WQ0004756_Final Permit_19950922

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
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Jerry R. Morrow, President
Morrow Motors, Inc.
450 Morrow Motor Road
Forest City, North Carolina 28043
Subject: Permit No. WQ0004756
Morrow Motors, Inc.
Wastewater Recycle System
Dear Mr. Morrow: Rutherford County
In accordance with your application received August 18, 1995, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0004756, dated September 22, 1995, to Morrow Motors, Inc. for the continued operation of the
subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2000, shall void Permit
No. WQ0004756 issued April 25, 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, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (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 contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at
[phone] ext. 547.
Sincerely,
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A. Presto oward, Jr.,.E.
cc: Rutherford County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 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
Morrow Motors, Inc.
Rutherford County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 304 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of a recycle pump and a 1,000
gallon lined storage tank to serve Morrow Motors, Inc., with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received August 18, 1995, 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 August 31, 2000, shall void Permit
No. WQ0004756 issued April 25, 1991, 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 and 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. 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
actions that may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.

6. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10. 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.
11. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
12. 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 maintain 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 to the Division of
Environmental Management or other permitting authority, upon request.
13. 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
maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
14. 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).
15. 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(a) to 143-215.6(c).
16. 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.
17. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
18. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville 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 renders 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; or
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.
19. UpQn 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.
20. 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 twenty-second day of September, 1995
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston/qoward, Jr,, P.q., Director /
Division of nviror mental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0004756

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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of
Owner or
Mailing A
County:
Present
NPDES
RC1 Telephone: Zoy- 2YS .s sn I
Classification: New f=acility Existing Facility f
Per. No. NCOO Nondisc. Per. No.WQ_000�'75 '6 Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by: - G'. Telephone: ]ay-z51-,6ze ir Date: pq6'
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
ORC
Regional Office Telephone: 7A--t_51-elct5
Central Office Telephone:
Grade: Telephone:
Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification., (Circle One) I II III 1V Total Points: ;Z -
SUBSURFACE
SUBSURFACE CiAS_SiFr_ATION
(check all units that apply)
i. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3, siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand filters
5. grease trapAnterceptor
6. oil/water separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSI FICATION
(check all units that apply)
1,
preliminary treatment (definition no, 32 )
2.
lagoons
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6.
sand filters
7.
grease trapAnterceptor
B.-oil/water
separators
9.
disinfection
10.
chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11.
spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shall
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class f classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case-by-case basis: (Check 9 Appropriate)
1. OiUwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Fitter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand filters, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed-loop Recycle Systems;
5, Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oiUwater separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and disposzJ;
6. Aquacufture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8, Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified if permitted after July 1,
1993 or 9 upon inspection by the Division, ft is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

Class I...........................................................................................................5-25 Points
Class11 ....................................................................................................... ..26-50 Points
ClassIII........................................................................................................51-65 Points
Class1V................................................................................... ...66 -Up Points
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Facilities having a rating of one through tour points, Inclusive, do not require a cerillied operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 11.
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 11.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum c(asstfscailon of Class III.
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.0004 DERNfi'IONS
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physical/chemical method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effiuertl; The column -type beds used in this
method will have a flow rate varysng from two to eight gallons per minute per square foot and may be either upflow or downflcw carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant site;
(2) Aerated Lagoons- A basin in which all solids are maintained in suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic mailer Is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow-through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Intlmata contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, aghatlon or diffusion;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 16 hours.
(4) Agriculturally managed site. Any she on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses. grains, trees, etc.);
(5) Air Stripping, A process by which the ammonium Ion is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pit adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed Impurities;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits;
(8) Centrifuge. A mechanical device In which centrifugal force is used to saparate solids from liquids or to separate liqulds of ddierent denshlas;
(9) Chemical Addillon Systems- The addttlon of chemical(s) to wastewater at an appl$catlon point for purposes of Improving solids removal. pH adjustment,
alkalinhy control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and different appilcatfon points to achieve a specft result will be considered one
system; the capability to add chemlcal(s) to dual units wfll be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for df fsrent
purposes will result in the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addition of a chemical compound such as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
its application to a dewatering device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systema. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing Inorganic, non-toxic materials from sand, graver,
crushed stone or other similar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achieve permit effluent limlis on SOD
and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reaclor,
(13) Dechlorinatlort The partial or complete reduction of residual cNorine in a liquid by any chemical or physical process;
(14) Denitrdication Process. The conversion of nitrate -nitrogen to nitrogen gas;
(1)
Post Aeration - cascade..............................................................................................................................0
diffusedof mechanical. ................................... .................................................. ................ 2
(m)
Reverse Osmosis........................................................................................................................................5
(n)
Sand or Mixed -Media Filters - low rate..........................................................................................................2
highrate......................................................................5
(o)
Treatment processes for removal of metal or cyanide...................................................................................1 5
(p)
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide..............................................1 5
(7)
SUJDGETRFATIMENT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic)...............................................................................................10
Aerobic............................................................................................................................................. 15
Unheated(anaerobic)................................................................................................................................3
(b)
Sludge Stabilizatlon (chemical or thermal)....................................................................................................5
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity......................................................................................................................2
VacuumAssisted...................................................................................................................................... S
(d)
Sludge Elutriation .....................................................................................................................................5
(e)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal}.....................................................................................................5
(f)
Sludge Thickener (gravity).........................................................................................................................5
(g)
bissoNed Air Flotation Unit [not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(i)].............................................................8
(h)
Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage).............................................................................................2
(I)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated...................................................................................................................5
Nor-aerated.............................................................................................................................................2
(J)
Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................10
(k)
Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge, or Filter Press or other similar dewatering devices...................................................1 0
(8)
RESIDUALS UTILIZATIOWDISPOSAL (including Incinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons..........................................................,.............................................................................2
(b)
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
orlandfill permit ................................... ....................................................................................................2
(c)
Dedicated Landlill(burial) by the permittee of the wastewater treatment facility...............................................5
(9)
(a)
Chlorination..............................................................................................................................................5
(b)
Dechlorination...........................................................................................................................................5
(c)
Ozone.......................................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Radiation..................................................................................................................................................5
(1 0)
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see definition No. 9) [not applicable to chemical addltlor45 rated as hem (3)(J),
(5)(a)(xi), (6)(a), (E)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
List...................................................................................................................................5
...................................................................................................................................5
........................................................................................................................1.1........ 5
...................................................................................................................... 5
(1 1)
MISCELLANEOUS UNrTSrPROCESSES
(a)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Including wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts significantly greater than is common
fordomestic wastewater ................................... .........................................................................................4
(b)
Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent In sand application systems) ...... 2
(c)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent In land application systems)..................................5
(d)
Pumps.....................................................................................................................................................3
(e)
Stand -By Power Supply............................................................................................................................3
(i)
Thermal Pollution Coraml Device.................................................................................................................3
TOTALPOINTS..........................................................................
Class I...........................................................................................................5-25 Points
Class11 ....................................................................................................... ..26-50 Points
ClassIII........................................................................................................51-65 Points
Class1V................................................................................... ...66 -Up Points
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Facilities having a rating of one through tour points, Inclusive, do not require a cerillied operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 11.
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 11.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum c(asstfscailon of Class III.
-------------------------------------------------------------
.0004 DERNfi'IONS
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A physical/chemical method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater effiuertl; The column -type beds used in this
method will have a flow rate varysng from two to eight gallons per minute per square foot and may be either upflow or downflcw carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant site;
(2) Aerated Lagoons- A basin in which all solids are maintained in suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic mailer Is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow-through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about Intlmata contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, aghatlon or diffusion;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 16 hours.
(4) Agriculturally managed site. Any she on which a crop is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses. grains, trees, etc.);
(5) Air Stripping, A process by which the ammonium Ion is first converted to dissolved ammonia (pit adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum products such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regeneration of exhausted carbon by the use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed Impurities;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A stage of wastewater treatment designed to achieve 'secondary' effluent limits;
(8) Centrifuge. A mechanical device In which centrifugal force is used to saparate solids from liquids or to separate liqulds of ddierent denshlas;
(9) Chemical Addillon Systems- The addttlon of chemical(s) to wastewater at an appl$catlon point for purposes of Improving solids removal. pH adjustment,
alkalinhy control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and different appilcatfon points to achieve a specft result will be considered one
system; the capability to add chemlcal(s) to dual units wfll be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for df fsrent
purposes will result in the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addition of a chemical compound such as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior to
its application to a dewatering device;
(11) Closed Cycle Systema. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing Inorganic, non-toxic materials from sand, graver,
crushed stone or other similar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A single stage system required to achieve permit effluent limlis on SOD
and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reaclor,
(13) Dechlorinatlort The partial or complete reduction of residual cNorine in a liquid by any chemical or physical process;
(14) Denitrdication Process. The conversion of nitrate -nitrogen to nitrogen gas;