WQ0003495_Final Permit_19900831

State 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. R.D. McLean
Facilities Engineer
Pioneer/Eclipse Corporation
P.O. Box 1089
Sparta, North Carolina 28675
Dear Mr. McLean:
George T. Everett,Ph.D.
Director
August 31, 1990
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003495
Pioneer/Eclipse Corporation
Subsurface LPP Disposal System
Alleghany County
In accordance with your application received May 4, 1990, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0003495, dated August 31, 1990, to Pioneer/Eclipse Corporation for the
continued operation of a 900 GPD low pressure pipe subsurface wastewater disposal system.
This permit allows the additions of two waste streams to the existing wastewater disposal system.
This permit hereby voids Permit No. 16381, issued June 17, 1988.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 1993, 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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Dana Bolden
at 919/ 733-5083.
cc: Alleghany County Health De -par
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Groundwater Section
Gene Dysart and Associates
Sincere
George T. Everett
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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
Pioneer/Eclipse Corporation
Alleghany County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 900 GPD subsurface wastewater disposal system consisting of a 2,000
gallon septic tank, 1,500 gallon dosing tank, 630 linear feet of four inch gravity sewer, an eight
inch low pressure manifold pipe, a 5,130 square foot disposal field with four 190 linear foot by
three foot wide graveled trenches on nine foot centers, 1,670 linear feet of three inch distribution
line, and 760 linear feet of six inch perforated pipe, and all related valves and appurtenances to
serve Pioneer/Eclipse Corporation with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to
the application received May 4, 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 June 30, 1993, shall hereby
void Permit No.16382, issued June 17, 1988, and shall be subject to the following specified
conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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.
2. 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. 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.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to divert stormwater from the disposal area and
prevent wastewater runoff from the subsurface disposal field.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
8. 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.
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a
certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the
wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
3. The application rates to the disposal field shall not exceed 0.4 GPD per square
foot.
4. 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.
5. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while
installation occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
6. A suitable cover shall be maintained on the LPP field(s) and the field(s) shall be
kept mowed. The clippings shall be removed to prevent the build up of thatch.
7. The low pressure lines shall be purged monthly using potable water or air pressure
and the pressure adjusted on the distribution lines to approved specifications.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQ-UIREMENTS
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.
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3.
Adequate records showing all maintenance shall be maintained by the Permittee.
These records should include but are not limited to the following:
items
a) Individual dosing pump operation
b) Individual field rotation
c) High water alarms
d) Residual pressure on highest and
lowest lateral on each subfield
e) Residual pressure on all laterals
Inspection Frqquency
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Monthly
Semi-annually
Three copies of all operation and maintenance records (as specified in condition III
2) shall be submitted on or before January 31 of the following year to the following
address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
4. 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.
5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office,
telephone no. [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 has gone
out of 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 reoccur.
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1. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
2. The two (2) existing monitor wells shall be sampled every March, July, and
November for the following parameters:
TDS (500.0) TOC
pH ( 6.5-8.5 standard units) Water Level
Chlorides (250.0) MBAS
Volatile Organic Compounds - In November 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
grmundwater for the various analytical parameters, as specified in 15 NCAC 2L
[Groundwater Classifications and Standards]. Unless otherwise noted, the
concentrations are expressed as milligrams per liter.
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 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 December.
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3 . The Compliance BoundM for the disposal system is specked 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 perimeter of the waste disposal area, 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
15 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.
4. No land application of waste activities shall be undertaken when the seasonal high
water table is less than three feet below the land surface.
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l . Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Peimittee
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 permitting 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.
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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 ISO 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.
11. Only the following waste streams shall be discharged to this disposal system:
1) Filtered wastewater from Vibratory Aluminum Castings cleaning,
2) Filtered, pH neutralized wastewater from tanks of floor cleaning
chemicals, and
3) Filtered, pH neutralized wastewater from tanks of floor wax
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Permit issued this the 31st day of August, 1990
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Manageme
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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