WQ0008083_Final Permit_19980323

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality 4 �. •
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor link
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary D C C AV'
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director I R
March 23, 1998
Iry Whitney, Equipment Shop Manager
Stackhouse, Inc.
Post Office Box 1639
Goldsboro, North Carolina 27533
Subject: Permit No. WQ0008083
Stackhouse, Inc.
Truckwash Facility
Wastewater Recycle System
Wayne County
Dear Mr. Whitney:
In accordance with your application received January 8, 1998 we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0008083 dated March 23, 1998 to Stackhouse, Inc. for the continued operation of the subject
wastewater recycle system. Please note condition number 5 which states 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.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until February 28, 2003, shall void
Permit No. WQ0008083 issued September 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 150E 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 Matt Williams at (919)
733-5083 extension 509
Sincerely'' `��
G y
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Wayne County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Contractors & Engineers Services, Inc.
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
Stackhouse, Inc.
Wayne County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 1,000 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of a covered concrete wash
bay, a 3,000 gallon sump pit with HP sump pump, a Delta 1000 recycling unit consisting of an ozone
generator, a 175 gallon stainless steel oil/water separator with sludge collection pit, automatic revolving
oil surface skimmer, % HP centrifugal filter pump, multi -media filter pump, an activated carbon filter,
flow meter, '/2 HP transfer pump, and all related piping, valves, and appurtenances and a 1,050 gallon
holding tank to serve Stackhouse, Ine.'s Truckwash Facility with no discharge of wastes to the surface
waters, pursuant to the application received January 8, 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 February 28, 2003, shall void
Permit No. WQ0008083 issued September 30, 1993, and shall be subject to the following specified
conditions and limitations:
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
2. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
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 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.
4. 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.
5. 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,

6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
9. 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.
10. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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).
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
17. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Fayetteville 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 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.
18. 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 If, 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.
19. 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 23rd day of March, 1998
NORTH C LINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0008083

RATrNG SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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SUBSURFACE C1A5S4 FiCATION
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump dosing systems
4. sand filters
5. grease trapfinterceplor
6. oil/water separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal
SPRAY iRRIGATM CLASS FICATK)N
(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 trapfinterceptor
8.
oil/water separators
9.
disinfection
14.
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 sh-i:
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 CLASS€FICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I ciassification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
compiex,,to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check if Appropriate)
1. �// oillwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic TankiSand 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. Closed -loop Recycle Systems;
5. Groundwater Pemediation systems consisting only of oil/water separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, dis
and dispo z-4
o. Aquaculture operations with discharge to surface waters;
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
4. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified 'rf permitted 3f'er Jt,ly !,
1993 or 4 upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequately operated cr maintained. Such
systems will be noliliad of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.