated, it makes no sense to apply the sludge
to uncontarinated areas where the sealing off process would not occu.
The final solution to this problem is the removal of the metals prior to
discharging to lagoons or using less toxic controls for algae growth on the
cooling towers. If this is not possible, future lagoons should be lined with
an appropriate water -tight liner.
If land application is used, water quality monitor wells should be constructed
around the perimeter of the site. The location of the wells and the method of
construction can be discussed at a later date if it becomes necessary.
If sufficient data can be attained by a soils specialist as to how the
type of soil at the proposed site will retain the heavy metals, I would be glad
to reconsider this method of disposal.

BACKGROUND
This manufacturing plant of F
dustries, Inc. is located
on North Carolina Highway 198 near Earl, North Carolina. The facility
was constructed approximately fifteen (15) years ago and has been
expanded a number of times. The wastewater treatment facilities were
contructed in phases, concurrent with the manufacturing plant. The
wastewater treatment plant is an activated sludge system with aerobic
sludge digestion. The biological solids (sludge) after digestion are
wasted to one of two sludge holding lagoons. At present, both sludge
lagoons are filled to capacity, and there is an immediate need to
dispose of the sludge so that the efficiency of the wastewater treatment
will not be adversely affected. As further background, approximately
twenty-one (21) acres of land located north of the manufacturing
plant has, in the past, been used as a borrow site and is presently
eroded to the point that reclamation is required. This project has,
therefore,been developed to provide land reclamation and sludge disposal.
OYD ENGINEERS „INC,

PR JSCT DES;: R
A. Sludge Characteristic
The two sludge lagoons at Fiber Industries, Inc. presently
contain approximately four million gallons of waste activated
aerobicly digested sludge. This sludge is that which has
accumulated since start-up of the wastewater treatment plant.
Sludge samples for analysis were collected from each lagoon
on July 25, 1978. The samples were collected by obtaining a
core sample from three locations in each lagoon. The samples
from each lagoon were then mixed to provide one composite sample
from each. The two composite samples were then analyzed for
a number of parameters to determine the characteristics of
same. Analytical procedures used in this work were those
required by the Federal Register dated December 1 1976. The
results of this analytical work is shown in Table 1.
Description of Reclamation Disposal Site
The site which will be reclaimed and used as a sludge
disposal site is located north of the manufacturing facilities.
The area contains approximately twenty-one 21 acres of land
which has previously served as a borrow area for a fill
operation associated with facility construction. See Appendix 1
(Topographic Map of Site). On much of the area, parent material
is on or near the surface. Also in the proposed disposal area
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Table 1
Sludge Analysis
Fiber Industries, Inc.
Shelby, North Carolina.
New Old
Sludge Sludge
Parameter Units Lagoon Lagoon
BOD5 mg/1 14,166 11,333
COD mg/1 50,960 33,712
Total Solids mg/1 67,472 83,264
Total Volatile Solids mg/1 35,200 25,916
Total Fixed Solids mg/1 32,272 57,348
Total Dissolved Solids mg/1 39,139 68,264
Total Suspended Solids mg/1 28,233 15,000
Total Phosphorus mg/1 400 60.50
Ortho Phosphorus mg/1 3.50 2.25
Nitrate Nitrogen mg/1 8.75 1.75
Ammonia Nitrogen mg/1 252.45 83.69
Kjeldahl Nitrogen mg/1 1,118.45 1,212.85
Chromium mg/1 699.58 288.49
Copper mg/1 '-'157To 27,13o
Zinc mg/1 114.70 - 66.10
Antimony mg/1 63-.087 T5-013
Nickel mg/1 ZJ3L. 21
Cadmium mg/1 0.26: 0.15
Lead mg/1 28:70 21.00
Potassium mg/1 Ire10 1-5-5725
Sodium mg/1 540
Conductivity umhos/cm 1,000 1,240
— DAVIS Pi FLOYD ENGINEERc , INC,

the lack of natural fertility and water holding capacity
severely limit the growing of plantfor production purposes.
Soil samples were collected from the site and sent to the
North Carolina Department of Agriculture for analysis and
fertilizer requirements. The soil test report is presented in
Figure I. In addition to the above, a Conservation Plan was
obtained from the Cleveland. Conservation District of the United
States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service.
This plan is presented as Appendix 2.
C. Site Preparation
Phase I of the project will ccnsist of clearing, grubbing
and grading the site. The site will be graded such that runoff
through the site will be controlled and runoff from areas
adjacent to the site will be divertd around the site. As
a part of site preparation, north tr, south furrows will
be placed across aie site: The furfows' will be used in the
sludge disposal phase of the work.
Phase II of the project will be the sludge application phase,
Dr. Joseph A. Phillips, North Carol'ha Extension Soils Specialist,
was contacted concerning the land a;clication of this sludge. A
letter from Dr. Phillips is encloser as Appendix 3. The site
will be divided into three (3) aree'.., each containing approximately
seven (7) acres each. The method C sludge application will
be such that each area will have an dequate drying period

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between sludge applications. Sludge will be applied to
each furrow within a given area. After application the
area will be allowed to dry after which the procedure will
be repeated. The application area will be piowecLandfurrows
re-established between sludge applications. The ultimate
loading of various sludge constituents is presented in Table 2.
Sludge will be applied to the site at a rate of one (1) acre inch
per week. After completion of this work, the site will be graded,
fertilized and limed in accordance with the recommendation of
the Soil Conversation Service and the area will be seeded
with fescue.
As a method of groundwater monitoring one test well will
be placed at the lower end of the disposal site. This well
will be periodically sampled and analyzed.

7
Table 2
Site Parameter Loadings
Fiber Industries, Inc.
Shelby, North Carolina
Average
Concentration Total
Parameter mg/1 Pounds Lbs./Acre
B0C5 12,750L- 425,323 20,253
COD 42,336v1 1,412,329 67,253
Total Solids 75,3682,514,276 11+9,727
Total Phosphorus 230X 7,681 366
Nitrate Nitrogen 5.v 175 8
Ammonia Nitrogen 168). 5,607 267
Kjeldahl Nitrogen 1,166,K 38,886 1,852
Chromium 494 16,481 "' 85
Copper 32 1,068 51
Zinc 90- 3,016 143
Antimony 39, 1,303 62
Nickel 5 ' 175 8
Cadmium 0 2Y 7 0.3
Lead 25--' 829 39
Potassium 118°/ 3,942 MT -
Sodium 374 12,476 594
Note: The above is based on 4 million gallons sludge and 21 acres of land.
DAVIS B FLOYD ENGINEERS INC,

1
CI -I CAROLIN STAT
.11TRE E;Irrtrt% ON SEwirwr
SPECIALIST
„e,,aAa t, N. C. 27667
Mr. Carl Burrell, Jr.
Davis and Floyd Engineering, Inc.
P. p. Drawer 428
Greenwood, South Carolina 29646
¢':
UNI
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE Ar,I) LIFT: SCIENCES
July 20, 197°
Dear Mr. Burrell:
I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with
Nashcwith ee
you,
lot Gary Twee,
N. C. Depart -
vent of Natural Resources, and Mr. Joe.
the Fiber Industries group at Shelby this past week.. I thought it was,
a. very enlightening discussion concerning acceptable ways to dispose of
the sludge from the Fiber Industries waste treatment plant. I would
recommend that you would utilize the sludge to recover the large bar
area slightly to the north of the plant.. This material would be very
useful as a soil amendment in terms of revegetating the area and by
utilizing it in this form you would be killing two birds with one stone --
first, disposing of the sludge and, second, substituting it for comsercia
fertilizers in the reclamation project. Based on the rough calculations
that we made, it appearS_th.ere wpul_d be no prob1 ears as.afar as the heavy
metals are concerned, and if it was applied at the recommended rates as
ar a-`"th c which we discussed, I believe that you would be able
to dispose of all the sludge on approximately 35 acres,
ing your permitwto utilizethe eth sludge in this
As you proceed in obtainthe fescue
form, I would recommend that you move with haste
should be planted in the late summer or early fall, notably September.
Any time fesrue,is planted after this you run the risk of cold injury
and it does not do well to plant it during the summer months.
If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to call.
JAP:gw
cere1y yours,
-7/
.oseph A. Phillips
Extension. Soils Specialist
q 19 '7 �
Cc43PF9A'S`IVE k'.X TENS{c,.=`. Vv'OPK IN AGFtICLIILTUF3L AND HUML F:CONaOMSCS. 'NORTH CAROLINA STATE
UNIVERSSTV AT RAL.UGH, WC' COU NTIF'a AND U. S. DEPAriTMENTi OF AGRICULTURE COOPERATING

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iUr 731
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
POST OFFICE' DAWR042e.
GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA 29646-
August 15, 1978
ECB-249-78
Mr. Gary Tweed
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development
159 Woodfin Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
Re: Sludge Disposal Test - Fiber Industries In
Dear Mr. Tweed:
tijC; 18 113
P,?Tyc'ma.i Office
Ashpvae t-,4orth Caroni -La
by, N. C.
As requested, this letter will serve to request permission to conduct
a trial sludge disposal procedure at Fiber Industries, Inc., Shelby, North
Carolina, The sludge which will be disposed of is that contained in the
wastewater treatment plant sludge ponds. The sludge is digested, waste acti-
vated and has accumulated over the past fifteen years. An analysis of the
sludge is enclosed.
The test site is located in the area of the polishing lagoons at the
wastewater treatment plant and is shown on the enclosed map.
The sludge ponds at Fiber Industries, Inc., presently contain approxi-
mately four million gallons of the sludge described above. A disposal plan
for the entire volume is presently being developed and this sludge disposal
test is considered to be a necessary part of the total plan development.
During the test a method of sludge transfer will be developed.
Test site preparation will consist of plowing and placing furrows
across the approximate 0.95 acre area. The sludge will then be pumped into
the furrows and allowed to dry. This procedure will be repeated as necessary
to develop a sludge transfer procedure. The application rate will not exceed
one acre inch per week. It is anticipated that this test will be completed
within three weeks after commencing.
Should you have questions, please call.
Very truly yours,
DAVIS & FLOYD ENGINEERS, IC.
E. Carl Burrell, Jr.
ECB:ldd

DAVIS e, FLOYD INGINEERS, INC.
ENVIRONMEN1At ::RVICiS DIVISION
FOST'OFFIU OPP.,!ER 428
GREENWOOD, SooCAROLINA 29646
Laboratory Analysis
For: Fiber Industries, Inc.
Location: Shelby, NC
Job . No.: 1939-509
Sample Pate: 7-7-78
Report Date: 7-17-78
PARAMETER SLUDGE PONDS
8005
COD
Total Solids
Volatile Solids
Fixed Solids
Dissolved Solids
Suspended Solids
Total Phosphorus
0rtho Phosphorus
Nitrate
Ammonia Nitrogen
Kjeldahl Nitrogen
Chromium
Copper
Zinc
Antimony
Nickel
Cadmium
Lead
Potassium
Notes:
All results reported in mg/ .
11,550
34,249
33,854
19,032
14,822
1,254
32,600
525
225
0.95
222.68
1,203.52
356
28,5
76.0
17.0
0.80
0,16
20.0
81.0
Sampled by John Mc
han
Analysis by McMahan Lawrence, Cheatham, Hancock
s-

North Caro Ina Department of Natura
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Howard N. Lee, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS SECTION
July 12, 1979
Mr. W. H. Town, P.E.
Senior Engineer
Environmental Affairs
Fiber Industries, Inc.
P. O. Box 15296
Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
Subject: Permit No. 5002
Fiber Industries, Inc.
Land Application of Sludge
Shelby, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Town:
In regard to condition nine of Permit No. 5002 for the land application
of sludge by Fiber Industries, Inc., monitor wells are to be constructed and
sampled periodically at the land application site to monitor possible ground-
water pollution. From conversations that you, Carl Burrell, Jr. of Davis and
Floyd Engineering, Inc., and I have had with Joseph A. Phillips of the North
Carolina Sta:e University School of Agriculture and Life Science, it seems
that the best type of monitor wells to construct at this time are of capillary
design as described by Mr. Phillips which utilizes a suction pump to obtain
water samples.
It is my recommendation that three capillary wells be constructed in the
approximate center of the land application site to depths of four, six, and
eight feeto I also recommend that a water -table well be constructed at the
same site to a depth of five feet below the water -table to ensure that an
adequate amount of water will be available for sampling and to indicate
possible changes in the quality of water in the water -table. If pollution
is found, additional wells may be required.
The wells, including the existing drilled well at the lower end of the
site, should be monitored as soon as possible after completion of the land
application and thereafter at periods not to exceed six months. The results
of these analyses should be sent to the Asheville Regional Office of the N. C.
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development. The parameters
sampled should include pH, total phosphorous, nitrate nitrogen, ammonia
nitrogen, kjeldahl nitrogen, total dissolved solids, total chromium, cadmium,
potassium, sodiam, calcium, zinc, and copper.
01 fic.,r: I rizerchAnRe Buitding, 159 Woodfin Strtrt., P, 0.3ox N. C,. '2S801 Te.!e.p.h.one. 70412.53-3341

Mr. W. H. Town
Page 2
July 12, 1979
Soil samples should also be taken at periodic intervals as specified
by a soils specialist to ensure proper growth of the vegetative cover.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely yours
Heath P. Dobson, Coordinator
Compliance Monitoring Group
HPD:ar
cc: Carl Burrel'1, r.
Joe Nash
A. C. Turnage, Jr.
L. P. Benton, Jr.

FIBER INDUSTRIES
CLEVELAND COUNTY
FIBER INDUSTRIES INC. P.O. BOX 87 • SHELBY, N.C. 28150 • [phone]
August 18, 1980
RML-4-8O
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
Western Field Office
Post Office Box 370
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
Attn: Mr. Heath P. Dobson
Dear Heath:
RECEIVED,
Water Quality Division
AUG 2
Western e ionai fficq
Ashev'ifle fi nth Carolina
Re: Sludge Disposal Project
Permit No. 5002
Attached please find the analytical data for the ground water wells
located in the center and lower side of the referenced Sludge Disposal
Project. This is a semi-annual analysis.
Sincerely,
FIBER INDUSTRIES, INC.
R. Mike Lowery
Environmental Assistant
mjr
Enclosure

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LOCATION
1 Facility
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3 Railroad
4 Waterways
5 Pipeliee
6 Dumpsite
7 Other
ATIO:N TYPE
1 Municipal
2 Industrial
3 Agricultural
4 Oil and gas
5 Minin„l
& Other Source
1 „r use
STATUS OF SOURCE; 2 Inacti
:`other
GROUNDWATER POLLUTION
No monitoring
has data
tactility
4 Status. unknown
DATABASE CROSS-REFER:NCE
1 ERRS (CERCLA) list
2 Surface Impoundment (SLA)
OW Pollution Source I.
Date:
4 Other DEM investigation
Date:
NNERS'r i
1 srivate
C i
1 Cesniv
State
t Mi t4
OTHER .SOURCE.
1 Agricultural stivtctv,
2 Salt. water intrusion
3 Chemical stock rile
4 ivy; , ;*lltsn
5 Mine n. de,
C Intc rational ;Is.
7 Spilt
E Leak —above Mr
9 Leak —underground
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POTENTIAL SOURCE OE GR.0 D ATER POLLUTION
TYPE OF WASTE
1 Gasoline diesel
2 Other cal
3 Solvents
4 Corrosives.
5 Other chemical
6 Se wage1 septau7e
7 Sludge
f Leachate
3 Other solids
l0 Gas
11 Pest/herbicides
1.2 Fertilizers
POLLUTION STATUS AND CRO
DISPOSAL FACILITY
1 Lagoon, etc:
1_and1i1-cortro..
3 Landfillµuncnrt.
4 and application
5 Abandoned. site
6 Sewer system
7 Septic tan
Injection well
9 Disposal well
FACILITY E}:µMIT,m.:I: Yes lit-
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HYDROGEOLCCTC UNIT:
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EXPLAIN:
CEO'; _SLOPE, COPY pF TOP. ETC.) :
COFPMED BY Aa, I PSIS:
INSTALL.
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'Li OTh DATA AVAILABLE:

North Caro ina Department o
Resources &Community Deve
James B . H tint, G ove rn or
Natural
opment
ose7t G ey Sec re la v
October 12,
Mr, William E. Ross, Engineering Superintendent
Fiber Industries, Incorporated
P. O. Box 87
Shelby, North Carolina 28150
Dear Mr. Ross:
ECEIVED
Water Quality Division
OCT 14 ii
Western Regional Office.
Asheville, North Carolina
SUBJECT: Permit No, 7241R
Fiber Industries, Incorporated
Sludge Land Application
Cleveland County
DIVISION 08
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Robert Hetres
'01re-210r
Teleoeone 919 733- 70 I 5
In. accordance with your letter of request received September 14, 1983,
we are forwarding herewith Permit No. 7241R, dated October 12, 1983, to Fiber
Industries, Incorporated for the operation of thesubject non -discharge type
sludge disposal facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the. date of issuance until December
31, 1986, shall. be subject to the. conditions and limitations as specified
therein, and shall void Permit No, 7241, dated March 18, 1982.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon. written. demand to the Director within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to be
ontended. Unless such demand is made, this permit. shall be final and binding.
If youhave any questions or need additional information concerning
this matter, please contact Mr. Richard R. Rohrbaugh, telephone No, 919/
. 733-5083, ext. 103.
Sincerely,
'Original Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Hells
cc: Cleveland County Health Department
Mr, Forrest R. Westall
Asheville Regional Supervisor
Asheville Regional Manager
RRR/djb
POLLUTION PREVENTION PAYS
Box 27687 Pole5687 . C. 27611-76E7

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R MI T
For the Discharge of Sewage, industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
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
Fiber Industries, incorporated
Cleveland County
FOR THE
operation of a non -discharging type sludge 1ard. application facility for the disposal
of approximately 1.6 MG per year of digested sludge from Fiber Industries, incorporated
Cleveland County Plant to. a 21 acre site owned by Fiber Industries, Incorporated to be
incorporated with no discharge to the surface waters of the State.
pursuant to the letter of request received September 14, 1983, and in conformity with
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting. data, subsequentlyfiled and
approved by the, Department of Natural Resources and. Community Development and,
considered a part of this permit.,
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 1986,
shall void Permit No. 7241, dated March 18, 1982, and, shall be subiect to the following
conditions and limitations:
1. This pe,„,it shall become voidable unless the facilities are operated in accordance
with 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 applicationand other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated AuteNi.
4. This peLuit is not transferable.
5. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure, of the soil to
adequately absorb the wastes, and, may be rescinded unless the facilities are.
maintained, and operated in a manner which will protect the assigned water quality
standards of the surface waters, and prevent any contamination. of the groundwaters
which will render them unsatisfactory for normal. use.

_t No. 7241R.
6e Two
6. In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily including the creation
of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective
action as may be required by. this Department.
The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a. non -discharge
system to prevent the discharge of any sludge into the surface waters of the
State.
3. The issuance ofthis permit shall not relieve Fiber Industries, Incorporated of
the responsibility'. of damages to surface or groundwater:resulting from the
operation of this facility.
9. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind. erosion and surface runoff
from conveying pollutants from the sludge application area onto the adjacent
property and/or surface waters.
10. Sludge shall not be applied ininclement weather or until 24, hours following a
rainfall event of 1/2-inch or greater in 24 hours. Emergency sludge disposal
measures shall be. approved by the. Division of Environmental Management.
. No type -of sludge other than that from the Fiber Industries, incorporated
Cleveland County Plant shall be placed on the disposal site.
12. A 100-foot buffer shall be maintained between Fiber Industries, incorporat
property line and any applied sludge.
13. The site shall be adequately limed to a. soil pH of 6.5 prior to sludge application.
14. No root or leaf crops for public consumption shall be, raised on the. site.
15. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management
to insure surface and groundwater protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
16. Maximum slope for sludge application shall be 10 for surface application and
18% for subsurface applications.
17. No liquidsludge will be appliedin the form of surface application within a
100-foot buffer zone of any water course or surface drainage area.
18. Application. rates shall not exceed:
a) One (1) inch/acre/week of sludge, uniformly applied so asto avoid
runoff, ponding or erosion.
b) 300 lbs.(PAN)plant available Nitro n/acre/yr
19. Surface applied sludge. will be plowed or disced in immediately after application
on lands with no cover crop established.

20. 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 indicated, will
extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations
as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 12th day of October, 1983.
NO. CAROLINA ENVIRONMCNT� I.ANAG
Original Signed By
FORRE,ST R, WEST,ALL.
FOR
NT
ON
Robert F. Helms, Director
➢ivision of Environmental Management.
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. 7241R

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FIBER INDUSTRIES INC.
FIBER INDUSTRIES
CLEVELAND COUNTY
P,0 OX 87 • SHELBY, N.C. 28150 • (704) 482 - 2411
January 2, 1980
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
Western Field Office
Post Office Box 370
Asheville, North Carolina, 28802
Attn: Mr. Heath Dobson.
Ref: Sludge Disposal Project - Permit 5k02
Dear Heath:
We have installed the three capillary wells and drilled the second
ground water well near the center of the sludge disposal project
site. Attached are the laboratory analysis on sample from the
ground water well. We have been unable to obtain any water from
the capillary wells.
Sincerely,
R. bike Lowery
Fiber Industries, Inc.
Enviroanental Assistant
snh

DAVIS & FLOYD ENGINEERS, INC.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
POST OFFICE DRAWER 428
GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA 29646
Laboratory Analysis
For: Fiber Industries, Inc.
Location: Shelby, NC
job o.: 1939-270
Parameter
#2Testie
Sample Date: 12-14-79
Report Date: 12-20-79
Parameter #2 Tes
ell
Conductivity 62
pH 6.6
Color, Apparent 35
Total Alkalinity 19
Carbonate Alkalinity 0
Bicarbonate Alkalinity 19
Total Dissolved Solids 150
Total Solids 160
BOD5 4.8
COD 35
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen <0.05
Ammonia as N <0.05
Nitrate Nitrogen 0.55
Total Phosphorus 0.13
Phenols 0.005
Sulfate
Chloride
Sodium
.Potassium
Iron
Manganese
Nickel
Copper
Zinc
Mercury
Chromium
Cadmium
Lead
Antimony
<1.0
3.05
3.31
4.76
8.78
0.09
<0.02
0.©1.
0.356
<0.0002
O.05
<0.002
<0.05
<0.2
NOTES: For analyses having the less than (<) symbol, the value presented
is the lower limit of detection for the method and/or instrument.
Sampled by Fiber Industries, Inc.
Analysis by MPG, GTS, JDK, JLM
Approved by

Mr. Erne
Soil & Ma
Box 58
Raleigh.
cvu
con
cc: L.
OF EN IRO ENTAL
ROUN 4ATI R SECTION
F. Parker, Jr.
rtal Engineers,
rth Carolina 27
August 4, 1981
Sublett Varia es
Paragraphs .
Fiber Indostri
Cleveland. Coun
Parker:
egard to variances in throe forth t rot
under paragraphs .0008( (2 and .0 -13
grrnting these variations for water -quality
11s are constructed in accordance to the s
your letter. I would suggst1 however, tha
n be extend to ten feet in the �¥ .` I s Iota
on on th property sine the water -table 1 vel could
uate over five feet due to seasonal cicn
n dry weIls.
Construction Standards
(b)(2) and .00080)
nc.
rth Carolina
be of any further assistance*
lease do not hesitate to

FIBER INDUSTRIES
CLEVELAND COUNTY
SOIL & MATERIAL ENGINEERS INC. ENGlNEERING-TESTING-INSPECTION
3109 Spring Forest Road, Box 58069, Raleigh, N.C.27658 Phone [phone]
July 21, 1981
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
Division of Environment Management
159 Woodfin Street
P. O. Box 370
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
Attention: Mr. Roy Davis, Regional Supervisor
Reference:
Gentie en:
Groundwater Monitoring Welis
Fiber Industries, Inc.
Shelby, North Carolina
Li
Grot„ind Water Scction
Asheville Regional ()ince
Soil & Material Engineers, Inc. has been authorized by Fiber
Industries, Inc. to install a series of 23 groundwater monitoring wells at
their plant in Shelby, North Carolina. The purpose of these wells will be to
conduct a hydrologic survey of the site and to collect water samples for
chemical analysis.
The wells will not be used for water supply. They will generally
be installed according to the attached Schematic Diagram and will range from
shallow wells to as much as 80 feet in depth. Although the locations of the
wells have not been selected, all will be installed on the Fiber Industries
plant property.
The wells will be monitored throughout the period of our study.
Some or all will be left in place as permanent observation, wells. However, we
will advise the owner that when these wells are abandoned, they must be
grouted to the surface. Any wells abandoned during the course of our study
will be grouted.
RALEIGH. GREENSBORO, VALIVfNGTON: NO --- SPARTANBURG, COLUMBIA, CHARLESTON, SC
ATLANTA ALBANY GA --- TRVOITIIES, KNOXVILLE, TN - MONTGOMERY AL CIINCfNNATi OH

N. C. Dept. of Natural Resources & Co
July 21, 1981
Page 2
pity Dev.
Since the purpose of these wells is solely for the purpose of
hydrologic observation and water quality sampling and will not be used for
water supply, we are applying for a variance from the requirements of 15 NCAC
Subchapter 2C, Well Construction Standards under Paragraphs .0008(b)(2) and
.0008(h).
EFP/sm
Enclosure
Your assistance in this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely,
SOIL & MATERIAL ENGINEERS, INC.
—4t
Ernest F. Parker, Jr., P.E.
SOU. &VIATERIAL ENGINEERS

Removable
Cap
Ground
Surface
2" Sch. 80 PVC Pipe
Cement Gro
Bentonite
2" Sch. 80 PVC
Slotted Well Screen
:Fine Gravel
Varies
Varies
Varies
PROJECT
Monitoring Well Schema
New Hanover Landfill
SOIL I MATERIAL E NGINERS, INC.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
SCALE: None
JOB NO: RS-1653
F1G. NO:
DUNCAN•PARNELL, INC37 ALEPGM 77'9

DEPART 1ENT OF NATURAL SOURCES ; CO\MUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OP ENVIRONINTAL MANAGEMENT
GROUND 'WATER SECTION
PECO OF WASTE OR WASTEWATER PERMIT APPLICAT
REVIEW BY: Don Link Regional H ogist
FIELD INVESTIGATIOiN BY:
TOWN: Shelby
LOCATION (SKETCH ON BACK
attached)
DATE:
DATE:
COUNTY:
4/78
Clevelan
) tF FACILITY OR INSTALLATION. Fiber Indistries, Inc.
OR WASTEMTER SYST
GOON, ETC.): sludge disposal
TYPE OF WASTE: Industrial waste
CHEMICAL ANALYSES AND OTHER DATA AVAI
NAME OF NEAREST ST r4:
DISTANCE TO NEAREST j EL
AVG. DISCHARGE RATE one acre inch per week
high heavy metals (see attac
ributary to I3uffal.o Creek DISTANCE
> 100 ft.
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY
Cyr BACK) :
LIFE EXPECTANCE OF FACILI1Y
cation of 4 million gallons
(see attachment)
PROPOSED METHOD FOR PRE\TNTING GROL>NI ATER CONTA INATION: None
STRU
7OLOG` ' AND PERMEABILITY OF S[JRFICL L MATER
HYDRAULIC P'LATIO ISHIP BETWEEN WATER TABLE AND
connected to the artesian aquifer by way oI
DEPTH TO BEDROCK:
> 20 f
MONITORING FACILITIES NEEDED (ATTACH 5
AQUIFE
sys
WATER T
(see attached
on
hie aquifer
REM, [I DBD SAPLING SCI-IEDUI
RENLA S AND RECOi.'?eNDA"PIONS :
attached recendations
Form GW 48

RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is my opinion that the sludge disposal site not be approved for the
following reasons:
1. The letter from Joseph A. Phillips, Extension Soils Specialist,
stated "Based on the rough calculations that we made, it appears
there would be no problems as far as heavy metals are concerned,
and if it was applied at the recommended rates as far as the fescue
we discussed, I . . believe that you would be able to dispose of
all of the sludge on 35 acres." This implies to me that this is a
marginal situation even on 35 acres and not practical on the 21 acres
proposed. Also, I assume that the conclusions of Mr. Phillips' letter
of July 20, 1978, is based on the attached chemical analysis of the
sludge dated July 17, 1978, and not on the analysis included in the
engineers report which showed higher concentrations of metals.
2. Homes in the vicinity of the disposal site are supplied by groundwater
and could be contaminated by the land application of the sludge. If
this happens, there are no public water supplies nearby to obtain
a safe water supply.
3. If the land application method is used and is found to contaminate
the groundwater, there is little that can be done to remedy the
situation.
In conclusion, I think that the sludge should be left in the lagoons since
the lagoons are probably sealed off adequately against leakage by the clogging
of soil particles through the years by percolation of the wastewater. Since
the area is probably already contaminated, it makes no sense to apply the sludge
to uncontaminated areas where the sealing off process would not occur.
The final solution to this problem is the removal of the metals prior to
discharging to lagoons or using less toxic controls for algae growth on the
cooling towers. If this is not possible, future lagoons should be lined with
an appropriate water -tight liner.
If land application is used, water quality monitor wells should be constructed
around the perimeter of the site. The location of the wells and the method of
construction can be discussed at a later date if it becomes necessary.
If sufficient data can be attained by a soils specialist as to how the
type of soil at the proposed site will retain the heavy metals I would be glad
to reconsider this method of disposal.

BACKGROUND
This manufacturing plant of Fiber Industries, Inc. is located
on North Carolina Highway 198 near Earl, North Carolina. The facility
was constructed approximately fifteen (15) years ago and has been
expanded a number of times. The wastewater treatment facilities were
constructed in phases, concurrent with the manufacturing plant. The
wastewater treatment plant is an activated sludge system with aerobic
sludge digestion. The biological solids (sludge) after digestion are
wasted to one of two sludge holding lagoons. At present, both sludge
lagoons are filled to capacity, and there is an immediate need to
dispose of the sludge so that the efficiency of the wastewater treatment
will not be adversely affected. As further background, approximately
twenty-one (21) acres of land located north of the manufacturing
plant has, in the past, been used as a borrow site and is presently
eroded to the point that reclamation is required. This project has,
therefore, been developed to provide land reclamation and sludge disposal.
DAVIS 8 FLOYD ENGINEERS,INC.

III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. Sludge Characteristic
The two sludge lagoons at Fiber Industries, Inc. presently
contain approximately four million gallons of waste activated
aerobicly digested sludge. This sludge is that which has
accumulated since start-up of the wastewater treatment plant.
Sludge samples far analysis were collected from each lagoon
on July 25, 1978. The samples were collected by obtaining a
core sample from three locations in each lagoon. The samples
from each lagoon were then mixed to provide one composite sample
from each. The two composite samples were then analyzed for
a number of parameters to determine the characteristics of
same. Analytical procedures used in this work were those
required by the Federal Register dated December 1, 1976. The
results of this analytical work is shown in Table 1.
B. Desc
on of Reclamation/Disposal Site
The site which will be reclaimed and used as a sludge
disposal site is located north of the manufacturing facilities.
The area contains approximately twenty-one (21) acres of land
which has previously served as a borrow area for a fill
operation associated with facility construction. See Appendix 1
(Topographic Map of Site). On much of the area, parent material
is an or near the surface. Also in the proposed disposal area
DAVIS 6 FLOYD ENGINEER NC.

4
parameter
Table 1
Sludge Analysis
Fiber Industries, Inc.
Shelby, North Carolina
New Old
Sludge Sludge
Units Lagoon Lagoon
BOD5 mg/1 14,166 11,333
COD mg/1 50,960 33,712
Total Solids mg/1 67,472 83,264
Total Volatile Solids mg/1 35,200 25,916
Total Fixed Solids mg/1 32,272 57,348
Total Dissolved Solids mg/1 39,139 68,264
Total Suspended Solids rng/1 28,233 15,000
Total Phosphorus mg/1 400 60.50
Crtho Phosphorus mg/1 3.50 2.25
Nitrate Nitrogen mg/1 8.75 1.75
Ammonia Nitrogen mg/1 252.45 83.69
Kjeldahl Nitrogen mg/1 1,118.45 1,212.85
Chromium mg/1 699.58 288.49
Copper mg/1 '15 8Q"—.27.80
Zinc mg/1 114.7©� "6 1Q
Antimony mg/1 —63. 8' r 03
Nickel mg/ 1 2,187,. ,�„7.6
Cadmium mg/1 0.29__ C.15
Lead mg/1 28.7Q 21. 0
Potassium mg/1 11"6. WQ 15Q, 25
Sodium mg/1 201-- "MT
Conductivity umhos/cm 1,000 1,240
DAVIS 8 FLOYD ENGINEERS, INC.

5
the lack of natural fertility and low water holding capacity
severely limit the growing of plantfor production purposes.
Soil samples were collected from th(1. site and sent to the
North Carolina Department of Agriculture for analysis and
fertilizer requirements. The soil test report is presented in
Figure 1. In addition to the above, a Conservation Plan was
obtained from the Cleveland. Conservation District of the United
States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service.
This plan is presented as Appendix 2.
C. SitePreparation
Phase I of the project will ccronist of clearing, grubbing
and grading the site. The site will be graded such that runoff
through the site will be controlled and runoff from areas
adjacent to the site will be divertr:d around the site. As
a part of site preparation, north tc south furrows will
be placed across ffie'sfte. The fure'ows'will be used inthe
sludge disposal phase of the work.
Phase II of the project will ba the sludge application phase.
Dr. Joseph A. Phillips, North Carol:na Extension Soils Specialist,
was contacted concerning the land a;lication of this sludge. A
letter from Dr. Phillips is enclose': as Appendix 3. The site.
will be divided into three (3) are each containing approximately
seven (7) acres each. The method 0 sludge application will
be such that each area will have an Idequate drying period
DAVIS 8 LOYD ENGINEERS.,INC

between sludge applications, Sludge will be applied to
each furrow within a given area. After application the
area will be allowed to dry after which the procedure will
be repeated. The application area will be plowed and furrows
re-established between sludge applications. The ultimate
loading of various sludge constituents is presented in Table 2.
Sludge will be applied to the site at a rate of one (1) acre inch
per week. After completion of this work, the site will be graded,
fertilized and limed in accordance with the recommendation of
the Soil Conversation Service and the area will be seeded
with fescue.
As a method of groundwater monitoring, one test well will
be placed at the lower end of the disposal site. This we I
will be periodically sampled and analyzed.
DAVIS 8 FLOYD ENGINEERS ,

7
Table 2
Site Parameter Loadings
Fiber Industries, Inc.
Shelby, North Carolina
Average
Concentration Total
Parameter mg/1 Pounds Lbs./Acre
BOD5 12,750., 425,323 20,253
COD 42,336,7 1,412,329 67,253
Total Solids 75,368v 2,514,276 119,727
Total Phosphorus 230 7,681
6
Nitrate Nitrogen 5 175 8
Ammonia Nitrogen 168 5,607 267
Kjeldahl Nitrogen 1,166_38,886 1,852
16,481
494 ms.
Chromium 1,068 � 51
Copper 32 �.
Zincc90", 3,016 143
Antimony 39_. 1,303 62
Nickel 5.,°f° 175 8
Cadmium O. 2`t 7 0.3
Lead 25- 829 9
Potassium 118j 3,942 1
Sodium 374 12,476 594
Note: The above is based on 4 million gallons sludge and 21 acres of land.
DAVIS B FLOYD ENGINEERS ,INC.

H CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFFa; S
July 20, 1978
`U LTU fl .EXTENSION SERVICE
s SPECIi,LllsT
5907
s r z N. C. 27607
Mr. Carl Burrell, Jr.
Davis and Floyd Engineering, Inc.
P. 0. Drawer 428
Greenwood, South Carolina 29646
Dear Mr. Burrell:
I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with you, Mr. Gary Tweed, N. C. Depart-
ment of Natural Resources, and Mr. Joe Nash along with other members of
the Fiber Industries group at Shelby this past week. I thought it was
a very enlightening discussion concerning acceptable ways to dispose of
the sludge from the Fiber Industries waste treatment plant. I would
recommend that you would utilize the sludge to recover the large bar
area slightly to the north of the plant. This material would be very
useful as a soil amendment in terms of revegetating the area and by
utilizing it in this form you would be killing two birds with one stone --
first, disposing of the sludge and, second, substituting it for commercial
fertilizers in the reclaMat°ion project. Based on_the rougi� calculations
that, µ p p _. l_ . e heavy
metals ap�ears�.?^:be►�.�._wo_ul_tl be no rob. e���s a5 ...far _a�dthetes as
n concerned and if it was applied. at the recommend
`w as the f ciuewWhch we discussed, I believe that you would be able
to on of all the dispose sludge approximately 35 acres.
' g
As you proceed in obtaining your permit to utilize the sludge in this
form, I would recommend that you move with haste because the fescue
should be planted in the late summer or early fall, notably September.
Any time fescue is planted after this you run the risk of cold injury
and it does not. do well to plant it during the summer months.
If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to call.
,Si cerely yours,
JAP:gw
f
i
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Extension Soils Specialist
C,
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION WORK IN AGRICULTURE AND HOME ECONOMICS. NORTH CAROLINA STATE
UNIVERSITY AT NALEPGH. 100 COUNTIES AND U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: COOPERATING

Pattio Sc 'floRb ttgimee
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
POST OFFICE DRAWER 429
GREENWOOD. SOUTH CAROLINA 29646
August 15, 1978
ECB-249-78
Mr. Gary Tweed
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development
159 Woodfin Street
Asheville., North Carolina 28802
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Re: Sludge Disposal Test - Fiber Industries Inc., Shelby, N. C.
Dear Mr. Tweed:
As requested, this letter will serve to request permission to conduct
a trial sludge disposal procedure at Fiber Industries, Inc., Shelby, North
Carolina. The sludge which will be disposed of is that contained in the
wastewater treatment plant sludge ponds. The sludge is digested, waste acti-
vated and has accumulated over the past fifteen years. An analysis of the
sludge is enclosed.
The test site is located in the area of the polishing lagoons at the
wastewater treatment plant and is shown on the enclosed map.
The sludge ponds at Fiber Industries, Inc., presently contain approxi-
mately four million gallons of the sludge described above. A disposal plan
for the entire volume is presently being developed and this sludge disposal
test is considered to be a necessary part of the total plan development.
During the test a method of sludge transfer will be developed.
Test site preparation will consist of plowing and placing furrows
across the approximate 0.95 acre area. The sludge will then be pumped into
the furrows and allowed to dry. This procedure will be repeated as necessary
to develop a sludge transfer procedure. The application rate will not exceed
one acre inch per week. It is anticipated that this test will be completed
within three weeks after commencing.
Should you have questions, please call.
Very truly yours,
DAVIS & MAD ENGINEERS, INC.
E. Carl Burrell, Jr.
ECB:ldd

DAVIS ?, FLOYD :LNGINEERS, INC.
ENVIRONMENTAL :RVICES DIVISION
POST OFFIC DRAWER 428
GREENWOOD, soum CAROLINA 29646
Laboratory Analysis
For: Fiber Industries, Inc.
Location: Shelby, NC
Job No.: 1939-509
Sample Date: 7-7-78
Report Date: 7-17-78
PARAMETER SLUDGE PONDS
BOD5 11,550
COD 34,249
Total Solids 33,854
Volatile Solids 19,032
Fixed Solids 14,822
Dissolved Solids 1,254
Suspended Solids 32,600
Total Phosphorus 525
Ortho Phosphorus 225
Nitrate 0.95
Ammonia Nitrogen 222.68
Kjeldahl Nitrogen 1,203.52
Chromium 356
Copper 28.5
Zinc 76.0
Antimony 17.0
Nickel 0.80
Cadmium 0.16
Lead 20.0
Potassium 81.0
Notes:
All results reported in mg/l.
Sampled by John McMahan
Analysis bytvIcMahan, Lawrence, Cheatha Hancock
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North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr.. Governor Howard N. Lee, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS SECTION
July 12, 1979
Mr. W. H. Town, P.E.
Senior Engineer
Environmental Affairs
Fiber Industries, Inc.
P. O. Box 15296
Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
Subject: Permit No. 5002
Fiber Industries, Inc.
Land Application of Sludge
Shelby, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Town:
In regard to condition nine of Permit No. 5002 for the land application
of sludge by Fiber Industries, Inc., monitor wells are to be constructed and
sampled periodically at the land application site to monitor possible ground-
water pollution. From conversations that you, Carl Burrell, Jr. of Davis and
Floyd Engineering, Inc., and I have had with Joseph A. Phillips of the North
Carolina State University School of Agriculture and Life Science, it seems
that the best type of monitor wells to construct at this time are of capillary
design as described by Mr. Phillips which utilizes a suction pump to obtain
water samples.
It is my recommendation that three capillary wells be constructed in the
approximate center of the land application site to depths of four, six, and
eight feet_ I also recommend that a water -table well be constructed at the
same site to a depth of five feet below the water -table to ensure that an
adequate amount of water will be available for sampling and to indicate
possible changes in the quality of water in the water -table. If pollution
is found, additional wells may be required.
The wells, including the existing drilled well at the lower end of the
site, should be monitored as soon as possible after completion of the land
application and thereafter at periods not to exceed six months. The results
of these analyses should be sent to the Asheville Regional Office of the N. C.
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development. The parameters
sampled should include pH, total phosphorous, nitrate nitrogen, ammonia
nitrogen, kjeldahl nitrogen, total dissolved solids, total chromium, cadmium,
potassium, sodium, calcium, zinc, and copper.
Asheville Regional Office Interchange Building, 159 Wood fin Street,. P, O. Box 370, AhevRe N. C. 28801 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

PIPPlirr
Mr. W. H. Town
Page 2
July 12, 1979
Soil samples should also be taken at periodic intervals as specified
by a soils specialist to ensure proper growth of the vegetative cover.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely yours,
Heath P. Dobson, Coordinator
Compliance Monitoring Group
HPD:ar
cc:Carl Burrell, Jr.
Joe Nash
A. C. Turnage, Jr.
L. P. Benton, Jr.

FIBER INDUSTRIES INC.
FIBER INDUSTRIES
CLEVELAND COUNTY
P,O. BOX 87 • SHELBY, N.C. 28150 • [phone]
March 18, 1981
Mr. Ogden Gerald
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
Western Field Office
P. O. Box 370
Asheville, NC 28802
Dear Mr. Gerald,
Enclosed are results of the
wells located on the sludge
Shelby Plant.
E C E TVED
Wektrir L7Division
MAR 20 1981
Western ReLior4i Office
,1/4shevitie, North Carolina
analysis of water taken from the two deep
land farm at the Fiber Industries, Inc
Please feel free to offer any comments.
Sincere y,
Bob J. Earls
Utilities Assistant
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
POST OFFICE DRAWS: R 428
GREENWOOD, MOUTH CAROLINA 29646
LABORATOR Y ANALYSIS
FOR; FIBER INDUSTRIES INC.
LOCATION; SHELBY NC
JOB NUMBER ; 1939-2 71
PARAMETER
SAMPLE DATE:
REPORT DATE:
WELL ANALYSIS -PAGE 1 OF 2
11-81 /
2-81 /
EAST 1 WEST
pH 6.200 6,800
COLOR 25,000 <5
SPECIFIC CONDUCTANCE 850.000 55.000
ALKALINITY -TOTAL 237.000 19,000
ALKALINITY (AS CACO3) 0.000 0.000
ALKALINITY -BICARBONATE 237.000 19,000
SOLIDS -DISSOLVED a78,000 72.000
SOLIDS -TOTAL 592.000 72,000
BOD-5 2.800 1,500
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND 13.000 9,000
NITROGEN-KJELDAHL 1.220 1.680
NITROGEN -AMMONIA .050 <,05
NITROGEN -NITRATE 40.000 1,020
PHOSPHORUS -TOTAL (AS P) .010 .020
PHENOLS <,001 <,001
NOTES
1. ALL ANALYSES ARE IN MG/L UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
pH IS IN pH UNITS,
3,� COLOR IS EXPRESSED IN COLOR UNITS.
4, CONDUCTIVITY RESULTS ARE IN MICROMHOS/CENTIMETER,
5. FOR ANALYSES HAVING THE LESS THAN (4) NOTATION THE VALUE PRESENTED
IS THE LOWER LIMIT OF DETECTION FOR THE METHOD AND/OR INSTRUMENT,
SAMPLED BY FII-SHELBY
ANALYSIS BY MPG
CHECKED
H. MCCORD JR,
APPROVED BY "Teli,/ CARL BURRELL
N•O,S101#6

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
POST OFFICE DRAWER 428
GREENWOOD) SOUTH CAR©LINA 29'646
LABORATORY ANALYSIS
FOR a FIBER INDUSTRIES INC,
LOCATION: SHELBY NC
JOB NUMBER 1939-271
PARAMETER
SULFATE
CHLORIDE
SODIUM
POTASSIUM
NICKEL
IRON
MANGANESE
COPPER.
ZINC
MERCURY
CHROMIUM (TOTAL)
CADMIUM
LEAD
ANT IMONY
SAMPLE DATE;
REPORT DATE:
WELL ANALYSIS —PAGE 2 OF 2
EAST 1 WEST 2
8.500 3.500
'9,800 1 ,100
26.400 2,760
7,300 1.570
.060 (.02
.310 <.02
4.600 (,005
<,01 <,01
.108 .273
<,2 (.2
(.01 (,01
(.005 <,005
( , (10 5 <. . 0 5
(.2 <,2
NOTES
1, ALL ANALYSES ARE IN MG/L UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED,
2. pH IS IN pH UNITS,
3, COLOR IS EXPRESSED IN COLOR UNITS,
4, CONDUCTIVITY RESULTS ARE IN MICROMHOS/CENTIMETER,
5. MERCURY IS IN MICROGRAMS/LITER,
6, FOR ANALYSES HAVING THE LESS THAN (() NOTATION THE VALUE PRESENTED
I5 THE LOWER LIMIT OF DETECTION FOR THE METHOD AND/OR INSTRUMENT.
SAMPLED BY FII—SHELBY
ANALYSIS BY MPG
APPROVED BY
E. CARLBURRELL
N O . 8101 87

4110 Groundwater Section
ENTRAL LABORATORY REPORT
County
Grid Location
Date Collected
Location or site
Description of Sampling Point
Remarks
(Pumping Tiuie, Air Tenperatu
FIELD ANALYSIS
pk
Odor
Serial Number
Spec. Cond. Appearance
Temp._
Taste
PLEASE TEST FOR CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES AS INDICATED. REPORT ANALYSIS TO; CHIEF
GROUNDWATER SECTION RALEIG .C.
Alkalinity (As CaCO )
to pH 8.3.........,
r--1 to pH 4.5 .........
Aluminum.... 4*******4
***4*****
Bicarbonate..........
BOB, 5—Day.........
[77] Carbonate... .........
Carbon Dioxide.....
Chloride............
Coliform (Total ITF)..
Cyanide,.............
ElDissolved Solids.....
,r3q? 1U0 r e • • • • • • • • • • *0
[--1 Hardness as CaCO ///0
Hardness,
Non Carbonate.....
mg/1
mg/1
ug/1
ug/I
mg/I
/1
mg/I
Pg/1
PB/1
00m1
ug/I
mg/1
mg/I
mg/I
mg/I
Inall*******.***4..**“
Lead...
•• •••• a• • ••0 • *
Lithium..............
Manganese............
FOR I
Samples In /-3i
Log ent. ck.
ug/1
ug/1
ug/1
ug/1
Nitrogen
Kjeldahl..........
Nitrate & Nitrite.
pH Value (When analyzed
PhepOlmoe*.**41,00.•••••
Phosphorus, Total"—,
Potassium......,.....
Specific Conductance
(mIcromhos at 25°C).,
ug/1
mg/1
mg/1
SiliCa**01.000.4.4.1.6**
Sodium.... ........... mg/1
Sulfate... ............ ,mg/1
Zinc.-- .......... ug/1
Calcium... ........... mg/1
PS/1
MagnesiUMwoosowelOw0
Remarks:
Date Repor
Data ent.
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410
41k Groundwater Section County
ENTRAL LABORATORY REPORT Grid Location
Serial Number_
Date Collected Time
Location or site
Description of Sampling Poin
Remarks
(Pumping Time, Air Temperature, etc.
FIELD ANALYSIS
pH Odor
Spec. Cond.
Temp.
oc
Appearance__
Taste
PLEASE TEST FOR CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES AS INDICATED.
GROUNDWATER SECTION RALEICU, N.C.
REPORT ANALYSIS TO: CHIEF
Alkalinity (As CaCO3)
to pH
=1 to pH mg/1
mg/I
.Aluminum.. • • • • • • • • • • •
Arsenic- • • • • • • o• • • • •
Bicarbonate..........
LJ
BOD, 5-Day...........
Carbonate• • • • ••etop• • •
Carbon Dioxide...—. mg/I
Chloride............. mg/1
oliform (Total MF).. AlOtol
ug/I
OO ug/1
ugh
Ittg/1
/1
/1
Copper...............
Dissolved Solids"...
Hardness as CaCO
Hardness,
IF • • •
Non Carbonate.—
Cn***•••••••••***.*
/1
Pg/1
mg/I
8/1
oel
2id••.•••• • • • • • • • • • ..e/ US/1
thium............., ug/1
ZiMangattese• • • • • . •• • • • • ug/I
ugh
FOR INTERL&B USE
Samples In
Log ent.
ck.
40
Nitrogen
Kjeldahl..........
Nitrate & Nitrite.
tag
mg/1
pH Value (When analyzed
Phenol...........t0100
Phosphorus, Total....
POtaSailiMor:**.pota.ce,,
Specific Conductance
(mitromhos at 25°C)..
Sulfate..............
Zinc................
Remarks:
Date Reported
ugil
mal
73
mgh
g/1
ug/1
mg/1
mg/1
Data ent.
ck.
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lity Division
rr Regionsi r,'s.
North Carolina

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleie, North Carolina 27611
jamts G. Martin, Governor
S, Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. Lee E. Butcher, Plant Engineer
Breeden. Poultry & Egg, Inc.
P.Q. Box 308
Morganton, NC 28655
Dear Mr. Butcher:
June 27, 1988
SUBJECT:
JOL 7 1p
GROUNDWATER SECTION
Permit No. 16409 RALEIGH, NC
Breeden Poultry & Egg, Inc.
Land Application of Liquid Sludge
Cleveland County
In accordance with your application received April 14, 1988, we are
forwarding. herewith Permit No. L6409, Arted. June 27, 1988, to Breeden Poultry &
Egg, Inc. for the operation of the subjectnon-discharge type waste treatment
facilities.
This permit shaAl he effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1990,
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, Post Office
Drawer_ 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demands are made this
permit shall be final and. binding.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded. to you. If
you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Asaad
Shamsi, telephone No. 919/733-5083, ext. 548.
cc: Cleveland County Health Department
,sheville Regional Supervisor
Groundwater Section
Dennis R. Ramsey
Mooresville Regional Office
Pollution Prevention Pays
PO Box 27587, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 T&phone .[phone]f5
9
Groun ti on
A 0 f e
1
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION'
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
ERMI T
For the discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
In accordance withthe 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
Breeden Poutry & Egg, Inc,
Cleveland County
FOR THE
operation of a land application system for dissolved air flotation liquid. sludge
from Breeden Poultry & Egg., Inc.'s, Morganton facility' to thirteen (13) sites as
described in Condition No. 20 using subsuxface,injection methods with no discharge to
the surface. waters of the State, pursuant to the application received April 14,
1988, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting
data subsequently filed and approved by. the Department of Natural Resources and
Community Development and considered a part of this permit_
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1990, and
shall be subject to the following. specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data,
2. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times,
3. This permit is not transferable.
4. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the soil to
adequately absorb the wastes and may be rescinded unless the facilities are
installed, maintained, and operatedin a manner which willprotect the assigned
water quality standards of the, surface waters and ground waters.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take such immediate
corrective action as may be required by this Division, including the construction
of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.

6. The sludge app
a. 24,435 g
b. 150 lbs.
c. 1.10 lbs.
d. 123 lbs.
d. 4.45 lbs
7. The, follow
all not exceed:
llons of sludge/acre/year.
of plant available nitrogen year for corn
of plant available nitrogen acre/year for small
of plant available nitrogen/acre/year for malo.
nacre of Cadmium ©n a cumulative basis.
g buffer zones shall be maintained during
gratin).
grain.
application:
a. 200 feet from any habitable residence.
b. 100 feet from any property line.
c, 50 feet from any public right-of-way.
d. 25 feet from any water course or surface drainage area.
e. 100 feet from any potable well.
A. 25-foot buffer zone from downslope interceptor drains for sites 3 and 11
shall be maintained.
9. Any additional groundwater quality
Department, shall be provided.
la. The land awl a.cation sites
between 6.0 and 6,5 s.u.
as deemed necessary by the
must be limed, as necessary, to maintain soil pll
11, Reports on the operations of the sludge applications shall be submitted. to the
Asheville Regional. Office at regular intervals and ire such form and detail as
may be required by this Division.
1.2. A suitable year round vegetative cover as per the soil scientist and agronomist
reconiendat ions shall: be maintained.
13. The Permi.ttee, 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.
14. No type of sludge other than that from. Breeden Poultry & Egg, Inc. :hal.l be
placed on the land application disposal site.
Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion. and surface runoff
from conveying pollutants from the sludge application area onto the adjacent
property or into the surface waters.
16. Sludge shall not be applied it inclement weather or until 24 hours fall owizg a
rainfall event of 71-f2-i.fich or greater in 24 hours. Emergency sludge disposal
measures shall be approved by the Division of Environmental Management.
17. No crops for direct human consumption shall be raised on these sates for a period
of 18 months following alud,gee application.

18. A recorded log of sin( e applications including amounts applied, dates, method of
application, and site location shall be maintained by the Permittee as a
permanent record,
19. Animals should not be grazed on. sludge applied land within a. 30-day period
following the sludge application. Application sites that are to be used for
grazing shall have fencing that will be used to prevent access during the. 30-day
periods after each application.
20. This permit shall be voided if the agreement between Mr. Joseph W. Costner and
Breeden Poultry & Egg, Inc. for the land application of sludge on sites listed.
below is not in effect:
Acres
1 8.4
2 15,2
3 4.8
4 2.4
5 14.6
6 5,9
7 3.2
8 1.6
9 19.9
10 6.2
11 19.5
12 2.7
13 19.8
Total acres 124.2
21. In any future 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.
22. Public accessto the land application sites shall be controlled. during active
site use and for the 12-month period following the, land application event.
23. A. copy of the approved plans and. specifications shall be maintained on file, by
the permittee for a minimum of five years from the date of issuance.
24. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in
accordance with the approved plans, specifications, and other supporting data.
Permit issued this the 27th day of June, 1988.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
R. Paul Wi1ms Director
ivision of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. 16409

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GROUNDWATER SECTION
May 24, 1988
MEMORANDUM
TO: Arthur Mouberry
THROUGH: Bob Cheek
FROM: Bill. Reid1
SUBJECT: Breeden Poultry & Egg, Inc.
Costner Farm Land Application of Sludge
Cleveland County
APN0011372/GW88098
(Asaad Shamsi: DEM SERG Review Engineer)
The Groundwater Section has reviewed the subject permit
application and recommends issuance of the permit with the
following conditions:
1. Sludge must not be land appl
a well.
JWR/tej
C:
ed
chin 100 ft. of
Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed
necessary by the Department, shall be provided.
The land application sites must be limed, as
necessary, to maintain soil pk- between 6.0 and 6.5
s.u.
Roy Davis/Don Link
Central Files
Permit Issuance Files

TYPE OF DISPOSAL SYSTEM ( LAGOON, ETC)
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY ,4,3
GROUNDWATER SECTION
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GW #
RECORD OF WASTE DISPOSAL PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
REVIEW BY Iger Atm r DATE SS FIELD INVESTIGATION ? (Y/N
FACILITY NAME 60.51ner /4. a r m..s e . / COUNTY
LOCATION C a recle47er,c Sew e _ 6411 jqr
A Ali(1,1., DESIGN CAP.
SIZE OF ( FT. SQ ) & / OR SIZE OF APPLICATION AREA
WASTE SOURCE : MUN. SLUDGE MUN, W. WATER : fl PRIMARY SECONDARY
EOIND. SLUDGE :IND. W, WATER OTHERS
DISTANCE FROM WASTE SOURCE TO NEAREST: STREAM .5e940 FT., WELL A'0 FT.
FOR WELL: TYPE OF USE 4)/nev_stil- DEPTH al/t4(014/11 , PUMP RATE ( ESL ) Apt tti4
WHAT DESIGN CONDITIONS WILL / INCREASE CHANCE' OF GW CONTAMINATION :
e1C/e_ s
LJ TERTIARY
WHAT NATURAL SITE CONDITIONS WILL REDUCE / INCREASE CHANCE OF GW CONTAMINATION:
DEPTH TO: BEDROCK C FT. , SEASONAL HIGH W. T. FT. , ANNUAL W. T. FLUX 1412i. FT,
SURFICIAL AQUIFER I
GEN. LITHOLOGY Acad.- Sou/ 4741
HYD, COND. 4124",t FT./DAY EASURED
ESTIMATED
THICKNESS 6 FT.
E
NO, OF MONITOR WELLS: PROMIN
POSED: UP DOWN ; EXISTING UP DOWN
FROM WORKSHEET: SITE NUMERICAL DESCRIPTION i. ,E
T 1 2 3 4 5 6
SITE GRADE ( HYDROGEOL) =1 PROPOSED SAMPLING SAMPLING SCHEDULE & PARAMETER(S)
BEDROCK / ARTESIAN AQUIFER
FT./DAY
SITUATION GRADE
EASURED
STI MATED '
REMARKS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
1z4
22
Cdk ti'.<40er, ry-ri telf
.44
GW-4 7 HYD. REGIOMAL SUPER SOR

Es101We the depth
1a the water table
below base of clan
ierntrce ryeoace
crxare elan 5 % of
the WR
21.12.1
Esttrngte wafer
lobe geobent
?tern cant rn '-
ce ion see
Estiroate pt
permedblkty-
cootrpn toe the
waste dlsp000f sale.
(2) A Pow - Pocik s I Cl0
bet betaw
t3tl
uface
0
1f3
Z-
(4)11 ccsumn bearaci
iy C)
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or very t C
peeneoble
RMI 'U AR
2
300 999 75 - 149
150 - 299 50 74
l0. 19
CO 251-503 101-
501 - 1013 161 • 250
Mate f1 weber fable In permeable bedrock of, wale 6: h PortiY Permeable
pt. wkm . 4
Feet
20.24
15- 19
10-14
3-9
2221
Devoe or cookience fro accuracy of values
4 5
are closer
nu 1 CI 3
meters
Pahlof concern wen rewired 1a ca reaminare *burp, 1
Acicitt ri ©uatlfi,r (Circa Orley Cie)
0 • Cane of depr,eeion of nearby pimping woof heal,.
Or we Seely. liken a patt rnnant flow
F . Deimos in Slop 1 bossed on erpaeotkr+ from
contaminant plume reyter then poet *Grace
• Mate ranee in groundwater c'Jtecta,rynt area,
fixn n4renulsiOursteroolsf oorgornInoncri al depth / aifcrsme3e
K • Atria und,rtyn by lea erouf Imogene
Clay
OA
1(3) 1P4)
06, IC
OC 2C
OD 38
OE 48
18 66
16
IE
1F
20
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3C
0.30
12-29 6-11 5-7 3.4 1525
36ect 2636 1 -75 9-15 3-8
leer t
2 percent 2 Percent Iht n 2 lttctrr 2
to ward tawaed peroe s percent
water wafer toward toword
suPPOf but lo-IPPIY water wafer
not ttn card le the saw,/ raRplY
anticipated anticipated tat not and 1 tee
alnection or cireclkrf of the ono- mtic©oted
flaw Bow etfrated (Vector,
cyrectoan or MOW
of flow,
5-I
[2 0
0
I
4G
40 5E
4C 4E 6C
58 ! 4F 6D
78 5C 7C
eC
A • wry confident
8 • kitty condoler*
C •vrMfi low oceYgenoe
W . near by writ.
8 . perimeter of complanoe
98
Clean
1 11
5F 6E
6F
5if 70
51 7E
5J 80
M . Fluid moaning unripe eke i rey ik,ly
P • Soo has pouf percok71frn paternal (endure a1 3 or leers In Step 4 )
GI . Wolfe,puce In groundwater recnarpew area
i • Water tables in very hiFjdy fractured or a ayeeota rock
Y er 511e untlohyn by 1 or reed, cartesicer aqueinli
Pt, Value
'(Step
(Step 3)
Category
(step 4)
Confidence
(Sl'ep 5)
(7)

( Add Stops 1 - 4 (Omit letters) )
Site Grade Bowl on ►+MdrOQeolegic Parameters
(1) Numerical Site Desc notion ( from Step 7 )
R) PAR VALUE (Sft Qe 3)
SrTUATK N GRADE
no site medications
(see table below)
SITUATION GRADE
sifts `modifications
(see tab* below)
Total
Step N
Harm / Sera,
ILPSA
SITUATION RATING TABt
To be used for Step 9 (Natural ) and Step 10 ( Modified) tStep 't(i)
SITUATION RATING PRpgry
OF Combined Vote ) C€NVTAMINATION SITUATION
DEGREE � ACCfPTABIUTY GRACE
a Ise
-71© -d
to.�
«(lo+7
.8 or more Very
Arbor* UnaCCOPICtile
cx nuy saly acceptable
Akri t certain to be
unacceptable
ko prar n7lir kobcialy acceptable
Pictxsby acceptable a 8
nx unacceptable
Acceptance LnaerlahC
0
The probabury of contomarnin atton from situations ha4ng vak,.s taetwwn t 7 and - 7 le dtTfk:trtt lo i at3iiQalt6lh saielocto;rfy. Therefore. tta4 ranget of values represent.ct by grades B and C. M designed only by o r�tli.rt#tara rrarart
Aec.ptonce or resection of (Oa site for the Wended purcose k a responibilty of the particular regulatory agency
and may depend on special requirements of the agency or on, feasibility blty and execution of approved
.ngineenig of a site ( Stage 4 )..

V
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GROUNDWATER SECTION
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT: Application for
Facility Name
Renewal/Amendment of Existing Permit
✓ New Pe rmi t.
Acnel`
County : *u.
ape of Project Lctr.c 44,4 r4v.1
Applicable Permit Numbers : APNo// 372.
GW
098
We have received a copy of the above referenced application,
which was sent to your regional office for comment on or about
,198 .
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
%11a 2 1988 so that all required information can be
requestdd 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
F. 3 ,1988.
If a copy of the application package has not been made
available to your office, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
cc z Permit Issuance Files
BR/ls/RONOTIF

United States
Department of
Agriculture
Soil
Conservation
Service
Mr. Joe Costner
Route .3
Lawndale, N. C. 28090
Dear Mr. Costner:
124-1 South Post Road
Shelby, N. C. 28150
December 29, 1987
Reference is to your request for information necessary for the application
for a permit to Land Apply sludge.
The numbered items refer to items listed on Attachment #
1. Enclosed are copies of the topo map for the area with approximate field
locations identified. One hundred (100) year floodplain areas have
never been formally identified. Areas likely to be included have been
shown with dashed blue line. The soils maps provide better information
since those soils mapped 1A, 4A, and 86 would be in the 100 year floodplain.
2. Buffer zones of trees, grass or native vegetation of honeysuckle are
present and will be maintained between the fields and perennial streams.
3. Soil information as determined by the soils map prepared by Bill Woody,
Soil Scientist, Cherryville, N. C.
a. Soil Series
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
32B2 Pacolet sandy clay loam, 2 to 8 percent slope, eroded
32C2 Pacolet sandy clay loam, 8 to 15 percent slope, eroded
31C Cecil sandy clay loam, 2 to 8 percent slope, eroded
324D Pacolet gravelly sandy clay loam, 8 to 15 percent slope, eroded
4 Chewacle loam, 0 to 2 percent, frequently flooded
86 Wehadkee loam, 0 to 2 percent slope, frequently flooded
lA Congaree loam, 0 to 2 percent slope, occassionally flooded
576 Vance sandy loarn, 2 to 8 percent slope
3182 Cecil sandy clay loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes,
Table
Table
Table
Table
J
J
N
N
Table J
Table J
Table K
permeability
permeability
eroded
The So Conaervatlon Service
is an agency of the
Department of Agriculture
SCS-AS-1
10-79

4. Lotter to Jim Boggs from soil scientist is attached.
B. Joe
6. Joe
7. a,
b.
d. See sheet on nutrient uptake
f.
8. See Nutrient Uptake page
9. See Conservation Plan
Sincerely,
im Boggs
District Conservationist

1 • 8'2
RECORD OF COOPERATOR'S DECISIONS
AND PROGRESS IN APPLICATION
FIELD
NO.
PLANNED
APPLIED
AMOUNT YEAR
AND
VEAR
LAND USE AND TREATMENT
1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9
10, 11,
12, 13
Total Begin
124.2 1988
Establish a 2-year rotation on these fields
of:
1st. year - corn (followed by sniall
grain seeded in the fall
2nd. year - small grain (leave residue til
corn planting time.
Leave crop residue on the surface until time
to plant the next crop. Prepare land with
chisel and disk when possible to leave residue
on or near the surface.
Perform tillage operations on contour using
the terraces as guides.
Maintain and improve the terraces now on the
land.
„ to the soil at a rate so as
to provide the nutrients shown on the
nutrient uptake page.
Rate will depend on the lab analysis of the
waste.
See attached Land Application Section/IEA LAB
Take soil samples annually to maintain proPu ts
nutrient balance and proper PH level.
Alternatives:
Double crop the area seeded to small grain by
no til planting milo or soybeans. The milo
will add organic matter and increase the
nutrient uptake.
The no til planting of corn into the previous
crop residue will reduce erosion and conserve
moisture.
COOPERATOR
Joe Costner
Y
Jim Boggs
DATE
12-2 7

JOE COSTNER
NUTRIENT UPTAKE
Cropping system and nutrient uptake of the plants used in the system.
Rotation:
lst. year - corn (followed by small grain disked and seeded.)
2nd. year - small grain (residue left on the surface)
Annual uptake of lbs. of nutrients per acre. (Table 6.1)
Nitrogen Phosphorus Potash MG
Corn (for grain) 150 62 42 14 12
Small grain 110
(for grain)
36 27 8 7
(Soybeans 49 87 17 12)
(Milo 120 60 30 14 22)
Average for 1 year using 50 acres corn and 50 acres small grain
Nutrient uptake per year for:
Nitrogen Phosphorus Potash MG S-
50 acres corn 7500 3100 2100 700 600
50 acres small grain 5500, 1800 1350 400 350
Total Uptake Annual 13000, 4900 3450 1100 950

106 W. FIRST ST.
CHERRYVILLE, N. C. 28021
DECEMBER 15, 1987
JIM .BOGGS
DISTRICT CONSERVATIONIST
USDA -SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
SHELBY, N.C.
DEAR MR. BOGGS:
THIS REPORT CONCERNS THE PROPOSED WASTE DISPOSAL SITE ON JOE COSTNER'S PROPERTY
IN CLEVELAND COUNTY.
THE MAJORITY OF THE SOILS ON THESE SITES ARE CLASSS I F I ED AS THE CECIL AND
PACOLET SERIES. THESE SERIES CONSIST OF WELL DRAINED, UPLAND PIEDMONT SOILS WITH
RED, CLAYEY SUBSOILS THAT FORMED FROM ACID CRYSTALINE ROCK. THE FOLLOWING I5 A
LEGEND OF ALL THE SOILS THAT WERE MAPPED ON THE SITES. (. JIM- YOU WILL NEED TO
ATTACH A COPY OF THE MAP AS I DID NOT KEEP A COPY FOR MYSELF):
31E° ..CECIL SANDY CLAY LOAM, 2 TO 8 % SLOPES, ERODED.
32B2--PACOLET SANDY CLAY LOAM, ° TO 8 X SLOPES, ERODED.
32C2--PACOLET SANDY CLAY LOAM, 8 TO 15 I SLOPES, ERODED.
57B--VANCE SANDY LOAM, TO 8 SLOPES.
1A--CONGAREE, 0 TO 2X ESL: PES, OCCASIONALLY FLOODED.
THE SOIL PROPERTIES AND FEATURES TO BE CONSIDERED ARE THOSE THAT AFFECT SOIL
ABSORTION, PLANT GROWTH, MICROBIAL ACTIVITY, SUSCEPTIBILITY TO WATER EROSION,
AND THE RATE AND METHOD OF APPLICATION OF WASTES. SOIL PROPERTIES THAT AFFECT
ABSORPTION ARE PERMEABILITY, DEPTH TO A HIGH WATER TABLE, SODIUM ABSORPTION
RATIO, DEPTH TO BEDROCK OR A CEMENTED FAN, AND THE AVAILABLE WATER CAPACITY.
SOIL REACTION, SODIUM ARSORPTION RATIO, SALINITY, AND BULK DENSITY ARE SOIL
PROPERTIES THAT AFFECT PLANT GROWTH AND MICROBIAL. ACTIVITY. EROSION FACTOR.,
SLOPE, AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO FLOODING OODING ARE USED TO MEASURE THE POTENTIAL.. FOR
WATER EROSION. STONES AND DEPTH TO HIGH WATER TABLE CAN INTERFER WITH
APPLICATION OF WASTE. THERE ARE 'FEW PROBLEMS WITH THE MAJORITY OF THESE SOIL
FEATURES ON THESE SITES.
THE MAIN CONCERN WITH THE SOIL PROPERTIES OR FEATURES ON THESE SITES IS SLOPE.
AS SLOPE INCREASES 5O DOES THE HAZARD OF RUNOFF AND EROSION. THE CECIL UNIT
31'P2--2 TO 8 7.) , PACDLET UNIT (32B 2 TO 8 X SLOPE) , AND VANCE UNIT (57B-2 TO 8' 7.
SLOPE) HAVE A MODERATE EROSION HAZARD. THE PACOLET UNIT (32C2--8 TO 15 X SLOPE)
HAS A MODERATE TO SEVERE EROSION HAZARD AND EXTRA CARE SHOULD BE USE FOR WASTE
APPLICATION.(i.e.- APPLICATION DONE SUCH THAT VERY LITTLE SLURRY REMAINS ON
SURFACE OR OTHER fi" EANS TO CONTROL RUNOFF) .

�
ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS EXISTS WITH THE C0NGAREE (1A) AND THE VANCE (57B) UNITS.
THE C0NGARBE (1A) IS SUBJECT TO OCCASSIONAL FL08DIN�--5 TO 50 % CHANCE 8F
FLOODING IN ANY YEAR,0R 5 T0 50 TIMES_ IN 100 EARS. ALSO C0NGAREE HAS A SEASONAL
HIGH WATER TABLE RANGING FR0M��5TO 4.0 FE�T. THIS PROBABLY MAKES THE C0NGARE[
UNIT UNSUITABLE FOR THE APPLICATION OF WAGTE.IN SOME CASES WE CAN GIVE IT A
RATING OF MODERATE". FORTUNATELY, THIS UNIT IS OF M11,40R EXTENT.
THE VAWCE UNIT (!57D) HAS SLOW PERMEABILITY (0.06 TO 0.2 IN/HR) AND THE LANDSCAPE
P0SITlON WAS IN SOMEWHAT OF., A "SADDLE" WHERE WATER TENDED TO COLLECT. THERE MAY
BE SOME DESIGN CRITERIA TO TAKE PERMEABILITY INTO ACCOUNT. THIS UNIT IS NOT VERY
EXTENSIVE.
FINALLY, IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN CR0PPTNG AND TILLAGE SYSTEMS THAT REDUCE
RUNOFF AND ER0SI0N POTENTIAL.
AS FAR AS ANY KIND OF DESIGN AND METHOD 0F APPLICATION OF WASTE, YOU KN0m FAR
MORE ABOUT THAT THAN I 08. IF I CAN BE OF ANY M0RE HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
SINCERELY,
W`5�.
u.E. WOODY
SOIL SCIENTIST
USDA-SCS
CNERRYVILLE, N.C.

SLUDGE
PARAMETER
TABLE I
BREEDEN POULTRY & EGG, INC.
DISSOLVED AIR FLOTATION SLUDGE
LABORATORY
RESULTS
PO4 as Phosphorus 100.2 rng/1
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen 2,001. mg/1
Organic Nitrogen 2,151.22 mg/1
Ammonia 49.20 mg/1
Nitrate & Nitrite 8.96 mg/I
Cadmium 0.53 mg/1
Oil & Grease 33,613. mg/I
Copper 0.52 mg/1
Potassium 44.0 mg/I
Nickel 10.83 mg/1
Lead 3.50 mg/I
Zinc 20.0 mg/1
Volume
TOTAL POUNDS
GENERATED ANNUALLY
760.5 lbs.
16,704. lbs.
16,330. lbs.
374. lbs.
68. lbs.
4.02 lbs.
255,103. lbs.
3.95 lbs.
334. lbs.
82.2 lbs.
26.5 lbs.
152. lbs.
910,000 Gals.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ACRICUT..TURE
Soil Conservation Service
Prepared
Date e2'
Rainfall Factor Q 7D
Existing Crop System:
7 Field No.
2
BEFORE PLAN
LS
El C
.22
TOTAL SHEET AND RILL EROSION
t T/.- ). °
F, r' Trjhr X % . 7'
LOCATION SKETCH
SOIL EROSION COMPUTATIONS
T/AC/
Yr
BEFORE
AC
NC-CPA-4
5-87
Name
Farm No.
County
TOTAL
TON/YR
GULLY
(DxL)
LS
AS PLANNED
T/AC/ TOTAL RGROSS
P YR AC TON/YR REDUC.
GULLY, STREAMBANK, ROADBANK AND OTHER
EROSION NOT MEASURED BY LISLE
AFTER
x 90 C .013
2000 x yr
Ton/Yr
Area - Acres
S�•
7 /63.S`
TOTAL OTHER
EROSION BEFORE PLAN
TOTAL OTHER
EROSION AFTER PLAN
ALL EROSION
BEFORE TREATMENT
ALL EROSION
AS PLANNED

APP
CATION RATES
JOE COSTNER - LAND APPLICATION
The chemical composition of the dissolved air flotation sludge to be disposed of
on the proposed application site dictates both the amount of sludge which can be
applied to the site annually and the useful life of the site. Some sludge
constituents such as nitrogen and carbon are removed from the application site
through various bacteriological and chemical means. Some constituents, such as
heavy metals, are not removed from the application site. The total amount of these
constituents which can be disposed of on the land application site is dictated by
the ion exchange capacity of the soil. Since this capacity is limited, the total
amount of sludge which, can be applied to the site is limited.
In analyzing the amount of sludge which can be disposed of on the subject land
application site of Joe Costner, it will first be necessary to determine the ability
of the site to remove important constituents such as nitrogen and carbon from the
sludge. This information will be utilized to determine an environmentally safe rate
of sludge application to the 124-acre site. The useful life of the site will then
be determined based on the quantity of sludge to be disposed of on the land
application, site and the ion exchange capacity of the soil.
A. Sludge Application Procedures
Breeden Poultry and Stroup's Waste Disposal are responsible for the transportation
of sludge to the application site and then thd'ginbSeii injectiorrof the sludge at each
site. An indicated previously, sludge will be applied only during periods when weather
conditions permit. A 100,000 gallon ground storage tank located at Breeden Poultrys
Wastewater Pretreatment Facility will bP utilized for storing sludge during periods of
inclement weather.

The quantity of dissolved air flotation sludge which can be disposed of on the
subject 124-acre site will be developed in the remainder of this report.
B. Determination of Acceptable LoadinLoading Rates
1. Nitrogen Loading:
Nitrogen is generally regarded as the most important constituent in
determining the amount of sludge which can be applied to a land application site.
Nitrogen meets many fates on the application site. The most important mechanism
in removing nitrogen from the land application site is plant uptake. Plans are
to use a 2-year rotation (see conservation plan) of small grain and corn for grain.
Corn for grain uses about 150 lbs. N./ac/yr. and small grain uses about 110 lbs.
N./ac/yr. (Nutrient uptake page).
Not all the nitrogen present in sludge is available to plants, however,
since plants are capable of using only inorganic nitrogen. Plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN), therefore, is defined as all of the inorganic nitrogen found in, a
sludge plus any organic nitrogen which may be converted to inorganic nitrogen over
a period of time. While specific laboratory incubation studies were not conducted
on this sludge, such studies have been, performed on similar sludges from poultry
processing facilities. In these studies, approximatelya7% of the organic nitrogen
in dissolved air flotation sludge was converted to inorganic nitrogen over an
incubation period of 20 weeks. It should be indicated that such incubation tests
are conducted under ideal conditions; therefore, the results are indicative of
long-term mineralization rates and should not be interpreted as the first year
mineralization rate only. For purposes of this report, however, it will be conserva-
tively assumed that an additional 3% of the remaining organic nitrogen will be
converted to inorganic nitrogen during the second, third, fourth, and fifth years
as suggested by other researchers.

The amount of nitrogen av
able to crops is also partially influenced
by the method of sludge application. If sludge is surface applied and allowed to
dry, it has been found that 20% to 70% of the ammonia nitrogen is volatilized and
escapes to the atmosphere as ammonia gas (Reference #3). As indicated previously,
however, the dissolved air flotation sludge from Breeden Poultry & Egg will be
subsoil injected, therefore, it has been conservatively assumed that none of the
ammonia nitrogen is volatilized from this sludge.
denitrification is also an important removal mechanism that must be
considered. Some literature indicates that as much as 20% of the applied nitrogen
is removed from the application site by denitrification, while other reports have
indicated that the extent of denitrification is a function of soil type.
Preliminary information indicates that 50 to 100# nitrogen/acre/year are removed
from application sites by denitrification depending on the soil type (Reference #1).
The soils found on the proposed land application site are typical of those soil
classifications having a denitrification rate of 50#/acre/year. Therefore, for
purposes of this report, it will be assumed that 50# nitrogen/acre/year is removed
from the application site by denitrification.
The following calculations serve to determine the total amount of
dissolved air flotation sludge which can be disposed of on the land application
site based on the nitrogen loading only.
Calculation No. 1
a. Total Land Area Available = 124 acres
b. Total Plant Available Nitrogen Removed from Application Site:
(1) Through Plant Uptake
= 62 Acres of corn x 150#/acre/year
62 Acres of small grain x 110#/acre/year
(2) Through Denitrification
=124 Acres x 50#/acre/year
(3) Total Plant Available Nitrogen =
9,300#N/year
6,820#N/year
6,200#N/year
22,320P'AN/ year

Determine Ratio of Plant Available Nitrogen to Total Nitrogen
Total Annual Nitrogen Production
Nitrogen Pounds Per Concentration
Constituent Year
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen 16,704 2,201
Organic Nitrogen 16,330 2,151.72
Ammonia Nitrogen 374 49.28
Nitrate & Nitrite Nitrogen 68 8,96
Total lbs. N/year
16,772* 2,209.96
*Total lbs. N/year = TKN + NO -N + NO -N
3 2
Plant Available Nitrogen
lbs PAN/year = (374/year)
NH3-N
1
6,330) + .03(16,3
2
0
+ .03(16,330) + .03(16,330) + .03(16,330) )
3 4 5 ORG-N
(68)
NO + NO
3 2
= 6,810.7# PAN/Year
PAN = 6,810.74PAN/Year
TotalNitrogen
16,772# Nitrogen/Year
0.406
40%
d. Total Allowable Nitrogen Application to the 124-Acre Land
Application Site:
22,320WPAN/Year = 55,800# Total N/Year
e, Total Allowable Sludge Application to 124-Acre Land Application Site:
55,800# Total N/Year
2,209.96.mg/1 x 8.34#/gal.
3.03 MG or 3,030,000 gal.

These calculations indicate that as much as 3,030,000 gallons of sludge
could be applied to this 124 acre site based on the nitrogen content of the sludge.
This is equivalent to 24,435 gallons of sludge/acre/year. This loading rate will be
compared to other constituents limiting the sludge application rate to determine
the most critical factor.
2. Cadmium Loading:
Cadmium toxicity to crops must also be considered in determining the
total acreage necessary for the environmentally safe disposal of this dissolved air
flotation sludge. The North Carolina Department of Natural Resources has indicated
that the cadmium loading rate should not exceed 1.1 lbs./acre/year during the
period July 1, 1984 through December 31, 1985 and should not exceed 0.445 lbs/acre/year
beginning January 1, 1987 (Reference #1). Table 1 indicates that a total of 4.02 lbs.
of cadmium are removed in the dissolved air flotation sludge each year. Utilizing
the January 1, 1987 application rate, a total of 9.03 acres would be necessary to
safely dispose of the entirety of these cadmium levels. These calculations indicate
that cadmium toxicity to the land application site cover crops should not cause a
problem for a 13.8 year period
3. Oil & Grease:
Concentrations of oil & grease in the dissolved air flotation sludge
also may limit the amount of sludge which can be disposed of on this 124 acre site.
As with other organic materials disposed of on an application site, soil bacteria
are primarily responsible for the stabilization of oil & grease. These organisms
need a source of organic material for energy generation and reproduction. It is
also necessary for sufficient nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, to be
present for the proper decomposition of the carbon source. The main Hazard of
applying oil & grease to an application site is the fact that insufficient amounts
of nitrogen are present in the oil & grease in relation to the carbon.

This may cause a nitrogen deficiency for the soil bac
teria which are responsible
for the stabilization of
the organic matter in this material. If sufficient
nitrogen is not. present in the oil and grease
available soil roitro en the bacteria will begin using
nitrogen., possibly causinga
crop, nitrogen deficiency for the cover
The concerns expressed above are true only if ©i
material applied on l and grease are
the site. As can be seen in Table I the only
ammonia nitrogen are present� appreciable amounts of
in the liquid phase of this sludge, This nitrogen
source will help�irogen
offset the nitrogen deficiency of the oil and
literature indicates that as much as 24,000 lb grease. The
applied' without detriment to the cover cropss' of Oil and Grease/acre/year can be
(Reference 2).
Assuming 124 acres of usable land at the Costner
calculations indicate the total amount of site, the folloaring
of on this site:
Oil & Gr
ease which can be safely disposed
Total Annual Accumulation of Oil & Grease =
255,103 1bs,
Acreage Required = 255,103 lbs.
24,000 lbs/acre
10.63 Acres
This calculation indicates that sufficient a ric
at the Costner site to effectively dispose of the 9 ultural land is available
produced at Breeden's Pretreatment Facility anentirety of the Oil & Grease
annually.

Lhou) APPLICATION
The calculationssafely disposed acre site ow indicate this
to should Breeden' the hydraul`
gallon per n Poultry y sludge �c loading rate
Year of Y apply edge to this on this 124
•g1 million gallon per site at
year the 3.p3 million
rates.
HYDRAULIC LOADING RATE:
a.
3.03 million Gal/Year Loading
In/Year _ Rate
`(3U3G,QU0 Ga} / 7.48 Gal
(43,560 /C F. 12
s•f./acre (124 Acres)
.9 in/yr
b. 0.91 mill
on Gal/Year Loading Rate
In/Yea r
9I0x000 Ga1/7.48 Gal/C,
I
43,560 s.f,/acre} (124 Acre
.3 in/yr. s}
These calculations ns indicate that either of
d area relatively insignificant a these hydralic requirement mount of c loading rates
will n©t water and
be dictated by the ft may b:;01
that the
water content this sludge.
4, SUMMARY
Of the sludge constituents
sludge which can which
be disposed have an
to bePosed of impact upon t the most on the proposed 124 the t©tal amount of
limiting sludge ge charge acre site, nitrogen
that as much teristic, was found
than 124 as 3.03 The calculations
million gallons ofPresented
acre site herein
COnsiderin sludge can be
Table I Indic g the dissolved disposed of indicates that the air flotation on
stud current sludge
sludge is approximately production characteristics.
Y 9Iq ns on rate dissolve flotation
of
Breeden Poultry & Egg's
l ,GOQ gallons per year, d air
g9 s sludge therefore
ge Production could be the entirety of
be] of °n
c �re.

C. UsefulSite Life
Some constituents of sludge are not entirely removed from the site through
plant uptake or other mechanisms. Examples of these constituents are phosphorus and
heavy metals. The ions of these substances are fixed upon the soil of the appli-
cation site in relation to the ion exchange capacity of the soil. The calculations
below assume that the entirety of the 910,000 gallons of sludge produced at Breeden
Poultry's Pretreatment Facility each year will be disposed of on this 124-acre site.
This approach will allow for a conservative design of the Land Application System.
1. Phosphorus
Phosphorus meets two fates on the application site. A portion of the
applied phosphorus is utilized by the cover crops while the remainder is fixed in
the soil through its reaction with iron and aluminum. It is estimated that the
corn for grain crop to be grown on this 62-acre/yr site will have a phosphorus
requirement of 62#/acre/year. The calculations below indicate that the crop
requirements on this 62-acre/yr site exceed the amount of phosphorus applied
assuming an application rate of 910,000 gallons per year. Therefore, no phosphorus
would be fixed upon the soil and the useful life of the site would not be dictated
by the phosphorus content.
CROP PHOSPHORUS REQUIREMENTS:
#P/Yr 62 acre/year x 62 lbs P/Year
3844 lbs P/year
Total Pounds Phosphorus Produced Annually - 760.5 lbs P/Year

2. Heavy Metal
s
Most literature reports that heavy metal loading rates will limit the
useful] life of a land application site. Allowable cumulative heavy metal loading
rates are based on the cation exchange capacity of the soil. While soil samples
have not been collected to determine the cation exchange capacity of the soils at
this 124-acre site, the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources has published
requirements for the maximum cumulative application of sludge born metals to
application sites with a cation exchange capacity of less than 5. For a conservative
land application system design, it will be assumed that the cation exchange
capacity of the application site soils is less than 5. The table below serves to
calculate the useful life of the application sites based on these assumptions.
Allowable Cumulative Metal Production Site Life Based
Loading Rate Per Year on 124 acres
Metal (lbs/acre) (Pounds) (Years)
Cadmium 4.45 4.02 137.3 yrs
Copper 111.25 3.95 3492.4
Lead 445. 26.5 2082.3
Nichel 111.25 82.2 167.8
Zinc 222.50 152. 181.5
The calculations above indicate that the concentration of heavy metals in
the dissolved and flotation sludge would limit the useful life of the application
site to 137.3 years under the assumption that the entirety of the sludge produced at
Breeden Poultry were applied to this 124-acre site.

S
0
IEA*
Client Name
IEA LAB RESULTS}
44078 Samplea: 1 To tal Para
Wastewater Services
Parer ter Studied Results Date
1 Slue Sample
1 Sludge Sample
1 Sludge Sample
1 Sludge Sample
1 Sludge Sample
1 Sludge Sample
1 Sludge Sample
1 Sludge Sample
EP-TOX Arsenic
EP-TOX Barium
EP-TOX Cadmium
EP-TOX Chromium
EP-TOX Lead
EP-TOX Mercury
EP-TOX Selenium
EP-TOXSilver
Anal wed
<0.005 mQ/L 3/2/88
<0.2 mg/I. 3/2/88
<0.01 mg/L 3/2/88
<0.03 mg/L 3/2/88
<0.005 mg/L 3/2/88
<0.0005 mg/L 3/7/88
<0.005 mg/I. 3/4/88
<0.05 mg/L 3/2/88

77/0

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and. Community Developnient
Division of Environmental Management
512. North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, Nort
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes,
Mr. J. Lester E
Cleveland Mills
PG Box 1658
Spartanburg, SC
Dear Mr. Fledge:
a
December;: 7 , 1988
Division. of Spartan Mills
304
98r
GROUNDWATER SECTION
RA .UGH, NC
SUBJECT: Permit No. WQ0000685
Cleveland Mills Division
of Spartan Mills
Sludge Drying 13ed 'Renovation
Cleveland County
In accordance with your ep
forwarding herewith Permit No. W
Mills Division of Spartan Mills
sludge drying .reds.
tion received October 24, 1988, we are
685, dated DecembeK: 7, 1988, to Cleveland
renovation and operation of the subjec
lens
Director
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance a ti? rescinde.d, and
shall be subject to the conditions and limitation
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 tiie form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed. with the office of Adniixti trative Hearings, Post Office
Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demands are made t'I is
permit shall be final and binding.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you.
you need. additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Babette
McK;emie, telephone No, 919/733-5083, ext. 546.
cc: Cleveland County 1lealthDepartment
Asheville Regional Supervisor
Post ,Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc.
Groundwater
Pollution .f,'ec srPi:krr Pa
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North C...arohn 2761r7687 Teiephonc 919-733.7015
An Equal Opponvnity Affirmative Aeon Employer

NORTH CAROLJNA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
Pc: the discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wast,, or Other Wastes
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
C leveland Mills Division of Spartan Mills
Cleveland County
FOR THE
renovation and operation of alum sludge drying beds to serve. Cleveland Mills
Lawndale, Nor=a, Carolina plant, pursuant to the application received October 24,
1988, and in conformity with. the project plan, specifications, and other supporting
data, subsequetrfly filed and approved by the Department of Natural Resources and
Community Development and considered a part of this pemmi't
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and
shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become, voidable unless the facilities are constructed in
accordance with 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. Thefaciii=ies shall he properly maintained and operated at ali es.
4. This permil is not transferable.
S. The sand tedia of the sludge drying. bed must comply with the Division's sand
specifications. The engineer's certification will be evidence that this criteria
has been met.
6. Any monitoring deemednecessary by the Division of Environmental Management, to
insure surface and ground. water protection will be established and an. Acceptable
sampling. reporting schedule. shall,he followed.
7. The, sludge drying beds will be lined with 40 ml reinforced hypalon.

8. Upon completionof construction. and prior to operation. of thLs permitted
facility, a certification must be received froma professional engineer
certifying that the. permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the
requirements of this permit and the approved plans and spea:Ifications. Mail the
certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Fox 27687, Raleigh, N,C,
27611-7687.
9. Plans and specifications for sewer lines must be retainfor five (5) years
after completion of construction, also plans and specifiaations for all other
projects must be retained for the life of the project.
Permit issued this the 7th day of December, 1988.
NORTH CAROLINA. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAG7MENT COMMISSION
,a.s, Director
Division of Environmental Managemeht
By Authority of the Environmental .!'fanagement Commission
Permit No, WQ0000685
Euineer's Certif Lcatron
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 or Location)
hereby state that, to Ihe best of my
(Project Owner)
abilities, due c_are and diligence was used in the obsery,aaion of the project
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.

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEME'T
GROUNDWATER SECTION
MEMORANDUM
TO: a L; I
DATE: 7f}7/T
FROM: Bill. Reid
SUBJECT: Application for Renewal/Amendment of Permit No.
--,77 New Permit
Facility Name C ? o f /6,n9 i M©
County C l e
Type of Project : /and Qp/ti 4i©e1 07C
Applicable Permit Numbers : APNO I!13 /
GW $e
We have received a copy of the above referenced application,
which was sent to your regional office for comment on or about
Tu/ 1988.
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
u,s-f , 1988 so that all required information can be
reques ed: 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
uy 5 ' / 7 1988.
If a copy of the application package has not been made
available to your office, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY so that a
copy can be forwarded to you as soon as possible.
MDC/APPMEM0

S�?C4 1ii ,a i` C Car
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Managernent
512 North Salisbury Street.* Bald, North Carolina 27611
P. 4. Bcx 42
KiMounta
Dear Sir
State of North Carolina
nd.
19
cation No. A'PN01
ul 1 ilrns
Director
County
The Division's Permits and Engineering tiit ac ncwtedges receipt of your permit
application and supporting materials on <_ , s t k _ --, 14, . -. This application
has been assigned the number shown above' > Plea refer to th,ls. number when making,
inquiries on this project.
Your project has been assigned to -i_ Cu for a
detailed engineering review. A technical acknowledgement willbe forthcoming. If
this acknowledgement is not received within,thirty (30) days, please contact the
engineer listed above.
Be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide
recommendations from the Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this
project, prior to final action by the Division.
If you
(9l'9 733-5083.
engineer listed above at.
Arthur Mouterry, P.E
Supervisor, Perm±te and Engineering
r T

North Carolina Dejartment of Natural Reieurces and Community Development
Environmental Management Commission
ot*
NON -DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION*
lth NC General Statutes Ch
43. Article21
DEM USE ONLY
Number:
County. LA)
ppii�n (name of boardndv dual. or others):
Application
Pro
it, vula
, town, sanitary district, este
FOR:
O Non -Discharge Treatment/Disposal facilities
O Pretreatment Facilities
O Sewer Collection System (private)
O Extension of Sewer Systems (public)
O Sludge Disposal
USpray irrigation
NATURE OF WASTEWATER:
O Domestic Sewage,
EYSludge/Industrial Waste
O Other Waste
I f Project Description:
a
From (sewers, pretreatmenplant):t
,e't I I • )
nto (narne af treatment plant):
(.?
At
Serving (city, Inc
C'e„)rn I e
Le,
verage Daily
. industry):
„Pk
F ow:
NP E No.)
NCOO.
Zip Code:
Telephone No.
ApplicantApplfcent 5slurss that proposed works will be ccnitruted. supervtsad, d and
wtth proved plans and specifications or approv
Print Name:
Title:
Signature:
Meiling
C-C 0 S' Address:
Telephone N / 704
Zip Code., *g'
- 03 33
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Fill -In All Splices. If not applicable, r N/A.
2. Secure appropriate signature (mayor/city manager for municipality, sanitary district board,
owner/proper official of corporation, or legally constituted board or commtason In charge of proposed works).
A letter of authorisation is required from proper official if design engineer or other agent signs application.
3. Submit tOiDiVilliett of Environmental Management, Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611
the original and first copy of application, 3 sots of financed plans, specifications and other supporting dicta as
required by Commission Rules, and permit fee.
FOR ASSISTANCE, CALL THE STATE CENTRAL OFFICE [phone], PERMITS & ENGINEERING UNIT. OR
Asheville [phone]
159 Woodfln Street
Asheville. NC 28801
Mooresville (704) 6631699
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Washington [phone]
1424 Carolina Avenue
Washington, NC 27889
Wtnston'Sal.m [phone]
8025 N. Point Blvd,
Suite 100
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Fayetteville [phone]
Suite 714 Wachovia Building
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Raleigh [phone]
Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Wilmington [phone]
7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403

Chin Lk
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, Martins Governor R. Paul Wilms
S, Thomas Rhodes, Secretary September 28, 1988 Director
Mr. George Woods, City Manager
City of Kings Mountain.
P.O. Box 429
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
SUBJECT: Project Return (APNMI1931)
City of Kings Mountain
Land Application of Sludge,
Cleveland Comity
Dear Mr, Woods:
This is in reference to your application. received July 18, 1988 For a
Non -discharge permit for the subject facility.
In a letter dated July 26, 1988, you were advised to provide soils report, a
sludge analysis, maps, agronomic report, and land agreements within sixty (60) days
to make the application package complete or your application package would be
returned as incomplete. Since this sixty (60) day reviremeni, elapsed on September
24, 1988, 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 yoc under separate rover.
When you nave obtained the requested information which is needed to mlko your
application complete, you may submit a new Application package And permit prooessIng
fee,
If there are any questions con.crning this project, plense ooutlot Mr, Jae*
Floyd, at telephone no. 919/733-5083, ext. 5/0,
sincerely,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Mr. Ntrulis Ramsey
Groundwater
Ntlution Prevention Pays
PD. Box 27687,. 16leigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 9t9733701
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

I O N OF
0 'DUM
DATE:
FROM: Bill Reid
SUBJECT: Application
Facility Name
County
Type of Project
Applicable Permit.
tahi
We have received
h was sent to your
20 198
Yost should reviewthe application packagei for completeness and
adequacy of relevant information and submit your request for
additional information to me (via telephone or memo) by.
00ce' fr' , 1989 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 a ill be
provided, to you. -
If you do not require additional
applicant to complete your evaluation
review the application package and su
Vec I , 1989.
NiV_I PON EN =_L N ANAGEN NrJl
GROUND't'7A1."E1 n7. ;�.TION
Renetia
New Perni
EPA
endment
AC
t J6 00406E3
No.
copy of the above referenced application,
regional office for comment on. or about
information from the
of the project, you should
i t your comments to nee by
If a'c py of the ap ication package has ndt been made
available 'to your of five, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY so that a
copy can he fo ':Warded to you as soon as possible.
MDC/APPMEMQ

TO
1
t t Jr T
ix3G.
A
DATE: �!
Nortn Carona Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development

GROUND WATER DIVISION
OFFICE OF WATER AND AIR RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
RECORD OF GROUND WATER POLLUTION SOURCE
RECORD BY:
TOWN: k';,
LOCATION (SKETCH ON BACK)
OWNER(S) OF FACILITY OR INSTALLATION:
TYPE SOURCE: (LAND FILL, LAGOON, ETC)
CHARACTER AND QUANTITY OF POLLUTANTS: 9,,,o
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY (SKETCH ON BACK):
DATEE,I,_ .t-"p W.D. PERMIT NO.
COUNTY:
HYDROGEOLOGIC CONDITIONS AT SITE:
POLLUTION CONFIRMED BY ANALYSIS'. ,... DATE ANALYST:
MONITORING FACILITIES INSTALLED:
SAMPLING SCHEDULE:
NEAREST STREAM: DISTANCEm
NEAREST WATER SUPPLY WELL: DISTANCE
ANALYSES AND OTHER DATA AVAILABLE:
REMARKS:
FORM GW-46

RECORD BY:
GROUND WATER DIVISION
OFFICE OF WATER AND AIR RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
RECORD OF GROUND WATER POLLUTION SOURCE.
TOWN: ..
LOCATION (SKETCH ON BACK):
OWNER(S) OF FACILITY OR INSTALLATION:
TYPE SOURCE: (LAND FILL, LAGOON, ETC)
CHARACTER AND QUANTITY OF POLLUTANTS: 1(,L4115,(-40L.
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY (SKETCH ON BACK):
DATE ~-!-`)
COUNTY:
D. PERMIT NO.//"';
HYDROGEOLOGIC CONDITIONS AT SITE:
POLLUTION CONFIRMED BY ANALYSIS? DATE ANALYST
MONITORING FACILITIES INSTALLED:
SAMPLING SCHEDULE:
NEAREST STREAM: DISTANCE
NEAREST WATER SUPPLY WE
ANALYSES AND OTHER DATA AVAILABLE:
REMARKS:
DISTANCE
FORM GW-46

A
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INTER -OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE
INDUSTRIES
To: C. L. Van St, be
T� rvices Supt..
Attendees: General Office
Dave Long
Vince Gullotta
Law Engineering
Bob Gnuse
Data: April 5, 1976
Frorn W. R. Dill
Location Works #52
Subjects Holding Pond. Site Evaluation
and Requirements - 4/1/76`
ks NCNER
key i.eCroy Roy Day:
Dill D
The purpose of the meeting. was to familiarize the North Carolina Dept.
of Natural & Economic Resources with the plants tentative plans to
build a holding pond to contain. the continuous runoff from the south
storm drain, Plans were reviewed briefly to recycle this water to the
plants cooling water system and the pond overflow to go to the waste
treatment plant to be discharged with. the present 001 discharge.
1. The water to be contained in the pond will be mainly overflow from
recirculated water systems and natural storm runoff.
2. If metal content in the 001 discharge rise to the point of becoming
a problem, then the plant will propose a non-metal water treatment
for its recirculated water systems.
An elevation survey is needed to determine if overflow from pond will
flow by gravity to the Waste Treatment Plant. This is to be done by
Hicks Engineering Company.
4. Law Engineering to begin test boring today, 4-1-76, and will provide
observation wells and complete data to determine the ground water
table depth and its fluctuations.
5. State is concerned only with pond lining and thickness of the bottom
to the water table. It is not necessary to provide other details of
construction.
If a clay lining Ls used, t'he, state will require, a permanent observa-
tion and test well 100 feet on the down slope from the pond to be
sampled and tested. every six months.
1'.•7©

!PPage two
PPIPIPPP-
7. A compacted clay lining or a Bentonite clay combination are other
possibilities which would be better linings according to Law Engi-
neering.
8. After test borings and. permeability tests are completed, a decision
can then be made on whether pond can be built and the type of lining.
9. Meeting was followed up by a tour of the proposed site.'
W. R. Dill
Utilities Engineer
WRD:dbh
cc: Attendees
T. J. Kochanowicz

1974
r
N. C . Diam
in Cie.ia Co my
by the increased

Initial Effluent Limitations
In mg/1 (Ibsi&L
During the period beginning on the effective
date of this Permit and lasting until June 29,
1975, discharges from the wastewater treatment
plant serving PPG Industries, Inc., shall be
limited as specified below:
Other Urts
Effiuflharactertics Daily Average Daily Naximum. Average Maxim
uin
now —4, 0.28 MGD 0.30 MGD
BOD, 5—Day, 20°C 95 (220) 190 (440)
Total Suspended Solids 190 (440) 272 (635)
Ammonia Nitrogen 49 (113) 96 (224)
Chromium 0.9 (2.1) 1.8 (4.2)
Zinc 3.3 (7.7) 6.6 (15.4)
Oil and Grease 36 (84) 72 (168)
Copper 0.86 (2) 1.29 (3)
Lead 1.07 (2.5) 1.61 (3.75)
The pH in the effluent shall be such as to prevent a pH in the receiving stream of less
thai
6.0 or greater than 8.5.
Temperature of the effluent shall be such as to prevent a temperature in the receiving
stream of more than 5°F above ambient stream water temperature, and in no case shall the
receiving stream temperature exceed 84°F as a result of this discharge.
Other Units
Efflat Characteristics Daily Average Daily Maxium Average Maximum
0.42 MGD 0.53 NG
During the period beginning cn June 30, 1975,
and lasting until December 31, 1976, discharges
from the wastewater treatment plant serving
PPG Industries, Inc., shall be limited as
specified below:
Fio

Effluent Characteristics
HOD, 5-Day, 20°C
Total Suspended Solids
Ammonia Nitrogen
Chromium
Zinc
Oil and Grease
Copper
Lead
Other° U nits
Daily Average Daily Maximum Average Maximum
63 (220) 126 (440)
126 (440) 181 (635)
32 (113) 64 (224)
0.6 (2.1) 1.2 (4.2)
2.2 (7.7) 4.4 (15.4)
24 (84) 48 (168)
0.6 (2) 0.9 (3)
0.7 (2.5) 1.1 (3.75)
The pH i;s the effluent shall be such as to prevent a pH in the receiving stream of less than
6.0 or greater than 8.5.
Temperature of the effluent shall be such as to prevent a temperature in the receiving
stream of more than 5°F above ambient stream water temperature,, and in no case shall. the
receiving stream temperature exceed 84°F as a result of this discharge.
Final Effluent Limitations
In mg/1 (lbs/day)
During the period beginning on January 1, 1977,
and lasting until the date of expiration of this
Permit, discharges from the wastewater treatment
plant serving PPG Industries, inc., shall be
limited as specified below:
Characteristics Daily Avera
Flow
BOD, 5-Day, 20°C
Total Suspended Solids
gen
Oil and Grease
20 (70)
20 (70)
5.7 (20)
0.4 (1.4)
1.0 (3.5)
10 (35)
Dailya.ximu
40 (140)
30 (105)
10 (35)
0.43 (1.5)
1.5 (5.3)
14 (50)
Other Units
Average Maximum
0.42 MGD 0.53 MGD

Capper
Lead
Fecal Coliform Bacteria {per 100
e pig in the eiEfiue' flue's shall be such as pr even p i x the redeiv
6.0 or greate than 8.5.
Daily Average
0 0.7
1000 2000
Temperature of the effluent shall be such as to Prevent aLe per tyre ire the rea i
treof more than 5°F above ambient stream water temperature, and in no case sham
receiving stream temperature emceed a" as a resalt of this discharge.

STAFF
EVALUATION OF PS
Location:
PPG Industrfes
Cleveland County
Date: September
Person, Perforingt:ig Evalvat o : Hey M a
Person d: C. McCreF$ Plant Chemis
Dennis Hubbard, Operator
Directions to site: From the intersectionSecondaryu d
0.7 mile South W.st.
The beating and distance to the proposed polr
is 150 feet downstre., fromthe Secondary Road 132 Bridge over Brushy
Creek.
e. e site or the as e ::
larger PPG Industries complex.
Topography: Sloping Sen south ard...
Lotion of Nearest 1
e
vat discharge
Greater than ,000 feet..

10. Receiving Stream: Brushy Creek
(a) Classification: "D"
(b) .Elnimum 7-Day, 10-Year discharge at site: 3.6 MGD
(c) Usage: For the propagation of fish, wildlife, and secondary
recreation.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED TREATMENT WORKS
1. Design Loading
0.53 MGD Maximum
0.42 MGD Average Flow
Maximum flow will occur during peak cooling season due to presence
of various cooling waters in the wastewater stream.
2. Type - The existing wastewater treatment system is presently being
modified to provide equalization of the industrial wastewater stream,
primary clarification, biological treatment, secondary clarification
and filtration of the secondary clarifier effluent. Domestic wastewater
generated by PPG Industries will receive secondary treatment prior to
discharge to the industrial wastewater treatment system. A sludge
thickener plus chemical and polymer feed units are presently under con-
struction.
Final disposition of excess sludge will be to existing sludge storage
ponds which do not discharge.

(Pa
of 3)
PART 11.1 - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
The wastewater treatment units presently under construction represent
an effort on the part of PPG Industries to improve the reliability of treat-
ment and quality of effluent of the existing wastewater treatment system.
Existing Water Quality problems in Brushy Creek center around pH and zinc.
Present organic loading presents no problem.
Brushy Creek offers a 10:1 dilution ratio for PPG Industries treated
wastewater.
Following are the requested Permit modifications submitted by PPG
Industries:
(1) Interim average flow from 0.28 MGD to 0.42 MGD. The wastewater
treatment units presently under construction will have adequate
hydraulic capacity for this flow. Pound limitations of pollu-
tants will remain unchanged as a result of the increased volume..
Maximum flow will go from 0.30 MGD to 0.53 MGD.
(2) Final average copper limit from 0.17 mg/1 to 0.2 mg/1. Water
Quality will be protected.*
(3) Final maximum BADS limit from 30 mg/1 to 40 mg/l. Water Quality
will be protected.
(4) Final maximum zinc limit from 1.3 mg/1 to 1.5 mg/l.
Quality will be protected.*
a ter
(5) Final maximum copper limit from 0.26 mg/1 to 0.3 mg/l.
(6) Final maximum lead limit from 1.3 mg/1 to 1.5 mg/l. Water
Quality will be protected.*
*Suggested limit for lead and zinc in a stream is 0.3 mg/1 and
for copper 0.02 mg/l.
It is recommended that this project go to public notice and, subject
to no adverse public notice, the Permit be modified.
RMD: sb

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GROUND WATER DIVISION
OFFICE OF WATER AND AIR RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
RECORD OF GROUND WATER POLLUTION SOURCE
RECORD BY:
TOWN:
LOCATION (SKETCH .ON BACK):
OWNER(S) OF FACILITY OR INSTALLATION:
TYPE SOURCE: (LAND FILL, LAGOON, ETC)
CHARACTER AND QUANTITY OF POLLUTANTS:
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY (SKETCH ON BACK):
DATES PE.I MIT O.
COUNTYn,
HYDROGEOLOGIC CONDITIONS AT SITE:
POLLUTION CONFIRMED BY ANALYSIS?
MONITORING FACILITIES INSTALLED:
SAMPLING SCHEDULE:
NEAREST STREAM:
NEAREST WATER SUPP
Y WE
DATE
ANALYST:
ANALYSES AND OTHER DATA AVAILABLE:
DISTANCE
DISTANCE
FORM GW-46

GROUND WATER DIVISION
OFFICE OF WATER AND AIR RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
RECORD QF GROUND WATER POLLUTION SOURCE
RECORD BY:
TOWN
LOCATION (SKETCH ON BACK):
OWNER(S) OF FACILITY OR INSTALLATION:
TYPE SOURCE: (LAND FILL, LAGOON, ETC)
CHARACTER AND QUANTITY OF POLLUTANTS:
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY (SKETCH ON BACK
DATE
COUNTY:
HYDROGEOLOGIC CONDITIONS AT SITE:
POLLUTION CONFIRMED BY ANALYSIS? DATE ANALYST:
MONITORING FACILITIES INSTALLED:
SAMPLING SCHEDULE:
NEAREST STREAP'i'': ��r� waE :' DISTANCE
NEAREST WATER SUPPLY WELL: DISTANCE
ANALYSES AND OTHER DATA AVAILABLE:
FORM GW-46

RECORD BY:
TOWN::
LOCATION (SKETC
GROUND WATER DIVISION
OFFICE OF WATER AND AIR RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
RECORD OF GROUND WATER POLLUTION SOURCE P D
BACK):
OWNER(S) OF FACILITY OR INSTALLATION:
TYPE SOURCE: (LAND FILL, LAGOON, ETC)
CHARACTER AND QUANTITY OF POLLUTANTS:.
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY (SKETCH ON BACK):
DATE,:._-...,.``iV.p. ,PERMIT NO.;
COUNTY:
HYDROGEOLOGIC CONDITIONS AT SITE:
POLLUTION CONFIRMED BY ANALYSIS?
MONITORING FACILITIES INSTALLED:
SAMPLING SCHEDULE:
DATE
ANALYST:
NEAREST STREAM: t
NEAREST WATER SUPPLY WELL:
ANALYSES AND OTHER DATA AVAILABLE:
DISTANCE
DISTANCE
REMARKS:
FORM GW-46

GROUNDWATER SECTION
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
POTENTIAL GROUNDWATER POLLUTION SOURCE SITE DESCRIPTION
REVIEW BY:
TOWN:
NAME OF FACILITY OR INSTALLATION:
OPERATOR OR CONTACT PERSON:
ADDRESS:
LOCATION (SKETCH ON BACK):
TYPE SOURCE (LANDFILL, LAGOON, ETC.):
DATE:
TYPE AND QUANTITY OF POLLUTANTS:
W.D. PERMIT NO
TELEPHONE:
, el
r?' Aciel
/ 4,14
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY OR SITE (SKETCH ON BACK):
HYDROGEOLOGIC CONDITIONS AT SITE:
e.
,e1 eM:Ielf
04/1/40)
4 f
DESCRIPTION OF UNCONSOLIDATED MATERIALS:

THICKNESS OF UNCONSOLIDATED MATERIALS (FEET):
TYPE OF BEDROCK (FRACTURED GRANITE GNEISS, ETC.)
DEPTH TO BEDROCK (FEET):
HYDROGEOLOGIC UNIT:
DEPTH TO WATER TABLE (FEET):
TOPOGRAPHY (PERCENT SLOPE, COPY OF TOPO., ETC.):
NEAREST STREAM:
TM tv 1)//ter
NEAREST WATER -SUPPLY WE
SUB -BASIN'°
POLLUTION CONFIRMED BY ANALYSIS:
EXPLAIN:
DATE:
DISTANCE (FEET):
DISTANCE (FEET):
ANALYST:
MONITORING FACILITIES INSTALLED:
MONITORING WELL QUADRANGLE NO.:
SAMPLING SCHEDULE:
SAMPLED BY:
PARAMETERS:
NO. OF WELLS:
ANALYSES AND OTHER DATA AVAILABLE:
REMARKS:

GROUNDWATER SECTION
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
POTENTIAL GROUNDWATER POLLUTION SOURCE SITE DESCRIPTION
REVIEW BY:
TOWN:
NAME OF FAC
ADDRESS:
OPERATOR OR CONTACT PERSON:
ADDRESS:
LOCATION (SKETCH ON BACK):
QUAD. NO. / LAT. 5
LONG.
TYPE SOURCE (LANDFILL, LAGOON, ETC.) : , ,
TYPE AND QUANTITY OF POLLUTANTS:
ELEV.
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY OR SITE (SKETCH ON BACK):
HYDROGEOLOGIC C
Ark
DESCRIPTION OF UNCON
I. DATED MATERIALS:

THICKNESS OF UNCONSOLIDATED MATERIALS (FEET):
TYPE OF BEDROCK (FRACTURED GRANITE GNEISS, ETC.):
DEPTH TO BEDROCK (FEET):
HYDROGEOLOGIC UNIT:
DEPTH TO WATER TABLE (FEET
TOPOGRAPHY (PERCENT SLOPE, COPY OF TOPO., ETC.)
NEAREST STREAM:
NEAREST WATER -SUPPLY WELL:
SUB -BASIN: x (41
POLLUTION CONFIRMED BY ANALYSIS:
EXPLAIN:
DATE:
DISTANCE (FEET):
DISTANCE (FEET):
ANALYST:
MONITORING FACILITIES INSTALLED:
MONITORING WELL QUADRANGLE NO.:
SAMPLING SCHEDULE:
SAMPLED BY:.
: RAMETE RS :
ANALYSES AND OTHER DATA AVAILABLE:
REMARKS:
NO. OF WELLS:

Permit No NO 24321
STATE OR NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
To Y:scharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina. General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful: standards end regulations promulgated and adocted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal. Water Pollution Control Apt, as
amended,
The North Carolina D p rtment of Transportation
is haray authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
-a:3 Rest Area (South Bound Lane) - Discharge 001
:-35 Welcome Center (North Bound Lane) - Discharge 032
to receiving waters
001 Kings Creek
002 - Unnamed tributary to Dixon Branch a both streams are
located in the Broad River Basin
n accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requireents, end other
conditions set. forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof,
00
This permits snail Decome effective 03 nez
This permit end, the authoriz
January 31, 1987.
* Signed this day of
FEE ITeD„H7
n to discharge shall expire as midnight
--
.
ronert F. Heirs, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Athority' of the Imvironnantel.
Management Comnisalch

is
Pemit No. Na0024821
The North Carolina Department of Transportotion
Cleveland County, North Carolina
.uthorized to:
Continue operation of the existing 0,034 M,GD ext!odoo
tyae wastewater treatment faciThty. located a th(,
Discharge 001 and the existing 0.030 M,t;D extulool
wastewater treatment foci ty 1 ocated at the
- Discharge 002, and
2.
Construct and operate facilities, as may be required
wiT_h f he eff) uent 1 imi tations conta ined here
and 1-85 Welcome Center, subject to Part III, speein,,n
Fermi t, and
Discharge from said treatment work.c (Di scharoia 3rao .
Creek„, (Discharge 002) into an unnamed triOJtaav
both streams are classified Class "0-waters'
- In
the Broad River Basin.

A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - Final
During the period beginning the effective date of this Permit and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s)M (1-85 Rest. Area).
Such discharges shall he limited and monitored by the penlittee as specified below:
Charaqerf.sttcs"
Discharge Limitations
_ bs
M2nt10_, a.
1 ,
(VI,D)
20°C
Sli.',',.p.eqded Residue
(u1 i
fu
Pesidual Chforine
remperolwre
1)Jssolved Oxygen(mi„im,m)
',ottleable Matter
PH
r00
otal Residue
NH -N
Monitoring_Reayirements
- ,
Other -Units (Specify) Measurement Sam e Sample
Montlily-Ay. " lireTerifilii:g. TreguencxTvpe
Locatlon
90,8 (0.024) 90.8 (0.024) Weekly Instantaneous I or E
30 mg/1 45 mg/1 Semi -Annually Grab
30 mg/1 45 mg/1 Annually Grab
1000/100 ml 2000/100 mi Semi -Annually Grab
0.3 mg/1 0.5 mq/1 Monthly Grab
See Below
Monthly Grab
Monthly Grab
Monthly Grab
Semi -Annually Grab
Semi -Annually Grab
Annually Grab
Annually Grab
4'Somle Location' inn nen - luent, U - Upstream D - Downs tream „
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and
shall he monitored as specified above,
There shall he no dischrge of floating s lids or vi 1.)le foam in other than trace amouni—;.
1 , u , D
1,E,
,D
E
E,11,0
LLD
E,U,D
I,E
I,E

A, (2). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONSAND MONITORING REQUIRMENTS - Final
During the period beginning the effective date of this Permit and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 002 (1-85 Welcome Center)
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
fliient Characteristics
. „
39/0U
MonthlY AV9.
t /Uoy (MGD)
5 -Doy, 20°C
IoLoi ,°„,uspendfid ResiduThs e
Go i
i dui Ch 1 ori ne
Hssolved Oxygen
, t
'Sample Locations:
Dischaue Limitttions
- OAY.1
7e-eITY yg.
OtherUnits (Specify)
Montlqy A .
113.5 (0.030)
12 mg/1
30 mg/1
1000/100 mi
0.3 mg/1
113.5 (0.030
18 mg/1
45 mg/1
2000/100 ml
0.5 mg/1
6.0 mg/1
(See Below
4.0 mg/1
6.0 mo/1
6.0 mg/1
surement SarTle
reqyency TYPe
Mpnitorlag Regui ements
*SaTillr
LOcatien
Weekly Instantaneous 1 or L
Semi -Annually Grab 1,t,U,0
Annually Grab I,E
Semi -Annually Grab E,U,0
Monthly Grab E
Monthly Grab E,U,D
Monthly Grab E,U,D
Monthly Grab E
Semi-AnnuallyGrab E,U,D
Semi -Annually Grab E.,U,D
Annually Grab I,E
Annually Grab I,E
- Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream.
The p0 shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 8,5 standard units and
shall be monitored as specified above.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or vi' ible foam in other than trace amouW-s.

State of North Carolin
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 276fl
fames. Martin, Governor
S. Thontas Rhodes,. Secretary
May 27, 1986.
Mr. R. E. Alexander, Plant Engineer
Cleveland Mills Company
Lawndale, N.C. 28090
Paul Wilms
Director
SUBJECT: Permit No, NC0004120
Authorization to Construct
Modifications to Wastewater
Treatment Facility
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Alexander:
A. letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received April 7, 196,
by Division and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been "
reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
modifications to the existing 0.6 MGD wastewater treatment facilities consisting of
the addition of a 1.9 MG equalization basin, three (3) 20 HP mechanical aerators,two
420 GPM transfer pumps, an additional 20 HP mechanical aerator for the aeration basin,
a 63,500 gallon capacity clarifier equipped with a sludge return pump and all
associated valves, piping and appurtenances to serve Cleveland Mills Company's
treatment facilities located in Cleveland County.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III
paragraph B of the NPDES Permit. NO. NC0004120 issued 'May 11, 1983, and shall be
subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No, NC0004120.
The P
ee must employ a certified wastewaterator in accordance
Part III. paragraph D of the referenced permit.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be ed oaf i
accordance with G.S. 143. 2 15.1 and in a manner approvabie by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management.
The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 704/253-3341 shall be notified
in. advance of operation of the installed system so that an in -place inspection can be
made. Such notification to the Regional Supervisor shall he made during normal office
hours from 8:00 a.m.. until 5:00 p.m.. on Monday through 'Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Pollution Preven;ion Pays
North C r )l na 7611-76$7 1rlehhorw 919-7

In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily in meeting its NPDES
permit effluent limits, the permittee shall take such Immediate corrective action as
may be required by. this Division, including the construction of additional wastewater
treatment and, disposal. facilities.
The equalization basin should be lined. If natural clayey materials are used,
the installed liner should have a minimum thickness of one (1) foot and a maximum
permeability of 1 x 10-6cm/sec. After installation, the project engineer should
certify in writing that these construction requirements have been met.
Within 90 days of issuance of this Authorization to Construct, the permittee
shall install one upgradient and two downgradient wells to track any changes in
groundwater quality, with one of the two downgrade being for the purpose of monitoring
the existing lagoon. The location and construction details fo these wells should be
by approval of the Asheville Regional Office, from which construction permits must be
obtained.
The well should be sampled within 24 hours of completion, and thereafter every
March, July and November, for the following parameters:
TDS COD
TOC Orthophosphastes
Cl Cr
SO4 Volatile Organics
PB Water Levels (to be made prior to pumping)
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications -is being forwarded to you. , If
you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Donald
Safrit, telephone number 919/733-5083, ext. 120.
Sincerely yours,
cc: Cleveland County Health Department
Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc.
Asheville Regional Supervisor
Mr. Bob Cheek
Dennis R. Ramsey

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1NVE TIGATI
Graver
ON (S L T CH ON BACK
COUNTY
OWNERS) OF .FACILITY OF INSTAL ON: Mine
TYPE r°;'AST OR WASTEWATER SYSTEM: (LAND FI
:sect:= r a Tre x3en t, a s t
TY E OF
ial dye and finish
CHEMICAL ANALYSE-- iE- AND O ' E DATA AVAI
AVG. DISC HA R E
s
LIFE":EXPECTANCY OF FACILI TY
FOR i E% \ 8 rN F GRO N( ...
1,y ver 1°c ak 1 i hxn'
A ,_s
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C S ` R FI c:

GROUND WATER DIVISION
OFFICE OF WATER AND AIR RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
RECORD OF GROUND WATER POLLUTION SOURCE
jjj DATE'eY,
, . 0", D ,,, P .RM I T i.iN
RECORD BY: . _
TOWN:
,
COUNTY v.S4,
LOCATION (SKETCH ON BACK):
OWNER(S) OF FACILITY OR INSTALLATION:
TYPE SOURCE: (LAN° FILL, LAGOON, ETC)
„ ..,
CHARACTER AND QUANTITY OF POLLTANTS: .... A
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY (SKETCH ON BACK):_
HYDRGEOLOGIC CONDITIONS AT SITE:
—!!-
PC)7ION U)NFIRMED BY ANALYSIS?*
MONITORING FACILITIES INSTALLED:
SAMPLING SC:rilEDLE:
NEAREST STREAM:
DATE ANALYST:
NEAREST WATER SUPPLY WELL :
ANALYSES AD OTHER DATA AVAILA3LE:
DISTANCE

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FORM
ant
2.
addr , of applicant
or Box No.
ver, State C.
on of Treatmal
Conn CLE ELAND.
dis
2873
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ity
opos fit: Cons
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and 8 no
tion Second
on. or
'ranch Beyond

41.
Operation on or befo. e
June 30, 1977
;JS
Name anei address of Design Engineer 41
&
9. Name and title of person respores ble OT
June L. Park' jr. President
10.
11.
12.
Is discharge to , Surface Waters or
Another Cans
If discharge is
Lick Branch
Treatment Plc- e
suirfac waters name of receiving stream
and river basin Br2kaaRivPr_
If discharge is to Plant of Ansther Name of Ilwner
and location of blant
Section II PTSCPARGE DESCTiIPTION
1Q ,lesign average daily dis harge (dai:y average for 30 days)
Desjgn mascimum daily discharge (one day mamum in
Design -m-e. dis narge rate ,-ak hour fees ln Pd.D)
650

Dari e by which de
be r e a
as
Charac
No Samp
r t
contained
e and lief such
Available
197
Arrangeme'.'? a r ent1 e i 3 for influent
w
? c stewed Engir Jane a L.
W S l'] Consultants, t3, Inc., P. O. Box 2641, Spartanburg,
2 :3 O

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:.ad
continued opration
consisting of automatic
�' flow record
ruction of secondary cI ..r fig:
hlorinati sci hies and an
r-te at : into Lics
ructad
S e: •t erzd are
..,nsP ,w
�L.1CiL 3+..4 Wasta3, or
TO
MILLS NC.
L) CC •
GD was, t �
screen by-pass,
r N on. `csi; a$:;
t ion and
11; a-td cis
date of isst nc until D
cifi d condi. ions and limitation
to revocation unless the effluent disini.7ectn
fo 3 owin 7 t- e schedule n in a co3; d a
D;rector of the i iv.si_ n of nvirod= °"w.,
coo i w nce ,with

(fr
5-Day, 2O C,
3 the per- d beg-inn.in3 on e of
this Permit and Lasting until ane 30, 1977, discharges'
am Harry s lace shall be i ited as specified below:
Deily Ave
10.4 (54)
19.. (100)
0.6 (3.16)
0,2 (1.05)
l'-!onitor
16.6 (1.
32.0 (200)
0.6 (.3.,-9)
0.2 (1.25)
0.625 '7G-3
begi 1917, and 1- tin3
::'7rintion t ais Pie mit, disenarg,
1 1' s, Inc. 3'r$ t en 21a
.°. (10)
37 (195)
;3 (2 .J0 )
5 (20)
0.311
0.01
0,

ti: ? straw to r' t dbo"r ' 2. 3°C after reasonable
d in no case increase the st' e :*1 ai..3 t r abive 22 °C (S °t) as a ru.s�,
Permittees discharge"_
ved Coy n No less than 5
11cr ring defini,
pply to this condition:
° r daily flow is defined as the arithmet. c average of
volume in D over a period of thirty consecutive days.
b. The the
awe
of t;Ze values
The daTL
ccr+ce t._vtion m,
The
thirty -cloy r e' od.
y
effluent by cancentratl,.on is defined as the :ri,thnetic rear
effluent samples collected in a ae iad o°f thirty consecutive days
t by weight i.s defined as the daily ,: verag,e ezf luent by
the average daily flea r 1tipliad by 3.3.°°
fined as the maximum
The daily mzutimum by cancentration
e,f lauent by conckentrot!on for a twenty-four hour period during
month.
L1y i;,.2_zi ui
be
tho ize ti.on to discharge beyond
salt sL.".b ? t writ
is defined'
dai flow
v ,, data of
1tiated unti
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and. Communit D o m nt
Division of Environmental Mane meat
512. North Salisbury. Street ;:l ale gh, North Carolina 27611
s G Martin, Governor '$ t n r S. 'Ttor as Rhode
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permit applicati
engineering plans
Asa specifications
other
Your project leas been assign
All project documents will be rev e
this Division to approving any expans
Prior to the issuance
e perm
do be informed of goy matter which needs -to
in4t documents:
pith react tr the proposed was
n of these treatment facilities o
ed.
a detailed engineering
hies. This review will not commit
of flowrate in the future.
ndat ons any c'©rrrrr tints of this Divisi
reviews are scheduled based on receilwst elate of complete it forrrr itic srs. The items: checked below are needed
rtrr prorp'ect can be reviewed.
_permit application (copies enclosed)
r_::engineering plans (signed and sealed y
..specifications.(signed'and sealed .by i. .PwEmf
other additional information detailed on attachment
°The..ahove checked, info rrnation is needed by
package will be returned as incompleti . Please be aware
cervett, your application
Mw Regional Office
must provide RECOMMENDATIONS from the Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation.(tar this project,
prior to final action by the Division.
have any quest:
cc;
the Division's
his telephone number 919, wt-5O83.
PC) Box T't 5 . Iia`s�l h i"dort.h 4.'artrtirra "27 aH 7687 Telephone 214 '3 -4984
Ec.Q GI! C)ryt*-1,11 tArrt rrndrtivr. A.f" Conn Fmnttry -r

Post Office Box 2641 . Spartanburg, S. C. 29304
CONSULTANTS INC.
May 15,
Mr. Arthur Mouberry
Supv. of Permits & Engr. Branch.
N. C. Dept. of Natural Res. & Comm.
P. 4 . Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 2?611
Re: Mine
Mr. Drub
es LPolk PE
Pres/den!
James 0. Tindall PE
Vice -President
Telephones [phone]
r Grover,
4235
We transmit two (2) sets of plans and specs for sludge drying
beds proposed for construction at the above referenced waste -treat.
meat cility. This submittal co lies with item 5 of Coliance
Sampling Inspection report dated April 10, 1 86..
The Minette W P sludge was evaluated in an on -site bench scale
test and found to exhibit exceptional de -watering characteristics.
By this letter, and on behalf of Minette Mills, we are request-
i "Authorization to Construct", By copy of this letter with trans-
ttal of one (1) set of P & S, we are requesting concurrent review
by the Asheville office.
cc: Mr. Jim Reid w' `encl.
Mr, Chuck
Minette Mills
[phone]

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GROUNDWATER SECTION
May 27, 1986
MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Link
FROM: Len Bramble
SUBJECT: Application for Renewal/Amendment of Existing Permit
X New Permit
Facility Name : Minette Mills, Inc.
County : Cleveland
Type of Project : Minette WWTP - Sludge Drying Beds
Applicable Permit Numbers : A C 0004235
GW 8689
We have received a copy of the above referenced application,
which was sent to your regional office for comment on or about
May 23 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 June 3
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 17, 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/is/RONOTIF
ECEIVE
MAY 2 lig BC
broondsyster Section
AshevW:o Rqlioutal Dfltus

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NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County_ atu" lsi_
NPDES Permit No. t C 03 .41__
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Facility and Address: Ramseur Laundry
Route 10, Box 76
Shelby, North Carolina 28150
2. Date of in estigation: September 25, 1987
Report Prepared By: Jame R. Reid
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone. Number:
Ramseur
487.8752
5. Directions to Site: Facility 1 .located on NCSR 1341, approximately .1 male
north of the intersection of NCSR 1341 and NCSR 1337.
USGS Quad No.
Latitude: 35° 2.1' 55„
Longitude: 81° 36' 55"
Map Extract and indicate treatment t=l .srat site and
nt on map.
or USGS Quad Name Shelb', N.C.
(land available for expansion and upgrading)
Several acres.
Topography (relationship to flood plain included):
10 - 15% slope above flood plain.
a
of nearest dwelling: Approximatel' 30 feet.
st:rea„•, or affected surface waters: Drys ditch to Little Creek
Classification: C
River Basin and Suhhasin No.: BRD 03 08 04
Describe receiving stream features and p rtinent downstream
s.� e : m° lth r'<tl uses, shallow strew::, sandy

PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATEiENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater:
Z Domestic
% Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.0056 MCD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater:
0.0056 MGI) laundromat waste.
Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater:
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only)
2. Produ
in development
should be required
approved
not need
ion rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds
a. h
b» h
Desc
app1
hest month in the last 12 months
hest year in last 5 years
iptiof industrial process (for industries only) and
cable CFR Part and Subpart:
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing,):
Existing single stage, unlined lagoon with intermittent overflows..
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme:
None
6. Treatment plant classification:
7. SIC Code(s) 7.,2LI _
Wastewater Code(s)
40

VII - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
iill)7
a this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds
mun cipa.s only
pecial monitoring requests:
3. Additional effluent limits requests:
4. Other:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Line from laundry to wastewater treatment system had been breached and
waste was running out onto the ground into eroded furrows and down a. hill.
Recommend that request for renewal be returned under cover of a. letter
suggesting that they repair their sewer line and resubmit renewal request
after repair of the system has been completed.
xc: Groundwater Section

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
October 27, 1989
Mr. Gene L. Murray
Williams Oil Company
P. O. Box 910
Shelby N.C. 28150
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: Permit No. NC0074411
Williams Oil Company
Ground Water Recovery
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Murray:
The Division of Environmental Management has completed a review of the "as -built"
plans submitted October 23, 1989, and finds that a permit amendment is not necessary.
The following items were reviewed and found to be acceptable minor changes to the
approved plans for the subject permit.
I. The actual arrangement of the treatment system equipment on the concrete pad is
slightly different. This should not effect the treatment process.
2. The treatment system is relocated to the Southeast side of the Bowen's Auto Body
property.The relocation allows for easy access to the transformers on site, but
requires the addition of a 1/2 horsepower sump pump to assure the discharge of the
effluent to the storm sewer system. Mr. Jim Reed of the Asheville Regional Office
has confirmed that the relocation will not effect the ground water recovery of this
project.
The Division of Environmental Management hereby approves the changes that are
described above and is returning the "as -built" plans stamped approved and any original stamped
approved plans submitted.
If you have any questions on this matter, please call Ms. Carolyn McCaskill or Mr. John
Seymour at 919/ 733-5083.
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Delta Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Pollution Preveruion Pays
P.O. Box 27687. Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer