WQ0006406_Application_20011108

State of North Carolina -
Department of Environment_
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph D., Actin'g Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL -RESOURCES
November 08, 2001.
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EMERALD VILLAGE INC '� — -_�—
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GIL EVANS''1HE!lILLi_GI0�9Alzd;, FFIfry
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LITTLE SWITZERLAND NC 29749
Subject: Acknowledgement of Application No.
WQ0006406
Recycle System
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Evans:
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit of the Division of Water Quality (Division) acknowledges'receipt of
your permit application and supporting materials on November 01, 2001. This application package has
been assigned the number listed above.
Your application package has been assigned to Marie Doklovic for a detailed review. The reviewer will
contact you with a request for additional information if there are any questions concerning your
submittal.
If you have any questions, please contact Marie Doklovic at 919-733-5083 extension 371. If the
reviewer is unavailable, you may leave a message on their voice mail,. and they will respond promptly.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES ON
THIS PROJECT.
Sinekrely,
Colson, P.E.
Supervisor, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
cc: 'Aslv11 Regional<Office Water Quality Seetio�%
Permit Application File WQ0006406
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State of North Carolina , r-CEiVEO
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resot�t�rA-'1jpLJTY8 �710N
Division of Environtnental Management
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form 110V 0 1 20U1
(THIS FORM NAY EE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGIA'AL)
RECYCLE FACILITIES Non -Discharge
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Appii:2-nt's name (please specify the name of the municipality, corporation, individual, etc.):
2. l':int Ov�-ners or Signing Official's name and title (the person who is legally responsible for the facility and its compliance):
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3. Mailin z address: )� o f
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City: k % �7/i CZ6,A1-T 21eV1 t a/� State: Zip: 0?9-7y 9
Telephone Numb.. J %lo s— /6, 3
4. Project Name (please specify the name of the facility or establishment - should be consistent on all documents included:
:. l ocario: of RecycL Facility (Streit Address):� I /► YJ t , I
City: - +Led9LI - State: %3 G Zip: ,27 974
5. Co:.* --:--)-_:-son rwh:j can cuesboys aboutapplica:ion:
Nays.
7. Latitu_-:
elephone ntmtber: ( W_ ) - J m s— 9� o d
of recycle facility location
S. AvDhca:ion Date: /� 1
�0-e processing fee should be as s ,.cified in 15A NCAC 2H .0205(c)(5).]
9. Fe.. Submitted: S .3 � �ITeh.. permit p / P' -
10. Coun:1• where project is located:
II. PERMIT L"INFORAL&TION:
1. Application No. (will be completed by Devi): w (s� c)V 0 AO
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2. SpeciNv whether project is: new; —1-1 renewal`; modification
39 For renewals, complete only sections I, II, and applicant signature (on page 5). Submit only pages I and 5 (original and
three copies -of each). Brigineer's si_snature not requiredfor renewal without other modifications.
3. If this zppiication s being submitted as a result of a renewal or modification to an existing permit, list. the existing permit
numb- O D ®®14 D � and its' issue date IfPr L► 1 I Q
4. Specify whethm the applicant is .public or private.
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III. INFORMATION ON WASTEWATER:
1. -NaturC of 1A'astCw2!c-': cc Domestic: %-Cornrnercial; % Industrial;
% Other waste (specify):
2. Pleast provide a one or two word description specifying the origin of the wastewater, such as school; subdivision., hospital,
commercial, industrial, apartments, etc.: y
s. '%''olurne of recycle water generated by this project:
4. Explanation of hov.- recycle water volume was determined:
gallons Fr_•r day
5. Brief project description:
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IV. DESIGN INFORMATION
1. Provide a brief listin? of the components of the recycle facilities, including dimensions, capacities, and detention times of
tanks, pumping facilities, hivh water alarms, filters, .ponds, lagoons_ etc.:
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1. Name of closest downslope surface waters:
3. Classification of closest downslope surface waters: (as established by the Environmental Management
Commission & specified on page 4 of this application - This classification must be provided by the appropriate Regional
Office prior to the submittal of the application).
4. If a power failure at the facility could impact waters classified as WS, SA, B, or. SB,, describe which of the measures are
being implemented to prevent such impact, as required'in 15A.NCAC 2H .0200:
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5. Tlhc :ac;litics .Trust contonn to uic ioilovv'ing buffers 'and all ohher 2ppilcablc buffers):
a) 4rYJ feet between a lagoon and a^.y residence under separate ownership;
b) 100 feet between a surface sand filter and any residence under separate ownership;
c) 100 feet between the recycle faciHes and any private or public water supply source:
db l X feet between the recycle facilities and any streams classified as NN'S or B and any waters cicssificd as SA or SB;
e) 100 feet between die recycle facilities and any other stream, canal, marsh, coastal waters, lake or impoundment;
0 50 feet between the recycle facilities and property lines.
6. if any of die buffers specified in No. 5 above are not being met, please explain how die proposed buffers will provide eoua
or better protecdon of die Waters of the State with no increased potential for nuisance conditions:
7. Are any components of the recycle facility located within the 100-year flood plain? Yes;
describe- the protective measures being taken to protect against flooding.
No. If Yes, brief]y
THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGE -SENT UNLESS ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS ARE
INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL
a. Ont o.i2inai and three cof ies of the completed Find appropriately executed application form.
b. The a?prop late —rmi: pea:casing fee, in accordance wiLi 15A NCAC 2H .0205(c)(5).
c. Five (5) sets of detailed plans and specific dons signed and sealed by a North Carolina Professional Engineer. ine plans must
include a general location map, a site map which indicates where any borings or hand auger samples were taken, along with
buffers, smiciures, and prop eny lines. Each sheet of the plans and the first p22e of die specifications must be signed and sealed.
d. For indust:a] wastewater, a complete chemical analysis of the typical wastewater must be provided. The analysis may include,
but shall not be limited to, Total Organic Carbon, BOD. COD, Chlorides, Phosphorus, Nitrates, Phenol, Total Tribal omethanes,
TCLP analysis, Total Halogenated Compounds, Total Coliforms, and Total Dissolved, Solids.
If lagoons are a pan of die facilities and the recycle water is industrial, provide a hydrogeologic description of the subsurface to a
depth of 20 feet or bedrock, whichever is less. The number of borings shall be sufficie»[ to define the following for the area
underlying each major soil type at die site: significant changes in lithology, the vertical permeability of the unsaturated zone, the
,'hydraulic conductivity of the saturated zone, and tie depth of the mean seasonal high water table.
f. Five copies of all reports, evaluations, agreements, supporting calculations, etc., must be submitted as a part of die specifications
which are signed and sealed by a North Carolina Professional Engineer. Although certain portions of this required submittal must
be developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials wider die signature and seal of a North Carolina Professional
Engineer signifies that he has reviewed this material and has judged it to be consistent with this proposed design.
- g Five t.$) copies of the existing pe�rriit if a renevral or a modiiicatoti.
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This form must be completed by the appropriate DENT regional office and included as a. part of the project
submittal information.
I.NSTRL':,TIONS TO NC PROFESSIONAL ENGIINEER:
ne classification of the downslope surface waters (the surface waters that any overflow from the facility would flow toward)
in which the recycle facility will be conswcted musrbe determined by the appropriate DEWregional office. Tticrefore, you
are required, prior to submittal of the application package, to submit titis form, with items'] throL;h 7 complete. -
to the appropriate Division of Environmental lvlanagement Regional Water Quality Supervisor (see page 6 of 6). At a
minimum, you must include an 8.5" by 11" copy of the portion of a 7.5 minute-USGS Topographic Map which shows the
location of the recycle facility and the downslope surface waters in which they will be located. Identify the closest downslop:
surface waters on the attached map copy. Once the regional office has completed the classification,
reincorporate this completed page and the topographic map into the complete application form and
submit the application package.
1. Applicant (specjfy name of the municipality, corporation, individual, etc.):
2. Namte & complete address of engineering firm:
Teienhone number: (
3. Project name:
N=. a of closest downslope surface waters:
5. Cormry(ies) where the recycle facility and. surface waters are located:
6. Ma:) riame and date:
7. NC Professional Engineer's Seal, Signature, and Date:
0: REGIONAL WATER QUALITY SUPERVISOR.
Please provide me with the classification of the watershed where these sewers will be constructed, as identified on the attached
-nap segment
Name of surface waters:
Classification (as established by the Environmental Management Commission):
Proposed classification, if applicable:
Signature of regional office personnel:
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(.kll attachm-criLs must he signed)
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Name and Cor,-. lcte Address of Engineering Firm:
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T elcphone Nurnb, _r: ( )
Professional Engineer's Certification:
State:
, attest that [his application for
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has been reviewed by me and is accurate and co::iplcte to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best of my l.nowledoe
the proposed d;.sign has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations. Although certain portions of this submittal
package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion -of these materials under my sienature and seal signifies that I have
reviewed This irate^al and ha:•e judged it to be consistctIt witL the proposed design.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal, Signature, and Date:
Applicant's Certification,:
T_ I--,....,,",,., -S_ I T'
, attest that this application for 1 9,AjeAwel /y p
b� me and is accurate and COrnplc:.te to the best of my Imowledge. I underst2fld that if all reouired -3-s aof iris
_:phca::;,:, asc• :,o: complet=d and that if all reou ed supporting info.-mation and attachments are not incquded, this an:Iication pack -age
wili be rc:u; 1cd to me as incompletA
.Signa:jre Date �
THE• COMPLETED PI'LICATIO,N' PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORIMATION AND
NIATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOµ'ING ADDRESS:
-NORTH CAROLIN'A DIVISION OF ENVIRON.NfiENTAL .NIA N�AGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT =
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLIINA ' F6-26 -J,;)&� 0'
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
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DIVISION OF ENVIRO MENTAL MANAGEINIENT REGIONAL OFFICES (11/93) .
Asheville Regional WQ Su-•�r visor
59'Noodfin Place
yshevi'it, NC 28801
[phone]
Fax [phone]
.aver)'
Macon
Buncombe
Madison
Burke
McDowell
Caldwell
Mitchell
Cherokee
Polk
Clay
Rutherford
GI•aham
S wain
Haywood
Transylvania
Henderson
Yancy
Jackson,
Fayetteville Regional R'Q Supervisor
Wachovia Building, Suite 714
Fayetteville. NC 28301
(910)-4.86-15 4.1
Fax [phone]
Anson
Moore
Blad::n
Robeson
CumLrland
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Samrso-:
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5025 No. h Point Boulb� L; Suite 100
Wirs!o n-Sa1e^-, NC 27105
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1' ax [phone]
Rockingham
Randolph
Stokes
Sum'
\Vatau sa
Wilkes -
Yadkin
Washington Regional V,'Q Supervisor
Post Office Box 1507
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Beaufon Jones
Berde
Lenoir
Camden
Martin
Chow•an
Pamlico
Craven
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Currituck
Perquimans
Dare
Pitt
Gates
Tyrell
Greene
Washington
Hertford
Wayne
Hyde
Mooresville Regional V,'Q Supervisor
919 Forth Main Strect
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Alexander
Mecklenburg
Cabanas
Rowan
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Stanly
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union
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Raleioh Regional WQ Supervisor
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
(919) 571-470'J
-Fax [phone]
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Nash
Durham
Northampton
Edgecombe
Oran_e
Franklin
Person
Granville
Vance
Halifax.
Wake
Johnston
Watren
Lee
Wilson
Wilmington Region. WQ Supervisor
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 2 8405-3845
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Brunswick New .Hanover
Carteret Onslow
Columbus Pend--
Duplih
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TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
DATE: January 28, 2002
NON -DISCHARGE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Mitchell
PERMIT NUMBER WQ0006406
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Emerald Villade Inc.
Post Office Box 98
Little Switzerland, North Carolina 28749
2. Date of Investigation: January 22, 2002
3. Report Prepared By: Michael R. Parker
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Lynn Evans
704/765-8687
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NCSR 1002 and NCSR
1100, travel east on NCSR 1100 0.1 mile, the site is located on
the right side of the highway.
6. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): 2-3 acres.
7. Topography (relationship to 100 year flood plain included): The
gem mining operation is located in an open area which was
previously mined.
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate facility site.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. D10SW U.S.G.S. Quad Name Celo, N. C.
Latitude: 35.050150" Longitude: 82007142"
8. Location of nearest dwelling and water supply well: The nearest
dwelling and water supply well are greater than 200 feet from the
settling ponds.
9. Watershed Stream Basin Information:
a. Watershed Classification: C-trout
b.
River Basin
and Subbasin No.:
04-03-06
C.
Distance to
surface water from
disposal system: 100 feet

PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater, sludge or contaminated soil:
% Domestic
100 % Industrial
a. Volume: 0.0200 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: Soil and sand
from gem mining operation
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater:
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
in development
should be required
approved
not needed
2. Production
rates
(industrial
discharges only)
in pounds per day:
a. Highest
month
in the past
12 months:
lbs/day
b. Highest year in the past 5 years:
lbs/day
3. Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart:
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
It is proposed to continue to operate two inorganic solids
settling ponds in series. The water then seeps into the ground.
There is no discharge to surface waters.
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: Inorganic solids removed from
the settling ponds are used in the gem mining operation again.
6. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet):
No rating for gem mines.
7. SIC Code (s) : 1499
Wastewater Code(s): Primary: 44 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 50000
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant funds
(municipals only)?
2. Special monitoring requests:

3. Other:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMAENDATIONS
Lynn Evans has made application for renewal of State Permit No.
WQ0006406. Inspections of the facility have found the facility to
be operating properly with no contamination of ground or surface
waters. The facility was closed at the time of inspection due to
seasonal operation.
The permit refers to the facility as a recycle system but the water
is not recycled it percolates into the ground.
It is recommended that the permit be issued.
Signature of Report reparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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