WQ0004046_Final Permit_19910315

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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
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
March 15, 1991
Mr. William L. Scott, Jr., Chairman
Tri -County Membership Corporation
Route 12, Box 65
Goldsboro, North Carolina 27530
Subject: Permit No. WQ0004046
Tri -County Membership Corporation
Groundwater Remediation and
Subsurface Disposal System
Wayne County
Dear Mr. Scott:
In accordance with your application received August 23, 1990, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0004046, dated March 15, 1991, to Tri -County Membership Corporation
for the construction and operation of the subject groundwater remediation and subsurface disposal
system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 1996, 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 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, P.O. Drawer 2.7447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this
permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John Seymour at 919/ 733-5083.
tSinrely,
t--YZ
George T. Everet
cc:
Wayne County Health Department
Washington Regional Office
Groundwater Section
Contractors & Engineers Services, Inc.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action, Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
INFILTRATION GALLERY 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
Tri -County Membership Corporation
Wayne County
FOR THE
construction and operation of 2.5 GPM groundwater recovery and remediation system with
subsurface disposal consisting of a recovery well, a 350 gallon oil/water separator with a 275
gallon product storage tank, a 140 gallon dosing tank with overfill float switch, a totalizing flow
meter, a 10 gpm dosing pump, a 12 -inch by 24 -foot tall air stripper tower with 124 cfm blower,
particle filters preceding two carbon filters in series, 400 feet of subsurface gravity feed effluent
distribution lines, and associated valves, piping, gages and appurtenances to serve Tri -County
Membership Corporation with no discharge to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received August 23, 1990 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 January 31, 1996, and shall be-
subject
esubject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the
permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit and the approved
plans and specifications. Mail the certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit,
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
2. The Washington Regional Office, phone no. 9191946-6481 shall be notified at least
two (2) weeks in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an
in-place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be
made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday
through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
3. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately absorb the wastes
and may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in a
manner which will protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters
and ground waters.

4. 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 as may be required by this Division, such as the constriction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
5. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for
damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
6. Any sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in
accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times
2. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a
certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission_ Within thirty days
after the wastewater treatment facilities are 54% complete, the Permittee must submit
a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible
charge.
The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system
to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this
facility.
III. MQNIT RING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to
insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable
sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office,
telephone no. 919/ 946-6481, 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 render the
facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or
electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
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Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in
a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion
of the influent to such station or facility.
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.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
The treatment system shall include a carbon absorption system to further treat the
' effluent from the Air Stripping Tower prior to discharge to the subsurface drainlines.
2. The treated effluent shall meet the water quality standards for all constituents as
specified in 15 NCAC 2L.0202 prior to discharge to the subsurface drainlines.
3. All components of the groundwater recovery, treatment and disposal system shall be
properly weather -proofed to prevent freezing and failure of the system.
4. The influent and effluent form the treatment system shall be sampled once every two
(2) weeks for the first three (3) months and monthly thereafter for the parameters
specified below:
EPA 601 Purgeable Halocarbons
EPA 602 Purgeable Aromatics
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section in
the Washington Regional Office and to the Groundwater Section, Permits Unit, P.O.
Box 27687 Raleigh, N.C. 27611.7687 within 30 days of sample collection.
5. The groundwater recovery, treatment and disposal system shall be inspected weekly.
If it is determined that the system is malfunctioning, all repairs should be made as
soon as possible and reported to the Washington Regional Office.
6. The Compliance, Boundary for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15
NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. An exceedance of
Groundwater Quality Standards beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to
penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6(1)a. The sale of
property, by the Permittee, which is within or contiguous to the disposal system site
may alter location of the Compliance Boundary.
For facilities permitted on or after December 30, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is
established at the lesser of 250 feet from the subsurface disposal system, or 50 feet
within the property boundary.
If the title to any property which may affect the location of the Compliance Boundary
is changed, the Permittee shall notify the DEM Director within 14 days. The
Director shall then establish a modified Compliance Boundary which will be done as
a modification to the Permit.
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The REVIEW BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15
NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. A REVIEW BOUNDARY
is established around disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary
and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. When the concentration of any
substance equals or exceeds the maximum allowable concentration of that substance
at the REVIEW BOUNDARY, as determined by monitoring, the permittee shall
either (i) demonstrate, through predictive calculations or modeling, that natural site
conditions, facility design and operational controls will prevent a violation of
standards at the Compliance Boundary; or, (ii) submit a plan for the alteration of
existing site conditions, facility design or operational controls that will prevent a
violation of standards at the Compliance Boundary, and implement that plan upon its
approval by the Director.
7. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
V . INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the groundwater recovery and treatment
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges
which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to
human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary
including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any
maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of
inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the
date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division of
Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of
Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at any
reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this
permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions of this permit, 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.
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 this request will
be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
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4. The Permittee shall obtain a well construction permit from the Washington Regional
Office prior to construction of the recovery well.
5. Prior to a transfer of this land to a new owner, a notice shall be given to the new
owner that gives full details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site.
6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained
by the Permittee for the life of this project.
7. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject
the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental
Management in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
8. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within
thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly
may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15
NCAC 2H.0205 (c)(4).
9. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any
and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other
government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
10. 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 15th day of March, 1991
TH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
George T. Eve tt, Dire t r
Division of E vironment M nagement
By Authority o iro ental Management Commission
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Permit No. WQ0004046
March 15, 1991
Engineer's Certification
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,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of -my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the 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.

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(5)
(6)
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POINTS
Nih
Preaeration or Equalization . . , . , . . . . .
1
POINTS
T—
Grease or Oil Separators -- Gravity . . . . - . ,
i1T
Land Application (see definition No. 23b)
Mechanical.
Aerated . ,
5
(j)
Chemical Conditioning . . . . . . . . . , . . . . .
5
PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS
kj)
Septic Tank (see definition No. 44) . . . . . . . .
2
b
Imhoff Tank . .
3
c
jai
Primary Clarifiers (including sludge air lifts) . .
5
d
Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non -
(m)
Toxic Materials Involving a Discharge to the Surface
0
waters (sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operations
Diffused or Mechanical . . . . . .
5
except recreational activities such as gena or gold
Pre -Package Unit for Removal of Oil and Grease
mining) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
10
SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS
Reverse Osmosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
(a)
Carbonaceous Stage
p)
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters -- Low Rate . . . . ..
(i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System . . . .
20
Diffused Air System . . .. . . . . . .
10
(7)
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)
8
Separate Sludge Reaeration . . . . . . . .
3
10
(it) Trickling Filter - High Rate . . . . . . . .
7
Aerobic . . . . , . .
Standard Rate . . . . . .
5
Packed Tower . . . . . . .
5
(iiQ Aerated Lagoons . . . . , . . . . . . .
10
14
(iv Rotating Biological Contactors (biodisc)•
10
Sludge Drying Beds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(v Sand Filters (intermittent biological) .
2
d)
(vi Stabilization Lagoons with Outlet to Stream ,
5
(vii Clarifier (including sludge air lifts). . . .
5
(b)
Nitrogenous Stage
f
Sludge Thickener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System.
20
g
Diffused Air Systems..
10
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating, orrotor)8
Sludge Holding Tank -- Aerated . . . . . . . .
Separate Sludge Reaeration . . . . . . . , .
3
(it) Trickling Filter - High Rate . . . . . . . .
7
Standard Rate . . . . . .
5
Packed Tower. . .
5
regeneration . . . . . .
(iii Rotating Biological Contactors (biodisc) . .
10
(j)
(iv Sand Filter (intermittent biological). . . .
2
(8)
(v Clarifier (including sludge air lifts) . . .
5
TERTIARY
OR ADVANCED TREATMENT UNITS
Lagoons . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)
Activated Carbon Beds - Without Carbon regeneration
5
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see def-
ef_23a)
With Carbon regeneration.
15
(b)
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed - Without
10
Carbon regeneration
5
5
With Carbon regeneration.
15
c )
aao
Amni a Stripping . . . . . .
18
d)
Chemical Additions . . . . . .. , . . . , .
5
e
Denitrification Process (separate process): . . .
10
f)
Electrodialysis . . . , . . . . . . . . . . .
5
g)
Foam Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
(h)
Ion Exchange. . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
IM
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ITEM
POINTS
T—
(i)
Land Application (see definition No. 23b)
(not applicable for facilities under 10(a) .
(j)
Microscreens . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
5
kj)
Phosphorus Removal
20
Polishing Ponds _hout aeration '
2
With aeration . . . . . . . . . .
5
(m)
Post Aeration - Cascade . . . . . . ,
0
Diffused or Mechanical . . . . . .
5
Pre -Package Unit for Removal of Oil and Grease
30
o
jn�
Reverse Osmosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
5
p)
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters -- Low Rate . . . . ..
2
High Rate
5
(7)
SLUDGE TREATMENT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank -- Heated . . . . . . . . . .
10
Aerobic . . . . , . .
5
Unheated . . . . .
3
bj
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) . , . .
14
c}
Sludge Drying Beds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
d)
Sludge Elutriation . . . . .
5
e)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) . . . . .
5
f
Sludge Thickener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
g
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage).
2
h
Sludge Holding Tank -- Aerated . . . . . . . .
5
Non-aerated . .
2
(i)
Sludge Incinerator (not Includln activated Garb(
regeneration . . . . . .
10
(j)
Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge or Filter Press . . .
10
(8)
SLUDGE DISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
(aj
Lagoons . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
b
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see def-
ef_23a)
23a). . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
(c)
Landfilled (burial) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
(9)
DISINFECTION
(a)
Pre . . . . •
1
b
Intermediate . . . . . . . . . .
2
c)
Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
d)
Dechlorination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
e)
Chlorine or Ozone Generation . . . . . . . . . .
5
f)
Radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
(10)
MISCELLANEOUS UNITS
(a)
Holding Ponds or Holding Tanks for Inorganic, Hon -toxic
Materials with no Discharge to the Surface Waters
2
(Sludge handling facilities for water purificatic,
plants, sand, gravel, crushed stone and other si,iiilar
operations --see definition No. 10)
(b)
Holding Ponds or Holding Tanks for Organic or Toxic
Materials with no Discharge to the surface Waters
4
(Any pump, valve, or other mechanical control sub -;ect
to failure creating a potential for bypass or discharge
from the holding ponds or tanks will necessitate I
minimum classification of Class I requiring a ce tified
operator).
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(MISCELLANEOUS UNITS CONTINUED)
(c) bolding Pond for Effluent Flow Equalization
Stage Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
dEffluent Pumps . . . . . . . . . .
e In -Plant Pumps (including air lifts). .
f Stand -By Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . .
g Thermal Pollution Control Device
h Treatment Processes for Removal of Metal or
;other Toxic Materials . . . . . . . . . . .
POINTS
W/or
5
2
3
snide and
... 30
Totall Points C
CLASSIFICATION
1 ass 5 - 25 Points
�C ass iI 26 - 50 Points
Class III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 - 65 Points
Class Iv . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one through for points. inclusive,
do not require a certified operator. Classifieaton of all other
facilities requires a comparable grade operator i responsible charge.
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North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management
Checklist of Facility Components
To be Used In Determing Facility Classification
All information +rillbe printed:
Name of Plant 'I Y, eo U S T s• r�rr{ C �^ fc�-,
County ._144A ,14 -P- - __
Owner or Contact PersonT -_�,- Cc ✓� r ' r
r�
rr e ep one
Mailing Address R Iz, N. G� `, ' 7 4
Street or F.U. x o. own or tity Zip
Permit Number Information Construction Status
NPOES Permit No. Please Chec(C:
Existing Facility
Date Issued Upgraded Facility
New Facility ��//
State Permit No, Vi/i7CGC/ �fG�{C If Upgraded or New-Kacility, Gi
50% Completion Date
Date Issued Fe 6�� (cid 100% Completion Date
Rated by LWOV Regional Office Cre ., f Date C i
Operator in Responsible Charge Grade
Design Flow of Plant in GPD Plant Class
ITEM
POINTS
1 PRETREATMENT UNITS (see definition No, 34) . . . . . . . .
2
2; DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN GPD (not applicable to non -
contaminated cooling waters and non -discharging systems)
0 - 20,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
20.001 -- 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
50.001 -- 100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
100.001 -- 250.000 . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
250,001 -- 500.000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S
500.001 -- I.ODO.000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
1,000,001 2.000,ODO
10
2,000,001 (and up) - ratoint additional for each 200.000
e I p
GPD capacity up to a maximum of . . .
30
Design Flow (GPO):
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS (see e n t on No. . . . . . . . ..
(a) Influent Pumps (including air lift) .
r3)b
Bar Screens .. . . . . . . '
1
or
(c) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Grit r
1
Id Mechanicalnical or or Aerated Grit Removal
ei
2
f Flow Measuring Device or . . . . . . , , ,
(g) Instrumented flow Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
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