WQ0011472_Final Permit_20001012

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
.lames B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
October 12, 2000
Mr. Aaron Bradshaw, Administrator
Estate of H. Austin Bradshaw
1318 Dale Street, Suite 220
Raleigh, NC 27605
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Permit No. WQ0011472
Estate of H. Austin Bradshaw
Groundwater Remediation Facilities
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Bradshaw:
In accordance with your application received May 19, 2000, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0011472, dated October 12, 2000, to the Estate of H. Austin Bradshaw for the continued operation of the
subject groundwater remediation facility.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2005, shall void Permit
No. WQ0011472 issued October 31, 1997, 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 the 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.
If you have any questions concerning the Groundwater Conditions or groundwater monitoring
requirements, please contact Brian Wootton in the Groundwater Section at 715-6164. If you need any
additional information concerning this matter, please contact Teresa Rodriguez at [phone] extension
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cc: Lincoln County Health Department
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Mooresville Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION 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
Estate of H. Austin Bradshaw
Lincoln County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 4,320 GPD groundwater remediation facility consisting of two (2) recovery wells, a
100 gallon holding tank, an oil/water separator, a diffused aeration tank, a 60 gallon transfer tank, transfer
pumps, granular activated carbon (GAC) drums, and a 35 feet by 75 feet by 4 feet infiltration gallery to serve
the Brady Residence, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received
May 19, 2000, 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 September 30, 2005, shall void Permit
No. WQ0011472 issued October 31, 1997, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
This permit shall become voidable if the soils fail to adequately assimilate the wastes and may be
rescinded unless the facilities are installed, maintained, and operated in a manner which will
protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and ground waters.
2. 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 the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
3. 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.
4. Any 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.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated groundwater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
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II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times_
2. 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.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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.
2. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville 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 groundwater remediation facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of contaminated groundwaters 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 groundwater
treatment and disposal system incapable of adequate treatment and disposal, such as
rriechanical 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 groundwater treatment and
disposal system is not in compliance with any specified 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.
IV. GROUNDWATER REOUIREMENTS
1. Monitor wells MW-3, MW- 9 (formerly MW-5) and MW-10 (formerly DWW-2) (depicted on
Attachment 1) shall be sampled every January, April, July and October for the following
parameters:
Water Level
EPA Method 602 (including Xylenes, MTBE, and EDB)
EPA Method 610
2. The measurement of water levels must be made prior to sampling for the remaining parameters.
The depth to water in each well shall be measured from the surveyed point on the top of the
casing.
The results of the sampling and analysis must be received on Form GW-59 (Groundwater Quality
Monitoring: Compliance Report Form) by the Groundwater Section, Permits and Compliance
Unit, 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1636 on or before the last working day of the
month following the sampling month.
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4. The influent and effluent from the treatment system shall be sampled monthly for the parameters
specified below:
EPA Method 602 (including Xylenes, MTBE, and EDB)
EPA Method 610
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, Water Quality Division, Groundwater Section, Permits and Compliance Unit,
1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1636 within 30 days of sample collection.
6. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
7. 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 reznediation action in addition to the penalty provisions
applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
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 perrnittee.
S. The groundwater recovery, treatment and disposal system shall be inspected monthly. If it is
determined that the system is malfunctioning, all repairs should be made as soon as possible and
reported to the Goundwater Supervisor at the Mooresville Regional Office (telephone number
704-663-1699) within 48 hours.
The groundwater treatment system shall consistently achieve a treatment efficiency which ensures
that waters discharged to the infiltration gallery is at or below Groundwater 2L standards. If the
treatment system fails to consistently achieve this standard, additional treatment units or changes
in operational methods, may be required.
10. Isoconcentration (lines connecting points of equal concentration) maps in both the vertical and
horizontal directions shall be developed for each constituend detected, in addition to BTEX, form
the groundwater monitoring data following each quarterly sampling event. A water level contour
map must also be developed on a quarterly basis. These maps shall be submitted along with all
other monitoring data (GW-59 forms) for that period.
11. Flow measurement devices shall be installed to monitor the volumes pumped at each recovery
well.. This information shall be tabulated and sent in with the rest of the monitoring data on a
quarterly basis.
12. All components of the groundwater recovery, treatment, and disposal system shall be properly
weather proofed to prevent freezing and failure of the system.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the groundwater recovery and treatment 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
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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.
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 disposal site or
facility 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.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Issuance of this permit does not constitute approval for reimbursement from the Leaking
Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Funds (15A NCAC 2P).
2. 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.
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 Pern*tee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the
Division accompanied by an application fee,' documentation from the parties involved, and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved.
A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee
for the life of this project.
6. 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.
7. 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).
8. 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.
9. 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 12"' day of October, 2000
NORTH C OLINA ENVIROXM TAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0011472
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