WQ0006314_Final Permit_19940407

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
April 7, 1994
Mr. James Ratchford, County Manager
County of Watauga
P.O. Box 1
Boone, N.C. 28607
Subject: Permit No. WQ0006314
County of Watauga
Watauga County Bailing & Recycling Facility
Wastewater Collection and Disposal
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Ratchford:
In accordance with your application received on March 11, 1994, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0006314, dated April 7, 1994, to the County of Watauga for the continued operation of the
subject wastewater collection and disposal activities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 1999, shall void Permit
No. WQ0006314 issued April 7, 1993, 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 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 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John A. Kuske III at
919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
c�.
A. Prest award, Jr., P.E.
cc: Watauga County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 1.43, General Statutes of North Carolina
as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
County of Watauga
Watauga County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 290 GPD wastewater collection and disposal operation for the squeezings from a
baler process to serve the Watauga County Baling & Recycling Facility with no discharge of wastes to the
surface waters, pursuant to the application received on March 11, 1994, and in conformity with the project
plans, 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 March 31, 1999, shall void Permit
No. WQ0006314 issued April 7, 1993, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject wastewater collection and disposal
activities are carried out in a manner which has been 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. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
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 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.
S. No type of wastewater other than that from the Watauga County Baling & Recycling
Facility shall be included in these wastewater collection and disposal activities.
6. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the County of Watauga
and Environmental Compliance Corporation for the collection, transportation, and ultimate
disposal of the squeezings from the baling process is in full force and effect.

7. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all wastewater collection and
disposal activities and take such immediate corrective action, as may be required by this
Division.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in Environmental
Compliance Corporation's industrial treatment facility prior to being discharged into the
City of Winston-Salem's Archie Elledge Wastewater Treatment Plant.
9. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the wastewater
collection and disposal operations.
10. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
11. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater collection 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 or summary of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for
as long as the wastewater collection and disposal activities are being conducted and shall be
made available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other
permitting authority.
12. 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 wastewater collection facilities 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.
13. An accurate record of the wastewater collection and disposal activities must be maintained
by the Permittee, indicating:
a) date wastewater is removed from the facility,
b) name of facility from which wastewater is removed,
C) name of facility receiving wastewater,
d) volume of wastewater removed, and
e) status of permanent disposal option.
These records shall be maintained by the Permittee for as long as the wastewater collection
and disposal activities are being conducted and shall be made available upon request to the
Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
14. 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 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
15. 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.
16. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual
high water alarm.
17. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee
for the life of the project.
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The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, at telephone
no. 919/896-7007 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 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.
b. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc. resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
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.
19. 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 pen -nit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4)•
20. 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 7th day of April, 1994
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston oward, Jr., P. ., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0006314