WQ0011817_Final Permit_19951214

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, If 51V :W MAI
Health and Natural Resources ` • •
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor C) F � � F1
Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary C
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
December 14,1995
Mr. John R. Cole
595 Altamahaw-Union Ridge Rd.
Burlington, NC 27217
SUBJECT: Pump and Haul Permit No. WQOO11817
North Central Alamance Volunteer Fire Dept.
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Cole:
In accordance with your application received December 1, 1995, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0011817, to North Central Alamance Volunteer Fire Dept. for the
operation of a pump and haul disposal system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 1, 1998 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 to
you, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 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, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such
demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
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Carolyn McCaskill
WSRO

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMNT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PUMP AND HAUL
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
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North Central Alamance Volunteer Fire Dept.
Alamance County
FOR THE
Operation of a 70 GPD pump and haul system to serve the North Central Alamance
Volunteer Fire Dept, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application. received December 1, 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 Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 1, 1998, and
shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
i . This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are
carried out in a manner which has been approved by this Division.
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 runes.
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 this request will be considered on
its merits and may or may not be approved.
5. No type of wastewater other than that from North Central Alamance Volunteer Fire
Dept. shall be included in the pump and haul activities.
6. The permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between North Central
Alamance Volunteer Fire Dept., Steve McPherson Sanitary service and the City of
Burlington for the collection, transportation, and ultimate disposal of the 70 GPD is in
full force and effect.
7. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul activities
and take such immediate corrective action, as may be required by this Division.
8. ---� This pump and haul permit shall not be renewed.
9. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Burlington
Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to being discharged into the receiving stream.
10. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone no. [phone] shall be notified at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the pump and haul activities so
that an in -place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor
shall be made during the normal office ho;!rs from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m_ on
Monday through Friday, excluding State -Holidays.
11. The Permittee is liable for any damages caused by a spill or failure of the pump and
haul operations.
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 collection 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 keep 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 as long as the pump and haul activities are being conducted and
shall be made available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or
other permitting authority.
14. 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 1000 gal holding tank collection
facilities at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this
permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and
conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples.
15. An accurate record of the monthly pump and haul activities must be maintained by the
Permittee, indicating:
a) date wastewater is removed from the facility,
b) name of facility from which wastewater is removed,
c) name of facility receiving wastewater,
d) volume of wastewater removed, and
e) status of permanent disposal option_
These records shall be submitted to the Winston-Salem Regional Office on or before
the -,fifteenth (15) day of the following month.
16. 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 Generai Statute 143-215.6
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. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and
visual highwater alarm.
19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Winston-Salem Regional Office, at
telephone no. [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 process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the
facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or
electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, et.
b. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc. resulting in a by --pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.

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.
20. 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 15
NCAC 2H. 0205(c)(4).
Permit issued this the 14th day of December 1995.
CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston He ard, Jr. gE.
By Authority of tle—En-virMofental Management Commission
Permit No_ WQ0011817