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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0029190_Final Permit_20050923Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality September 23, 2005 Edwin EIlis, White's International Trucks PO Box 3817 Wilson, NC 27895 Subject: Permit No. WQ0029190 White's International Trucks Wastewater Recycle System Surry County Dear Mr. Ellis: In accordance with your permit application received July 28, 2005, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0029190, dated September 23, 2005, to White's International Trucks for the construction and continued operation of the subject wastewater recycle system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 30, 2010, 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 systems 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. 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 Michelle McKay at f 919) 715-6187. W. cc: Surry County Health Department Winston Salem Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Paul Blanchard, PE, Deep River Engineering, PLLC Technical Assistance and Certification Unit APS Central Files LAU Files,: NorthCarolina Awara!!ll Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Phone (919) 733-3221 Customer Service Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 715-6048 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opporlunity/Affirmative Action Employer —50% Recycledl100% Post Consumer Paper NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT 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 White's International Trunks Surry County FOR THE construction and continued operation of a 189 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of trench drain, a Delta compact, self contained wash -water treatment and recycling system consisting of; a 125 gallon oil -water separator, a %z HP centrifugal sump pump, a 1/z to 3/ filter pump, a 3/ to 1 and 1/2 HP transfer pump centrifugal, a continual flow decanting oil skimmer, a series 400, 4 UV lamp ozone generator, a 600 pound media filter, a 200 pound carbon filter and a 500 square foot cartridge filter to serve White's International Trucks of Mount Airy with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received July 28, 2005, 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 August 30, 2010, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: 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. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certifiedyou shall retain the responsibility.to track further construction approved under the „same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire protect has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Division of Water Quality, Aquifer Protection Section, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636. 1 The Winston Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336) 771-4608, 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. 3. 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. 4. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data_ 5. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. b. The following buffers shall be maintained: a) 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells, b) 50 feet between treatment/storage units and surface waters, and c) 50 feet between treatment/storage units and property lines. 7. 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 (Division) 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. S. 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. 9. 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 Division. 10_ 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. 11. 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. 12. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 13. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. 14. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation of the subject facilities. 15. 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 or other permitting authority, upon request. 16. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division 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. 17. 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). 2 18. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143- 215.6C. 19. The issuance of this permit does not exempt 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, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 28.0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 2H .0500.20_ 20. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the life of this project. 21. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number (919) 571-4700, 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.; 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. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Management personnel at telephone number (800) 858-0368, or (919) 733-3300. 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. 22. 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) hours per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition. 23. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these rules. 24. 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 thq 23`d day of September, 2005 NORTH CAROLINA EAV13ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION ,,Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0029190 4 Permit No_ WQ0029190 September 23, 2005 ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION Partial Final 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 and County 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 Registration No. 5 C O F �b�155 \(,aoiuN M-63- to (2) WATER POLLUTION CONTROL OPERATORS CERTIFICATION COMMISSION CLASSIFICATION RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS FACILITY INFORMATION: NAME OF FACILITY: �� �, J_ 41f e'v1J (0'i' ( MAILING ADDRESS: P 0 3 1 �:r- Ivc 2_-7 � 6i5 JEp o-/ CL .} Deef p COUNTY: Su vrr \/ P��l Ala .�6 _�'3-1-0 opt pLL CONTACT PERSON: ,~vf � i r S TELEPHONE: 2 29 (-013 ) PERMIT NO: 00 2-1 iq 0 CHECK ONE: NC WQ HEALTH DP ORC: VIA TELEPHONE: ( ) RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please refer to pages 2-4) PERMITTED FLOW: NZt MGD BNR? YES NO CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER 1 COLLECTION 1 PHYSICAUCHEMICAL 1 SPRAY (SURFACE) IRRIGATION LAND APPLICATION OF RESIDUALS SUBSURFACE 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 RATED BY: �Et EK bE VA9)) DATE: Uz 2 ( O REGIONAL OFFICE TELEPHONE 7 �g EXT REGION: MAO �� S Classification of Biological Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems: /' Grade Biological WPCS Septic tank/sand filter systems Biological lagoon systems Constructed wetlands and associated appurtenances Grade II Biological WPCS - Systems that utilize and activated sludge or fixed growth process with a flow less than or equal to 0.5 million gallons per day (mgd). /44 Grade III Biological WPCS Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow of greater than 0.5 through 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd) Grade 11 systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction* 4AGrade IV Biological WPCS - Systems that utilizing an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow of greater than 2.5; million gallons per day (mgd) Grade III systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction* `Biological Nutrient Reduction — The reduction of total nitrogen or total phosphorous by an activated sludge or fixed growth process as required by the facilities permit. Classification of Collection Water Pollution Control Systems: Select the option that provides the lowest grade: XA 1) Same grade as biological water pollution controls stem. Grade of system: Y Y W-41- 2) Based on population served: 1,500 or Less = Grade I 1,501 to 15,000 = Grade If 15,001 to 50,000 = Grade III 50,001 or more = Grade IV --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Classification of Spray Irrigation Water Pollution Control Systems: A11-4Systems which utilize spray irrigation for the reuse or disposal of wastewater. These systems include: septic tanks, sand filter, oil/water separators, lagoons, storage basins, screening, sedimentation. Systems other than those listed above shall be subject to additional classification. Classification of Land Application of Residuals Systems: Systems permitted and dedicated for land application of residuals that are produced by a water pollution control system or contaminated soils. Classification of Physical/Chemical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems: Grade I Physical/Chemical Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily physical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes groundwater remediation systems.** 1� Grade II Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution system that utilizes a primarily chemical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and ultrafiltration systems. ** ** Any water pollution control system that utilizes a physical/chemical process to enhance an activated sludge or fixed growth process, shall not be subject to additional classification. Classification of Subsurface Water Pollution Control Systems: A�J Systems which utilize the soil for subsurface treatment and disposal of wastewater and/or are required to have a certified operator under 15A NCAC 18A.1951. *** *** Any subsurface system that has a part of its treatment process a water pollution control systems that may be classified under Rules .0302 through .0307 of this section shall be subject to additional classification. ------__------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Definitions Activated Sludge - shall mean a biological wastewater treatment process in which predominantly biodegradable pollutants in wastewater are absorbed, or adsorbed by living aerobic organisms and bacteria. Chemical Process - shall mean a wastewater pollution control system process consisting exclusively of the addition of chemicals to treat wastewater. Collection System - shall mean a continuous connections of pipelines, conduits, pumping stations, and other related constructions used to conduct wastewater to the water pollution control system. Electrodialysis System - shall mean a system utilizing a selective separation of dissolved solids process that is based on electrical charge and diffusion through a semipermeable membrane. Physical Process - shall mean any water pollution control system process consisting of electrodialysis, adsorption, absorption, air stripping, gravimetric sedimentation, floation, and filtration as a means of treatment. Reverse Osmosis System shall mean a system which utilizes solutions and semipermable membranes to separate and treat wastewater. Ultrafiltration System - shall mean a system which utilizes a membrane filter to remove pollutants from wastewater. Water Pollution Control System - shall mean any system for the collection, treatment, or disposal of wastewater and is classified under the provision of G.S.90A-37. Note: Please refer to G. S. 90A-37 for additional information and definitions.