WQ0001949_Final Permit_19931220

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
David L. McLendon, President
Lewis Sausage Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1296
Burgaw, NC 28425
Dear Mr. McLendon:
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December 20, 1993
Subject: Permit No. WQ0001949
Lewis Sausage Company, Inc.
Wastewater Treatment Lagoons
Pender County
In accordance with your amendment request received September 10, 1993, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0001949 as amended, dated December 20, 1993, to Lewis Sausage Company,
Inc. for the continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment lagoons. Please be advised that
Condition No. 22 has been changed to read "fecal coliform" instead of "total coliform" to allow the
Groundwater Section to more accurately track the effects of the wastewater treatment lagoons.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 1994, shall void Permit
No. WQ0001949 issued January 12, 1990, 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 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. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John A. Kuske III at
919/ 733-5083.
Sincerely,
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A. Preis o Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Pender County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office
Jack Floyd, Groundwater Section Central Office
Facilities Assessment 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, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE 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
Lewis Sausage Company, Inc.
Pender County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 1,500 GPD industrial wastewater treatment facility consisting of a grease trap, a
one-fourth (1/4) acre lagoon and a two acre (2) acre lagoon (in series), to serve Lewis Sausage Company,
Inc. with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the amendment request received
September 10, 1993 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 December 31, 1994, shall void Permit
No. WQ0001949 issued January 12, 1990, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
1. 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.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. 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 the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as
may be required by this Division., such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.

6. The sludge, screenings, and scum 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 as described in the supporting
material (landfilled).
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10. Freeboard in the lagoons shall not be Iess than two feet at any time.
11. 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.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater evaporation 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.
14. 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 recycle system at any reasonable time for the purpose
of detemiining 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.
15. 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 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
16. 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 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
17. 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.
18. A set of previously approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be
retained by the Permittee for the life of this project.
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19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone
number 910/395-3900, 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 basin or tank; 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 is not in
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 recur.
20. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, 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 Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 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 Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202.
21. The monitor wells shall be sampled every April, August, and November for the following
parameters:
NO3 (10.0)
TDS (500.0)
pH (6.5-8.5 std. units)
Chloride (250.0)
Orthophosphate
NO2 (1.0)
TKN
Ammonia Nitrogen
TUC
Water Level
Fecal Coliform
Phenol
TOX (in November only)
The measurement of water level must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters.
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The analytical methods used for TOX must be capable of detecting the total of all
halogenated organic compounds present at a concentration of 5,0 parts per billion (ppb) or
greater. in the event that a TOX concentration of 5.0 ppb or greater is detected, any
individual halogenated organic compound(s) present at a concentration at or above the
method detection limit (MDL) must be identified and quantified utilizing EPA methods 601,
602, 604, and 611.
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 backgcolmd 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 numbers in parentheses represent the maximum allowable concentrations Ln
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.
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 CompIiancf, Bin r delineated on the attached site map for the disposal system is
specified by regulations in 15A 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 the 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 site, may alter the location of the Compliance
Boundary.
For facilities permitted prior to December 30, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is
established at a distance of 500 feet from the treatment lagoons 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 delineated on the attached site map for the disposal system is
specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. A
REVIEW BQJINDARY 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.
22. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
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23. 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.
24. The permittee shall control the vegetation around the treatment lagoons.
25. Upon the availability of a municipal or regional sewerage collection system, the facility
shall be connected and all on site treatment facilities abandoned in accordance with the
recommendations of the Division.
Permit issued this the 20th day of December, 1993
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Presto oward, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0001949
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