WQ0000884_Final Permit_19910218

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
.Tames G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
February 18, 1991
Mr. Mike McIntyre
Carolina Turkeys
Post Office Box 589
Mount Olive, North Carolina 28365
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000884
Carolina Turkeys
Wastdwater Spray Irrigation
Duplin County
Dear Mr. McIntyre:
In accordance with your application received July 18, 1990, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0000884, dated February 18, 1991, to Carolina Turkeys for the construction and
operation of additional wastewater treatment facilities and the continued operation of existing
wastewater treatment facilities. This permit hereby voids Permit Number WQ0000884 issued
April 16, 1990.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 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 coIIecting 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.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Dana Bolden at 9191733-5083.
Sin erely,
George T. E rett
Xq
Duplin County Health Department
Dave Adkins, Wilmington Regional 41ce
Groundwater Section
Training and Certification Unit
Stephen Caudle, Reid Engineering Company, Incorporated
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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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
Carolina Turkeys
Duplin County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 1.5 MGD spray irrigation wastewater treatment and disposal system
consisting of a 36,400 GPD extended aeration package wastewater treatment plant for domestic
waste with a bar screen, a 10,000 gallon aerated equalization tank, a 36,400 gallon aeration tank
with dual blowers, an aerobic digester, a 6,000 gallon clarifier, and chlorine contact chamber; a 41
million gallon holding lagoon; and approximately 392 acres of spray irrigation disposal area and
the construction and operation of additions and alterations to existing wastewater treatment facilities
consisting of conversion of an existing 15 million gallon treatment lagoon to an aerated lagoon by
the addition of four 60 hp high speed surface aerators followed by future addition of four more 60
hp aerators, conversion of an existing anaerobic digester to a flow equalization basin with
continued use of existing mixing equipment, addition of two dissolved air flotation units operated
in parallel, a new sludge pump station, conversion of an existing lamella clarifier to a sludge
storage tank, addition of a sludge decant observation tank, and the addition of chlorine disinfection
facilities to serve Carolina Turkeys with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to
the application received January 18, 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 March 31, 1992, hereby voids
Permit Number WQ0000884 issued April 16, 1990, and shall be subject to the following specified
conditions and limitations:
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Upon completion of construction -and prior to operation of the additions and alterations
to this permitted facility, 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 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611.
2. The Wilmington Regional Office, phone no. (91.9)256-4161, 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.

3 . The spray Vgation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
that there is'rfo discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters
which will render them unsatisfactory for normal use_ In the event that the facilities fail
to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the
irrigation area to adequately absorb the wastewater, the Permittee shall take such
immediate corrective action to correct the problem, including actions as may be required
by the Division of Environmental Management.
4. 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.
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. The land application of such sludge requires a
permit from the Division of Environmental Management. This permit must be received
prior to operation of any land disposal of sludge activities.
6. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
7. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence under separate ownership,
b) 150 feet between wetted area and property lines,
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells, .
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells,
g) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
IL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all titres.
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. Within thirty days after the
additions to the wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete, the Permittee must
submit a letter to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in
responsible charge.
3. A suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained on the spray irrigation fields. All areas
irrigated with wastewater shall be double cropped to effect the nitrogen balance.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a
condition that will cause runoff_
5. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
6. 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.
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7. The following zones are approved for wastewater irrigation at the given application rate:
Zone
Application Rate
(inches per week)
Maximum Yearly Application
(inches per year)
1A
2.0
50.0
1B
2.0
50.0
1C
2.0
50.0
2A
2.0
50.0
2B
2.0
50.0
2C
2.0
50.0
3
2.0
50.0
5
1.0
20.0
7
1.0
20.0
7A
Application shall not exceed the minimum necessary for crop maintenance.
8A
1.5
40.0
8B
1.0
30.0
8C
1.0
25.0
9A
1.0
40.0
9B
0.5
10.0
9C
1.0
25.0
10A
1.0
35.0
10B
1.0
30.0
10C
1.0
35.0
8. No type of wastewater other than that from Carolina Turkeys shall be sprayed onto the
irrigation area.
9. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation
occurs or while normal maintenance is being performed.
10. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such
controls may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each
site.
11. The land surface shall be scarified as necessary to prevent the sealing of the land surface
sufficient to cause ponding on the irrigation sites.
C. _ = -_ . G, REQ1,11RE_MENTS
. M NYT�RIN AND RFPnRTTN.,,
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue
analyses) 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. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater
disposed. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following
information:
a) date of irrigation,
b) volume of wastewater irrigated,
c) field irrigated,
d) length of time field is irrigated,
e) continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings
for each field,
f) weather conditions, and
g) maintenance of cover crops.
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3. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the P�iittee at the point
prior to irrigation every March, July, and November for the following parameters:
BODS Sodium
TSS Magnesium
Fecal Coliform Calcium
PH Sodium Adsorption Ratio by Calculation
NH3 as N Oil and Grease
Total Organic Carbon Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
4. Samples shall be collected in March, July, and November from the surface waters at the
five locations marked by an X on Figure 1 and analyzed by a certified laboratory for the
following parameters:
Total Organic Carbon Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
Nitrates Total Coliform
NH3 pH
5. Three copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition III 2) and
all effluent monitoring data (as specified in condition 1113), all water quality sample
analysis (as specified in condition 111 4), and any other data as may be required shall be
submitted on or before the last day of the following month to the following address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Wilmington 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 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 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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IV. GROUND31ATER REQUIREMEISIS
1. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be
provided.
2. The existing monitor wells numbered MW -4, MW -8, MW -9, MW -11, MW -12,
MW -14, and MW -15 shall be
sampled every March, July, November
for the following parameters:
NO3 (10.0)
TDS (500.0)
TOC
pH ( 6.5-8.5 standard units)
Ammonia Nitrogen
Chlorides (250.0)
Water Level
Total Coliforms (1/100 ml)
Orthophosphate
Fecal Coliforms
Sodium
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
groundwater for the various analytical parameters, as specified in 15 NCAC 2L
[Groundwater Classifications and Standards]. Unless otherwise noted, the
concentrations are given in parts per million.
If TOC concentrations greater than 10 mg/I are detected in any downgradient
monitoring well, additional sampling and analysis must be conducted to identify
the individual constituents comprising this TQC concentration. If the TOC
concentration as measured in the background monitor well exceeds 10 mg/1, this
concentration will be taken to represent the naturally occurring TOC concentration.
Any exceedances of this naturally occurring TQC 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.

2. The Compliance Boundga for the disposal system is specified 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 4
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 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.
V. INSPECTIONS
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 pernlitting
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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V I. E ERAL DITI N
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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. 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.
5. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any
and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances whibh may be imposed by other
government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
6. Prior to any transfer of this land, a notice shall be given to the new owner that gives full
details of the materials applied at this site.
7. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of the project.
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 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
9. 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 18th day of February, 1991
RUH CAROLINA
George T. Everett
Division of Enviro
By Authority of the
'AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Management Commission
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Permit No. WQ0000884
Carolina Turkeys
February 18, 1991
Engineer's Certification
W,�p
1, , 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, , for the
Project Name Location
Perrnittee 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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Registration No

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It.
(MISCELLANOOUS UNITS CONTINUED) POINTS
(c) Holding Pond for Effluent Flow Equalization and/or
Stage Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
(d) Effluent Pumps
(e) In -Plant Pumps (including air lifts). . . . . . . .
f) Stand -By Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
g) Thermal Pollution Control Device . . . . . 3 /
(h) Treatment Processes for Removal of Metal or Cyanide and
other Toxic Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Total Points a/
CLASSIFICATION
v''
5 - 25 Points
ss I . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 50 Points
Ili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 - 65 Points
class IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 - Up Points
Facilities having a rating of one through four points, inclusive,
do not require a certified operator. Classification of all other
facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible charge.
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North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management
Checklist of Facility Components
To be Used In Determing Facility Classification
All information will be printed:
Name of Plant afo1P'A4A lcvf�P��.
County ��1+
Owner or Contact Person re _Tj iX r� 919 6s-- G�Y3
MallSng Address p
% 0%Ye ee o e
Street or P.G. Box No. Town or City Lip
Permit Number Information Construction Status
NPDES Permit No.
Please Check:
Existing Facility
Date Issued
Upgraded Facility
New Facility
State Permit No. 1�/�i.Y��'T
if Upgraded or New Facility, Give:
/� - —
Date Issued f ' /
500 Completion Date
100% Completion Date
/
Rated by Regional Regional office L�777s/�f / Date I
Operator in Responsible Charge
Grade _
Design Flow of Plant in GPD
Plant Class L71 _ -
ITEM
POINTS
(1) PRETREATMENT UNITS (see definition No. 34) .
. . . . . . . 2
(2) DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN GPO (not applicable
to non -
contaminated cooling waters and non -discharging
systems
0 -- 20,000 . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 1
20,001 -- 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 2
50,001 -- 100,000 . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 3
100,001 -- 250,000 . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 4
250,001 -- 500.000 . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 5
50D.O01 -- 1,000,000 . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 8
11000,001 -- 21000,000
10
2,000,001 (and up) - rate I point additional
for each 200,000
GPD capacity up to a maximum
of 30
Design Flow (GPD):
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS (see def m tion No. 3 .
. . . . . . _.
(a) Influent Pumps (including air lift) . .
. . . . . . .
(b) Bar Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 1
or
(c) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 2
(d) Grit Removal or . . .
. . . . . . . 1
(e) Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal . .
. . . . . . . 2
(f) Flow Measuring Device or . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . I
(g) Instrumented Flow Measurement . . . . .
. . . . . . . QF
Effective
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