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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0002374_Final Permit_19900409State 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. W. Jay Derby, Feed Division Manager Goldsboro Milling Company Post Office Box 10009 Goldsboro, North Carolina 27532 Dear Mr. Derby: George T. Everett, PhR Director April 9, 1990 Subject: Permit No. WQ0002374 Goldsboro Milling Company Feed Mill on SR 1713 Subsurface Disposal Wayne County In accordance with your application received August 30, 1989, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0002374, dated April 9, 1990, to Goldsboro Milling Company for the construction and operation of a subsurface disposal system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 1995, 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. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. 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. Mark Hawes at 919/ 733-5083, 4nSicerely, orge T. Everett cc: Wayne County Health Department Washington Regional Office John D. Grady, Jr., P.E., Contractors and Engineering Services Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL 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 GOLDSBORO MILLING COMPANY Wayne County 6TO ' at 1 construction and operation of 1,125 GPD subsurface disposal system consisting of a 900 gallon oil/water separator and 300 linear feet of nitrification trench to serve Goldsboro Milling Company's New Feed Mill on SR 1713 with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received August 30, 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 March 31, 1995, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PE RF RMANCE 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. Mail the certification to the Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687. 2. The Washington Regional Office, phone no. (919) 946-6481, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of baclfilling 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. 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 construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or 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. This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately absorb the wastes and may be rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in a manner which will protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and ground waters. G. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the disposal area and prevent wastewater runoff from the subsurface disposal field. 7. 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. 8. A usable reserve area shall be maintained for wastewater disposal. The reserve area shall have the capability of accommodating the average daily flow of the facility being served without exceeding the loading rates of the reserve area while meeting all required buffer requirements. 9. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited. 10. The following buffers shall be maintained: a) 100 feet between disposal area and any public or private water supply including wells b) 100 feet between disposal area and "SA and SB" classified surface waters c) 50 feet between disposal area and any stream, lake, river or natural drainageway d) 50 feet between disposal area and property lines e) 10 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions (upslope) f) 25 feet between disposal area and surface water interceptor drains or diversions (downslope) and groundwater drainage systems. 11. A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any exfiltration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24) hour per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition. Il. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. 2. The application rates to the disposal field shall not exceed 1.25 GPD/SF. 3. 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. 4. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed. 2 III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REO[1IREMENT 1. 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. 3. A record shall be maintained of all sludge 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 sludge, date the sludge was hauled, and volume of sludge removed. 4. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone no. (919) 946-64181, 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 has gone out of compliance with its permit limitations. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter foma 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. A detailed map providing a general location diagram and site specific map showing all facility related structures, property lines, and the locations of all wells, springs, lakes, ponds, or other surface water drainage features within 500 feet of the treatment/disposal site must be provided within 90 days of permit issuance. 2. Prior to beginning waste disposal operations, three (3) monitor wells, one (1) upgradient and two (2) downgradient, must be installed to monitor groundwater quality. The 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 location and construction details for these wells must be approved by the 3 Washington Regional Office, from which a well construction permit must be obtained. The monitor wells must be sampled initially after construction (and prior to waste disposal operations) and thereafter every March, July, and October for the following parameters: Ammonia Nitrogen TDS (500.0) TOC pH ( 6.5-8.5 standard units) Water Level Chloride (250.0) Volatile Organic Compounds - In October only ( by Method 1 or Method 2 below) Method 1: Method 6230D ( Capillary - Column), "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater", 17th edition, 1989 Method 2: Method 502.2 " Methods for the Determination of -Organic Compounds in Drinking Water", United States Environmental Protection Agency - 600/4-88/039 The measurement of water level must be made prior to sampling for the remaining parameters. The measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed relative to mean sea level (M.S.L.). The depth of the water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the casing. The water level elevations shall then be determined relative to (M.S.L.). 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/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. If any volatile organic compounds are detected by Method 6230D, or the equivalent Method 502.2, then EPA method 604 and 611 must also be run to detect other organic compounds which may be present. The results of all analyses specified in the monitoring requirements, including 604 and 611 if required, must be submitted simultaneously. 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 April, August, and November. 4. The Compliance Boundary delineated on the attached site plan 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 rd 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. For facilities permitted on or after December 30, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is established at the lesser of 250 feet from the subsurface disposal site, or 50 feet within the property boundary. 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 13OUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15 NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. A REVIEW BQUNDARY 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. 5. The replacement/repair area must be relocated to an area such that if it is required to be used, compliance with NCAC 2H buffers and NCAC 2L perimeter of compliance provisions can be assured. 6. 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 pennitting 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. V1. GENERAL., CONDITION 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. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is 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. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives full details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site. 5. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the applicant for the life of the project. 6. 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). 7. 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. 8 . The wastewater treatment facility shall connect to a publicly owned areawide sewage collection system within 180 days of its availability. All discharge of wastewater to the system shall cease at the time of the connection to the sewerage collection system. 9. 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. 10. 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 9th day of April, 1990 NORTH CAROL A E IR George T. Everett, Division of Environ By Authority of the AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Management Commission Permit No. WQ0002374 April 9, 1990 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 the approved plans and specifications. Signature Date Registration N 7