WQ0003361_Final Permit_19940118

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
January 18, 1994
Mr. William E. Oakley, President
Wright Corporation
Post Office Box 402
Riegelwood, North Carolina 28456
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Subject: Permit No. WQD003361
Wright Corporation
Acme Station
Evaporative Lagoon
hT- ltration/Evaporation System
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Oakley:
In accordance with a letter from Ms. Lisa A. Porter, Environmental and Safety Officer, Wright
Corporation, received October 6, 1993, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0003361 as amended,
dated January 18, 1994, to Wright Corporation for the continued operation of the subject evaporative
lagoon system. The permit amendment was requested to change the liner material specified in the previous
permmit from a Seaman 8130 XR-5 liner to a 36 millimeter reinforced Hypalon liner.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 1997, shall hereby void
Permit No. WQ0003361 issued November 3, 1992, 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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contac :..11�Iici�ael b. Alen ate
[phone].
Sincerely,
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A. Prest Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc:.: Columbus County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Wilmington Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Groundwater Section, Jack Floyd
Mr.David W. Swart, P. E., Wright Corporation
Training and Certification Unit (no revised rating)
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Sox 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 THE
Wright Corporation
Columbus County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 2.3 million gallon evaporative lagoon and the construction of a second lagoon
with the same specifications 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 (36 millimeter reinforced Hypalon liner), 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 all associated piping, pumps, valves and
appurtenances to serve Wright Corporation's Acme Station with no discharge of wastes to the surface
waters, pursuant to the amendment request received October 6, 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 March 31, 1997, shall hereby void
Permit No. WQ0003361 issued November 3, 1992, 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. Plans and specification for additional lagoon(s) shall be submitted when the wastewater
level in the Iagoon reaches eighty (80) percent of the design capacity.

6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the second lagoon, 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.
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 shall 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
take appropriate measures, including but not limited to ceasing of production, in order to
prevent contravention of surface or ground water standards.
10. The Wilmington 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.
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(s) 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:
y
Chromium Copper
Lead Nickel Y 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
Attention: Facilities Assessment Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
18. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
19. The Permittee 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 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.
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. The nine (9) existing monitoring wells which were associated with the spray irrigation
facility, which have been taken out of operation, are to be continued to be maintained at the
request of the company. Intentions may be to begin operation of another spray irrigation
system at a later date. Please be advised, however, a permit must be requested and
obtained prior to the construction or operation of a facility of this type.
22. The two existing monitor wells shall continue to be sampled every March, July, and
October for the following parameters:
NO3 Ammonia Nitrogen
NO2 Formaldehyde
TDS TOC
PH Hexamine
Methanol Total Suspended Solids
SO4 Water Level #
Chloride
Volatile Organic Compounds - In July Only (By Method 1 or 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
f'rotection Agency - 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.
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.
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 analysis 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 plan for the disposal system is
specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 21., 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 143-215.6A. 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.
The REVIEW BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A
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 permttee 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. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
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25. 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).
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
29. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone
number [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 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.
30. 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.
31. 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 18th day of January, 1994
NORTH CAROLiNA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston H ward, Jr., PE.)Director
Division of E nmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0003361
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Permit No. WQ0003361
January 18, 1994
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
Pem-dttee 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
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