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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 17, 2004
MR JOHN EAPFN
AMERICAN & EFIRD, INC.
PO Box 507
MOUNT HOLLY, NC 28120
Subject: Permit No. WQ0010197
American & Eflyd, Inc,
Settling Lagoon for AIum Floc Basin
Wastewater Recycle System
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Eapen:
In accordance with your permit renewal application package received on April 21, 2004, we are
forwarding herewith a renewed Permit No. WQ0010197, dated December 17, to American & Efird, Inc.
for the continued operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 2009; shall void Permit No.
WQ0010197, issued on October 26, 1999; and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Make Mote of this permit's expiration date and the fact that a permit renewal
application is due to the Division of Water Quality (Division) no later than six months prior to that date
(i.e., see Condition 24), as the Division does not send reminders to apply for permit renewal.
This permit approves the continued operation of the wastewater recycle program for another five-year
cycle. As always, remember to take the time to review this permit thoroughly, as some of the
conditions contained therein may have been added, changed, or deleted since the last issuance. 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, and/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 shall be in the from of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final
and binding.
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Mr. John Eapen
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December 17, 2004
If you need any additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Duane Leith by
telephone at (919) 71 S-G 186, or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerel ,
fLr Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Gaston County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office -Aquifer Protection Section
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit

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
American & Efird, Inc.
Gaston County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 68,000 GPD settling basin wastewater recycle system consisting of a I.0 million
gallon unlined settling basin to remove solids from the existing alum floc basin drain water and existing
sand filter backwash facilities wastewater, the pumping facilities to pump the clarified water back to the
head of the water treatment plant raw water reservoir, and all associated piping, valves, control, and
appurtenances to serve the American & Efird, Incorporated Mount Holly Wastewater Treatment Plant,
with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the permit renewal application package received
on April 21, 2004 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, 2009; shall void Permit No.
WQ0010197, issued on October 26, 1999; 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. The following buffers shall be maintained
a) 100 feet between treatment/storage units and any wells,
b) 50 feet between treatment/storage units and surface waters, and
c) 50 feet between treatment/storage units and property lines.

Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this
waste treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent
modifications, which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing
treatment facility_ These buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the treatment and
disposal facilities that are for the purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility.
These buffers do apply to any expansion or modification of the irrigation areas and apply in
instances in which the sale of property would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for
the treatment and disposal facilities, to be violated. The applicant is advised that any
modifications to the existing facilities will require a permit modification.
5. 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 Per nittee, 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.
6, 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.
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.
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. Freeboard in the settling lagoon shall not be less than two feet at any time.
12, 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.
13. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
14. 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 Iog 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.
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15. 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.
16. 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 15A NCAC 214.0205 (c)(4).
17. 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.
18. The issuance of this permit does not exempt 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, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A
NCAC 2B.0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under
the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A
NCAC 2B .0200 and 2H .0500.20.
19. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee
for the life of this project.
20. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704)
663-1699, 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.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency
Management personnel at telephone number [phone], or [phone]. Persons reporting
such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter fora 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.
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21. Applicable Boundary Requirements:
a. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for residuals land application programs is specified by
regulations in 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance
Boundary for the storage/settling basin is established at either 250 feet from the basin or 50 feet
within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the source. An exceedance of
Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate
remediation action according to 15A NCAC 2L .0106 (d)(2).
b. The REVIEW BOUNDARY shall be established midway between the Compliance Boundary
and the perimeter of the storage/settling basin. Any exceedance of Groundwater Quality
,Standards at the Review Boundary shall require action in accordance with 15A NCAC 2L .0106
(d)(1).
22. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided.
23. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System. Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s)
to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall
visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall
comply with all other conditions specified in these rules.
24. 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 17th day of December, 2004
NORTH C LINA E NMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0010197
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