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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0002052_Final Permit_20030827`��0 W A T E�4G Michael F. Easley, Governor ' y William G. Ross Jr., Secretary � North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources --1 O C Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of water Quality August 27, 2003 JEFF SILLIMAN MIiLIKEN & COMPANY POST OFFICE BOX 1926, M482 SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA 29304 Subject: Permit No. WQ0002052 Golden Valley Plant Wastewater Surface Irrigation Rutherford County Dear Mr. Silliman: In accordance with your renewal request received July 1, 2003, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0002052, dated August 27, 2003, to Milliken & Company for the continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and surface irrigation facilities. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 2008, shall void Permit No. WQ0002052 issued January 5, 1999, 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. i Please pay particular attention to the following permit conditions, for they are new or modified since your last permit issuance: 11(12),11(13), 11(14),111(2), 111(3), 111(5) and IV(3). 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 co act Nathaniel Thornburg at (919) 733-5083 extension 533. Sincer y ./..Alan W. Klimek, E. cc: Rutherford County Health Department Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section Asheville Regional Office, Groundwater Section Groundwater Section, Central Office Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Water Quality Central Files NDPU Files Non -Discharge Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 DENR Customer Service Center An Equal Opportunity Action Employer Internet httpJ/h2o.enr.state.ne.us/ndpu Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919) 715-6048 Telephone 1 800 623-7748 5017o recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper l'C DE N � 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 Milliken & Company Rutherford County FOR THE continued operation of a 31,000 gallon per day (GPD) spray irrigation treatment and disposal facility consisting of a 1.36 million gallon treatment and storage lagoon, dual 120 gallon per minute (GPM) spray irrigation pumps, chlorination facilities, and approximately 12.25 acres of spray irrigation area to serve Golden Valley Plant, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received July 1, 2003, 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 July 31, 2008, shall void Permit No. WQ0002052 issued January 5, 1999, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. 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 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 (Division), such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities. 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 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 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 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 a, be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G.0201. The ORC shall visit 1 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 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 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. ' The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 57.2 inches over any twelve (12) month period at an instantaneous application rate that does not result in ponding or runoff. No type of wastewater other than that from Golden Valley 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 pf signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. 11. Freeboard in the treatment I storage lagoon shall not be less than two feet at any time. 2 12. If not already installed, a waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the treatment / storage lagoon, 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 chlorine tablets used in the disinfection facility shall be of the kind and type specified in the plans and specifications approved by the Division. 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. Influent flow shall be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be reported on Forza NDMR. The Permittee shall install an appropriate flow measurement device consistent with approved engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of influent 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. 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 The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at a point prior to irrigation every March, July and November for the following parameters: SODg NH3 as N TKN Fecal Coliform TSS NOZ-NO3 pH Total Phos horous Sodium Magnesium Calcium Sodium Adsorption Ratio by Calculation 4. 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. weather conditions, and 0 g. maintenance of cover crops. S Freeboard in the treatment / 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- 1 and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records [as specified in Conditions IH(4) and III(5)] on Form NDAR-1 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 7. 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 Magnesium Zinc Phosphorus I Base Saturation (by calculation) Calcium Manganese Sodium Percent Humic Matter I Cation Exchange Capacity Copper Potassium pH Exchangeable Sodium Percentage S. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828) 251-6208, 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 odcurrence 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 (800) 662-7956, (800) 858-0368, 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. El IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS Sampling Criteria: a. Monitor wells MW -1, MW -2 and MW -3 shall be sampled every April for the parameters listed below. Prior to sampling these 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 I Total Ammonia Nitrogen (NH3-N) I Volatile Or anic Compounds I pH b. For Volatile Organic Coumpounds (VOCs), 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 621.0, 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 VIII 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. 2. Reporting / Documentation: a. 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.ehnr.state,.nc.us/ or requested from the address mentioned above. b. 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 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. 3. Vertical Separation Requirements: Waste application activities should not occur when the vertical separation between depth of application and the water table is at less than three (3) feet. Verification of the water table elevation can be confirmed by water level readings obtained from the monitor wells near the site of auger boring(s), which must be done within 24 hours, prior to application of wastewater. Any open borings must be properly filled with native soil, prior to application to decrease the chance of any waste contaminating the groundwater. 4. Applicable Boundaries: a. 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 prior to December 30, 1983 is established at either 500 feet from the waste disposal area, or at 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). b. 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 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. 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 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. S. 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 (Iocal, 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. 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 tl ep7th day of August, 2003 NORTH OLINA E V NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION -Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0002052 7 -B m U 8 �n ES, C ri I i �vv <D f �.o o.0-\ 5N i I /Z I lA, ") 120, z2"! ? - •!r: � _ 'I '� .•\ ,�'r �I`�! '� � \`- N ''1202 10 N, 4 SCALE TN FEET F 0 2,000 4,000 027, u 123 FIGURE 1 AIELLUCEN & COMPANY SPRAY BMGATION FACELXIY RUTHERFORD COUNTY WQQQQNUIQXM98 SITE LOCATION M" .PYt m r LU MI. A '451 I i 180 ooO FEET ?,A ----,J Q-- . , ? - •!r: � _ 'I '� .•\ ,�'r �I`�! 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Ll IIIA �lm� s'M✓.�!^L In. w rr �' %%���i/i ,�_ a0 Loa�xtl� r W Y- ap T// ` `ham ,r l la 41XOTARYp,_"'�.- c=aru� r`' i ':'�yr+�i ;r+v�y:j k",+�PueL[ � j I �' � \ \/ -r•-+.... �, � � ` S� M u M W--3 SURVEY OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES r„' f FOR MILLIKEN & COMPANY / / I SHEET TWO OF TWO c w ` - �i1:lPHIC SC10E 5 1 Lvpl .100 fELi s d: n.�A FIGURE 2 MILLIKEN & COMPANY SPRAY IRRIGATION FACILITY RUTHERFORD COUNTY W00002052/GWO3048 WATER POLLUTINO CONTROL OPERATORS CERTIFICATION COMMISSION CLASSIFICATION RATING SHEET FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS FACILITY INFORMATION: NAME OF FACILITY:–Milliken Incorporated -Golden Valley Plant MAILING ADDRESS:—Route 2, Box 188 Bostic, North Carolina 28018 COUNTY: Rutherford CONTACT PERSON:_Greg Gallen PERMIT NO: WQ0002052 CHECK ONE: NC ORC:_Robert C. Grayson TELEPHONE: (828) 247-4300 WQ X_ HEALTH DP_ TELEPHONE: 828 247-4300 RATING INFORMATION: (Before completing this section, please refer to pages 2-4) PERMITTED FLOW: 0.031 MGD BNR? YES NO CHECK CLASSIFICATION: WASTEWATER: 1 2 3 4 COLLECTION: 1 2 3 4 SPRAY IRRIGATION X SUBSURFACE LAND APPLICATION PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL GRADE I GRADE II RATED BY: _Roger C. Edwards DATE:–August 8, 2003 REGIONAL OFFICE TELEPHONE (828)251-6208 EXT: REGION: ASHEVILLE Classification of Biological, Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems: Grade I Biological WPCS Septic tanklsand filter systems Biological lagoon systems Constructed wetlands and associated appurtenances Grade 11 Biological WPCS Systems that utilize and activated sludge or fixed growth process with a flow less than or equal to 0.5 million gallons per day (mgd). Grade III Biological WPCS Systems that utilize an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow of greater than 0.5 through 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd) - Grade 11 systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction* Grade IV Biological WPCS - Systems that utilizing an activated sludge or fixed growth process with a permitted flow of greater than 2.5; million gallons per day (mgd) Grade III systems that are required to achieve biological nutrient reduction* `Biological Nutrient Reduction — The reduction of total nitrogen or total phosphorous by an activated sludge or fixed growth process as required by the facilities permit. Classification of Collection Water Pollution Control Systems: (Whichever provides lowest grade) Same grade as biological water pollution control system. Grade of system: Based on population served: 1,500 or Less = Grade I 1,501 to 15,000 = Grade Il 15,001 to 50,000 = Grade III 50,001 or more = Grade IV Classification of SpraV Irri ation Water Pollution Control Systems: Systems which utilize spray irrigation for the reuse or disposal of wastewater. These systems include: septic tanks, sand filter, oillwater separators, lagoons, storage basins, screening, sedimentation. Systems other than those listed above shall be subject to additional classification. Classification of Land Application of Residuals Systems: Systems permitted and dedicated for land application of residuals that are produced by a water pollution control system or contaminated soils. Classification of Physical/Chemical Water Pollution Control Treatment Systems: Grade I Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution control system that utilizes a primarily physical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes groundwater remediation systems.** Grade 11 Physical/Chemical: Any water pollution system that utilizes a primarily chemical process to treat wastewater. This classification includes reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and ultrafiltration systems. ** ** Any water pollution control system that utilizes a physical/chemical process to enhance an activated sludge or fixed growth process, shall not be subject to additional classification. Classification of Subsurface Water Pollution Control Systems: Systems which utilize the soil for subsurface treatment and disposal of wastewater and/or are required to have a certified operator under 15A NCAC 18A.1961. *** Any subsurface system that has a part of its treatment process a water pollution control systems that maybe classified under Rules .0302 through .0307 of this section shall be subject to additional classification. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Definitions Activated Sludge - shall mean a biological wastewater treatment process in which predominantly biodegradable pollutants in wastewater are absorbed, or adsorbed by living aerobic organisms and bacteria. Chemical Process - shall mean a wastewater pollution control system process consisting exclusively of the addition of chemicals to treat wastewater. Collection System - shall mean a continuous connections of pipelines, conduits, pumping stations, and other related constructions used to conduct wastewater to the water pollution control system. Electrodialysis System - shall mean a system utilizing a selective separation of dissolved solids process that is based on electrical charge and diffusion through a semipermeable membrane. Physical Process - shall mean any water pollution control system process consisting of electrodialysis, adsorption, absorption, air stripping, gravimetric sedimentation, floation, and filtration as a means of treatment. Reverse Osmosis System - shall mean a system which utilizes solutions and semipermable membranes to separate and treat wastewater. Ultrafiltration System - shall mean a system which utilizes a membrane filter to remove pollutants from wastewater. Water Pollution Control System - shall mean any system for the collection, treatment, or disposal of wastewater and is classified under the provision of G.S,90A-37. Note: Please refer to G.S. 90A-37 for additional information and definitions.