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CERTIFIED MAIL # 7013 1710 0002 1922 2699
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27292
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement (#NOV-2015-LV-0771)
NPDES Permit No. NCO023604
Wilderness -NC, Inc. WWTP
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt:
A review of the Wilderness -NC WWTP monitoring report for September 2015 showed the following
violations:
Parameter
Date
Permit Limit
Reported Value
Limit Type
BOD
Sept. 2015
5.0 mg/L
9.26 mg/L
Monthly Average
BOD
9/23/15
7.5 mg/L
18.6 mg/L
Daily Maximum
BOD
9/30/15
7.5 mg/L
22.1 mg/L
Daily Maximum
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being
issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit
No. NCO023604. Pursuant to G. S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance
with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you
wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice.
A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the September
2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be
assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10 day period,
a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: 336-776-9800 \ intemet: www.ncdenr.gov
Mr. Ronnie Bolt
December 1, 2015
Page #2
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and
you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special
Order by Consent.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mike Mickey
or me at (336) 776-9800.
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight, PE
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
cc: Point Source Branch
SWP — Central Files
WSRO
DMR Review Record
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Monthly Average Violations
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,iPIIT NO.: NC0023604 PERMIT VERSION: 4.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active
rY NAME: Wildemess-NC Lumber Plant CLASS: WW-2 COUNTY: Davidson
NER NAME: Wilderness N C Inc ORC: David Wayne Perdue ORC CERT NUMBER: 995694
GRADE: W W-2 ORC HAS CHANGED: No
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CERTIFIED MAIL # 7013 2630 0000 5845 5359
RETURNRECEIPT REQUESTED
November 17, 2015
NC DEQ / DWR / NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
To whom it may concern,
Wilderness NC, Inc.
PO Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
336-474-2314
RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
NOV 2 0 2nl5
P mt"ter l 09 92for
In response to case number LV-2015-0245, Wilderness NC, Inc. has completed the
following:
In July we repaired an air leak in the main airline to the aeration tank.
In August 2015 the BOD levels were within range and we thought that we had the
problem with the high BOD levels corrected.
In September 2015 the BOD levels were again high and we immediately contacted Jim
Cheshire from Research & Analytical Labs trying to find the cause of the current high
BOD levels. Samples for BOD were taken from different locations from the pond and the
plant. We found the high BOD levels where we were pumping the water from the pond
close to the influent and at the bottom of the pond.
In October 2015, we were still showing a high BOD level, so, on November 6, 2015
Research & Analytical Labs started a 4 week in plant monitoring program (attached).
We have been aggressively working to rectify the problem and get our plant back into
compliance. We are currently spending extra on the study and lab results to determine
where the problem is. We are unsure at this time of the amount that we will spend in
order to get the plant in compliance.
If you have any questions feel free to contact David Perdue at 336-247-3113.
Sincerely,
Ronnie D. Bolt
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
COUNTY OF Davidson
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
REQUEST FOR REMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
)
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
)
ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
)
STIPULATION OF FACTS
PERMIT NO. NCO023604
)
FILE NO. LV-2015-0245
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $ 521.p for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment
document of the Division of Water Resources dated 10/23/2015, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission
of the civil: penalty, does;,he€ebyq waive the right; to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and
does stipulate that thefactsare as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands
that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the director of the
Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence
in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of Afoyen-i ber . 20 `-5
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
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RESEARch & ANA1YTICA[
UbORATORIES, INC.
Analytical/Process Consultations
November 11, 2015
Wilderness, Inc.
PO Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27292
Attention: David Perdue
Dear Mr. Perdue,
In response to your request for consultation services provided by Research & Analytical
Laboratories, Inc. (RAL) concerning your NPDES permit non-compliance, RAL has upon your
approval, a four (4) week in -plant monitoring program (which commenced on November 6,
2015) to determine the cause and source of your non-compliance. The in -plant monitoring
locations included are:
1) - Effluent from WWTP active sludge plant
2) - Effluent of tertiary filter
3) - Subsui4ce pond effluent discharge
4) - Final` compliance e-' Muent.
The parameters that RAL will be evaluating to determine the cause of the problem and
recommendations for corrective action include Total BOD, Soluble $OD, TSS, VSS, NH3N, pH,
and Alkalinity. In addition, RAL will include a summary progress report at the end of the four
(4) week wastewater treatment investigation. The cost of this project will include time,
materials, and additional analytical costs. If you should have any questions concerning this
Best Regards,
James M. Cheshire
President/CEO
JMC/sy
P 0. Box 473.106 Short Street • Kernersville, North Carolina 27284 , 336-996-2841 • Fax 336-996-0326
www.randalabs.com
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 23, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL #7010 2780 00014236 4717
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.)143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO023604
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Case No. LV-2015-0245
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $ 521.09 ($ 350.00
civil penalty + $ 171.09 enforcement costs) against the Wilderness -NC Inc.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring
report (DMR) submitted by the Wilderness -NC, Inc., for the month of July 2015. This review has shown the
subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES
Permit NCO023 604. The violations, which occurred in July 2015, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Wilderness -NC, Inc., violated the terms,
conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NC0023604 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent
shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty
may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by
G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I,
W. Corey Basinger, Water Quality Regional Operations Supervisor for the Winston-Salem Region, hereby make
the following civil penalty assessment against the Wilderness -NC, Inc:
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: 336-776-9800 \ Internet: www.ncwatercivality.org
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ATTACHMENT A
Wilderness N C Inc +
CASE NUMBER: LV-2015-0245
PERMIT: NCO023604 FACILITY: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant COUNTY: Davidson REGION: Winston-Salem
Limit Violations
MONITORING
OUTFALL I
VIOLATION
UNIT OF
CALCULATED
% OVER
PENALTY
REPORT
PPI
LOCATION
PARAMETER
DATE
FREQUENCY
MEASURE
LIMIT
VALUE
LIMIT
VIOLATION TYPE
$0.00
7-2015
001
Effluent
BOD - Cone
7/1/15
Weekly
mg/I
7.50
7.90
5.2
Daily Maximum Exceeded
$100.00
7-2015
001
Effluent
BOD - Cone
718/15.
Weekly
mg/I
7.50
28.50
280.0
Daily Maximum Exceeded
$250.00
7-2015
001
Effluent
BOD - Cone
7/31 /15
Weekly
mg/I
5
7.30
45.6
Monthly Average Exceeded
RECEIVED
N.C. Dept. of ENR
OCT 19 E0015
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
PO Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
336-474-2314
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7013 2630 0000 5845 4342
RETURNRECEIPT REQUESTED
October 15, 2015
Mr. Mike Mickey
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston Salem, NC 27105
Dear Mr. Mickey,
In response to the Notice of Violation (#N0V-2015-LV-0636), Wilderness NC, Inc. has
completed the following:
In July we repaired an air leak in the main airline to the aeration tank.
We are currently working with Jim Eshirl from Research & Analytical Labs trying to find
the cause of the current high BOD levels. Samples for BOD were taken from different
locations from the pond and the plant. We found the high BOD levels where we were
pumping the water from the pond close to the influent and at the bottom of the pond.
We moved the pump line to the far end of the pond where the drain line is at, this
would be the same as a 54 day polishing pond per the permit.
If you have any questions feel free to contact David Perdue at 336-247-3113.
Sincerely,
Ronnie D. Bolt
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 6, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7010 2780 0001 4236 4830
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27292
Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement (#NOV-2015-LV-0636)
NPDES.Permit No. NCO023604
Wilderness -NC, Inc. WWTP
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt:
A review of the Wilderness -NC WWTP monitoring report for July 2015 showed the following
violations:
Parameter
Date
Permit Limit
Reported Value
Limit Type
BOD
July 2015
5.0 mg/L
7.28 mg/L
Monthly Average
BOD
7/1/15
7.5 mg/L
7.89 mg/L
Daily Maximum
BOD
7/8/15
7.5 mg/L
28.5 mg/L
Daily Maximum
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being
issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES
Permit No. NC0023604. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five
thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-
215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical
assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt
of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided
on the July 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that
may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10
day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: 336-776-9800 \ Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper
Mr. Ronnie Bolt
October 6, 2015
Page #2
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The
Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.
If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a
Special Order by Consent.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mike Mickey
or me at (336) 776-9800.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
cc: Point Source Branch
SWP — Central Files
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
September 17, 2015
Ronnie D Bolt, owner
Wilderness N C Inc
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2015-lv-0600
Permit No. NCO023604
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
A review of Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant's monitoring report for June 2015 showed the following violation:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
BOD, 5-Day
6/24/2015
7.500 mg/I
9.570 mg/I
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance
problem. Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could result in enforcement action by the
Division of Water Resources for this and any additional violations of State law.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jenifer Carter at (336) 776-9691.
cc: DWR — Central Files
WSRO Files
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NC DENR
450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300; Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: 336-776-98001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov
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Pat McCrory
Governor
August 14, 2015
Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness NC, Inc.
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2015-LV-0513
Permit No. NCO023604
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
A review of Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant's monitoring report for May 2015 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
BOD, 5-Day
5/27/2015
7.500 mg/I
9.860 mg/1
Daily Maximum Exceeded
BOD, 5-Day
5/31/2015
5.000 mg/I
5.620 mg/I
Monthly Average Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance
problem. Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could result in enforcement action by the
Division of Water Resources for this and any additional violations of State law.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jenifer Carter at (336) 776-9691.
cc: DWR — Central Files
WSRO Files
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NC DENR
450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300; Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: 336-776-98001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
June 4, 2015
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness N.C., Inc
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
SFD/64 Lumber Plant WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO023604
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
On May 5, 2015, Jenifer Carter of the Winston-Salem Regional Office conducted a Compliance Evaluation
Inspection at Wilderness N.C.'s Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Mr. David Perdue, ORC, was present
during the inspection. The inspection consisted of two parts: an on -site inspection of the treatment facilities
and a review of facility files and self -monitoring data. The following is a summary of findings during the
inspection:
• A review of the self -monitoring data since the last inspection did not reveal any permit limit violations.
• Records were organized and current, with lab data correctly correlating with data submitted on the
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs). There was one pH reading that could not be verified, due to the
original field sheet not being found during the inspection. Be careful to keep track of all tags that original
field data is recorded on.
• The plant appeared to be functioning properly. No problems were noted during the inspection.
• No negative impacts to surface waters were observed.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for further detail. Should you have any questions please
contact Jenifer Carter in our Winston-Salem Regional Office at (336) 776-9691.
Sincerely,
3
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Winston Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NC DENR
attachment
cc: David Perdue (same address)
DWR-Central Files
WSRO Files
450 W Hanes Mill Rd., Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: 336-776-98001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 2 3 I N00023604 I11 12 15/05/0517 18 L C J 19 1 G 201
211111 1 1 1 1 1 111 I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 111 11 1 1 1 166
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ---------------- —Reserved ------- ----
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70 L[, J I 71 I N itI 72 I N I 73 I I 174 751 III I I 1 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:OOAM 15/05/05
14/06/01
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
7578 US Hwy 64 E
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Lexington NC 27292
11:OOAM 15/05/05
19/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
David Wayne Perdue/ORC/336-474-2314/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Shannon Floyd,7578 US Hwy 64 E Lexington NC 27292//336-474-2314/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program M Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jenifer Carter WSRO WQ//336-776-9691/ 00
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
31 NC0023604 I11 12 15/05/05 11 7 18 ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Overall, a great inspection. Only one minor issue, as noted below:
Original data (on tag) was missing for one pH reading. Be careful to save all tags that data is recorded
on (with date & sampler initials), so that data on DMR can be traced back to original data. This is to
protect Wilderness should questions ever arise about validity of data on DMRs.
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Permit: NCO023604 Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 05/05/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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M
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
M
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
M
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Is -access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
M
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
0
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Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
0
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
M
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
0
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Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
0
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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M
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
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0
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
M
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
M
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
0
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
M
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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0
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Comment: Original data (on tag) was missing for one PH reading. Be careful to save all tags that data is
recorded on (with date & sampler initials), so that data on DMR can be traced back to
original data. This is to protect Wilderness should questions ever arise about validity
of data
on DMRs.
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Permit: NCO023604 Owner - Facility: Wildemess-NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 05/05/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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E
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
0
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Is proper volume collected?
0
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Is the tubing clean?
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N
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
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0
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Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type ❑ ❑ ❑
representative)?
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
sampling location)?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
0
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
N
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Is the flow meter operational?
E
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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0
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Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable N ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
0 ❑
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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E
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Are the diffusers operational?
M ❑
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
0 ❑
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Permit: NCO023604
Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 05/05/2015
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
0
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
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Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
0
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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0
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Are weirs level?
0
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
M
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
0
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Is scum removal adequate?
0
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
0
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Is the drive unit operational?
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0
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
0
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
0
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
M
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Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
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Is the distribution box level and watertight?
0
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Is sand filter free of ponding?
0
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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
M
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# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
0
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# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
0
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Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
0
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
0
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Number of tubes in use?
1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Permit: NC0023604 Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 05/05/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: DMR data suggests that chlorine residual is sufficient for disinfection, and that the chlorine is
neutralized sufficiently prior to discharge.
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
0 ❑
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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M
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# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
0 ❑
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Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
Comment:
Lagoons
Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
1
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
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Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
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M
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# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
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0
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Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
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M
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Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
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M
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Are dikes free of seepage?
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Are dikes free of erosion?
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M
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
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# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple
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M
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locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
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0
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Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
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0
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Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
0
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Permit: NC0023604
Inspection Date: 05/05/2015
Laaoons
Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Comment: This section used to evaluate the 54-day polishing pond
Solids Handling Equipment
Is the equipment operational?
Is the chemical feed equipment operational?
Is storage adequate?
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters?
Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake?
The facility has an approved sludge management plan?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: This section used to evaluate the sludge holding tank, which Mr. Purdue has said is pumped
out—2x/vr.
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
0
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
0
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment:
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
July 2, 2014
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness N.C., Inc
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
SFD/64 Lumber Plant WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO023604
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
On June 3, 2014, Jenifer Carter of the Winston-Salem Regional Office conducted a Compliance Evaluation
Inspection at Wilderness N.C.'s Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Mr. David Perdue, ORC, was present during
the inspection. The inspection consisted of two parts: an on -site inspection of the treatment facilities and a review
of facility files and self -monitoring data. The following is a summary of findings during the inspection:
• A review of the self -monitoring data since the last inspection revealed Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
permit limit violations in September 2013. These were addressed through the Division's regular monthly
enforcement program.
• Records were organized and current, with lab data correctly correlating with data submitted on the Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
• The plant appeared to be functioning properly. No problems were noted during the inspection.
• No negative impacts to surface waters were observed.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for further detail. Should you have any questions please contact
Jenifer Carter in our Winston-Salem Regional Office at (336) 771-4957.
attachment
cc: David Perdue (same address)
DWR-Central Files
WSRO Files
Sincerely,
s
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Winston Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NC DENR
585 Waughtown St., Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Phone: 336-771-50001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code_ NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
Inspector Fac Type
'
1 u 2 I5 1 3 I NCO023604 111 12 14/06/03 17 18 f ,. �
19 I C I 20I �
211 1 1 1 1--1 1 1 1 1 1 J. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I=I I I
I I I I( I I 1 166
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA —---- —------- —----- Reserved -------- --------
67
70 �, � 71 � ti it� 72 L N 73I I I74 751 1 1 1 1 � � �80
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Section B: Facility—Dlata
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES Dermit Number)
10:00AM 14/06/03
14/06/01
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
7578 US Hwy 64 E
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Lexington NC 27292
10:45AM 14/06/03
19/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
David Wayne Perdue//336-474-2314 /
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Shannon Floyd,7578 US Hwy 64 E Lexington NC 27292//336-474-2314/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving
Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
Jenifer Carter WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
o 441)
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page#
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
31 NCO023604 I� 121 14/06/03 I 17 18 ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page#
` Permit: NCO023604 Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 06/03/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
0
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
0
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
0
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
M
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Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
0
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
M
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
0
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
M
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Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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M
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
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M
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
M
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
0
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
M
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
M
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
M
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Comment:
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO023604 Owner -Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 06/03/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is proper volume collected? 0❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ ❑
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type ❑ ❑ ❑
representative)?
Comment: 001 & 002 sampled as required
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
sampling location)?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
0
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❑
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
0
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Is the flow meter operational?
E
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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N
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Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable N ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: measures DO weekly in the clarifier
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
0 ❑
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❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
❑ ❑
0
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Are the diffusers operational?
0 ❑
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
0 ❑
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
0 ❑
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Page# 4
Permit: NCO023604 Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 06/03/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑ M
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: Clarification from last inspection: In order to waste more sludge when wasting, Mr. Perdue
brushes sludge toward wasting pipe.
Aerobic Digester
Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate?
0
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Is the mixing adequate?
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M
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Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
0
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# Is the odor acceptable?
0
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# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
M
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Comment: This section used to evaluate the sludge holding tank. Mr. Perdue said this is pumped out
_2x/year.
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 1
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Page# 5
Permit: NC0023604 Owner -Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 06/03/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
Yes No NA NE
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
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0
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Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
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0
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Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
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0
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Are dikes free of seepage?
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Are dikes free of erosion?
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Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
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0
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple
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locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
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0
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Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
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M
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Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
0❑
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Comment: This section is used to evaluate the 54-day polishing pond
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
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Is the distribution box level and watertight?
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Is sand filter free of ponding?
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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
0
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# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
M
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# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
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M
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Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
0
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
0
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Number of tubes in use?
1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
M
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment: DMR data suggests that chorine residual is sufficient for disinfection, and that the chlorine is
neutralized sufficiently prior to discharge.
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Yes No NA NE
Tablet
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Permit: NC0023604 Owner -Facility:
Inspection Date: 06/03/2014 Inspection Type:
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
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Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
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Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Director
February 12, 2014
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness —NC, Inc.
P. O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit
Permit Number NCO023604
Wilderness —NC, Inc. WWTP
Facility Rating: WW-2
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt:
Resources
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the draft permit for your facility. Please review the draft very
carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the conditions and requirements it contains. The draft
permit contains a number of changes in its terms from those found in your current permit. A summary
of those changes follows:
• Anew condition requiring electronic reporting of data collected pursuant to the terms of this permit
has been added.
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees
must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division
anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation.
The requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the. NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to your
NPDES permit. [See Condition A. (4.)] For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR and
obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http://portal.ncdenr.or. web/wq/adminibo il)u/edmr.
For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following
web site:
http://www2.epa. ov�pliance/proposed-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule.
1617 Mail Service Center, Ralegh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-6492
Internet: www.nrwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
NC0023604 Renewal Draft
p. 2
• A new condition has been added to the permit stating "This permit may be reopened and modified to
implement nutrient requirements in accordance with any future TMDL and/or nutrient management
strategy for High Rock Lake."
Please submit any comments to me no later than thirty days following your receipt of the draft.
Comments should be sent to the address listed at the bottom of this page. If no adverse comments are
received from the public or from you, this permit will likely be issued in April 2014, with an effective
date of June 1, 2014.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this draft permit, call me at (919) 807-6398, or via e-
mail at bob. sledge@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
/F-/- z�/�
Bob Sledge
Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit
cc: NPDES Files
ec: Winston-Salem Regional Office — DWR Water Quality Programs
Steve Reid
Permit NCO023604
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES.
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
7578 U.S. Highway 64
Lexington
Davidson County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Flat Swamp Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
I, II, Ill, and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2019.
Signed this day
DRAFT
Thomas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Page 1 of 7
Permit NC0023604
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby
revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer
effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the
permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein.
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0125 MGD extended aeration wastewater treatment facility
consisting of the following components:
Aeration chamber
Sludge holding tank
• Clarifier
Recirculating sand filter
5:1 flow splitter
1500-gallon recirculation tank with air diffuser
Filter screens
Dual pumps
Tablet chlorination and dechlorination
Fifty-four (54) day polishing pond
The facility is located at the Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant, at 7568 U.S. Highway 64, southeast of
Lexington, in Davidson County.
2. Discharge domestic wastewater and boiler blowdown from outfall 001, and kiln condensate from
outfall 002 at the locations specified on the attached map into an unnamed tributary to Flat Swamp
Creek, which is classified as C waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
Page 2 of 7
Permit NCO023604
PART I
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [001]
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge domestic wastewater and boiler blowdown from outfall 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored) by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTIC
Parameter Code
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly ''
Average _
Daily
Maximum '
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Locationz
Flow 50050
0.0125 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 20°C (April 1— October 31) C0310
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 20°C (Nov.1— Mar. 31) C0310
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids C0530
30.0'mg/L
45,0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N (April 1— October 31) C0610
2.0 mg/L
10.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N (November 1— March 31) C0610
4.0 mg/L
20.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine3 50060
17 Ng/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature °C4 00010
Monitor & Report
Daily
Grab
Effluent
pH 00400
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 00300
Daily average > 6.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) 31616
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (NO2 + NO3 + TKN) C0600
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus C0665
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen 00300
Monitor & Report
Weekly
Grab
U & D
Temperature °C 00010
Monitor & Report
Weekly
Grab
U & D
Notes:
1. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using NC DN M's eDMR application system. See Condition A. (4.).
2. U: at least 100 feet upstream from the outfall. D: at least 300 feet downstream from the outfall.
3. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
4. The temperature of the effluent shall not cause an increase in the temperature of the receiving stream of
more than 2.8°C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32°C.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
Page 3 of 7
Permit NCO023604
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [0021
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge kiln condensate from outfall 002. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored) by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTIC
Parameter Code
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Typ e
Sample
Location
Flow 50050
Monitor & Report
Semi-annually
Estimate
Effluent
pH 00400
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Semi-annually
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine2 50060
17 Ng/L
Semi-annually
Grab
Effluent
Temperature °C3 00010
Monitor & Report
Semi-annually
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Condition A. (4.).
2. The Division shall consider all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the
permit. However, the Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina
certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
3. - The temperature of the effluent shall not cause an increase in the temperature of the receiving stream of
more than 2.8°C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32°C.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
A. (3) BIOCIDE CONDITION
There shall be no chromium, zinc or copper added to the treatment system except as pre -
approved additives to biocidal compounds.
The permittee shall obtain approval from the Division's Aquatic Toxicology Unit prior to the use of
any biocide (not previously approved by the Division) in the effluent discharged under this permit.
Approval for use of any biocide not previously approved should be requested at least 90 days in
advance of any planned usage.
Contact the Aquatic Toxicology Unit for detailed instructions on requesting approval of biocides:
NC DENR / DWR / Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Page 4 of 7
4
Permit NCO023604
A. (4.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates
that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B. (11.)
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6.)
• Section E. (5.)
Signatory Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
1. Reportine [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)l
Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin
reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC D'W s Electronic Discharge
Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's
eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing,
signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the
following address:
NC DENR / DWR / Information Processing Unit
ATTENTION: Central Files / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have
broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may
be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1. 1, 2, 3)
or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the
facility would be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be
valid for twelve (12) months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted
electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary
waiver by the Division.
Page 5 of 7
Permit NCO023604
A. (4.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS, continued
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page:
http://Dortal.ncdenr.org/web/wA/admin/bogh u/p edmr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following
the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)]
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part
11, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part 11,
Section B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
the following web page:
http://Dortal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall
make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the
date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
A. (5.) NUTRIENT REOPENER FOR HIGH ROCK LAKE
This permit may be reopened and modified to implement nutrient requirements in accordance with any
future TMDL and/or nutrient management strategy for High Rock Lake.
Page 6 of 7
Permit NCO023604
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Facility
Location
USGS Quad Name: Fair Grove, N.C.
001: Lat: 36°46'30"
Receiving Stream: UT to Flat Swamp Creek
Long: 80°07'12"
Stream Class: C
Subbasin: Yadkin -Pee Dee - 030704
002: Lat: 36°46'31"
Long: 80°07'13"
North Davidson County
Page 7 of 7
I
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Acting Director
June 24, 2013
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness N.C., Inc
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
SFD/64 Lumber Plant WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO023604
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
On June 24, 2013, Jenifer Carter of the Winston-Salem Regional Office conducted a Compliance Evaluation
Inspection at Wilderness N.C.'s Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Mr. David Perdue, ORC, was present during the
inspection. The inspection consisted of two parts: an on -site inspection of the treatment facilities and a review of
facility files and self -monitoring data.
A review of the self -monitoring data since the last inspection did not reveal any permit limit violations. The
following is a summary of findings during the inspection.
• Records were organized and current, with lab data correctly correlating with data submitted on the Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
• The plant appeared to be functioning properly. No problems were noted during the inspection, though it was
suggested that Mr. Perdue begin monitoring Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and sludge depth (with a sludge judge) regularly
throughout the plant. This will help him to become more familiar with how the plant operates and, more importantly,
enable him to better trouble -shoot in the future.
• No negative impacts to surface waters were observed. Mr. Perdue noted the construction of a beaver dam
downstream of the effluent, which has caused the creek to back up to a point above the upstream sampling
point. Fortunately, the effluent discharge pipe is elevated above the flood level.
Should you have any questions please contact Jenifer Carter in our Winston-Salem Regional Office at (336) 771-
4957.
attachment
cc: David Perdue (same address)
SWP-Central Files
WSRO Files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Phone: (336) 771-50001 Fax: (336) 77146301 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: hftp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
Sincerely, ,
W. Corey Basinger
Surface Water Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Regional Office
None
rthCarolina
Naturally
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 NI 2 1.51 31 NCO023604 111 12113/06/24 117 18I C I 19I S I 201L I
Remarks
21111111111111 1111 11111111 1111111111111111 11111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------------------- Reserved---------------
67 I 169 70 13 I 71 UN72 L_ J 73 L_U 74 751 I I I I I 11 80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
10:00 AM 13/06/24
09/06/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
7578 US Hwy 64 E
Lexington NC 27292
10:45 AM 13/06/24
14/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
David Wayne Perdue//336-474-2314 /
David Wayne Perdue/ORC/336-474-2314/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Shannon Floyd,7578 US Hwy 64 E Lexington NC 27292//336-474-2314/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jenifer Carter WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
7// /-V
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
'i • W SILO 1 I. IA 1�
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3 I N C0023604 11 12 13/06/24 117 $ �C 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
David obtained his operator license in order to operate this plant. He would be wise to begin measuring at
least DO in the aeration basin, at a minimum at the inflow and outflow sections of the tank. This would allow
him to become more familiar with 'normal' conditions, and help with future trouble -shooting. It is also
suggested that he invest in a sludge judge in order to gauge sludge blanket levels throughout the plant.
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Permit: NCO023604 Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 06/24/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■
Q
n
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
0
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
■
n
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
0
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(if the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO023604 Owner - Facility: Wildemess-NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 06/24/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
n
n
n
Is proper volume collected?
■
n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
n
n
■
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
n
n
■
n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ n n n
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ n n n
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(if units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n ■ ❑ n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: New ORC does not monitor DO in the system, though has a DO meter. He
did not appear to be familiar with with conventional ways of gauging sludge levels. Was
taught by previous ORC to 'brush' the sludge in the clarifier when it 'cones up'. May
want to invest in a sludge judge to better gauge sludge levels throughout the system.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext. Air
Type of aeration system Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ n n n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational? n n ■ n
Are the diffusers operational? ■ n Cl n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ n n n
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ n n n
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Permit: NCO023604
Inspection Date: 06/24/2013
Aeration Basins
Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment: ORC has not measure DO in the basin before.
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
Comment: ORC has never measured the sludge depth. He was trained by previous
ORC to brush the sludge when it'cones up'. May want to invest in a sludge judge to
better gauge sludge depth.
Aerobic Digester
Is the capacity adequate?
Is the mixing adequate?
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
# Is the odor acceptable?
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
Comment:
Lagoons
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
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Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0023604 Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 06/24/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
Yes
No NA
NE
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
n
n ■
n
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
❑
❑ ■
❑
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
❑
❑ ■
❑
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
❑
❑ ■
n
Are dikes free of seepage?
n
❑ n
■
Are dikes free of erosion?
❑
❑ ❑
■
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
n
n n
■
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
❑
n ■
n
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
❑
❑ ■
❑
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
❑
❑ ■
❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
■
❑ ❑
❑
Comment: This section used to evaluate the 54-day polishing pond
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes No NA
NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
❑
❑ ❑
■
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
■
n n
n
Is sand filter free of ponding?
■
n n
n
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
■
n n
❑
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
■
❑ ❑
❑
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
■
❑ ❑
❑
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes No NA
NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
■
❑ ❑
❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
■
❑ ❑
❑
Number of tubes in use?
2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
■
❑ n
n
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
n
n ■
❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
■
❑ ❑
❑
Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes No NA
NE
Type of system ?
Tablet
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Permit: NC0023604 Owner - Facility: Wildemess-NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 06/24/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment: Very little remaining of dechlor tablets during inspection. Make sure the
tubes are well stocked to provide continuous effective treatment.
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Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
■ n
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
■ n
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
n n
■ 0
Comment: There is a beaver dam downstream of the effluent, causing water in the
creek to be backed up to a point above the upstream sampling point. The effluent pipe
is not effected as it is well above flood level.
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� NRECEIVED
.C.Dept. of ENR
DEC 0 3 2013
NCDENRWinston-Sa,,
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ResolurceS Regional Off'-
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Pat McCrory
Governor
November 18, 2013
Attn: Ronne Bolt
Wilderness N.C., Inc.
Dry Kiln
Po Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO023604
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt,
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
RECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
NOV 26 2013
sWe SECTION
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE -
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on November 13th, 2013. This
permit renewal has been assigned Bob Sledge (919-807-6398) who will contact you if any
additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Due to current backlog, you
should continue to operate under terms of your current permit, until a new permit is issued. If
you have any questions, please contact the assigned permit writer.
Sincerely,
�6�1eff Poupart
Point Source Branch Program Supervisor IV
Cc: Central Files
'Ile Regional Office
NPDES Unl -
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 One
Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov NorthCarolina
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper Adura!!ff
Wilderness N.C., Inc
Dry Kiln
Po Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
Office: 336-474-2314 *Fax:336-474-6687
November 12, 2013
CERTIFIED MAIL NUMBER 7010 3090 0000 6131 0056
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Wren Thedford
NC DENR / DWR /NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Request to Renew Permit
NPDES Permit NCO023604
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
Lexington, North Carolina
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Thedford,
C 9016Ri
NOV 13 2013
DENR-WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
Wilderness -NC, Inc. is requesting a renewal of NPDES Permit NCO023604 in accordance with Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North
Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations. No changes have been made since issuance of our last permit. Wildemess-NC, Inc.
permits expires on May 31, 2014
You will find a completed renewal packaged attached to this letter. The following are included in this package:
One signed cover letter requesting renewal of permit and two copies.
One signed NPDES Permit Application -Short Form C-Minor Industrial and two copies.
A description of the sludge management plan for Wildemess-NC, Inc., one signed and two copies.
If I can be of any assistance please feel free to call me at 336-474-2314.
Sincerely,
CA`
Ronne D Bolt
President of Wildemess-NC, Inc.
NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number INCO023604
Please print or type.
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Ronnie D Bolt
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
PO Box 2136
Lexington
NC 27293
(336)474-2314
(336)474-6687
sfloyd@,northstate.net
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
7578 US HWY 64 E
Thomasville
NC 27360
Davidson
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Ronnie D Bolt
Mailing Address PO Box 2136
City Lexington
State / Zip Code NC 27293
Telephone Number (336)474-2314
Fax Number (336)474-2314
4. Ownership Status:
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ® Public ❑
5. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s): 321912-32113
6. Number of employees:54
7. Describe the treatment system List all installed waste treatment components with capacities,
describe the processes that generate wastewaters. If the space provided is not sufficient attach a
separate sheet of paper with the system description.
See attachment Titled Question #7. Description of treatment system.
S. Is facility covered under federal effluent limitation guidelines? No ❑ Yes
If yes, specify the category? NPDES
9. Principal product(s) produced: KILN DRYED LUMBER
Principal raw material(s) consumed: LUMBER
Briefly describe the manufacturing process(es):
Green lumber is brought to Wilderness -NC, Inc. by different Vendors to be kiln dried. Lumber will
first be run down building Lumber Stacker Line, where it will be restacked on sticks and counted.
After being restacked it will tagged with the name, grade of lumber, thickness, species of the lumber.
Next lumber will be placed in kiln to dry. After lumber is dried it will go down line in Plant SFD,
there it will be graded and restacked according to grade, length species of lumber. The lumber will
then be stored in dry shed until picked up by vendor.
Page 2 of 5 C-MI 10/08
Question #7. Describe the Treatment System.
Wilderness -NC, Inc. Waste Water Treatment Facility
11/12/13
Wilderness -NC, Inc. operates 0.0125 MGS extended aeration wastewater treatment
system consisting of the following components:
• Aeration chamber
• Sludge holding tank
• Clarifier
• Recirculating sand filter
• 5:1 flow splitter
• 1500-gallon recirculation tank with air diffuser
• Filter screens
• Dual pumps
• Tablet chlorination and dechlorination
• Fifty-four (54) day polishing pond
Wastewater flows from the plant into the aeration chamber via gravity. After aeration,
wastewater flows either to the pump tank or the polishing pond. During normal operation
(April to October), wastewater flows from the aeration chamber to the pump tank, and
then pumped to the recirculating sand filter. Wastewater is diverted to the pond during
winter months (November to March) to avoid high ammonia typical during winter
months. Water from the pond is returned to the pump tank at approximately the same
rate. From the pump tank, wastewater is pumped into the recirculation sand filter.
Effluent from the sand filter is split 4 to 1 with 4/5th of the flow being returned to the
pump tank and 1/4th being discharged.
Discharge is domestic wastewater and boiler blow down, and kiln condensate.
NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
10. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed
(List specific amounts consumed and/or units of production over the last three years)
Product Produced or Raw Material
Consumed
AVERAGE
Product Produced or Raw Material
Consumed
PEAK
per Day
148,367 Feet
219,136 Feet
per Month
3,115,712 Feet
4,740,463 Feet
per Year
37,388,552 Feet
140,005,814 Feet
11. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: M-F
Intermittent
Duration: 200 Days
12. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only
Discharge
Flow
GALLONS PER DAY
Sanitary - monthly average
2,300
Utility water, etc. - monthly average
Process water - monthly average
Boiler Blow down - 4,000, Kiln Condensate - 30
Stormwater - monthly average
Other - monthly average
Explain:
Monthly Average
total discharge (all types)
6,330
13. Number of separate discharge points: 2 Outfall Identification number(s) 001, 002
14. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Unnamed tributary to Flat Swamp Creek
Page 3 of 5 C-MI 10/08
NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
15. Effluent Data [for new or proposed discharges]
Provide data for the parameters listed. Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour
composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly
average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
NOTE. Permittees requesting renewal should complete the table ONLY for the parameters
currenttu monitored. Summarize the past 3 years of effluent data.
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
2.87
0.71
MG/L
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Total Organic Carbon
Total Suspended Solids
2.0
1.0
MG/L
Ammonia as N
0.119
1.057
MG/L
Temperature (Summer)
27
25
C
Temperature (Winter)
8
7
C
pH
7.3
6.7
UNITS
Fecal Coliform (If sanitary waste is
present)
(1
1
# 100ML
Total Residual Chlorine (if chlorine is
used)
48
38
UG/L
16. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply and provide permit
numbers or check none if not applicable):
Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program
Permit Number Type
NCG210295
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or
Other AIR PERMIT
Permit
Number
02916R23
17. List any chemicals that may be discharged (Please list and explain source and potential
amounts.)
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
18. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
19. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Imo- a, 0 . F'-3o 1 � Pc'e'sid ,0-"
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature of
Date
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18
U.S.C. Section 001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than
5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
Page 5 of 5 C-MI 10/08
General Overview
The wastewater treatment plant at Wilderness -NC, Inc., SFD/64 Lumber plant treats
approximately 2000 gallons per day. The treatment system consist of an aeration
chamber, pump tank, polishing pond, recirculating sand filter, tablet chlorination and
dechlorination. Wastewater flows from the plant into the aeration chamber via gravity.
After aeration, wastewater flows either to the pump tank or the polishing pond. During
normal operation (April to October), wastewater flows from the aeration chamber to the
pump tank, and them pumped to the recirculating sand filter. Wastewater is diverted to
the pond during winter months (November to March) to avoid high ammonia typical
during winter months. Water form the pond is returned to the pump tank at
approximately the same rate. From the pump tank, wastewater is pumped into the
recirculating sand filter. Effluent from the sand filter is split 4 to 1 with 4/5'j' of the flow
being returned to the pump tank and 1/5 h being discharged. The North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, NPDS Permit No. NC0023604,
permit the discharge of the effluent.
This Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manual intends to set forth guidelines and
procedures for the wastewater treatment system. OST based these guidelines on the
NPDES seasonal effluent limitations and past experiences with system performances.
Occasionally, this O&M manual may need to be updated to comply with effluent
requirements. A system flow land construction diagram is included with this O&M
manual.
Diverting Flow to Polishing Pond
Under normal operating conditions (April to October), wastewater flows from the
aeration chamber to the pump tank. During this operating period, ammonia effluent
limits (per the NPDES permit) are 2.0 mg/1 (monthly average). The ammonia effluent
limits from November to March are increased to 4.0 mg/1 (monthly average).
Historically, high ammonia results are seen in the winter months. Therefore, beginning
on November, flow should be diverted to incorporate the polishing pond.
To Divert to the Pond
1. Two 4-inch ductile iron gate valves are located between the aeration chamber and the
pump tank. To divert flow to the pond, open the gate valve on the discharge line
flowing to the pond.
2. Close the gate valve on the discharge line flowing to the pump tank.
Water is pumped from the pond back into the pump tank using a transfer pump and must
be activated on the same winter/summer schedule above. The transfer pump supplies
water to the pump when activated, and to a yard hydrant for use at any time. A timer
located at the pump tank activates a solenoid valve that allows pond water to flow to the
pump tank.
To Divert from the Pond to the Pump Tank
1. Engage the time by sitting the timer to activate the pump
2. The pump should be activated 4 times per day and run for %Z hour. (Note: The
pump will be able to pump approximately 200 gallons in a % hour.) The pump
needs to be running while the operator is performing his daily site check. (Note: The
pump activation schedule may need to be altered depending on flow and associated
2
pond levels.)
3. The pressure switch on the transfer pump should be set at 30 psi.
High and low level probes control the pump tank wastewater levels. The probes will
automatically turn on/off the pump in the pump tank. Wastewater from the pump tank
flows into the recirculating sand filter and by gravity returns to the pump tank or is
discharged. Prior to discharge, the effluent flows through a chlorinator and then a
dechlorinator.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness NC, Inc.
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2011-LV-0414
Permit No. NCO023604
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Davidson County
Dear Mr Bolt:
Division of Water Quality
Coieen H. Sullins
Director
August 31, 2011
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant's monitoring report for May 2011 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit
Reported
Limit Type
DO, Oxygen, Dissolved
05/18/11
6 mg/1
5 mg/1
Daily Minimum Not Reached
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance problem.
Please be aware that these violations of your NPDES permit, and any additional violation of State law, could
result in enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jenifer Carter at (336) 771-4957.
cc: SWP — Central Files
WSRO Files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St, Winston-Salem. North Carolina 27107
Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Surface Water Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
NorthCarolina
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Certification
Fast -Track Authorization to Construct for Dechlorination Facilities
Professional Engineer's Certification:
I, attest that this application for
has been reviewed by me and is accurate,
complete and consistent with the information in the engineering plans, calculations, and all other supporting
documentation. I further attest that the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with all applicable
regulations and Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities, adopted April 18, 2003. Although certain
portions of this submittal package may have been prepared by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under
my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this material and have judged it to be consistent with the
proposed design.
NOTE: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes
any false statement, representation, or certification in any application 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. Furthermore,
failure to design the above referenced facilities in accordance with Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination
Facilities and good engineering practice could subject you to disciplinary action by the North Carolina Board for
Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date:
Applicant's Certification:
1, ?ttest that this application for
has been reviewed by me and is accurate
and complete to the best of my knowledge. By signing this certification I, certify that facilities have been designed
in accordance with the Division's Dechlorination System Minimum Design Criteria, and commit to insure
construction proceeds in accordance with said criteria. NOTE: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A
and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any
application 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.
Signature: Date:
FORM: DCLC 4/2003
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Coleen H. Sullins
Governor
Director
March 14, 2011
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness N.C., Inc
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
SFD/64 Lumber Plant WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO023604 & NCG210295
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On February 17, 2011, Ms. Jenifer Carter of the Winston-Salem Regional Office conducted a Compliance
Evaluation Inspection at Wilderness N.C.'s Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Mr. Quentin Campbell, ORC,
and David Purdue were present during the inspection. The inspection consisted of two parts: an on -site
inspection of the treatment facility and a review of facility files and self -monitoring data.
A review of the submitted self -monitoring data since the last inspection on June 4, 2009 revealed one monthly
and four daily BOD effluent limit violations. Each has been addressed separately through the Division's
monthly enforcement program.
The following is a summary of findings during the inspection.
A) Facility records were well organized and current.
B) An updated Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and stormwater monitoring records were complete
and available for review.
C) Samples are pulled by the ORC and transported in a cooler with ice to R & A's laboratory.
D) A Total Residual Chlorine Effluent Limit took effect on December 1, 2010 and was implemented and
met well in advance of the deadline
E) The treatment system and access to all outfalls (stormwater and treated wastewater) appear to be well
maintained.
Should you have any questions please contact Jenifer Carter in our Winston-Salem Regional Office at (336)
771-4957.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Interim Surface Water Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Regional Office
attachment
cc: Quentin Campbell, ORC (3336 Beck's Church Rd; Lexington, NC 27292)
SWP-Central Files
WSRO Files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office One
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 NorthCarolina
Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 yr//
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org %` ati all J/
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 I s1 31 NCO023604 111 121 11/02/17 117 181 rl 191 c1 201
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671 169 70 U 3 ( 71(N ( 72 73 LU 74 751 I I I I I I � 80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
1 0:00 AM 11/02/17
09/06/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
7579 US Hwy 64 E
Lexington NC 27292
12:00 PM 11/02/17
14/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)rritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
David Wayne Perdue//336-474-2314 /
Name, Address of Responsible OfficialfTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Shannon Floyd,7576 US Hwy 64 E Lexington NC 27292//336-474-2314/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program N Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jenifer Carter l WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ r
Signatum of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
A'C- z-'�l�-��. --'Jtj
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO023604 11 12I 11/02/17 1
17 18u
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additionalsheetsof narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page # 2
1
Permit: NCO023604 Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 02/17/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ 0 11 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 0 0 Q
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
0 M 0 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
0 0 0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
0 Q 0 0
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
0 11 0
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0 O 0
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
0 0 0
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
0 0 0
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
0 O 0
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
M
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
❑ 0 M
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
O 0 0 O
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
0 0 0 O
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
0 0 0 0
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
0 ❑ 11 Q
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■ 0 ❑
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ 0 0
Page # 3
Permit: NCO023604 Owner - Facility: Wildemess-NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 02/17/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext. Air
Type of aeration system Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are the diffusers operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are weirs level? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page # 4
Permit: NC0023604 Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 02/17/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Aerobic Digester
Is the capacity adequate?
Is the mixing adequate?
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
# Is the odor acceptable?
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
Comment:
Lagoons
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
1
Page # 5
Permit: NCO023604 Owner - Facility: Wildemess-NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 02/17/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? O 0 M
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
M O 0
Comment: Used to evaluate the polishing pond, which is only used during the winter
months (April thru October).
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes
No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
00
0 11
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
0
❑ 0 0
Is sand filter free of ponding?
0
0 0 O
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
■
Q ❑
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
M
❑ 0 O
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
D Q 0
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
0 ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
0 13 11
Number of tubes in use?
1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? M O 0 O
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? O O 0 0
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 00 00
Comment:
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system ? Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? D 0 M ❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 M
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? M 0 00
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? 00
011
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ Q ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
Comment:
Page # 6
I
f
Permit: NC0023604 Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 02/17/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0000
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ 0 0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 O ■
Comment:
Page # 7
WDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March 18, 2010
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness NC, Inc
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-LV-0089
Permit No. NCO023604
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt:
A review of Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant's monitoring report for December 2009 showed the
following violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
Concentration
12/29/09
15 mg/1
18.8 mg/l
Daily Maximum
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above
noncompliance problem. Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could result in
enforcement action for this by the Division of Water Quality for this and any additional
violations of State law.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jenifer Carter at (336) 771-
4957.
Sincerely,
( YX
ld�
cc: SWP — Central Files
WSRO Files
North Carolina Division o"Water Quality, 'Mriston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: 336-771-5000 \ FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.nowaterquality.org
Steve W. Tedder
Surface Water Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
NorthCaraiina
Naturally
An Equal Opportunity lAf6rmative Action Employer
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
5541
Mr. David Perdue
Wilderness NC, Inc.
P O Box 2136 US Hwy 64E
Lexington, NC 27292-
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
December 23, 2009
SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal
FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY
Dear Mr. Perdue:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
RECEIVED ^
N.C. Dept of ENR
DEC 3 1 2M
Winston-Salem
Regional ice
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215-
.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform specified
environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and
2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800.
Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review
this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your
certification needs.
Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Pat Donnelly
Certification Branch Manager
Laboratory Section
Enclosure
cc: Ramon Cook
Dana Satterwhite
Winston - Salem Regional Office
DENR DWo Laboratory Section NC Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Branch
1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623
Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Road. Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-6445
Phone: 919-733-39081 FAX: 919-733-6241
Internet: www.dwqlab.org
An Equal Opportunity\ Affirmative Action Employer Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 www.ncwaterqual4.org
NorthCarohna
Nahmallry
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800:
WILDERNESS NC, INC.
Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for
compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations.
By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate.
This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures,
records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable.
This certificate shall be valid until December 31, 2010
Certificate N 5541
999--- Pat Donnelly
• Attachment I
North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification
Certified Parameters Listing
Lab Name: Wilderness NC, Inc. Certificate Number: 5541
Address: P O Box 2136 US Hwy 64E Effective Date: 01/01/2010
Lexington, NC 27292- Expiration Date: 12/31/2010
Date of Last Amendment:
The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 21-1.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below.
CERTIFIED PARAMETERS
INORGANICS
RESIDUAL CHLORINE
Std Method 4500 Cl G
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
Std Method 4500 O G
pH
Std Method 4500 H B
TEMPERATURE
Std Method 2550B
This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are
subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 21-1.0807.
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
October 23, 2009
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness NC, Inc.
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-LV-0112
Permit No. NCO023604
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant's monitoring report for July 2009 showed the
following violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
07/15/09
7.5 mg/1
27 mg/l
Daily Maximum
Concentration
Exceeded
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
07/31/09
5 mg/1
5.4 mg/1
Monthly Average
Concentration
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above
noncompliance problem. Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could result in
enforcement action for this by the Division of Water Quality for this and any additional
violations of State law.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jenifer Carter at (336) 771-
4957.
cc: SWP — Central Files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality; Winston-Salem Regional Office
location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623 0748
Internet: www.ncwatergtiality.org
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Surface Water Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
NorthCarolina
Naturally
An Equal Opportunity ,, Affinnative Action Einolcyer
A&
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
October 2, 2009
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness NC, Inc
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-LV-0429
Permit No. NCO023604
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant's monitoring report for June 2009 showed the
following violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) -
Concentration
06/17/09
7.5 mg/l
10.7 mg/l
Daily Maximum
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above
noncompliance problem. Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could result in
enforcement action for this by the Division of Water Quality for this and any additional
violations of State law.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jenifer Carter at (336) 771-
4957.
cc: SWP — Central Files
WSRO Files
North Carols Division of Water QuaNy, Nnston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 `'Naughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
?hone: 336-771 5000 k cAX: 336-7 71 A63G \ Customer Service: 1-8 "7-623-67 8
t rernet: www.ncwaterquaLty.org
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Surface Water Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Nne
orthCarolina
Naturallrf
An Equal Opportunity'; Affirmative Action Employer
r'�i Jv A
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness N.C., Inc
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
Director
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
SFD/64 Lumber Plant WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO023604
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bolt:
June 29, 2009
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On June 4, 2009, Ms. Jenifer Carter of the Winston-Salem Regional Office conducted a Compliance
Evaluation Inspection at Wilderness N.C.'s Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Mr. Quentin Campbell, ORC,
and David Purdue were present during the inspection. The inspection consisted of two parts: an on -site
inspection of the treatment facility and a review of facility files and self -monitoring data.
A review of the submitted self -monitoring data for the period of March 2007 through March 2009 revealed
three daily and one monthly BOD violations. Each has been addressed separately through the Division's
monthly enforcement program.
The following is a summary of findings during the inspection.
A) Facility records were well organized and current.
B) Copies of the permit are kept on site and with operator.
C) Samples are pulled by the ORC and transported in a cooler with ice to R & A's laboratory.
D) The recently renewed permit includes a new Total Residual Chlorine Limit that takes effect on
December 1, 2010. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Purdue were aware of the new requirement.
E) The treatment system appears to be well maintained and operated.
Should you have any questions please contact Jenifer Carter in our Winston-Salem Regional Office at
(336) 771-4957.
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Surface Water Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Regional Office
attachment
cc: Quentin Campbell, ORC (3336 Beck's Church Rd; Lexington, NC 27292)
SWP-Central Files
WSRO Files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Winston-Salem Regional Office One
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 NOrthCarollna
Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 >/ //
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturl ll'y
An Equal Opportunity 1 Alfirmative Action Employer
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 151 31 NCO023604 111 121 09/06/04 117 18I CI 19I sI 20I II
Remarks
211111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 169 701 31 711 N I 72 I N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
w
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
1 1:15 AM 09/06/04
09/06/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
7578 US Hwy 64 E
Lexington NC 27292
12:00 PM 09/06/04
14/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
David Wayne Perdue//336-474-2314 /
N me, Addre s of Responn ible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Ranh.0 � La,Y'f jA),'/Nl Contacted
airs nrrerr—� �egcd,.�n S -A� ts}--6 ^ S Lax.a��� o �2Q / / 3 3 6- 4 7 4 -2 314 /
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jenifer Carter WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
�! /0
Signature of Manage Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
a;iewer
k-
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NCO023604 I11 12I 09/06/04 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Page # 2
Permit: NCO023604
Inspection Date: 06/04/2009
Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
■
n
n
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
■
n
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment: .
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
❑
❑
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
n
n
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
n
❑
n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
n
n
n
Dates, times and location of sampling
■
Name of individual performing the sampling
■
Results of analysis and calibration
■
Dates of analysis
■
Name of person performing analyses
■
Transported CM
■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
n
n
n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
n
n
■
n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑
❑
■
n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
■
n
n
n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
0
n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
n
n
n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
n
n
■
n
Page # 3
Permit: NCO023604 Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Date: 06/04/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
0
0
0
Is proper volume collected?
■
n
n
n
Is the tubing clean?
n
n
■
n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
n
n
■
n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)?
■
n
n
n
Comment. -
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
n
n
n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge
■
n
n
n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext.
Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■
n
n
n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
n
n
■
n
Are the diffusers operational?
■
n
n
n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
n
n
n
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?
■
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
■
n
n
0
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
n
n
■
n
Are weirs level?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
n
n
n
Page # 4
r
Permit: NCO023604
Inspection Date: 06/04/2009
Secondary Clarifier
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Owner - Facility: wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y< of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Lagoons
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Comment: This section was used to evaluate the polishing pond, which is only used
during the winter months (April thru October). There are trees growing on the berm.
Unable to assess for presence of burrowing animals.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■ n n n
■nnn
nn■0
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Permit: NC0023604
Inspection Date: 06/04/2009
Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes
No
NA
Nt
Is sand filter free of ponding?
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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
■
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# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
■
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Aerobic Digester
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the capacity adequate?
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Is the mixing adequate?
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# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
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Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Number of tubes in use?
1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Number of tubes in use? 2
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Inspection Date: 06/04/2009
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Owner - Facility: Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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NCDENR I Winston-Salem
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resour
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293-2136
Dear Mr. Bolt:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
March 11, 2009
Dee Freeman, Secretary
Subject: Draft NPDES Permit NCO023604
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant WWTP
Davidson County
The Division has reviewed your request to renew the subject permit. Please review this draft carefully to
ensure your thorough understanding of the information, conditions, and requirements it contains.
The draft permit includes the following significant changes from the existing permit:
➢ A total residual chlorine limit has been added to outfall 002, as per Division policy [attached]. The
limit will take effect 18 months after the effective date of the final permit.
➢ The biocide condition has been updated as a separate item. Its restrictions cover both outfalls.
With this notification, the Division will solicit public comment on this draft permit by publishing a notice in
newspapers having circulation in the general Davidson County area, per EPA requirements. Please
provide your comments, if any, to me no later than 30 days after receiving this draft permit.
Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent comments and take
appropriate action prior to issuing a final permit. If you have questions concerning the draft, please contact
me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed at the bottom of this page.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office / Jenifer Carter
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 919 807-6391 / FAX 919 807-6495 / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
charles.weaver@ncmail.net
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An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
Permit NCO023604
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended,
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant
7578 U.S. Highway 64
Lexington
Davidson County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Flat Swamp Creek in subbasin
03-07-04 of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations,
monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2014.
Signed this day
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit NCO023604
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this
permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive
authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions included herein.
Wilderness -NC, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate an existing 0.0125 MGD extended aeration wastewater treatment
facility consisting of the following components:
• Aeration chamber
• Sludge holding tank
• Clarifier
• Recirculating sand filter
• 5:1 flow splitter
• 1500-gallon recirculation tank with air diffuser
• Filter screens
• Dual pumps
• Tablet chlorination and dechlorination
• Fifty-four (54) day polishing pond
The facility is located at the Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant off U.S. Highway 64,
Lexington, Davidson County.
2. Discharge domestic wastewater and boiler blowdown from outfall 001, and kiln
condensate from outfall 002 at the locations specified on the attached map into an
unnamed tributary to Flat Creek Swamp, which is classified as C waters in subbasin
03-07-04 of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
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USGS Quad Name: Fair Grove, N.C. 001: Lat: 35°46°30"
Receiving Stream: UT to Flat Swamp Creek Long: 80°07'12"
Stream Class: C 002: Lat: 35°46'31"
Subbasin: Yadkin -Pee Dee - 030704 Long: 80*07113" NO!'L`y1 Not to SCALE
Permit NCO023604
A. (1) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [0011
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge domestic wastewater and boiler blowdown from outfall
001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Locationl
Flow
0.0125 MGD
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
(April 1— October 31
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 20°C
November 1— March 31
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended Solids
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
(April 1— October 31
2.0 mg/L
10.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
November 1— March 31
4.0 mg/L
20.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Daily average > 6.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
Weekly
Grab
U & D
Fecal C.oliform
(geometric mean
200/100 ml
400/100 ml
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen
(NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
TRC 2
17 pg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature °C3
Daily
Grab
Effluent
Temperature °C
Weekly
Grab
U & D
Notes:
1. U: at least 100 feet upstream from the outfall. D: at least 300 feet downstream from the outfall.
2. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a NC -certified laboratory [including field -
certified]. Effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero for compliance purposes.
3. The temperature of the effluent shall not cause an increase in the temperature of the receiving stream of
more than 2.8°C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32°C.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
Permit NCO023604
A. (2) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [0021
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge kiln condensate from outfall 002. Such discharges shall be
limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Frequency
Type
Location*
Flow
Semi-annually
Estimate
Effluent
pH
> 6.0 and < 9.0 standard units
Semi-annually
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine
17 N9�
Semi-annually
Grab
Effluent
TRC l
Temperature °C2
Semi-annually
Grab
Effluent
Notes:
1. The limit will take effect 18 months after the permit effective date. Until then, the Permittee shall
monitor TRC [with no effluent limit]. The Permittee shall report all effluent TRC values reported by a
NC -certified laboratory [including field -certified]. Effluent values below 50 µg/L will be treated as zero
for compliance purposes.
2. The temperature of the effluent shall not cause an increase in the temperature of the receiving stream
of more than 2.8°C and in no case cause the ambient water temperature to exceed 32°C.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
A. (3) BIOCIDE CONDITION
There shall be no chromium, zinc or copper added to the treatment system except as
pre -approved additives to biocidal compounds.
The permittee shall obtain approval from the Division's Aquatic Toxicology Unit prior to the use of
any biocide (not previously approved by the Division) in the effluent discharged under this permit.
Approval for use of any biocide not previously approved should be requested at least 90 days in
advance of any planned usage.
Contact the Aquatic Toxicology Unit for detailed instructions on requesting approval of biocides:
NC DENR / DWQ / Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
o f w A rE9 Michael F. Easley
/� Governor
Q� pr NC E NR William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
> North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
—1.
Q `C Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
June 19, 2003
TO: NPDES Unit Staff
FROM: David A. Goodrich
NPDES Unit Supervisor
SUBJECT: Total Residual Chlorine Policy for NPDES permits
Every three years the State is required by the Clean Water Act to review its surface water quality standards and
classifications, determine if changes are needed and to make any necessary changes. This review process is referred to
as the "triennial review." Public hearings were held to solicit comments for the 2000-2003 Triennial Review of surface
water quality standards during the summer of 2002. The Hearing Officer's recommendations were presented before
the state's Environmental Management Commission on October 10, 2002.
The Hearing Officer's recommended changes included modifications to the existing standards for Arsenic, Cyanide,
Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) and Total Residual Chlorine (TRC). The Hearing Officer also
recommended the addition of a standard for Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE).
All of the Hearing Officer's proposed changes were adopted with the exception of MTBE. The changes took effect
on April 1, 2003. This memo documents the changes to the NPDES permitting policy for TRC limits.
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)
Previously, TRC had an Action Level Standard, except in designated Trout waters. The Triennial Review changes
modified the TRC Action Level Standard to an Aquatic Life Standard of 17 µg/L. The Aquatic Life Standard will
remain for designated Trout waters.
Aquatic Life Standard — 17 µg/L (freshwater only) Trout Waters — 17 µg/L
Revised TRC Policy
➢ TRC limits will be assigned to permit renewals and all new permits issued after April 1, 2003.
➢ Facilities that do not use chlorine will not receive a TRC limit; however, the presence of a chlorine back-up
system to augment LTV or other disinfection requires a TRC limit.
➢ Facilities discharging to streams with a 7Q10 <0.05 cfs (zero -flow streams) will receive a limit of 17 µg/L.
➢ Limits will be capped at 28 µg/L to protect against acute impacts.
It is likely that many facilities will need to add dechlorination (or use another means of disinfection) to comply with
the new TRC standard. Therefore, a compliance schedule of 18 months from the effective date of the permit may
be added to any TRC limit added during the current permit renewal. This time period is allowed in order for the
facility to budget and design/construct the dechlorination and/or alternative disinfection system(s). The NPDES
Unit has promulgated minimum design criteria in order to expedite permitting of dechlorination equipment.
cc: Coleen Sullins
Regional Office Supervisors (Dechlorination guidance attached)
Shannon Langley
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cc: Permits and Engineering
Technical Support Branch
County Health Dept.
Central Files
WSRO
�p SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No X
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: May 19, 1997
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County Davidson
Permit No. NCG500340
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Thomasville Furniture Ind. Plant "CDK"
509 County Line Road
Thomasville N.C. 27361
Mailing Address: @ P.O. Box 339
2. Date of Investigation: May 1, 1997
3. Report Prepared by: Abner Braddy
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Rochelle Chisom
(910) 476-2264
5. Directions to Site: From Winston-Salem, travel Hwy. 109
South to Thomasville; turn left on E. Main Street and
shortly after passing Julian Street, bear right onto Trinity
Street; travel Trinity to Unity Street, and turn right on
Unity; travel Unity to County Line Road, and turn right onto
County Line Road; the facility will be on the right.
6. Discharge Points(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude:
Longitude:
*001 (Oil fired boiler)
350
52'
48"
800
03" 17"
002 (Wood fired boiler)
350
521
46"
800
031 08"
003 (Kiln)
350
52'
48"
800
03' 17"
*It is possible that 001
is tied
into
the
sanitary sewer
system, but could not confirm.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. D18NE U.S.G.S. Quad Name High Point West
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
Yes No If No, explain: N.A.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The
facility is above the flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500.01.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: North Hamby
Creek
a. Classification "C"
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 03-07-07
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: North Hamby Creek's uses are
consistent with its "C" classification.
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT.AORRS
1. a. Volume of Wastewater to be permitted: Variable MGD
(Ultimate Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Waste
Water Treatment facility? N.A.
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity)? N.A.
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years. None
e. Please provide a description of existing or
substantially constructed wastewater treatment
facilities; None.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities. None.
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None known.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N.A.
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
N.A.; no residuals generated.
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit No.
Residuals Contractor
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Version 10/92
Page 2
b.
C.
Telephone No.
Residuals stabilization:
Other
Landfill:
PSRP PFRP
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet). N.A.; no treatment works. N.A.;
4. SIC Code(s): 2511
Primary 16 Secondary 14
Main Treatment Unit Code: 0 0 0 - 0
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)?
N.A.
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: None.
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please
indicate) N.A.
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non -discharge options available. Please provide
regional perspective for each option evaluated. N.A.; non -
oxygen demanding.
Spray Irrigation:
Connection to Regional Sewer System:
Subsurface:
Other disposal options:
5. Other Special Items:
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Version 10/92
Page 3
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The site evaluation, conducted 5/1/97, revealed an error in
the permit application. The 003 wastestream is not "kiln
condensate". In actuality, the kiln condensate is collected and
recycled into the facility's boilers. The water actually being
discharged from 003 is potable water. The water is used to keep
an instrument known as a "wet bulb" moist. The wet bulb controls
the humidity in the individual "cells" of each kiln by cutting on
fans which attract and capture the actual kiln condensate.
The Region recommends the permit be issued.
Signature of repor prepa
Water Quality Regional pervisor
Date
NPDES Permit Staff Report
Version 10/92
Page 4
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Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
P.O. Box 2136
Lexington, N,C 27292
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Wilderness -NC, Inc.
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