WQ0004797_Application_20200219

Anchor QEA of North Carolina, PLLC
231 Haywood Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
828.281.3350
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Permitting Section
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Re: Non -Discharge Permit Renewal Application
Non -Discharge Spray Irrigation System
Clement Pappas NC, Inc.
Mountain Home, North Carolina
Permit Number: WQ0004797
To Whom it May Concern,
kzANCHOR
QEA
February 19, 2020
RECEIVED/NCDEQ/DWI
FEB 21 2020
Non -Discharge
Permitting Unit
Anchor QEA of North Carolina, PLLC, on behalf of Clement Pappas NC, LLC (Clement Pappas), is
presenting this application for renewal of the wastewater system irrigation permit, WQ0004797,
issued through the North Carolina Department Environmental Quality (DEQ). This letter provides
background, a brief description of the requested permitting action and lists all items and
attachments included in the application package.
Background
The current spray irrigation system has been expanded over time to meet increased demand from
the manufacturing facility. Since the system initially commenced operation, plans, specifications,
operation and maintenance manuals, permit applications, and permits have been prepared and/or
issued. The following is a chronological history of the primary permitting and operational events for
the Clement Pappas system:
Autumn 1978 — Soil Systems, Inc., prepares the Land Application System Analysis and Design
report for Seneca Lincoln Foods, Inc.
• November 14, 1978 — The State of North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
issues permit number 5063.
• April 16, 1979 — Brummett and Waddell, Inc., a construction contractor, begins construction
of the spray irrigation system.
• September 29, 1979 — Brummett and Waddell, Inc., completes construction of the spray
irrigation system and commences system operation.
• Autumn 1979 — Soil Systems, Inc. prepares an Operation and Maintenance Manual for
Seneca Lincoln Foods, Inc.

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• February 27, 1987 — Earth Systems Associates, Ltd. prepares an Operation and Maintenance
Manual for Seneca Foods Corporation Southern Division.
• March 2001 — Agri -Waste Technology, Inc., submits a Non -Discharge Permit Application to
DEQ on behalf of Northland Cranberries, Inc., for the expansion of the spray irrigation system.
• October 23, 2001 — The DEQ issues permit WQ0004797 to Northland Cranberries, Inc. in
response to the permit application.
• 2001 — Hobson Construction installs the expanded spray irrigation system in accordance with
Irrigation Specifications prepared by Agri -Waste Technology, Inc.
• July 23, 2002 — The DEQ issues permit WQ0004797 due to a name change from Northland
Cranberries, Inc. to Clement Pappas NC, Inc.
• August 25, 2006 — A permit renewal application with modifications is submitted to the DEQ.
The 2006 permit includes the addition of a second irrigation pump, flow meter, and 1.75-
million-gallon aboveground wastewater storage tank.
• December 29, 2006 — The DEQ reissues permit WQ0004797 to Clement Pappas NC, Inc.
• September 23, 2009 — The City of Hendersonville received an application for an industrial
wastewater discharge permit.
• February 24, 2010 The City of Hendersonville issues a nonrenewable industrial wastewater
discharge permit (Permit # NSU-10) to Clement Pappas NC, Inc.
• August 13, 2012 — The DEQ received a permit renewal application with minor modifications.
• October 12, 2012 — The DEQ reissues permit WQ0004797 to Clement Pappas NC, Inc. with
modifications. The permit included the existing spray irrigation and disposal facility and the
addition of a second irrigation pump, flow meter, and 1.75-million-gallon aboveground
wastewater storage tank.
• May 29, 2015 — A permit renewal application was submitted to the DEQ. The 2015 permit
application included the replacement of four aerators in the wastewater lagoon, keeping three
25-hp Airmaster Turbo X-Tremes aerators, and changing of the permitted flow rate to 185,000
gallons per day. This request was made to provide maintenance to the existing system as well
as include additional permitted flow.
• September 3, 2015 — The DEQ reissues permit WQ0004797 to Clement Pappas NC, Inc. with
modifications. The permit modifications include increasing the non -discharge permitted flow
83,000 to 99,900 gallons per day (GPD), increasing the wastewater treatment plant capacity to
164,000 GPD (adjusted and corrected in letter dated September 17, 2015), removal of a
1,75-million-gallon (MG) lagoon from the permit since it was not constructed, and addition of
four new aerators.

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The current system permit (WQ0004797) grants permission to Clement Pappas for the continued
operation of a wastewater treatment and irrigation facility consisting of:
• A separation basin
• A 300-gallon-per-minute (gpm) pump station
• Approximately 2,200 linear feet of 6-inch force main
• A 2.5-MG aerated lagoon
• Two 475-gpm spray irrigation pumps
• Spray irrigation fields and all associated piping, valves, controls, spray heads, and
appurtenances
Discharge requirements are as follows:
• Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground will produce
runoff.
• Application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 52 inches over 12 months.
• The instantaneous application rate shall not exceed 0.20 inches per hour.
• The freeboard in the lagoon shall not be less than 2 feet at any time.
• The groundwater in the application fields must be greater than 3 feet below the ground
surface.
Industrial Process Description
Clement Pappas is a fruit juice bottling facility. The facility receives juice concentrate in various
containers and then performs the following processes: blending, pasteurizing, bottling, canning,
packing, warehousing, and shipping. There are employees present in the facility 24 hours per day
every day of the year. As requested in the renewal permit application, a list of materials, including
chemicals and biological matter used in the manufacturing and cleaning processes, is provided
below.
• Interest
• Film and Scale Remover
• Nonstick (Nitric Acid CAD #7697-37-2)
• Liquid BR5512-LAB
• Divosan Forte
• TSA Acid Sanitizer
• Track Clean VL 43
• Sodium Hypochlorite
• Oxofoam
• Acidosan D
• Niagara No Frost Glycol (CAS # Ethylene Glycol 107-21-1) (closed loop system)
• Solenis Drewtol 7023

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• Solenis Biosperse BP8315
• Solenis Biosperse CN8059
• Potassium Hydroxide 30-50%
• Diversey EnduroChlor
• Diversey FSD-34
• Diversey Dry Tech
• Anhydrous Ammonia (CAS #7664-41-7) (closed loop system)
• Fuel Oil (Napthalene CAS #91-20-3)
Description of the Requested Permitting Action
This permit renewal requests the following items:
• The renewal of the Non -Discharge Permit Number WQ0004797.
• The addition of one 25-horsepower aerator.
Documentation in support of a request to renew non -discharge permit WQ0004797 is attached
(Attachments A and B).
Anchor QEA, on behalf of Clement Pappas, appreciates your assistance with this project. If you have
any questions or would like additional information, please contact the undersigned at 828.771.0279.
Sincerely,
Sara Stavinoha, PE
Senior Engineer
cc: Scott Semper, Clement Pappas NC, Inc.
Tracy Wolfe, Clement Pappas NC, Inc.
Attachments
Attachment A Application Form
Attachment B Site Map

Attachment A
Application Form

Division of Water Resources
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
NON -DISCHARGE SYSTEM RENEWAL
FORM: NDSR 09-19
This form is for renewal without modification for all non -discharge system permits, ex Residuals Management and Single -
Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation System permits.
For more information, visit the Water Quality Permitting Section's Non-Dischui ge Branch If"ebsite.
1. PERMITTEE INFORMATION:
1. Permittee: Clement Pappas NC, LLC.
2. Signature authority's name: Wade Anderson per 15A NC AC 02T .0106(b) Title: Operations Manager
Primary Telephone number: [phone] Office Secondary number: ( ) - Select
Email Address: wade.anderson(iMassonde.com
3. Permittee's mailing address: 125 Industrial Park Road
City: Hendersonville State: NC Zip: 28758-
4. Billing address (if different from above):
City: State: Zip: -
5. Contact person's name (if different from signature authority): Tracy Wolfe Title: Wastewater Operator
Primary Telephone number: [phone] Select Secondary number: [phone] Select
Email Address: Trac .wolfe ,lassonde.com
I1. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Existing permit number: WQ0004797
2. Has the facility been constructed? ® Yes or ❑ No
If yes, has the facility been constructed in accordance with the permit and the Division -approved plans and specifications?
[ 15A NCAC 02T .01 l 0] EYesorFlNo
If no, a formal permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division.
3. Has any of the property ownership within the facility and/or disposal area changed from what is indicated in the current permit
(Attachment B — disposal field owner/lessee)? ❑ Yes or Z No
Has the Permittee had a name change or has the permit changed ownership? ❑ Yes or Z No
If yes to either, a permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. [15A NCAC 02T .0105]
4. Is this facility a Privately -Owned Public Utility? [:] Yes or Z No
If yes, provide two copies of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the North Carolina Utilities Commission
demonstrating the Applicant is authorized to hold the utility franchise. [ 15 A NCAC 02T .0 l l 5(a)(1)1
5. Is the Permittee a Home/Property Owners' Associations or Developers of lots to be sold? ❑ Yes or Z No
If yes, provide the following:
• For Home/Property Owners' Associations — Operational Agreement (FORM: HOA) and a copy of the proposed or
approved Articles of Incorporation, Declarations, and By-laws [15A NCAC 02T .0115(c)1
• For Developers of lots to be sold — Operational Agreement (FORM: DEV) [ 15A NCAC 02T .0115(b)]
FORM: NDSR 09-19 Page 1 of 5

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Division of Water Resources
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
NON -DISCHARGE SYSTEM RENEWAL
FORM: NDSR 09-19
6. Does the facility treat and dispose of industrial wastewater? If yes, complete items below. If no, skip to the next section.
Provide a detailed industrial process description including:
• An overview of the manufacturing process
• An inventory of all materials used for manufacture, including chemicals and biological matter
• An overview of cleaning and treatment methodology, including an inventory of treatment materials and compounds
Indicate the approximate percentage of wastewater makeup:
Industrial: 100% Domestic: % Stormwater: %
Has the nature of wastes (e.g., change in industrial processes, introduction of new materials or chemicals, etc.) described in the
approved permit application(s) changed? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, a permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. [G.S. 141-215.1(d)1
III. SITE MAP:
1. Provide an updated site map in accordance with 15A NCAC 021' .0105(d) that shows the following:
The site map is not required to be signed or sealed by a Professional Engineer. However, the map must indicate the source of
information. For example, parcel lines taken from a county GIS map should reference the GIS website.
❑ Legend, north arrow, scale, and legible in black and white
❑ Topographic contour intervals not exceeding 10 feet or 25 percent of total site relief
❑ Soil mapping units on all disposal sites
❑ All facility -related structures and fences within the treatment, storage, and disposal areas
❑ All habitable residences and places of assembly within 500 feet of all treatment, storage, and irrigations sites
❑ Location of all wells, streams (ephemeral, intermittent, and perennial), springs, lakes, ponds, ditches, and other surface
drainage features within 500 feet of all waste treatment, storage, and disposal site(s)
❑ Latitude and longitude coordinates of all monitoring wells (decimal degrees to 6 digits)
❑ Location and identification of major components of the waste disposal system
❑ The wetted perimeter of all irrigation fields with field names (named according to the approved permit)
❑ Location and ownership of property boundaries within 500 feet of the disposal area (including road/rail rights -of -way)
❑ The delineation of compliance and review boundaries
❑ Distance measurements verifying all setbacks are being met
❑ Stormwater drainage controls
❑ 100-year floodplain (if applicable)
❑ For reclaimed water generation permits only, provide a separate map showing all distribution lines and utilization permit
locations that are connected to the water generation facility and are permitted by the Non -Discharge Branch (excludes
Local Program permitted facilities). Include all reclaimed water distribution line and reclaimed water utilization permit
numbers.
FORM: NDSR 09-19 Page 2 of 5

Division of Water Resources
IV. GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
NON -DISCHARGE SYSTEM RENEWAL
FORM: NDSR 09-19
1. Does the facility have a proposed or existing groundwater monitoring well network? Z Yes or ❑ No
If no, skip to next section.
If yes, complete the following table (NOTE — This table may be expanded for additional wells):
Well Name
Status
Latitude a
Longitude A
Gradient
Location
MW-1
Inactive
0-
Select
Select
MW-2
Permanently
Abandoned
o
_
Select
Select
MW-2R
Permanently
Abandoned
35.3755000
-82.4833000
Select
Inside Compliance Boundary
MW-9
Active
35.3754000
-82.4833000
Select
Inside Compliance Boundary
MW-3
Inactive
0-
Select
Select
MW-4
Active
35.3738000
-82.4808000
Select
Inside Compliance Boundary
MW-5
Active
35.3802000
-82.484400°
Select
Inside Compliance Boundary
MW-6
Active
35.3775000
-82.4851000
Select
Inside Compliance Boundary
M W-7
Permanently
Abandoned
o
_ °
Select
Select
MW-711
Active
35.3780000
-82.4905000
Select
Inside Compliance Boundary
MW-8
Active
35.3788000
-82.4938000
Select
Inside Compliance Boundary
a. Coordinates must be in NAD83 and have 6 decimal degrees
V. SETBACK WAIVERS, EASEMENTS, AND LEASES:
1. Does the permit have any setback waivers, easements, or leases? D Yes or E No
If yes, provide copies of all documents and complete the table below:
Document
Type
Grantor or
Parcel No.
Grantee
Expiration
Date
County
Registered
Deed
Book
Deed Page
Document
Description A
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
a. The document description shall list any reduced setbacks with distance, etc.
2. For reclaimed water utilization permits only:
Is reclaimed water utilized on property not controlled by the generator? El Yes or E No
FORM: NDSR 09-19 Page 3 of 5

Division of Water Resources
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
NON -DISCHARGE SYSTEM RENEWAL
FORM: NDSR 09-19
A lease, easement, or agreement must be provided allowing for the utilization of reclaimed water on the property or within the
facility. For irrigation of reclaimed water, an easement is required per 15A NCAC 02U .050All documents shall be listed
in the table above.
VI. RELATED PERMITS
1. if this permit has interactions with other wastewater permits (collection systems, ,NPDES, etc.), complete the table below
(provide additional pages if necessary):
Permit Type
Permit No.
Description
Industrial User Pretreatment
Permit IUP
NSU 10
Filed with the City of Hendersonville
2. Does the facility have an approved flow reduction [ l 5 A NCAC 02T .01 l 4(f)1? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, attach the measured monthly average amount of wastewater flow contributed per unit for the 12 months prior to permit
renewal. If any of these monthly averages are within 20% of the approved value, the Permittee shall provide a reevaluation of
the reduced flow value using the methodology applied to the original flow reduction application. Also, attach a copy of the
flow reduction approval letter.
FORM: NDSR 09-19 Page 4 of 5

State of North Carolina
a 'R Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
NON -DISCHARGE SYSTEM RENEWAL
Division of Water Resources FORM: NDSR 09-19
APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION 15A NC;AC; 021+ ,U106(b)
I, Wade Anderson, attest that this renewal application has been reviewed by me, and is accurate and complete to the best of my
knowledge. i understand that any unauthorized discharge of wastewater from this non -discharge system to surface waters or the land
may result in an enforcement action that may include civil penalties, injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim
against the Division of `NIater Resources should a condition of this permit be violated. I also understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed, this application may be returned to me as incomplete. I further certify that the Applicant or any parent,
subsidiary, or other affiliate of the Applicant has not been convicted of an environmental crime, has not abandoned a wastewater facility
without proper closure, does not have an outstanding civil penalty where all appeals have been exhausted or abandoned, are compliant
with any active compliance schedule, and does not have any overdue annual fees.
NOTE — In accordance v�jith General Statutes 14'-� 1 S.6A and 14 �-? 1 �.Gt3, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine not to
exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. The Applicant's Certification shall be signed in accordance with
l 5.a NC'AC 021 Per 15A NC.AC 02T .0106(c , an alternate person may be designated as the signing official if a delegation
letter is provided from a person who meets the criteria in 1; A NCAC. 0')T .0 l 06L )
Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DPVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
N'VATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE BRANCH
By U.S. Postal Service: By Co,urrier: By Email:
Non -Discharge Branch Non -Discharge Branch — Archdale 942W Non-Disclian-ye. Kel�u� is u1i1cclea�r.L(_)v
1617 Mail Service Center 512 N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Raleigh, NC 27604
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: NDSR 09-19 Page 5 of 5

Attachment B
Site Map

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SOURCES:
Anchor QEA of North Carolina, PLLC
1.
AGRI-WASTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. (AWT) MAY 4, 2001 IRRIGATION PLAN
231 Haywood Street
ANCHOR
SITE MAP
FIGURE
2.
EARTH SYSTEMS ASSOCIATES, LTD. FIGURE 3 LAND TREATMENT SYSTEMS, UNDATED
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
3.
4.
HENDERSON COUNTY GIS WEBSITE, ACCESSED MAY 5, 2015
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY DATED 2010 OBTAINED BY NC ONE MAP
828.281.3350
NC Firm License No. C-0495
QEA �`v
CLEMENT PAPPAS NC, LLC
NOTES:VINOHA
125 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD
1.
PROPERTY BOUNDARY LINES FROM HENDERSON COUNTY GIS (PINK LINES)
DRAWN BY: S.
0 500 1000
HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
2.
REVIEW BOUNDARY DETERMINED PER 15A NCAC 02L .0108 (YELLOW LINES)
A. MACBET
A
PROJECT MGR: A.
Feet
3.
COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY DETERMINED PER 15A NCAC 02L .0108 (ORANGE LINES)
CLIENT: CLEMENT PAPPAS
DATE: 1/16/20
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PROD. C9148Z-01.02
4.
IRRIGATION FIELDS FROM AWT IRRIGATION PLAN (BLUE LINES)