WQ0007109_Final Permit_19971218

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 19, 1997
Mr. Blake Cook, Branch Manager
Southeast Industrial Equipment
4301 Dixie Inn Road
Wilson, NC 27893
Subject: Permit No. WQ0007109
Southeast Industrial Equipment
Wastewater Recycle System
Wilson County
Dear Mr. Cook:
In accordance with your application received June 26, 1997, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0007109, dated December 18, 1997, to Southeast Industrial Equipment for the continued
operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 2002, shall void Permit
No. WQ0007109 issued March 30, 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. Randy Kepler at
[phone] extension 544.
Sincerely
�L
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Wilson County Health Department
A49�_ Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit, No change in rating
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement 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 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
Southeast Industrial Equipment
Wilson County
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continued operation of a 100 GPD (7.5 GPM maximum) wastewater recycle system consisting of an
interior protecting center sloping washdown pad measuring approximately six feet by seven feet with two
foot by two foot by two foot center sump, a 35 GPM influent pump, an influent filter, a 61.6 gallon
influent tank with V-Notch weir, a dual tank (primary and secondary settling/separation tanks), 585 gallon
oil/water separator system with dual oil skimmers and freshwater added backwash system, a waste oil
storage tank, a 61.6 gallon effluent tank with a 15 GPM effluent pump, an effluent filter, a 325 gallon
storage tank, connections to a steam generator washdown system, and all associated piping, valves, float
switches, controls, back flow preventers, and appurtenances to serve Southeast Industrial Equipment,
with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received June 26, 1997, 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 November 30, 2002, shall void Permit
No. WQ0007109 issued March 30, 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.
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 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 Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number 919-571-4700, 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
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 Pcrmittee 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 life of this project.
19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone number
919-571-4700, 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 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 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 15A NCAC SA .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 Eighteenth day of December, 1997
NORTH C ;OL7INA ENV1RO NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
7 A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0007109

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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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Present Classification: New Facility Existing Facility
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Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation Land Application
Wastewater Classification: (Circle One)O it III IV Total Points: bV 7","'AaN
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SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION
(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 IRFJGATICN CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (delinRion no, 32 }
2.
lagoons
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6.
sand filters
7.
grease trapfinterceptor
8.
oil/water separators
g.
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 shell
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 FACIL rFY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I 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 if Appropriate)
1. OiUwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Niter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand litters, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemica# treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4.)_Closed-bop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Remediation Systems consisting only of o€Uwaler separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and dispo ,i1;
6. Aquacullure 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 if upon inspection by the Division, it 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.