WQ0002089_Final Permit_19940421

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
April 21, 1994
Ted M. Greene, President
Watauga Ready Mix Corporation
525 George Wilson Road
Boone, NC 28607
Dear Mr. Greene:
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0002089
Watauga Ready Mix Corporation
Wastewater Recycle System
Watauga County
In accordance with your application received February 9, 1994, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0002089, dated April 21, 1994, to Watauga Ready Mix Corporation for the continued operation
of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 1999, shall void Permit
No. WQ0002089 issued October 27, 1989, and shall be subject to the Conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to
establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result
in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John A. Kuske Ill at
[phone].
Sincerely,
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A. Presfofh Howard, Jr., P.E.
CC,. Watauga County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional. Office, Water Quality
Training and Certification Unit (no revised rating)
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Watauga Ready Mix Corporation
Watauga County
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continued operation of a 1,000 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of a 14,000 sq. ft. diked
rainfall collection area, a 31,800 gallon four compartment settling basin with a 79 GPM pump, a 1,000
gallon storage tank and a 2,000 gallon storage tank to serve Watauga Ready Mix Corporation, with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received February 9, 1994, and in
conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this
permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 1999, shall void Permit
No. WQ0002089 issued October 27, 1989, 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 conditions of this permit, the approved plans and 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. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those
actions that may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.

19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone
number 910/896-7007, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the
next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of
the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as
the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank, the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual circumstances;
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.;
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in alby-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to
such station or facility; or
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in compliance
with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
20. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Perrittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the. Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202.
21. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 21 st day of April, 1994
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Ho ard, Jr., P.E.,Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0002089

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Site Location
Watauga Ready Mix Corporation
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Non -Discharge Recycle System
Permit No. WQ0002089 E
Located on Hwy 105 west of Boone.
Watauga County
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
MEMORANDUM
To: Training and Certification
From: John A. Kuske III, State Engineering Review Group
Subject: Rating Sheet for Permit Number LV200 0 2
Date: _4:-/e, j ¢
The subject permit is a renewal of Permit No. 14/47oo Zzp£ , issued v z7 8
therefore, a new rating sheet is not required. The existing rating is unchan eg`d.
P.Q. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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