WQ0004967_Final Permit_19810424

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. DIVISION OP ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
April 24, 1981
Mr. Samuel A. Johnson, General Manager
Carolina Apple Processors Cooperative, Inc.
Post Office Box 1126
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739
Subject:
Permit Renewal
Permit No. 4041
Carolina Apple Processors
Spray Irrigation -Lend Application
Wastewater Treatment System
Henderson County, North Carolina
On April 3, 1981, this Division received your March 30, 1981 letter re-
questing renewal of subject Permit No. 4041. Your request has been reviewed
and it has been determined that Permit No. 4041 can be renewed.
Permit No. 4041 vas issued on August 20, 1976 and .amended on November 2,
1979, for the construction and operation of a 20,000 gpd non -discharging
industrial wastewater treatinent facility consisting of a 0.5 MG aerated lagoon
with two 15 hp floating mechanical aerators, a clarifier, sludge holding tank,
from which sludge is Applied to approved nearby farmland, and irrigation
facilities to apply wastewater to approximately 7.05 acres of land. Subject
,facility is operated on a seasonal basis and has bean in compliance with pro-
visions of Permit No. 4041.
As a result of your letter requesting renewal of Permit and the past
satisfactory operating condition of the facility, Permit No. 4041 is hereby
renewed by modifying the July 1, 1981 expiration date to read "until Ju1y.l,^ i986".
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning.thia
matter, please contact Mr. Gary T. Tweed at the Asheville Regional Office,
telephone [phone].
cc: Henderson County Health Department
Mr. Roy M. Davis
Mr. R. S. Taylor
Infv'rmation Services
Sincerely yours,
Original Signed By
ROBERT F. HELMS
Robert F. Helms
Director
APR 29 WA
PERMITS AND
ENGINEERING

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DIVISION 0 ' UNVIIMITMLNa'AL HAUAGEMENT
"ovcnbcr 2, 1979
Time. William H. Laughter
Prooidcnt o2 Board
Carolina Apple Processors Corporation, Inc.
Bout° 2, Bon 347
Hendersonville, north Carolina 28739
Subject: Carolina Apple Processors
Corporation. Inc.
Permit Amendment No. 4041
Upgrade of Existing facilities
Spray irrigation - Land application
iiendoraon County
Dear Ur. Laughter:
Roqutt for amendment of Permit No. 4041 from Carolina Apple Processors
Corporation, Inc. and aubaoquont rovisad plans were received August 17 and
October 25, 1979, respectively, for the subject project. The plans have
been reviewed and found to be satisfactory.
Permit No. 4041, dated August 20, 1976, is hereby amended to revise the
wastewater lagoons from two (2) small holding ponds to one (1) large aerated
lagoon (0.5 Gal) with two (2) 15 hp floating mechanical aerators; for the
addition of a clarifier and sludge holding tank, from whipth sludge will be
applied to approved nearby farmland; and to revise the area of spray application
from 3.76 acres to 7.05 acres with an additional (9 .gpna) irrigation pump,
piping and appurtenances. The addition of the above described equipment to
the treatment process changes the treatment plant classification from I to II,
therefore Permit No. 4041 is also amended to revise the treatment plant operator
classification from requirement I to II.
This permit amendment does not alter any other conditions, limitations,
or the expiration date specified in Permit No. 4041.
One set of approved revised plans are being forwarded to you.
NSO/cj
cct Henderson County Health Department
Mr. ;toy Davis
Mr. A. C. Turaats
Tours very truly,
Original Signed By
A. C. TU .NAGS, JR.
/el Nail S. Grigg
Director
Information Services
Asheville Regional Office Manager

}lr. William H. Laughter
President, Board of Directors
Carolina Apple Processors, Inc.
Route 2, Box 347
Hendersonville, North Carolina
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Laughter:
28739
Permit No. 4041
Carolina Apple Processors, Inc.
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Henderson County
August 20, 1976
In accordance with your application received July 21, 1976, we are forwarding
' herewith Permit No. 4041, dated August 20, 1976, to Carolina Apple Processors, Inc.,
411 Henderson County, for the construction and operation of a 20,000 GPD nondischarge
industrial wastewater treatment facilities consisting of two (2) lagoons in series,
and irrigation facilities to apply the wastewater to approximately 3.76 acres of
laid.
This is a Class I Wastewater Treatment Plant which requires that the operator
in responsible charge hold a valid Grade I Certificate.
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until July I,
1981, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
Also, enclosed is a copy of WPC Form #50 "Cost of Wastewater Treatment Works."
This form is to be completed and returned to this office within thirty (30) days
after the project i.e completed.
One (1) set of approved plans is'being returned to you.
Sincerely,
Original Signed by
B.t
Director
Enclosures
cc: Bass, Nixon 6 Kennedy, Inc.
Henderson County Health Department
Mr. Robert A. Carter
Mr. Roy Davis •.--
Mr. J. W. Munden ✓
Groundwater Section
Technical Services

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NORTH CAROL,INA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
Raleigh
PERMIT
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For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes
of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Carolina Apple Processors, Inc.
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Henderson County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 20,000 GPD nondischarge industrial wastewater treatment
facilities consisting of two (2) lagoons in series, and irrigation facilities to apply
the wastewater to approximately 3.76 acres of land,
pursuant to the application received July 21 1c6 , and in conformity with
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data, subsequently filed
and approved by the Department of Natural and Economic Resources and considered
a part of this Permit.
R This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July I
11" , and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become void unless the facilities are constructed in accordance
with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data and the additions
are completed and placed in operation on or before December 31, 1.976, or as this date
may be amended.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes des-
cribed in the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there
is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of the ground waters which
will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In event, the facilities fail to perform
satisfactorily, including nuisance conditions, or failure of the irrigation area to
adequately absorb the wastewater, the Company shall take such immediate corrective action
as may be required by this office.
4. In the event the irrigation ayatem ceases to function due to mechanical or other
problems or in the event rainy weather prevents the operation of the spray irrigation
system, the Company shall discontinue plant operations until the system can be restored
orproper operation.

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0 Carolina Apple Processors, Inc.
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Henderson County
5. There shall be no spray irrigation when the ground is frozen or the wind
exceeds 15 mph.
6. A maximum spray application rate of 1/4-ineh/acre/day with a total accumulation
of 1-inch, per weak shall not be exceeded.
7. Dikes shall be constructed so as to prevent surface water runoff from washing
nutrients from the spray field into the surface waters.
8. Satisfactory facilities shall be provided to contain the accidental discharge
or spillage of hazardous or toxic substances stored on project site.
9. Solids, sludges., or other pollutants removed or resulting from the wastewater
treatment process shall be contained and disposed of in such a manner as to prevent
any contamination of the surface or ground waters of the State.
10. Nothing in this permit shall be deemed to preclude the institution of any legal
action nor relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties
to which the permittee is or may be subject to under the provisions of North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215, or under any Federal. State or local law or regulation.
11. The Company, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall
request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the
Wadequacy of the facilities described therein, and if indicated, will extend the permit
for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as deemed proper.
12. This is a Class.I Wastewater Treatment Plant which requires that the operator
in responsible charge hold a valid Grade I Certificate.
13. Monitoring facilities shall be constructed and a groundwater monitoring program
shall be established as required by the Division of Environmental Management.
14. This permit is not transferable.
15. Two (2) feet of freeboard shall be maintained at all times in the holding pond.
Permit issued this the. 20TH day of AUGUST , 1976.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
By Original Signed by
W. . • tractor
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Natural and Economic Resources
PERMIT NO. 4041