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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0023604_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2016Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY "�2t, \$y Oete4�, 2015 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 Facility: Permit No.: a3 0 Pipe No.: Monthly Average Violations MonthNear: Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit CiD�aatee� Parameter 3� Date Parameter Other Violations/Staff Remarks: Supervisor Remarks: N'v' V rc- L= V Completed by:�y Assistant Regional `�� I Supervisor Sign Off: >Atz,, Regional Supervisor Sign Off: Weekly/Daily Violations Permit Limit Limit Type DMR Value % Over Limit Monitoring Frequency Violations Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Action Action Action Date: \,' as -\�, Date: - 3 0 S Date: ,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 eDMR PERIOD: 09-2015 (September 2015) VERSION: 1.0 STATUS: Processed SAMPLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO 6 a O c O rn 0. O e 50050 fi Weekly M Instantaneous Z FLOW 00010 00400 50060 - C0310 C0610 C0530 31616 00300 G fi 0 U o 1-1 SXweek Grab Weekly Grab 2Xweek Grab Weekly Grab Weekly Grab Weekly Grab Weekly Grab Weekly Grab TEMP-C PH CHLORINE BOD-Cone N113-N-Cone TSS - Cone FEC COLI DO 2400 Hrs 2400 Hrs Y/BIN m d deg c su ugI mg/1 Mgt] mg/1 #/loom] mg/1 1 1500 .5 1 .5 .5 y y y y 0.0003 22 23 25 23 8.7 14 40 2 0900 3 1500 4 1400 5 6 7 No Visitation - Hotiday 1600 .5 1 .5 .5 y y y y 0.0002 24 25 24 24 8.1 34 47 8 9 0900 10 1500 I1 1500 12 13 14 1500 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 y y y y y 0.0003 22 23 21 22 22 8.5 33 19 <2 <0.1 <5 <1 7.5 15 1300 16 0900 17 1500 18 1400 19 20 21 1500 .5 .5 1 .5 y y y y y 0.0007 22 22 21 22 20 8.6 32 26 18.6 0.13 < 5 < 1 7.8 22 1500 23 0900 1400 24 25 1400 .5 26 27 28 1500 1400 0900 .5 .5 11 y y y 0.0003 21 21 22 8.3 46 15 22. << 0.1 < 5 < 1 T5 29 30 Monthly Average Limit: 0.0125 5 2 30 200 Monthly Average: 0.00036 22.428571 8.44 30.6 9.262 0.026 0 1 7.58 Daily Maximum: 0.0007 25 8.7 47 22.1 0.13 0 0 7.8 Daily Minimum: 0.0002 20 8.1 14 0 0 0 0 7.5 Monthly Avg % Removal (85 % ): 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 ►-0 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 t 10(e ✓1-pe 5 / Jc , �Q. ox 13 Go L2Xi LEPHONE e 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 I/ 9 rl► 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 WSRO ON tla@04 tlV o® ®®VldVBQ� i'c1'..'lll • tY. r �( Permit No.: 2 0 Pipe No.: MonthJYear: �s Monthly Average Violations C%:E::V:-:iiaPermItarameter Limit DMR Value % Over Limit Action _W_eekiv/Daily Violations Date Parameter Permit Limit Limit Type DMR Value % Over Limit Z7,2 Action � 0 r,2 OT S .e , L Monitoring Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Action Other Violations/Staff Remarks: POV 900 - Nv V Q� Supervisor Remarks: �'/.)7 Completed by: Ca r'ey Assistant Regional Supervisor Sign Off: Regional Supervisor Sign Off: Date: /(31 Date: Date: so q 4�yt5 AFT4 NCDENR 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 An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper u ueov eoe �7® ease \✓'bP®� /,jii�iv —Z—V �6'ce� Facility: i 14&L-41, Permit No.: � bCll Pipe No.: _ �MonthNear: Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit Action Weekly/Daily Violations Date Parameter Oo. Permit Limit Limit Tvpe DMR Value % Over Limit Action Monitoring Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Action Other Violations/Staff Remarks: /A &tea /"1/1� y an �� ly �`�y �o � -/ j oV 1upervisorRemarks: NO Completed by: Assistant Regional Supervisor Sign Off: Regional Supervisor Sign Off: Date: Date: Date: Id �J a s N 4: + d 4 IY. ib. rt"-'LAT i5 `i>r l� �yyt�e r r—+Y J 2�'•."�.) .. 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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 An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper �oraua ua�wa�V�' iiC.��A��l1 Facility. j�l (cPJrS S NC- Permit No.: NCa (, 3(ZC) 't Pipe No.. MonthNear:�� C, 15 1. Monthly Average Violations Param(e�t�er Permit Limit DMR Value % OverLimit Action r Weekly/Daily Violations Date Parameter Permit Limit Limit Tape DMR Value % Over Limit Action Monitoring Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Action Violations/Staff Remarks: No Supervisor Remarks: NOV -C-x "1 0513 Completed by: Assistant Regional Supervisor Sign Off: Regional Supervisor Sign Off: A7jp2 p NCDENR 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 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 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 ------- ---- 67 70 L[, J I 71 I N itI 72 I N I 73 I I 174 751 III I I 1 180 l _1 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. Page# 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. Page# I 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 ❑ ❑ M ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is -access to the plant site restricted to the general public? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑M ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ M ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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. Page# 3 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? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ N ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? E ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Are the diffusers operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 A 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 1 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ M ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? ❑ ❑ M ❑ # Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Are dikes free of seepage? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of erosion? ❑ ❑ ❑ M Are dikes free of burrowing animals? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple ❑ ❑ M ❑ locations? # If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 6 I 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ E ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Page# 7 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 LJ L:J I 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/ \/� T 1T 4 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? M ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ M ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ M ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? E ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ N ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are the diffusers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the odor acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? M ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are dikes free of seepage? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of erosion? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of burrowing animals? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 # 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? 0❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 1 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 Page# 6 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)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Effluent Pipe 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? Comment: ■ ❑ 1111 ❑ ❑ ❑ 2 Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page# 7 474*2n CCDENR 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 i'T'M 2i 1' ° It 7;.'�t 7 �E Y .} )-.`� � �-_, .c� . �� •S }' ��,;�\ Y�� ��,.` �, fir: ,.���� ? �, iC 799 • J7 ..�'�L.-r.�i , 0 >e ; j •. /�}, \, sit � • ` _ ,r �t . � ) )�i',' �,�-.', e �,, , •.9L.... J� y �O �`-��. '_.�. Q(��'1 i � It - it)` rv, �. \y� J � 01, li a u all 00 -'�rJ �.••-'�0+„�4�� (' �'� t_ -.J j 1 t � `� tajl � . t ,.. _ �'t "`���yrrroP�\� � -?.) '�, - �. � � fr � ' j "' � �"�(-°fit (l ,.r � ,� l �•ra� c A. 0 Ix 1vv 25), �4 1 : iti.L AI Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant / NCO023604 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 =' 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 r 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. Page # 2 t 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 ❑ # 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 ■000 ■000 ■000 0000 ■❑00l Yes No NA NE Page # 3 I 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 Page # 4 f 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? ■nnn ❑❑❑■ Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE 1 ■nnn Page # 5 l 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 Page # 6 f 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. cmh.,.... -- ■000 nn■n ■❑00 ■nnp MOOD KA Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n Q 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. Page # 7 A4�&' � NRECEIVED .C.Dept. of ENR DEC 0 3 2013 NCDENRWinston-Sa,, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ResolurceS Regional Off'- -- 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: Page 1 of 5 C-MI 10/08 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.) Page 4 of 5 C-MI 10/08 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 1k-12-►3 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. XX-my-WA j'A ' NCDENR 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 Aaturall.9 An Equal Opporwnity � Affirmative Action Employer h V-o i- L V-v�iq Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor DMR Review Record I �n ,'b 11 Facility: Wi ��✓�� ��mit( �� PerPipe No.: V'�C �a�°N Month/YeaY � l� Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit ail Violations Date Parameter Permit L-bit/ ype D clue %Aver Limit �0 Monitoring Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Frequencv Values Reported # of Violations Other Violations (1� �X0.1/I lit l C G�t'1%►'CQ� G1� iU 6 V Completed b Date: i t y• Regional Water Quality y�l Date: 1 Super,,;isor Signoff: /V6U/ Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor DMR Review Record Faciliry:r/�/ S ll V Permit/Pipe No.: �ZN 1,,Ionth/Year►�0 Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit e aily iolations Date Parameter Permit Limit/7v e DMR Value % Over Limit .33d 'rs� s /T) z 4 M62L 17Z T 4,0_ Monitoring Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Freguencv Values Reported # of Violations Other Violations gRn- 2Pr. )o(n -I I)cI I-V 6 0 D (►457,) Nous Completed by: ( rf� Date: Regional Water Quality Supervisor Sianoff: '� �'`'� Date: v Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor DMR Review Record Facility:►/ i ✓ Permit/Pipe No.: N(00 3�q Month/Year 020 ( 0 �� nt Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit Weekly ail Violations Date Parameter Permit Limitgvpe DMR Value % Over Limit OD Is ,g s' Monitoring Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Completed by: ,ol r �r1 (� Date: 1 / Regional Water Quality Supervisor Signoff:�� Date: 2 c �l F, f-- I/( - if p `p 1416, 6FI1Ar'°4/ Pv'Ir.p 779 "/ T JAM (,-,L L f ,OP-0R 1 MAR 3 0 MW Winston•Sai.,-, Regional Off!ce fGA/ 7vv.& f°.,-® oog Cvhdpc�sti�C %m-b� ,�n3 Ci1'� cn��lr�L Cjec1ye? 1 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/ An Equal Opportunity'. Affirmative Action Employer f� ► �/ 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 L1 �--� IJ U LJ Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -- --- - -- —Reserved----- — -- 671 169 70 U 3 ( 71(N ( 72 73 LU 74 751 I I I I I I � 80 �--� t--t 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 ■ n n n ■ n n n ■ n n n 0 ■ n n n ■nnn ■nnn n■nn ■ n n n n n n ■ ■nnn n n n ■ nn■n nn■n nn■n ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ n n n ■ n n n Page # 5 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? ■ n n n Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ■ n n n # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ■ n n n # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ■ n n n Comment: The recirculation rate is noted to be 4/1. Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? ■ n n n Is the mixing adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? ■ n In n # Is the odor acceptable? ■ n n In # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? ■ n n n Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n n n Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n Number of tubes in use? 1 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ n n n Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? n n ■ n Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ■ n In n Comment: . ,. V— Mn NA NF Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? n n ■ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n ■ n # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ n n n Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ■ n n n Number of tubes in use? 2 Comment: Page # 6 U Permit: NC0023604 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? Comment: - - MA \ C ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■nnn nn■o Page # 7 A MIIMA � - �Iveo _ -7 0 a )eot. of ENR MAR 13 2009 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 NorthCarohna JVVatmally 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. /told 4 ■ . n � _ _ �`'+�" — is � �� -,� ... � � � '•`°�-.t + • r C -. J' r l 1 ev Ta g 441 lr-`ram-E ' i ..� d J `!��`. 1: /� .\ (71 Outfall002 r r ?� Hann y4e TIon, y Outfall001 , LO r 78 "o Ile v Wiptep, Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant / NCO023604 Facility ' Location Y: 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 f 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 ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt Wilderness -NC, Inc. P.O. Box 2136 Lexington, N,C 27292 N6V--aGr5-LV-- 6-171 A. Signature ❑ Agent X Addressee B. Received by (Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery D. Is delivery address d"ff r m ite LI Yes If YES, enter delivery a ress be pv c ?a No s ti� II I'I�I'l l'll l'l I I I I II I IIII II III II I I I I'II I) I�I3. El Adult S/gn turre ElRegiste Registered MailTM 9590 9403 0268 5155 4906 20 ❑ Adult Signature Restricted Delivery Certified Mail(R) (Certified ❑ Registered Mail Restrict( Delivery Mail Restricted Delivery ❑ Return Receipt for ❑ Collect on Delivery Merchandise n n uo . Delivery Restricted Delivery ❑ Signature ConfirmationT' 7 013 1710 0002 1922 2699 ul ❑ Signature Confirmation iil Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery PC P— SR11 A—il gnir ocr.i 7Fan_rn_nnn_on�;z nnmoctin Rah irn Ranaint UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First -Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid USPS Permit No. G-10 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+40 in this box* DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY N. C DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 450 WEST HANES MLL ROAD, SUITE 300 WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27105 LISPS TRACKING# RECEIVED N.C. Dept. of ENR DEC 0 S 20t WINSTON-SALEM 9590 9403 0268 5155 4906 20 REGIONAL OFFICE ■ Complete items 1, 2, acid 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. Article Addressed to: Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt Wilderness -NC, Inc. P.O. Box 2136 Lexington, NC 27292 A. Signature X El Agent d-14--b Addressee B. Received by (Printed Name) I C. Date of Delivery D. Is delivery address differen ., 'W ❑ Yes If YES, enter deliveryM eelow: 11 No 3. SeS ice Type bA Certified Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. 7010 2780 0001 4236 4830 NOV-3615-LAJ`6163b PS Form 381 1- February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt /D�/J�� �A% 102595-02-M-154 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First -Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid USPS Permit No. G-10 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box • M' Micke'v DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Water Quality Regional Operations 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 Winston-Salem, NC 27105 11►1'11""'11111 IIIINI'JIJIII till 11III1d,I)IIfill,