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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WINSTON-S1 LEm REGIONAL. OFFICE
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DIVISION OF. WATER QUALITY
July 29, 1998
- Mr. Perry Kairis
JAMES B. HUNTJR. ;0 P. O. Box 230
,G.OVERMOR High Point, NC 27261
SUBJECT: Pump and Haul Permit No. WQ0015607
Kersey Valley Landfill Scalehouse
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Kairis:
In accordance with your March 10, 1998 correspondence, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0015607, to the City of High Point for the operation of a pump and haul disposal
system for the Kersey Valley Landfill Scalehouse. This permit will replace permit WQ0013431
which was previously rescinded.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 1, 2002 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 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 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. Eric Black, Mr. Steve Mauney, or
me at 336/771-4600.
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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
City of High Point
for the Kersey Valley Landfill Scalehouse
Guilford County
FOR THE
operation of a 450 GPD pump and haul system to serve the Kersey Valley Landfill Scalehouse with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received February 3, 1997 and in
conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by
the Department of Environment, and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 1, 2002, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul 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.
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.
No type of domestic or commercial wastewater other than that from Kersey Valley Landfill Scalehouse
shall be included in the pump and haul activities.
The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between, City of High Point, Kersey Valley
Landfill Scalehouse, and Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant for the collection, transportation, and
ultimate disposal of the domestic wastewater is in full force and effect.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities and take such immediate
corrective action, as may be required by this Division.
An alternatives analysis may be required before this permit will be reissued.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Eastside Wastewater
Treatment Plant prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
10. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone no. (336) 771-4600 shall be notified at Ieast forty-eight
(48) hours in advance of operation of the pump and haul activities 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.
11, The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the pump and haul operations.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the pump and haul 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 of inspections shall be
maintained by the Permittee for as long as the pump and haul activities are being conducted and shall
be made available upon request to the Division of Water Quality or other permitting authority.
14. 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 waste
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.
15. An accurate record of the monthly pump and haul 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 submitted to the Winston-Salem Regional Office on or before the fifteenth (15)
day of the following month.
16. 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
17. 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.
18. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual highwater
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alarm.
19. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any exfiltration
occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hour per 1,000 gallons
of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition.
20. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life
of the project.
21. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, at telephone no. (336)
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 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, et.
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_
22. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the subject pump and haul activities, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facilities have
been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications. Mail the
certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
23. 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 211. 0205(c)(4).
Permit issued this the 28th day of July 1998.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Larry Coble
Winston-Salem Water Quality Supervisor
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0015607
Permit No. WQ0015607
Engineer's Certification
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
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 the
approved plans and specifications.
Signature,
Date
Registration No.