WQ0011472_Final Permit_19971031

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
.y Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
October 31, 1997
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CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Austin, Bradshaw, Owner
2593 Hudson Poultry Road
Iron Station, North Carolina 28080
Subject: Permit No. WQ0011472 Administrative Amendment
Austin Bradshaw, Owner
Brady Residence
Groundwater Remediation Facilities
Lincoln County
Dear Mr. Bradshaw:
In accordance with the administrative amendment request received from Bob Cheek with the
Division's Groundwater Section, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0011472 as amended, dated
October 31, 1997, to Mr. Austin Bradshaw for the continued operation of the subject groundwater
remediation facility. This permit is being amended to delete Condition No. I12 from the previously issued
permit and to reduce the inspection frequency of the subject system from weekly to monthly.
This permit shall be effective sixty (60) days from the date of issuance until January 31, 2001,
shall void Permit No. WQ0011472 issued February 29, 1996, 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, P.O. Drawer
27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. 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 Mr. Bob Cheek in the Groundwater Section at [phone]. If you need
any additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at [phone]
extension 547.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., E.
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 (no revised rating)
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement 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
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
Mr. Austin Bradshaw
Lincoln County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 4,320 GPD groundwater remediation facility consisting of recovery wells, a 100
gallon holding tank, an oillwater separator, diffused aeration tank, a 60 gallon transfer tank, transfer
pumps, GAC drums, and a 35 foot by 75 foot by 4 foot infiltration gallery to serve the Brady Residence,
with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the administrative amendment request
received from Bob Cheek with the Division's Groundwater Section, and in conformity with the project
plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective sixty (60) days from the date of issuance until January 31, 2001,
shall void Permit No. WQ0011472 issued February 29, 1996, 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 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 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.
I V . GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
Monitor Wells MW-3, MW-9 (formerly DW-5) and MW-10 (formerly DWW-2) 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
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 measuring points (top of well casing) of all monitoring wells shall be surveyed to
provide the relative elevation of the measuring point for each monitoring well.

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, P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578 on or before the last
working day of the month following the sampling month.
2. The influent and effluent from the treatment system shall be sampled monthly for the
following parameters:
EPA Method 602 (including Xylenes, MTBE, and EDB)
EPA Method 610
The results of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the Groundwater Section, Permits
and Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 29578 Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0578 on or before the last
working day of the month following the sampling event.
3. Isoconcentration (lines connecting points of equal concentration) maps in both the vertical
and horizontal directions shall be developed for each constituent detected, in addition to
total BTEX, from the groundwater monitoring data for 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 for that period.
4. Flow measurement devices shall be installed to monitor the volumes injected at each
recovery well. This information shall be tabulated and sent in with the rest of the
monitoring data on a quarterly basis.
5. 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 Groundwater Supervisor at the Mooresville Regional Office,
[phone], within 48 hours.
6. All components of the groundwater recovery, treatment, and disposal system shall be
properly weather -proofed to prevent freezing and failure of the system.
7. The groundwater treatment system shall consistently achieve a treatment efficiency which
insures 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.
8. 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).
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 permittee.
9. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall
be provided.
V . INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance and cleaning shall be provided by the Perrnittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities.
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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 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.
3. 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.
V1. 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.
3. 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 Permittee, 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.
5. 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).
S. 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, small 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 thirty-first day of October, 1997
NORTH C O/�LINA ENV�RONMFNTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Direct '
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0011472