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State of North Carolina JUL 0 4 1991
Department of Environment, Health and Natural ResourcesFACItlTIESASS fNT ONII
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secre4iry
July 3, 1991
Mr. William E. Oak -ley, President
Wright Corporation
Post Office Box 402
Riegelwood, North Carolina 28456
George T. Evcrett, Ph.D.
Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003361
Permit Modification
Wright Corporation
Acme Station
Wastewater Evaporative Lagoon
Columbus County
Dear NIr. Oakley:
In accordance with your modification request received on November 9, 1990, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0003361, dated July 3, 1991, to Wright Corporation for the
construction and operation of the subject evaporative lagoon system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 1992, shall
void Pernnit No. WQ0003361, which was issued on October 5, 1990, and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring
requirements in this peniut. 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 modification are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request
within 60 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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Jones
at 919/ 733-5083.
Sincerely,
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George . Everett
cc: Columbus County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office
Groundwater Section
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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
Wright Corporation
Columbus County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 2.3 :million gallon evaporative lagoon for the collection of the
wastewater from daily operations and the collection of water from seeps and springs in areas
around the spray irrigation fields consisting of a 143 foot by 280 foot by 12 foot deep lagoon with
a geomembrane liner (style 8130 XR-5) manufactured by Seaman Corporation, four (4) floating
aerators, an evaporative spray system located in the lagoon having twenty --two (22) spray nozzles
(27 GPM at 20 psi each) with two 300 GPM pumps, and associated piping, pumps, valves and
appurtenances to serve the Wright Corporation's Acme Station with no discharge of wastes to the
surface waters, pursuant to the application received April 3, 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, 1992, shall
void permit No. WQ0003361, which was issued on October 5, 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. 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
29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535. (This certification was previously received on March
15, 1991).
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6. Plans and specifications for additional lagoon(s) shall be submitted when the wastewater
level in the lagoon reaches eighty (80) percent of the design capacity.
7. 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.
8. The manufacturer shall oversee the installation of the geomembrane liner and shill conduct
testing as outlined in the application package.
9. In the event of the failure of the integrity of the synthetic liner; Wright Corporation shall
tale appropriate measures, including but not limited to ceasing of production, in order to
prevent contravention of surface or ground water standards.
10. The Wilming€on Regional Office, phone no. 919/395-3900, 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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,
14. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
15. Freeboard in the evaporative lagoon shall not be less than two feet at any time.
16. 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.
17. Surface water samples shall be collected monthly at the locations identified as MS-1, MS-2,
and MS-3 on the attached map. The samples shall be analyzed for the following:
TKN NH3
Nitrate/ Nitrite sulfate
formaldehyde
Additionally, quarterly samples shall be collected at the same locations and analyzed for the
following metals:
chromium copper
lead nickel
zinc
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The results of the self monitoring testing performed during the previous month shall be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management postmarked no later than the 30th
day following the end of the reporting period for which the samples were collected.
Duplicate signed copies of the reports required by this condition shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facilities Assessment Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
18. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permmittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
19. The Pernmittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle 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 Pernmittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Penmmittee 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 perm -doing authority.
20. 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 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.
21. Prior to beginning waste disposal operations, two (2) monitor wells, one (1) upgradient
and one (1) 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 exact location and
construction details for these wells must be approved by the Wilmington Regional Office,
from which a well construction permit must be obtained.
22. The monitor wells shall be sampled initially after construction (and prior to waste disposal
operations) and thereafter along with the other nine (9) monitor wells every March,
July, and October for the following parameters:
NO3 (10.0)
NO2
TDS (500.0)
pH (6.5-8.5 standard uni
Methanol
SO4 (250.0)
Volatile Organic Compounds -
Ammonia Nitrogen
Formaldehyde
TOC
:s) Hexamine
Total Suspended Solids
Water Level
In October Only (By method 1 or 2 below)
Method 1: Method 6230D (Capillary - Column), "Standard Methods For The
Examination of Water and Wastewater", l7th ed., 1989
Method 2: Method 502.2 "Method For The Determination Of Organic Compounds
In Drinking Water", U.S. EPA - 600/4-88/039
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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 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 TUC 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 methods 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.
23. The Compliance Boundary delineated on the attached site neap 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.
For facilities permitted on or after December 30, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is
established at the lesser of 250 feet from the evaporative lagoon, 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.
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The REVIEW BOUNDARY delineated on the attached site map for the disposal system is
specified by regulations in IS 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.
24. The interior surfaces of the lagoon shall be completely lined with a 36-nail thick
geomernbrane 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 inust be provided to the Division of
Environmental Management, Groundwater Section, by the project engineer.
25. Lining installation shall not begin until a proper base has been prepared to accept the
membrane lining. Base material shall be free from angular- rocks, roots, grass and
vegetation. Foreign materials and protrusions shall be removed, and all cracks and voids
shall be filled and the surface made level, or uniformly sloping as indicated on the
drawings. The prepared surface shall be free from loose earth, rocks, rubble and other
foreign matter. Generally, no rock or other larger than USCS sand (SP) should remain on
the subgrade in order to provide an adequate safety factor against puncture. Geotextiles
may be used to compensate for irregular subgrades. The subgrade shall be uniformly
compacted to ensure against settlement. The surface on which the lining is to be placed
shall be rnaintained in a firm, clean, dry and smooth condition during lining installation.
26. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
27. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Pe;»littee within thirty
(30) clays 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).
29. 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. 4
29. 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.
30. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be. retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
31. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone no.
919/ 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:
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And, 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 problenm does not recur.
32. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Perinittee shall
employ a certified waster treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge of the
wastewater Li-eatnient facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Comtrussion. Once the facility is classified, the Pennittee must submit a letter
to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within
thirty days after the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete.
33. The Pernmittee, 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.
Ppm-nit issued this the 3rd day of July, 1991.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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George T. Overett, Directo# � I
Division of nvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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