WQ0009661_Final Permit_20000126

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
,fames B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
January 26, 2000
MR. MICHAEL J. MEANS, PRESIDENT
S & G PRESTRESS COMPANY
POST OFFICE BOX 540
WILMINGTON, NC 28402
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0009661
S & G Prestress Company
Concrete Batching / Mixing Facility
Wastewater Recycle System
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Means:
In accordance with your renewal / modification request received July 30, 1999, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0009661, dated January 26, 2000, to S & G Prestress Company for the continued operation of the
subject wastewater recycle system. The modification to this permit reflects a reduction in the volume of wastewater
generated from 1,500 GPD to 1,000 GPD, and a change in the way the wash -water is re -used. Wash -water
generated from the equipment and facility washings will now be re -used in the batch mixing process, instead of the
wash -water that is generated from spraying the aggregate stock piles.
Please be advised of Permit Condition 8 which states that "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."
This -permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2004, shall void Permit No.
WQ0009661 issued February 10, 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 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless
such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
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cc: New Hanover County Health Department
Law Engineering, Incorporated
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Since ly, �
Kerr T. Stevens
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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
S & G Prestress Company
New Hanover County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 1,000 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of 15 foot by 40 foot wash pad, a 10 foot
by 15 foot residue storage pad, a 20 foot by 15 foot connecting pad, two (2) concrete lined settling basins (each
10,500 gallons), and all pumps, valves, and appurtenances to serve S & G Prestress Company, with no discharge of
wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the renewal request received July 30, 1999, 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 December 31, 2004, shall void Permit No.
WQ0009661 issued February 10, 1995, 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.
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.
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 Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or
groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
S. 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.
10. Freeboard in the two (2) settling basins shall not be less than one foot 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
life of this project.
19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the VIEW Regional Office, telephone number ¥¥¥¥, 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 withouLtreatment 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. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided.
2L The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L,
Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is for the disposal system
constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250 feet from the waste disposal area, or (2)
50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of
Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation
action in addition to the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
22. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal systems
midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area_ Any exceedance of
standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part of the pennittee.
Permit issued this t twenty-sixth day of January, 2000
NORTH ROLINA SIR ENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0009661

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