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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0001077_Final Permit_20000623State 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 June 23, 2000 Mr. Robert H. Scala, Vice President Finetex Incorporated PO Box 164 Spencer, North Carolina 28159 'T ffl 1 o • X;WA RCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DERARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Permit No. WQ0001077 Spencer Facility Wastewater Spray Irrigation Rowan County Dear Mr. Scala: In accordance with your application received August 25, 1999, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0001077, dated June 23, 2000, to Finetex Incorporated for the construction of an expansion to the two aeration basins and the continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities. Please pay particular attention to Conditions VI. 9 through VI. 13 regarding evaluation of the wastewater treatment system. This permit is being issued to modify the wastewater treatment and disposal system by expanding he aerations basins. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2003, shall void Permit No. WQ0001077 issued April 20, 1998 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 Iimitations 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 the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded you. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Sue Homewood at (919)3--5083 extension 502. Sincer , i Kerr T. Stevens cc: Rowan County Health Department MacConnell & Associates, P.C. Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section Mooresville Regional Office, Groundwater Section Groundwater Section, Central Office Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 `telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919) 715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH SPRAY IRRIGATION 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 Finetex Incorporated Rowan County FOR THE continued operation of a 18,000 GPD spray irrigation treatment and disposal facility consisting of an influent flow measurement/recorder, manual bar screen, a clarifier, a flocculation tank with mixer, a polymer feed system, dual 115,000 gallon aeration basins in series with mechanical aerators and lined with stone and clay, an 8,000 galls effluent holding tank, a pump station with dual 120 GPM spray irrigation pumps, a four acre spray irrigation field wits, movable spray irrigation pipes and nozzles, a 20.000 gallon effluent storage tank, two 30 GPM irrigation pumps and a second spray field with seven 37,000 square foot (approximately 6 acres) irrigation zones. and the construction to expand the two aeration basins to 252,536 gallons and 247,156 gallons, both expansions to be clay lined; to serve Finetex Incorporated's Spencer Facility, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received August 25, 1999, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2003, shall void Permit No. WQ0001077 issued April 20, 1998, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Upon completion of construction of the expansion of the aeration basins, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. 2. The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number 704-663-1699 shall be notified at least forty-eig (48) hours 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. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to adequately assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities. 4. 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. 5. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division. b. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 7. The following buffers shall be maintained: a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate ownership, b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines, c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells, d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies, e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways, f) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells, and g) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines. Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this waste treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent modifications, which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing treatment facility. These buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the treatment and disposal facilities which are for the purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any expansion or modification of the spray irrigation areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the treatment and disposal facilities, to be violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will require a permit modification. H. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee 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 WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .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 15A NCAC 8G .0202. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained. 4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that will cause runoff. 5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field. 5 91 Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent tf.. discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 28.6 inches over any twelve (12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.25 inches per hour on the four acre spray irrigation site. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 26 inches over any twelve (12) month period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.25 inches per hour on the seven 37,000 square foot spray irrigation site. Wastewater application rates shall not exceed: (a) Annual Loading Limits: 1. 0.45 pounds of cadmium per acre per year. 2. The Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) per acre per year shall be limited * as follows: Crop PAN 0b./acre/yr.) Crop PAN_Clb./acre/yam Alfalfa 200 Forest (Hardwood & Softwood) 75 Bermuda Grass (Hay, Pasture) 220 Milo 100 Blue Grass 120 Small Grain (Wheat, barley, oats) 100 Corn (Grain) 160 Sorghum, Sudex (Pasture) 180 Corn (Silage) 200 Sorghum, Sudex (Silage) 220 Cotton 70 Soybeans 200 Fescue 250 Timothy, Orchard, & Rye Grass 200 If the approved land application sites are to be double cropped (i.e., a crop in the spring and a second crop in the fall, with BOTH crops to receive wastewater residuals), then the second crop shall receive an application of nutrients at a rate of no greater than 50 lbs/acrelyr. This practice will be allowed as long as the second crop is to be harvested. If the second crop is to be planted for erosion control only, and is to be tilled into the soil, then no wastewater residuals shall be applied to these fields because the nitrogen will essentially be returned to the soil. At no time shall the total PAN a Iication rate exceed 300 lbs. PAN per acre per year. (b) Cumulative Metal Laodings (based on CEC of the spray irrigation sites): Lifetime Loadings (lbs/acre) Parameter CEC < 5 CEC 5 - 15 CEC > 15 Lead 500 1000 2000 Zinc 250 500 1000 Copper 125 250 500 Nickel 125 250 500 Cadmium 4.5 9 18 10_ No type of wastewater other than that from Finetex Incorporated's Spencer Facility shall be sprayed onto the irrigation area. 11. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or whil normal maintenance is being performed. 12. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. 14. An acceptable pH must be maintained in the soil, greater than 6.0, on all land application sites. 15. No root or leaf crops for public consumption shall be raised on these sites. III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. 2. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of wastewater disposed. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information: a. date of irrigation, b. volume of wastewater irrigated, c. field irrigated, d. length of time field is irrigated, e_ continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each field, f, weather conditions, g. maintenance of cover crops, h. annual loading of PAN, Cadmium, and lime additions, and i. cumulative loadings of Lead, Zinc, Copper, Nickel and Cadmium. 3. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at the point prior to irrigation every month for the following parameters: Influent flow, continuous and daily Cadmium Copper Lead Nickel Zinc Total Chromium PH MBAS Oil and Grease Phenol Residual Chlorine TSS NH as N TKN NO as N PAN (by calculation) COD BOD Flows by-passed to the Spencer wastewater collections stem 4. Three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition 111 2) on Form NDAR-1 shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. Three (3) copies of all effluent monitoring data (as specified in condition 111 3) on Form NDMR-1 shall be submitted on or before the last day of each month. All information shall be submitted to the following address: NC Division of Water Quality Water Quality Section Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 4 A representative soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted annually on each spray field and the results maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. The Standard Sc Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following parameters: Acidity Calcium Copper Magnesium Lead Nickel b. Noncompliance Notification: Manganese Percent Humic Matter pH Zinc Exchangeable Sodium Percentage Cadmium Cation Exchange Capacity Potassium Sodium Phosphorus Chromium Base Saturation (by calculation) The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number 704-663- 1699 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 sludge digester; 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. c. 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 has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five (5) 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 1. Existing monitor wells MW-1, MW-2 and MW-3 shall be sampled every March, July and November for the following parameters: Water Level pH Iron Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Lead Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Volatile Organic Compounds - In November only using one of the following: (A) Standard Method 6230D, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less (B) Standard Method 6210D, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less (C) EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less (D) EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less (E) Another method with prior approval by the Groundwater Section Chief For monitoring limits, please refer to 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. Any method used must meet the following qualifications: (1) A laboratory must be DWQ certified to run any method used. (2) The method used must, at a minimum, include all the constituents listed in Table VIII of Standard Method 6230D. (3) The method used must provided a PQL at 0.5 ug/L or Iess which must be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWQ Laboratory Certification Unit. Any constituents detected above the MDL but below the PQL at 0.5 ug/L must be qualified (estimated) and reported. If any volatile organic compounds are detected by the methods listed, then the Mooresville Regional Office Groundwater Supervisor, telephone number 704-663-1699 must be contacted immediately for further instructions regarding any additional follow-up analyses required. The results of all initial and follow-up analyses must be submitted simultaneously. The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well. If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/I are detected in any downgradient monitoring well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the individual constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to represent the naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described above. The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater Quality Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section, Permits and Compliance Lint, 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1636 on or before the last working day of the month following the sampling month. 2. Existing monitor wells MW-4, MW-5 and MW-6 shall be sampled every March, July and November for the following parameters: Water Level pH Iron Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Lead Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Chloride MBAS Copper Phenol Zinc Volatile Organic Compounds - In November only using one of the following: (A) Standard Method 6230D, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less (B) Standard Method 6210D, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less (C) EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less (D) EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or Iess (E) Another method with prior approval by the Groundwater Section Chief For monitoring limits, please refer to 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. Any method used must meet the following qualifications: (1) A laboratory must be DWQ certified to run any method used. (2) The method used must, at a minimum, include all the constituents listed in Table VIII of Standard Method 6230D. (3) The method used must provided a PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less which must be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWQ Laboratory Certification Unit. Any constituents detected above the MDL but below the PQL at 0.5 ug/L must be qualified (estimated) and reported. If any volatile organic compounds are detected by the methods listed, then the Mooresville Regional Office Groundwater Supervisor, telephone number 704-663-I699 must be contacted immediately for further instructions regarding any additional follow-up analyses required. The results of all initial and follow-up analyses must be submitted simultaneously. The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well. If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/1 are detected in any downgradient monitoring well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the individual constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to represent the naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described above. The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater Quality Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section, Permits and Compliance Uni , 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1636 on or before the last working day of the month following the sampling month. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided. 4. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is for the disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250 feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143- 215.6A(a)(I). In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part of the permittee. V. INSPECTIONS 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 wastewater treatment and disposal 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 or other permitting authority. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and 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 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. 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 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. 4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143- 215.6C. 5. 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. 6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of the project. 7. 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 15A NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4). 8. The Peri ittee, 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. Within six months of permit issuance the permittee shall evaluate the existing method of measuring influent flow and submit a report proposing modifications as needed to the Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115. 10. The permittee within six months of permit issuance shall install a flow metering device to measure the flow to the Spencer wastewater collection system. 11. The permittee shall complete all recommendations from the Soil Scientist report dated January 12, 2000 and shall submit a final report to the Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115. 12. Field 2 zones 4, 6, & 7, shall not be used for spray irrigation until written approval is received from the Mooresville Regional Office —Water Quality Section. 13. Before this permit can be renewed the permittee will be required to submit a complete wastewater treatment system evaluation. In addition, an Operation and Maintenace Plan shall be developed for the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation system. This evaluation shall include but not be limited to: • Evaluation of expansion to aeration basins to control overflow and/or discharges. • Determination if the stone and clay liner of the existing portion of the aeration basins is sufficient to protect groundwater and/or surface water. • Evaluation of the ability of existing mechanical aerators to properly treat the volume of waste in the aeration basins. • The effectiveness of the existing wastewater treatment system to produce effluent of a quality to be easily assimilated by land disposal. • Evaluation of foaming problems in the aeration basins. • The possible need for aeration in the 20,000 gallon storage tank so that effluent does not go septic prior to irrigation. Permit issued this the, 23`d day of June, 2000 NORTH OL1NA IR ENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION -Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0001077 9 Permit No. WQ0001077 May 12, 2000 ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION Partial Final I, , 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 and County 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 this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. 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