WQ0006546_Final Permit_19970129

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
Mr. Jay McCollum, President
McAlister Oil Company
Post Office Box 483
Reidsville, North Carolina 27320
Dear Mr. McCollum:
January 29, 1997
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0006546
McAlister Oil Company
Chilton's Grocery
GW Remediation System
Caswell County
In accordance with the amendment request which was submitted to the Winston-Salem Regional
Office Groundwater Section and received by our office on January 15, 1997, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0006546 as amended, dated January 29, 1907, to McAlister Oil Company for the subject
groundwater remediation system. Only the conditions listed in the Groundwater Section of the permit,
Section IV, have been modified. The Winston-Salem Regional Office has approved the synchronization of
the groundwater monitoring in the permit and the Corrective Action Plan.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 1998, shall void Permit No.
WQ0006546 issued December 14, 1995, 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 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 No ' � g"� at
[phone] extension 547.
cerely,
� A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Caswell County Health Department �j
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional. Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Delta Environmental Consultants, Incorporated
Facilities Assessment Unit
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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
INFILTRATION GALLERY 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
McAlister Oil Company
Caswell County
FOR THE
continued operation of 2,880 GPD groundwater remediation system consisting of an activated carbon
particulate filter, a 550 gallon gasoline/water separator tank, a 4 ft. wide by 6 ft. long by 2 ft.. deep
diffused aeration tank which will provide air stripping, an oval transfer tank 3 ft. by 4 ft. by 3 ft., and all
necessary pumps, valves, piezometers and appurtenances with the ultimate discharge of effluent to a 5 ft,
wide by 60 ft. long by 10 ft. deep infiltration gallery to serve Chilton`s Grocery with no discharge to the
surface waters, pursuant to the amendment request which was submitted to the Winston-Salem Reional
Office Groundwater Section and received by our office on January 15, 1997, 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 May 31, 1998, shall void Permit No.
WQ0006546 issued December 14, 1995, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. 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 ground waters.
2. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Perrnittee 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on
the top of the casing.
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section, Permits
and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578 on Form GW-59
[Compliance Monitoring Report Form] every February.
6. The influent and effluent of the treatment system shall be. sampled every month for the
following parameters by EPA Method 602:
Benzene Ethylbenzene
Toluene Methyl Tert Butyl Ether
Xylenes
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section, Permits
and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578 within 30 days of
sample collection.
7. The permittee shall develop isopleth contour maps for benzene, toluene, xylene,
ethylbenzene, and MTBE using the January monitoring well sampling data, These maps
should also be submitted with the January monitoring data.
8. Any groundwater quality monitoring as deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management shall be provided.
9. 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 within 48 hours.
10. If the data for the groundwater remediation system does not indicate a positive trend toward
remediation of the plume, or if migration of the plume away from the recovery system
occurs, then the Division may require additional recovery, treatment, or disposal activities
to enhance remediation of the plume.
V . INSPECTIONS
l . 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 groundwater recovery and treatment
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 Perittee
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.

VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
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. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
6. 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.
7. 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 revolve this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
8. 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.
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 twenty-ninth day of January, 1997
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Howar , Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0006546

5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited.
1 II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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 1V 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.
III. M NITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem 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 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 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:

IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. Due to the possibility of generating chlorinated halocarbous, the permittee shall not
construct a chlorinator for disinfection. Instead an alternate means of disinfection should
be pursued if it is deemed necessary by the permittee.
2. Due to the fact that placement of the infiltration gallery may result in migration of
contaminants away from the recovery system, the permittee sha11 install carbon adsorption
to the treatment process to further decrease the levels of contaminants in the effluent.
3. The water supply well shall be sampled every January, April, July and October for the
following parameters:
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Benzene*
Toluene*
Xylenes *
1, 2 dichloroethane* *
* Per EPA Method 602
**Per EPA Method 601
Ethylbenzene*
Methyl Tert Butyl Ether*
pH
Water Level
The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on
the top of the casing.
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section, Permits
and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box. 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578 on Form GW-59
[Compliance Monitoring Report Form] every February, May, August, and November.
Monitoring Wells MW-1, MW-2, MW-3, and MW-4 shall be sampled every January and
July for the following parameters:
Benzene*
Toluene*
Xylenes *
1, 2 dichloroethane**
* Per EPA Method 602
**Per EPA Method 601
Ethylbenzene*
Methyl Tert Butyl Ether*
pH
Water Level
The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining
parameters. The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on
the top of the casing.
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section, Permits
and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578 on Form GW-59
[Compliance Monitoring Report Form] every February and August.
Monitoring Wells MW-5, MW-6, MW-7, and MW-8, shall be sampled every January for
the following parameters:
Benzene*
Toluene*
Xylenes*
1, 2 dichloroethane* *
* Per EPA Method 602
**Per EPA Method 601
Ethylbenzene*
Methyl Tert Butyl Ether*
pH
Water Level