WQ0005853_Final Permit_19970116

.State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, IFA
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
January 16, 1997
Mr. Edward T. Perkins, Vice -President
Huffman Oil Company
Post Office Box 730
Burlington, North Carolina 27216
Subject: Permit No. WQ0005853
Huffman Oil Company
Ingle's Grocery
Groundwater Remediation Facilities
Guilford County
Dear Mr, Perkins:
In accordance with your application received October 18, 1996, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0005853 dated January 16, 1997, to Huffman Oil Company for the continued operation of the
subject groundwater remediation facility. Please be advised, the Division's Winston-Salem Regional
Office has reported the flow meter approved as part of the original permit has not been installed. Please
note this permit requires the installation of the flow meter approved with the original permit plans and
specifications.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2001, shall void Permit
No. WQ0005853 issued July 17, 1992, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish
an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future
compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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If you have any questions concerning the Groundwater Conditions or groundwater monitoring
requirements, please contact Brian Wagner in the Groundwater Section at 919/ 7156163. If you need any
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John Seymour at [phone]
extension 546.
cerely,
�A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Guilford County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION 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
Huffman Oil Company
Guilford County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 7,200 GPD groundwater remediation facility consisting of six recovery wells, a
500 gallon oil/water separator, a 275 gallon product tank, a 275 gallon aeration tank, an air stripper, an
accumulator recharge tank, a recharge gallery approximately 3,860 square feet, an optional carbon
filtration system to serve Huffman Oil Company's Ingle's Grocery groundwater remediation with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received October 18, 1996, 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 December 31, 2001, shall void Permit
No. WQ0005853 issued July 17, 1992, and shall be subject to the following specified _conditions and
limitations:
I. PERF RMANCE STANDARDS
1. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately assimilate 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.
2. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those
actions that may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
3. 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.
4. Any residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality.

5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
H. OPERATION AND ,MATNTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, 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 Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202.
3. 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. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQTI1REMENTS
1. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality to insure surface and
ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule
shall be followed.
2. The subject facilities flow meter, as approved with the original permit plans and
specifications, shall be installed within 60 days of permit issuance.
Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone
number 9101771-4600 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 groundwater remediation facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of contaminated groundwaters which are abnormal in quantity or
characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank, the known
passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual
circumstances;
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the
groundwater treatment and disposal system incapable of adequate treatment and
disposal, 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; or
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the groundwater treatment and
disposal system is not in compliance with any specified 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.
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1. The influent and effluent from the treatment system shall be sampled once every month for
the parameters specified below:
EPA Methods 601 and 602
One copy of the results of the sampling and analysis must be received by the Groundwater
Section, Permits and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578 and
one copy shall be sent to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, address 585 Waughton
Street, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27107, on or before the last working day of the month
following the sampling event.
2. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
3. All components of the groundwater recovery, treatment, and disposal system shall be
properly weather -proofed to prevent freezing and failure of the system.
13. 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 Winston-Salem Regional Office within 48 hours.
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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 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 three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the
Division of Water Quality or other permitting authority, upon request.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality
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. QENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Issuance of this permit does not constitute approval for reimbursement from the Leaking
Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Funds (15A NCAC 2P).
2. 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.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.

4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Water Quality 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.
5. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
6. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
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 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.
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 January, 1997
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
r A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
U� Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0005853
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ORC:1�G Grade:
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Wastewater Classification: (Circle Qne) 11 111 N
SIBS URFACE CL4551RCATION
(check all units that apply)
1. -septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3-siphon or pump -dosing systems
4, sand filters
r • grease trap/interceptor
oil/water separators
., - gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal
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Land Application
Total Points:
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preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2,
lagoons
3.
_ septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5-pumps
6
sand filters
7,
grease trapfinlerceptor
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olVwater separators
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10.
chemical addition for nuirkmitalgae control
11.
spray Irrigation of wastewater
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In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater in excess of these components shell
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an approprlate duel certification.
LANLi A PPLICA-n oRm E S I DUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site,
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FAC JTY CLA-c-SlFrATK)N
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classlficadicn, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology Is unusually
oomptex, to require consideration by the Commlission on a case-by-cacv basis: (Check if ApprvprWe)
1. 0iVwaier Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2_SWk- Tank'Sand Flier Systems oonslstiN only of sepiic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,umd filters, disinfection
&rod direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only d preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, ftinfadion, neoessauy chemical treatment for
algae or nutdieni cordrol, and dined diutwge;
4 ' d-lose Recycle Systems;
5 Groundwater Remediation(Syste cou1sting only of olrValer separators, pumps, air-trlpping, carbon adsorption, dWnfedlon
and disposal; ` i c - .l i _ J
6_ Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface wafers;
7. _ - Waler Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
Seafood processing cons4fting of saeoning and dispmal.
Single -(amity discharging "erns, wtth the exception of Aerobic Treatment UnItr, wM be ciassltied r permitted after July 1,
11a3 or K upon Irmpection by the Div6aon, It Is found thai the system 4 not being adequately operated or rnalrtalned. Such
systems wtlf be not6ied of the ckmifiicaUon or reclasalfication by the Commission, in writing.