WQ0001231_Final Permit_19980430

State of North Carolina
vepartment of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
April 30, 1998
Charles Huff, Owner
Huff Gravel Pit
1120 Wilson Road
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina 28768
Dear Mr. Huff::
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0001231
Huff Gravel Pit
Wastewater Recycle System
Transylvania County
In accordance with the renewal request received March 20, 1998, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0001231, dated April 30, 1998, to Charles Huff for the continued operation of the subject recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2003, shall void Permit No.
WQ0001231 issued November 12, 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, 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 (919)
733-5083 extension 547.
Sincerely
y(�
.�A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Transylvania County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
PO Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax[phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT 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
Charles Huff
Transylvania County
FOR THE
continued operation recycle system consisting of 300 GPM pump, a 10,700 gallon settling pond, and a 50 foot by
45 foot by 5 foot storage pond to serve Huff Gravel Pit, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant
to the renewal request received March 20, 1998, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2003, shall void Permit No.
WQ0001231 issued November 12, 1993, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
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.
This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and
other supporting data.
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
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 Divi -:ion of Water Quality
(Division) 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 Division.
The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Pennittee 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.
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10. Freeboard in the storage and settling pond shall not be less than two feet at any time.
11. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be
established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper operation
of the subject facilities.
13. 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 or other
permitting authority, upon request.
14. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division 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.
15. 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).
16. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-
215.6C.
17. 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.
18. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the
Iife of this project.
19. 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 treatmentof 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.;

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 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.
20. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control Systems Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), 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 WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate
type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit
each CIass I facility at Ieast 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 15A NCAC 8A.0202.
21. 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 thirtieth day of April, 1948
NORTH C OLIVA ENVIR NMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0001231

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rZ�T1NG SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility:
Owner or Contact Person:
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Mailing Address: /d 19 SLrJ is ZF 7G IF
County: � s / i Telephone:
Present Classification: New Facility Existing Facility
NPDES Per. No. NCOO Nondisc. Per. No.WQ_C22 U / Health Dept.Per No.
Rated by: Telephone: �aY-_ 51 2Xr Date:
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
C - Regional Office Telephone: vn I
Central Office Telephone:
ORC
Check Classification(s): Subsue
Wastewater Classification, (Circle One)
Grade:
Telephone:
_ Spray Irrigation Land Application
II III IV Total Points:
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SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand filters
5. grease traprinterceptor
G.-oil/water separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
e. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
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SPRAY
SPRAY IRR1GAT)ON CLPSSIFICATICN
(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
8.
ail/water separators
9 -disinfection
10. chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11. spray lrrigalion 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 (Appries only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT BJT FACILrrY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unlegg 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 if Appropriate)
1. OiVwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filter 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. i/ Closed-loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of oll/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and disposal;
6. Aquacuffure 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 ii permitted after July 1,
1993 or ii 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.