NC0023604_Permit Renewal_20190827

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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Mr. Ronnie D. Bolt, President / Owner
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
P. O. Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
Dear Mr. Bolt:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
8/27/2019
Subject: Renewal of NPDES Permit NCO023604
WWTP Grades WW-2 & PC-1
Wilderness -NC, Inc. Lumber Plant
7578 US Hwy 64 E., Lexington
Davidson County
The Division of Water Resources (the Division or DWR) hereby issues the attached NPDES permit
for the subject facility. We issue this permit pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) dated October 15, 2007, or as subsequently amended.
The Division understands that Wilderness -NC, Inc. has made no significant changes to the waste
treatment system nor have you significantly altered your kiln -dried lumber production processes or
quantities. We have therefore made only minimal changes to your permit for renewal.
Division records show that you have successfully registered with the eDMR Program. Please be
reminded that until the state's eDMR application is approved compliant with EPA's Cross -Media
Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), all permittees must continue to submit hardcopy of
DMRs as backup to eDMR reporting [see permit section A. (5.)].
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing, upon written request submitted within
thirty (30) days after receiving this letter. Your request must take the form of a written petition
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and you must file it with the
office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714.
Unless such a demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
,9�"��`- ,
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Phone: [phone] Internet www.nedenr.aov
An Equal opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— Made In pat by reryded paper

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Ronnie D. Bolt, President / Owner
Wilderness — INC, Lumber Plant
Permit Issuance
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This permit is not transferable except after notifying the Division of Water Resources. The Division
may require permit modification, or revocation and re -issuance. Please note that this permit does
not affect your legal obligation to obtain other permits required by the Division of Water Resources,
the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or other federal or local
governments.
If you have questions, or if we can further assist you, please contact Joe R. Corporon P.G. at
fioe.comoron(a)ncdenr.eovj or call his direct line [phone].
Respectfully,
DocuSigned by:
8328B44CE9EB4A1...
Linda Culpepper, Director
Enclosure: NPDES Permit NC0023604 (issuance final)
he: Central Files
NPDES Program Files
cc: WSRO/Water Quality, Lon Snider, Paul DiManeo
OCU attn. Maureen Kinney

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NPDES Permit NCO023604
Grade WW-2 & Grade PC-1
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
PDES
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, the
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, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 2019
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2023.
Signed this day 8/27/2019
DocuSigned by:
�8328B44CE9ENAI...
Linda Culpepper, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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NPDES Permit NCO023604
Grade WW-2 & Grade PC-1
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 components;
• aeration chamber
• sludge holding tank
• clarifier
• recirculating sand filter
• 5:1 flow splitter
• 1,500-gallon recirculation tank with air diffuser
• filter screens
• dual (2) pumps
• tablet chlorination and dechlorination
• polishing/settling pond (54-day retention)
these facilities located at the Wilderness -NC Lumber Plant, 7578 U.S. Highway 64,
southeast of Lexington, Davidson County, and
2. discharge from said treatment works, via Outfall 001 [domestic wastewater and boiler
blowdown] and Outfall 002 [kiln condensate], into an unnamed tributary to Flat Swamp
Creek [Stream Segment 12-123], a waterbody currently classified C waters within
subbasin 03-07-04 [HUC: 03040101] of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
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PART I
NPDES Permit NCO023604
Grade WW-2 & Grade PC-1
A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[ 15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]; [ 15A NCAC 08G .0302]
During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the permittee is
authorized to discharge 100% domestic wastewater and boiler blowdown from Outfall 001. Such discharges
shall be limited, monitored and reported 1 by the Permittee as specified below:
Ek`FLUENT
LINII S
MD IITORINC'REQUMMENTS ;
CHARACTERISTIC
Monthly
Daily
Measurement°
Sample
Sample
Parameter: Code
Average
Maxibium
Frequency. -
Tyke
_
: Locations'
Flow (MGD)
50050
0.0125
Weekly
Instantaneous
Influent or
Effluent
BOD, 5 day, 20°C 3
C0310
5.0 mg/L
7.5 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
A rl — Oct 31
BOD, 5 day, 20°C 3
C0310
10.0 mg/L
15.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(Nov. 1 — Mar. 31
Total Suspended Solids 3
C0530
30.0 mg/L
45.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
NH3 as N
C0610
2.0-mg/L
10.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
(Apr 1— Oct 31
NH3 as N
(Nov 1— Mar 31
C0610
4.0 mg/L
20.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual Chlorine 4
50060
1 17 µg/L
2/Week
Grab
Effluent
Temperature °C 5
00010
Monitor & Report
Daily
Grab
Effluent
pH (standard units)
00400
Not < 6.0 or > 9.0 s.u.
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen
00300
Daily average > 5.0 mg/L
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform
(geometric mean)
31616
200/100 ml
400/100 nil
Weekly
Grab
Effluent
Total Nitrogen (mg/L)
(NO2 + NO3 + TKN)
C0600
Molitor &Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Total Phosphorus (mg/L)
C0665
Monitor & Report
Quarterly
Grab
Effluent
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
00300
Monitor & Report
Weekly
Grab
U & D
Temperature °C
00010
Monitor & Report
Weekly
Grab
U & D
Footnotes:
1. The Permittee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR
application system [See Condition A. (5)].
2. I = influent; E = effluent. U: Upstream (> 100 feet above outfall); D: Downstream > 300 feet below
the outfall.
3. Monthly average effluent concentrations of BODs and Total Suspended Solids shall not exceed 15
percent of the respective monthly average influent value (i.e., 85% removal is required).
4. TRC limit and monitoring required only if chlorine is added to the treatment system. The Division
shall consider compliant all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L permit. However, the
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NPDES Permit NCO023604
Grade WW-2 & Grade PC-1
Permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North -Carolina certified test
method (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
5. Effluent temperature shall not increase receiving stream temperature more than 0.8° C (1.44° F)
during June through August, and not more than 2.2° C (3.96° F) during September through May. In
no instance, shall effluent temperature cause receiving stream temperature to exceed 32' C (890 F).
Condition: The Permittee shall discharge no floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
A. (2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[ 15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 02B .0500 et seq.]; [ 15A NCAC 08G .0302]
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge lumber -drying kiln condensate from Outfall 002. Such
discharges shall be limited, monitored and reportedl by the Permittee as specified below:
EFFL
j . - LIMITS ,
-
-MONTTORiNG REQUIREMENTS
' CH�lRi�,CTE
., . - � TU
.
µ
montlily
Average;Ms$iuqum
:Daily
Me�asurem t
.Sample
Sainple '
(Par'arieter Code)
,.
Frequency
Type
L�ocaton _
Flow
50050
Monitor & Report
Semi-annually
Estimate
Effluent
pH standard units
00400
Not < 6.0 or > 9.0 s.u.
Semi-annually
Grab
Effluent
Total Residual
Chlorine 2
50060
17 µme"
Semi-annuallyGrab
Effluent
Temperature °C3
00010
Monitor & Report
Semi-annually I
Grab I
Effluent
Footnotes:
1. The Permittee shall submit discharge monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application
system [See Condition A. (5)].
2. TRC limit and monitoring required only if chlorine is added to the treatment system. The Division shall
consider compliant all effluent TRC values reported below 50 µg/L permit. However, the Permittee shall
continue to record and submit all values reported by a North -Carolina certified test method (including field
certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L.
3. Temperature: effluent temperature shall not cause receiving -stream temperature to increase more than 2.8°C,
and in no case cause the receiving -stream temperature to exceed 32°C.
Condition: The Permittee shall discharge no floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
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NPDES Permit NCO023604
Grade WW-2 & Grade PC-1
A. (3.) BIOCIDE USE CONDITION
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
The Permittee shall add no chromium, zinc or copper to the treatment system except as additives to
preapproved biocidal compounds. The Permittee shall obtain approval from the Division's Aquatic
Toxicology Branch prior using any biocide. The Permittee shall request approval at least 90 days in
advance of any planned usage. For detailed instructions, and to obtaining a Biocide Approval Form,
contact DWR's Aquatic Toxicology Branch (ATB):
NC DENR / DWR / Aquatic Toxicology Branch (ATB)
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
A. (4.) NUTRIENT REOPENER FOR HIGH ROCK LAKE
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
This permit may be reopened and modified to implement nutrient requirements in accordance with any
future Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and/or nutrient management strategy for High Rock Lake.
A. (5.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
[G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and
program reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on
December 21, 2015.
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. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1
The permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR'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:
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NPDES Permit NC0023604
Grade WW-2 & Grade PC-1
NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
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. See "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below.
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. Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically
report the following compliance monitoring data and reports, when applicable:
• Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
• Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports;
• Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and
• Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports.
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to Request a
Waiver.from Electronic Reporting" section below).
2. Electronic Submissions
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at the time
of each electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website resources to identify
the initial recipient for the electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means the entity
(EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the designated
entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)].
EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for
each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the
appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as well. Information on EPA's NPDES
Electronic Reporting Rule is found at:
fts://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/22/2015-24954/national-pollutant-discharge-
elimination-system-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements" section
above.
3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an
electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to
the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers 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 submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a
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NPDES Permit NC0023604
Grade WW-2 & Grade PC-1
temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring .
data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for
and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic
reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request
may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved
reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on
the following web page:
hM:Hd2g.nc.gov/about/divisions/Water-resources/edmr
4. Signatory Reguirements iSupalements Section B. (11.) (b) & Supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)]
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part
II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II,
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:
hlW:Hd2g.nc.gov/about/divisions/Water-resources/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:
7 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 qual fled 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. "
5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)l
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].
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USGS O.ad:
Fair Grave, NC State Grid:
D18SE
I,Atitudc:
35046'30"N Lonvitude:
80- 07' 12" IN
Drainage Basin:
Yadkin - P= Dee Permitted Flow:
0.0125MGD
stream Class:
C HUC:
03040101
Segment Number: 12-123 Tub:-Basjn:
03-07-04
Receiving Stream:
UT to Fla( swamp Creek
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Davidson County

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DAVIDSON COUNTY
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA LEXINGTON, NC June 28, 2019
I, Lynn Bowers OF THE DISPATCH, A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE CITY OF LEXINGTON, COUNTY AND STATE
AFORESAID, BEING DULY SWORN, SAYS THE FOREGOING LEGAL OF WHICH THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE COPY,
WAS PUBLISHED IN SAID NEWSPAPER ONCE, BEGINNING THE 28th DAY OF June, 2019.
PUBLICATION FEE: $ 90.60
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Rowan County
My Co miss( n Expires;
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME, THIS O+� DAY OF
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MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
Ad Copy:
1
Environmental Management
Commission proposes to issue
a NPDES wastewater
discharge permit to the
person(s) listed below. Written
comments regarding the
proposed permit will be
accepted until 30 days after the
publish date of this notice. The
Director of the NC Division of
Water Resources (DWR) may
hold a public hearing should
there be a significant degree of
public interest. Please mail
comments and/or information
requests to DWR at the above
address. Interested persons
may visit the DWR at 512 N.
Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC
to review information on file.
Additional information on
NPDES permits and this notice
may be found on our website:
htto:/Idea. nc.aov/about/division
s/water-resources/water-
resources-permits/wastewater-
branch/npdes-
wastewater/aublic-notices.or by
calling [phone].
Wilderness -NC, Inc. requested
1
renewal of permit NCO023604
for its Lumber Plant in
Davidson County; this
permitted discharge is treated
wastewater to an unnamed
tributary to Flat Swamp Creek
in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin.
June 28, 2019

DEQ/DWR/NPDES
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT RENEWAL
NPDES Permit NCO023604
Table 1 — Facility Information
Applicant / Facility Name:
Ronnie D. Bolt / Wilderness NC, Inc. Lumber Plant
Applicant Address:
P.O. Box 2136 Lexington 27293
Facility Address:
7578 US Hwy 64 E., Thomasville, NC 27360
Permitted Flow / Average:
0.0124 MGD Outfall 001 ; Outfall 002 not limited
Type of Waste:
SIC Codes 321912 & 32113 [principal process Kiln -drying lumber
Facility / Permit Status:
Minor Industry, Class W W-2 / renewal
County:
Davidson
Permit Special Conditions:
Biocide Condition; eDMR required; I-Egh Rock Lake Re -Opener
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
UT towam Creek
FlatStream
Regional Office:
Winston-Salem
Class / Segment:
C / 12-123
State Grid / USGSQuad:
D18SE / Far Grove
303 d Listed?
No
Permit Writer:
Joe R. Corporon PG
HUC:
03040101
Date:
18Jun2019
Drainage Area (mil):
0.0
t. 35° 46' 30" N Long. 80° 07' 12" W
Summer 7Q 10 cfs
0.0
Winter 7Q 10 cfs
0.0
Average Flow cfs :
0.0
IWC (%):
Assume 100%
Facility Summary: Wilderness NC, Inc. (Wilderness)
milled lumber is delivered to their facility from off
100% domestic wastewater treated onsite by a ass W1
UT to Flat Swamp Creek. Outfall 002 discharg
include:
• aeration chamber
• sludge holding tank
clarifier
recirculating sand filter
5:1 flow splitter
1,500-gallon recirculation tank with air diffuser
filter screens
es kiln -dried lumber. Freshly
Wilderness employees generate
nt discharging via Outfall 001 to a
-oncentrate. WWTP facilities
dual (2) pumps
tablet chlorination and dechlorination
polishing / settling pond (54-day retention)
1
Receivin¢ Stream: This facility disc ges to a UT to Flat Swamp Creek, a Class C waterbody
within the Yadki r Basi This creek supports designated uses; not impaired — not
listed on th 2 12 NC 303(d 1' lqi /�/ L
Corn fiance Histo &DMR Data Revi - Jun2016 thr"u"JuT" n2019: March and October of
2016 showed frequency violations for Temp a e (no action — amended DMR). WSRO (Paul
DiMatteo) proceeded to NOD for Fecal Coliform violation in Nov2017. BIMS notes multiple
TRC violations, ignored per TRC policy as < 50 ug/L. WSRO (Paul DiMatteo) notes missing
Fact Shut
NPDES N00006548 Pennit Renewal Jun2019
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Outfall 002 monitoring (semiannually) explained as calc error due to sample timing, as
documented by ORC.
Table 2 -Parameters of Concern (POCs) Compliance Summary - Jan2016-Jun2019
Parameter
Units
Averages
Maximum
Minimum
Limit
Exceedance /
Count
Temperature Ef
°C
16.2
27
4
No / 874
Temperature
°C
14.5
25
< 2
- / 177
Temperature
°C
14.4
25
< 2
- / 178
Dissolved Oz E
mg1L
8.5
11.5
1 6.3
No / 177
Dissolved Oz
m
4.9
11.3
< 1
- / 178
Dissolved Oz D
m
5.0
11.6
<1
- / 177
Chlorine C
22.7
50
4.7
No / 362
BOD-5 summer
m
2.02
5
0.1
No / 100
1;0D-5 winter
m
2.04
3.19
< 2
No / 77
Ammonia summer
m
0.15
5
0.01
No / 101
Ammonia winter
m
0.16
1.63
0.1
No / 77
Solids (TSS)
m
5.1
19.8
<5
No / 178
Fecal Coliform
n / 100 ml
16.5
2 420
< 1
2 / 178
TN
m
2.5
4.78
< 1
No / 14
TP
m
0.94
1.26
0.45
No / 14
Flow
MGD
0.0007
0.0012
0.0001
No / 185
WET -Testing and Instream Monitoring: This permit requires instream monitoring for
Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen upstream and downstream. Data is consistently similar at both
monitoring stations, and within water -quality standards. This permit does not require Whole
Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing - no permit changes recommended.
Renewal Change Summary: The Permittee has made no changes in processes or W WTP facilities
since last renewal. Monitoring and sampling include BOD-5 and Ammonia (summer / winter
limits consistent with similar Class -2 W WTPs) plus effluent and instream monitoring for
Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature. According to the renewal application, production volumes for
kiln drying are identical to those presented for the previous permit cycle - no permit changes
recommended.
Proposed Schedule for Issuance:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: June 26, 2019
Tentative Scheduled to Issue: August 9, 2019
NPDES Contact:
If you have questions regarding the above information or the attached permit, please contact
Joe R. Corporon P.G 'oe.corpo [e-mail]] or call his direct line 919-707-3617.
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Fact Sheet
NPDES NC0006548 Permit Renewal Jun2019
Page 2

Joe Corporon
18Jun2019
NOTE: data (hidden here)
Indicate limit exceedences for
TRC (< 50 ug/L) — not
considered violations under
current TRC policy.
Complance
Comlan�e
Jan2016-Jun2019
PERMIT
FACILITY
MONTH
YEAR
OUTFALL
PARAMETER
VIOL DATE
UNITS
LIMIT
CALC VAL
%OVER
VIOL TIDE
VIOL ACTION
VIOL COMMENT
UPDATED BY
N00023604
WIdemess-NC Lumber Plant
3
2018
001
Temperature, Water Deg.
Ce l reds
03/g MIS
deg o
Frequency Violation
No Adlon, BPJ
april.nonon
NCO023604
Wlldemess-NC Lumber Plant
10
2016
001
Temperature, Water Deg.
CentigColBonn,
10/01/2018
deg c
Frequency Violation
No Action, Facility R
will submit an amended DMR
apol.rmnon
NC0023804
Wlltlemeas-NC Lumber Plant
71
2017
OOi
Fecal MF, MFC Bmih,
W100ml
400
2420
W5
Daly Maximum
ceded
Proceed to NOD
peul.dimeaeo
NC0023604
Wlltle192 "C Lumber Plant
1
2019
002
03/03/2019
Outtall MissingNone
bima md.=n
NC0023804
Wlltlemees-NC Lumber Plant
3
2019
002
05/0112019
Outtall Missing
None
bima md.cmn
NC0023604
Wldemess-NC Lumber Plant
7
2018
002
08/31/2018
Outlet Missing
No Action, BIMS
Calculation Ertw
10/3012018 PMD I spoke with the
ORD, semiannual monitodng for
this outrall was conducted In April
and will be done again this week.
paul.dlmattw
NC0023604
Wlldemess-NC Lumber Plant
9
2018
002
10/31/2018
Outtall Mining
No Action, Fadl6y
Reporting Error
12JI4118 PMD- semiannual
mon0odng Q cuhall 002
conducted in 10118
peul.dlmaaeo
NC0023604
Wiltlemass-NC Lumber Plant
11
2018
002
12/31/2018
-
Outtall Missing
None
bima rod.aon

May 16, 2019
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject:
To Whom It May Concern:
Wilderness -NC, Inc.
PO Box 2136
Lexington, NC 27293
336-474-2314
RECENED/NCDEQ/DWR
JUN 0 3 2019
Water Quality
Permitting Section
Request to Renew Permit
NPDES Permit NCO023604
Wilderness NC, Inc.
Lexington, North Carolina
Davidson County
Wilderness NC, Inc. is requesting renewal of NPDES Permit NCO023604 in accordance with Federal
(40 FR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105 (e)) regulations. No changes have been made
since issuance of our last permit. Wilderness NC, Inc. permit expires May 31, 2019.
You will find a completed renewal package attached with this letter. The following are included:
copies.
One signed cover letter requesting renewal ofpermit and two copies.
One signed NPDES Permit application — Short Form C — Minor Industrial and two
A description of the sludge management plan for Wilderness 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,
Ronnie D Bolt
President of Wilderness NC, Inc.

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Permitting Secti.,

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 CC 0023604
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
[e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 7578 US HWY 64 East
City Thomasville
State / Zip Code NC 27360
County 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 336-474-6687
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑ State ❑ Private X Public ❑
5. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s): 321912-32113
6. Number of employees: 51
T. 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 #?, description of treatment system.
S. Is facility covered under federal effluent limitation guidelines? No ❑ Yes X
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 dryed. Lumber
will first be run down the lumber stacker line, where it will be restacked on sticks and counted.
After being re -stacked, it will be Iggged with the name, grade of lumber, thickness, and species
of lumber. The lumber will then be placed in the kiln to dry. After the lumber is dried it goes
down the line in the SFD building, where it is graded and restacked according to the grade,
length, and species of lumber. The lumber will then be stored in the dry shed until picked up
by the vendor.
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
10. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed
tLi_ct snerifir mmnunts rnnsumad and/nrunit-c of nrndurfinn nnvrthe lnst thraa uonrs)
Product Produced or Raw Material
Consumed
AVERAGE
Product Produced or Raw Material
Consumed
PEAK
per Day
148,367 ft
219,136 ft
per Month
3,115,712 ft
4,740,463 ft
per Year
37,388,552 ft
40,005,814 ft
,!V-s 1 As)l-j ) CA"- - E) lays c yC C'F
11. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent X
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: M-F 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
6330
total discharge alltypes)
13. Number of separate discharge points: 2 Outfall Identification number(s) 001, 002
14. Name of receiving streamis) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Unnamed tributary to Flat Swamp Creek.
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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
cum entlu monitored- S'atmmatri�e the »nct_ vprrrc of Pffislo»!� rlr to
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
2.87
.71
Mg/1
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Total Organic Carbon
Total Suspended Solids
2.0
1.0
Mg/l
Ammonia as N
.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
# 100 ml
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 Permit Number Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA)
Permit
Number
UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
NPDES NCG210295 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or
PSD (CAA) Other - Air permit 02916R24
Non -attainment program
17. List any chemicals that may be discharged (Please list and explain source and potential
amounts.)
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
18. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No X
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.
kon n t e. A bo /I
Printed name of Person Signing
to er of Applicant
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18
U.S.C. Section 1001 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.)
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Question #7 describe the treatment system.
Wilderness NC, Inc. Waste Water Treatment Facility
05/18/19
Wilderness NC, Inc. operates a 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 de -chlorination
• 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 polishing pond. During normal operation (April to
October), wastewater flows from the aeration chamber to the pump tank and then is 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 3/41h
of the flow being returned to the pump tank and 1/41h being discharged.
Discharge is domestic wastewater, boiler blow down, and kiln condensate.

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 chambervia: 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" of the flow
being returned to the pump tank and 115" 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.
1

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.efrluent
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/l (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 4inch 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 V2 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 34 psi.
High and low level probes control the pump tank wastewater levels. The probes will
automatically turn on/offthe pump in the pump tank, wastewater from the pump tank
flows into the recirculating sand filter and by gravity returns to the pump tank or is
discharged. 'Prior to discharge, the effluent flows through a chlorinator and then a
dechlorinator.
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