WQ0004270_Correction_20010718

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
July 18, 2001
ERNEST W. SUMNER
A. B. CARTER INC.
P. 4. BOX 518
GASTONIA, NC 28053
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Application No. WQ0004270 Correction
A. B. Carter, Inc.
Wastewater Spray Irrigation
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Sumner:
In accordance with a written request received on July 10, 2001, we are forwarding herewith a
corrected page 4 of Permit No. WQ0004270, issued May 30, 2001, for the subject facility, as
well as an additional map indicating the location of the corrected wells.
The following corrections have been made to the permit:
1. Monitoring well nomenclature was changed from BG-1, BG-2 and SWMV1-MW2 to
read BG-2 (MW-19), SWMUI-MW-2 (MW-20) and BG-1 (MW-21). Please note that all
data collected and reported on Form GW-59 must use the names as identified in the
parenthesis above.
2. An additional map indicating the location of the corrected wells
Please replace Page 4 with the corrected Page 4 into Permit No. WQ0004270, issued May
30, 2001, and add the new map to Permit No. WQ0004270.
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If you have any questions regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact Nathaniel
Thornburg at [phone], extension 533. Thank you for your cooperation.
Since y,
Kerr T. Stevens
Cc: Gaston County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Mooresville Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Groundwater Section, Central Office
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit

6. A representative annual soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on each spray
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
Calcium
Copper
Magnesium
Cation Exchange Capacity
7. Noncompliance Notification:
Manganese Potassium
Percent Humic Matter Sodium
pH Zinc
Exchangeable Sodium Percentage Phosphorus
Base Saturation (by calculation)
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704) 663-
1699, 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 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.
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.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. Monitor wells BG-2 (MW-19), SWMUI-MW-2 (MW-20) and BG-1 (MW-21) shall be sampled every
February and August for the following parameters:
Water Level
pH
Chloride
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Fecal Coliform
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
Nitrate (NO3)
Total Ammonia (NH3-N)
Sulfate
Chemical Oxygen Deman (COD)
Volatile Organic Compounds -- In August only using one of the following:
(A) Standard Method 6230D, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or Iess
(B) Standard Method 621OD, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(C) EPA Method 8021, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(D) EPA Method 8260, Low Concentration, PQL at 0.5 ug/L or less
(E) Another method with prior approval by the Groundwater Section Chief
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