NC0028169_Permit (Issuance)_20000410

NPDES DOCUMENT SCANNING COVER SHEET
NPDES Permit:
NC0028169
Aquadale Quarry
Document Type: '
Permit Issuance
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File
- Historical
Correspondence
Speculative Limits
Instream Assessment (67b)
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Permit
History
Document Date:
April 10, 2000
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. Clinton E. Roberts
Solite Corporation
P.O. Box 987
Albemarle, North Carolina 28002
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NCDENR
April 10, 2000
Subject: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No. NC0028169
Solite Corporation
Stanly County
Dear Mr. Roberts:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the
subject permit. Accordingly. we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge permit. The
Division has considered the concerns and comments made during the 30-day public notice
period and have modified the permit according to current Division policy. Responses to
comments and concerns are explained below:
Comment 1: As of March 8, 1999, Carolina Solite Corporation changed their legal name to
Solite Corporation. Solite Corporation requested that references to Carolina Solite in the
NPDES permit be changed to Solite Corporation.
Response: The name Carolina Solite Corporation has been modified to reflect the current legal
name of the permit holder.
Comment 2: The existing permit also designates the Rocky River as receiving waters.
However, this designation has been deleted from the draft permit. Solite Corporation inquired
as to how this affects the discharge from outfall 002, which discharges into Long Branch.
Response: Since outfall 002 discharges into Long Branch and not Rocky River, this
designation was removed from the permit. Solite Corporation is permitted to discharge quarry
dewatering wastewater into Long Branch, according to the conditions set forth in the NPDES
permit (NC0028169).
Comment 3: Solite Corporation request that the Supplement to Permit Cover Sheet be
modified to clarify the continued operation of the quarry dewatering system.
Response: The Supplement to Permit Cover Sheet has been modified accordingly.
Comment 4: Solite Corporation request that total suspended solids, chromium, and
manganese samples be grab.
Response: A review of the rate of discharge indicated that the flow from the facility is highly
intermittent and unpredictable. The yearly monthly average for flow was 0.0 MGD, 0.55 MGD,
0.21 MGD and 0.0 MGD for the period 1999 through 1996, respectively. The Division agrees
that composite sampling may place an undue hardship on the facility, therefore the total
suspended solids, chromium, and manganese sample type has been modified to permit grab
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samples. However, grab samples must be taken within 30 minutes from when the discharge
begins.
Comment 5: Solite request that the sample type for acute toxicity monitoring also be modified
to permit grab samples.
Response: This was an error in the draft permit. Additionally, upon review it was determined
that the facility has conducted five toxicity tests with LC50 values greater than 100%.
Therefore, the frequency of acute toxicity testing has been modified to annual monitoring.
Comment 6: Solite request clarification regarding total suspended residue.
Response: Solite is correct total suspended residue is synonymous with total suspended
solids. The parameter code for total suspended solids is 00530.
Comment 7: Solite request deletion of conductivity monitoring, since there has been no
change in the permitted facility.
Response: Reported conductivity data was reviewed, since the downstream conductivity data
does not show elevated values conductivity monitoring has been removed from the permit.
This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this
permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written
request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form
of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and
filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The
Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit
does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal
Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning the draft permit for your facility, please call Michael
Myers at [phone], extension 508.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David A, Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: - Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
Aquatic Toxicology Unit

Permit NC0028169
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Solite Corporation
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Solite Corporation
NCSR 2029
West of Aquadale
Stanly County
to receiving waters designated as Long Branch in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance
with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III
and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective May 1, 2000.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 29, 2004.
Signed this day April 10, 2000.
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit NC0028169
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Solite Corporation
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue operation of an existing quarry dewatering system, located at the Solite Corporation in
Stanly County, and consisting of the following treatment unit(s):
• Recycle Pond
2
Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map through outfall
002 into Long Branch which is classified C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.

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Permit NC0028169
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) 002. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Limits
Monitoring Requirements
Monthly
Average
Weekly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type
Sample
Location1
Flow
Weekly
Instantaneous
E
Total Suspended Residue
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
E
Oil and Grease
30.0 mg/L
60.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
E
Lead
25.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
E
Chromium
50.0 mg/L
2/Month
Grab
E
Manganese
Monthly
Grab
E
Acute Toxicity, Annual2
Annually
Grab
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E
Turbidity3
50 NTU
2/Month
Grab
E, U, D
Temperature, °C4
2/Month
Grab
E, U, D
pH5
2/Month
Grab
E, U, D
Footnotes:
1. Sample Location: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream 100 feet from outfall 002, D -
Downstream 100 feet from outfall 002.
2. Annual Acute Toxicity (Fathead Minnow) See Part I A(2.).
3. The effluent shall not cause the turbidity of the receiving stream to exceed 50 NTU. If
natural background conditions in the receiving stream (upstream) are greater than 50
NTUs then the effluent shall not cause an increase in the turbidity of the receiving stream.
4. The temperature of the effluent shall not cause an increase in the temperature of the
receiving stream of more than 2.8 °C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature
to exceed 32 °C.
5. The pH of the effluent shall be with the range of 6.0 to 9.0 on the standard pH scale.
BMP Conditions
1. The permittee shall operate the facilities in a manner, which will minimize the impact on
the receiving water.
2. The permittee shall utilize sound management practices to ensure that contaminants do
not enter the surface waters as a result of blasting at the site.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
Definitions:
Mg/L - milligrams per liter
NTU - Nephelometric Turbidity Units
C - Celsius

Permit NC0028169
Part I A(2.) ACUTE TOXICITY MONITORING (ANNUAL)
The permittee shall conduct annual toxicity tests using protocols defined as definitive in E.P.A. Document
EPA/600/4-90/027 entitled "Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of Effluents to Freshwater and Marine
Organisms." The monitoring shall be performed as a Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas) 24 hour static test.
Effluent samples for self -monitoring purposes must be obtained below all waste treatment. The permittee will
conduct one test annually, with the annual period beginning in January of the calendar year of the effective date of
the permit. The annual test requirement must be performed and reported by June 30. If no discharge occurs by June
30, notification will be made to the Division by this date. Toxicity testing will be performed on the next discharge
event for the annual test requirement.
The parameter code for this test is TAE6C. All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will
be entered on the Effluent Discharge Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed, using the appropriate
parameter code. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the following address:
Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Environmental Sciences Branch no later than 30 days
after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made.
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements performed in
association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity
sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream.
Should any test data from either these monitoring requirements or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to
include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism
suivival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-
up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring.

Division of Water Quality
March 1, 2000
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dave Goodrich
THROUGH: Matt Matthews it
FROM: Kristie Robeson
SUBJECT: Draft Permit Correction
Carolina Solite Corporation
NPDES Permit No. NC0028169
Stanly County
p [ 1t1
MAR - 8 2000
DENR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
Our office has received the draft permit for the subject facility which was issued
February 16, 2000. Upon review of this draft, we noted that the sample type for toxicity
was incorrect. The effluent limitations page should be changed to show that grab samples
will be collected for acute toxicity. This would be consistent with the sample type that is
permitted for episodic discharges. Another error in this draft was the testing frequency for
acute toxicity. This facility has already performed five toxicity tests which resulted in
LC50 values greater than 100%. Therefore, our office recommends changing Part I A(2)
to reflect annual testing for acute toxicity. Please find attached the correct toxicity
language to use in this permit.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide comment prior to final permit issuance.
If you have any questions, please contact me or Kristie Robeson at 733-2136.
Attachment
cc: Mooresville Regional Office/Water Quality Section
ESB Facility Files
Central Files

ACUTE TOXICITY MONITORING (ANNUAL)
The permittee shall conduct annual toxicity tests using protocols defined as definitive in E.P.A. Document
EPA/600/4-90/027 entitled "Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of Effluents to Freshwater and
Marine Organisms." The monitoring shall be performed as a Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas) 24
hour static test. Effluent samples for self -monitoring purposes must be obtained below all waste treatment.
The permittee will conduct one test annually, with the annual period beginning in January of the calendar
year of the effective date of the permit. The annual test requirement must be performed and reported by June
30. If no discharge occurs by June 30, notification will be made to the Division by this date. Toxicity testing
will be performed on the next discharge event for the annual test requirement.
The parameter code for this test is TAE6C. All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit
condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Form (MR-1) for the month in which it was performed,
using the appropriate parameter code. Additionally, DWQ Form AT-1 (original) is to be sent to the
following address:
Attention: Environmental Sciences Branch
North Carolina Division of
Water Quality
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1621
Test data shall be complete and accurate and include all supporting chemical/physical measurements
performed in association with the toxicity tests, as well as all dose/response data. Total residual chlorine of
the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the
waste stream.
Should any test data from either these monitoring requirements or tests performed by the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened
and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits.
NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control
organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require
immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of
the initial monitoring.
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March 23, 2000
Mr. Michael J. Myers, MS EIT
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality-NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Re: Solite Corporation (Solite)
Permit No. NC0028169
Norwood, North Carolina (Stanly County)
Comments on NPDES Draft Permit
Dear Mr. Myers:
Solite reviewed the above -referenced draft permit and offers the following
comments for consideration:
Permit Cover Sheet (and throughout the draft permit)
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i) Please revise all references to Carolina Solite Corporation to
reflect the current legal name of the facility, Solite
Corporation. Attached to this letter is a copy of the March 8,
1999 letter from Mr. Steven M. Diniaco, Solite Corporation,
Vice President to the Director of the Division of Water
Quality which provides notification of the facility's legal
name change.
ii) The existing permit also designates the Rocky River as
receiving waters. However, this designation has been deleted
from the draft permit. Please clarify that this deletion in no
way affects the discharge from quarry dewatering (outfall 002)
into the Long Branch which is an influent stream into the
Rocky River.
Supplement to Permit Cover Sheet
For clarity, please revise the text to specifically reflect the continued
operation of an existing quarry dewatering system, as is currently

Mr. Myers
March 23, 2000
Page No. 2
described in the existing permit, as follows:
"Continue the operation of an existing quarry dewatering system, located at the
Solite Corporation in Stanly County."
Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
i) On February 9, 2000, Mr. Roberto Scheller (NCDENR-DWQ-MRO) conducted a
Compliance Evaluation Inspection in accordance with the facility's existing
NPDES permit. During the inspection, Mr. Scheller suggested that it would be
more practical for Solite to collect grab samples, rather than composite samples,
for total suspended solids, chromium and manganese given the limited quarry
dewatering by Solite. Therefore, Solite requests that the sample type for these
three effluent characteristics be changed from composite to grab.
ii) Solite requests that the sample type for acute toxicity be revised to reflect a grab
sample type which is consistent with the current permit.
iii) Total Suspended Residue is listed as an effluent characteristic. Please advise as to
whether or not this is the same parameter as Total Suspended Solids, and if the
same parameter code, 00530, will be used on the Effluent Discharge Form (MR-
1).
iv) There has been no change in the permitted facility. Therefore, please delete the
additional requirement to sample for conductivity at the effluent from the permit.
Should you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
e ,re, ---
Clinton E. Roberts
Coordinator, Environmental Affairs
Attachment

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March 8, 1999
Director
NCDENR, DWQ
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh 27626-0535
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Re: Carolina Solite Corporation (Norwood, North Carolina)
General Stormwater Permit Certificate of Coverage No. NCG070006
NPDES Permit No. NC0028169
Recycle System Permit No. WQ0003150
Notification of Name Changes
Dear Sir/Madam:
The following letter provides notification of a name change for the above referenced
facility. As a result of a merger, effective December 31, 1998, the name of Carolina Solite
Corporation has been changed to Solite Corporation. The change reflects a change in
name only and does not represent a change in facility ownership or operational control.
Table 1 provides a detailed listing of the respective water quality permits covered by the
name change:
Table 1: Carolina Solite (Solite Corporation)
Water Quality Permit Numbers and Name Changes
Exiting Facility Name
Permit Number
Permit Type
New Facility Name
Carolina Solite Corporation
NCG070006 (COC #)
General Stormwater Permit
Solite Corporation
Carolina Solite Corporation
NC0028169
NPDES Permit
SoIite Corporation
Carolina Solite Corporation
WQ0003150
Water Recycle Permit
Solite Corporation
Please make any necessary changes to your records concerning the above referenced
facilities. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact
Stephen Holt or Mike Deyo at 804-673-8600.
Sincerely
Steven M. Dim
Vice President
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cc: Mooresville Regional Office, DWQ
Stephen Holt, Solite Corporation
Mike Deyo, Solite Corporation

DENR/DWQ
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NC0028169
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Carolina Solite Corporation
Applicant Address:
P.O. Box 987, Albemarle, NC 28002
Facility Address:
NCSR 2029, West of Aquadale
Permitted Flow
N/A
Type of Waste:
Quarry dewatering
Facility/Permit Status:
Renewal
County:
Stanly
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
Long Branch
Regional Office:
Mooresville
Stream Classification:
C
USGS Topo Quad:
G 18 NW
303(d) Listed?:
No
Permit Writer:
Michael Myers
Subbasin:
03-07-13
Date:
February 1, 2000
Drainage Area (m12):
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Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
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Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
Average Flow (cfs):
IWC (%):
100(%,
Primary SIC Code:
3295
SUMMARY
Carolina Solite originally had two permitted outfalls. Outfall 001 discharged treated process wastewater and
outfall 002 discharged quarry dewatering wastewater. Outfall 001 was highly contested and the facility has
since eliminated outfall 001 by recycling 100% of their process wastewater. Outfall 002 is still being
maintained by the facility and has episodic discharges. In 1996 and 1999 the facility had no discharge through
outfall 002. In 1997 and 1998, there were limited discharges resulting in four sampling events.
Outfall 002 discharges into Long Branch, which is a class C water in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
Upstream of the discharge, Long Branch has been rated as partially supporting of its designated uses and the
Division is in the process of evaluating the identity of the problem parameter(s). However, the reach of the
stream where outfall 002 is located has been rated as supporting of its designated uses.
TOXICITY TESTING:
Current Requirement: Episodic - Acute
Recommended Requirement: Episodic - Acute
COMPLIANCE SUMMARY:
No compliance problem for the limited number of discharges over the past four years.
INSTREAM MONITORING:
The facility is required to monitor turbidity, temperature, Conductivity, and pH upstream of outfall 002
and downstream.
PROPOSED CHANGES:
No proposed changes.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice:
Permit Scheduled to Issue:
Pact Sheet
NPDES Renewal
Page

STATE CONTACT:
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please contact Michael
Myers at [phone] ext. 508.
NAME DATE: /'�'
Fact Sheet
NPDES Renewal
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NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO ISSUE A NPDES WASTEWATER PERMIT
On the basis of thorough staff review and application of NC General Statute
143.21. P-Jblic law 92-500 and other iawhd standards and regulations, the
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission proposes to issue a
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater
discharge permit to the persons) listed on the attached pages effective 45
days horn the publish date of this n0tice.
Written comments regarding the proposed permit will be accepted until 30
days after the publish date of this notice- All comments received poor to that
date are considered in the lint determinations regarding the proposed
permit. The Director of the NC Division of Water Quality may decide to hold a
public meeting for the proposed peomo should the Division receive a
significant degree of public interest.
Copies of the draft permit and other supporting Information on file used to
determine conditions present in the draft permit are available upon request
and payment of the costs of reproduction. Mail comments andlor requests for
information to the NC Division of Water Quality at the above address or call
Ms. Christie Jackson at (019) 733•5083. extension 538. Please include the
NPDES permit number (attached) in any communication. Interested persons
may also visit the Division o1 Water Quality at 512 N. Salisbury Street. Raleigh,
NC 27604-1148 between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to review
,in!Wmalion on file.
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located in Stanly County discharging treated wastewater into Long Branch in
the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. Currently no parameters are water quality
limited. This discharge may affect future allocations In this portion of the
receiving stream.
NPDES Permit Number NC0041718, Colony Ridge Apartments. 223 Meadow
Wood Drive. Salisbury, NC 28144 has applied for a permit renewal fora facility
located in Stanly County discharging treated wastewater into Curl Tail Creek
in the Yadkin -Pee -Dee River Basin. Currently BOO. ammonia. fecal coliform,
and dissolved oxygen are water quality limited. The discharge may affect
future allocations in this portion of the receiving Stream.
NPDES Permit Number NC0029432. Stanly County Schools - Aquaoale
Elementary School. P.O. Box 220. Albemarle. NC 28002 has applied for a
permit renewal tor a facility located in Stanly County discharging treated
wastewater vrto UT Long Branch in the Yadkin ee Dee River Basin. Currently
BOOS. NH3. DO and Fecal Colilorm are water quality limited. This discharge
may affect future allocations in this portion Ot the receiving stream.
NPDES Permit Number NC0029424, Stanly County Schools - Locust
Elementary School. P.O. Box 220, Albemarle. NC 28002 has applied l0r a
permit renewal for a facility located in Stanly County discharging treated
wastewater into UT Island Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. Currently
80D5. NH3, DO, and Fecal Cohform are water quality limited. This discharge
may affect future allocations in this portion 0f the receiving stream.
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Notes for Carolina Solite Corporation
General Information
The facility originally maintained two outfalls 001 and 002. At the last renewal outfall
001 was removed from the permit, since the facility recycles all process wastewater.
Quarry dewatering wastewater is discharged through outfall 002. The permittee is
requesting renewal of NPDES permit NC0028169 for outfall 002. According to a note
from Coleen to Steve Tedder, the facility wants to maintain outfall 002 in order to
manage extreme stormwater events. According to Mike Parker's Staff Report the
treatment facility does not have any treatment capabilities.
Permit Writer: MJM
Permit #: NC0028169
Permit File Review
Permit application — states that it is possible for the discharge to contain Al, Be, Cd, Cr,
Cu, Pb, Ni, Se, and Zn. The average flow if 1.28 MGD with a maximum day of 5.00
MGD.
Wasteload Allocation File Review
The last wasteload allocation for outfall 002 was conducted in 1994. Permit limits shall
remain as stipulated in the WLA.
Stream Characteristics:
7Q10=0.
Correspondence File Review
No information.
DMR Review
Because the discharge is episodic there is little DMR data available over the past four
years.
Basin Plan Review
Long Branch is on the states 303(d) list fro the source to just above Carolina Solite.
Therefore, the reach of the branch where the discharge is located is not in 303 (d) listed
waters.
General Comments
Correspondence with Michael Parker, Mooresville Regional Office — Because of the
nature of operations the region recommends that the facility continue to be permitted
under the individual permitting system.

There are only four data points available from four years of monitoring data. Therefore,
there is insufficient data available to justify removal of lead and chromium monitoring as
a condition for the permit.

To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
Date: July 1, 1999
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Stanly
MRO No. 99-100
Permit No. NC0028196
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Carolina Solite Corporation
P. O. Box 987
Albemarle, N.C. 28002
JUL - y 1999
DENR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
2. Date of Investigation: June 8, 1999
3. Report Prepared By: Michael Parker, Env. Engineer II
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Clint Roberts, [phone].
5. Directions to Site: From the community of Aquadale in southern Stanly County, travel
west on SR 1922 (South Stanly School Road) approximately 0.2 mile and turn right on
SR 2001 (Old Aquadale Road). Travel approximately 1.0 mile and turn left on SR 2029.
Carolina Solite is located at the end of SR 2029.
6. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
Outfall 002
Latitude: 35 ° 13 `27"
Longitude: 80° 14`56"
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: G 17 NE & G 18 NW U.S.G.S. Name: Oakboro & Aquadale, N.C.
7. Site size and epansion are consistent with application? Yes, sufficient area exist for the
construction of WWT facilities, if necessary.

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8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Hilly, 5-90% slopes (bottom of rock
quarry). The portion of the site where the discharge originates is not located in a flood
plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Long Branch
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 03-07-13
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Long Branch
is approximately 5 feet wide and 3 to 4 inches deep, and had little flow at the time
of the site investigation. The stream flows through a rural area with agriculture
being the primary use. There are no known users downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: No limit (intermittent discharge)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment facility? No
limit (intermittent discharge)
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity)? There
are no WWT facilities.
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to
Construct issued in the previous two years: N/A
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater
treatment facilities: There are no existing WWT facilities, with the exception of a
small settling area (depression) in the bottom of the quarry where the pit water
collects.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: There are
no proposed WWT facilities at this time.
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Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None that we are aware.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: There is no residuals generation.

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3. Treatment plant classification: N/A (No existing WWT facilities)
4. SIC Code(s): 3295 Wastewater Code(s): 42 Main Treatment Unit Code: 50000
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies
involved (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None at this time.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: N/A
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: No known alternatives are available at this time.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Carolina Solite Corporation (CS) has applied for renewal of the subject permit. There
have been no changes to the current operation/discharge, which involves the dewatering of the
quarry pit where the slate/shale used in the manufacturing process is excavated. All process
wastewater, generated from the use of wet scrubbers that remove particulate from four kilns used
in light weight aggregate production, is being recycled and reused in the plant. All other
contaminated water generated at this site is processed through a recycle pond that is covered
under Permit No. WQ0003150.
It is recommended that the permit be reissued as requested.
Signature of R
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P. O. BOX 987 • ALBEMARLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28001 • PHONE: [phone]
CERTIFIED MAIL (P 884 125 600)
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
May 20, 1999
Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality — NPDES Unit
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Re: Carolina Solite Corporation (Solite)
NPDES Permit No. NC0028169
Stanly County
Condition II.B.10.
Dear Mr. Weaver:
MAY 2 2 1999
DENR - WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
Pursuant to the above -referenced permit condition, Solite is requesting renewal of its NPDES Permit (No.
NC0028169) for Outfall Number 002. This request is being submitted at least 180 days prior to the
expiration date of the subject permit. There have been no changes at this facility since the issuance of the
last permit.
The following items are included in the renewal package for your review:
i) one (1) signed original and two (2) copies of this letter (Attachment I),
ii) one (1) original, completed application form plus two (2) copies (Attachment II),
iii) written documentation of the Authorized Representative (Attachment III),
iv) a description of sludge management at this facility (Attachment IV), and
v) production data for calendar years 1996, 1997 and 1998 (Attachment V).
Should you have any questions regarding this renewal application package, please contact Clint Roberts
at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Al Simon
Plant Manager
Attachments

Sludge Management Plan
As indicated in Item No. 8 of the enclosed NPDES Permit Application — Short Form C, Solite performs
no wastewater treatment at this facility prior to discharge. Therefore, no sludge, or other solid material, is
generated during discharge events.

Production Data
The following is the total annual production quantities of principle product for the last three (3) years:
Calendar Year 1996 235,211 tons
Calendar Year 1997 276,340 tons
Calendar Year 1998 265,110 tons