NCG020005_Email RE Pumping Updates for MM Eastern NC Quarries_20181218

Georgoulias, Bethany
From: Lucas, Annette
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 9:18 AM
To: Phillip Pressley
Cc: Brian North; Vinson, Toby; Smith, Danny; Georgoulias, Bethany
Subject: Re: [External] Pumping Updates for Martin Marietta's Flooded Eastern NC Quarries
Phillip,
Thank you for the updates on Belgrade, Castle Hayne and Rocky Point Quarries as well a for Martin Marietta's
efforts to resume normal operations.
Sincerely,
Annette
919 707-3639 office
annette.lucas(o)ncdenr.aov
512 N. Salisbury Street
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
From: Phillip Pressley <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 3:23 PM
To: Lucas, Annette
Cc: Brian North
Subject: [External] Pumping Updates for Martin Marietta's Flooded Eastern NC Quarries
Annette,
I hope you are well. Please find below the updates requested in the October 12, 2018 letter from Toby
Vinson related to the Anticipate Bypass Approvals granted to Martin Marietta for the discharge of Hurricane
Florence flood waters from several quarries.
Belgrade Quarry (NPDES Permit NCG020005)
Pumping continues at Belgrade Quarry. As of December 1, 2018, an estimated 930 million gallons of water
have been pumped from the flooded pit. In mid -November, a setback occurred when the White Oak River
rose and began flowing back into the quarry via the southern breach. As a result, the volume of water in the
pit is estimated to be 3.3 billion gallons, 120 million gallons less than the original volume. At this time, bypass
of normal treatment systems is anticipated to continue for several months. In addition to the bypass pumping
by way of supplemental pumps (which will continue), pumping utilizing our normal pumps is expected to
resume in December and this water will be directed through the treatment system.

Castle Hayne Quarry (NPDES Permit NCG020010)
Pumping continues at Castle Hayne Quarry. Discharge has resumed through the normal discharge
system. However, the Northeast Cape Fear River has remained at or above flood stage for an extended period
of time which has limited our ability to discharge. As river levels decrease, bypass pumping will again be
utilized. As of December 1, 2018, an estimated 380 million gallons of water have been pumped from the
flooded pit.
Rocky Point Quarry (NPDES Permit NCG020166)
Pumping continues at Rocky Point Quarry. Due to significant damage to the pumps, pumping has occurred
below typical levels. Discharge is through the normal discharge system.
Bi-monthly updates will continue for these quarries until normal water levels are observed. Please get in touch
with me if you have any questions on this matter.
Phillip
Phillip N. Pressley, PE
Sr. Environmental Engineer I NC East District
Martin Marietta
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