WQ0022523_Final Permit_20030929

Michael F. Easley, Governor
xr William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
C� 'C Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
September 29, 2003
Jeff Turnage, Owner
H&T Trucking
Rt. 2 Box 147 H
Stantonsburg, NC 27883 Subject: Permit No. WQ0022523
H&T Truckwash facility
Wastewater Spray Irrigation
Greene County
Dear Mr. Turnage:
In accordance with your permit application received April 22, 2003, and subsequent additional
information received August 26, 2003, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0022523, dated September 29,
2003, to H&T Trucking for the continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and spray irrigation
facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2008, 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.
One set of approved plans is being forwarded to you. If you need additional information concerning this
matter, please contact Toni Wyche at [phone] extension 546.
Sincer
y/Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Greene County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Washington Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Groundwater Section, Central Office
C. Gregory Bagley, PE / Carolina Engineering
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
SPRAY IRRIGATION 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
PEERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
H&T Trucking
Greene County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 2,000 GPD (15,600 GPD; 20 trucks per day at 780 gallons per truck 5 days per week)
spray irrigation treatment and disposal facility consisting of 2,000 GPD of newly added municipal water and
13,6000 GPD of recycled water, an approximate 81,542 gallon existing vinyl -lined lagoon and an approximate
26,037 gallon vinyl -lined recycle basin, an irrigation pump tank with a 120 GPM pump, and a 108,900 square
foot (2.5 acre) irrigation field to serve H&T Trucking Truckwash Facility, with no discharge of wastes to the
surface waters, pursuant to the application received April 22, 2003, and subsequent additional information
received by the Division, 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 August 31, 2009, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The spray irrigation facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so that there is
no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which will render them
unsatisfactory for normal. use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including
the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to adequately assimilate the
wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may be
required by the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.

The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 400 feet between wetted area and any residence or places of public assembly under separate
ownership,
b) 50 feet between wetted area and property lines,`
c) 100 feet between wetted area and wells,
d) 100 feet between wetted area and drainageways or surface water bodies,
e) 50 feet between wetted area and public right of ways,
f) 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells, and
g) 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
*A variance was granted allowing a 50 foot buffer to the property tines from treatments units and the
wetted area..
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and spray irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Perrnittee 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.
3. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause runoff.
4. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the spray field.
5. 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.
b. Soil pH on all land application fields must be maintained in the optimum range for crop production.
7. A suitable year round vegetative cover of Coastal Bermuda grass shall be maintained.
8. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 52 inches over any twelve (12) month
period at an instantaneous application rate not to exceed 0.5 inches per hour.
9. The application of plant available nitrogen (PAN) shall not exceed a cumulative Ioading of 275 lbs
per acre per active growing season of the Coastal Bermuda grass.
10. No type of wastewater other than that from H&T Trucking Truckwash Facility shall be sprayed onto
the irrigation area.
11. No traffic or equipment shall be allowed on the disposal area except while installation occurs or while
normal maintenance is being performed.
12. Public access to the land application sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such controls
may include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site.
13. Freeboard in the lagoons shall not be less than two feet at any time.
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14. A waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the storage pond, shall be installed within 60 days of
issuance of this permit. This gauge shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the
maximum liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid storage volume, minimum liquid level at the
bottom of the temporary liquid storage volume, and top of the dam. elevations. Caution must be taken
not to damage the integrity of the liner when installing the gauge.
15. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen basin embankments
(outside toe of embankment to maximum pumping elevation), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas,
and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow
on the earthen basin dikes or embankments. Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept mowed or
otherwise controlled and accessible.
16. Only those cleaning agents and soaps that are EPA approved, will not harm the cover crop, and will
not contravene the groundwater standards listed in 15A NCAC 2L may be utilized in the subject
facility. Instruction labels are to be followed when using cleaning agents and soaps.
17. Results from the soils analysis required in Condition 111 4 shall be utilized to determine the
appropriate amount of lime and/or gypsum to be incorporated into the irrigation field to neutralize
potential salts buildup from the cleaning agents and disinfectants. Salts accumulation shall not be
allowed to build to a point that inhibits the soils ability to absorb the irrigated wastewater.
18. Engine and engine parts shall not be washed or rinsed in the wastewater system. Oil drained from
engine crankcases, antifreeze or degreasing solvent wastes SHALL NOT be discharged into the
disposal system.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) 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. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater disposed.
These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following information:
a. date of irrigation,
b. volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. field irrigated,
d. length of time field is irrigated,
e. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each field,
f. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date PAN (pounds/acre) loadings for each field,
g_ nitrogen balance for each field after an application event,
h. weather conditions,
i. cover crop, and
j. maintenance of cover crops.
3. Freeboard in the lagoon(s) shall be recorded weekly.
4. The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored by the Permittee at the point prior to
irrigation within 60 days of irrigation for the parameters listed by the North Carolina Department of
Agriculture, Agromonic Division's Waste Analysis Report. Form. This analysis .shall be used in the
monitoring and the proper management of the cover corps of the permitted application sites. The
analysis shall also be used as an indicator to prevent any damage to the soil's ability to absorb the
subject wastewater or nutrients.

Three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition 1112 and III 3) on
Form NDAR-1 (hydraulic information) and Form 1RR-2 (nutrient information) shall be submitted on
or before the last day of the following month, and three (3) copies of all monitoring data (as specified
in condition 1114) on Form NDMR-1 shall be submitted on or before the last day of Month (usually
December). All information shall be submitted to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
6. A representative annual soils analysis (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis) shall be conducted on each
spray field and the results maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. The
Standard Soil Fertility Analysis shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following
parameters:
Acidity Manganese Potassium
Calcium Percent Humic Matter Sodium
Copper pH Zinc
Magnesium Exchangeable Sodium Percentage Phosphorus
Cation Exchange Capacity Base Saturation (by calculation)
7. Records, including land application event(s) and removal of solids to an off site location(s) records,
shall be maintained by the Permittee in chronological and legible form for a minimum of three years.
These records shall be maintained on forms provided or approved by the DWQ and shall be readily
available for inspection.
8. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Washington Regional Office, telephone number (252)
946-6481, 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 sludge digester; 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 render 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.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance
with its permit limitations.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
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.
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IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. Well ConstructionlAbandonnnent:
a. Within sixty (60) days of permit issuance, the unused water supply well situated approximately 105
feet south of the recycle basin shall be permanently abandoned. Within thirty (30) days of
abandonment, a Well Abandonment Record (GW-30 form) shall be completed for each well
abandoned and mailed to the address listed in the "Reporting / Documentation" section of the
groundwater Requirements. The well(s) must be abandoned by either a by a North Carolina Certified
Well Contractor, the property owner, or the property Iessee according to General Statutes 87-
98.4(b)(2). If abandonment is not performed by a certified well contractor, the property owner or
lessee shall physically perform the actual well construction activities, and the well(s) shall be
abandoned according to the North Carolina Well Construction Standards (15A NCAC 2C .0113) and
the local county rules.
2. Reporting / Documentation
a. All reports and documentation (GW-30) shall be mailed to the following address:
Groundwater Section
Permits and Compliance Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Updated blank forms (GW-30) may be downloaded from the Groundwater Section's website at
http;//gw_ _.ehnr.state.nc.us/ or requested from the address mentioned above.
3. Vertical Separation Requirements:
a. Waste application activities should not occur when the vertical separation between depth of
application and the water table is at less than three (3) feet. Verification of the water table elevation
can be confirmed by water level readings obtained from the monitor wells near the site or auger
borings(s), which must be done within 24 hours, prior to application of wastewater. Any open
borings must be properly filled with native soil, prior to application, to decrease the chance of any
waste contaminating the groundwater.
4. Applicable Boundaries:
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 30, 1983 is established at either 250 feet from the
waste disposal area, or 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 remediation action according to 15A MCAC 2L D106(d)(2).
b. The 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 action in accordance with 15A NCAC 2L .0106(d)(1).
5. Additional Requirements:
a. Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.

V. INSPECTIONS
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 wastewater treatment and disposal 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 a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be
made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority.
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.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
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. 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 froze 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.
4. The following are approved sites for irrigation and/or land application {see attached map[sj):
Site No. Owner/Lessee Application Area [acres]
(excluding buffers)
On Figure 2, "Spray field" Jeff Turnage, 2.5 acres
H&T Trucking 108,900 fO
5. Failure to abide by the conditions and Iimitations 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.
6. 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 Ch. 4 and under the
Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A
NCAC 2B .0200 and 2H .0500.
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).

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 29`h day of September, 2003
NORTH (7AROLINA F,XVU�ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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