WQ0011061_Final Permit_19950726

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
July 26, 1995
Mr. David E. Smith, Environmental Engineer
Boren Clay Products
P.O. Box 368
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
Dear Mr. Smith:
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0011061
Boren Clay Products
PG Washpad and Recycle System
Wastewater Recycle System
Guilford County
In accordance with your application received May 18, 1995, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0011061, dated July 26, 1995, to Boren Clay Products for the construction and operation of the
subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2000, 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 m 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 he 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.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Randy Kepler at [phone] ext. 544.
Sincerely,
A. Prest( Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Guilford County Health Department
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Training and Certification Unit
Facilities Assessment 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, HEALTH 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
Boren Clay Products
Guilford County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 1,440 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of a 3 GPM oil/water
separator, a transfer pump/filtration assembly, an aeration/ozonation system, a pressure return pump to the
steam jenny, a 1,000 gallon concrete settling tank, a 1,000 gallon concrete clear water tank, a steam jenny
and a 20 foot by 60 foot by 10 inch sloped, curbed concrete washpad with a stormwater tarp for complete
coverage during system shutdown. This facility serves Boren Clay Products, with no discharge of wastes
to the surface waters, pursuant to the�lication received May 18, 1995, and in conformity with the
project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department
--of Environment -Health and Natural Resnmes and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rune 30, 2000 and shall be subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. 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 Environmental Management 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. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted
facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials. Mail the Certification to the Water Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.

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.
7. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number 910-771-4600, 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.
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 North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
12. 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.
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
-J7he release bTw`astes to the environmeff�-a threat Too- uman health; of -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 of
Environmental Management or other permitting authority, upon request.
15. 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 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 revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .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 of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
18. 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.
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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 Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone
number 910-771-4600, 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 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.
21. A leakage test shall be performed on the settling and holding basins to insure that any
_ exfiitration occurs at a rate which does not exceed twenty (20) gallons per twenty-four (24)
- - hours perT,00 g(�'Ila ons of Tank capacity-.77heengineer's certification will serve as p�- rooT of
compliance with this condition.
22. 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 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 Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202.
23. 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.
24. The existing well house within the 100 foot well buffer as stated in 15A NCAC 2H .0200
shall be used only as a non -potable water source for makeup water for this recycle system.
Any use of this well for any other activity is prohibited. Failure will result in the permit
being recinded.

25. The Permittee, within sixty days of permit issuance, shall install a sign on the well adjacent
to this recycle system stating "For non -potable use only - makeup water". Also adequate
provisions shall be taken to protect the well and groundwater supply from any
contamination which may occur from spills from this recycle facility.
Permit issued this the Twenty Sixth day of July, 1995
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston oward, Jr., Pl., Director
Division of -Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0011061
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Permit No. WQ0011061
July 26, 1995
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North
Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the
project,
Project Name
Location
for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and
intent of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
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Registration No.

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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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SUBSURFACE C4LASSIFr—ATfCaN
(check all units that apply)
i. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3. siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand lillers
5. grease trap/interceptor
S, oil/waler separators
7. subsuriace treatment and disposal:
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pressure
SPRAY IRRIGATION CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1.
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2.
lagocns
3.
septic tanks
4.
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6,
sand filters
7.
grease trapfinlerceplor
B-
oillwater separators
9.
disinfection
10.
chemical addition for
nutrient/algae control
1 i.
spray irrigation of wastewater
Pretreatment of wastewater in excess of these components shall be rated using the point rating
system and wiil require an operator with an appropriate dusi certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RIRS IDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies on3y to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosotids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site,
WASTEWATER TREATM U rT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, piilesthe flow is of a significanl quantily or the technology is
unusually complex, to require consideration by'lhe Commission on a case-by-case basis: (Check it Appropriate)
1 Oil/water Separalor Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisling only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand Idlers, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3. Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary lreatmenl, la_c.ona, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical
treatment for algae cr nutrient control, and direct discharge:
4_Closed-loop Recycle Systems;
S. Groundwaler Remedialion Systems consislina only of pumps. air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection and
disposal;
6. Fish farms with discharge to surface waters;
7. VJaler Plant sludge handling and backwash water treatmen':
8. SeafoZ>d processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9 Single-family dischargiag systems with the excepiion of Aercbic Treatment Units, will be classified if permitted after
July 1, 1993 or it upon inspection by the Divisior, it is lounc :aal lire system is not being adequvely operated or
mainlained. Such sysrerns will be notified o[ the classilica::n or reclassification by she Commission, in writing.