WQ0001759_Final Permit_20060717

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources • •
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ID E ---[ N
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 17, 1996
Mr. Jack King, City Manager
City of Statesville
P.O. Box 1111
Statesville, NC 28687-1111
Subject: Permit No. WQ0001759
City of Statesville, Fourth Creek Monofill
Surface Disposal of Wastewater Residuals
Iredeil County
Dear Mr- King:
In accordance with the request dated January 18, 1996, a draft permit and the subsequent
acceptance of this draft by the City of Statesville by letter dated June 24, 1996, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0001759, dated July 17, 1996, to the City of Statesville for continuing operation
of a surface disposal site for the purpose of the disposal of wastewater residuals with temporary storage of
dewatered residuals allowed at the surface disposal site on recognized holidays, weekends and after
normal business hours. The facility must comply with federal and state requirements for the collection of
all runoff from the surface disposal site (as outlined in 40 CFR Part 503.24 (g) (1) and (2)).
A site visit, conducted on February 21, 1996, revealed that the berm currently -in place around the
active area of the surface disposal site was not adequate to meet the requirements specified above. The
attached permit contains revised conditions (namely, conditions I.6 and I.7) which allow the temporary
stockpiling of residuals near an active sewage sludge unit, contingent upon proper containment or
collection of all runoff. When the proper containment or collection system has been installed at the facility,
the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be contacted so that a follow-up
inspection can be conducted to assess the adequacy of the system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 2000 shall void Permit
No. WQ0001759 issued December 20, 1995, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring and reporting requirements contained in
this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational
information will result in future compliance problems.
The City of Statesville has reviewed and accepted a draft of this permit, therefore, this permit is
final and binding.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Carolyn McCaskill at
[phone] ext. 540 or Mr. Matt Williams at ext. 5W
Sincerely,
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A. Presto Howard, 7 ., P.E.
Iredell County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Mooresville Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Training and Certification Unit (no revised rating)
Facilities Assessment Unit

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SURFACE DISPOSAL 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 THE
City of Statesville
Iredell County
FOR THE
continued operation of a surface disposal site at the Fourth Creek wastewater treatment facility consisting
of a monofill with an area of approximately 9.4 acres, with trenches 80-100 feet long and 10 feet deep for
the disposal (by complete burial) of approximately 1,200 dry tons per year of residuals from the Fourth
Creek wastewater treatment facility, approximately 930 dry tons per year of residuals from the'Third Creek
wastewater treatment facility and approximately 160 dry tons per year of residuals from the City of
Statesville water treatment facility with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
renewal request received on August 30, 1995, 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 November 30, 2000, shall void Permit
No. WQ0001759 issued December 20, 1995, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions
and lbuitations-
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The sewage sludge units shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge
system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the operation of this program.
2. 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 program.
3. In the event that any sewage sludge unit is not operated satisfactorily, including the creation
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conditions, the Permittee shall cease disposing of the wastewater residuals to
the sewage sludge unit and take any immediate corrective actions as may be required by the
Division.

4. The following buffer zones shall be maintained:
a. 400 feet from any habitable residence,
b. 100 feet between an active sewage sludge unit and any public or private water supply
source, all streams classified as WS or B, waters classified as SA or SB and any Class
I or Class 11 impounded reservoir used as a source of drinking water,
c. 100 feet between an active sewage sludge unit and any stream, lake, river, or natural
drainage way,
d _ 50 feet between an active sewage sludge unit and property lines (if the original permit
was issued with the buffer distance to property line as 100 feet, updated maps must be
submitted and new acreage delineated for the buffer to be reduced),
e. 10 feet between an active sewage sludge unit and any interceptor drains or surface
water diversions (upsiope),
f. 25 feet between an active sewage sludge unit and any interceptor drains or surface
water diversions (downslope),
g. 25 feet between an active sewage sludge unit and any groundwater lowering and
surface drainage ditches.
Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for
this surface disposal site. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent
modifications, which are required and approved by the Division, to improve performance
of the existing disposal facility. These buffers do apply, however, to any expansion or
modification of the surface disposal site, and apply in instances in which the sale of
property would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the disposal facilities, to
be violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will
require a permit modification.
5. A copy of this permit shall be maintained at the surface disposal site when residuals are
being disposed during the life of this permit. A spill prevention and control plan shall be
maintained in all residuals transport and application vehicles.
6. Residuals placed in a subject sewage sludge unit shall be covered with soil or other material
at the end of each operating day. Residuals generated at times other than regular business
hours shall be covered as soon as proper personnel are available to do so. At no time shall
residuals remain uncovered for more than five consecutive days.
7. No residuals shall be stored on site at any time, unless approval has been requested and
obtained from the Division of Environmental Management. Residuals generated at times
other than regular business hours may be temporarily stockpiled in the vicinity of the active
sewage sludge unit provided all leachate is either contained on site or collected and routed
to the head of the wastewater treatment plant.. The temporary stockpile shall not exceed 20
dry tons at any time, nor remain for more than five consecutive days.
S. Disposal (or any application) of residuals which test, or are classified, as hazardous or
toxic waste as defined in 40 CFR Part 261 is expressly prohibited at this site.
I1. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
I. The facilities and sewage sludge sites shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.

2. No residuals other than the following are hereby approved for disposal in the sewage
sludge units in accordance with this permit:
Permit Estimated
Source County Number,. ._ Vol ume(dry tons/
year)
Fourth Creek WWTP Iredell NCO031836 I,200
Third Creek WWTP Iredell NCO020591 930
Statesville WTP Iredell 160
3. The pollutant concentrations in the residuals which will be disposed in sewage sludge unit
shall not exceed the following Ceiling Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis):
Parameters _ --m--Jkjz
Arsenic 39
Chromium 260
Nickel 270
4. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (4RC) of the active sewage sludge
unit. The operator must hold a certificate of the type classification assigned to the sewage
sludge unit by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a certified
back-up operator of the appropriate type to comply with the conditions. of Title 15A NCAC
8A, .0202.
5. Adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent any surface runoff from occurring at any
active sewage sludge unit. If runoff cannot be prevented, a collection system shall be
installed with the capacity to handle runoff from a 24-hour, 25-year storm event. All
collected runoff shall be disposed in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
6. An active sewage sludge unit shall not restrict the flow of a base flood.
7. An active sewage sludge unit shall not be located in an unstable area.
Appropriate measures must be taken to control public access to the surface disposal site
during active site use and for the 36-months following closure of the sewage sludge unit.
Such controls may include fencing and the posting of signs indicating the activities being
conducted at each site.
9. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion from conveying pollutants from
the surface disposal site onto the adjacent property or into any surface waters.
10. Application rates to this surface disposal site shall not exceed 91,000 cubic feet per year.
11. Food crops, feed crops and fiber crops shall not be grown on an active sewage sludge unit,
unless approval has been requested and received from the Division of Environmental
Management.
12. Animals shall not be grazed on an active sewage sludge unit unless approval has been
requested and received from the Division of Environmental Management.
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III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, residuals, soil, or plant tissue
analyses) deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
protection of the environment will be established and an acceptable sampling and reporting
schedule shall be followed.
2. Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking all application activities.
These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following information:
a. source of residuals
b . volume of residuals disposed in gallons/year, dry tons/year, or kilograms/year
3. A residuals analysis shall be conducted quarterly from the date of permit issuance for the
residuals from the Third Creek and Fourth Creek wastewater treatment facilities, and
annually for the residuals from the water treatment plant. The analyses shall be the
responsibility of the Permittee and the results shall be maintained on file by the Permittee
for a minimum of five years. If disposal of residuals from either of these facilities at the
subject site occurs at a frequency less than quarterly, a residuals analysis will be required
for each instance of land application for the applicable facility.
The residuals analysis shall include but is not necessarily limited to the following
parameters:
Arsenic % Total Solids
Chromium pH
Nickel
After the residuals have been monitored for two years at the above frequency, the Permittee
may submit a request to the Division for a permit modification for the reduction of the
frequency of monitoring for pollutant concentrations and for the pathogen density
requirements, but in no case shall the frequency of monitoring be less than once per year
when residuals are applied to the land.
4. A Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis shall be conducted by the
Permittee annually for the residuals from
each of the wastewater treatment facilities. This
requirement does not apply to the residuals from the water treatment plant. The TCLP
analysis shall include the following parameters (please note the regulatory level in mg/L in
parentheses):
Arsenic (5.0)
Barium (100.0)
Benzene (0.5)
Cadmium (1.0)
Carbon tetrachloride (0.5)
Chlordane (0.03)
Chlorobenzene (100.0)
Chloroform (6.0)
Chromium (5.0)
o-Cresol (200.0)
m-Cresol (200.0)
p-Cresol (200.0)
Cresol (200.0)
2,4-D (10.0)
1,4-Dichlorobenzene (7.5)
1,2-Dichloroethane (0.5)
1,1-Dichloroethylene (0.7)
2,4-Dinitrotoluene (0.13)
Endrin (0.02)
Heptachlor (and its hydroxide) (0.008)
Hexachlorobenzene (0.13)
Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene (0.5)
Hexachloroethane (3.0)
Lead (5.0)
Lindane (0.4)
Mercury (0.2)
Methoxychlor (10.0)
Methyl ethyl ketone (200.0)
Nitrobenzene (2.0)
Pentachlorophenol (100.0)
Pyridine (5.0)
Selenium (1.0)
Silver (5.0)
Tetrachloroethylene (0.7)
Toxaphene (0.5)
Trichloroethylene (0.5)
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (400.0)
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (2.0)
2,4,5-TP (Silvex) (1.0)
Vinyl chloride (0.2)
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5. The EPA certification statements concerning compliance with pathogen requirements,
vector attraction reduction requirements and management practices must be completed
quarterly by the proper authority or authorities if more than one is involved, either the
person who prepares the residuals, the person who derives the material, or the person who
applies the residuals.
After the residuals have been monitored for two years at the above frequency, the Permittee
may request a permit modification for the reduction of the frequency of monitoring for
pollutant concentrations and for the pathogen density requirements, but in no case shall the
frequency of monitoring be less than once per year when residuals are applied to the land.
6. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in
conditions 1111, 1112,1113,1I14, and 1115 shall be submitted annually on or before March
1 of the following year to the following address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
7. The air in all structures within the surface disposal site and the air at the property line shall
be continuously monitored for methane gas. The following criteria shall be met:
• In structures: the concentration of methane gas in the air shall not exceed 25% of
the lower explosive limit (LEL) for methane gas.
• At the property line: the concentration of methane gas in the air shall not exceed the
lower explosive limit (LEL) for methane gas.
8. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone
number [phone], 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 with the surface disposal program which results in the disposal of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the surface disposal program resulting in a release of material to
receiving waters.
c. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with the conditions and limitations of this permit or the parameters on
which the system was designed.
d. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate residual treatment.
e. Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system transporting residuals to the
disposal site.
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 three (3) existing monitor wells (numbers 1, 2 and 3) shown on the attached site map,
must be sampled every March, July and November for the following parameters:
NO3
TDS
TOC
pH
Ammonia Nitrogen
Chloride
Water Level
Fecal Coliforms
Cadmium
Zinc
Copper
Volatile Organic Compounds -In November only (by Method 1 or Method 2, below)
Method 1: Method 6230D (Capillary - Column), "Standard Methods For The
Examination of Water and Wastewater", 17th ed., 1989
Method 2: Method 502.2 "Methods For The Determination Of Organic Compounds
In Drinking Water", U.S. EPA-600/4-88/039
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.
If any volatile organic compounds are detected by Method 6230D, or the equivalent Method
502.2, then the Mooresville Regional Office Groundwater Supervisor, telephone number
[phone], 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 results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section, Permits
and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535 on Form GW-59
[Compliance Monitoring Report Form] every April, August and December.
2. 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)(1).
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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.
3. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
V . INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage, transport, 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 maintain 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 five years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the
Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority, upon request.
2. 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 surface 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 kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain
samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
V I. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the surface disposal activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the manner
approved by this Division.
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 automatically transferable. In the event that there is a desire for the
facilities to change ownership or 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.
4. 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(a) to 143-215.6(c).
5. 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)•
6. 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.

7. 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.
8. This permit may be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate any conditions,
limitations and monitoring requirements the Division of Environmental Management deems
necessary in order to adequately protect the environment and public health.
9. The Division must be notified in writing at least 180 days prior to closing of the surface
disposal site. A formal closure plan shall be required to be submitted at that time.
Permit issued this the 17th day of July, 1996
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Prestopoward, Jr.,TE., Director
Division nvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0001759