WQ0002857_Final Permit_19900716

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
July 16, 1990
Jerry F. Matkins, President
Matkins Meat Processors, Inc.
Route 1 Box 359
Gibsonville, NC 27249
George T. Everett, Ph. D.
Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002857
Matkins Meat Processors, Inc.
Renewal of Permit 11066
Spry Irrigation Facility
Caswell County
Dear Mr. Matkins:
In accordance with your application received December 19, 1989, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0002857, dated July 16, 1990, to Matkins Meat Processors, Inc. for the
continued operation of the spray irrigation wastewater treatment facility.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1995, and shall
supersede Permit No. 11066 issued December 17, 1984, and shall be subject to the conditions and
limitations as specified therein.
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 forth of a written petition, conforming
to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Mark Hawes
at 919/ 733-5083.
cc: Caswell County Health Depart t
Winston Salem Regional Office
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
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
Matkins Meat Processors, Inc.
Caswell County
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continued operation of 5,000 gpd spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal facility
consisting of a bar screen, a grease removal chamber with a submersible pump, two (2) aerated
lagoons in series with a combined capacity of 412,000 gallons, a disinfection chamber with a
chlorine solution feed pump, an effluent dosing station with a simplex suction lift pump, 3.92
acres of spray irrigation area ( 18 sprinklers) and all associated valves pipes and appurtenances to
serve Matkins Meat Processors, Inc. with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to
the application received December 19, 1989, 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
supersede Permit No. 11066 issued December 17,
specified conditions and limitations:
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
of issuance until June 30, 1995, and shall
1984, and shall be subject to the following
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 absorb the wastewater, the Permittee shall take such
immediate corrective action to correct the problem, including actions as may be required
by the Division of Environmental Management.
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 facility.
3. The 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
4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.

5. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence 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,
g) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
6. Lime and gypsum shall be applied to the spray irrigation areas as needed to maintain
proper soil pH and to offset high sodium loadings.
7. Freeboard in the holding lagoons shall not be less than two (2) feet at any time.
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l . 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.
3. A suitable 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.
6. 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.
7. The application rate shall not exceed 1.0 inches/acre/week
8. No type of wastewater other than that from Matkins Meat Processors, Inc. shall be
sprayed onto the irrigation area.
9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
10. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use and
for the 12-month period following the land application event. Such controls must
include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site.
11I. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue
analyses) 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.
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2. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Pezniittee 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,
for each field,
f) weather conditions, and
g) maintenance of cover crops.
and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings
3. Three copies of all operation,monitoring, and disposal records (as specified in condition
Tit 2) and any other data as may be required shall be submitted annually on or
before January 31 of the following year to the following address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
4. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office,
telephone no. 919/761-2351, 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 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
1. The four (4) existing monitor wells must be sampled every March, July, and October for
the following parameters:
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NO3 (10.0) TDS (500.0)
TOC pH ( 6.5-8.5 standard units)
Ammonia Nitrogen Chlorides (250.0)
Total Fecal Coliforms Water Level
SO4 (250.0) Sodium
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 edition, 1989
Method 2: Method 502.2 " Methods for the Determination of Organic
Compounds in Drinking Water", United States Environmental
Protection Agency - 600/4-88/039
The measurement of water level must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters.
The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed
relative to mean sea level (M.S.L.). The depth of the water in each well shall be
measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The water level elevations
shall then be determined relative to (M.S.L.).
The numbers in parentheses represent the maximum allowable concentrations in
groundwater for the various analytical parameters, as specified in 15 NCAC 2L
[Groundwater Classifications and Standards]. Unless otherwise noted, the
concentrations are given in parts per million.
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/l 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 EPA methods 604 and 611 must also be run to detect other organic
compounds which may be present. The results of all analysis specified in the
monitoring requirements, including 604 and 611 if required, must be submitted
simultaneously.
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management on Form GW-59 (Compliance Monitoring Report Form)
every April, August, and November.
2. Within 90 days of permit issuance Matkins Meat Processor, Inc. must submit the results
of all previous groundwater sampling and analyses to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management on form GW-59 [ Compliance Monitoring Report Form].
3. The Compliance Boundary delineated on the attached site plan for the disposal system is
specified by regulations in 15 NCAC 2L, Classifications and Water Quality Standards
applicable to the groundwater of North Carolina. 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 1) irrigation area, and 2) aerated lagoons, 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 Division Director within 14 days. The Director
shall then establish a modified Compliance Boundary which will be done as a
modification to the Permit.
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 pennittee 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.
4. No land application of waste activities shall be undertaken when the seasonal high water
table is less than three feet below land surface.
5. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, 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 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 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.
V 1. GE:N'ERAL CONDMONS
1. 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.
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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 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.
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. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives full
details of the materials applied at this site.
7. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
8. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
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 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 16th day of July, 1990
NOZCAROJ�INA E 7r MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
George Everett, Dir or
Division of Environmental agement
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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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
April- 6, 1990
Jerry F. Matkins, President
Matkins Meat Processors, Inc.
Route 1 Box 359
Gibsonville, NC 27249
George T. Everett, Ph.D
Director
Subject: Application No. WQOOO2857
Matkins Meat Processors, Inc.
Spray Irrigation
Caswell County
Dear Mr. Matkins:
This is in reference to your application received December 19, 1989 for the construction
and operation of the subject wastewater treatment facility.
In a letter dated February 1, 1990 (copy enclosed), you were advised to provide
additional technical information within sixty days to make the application package complete or your
application package would be returned as incomplete. This sixty day requirement elapsed on April
2, 1990. The Division of Environmental Management must receive this information within thirty
days of receipt of this letter or your request for permit renewal will be denied.
If the Division denies your request for permit renewal, you are advised that the operation
of the subject wastewater treatment and disposal facilities without a valid permit is a violation of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and may subject Matkins Meat Processors, Inc. to
appropriate enforcement actions in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
Civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day per violation may be assessed for failure to secure a permit
required by North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Mark Hawes at
919n33-5083.
Sincerely,
W.�4
Donald Safrit,
Supervisor, Per
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. ]Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natura; Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Jaynes G. Martin, Govemor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
February 1, 1990
Mr. Jerry Matkins, President
Matkins Meat Processors, Inc.
Route 1, Box 359
Gibsonville, NC 27249
Dear Mr. Matkins:
SUBJECT: Matkins Meat Processors, Inc.
Renewal of Permit No. 11066
Caswell County
WQ0002857/GW90010
R- Paul Wilms
Director
As part of the Division of Environmental Management's
comprehensive approach in addressing the impact of waste
treatment, storage, or disposal projects on the environment,
your permit application has been forwarded to us for assessment
of the potential impact of the project on groundwater quality.
our initial review indicates that the data submitted is
not sufficient to make this assessment.
Before your application can be processed therefore, you
are requested to submit the following information to the
Groundwater Section. This information should be submitted in
full within 60 days of the date of this letter.
1. A site - specific map or sketch, to scale, showing all
facility - related structures, the locations of the
lagoons, the boundaries of the spray field, the
locations of the monitor wells, and all property lines
surrounding the site.
2. As per the conditions of your current permit, you were
required to install groundwater monitoring wells.
These wells were to be sampled and analyzed according
to a schedule and for those parameters as specified in
the permit. A search of our records indicates that, as
of the date of this letter, no groundwater monitoring
data have been received.
Pollution Prcv ntion Pays
P.O. Box 27687. Raleigh, North Carolina Z7611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Afnrmam,e Action Employer

Please submit all results of groundwater sampling and
analysis which have been obtained to date. if no
sampling and/or analyses have been conducted, you are
requested to sample the wells and report the results of
the analyses as specified in the current permit.
Please feel free to contact the Groundwater Section,
at [phone], if clarification or information is required.
JWR/7a
cc: Andrew Raring
Bill Barlow
Mike Cleary
Central Files
Permit Issuance Files
Sincerely,
b
Qj. William Reid
Environmental Engineer
Permits Group
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