HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0011545_Final Permit_19951020State 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
October 20, 1995
Mr. Grace Draman
Environmental Waste Recycling, Inc.
149 Yadkin Valley Road
Advance, NC 27006
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0011545
Environmental Waste Recycling, Inc.
EWR Truck Wash Facility
Wastewater Recycle System
Davie County
Dear Mr. Draman:
In accordance with your application received September 13, 1995, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0011545, dated October 20, 1995, to Environmental Waste Recycling, Inc. for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2000 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 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.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Kepler at (919) 733-5083 ext. 544.
Sincerely,
A. Prest Howard, Jr., P
cc: Davie County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE 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
Environmental Waste Recycling, Inc.
Davie County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 200 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of an eight GPM closed
loop wash water recycle system, two, 20 inch polishing filters, 300 gallon leg tank, 112 HP jet pressure
pump with precharged tank, a covered wash pad with drainage collection to sand trap and three separation
pits for physical treatment and all necessary piping, valves, electrical fixtures and appurtenances required
for proper operation to serve Environmental Waste Recycling, Inc.'s truck wash facility which will wash
an average of three trucks per day, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received September 13, 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 September 30, 2000 and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. 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. 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 the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, 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 Water Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
6. 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.
7. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number 910-771-4600, shall be notified at
least forty-eight (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.
8. 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 North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management,
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
12. Any monitoring 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.
13. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
14. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle 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
Environmental Management or other permitting authority, upon request.
15. 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 recycle system 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.
16. 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).
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17. 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).
18. 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.
19. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
20. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone
number 910-771-4600, 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 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 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 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; or
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in 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.
21. A leakage test shall be performed on the treatment/storage tanks to insure that any
exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24)
hours per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of
compliance with this condition.
22. 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, I5A, Chapter 8A, .0202.
23. 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 Twentieth day of October, 1995
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston ward, Jr., P.., Director
Division of Lifivironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0011545
Permit No. WQ0011545
October 20, 1995
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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
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.
Signature
Date
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DACE CLASSrFr.AT10N
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1. septic tanks
2 eurrkp tanks
3. a10M or purrs -dosing systems
#_sand fitters
'S.9reass IraptinlarcWor
6_olVwatw separators
7_ gravity subsurface tr"ment and disposal:
R. pressure subsurface treaimenl and disposal:
SPRAY iFtW. AT0N CLASSiFICA11C61
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1` pomlimhary trsatrnent (derinition no. 32 )
2 lagoons
3--septic tanks
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fi` pumps
6_9and fitters
7.. _ � crease irap/tnlerceptor
6. oltlwaler separators
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10-chemlcal addhion for mrttient/sigsa control
11. spray Irrigation of wastewater
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berated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate duel certificatlon.
IJWD APPLICATIOWRESIDLIALS CiASSIFICATiON (Applies only to permit hotdw)
1. Land applicaiion od bk6c6ds, residuals or contarninsied soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFLATEN
The following systems shag be assigned a Class i classffication, unless the flow Is of s significant quantity or the technology Is unusually
eomptex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis; (Check R Appropriate)
1.OiVwalef Separalor Syslems owrsislN only of physrcal separation, pumps and disposal;
7-Seplic TanklSand FlOw Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, p'umpa,sand Ghers, disinfedion
and dived discharge;
3 _____Lagoon Systems consisting only of preriminary troatment, Lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
al of nutrient control, and d+red discharge;
# Closed -loop Recycle SysA&n*;
6. � Groundwater Remedialion Sysierna consisting only of Wwaler separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and disposal:
S. �Aquacullure operation with discharge to surface waters
74____,_Wafer Pianl sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
S. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
Q. Sln9le-family discharging syslems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified I permitted after July 1,
1993 or N upon tnspedion by the Division, h Is found that the system is not being adequately operated or malnlained. Such
systems vd1l be notified of the ctassltication or redassHical;on by the Commission, In writing.