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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
July 1, 2015
DAVID KIRBY — DIRECTOR OF PROCESSING OPERATIONS
MoUNTA1RE FARMS INC.
POST OFFICE Box 339
LUMBER BRIDGE, NORTH CAROLINA 28357
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000484
Mountaire Farms Lumber
Bridge Plant
Wastewater Irrigation System
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Kirby:
In accordance with your permit name change request received February 19, 2015, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0000484 dated July 1, 2015, to Mountaire Farms Inc. for the
continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities.
PIease note the Permittee has been changed from "Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp." to
"Mountaire Farms Inc.".
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2017, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000484 issued January 11, 2011, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements listed in Attachments A, B and C
for they may differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for
collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance
problems.
For your convenience, customized electronic copies of your facility's NT)MR NDMLR, and
NDAR-1 forms are available for download at: http://portal.nedenr.or web/wq/aps/lau/reporting.
Please note the following permit conditions have been removed since the last permit
issuance dated January 11, 2011:
➢ Old Conditions I.1. and I.2. Construction of the feed forward pump station has been
completed and the final engineer's certification has been received.
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
Non -Discharge Perm€tong Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone] Intel http://Portal.ncdenr.o[g/weblwg
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Mr. David Kirby
July 1, 2015
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If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Chonticha McDaniel at
[phone] or [e-mail].
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Division of Water Resources
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Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Central Files
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT
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
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 2,550,000 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater treatment and irrigation facility
(based on a seven day weekly average) consisting of-
an
£an industrial wastewater treatment plant consisting of. rotary screens; a flow equalization basin with a
floating aerator; a feed forward pump station with three 600 gallon per minute (GPM) feed forward pump
and associated high-water alarms; a feed forward pump station with two new 1,200 GPM and one
relocated 2,400 GPM feed forward pumps and associated high-water alarms; three 800 GPM dissolved air
floatation (DAF) units with a nitrogen removal system and clarifier (Sorin Treatment System); a 2,400
GPM DAF unit with two 280 cubic foot per minute (CFM) dissolved air pumps; a 2,400 GPM advanced
pipe flocculator with a flow meter; one 6,000 gallon alum tank with one 25 gallon per hour (GPI
chemical metering pump; four 2,500 gallon polymer tanks with two 25 GPH chemical metering pumps; a
19.79 million gallon (MG) 30 millimeter (mm) synthetically lined aerated storage lagoon with four
aerators and 1.18 MG of permanent storage; chlorine disinfection; and all necessary piping, valves,
controls and appurtenances;
a 40,000 GPD domestic wastewater treatment plant; and all necessary piping, valves, controls and
appurtenances;
a wastewater irrigation system consisting of: a spray irrigation pumping station with three vertical turbine
pumps serving 17 center pivot and solid set irrigation fields (Fields A through M5) with a wetted area of
271.4 acres; two 1,000 GPM vertical turbine spray irrigation pumps serving 15 center pivot and solid set
irrigation fields (Fields N through Z) with a wetted area of 266.5 acres for a cumulative area of 537.8
acres (Fields A through Z); and all necessary piping, valves, controls and appurtenances; and
a groundwater management system consisting of. 493 linear feet (LF) of 8 -inch gravity sewer; a 225
GPM pump station (Field C) with duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power transfer switch and an
emergency generator hookup; and approximately 3,670 LF of 6 -inch force main; a 35 GPM pump station
(Field F) with duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power transfer switch and an emergency
generator hookup; five 22,500 square foot (ft2) infiltration basins; and all necessary piping, valves,
controls and appurtenances
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to serve the Mountaire Farms Lumber Bridge Plant, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters,
pursuant to the application received February 19, 2015, and in conformity with the project plans,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2017, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000484 issued January 11, 2011, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
T. SCHEDULES
1. No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(d), 02T .0106, 02T .0109, 02T .0115(c)]
H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The subject non -discharge facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so there
is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards.
In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions
due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the irrigation areas to adequately assimilate
the effluent, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including Division required actions,
such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or irrigation facilities.
[G.S. 143-215.1, 143-213.3(a)]
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or
surface water resulting from the operation of this facility. [15A NCAC 02B .0200, 02L .0100]
3. All wells constructed for purposes of groundwater monitoring shall be constructed in accordance with
15A NCAC 02C .0108 (Standards of Construction for Wells Other than Water Supply), and any other
jurisdictional laws and regulations pertaining to well construction. [15ANCAC 02C .0108]
4. Effluent quality shall not exceed the limitations specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC 02T
.0108(b)(1)]
5. Application rates, whether hydraulic, nutrient or other pollutant, shall not exceed those specified in
Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02T .0505(c), 02T .0505(n)]
6. This disposal system was individually permitted on or after December 30, 1983; therefore, the
compliance boundary is established at either 250 feet from the effluent disposal area, or 50 feet within
the property boundary, whichever is closest to the effluent disposal area. An exceedance of
groundwater standards at or beyond the compliance boundary is subject to remediation action
according to 15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2) as well as enforcement actions in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C. [15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2), 02L
.0107(b)]
7. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0108, the review boundary is established midway between the
compliance boundary and the effluent disposal area. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at the
review boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106. [15A NCAC 02L
.0106, 02L.01081
8. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to
any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary. [15A NCAC 02L .0107(c)]
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9. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L A 107(d), no wells, excluding Division approved monitoring
wells, shall be constructed within the compliance boundary except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L
.0107(g). [ 15A NCAC 02L .0107]
10. Except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g), the Permittee shall ensure any landowner who is
not the Permittee and owns land within the compliance boundary shall execute and file with the
Robeson County Register of Deeds an easement running with the land containing the following items:
a. A notice of the permit and number or other description as allowed in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(f)(1);
b. Prohibits construction and operation of water supply wells within the compliance boundary; and
c. Reserves the right of the Permittee or the State to enter the property within the compliance
boundary for purposes related to the permit.
The Director may terminate the easement when its purpose has been fulfilled or is no longer needed.
[15A NCAC 02L .0107(f)]
11. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The setbacks for irrigation sites permitted under 15A NCAC 02H .0200 shall be as follows (all
distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 400
ii. Surface waters: 100
iii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
iv. Any property line: 150
v. Public right of way: 50
[15A NCAC 02H .02190)]
b. The setbacks for storage and treatment units permitted under 15A NCAC 02H .0200 shall be as
follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any well with exception of monitoring wells:
ii. Any property line:
[15A NCAC 02H .02190)]
100
50
c. The setbacks for storage and treatment units (e.g., 2,400 GPM DAF unit, advanced pipe
flocculator, alum tank, polymer tanks, etc.) permitted under 15A NCAC 02T .0500 shall be as
follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 100
ii. Any private or public water supply source: 100
iii. Surface waters: 50
iv. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
v. Any property line: 50
[15A NCAC 02T .0506(b)]
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The facilities shall be effectively
maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater
resulting from the operation of this facility. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan, which at a minimum shall include operational functions, maintenance schedules,
safety measures and a spill response plan. [15A NCAC 02T .0507]
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2. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 the
Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or
more certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in
accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all other conditions specified in the
previously cited rules. [15A NCAC 02T .0117]
3. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained at all times, such that crop health is
optimized, allows for even distribution of effluent and allows inspection of the irrigation system.
[15ANCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent effluent ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites
listed in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
5. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause ponding or runoff. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
All irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated at least once per permit cycle. Calibration
records shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made
available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
7. Only effluent from the Mountaire Farms Lumber Bridge Plant shall be irrigated on the sites listed in
Attachment B. [G.S. 143-215.1]
No automobiles or machinery shall be allowed on the irrigation sites except during equipment
installation or while maintenance is being performed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
9. Public access to the irrigation sites and wastewater treatment facilities shall be prohibited. [15A
NCAC 02T .0505(q)]
10. The residuals generated from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be disposed or utilized in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan
pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T,0508. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0508, 15A NCAC 02T .1100]
11. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited. [15A NCAC 02T.05050)]
12. Freeboard in the aerated storage lagoon shall not be less than two feet at any time. [15A NCAC 02T
.0505(d)]
13. A gauge to monitor waste levels in the aerated storage lagoon shall be provided. This gauge shall
have readily visible permanent markings, at inch or tenth of a foot increments, indicating the
following elevations: maximum liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume;
minimum liquid level at the bottom of the temporary liquid storage volume; and the lowest point on
top of the dam. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
14. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen embankments (i.e.,
outside toe of embankment to maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the
embankment), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs,
and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen dikes or embankments.
Earthen embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. [15A NCAC
02T .0108(b)(1)]
15. The application of chemicals to the Fields C and F groundwater management system rapid infiltration
basins is expressly prohibited. [ 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
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16. The Fields C and F groundwater management system rapid infiltration basins shall be operated and
maintained to prevent the bed surfaces from becoming sealed and established with vegetative growth.
The rapid infiltration basin bed surfaces shall be kept free of vegetative growth at all times.
Vegetation shall be removed manually so that minimal disturbance will occur. The basin beds shall
be raked a minimum of once per month. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. A Division certified laboratory shall conduct all laboratory analyses for the required effluent,
groundwater or surface water parameters. [15A NCAC 02H .0800]
3. Flow through the treatment facility shall be continuously monitored, and daily flow values shall be
reported on Form NDMR.
The Permittee shall install and maintain an appropriate flow measurement device to ensure the
accuracy and reliability of flow measurement consistent with accepted engineering and scientific
practices. Selected flow measurement devices shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
deviation of less than ten percent from true flow; accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year;
and maintained to ensure the accuracy of measurements is consistent with the selected device's
accepted capability. The Permittee shall maintain records of flow measurement device calibration on
file for a period of at least five years. At a minimum, documentation shall include:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration,
b. Name of person performing calibration, and
c. Percent from true flow.
[15A NCAC 02T .0105(k)]
4. The Permittee shall monitor the effluent from the subject facilities and surface water monitoring point
SW -1 at the frequencies and locations for the parameters specified in Attachment A. [15A NCAC
02T .0108(c)]
The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of effluent irrigated. At a
minimum, these records shall include the following information for each irrigation site listed in
Attachment B:
a. Date of irrigation;
b. Volume of effluent irrigated;
c. Site irrigated;
d. Length of time site is irrigated;
e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings;
f. Continuous monthly and year-to-date loadings for any non -hydraulic parameter specifically
limited in Attachment B;
g. Weather conditions; and
h. Maintenance of cover crops.
[15A NCAC 02T.0 108(c)]
6. Freeboard (i.e., waste level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the aerated storage lagoon shall
be measured to the nearest inch or tenth of a foot, and recorded weekly. Weekly freeboard records
shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available
to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
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7. Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in Conditions IV.3. and IV.4.) on Form NDMR for
each PPT and three copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in Conditions IV.5. and
IV.6.) on Form NDAR-1 for every site in Attachment B shall be submitted on or before the last day of
the following month. If no activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports are
still required documenting the absence of the activity. All information shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Water Resources
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
[ 15A NCAC 02T .0105(1)]
A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall be
maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the
Division upon request. At a minimum, this record shall include:
a. Name of the residuals hauler;
b. Non -Discharge permit number authorizing the residuals disposal, or a letter from a municipality
agreeing to accept the residuals;
c. Date the residuals were hauled; and
d. Volume of residuals removed.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
9. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility. This log shall be maintained at the facility for
a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a
minimum, this log shall include:
a. Date of calibration of flow measurement device;
b. Visual observations of the plant and plant site; and
c. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of equipment, adjustments, testing,
inspections and cleanings, etc.).
[15A NCAC 02T ,0108(b)(1)]
10. Monitoring wells shall be sampled at the frequencies and for the parameters specified in Attachment
C. All mapping, well construction forms, well abandonment forms and monitoring data shall refer to
the permit number and the well nomenclature as provided in Attachment C and Figure 1 [ 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(m)]
11. Two copies of the monitoring well sampling and analysis results shall be submitted on a Compliance
Monitoring Form (GW -59), along with attached copies of laboratory analyses, on or before the Iast
working day of the month following the sampling month. The Compliance Monitoring Form (GW -
59) shall include this permit number, the appropriate well identification number, and one GW -59a
certification form shall be submitted with each set of sampling results. All information shall be
submitted to the following address:
Division of Water Resources
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
[15A NCAC 02T .0105(m)]
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12. An annual representative soils analysis (i.e., Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on
each irrigation site listed in Attachment B. These results shall be maintained at the facility for a
period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a
minimum, the Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include the following parameters:
Acidity
Exchangeable Sodium Percentage
pH
Base Saturation (by calculation)
Lead 1
Phosphorus
Cadmium 1
Magnesium
Potassium
Calcium
Manganese
Sodium
Cation Exchange Capacity
Nickel'
Zinc
Copper
Percent Humic Matter
' Cadmium, Lead and Nickel shall be sampled once per permit cycle and a licensed soil scientist shall submit
these results accompanied by a report to determine site soil efficiency.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
13. A licensed agronomist shall perform surface and deep penetrating aeration maintenance on an as -
needed basis for all irrigation sites listed in Attachment B. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
14. Scheduled maintenance of the irrigation sites listed in Attachment B shall be performed as needed.
Maintenance shall include actions to ensure that effluent ponding and runoff does not occur and shall
include an annual report by an agronomist or agricultural expert concerning crops and operation for
the upcoming year. This written report shall be submitted to the Fayetteville Regional Office, Water
Quality Regional Operations Section Supervisor, 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC
28301. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
15. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910)
433-3300, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours, or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Treatment of wastes abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a
hazardous substance.
b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.), due to known or unknown reasons,
rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment.
c. Any facility failure resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving surface waters.
d. Any time self-monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
e. Ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to be taken to ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(1), 02T
.0108(b)(1)]
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V.
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities to
prevent malfunctions, facility deterioration and operator errors resulting in discharges, which may
cause the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health or a public nuisance. The
Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. The
Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of the inspection,
and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities
permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit;
may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of this
permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-21.5.3(a)(2)]
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C. [G.S. 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C]
2. This permit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. No
variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the permitted facilities are
granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T
.0105(n). [G.S. 143-21.5.1]
The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional government agencies
(e.g., local, state, and federal). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules
in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4
and under General Permit NCG010000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC
02B .0200 and 02H .0500; and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of Chapter 143 of
the General Statutes. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)]
In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a formal
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting
documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for maintaining
and operating the facilities permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new owner. [15A NCAC
02T .0104]
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the
facilities permitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or
permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority. [15A NCAC 02T
.01050)]
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This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0 110, [15A NCAC 02T
.0110]
9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein
shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b). [ 15A
NCAC 02T.0120]
10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to
pay the annual fee accordingly shall because for the Division to revoke this permit. [ 15A NCAC 02T
.0105(e)(3)]
Permit issued this the V day of July 2015
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G., Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0000484
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ATTACHMENT A — LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 001— Aerated Storage Lagoon Effluent
Permit Number: WQ0000484 Version: 3.2
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
Parameter Description
p
Units of
Measure
Monthly
Average
Monthly
Geometric Mean
gaily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
00310
BOD, 5 -Day (20 °C)
mg/L
2 x Month
Composite
01027
Cadmium, Total (as Cd)
mg/L
Monthly
Composite
00916
Calcium, Total (as Ca)
mg/L
Monthly
Composite
31616
Coliform, Fecal MF, M -FC Broth, 44.5 °C
41100 mL
2 x Month
Grab
01042
Copper, Total (as Cu)
mg/L
Monthly
Composite
50050
Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant
GPD
2,550,000 �
Continuous
Recorder
01051
Lead, Total (as Pb)
mg/L
Monthly
Composite
00927
Magnesium, Total (as Mg)
mg/L
Monthly
Composite
01067
Nickel, Total (as N)
mg/L
Monthly
Composite
00610
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
mg/L
2 x Month
Composite
00625
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N)
mg/L
2 x Month
Composite
00620
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N)
mg/L
2 x Month
Composite
00400
pH
su
5 x Week
Grab
00665
Phosphorus, Total (as P)
mg/L
2 x Month
Composite
WQ09C
Plant Available Nitrogen — Concentration
mg/L
2 x Month
Calculated
00931
Sodium Adsorption Ratio
ratio
Monthly
Calculated
00929
Sodium, Total (as Na)
mg/L
Monthly
Composite
70300
Solids, Total Dissolved - 180 °C
mg/L
3 x Year 2
Composite
00530
Solids, Total Suspended
mg/L
2 x Month
Composite
01092
Zinc, Total (as Zn)
mg/L
Monthly
Composite
L The flow limit of 2.55 million gallons per day (MGD) shall be based upon a seven day weekly average_
2. 3 x Year sampling shall be conducted during April, August and December.
WQ0000484 Version 3.2 Attachment A Page 1 of 2

PPI 002 — Industrial WWTP Effluent
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
weekly Average
Monthly
Geometric Mean
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
50050
Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant
GPD
2,550,000 }
40,000
Continuous
Recording
1. The flow limit of 2.55 million gallons per day (MGD) shall be based upon a seven day weekly average.
PPI 003 — Domestic WWTP Effluent
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly Average
Monthly
Geometric Mean
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
50050
Flow, in Conduit or thru Treatment Plant
GPD
40,000
Continuous
Recording
PPI 004 — Surface Water Monitoring Station SW -1
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
Parameter Description
Units of
Measure
Monthly Average
. Monthly
Geometric Mean
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
00620
Nitrogen, Nitrate 'Total (as N)
mg/L
Monthly
Grab
WQ0000484 Version 3.2 Attachment A Page 2 of 2

ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED LAND APPLICATION SITES AND LIMITATIONS
Mountaire Farms Inc. - Mountaire Farms Lumber Bridge Plant
Permit Number. WQ0000484 Version: 3.2
IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Field
Owner
County
Latitude
LongitudeFNet
Dominant
Parameter
Hourly
Yearly
Units
cSoil
Series
Rate
Max
A
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.872222°
-79.107222°
Pocalla loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
78
inches
sand, 0 to 3%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
$
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.872778°
-79.109167°
6.75
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
78
inches
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
C
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.871667°
-79.102778°
29.99
Wagram loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
78
inches
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
D
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.874444°
-79.111667°
3.50
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
78
inches
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
E
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.876667°
-79.113333°
4.70
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
F
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.875000°
-79.106389°
26.53
Wagram loamy
01284 -Non-Discharge Application Rate
78
inches
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
G
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.879167°
-79.110000°
47.79
Wagram loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 -Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
H
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.878611'
-79.104444°
14.19
Wagram loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
I
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.877500°
-79.108333
13.58
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 -Non-Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
J
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.885278°
-79.118056°
58.26
Wagram loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
K
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.888056°
-79.115556°
9.86
Lakeland sand, 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
L
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.888333°
-79.112222°
24.94
Lakeland sand, 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Ml
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.868611°
-79.107500°
0.60
Pocalla loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
sand, 0 to 3%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
M2
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.888056'
-79.117778°
1.10
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
to 6%
WQ09 -- Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
M3
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.886389°
-79.114722°
1.23
Pocalla loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
sand, 0 to 3%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
M4
Mountaim Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.881944°
-79.118056°
5.52
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
M5
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.888889°
-79.1088891
14.62
Goldsboro loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
52
inches
sand, 0 to 2%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
WQ0000484 Version 3.2 Attachment B Page I of 2

IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Field
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net
Dominant
Parameter
Hourly
Yearly
Units
Acreage
Soil Series
Rate
Max
N
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.871667°
-79.121667°
78.87
Pocalla loamy
01284 -Non-Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
sand, 0 to 3%
WQ09 -- Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
O
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.867222°
-79.123611 °
19.89
Norfolk loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
sand, 0 to 2%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
P
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robgson
34.865556°
-79.120833°
28.64
Wagram loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
sand, 0 to 6/o
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Q
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.863056°
-79.116667°
23.80
Wagram loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
R
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.864167°
-79.114722°
19.16
Pocalla loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
sand, 0 to 3%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
S
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.878056°
-79.123889°
12.74
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 -Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
T
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.875278°
-79.123333°
6.25
Wagram loamy
01284 -Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
U
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Roheson
34.870000°
-79.124167°
3.65
Wagram loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
VI
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.868611°
-79.118889°
7.75
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
V2
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.868889°
-79.116111°
6.95
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
W
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.866389°
-79.117222°
11.08
Wagram loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Xl
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.858333°
-79.101667°
25.83
Norfolk loamy
01284 ---Non-Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
sand, 0 to 2%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
X2
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.855000°
-79.116667°
11.55
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Y
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.8608331
-79.113611°
3,21
Norfolk loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
sand, 0 to 2%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Z
Mountaire Farms Inc.
Robeson
34.857500°
-79.112778°
7.10
Wagram loamy
01284 -Non-Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Totals
537.8
WQ0000484 Version 3.2 Attachment S Page 2 of 2

ATTACHMENT C — GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND LIMITATIONS Permit Number: WQ0000484 Version: 3.2
Monitoring wells: MW -8, MW -14 through 20, MW -24 through 29, and MW -31 through 46.
GROUNDWATER CHARACTERISTICS
GROUNDWATER STANDARDS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS Code
00680
Parameter Description
Carbon, Tot Organic (TOG)
Daily Maximum
mg/L
Frequency Measurement
3 x Year
Sample Type
Grab
Footnotes
1,6
31616
Coliform, Fecal MF, M -FC Broth, 44.5 °G
#/100 mL
3 x Year
Grab
1
00610
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)
1.5
mg/L
3 x Year
Grab
I
00620
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N)
10
mg/L
3 x Year
Grab
1
00400
70300
pH
Solids, Total Dissolved - 180 °C
4.2-8.5
500
su
mg/L
3 x Year
3 x Year
Grab
Grab
1,2
I
GWVOC
Volatile Compounds (GC/MS)
Present: Yes/No
Annually
Grab
1, 4, 5
82546
Water Level, Distance from measuring point
feet
3 x Year
Calculated
1, 2, 3
I. 3 x Year monitoring shall be conducted in April, August & December; Annual monitoring shall be conducted every December.
2. The measurement of water levels shall be made prior to purging the wells. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The measurement
of pH shall be made after purging and prior to sampling for the remaining parameters.
3. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well. The measuring points (top
of casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed relative to a common datum.
4, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - In November only, analyze by one of the following methods:
a. Standard Method 6230D, PQL at 0.5 pg/L or less
b. Standard Method 6210D, PQL at 0.5 pg/L or less
C. EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 pg/L or less
d. EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less
e. Another method with prior approval by the Water Quality Permitting Section Chief
Any method used must meet the following qualifications:
a. A laboratory must be DWR certified to run any method used.
b. The method used must, at a minimum, include all the constituents listed in Table VIII of Standard Method 6230D.
c. The method used must provide a PQL of 0.5 pg/L or less that must be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by DWR. Any constituents detected above the MDL but below
the PQL of 0.5 pg/L must be qualified (estimated) and reported.
5. If any volatile organic compounds (VOC) are detected as a result of monitoring as provided in Attachment C, then the Fayetteville Regional Office supervisor, telephone number [phone],
must be contacted immediately for further instructions regarding any additional follow-up analyses required.
6. If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/L are detected in any downgradient monitoring well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the individual constituents
comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/L, this concentration will be taken to represent the naturally occurring
TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described above.
7. Monitoring wells shall be reported consistent with the nomenclature and location information provided in Figure 1 and this attachment.
WQ0000484 Version 3.2 Attachment C Page 1 of 1

OMIN-34 0 MVV -35 Mountaire Farms (WQ0000484)
Figure I - Monitoring Wells
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MW 36
4Y. r
MW -320 0
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mw -"8
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MW- 38 0
MW -1
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MIN -170 OMVV-27
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17269 NC Hwy 71 N, Lumber Bridge,
NC 28357
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp-
Latitude: 34.8692°
Mountaire Farms Processing Plant
Longitude: -79.10751
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NOrt I Carch ?a, Department of E -Environment and
Division of Alater Quality
Bever!,, Eaves revue Coieen H. Suiiins
Governor Dare ;tor
January 11, 2011
SCOTT VARNER - DIRECTOR OF PROCESSING OPERATIONS
MOUNTAERE FARMS OF NORTH CAROLINA CORP.
POST OFFICE Box 339
LUMBER BRIDGE, NORTH CAROLINA 28357
Dear Mr. Varner:
Natural Resaur'es
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000484
Dei rreema:
iSevr?tC"1 rI
Mountaire Farms Processing Plant
Wastewater Irrigation System
Robeson County
In accordance with your permit modification request received November 30, 2010, and
subsequent additional information received December 28, 2010, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0000484 dated January 11, 2011, to Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp, for the continued
operation of the subject wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities, as well as the construction and
operation of the subject wastewater treatment plant facility modifications.
The modifications to the subject permit are as follows: two new and one relocated feed forward
pumps; a dissolved air floatation (DAF) unit with dissolved air pumps; an advanced l ipc flocculator with
a flow meter; an alum tank with one chemical metering pump; four polymer tanks with two chemical
metering pumps.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2017, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000484 issued May 9, 2008, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements listed in Attachments A, B and C
for they may differ froze the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for
collecting and maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance
problems.
Please note the following permit conditions have been removed since the last permit
issuance (Note all cited conditions are from the permit dated May 9, 2049);
Y Condition I.1. — This condition was removed because monitoring well MW -46 was installed
on August S, 2008.
Y Condition 1.2. — This condition was removed because the requested site maps were submitted
on September 12, 2008.
i� Condition 1.3. — This condition was removed because the requested copy of the approved
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan was submitted.
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Mr. Scott Varner
January 11, 2011
Page 2 of 4
Condition I.4. — This condition has been removed because the listing of updated field
acreages was provided on September 12, 2008. The updated field acreages are shown in
Attachment B.
Condition IV.5.g. — This condition was removed because it is covered under new Conditiot:
TV, 15.
➢ Condition IV.5.1a. — This condition was removed because it is covered under old Condition
IV.8. and new Condition IV.9.
Condition IV.S.k. — This condition was removed because it is covered under old Condition
IVA. and new Condition TVA.
➢ Condition IV.10. — This condition was removed because monitoring well MW -46 was
installed on August 5, 2008.
Please note the following permit conditions, expiration date and attachments have been
modified since the last permit issuance:
Perrnit Expiration Date — The expiration date has been extended from April 30, 2013 to April
30, 2017 due to Session Laws 2009-406 and 2010-177.
➢ Condition. IH.6. -- This condition has been modified to now require that all irrigation
equipment be tested and calibrated at least once per permit cycle, instead of once per year.
➢ Condition 1H.9. — This condition has been expanded to include restricted public access to the
wastewater treatment facilities.
➢ Conditions 111. 15. and 111. 16. — These conditions have been clarified to note that the rapid
infiltration basins are part of a groundwater management system for Fields C and F.
Condition IV.15.e. (i.e., old Condition IV.16.) — This condition has been amended to require
the Permittee to notify the Fayetteville Regional Office if there is ponding in or runoff from
the irrigation sites.
➢ Attachment A — PPI 001 — Aerated Storage Lagoon Effluent (i.e., old PPI 002): This point
prior to irrigation (PPI) has had the monitoring frequencies for Cadmium. Calcium, Copper,
Lead, Magnesium, Nickel, Sodium, Sodium Adsorption Ratio and Zinc reduced from twice
per month (2 x Month) to monthly. In addition, the sample type for Sodium. Adsorption Ratio
has changed from "composite" to "calculated." Total Percent Solids has been replaced with
Total Dissolved Solids and this new parameter is required to be sampled three times per year
(3 x Year) during April, August and December. Finally, the monitoring frequency for pH has
increased from twice per month (2 x Month) to five times per week (5 x Week).
➢ Attachment B — Based on the site map submitted on September 121, 2008, the acreages for
Fields A, C, I, M2, M5, O, P, W and X2 have decreased. and he acreages for Fields G. 7, K,
L, M4, Iv and Q have increased, resulting in a net loss of approximately 1.8 acres.
➢ Attachment C —The limit of 10 mg/L for Total Organic Carbon has been removed

Mr. Scott Varner
January 11, 2011
Page 3 of 4
Please note the following permit conditions are new since the last permit issuance:
➢ Condition 1.1. — This condition requires that a certification from a North Carolina
Professional Engineer be submitted in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0 116, thus verifying
the pern-fitted modifications have been installed in compliance with this permit, Division
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation.
Condition 1.2. — This condition requires that the Fayetteville Regional Office be notified at
least 48 hours in advance of operation of the installed facility modifications so that an in-
place inspection can be made.
r Condition ILIO. — This condition requires any landowner who owns land within the
compliance boundary, but who is not the Permittee, to execute and file with the County
Register of Deeds an easement with the requirements listed in the said Condition. Please note
the previous permit was subject to this requirement under 15A NCAC 02L .0107(f),
therefore, this condition is intended to voice this rule.
Condition ILL Le. — This condition includes the 15A NCAC 02T .0506(b) setback
requirements for the permitted modifications to the wastewater treatment facility.
➢ Condition VI.8. — This condition notes that this permit is subject to revocation or unilateral
modification within 60 days notice from the Division if the terms in 15A NCAC 02T .0110
are violated.
Condition VI.9. —This condition notes that the facilities in this permit may not be expanded if
the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b).

Mr. Scott Varner
January 11, 2011
Page 4 of 4
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg at [phone] or
nathaniel.thomburL,ca�ncdenr.aoz-.
Sincerely,
.1�, Aoln H. Sullins
cc: Robeson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Walter T. Wilson. PE — Wilson & Lvsiak. Inc.
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Permit File WQ0000484
Notebook Pile WQ0000484

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT
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
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp.
Robeson County
N S -1
operation of a 2,550,000 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater treatment and irrigation facility based on a
seven day weekly average consisting of:
continued operation of an industrial wastewater treatment plant consisting of: rotary screens; a flow
equalization basin with a floating aerator; a feed forward pump station with three 600 gallon per minute
(GPM) feed forward pump and associated high-water alarms; three 800 GPM dissolved air floatation
(DAF) units with a nitrogen removal system and clarifier (Sorin Treatment System); a 19.79 million
gallon (MG) 30 millimeter (mm) synthetically lined aerated storage lagoon with four aerators and 1.18
MG of permanent storage; chlorine disinfection; and all necessary pipes, pumps, valves and
appurtenances; the
continued operation of a 40,000 GPD domestic wastewater treatment plant; and all necessary pipes,
pumps, valves and appurtenances; the
continued operation of a wastewater irrigation system consisting of: a spray irrigation pumping station
with three vertical turbine pumps serving 17 center pivot and solid set irrigation fields (Fields A through
M5) with a wetted area of 271.4 acres; two 1,000 GPM vertical turbine spray irrigation pumps serving 15
center pivot and solid set irrigation fields (Fields N through Z) with a wetted area of 266.5 acres for a
cumulative area of 537.8 acres (Fields A through Z); and all necessary pipes, pumps, valves and
appurtenances; the
continued operation of a groundwater management system consisting of 493 linear feet of 8 -inch gravity
sewer; a 225 GPM pump station (Field C) with duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power transfer
switch and an emergency generator hookup; and approximately 3,670 linear feet of 6 -inch force main; a
35 GPM pump station (Field F) with duplex pumps, high water- alarms, manual power transfer switch and
an emergency generator hookup; five 22.500 square foot (ft) infiltration basins; and all necessary pipes,
pumps, valves, and appurtenances; and the
WQ0000484 Version 3.1 Shell Version 101229 Page 1 of 10

construction and operation of. a feed forward pump station with two new 1,200 GPM and one relocated
2,400 GPM feed forward pumps and associated high-water alarms; a 2,400 GPM DAF unit with two 280
cubic foot per minute (CFM) dissolved air pumps; a 2,400 GPM advanced pipe flocculator with a flow
meter; one 6,000 gallon alum tank: with one 25 gallon per hour (GPH) chemical metering pump; four
2,500 gallon polymer tanks with two 25 GPH chemical metering pumps; and all necessary pipes, pumps,
valves, and appurtenances
to serve the Mountaire Farms Processing Plant in Lumber Bridge, with no discharge of wastes to surface
waters, pursuant to the application received November 30, 2010, and subsequent additional information
received by the Division of Water Quality, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2017, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000484 issued May 9, 2008, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
1. SCHEDULES
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of
the permitted facility modifications, a certification (attached) shall be submitted from a licensed
North Carolina Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted facility modifications have been
installed in accordance with this permit, Division approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting documentation, including the location of all monitoring wells as applicable. If this project
is to be con leted in phases and-partiallyand-paffially certified the Permittee shall retain the res onsibility to
track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire ro'ect has been cam leted. Mail the Certification to the Division of
Water Quality, Aquifer Protection Section, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
2. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least 48
hours in advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of operation of the installed facilities such that
an in-place inspection can be made. Notification to the Aquifer Protection Section's regional
supervisor shall be made from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittec shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
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II, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The subject non -discharge facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so there
is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards.
In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions
due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the irrigation areas to adequately assimilate
the effluent, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including Division required actions,
such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or
surface water resulting from the operation of this facility.
3. All wells constructed for purposes of groundwater monitoring shall be constructed in accordance with
15A NCAC 02C .0108 (Standards of Construction for Wells Other than Water Supply); and any other
jurisdictional laws and regulations pertaining to well construction.
4. Effluent limitations shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
5. Application rates, whether hydraulic, nutrient or other pollutant, shall not exceed those specified in
Attachment B.
6. The compliance boundary for the disposal system shall be specified in accordance with 15A NCAC
02L .0107(b). This disposal system was individually permitted on or after December 30, 1983,
therefore, the compliance boundary is established at either 250 feet from the effluent disposal area, or
50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the effluent disposal area. An
exceedance of groundwater standards at or beyond the compliance boundary is subject to remediation
action according to 15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2) as well as enforcement actions in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C.
7. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0 108, the review boundary is established midway between the
compliance boundary and the effluent disposal area. Any exceedance of groundwater standards at the
review boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106.
S. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to
any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary.
9. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0107(d), no wells, excluding Division approved monitoring
wells, shall be constructed within the compliance boundary except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L
.0107(g).
10. Except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g), the Permittee shall ensure any landowner who is
not the Permittee and owns land within the compliance boundary shall execute and file with the
Robeson County Register of Deeds an easement running with the land containing the following items:
a. A notice of the permit and number or other description as allowed in 15A NCAC 02L.0107(0(1);
b. Prohibits construction and operation of water supply wells within the compliance boundary; and
c. Reserves the right of the Permittee or the State to enter the property within the compliance
boundary for purposes related to the permit.
The Director may terminate the easement when its purpose has been fulfilled or is no longer needed.
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11. The facilities permitted herein shall be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The setbacks for irrigation sites permitted prior to September 1, 2005 shall be as follows (all
distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 400
ii. Surface waters: 100
iii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
iv. Any property line: 150
v. Public right of way: 50
b. The setbacks for storage and treatment units permitted prior to September 1, 2006 shall be as
follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any well with exception of monitoring wells:
ii. Any property line:
100
50
c. The setbacks for storage and treatment units (e.g., 2,400 GPM DAF unit, advanced pipe
floeculator, alum tank, polymer tanks, etc.) permitted January 11, 2011 shall be as follows (all
distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 100
ii. Any private or public water supply source: 100
iii. Surface waters: 50
iv. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
v. Any property line: 50
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RE UIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The facilities shall be effectively
maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater
resulting from the operation of this facility. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0 507, which at a minimum shall include operational
functions, maintenance schedules, safety measures and a spill response plan.
2. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 09G .0200 the
Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or
more certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in
accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all other conditions specified in the
previously cited rules.
3. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained at all times, such that crop health is
optimized, allows for even distribution of effluent and allows inspection of the irrigation system.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent effluent ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites
listed in Attachment B.
5. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause ponding or runoff.
5. All irrigation equipment shall be tested and calibrated at least once per permit cycle. Calibration
records shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made
available to the Division upon request.
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7. Only effluent from Mountaire Processing Plant in Lumber Bride shall be irrigated on the sites listed
in Attachment B.
8. No automobiles or machinery shall be allowed on the irrigation sites except during equipment
installation or while maintenance is being performed.
9. Public access to the irrigation sites and wastewater treatment facilities shall be prohibited.
10. The residuals generated from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be disposed or utilized in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Perinittee shall maintain a residual management plan
pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T.0508.
11. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
12. Freeboard in the aerated storage lagoon shall not be less than two feet at any time.
13. A gauge to monitor waste levels in the aerated storage lagoon shall be provided. This gauge; shall
have readily visible permanent markings indicating the following elevations: maximum liquid level at
the top of the temporary liquid storage volume; n-linimum liquid level at the bottom of the temporary
liquid storage volume; and the lowest point on top of the dam.
14. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen embankments (i.e.,
outside toe of embankment to maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the
embankment), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs,
and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen dikes or embankments.
Earthen embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible.
15. The application of chemicals to the Fields C and F groundwater management system rapid infiltration
basins is expressly prohibited.
16. The Fields C and F groundwater management system rapid infiltration basins shall be operated and
maintained to prevent the bed surfaces from becoming sealed and established with vegetative growth.
The rapid infiltration basin bed surfaces shall be kept free of vegetative growth at all times.
Vegetation shall be removed manually so that minimal disturbance will occur. The Basin beds shall
be raked a minimum of once per .month.
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IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Per 15A NCAC 02H .0800, a Division certified laboratory shall conduct all laboratory analyses for
the required effluent, groundwater or surface water parameters.
3. Flow through the treatment facility shall be continuously monitored, and daily flow values shall be
reported on Form. NDMR.
The Permittee shall install and maintain an appropriate flow measurement device to ensure the
accuracy and reliability of flow measurement consistent with accepted engineering and scientific
practices. Selected flow measurement devices shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
deviation of less than ten percent from true flow; accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year;
and maintained to ensure the accuracy of measurements is consistent with the selected device's
accepted capability. The Permittee shall maintain records of flow measurement device calibration on
file for a period of at least five years. At a minimum, documentation shall include:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration,
b. Name of person performing calibration, and
c. Percent from true flow.
4. The Permittee shall monitor the effluent from the subject facilities and surface water monitoring point
SW -I at the frequencies and locations for the parameters specified in Attachment A.
5. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of effluent irrigated. At a
minimum, these xecords shall include the following information for each irrigation site listed in
Attachment B:
a. Date of irrigation;
b. Volume of effluent irrigated;'
c. Site irrigated;
d. Length of time site is irrigated;
e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings;
f. Continuous monthly and year-to-date loadings for any non -hydraulic parameter specifically
limited in Attachment B;
g. Weather conditions; and
h. Maintenance of cover crops.
6. Freeboard (i.e., waste level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the aerated storage lagoon shall
be recorded weekly. Weekly freeboard records shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no
less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request.
7. Three copies of all monitoring data (as specified in Conditions IV.3. and IVA.) on Form. NDMR for
each PPI and three copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in Conditions 1V.5. and
N.6.) on Form NDAR-1 for every site in Attachment B shall be submitted on or before the last day of
the following month. If no activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports are
still required documenting the absence of the activity. All information shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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8. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall be
maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the
Division upon request. At a minimum., this record shall include:
a. Name of the residuals hauler;
b. Non -Discharge permit number authorizing the residuals disposal, or a letter from a municipality
agreeing to accept the residuals;
c. Date the residuals were hauled; and
d. Volume of residuals removed.
9. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility. This log shall be maintained at the facility for
a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a
minimum, this log shall include:
a. Date of calibration of flow measurement device;
b. Visual observations of the plant and plant site; and
c. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., chancing of equipment, adjustments, testing,
inspections and cleanings, etc.).
10. Monitoring wells shall be sampled after construction and within 3 months prior to initiating non -
discharge disposal operations. Monitoring wells shall be sampled thereafter at the frequencies and for
the parameters specified in Attachment C. All mapping,_well construction fonns, well abandonment
forms and monitoring data shall refer to the vermit number and the well nomenclature as provided in
Attachment C and Figure 1.
11. Two copies of the monitoring well sampling and analysis results shall be submitted on a Compliance
Monitoring Form (GW -59), along with attached copies of laboratory analyses, on or before the last
working day of the month following the sampling month. The Compliance Monitoring Form (GW -
59) shall include this permit number, the appropriate well identification number, and one G,X-59a
certification form shall be submitted with each set of sampling results. All information shall be
submitted to the following address.
Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
12. An annual representative soils analysis (i.e., Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on
each irrigation site listed in Attachment B. These results shall be maintained at the facility for a
period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a
minimum, the Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include the following parameters:
Acidity
Exchangeable Sodium Percentage
pH I
Base Saturation (by calculation)
Lead I
Phosphorus
Cadmium
Magnesium
Potassium
Calcium
Manganese
Sodium
Cation Exchange Capacity
Nickel '
Zinc
Copper
I Percent Humic Matter
' Cadmium, Lead and Nickel shall be sampled once per permit cycle and a licensed sail scientist shall submit
these results accompanied by a report to deternline site soil efficiency.
13. A licensed agronomist shall perforin surface and deep penetrating aeration maintenance on an as -
needed basis for all irrigation sites listed in Attachment B.
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14. Scheduled maintenance of the irrigation sites listed in Attachment B shall be performed as needed.
Maintenance shall include actions to ensure that effluent ponding and runoff does not occur and shall
include an annual report by an agronomist or agricultural expert concerning crops and operation for
the upcoming year. This written report shall be submitted to the Fayetteville Regional Office,
Aquifer Protection Section Supervisor, 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301.
15. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910)
433-3300, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours, or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the facility resulting in the treatment of significant amounts of wastes that is
abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a hazardous substance.
b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.), due to known or unknown reasons,
rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment.
c. Any facility failure resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving surface waters.
d. Any time self-monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
e. Ponding in or runoff from the irrigation sites.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to be taken to ensure the problem does not recur.
N'. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to
prevent malfunctions, facility deterioration and operator errors resulting in discharges, which may
cause the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health or a public nuisance. The
Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. The
Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of the inspection,
and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request.
3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities
permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit,
may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of this
permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples.
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V1. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittec to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
2. This permit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plays and specifications, and other supporting
documentation.
This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, Division approved pians and specifications, and other supporting documentation. No
variances to applicable rales governing the construction or operation of the permittee` facilities are
granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T
.0105(n).
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional government agencies
(e.g., local, state, and federal). Of particular eoncem to the Division are applicable river buffer rules
in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000: any requirements pertaining to wetlands under
15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of
Chapter 143 of the General Statutes.
5. In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a fonnal
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting
documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for maintaining
and operating the facilities permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new owner.
The Pennittee shall retain a set of Division approved pians and specifications for the life of the
facilities pennitted herein,
7. The Pennittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or
perztaitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority pursuant to 15A NCAC
02T.01050).
8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110.
9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein
shall not be granted if the Pennittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b).
10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to
pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(e)(3).
Permit issued this the 11 "' day of January 2011
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
�"'
--/ A�= j�_,r Cpfeen llins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0000484
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Permit No, WQ0000484 Wastewater Irrigation System
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp. January 11, 2011
Mountaire Farms Processing Plant Robeson. County
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
❑ Partial ❑ Final
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0 116, 1,
as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having the Permittee's
authorization to ❑ periodically ❑ weekly ❑ fully observe the construction of the permitted facility,
hereby state to the best of my abilities that due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction, such that the facility was built within substantial compliance and intent of this permit, the
Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation.
❑ Any variation to this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation has been documented in the attached as -built drawings, and shall serve as the
Permittee's minor modification request to amend the permit accordingly.
Provide a brief narrative description of any variations:
Professional Engineer's Name
Engineering Firm
Mailing Address
City
Telephone
State Zip
E-mail NC PE Seal. Signature & Date
THE COMPLETED ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
LAND APPLICATION UNIT
By U.S. Postal Service: By Courier/SPecial Deliverv:
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 2728 CAPITAL BOULEVARD
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
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ATTACHMENT A - LIMITA'T'IONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Permit Number: WQ0000484 Version: 3,1
PFI 001 — Aerated ,Storage Lagoon Efllueittt
PFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFIXENT IANI1TS
MONITORING
REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Code
0113141
PaI'anletrr Description
fMl), 5-Ilay (20 "C)
Monthly I eehly
Average
Monthly Geoinetrie
Mean
lrlailp 111ininlum
1)aiTy hlaxinluln
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
mWL
2 x Month
Composite
01027
('admium. otal (aS Cd]
ing'l,
Monthly
Composite
00916
Calcium. Dotal (as Ca)
Ing. 1.,
Monthly
Composite
31616
Coliform. fecal K[F. h9 -FC Broth. 44.5 °C
— —
#/100 nil,
2 x Month
NNlonthly
Grab
Composite
!11012
Copper. "Dotal (as Cu)
Ing;'I,
50050
Flow- in Conduit or thru Treat€nent Plant
2,550,000'
(;PD
Continuous
Recorder
t11051
l.,cad.'tutal (as 1111)
ntg!l.
Mo11tll1v
Composite
(10927
Magltesnlnl, lotal0,KNig)
lrlg,l,
Monthly
Composite
01067
Nickel.'] otal (as N)
tng;'l,
Monthly
Composite
00610
Nitrogen, Ammonia Dotal (as N)
Eng/l.
2 x Month
Composite
00625
Nitrogen- Kjeldahl, Tolal (as N)
Ing/l,
2 x Month
Composite
00620
Nitrogen, Mimic Total (as N)
me/l.
2 x Nlonth
Composite
00.100
p[l
su
5 x Week
Grab
00665
Phosphorus. Total (m 11)
I73g1,
2 x Month
Composite
NVQ09
Plant Available Nitrogen
mg'L
2 x Month
Calculated
00931
Sodium Adsorption Ratio
ratio
Monthly
Calculated
00929
Sodium. Final (as Na)
ing'la
Month1v
Composite
70300
Solids. 'Dotal Dissolved - 180 T
Ing/l.,
3 x Year '
Composite
00530
Solids, Total Suspended
mg/L
2 x Mantle
Composite
01092
7.inc, Total (as Zn)
111g1l,
Monthly
Composile
I. Monthly average tier fecal Coliform shall be a geometric mean.
2. 'l he [low Hinit of 2.55 million gallons per day (MGD) shall be based upon a seven daj- weekly average.
3. 3 x Year sampling shall be couducted during April, At?gust and December.
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PPI 002 — Industrial WWTP Effluent
1. The flow limit o1'2.55 inillion gallons per clay (MGD) shall be based upon a seven clay weekly average,
PPI 003 — Domestic WWTP Effluent
MONITORING
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
REQUIREMENTS
PCS
Parameter Description
Weekly Average
Monthly Geometric
Daily lllinimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Measurement
Sample
Type
Code
Mean
50050
Flow. in Conduit or Iliru Treahuent Plant
2,550,000E
GPD
40,Opt)
Continuous
Recording
1. The flow limit o1'2.55 inillion gallons per clay (MGD) shall be based upon a seven clay weekly average,
PPI 003 — Domestic WWTP Effluent
PPI 004 -- Surface Water Monitoring Station SW -1
MONITORING
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
REQUIREMENTS
PC5
Parameter Description
Monthly Average
Monthly Geometric
Mean
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Measurement
Sample
Type
Code
50050
I1ow. in Conduit or thro Treatment Print
mg/L
40,Opt)
CiPO
Continuous
Reeording
PPI 004 -- Surface Water Monitoring Station SW -1
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MONI'T'ORING
EFFLUENT 01,kR,kC'TF,ItiSTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
REQUIREMENTS
PC5�
—
Description
Monthly Average
Monthly Geometric
MeaE2
Daily 1ltinimum
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Measurement
Sample
type
CodeParameter
00620
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N)
mg/L
Monthly
Grab
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Mountaire Fat'tns of North Carolina Corp. — Alountaire Farms Processing Plant
Permit Number: `j'Q0000484 Version: 3.1
IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Field
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net
Dominant
Parameter
hourly-
lt'early
Units
Acreage
Soil Series
Bate
MAX
;\
Mountaire Farris of Nortln Carolina Corp.
Robeson
3-1"52'20"
-79'06'26"
8.20
Pocafla loarny
0128.1- Non -Discharge Application Rate
78
inches
sand, 0 to 3,0
%'Q09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
11
Mountaire I -arms oi' Nodli Carolina Corp.Robeson
Ito
34'52'22"
-79^06' 33"
6.75
Wakulla sand, 0
01.284 -Non-Discharge Application Rate
73
inches
60,o
WQ09- Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Wagram loamy
01284 -Non -Discharge Application Rate
78
inches
C
Mountaire Farms ol'North Carolina Corp.
p
Robeson
34^52' 18"
-79"06' 10"
29.99
sand, 0 to 640
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
bA7akul]a sand, 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
78
inches
11
Mountaire Farris of Norlh Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34"52'28"
-r9'06'42"
3.50
to 6"o
WQ09 -Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
--I:
Wakolla 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
Ntonntahr Fnnw of North Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'52'36"
-79'06',19"
4.70
sand.
to G.o
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Wagram loaony
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
78
inches
1'
Mountaire Farms ot'North Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'52'30"
-79'06'23"
26.53
sand. 0 to 6, o
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Wagram loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
G
Mountaire Farnns of North Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'52'45"
-79'06'36"
47.79
sand. 0 to 6,a
XVQ09 - Plant Avaifahle Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Wagtani 10801}'
01284--Non-Discharge Application bate
91
inches
Ii
Mountaire Farms ofNotiln Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'52'43"
-79'06'16"
14.19
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
i
Nlountnire ]--anus of -North Carolina Corp.obeson
p'
34^52' 39"
-79"O6' 30"
13.58
- WakuIla sand, 0
01284 -Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Wagram loamy
01284 -- Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
incites
J
Mountaire Fauns of North Carolina Corp.
Robeson
3=1".53' U7"
-79^ 07' 05"
58.26
sand, 0 to 6.0
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Lakeland sand. U
01284 -- Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
1C
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34^53' 17"
-79'06'56"
9.86
to 6°o
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
1,
Nlonntaire Farms of North Carolina Corp,
Robeson
34'53' 18"
-79'06'44"
24.94
Lakeland sand. 0
01284 -Non-Discharge Application Rale
91
inches
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
Ibsiacre
-North
Pocalia loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
incites
M I
Mounlaire farms of Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34"52'07"
-79'06'27"
0.60
sand, 0 to 3%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
N12
fvinuntaLc Farms ofl�lornn Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'53' 17"
-79"07' 04"
1-1.0
1ti'akulla sand, 0
01284 -Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
to 61N
WQ09-Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
N13
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp,
Robeson
34'53' 11"
-79'06'53"
1.23
Poea]la loamy
01284 -Non -Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
sand, 0 to 3",o
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
fv14
Ivtountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'52'55"
-79"07'05"
5-52
Wakullaosand. 0
01284--Non-Discharge Application Rate
91
inches
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Goldsboro loamy
01284 -Non-Discharge Application hale
52
inches
M5
Nloutntaire Farms of North Carolina Corp.
Raheson
34^53' 2U"
79"U6' 32"
14,62
sand, 0 to 2,0
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbslacre
WQ0000484 Versi€u 3.1 Attachment D Page I of

IRRIGATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION L111II'rATIONS
Field
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net
Dominant
Parameter
hourly
'$'early
Units
Acreage
Soil Series
Rate
Max
N
Mountaire Farms ol'North Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'52'18"
-79'07'18"
78.87
Pocalla loamy
01284- Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
sand. 0 to 3.0
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
O
Mountaire Farms o1•Nortlf Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'52'02"
-79"07' 25"
19-89
Norfolk loamy
01284 -Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
sand, 0 to 2,6
WQ09-P[wit Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Wagram loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application mate
0.6
86
inches
1'
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'51'56"
-79'07'15"
28.64
sand, 0 to 6/o
WQ09 -Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Wagram loamy
01284 -Non-Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
Q
Mountaire Parnas o1'Norlh Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34°51' 47"
-79°07' 00"
23.80
sand, 0 to 61"o
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Pocalla loamy
01284 -Non -Discharge Application Rate
0..6
86
inches
R
Mountaire Parrnns of North Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'51'51"
-79'06'53"
19.16
sand. 0 to 3%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Wakullasand.0
01284 -Nun -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
S
Mountaire 1 arms ol'Narth Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'52'41"
-79'07'26"
12.74
to 61,n
WQ09-Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Wagram loamy
t11284 -Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
i
!�'IOlfntall'e Farms ofNorth Carolina Corp-
Robeson
34'52'31"
-79'07'24"
6.25
sand- 0 to 01a
WQ09 --Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Wagram loann.
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
I I
1*lountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp.
P
Robeson
34" 52' 12"
-79"07' 27"
3.65
sand. 0 to 6°0
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
3.50
lbs/acre
-North
Wakulla 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
VI
Mountaire Farms of Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34"52'07"
-79'07'08"
7.75
sand.
to 6%
WQ09- Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
V2
Mountaire Farnts of North Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'52'08"
-79"06,58"
6.95
to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
Ibslacre
Wagrann loamy
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
W
1`00unlairc l'nrrns of North Carolina Corp..
Robeson
34'51'59"
-79'07'02"
11.08
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Norfolk lamory
01281 Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
X1
Mountaire Farnns of North Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'5V30"
-79'06'06"
25.83
sand, 0 to 2 is
WQ09 -- Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Wakulla sand. 0
01284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
X2
Mofnitaire Farms of North Carolina Corp.
Robeson
3.1" 51' 18"
-79'07'00"
1 1.55
to 6:e
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Nor lolk loamy
01284 -Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
Y
N'tountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'51'39"
-79"06'49"
3.2E
sand, 0 to 20
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
_
Wagram loam,
01.284 - Non -Discharge Application Rate
0.6
86
inches
7,
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp.
Robeson
34'51'27"
-79"06' 46"
7.10
sand. 0 to 6%
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Totals
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ATTACHMENT C — GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND LIMITATIONS Permit Number: WQ0000484 version: 3.1
Monitoring -%veils: MW -8, MW -14, MW -15, MW -16, Mei'-17, MW -18, MW -19, MW -20, MW -24, RTW -25, MW -26, MW -27, MW -28, MW -29, MW -31,
MW -32, MW -33, Mei'-34, MW -35, MW -36, MW -37, MW -38, MW -39, MW -40, NIW-41, MW -42, MW -43, MW -44, (BIW -45 & MW -46
GROUNDWATER CHARACTERISTICS
GROUNDWATER STANDARDS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PCS Code
Parameter Deseriptiort
Daily Maximum
Frequency Measurement
Sample Type
Footnotes
00690
Carbon, I of Organic (TOC)
nig/l.
3 x Year
Grab
1.6
31616
Coliform_ Decal AIF. 10-1'C lliotlt. 44.5 °C
#/100 mL
3 x Year
Grab
I
00610
Nilrogen. Ammonia Total (as N)
mg/l,
3 x Year
Grab
00620
Nitrogen, Nitrate l'otal (tis N)
10
rng/L
3 x Year
Grah
i
00400
pit
4,2-8.5
su
3 x Year
Grah
1,2
70300
Solids. Total Dissolved - 180'C
500
mg/L
3x Year
{,rah
I
78732
Volatile Organic Compounds (CiMIS)
Presence: YIN
Annual
Grab
1. 4. 5
825.16
NValer level. distance from measuring point
tl
3 x Year
Calculated
1. 2. 3
1. 3 x Year rnnnitoring shall he conducted in April_ August &. December: Annual monitoring shall be conducted every December.
2. Jfie measurement of water levels shall be made prior to purging the i%ells. The depth to `nater in each well shall be measut-ed ROM the surveyed point on the lop of the casing. The measurement
of pl i shall be made after pinging and prior to sampling Ibr the remaining parameters_
3. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be serve}ed to provide the relative elevation of the measuring point Cor each monitoring well, 'lite measuring points (top
of casing) of all monitoring wells .shall he surveyed relative to a common datum.
4. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - In December only, analyze by one of the following methods:
a. Slandard Method 62301), PQI, at 0.5 pg/l, or less
b. Standanl Method 62101), PQL at 0.5 lrg.'l. or less
C. I;PA Method 3021. Low Concentration, PQI, at 0.5 pg/l. or less
d. EPA Me[hod 8260, Low Concentration. PQI_ at 0.5 lterl, or less
e. Another method with prior approval by the Aquifer Prolectiori Section Chief
Any method used must meet the following qualifications:
a. A laboratory must he DV4'Q certified to run any method used.
b. The method used must- ala minimum, include all the constituents listed in Tahle Vill orStan(lard Method 62301).
c. The method used must provide a PQL of 0.5 pg/l, or Iess that must be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by lite MVQ Laboratory Certification Unit. Any constituents
detected above the MDL but below the PQI, of 0.5 pg/l, must be qualified (estimated) and reported.
if any volatile organic compounds (VOC) are detected as a result of monitoring as provided in Attachment C. then the I'ayelteville Regional Office Aquifer Protection Supervisor, telephone
number (9 10) 433-3300. shall be contacted immediately for Further instructions regarding any additional lbilow-up analyses required.
6. H FOC concentrations greater than 10 nig:l are detected in any downgradient nionitoring ivell. additional sampling and analysis must he conducted to idenlify the individual constituents
comprising this l't)C colicemratron. If the 'l OC concentration as measured in the background monitor well exceeds 10 nag/l, this concentration will be taken to represent the nalurally occurring
TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in [lie downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described above.
7. Monitoring wells shall be reported Consistent with the nomenclature and localion inkirmation provided in Figure I and this attachment.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr,, Secretary
rNorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
May 9, 2008
Everett Brown., Senior Director of Processing Operations
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina, Inc.
Post Office Boy: 339
Lumber Bridge, North Carolina . $35 7 `
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000484
Mountaire Farms — Lumber Bridge Facility
Wastewater Surface Irrigation
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Brown;
In accordance with your permit renewal request received October 15, 2007, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0000484, dated May 9, 2008, to Mountaire Farms of North Carolina, Inc. for the
continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2013, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000484 issued August 10, 2007, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish
an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in
future compliance problems, This permit contains a number of new conditions that include the installation
and monitoring of a new monitor well (MW46), the monitoring of a surface water point (SW -1), the
submission of an updated site map, the submission of a Sedimentation and Erogion Plan, and the updated
wetted acreage for Field M5.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact David Goodrich at (919)
715-6162 or [e-mail].
Sincere ,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Robeson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Robert W. Kerr, P.E. — CABE Associates, Inc., Dover, DE
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
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NORTM CATOLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SURFACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT
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
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina, Inc.
Robeson County
FOR THE
continued operation of an industrial process treatment facility to treat wastewater from two (2) kill shifts
and one (1) cleanup shift producing an average daily flow of 2.97 million gallons per day (MGD) over (5)
day week with a seven (7) day average flow not to exceed 2.55 MGD consisting of the
continued operation of a fourth 600 gallon per minute (GPM) feed forward pump and the associated 6 -
inch feed forward force main, one (1) 800 GPM Dissolved Air Floatation (DAF) unit with a nitrogen
removal system and clarifier (Sorin Treatment System), and all necessary pipes, pumps, valves and
appurtenances required for proper operation; the
continued operation of two (2) 1,000 GPM vertical turbine spray irrigation pumps and their associated
four through sixteen inch force main extensions serving fifteen (15) center pivot and solid set irrigation
zones with a total area of 257.8 acres, and all necessary pipes, pumps, valves and appurtenances; the
continued operation of the existing rotary screens, a flow equalization basin with floating aerator, feed
forward pumping station with three (3) 600 GPM feed forward pumps and high water alarms, two (2) 800
GPM DAF units each with nitrogen removal system and a clarifier (Sorin Treatment System), a 19.79
million gallon aerated storage lagoon with a 30 mil synthetic liner, four (4) aerators and 1.18 trillion
gallons of permanent storage, a spray irrigation pumping station consisting of three (3) vertical turbine
pumps, four through sixteen inch force main extensions serving an existing center pivot and solid set
irrigation system with a total available wetted are of 282.14 acres, and all necessary pipes, pumps, valves,
and appurtenances required for proper operation; the
continued operation of an infiltration gallery disposal system consisting of 493 linear feet of 8 -inch
gravity sewer, a 225 GPM pump station ("Field C") with duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power
transfer switch and an emergency generator hookup, and approximately 3,670 linear feet of 6 -inch force
main; a 35 GPM pump station ("Field F") with duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power transfer
switch and an emergency generator hookup, five (5) individual infiltration basins each with an area of
22,500 square feet (ft) with all necessary pipes, pumps, valves, and appurtenances required for proper
operation; and the
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continued operation of a 40,000 GPD extended aeration domestic wastewater treatment facility to.serve
the Mountaire Farms — Lumber Bridge Facility, Avilh, nq discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received August 29, 2006, and subsequent additional information received by
the Division, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2013, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000484 issued August 10, 2007, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
Monitoring well MW -46 shall be approved by the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], prior to installation and installed within 90 days of permit issuance. The regional
office shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to (excluding weekends and holidays) the
construction of any monitoring well. Such notification to the regional Aquifer Protection supervisor
shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through
Friday, excluding State Holidays. The well(s) shall be constructed such that the water level in the
well is never above or below the screened (open) portion of the well at any time during the year and
in accordance with 15A NCAC 02C .0108. The general location and name for each well is marked
on Figure 2. See also well construction form submittal requirements in Section IV of this permit.
2. Within ninety (90) days of permit issuance, the permittee shall submit two original copies of an
updated scaled site map (scale no greater than 1"=100'); however, special provisions may be granted
upon prior approval for large properties. The map(s) must include the following information:
a. The location and identity of each monitoring well, including new monitoring well MW -46 and
surface water sampling point SW -1.
b. The location of major components of the waste disposal system.
c. The maximum limits of the borrow area adjacent to Field "N".
d. The wetted (application) areas on each field, including the reduced application area on Field M5.
e. The location of property boundaries within 500 feet of the disposal area(s).
f: The latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument.
g. The elevation of the top of the well casing (which shall be known as the "measuring point")
relative to a common datum.
h. The depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is established.
i. The location of review and compliance boundaries.
j. The date the map is prepared and/or revised.
Control monuments shall be installed in such a manner and made. of such materials that the
monument will not be destroyed due to activities that may take place on the property. The maps and
any supporting documentation shall be sent to the N.C. Division of Water Quality, Aquifer Protection
Section, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1636. The permittee is responsible for the
geographic accuracy of any map submitted, however produced.
3. Within ninety (90) days of permit issuance, the permittee shall submit a copy of the approved Erosion
and Sedimentation Plan from the Division of Land Resources — Land Quality Section to the Aquifer
Protection Section at N.C. Division of Water Quality, Aquifer Protection Section, 1636 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, N,C. 27699-1636.
4. Within ninety (90) days of permit issuance, the permittee shall provide updated wetted acreage for
Field M5 that reflects the recent capping of the header lines and spray heads at this field. This
information shall be sent to the N.C. Division of Water Quality, Aquifer Protection Section, 1636
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1636.
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5. No later than six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal
of this permit on official Division form(s)..—g a r:.ceipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note that Rule
15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
11. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The surface irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there
is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to adequately assimilate the wastewater, the
Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal
facilities.
2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to ground
or surface waters resulting from the operation of this facility.
All wells that are constructed for purposes of groundwater monitoring shall be constructed in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02C .0108 (Standards of Construction for Wells Other than Water
Supply) and any other state and local laws and regulations pertaining to well construction.
4. Effluent limitations shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
5. Application rate(s), whether hydraulic, nutrient, or other pollutant shall not exceed those specified in
Attachment B.
6. The compliance boundary for the disposal system is specified by rules in ISA NCAC 02L,
Groundwater Classifications and Standards. This disposal system was individually permitted on or
after December 30, 1983; therefore, the compliance boundary is established at either 250 feet from
the waste disposal area, or 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste
disposal area. An exceedance of groundwater standards at or beyond the compliance boundary is
subject to remediation action according to 15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2) as well as enforcement
actions in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215,6A through 143-215.6C.
7. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification prior to any sale or transfer of property that
affects a compliance boundary to establish a new compliance boundary.
8. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0107(d), no wells, other than monitoring wells, shall be
constructed within the compliance boundary except as provided by 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g).
9. The review boundary is established around the disposal systems midway between the compliance
boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the review
boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0106.
10. The facilities permitted herein must be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The setbacks for Irrigation sites shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership: 400
ii. Drainage ways or surface water bodies: 100
iii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
iv. Any property line: 150
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v. Public right of way: 50,
b. The setbacks for Treatment and storage units shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any well with exception of monitoring wells: 100
ii. Any property line: 50
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The facilities shall be effectively
maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater
resulting from the operation of this facility. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0507 including operational functions, maintenance
schedules, safety measures, and a spill response plan.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to
be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200. The ORC shall visit
the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 or as specified in this permit and shall comply
with all other conditions specified in these rules.
3. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained such that crop health is optimized, allows
for even distribution of effluent, and allows inspection of the irrigation system.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater ponding or runoff from the irrigation field.
5. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause ponding or runoff.
6. All waste application equipment must be tested and calibrated at least once per year. Records of the
calibration must be maintained for five years.
7. No type of wastewater other than that from the Mountaire Farms of North Carolina, Inc. facility shall
be irrigated onto the irrigation area,
8. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while
normal maintenance is being performed.
9. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled.
10, The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed / utilized in accordance with
15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02T.0508.
11. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
12. Freeboard in the storage lagoon shall not be less than two feet at any time.
13. A waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the storage lagoon, shall be provided. This gauge
shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the maximum liquid level at the top of the
temporary liquid storage volume, minimum liquid level at -the bottom of the temporary liquid storage
volume, and the lowest point on top of the dans elevations. Caution must be taken not to damage the
integrity of the liner when installing the gauge.
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14. A.protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments
(outside toe of embankment to maximum temporary storage elevation on the inside of the
embankment), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs,
and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen basin dikes or embankments.
Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible.
15. The application of chemicals to the rapid infiltration basins is expressly prohibited.
16. The rapid infiltration basins shall be operated and maintained to prevent the surface of the beds from
becoming sealed and vegetative growth from becoming established. Vegetative growth must be kept
out of the bottom of the rapid infiltration basins at all times. All vegetation must be removed
manually so that minimal disturbances will occur in the disposal area. At a minimum,, the basins shall
be raked once each month.
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed
necessary by the Division to ensure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. All laboratory analyses for effluent, ground waters, or surface waters shall be made by a laboratory
certified by the Division for the required parameter(s) under 15A NCAC 02H .0800.
3. Flow through the treatment facility shall be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be
reported on Form NDMR.
The Permittee shall install and maintain an appropriate flow measurement device consistent with
approved engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of flow
measurement. Flow measurement devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10 percent from true flow, accurately calibrated at a minimum of
once per year, and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the
accepted capability of that type of device. The Permittee shall keep records of flow measurement
device calibration on file for a period of at least three years. At a minimum, data to be included in
this documentation shall be:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration,
b. Name of person performing calibration, and
c. Percent from true flow.
4. The effluent from the subject facilities, and surface water at sampling point SW -1, shall be monitored
by the Permittee at the frequency(ies) and location(s) for the parameter(s) specified in Attachment A.
5. The Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater disposed shall maintain adequate records. These
records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. Date of irrigation,
b. Volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. Field irrigated,
d. Length of time field is irrigated,
e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each field,
f. Continuous monthly and year-to-date loadings for any non -hydraulic parameter specifically
limited in Attachment B for each field,
g. Any ponding or runoff of wastewater from the irrigation fields,
h. Maintenance performed on the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities,
i. Weather conditions,
j. Maintenance of cover crops, and
k. Wastewater and surface water sample collection activities.
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6. Freeboard (waste level to the lowest elevation on the top of the embankment) in the storage lagoon
shall be recorded weekly. , , . -
7. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall include the
name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept
the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed.
8. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited to the following items:
a. Visual observations of the plant and plant site.
b. Record of preventative maiptenance (changing of filters, adjusting belt tensions, alarm testing,
diffuser inspections and cleanings, etc,).
c. Date of calibration of flow measurement device.
d. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply.
9. Monitor wells shall be sampled at the frequencies and for the parameters specified in Attachment C.
All mapping,_ well construction forms, well abandonment forms and monitoring data shall refer to the
permit number and the well nomenclature as rovided in Attachment C and Figure 2.
10. For the initial sampling of new monitor well MW -46 as specified elsewhere in the permit, the
permittee shall submit a copy of the GW -1 Form (Well Construction Record) that lists this permit
number and the appropriate monitoring well identification number with the Compliance Monitoring
Form. (GW -59) for that well. Initial Compliance Monitoring Forms that do not include copies of the
GW -1 form are incomplete and may be returned to the permittee without being processed.
11. Two (2) copies of the results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW -59
(Groundwater Quality Monitoring: Compliance Report Form), along with attached copies of
laboratory analyses, by the Division of Water Quality, Information Processing Unit, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 on or before the last working day of the month
following the sampling month. Form GW -59 shall include the number of this permit and the
appropriate well identification number. One Form GW -59a certification form shall be provided for
each set of sampling results submitted.
12. Three (3) copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions IV. 3. and IV. 4.] on Form NDMR
.for each PPI and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified in Conditions IV.
5, IV.6. and IV. 7.] on Form NDAR-1 for every field shall be submitted on or before the last day of
the following month. If no activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports are
still required documenting the absence of the activity. All information shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
13. An annual representative soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on each
irrigation field and the results maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. The
Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following
parameters:
Acidity
Manganese
Potassium
Calcium
Percent Humic Matter
Sodium
Copper
PH
Zinc
Nickel
Cadmium'
Lead
Magnesium
Base Saturation calculation
Phosphorus
Cation Exchange Capacity
Exchangeable Sodium Percentage
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Parameters Nickel, Cadmium and Lead shall be sampled once during the five (5) year permit cycle
and a licensed soil scientist shall subrrai', tha results along with a report to determine site soil
efficiency.
14. Surface and deep penetrating aeration maintenance shall be performed on an as -needed basis by a
licensed agronomist on all permitted irrigation fields. Aeration is required to prevent hard pan
development, and to ensure a healthier cover crop and lessen the occurrences of ponding and/or
runoff.
15. Scheduled maintenance of the irrigation fields shall be performed as needed. The maintenance shall
include actions on the permitted acreage to ensure that ponding does not occur and shall include an
annual report by an agronomist or agricultural expert concerning crops and operation for the
upcoming year. A written report including this information shall be submitted to the Fayetteville
Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Supervisor, 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC
28301.
16. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910)
433-3300, as soon asomissible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the
contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the
facility; or any other unusual circumstances including ponding in the irrigation field or runoff
from the irrigation fields.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of disposal system resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters,
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance
with its permit limitations including, but not limited to, freeboard measurements, effluent
limitations, exceedances of groundwater standards, or overloading of any field..
For any emergency that requires immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent
failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours must be reported to the Division's
Emergency Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or (919) 733-
3300. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions
taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
V. INSPECTIONS
I. Adequate inspection and maintenance shall be provided by the Permittee to ensure proper operation
of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release
of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an
inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and
any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall
be maintained by the Permittee for a period of five years from the date of the inspection and shall be
made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority.
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3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site or
facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
Vl. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. No variances to applicable rules governing the construction
and / or operation of the permitted facilities are granted unless specifically requested and granted in
this permit.
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state,
and federal) that have jurisdiction. Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 02B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC
Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCGO10000, and any requirements pertaining to
wetlands under 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500.
5. in the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the
Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division on official Division form(s),
documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The
approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. The
Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for compliance until a permit is issued to the new
owner.
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities
permitted herein.
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or
permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority.
The Permittee must pay the annual fee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division.
Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit
pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0105 (e).
Permit issued this the 9th of May, 2008
NORTH CAR A ENV NMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0000484
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ATTACHMENT A - LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
PPI 001. — Industrial Waste Stream Effluent
Permit Number: WQ0000484 Version: 3.0
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Monthly Average
Weekly Average
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Plant Available Nitrogen — WQ09
2.55
mgd
2 X month
Calculated
PPI 002 — Lagoon Effluent
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Monthly Average
Weekly Average
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Plant Available Nitrogen — WQ09
2 X month
Calculated
Sodium Adsorption Ratio — 00931
2 X month
Composite
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) — 00610
2 X month
Composite
Solids, Total Suspended — 00530
2 X month
Composite
pH — 00400
2 X month
Grab
SOD, 5 -day (20 Deg. C) — 003 10
2 X month
Composite
Cadmium, Total (as Cd) — 01.027
2 X month
Composite
Copper, Total (as Cu) — 01042
2 X month
Composite
Nickel, Total (as N) — 01067
2 X month
Composite
Lead, Total (as Pb) — 01051
2 X month
Composite
Calcium, Total (as Ca) — 00916
2 X month
Composite
Phosphorous, Total (as P) — 00665
2 X month
Composite
Sodium, Total (as Na) — 00929
2 X month
Composite
Magnesium, Total (as Mg) — 00927
2 X month
Composite
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) — 00620
2 X month
Composite
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total (as N) — 00625
2 X month
Composite
Zinc, Total (as Zn) — 01092
2 X month
Composite
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Solids, Total, Percent — 70318
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Monthly Average
Weekly Average
Daily Maximum
2 X month
Composite
Coliform, Fecal MF, M -FC Broth,44.5C -- 31616
40,000
gpd
2 X month
Grab
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant -- 50050
2.55
mgd
Continuous
Recorder
PPI 003 — Domestic waste stream effluent
EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Monthly Average
Weekly Average
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant - 50050
40,000
gpd
Continuous
Recorder
PPI 004 — Surface Water Sampling Point SW -1
SURFACE WATER CHARACTERISTICS
EFFLUENT LIMITS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Monthly Average
Weekly Average
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) - 00620
Monthly
Grab
There sealI be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED LAND APPLICATION SITES AND LIMITATIONS Permit Number: WQ0000484 Version: 3.0
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina — Mountaire Farms Processing Plant
UTILIZATION AREA INFORMATION
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
Field/
Owner
County
Latitude
Longitude
Net
Dominant
Parameter
Rate
Yearly
Units
Basin
Acreage
Soil Series
/lir
Max
A
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34°52'20"
79°06'26"
S.2S
Pocalla loamy
01284 —Application Surface Irrigation
78
inches
Corporation
sand, 0 to 3%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
$
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34052'22"
79006'33"
6.75
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
7$
inches
Corporation
to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
C
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34052'18"
79006'10"
35.03
Wagram loamy
01284 —Application Surface Irrigation
$
78
inches
Corporation
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
D
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina.
Robeson
34052'28"
79006'42"
3.50
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
78
inches
Corporation
to 6%
WQ09 —Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
E
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34°52'36"
79°06'48"
4.70
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
pp g
91
incl. s
Corporation
to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
F
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34052'30"
79006'23"
26.53
Wagram loamy
01284 —Application Surface Irrigation
78
inches
Co oration
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
G
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34052'45"
79006'36"
47.49
Wagram loamy
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
91
inches
Corporation
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
H
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34052'43"
79°06'16",
14.19
Wag' loamy
01284 — Application Surface" ation
pp g
91
inches
Corporation
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
I
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34°52'39"
79°06'30"
13.59
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 —Application Surface irrigation
91
inches
Corporation
to 6/°
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
7
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34°53'07"
79°07'05"
58.22
Wagram loamy
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
91
inches
Corporation
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
R
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34053'17"
79006'56"
9.72
Lakeland sand,
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
pp 3
91
inches
Corporation
0 to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
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1
MounEaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34°53'18"
79°06'44"
24.79 Lakeland sand,
01284 —Application Surface Irrigation
91 inches
Corporation
6 to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
MI
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34052'07"
°
74 Ofi'27"
60
Pocalla loamy
01284—Application Surface Irrigation
91
inches
Corporation
sand 0 to 3%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
1
350
lbs/acre
M2
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
3453'17"
79°07'04"
3,80
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
91
inches
Corporation
to 6%
WQ09 -- Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
M3
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34"53'11 "
79°06'53"
1.23
Pocalla loamy
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
91
inches
Corporation
sand, 0 to 3%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
M4
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34052'55"
79007'05"
5.12
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
91
inches
Corporation
to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Goldsboro
MS
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34°53'20"
79°06'32"
18.23
loamy sand, 0 to
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
52
inches
Corporation
2%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
N
Mountaire I arms of North Carolina
Robeson
34°52' 18"
79°07' 18"
63.42
Pocalla loamy
01284 —Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86
inches
Co oration
sand, 0 to 3%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
°„
34 52'02
79'07'25”
19.90
Norfolk loamy
01284 —Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
$6
inches
Corporation
sand, 0 to 2%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
P
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
° ,
345 1'56'
79ii7 15
30.$7
Wagram loamy
01284 —Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86
inches
Co oration
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Q
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34°51'47"
79007'00"
23.32
Wagram loamy
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86
inches
Corporation
sand, 0 to 6%°
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre:
R
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34°51'51"
79006'53"
19.16
Pocalla loamy
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86
inches
Corporation
sand, 0 to 31°
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
S
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34° 52 41"
79° 07'26"
12.74
Wakulla sand, 0
012$4 —Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86
inches
Co oration
to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
T
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34052'31"
79°07'24"
6.25
'Wagram loamy
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86
inches
Corporation
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
Ibs/acre
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U
Mountaire Fame of North Carolina
Robeson
34052'12"
79007'27'
3.65
Wagram loamy
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86
inches
Corporation
sand, 0 to 6/4
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre-
V1
Mountaire Farms of Nortb Carolina
Robeson
34°52'07"
79°07'08"
7.75
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 �- Application Surface Irrigation
pp g
0.6 in.
86
inches
Corporation
to 6%
WQ09 -- Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
V2
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34052'08"
79006'58"
6.95
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86
inches
Corporation
to 6%
WQ09 —Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
.W
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34°51'59"
79°07'02"
16.06
Wagram loamy
01284—Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86
inches
Corporation
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
X I
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34°51'30"
79°06'06"
25.83
Norfolk loamy
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86
inches
Corporation
sand, 0 to 2/0
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
X2
Mountaire farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34°51'18"
79°07'00"
11.62
Wakulla sand, 0
01284 —Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86
inches
Co oration
to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Y
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34451'39"
79006'49"
3.21
Norfolk loamy
01284 — Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in_
86
inc'-Ps
Corporation
sand, 0 to 2%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/a;5re
Z
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Robeson
34°51'27"
79006'46"
7.10
Wagram loainy
01284 —Application Surface Irrigation
g
0.6 in.
86
inches
Co oration
sand, 0 to 6%
WQ09 — Plant Available Nitrogen
350
lbs/acre
Total
539.57
Note: The application of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) per acre per year shall be limited as follows:
_ Crop PAN (lb/acre/year)
Bermuda Grass Hay 300
Milo 100
Small Grain 100
Timothy, Orchard and Rye Grass 200
If the approved spray irrigation sites are to be double cropped (i.e., a crop in the spring and a second crop in the fall with BOTH crops to receive wastewater), then the second crop
shall receive an application of nutrients at a rate of no greater than 50 Ib/acre/year. This practice will be allowed as long as the second crop is harvested_ If the second crop is to be
planted for erosion control only, and is to be tilled into the soil, then no wastewater shall be applied to these fields because the nitrogen will essentially be retumed to the soil.
WQ0000484 Version 3.0 Attachment B Page 3 of 3

ATTACHMENT C -- GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND LIMITATIONS Permit Number: WQ0000484 Version: 3.0
Monitoring wells: MW -8, MW -14, MW -15, MW -16, MW -17, MW -18, MW -19, MW -20, MW -24, MW -25, MW -26, MNV-27, MW -28, MW -29, MW -31, -
MW -32, MW -33, MW -34, MW -35, MW -36, MW -37, MW -38, MW -39, MW -40, MW -41, MW -42, MW -43, MW -44, MW -45 & MW -46
GROUNDWATER CHARACTERISTICS
GROUNDWATER STANDARDS
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Description - Parameter Code
Daily Maximum
Frequency Measurement
Sample Type
Footnotes
Water Level, distance from measuring point - 82546
ft.
3 X year
Calculated
a, b, c, g
pH -00400
4.20-8.50
su
3 X year
Grab
a, g
Coliform, Fecal, MF, M -FC Broth,44.5C - 31616
#/IOOtnI
3 X year
Grab
a, g
Solids, Total Dissolved- 180 Deg_C - 70300
500.00
mg/l
3 X year
Grab
a, g
Carbon, Tot Organic (TOC) - 00680
10.00
mg/1
3 X year
Grab
a, d, g
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 00610
mg/l
3 X year
Grab
a, g
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) -- 00620
10.00
mg/l
3 X year
Grab
a, g
Volatile Compounds, (GC/MS) - 78732
ug/1
Annually
Grab
a, d, e, g
a. 3 X year monitoring shall be conducted in April, August & December; Annual monitoring shall be conducted every December.
b. The measurement of water levels shall be made prior to purging the wells. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The measurement
of pH shall be made alter purging and prior to sampling for the remaining parameters.
c. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well. The measuring points (top
of casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed relative to a common datum.
d. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - In November only, analyze by one of the following methods:
1. Standard Method 6230D, PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less
2. Standard Method 6210D, PQL at 0.5 pg/L or less
3. EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at OS pg/L or less
4. EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 gg/L or less
5. Another method with prior approval by the Aquifer Protection Section Chief
Any method used must meet the following qualifications:
a. A laboratory must be DWQ certified to run any method used.
b_ The method used must, at a minimum, include all the constituents listed in Table VIII of Standard Method 6230D_
c. The method used trust provide a PQL of 0.5 µg/L or less that must be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWQ Laboratory Certification Unit_ Any constituents
detected above the MDL but below the PQL of 0.5 µg/L must be qualified (estimated) and reported. n
e. If any volatile organic compounds (VOC) are detected as a result of monitoring as provided in Attachment C, then the Fayetteville Regional Office Aquifer Protection Supervisor, telephone
number [phone], must be contacted immediately for further instructions regarding any additional follow-up analyses required.
£ If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/l are detected in any downgradient monitoring well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the individual constituents
comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to represent the naturally occurring
TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described above.
g. Monitoring wells shall be reported consistent with the nomenclature and location information provided in Figure 2 and this attachment.
WQ0000484 Version 3.0 Attachment C Page I of 1

SCALE; Z " = 2000'
+ FIGURE I
MOUNTAIRE FARMS OF NC, INC.
206-047 LOCATION MAP SPRAY IRRIGATION SYSTEM
JUNE 2004 ROBESON GOUTY
206A W00000484
SITE LOCATION MAP

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EXISTING MONITORING WELLS
38 Q N 34 52'588" W 79 07* 423*
39 N 34 52'535" W 79 07* 261'
40 N 34 52'145* W 79 07' 490'
41 N 34 51'881 W 79 07' 447"
42 a N .34 52'041' W 79 06' 094'
43 Q 34 51'450" W 79 07' 106"
44 Q N 34 51'636" W 79 06' 685'
45 Q N 34 51'591' W 72 06' 748'
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FIGURE 2
MOUNTAIRE FARMS OF NC, INC.
SPRAY IRRIGATION SYSTEM
ROBESON COUNTY
W 000048
SITE DETAIL MAP

tNA��
Q 0G Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
rNorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Q 'C Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
August 22, 2007
Tone Lee •- Director of Processing Operations
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina, Inc.
Post Office Box 339
Lumber Bridge, North Carolina 28357
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000484
Correction
Mountaire Farms — Lumber Bridge Facility
Wastewater Surface Irrigation
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Lee:
In accordance with an email request received from Jeff Smith on August 17, 2007 and subsequent
communication, we are forwarding herewith the corrected Attachment C of Permit No. WQ0000484,
issued August 10, 2007, for the subject facility.
The following corrections have been made to Attachment C:
The minimum allowable pH in the ground water, as indicated by the periodic sampling of the 29
monitoring wells, has been lowered from 6.5 standard units to 4.2 standard units. This exception to
the 15A NCAC 02L .0202(g)(114) groundwater quality standard is being granted in accordance with
15A NCAC 02L .0202(b)(3) because of the low natural pH of groundwater in this area, as evidenced
by historical monitoring data from upgradient wells.
Please replace Attachment C with the corrected Attachment C into Permit No. WQ0000484, issued
August 10, 2007.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact David Goodrich at (919)
715-6162. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
for C een H. Sullins
cc: Robeson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Robert W. Kerr, P.E. — CABE Associates, Inc.
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
APS Central Files
LAU Files
ivo'Ahcamlina
JUaturallf/
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.ore Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: [phone]
Fax 2: [phone]
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ATTACHMENT C - GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND LIMITATIONS Permit Number: WQ0000484 Version: 2.2
MONITORIING WELLS MW -8, MW -14, MW -15, MW -16, MW -17, MW -18, MW -19, MW -20, MW -24, MW -25, MW -26, MW -27, MW -28, MW -29, MW -31,
MW -32, MW -33, MW -34, MW -35, MW -36, MW -37, MW -38, MW -39, MW40, MW -41, MW -42, MW -43, MW -44 & MW -45
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Parameter Description -PCS Code
Daily Minimum Daly
Maximum
UOM
Measurement Frequency Sample Type
Footnotes
Water level, distance from measuring point - 82546
ft.
3 X year
Calculated
1, 2, 3, 7
pH - 00400
4.20 8.50
su
3 X year
Grab
1,7
Coliform, Fecal MF, M -FC Broth,44.5C - 31616
9/100ml
3 X year
Grab
1,7
Solids, Total Dissolved- 180 Deg.0 - 70300
500.00
mg/l
3 X year
Grab
1,7
Carbon, Tot Organic JOC) - 00680
10-00
mg/l
3 X year
Grab
1, 4, 7
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 00610
mg/1
3 X year
Grab
1,7
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) - 00620
10.00
mg/l
3 X year
Grab
1, 7
Volatile Compounds, (GCIMS) - 78732
ugll
Annually
Grab
1, 5, 6, 7
1. 3 X year monitoring shall be conducted in April, August & December; Annual monitoring steal 1 be conducted every December.
2. The measurement of water levels shall be made prior to purging the wells. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed
top of the casing. The measurement of pH shall be made after purging and prior to sampling for the remaining parameters.
3.7he measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring
well. The measuring points (top of casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed relative to a corn mon datum
4. If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/I are detected in any downgradient monitoring well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the individual
constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to
represent the naturally occurring TQC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the
additional sampling and analysis as described above.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - In December only, analyze by one of the following methods:
a. Standard Method 6230D, PQL at 0.5 gg/L or less
b. Standard Method 621 OD, PQL at 0.5 Irg/L or less
C. EPA Method 5021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less
d. EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less
e. Another method with prior approval by the Division
Any method used must meet the following qualifications:
a. A laboratory must be DWQ certified to run any method used.
b. The method used must, at a minimum, include all the constituents listed in Table VIII of Standard Method 6230D.
a The method used must provide a PQL of 0.5 ug/L or less that must be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWQ Laboratory
Certification Unit. Any constituents detected above the MDL but below the PQL of 0.5 ug/L must be qualified (estimated) and reported.
6. If any volatile organic compounds (VOC) are detected as a result of monitoring as provided in Attachment C, then the Fayetteville Regional Office Aquifer Protection
Supervisor, telephone number [phone], must be contacted immediately for farther instructions regarding any additional follow-up analyses required.
7. Monitoring wells shall be reported consistent with the nomenclature and location infan nation provided in Figure 2 and this attachment.
WQ00t1r1484 Version 2.2 Attach-ent C Ppry? 1 of 1

WA7-E
\a Q ��� MichaeI F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H, Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
August 10, 2007
Tom Lee —Director of Processing Operations
Mountaire Farms of Noah Carolina, Inc.
Post Office Box 339
Lumber Bridge, North Carolina 28357
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000484
Mountaire Farms — Lumber Bridge Facility
Wastewater Surface Irrigation
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Lee:
In accordance with your request to modify the subject permit received from Mr. John Wren, your
Director of Engineering and Environmental Services, on August 29, 2006, and subsequent additional
information received from our Fayetteville Regional Office, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0000484, dated August 10, 2007, to Mountaire Farms of North Carolina, Inc. for the construction and
continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities at increased 5 -day
and 7 -day average flows of 2.97 MGD and 2.55 MGD, respectively. It is the understanding of the
Division that additional sprayfield infrastructure, as described in the February 15, 2005 permit, has not yet
been constructed.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2007, shall void
Permit No. WQ0000484 issued February 15, 2005, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations
as specified therein. The format of the permit has changed from its last issuance. Please note that several
conditions (Permit Conditions II.6., I1.7., 111.6., III.3. & VI.7.) have been added, and some have been
modified. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to
establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will
result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 276996714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please
715-6162 or [e-mail].
S incerelv'.
Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Robeson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Robert W. Kerr, P.E. — CABE Associates, Inc.
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
APS Central Files
LAU Files
David Goodrich at (919)
Wi hCarolina
Naturally
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.ora Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: [phone]
Fax 2: (919) 715-604$
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SURFACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT
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
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina, Inc.
Robeson County
FOR THE
construction and continued operation of an industrial process treatment facility to treat wastewater from
two (2) kill shifts and one (1) cleanup shift producing an average daily flow of 2.97 million gallons per
day (MGD) over (5) day week with a seven. (7) day average flow not to exceed 2,55 MGD consisting of
the
construction and operation of a fourth 600 gallon per minute (GPM) feed forward pump and the
associated 6 -inch feed forward force main, one (1) 800 GPM Dissolved Air Floatation (DAF) unit with a
nitrogen removal system and clarifier (Sorin Treatment System), and all necessary pipes, pumps, valves
and appurtenances required for proper operation; the
construction and operation of two (2) 1,000 GPM vertical turbine spray irrigation pumps and their
associated four through sixteen inch force main extensions serving fifteen (15) center pivot and solid set
irrigation zones with a total area of 257.8 acres, and all necessary pipes, pumps, valves and
appurtenances; the
continued operation of the existing rotary screens, a flow equalization basin with floating aerator, feed
forward pumping station with three (3) 600 GPM feed forward pumps and high water alarms, two (2) 800
GPM DAF units each with nitrogen removal system and a clarifier (Sorin Treatment System), a 19.79
million gallon aerated storage lagoon with a 30 mil synthetic liner, four (4) aerators and 1.18 million
gallons of permanent storage, a spray irrigation pumping station consisting of three (3) vertical turbine
purrips, four through sixteen inch force main extensions serving an existing center pivot and solid set
irrigation system with a total available wetted are of 282.14 acres, and all necessary pipes, pumps, valves,
and appurtenances required for proper operation; the
continued operation of an infiltration gallery disposal system consisting of 493 linear feet of 8 -inch
gravity sewer, a 225 GPM pump station ("Field C") with duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power
transfer switch and an emergency generator hookup, and approximately 3,670 linear feet of 6 -inch force
main; a 35 GPM pump station ("Field F") with duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power transfer
switch and an emergency generator hookup, five (5) individual infiltration basins each with an area of
22,500 square feet (fe) with all necessary pipes, pumps, valves, and appurtenances required for proper
operation; and the
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continued operation of a 40,000 GPD extended aeration domestic wastewater treatment facility to serve
the Mountaire Farms — Lumber Bridge Facility, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received August 29, 2006, and subsequent additional information received by
the Division, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2007, shall void Permit
No. WQ0000484, issued February 15, 2005, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
Y. SCHEDULES.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification (see
attached form) must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has
been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other
supporting materials including the location of all monitoring wells as applicable. If this project is to
be com letcd in phases -and partially certified you shall retain the responsibili1y to track further
construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once
the entire proiect has been complete . Mail the Certification to the Aquifer Protection Section,
Division of Water Quality, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699.1636.
2. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours in advance (excluding weekends and holidays) of operation of the installed facilities
so that an in-place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made
during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding
State Holidays.
Within sixty (60) days of completion of permit issuance, the permittee shall submit two original
copies of a scaled site map (scale no greater than 1"=100'); however, special provisions may be
granted upon prior approval for large properties. The map(s) must include the following information:
a. The location and identity of each monitoring well.
b. The location of major components of the waste disposal system.
c. The location of property boundaries within 500 feet of the disposal area(s).
d. The latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument.
e. The elevation of the top of the well casing (which shall be known as the "measuring point")
relative to a common datum.
f. The depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is established.
g. The location of review and compliance boundaries.
h. The date the map is prepared and/or revised.
Control monuments shall be installed in such a manner and made of such materials that the
monument will not be destroyed due to activities that may take place on the property. The maps and
any supporting documentation shall be sent to the N.C. Division of Water Quality, Aquifer Protection
Section, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1636. The permittee is responsible for the
geographic accuracy of any map submitted, however produced.
4. No later than six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal
of this permit on official Division form(s). Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note that Rule
15A NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
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II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The surface irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there
is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to adequately assimilate the wastewater, the
Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal
facilities.
2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to ground
or surface waters resulting from the operation of this facility.
3. Effluent limitations shall not exceed those specified in Attachment A.
4. Application rate(s), whether hydraulic, nutrient, or other pollutant shall not exceed those specified in
Attachment B.
The compliance boundary for the disposal system is specified by rules in 15A NCAC 02L,
Groundwater Classifications and Standards. This disposal system was individually permitted on or
after December 30, 1983; therefore, the compliance boundary is established at either 250 feet from
the waste disposal area, or 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste
disposal area. An exceedance of groundwater standards at or beyond the compliance boundary is
subject to remediation action according to 15A NCAC 02L .0106(d)(2) as well as enforcement
actions in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C.
6. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification prior to any sale or transfer of property that
affects a compliance boundary to establish a new compliance boundary.
7. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0107(d), no wells, other than monitoring wells, shall be
constructed within the compliance boundary except as provided by 15A NCAC 02L .0107(g).
S. The review boundary is established around the disposal systems midway between the compliance
boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the review
boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 02L.0106,
9. The facilities permitted herein must be constructed according to the following setbacks:
a. The setbacks for Irrigation sites shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any habitable residence or place of public assembly under separate ownership:
ii. Any property line:
iii. Any well with exception of monitoring wells:
iv. Drainage ways or surface water bodies:
v. Public right of ways:
b. The setbacks for Treatment and storage units shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Any well with exception of monitoring wells:
ii. Any property line:
400
150
100
100
50
100
50
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III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REOUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The facilities shall be effectively
maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater
resulting from the operation of this facility. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0507 including operational functions, maintenance
schedules, safety measures, and a spill response plan.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to
be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200. The ORC shall visit
the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 or as specified in this permit and shall comply
with all other conditions specified in these rules.
3. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained such that crop health is optimized, allows
for even distribution of effluent, and allows inspection of the irrigation system.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater ponding or runoff from the irrigation field.
5. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause ponding or runoff.
6. All waste application equipment must be tested and calibrated at least once per year. Records of the
calibration must be maintained for five years.
7. No type of wastewater other than that from the Mountaire Farms of North Carolina, Inc. facility shall
be irrigated onto the irrigation area.
8. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while
normal maintenance is being performed.
9. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled.
10. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed 1 utilized in accordance with
15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02T.0508.
11, Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
12. Freeboard in the storage lagoon shall not be less than two feet at any time.
13. If not already installed, a waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the storage lagoon, shall be
provided. This gauge shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the maximum liquid
level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume, minimum liquid level at the bottom of the
temporary liquid storage volume, and the lowest point on top of the dam elevations. Caution must be
taken not to damage the integrity of the liner when installing the gauge.
14. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments
(outside toe of embankment to maximum allowable temporary storage elevation on the inside of the
embankment), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs,
and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the earthen basin dikes or embankments.
Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible.
15. The application of chemicals to the rapid infiltration basins is expressly prohibited.
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16. The rapid infiltration basins shall be operated and maintained to prevent the surface of the beds from
becoming sealed and vegetative growth from becoming established. Vegetative growth must be kept
out of the bottom of the rapid infiltration basins at all times. All vegetation must be removed
manually so that minimal disturbances will occur to the disposal area. At a minimum, the basins shall
be raked once each month.
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REOMREMENTS
1, Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed
necessary by the Division to ensure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. All laboratory analyses for effluent, ground waters, or surface waters shall be made by a laboratory
certified by the Division for the required parameter(s) under 15A NCAC 02H .0800.
3. Flow through the treatment facility shall be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be
reported on Form NDMR.
The Permittee shall install and maintain an appropriate flow measurement device consistent with
approved engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of flow
measurement. Flow measurement devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a
maximum deviation of less than 10 percent from true flow, accurately calibrated at a minimum of
once per year, and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the
accepted capability of that type of device. The Permittee shall keep records of flow measurement
device calibration on file for a period of at least three years.. At a minimum, data to be included in
this documentation shall be:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration,
b. Name of person performing calibration, and
c. Percent from true flow.
4. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at the frequency(ies) and
location(s) for the parameter(s) specified in Attachment A.
5, The Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater disposed shall maintain adequate records. These
records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. Date of irrigation,
b. Volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. Field irrigated,
d. Length of time field is irrigated,
e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each field,
f. Continuous monthly and year-to-date loadings for any non -hydraulic parameter specifically
limited in Attachment B for each field,
g. Any ponding or runoff of wastewater from the irrigation fields,
h. Maintenance performed on the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities,
i. Weather conditions,
j. Maintenance of cover crops, and
k. Wastewater and surface water sample collection activities.
6. Freeboard (waste level to the lowest elevation on the top of the embankment) in the storage lagoon
shall be recorded weekly.
7. Monitor wells shall be sampled at the frequencies and for the parameters specified in Attachment C.
All maqpping, well construction_ forms -well abandonment forms, and monitoring data shalt refer to the
Permit number and the well nomenclature as provided in Attachment C and Figure 2.
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Two (2) copies of the results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW -59
(Groundwater Quality Monitoring: Compliance Report Form), along with attached . copies of
laboratory analyses, by the Division of Water Quality, Information Processing Unit, 1617 Mail'
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 on or before the last working day of the month
following the sampling month. Form GW -59 shall include the number of this permit and the
appropriate well identification number. One Form GW -59a certification form shall be provided for
each set of sampling results submitted.
9. Three (3) copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions N. 3. and IV. 4.] on Form NDMR
for each PPI and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified in Conditions IV.
5 and W. 6.] on Form NDAR-1 for every field shall be submitted on or before the last day of the
following month. If no activities occurred during the monitoring month, monitoring reports are still
required documenting the absence of the activity. All information shall be submitted to the following
address:
Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
10. An annual representative soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on each
irrigation field and the results maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. The
Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following
parameters:
Acidity
Man anese
Potassium
Calcium
Percent Humic Matter
Sodium
Copper
pH
Zinc
Nickel'
Cadmium'
Lead'
Magnesium
Base Saturation by calculation)
Phosphorus
Cation Exchange Capacity
Exchangeable Sodium Percentage
Parameters Nickel, Cadmium and Lead shall be sampled once during the five (5) year permit cycle
and a licensed soil scientist shall submit the results along with a report to determine site soil
efficiency.
11. Surface and deep penetrating aeration maintenance shall be performed on an as -determined basis by a
licensed agronomist on all permitted irrigation fields. Aeration is required to prevent hard pan
development, and to ensure a healthier cover crop and lessen occurrences of ponding and/or runoff.
12. Scheduled maintenance of the irrigation fields shall be. performed as needed. The maintenance shall
include actions on the permitted acreage to ensure that ponding does not occur and shall include an
annual report by an agronomist or agricultural expert concerning crops and operation for the
upcoming year. A written report including this information shall be submitted to the Fayetteville
Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Supervisor, 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC
28301.
13. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (9 10)
433-3300, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the
contents of a sludge digester•, the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the
facility; or any other unusual circumstances including ponding in the irrigation field or runoff
from the irrigation fields.
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b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of disposal system resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters.
d, Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance
with its permit limitations including, but not limited to, freeboard measurements, effluent
limitations, exceedances of groundwater standards, or overloading of any field.
For any emergency that -requires immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent
failure of a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours must be reported to the Division's
Emergency Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or (919) 733-
3300. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions
taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection and maintenance shall be provided by the Permittee to ensure proper operation
of the subject facilities.
The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release
of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an
inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection., observations made, and
any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall
be maintained by the Permittee for a period of five years from the date of the inspection and shall be
made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site or
facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate,
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
2, This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
3, This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. No variances to applicable rules governing the construction
and / or operation of the permitted facilities are granted unless specifically requested and granted in
this permit.
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state,
and federal) that have jurisdiction. Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer
rules in 15A NCAC 02B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC
Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to
wetlands under 15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500.
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5. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the
Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division on official Division form. (s),
documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The
approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. The
Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for compliance until a permit is issued to the new
owner.
6, The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans and specifications for the life of the facilities
permitted herein.
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or
permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority.
8. The Permittee must pay the annual fee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division.
Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit
pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .0105(e).
Permit issued this)he 10th of August, 2007
NORTH OLINA 9NVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
iK Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the.Environmental Management Commission
Permit plumber WQ0000484
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,Permit No. WQ0000484
08/10/2007
,ENGINEER'S CRR"f' WA.TIAN
Partial final
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State
of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full tithe) the construction of
the project,
Project Name
Location and County
for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
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A (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
001 Industrial waste stream affluent
Permit Number: W00000484 Versiom 2.2
EFFLUENT LIMITS
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Monthly Average
Weekly Average
I Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Flow, in conduit or thfu treatment plant - 50050
Calculated
2.55 mgd
I
Conlintious
Recorder
002 Laaoon Effluent
EFFLUENT CNARi4Mmp§
EFFLUENT LIMITS �
Monthly Average
Parameter Description - PCS Code
e
Measurement
Monthly Average Weekly Average Daily Maximum Frequency
Sample
Type
Plant Available Nitrogen WQ09
Monthly
Calculated
Sodium Adsorption Ratio 00931
Monthly
Composite
Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 00510
Monthly
composile
Solids, Total Suspended 00530
Monthly
Composite
pH - 00400
Monthly
Grab
BOD, 5 -Day (20 Dog. C) 00310
Monthly
Composite
Cadmium, Total (as Cd) 01027
Monthly
Composite
Copper, Total (as Cu) - 01042
Monthly
Composite
Nickel, Total (as NO 01067
Monthly
composite
Lead, Total (as Pb) 01051
Monthly
Composite
Calcium, Total (as Ca) - 00916
Monthly
Composite
Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 00665
Monthly
Composite
Sodium, Total (as Na) - 00929
Monthly
Composite
Magnesium, Total (as Mg) - 00927
Monthly
Composite
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) - 00620
Monthly
Composite
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl. Total (as N) - 00625
Monthly
Composite
Zinc, Total (as Zn) - 01092
Monthly
Composite
Solids, Total, Percent - 70318
Monthly
Composite
ColiloTm, Fecal MF, M -FC Broth,44.5C 31616
Monthly
Grab
Flow, in conduil or thTU Irealment plant 50050
2.55 mgd Continuous
Recorder
003 Domestic waste stream effluent
EFFL-V,PN-.T CHARAOMWIMi EFFLUENT LIMITS V16NITORING REW lREMENT-A
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Monthly Average
Weekly Average
Daily Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant - 50050
40000 gpd
Continuous
Recorder
WQ0000484 Version 2.2 Attachment A Page 1 of 1

ATTACHMENTS -Approved Land Application Sites
Perrr W00000484 Version: 2.2
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corporation
6Annntair F—me Pmraccinn Planf
F Net I
Field
Owner Lessee
County Latitude
Longitude Acreage Dominant Soil Series
Parameter
Avg Yearly Max
A
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpc
Robeson 34°52'20"
79106'26" 8.25 Pocalla loamy sand, 0 to 3% slopes
01284 - .Application Surface Irrigation
78 in/yr
WQ09 -Plant Available Nitrogen
350Ibs/ac/yr
B
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpc
Robeson 34°52'22"
79°06'33" 6.75 Wakulla sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
78 inches
WQ09 -Plant Available Nitrogen
350 lbs/aclyr
C
Mountaire Farms ofNorih Carolina Corp
Robeson 34°52'18"
79°06'10" 35.03 Wagram loamy saad, 0 to 61/6 slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
78 inches
WQ09 - P1antAvailable Nitrogen
350 lbs/ae/yr
D
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina CQxpc
Robeson 34°52'28"
79106'42" 3.50 WakuUa sand, 0 to 6"/° slopes
01284 - Application Suffice Irrigation
78 inches
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350 lbs/ac/yr
E
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Cotpc
Robeson 34°52'36"
79°06'48" 4.70 Wakulla sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
91 inches
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350 lbs/ac/yr
F
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp
Robeson 34°52'30"
79°06'23" 1 26.53 Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Inrigation
78 inches
WQ09 - P1antAvaiiable Nitrogen
350 Ibs/aclyr
G
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpi
Robeson 3452'45"
79°06'36" 47.49 Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Jtxigation
91 inches
WQ09 - PlantAvailable Nitrogen
350 lbs/aclyr
H
Mountaire Fatms of North Carolina Coxpc
Robeson 34°52'43"
79'06'16" 14.19 Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
91 in/yr
WQ09 -Plant Available Nitrogen
350 lbs/ac/yr
I
Mountaire Fauns ofNorfh Carolina Corpc
Robeson 34°52'39"
79°06`30" 13.59 Wakulla sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
91 inches
WQ09 - P1antAvailable Nitrogen
350 lbs/ao/yr
J
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpc
Robeson 34°53'07"
79°07'05" 58.22 Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
91 inches
WQ09 - P1antAvailable Nitrogen
350 lbslac/yr
R
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina. Corpc
Robeson 34°5317"
79°06'56" 9.72 Lakeland sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface %rigation
91 inches
WQ09 -Plant Available Nitrogen
350 inches
L
Mauntairo Farms of Narth Carolina Corpc
Robeson 34°53'18"
79°06'44" 24.79 Lakeland sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface irrigation
91 in/yr
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitmgen
350 lbs/ac/yr
Ml
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpc
Robeson 34°52'07"
79106'27" .60 Po calla loamy sand, 0 to 3% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
91 inches
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
330lbs/aclyr
M2
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpc
Robeson 34°53'!7"
79°07'04" 3.80 Wakulla sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application surface Irrigation
91 inches
WQ09 - PiantAvailable Nitrogen
350lbs/ac/yr
M3
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpc
Robeson 3453'11"
79°06'53" 1.23 Pocalla loamy sand, 0 to 3% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
91 inches
WQ09 -Plant Available Nitrogen
350 lbs/ac/yr
M4
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpc
Robeson 34°52'55"
79°07'05" 5.12 Wakulla sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
91 inches
WQ09 -Plant Available Nitrogen
350 lbs/ac/yr
M5
Mountaire Farms ofNorth Carolina Corpc
Robeson 34°53'20"
79°06'32" 18.23 Goldsboro loamy sand, 0 to 2% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
52 inches
WQ09 - P1antAvailable Nitrogen
1350lbs/ae/yr
N
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpc
Robeson 34°52'18"
79°07'18" 63.42 jPocalla loamy sand, 0 to 3% slopes01284
- Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in. 86 inches
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350 lbs/ac/yr
O
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpj
Robeson 34°52'02"
79°07'25" 19.90 1 Norfolk loamy sand, 0 to 2°/n slopes
101284 - Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in. 86 inches
WQ0000484 Version 2.2 Attachment B Page 1 of 2-

Total
539.57
Note: The application of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) per acre per year shall be limited as follows:
Crop PAN (lb/acre/year)
Bermuda Grass Hay 300
Milo 100
Small Grain 100
Timothy, Orchard and Rye Grass 200
If the approved spray irrigation sites are to be double cropped (i.e., a crop in the spring and a second crop in the fall with BOTH crops to
receive wastewater), then the second crop shall receive an application of nutrients at a rate of no greater than 50 Ib/acre/year. This
practice will be allowed as long as the second crop is harvested. If the second crop is to he planted for erosion control only, and is to be
tilled into the sail, then no wastewater shall be applied to these fields because the nitrogen will essentially be returned to the sail_
WQ0000484 Version 2.2 Attachment B Page 2 of 2
WQ09 - PlantAvaitabie Nitrogen
350 lbs/ac/yr
P
Mountaire Farms of North Catalina Corpc.
Robeson 34°51'56" 79'07'15"
30.87 Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface 1nigation
0.6 in.
86 inches
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350 lbs/ac/yr
Q
Mountaire Fauns of North Carolina Coxpc
Robeson 34°51'47" 79°07'00"
23.32 Wagraui loamy sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86 inches
WQ09 - Plaut Available Nitrogen
3501bs/ac/yr
R
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpc
Robeson 3451'51" 79°06'53"
19.16 Pocalla loamy sand, 0 to 3% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
0,6 in.
86 inches
WQ09 - PIantAvailable Nitrogen
350 lbslae/yx
S
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp
Robeson 34°52'41" 79°07`26"
12.74 Wakulla sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in_
86 inches
WQ09 -Plant Available Nitrogen
350 lbslaclyr
1'
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpc
Robeson 34152'31" 79°07'24"
6.25 Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86 inches
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350 lbs/ac/yr
U
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpi
Robeson 34°52'12" 79°07'27"
3.65 Wagranr loamy sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 -Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86 inches
WQ09- PlantAvailableNitrogen
3501bs/ac/yr
Vl
Mountaire Fauns of North Carolina Coipc
Robeson 34'52'07" 79°07'08"
7.75 Wakulla sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in_
86 inches
WQ09 -Plant Available Nitrogen
350 Ibslac/yr
V2
Mountaire Fauns of North Carolina Coipc
Robeson 34°52'08" 79°06'58"
6.95 Wakulla sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86 inches
WQ09 - P1antAvailable Nitrogen
350 ibslac/yr
W
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpc
Robeson 3451'59" 79°07'02" 1
16.06 Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface irrigation
0.6 in.
86 inches
WQ09 - P1antAvailable Nitrogen
35016s/ae/yr
X1
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Coirpc
Robeson 34°51'30" 79°06'60"
25.83 Norfolk loamy sand, 0 to 2% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86 inches
WQ09 - P1antAvaiiable Nitrogen
350lbs/ac/yr
X2
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpc
Robeson 34°51'18" 79°07'00"
11.62 Wakulla sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigapon
0.6 in.
M inches
WQ09 - Plant Available Nitrogen
350lbs/ae/yr
X
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpc
Robeson 34°51'39" 79°06'49"
3.21 Norfolk loamy sand, 0 to 2% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86 inches
WQ09 -Plant Available Nitrogen
350 lbs/ac/yr
Z
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corpc
Robeson 34°51'27" 79°06'46"
7.10 Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 6% slopes
01284 - Application Surface Irrigation
0.6 in.
86 inches
1350
WQ09 -Plant Available Nitrogen
lbs/ac/yr
Total
539.57
Note: The application of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) per acre per year shall be limited as follows:
Crop PAN (lb/acre/year)
Bermuda Grass Hay 300
Milo 100
Small Grain 100
Timothy, Orchard and Rye Grass 200
If the approved spray irrigation sites are to be double cropped (i.e., a crop in the spring and a second crop in the fall with BOTH crops to
receive wastewater), then the second crop shall receive an application of nutrients at a rate of no greater than 50 Ib/acre/year. This
practice will be allowed as long as the second crop is harvested. If the second crop is to he planted for erosion control only, and is to be
tilled into the sail, then no wastewater shall be applied to these fields because the nitrogen will essentially be returned to the sail_
WQ0000484 Version 2.2 Attachment B Page 2 of 2

ATTACHMENT C -GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND LIMITATIONS Permit Number: WQ0000484 Version, 2-2
MONITORING WELLS MW -8, MW -14, MW -15, MW -16, MWA 7, MW -18, MW -19, MW -20, MW -24, MW 25, MW -26, MW -27, MW -28, MW -29, MW -31,
MW -32 MW -33, MW -34, MW -35, MW -36, MW -37, MW -38, MW -39, MW -40, MW -41, MW -42, MW -43, MW -44 & MW -45
gMRA�� i 1,.C5
LIMITS
IVi it W +fid -1 t lC iVI 1 T
_._
Parameter Description - PCS Code
Daily Minimum Daily
Maximum
UOM
Measurement Frequency Sample Type
Footnotes
Water level, distance From measuring point - 82546
ft.
3 X year
Calculated
1, 2, 3, 7
pH - 00400
6.50 8.50
su
3 X year
Grab
1,7
Coliform, Fecal MF, M -FC Broth,44.5C - 31616
tt1100ml
3 X year
Grab
1,7
Solids, Total Dissolved -180 Deg.0 - 70300
500.00
mg/1
3 X year
Grab
1,7
Carbon, Tot Organic (TOC) - 00680
10.00
mg/1
3 Xyear
Grab
1, 4, 7
Nitrogen, Ammonia Tolal (as N) - 00610
mgll
3 X year
Grab
1,7
Nitrogen, Nitrate Total (as N) - 00620
10.00
mgll
3 X year
Grab
1,7
Volatile Compounds, (GC/MS) - 78732
ugli
Annually
Grab
1, 5, 6, 7
3 X year monitoring shall be conducted in April, August & December, Annual monitoring shal I be conducted every December.
2. The measurement of water levels shall be made prior to purging the wells. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed
top of the casing. The measurement of pH shall be made after purging and prior to sampling for the remaining parameters.
3.The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring
well. The measuring points (top of casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed relative to a common datutn.
4. If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/1 are detected in any downgradient monitoring well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the individual
constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to
represent the naturally occurring TOC concentration_ Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the
additional sampling and analysis as described above.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) - In December only, analyze by one of the following methods:
a. Standard Method 6230D, PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less
b. Standard Method 6210D, PQL at 0.5 µg/L or less
C. EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration. PQL at 0.5 pg/L or less
d. EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 [ta or less
C. Another method with prior approval by the Division
Any method used must meet the following qualifications_
a. A laboratory must be DWQ certified to run any method used.
b. The method used must, at a minimurn, include all the constituents listed in Table VIII of Standard Method 623 OD.
c. The method used must provide a PQL of 0.5 uglL or less that must be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWQ Laboratory
Certification Unit_ Any constituents detected above the MDL but below the PQL of 0.5 ug1L must be qualified (estimated) and reported.
6- If any volatile organic compounds (VOC) are detected as a result of monitoring as provided in Attachment C, then the Fayetteville Regional Office Aquifer Protection
Supervisor, telephone number [phone], must be contacted immediately for further instructions regarding any additional follow-up analyses required.
7. Monitoring wells shall be reported consistent with the nomenclature and location information provided in Figure 2 and this attachment.
WQC 1484 Version 2.2 Attachment C Fane 1 of(

�OF 1N A 7-F9Q Michael F_ Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
63 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p C Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 15, 2005
TOM LEE— DIRECTOR OF PROCESSING OPERATIONS
MOUNTA IRE FARMS OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
POST OFFICE BOX 339
LUMBER BRIDGE, NORTH CAROLINA 28357
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000484
Mountaire Farms - Lumber
Bridge Facility
Wastewater Surface Irrigation
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Lee:
In accordance with your modification request received January 6, 2005, and subsequent
additional information received January 18, 2005 and February 3, 2005, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0000484, dated February 15, 2005, to Mountaire Farms of North Carolina, Inc. for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2007, shall void
Permit No. WQ0000484 issued January 21, 2003, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. PIease pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to
establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will
result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and fled with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be, final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Nathaniel Thornburg at [phone].
Sincere
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Robeson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Robert W. Kerr, PE — CABE Associates, Inc.
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SURFACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT
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
Mountalre Farms of North Carolina, Inc.
Robeson County
FOR THE
construction and continued operation of an industrial process treatment facility to treat wastewater from
two (2) kill shifts and one (1) cleanup shift producing an average daily flow of 1.95 million gallons per
day (MGD) over a five (5) day week with a seven (7) day average flow not to exceed 1.39 MGD
consisting of the
construction and operation of a fourth 600 gallon per minute (GPM) feed forward pump and the
associated 6 -inch feed forward force main, one (1) 800 GPM Dissolved Air Floatation (DAF) unit with a
nitrogen removal system and clarifier (Sorin Treatment System), and all necessary pipes, pumps, valves
and appurtenances required for proper operation; the
construction and operation of two (2) 1,000 GPM vertical turbine spray irrigation pumps and their
associated four through sixteen inch force main extensions serving fifteen (15) center pivot and solid set
irrigation zones with a total area of 257.8 acres, and all necessary pipes, pumps, valves and
appurtenances; the
continued operation of the existing rotary screens, a flow equalization basin with floating aerator, feed
forward pumping station with three (3) 600 GPM feed forward pumps and high water alarms, two (2) 800
GPM DAF units each with nitrogen removal system and a clarifier (Sorin Treatment System), a 19.79
million gallon aerated storage Iagoon with a 30 mil synthetic liner, four (4) aerators and 1.18 million
gallons of permanent storage, a spray irrigation pumping station consisting of three (3) vertical turbine
pumps, four through sixteen inch force main extensions serving an existing center pivot and solid set
irrigation system with a total available wetted are of 282.14 acres, and all necessary pipes, pumps, valves,
and appurtenances required for proper operation; the
continued operation of an infiltration gallery disposal system consisting of 493 linear feet of 8 -inch
gravity sewer, a 225 GPM pump station ("Field C") with duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power
transfer switch and an emergency generator hookup, and approximately 3,670 linear feet of 6 -inch, force
main; a 35 GPM purnp station ("Field F") with duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power transfer
switch and an emergency generator hookup, five (5) individual infiltration basins each with an area of
22,500 square feet (ft) with all necessary pipes, pumps, valves, and appurtenances required for proper
operation; and the

continued operation of a 40,000 GPD extended aeration domestic wastewater treatment facility to serve
the Mountaire Farms - Lumber Bridge Facility, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received January 6, 2005, and subsequent additional information received by
the Division, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2007, shall void Permit
No. WQ0000484 issued January 21, 2003, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
1. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must
be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in
accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. If
this roject is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to
track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of
completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Land
Application Unit, Division of Water Quality, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636.
2. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in-place inspection can be
made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
3. The surface irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there
is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters, which will render them
unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including
the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to adequately assimilate the
wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be
required by the Division of Water Quality, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
4. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface
or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
5. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General
Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
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7. The following buffers small be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate
ownership,
b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainage ways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells, and
g) 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this waste
treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent modifications,
which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing treatment facility. These
buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the treatment and disposal facilities that are for the
purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any
expansion or modification of the irrigation areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property
would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the treatment and disposal facilities, to be
violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will require a permit
modification.
11. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to
be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC SG .0201. The ORC shall visit
the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply
with all other conditions specified in these rules.
3. A suitable year round vegetative cover of Coastal Bermuda and Winter Grain (i.e., wheat, oats, rye,
etc.) shall be maintained on the irrigation fields. Other crops may not be grown on the irrigation area
without requesting and receiving a modification to this permit.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause runoff.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the irrigation field.
6. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the
discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
7. No type of wastewater other than that from. Mountaire Farms of North Carolina, Inc. shall be irrigated
onto the irrigation area.
8. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while
normal maintenance is being performed.
9. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such controls
may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site.
10. Freeboard in the storage lagoons shall not be less than two (2) feet at any time.

11. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading over any twelve (12) month period (as
listed below) at an instantaneous application rate not to cause ponding or runoff:
Irrigation Field
Area
(acres)
Annual Loading Rate
(in/yr)
Instantaneous Loading Rate
(in/hr)
A
8.25
78.0
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B
6.75
78.0
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C
35.03
78.0
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D
3.50
78.0
--
E
4.70
91.0
--
F
26.53
78.0
--
G
47.49
91.0
--
H
14.19
91.0
--
1
13.59
91.0
--
J
58.22
91.0
--
K
9.72
91.0
--
L
24.79
91.0
Mi
0.60
91.0
--
M2
3.80
91.0
--
M3
1.23
91.0
--
M4
5.12
91.0
--
M5
18.23
52.0
--
N
63.42
86.0
0.60
O
19.90
86.0
0.60
P
30.87
86.0
0.60
Q
23.32
86.0
0.60
R
19.16
86.0
0.60
S
12.74
86.0
0.60
T
6.25
86.0
0.60
U
3.65
86.0
0.60
VI
7.75
86.0
0.60
V2
6.95
86.0
0.60
W
16.06
86.0
0.60
X1
25.83
86.0
0.60
X2
11.62
86.0
0.60
Y
3.21
86.0
0.60
Z 1
7.10
1 86.0
0.60
Total 1
539.57
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12. The irrigation fields shall be limited by Nitrogen per acre per year based on the following crops:
Crop
PAN
(lb/acre/year)
Bermuda Grass Hay
300
Milo
100
Small Grain
100
Timothy, Orchard and Rye Grass
200
If the approved spray irrigation sites are to be double cropped (i.e., a crop in the spring and a second
crop in the fall, with BOTH crops to receive wastewater), then the second crop shall receive an
application of nutrients at a rate of no greater than 50 Ib/acre/year. This practice will be allowed as
long as the second crop is harvested. If the second crop is to be planted for erosion control only, and
is to be tilled into the soil, then no wastewater shall be applied to these fields because the nitrogen
will essentially be returned to the soil.
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13. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments
(outside toe of embankment to maximum pumping elevation), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas,
and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow
on the earthen basin dikes or embankments. Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept snowed or
otherwise controlled and accessible.
14_ The application of chemicals to the rapid infiltration basins is expressly prohibited.
15. The rapid infiltration basins shall be operated and maintained to prevent the surface of the beds from
becoming sealed and vegetative growth from becoming established. Vegetative growth must be kept
out of the bottotn of the rapid infiltration basins at all times. All vegetation must be removed
manually so that minimal disturbances will occur to the disposal area. At a minimum the basins shall
be raked once per month.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed
necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Effluent flow from the industrial waste stream and effluent flow from the domestic waste stream shall
be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be reported on Form NDMR. The flows shall
be reported separately on the NDMR.
FIow measurement devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation
of less than 10 percent from true flow, accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year, and
maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability
of that type of device. The Permittee shall keep records of flow measurement device calibration on
file for a period of at least three years. At a minimum, data to be included in this documentation shall
be:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration
b. Name of person performing calibration
c. Percent from true flow
I The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at a point prior to
irrigation every month for the following parameters:
NH3 as N
NO2-NO3 as N
Percent Solids
Fecal Coliform
BODS
TKN
Nickel
Total Phosphorous
TSS
Sodium
PAN by Calculation Magnesium
H
Calcium
Zinc
Lead
Cadmium
Copper
Sodium Adsorption
Ratio by Calculation

4. The Permittee tracking the arnount of wastewater disposed shall maintain adequate records. These
records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. Date of irrigation,
b. Volume of wastewater irrigated,
e. Field irrigated,
d. Length of time field is irrigated,
e. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each field,
f. Continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date PAN (pounds/acre) loadings for each field and
crop,
g. Any ponding or runoff of wastewater from the irrigation fields,
h. Maintenance performed on the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities
i. Weather conditions,
j. Maintenance of cover crops, and
k. Wastewater and surface water sample collection activities.
5. Freeboard in the storage lagoon shall be recorded weekly.
6. Three (3) copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions III(2) and III(3)] on Form NDMR-
I and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified in Conditions III(4) and
III(5)] on Form NDAR-1 shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. All
information shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
7. An annual representative soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on each
irrigation field and the results maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. The
Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following
parameters:
Acidity
Manganese
Potassium
Calcium
Percent Humic Matter
Sodium
Copper
pH
Zinc
Magnesium
Base Saturation (by calculation)
Phosphorus
Nickel
Cadmium
Lead
Cation Exchange Ca acity
Exchangeable Sodium Percentage
Parameters Nickel, Cadmium and Lead shall be sampled once during the five (5) year permit
cycle and a licensed soil scientist shall submit the results along with a report to determine site soil
efficiency.
8. Surface and deep penetrating aeration maintenance shall be performed on an as determined basis by a
licensed agronomist on all permitted irrigation fields. Aeration is required to prevent hard pan
development, and to ensure a healthier cover crop and lessen occurrences of ponding and/or runoff.
9. Scheduled maintenance of the irrigation fields shall be perforated as needed, The maintenance shall
include actions on the permitted acreage to ensure that ponding does not occur and shall include an
annual report by an agronomist or agricultural expert concerning crops and operation for the up
coming year. A written report including this information shall be submitted to the Fayetteville
Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Supervisor, 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC
28301, by March I" of each year.
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10. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910)
486-1541, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the
contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the
facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c_ Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance
with its permit limitations.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken
or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. Within ninety (90) days of permit issuance, eight (8) monitor well(s), MW -38, MW -39, MW -40,
MW -41, MW -42, MW -43, MW -44 and MW45, shall be installed to monitor groundwater quality.
The well(s) shall be constructed such that the water level in the well is never above or below the
screened (open) portion of the well at any time during the year. The general location and name for
each well is marked on Figure 1. Each monitoring well shall be located at the Review boundary,
constructed in accordance with this permit, and approved by the Fayetteville Regional Office.
2. According to General Statutes 87-98.4(b) (2), a North Carolina Certified Well Contractor, the
property owner, or the property lessee shall construct the well(s). If a certified well contractor does
not perform the construction, the property owner or lessee, provided that they are a natural person,
must physically perform the actual well construction activities. All well(s) must be constructed
according to the North Carolina Well Construction Standards (ISA NCAC 2C .0108) and any local
county rules.
3. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified at least forty-
eight (48) hours prior to the construction of any monitoring well so that an inspection can be made of
the monitoring well location. Such notification to the regional groundwater supervisor shall be made
during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding
state holidays.
4. Within thirty (30) days of completion of all well construction activities, a certification must be
received from a professional engineer or a licensed geologist certifying that the monitoring well(s) are
located according to this permit.

5. Monitor well(s) MW -38, MW -39, MW -40, MW -41, MW -42, MW -43, MW -44 and MW -45 shall be
sampled initially after construction and prior to waste disposal operations, and thereafter every April,
August and December; and Monitor well(s) MW -8, MW -14, MW -15, MW -16, MW -17, MW -18,
MW49, MW -20, MW -24, MW -25, MW -26, MW -27, MW -28, MW -29, MW -31, MW -32, MW -33,
MW -34, MW -35, MW -36 and MW -37 shall be sampled every April, August and December for the
parameters listed below. Prior to sampling the parameters, the measurement of water levels must be
taken. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the
casing. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed relative to
a common daturn.
Water Level Total Or anic Carbon
Total Dissolved Solids
Fecal Coliforms
NHI-N H
VOCs
NO3-N
1 Sampled in December only
6. For Total Organic Carbon (TOC), if concentrations greater than 10 mg/l are detected in any down -
gradient monitoring well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the
individual constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in
the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to represent the
naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TOC
concentration in the down -gradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as
described above.
7. For Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) sampled in December, use only one of the following
methods:
a. Standard Method 6230D, Practical Quantitation Limit (PQL) at 0.5 }tg/L or less
b. Standard Method 6210, PQL at 0.5 }Lg/L or less
c. EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 1Lg/L or less
d. EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 }tg/L or less
e. Another method with prior approval by the Groundwater Section Chief.
Any of the referenced methods used for VOCs must at a minimum, include all the constituents listed
in Table V111 of Standard Method 6230D. Any method used must provide a PQL of 0.5 µg/L or less,
which must be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWQ Laboratory
Certification Unit. Any constituents detected above the Method Detection Limit (MDL) but below the
PQL of 0.5 gg/L must be qualified (estimated) and reported.
Any laboratory selected to analyze parameters must be Division of Water Quality (DWQ) certified
for those parameters required.
8. All reports and documentation (GW -1, GW -30, GW -59) shall be mailed to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Updated blank forms (GW -1, GW -30, GW -59) may be downloaded from the Aquifer Protection
Section's website at http://gw.ehnr. state. nc. us/ or requested from the address mentioned above.

9. For the initial sampling of the well(s), the permittee shall submit a copy of the GW -1 Form (Well
Construction Record) with the Compliance Monitoring Form (GW -59) for each well to the address
listed above. Initial Compliance Monitoring Forms that do not include copies of the GW -1 form may
be returned to the permittee without being processed. Failure to submit these forms as required by
this permit may result in the initiation of enforcement activities pursuant to NC General Statutes 143-
215.6A.
10. The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW -59 (Groundwater Quality
Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) (address listed above), on or before the last working day of
the month following the sampling month. The data of all groundwater sampling analyses required by
the permit conditions must be reported using the most recent GW -59 form along with attached copies
of the laboratory analyses.
11. Within sixty (60) days of completion of all monitoring well(s), the permittee shall submit two original
copies of a scaled site map (scale no greater than V=100); however, special provisions may be
granted upon prior approval for large properties. The map(s) must include the following information:
a. The location and identity of each monitoring well.
b. The location of major components of the waste disposal system.
c. The location of property boundaries within 500 feet of the disposal area(s).
d. The latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument.
e. The elevation of the top of the well casing (which shall be known as the "measuring point")
relative to a common datum.
f. The depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is established.
g. The location of Review and Compliance boundaries.
h. The date the map is prepared and/or revised.
Control monuments shall be installed in such a manner and made of such materials that the
monument will not be destroyed due to activities that may take place on the property. Maps and any
supporting documentation shall be sent to the Groundwater Section as addressed in the "Reporting /
Documentation" above.
The permittee is responsible for the geographic accuracy of any map submitted, however produced.
12. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal systern is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC
2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary for the disposal system
individually permitted on or after December 30, 1983 is established at either 250 feet from the waste
disposal area, or 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste disposal area.
An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject
to remediation action according to 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(2).
13. The REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal systems midway between the
Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at
the Review Boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(1).

V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release
of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an
inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and
any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall
be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be
made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority_
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site or
facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
V1. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This pern-iit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or
there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division
accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting
materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and
may or may not be approved.
4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
5. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state,
and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A
NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under
the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A
NCAC 2B .0200 and 2H.0500.
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of approved plans and specifications for the life of the project.
7. The Permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance fee within thirty (30) days after
being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate
action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H.0205 (c)(4).
8. The Permittee, 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 adequacy of the facilities described
therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions
and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
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Permit issued this the 15th day of February, 2005
NORTH C OLINA ENV ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
_//,Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0000484
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Permit No. WQ0000484
February 15, 2005
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State
of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of
the project,
Project Name Location and County
for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the
observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
materials.
Signature
Date
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
March 24. 2003
Michael Tirrell. Vice President of Processing Operations
:MOL111taire Farms Inc.
110 Box 339
Lumber Bridge. NC 28357
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0000484 Correction
Mountaire Farms Processing Plant
Wastewater Surface Irrigation
Robeson County
Dear MT. Tirrell:
In accordance with a telephone request received. we are forwarding herewith the corrected Page 1 of Permit No.
WQ0000484. issued January 21, 3003, for the subject facility. 4
The followinzr
g corrections have been made to the permit:
The flow of the extended aeration domestic wastewater treatment facility has been modified from
20.000 GPD to its current capacity of 40,000 GPD.
The description in the third paragraph of the industrial wastewater treatment system has been modified
to indicate the facility is currently inactive and must be properly maintained until proper closure. The
rotary screens previously described in this section have been referenced in the first paragraph
describim! the active wastewater treatment system.
Please replace Page 1 with the corrected Page 1 into Permit No. WQ000084, issued January 21, 2003.
if you have any questions regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact me at (919) 733-083. extension
502 or at Sue-HomewoodCwncmail.net. Thank you for your cooperation.
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SURFACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT
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
Mountaire Farms LLC
Robeson County
FOR THE
continued operation of a process wastewater treatment facility to treat wastewater from two kill shifts and one
cleanup shift (Average daily production flow of 1.56 MGD over a five day week with the seven day average flow
not to exceed 1.114 MGD) consisting of rotary screens, a flow equalization basin with floating aerator, feed
forward pumping station with high water alarm, two DAF units each with nitrogen removal system and a clarifier
(Sorin Treatment System), a 19.79 MG aerated storage lagoon with a 30 mil synthetic liner, four aerators and 1.18
million gallons of permanent storage, a spray irrigation pumping station consisting of vertical turbine pumps, four
through sixteen inch force main extensions, a 640 foot long Valley Model 8000 center pivot corner irrigation
system with a 268 food corner arta, a 298 foot Iong Valley Model 8000 center pivot irrigation system, a 527 foot
Valley Model 8000 center pivot irrigation system, and a total of 282.14 available acres, and all necessary pipes,
pumps, valves, and appurtenances required for proper operation.
Continued operation of an infiltration gallery disposal system consisting of 493 linear feet of eight inch gravity
sewer, a 225 GPM pump station ("Field C") with duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power transfer switch
and an emergency generator hookup, and approximately 3,670 linear feet of six inch force main; a 35 GPM pump
station ("Field F" with duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power transfer switch and an emergency
generator hookup, five individual infiltration basins each with a square footage of 22,500 square feet with all
necessary pipes, pumps, valves, and appurtenances required for proper operation.
Continued operation of a 40,000 GPD extended aeration domestic wastewater treatment facility, and the
continued maintenance of an inactive 570,000 GPD industrial wastewater treatment system consisting of an air
flotation/grease trap unit, grit removal, a 1.6 MG two stage lagoon with stage two lined, chlorine disinfection
facilities, a 4 MG lined storage lagoon until properly closed, to serve
Mountaire Farms Processing Plant, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received October 8, 2002, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part
of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2007, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000484 issued June 30, 1998, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations.

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
CO 7 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
L3 Alan W. Klimek, P.E-, Director
Division of Water Quality
January 21, 2003
Michael Tirrell, Vice President of Processing Operations
Mountaire Farms LLC
PO Box 339
Lumber Bridge, NC 28357
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000484
Mountaire Farms Processing Plant
Wastewater Surface Irrigation
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Tirrell:
In accordance with your request for renewal received October 8, 2002, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0000484, dated January 21, 2003, to Mountaire Farms LLC for the continued operation of the subject
wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2007, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000484 issued June 30, 1998, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate
system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance
problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Sue Homewood at (919) 733-
5083 extension 502. If
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SURFACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT
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
Mountaire Farms LLC
Robeson County
FOR THE
continued operation of a process wastewater treatment, facility to treat wastewater from two kill shifts and one
cleanup shift (Average daily production flow of 1.56 MGD over a five day week with the seven day average flow
not to exceed 1.114 MGD) consisting of a flow equalization basin with floating aerator, feed forward pumping
station with high water alarm, two DAF units each with nitrogen removal system and a clarifier (Sorin Treatment
Systern), a 19.79 MG aerated storage lagoon with a 30 mil synthetic liner, four aerators and 1.18 million gallons
of permanent storage, a spray irrigation pumping station consisting of vertical turbine pumps, four through sixteen
inch force main extensions, a 640 foot long Valley Model 8000 center pivot corner irrigation system with a 268
food corner arm, a 298 foot long Valley Model 8000 center pivot irrigation system, a 527 foot Valley Model 8000
center pivot irrigation system, and a total of 282.14 available acres, and all necessary pipes, pumps, valves, and
appurtenances required for proper operation.
Continued operation of an infiltration gallery disposal system consisting of 493 linear feet of eight inch gravity
sewer, a 225 GPM pump station ("Field C") with duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power transfer switch
and an emergency generator hookup, and approximately 3,670 linear feet of six inch force main; a 35 GPM pump
station ("Field F" with duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power transfer switch and an emergency
generator hookup, five individual infiltration basins each with a square footage of 22,500 square feet with all
necessary pipes, pumps, valves, and appurtenances required for proper operation. -
Continued operation of a 20,000 GPD extended aeration domestic wastewater treatment facility, and the
continued operation of a 570,000 GPD industrial wastewater treatment system consisting of rotary screens, an air
flotation/grease trap unit, grit removal, a 1.6 MG two stage lagoon with stage two lined, chlorine disinfection
facilities, a 4 MG lined storage lagoon, instrumented flow measurement, dual irrigation pumps and 282.14 acres
of spray irrigation area to serve
Mountaire Farms Processing Plant, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received October 8, 2002, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part
of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2007, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000484 issued June 30, 1998, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and Iimitations:

I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1, The surface irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there
is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which will render therm
unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perforin satisfactorily, including
the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to adequately assimilate the
wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be
required by the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface
or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General
Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
5. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate
ownership,
b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainage ways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between treatmendstorage units and any wells, and
g) 50 feet between treatment units and property lines.
Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this waste
treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent modifications,
which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing treatment facility. These
buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the treatment and disposal facilities that are for the
purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any
expansion or modification of the irrigation areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property
would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the treatment and disposal facilities, to be
violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will require a permit
modification.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to
be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit
the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G.0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply
with all other conditions specified in these rules.
3. A suitable year round vegetative cover of Coastal Bermuda Grass and Winter Grain (Wheat, oats, rye,
etc) shall be maintained on the irrigation fields. Other crops may not be grown on the irrigation area
without requesting and receiving a modification to this permit.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause runoff.
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Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the irrigation field.
The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the
discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
The application rates on the irrigation fields shall not exceed either rate listed below:
a. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading over any twelve month period as listed
below or an instantaneous application rate not to cause ponding or runoff.
Field Acres wetted area Application Rate
A
8.25
78.0 inches/acre/year
B
6.75
78.0 inches/acre/year
C
35.03
78.0 inches/acre/year
D
3.50
78.0 inches/acre/year
E
4.70
91.0 inches/acre/year
F
25.53
78.0 inches/acre/year
G
47.49
91 A inches/acre/year
H
14.19
91.0 inches/acre/year
I
13.59
91.0 inches/acre/year
1
58.22
91.0 inches/acre/year
K
9.72
91.0 inches/acre/year
L
24.79
91.0 inches/acre/year
M1
0.60
9 1. 0 inches/acre/year
M2
3.80
91.0 inches/acre/year
M3
1.23
91.0 inches/acre/year
M4
5.12
91.0 inches/acre/year
M5
18.23
52.0 inches/acre/year
Total acres 282.14
b. The application rate shall also be limited by Nitrogen per acre per year as listed in the table
below:
Crop PAN (lb/acre/year)
Bermuda Grass Hay 300
Milo 1.00
Small Grain 100
Timothy, Orchard, & Rye Grass 200
If the approved spray irrigation sites are to be double cropped (i.e., a crop in the spring and a second
crop in the fall, with BOTH crops to receive wastewater), then the second crop shall receive an
application of nutrients at a rate of no greater than 50 lb/acre/year. This practice will be allowed as
long as the second crop is harvested. If the second crop is to be planted for erosion control only, and
is to be tilled into the soil, then no wastewater shall be applied to these fields because the nitrogen
will essentially be returned to the soil.
No type of wastewater other than that from Mountaire Farms Processing Plant shall be irrigated onto
the irrigation area.
No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while
normal maintenance is being performed.
10. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such controls
may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site.

11. Freeboard in the storage lagoons shall not be less than two feet at any time.
12. A waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the storage pond, shall be installed within 60 days of
issuance of this permit. This gauge shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the
maximum liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume, minimum liquid level at the
bottom of the temporary liquid storage volume, and top of the dam elevations. Caution must be taken
not to damage the integrity of the liner when installing the gauge.
13. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments
(outside toe of embankment to maximum pumping elevation), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas,
and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow
on the earthen basin dikes or embankments. Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept mowed or
otherwise controlled and accessible.
14. The application of chemicals to the rapid infiltration basins is expressly prohibited.
15. The rapid infiltration basins shall be operated and maintained to prevent the surface of the beds from
becoming sealed and vegetative growth from becoming established. Vegetative growth must be kept
out of the bottom of the rapid infiltration basins at all times. All vegetation must be removed
manually so that minimal disturbances will occur to the disposal area. At a minimum the basins shall
be raked once per month.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed
necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Effluent flow from the industrial waste stream and effluent flow from the domestic waste stream shall
be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be reported on Form NDMR. The flows shall
be reported separately on the NDMR.
Flow measurement devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation
of less than 10 percent from true flow, accurately calibrated at a minimum of once per year, and
maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability
of that type of device. Records of flow measurement device calibration shall be kept on file by the
Permittee for a period of at least three years. At a minimum, data to be included in this
documentation shall be:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration
b. Name of person performing calibration
c. Percent from true flow
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The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at a point prior to
irrigation every month for the following parameters:
BODS
TSS
Fecal Coliform
pH
Solids
PAN by Calculation
NH3 as N
NO2-NO3 as N
TKN
Total Phosphorous
Sodium
Magnesium
Calcium
Sodium Adsorption Ratio by Calculation
Copper
Zinc
Cadmium
Lead
Nickel
Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater disposed.
These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. date of irrigation,
b. volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. field irrigated,
d. length of time field is irrigated,
e. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each field,
f. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date PAN (pounds/acre) loadings for each field and
crop,
g. nitrogen balance for each field and crop after an application event,
h. any ponding or runoff of wastewater from the irrigation fields,
i. maintenance of cover crops,
j. maintenance performed on the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities, and
k. wastewater and surface water sample collection activities.
Freeboard in the storage lagoons shall be recorded weekly.
6. A representative annual soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on each
irrigation field and the results maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. The
Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following
parameters:
Acidity Manganese Potassium
Calcium Percent Humic Matter Sodium
Copper pH Zinc
Magnesium Exchangeable Sodium Percentage Phosphorus
Cation Exchange Capacity Base Saturation (by calculation)
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The Standard Soil Fertility Analysis and an analysis for the following pollutants shall be conducted
once prior to permit renewal on soils from each site which has received wastewater during the permit
cycle.
Nickel Cadmium Lead
A report from a Soil Scientist shall accompany the above required analysis to determine site soils
efficiency.
7. Scheduled maintenance of the irrigation fields shall be performed as needed. The maintenance shall
include actions on the permitted acreage to ensure that ponding does not occur and shall include an
annual report by an agronomist or agricultural expert concerning crops and operation for the up
coming year. A written report including this information shall be submitted to the Fayetteville
Regional Office, Water Quality supervisor, 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301, by
March 151 of each year.
Three (3) copies of all monitoring data (as specified in condition ,III 2 and 111 3) on Form NDMR-1
and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition 1114 and I115) on
Form NDAR-1, and three (3) copies of all reporting information as specified in conditions III 6 and
1117, shall be submitted monthly on or before the last day of the following month. All information
shall be submitted to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
9. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number (910)
486-1541, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following_
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the
contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the
facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance
with its permit limitations.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five (S) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken
or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.

IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
I. Monitor well(s) MW -8, MW -13, MW -14, MW -IS, MW -16, MW -17, MW -18, MW -19, MW -20,
MW -24, MW -25, MW -26, MW -27, MW -28, MW -29, MW -31, MW -32, MW -33, MW -34, MW -35,
and MW -36 shall be sampled every April, August, and December for the parameters listed below_
Prior to sampling the parameters, the measurement of water levels must be taken. The depth to water
in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The measuring
points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed relative to a common datum.
Water Level pH
Total Ammonia Nitrogen (NH3-N) Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Fecal Coliforms
Volatile Organic Compounds (in December only) Nitrate Nitrogen (NO3-N)
2. For Total Organic Carbon (TOC), if concentrations greater than 10 mg/l are detected in any down -
gradient monitoring well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the
individual constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in
the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to represent the
naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TOC
concentration in the down -gradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as
described above.
3. For Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) sampled in December, use only one of the following
methods:
1) Standard Method 6230D, Practical Quantitation Limit (PQL) at 0.5 ug/L or less
2) Standard Method 6210, PQL at 0.5 ug(L or less
3) EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
4) EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
5) Another method with prior approval by the Groundwater Section Chief.
Any of the referenced methods used for VOCs must at a minimum, include all the constituents listed
in Table VM of Standard Method 6230D. Any method used must provide a PQL of 0.5 ug/L or less,
which must be supported by laboratory proficiency studies as -required by the DWQ Laboratory
Certification Unit. Any constituents detected above the Method Detection. Limit (MDL) but below the
PQL of 0.5 ug/L must be qualified (estimated) and reported.
4. Any laboratory selected to analyze parameters must be Division of Water Quality (DWQ) certified
for those parameters required.
5. All reports and documentation (GW -59) shall be mailed to the following address:
Groundwater Section
Permits and Compliance Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Updated blank forms (GW -59) may be downloaded from the Groundwater Section's website at
http://gw.chnr.state.nc.us/ or requested from the address mentioned above.
6. The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW -59 (Groundwater Quality
Monitoring. Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section (address listed in the "Reporting
/ Documentation" section of the Groundwater Requirements), on or before the last working day of the
month following the sampling month. The data of all groundwater sampling analyses required by the
permit conditions must be reported using the most recent GW -59 form along with attached copies of
the laboratory analyses.

7. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC
2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary for the disposal system
individually permitted on or after December 30, 1983 is established at either 250 feet from the waste
disposal area, or 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste disposal area.
An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject
to immediate remediation action according to 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(2).
The REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal systems midway between the
Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at
the Review Boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(1).
9. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release
of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an
inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and
any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall
be maintained by the Perrr►ittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be
made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site or
facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
L This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or
there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division
accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting
materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and
may or may not be approved.
4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee
to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.

5. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state,
and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A
NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under
the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A
NCAC 2B _0200 and 2H .0500.
A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee
for the life of the project.
7. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to
initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
The Permittee, 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 adequacy of the facilities described
therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions
and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 2151 day of January, 2003
LN0RAROL71N/i7NVIRRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0000484
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. John Wise, General Manager
Mountaire Farms, Inc.
P.O. Box. 339
Lumber Bridge, NC 20357
Dear Mr. Wise:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
June 30, 1998 ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000484
Mountaire Farms, Inc.
Wastewater Spray Irrigation
Robeson County
In accordance with your application received May 7, 1998, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0000484, dated June 30, 1998, to Mountaire Farms, Inc. for the construction and continued operation of the
subject wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities. This permit modification is to include the new
equalization basin, to approve the modified blueprints and to include other minor modifications and clarifications.
The following statements are responses to the Mountaire Farms, Inc. letter dated May 5, 1998.
1. Comment: The name of the company has been changed to Mountaire Farms, Inc. from Mountaire
Farms of North Carolina, Inc. Please correct this in the permit.
Response: Mountaire Farms, Inc. is used throughout the permit.
2. Comment: The average flow from the facility is I.114 MGD based on a 7 -day flow as listed in the
permit. The average production day flow is 1.560 MGD. The treatment system's
capacity is 1.75 MGD. Please modify or clarify.
Response: The flow limit has been further explained in the permit as requested. It now reads
"Average daily production flow of 1.56 MGD over a five day week with the seven day
average flow not to exceed 1.114 MGD".
3. Comment: Please modify the description of the treatment system to include the equalization basin
and correct the description.
Response: The description of the treatment system has been modified to correctly describe the
system and include the equalization basin.
4. Comment: Please clarify that an additional permit application will not be necessary to add the two
additional spray irrigation pumps, if and when they are deemed necessary. We would
like the option of installing these pumps without having to submit an additional
application.
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Response: See Condition 1.12. A permit condition has been added to state a modification is not
required to add the two additional spray irrigation pumps when they are determined
necessary by Mountaire Farms, Inc. However for approval, Mountaire shall submit to
the Division for their files a letter stating when the installment will occur, what type of
pump will be installed along with the pump specifications and pump curves and a
statement signed and sealed by a North Carolina professional engineer certifying the
pump addition was designed in accordance with all North Carolina rules and regulations
regarding this type of installation and that the pump is adequately sized for the existing
system.
5. Comment: This permit is effective until June 30, 1999. We request that the effective date be
extended so we do not have to submit a permit renewal application in approximately six
months.
Response: The permit has been renewed for an additional 5 years. The new expiration date is May
31, 2003.
6. Comment: Please clarify the intent of Condition 1.3.
Response: The intent of this condition is to insure the existing treatment lagoons are closed
appropriately. Mountaire Farms intends to remove the lagoons from service, allow the
lagoons to further treat and digest the remaining wastewater, remove the remaining
material in two to three years, and properly closeout the lagoons_ This schedule is
acceptable to the Division and satisfies the intent of Condition 1.3.
7. Comment: Please clarify Condition I.6 regarding Mountaire Farms, Inc. rendering the fats, oils and
greases from the treatment system.
Response: Condition 1.6 has been modified to allow for the oils and greases to be rendered.
Rendering of the material is considered an appropriate manner of disposal. If in the
future this material is no longer rendered, is must be disposed in an appropriate manner.
8. Comment: Please clarify Condition II.11 regarding the need to provide flow metering on the effluent
of the spray system.
Response: The May 5, I998 letter states flow meters will be installed prior to each DAF, one meter
will be installed after the Sorin treatment clarifier but before the storage lagoon, two
meters will be installed in the spray irrigation transmission lines and a flow meter will be
installed on the effluent of the sanitary treatment system. These meters satisfy Condition
II. 11. These meters should be monitored and flows submitted as required in Condition
II. 11.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2003, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000484 issued March 4, 1998, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate
system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance
problems. Please note condition I.6 requiring proper sludge disposal. Prior to the old lagoons being cleaned out,
approval must be received from the Division for the disposal of the material in the lagoons.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447.
Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.

One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Kepler at (9 733-5083 extension 544.
Since 1 ,
. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Robeson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Fayetteville Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SPRAY IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT
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
Mountaire Farms, Inc.
Robeson County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a process wastewater treatment facility to treat wastewater produced from two kill
shifts and one cleanup shift (Average daily production flow of 1.56 MGD over a five day week with the seven
day average flow not to exceed 1.114 MGD). This new treatment system will consist of a new flow equalization
basin with floating aerator, feed forward pumping station with high water alarm, two DAF units each with
nitrogen removal system and a new clarifier (Sorin Treatment System), a 19.79 million gallon aerated storage
lagoon with a 30 mil synthetic liner, four aerators and 1.18 million gallons of permanent storage, a spray
irrigation pumping station consisting of vertical turbine pumps, four through sixteen inch force main extensions, a
640 foot long Valley Model 8000 center pivot corner irrigation system with a 268 foot comer arta, a 298 foot
long Valley Model 8000 center pivot irrigation system, a 527 foot Valley Model 8000 center pivot irrigation
system, the addition of 130.31 acres (for a total of 282.14 available acres), and all necessary pipes, pumps, valves,
and appurtenances required for proper operation.
Permission is also granted for the construction and operation of an infiltration gallery disposal system consisting
of 493 linear feet of eight inch gravity sewer, a 225 GPM pump station ("Field C") with duplex pumps, high
water alarms, manual power transfer switch and an emergency generator hookup (See Condition 1.8) and
approximately 3,670 linear feet of six inch force main; a 35 GPM pump station ("Field F") with duplex pumps,
high water alarms, manual power transfer switch and an emergency generator hookup (See Condition 1.8), five
individual infiltration basins each with a square footage of 22,500 square feet with all necessary pipes, pumps,
valves, and appurtenances required for proper operation.
Permission is also granted to Mountaire Farms, Inc. for the continued operation of a 10,000 GPD extended
aeration domestic wastewater treatment facility, and the continued operation of a 570,000 GPD industrial
wastewater treatment system consisting of rotary screens, an air flotation/grease trap unit, grit removal, a 1.6 MG
two stage lagoon with stage two lined, chlorine disinfection facilities, a 4 MG lined storage lagoon, instrumented
flow measurement, dual irrigation pumps, and 282.14 acres of spray irrigation area (including the new sites) to
serve Mountaire Farms, Inc., with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the applications for
modification received November 25, 1997, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2003, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000484 issued March 5, 1998, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:

L PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification
must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been
installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans, specifications, and other supporting
materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the
responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a
final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification
to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number 910-486-I541, shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in-place
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
3. After completion of construction and submittal of the engineer's certification, Mountaire Farms
shall take appropriate steps in closing the existing industrial wastewater treatment system and
cleaning up the site. The wastewater and residuals remaining in the existing treatment system
shall be removed and disposed in accordance with all rules and regulations concerning this type
of operation.
4. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that
there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which will
render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform
satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to
adequately assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions
including those actions that may be required by the Division of Water Quality, such as the
construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
5. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to
surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
6. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality. Rendering of fats, oils and greases are considered an approved means of disposal.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
8. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under
separate ownership,
b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells, and
g) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property Iines.
Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this
waste treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent
modifications, which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing
treatment facility. These buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the treatment and
disposal facilities which are for the purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility.
These buffers do apply to any expansion or modification of the spray irrigation areas and apply in
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instances in which the sale of property would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the
treatment and disposal facilities, to be violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications
to the existing facilities will require a permit modification.
9. The spray field expansions shall not be under -drained. Areas subject to ponding must be
excluded from irrigation.
10. Ponding of wastewater on any spray irrigation areas will indicate failure of the treatment and
disposal system and shall provide sufficient reason for the Division of Water Quality to require
remedial action.
11. After the initial operation of the pump stations and force mains for the infiltration galleries,
Mountaire Farms will perform a test to simulate a power failure. This test shall determine the
time interval between pump shut down, high level alarms and the rate at which the wet well and
groundwater levels reach unacceptable levels. Should this time interval be shorter than the
observed power outages reported by CP&L then Mountaire shall install an emergency generator
for the pump stations.
12. Mountaire Farms, Inc. may install the two additional spray irrigation pumps when they are
determined necessary after the following information is submitted in the form of a letter to the
Division of Water Quality in Raleigh, NC as a "notification of action".
a. Pump information which shall include a pump description with the specific pump
specifications and pump curves
b. A schedule of completion of installation,
c. A statement, signed and sealed by a North Carolina professional engineer,
certifying, that the designed pump shall allow the wastewater disposal system to
operate within the confines of this permit and will support its intended purpose.
IT. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant
operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator
must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also
employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the
conditions of 15A NCAC 8A ,0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, 111, and 1V facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8A .0202.
A suitable vegetative cover of Coastal Bermuda Grass and Winter Grain (Wheat, oats, rye, etc.)
shall be maintained on the spray irrigation area. Other crops may not be grown on the spray
fields without first requesting and receiving a modification to this permit.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition
that will cause runoff.
Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
6. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent
the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.

7. Application Rates -The application rate on the fields permitted herein shall not exceed either rate
listed below.
a. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative Ioading over any twelve month period as
listed below or an instantaneous application rate not to cause ponding or runoff. The
irrigation fields with associated acres and application rates are listed below:
Field
Acres(wetted area)
Application Rate
A
8.25
78.0 inches / acre / year
B*
6.75
78.0 inches / acre / year
C
35.03
78.0 inches / acre / year
D
3.50
78.0 inches / acre / year
E
4.70
91.0 inches / acre / year
F
26.53
78.0 inches / acre / year
G
47.49
91.0 inches / acre / year
H
14.19
91.0 inches / acre / year
1
13.59
9 1. 0 inches / acre / year
J
58.22
91.0 inches/ acre/ year
K
9.72
91.0 inches / acre / year
L
24.79
9 1. 0 inches / acre / year
M1
0.60
9 1. 0 inches / acre / year
M2
3.80
91.0 inches I acre I year
M3
1.23
9 1. 0 inches / acre / year
M4
5.12
9 1. 0 inches / acre / year
M5
18.23
52.0 inches / acre / year
total acres - 282.14
The loading rates for these fields will be effective for these sites after
completion of stormwater conveyance improvements. Until the
improvements have been made the loading rate should be 78.0 inches per
acre / year. Please notify the Fayetteville Regional Office for approval to
increase the loading rate.
** The site designated as Bl is an extension of Site B. Based on the Division's
site evaluation of Bi and it proposed spray acreage of 7.72 acres are
unsuitable. B 1 has not been included as usable acreage and shall not be used
for spray irrigation.
b. The application rate shall also be limited by Nitrogen per acre per year as listed in the table
below:
Crop PAN (lb./acre/yr.)
Bermuda Grass (Hay) 300
Milo 100
Small Grain (Wheat, barley, oats) 100
Timothy, Orchard, & Rye Grass 200
If the approved spray irrigation sites are to be double cropped (i.e., a crop in the spring and a
second crop in the fall, with BOTH crops to receive wastewater), then the second crop shall
receive an application of nutrients at a rate of no greater than 50 lb./acre/yr. This practice will be
allowed as long as the second crop is to be harvested. If the second crop is to be planted for
erosion control only, and is to be tilled into the soil, then no wastewater shall be applied to these
fields because the nitrogen will essentially be returned to the soil.
No type of wastewater other than that from Mountaire Farms, Inc., shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation area.
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9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or
while normal maintenance is being performed. At no time shall equipment be allowed on the
rapid infiltration basins.
10. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such controls
may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site_
11. Mountaire Farms, Inc. shall be required to monitor the flows from the industrial waste portion of
the waste stream and the domestic portion of the waste stream. The flow measuring devices shall
be calibrated annually. When reporting flow in Condition III.3 below, please include both the
industrial waste and domestic waste flows. Flow shall be monitored continuously and reported as
required.
12. The rapid infiltration basins shall be operated and maintained to prevent the surface of the beds
from becoming sealed and vegetative growth from becoming established. Vegetative growth
must be kept out of the bottom of the rapid infiltration basins at all times. All vegetation must be
removed manually so that minimal disturbances will occur to the disposal area. At a minimum
the basins shall be raked once per month.
13. The application of chemicals to the rapid infiltration basins is expressly prohibited.
14. Freeboard in the storage lagoons shall not be less than two feet at any time.
MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed
necessary by the Division of Water Quality to insure surface and ground water protection will be
established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater
disposed. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following
information:
a. date of irrigation,
b. volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. field irrigated,
d. length of time field is irrigated,
e. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loading for each field,
£ weather conditions, and
g. maintenance of cover crops.
3. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored monthly by the ,Permittee at the point
prior to irrigation for the following parameters:
BODS
TSS
Fecal Coliform
% SoIids
NH3 as N
TKN
PAN (by calculation)
Copper
Calcium
Magnesium
Cadmium
Lead
Flow (as required in Condition 11.11 above)
Sodium Adsorption Ratio
by Calculation
pH
Phosphorous
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen
Zinc
Sodium
Nickel

4. A representative annual soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on
each site receiving wastewater in the respective calendar year and the results maintained on file
by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. The Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include,
but is not necessarily limited to, the following parameters:
Acidity Manganese Potassium
Calcium Percent Humic Matter Sodium
Copper pH Zinc
Magnesium Phosphorus
Cation Exchange Capacity Base Saturation (by calculation)
The Standard Soil Fertility Analysis (see above) and an analysis for the following pollutants shall
be conducted once prior to permit renewal on soils from each site which has received wastewater
during the permit cycle.
Nickel Cadmium Lead
A report from a Soil Scientist shall accompany the above required analysis to determine site soils
efficiency.
5. Scheduled maintenance (cleaning) of the air floatation/grease trap shall be performeduaq rterlY.
A written report shall be submitted to the Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Supervisor,
225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301, at the end of each quarter. Upon
completion and initial operation of the new DAF unit, the existing trap shall be removed and this
maintenance will no longer be required.
6. Scheduled maintenance of the spray acreage shall be performed as needed. The maintenance
shall include actions on the permitted acreage to ensure that ponding does not occur and shall
include an annual report by an agronomist or agricultural expert concerning crops and operation
for the up coming year. A written report including this information shall be submitted to the
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Supervisor, 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville,
NC 28301, by March 1st of each year.
7. Three copies of all operation and disposal records as specified in condition 111 2, 1113, 1114,1II5
and III 6 and any other data as may be required shall be submitted on or before the last day of the
following month to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number
910-486-1541 as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility, or any other unusual circumstances;

b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.;
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility; or
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the
actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
N. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. The interior surface of the new aerobic storage lagoon shall be completely lined with a 30 mil
thick liner. Following installation and inspection of the lagoon liner, and prior to waste disposal
operations, certification of the liner's compliance with approved construction specifications and
the liner's integrity must be provided to the Division of Water Quality, Groundwater Section, by
the project engineer.
2. Prior to beginning waste disposal operations on spray fields J, 1C, L or M, six new monitor wells,
three upgradient (MW -31, MW -32, MW -33) and three downgradient MW -34, MW -35 and MW -
36) shall be installed to monitor groundwater quality. The new wells shall be constructed such
that the water level in the well is never above or below the screened (open) portion of the well at
any time during the year. The general location and name for each well is marked on Attachment
A_ Each monitoring well shall be located at the review boundary, constructed in accordance with
this permit, and approved by the Fayetteville Regional Office.
3. All wells that are constructed for purposes of groundwater monitoring shall be constructed in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2C .0108 (Standards of Construction for Wells Other than Water
Supply) and any other state and local laws and regulations pertaining to well construction.
4. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number 910-486-1541, shall be notified at least
forty-eight hours prior to the construction of any monitoring well so that an inspection can be
made of the monitoring well Iocation. Such notification to the regional groundwater supervisor
shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through
Friday, excluding state holidays.
Within thirty days of completion of all well construction activities, a certification must be
received from a professional engineer certifying that the monitoring wells are located and
constructed in accordance with the Well Construction Standards (15A NCAC 2C) and this
permit. This certification should be submitted with copies of the Well Completion Form (GW -1)
for each well. Mail this certification and the associated GWA forms to the Permits and
Compliance Unit, Groundwater Section, P.O. Box 29578, Raleigh, NC, 27626-0578.
6. For the initial sampling of the well as specified elsewhere in the permit, the permittee shall
submit a copy of the GW -1 Form (Well Completion Form) with the Compliance Monitoring
Form (GW -59) for that well. Compliance Monitoring Forms that do not include copies of the
GW -1 form will be returned to the permittee without being processed. Failure to submit these
forms as required by this permit may result in the initiation of enforcement activities pursuant to
NC General Statutes 143-215.6.
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Within sixty days of completion of all monitoring wells, the permittee shall submit two original
copies of a scaled topographic map (scale no greater than I":100') signed and sealed by a
professional engineer or a state Iicensed land surveyor that indicates all of the following
information:
a. the location and identity of each monitoring well,
b, the location of the waste disposal system,
c. the location of all property boundaries,
d. the latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument,
e. the relative elevation of the top of the well casing (which shall be known as the "measuring
point"), and
f. the depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is established.
The survey shall be conducted using approved practices outlined in North Carolina General
Statutes Chapter 89C and the North Carolina Administrative Code Title 21, Chapter 56. The
surveyor shall establish a horizontal control monument on the property of the waste disposal
system and determine the latitude and longitude of this horizontal control monument to a
horizontal positional accuracy of +/- 10 feet. All other features listed in a. through e. above shall
be surveyed relative to this horizontal control monument. The positional accuracy of features
listed in a. through e. above shall have a ratio of precision not to exceed an error of closure of I
foot per 10,000 feet of perimeter of the survey. Any features located by the radial method will be
located from a minimum of two points. Horizontal control monument shall be installed in such a
manner and made of such materials that the monument will not be destroyed due to activities that
may take place on the property. The map shall also be surveyed using the North American
Datura of 1983 coordinate system and shall indicate the datum on the map. All bearings or
azimuths shall be based on either the true or NAD 83 grid meridian. If a Global Positioning
System (GPS) is used to determine the latitude and longitude of the horizontal control monument,
a GPS receiver that has the capability to perform differential GPS shall be used and all data
collected by the GPS receiver will be differentially corrected.
The maps and any supporting documentation shall be sent to the Groundwater Section, N.C.
Division of Water Quality P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578.
8. The new monitoring wells MW -31, MW -32, MW -33, MW -34, MW -35, and MW -36 shall be
sampled initially after construction (and prior to waste disposal operations) and thereafter with
monitoring wells MW -8, MW -13, MW -14, MW -15, MW -16, MW -17, MW -18, MW -19, MW -
20, MW -24, MW -25, MW -26, MW -27, MW -28, and MW -29 every April, August, and
December for the following parameters:
Water Level
Ammonia Nitrogen
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
Nitrate (NO3)
pH
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Fecal Coliform
Volatile Organic Compounds - In December only
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) by one of the following methods:
(A) Standard Method 6230D, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(B) Standard Method 6210D, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(C) EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(D) EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(E) Another method with prior approval by the Groundwater Section Chief

Any method used must meet the following qualifications:
(1) A laboratory must be DWQ certified to run any method used.
(2) The method used must, at a minimum, include all the constituents listed in Table
VIII of Standard Method 6230D.
(3) The method used must provided a PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less which must be supported
by laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWQ Laboratory Certification
Unit. Any constituents detected above the MDL but below the PQL at 0.5 ug/L
must be qualified (estimated) and reported.
If any volatile organic compounds are detected by the methods listed, then the Fayetteville
Regional Office Groundwater Supervisor, telephone number 910-486-1541, must be contacted
immediately for further instructions regarding any additional follow-up analyses required. The
results of all initial and follow-up analyses must be submitted simultaneously.
The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining parameters.
The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the
casing.
The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to provide the
relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well.
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/l are detected in any downgradient monitoring well,
additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the individual constituents
comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured in the background
monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to represent the naturally
occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TOC concentration in
the downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional sampling and analysis as described
above.
The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW -59 (Groundwater Quality
Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section, Permits and Compliance
Unit, P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578 on or before the last working day of the month
following the sampling month.
9. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A
NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is for the
disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250 feet from the
waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste
disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance
Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to the penalty provisions
applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal
systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area.
Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part
of the permittee.
10. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided_
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.

2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to
prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead
to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The
Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the
Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years
from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to the Division of Water
Quality or other permitting authority.
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality may,
upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related
to the disposal site or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance
with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and
conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted
to the Division of Water Quality accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the
parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this
request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(A) to 143-215.6(C).
The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the Iife of the project.
7. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30)
days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division
to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H.0205 (c)(4).
8. The Permittec, 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 adequacy of the facilities
described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such
conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
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Permit
issued this the iirtieth day of June, 1998
NORTH OLIN E I NTAL
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Howard, Jr., F.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0000484

Permit No. WQ0000484
June 30, 1998
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina,
having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,
Project Name
Location
forthe
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of this
permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
I�'
Registration No.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. John Wise, General Manager
Mountaire Farms, Inc.
P.O. Box 339
Lumber Bridge, NC 20357
Dear Mr. Wise:
March 4, 1998 MAR 6 1998
FAYETTEVILLE
REG. OFFICE
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000484
Mountaire Farms, Inc.
Wastewater Spray Irrigation
Robeson County
In accordance with your application received November 25, 1997, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0000484, dated March 4, 1998, to Mountaire Farms, Inc. for the construction and
continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities. This permit
modification is to include the new waste treatment system and add 130.31 acres of spray irrigation area.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1999, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000484 issued October 29, 1997, and shall be subject -to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to
establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will
result in future compliance problems. Please note condition I.6 requiring proper sludge disposal. Prior
to the old lagoons being cleaned out, approval must be received from the Division for the disposal of the
material in the lagoons.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
Ni hermit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
o Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Kepler at (9 9) 733-5083 extension 544.
SincereI
,LA. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Robeson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Fayetteville Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SPRAY IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT
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
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina, Inc.
Robeson County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a process wastewater treatment facility to treat wastewater produced from
two kill shifts and one cleanup shift (maximum flow of 1.114 MGD). This new treatment system will
consist of the conversion of the grease trap to a flow equalization basin with a submersible pump for
circulation, three Gorman Rupp T6A60B self -priming pumps for transfer with high water alarms, two
DAF units with a nitrogen removal system (Sorin treatment unit), two new clarifiers, a 19.79 million
gallon aerated storage lagoon with a 30 mil synthetic unit, four 25 HP aerators, and 1.18 million gallons
of permanent storage, conversion of the first existing lagoon to an emergency overflow lagoon, a spray
irrigation pump station consisting of three vertical turbine pumps with the facilities designed to add an
additional two pumps, eight and twelve inch force main extensions, a 640 foot long Valley Model 8000
center pivot corner irrigation system with a 268 foot corner arm, a 298 foot long Valley Model 8000
center pivot irrigation system, a 527 foot Valley Model 8000 center pivot irrigation system, the addition
of 130.31 acres (for a total of 282.14 available acres), and all necessary pipes, pumps, valves, and
appurtenances required for proper operation.
Permission is also granted for the construction and operation of an infiltration gallery disposal system
consisting of 493 linear feet of eight inch gravity sewer, a 225 GPM pump station ("Field C") with
duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power transfer switch and an emergency generator hookup
(See Condition I.8) and approximately 3,670 linear feet of six inch force main; a 35 GPM pump station
("Field F") with duplex pumps, high water alarms, manual power transfer switch and an emergency
generator hookup (See Condition I.8), five individual infiltration basins each with a square footage of
22,500 square feet with all necessary pipes, pumps, valves, and appurtenances required for proper
operation.
Permission is also granted to Mountaire Farms of North Carolina, Inc. for the continued operation of a
1000 GPD extended aeration domestic wastewater treatment facility, and the continued operation of a
57000 GPD industrial wastewater treatment system consisting of rotary screens, an air flotation/grease
trap unit, grit removal, a 1.6 MG two stage lagoon with stage two lined, chlorine disinfection facilities, a
4 MG lined storage lagoon, instrumented flow measurement, dual irrigation pumps, and 282.14 acres of
spray irrigation area (including the new sites) to serve Mountaire Farms of North Carolina, Inc., with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the applications for modification received
November 25, 1997, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.

This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1999, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000484 issued October 29, 1997, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted
facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans,
specifications, and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases
and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction
approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once
the entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge
Permitting Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
2. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number 910-486-1541, shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in -
place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made
during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday,
excluding State Holidays.
3. Upon completion of construction and submittal of the engineer's certification, Mountaire
Farms shall take appropriate steps in closing the existing industrial wastewater treatment
system and cleaning up the site. The wastewater and residuals remaining in the existing
treatment system shall be removed and disposed in accordance with all rules and
regulations concerning this type of operation.
4. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all tunes so
that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters
which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail
to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the
irrigation area to adequately assimilate the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate
corrective actions including those actions that may be required by the Division of Water
Quality, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and
disposal facilities.
5. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for
damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
6. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance
with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division
of Water Quality.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
8. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under
separate ownership,
b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells, and
g) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.

Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for
this waste treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or
prevent modifications, which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the
existing treatment facility. These buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the
treatment and disposal facilities which are for the purpose of increasing the flow that is
tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any expansion or modification of the
spray irrigation areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property would cause
any of the buffers now complied with, for the treatment and disposal facilities, to be
violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will
require a permit modification.
9. The spray field expansions shall not be under -drained. Areas subject to ponding must be
excluded from irrigation.
10. Ponding of wastewater on any spray irrigation areas will indicate failure of the treatment
and disposal system and shall provide sufficient reason for the Division of Water Quality
to require remedial action.
11. After the initial operation of the pump stations and force mains for the infiltration
galleries, Mountaire Farms will perform a test to simulate a power failure. This test shall
determine the time interval between pump shut down, high level alarms and the rate at
which the wet well and groundwater levels reach unacceptable levels. Should this time
interval be shorter than the observed power outages reported by CP&L then Mountaire
shall install an emergency generator for the pump stations.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators
Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified
wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater
treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up
operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC
8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and
each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and
must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the facility and
must comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8A .0202.
3. A suitable vegetative cover of Coastal Bermuda Grass and Winter Grain (Wheat, oats,
rye, etc.) shall be maintained on the spray irrigation area. Other crops may not be grown
on the spray fields without first requesting and receiving a modification to this permit.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
6. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.

7.
Application Rates -The application rate on the fields permitted herein shall not exceed
either rate listed below.
a. The, application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading over any twelve month
period as listed below or an instantaneous application rate not to cause ponding or
runoff. The irrigation fields with associated acres and application rates are listed
below:
Field
Acres(wetted area)
Application Rate
A
8.25
78.0 inches / acre / year
B
6.75
78.0 inches / acre / year
C
35.03
78.0 inches / acre / year
D
3.50
78.0 inches / acre / year
E
4.70
91.0 inches / acre / year
F
26.53
78.0 inches / acre / year
G
47.49
91.0 inches / acre / year
H
14.19
91.0 inches / acre / year
I
13.59
91.0 inches / acre / year
1
58.22
91.0 inches / acre / year
K
9.72
91.0 inches / acre / year
L
24.79
91.0 inches / acre / year
M 1
0.60
91.0 inches / acre / year
M2
3.80
91.0 inches / acre / year
M3
1.23
9 1. 0 inches / acre / year
M4
5.12
91.0 inches / acre / year
M5
18.23
52.0 inches / acre / year
total acres - 282.14
The loading rates for these fields will be effective for these sites after
completion of stormwater conveyance improvements. Until the
improvements have been made the loading rate should be 78.0 inches
per acre / year. Please notify the Fayetteville Regional Office for
approval to increase the loading rate.
** The site designated as B1 is an extension of Site B. Based on the
Division's site evaluation of B l and it proposed spray acreage of 7.72
acres are unsuitable. B 1 has not been included as usable acreage and
shall not be used for spray irrigation.
b. The application rate shall also be limited by Nitrogen per acre per year as listed in the
table below:
Crop PAN (lb./acre/yr.)
Bermuda Grass (Hay) 300
Milo 100
Small Grain (Wheat, barley, oats) 100
Timothy, Orchard, & Rye Grass 200
If the approved spray irrigation sites are to be double cropped (i.e., a crop in the spring
and a second crop in the fall, with BOTH crops to receive wastewater), then the second
crop shall receive an application of nutrients at a rate of no greater than 50 lb./acre/yr.
This practice will be allowed as long as the second crop is to be harvested. If the second
crop is to be planted for erosion control only, and is to be tilled into the soil, then no
wastewater shall be applied to these fields because the nitrogen will essentially be
returned to the soil.
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8. No type of wastewater other than that from Mountaire Farms of North Carolina, Inc.,
shall be sprayed onto the irrigation area.
9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed. At no time shall equipment be
allowed on the rapid infiltration basins.
10. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such
controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each
site.
1 1. A flow measuring device shall be installed for influent or effluent wastewater prior to the
storage lagoon for this facility. The flow measuring device shall be calibrated annually.
When reporting flow in Condition III.') below, please include both the industrial waste
and domestic waste flows.
12. The rapid infiltration basins shall be operated and maintained to prevent the surface of the
beds from becoming sealed and vegetative growth from becoming established.
Vegetative growth must be kept out of the bottom of the rapid infiltration basins at all
times. All vegetation must be removed manually so that minimal disturbances will occur
to the disposal area. At a minimum the basins shall be raked once per month.
13. The application of chemicals to the rapid infiltration basins is expressly prohibited.
14. Freeboard in the storage lagoons shall not be less than two feet at any time.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses)
deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality to insure surface and ground water
protection will be established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be
followed.
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Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater
disposed. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following
information:
a. date of irrigation,
b. volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. field irrigated,
d. length of time field is irrigated,
e. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loading for each
field,
f. weather conditions, and
g. maintenance of cover crops.
The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored monthly by the Permittee at the
point prior to irrigation for the following parameters:
BOD5 TSS pH
Fecal Coliform % Solids Phosphorous
NH3 as N TKN Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen
PAN (by calculation) Copper Zinc
Calcium Magnesium Sodium
Cadmium Lead Nickel
Flow (influent or effluent as determined in Condition II.11 above)
Sodium Adsorption Ratio by Calculation

4. A representative annual soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be
conducted on each site receiving wastewater in the respective calendar year and the
results maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. The Standard
Soil Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following
parameters:
Acidity Manganese Potassium
Calcium Percent Humic Matter Sodium
Copper pH Zinc
Magnesium Phosphorus
Cation Exchange Capacity Base Saturation (by calculation)
The Standard Soil Fertility Analysis (see above) and an analysis for the following
pollutants shall be conducted once prior to permit renewal on soils from each site which
has received wastewater during the permit cycle.
Nickel Cadmium Lead
A report from a Soil Scientist shall accompany the above required analysis to determine
site soils efficiency.
5. Scheduled maintenance (cleaning) of the air floatation/grease trap shall be performed
uaq rterly. A written report shall be submitted to the Fayetteville Regional Office, Water
Quality Supervisor, 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301, at the end of
each quarter. Upon completion and initial operation of the new DAF unit, the existing
trap shall be removed and this maintenance will no longer be required.
6. Scheduled maintenance of the spray acreage shall be performed as needed. The
maintenance shall include actions on the permitted acreage to ensure that ponding does
not occur and shall include an annual report by an agronomist or agricultural expert
concerning crops and operation for the up coming year. A written report including this
information shall be submitted to the Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality
Supervisor, 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301, by March lst of each
year.
7. Three copies of all operation and disposal records as specified in condition III 2, III 3, III
4, III 5 and III 6 and any other data as may be required shall be submitted on or before the
last day of the following month to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
8. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone
number 910-486-1541 as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the
next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of
the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such
as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual circumstances;

IV.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.;
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-
pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent
to such station or facility; or
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must
outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not
recur.
GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. The interior surface of the new aerobic storage lagoon shall be completely lined with a 30
mil thick liner. Following installation and inspection of the lagoon liner, and prior to
waste disposal operations, certification of the liner's compliance with approved
construction specifications and the liner's integrity must be provided to the Division of
Water Quality, Groundwater Section, by the project engineer.
2. Prior to beginning waste disposal operations on spray fields J, K, L or M, six new
monitor wells, three upgradient (MW-31, MW-32, MW-33) and three downgradient
MW-34, MW-35 and MW-36) shall be installed to monitor groundwater quality. The
new wells shall be constructed such that the water level in the well is never above or
below the screened (open) portion of the well at any time during the year. The general
location and name for each well is marked on Attachment A. Each monitoring well shall
be located at the review boundary, constructed in accordance with this permit, and
approved by the Fayetteville Regional Office.
3. All wells that are constructed for purposes of groundwater monitoring shall be
constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2C .0108 (Standards of Construction for
Wells Other than Water Supply) and any other state and local laws and regulations
pertaining to well construction.
4. The Fayetteville Regional Office, telephone number 910-486-1541, shall be notified at
least forty-eight hours prior to the construction of any monitoring well so that an
inspection can be made of the monitoring well location. Such notification to the regional
groundwater supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.
Within thirty days of completion of all well construction activities, a certification must be
received from a professional engineer certifying that the monitoring wells are located and
constructed in accordance with the Well Construction Standards (15A NCAC 2C) and
this permit. This certification should be submitted with copies of the Well Completion
Form (GW-1) for each well. Mail this certification and the associated GW-1 forms to the
Permits and Compliance Unit, Groundwater Section, P.O. Box 29578, Raleigh, NC,
27626-0578.
6. For the initial sampling of the well as specified elsewhere in the permit, the permittee
shall submit a copy of the GW-1 Form (Well Completion Form) with the Compliance
Monitoring Form (GW-59) for that well. Compliance Monitoring Forms that do not
include copies of the GW-1 form will be returned to the permittee without being
processed. Failure to submit these forms as required by this permit may result in the
initiation of enforcement activities pursuant to NC General Statutes 143-215.6.

7. Within sixty days of completion of all monitoring wells, the permittee shall submit two
original copies of a scaled topographic map (scale no greater than 1 ":100') signed and
sealed by a professional engineer or a state licensed land surveyor that indicates all of the
following information:
a. the location and identity of each monitoring well,
b. the location of the waste disposal system,
c. the location of all property boundaries,
d. the latitude and longitude of the established horizontal control monument,
e. the relative elevation of the top of the well casing (which shall be known as the
"measuring point"), and
f. the depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is
established.
The survey shall be conducted using approved practices outlined in North Carolina
General Statutes Chapter 89C and the North Carolina Administrative Code Title 21,
Chapter 56. The surveyor shall establish a horizontal control monument on the property
of the waste disposal system and determine the latitude and longitude of this horizontal
control monument to a horizontal positional accuracy of +/- 10 feet. All other features
listed in a. through e. above shall be surveyed relative to this horizontal control
monument. The positional accuracy of features listed in a. through e. above shall have a
ratio of precision not to exceed an error of closure of 1 foot per 10,000 feet of perimeter
of the survey. Any features located by the radial method will be located from a minimum
of two points. Horizontal control monument shall be installed in such a manner and
made of such materials that the monument will not be destroyed due to activities that may
take place on the property. The map shall also be surveyed using the North American
Datum of 1983 coordinate system and shall indicate the datum on the map. All bearings
or azimuths shall be based on either the true or NAD 83 grid meridian. If a Global
Positioning System (GPS) is used to determine the latitude and longitude of the
horizontal control monument, a GPS receiver that has the capability to perform
differential GPS shall be used and all data collected by the GPS receiver will be
differentially corrected.
The maps and any supporting documentation shall be sent to the Groundwater Section,
N.C. Division of Water Quality P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578.
The new monitoring wells MW-31, MW-32, MW-33, MW-34, MW-35, and MW-36
shall be sampled initially after construction (and prior to waste disposal operations) and
thereafter with monitoring wells MW-8, MW-13, MW-14, MW-15, MW-16, MW-17,
MW-18, MW-19, MW-20, MW-24, MW-25, MW-26, MW-27, MW-28, and MW-29
every April, August, and December for the following parameters:
Water Level pH
Ammonia Nitrogen Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Fecal Coliform
Nitrate (NO3)
Volatile Organic Compounds - In December only
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) by one of the following methods:
(A) Standard Method 6230D, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(B) Standard Method 6210D, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(C) EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(D) EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(E) Another method with prior approval by the Groundwater Section Chief

Any method used must meet the following qualifications:
(1) A laboratory must be DWQ certified to run any method used.
(2) The method used must, at a minimum, include all the constituents listed in
Table VIII of Standard Method 6230D.
(3) The method used must provided a PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less which must be
supported by laboratory proficiency studies as required by the DWQ
Laboratory Certification Unit. Any constituents detected above the MDL
but below the PQL at 0.5 ug/L must be qualified (estimated) and reported.
If any volatile organic compounds are detected by the methods listed, then the
Fayetteville Regional Office Groundwater Supervisor, telephone number 910-486-1541,
must be contacted immediately for further instructions regarding any additional follow-up
analyses required. The results of all initial and follow-up analyses must be submitted
simultaneously.
The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point
on the top of the casing.
The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to
provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well.
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/1 are detected in any downgradient monitoring
well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the individual
constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured
In the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to
represent the naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally
occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional
sampling and analysis as described above.
The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater
Quality Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section, Permits and
Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578 on or before the last
working day of the month following the sampling month.
9. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in
15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary
is for the disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1)
250 feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary,
whichever is closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality
Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation
action in addition to the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-
215.6A(a)(1).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the
disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the
waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require
remediation action on the part of the permittee.
10. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division,
shall be provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.

2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which
may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or
a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the
date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or
corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by
the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made
available upon request to the Division of Water Quality or other permitting authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality
may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place
on or related to the disposal site or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of
determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that must be
maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Water Quality accompanied by an application fee,
documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
5. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
7. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
8. The Permittee, 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 adequacy of
the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
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Permit issued this the Fourth day of March, 1998
NORTH C OLIN/EN RONM NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
/'--A: Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0000484

Permit No. WQ0000484
March 4, 1998
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
W�liarn W. Cob, --y, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Byron Phillips
Piedmont Poultry Processing, Inc.
P.O. Box 129
Lumber Bridge, N.C. 28357
Dear Mr. Phillips:
George T. Everett, Ph.D,
Director
July 17, 1990
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000484 Amendment
Piedmont Poultry Processing, Inc.
Wastewater Treatment and Spray
Irrigation Disposal
Robeson County
In accordance with your application received May 8, 1989, and the request for an
amendment received April 30, 1990, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0000484 as
amended, dated July 17, 1990 to Piedmont Poultry Processing, Inc. for the continued operation of
the subject wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 1994, shall
void Permit No. WQ0000484 dated October 20, 1990 and shall be subject to the conditions and
limitations as specified therein. The amendment consists of a name change from Lumbee Farms
Cooperative to Piedmont Poultry Processing, Inc.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days
following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming
to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Lindsay
Mize at 919/ 733-5083.
Sincerely, 1
George T. Everett
cc: Roberson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office
Envir. Hydro. Cons.
Groundwater Section.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carona 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
Asn Equal opportuniry Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SPRAY IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT
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
Piedmont Poultry Processing, Inc.
Robeson County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 0.57 MGD spray irrigation type wastewater treatment and disposal
system consisting of rotary screens, air flotation unit and grease trap, grit removal, a 10,000 GPD
extended aeration domestic wastewater treatment plant with a 1.6 MG two-stage Iagoon system,
the second lagoon of which is lined., disinfection, a 4.0 MG lined emergency storage basin,
instrumented flow measurement, dual irrigation pumps and 120 acres of irrigation fields to serve
Piedmont Poultry Processing, Inc. with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to
the application received April 30, 1990 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 1994, shall
void Permit No. WQ0000484 issued October 20, 1989 and shall be subject to the following
specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters
which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail
to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the
irrigation area to adequately absorb the wastewater, the Permittee shall take such
immediate corrective action to correct the problem, including actions as may be required
by the Division of Environmental Management.
2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for
damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
3. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management_

4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
5. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence under separate ownership,
b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells,
g) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
H. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a
certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
3. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
6. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
7. The application rate shall not exceed: 0.8 in/acre/wk .
8. No type of wastewater other than that from Piedmont Poultry Processing Inc. shall be
sprayed onto the irrigation area.
9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
10. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use and
for the 12 -month period following the land application event. Such controls must
include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site.
11. Sufficient lime shall be applied to the spray irrigation fields to maintain the pH of the
soils at a value of 6.5 standard units.
12. Freeboard in the lagoons and storage basin shall not be less than one (1) foot at any time.
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III. MONITORING AND REFORTIIVG REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue
analyses) deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to
insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable
sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater
disposed. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following
information:
a) date of irrigation,
b) volume of wastewater irrigated,
c) field irrigated,
d) length of time field is irrigated,
e) continuous weekly, monthly,
for each field,
f) weather conditions, and
g) maintenance of cover crops.
and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings
3. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at a point
prior to irrigation twice per month for the following parameters:
Parameter
Flow
B OD5
TSS
Fecal Coliform
pH
NH3
4. Three copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition III 2) and
all effluent monitoring data (as specified -in condition III 3) and any other data as may be
required shall be submitted annually on or before January 31 of the following year to the
following address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office,
telephone no. [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours
or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the
occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such
as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
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b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a
by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must
outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not
reoccur.
IV. QR.OUNDWATER REOUIREMENT5
The eleven (11) existing monitor wells shall be sampled every April, August, and
November for the following parameters:
NO3 (10.0) Sodium
TDS TOC
pH (6.5-8.5 s.u.) Water Level
Chloride (250.0) Total Coliforms (11100 ml)
Ammonia Nitrogen
The measurement of water level must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters.
The numbers in parentheses represent the maximum allowable concentrations in
groundwater for the various analytical parameters, as specified in 15 NCAC 2L
[Groundwater Classifications and Standards]. Unless- otherwise noted, the
concentrations are given in parts per million.
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/l are detected in any downgradient monitoring
well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the individual
constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured
in the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/l, this concentration will be taken to
represent the naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally
occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional
sampling and analysis as described above,
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management on Form GW -59 (Compliance Monitoring Report Form)
every May, September, and December.
The Compliance Boundary for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15
NCAC 2L, Classifications and Water Quality Standards applicable to the groundwater of
North Carolina. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards beyond the
Compliance Boundary is subject to penalty provisions applicable under General Statute
143-215.6(1)a. The sale of property, by the Permittee, which is within or contiguous to
the disposal system site may alter location of the Compliance Boundary.
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For facilities permitted prior to December 30, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is
established at a distance 500 feet from the spray fields, or the property boundary,
whichever is less.
If the title to any property which may affect the location of the Compliance Boundary is
changed, the Permittee shall notify the Division Director within 14 days. The Director
shall then establish a modified Compliance Boundary which will be done as a
modification to the Permit.
The REVIEW BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15
NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. A REVIEW BOUNDARY_ is
established around disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the
perimeter of the waste disposal area. When the concentration of any substance equals or
exceeds the maximum allowable concentration of that substance at the REVIEW
BOUNDARY, as determined by monitoring, the Permittee shall either (i) demonstrate,
through predictive calculations or modeling, that natural site conditions, facility design
and operational controls will prevent a violation of standards at the Compliance
Boundary; or, (ii) submit a plan for the alteration of existing site conditions, facility
design or operational controls that will prevent a violation of standards at the
Compliance Boundary, and implement that pian upon its approval by the Director.
2. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
V. INSPECTION
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which
may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health,
or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least
the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or
corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by
the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made
available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting
authority.
3. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of
Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at any
reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect
or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or
may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDMONS
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications, and other supporting
data.
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2 . This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permitted, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or
may not be approved.
4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
5. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any
and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other
government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
6. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives fall
details of the materials applied at this site.
7. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
8. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the
Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
9. The Permittee, 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 adequacy of
the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period
of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 17th day of July, 1990.
NORTH CAROLINA
George T. Ever�tt, Di
Division of Envtro urn
By Authority of the E
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
ment
Management Commission
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. George Deadwyler October 20, 1989
Lumbee Farms Cooperative
P.O. Box 129
Lumber Bridge, N.C. 28357
Dear Mr. Deadwyler:
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000484
Lumbee Farms Cooperative
Wastewater Treatment and Spray
Irrigation Disposal
Robeson County
In accordance with your application received May 8, 1989 we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0000484, dated October 20, 1989 to Lumbee Farms Cooperative for the continued
operation of the subject wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 1994, shall
supersede Permit No. WQ0000484 dated November 28, 1988 and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days
following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming
to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General. Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Babette
McKemie at 919/ 733-5083.
incerely,
�uWil4 a
67-
CC' Roberson County Health Departmen
Fayetteville Regional Office
Envir. Hydro. Cons.
Groundwater
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SPRAY IRRIGATION SYSTEM PERMIT
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
PERIMTSSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Lumbee Farms Cooperative
Robeson County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 0.57 MGD spray irrigation type wastewater treatment and disposal
system consisting of rotary screens, air flotation unit and grease trap, grit removal, a 10,000 GPD
extended aeration domestic wastewater treatment plant with a 1.6 MG two-stage lagoon system,
the second lagoon of which is lined, disinfection, a 4.0 MG lined emergency storage basin,
instrumented flow measurement, dual irrigation pumps and 120 acres of irrigation fields to serve
Lumbee Farms Cooperative with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received May 8, 1989 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 1994, shall
supersede Permit No. WQ0000484 issued November 28, 1988 and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
PERFORMANCE , STANDARDS
1. The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters
which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail
to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the
irrigation area to adequately absorb the wastewater, the Permittee shall take such
immediate corrective action to correct the problem, including actions as may be required
by the Division of Environmental Management.
2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for
damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
3. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management. 1

4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
5. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence under separate ownership,
b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drair_ageways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells,
g) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
U. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a
certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
3. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff.
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
5. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
7. The application rate shall not exceed: 0.8 in/acre/wk .
8. No type of wastewater other than that from Lumbee Farms shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation area.
9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
10. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use and
for the 12 -month period following the land application event. Such controls must
include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site.
11. Sufficient lime shall be applied to the spray irrigation fields to maintain the pH of the
soils at a value of 6.5 standard units.
12. Freeboard in the lagoons and storage basin shall not be less than one (1) foot at any time.
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IT.I. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue
analyses) deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to
insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable
sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater
disposed. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following
information:
a) date of irrigation,
b) volume of wastewater irrigated,
c) field irrigated,
d) length of time field is irrigated,
e) continuous weekly, monthly,
for each field,
f) weather conditions, and
g) maintenance of cover crops.
and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings
3. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at a point
prior to irrigation twice per month for the following parameters.
Parameter
FIow
BOD5
TSS
Fecal Coliform
pH
NH3
4. Three copies of all operation .and disposal records (as specified in condition III 2) and
all effluent monitoring data (as specified in condition 1113) and any other data as may be
required shall be submitted annually on or before January 31 of the following year to the
following address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville Regional Office,
telephone no. [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours
or on the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the
occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such
as the dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
i
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b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a
by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must
outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not
reoccur.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. The eleven (11) existing monitor wells shall be sampled every April, August, and
November for the following parameters,-
NO3
arameters:NO3 (10.0) Sodium
'IDS TOC
pH (6.5-8.5 s.u.) Water Level
Chloride (250.0) Total Coliforms (1/100 ml)
Ammonia Nitrogen
The measurement of water level must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters.
The numbers in parentheses represent the maximum allowable concentrations in
groundwater for the various analytical parameters, as specified in 15 NCAC 2L
[Groundwater Classifications and Standards]. Unless otherwise noted, the
concentrations are given in parts per million.
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/l are detected in any downgradient monitoring
well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify the individual
constituents comprising this TOC concentration. If the TOC concentration as measured
in the back round monitor well exceeds 10 mg/I, this concentration will be taken to
represent the naturally occurring TOC concentration. Any exceedances of this naturally
occurring TOC concentration in the downgradient wells shall be subject to the additional
sampling and analysis as described above.
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management on Form GW -59 (Compliance Monitoring Report Form)
every May, September, and December.
The Compliance Boundary,for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15
NCAC 2L, Classifications and Water Quality Standards applicable to the groundwater of
North Carolina. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards beyond the
Compliance Boundary is subject to penalty provisions applicable under General Statute
143-215.6(1)a. The sale of property, by the Permittee, which is within or contiguous to
the disposal system site may alter location of the Compliance Boundary.
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For facilities permitted prior to December 30, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is
established at a distance 500 feet from the spray fields, or the property boundary,
whichever is less.
If the title to any property which may affect the location of the Compliance Boundary is
changed, the Permittee shall notify the Division Director within 14 days. The Director
shall then establish a modified Compliance Boundary which will be done as a
modification to the Permit.
The REVIEW BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15
NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. A REVIEW BOUNDARY is
established around disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the
perimeter of the waste disposal area. When the concentration of any substance equals or
exceeds the maximum allowable concentration of that substance at the REVIEW
BOUNDARY, as determined by monitoring, the Permittee shall either (i) demonstrate,
through predictive calculations or modeling, that natural site conditions, facility design
and operational controls will prevent a violation of standards at the Compliance
Boundary; or, (ii) submit a plan for the alteration of existing site conditions, facility
design or operational controls that will prevent a violation of standards at the
Compliance Boundary, and implement that plan upon its approval by the Director.
2. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which
may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health,
or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least
the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or
corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by
the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made
available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting
authority.
3, Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of
Environmental Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at any
reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect
or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or
may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
Vl. GENERAL CONDMQNS
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications, and other supporting
data.
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2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or
may not be approved.
4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
5. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any
and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other
government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
6. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives full
details of the materials applied at this site.
7. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
8. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the
Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c) (4).
9. The Permittee, 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 adequacy of
the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period
of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 20th day of October, 1989
ORTH CAROLINA E ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
R. Paul Wilms, Direc
Division of Environmental anagement
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
.lames G. Martin, Governor R Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes ' Secreta November 2&, 1988
�Director
Mr. Walter A. Geiger
Lumbee Farms Cooperative, Inc.
P. 0. Box 8
Lumber Bridge, NC 28357
SUBJECT: Permit No. WQ0000484
Reissue of Permit No. 46548
Lumbee Farms Cooperative, Inc.
Wastewater Spray Irrigation and
Sludge Disposal Facility
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Geiger:
In accordance with your application received September 23, 1988, we. are
)rwa.rding herewith Permit leo. WQ0000484, elated November 28, 1988, for the
.nutinue.d operation of the subject waste treatment and disposal facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 33.,
1989, and Shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
if any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an adjudwcatory hearing upon
written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must
be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of North Carolina
General Statutes, and faded with the Office of Administrative Clearings, Post Office
Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demands are made this
permit shall be final and binding.
One (l) set of approved plans and specifications .is being forwarded to you. If
you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Babette.
McKe.m.ie, telephone No. 919/733-5083, ext. 546.
Sincer .y,
Paul. Wi 1. s
cc: Robeson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Supervisor
Environmental. Hydrogeologic Consultants
Potketiorr Pret ration Pal's
P.O. Box 27687. Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
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
Lumbee Farms Cooperative, Inc.
Robeson County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 0.57 MGD spray irrigation type non -discharge wastewater
treatment system consisting of rotary screens, air floatation unit and grease trap,
--rit removal, a 10,000 GPD extended aeration domestic wastewater treatment plant with
infection, impervious lining for lagoon No. 2 of the 1.6 MG two --stage lagoon
,stem, a 4.0 MG emergency storage basin with impervious lining, instrumented flow
measurement, dual irrigation pumps, 120 acres of irrigation fields and for the
operation of a 16,000 gallon/year sludge disposal system to approximately 50 acres of
land owned by Lumbee Farms all to serve Lumbee Farms facility at Lumber Bridge,
North Carolina with no discharge to the surface waters of the State, pursuant to the
application received September 23, 1988, and in conformity with the project plan.,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development and considered a part of
this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 1989,
and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data.
2. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
3. This pefmit is not transferable.

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 ground
waters which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that
the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions or failure of the irrigation area to adequately absorb the wastewater,
the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as may be required by
the Division of Environmental Management.
5. Irrigation shall not be performed during.inclement weather or when the ground is
in a condition that will cause runoff.
6. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray
field.
7. Sludge shall not be applied in inclement weather or until 24 hours following a
rainfall event of 1/2 -inch or greater in 24 hours. Emergency sludge disposal
measures shall be approved by the Division of Environmental Management.
B. Freeboard in the lagoons and storage basin shall not be less than one (1) foot
at any time.
9. A suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained.
10. The application rates shall not exceed
(a) 1.1 in/ac/wk to the spray irrigation. site
(b) approximately 16,000 gallons/year of sludge
(c) 4,000 gallons of sludge per application.
11. Adequate facilities shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from carrying any
disposed or stored material into any surface waters.
12. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment
facilities is prohibited.
13. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be
in responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must
hold a certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
14. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility
for damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this
facility.
15. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge
system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of
this facility.
16. No type of sludge other than that from Lumbee Farms Cooperative, Inc. shall be
placed on the land application disposal site.
�. No type of wastewater other than that from Lumbee Farms Cooperative, Inc. shall
be sprayed onto the irrigation area.

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Wastewater and sludge shall be uniformly applied to the land areas in such a
manner so as to prevent toxic conditions from a single application or by the
accumulation of more than one application of wastewater or sludge.
19. Lagoon No. 2 and the emergency storage basin shall have impervious lining.
20. A 50 -foot buffer shall be maintained between drainageways, a 100 -foot buffer
shall be maintained between each landowner's property lines, and a 400 -foot
buffer shall be maintained between any residence and any applied sludge.
21. The Permittee, 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 adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will
extend the Permit for such period of time and under such conditions and
limitations as it may deem appropriate.
22. This facility must provide the Fayetteville Regional Office with an annual
summary of the management procedures for the spray irrigation site(s)- This
annual report must be submitted by December 31st of the particular year. This
information must include current wastewater analysis, soils analysis (a report
from a certified soil scientist describing the land application system's effect
on the soil must accompany the technical soils sample), total volume of
wastewater spray irrigated on the permitted acreage, and the approximate yield of
the cover crop.
The two (2) ton per acre application of Dolomitic lime as recommended by Dr.
Rubin's soils report must be applied by March 31, 1989. Any supplemental
nutrient additions to the soils will be determined by future annual evaluations.
24. The permittee shall submit to the Division on or before January 1, 1989 to
following information:
A. A complete topographic map which also includes the following:
(i) location of all property boundaries;
(ii) delineation of each of the spray fields;
(iii) the boundaries of the two (2) bays
(shown on Figure 1 of the EHC Report
dated September 15, 7.988);
(iv) all facility -related structures
(including lagoon);
(v) all spray irrigation lines;
(vi) north arrow.
B. The four (4)_groundwater monitoring wells recently installed in the vicinity
of the lagoons shall be sampled and analyzed for the following parameters:
Nitrate pH
Total Dissolved Solids Chlorides
Total Coliform Water -Level
TOC

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.rameters.
Lithologic logs, well construction details and the analytical results of the
sampling should be submitted to the Groundwater Section, Division of
Environmental Management.
25. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to
insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable
sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
26. Within 90 days of pdrmit issuance, seven (7) monitor wells, three (3) upgradient
and four (4) downgradient, shall be installed at the spray irrigation fields to
monitor groundwater quality. The location and construction details for these
wells must be by approval of the Fayetteville Regional Office, from which a well
construction permit must be obtained.
27. The seven (7) spray field monitoring wells shall be sampled initially after
construction and thereafter every March, July, and November. The four (4)
monitoring wells around the lagoon sites shall also be sampled every March, July
and November, following the initial sampling as describer) in Condition No. 24B.
Samples from all eleven (11) monitoring wells shall be analyzed for those
parameters outlined in Condition 24B.
The resulLs of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the N. C. Division of
environmental Management on Form GW -59 (Compliance Monitoring Report Form) every
,ril, August, and December.
28. The three (3) supply wells as shown on Figure 1 of the submitted plans shall be
abandoned as per 15 NCAC 2C .0100.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
/'t, R_ Paul Wilms, Director
_GDivision of Environmental Management
/ By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0000484