WQ0004639_Final Permit_19921009

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 A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Wiliiam W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Acting Director
October 9, 1992
Mr. Thomas Katsamas, Director of Facility Engineering
Sara Lee Knit .Products
700 Stratford Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Subject: Permit No. WQ0004639
Sara Lee Knit Products
Stratford Road Plant
Groundwater Remediation
Forsyth County
Dear Mr. Katsamas:
On July 24, 1992, the Division received a request from Sara Lee Knit Products for modifications
to be made to Permit No. WQ0004639 to change the monitoring frequency for the treatment system. In
accordance with your request, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0004639, dated October 9,
1992, to Sara Lee Knit Products for the construction and operation of the subject solid waste landfill. The
changes made to condition IV.1 of the permit now require that the influent and effluent from the treatment
system shall be sampled once every month for the first three (3) months and quarterly thereafter.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 1996, shall hereby void
Permit No. WQ0004639 issued April 23, 1991, 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.
Regional Offices
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem
704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 91915714700 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/896-7007
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

One set of approved plans and specifications was previously forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Carolyn McCaskill at 919/ 733-5083.
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Forsyth County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Ouali_,
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Groundwater l J
Groundwater Section, Jack Floyd
Training and Certification Unit (no revised rating)
Facilities Assessment Unit

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SPRAY IRRIGATION 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
Sara Lee Knit Products
Forsyth County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 360 GPD groundwater remediation system which consists of a 5 GPM
recovery pump, a 50 gallon surge tank with metering pump, two (2) 170 pound activated carbon canisters
arranged in series, and an infiltration gallery (seven (7) feet wide, six (6) feet deep, and forty (40) feet
long) to serve Sara Lee Knit Products, Stratford Road, Winston-Salem Plant with no discharge of wastes
to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received January 22, 1991, the request for amendment
received July 24, 1992, 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, 1996, shall hereby void
Permit No. WQ0004639 issued April 23, 1991, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions
and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, phone no. 919/761-2351, 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.
2. 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 groundwaters.
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 the construction of additional or replacement
treatment or disposal facilities.
4. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Pernuttee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
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5. Any 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. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. 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.
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. The facilities shall be effectively weather -proofed to prevent freezing and failure of the
system.
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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.
2. NoncompIiance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone
no. 919I761-2351, 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.
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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 recur.
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1. The influent and effluent from the treatment system shall be sampled once every month for
the first three (3) months and quarterly thereafter for the parameters specified below:
Semi -Volatile Organic compounds using US EPA Method 8270
TOC
pH
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section in the
Winston-Salem Regional Office within 30 days of sample collection.
2. The groundwater recovery treatment and disposal system shall be inspected weekly. If it is
determined that the system is malfunctioning, all repairs should be made as soon as
possible and reported to the Winston-Salem Regional Office.
3. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management, shall be provided.
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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 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 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 this request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
4. The Permittee shall obtain a well construction permit from the Winston-Salem Regional
Office prior to construction of the recovery wells.
5. Prior to a transfer of this land to a new owner, a notice shall be given to the new owner that
gives full details of the materials applied or incorporated at this site.
6. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
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 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
8. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
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 211.0205 (c)(4).
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 October, 1992
CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston H ard, J'4imental
Acti g Director
Division of En ' onmenagement
By Authority of the n Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0004639 Amendment
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